May 2019 | the NEW SEASON issue

Isle of Man Premier Magazine | no 85 | May 2019 | the NEW SEASON issue

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Clare Bowie Leroy Hudson Alex Bell Suzy Holland Robert Shrimsley Markus Boyd Jamie Lawrence Les Able DESIGN STUDIO

Emma Cooke Russ Atikinson Alex Preist

edito The original four seasons

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he fact is, people get stuff wrong all the time; there’s always someone sitting in the wrong plane seat (the dual choice of A or B, window or aisle is just so confusing!) there’s always one mum who brings her kid to the party an hour after it started, a waiter who brings garlic chips instead of polenta (unforgivable), a barman who puts lemon in your gin instead of cucumber (really??), or a friend who somehow manages to spell your name wrong for about 15 years. Obviously, our response to all of these situations is to feign humour and take full responsibility. “Excuse me, I’m so sorry but I think you might be, maybe, in my seat.” You will probably throw in a nervous apologetic laugh just to convey that it really is entirely your fault, not theirs, for this embarrassing mishap.

However, there are some mistakes that simply must be corrected. As a reader of Gallery we already know that you have certain values, a modicum of integrity, charisma and obviously charm so we know you’ll agree when we state; we are not actually American people so can we please stop American culture sliding into our subconscious. When we watch TV it is a new SERIES, not a season. It is not related to the four divisions of the year. When we go upstairs, we go in a lift, not an elevator, we go on holiday, not vacation, we go to the toilet, not the bathroom, we throw rubbish in the bin, not trash and we stand in orderly queues, not lines, when we are accepting bad customer service, while eating sweets, not candy. I mean, never let it be said that we are anti-inclusivity, just ask any Brexiteer, but we have to hold onto our own vocabulary if we are to know who we are and what our identity means!

I’m glad we got that cleared up, rest assured we will be sticking to the usual winning formula that makes Gallery so wonderful, not awesome, this May. If you do feel that you still need an outlet for your American jargon, Richard Hall’s Hoedown (social gathering) takes place on May 24th and of course the TT swings back into action this month and will of course drown out most of the noise in your head anyway.

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Peter Kwiecinski Steve Babb Shan Fisher Liam Gilman

Robyn Ackron

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COVER CREDIT: Photographer & styling: Shan Fisher Makeup Artist: Heather Maddrell Model: Darcie Maddrell

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS PICKS

THE REST UPFRONT

3 Edito

4 Contents 6 What’s On 8 Feature 12 Give 14 Me & My Pet

CULTURE

24 UPLOAD – Your Photos

AGENDA Lite

28 In The News 30 Manx Telecom

EVENTS

16 Isle of Man Bloodhounds Ball 18 Rob & Anaelle’s Wedding Day 20 Rebecca & Ashley’s Wedding Day 22 Andrina & Mathew’s Wedding Day

Acquire Synapse360

31 Appointments 32 Is Your Office Environment Right For You?

35 ELS 10 Years in The Industry 36 RIBA Recognition

PLACES

38 Latest Properties For Sale

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ACTIVE

40 Wine Talk 41 Laxey Flour

50 Netball Isle of Man

New Packaging Machine

42 Recipes

HARDWARE

44 European Theme Parks

52 Motoring News 54 Locate Isle of Man TT Sidecar Sponsor 56 Bremont Watches TT Timing Partner 58 Win TT VIP Tickets

FASHION

PAPARAZZI

46 How to Wear Neon

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TRAVEL

BEAUTY

48 New Spring Scents

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WHAT’S ON now – 04.05.2019

THE GUILD

//DOUGLAS// The Guild – otherwise known as the Manx Music Festival, or, to give it its full name, The Manx Competitive Music, Speech and Dance Festival – got underway on 27 April with the usual array of classes – including this year for the first time, an adult Stand Up comedy class, new News Reading classes and a new adult group dance class.

The Cleveland Medal competition is on 4 May, with the winners of the six solo classes competing for this prestigious award.

The Isle of Man has very strong musical traditions and since 1892, when it was formed, The Guild through its competitive nature, has provided motivation to improve, initially for choirs, followed by solo singing and later to a wide range of music, spoken word and dance.

The full programme is available at www.manxmusicfestival.org– although the Cleveland medal evening usually sells out long in advance, you may still be able to buy tickets for other classes from www.villagaiety.com The Guild is sponsored by Dandara Ltd.

04.05.2019

PILATES AT RUSHEN ABBEY

//RUSHEN ABBEY// Celebrate 100 years of Pilates in the company of instructor Elizabeth Main of Pilates Isle of Man at a unique standing Pilates class in the beautiful gardens of Rushen Abbey.

03.05 – 04.05.2019

ISLE OF MAN ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL

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//PEEL// A chance to celebrate everything that’s so special about the Isle of Man from its nature, wildlife and marine environment to a general awareness of how what we do affects not just the Island, but the planet.

The event includes stalls and information and interactive activities in a large marquee, with catering alongside and an evening social event at the northern (old swimming pool) end of Peel promenade, and is completely free to attend. Full details here www.facebook.com/ beachbuddiesisleofman

and will then extend this to include work by many more members of the Creative Network until after TT. This means there will be even more opportunities to buy work from some of the best, and bestknown, local artists. Curator Julie AshbySmyth will be posting more information, and photos, on the gallery’s facebook page, so look there for updates and opening hours.

Pilates founder Joseph Pilates developed his exercise method whilst interned on the Isle of Man, so it is particularly appropriate that the Island should celebrate him in this way.

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This taster class is open to everyone aged from 12 years upwards and is suitable for all abilities, and all equipment is provided, as well as healthy snacks and refreshments.

//ISLAND WIDE// The annual three-day celebration of visual art continues to provide an inspiring opportunity to discover the artists working on the Isle of Man. A free printed guide is available from any of the participating venues (which include Ramsey Courthouse, the old police station in Castletown, artists’ own studios, art galleries, Mother T’s in Laxey, the Engine House in Castletown, the Pilates Studio in Peel and many more) or from Laxey Glen, Noa Bakehouse, the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal and House of Manannan.

Tickets are £12 and can be booked here: www.manxnationalheritage.im/shop/ product/pilates-day-at-rushen-abbey/

04.05 – 08.06.2019

ISLE OF MAN ART FESTIVAL/CREATIVE NETWORK

//HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// This newly refurbished art gallery, above the Laxey Woollen Mills on Glen Road, is hosting an exhibition of work by a number of local artists over the first weekend in May as part of the Isle of Man Art Festival,

04.05 – 06.05.2019

ISLE OF MAN ART FESTIVAL

Full list of venues and participating artists is available on line at www. creativenetwork.imor www.facebook.com/ creativenetworkiom

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MAY 18.05.2019

FINLAY MACDONALD/ MALCOLM STITT

//PEEL MASONIC HALL// A concert of Scottish music from worldclass Celtic musicians, highland piper Finlay MacDonald and guitarist, and Isle of Man resident, Malcolm Stitt both members of Scottish band Deaf Shepherd which recently had a sell-out gig at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. Both musicians have toured and recorded widely and there will also be a local flavour to the concert with Manx music from Ellan Vannin Pipes and Drums, and dances from Skeddan Jiarg.

The concert begins at 7.30pm and tickets are £7 (£3.50 for under 16s) from Celtic Gold in Peel or www.ynchruinnaght.com

05.05.2019

OIE VOALDYN

//PEEL// The Manx May Fire Festival celebrates the return of summer, not by recreating ancient practices but, combining the traditions of the past with an eye to the future. The event sees Summer and Winter challenging each other for supremacy with torchlight processions, a mock battle and gorse fires on the headland, and culminating in a bonfire on the beach all accompanies by a fully narrated Son et Lumiere with appropriately stirring music. Full details, including how to buy your own torch, can be found here: www.facebook.com/oievoaldyn/ Oie Voaldyn is supporting Mannin Cancers, the new local charity raising money to diagnose and treat male cancers on the Island.

09.05 – 12.05.2019

NETBALL EUROPE OPEN CHALLENGE

//NSC, DOUGLAS// The Netball Europe Open Challenge event will take place for the first time on the Isle of Man this month. Gibraltar, Ireland, The Emirates, Israel, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man’s own Manx Rams, plus a team from the UK Armed Forces Netball Association will compete in a round robin tournament to secure world ranking points and to be crowned 2019 champions.

More information about the event is on the website www.netball.im And you can buy tickets for all the games here https://netball-europe-openchallenge-2019-tickets.eventbrite.co.uk/

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09.05 – 12.05.2019

PRAYING THE KEEILLS WEEK

//BALLAUGH// The annual exploration of the keeils, chapels and Christian heritage sites in a week long programme of visiting, walking and reflection. All welcome and there are no charges, or booking fees apart from for the coach trip on the Wednesday evening.

For full details: www.prayingthekeeills.org

11.05 – 13.05.2019

THE GREAT MANX BUILD UP AND THROW DOWN

//ISLE OF MAN ARTS SOCIETY, DOUGLAS// After last year’s highly successful event, this is another fun-filled three days of clay throwing and building brought to you by professional ceramicists Faye Christian and Anna Clucas.

Open to beginners, improvers and all pottery enthusiasts, Faye and Anna will guide you step by step into the building, throwing and shaping of clay with fun challenges and a lot of laughter alongside expert potter Richard J Parker, 2017 finalist from BBC2’s The Great British Throwdown.

Tickets cost £195 for the three days, including all materials, firing and refreshments. A limited number of tickets may be still available, and you can join the waiting list (and be first to know about any other events) by following www.facebook. com/events/1517433705025872/ Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council

24.05 – 8.06.2019

MOTORSPORT

//ISLAND WIDE// If you’re interested in bikes you won’t need to be reminded that pre-TT, TT and post-TT racing takes place from Friday 24 May until Saturday 8 June, with racing across the Island and a number of associated events in Peel, Castletown, Douglas, Port Erin and Ramsey. And the RAF’s Red Arrows are back – with a display over Douglas on 4 June. The official TT festival hospitality suite at the Grandstand plays host to The Feeling (1st June), comedian Chris Ramsey on 4 June and DJ Carl Cox at the official closing party on 7 June. There is also a more informal festival atmosphere at Bushy’s TT Village in the Villa Marina gardens, with live music every night. www.visitisleofman.com | www.iomttraces. com | www.bushysttvillage.com

08.06 – 23.06.2019

DALA

//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// Advance notice of the final show from UCM Visual Communications Degree students, entitled DALA - the Zulu word for create, which reflects the differing interests, backgrounds and influences of the artists.

This year’s graduates are photographer Zara Bennett, digital illustrator and graphic designer Jordan Lamb, tattoo artist and sculptor Sabina Jarzabek and illustrator George Pressley. Every year the Degree show offers the opportunity for anyone interested in what the latest crop of degree students have been working on and to visit, view and talk to the artists: 2019 promises to be no different.

Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council

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FEATURE

NEW SEASON RESOLUTIONS: TIME TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OUT OF LIFE If the clocks can change then so the hell can you.

Words: Clare Bowie

Say no to peer pressure when your seven year old kid’s homework is to make an elaborate 3D model of a Viking ship. Let the child actuallycomplete this project themselves and hold your head up high when you send that childminder in with the finished result.

Pay someone else so you never again have to do the school run, no more talking to mothers, looking at mothers or listening to mothers. You can now be exempt from a parallel universe of neurosis and obsessive reading level conjecture.

Get that beach body for the summer. Plan a really cold trip somewhere like Iceland, where the beaches are all freezing and you can wear whatever the heck you want. Problem solved, that beach is never going to even see your body.

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Tell your friends that they can’t some round anymore because the effort of tidying up your house and pouring the wine and opening crisps is just too much. Just meet in the pub like normal people instead of the rigid social cycle that you seemed to have found yourself in because someone suggested a social rota once.

Let go of all your old grudges and unresolved feelings towards friends and siblings, those dysfunctional people helped make you the bitter and resentful person that you are today. It’s time to own it, because, realistically, it’s a bit late in the day to change and optimism is totally overrated anyway.

Buy the kids more ipads and phones. It’s the only way to achieve a peaceful fam situation. No need to monitor social media or set parental controls, what’s the worst that can happen? Plus, that slime is not going to make itself. Think of all the free time you will have to blitz through all that Netflix binging you’ve missed while you’ve been spending quality time with your nearest and dearest.

It’s so obvious really!

No longer listen to any unwanted advice about parenting, de-cluttering your house, how much caffeine you can drink, how many units of alcohol you should have, how many date nights you should be going on, the importance of farrow and ball downpipe accents, a blue kitchen and afaw berber style rug. It’s time to work this stuff out for yourself. #instagramisnotreal

Start ghosting any friends who use the words, social rota.

Live a little. Go on, you deserve some of this self care stuff. Buy something ridiculously expensive that you’ve always wanted. No more hand wringing or guilt, just go ahead and buy it, you won’t regret it.

And it won’t kill the kids to go without new schools shoes for one measly year. It never did those geishas any harm!

Learn to lie a little better. Honesty is not really the best policy, just tell people what they want to hear and I swear life will be easier. Play the game people. Tell your partner they look great and their jokes are hilarious, tell your kids they are totally amazing and exceptional (I know!) and tell your boss that you feel really fired up, raring to go and your mantra is, “one team, one vision”. Average manners and good lies cost nothing. You are so welcome!

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SAIL INTO SUMMER WITH THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY

To pack more into your trip, take your car and enjoy the freedom of being able to explore as far and wide as you choose at your own pace. There’s plenty to discover across the UK and Ireland whether you’re looking for heritage, culture, breathtaking landscapes or something completely out of the ordinary – the choice is yours!

NOW THE DAYS ARE LONGER AND SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE IT’S TIME TO FEED YOUR WANDERLUST AND ENJOY THE ARRAY OF DESTINATIONS NOT TOO FAR FROM HOME. With daily sailings to Heysham and Liverpool, and regular crossings to Belfast and Dublin, with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company you can start your getaway from the moment you step on board.

When you travel by ferry there are no luggage fees so you can bring everything you need for the perfect trip and have room to bring home a few mementos you collect along the way.

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As soon as you step on board you can sit back and relax in a choice of comfortable seating available in various lounges on board Ben-my-Chree and Manannan. If you feel you might need 40 winks, why not book an en-suite cabin when you travel on Ben-my-Chree? Relax in privacy with TV, complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities, Wi-Fi as well as in-cabin service for meals.

If there are just two of you getting away, why not book a Five Day Short Break offer from just £106 each way for a car and two adults.

For those wanting to arrive in the heart of a bustling city, foot passenger fares to Liverpool start from £19.50 for adults and £10.50 for a child meaning fascinating museums, boutique shopping and vibrant night life are within easy reach.

With so many vibrant cities, relaxing hideaways, quaint countryside villages and seaside towns to visit from a range of convenient ports, what are you waiting for?

Book your next trip, by visiting www.steam-packet.com today!

Enjoy some quality time together with a tasty meal or snack at the Coast-to-Coast Café. Let the little ones have fun in the Junior Shipmates play areas or, if travelling on fast craft Manannan, visit one of the two cinema lounges showing family-friendly movies.

If you’re planning a trip for the family then take advantage of the Kids Go Free Summer Special from just £132 each way. Simply book a car and two adults on a midweek sailing between 2nd July and 29th August and up to three children can travel for free.

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ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY TO SPONSOR 2019 NOBLE’S PARK FUN DAY The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is to sponsor Douglas Borough Council’s Noble’s Park Fun Day on Saturday August 3rd.

‘Thanks to the Steam Packet Company and the hard work of our officers and staff the enhanced format of this year’s Fun Day will ensure a truly memorable family day out.’

Regeneration and community committee chairman Stephen Pitts said: ‘We are very grateful to the Steam Packet Company for their support of the 2019 Fun Day. This partnership is especially welcome this year as their sponsorship will contribute to the council’s plans to expand the range of attractions of this perennially popular family event, given that we are unable to stage the Douglas Carnival while work to regenerate Douglas promenade proceeds.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company chief executive Mark Woodward said: ‘The Noble’s Park Fun Day attracts people from all over the island and is a really enjoyable community event. We are pleased to support it and look forward to the festivities.’

Noble’s Park Fun Day is on Saturday August 3 from 1 to 5pm. For more information contact Christina Cullen, ccullen@douglas.gov.im, 696311.

£8 MILLION AWARDED TO GOOD CAUSES AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS ON OUR ISLAND Over the past 30 years more than £8 million has been awarded to Isle of Manbased community projects, initiatives and organisations by Manx Lottery Trust.

Each year the charity, a delegated partner of The National Lottery Community Fund, supports as many as 60 schemes in the Isle of Man, awarding financial grants for the benefit of local people in the community.

The Trustees meet multiple times a year to consider funding applications, making sure to carefully research and discuss each submission fairly and strategically, with the aim of supporting as many deserving causes throughout the Island as possible.

Throughout 2019 the Manx Lottery Trust

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is inviting applications from charities and organisations for projects across the Island.

Grants have helped fund kit and equipment for Special Olympics Isle of Man ahead of their visit to the 2015 Special Olympics World Sumer Games, a new grandstand for the Southern 100 Club, a new carriage for Manx Carriage Driving for the Disabled, the improvement and development of the pipe organ in St German’s Cathedral in Peel and so much more.

To find out more about the work of Manx Lottery Trust and how to apply for a Small Grant (between £300 and £2,500) or Community Award (between £2,501 and £50,000), visit:www.mlt.org.im

BOWLING CLUB RECEIVES MANX TELECOM IT’S OUR COMMUNITY GRANT

North Ramsey Bowling Club is offering more sessions to encourage young players to take up the sport, thanks to a donation from the Manx Telecom It’s Our Community scheme.

Twelve sets of junior bowls have been purchased with a grant from the scheme, and the new equipment means club coaches can organise more taster sessions for children aged six to 14.

Gary Lenton, Chairman, North Ramsey Bowling Club, said: “For the game of bowls to flourish it is vital to grow a pool of junior players as these are the life blood of our sport. North Ramsey Bowling Club has a thriving junior section, but to attract more youngsters to the game we need to provide additional equipment tailored to their needs. The Manx Telecom It’s Our Community grant has provided us with the opportunity to purchase a further 12 sets of junior bowls which will enable us to offer more interested youngsters from the local community the chance to learn, and hopefully love, our sport.”

The club is already putting the new bowls to good use and has held four taster sessions recently. They are also planning to run a junior summer holiday club – dates will be announced in due course.

The club was one of 14 organisations that received 2018 Manx Telecom It’s Our Community grants. The annual scheme is open to Isle of Man charities, sports clubs, schools, voluntary or community groups. Grants ranging from £100 to £1,000 are awarded for a wide range of purposes. Applications for the 2019 scheme can be made towards the end of the summer – follow Manx Telecom’s Facebook page for details later in the year.

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Human Questions: Hannah Quinn Breed Human Age? 30 Likes? Family time, friends, travel Dislikes? Tomatoes!!

If animal what would you be? Some kind of bird that could fly around the world Favourite food? Anything Italian Where do you live? Douglas Where are you originally from? The Isle of Man Where do you work? The Attorney General’s Chambers Do you have any more pets? No Would you have any more pets? Not at the moment with Archie and a nearly 2 year old son!

The best and worst thing about having a pet is? Best- Archie is always happy to see you no matter what. Worst- that they do not live as long as us.

Interesting fact: Although when Hannah was a child she wanted to be a vet she actually pursued a different career and qualified as an advocate in 2014.

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Photos by: Shan Fisher

Bobbie

Meet Bobbie – a handsome and unusually coloured Jack Russell.

He came to us as a stray from Peel and so we’re not sure of his age, but we think he’s around eight or nine years old. He can be a bit nervous when he first meets people, but he soon comes out of his shell. He’s great fun to take out on walks, and he loves to explore and sniff out new smells.

After he’s stretched his legs, he’s perfectly content to curl up in his bed and snooze, probably dreaming of the rabbit that got away!

Bobbie is generally good with other dogs, and so the Kennels team would be happy to introduce him to a potential new owner’s existing dog. Because we don’t know much about Bobbie’s background we are happy to consider a range of rehoming situations, but it’s probably best that he isn’t rehomed with young children.

Pet Question: Archie Breed? King Charles Cavalier Age? 5 Likes? food and snuggles on the sofa Dislikes? Surprisingly chips!

If human what would you be? A King or a prince!

Favourite food? Chicken Why do you love your human?

Because they let me sleep on the sofa If you had one wish what would you wish for? my humans to give me an endless supply of chicken!

Interesting fact: I snore like a human!!

Yukio Two-year-old Yukio came from a farm, and is used to being around other cats – in fact, she seems much happier when she’s in the company of fellow felines. She’s a bit shy when she’s first approached, although she soon starts to purr when she’s stroked, and so she needs a patient and understanding new owner who will continue to develop her confidence.

One of her eyes is cloudy as a result of a past infection, and we think she is completely blind in it, but it doesn’t cause her any pain and it isn’t contagious. It simply makes her more unique! However, it might limit her capacity to be safe around passing vehicles and so she needs a new home that is well away from main roads.

Yukio is a perfect example of a young cat who has had limited oneto-one human interaction in her early years, but she’s been quick to learn that she can trust people and enjoy their company.

ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

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IOM BLOODHOUNDS HUNT BALL Isle of Man Bloodhounds Hunt Ball was recently held at the Shearwater Suite in the Palace Hotel celebrating the end of the 2018/2019 season. Guests started the evening with champagne reception and then enjoyed an excellent buffet meal.

During the evening Simon Riggall (Hunt Master) greeted and thanked all for attending. He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Hunt to all the landlords and farmers who agreed to have the hunt cross their land. This year, along with previously used ground and established relationships, we were very pleased to have been allowed new land and be introduced to new landowners & farmers to whom we hope to have a good relationship, therefore extending the acreage throughout the Island to the hunt meets. Without naming all who contribute to the organisation of the Hunt, Simon then thanked his wife Caroline for her enduring support, the staff of Great Meadow, Heather Charmer who organises and liaises with everyone for the meets and brought together the Ball event, the runners Dave Cain and Andrew Wright who provide the scent for the hounds to follow, volunteers who help on the day, followers and supporters. He also thanked the photographers who spend many hours taking photographs so that the riders can

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Photos by: Elaine Dewhirst & Bill Callow

enjoy, relive many of the fences & obstacles on the lines and enjoyment of the day long after the event. In particular Simon thanked Elaine Dewhirst for also producing the rolling slideshow of photographs for the evening and both Elaine & Bill Callow for staging a photo-shoot for those wanting a photo on the evening.

Special mention was given to Laura Mylchreest and Tim Sowerby for their services to the hunt and they were both awarded much coveted “buttons”.

Congratulations.

The hunting horn blowing contest – each table nominated a person to represent their table to blow the horn with quite differing results however the winner blowing the finest notes was Steve Wade.

The raffle was well supported by many of our local businesses and donations from supporters. There is also a traditional raffle, to win a wheelbarrow! It just happens to be loaded with a selection of drink. Music brought many to the dance floor to complete the evening.

Review of the season – The first social meet in September courtesy of Stephen and Aileen Broad brought together keen riders and fresh horses which were treated to one of the lines which went along Smeale beach and into the sea. The opening meet at Church Farm, Great Meadow started the season in October and th final meet also was held on the Great Meadow estate in April. Record numbers attended the Boxing Day Hunt meet in Castletown Square so much so that the horses and riders were lining up down Arbory St and Malew Street. Also New Years Day hunt saw record numbers turn out for that meet. Additional this year there was a children’s meet which proved very popular and we will look at holding this again.

Keep updated with Facebook page IOM Bloodhounds; we will be hosting a number of summer events, return of the treasure hunt which was well received last year and also a car boot sale. Also this is where updates and contact details can be found..

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L-R John Hunter, Basil Bielich, Mark Dougherty and Leanne McKeown.

Key Island Business People to attend International TAG Alliances conference Browne Craine, DQ and Finance Isle of Man to attend

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rowne Craine, DQ and the Finance Isle of Man agency are heading to London to promote the Isle of Man at TAG Alliances’ Annual Spring Conference which is being held in London between 8th and 10th May at the Grosvenor Hotel.

TAG is an alliance of International independent legal and accountancy firms from around the world. Members are carefully selected for membership based on professional competence, commitment to client service, reputation within the business community, and recommendations from existing members.

Through TAG, Browne Craine and DQ have the global reach to serve clients wherever the growth of their business takes them.

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accountancy member representing the Isle of Man, with DQ also being members for 10 years.

The Finance Isle of Man agency were first introduced to TAG Alliances when Browne Craine organised TAG’s UK and Ireland Regional Conference meeting on the Isle of Man in July 2018 which was cohosted by DQ. In London, Director Basil Bielich will represent Browne Craine and Managing Director Mark Dougherty and Director Leanne McKeown will represent DQ at the conference. John Hunter, Finance Isle of Man agency’s Head of Banking and Fiduciaries as part of his contribution to the UK and Ireland Regional meeting was invited to the London conference by Richard Attisha who is TAG’s CEO. The

Finance Isle of Man agency is sponsoring one of the networking lunches which will allow John, who will be joined by Basil and Mark, to host a round table discussion about the Isle of Man and continuing to raise the profile of the Island as a jurisdiction.

“I’ve been really impressed by TAG Alliances and what I’ve seen of them,” said John. “One thing that stood out for me at the UK and Ireland Regional conference was all the members were so keen to network with the other member firms, it was very refreshing. Richard [Attisha] invited me to attend the London conference and I was, of course, delighted to accept. Finance Isle of Man is sponsoring one of the lunches so I look forward to promoting the Isle of Man in this way. I’m looking forward to attending the event with Basil, Mark and Leanne; I am sure it will be a highly successful trip.”

To find out more about Browne Craine & Co, please go to: www.brownecraine.com.

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Operational Excellence in Insurance

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nsurers are under more pressure than ever to effectively manage their current operating expense environment.

Persistent low investment returns, everincreasing competitive pressures and the growing demands of regulation have hampered the industry’s ability to grow revenue faster than the rate of operating costs.

In order to better understand the current environment, KPMG and ACORD, a non-profit standards development organization, recently completed a survey focused on the challenges and opportunities insurers face with respect to improving operational excellence.

Key findings from the survey include: n The majority of carriers say they are actively working on improving operational excellence. n However, over half of them are behind target. n There is limited integration of technology platforms across functions, including underwriting, distribution and product operations. n A lack of process standardization and strategic vision are the primary obstacles to future transformation efforts.

The resulting report, Operational excellence in insurance: Performance, digital and customer experience, highlights the need for senior leaders across the strategy, technology and operations areas of insurance organizations to carefully consider several initiatives and transformations critical to operational excellence. By focusing on some of the key dimensions of the business, leaders can identify the core cost drivers and take steps to effectively manage costs in a sustainable manner.

‘The survey responses make clear that the majority of these organisations are falling behind in their quest to improve operational efficiency, and that a lack of process standardisation and strategic vision is the primary obstacle to future transformation efforts’, commented Simon Nicholas, Partner at KPMG Isle of Man.

We are really excited by the results and believe this will be an area that will transform businesses.’

‘We are therefore assisting C-Suite and senior leaders to carefully consider several approaches to correct these deficiencies, that include operating model and process redesign, legacy systems and alterative sourcing. Finally, intelligent automation and Robotic Process Automation are solutions we have developed internally, on the island, making systems run more efficiently by automating manual non-value adding tasks and enabling systems to talk to each other with quick, low cost ‘bots’. We are really excited by the results and believe this will be an area that will transform businesses.’

Survey results indicate that, although 94 percent of carriers say they are actively working on improving operational efficiency, 55 percent say they are behind target. In addition, most respondents reported only limited integration of their technology platforms across functions, including underwriting, distribution and product operations - functional areas to achieving operational efficiency.

The report is available to download from the KPMG Isle of Man website www.kpmg.co.im

The Manser Practice wins planning approval for passenger-focused ferry terminal on Liverpool Waterfront

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he £30m ferry terminal forms a crucial part of the £5bn Liverpool Waterfront regeneration scheme, and will create an active transport hub for almost 30,000 passengers per year.

A small retail offering and café bar will be located at the ground-floor entrance, with a larger café in the first-floor departure lounge, alongside full police and passenger security facilities.

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Manx Telecom to acquire Synapse360 in deal which will strengthen the Island’s IT and telecoms sector

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anx Telecom is to buy Synapse360, an IT infrastructure and managed services provider which operates in both the Isle of Man and the UK. Synapse360, which is privately owned, was established in 1999 and currently employs just under 40 staff based in Douglas and Manchester. The company will continue to operate under the Synapse360 brand and under the direction of its existing management team, including founding Managing Director, Colin Sheard.

Commenting on the acquisition, Gary Lamb, Manx Telecom CEO, said, “This acquisition makes sense from every angle. The ‘fit’ between both companies is an excellent one, each having complementary skills and expertise, plus a shared vision of the future. It also comes at the right time as we both look for continued growth in the fast-developing B2B managed services sector in the UK and on the Isle of Man. Synapse360 specialises in IT-oriented managed and Cloud based services and this, when allied to Manx Telecom’s considerable capabilities in traditional telecommunications, data centre operations and network-oriented managed services, will perfectly position both companies to take advantage of areas of undoubted growth for the future.”

While Synapse360 will continue to operate as an independent company, it’s anticipated that, where appropriate, the two companies will share skills and expertise in

L-R Gary Lamb, Manx Telecom CEO, and Colin Sheard, Managing Director, Synapse360.

order to strengthen each other’s offering in crucial areas of potential growth for both businesses.

Responding, Synapse360 Managing Director, Colin Sheard, said, “I’m delighted that Synapse360 is joining the wider Manx Telecom group. Since its foundation some 20 years ago Synapse360 has grown organically, gradually adding to our skills and expertise and growing our customer base, and I’m convinced that this is the

natural and very positive next stage in our development. Manx Telecom’s ownership will underpin our ability to provide our current range of products and services, and in the long run the backing of a larger entity such as Manx Telecom will provide capital and other resources which will enable Synapse360 to widen its products and services portfolio, giving our customers both on the Island and in the UK even more choice.”

located in the north of the island, said of his entrepreneurial success story: “We really are thrilled with this accolade, an acknowledgement of our hard work on the mainland and crucially, in front of a room full of brilliant, inspiring national and international directors.

“We are proud to be a growing an Isle of Man-based business and have deep roots here – the community we operate within has undoubtedly contributed to our success so far.”

Embodying the IoD’s objectives in the North West by bringing the best leaders

in the region to the fore, the event, held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate celebrates the diverse achievements of entrepreneurial and inspiring business leaders. Awards ranged from ‘Young Director of the Year’ to ‘Director of the Year Award – Corporate Social Responsibility’.

Paul shared the stage with other winners including James Timpson OBE of the renowned Timpson Group of busineses as well Marnie Millard OBE of Newton-le-Willows based Nichols PLC – famed for numerous beverages including Manchester’s own Vimto.

ISLE OF MAN DIRECTOR IS BIG WINNER AT 2019 IOD DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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he North West’s top business talent has been celebrated at the annual Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year awards – with the Isle of Man’s Paul Kerruish a big winner on the night.

Paul’s Fynoderee Distillery has been a success story for the island in recent years, growing in size, distribution and increasing its exports. It was founded by Paul who flew to Manchester to accept his accolade on the night having been recognised as the StartUp Director of the Year.

With a gin brand now exported to the mainland UK and other countries fast putting in orders, Paul’s business is putting Manx tradition and folklore on the world’s stage; his brand, is inspired by the Fynoderee story with local artist Julia Ashby Smyth creating the original artwork for the labels and branding.

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GROWTH CONTINUES FOR CAINS WITH DUAL APPOINTMENT

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s part of its ongoing plans to further strengthen and expand its business, leading Isle of Man commercial law firm, Cains, has recently appointed a Head of Finance and a Marketing Manager to support the company during its long-term growth strategy.

Alison Cregeen has joined the company both as new Head of Finance and as a data protection and privacy consultant following 20 years’ experience working within two of the “Big 4” accounting firms both in London and the Isle of Man. She will take over from Steve Wilks following his decision to step down from July, having served as Financial Controller at Cains for over 21 years.

A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and holding internationally recognised qualifications in data privacy and privacy management with the International Association of Privacy Professionals,

L-R Carrie Allen-Snell, Alison Cregeen

Alison moves to Cains having spent 10 years at PwC Isle of Man, where she was most recently a Director in its Advisory Services practice, with responsibility for data protection and forensic services.

Also joining the company is Carrie Allen-Snell, who will take up a position as Marketing Manager, having relocated

to the Isle of Man from Liverpool. With over eight years’ experience working within one of the North West’s leading communications agencies, Carrie will oversee Cains’ marketing strategy as the company looks to expand its client base both in the Isle of Man and internationally.

NEDBANK PRIVATE WEALTH STRENGTHENS INVESTMENT TEAM

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edbank Private Wealth has strengthened its investment team with the appointment of Rebecca Cretney as Investment Counsellor.

Rebecca will be responsible for driving the company’s investment proposition for private individuals, trustees and investment consultants for the Isle of Man office.

Previously employed as a private banker at Nedbank Private Wealth, Rebecca has over 16 years’ experience and her extensive investment knowledge and experience will be an invaluable addition to the investment team.

Rebecca is married with two young children and lives in Onchan. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Chartered FCSI) and also holds the status of Chartered Wealth Manager.

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ure has appointed Francesca Vadher as Head of Marketing across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Francesca brings with her a wealth of experience in supporting international business development initiatives and implementing marketing strategies. She has worked in marketing communications within global blue-chip brands for over 20 years and joins Sure from Sony Digital Cinema where she was Head of Marketing for Europe and the Americas.

Based in Jersey, Francesca will be

responsible for the planning and managing of consumer and corporate marketing campaigns across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. She will be working to develop the Sure International brand to ensure a consistent brand presence in the market.

Francesca grew up in Jersey and completed a Diploma in Marketing and Tourism at Highlands College before achieving a BA Hons in Marketing and International Business at the University of Bedfordshire. She also gained a Certificate in Digital Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. agenda

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IS YOUR OFFICE ENVIRONMENT RIGHT FOR YOU? Man/woman cannot live on artificial light and synthetic machine coffee alone, so the saying (kind of) goes.

And yet here many of us are, required to sit in an office day after day in order to earn our crust.

Well, the good news is, with some little tweaks to your environment and your routine, office life can be vastly improved.

Here are our top 10 simple tips to improve your wellbeing and to make office life work better for you.

Who knows, perhaps they might even have a positive effect on your productivity?

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1. STAY HYDRATED– your brain function is better when you’re hydrated.

Since your brain is mostly water, you’ll improve your concentration, memory, your mood and will reduce stress. All of these things are surely going to make your life much, much easier during a day at the office?

2. KEEP IMPORTANT THINGS WITHIN ARM’S REACH– make life easier for yourself because, why not? If you regularly use post-it notes, a certain file or a stapler, why hide it away in the very bottom of your drawer? It just adds to irritation and eats up your time. Minimal effort for maximum return all the way.

3. PERSONALISE YOUR SPACE– you put photos up at home to remind yourself of good times and loved ones so why not do the same at work? After all you’re there for a while. Being able to decorate our workspace increases our sense of autonomy and therefore our happiness.

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4. MAINTAIN A SOURCE OF DAYLIGHT– okay, you may have to sit where you’re put but, where choice is possible, head for the desk nearest the window. Anecdotally, workers who have a decent view of trees and grass during the day take fewer sick days.

5. KEEP A POT PLANT– if you can’t be outside communing with nature and lowering your blood pressure, then bring a bit of nature inside. Plus plants create cleaner air which inevitably reduces sickness and therefore absence rates.

6. TAKE A FIVE-MINUTE WALK – taking an active break will stimulate your brain and help you recharge for your next work sprint. Plus, physical exercise releases endorphins which help you feel good, decrease stress and regulate your mood. All amazing for work productivity.

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7. TALK TO REAL PEOPLE– don’t forget, those people who sit on the other side of the room to you will also respond if you talk to them face-to-face. So, why not eschew the email from time to time in favour of hopping out from behind your screen and taking a short walk to their desk to have a chat. It’s good to talk.

8. DO IMPORTANT THINKING OUTSIDE– high ceilings have been shown to aid creativity and there’s no higher ceiling than in the great outdoors. Take that inspiration from TV show The West Wing and go for a walking meeting, except unlike Jed Bartlett and his staff, don’t walk around and around the corridors, get outside and breathe deep.

9. NATURE SOUNDS– bear with us on this one, it’s a bit Californian. If you can’t get outside for a walking meeting or you really do have to stay at your desk, why not try listening to an app that delivers the sounds of nature directly into your ears?

There’s an app for everything these days – you could try Calm or Noisli.

10. MINIMALIST WORK ZONE– okay, so you have the important things within arm’s reach. Now get rid of the rest of it.

Channel Marie Kondo and bin anything that doesn’t ‘spark joy’ or, perhaps in language closer to that used in the average office, bin anything that is not of immediate use in your working day. Cluttered desk, cluttered mind.

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ELS launches new O event production facility to mark 10 years in the entertainment industry

n Friday 29th March, event production company, ELS marked 10 years in business by opening their new warehouse and demonstration studio to the public. This permanent fixture based in the new Cronkbourne Business Park, Braddan provides the team with a modern facility for storing, prepping and demonstrating their production rental equipment and will shortly boast a new digital audio recording studio. The facility can also be used for the recording of music videos, and pre-event design and visualisation for the entertainment, architectural and commercial sectors utilising the very latest digital lighting design software.

Directors Justin McMullin and Ricky Rooney used the event to announce their new rebrand from Event Lighting Services to ELS which signifies the businesses transition from a lighting rental company to a full turnkey event production company offering the very latest in lighting, sound and special effects equipment as well as indoor and outdoor stages & the Islands largest LED screen. ELS also own and operate the Island’s only Outdoor Cinema experience under their “Ultimate Productions” brand.

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ELSwere joined by friends from Production Services Ireland, UK lighting rental firm HSL Group, KV2 Audio and GDS who have all supplied the business with innovative, high quality solutions enabling ELS to deliver events with a production value on par with world leading suppliers.

Justin McMullin commented: “We have and will continue to invest a huge amount of our profits into the continued expansion of our equipment portfolio. It’s imperative that we try and stay ahead of the game and have the latest and most up-to-date event tech available on Island for our evergrowing event market. Our new facility allows us to finally show off some of our new toys to prospective clients and also enhances our crew’s operational knowledge of the equipment as they can get hands on it more often and keep their technical skills up. It’s a fantastic new facility and we have some really exciting new plans in the pipeline”.

At a private event on Friday at their new facility, over 100 invited guests enjoyed the sounds of up and coming singer songwriter Mae Challis, whose band made their debut at the event. The band features Mark Brabbs on drums, Robbie Sampson on electric guitar and Simon Sayle on acoustic guitar and vocals.

The demonstration studio was opened to the public on Saturday 30thMarch with an Open Day which saw local talent Glory Years, Hamish Faragher and The Tides use the facilities.

Justin added:

“The demonstration studio is now operational and will be used for a whole host of planned projects.

We’ve already had Bloom creative in the studio shooting a music video for local band “Glory Years”.

It’s a great space and the fact that we already have an abundance of lighting and sound kit means that Producers and artists don’t need to hire in additional equipment”.

I’d like to thank Simon and his team at HSL, Richard and all of his team at GDS and also Tom at KV2 Audio for their continued support and for helping make a launch that little bit more special.

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For more information about ELS, visit www.elsiom.com.

For Live music events and outdoor cinema information, visit www.ultimateproductions.co.uk.

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RIBA RECOGNITION FOR DOUGLAS MARKET HALL REFURBISHMENT

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ocal architects horncastle:thomas submitted the recent Market Hall re-development for the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) North West Awards last month and are delighted that it has been shortlisted alongside just 10 other projects in the region. To top things off, RIBA believes this is the first time a Manx practice has been featured on the shortlist for one of these Awards.

“Market Hill Properties Ltd enlisted Brinkworth Design to work on the concept design” architect KarenHorncastle says, “and we were appointed to work alongside them on the detailed design, to submit the planning, registered building and building control applications and to work through the construction phase of the project. The end result has been so successful that we felt it could compete with the best UK

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projects and decided to enter it for the RIBA Awards. It’s fantastic to have the work of the whole team recognised in this way.”

Built in 1899, Market Hall is a beautiful Victorian building on the corner of North Quay and Market Hill. The property was Registered in recognition of its importance architecturally, historically and to the local townscape, however, over the years the interior of the building had been altered to fit its various purposes with windows obscured and separate rooms and market stalls constructed.

Now, instead of being dark, dingy and almost empty, the building takes full advantage of the light-filled quayside site and has been reinvigorated with a new purpose: retail and workshop space for cycling specialists Bikestyle and a coffee shop run by Island favourites, Noa Bakehouse.

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been removed and the obscured glazing replaced, revealing the interior space and reconnecting it to the quayside. The historic fabric of the building has been conserved and a new L-shaped mezzanine conceived to accommodate the kitchen, servery and bike workshop below additional retail space and consultation rooms.

The original iron structure which runs the length of the building is celebrated by the new design andMartyn Thomas of horncastle:thomas told me more about how this was achieved: “The palette is simple, with Douglas Fir plywood used as the main cladding to the new structure so these parts of the building are distinct and complement the building’s best features.”

It really has been a meeting of minds.

Brinkworth are an established international design company known for their cutting edge retail design and, particularly relevant for the Market Hall, have a long-standing collaboration with cycle clothing brand Rapha. Once permissions were granted in March 2018, horncastle:thomas worked closely with local construction company Ash Developments to turn the designs into reality.

Brinkworth’s design for Bikestyle was as a fully functional cycling hub with workshop, retail space, physiotherapy consultation rooms and what will eventually be facilities for the much vaunted Ride to Work scheme.

So when Miles and Pippa Pettit of Noa signed on the dotted line in 2018, the collaboration between designers, architects, construction experts, retailers and the Island’s best loved artisan café was complete, and the Market Hall opened for business in January this year.

“Projects like this, involving so many specialisations with their own ideas, work best when everyone shares the same end vision,” continues Karen. “The space needed to be practical for all the end users, whether they are a cyclist or just a coffee lover, but also true to its Victorian history. For the project to be shortlisted for this award confirms that we’ve all done a good job.” horncastle:thomas is becoming the go-to practice for historic building projects, with Market Hall being one of several such schemes they have recently been involved with. In Castletown they are responsible for the transformation of a registered quayside BUSINESS NEWS

“The space needed to be practical for all the end users, whether they are a cyclist or just a coffee lover, but also true to its Victorian history. For the project to be shortlisted for this award confirms that we’ve all done a good job.”

building to the newCosta, following a move from Manx National Heritage to protect the view of the Castle from the harbour. As well as designing a new landscaped public space in front of the building they enclosed a narrow yard with a long window enabling customers to look out over the harbour.

The practice also designed the new drawbridge and shop for the Castle itself to improve accessibility and they are now working on the interior restoration of the Baillie Scott house, Thornbank, in Douglas in another collaboration with Manx National Heritage.

But the firm doesn’t just work on historic buildings. Martyn Thomas again: “Our design for Rose Cottage in Lhergy Cripperty developed an idea that a new house could sit in an established streetscape, mirroring the simple singlestorey aesthetic of a Manx cottage but, as the ground falls away at the back, we were

able to provide our client with a completely modern two-storey home built on a very challenging hillside site.”

Anyone with even a passing interest in architecture will know how important it is to have client and architect on the same page, but Karen and Martyn stress the need for collaborative work right across the project. At Market Hall the client’s vision and ambition for the building was crucial to its success. The project sets a new benchmark for modern design on the Island. horncastle:thomas’s unwavering belief in the importance of good modern design which is sensitive to its context, whether that be historic building, townscape or landscape, underpins their practice.

Whether it’s working within the constraints of an old registered building, or designing a new one from the ground up, there is no doubt that the team at horncastle:thomas know exactly what they are doing – so if you need the skills and advice of the only Island-based RIBA shortlisted architect, you know where to turn.

The Market Hall is one of two Isle of Man buildings to be shortlisted for the RIBA North West Awards: London architects Foster Lomas are also there with their Restorative Rural Retreat for Sartfell. The full list can be found at www.architecture. com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledgelanding-page/eleven-projects-shortlistedfor-riba-north-west-awards-2019. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 8 May and then will be considered for the highly coveted RIBA National Awards. agenda

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ARGENTINA – NEW WORLD, NEW SEASON, NEW FLAVOURS A NEW SEASON FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY BRINGS NEW IDEAS, NEW VITICULTURE METHODS AND NEW FLAVOURS, FOR WINEMAKERS IT BRINGS THE ABILITY TO BOTH EVOLVE AND REFLECT AND FOR OUR TEAM, AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK FOR MORE GREAT WINES TO BRING TO THE ISLE OF MAN. AT OUR CORE WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT WE KEEP OUR RANGE FRESH AND EXCITING WHILST STAYING CLOSE TO OUR ROOTS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL WINEMAKERS AND FAMILY BUSINESSES, SO WHEN I WAS ASKED TO ACCOMPANY ONE OF OUR KEY SUPPLIERS TO SOUTH AMERICA TO MEET THE FAMILIES BEHIND THE WINES I COULD NOT SAY NO.

Los Haroldos and the Falasco Family, Uco Valley, Mendoza I had the immense privilege to meet Jorge, the mastermind behind the 3rd generation of the Falasco family and the Los Haroldos winery. Whilst vast, the link to the family roots remains at the epicentre of the culture. The pedal bike in the cellar with a basket on the front shows how the early generations of the Falasco family delivered wine - 12 bottles each time and a 15km cycle each way. As the business grew the bike was upgraded to allow for a few more bottles to be sold on each journey!

incredibly popular since we brought it into the range very recently.

The innovation and technology at the site shows the trajectory of this winery: thermo-vinification, different shaped steel tanks, premium French oak barrels, not to mention the different picking time and periods of maturation that can all be blended to make the wines we see today. Coupled with the family touch and experienced wine makers this is a great combination.

We also visited the vineyards that produce the incredible Hermandad range, the brain child of the 4th generation Falasco family. Florencia and Franco are instrumental in bringing some new, more premium, ranges to the Falasco Family traditional wines. These are superb wines which can only mean the future is bright. Their Malbec is a single vineyard wine, selected based on the terroir and microclimate in La Consulta of the Uco Valley. The blend, my particular favourite, combines Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot and is aged in oak barrels for 15 months so the 2017 vintage will be bottled shortly! The range will also include Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir in the future, but in the meantime the 2016 Malbec, Blend and Chardonnay are all in stock so call in to see the team.

My pick of the wines, and new in store, is the Robles Bonarda. Historically, the Bonarda was the most planted grape in Argentina and this is a great example (think red and dark fruits with great freshness and texture). This has proved

Bodega Altrecedro and Karim Mussi, Uco Valley, Mendoza Karim Mussi is a hugely respected wine maker world wide and it was such a great pleasure to personally meet him and take a tour of his incredible

winery. The location, cleanliness, Italian Architecture, historical culture yet modern style was a joy to behold. I was in awe of Karim’s knowledge, the winery and hospitality showed. That passion, inherent knowledge, old world styles from the new world married together with modern nuances make the wines incredible.

The photos show my favourites. The Alandes Cabernet Franc is in the shop already and others will arrive later in the year. The Gran Reserve Malbec will not be available until 2020 but trust me - it will be worth the wait.

Finca Quara, Cafayete Onward to Salta, a short flight and a 3 hour drive through some unbelievable scenery to Cafayete and more importantly Finca Quara.

We have imported Quara for a number of years but visiting and staying at the winery was very special - with 280 hectares you can imagine the size! However even though a vast vineyard, Quara do not do any entry level wines, and the care and precision taken shows through.

The climate is different to Mendoza and arguably not in the premium wine growing latitude, being circa 25°. However, the high altitude leads to warm days and cold nights and combined with the afternoon winds mean that this place defies the rulebooks and is a great region for a number of varietals such as the Torrontes grapes still grown on thick stemmed, pergola vines and showing unmistakeable Torrontes character to the taste. These perfect conditions mean very little intervention is required and albeit not certified, the resulting wines are arguably organic. Most praised were the Estate range Tannat and Malbec & the Single Vineyard Torrentes, Tannat and Malbec. Many of these are available in our shop today so come in and see our great range from Finca Quara with some more lines to be added.

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The Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, and local commissioners attend a ceremony at Laxey Glen Mills celebrating the commissioning of the new packing line.

“Laxey Glen Mills produces no less than 12 varieties of flour” and exciting step for the whole team at Laxey Flour. It means that waste from the packaging process has been reduced from 15-20% to almost 0% and that production will increase significantly to fulfil demand for a more competitively priced local product of the highest quality.

The Lieutenant Governor presses the button to start the machine.

LAXEY FLOUR STEPS UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW PACKAGING MACHINE Laxey Glen Mills has invested in a brand new packing line to increase production at its 150 year old mill in Laxey.

Redesigned Laxey Flour plain flour (Flavo) bags reach the end of the packing line.

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The new machine packs an impressive 17 bags of flour every minute, increasing efficiency of production to support the mill’s new strategy to drive sales on Island.

The state-of-the-art 2018 Yeni Model was installed in February by Turkish manufacturer Sagbil. It fills the paper bags with 1.5kg of flour and transports them along a conveyor belt where they are then glued, folded and sealed before being stamped with a best before date, passed through metal detection and pushed into a poly-bag ready to be shipped out by the dozen.

Colin Kniveton, Chairman of Laxey Glen Mills, said “This is a very positive

“The flour mill has stood for some 150 years and this investment demonstrates that it continues to go from strength to strength today, moving forward with the times on the inside but keeping the heritage of industrial Laxey on the outside.”

The Department for Enterprise supported the machine’s installation through its Financial Assistance Scheme. Commenting on their decision to support Laxey Glen Mills, the Department for Enterprise’s Enterprise Support Team said, “The Department is delighted to have supported Laxey Glen Mills with the purchase of a new packing line. We hope this investment will ensure the mill can continue to support a strong local cereal and baking industry here on the Isle of Man.” Laxey Glen Mills produces no less than 12 varieties of flour, all of which are free from UK legislated additives and produced from milling wheat grown by farm-assured farmers on the Isle of Man. This gives full traceability and provides an excellent provenance for their flours.

Laxey Glen Mills became the 100th partner of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man in 2018, its flours bear the Isle of Man Provenance logo and boast a number of Great Taste awards.

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Recipes IS 2019 THE YEAR OF THE VEGAN? Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. First roast the sweet potato. Chop the sweet potatoes into 3cm chunks. Spread over a baking tray.

Drizzle with one tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the red onions. Rip the stem from the chilli, cut it in half lengthways and remove the seeds, then finely chop. Peel and grate the garlic.

Peel the ginger by scraping off the skin with a spoon and grate. Pluck the leaves from the coriander, put them to one side and thinly slice the stems. Roughly chop the dried apricots. Drain the chickpeas.

3. To make the tagine, place the saucepan over a medium heat and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the onions and fry for four to five minutes, stirring, until starting to soften. Add the chilli, garlic, ginger and chopped coriander stems and stir for two minutes. Add the harissa paste, ras el hanout, cumin, ground coriander and sugar and stir for one minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and water. Lower the heat and simmer for seven to nine minutes. Stir in the drained chickpeas and apricots. Put the lid on and simmer for eight to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take the lid off the pan, taste and season. Add the coriander leaves and roasted sweet potato and stir.

Reduce the heat to low and put the lid back on the pan.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO TAGINE This warming vegan dinner will feed a crowd.

“Whisk away to the Middle East with this hearty tagine,” say Henry Firth and Ian Theasby - AKA vegan YouTubers, BOSH! “It’s sweet, fragrant and easy to make. You can replace the preserved lemon with the grated zest of a lemon, the juice of half a lemon and an extra pinch of salt. It’s also great with salad rather than the couscous for a lighter lunch.”

Ingredients: (Serves 6) n 1kg sweet potatoes n 3tbsp olive oil n 2 medium red onions n 1 fresh red chilli n 2 garlic cloves n 6cm piece fresh ginger n 30g fresh coriander n 100g dried apricots n 2tbsp harissa paste n 2tsp ras el hanout n 2tsp ground cumin n 2tsp ground coriander

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n 1/2tsp sugar n 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes n 200ml water n 1 x 240g tin chickpeas n Salt and black pepper For the lemon and almond couscous: n 1 preserved lemon n 1 1/2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil n 1tsp ground cumin n 300g couscous n 400ml boiling water n 50g flaked almonds n 20g fresh coriander leaves

4. To make the couscous, halve the preserved lemon and put it into a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, cumin, couscous and boiling water. Cover with a dinner plate and set aside for eight to 10 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, spread the flaked almonds over a baking tray. Put in the oven and bake for four minutes, until lightly browned. Finely chop the coriander leaves.

6. Back to the couscous. Remove the preserved lemon and fluff the couscous with a fork. Reserve a quarter of the toasted almonds and a quarter of the chopped coriander leaves and fold the rest into the couscous. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

7. Divide the couscous among bowls and top with the tagine. Garnish with the reserved almonds and coriander and serve.

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Method: 1. Cook the sushi rice following the instructions on the packet, ensuring that it is dry and sticky when cooked.

2. Put a saucepan on a medium heat.

Pour in the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then pour over the cooked rice, gently stirring until all the liquid is absorbed. Spread the rice over the greased baking tray and let cool to room temperature, when it should be dry but sticky.

3. Stack the nori sheets and lay a saucer on top. Cut around it to make nori circles.

Find the centre of the nori stack and cut a neat, straight slit from the centre to the outer edges. Take one circle and fashion a cone that is roughly 8cm wide at the base.

Wet your finger and lightly brush along the slit to stick it in place. Put the cone in one of the muffin holes in a muffin tin. Repeat to fill all the muffin holes.

4. Wet your hands and roll a golf ballsized ball of rice. Poke a hole in the centre and pour in half a teaspoon of hoisin sauce.

Pack more rice over the hole to seal in the sauce. Smooth the outside and place in one of the nori muffin cases. Repeat to fill all the cases.

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Not as strange as they sound, we promise.

This is a fun take on sushi. This fantastic technique allows you to exercise your creativity and create food that’s tasty, healthy and truly Instagram-worthy.

The recipe has hoisin sauce in the middle of our cupcakes, but you can add whatever you like. Wasabi and ginger is a great traditional filling.

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Ingredients: (Makes 12) n 400g sushi rice n 30ml rice vinegar n 25g caster sugar n 1/2tsp salt n 12 nori sheets n 6tsp hoisin sauce n Black sesame seeds, for sprinkling n Pickled ginger, to serve n Soy sauce, to serve n Wasabi, to serve (optional)

For the vegetable toppings: n 1 red pepper, thinly sliced n 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks n 1/4 cucumber, cut into matchsticks n 1 small avocado, sliced n 10 fresh chives, chopped n 5 radishes, trimmed and sliced For the dipping sauce: n Sriracha n Egg-free mayonnaise

5. Get all your toppings ready and make a quick dipping sauce by stirring sriracha into the egg-free mayonnaise to taste.

Finely chop the pickled ginger. Decorate your sushi cupcakes with the prepared vegetables and sprinkle them with black sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, if using, pickled ginger and the dipping sauce on the side.

Find your new favourite, all plants dishes with BISH BASH BOSH!

by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, photography by Lizzie Mayson, is published by HQ, HarperCollins, priced £20.

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Sesamo Aventura

A NEW SEASON IS ON THE HORIZON ARE THESE THE EUROPEAN THEME PARKS WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES? Half a million Brits fly to Barcelona every year and don’t see anything of the city and its famous architecture. And no, they’re not on stag dos... they’re heading straight to the No.1. leisure destination in the Mediterranean - PortAventura World.

This collection of theme parks and hotels, with a water park, a beach club and new attractions every year, is second only to Disneyland Paris on the European visitor leader-board.

theme parks included in their ticket, so if you can tear yourself away from the beautiful ‘desert river’ swimming pools around the hotel, it’s a short walk across a footbridge to the main park entrance.

It has the same attention to detail as Disney, and the same focus on family - with the added benefit of the Barcelona weather.

Express means just that - no queues for any rides. This is worth its weight in frontier gold if you’ve small children with you. It also opens up so many more rides than you’d ever usually have time for, and gives you the space to watch a show and stop for lunch.

There are five themed hotels to choose from, each with pools and gardens. We’re staying in a US frontier town from the late 19th century called Sullivan City, home of Hotel Gold River. Here, visitors can sleep in the town’s ‘jail’ and eat in its ‘opera house’, while dodging sky-high cacti and jigging along to piped cowboy music. Our room is in Callaghan’s - a smart boarding house building around the central square.

Hotel guests get Express passes to the

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While you can find the usual theme-park fare of burgers and chips here, this is Spain, so we sit down to tapas and fresh seafood by the ‘harbour’.

It strikes us how much has been done to make sure there is something to appeal to every member of the family - from

grandparents who can enjoy theatre shows, beautiful gardens and gentle boat rides, to teens seeking the biggest thrills on the continent, and toddlers who are so often forgotten by these kinds of attractions.

With that in mind, here are the top 10 things you must do in PortAventura World...

1. Zoom through Sesame Street New for the 2019 season is Street Mission, a ‘dark ride’ on a Sesame Street taxi that sums up what PortAventura is all about.

You can ride it with a one-year-old, but our teenage daughter also thinks this is one of the best experiences in the park. Put on 3D glasses and use a laser gun to shoot cookies for Cookie Monster as you zoom around a part real/part CGI Sesame Street, with enough twists, turns and fake falls to give everyone a surprise. And the biggest thrill of all? Realising you’ve beaten your dad on the cookie leader-board on the way out.

2. Accelerate to 180mph in five seconds One of the theme parks on offer is Ferrari Land, which is a smart Italian-themed collection of driving and speed-based rides.

As well as sampling awesome pasta here, you must experience the Red Force - which has a minimum height requirement of 1.40metres. This vertical accelerator ride can be seen from miles around as it rises to 112metres high, and you know it’ll be fast when they hand you goggles as you climb in. Once you’ve been shot up this tower like a bullet from a gun, it’s up to gravity and the wind speed - you’ll go all the way over the top and back down or fall backwards to where you started.

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3. Drive a Ferrari OK, not a real Ferrari. But on various simulators, you can drive a Ferrari around the world, an F1 version around Monte Carlo, and then with more competition than necessary a real-life go-cart Ferrari in a race against the kids. In Ferrari Land, there’s also a kids’ version of the Red Force accelerator and a large play area.

4. Slide down the Himalayas The Shambhala ride in the ‘China’ region of the main park is iconic among roller coaster fans. It’s the tallest in Europe at 76metres high, has the longest descent with a drop of 78metres and is still the fastest, reaching speeds of 134mph. Like climbing Everest, this is not for everyone - including me. Thankfully, there’s a mini-model of the Great Wall on which to stand and watch those much braver than yourself descend it.

5. Ride a flying fish In the area of the park for younger families, SesamoAventura - which is all Sesame Street-themed - is this seemingly innocuous ride. A major hit with us, it involves getting your own fish to steer through the water as you spin round, trying and failing to splash your siblings. In fact, much of this area designed for parents to ride with babies and toddlers appeals to our older kids. We pull our way up a tower in swinging chairs, ride the child-friendly Tami Tami roller coaster and run around the ‘magic tree’ at its centre. There’s also handy hut serving parents cafe con leche and churros.

6. Fly like a condor To be more exact, you’ll fall like a condor - dropping 86metres vertically at 100mph.

Hurakan Condor is the main ride in the ‘Mexico’ area of the park, and not advisable after a taco lunch. You’ll get a good view of the whole resort on the way up, but don’t expect to see anything on the way down, as it takes just three seconds.

7. Battle the Templo del Fuego This is one of the 40 shows you can catch across the parks, from Wild West shooting stunts, to Polynesian dancing. In the Templo, which is set inside a replica Mayan pyramid, you’ll follow an explorer through a series of challenges and dodge shooting flames and unexpected explosions.

8. Hurtle down a tin mine A firm family favourite is the runway mine train called El Diablo. With just enough thrills to keep the kids happy without terrifying Mum, the Express passes mean we repeat this several times in a row, and then a few more times, just to make sure we haven’t missed any of the sharp corners.

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The Red Force vertical accelerator at Ferrari Land

9. Race each other in a Stampede One of the first rides built in the park more than 20 years ago, Stampida has two clickclack big dippers that ‘race’ each other. Pick a side - red or blue - and prepare to have your bones shaken as you fly over the giant wooden construction. Sometimes blue wins and sometimes red wins, but whether by design or chance, we never find out. When you emerge, there are a host of US county fair-style attractions to play on, or you can catch a cancan show.

10. Get wet without getting cold Along with the Caribe Aqua Park, there are several ‘wet’ rides in the main park: Grand Canyon Rapids, the Silver River Flume, and the water-shooting Angkor river ride, not to mention the Tutuki Splash ride through a volcano. That’s when the Spanish sunshine comes into its own, as for the first time ever, it’s actually quite a relief to cool down on one of these things. Even better, bring your swimming costume and spend some time at the resort’s Caribe Aquatic Park. It has the tallest water slide in Europe - the King Khajuna. If all this excitement gets too much, there’s a white sand lagoon where you can get your adrenaline levels back to normal on a sun lounger.

The Stampida ride

The Shambhala ride Hotel Callaghan’s

The new Street Mission ride

One of the water rides

Tutuki Splash ride

How to get there Rooms at The Hotel Gold River at PortAventura World start from £155.05 per night (room only), including one-day access per stay per person to PortAventura Park, and Ferrari Land.

A three-day ticket covering PortAventura Park, Caribe Aquatic Park and Ferrari Land without accommodation starts from E85/£73.50 per adult and E74/£64 per child, if purchased online. Visit portaventuraworld.com.

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HOW TO WEAR NEON THE GROWN-UP WAY The super-bright trend isn’t just for teenagers and Kardashians.

A complete counterpoint to the swathes of beige that have swept over the fashion world lately, neon has emerged from its streetwear beginnings to become one of the year’s biggest trends.

The Kardashian clan have embraced the highlighter pen trend with gusto, rocking retina-searing brights from head to toe - we’re talking hair, clothes, nails, and even matching cars. Yes, really.

Hazmat orange and tennis-ball yellow are popular with young fashionistas too - neon hues have taken over from millennial pink as the coolest colours to be seen in.

But what if you’re not a fan of clingy cut-out minidresses and skimpy crop tops?

Fear not, there is a way to wear fluoro-brights without looking like a Kylie Jenner wannabe - and the high street is here to help.

Here are four ways to shop and style neon the grown-up way...

1. Think pink

There’s no such thing as a subtle neon shade, obviously, but of them all, pink is the most approachable - not least because there’s a bit of variety, from pale, washed-out pink to hottest fuchsia.

One pop of pink - a lightweight sweater, for example - eases you into the trend gently. Try it with faded denim jeans, black tailored trousers or a neutral-toned slip skirt.

Joseph Ribkoff Cover-up, £129; Top, £99; Trousers, £129; Bag, £119 (for stockists, see josephribkoff.com)

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Topshop Washed Neon Sweatshirt, £26

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2. Sporty separates

Given their streetwear origins, neon shades lend themselves well to sporty pieces.

Think simple, long-sleeved tops or camis in lime-y brights, teamed with tapered trousers and trainers.

Simply Be Cropped Neon Lime Sweatshirt, currently reduced to £20 from £25 Hush Paradise Sweat Top, £49 JD Williams Neon Yellow Strappy Cami Top, £10

4. Fluoro footwear

If you’ve got a wardrobe full of LBDs and that’s the way you like it, why not pop on a pair of neon shoes for a subtle step into the trend?

The spring collections are full of eye-popping orange heels, so you can update your look with minimal effort.

Office Hoot Fluro Orange Two Part Slim Wedges, currently reduced to £46 from £72 New Look Coral Neon Faux Snake Courts, £25.99

3. Dazzling dresses

For maximum impact, you can’t beat a sunny summer dress and there are some real stunners in the shops right now - from cool bodycon numbers to floaty frocks.

There’s also lots of neon animal print around, which offers a slightly diluted way to wear the trend, and makes it easy to pair with black accessories.

New Look Yellow Neon Asymmetric Strap Bodycon Dress, currently reduced to £10 from £19.99 Miss Selfridge Multi Colour Zebra Print Camisole Top, £22; Neon Zebra Print Midi Skirt, £38 Oasis Lime Pleated Midi Dress, £75 (available in late May) BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

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10 OF THE BEST NEW SPRING SCENTS AND HOW TO FIND YOUR FAVOURITE We’ve sniffed out this season’s most delicious launches.

1. VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB MIDNIGHT, £61 (WAS £71) FOR 50ML, DEBENHAMS Viktor & Rolf’s much-loved Flowerbomb gets a nocturnal makeover with this darkly decadent new edition, which marries nightblooming jasmine with patchouli, a pinch of pepper and a squeeze of blackcurrant.

2. JO MALONE LONDON FRANGIPANI FLOWER COLOGNE, £98 FOR 100ML (AVAILABLE ON APRIL 1) As bright and sunny as its yellow bottle suggests, this luscious cologne brings the tropical flower to life with ylang ylang, jasmine and a zingy hit of lemon.

3. DIPTYQUE EAU ROSE EAU DE TOILETTE, £50 FOR 30ML The Queen of Flowers reigns supreme in this sumptuous concoction, which teams two of the most fragrant varieties, centifolia and damascena, resulting in a ravishing rose explosion.

If you like... fruity freshness 4. YSL MON PARIS PARFUM FLORAL, £75 FOR 50ML Ever heard of the datura plant? Neither had we until we encountered this scent. Centred around this poisonous, night-blooming white flower, Mon Paris Floral adds peach flesh, raspberry and pear into the mix, creating a juicy, fruity floral cocktail.

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5. COACH FLORAL BLUSH EAU DE PARFUM, £69 FOR 90ML, FEELUNIQUE (AVAILABLE APRIL 22) Zesty grapefruit and sweet peach leap out from this sprightly scent, while delicate peony and a musky finish round out the composition.

If you like... clean and green 6. MALIN AND GOETZ STEM EAU DE PARFUM, £75 FOR 50ML One of two new launches that focus on foliage rather than petals, this greenfingered fragrance gathers together the fresh scents of leaves, stalks and stems, bolstering the verdant elements with earthy musks and woods. If you’re happiest in a greenhouse or potting shed, this perfume will surely appeal.

7. L’OCCITANE HERBAE EAU DE PARFUM, £60 FOR 50ML Likewise, if you love nothing more than to inhale the crisp aroma of tomato or raspberry leaves, L’Occitane’s Herbae will be right up your street. Based on the wild grasses of Provence, it also includes nettle and bramble, plus a dash of wild rose to balance the botanical notes.

If you like... lush musks 8. CHANEL LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL 1957 EAU DE PARFUM, £155 FOR 75ML No less than eight white musks are brought together in 1957, named after the year when Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was at the height of her powers. Bergamot and neroli add a citrus freshness to the powdery musks, while iris brings a subtle sweetness.

9. JIMMY CHOO FLORAL EAU DE TOILETTE, £49 FOR 60ML, THE PERFUME SHOP (AVAILABLE MAY 20) Simultaneously floral, fruity and musky, this seductive blend brings together magnolia, nectarine, mandarin oil and apricot flower, floating on a bed of soft amber and wood notes.

10. ARMANI PRIVE MUSC SHAMAL, £225 FOR 100ML (AVAILABLE IN APRIL) Inspired by the sand dunes of Arabia, this oriental fragrance brings rose and jasmine into the desert musk mix, warming the floral notes with rich amber and cedar wood.

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“Up to 2017 there was no realistic pathway for our players to play international netball,” says Team Manager Debs Evans, “so we really worked hard for months to affiliate direct as a nation as Isle of Man Netball. This affiliation means we can develop our own national squads right through the various age categories, and now we’re playing under the Manx flag!”

And this national pride has translated into some spectacular successes: in 2017 the national squad – the Manx Rams came second in the Netball Europe Open Challenge in Gibraltar and last year the U17 squad came third in the U17 Open Challenge in Dublin, followed by another third in the same competition in Gibraltar in March.

“To be invited to host this year’s competition is not only a welcome addition to the Manx sporting calendar, it’s also the ideal opportunity for our squad to play at an international level on home turf,” continues Debs. “To gain world ranking teams have to play eight ranked games in a two year period which is a massive commitment in both time and money, and frankly to not have to travel off the Island keeps personal and sponsors’ costs down, which is great for everyone!”

PIVOT, PASS, SHOOT, SCORE! ISLAND TO HOST NETBALL EUROPE OPEN CHALLENGE

Just 18 months since it became a full member of the International Netball Federation, the Manx Netball Association is to jointly host the prestigious Netball Europe Open Challenge competition at the NSC between 9 and 12 May. Words: Suzy Holland Images: Liam Gilman

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Teams from five other nations, Gibraltar, Emirates, Ireland, Israel, the Cayman Islands plus the UKArmed Forces Netball Association will join the Manx team to take part in around-robin competition over the three days – with six games on Thursday, six on Friday, five on Saturday with four on Sunday. There are a range of ticketing options, with individual session tickets available, children’s tickets at £5 and £50 for an adult full event pass. These can be bought in advance from: www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/netball-europe-open-challenge2019-tickets-55274440339 “Netball is a huge sport on the Island, with 36 teams in four divisions at senior level playing each Sunday over the winter along with U14 and U17 leagues and many more games played by school teams, as well as ‘returners’ and ‘walking’sessions around the Island,” says Debs. “But to see it played at International level is something else, and I really hope local team players, former players and possible future play area as well as anyone interested in watching fast, exciting sport all come along to enjoy the spectacle that is fast, furious and exciting world-class netball.”

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from last year’s Gibraltar Open Challenge won the 2018 year’s Team of theYear at the IOM Sports Awards a few weeks ago, and the senior team coach Claire Battye was named ‘Coach of theYear’.“I am so proud of Manx Netball,” Claire said when she picked up her trophy. “But this award is not just about me, it’s about the whole squad, from players to physios, the other team managers to strength and conditioning fitness trainer Andy Watson, the support of IOM SportsAcademy and of course the continual support of the families, friends and sponsors.”

The Netball Europe Open Challenge this month, like all International Sporting events, involves much more than just putting a team together. Isle of Man Netball acknowledges the assistance it’s received from the NSC and IOM Sport, the Department for Enterprise and Visit Isle of Man in securing the event. They have been delighted to receive support from a number of local businesses, supplying volunteer T shirts, re-useable water bottles – and the water! - ball girl shirts, ice, lanyards. There are also the small matters of organising drug testing facilities, warm-up and playing courts, dry changing rooms and wet ones for the ice-baths, space for the teams’ physios, officials’ changing rooms, even meeting and arbitration rooms. This has all been arranged by the organising committee led by MNA president Pip Cross who has pulled together everything from merchandise and ticketing to team liaison and event promotion.

“Whenever the Isle of Man hosts an international sporting event, whether it’s the Commonwealth Games, International cycling competitions or now netball, the sizeable volunteer army moves into action,”says Pip.“We’re so proud to be representing the Island in the Netball Europe Open Challenge on home soil, and we plan to make the Island proud of us!”

Support the event held 9-12 May at the NSC. Match schedules are at netball.im/pages/index/view/id/48/Match%20Schedule Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/netball-europe-open-challenge-2019-tickets-55274440339

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:: LIMITED-RUN FORD FIESTA ST FORD PERFORMANCE EDITION REVEALED One of Britain’s most-loved hot hatches has been enhanced with a new limited-edition guise.

This is the Ford Fiesta ST Ford Performance Edition which, as the name suggests, has been treated to a full suite of upgrades from the manufacturer’s performance parts catalogue.

Emblazoned in an unmissable ‘Deep Orange’ paintwork, this hot hatch is based on ST-3 trim with the Performance Pack - comprising the widely regarded Quaife limited-slip differential, launch control, and performance shift light indicators.

Added to that is the introduction of 18-inch Ford Performance alloy wheels said to be seven kilograms lighter than the standard-fit items - along with a new

coilover suspension pack. This upgraded suspension has been honed on the famed Nurburgring racetrack in Germany and lowers the car by 15mm at the front and 10mm at the rear. It also has manually adjustable bump and rebound settings, allowing owners to fine-tune the driving experience.

Its ST-3 roots mean the Ford Performance Edition benefits from standard-fit LED headlights plus a B&O audio system.

No confirmation has been given about exactly how much the Ford Fiesta ST Ford Performance Edition will retail for when order books open in June, although the firm says it will carry a premium of “at least” £3,000 over the standard - so expect a price north of £25,450.

Deliveries are scheduled for September - and just 600 examples of the UKexclusive car will be sold.

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:: MUTT MOTORCYCLES UNVEILS NEW SUPER 4 Birmingham-based Mutt Motorcycles has revealed its new retroinspired Super 4.

Running a 4-stroke single-cylinder 125cc engine with around 10bhp and 10Nm of torque, the Super 4 is ideal for those in search of a bike with plenty of style, but enough punch for daily riding. Despite the relatively compact power unit, the Super 4 is still capable of hitting a 70mph top speed.

It receives 18-inch knobbly tyres, a low-profile seat and a stainlesssteel exhaust system, along with narrow chrome bars and black diamond pattern grips. A shortened rear aluminium mudguard has been included, too.

Priced from £3,495, the Super 4 comes with a two-year warranty. In addition, the Super 4 get a combined disc brake system, LED custom tail lights and blacked-out satin-finish shock absorbers.

:: MERCEDES-AMG UNVEIL NEW A 35 SALOON Mercedes-AMG has lifted the lid on a four-door version of its A 35 performance hatchback.

Called the A 35 4Matic saloon, the car can deliver the same performance as its five-door stablemate, but with added practicality.

Fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, it’ll go from 0-60mph in just 4.6 seconds and top out at a limited 155mph.

Power is sent to the wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG claims that it’ll return up to 39.2mpg combined, and emit as low as 164g/km CO2.

The A 35 saloon benefits from

a range of dynamic styling touches, including 18-inch fivespoke alloy wheels, two-part tail lamps and a new diffuser at the rear.

Inside, sports seats have been fitted along with a new AMG sports steering wheel, which features an LCD display recently seen on the updated C 63.

Behind the steering wheel is one part of Mercedes’ MBUX multimedia system, which combines a large central screen and another, smaller display in the place of the conventional dials. The latter can be tailored to the drivers’ preference, allowing for different displays and readouts to be displayed.

No prices for the new A35 saloon have been revealed at yet, nor a date for when it will go on sale - but expect it to arrive in showrooms in the latter half of 2019.

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:: HARLEY-DAVISON UNVEILS ALL-ELECTRIC LIVEWIRE MOTORCYCLE Coming as the brand’s first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire represents a leap forward for the manufacturer, which is better known for its heavy, petrol-powered cruiser and chopper bikes.

Thanks to its punchy all-electric powertrain, the LiveWire can hit 60mph in under 3.5 seconds according to the manufacturer, and features an estimated urban range of 110 miles.

It also features no clutch, and therefore does not require the rider to change gears – something Harley claims is a touch which will ‘greatly

simpli[fy] [the] operation for new riders’.

The LiveWire is also equipped with H-D Connect, which helps pair the rider with the bike through cloud-based services and the Harley-Davidson app. It allows the owner to see the battery charge status of the motorcycle via their smartphone, show the bike’s location and even alert the rider if it is being tampered with in some way.

The app will also remind owners about service requirements.

The LiveWire is expected to cost $29,799 in the US before tax, which would put it in the region of £23,350 in the UK. It’s expected to arrive this Autumn.

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LOCATE ISLE OF MAN IS PROUD TO BE SPONSORING THE SIDECAR RACES AT THE 2019 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES.

When visiting the TT many fall in love with the Island’s natural beauty and community feel. With vast open spaces, short commuting times and skilled workers in demand, the Isle of Man is a fantastic place to live and work.

to many well-known international market leaders. Such a thriving economy has opened up a huge number of opportunities for those seeking a new challenge in their career.

The Isle of Man has long been known for its natural beauty, unique heritage and laid back way of life; but with a growing reputation for innovation and a strong economy, the Island has redefined itself as a vibrant business centre which is home to a range of businesses; from tech start-ups to global big hitters.

The Isle of Man is currently seeking skilled workers including software developers and engineers, business analysts, project managers, trainee and qualified accountants, risk and compliance specialists and a wide range of roles in healthcare, education and hospitality.

With growth signalled in all sectors, the Island is looking to attract more workers to its shores. Here’s why you should be considering the Isle of Man to boost your career.

In the past month alone, over 800 job vacancies were listed, meaning there has never been a better time to search for your new role.

The Island’s financial sector was recently voted International Finance Centre of the Year and its e-Gaming industry is home

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With such strong growth projected in the economy over the next 12 months, the Government is being proactive about meeting the needs of businesses, not only

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Man, explains ‘It is really important to us that we proactively work alongside businesses to support them in attracting the skilled workers they need to thrive. The Department for Enterprise has recently launched a comprehensive Locate strategy which sets out 6 key themes and over 40 specific actions.

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By leveraging major tourist events such as the Isle of Man TT races, we are able to reach people who have already been drawn to the Island and what is has to offer as a visitor. Our aim now is to highlight the wealth of career opportunities there is here and why there has never been a better time to consider calling the Isle of Man home.

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Alongside the array of employment opportunities, the Island offers an outstanding quality of life. We are a UNESCO Biosphere jurisdiction with over 95 miles of unspoilt coastline and over 26 Dark skies discovery sites - one of the most beautiful, and safest, places you could live.

Coupled with that, we have all the social aspects that come with a thriving business community including nightlife and café culture, so you really can achieve anything you want on the Island. It’s smaller, yes, but it’s easy to network here and make a real difference.’

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now but well into the future.

In the 2019 Budget, a new National Insurance holiday for new and returning residents was announced. Under this scheme, anyone who moves to the Island for work who has not previously been tax resident within the past five years could be up to £4,000 better off in their first 12 months of employment. This is an agile and timely response to the needs of local business, which demonstrates the Island’s commitment to attracting and retaining business, and highlights the benefits of smaller jurisdictions with their own independent powers.

At present, alongside start up business training, mentoring and a popular Financial Assistance Scheme, businesses can take advantage of the Employee Relocation Incentive when recruiting off-Island candidates, meaning that you could claim up to £10,000 per staff member employed into certain roles or relocating alongside your business.

‘With an average commute time of just 20 minutes you can be on the beach with your family or out mountain biking in our hills and plantations straight after finishing work.’

It’s easy to reclaim your work-life balance and escape the humdrum of everyday life, so don’t just visit the Isle of Man, live it.

Start your journey and discover an Island of opportunity by visiting www.locate.im today.

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BREMONT APPOINTED OFFICIAL WATCH AND TIMING PARTNER OF THE ISLE OF MAN TT, THE WORLD’S ULTIMATE ROAD RACE

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Bremont is a British company manufacturing mechanical watches in Henley-on-Thames and contains something that no comparable timepiece can match: an air of quintessential Britishness.

The new Isle of Man TT mechanical timepiece is limited to just 62 pieces, marking the number of official sections on the Mountain Course. It celebrates the brave, adrenaline-seeking competitors of the fastest road race on earth.

The TT Course is world famous. It is the last of the great challenges in motorsport and is the ultimate test of both man and machine. The first TT Race was held on the Isle of Man in 1907 and featured in the World Championship until 1976. This year’s event will be the 100th meeting of the world-renowned race and luxury British watch manufacturer Bremont will be its Official Watch and Timing Partner.

The time trial format race sees the world’s leading road racers tackle the iconic 37.

mile TT Mountain Course that has been in use since 1911 and many of the world’s greatest motorcycle racers have raced the TT including Mike Hailwood MBE, Geoff Duke OBE, John Surtees CBE, Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read MBE and Joey Dunlop OBE. As the Official Timing Partner, Bremont has teamed up with current Senior TT champion Peter Hickman who is credited with the fastest lap ever recorded and who is sure to put the British mechanical timepieces through their paces at this most iconic of race courses.

The stainless-steel case of each Bremont is made to an exceptional hardness of 2000 Vickers which is seven times that of an average steel watch case. The convex sapphire crystal is equally as hard and has nine layers of anti-reflective coating applied to both sides of the glass for increased legibility. Each Bremont watch must achieve accuracy to within - 4 and + 6 seconds per day. Bremont now finds itself in the top 10 of the world’s chronometer manufacturers. The high standard of finish and attention to detail seen in everything from the hand-cut and engraved winding rotor in the sapphire crystal case back, to the meticulous machining of the three-part Trip-Tick® cases take considerable time and skill to apply.

“The TT sits unique in global sporting events and really is a gladiatorial race where riders risk everything averaging speeds of over 130mph through country roads around the Isle of Man. I have witnessed this spectacle a number of times and the energy and excitement is absorbing as you watch this wonderful combination of engineering excellence, bravery and talent. We are honoured that the TT asked Bremont to become a partner and play our small part in the history of this illustrious event.”

Giles English, Co-Founder Bremont

“I can’t wait for TT 2019 to get going, it’s going to be my 3rd year with Smiths Racing and I have a new BMW S1000RR. Having Bremont as the Official Timekeeper works brilliantly; precision engineering and accuracy is key to the TT, qualities which can be found in all of Bremont’s watch collections. Both are British brands steeped in engineering history, perfect!”

Peter Hickman Current TT Senior Champion

To view the official timepiece visit DUNWELL Jewellers on Strand Street in Douglas.

Dunwell Jewellers 76 Strand Street Douglas Isle of Man Tel 01624 665566 www.dunwell.im /DunwellJewellers/ www.bremont.com BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

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WIN VIP HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR THE 2019 TT RACES FUELLED BY MONSTER ENERGY WITH GALLERY MAGAZINE The 2019 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy is almost here and Gallery magazine is offering one lucky reader and their guest the chance to get even closer to the action with a pair of VIP hospitality tickets up for grabs for Race day on Monday 3rd June.

Monday’s action packed calendar includes the RL360 Superstock Race and the Monster Energy Supersport 1 Race as well as qualifying sessions for other classes.

Many of the leading stars will be on track including Michael Dunlop, Peter Hickman, John McGuinness, Conor Cummins, Ian Hutchinson and Dean Harrison who will be going head to head to stand on the top step of the podium in Monday’s two races.

Last year’s TT meeting saw numerous close finishes, not to mention numerous lap and race records, with races often decided by seconds and close, thrilling finishes are expected again this year.

The VIP Hospitality package gives guests all day access to the hospitality suite with complementary bar, breakfast and a gourmet hot and cold buffet as well as the opportunity to meet stars past and present behind the scenes. You’ll also receive a copy of the Official TT Programme and Race Guide.

This year’s hospitality experience is provided by leading UK company Eventist who have provided catering solutions at Silverstone’s Grand Prix Ball, Glastonbury, the Paris and Farnborough Air Shows, the British Grand Prix. They will be providing enhanced fresh new menus, based on local seasonal produce, which promises to showcase the best food and drink the Isle of Man has to offer.

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TT Race winner, will be the host for the day and a series of great riders past and present, from road and circuit racing, will be appearing in the VIP hospitality suite throughout the day.

All of the race winners and podium finishers from the two races will come in to the VIP unit as soon as the race is finished to share their personal thoughts on the day’s racing and to meet fans and sign autographs.

But if you’re not lucky enough to win there are still ‘late availability hospitality and grandstand tickets to buy from iomttraces. com. Tickets for the 2019 TT events are on sale via the Official iomttraces.com website including Official Grandstand Tickets, ViP Hospitality Experiences and Official Entertainment events. You can stay up to date with all the latest TT news by subscribing to the Official Isle of Man TT Races Newsletter.

QUESTION: Who is the current outright TT Races Lap Record Holder?

MICHAEL DUNLOP DEAN HARRISON PETER HICKMAN Email your answer and phone number to: ttvipcomp@gallery.co.im

Entry deadline is the 22th May 2019, the winner will be contacted by email or phone on the 23rd May.

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THE NEW DESTINATION in the heart of Douglas

Set over two floors, Oscar’s is a restaurant & bar offering the very best food and drink in an elegant & refined setting. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am until late, watch the day pass by as you enjoy lunch and dinner, crafted by our team of chefs, and accompanied by our exclusive wine & spirits list, selected by the experts at Vino. Perfect for both business meetings or a celebratory affair, Oscar’s is the place to be seen in Douglas.

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Blink and you’ll miss it...

Hurtling along the edge of stone-walled country lanes at over 200mph, the Isle of Man TT road race is probably the most dangerous thing you can do on two wheels.

It takes courage, skill and precision. Something Bremont ambassador, and 2018 winner, Peter Hickman knows all about.

The new Isle of Man TT mechanical timepiece is built in the UK and limited to just 62 pieces, marking the number of official sections on the Mountain Course. It celebrates the brave, adrenaline-seeking competitors of the fastest road race on earth.

They say that watching a competitor at full race speed is a sight that can never be forgotten. We’d say the same about this unique British timepiece.

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