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5 Edito 6 What's On 8 Feature - Crimes of The Future FEATURE

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If only we could remain in the low-crime paradise of our colour saturated past. We’ve been fortunate that the Island has been insulated from big city wrongdoing, but technology means that we’re now connected to the global village. The future ahead of us brings culture, knowledge and opportunity, but also exposes us to types of lawbreaking that twenty years ago would have been unthinkable. Padlock your door, renew your antivirus, and read on for a low-tech preview of the wide world of high-tech crime.

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE Words Grant Runyon

Dislike! Future crime: social media character assassination For most of our history, if somebody wanted to make you look bad they had to do it at the local pub, or perhaps walk door to door telling stories about how you think you’re too good for your own cousins. Thanks to the internet, anybody from any Parish can do this - and a lot worse besides. Hijacking, manipulating or besmirching our online identity is already a problem today, but leaving your phone unlocked and finding your profile picture has been replaced with a dog’s winkie will seem trivial next to what the future holds in store. Imagine if hackers could seize control of your accounts, using them to leave bitchy comments on your friends’ selfies, to insult their pets and babies, and perhaps to post digitally altered media where you do racism or even (gasp!) give away spoilers to Game of Thrones.

Your life would be OVER - shunned like a medieval plague-sufferer in real life and forced to eke out a miserable online life on whatever the future equivalent of LinkedIn is. The alternative? Pay off the hackers in BitCoin, which in the future you’ll be earning by sending foot pictures to kinky Russian billionaires. You won’t be able to bribe them with your normal wage, because Amazon will only be paying you in nutrient shakes and electricity, earned via ten hours days writing five-star reviews of socks.

Extreme brand loyalty! Future crime: corporate payback In the future the likes of Facebook, Disney and Apple won’t just be our entertainers and employers, they will expand from supplying computers and video to delivering our roads and schools. Although obscenely powerful, these corporate behemoths will continue to compete for our favour, which will be great when it gives you a 5% discount on nutrient shakes, but not so great when it gives them the opportunity to punish us for disloyalty.

Wrote a bad review of Amazon’s socks?

Maybe local businesses might stop taking your credit. Didn’t feel like sharing a video Facebook made to celebrate the anniversary of your arranged marriage to one of its shareholders? Your next trip to the dentist might result in a few more mistakes and a little less anaesthetic.

Watched an illegal stream of the latest Star Wars film? Better hope the iCops arrive before Disney’s Avengers-branded robot bulldozers do. For three hours of pixellated Yoda they’ll happily destroy the hovel your family leases in the polluted badlands south of NewsCorp’s pornography mills.

Ouch! Future crime: medical malpractice My cousin’s cousin’s mate’s mate knew a guy who got really drunk whilst on an exotic holiday in the Far East. The last thing he remembers is accepting a free drink from a mysterious lady, only to wake up twelve hours later in a bath of ice on Gorey pier, missing a kidney, a lung, a testicle and three fingers. This won’t be as much of a problem in the future, because if you’re over thirty all your organs will be on loan from the Apple hospital and trackable via the same technology used in “Find my iPhone”. A replacement heart (Beats by Dre) will be included in your contract. What you will need to worry about is criminals who steal your entire DNA in order to clone your body in a lab, just so it can wake up twenty minutes earlier than you each day and make off with your daily ration of nutrient shakes. You’ll need to ambush the clone, overpower it and put it to work as a semi-sentient selfie stick. If you get enough likes you might even be able to crowdsource the money to buy your DNA back from eBay.

the only honest form of rivalry: warfare.

Conflict will erupt without warning, like filthy popup ads, and will make use of the full horrors of technology, although the corporations will try their best not to damage the infrastructure that survivors will use to rebuild the sock review-based economy. With the absence of any civilian government to protect consumers it’s likely that your best shot at safety is being drafted in to do any meat-reliant fighting tasks that can’t be accomplished by an army of autonomous AI delivery drones. Imagine some of that humorous viral footage of a robot getting stuck in some stairs, except the robot has been programmed to laser your family because they refused to download Chrome “for a smoother (and less fatal) web browsing experience.” It’s not so humorous when you’re snagging Wall-E with your bedsheets and smashing his cloned brain in with a micro scooter.

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You’ll be fighting for your life in the Disney streets, pursued by hordes of Facebook terminators, but also fighting for likes - as warfare will also be livestreamed and monetised for the viewing pleasure of audiences outside the conflict zone. Imagine the “thumbs up/thumbs down?” part from roman gladiators, but operated by the merciless whims of social media. The winners will be rewarded with temporary celebrity, gift certificates and increased bandwidth. The losers? In the future the biggest crime is waste, so if you want to keep enjoying those nutrient shakes please don’t ask too many questions about where the protein comes from.

On their family-run farm in Andreas, Bill and Kirree Callow produce natural yogurt with milk from their herd of Ayrshire cows. From an environmental and ethical perspective, it is an impeccable product: their lovingly-tended ‘girls’ graze peacefully on the fresh grass of the Northern Plain from March to November, producing the milk for yogurt which is created and packaged on the farm; the only ‘food miles’ notched up are those involved in getting the finished product from the farm to people’s homes.

As with all good ideas, the genesis was simple. Both Bill and Kirree grew up on farms. When Bill returned from studying in New Zealand in 1993, he began sheep farming, later switching to cattle in the year the couple married. Bill’s own family had gone before him and laid a path: his grandparents had set up a dairy, and his father and uncle had run a milk round before he was born. The Callows’ Ayrshire cattle, the only herd on the Isle of Man, were picked by Bill’s father. “They’re a hardy breed, suited to the Isle of Man climate”, explains Bill.

Game over, man! Future war crime The future will be one where heartless mega-corporations compete for our loyalty, but like any competition there’s always a chance this could spill over into

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Kirree continues: “I started making yogurt as an experiment, just as Mum had done when we were kids. After our daughter Isobel was born, we talked about finding ways to diversify on the farm; I wanted something to do at home, away from my office job, and so I started making yogurt in 5-litre batches.

“At first, we were just giving samples to family and friends, asking them for honest feedback. We thought we’d give it a year and a half to assess our potential; we didn’t want to jump too quickly without having tested the market. In 2016, we did the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival for the first time.

That was brilliant because, unusually for farmers, we got to meet our customers face to face and find out what they want!

“After this, interest shot up. We started stocking at Andreas Stores, then became involved with the Food Assembly; the deli at Tynwald Mills and the health food store in Port Erin then came on board.

Last year, we appeared again at the Food

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FROM DEWY SKIN TO WET LOOK HAIR, THESE ARE THE KEY BEAUTY TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK We’ll let that slide - it’s admittedly not that catchy an alternative name. But as the stylish extravaganza came to a close, it has to be said, the hair and make-up looks on the catwalk were just as carefully considered as the clothes.

Beauty can make or break a fashion show, and as such, designers have been hugely experimental with their looks this season.

If you’re keen on updating your hair and make-up game, here are the key beauty trends that have come out of London Fashion Week...

Even though it’s called London Fashion Week, it might as well be called London Fashion And Beauty Week as far as we’re concerned.

IT’S ALL ABOUT GLOWING SKIN Korean beauty trends have well and truly hit the UK, as most shows made clear, glowing, dewy skin the focus.

The likes of Ashish and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi might have opposite styles when it comes to clothing, but they were both loving bright skin for their models.

It meant backstage make-up artists had a slightly different job than normal. Few were seen wielding foundation or concealer,

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instead opting for illuminating balms and all manner of moisturisers. It was more about skin prep.

Models in Victoria Beckham’s show were treated to a Foreo two-minute light therapy facial before their minimal makeup was applied, and similarly at Alexa Chung, models received a Japanese facial massage prior to the show. This might be a “no make-up make-up” look, but it still requires a fair amount of work.

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PASTEL HAIR, BUT WITH A PUNKROCK EDGE We suspect this particular trend might have been inspired by New York Fashion Week, as Marc Jacobs debuted his collection with models sporting hair in cotton candy hues.

London designers were also interested in pale pink locks, but with a distinctly more punk rock feel - take the Ashley Williams show, where hair was gelled upwards as though inspired by troll dolls.

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Matty Bovan’s models also rocked coloured hair. He experimented with pastels as well as brighter pinks and shocks of lilac.

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH A BIT OF GLITTER This London Fashion Week might be looking forward to spring/summer next year, but there’s no harm in getting some beauty inspiration just in time for party season.

Halpern is known for its glitter-tastic outfits, so it’s no surprise the make-up was designed to match, with eyelids covered in bold sparkly colours. The ultimate disco glam look popped even more against the models’ glowing skin.

ROUGH AND READY SPLASHES OF COLOUR Once dewy and glowing skin has been achieved, it’s all about rough and ready splashes of neon colour.

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WET-LOOK HAIR WAS EVERYWHERE Ugly fashion is very much in vogue at the

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moment, and this seems to have expanded into the world of beauty as well. Wet look hair isn’t traditionally considered ‘pretty’, but it still stormed the catwalk.

Long gone are big blow dries and glossy manes, and instead stylists opted for lank, almost stringy hair. Locks were either slicked back - like at House of Holland or Chalayan (the latter of which included two choice strands down the front of the face, which felt very 2007), or gelled down in uneven clumps over the face - as at Ashish.

The point of this trend isn’t to look put together - instead you want to look like you’ve just rolled out of bed and splashed some colour on your face. For Ashish it was dabs of neon around the eye, and for the likes of Fyodor Golan and Marta Jakubowski, it was slicks of lipstick in fun shades of pink, orange and purple.

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Simone Rocha provided a more subtle alternative with light dustings of silver over the lids, up to the brows.

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Designers from Markus Lupfer to Preen and even Victoria Beckham were all fans.

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‘An Untrustworthy Army’ (Book V in the Peninsular War Saga) is out on 30 November. All her novels are available as e-books and paperbacks – for her full back catalogue search for Lynn Bryant. Her website is www.lynnbryant.co.uk where you’ll find free chapters, photographs and background reading, as well as short stories and her musings on life in her ‘blogging with labradors’. The photographs of various Napoleonic war sites seen here were taken by Lynn’s (long-suffering but very accomplished) husband Richard during research trips masquerading as family holidays.

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definitely more of a story to tell,” she says.

“And to be honest, it’s a lot more convenient to take my dogs out and tramp around the Island’s coastline at the weekend than to trek off to the wilds of Portugal on a research trip only thinly disguised as a family holiday!”

Whether you’re a military history buff, a ‘Wellington’ obsessive or just like a good yarn with some great characters then – and I promise this is genuine enthusiasm – give Lynn Bryant’s books a read.

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And what a start. If you’re looking for a Georgette Heyer-type love story, you won’t be disappointed by her earlier books like “A Respectable Woman” or “A Marcher Lord,” which give you some idea of not only the strong characterisation and vivid, believable storylines which typify all her novels, but it’s in her Peninsular War series that Lynn’s meticulous research really comes into its own.

“In my history degree I specialised in colonial history and not the Napoleonic Wars which this series covers,” she explains, “but I got interested in the characters; so many Victorian governors and commanders overseas came through Wellington’s army. I first met them in later life but now I write about them as young men at the start of their careers. I love to mix real and fictional characters and the challenge is to make both equally believable”.

I’ve always been a sucker for a happy-everafter, will-they-won’t-they, just-get-onwith-it ‘romance’ but much to my surprise it’s the detailed military history in these novels which has kept me and many others – interestingly as many men as women – reading. And her painstaking research hasn’t escaped the notice of the experts – this month Lynn has been invited to sit on a panel at the Malvern Festival of Military History to discuss ‘History into Fiction.’

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“The thing about Robinson’s is, they carry a huge amount of retail knowledge because of their background. Dave and Paul have been so helpful and supportive of us, and in ‘The Terrace’, we were given a unique opportunity: it’s not a huge shop but it has such a diverse product line and a loyal customer base. Their support has meant so much to us because yogurt is not an easy market to be in - there are so many brands out there, so you really need to win over consumers for the right reasons”.

Happily, customers in the Isle of Man don’t take much persuasion to ‘buy local’, especially if it’s made lovingly and with ingredients from native soil. The Dairy Shed uses as much home-grown produce in its yogurt as possible: Manx honey, strawberries from Ballanelson Nurseries, rhubarb from Bry Radcliffe, as well as blackberries and apples culled from hedgerows and donated by friends. And with no additives and minimal sugar in it’s flavoured varieties, Dairy Shed yogurt is a healthy choice as well as a natural one.

Always looking forwards, Kirree and Bill are now exploring ways in which they can streamline their processes and develop their products. After all, when you’ve hit your stride, why slow down?

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“It’s a book festival with a military and naval theme and there are some really big names there including Sir Max Hastings, Lord Paddy Ashdown and Adam Zamoyski, the leading historian of Napoleon and the Napoleonic wars.”

and Drink Festival, and did the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. At the start of this year we felt the time was right for me to concentrate fully on the business so I handed in my notice at the office in the New Year and finished there at the end of May”.

Talking to Bill and Kirree, you get a real sense of how quickly things have developed for them. So when did they join forces with Robinson’s? “They approached us before their ‘Summer of Love’ event, a seasonal showcase for local growers and producers at the Robinson’s headquarters at Ballapaddag”, says Kirree.

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“It’s really flattering to be asked,” says Lynn.

“It’s a book festival with a military and naval theme and there are some really big names there including Sir Max Hastings, Lord Paddy Ashdown and Adam Zamoyski, the leading historian of Napoleon and the Napoleonic wars. They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes, but as I’m never going to meet Wellington, this is probably as near as I’ll get!”

What makes Lynn’s approach to writing historical fiction refreshing is the plausible, even modern, dialogue: she’s writing about a definite period of history, not pretending to be writing contemporaneous fiction. Her books aren’t stilted costume dramas, they are modern day dramas, firmly rooted in the period and it is Lynn’s observations of human behaviour which make her novels stand out. Her descriptions of the battles, the blood drenched field hospitals and the interminable waiting around are based on Lynn’s scrupulous research but most of all we become invested in the characters, and it is the storytelling which makes these novels so compelling.

But one question I had to ask Lynn: is there a Manx connection anywhere in your novels? “You’re not the first person to ask me that,” laughs Lynn. “Wellington and Napoleon definitely never set foot on the Island, but I knew that many Manxmen either joined or were pressed into the Royal Navy. Famously this includes Captain John Quilliam, who served on HMS Victory at Trafalgar but I didn’t want to write a novel specifically about him. What I wanted was to find a storyline which included my other Peninsular War characters, with a connection between the army campaigns in Europe and the various naval campaigns.”

Lynn found what she was looking for at Copenhagen in 1807, and after many happy hours in the Manx Museum archives and delving into naval history she wrote what she originally planned to be a stand-alone novel, ‘An Unwilling Alliance’.

But it’ll come as no surprise to learn that Lynn couldn’t just leave her Manx characters dangling and she is now working on a sequel to ‘An Unwilling Alliance’, to be published in 2019. “I can’t abandon Captain Hugh Kelly and his wife to an indeterminate fate so there’s

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“It’s a fantastic event, everyone is so friendly and interested, and again, it’s a chance to get feedback firsthand. It was after this that I met up with Dave Clarke and Paul Caisley from the Prospect Terrace store.”

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et’s be honest, we are all so guilty of looking back at the past and over-thinking the future that it has actually become a little bit exhausting. It’s not that we’re trying to be pessimistic here at Gallery, but the truth is, there’s no point in getting hung up on what might, maybe happen in the future. Your horoscope does not have all the answers, anymore than Punxsutawney Phil; so, trying to plot it out, work it out or overthink it will probably not really change it in any way.

No matter how much strategising or colour-coded planning you do this month, October will still hinge on a few fundamental principles: the nights will get darker, there will be leaves, pumpkin paraphernalia and much discussion of winter coats and colder weather. In the bigger picture, Brexit will still be a disaster in the future, Trump will still be an imbecile, Kanye will say something ludicrous and reality TV will still attract pretty idiots so maybe just take your foot off the future pedal and freewheel it for a while. What’s the worst that can happen?

Now that we’ve sorted that out, It’s time to make yourself comfortable because you officially have our permission to procrastinate with a copy of Gallery and put those five-year-plans on ice for a while, abandon your to-do list and ease up on the “life goals” fret fest you’ve been feeding from. However, if all this freewheeling, “living in the moment” stuff crystallizes your mind and makes you realise that you are the kind of person who wants to record any of this in a gratitude journal or refer to the present as a gift then we can’t be friends anymore. Just to be clear.

If, on the other hand, you find that you just can’t hack it and you simply have to throw caution to the wind and take a tiny short-term glimpse into the future then you might be interested to know that Jinny the Witch will be casting herbal spells at the Traditional Hop Tu Naa day on October 28th or you can indulge in some moon, mars or meteor fun at the Pie in the Sky Stargazing event with the Isle of Man Astronomical Society throughout October.

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WHAT’S ON Now – 07.10.2018

SOVEREIGN ART FOUNDATION STUDENTS’ PRIZE EXHIBITION

//SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// The 13 short-listed finalists for this prestigious student art prize are being exhibited at the Sayle Gallery. All six of the Island’s high schools, and UCM are represented here with over £6,000 worth of cash prized on offer to students and schools. This is your chance to vote for your favourite so go along and see the very best contemporary art from the Island’s young artists. www.sovereignartfoundation.com/prizegalleries/isle-man-students-prize-finalist/ Also in the Sayle Gallery until 5 October is an exhibition of new work from local artist Petrina Kent, who describes herself as ‘essentially a landscape artist seeking to capture the essence of the Isle of Man’. www.facebook.com/saylegallery www.facebook.com/petrinakentfineart/

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//NOA BAKEHOUSE, DOUGLAS// Third year of this charity event in aid of The IOM Foodbank & Housing Matters with headliners The Fecktones, supported

by Matt Kelly, Rhiannon Jade, and Jackie’s Wicked Rhymes. Sound by Stuart (Flo The Coffee Van) Gentry.

As ever the organisers are collecting useful items for these charities, so please take along any non-perishable food and toiletries you are able to donate.

Tickets £5 from Noa Bakehouse

06.10 – 13.10.2018

ISLE OF ARCHITECTURE MINI-FEST //ISLAND WIDE// As part of the legacy of the year-long Isle of Architecture celebration of the built environment, this mini-festival of architecture themed events includes a Pecha Kucha evening, a Society of Architects (SofA) film night, an Isle of

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//ISLE GALLERY, ST JOHNS// ‘New pieces of the Isle of Man’ from Adam Berry. Following on from his original Jigsaw exhibition in 2015 which showed artwork inspired by places of interest on the Isle of Man, Jigsaw2 is another look at the beauty & variety of our Island. Adam’s work in Jigsaw2 once again references retro travel posters and illustrates the island in a distinctive and fun way.

All work is for sale, including a limited number of unframed prints. www.facebook.com/theislegallery www.adamberry.net

05.10 – 06.10.2018

THEATREFEST ‘18

//BALLAKERMEEN STUDIO THEATRE// Three new shows for TheatreFest ’18, ‘Songs you don’t know from Shows you may never see’, the premier of a new work from Paul Adam Levy, winner of the TheatreFest ’17 playwriting competition ‘An Order of Lunacy’, and a new devised project, around the theme of choice. www.facebook.com/theatrefest18 Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council and produced by Stage Door Entertainment.

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OCTOBER Man Drawing Club session and a ‘gig in an unusual architectural space’ on Friday 12 October at Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Maughold on Ramsey Quayside. This with included performances from the BBC Young Folk Musician of the Year harpist Mira Royle, Ruth Keggin and Malcolm Stitt. www.facebook.com/isleofarchitectureand www.facebook.com/IOM.SofA

11.10.2018

SHORT STORIES & LUDICROUS TALES

//HENRY BLOOM NOBLE LIBRARY, DOUGLAS// A free event to celebrate National Library Week, with local writers talking about why they write, how they write and what they read. Doors 7pm, entrance free – but space is limited so get there early. www.facebook.com/ shortstoriesandludicrous

13.10 – 25.11.2018

MICHAEL SANDLE: MONUMENTAL RAGE

//SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// A much anticipated exhibition of work by world renowned sculptor Michael Sandle RA. Sandle’s work explores the themes of violence, war, death and memorialisation and in direct response to the horrors of our age, the work displayed in this exhibition presents a powerful critique of the abuse of power in global conflict, politics and culture. Some of Sandle’s earliest memories are of the bombing of Plymouth in 1942, after which his family moved to the Isle of Man and, never one to shy away from representations of cynicism and hypocrisy, it is these memories which haunt his work.

Sandle’s early art education was at what was then Douglas School of Art and Technology, and although he now lives and works from his London studio, has always kept one foot in the Island’s art world as Patron of the Sayle Gallery.

‘Michael Sandle: A Monumental Rage’ has transferred from the Grosvenor Museum, Chester.

Supported by Isle of Man Arts Council and Isle of Man Steam Packet Ltd www.facebook.com/saylegallery

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//VILLA MARINA, DOUGLAS// 174 players from 35 countries compete over 9 days, in one of the strongest open chess tournaments ever held. Featuring many of the world’s top players, this is your chance to see the masters at play. From 2.30 to 10.30pm each day. iominternationalchess.com

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//DOUGLAS TOWN CENTRE// Ginnie the Witch is back, with a bubble trail down Strand Street to her lair. Childfriendly entertainment for Hop Tu Naa and half term. Starts 12pm and lasts until 4pm.

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CRIMES OF THE FUTURE Words Grant Runyon

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We’ve been fortunate that the Island has been insulated from big city wrongdoing in the past, but technology means that we’re now connected to the global village. The future ahead of us brings culture, knowledge and opportunity, but also exposes us to types of lawbreaking that twenty years ago would have been unthinkable. Padlock your door, renew your antivirus, and read on for a low-tech preview of the wide world of high-tech crime.

Dislike! Future crime: social media character assassination For most of our history, if somebody wanted to make you look bad they had to do it at the local pub, or perhaps walk door to door telling stories about how you think you’re too good for your own cousins. Thanks to the internet, anybody from any Parish can do this - and a lot worse besides. Hijacking, manipulating or besmirching our online identity is already a problem today, but leaving your phone unlocked and finding your profile picture has been replaced with a dog’s winkie will seem trivial next to what the future holds in store. Imagine if hackers could seize control of your accounts, using them to leave bitchy comments on your friends’ selfies, to insult their pets and babies, and perhaps to post digitally altered media where you do racism or even (gasp!) give away spoilers to Game of Thrones.

Your life would be OVER - shunned like a medieval plague-sufferer in real life and forced to eke out a miserable online life on whatever the future equivalent of LinkedIn is. The alternative? Pay off the hackers in BitCoin, which in the future you’ll be earning by sending foot pictures to kinky Russian billionaires. You won’t be able to bribe them with your normal wage, because Amazon will only be paying you in nutrient shakes and electricity, earned via ten hours days writing five-star reviews of socks.

Extreme brand loyalty! Future crime: corporate payback In the future the likes of Facebook, Disney and Apple won’t just be our entertainers and employers, they will expand from supplying computers and video to delivering our roads and schools. Although obscenely powerful, these corporate behemoths will continue to compete for our favour, which will be great when it gives you a 5% discount on nutrient shakes, but not so great when it gives them the opportunity to punish us for disloyalty.

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Maybe local businesses might stop taking your credit. Didn’t feel like sharing a video Facebook made to celebrate the anniversary of your arranged marriage to one of its shareholders? Your next trip to the dentist might result in a few more mistakes and a little less anaesthetic.

Watched an illegal stream of the latest Star Wars film? Better hope the iCops arrive before Disney’s Avengers-branded robot bulldozers do. For three hours of pixellated Yoda they’ll happily destroy the hovel your family leases in the polluted badlands south of NewsCorp’s pornography mills.

Ouch! Future crime: medical malpractice My cousin’s cousin’s mate’s mate knew a guy who got really drunk whilst on an exotic holiday in the Far East. The last thing he remembers is accepting a free drink from a mysterious lady, only to wake up twelve hours later in a bath of ice on Gorey pier, missing a kidney, a lung, a testicle and three fingers. This won’t be as much of a problem in the future, because if you’re over thirty all your organs will be on loan from the Apple hospital and trackable via the same technology used in “Find my iPhone”. A replacement heart (Beats by Dre) will be included in your contract. What you will need to worry about is criminals who steal your entire DNA in order to clone your body in a lab, just so it can wake up twenty minutes earlier than you each day and make off with your daily ration of nutrient shakes. You’ll need to ambush the clone, overpower it and put it to work as a semi-sentient selfie stick. If you get enough likes you might even be able to crowdsource the money to buy your DNA back from eBay.

the only honest form of rivalry: warfare.

Conflict will erupt without warning, like filthy popup ads, and will make use of the full horrors of technology, although the corporations will try their best not to damage the infrastructure that survivors will use to rebuild the sock review-based economy. With the absence of any civilian government to protect consumers it’s likely that your best shot at safety is being drafted in to do any meat-reliant fighting tasks that can’t be accomplished by an army of autonomous AI delivery drones. Imagine some of that humorous viral footage of a robot getting stuck in some stairs, except the robot has been programmed to laser your family because they refused to download Chrome “for a smoother (and less fatal) web browsing experience.” It’s not so humorous when you’re snagging Wall-E with your bedsheets and smashing his cloned brain in with a micro scooter.

You’ll be fighting for your life in the Disney streets, pursued by hordes of Facebook terminators, but also fighting for likes - as warfare will also be livestreamed and monetised for the viewing pleasure of audiences outside the conflict zone. Imagine the “thumbs up/thumbs down?” part from roman gladiators, but operated by the merciless whims of social media. The winners will be rewarded with temporary celebrity, gift certificates and increased bandwidth. The losers? In the future the biggest crime is waste, so if you want to keep enjoying those nutrient shakes please don’t ask too many questions about where the protein comes from.

Game over, man! Future war crime The future will be one where heartless mega-corporations compete for our loyalty, but like any competition there’s always a chance this could spill over into

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DANDARA RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF PEEL FOOTBALL CLUB Long-standing supporter of Peel Association Football Club, Dandara will continue its sponsorship for the 2018/19 season, it has been confirmed.

The award-winning developer has been the club’s title sponsor since 2000, making it one of Dandara’s longest running partnerships. The renewed sponsorship has been agreed for one year and is one of many community initiatives

supported by Dandara.

Peel AFC, the longest-established club on the Island, competes in the Isle of Man Premier League and has Senior and Junior teams playing in all divisions of Manx football. Over the years Dandara’s support, which assists with club expenses such as team kit and equipment, has helped the club to grow and develop into one of the Island’s most successful outfits.

FRESH AS A DAISY! MANXSPCA GETS NEW DOG BATH THANKS TO MANX TELECOM Daisy the Beagle may be a bit wet behind the ears, but she knows where to go to get a nice wash and brush-up!

Thanks to a donation from Manx Telecom’s It’s Our Community scheme last year, Daisy and other canine guests at ManxSPCA’s kennels at Ard Jerkyll can now enjoy a bath or shower in a shiny new dog bath.

COMMUNITY SHOWS SUPPORT AT INAUGURAL COAST TO COAST WALK More than 100 people took part in the inaugural Manx Blind Welfare Society ‘Coast to Coast Walk’ in September.

Walkers raised funds for the charity by participating in one of two routes along the old steam railway track, opting for either the 12-mile path from Douglas to Peel or the shorter three-mile challenge from St John’s to Peel.

The event, sponsored by the Skywind

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Group, marked the official launch of Vision Awareness Week 2018.

Chris Burn was the first to complete the full course in a time of two hours 24 minutes and Garff MHK Daphne Caine was the quickest woman to finish, just a further 20 minutes behind.

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 such as buying equipment, decorating club rooms or other meeting places, or paying to produce leaflets or other materials to promote events – but there are many other possibilities. All the applications are judged by a panel on a case by case basis. www.manxtelecom.com/ itsourcommunity

All participants completed the walk within four hours.

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NOW THAT AUTUMN IS UPON US, WHY NOT GET AHEAD OF THE REST AND START PREPARING YOUR FUTURE TRAVEL PLANS.

There’s so much adventure to be had in 2019 and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will soon be releasing its sailings with more than 900,000 offer seats available during the year. It really is the perfect time to start thinking about where you’ll escape to.

Whatever your plans – perhaps catching up with family or friends to celebrate a milestone occasion, attending a sports or musical event or heading to a festival - ferry travel is ideal and gives you the freedom to take your car meaning it’s more convenient to reach your chosen location, wherever that may be.

What’s more, with the fluctuating pound, a holiday in the UK can cost a lot less than travelling abroad. So if you want to explore the best of Britain, pack everything you need and simply drive on board to start your ‘Staycation’ adventure.

Regardless of whether you want to go hiking in the Yorkshire Dales, drive through the Highlands of Scotland or head to a seaside resort with your bucket and spade, your imagination is the only limit.

With no luggage fees, you can take all the essentials you need for a great getaway, including the children’s favourite toys, your golf clubs and even the family dog!

When you travel with the Steam Packet Company, your holiday starts as soon as you step on board. You can enjoy a wide range of refreshments during your journey, relax in the comfortable seating and even catch a movie in one of the cinema lounges on Manannan which regularly show family favourites.

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GIVE A PET A HOME

HOP-TU-NAA, YESSIR. GOOD NIGHT FOR IT. BIT GUTTED I FORGOT MY TURNIP THOUGH.

LET’S JUST GET THIS OVER WITH. I’M ONLY IN THIS FOR THE FREE FOOD.

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HOP-TU-NAA. MY MOTHER’S GONE AWAY...

Benny Benny, the handsome tri-coloured Jack Russell, is just over a year old and he was gifted in to us because his previous owners were worried that he would not cope well with a new baby in the house.

He’s still only a baby himself and he’s learning what life is all about.

His new owners will need to continue with his education, and ensure that he respects his boundaries and understands right from wrong.

AND SHE WON’T BE BACK UNTIL THE MORNING...

He wants to please, and he especially wants to play, and he is loving and responsive. He would be great with older children and he likes other dogs, although he can become a bit overexcited when he meets them. He’s not used to being on his own and so he may need help with separation anxiety if his new owners plan to leave him for more than an hour or two.

Benny is a really special little dog, and young enough to adapt easily to a new family and domestic situation. He’s just been neutered, he’s fully up-to-date with vaccinations and worming, and he comes with the ongoing post-adoption support of the kennels team.

sorry, hold on.

OI, JINNIE, MUM SAID YOU CAN’T LATHER MICE OVER OUR HOUSE ANY MORE. BEAT IT! NOT THE MOUSE THOUGH, THAT’S NOT COOL.

Orphaned ducklings These four ducklings were orphaned because a car hit their mother as she was crossing a road on the outskirts of Douglas. According to witnesses, the driver made no attempt to slow down and could easily have taken avoiding action.

Members of the public helped us to catch the frightened ducklings, who then spent five weeks in our aviary. Despite their ordeal they made a full recovery and we were able to release them onto a private estate where they will have some protection.

There is a growing body of opinion on the Island calling for there to be more sanctions when people deliberately run over wildlife on our roads. If you suspect a wildlife crime has been committed or you are concerned about an activity you have witnessed, report this immediately to the Police’s Wildlife Crime Unit on 812234 ManxSPCA • Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale • Tel: 851672

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Words by: Clare Bowie

A little forward thinking is always a good thing but if you’re covering your sofa in plastic in case it gets worn out in the future then it might be time to follow some advice.

Your new mantra is: whatever will be, will be. If you don’t clean the hoover filters on the 1stof every month, de-scale the kettle on the 2nd, book your hair appointment every 6-8 weeks or change your bedding every Sunday morning it will be ok.

Just ease up on rigidity and smell the coffee and/or dustballs. #relax

Nothing bad will happen if you just live in the present for a minute. You must stop the following behaviour immediately.

Do not buy wrapping paper on Boxing Day, buy a winter coat in August, wrap Christmas presents in September, bake Christmas cake in October, or eat crème eggs in November.

It’s just plain wrong and seasonally confusing! You’re welcome.

Organisation can be good but over-excitement at the thought of Ikea storage solutions and cube combinations, weekly planners, colour coded sticky notes, mini spreadsheets, checklists and box ticking apps may just suck the life out of you and people will probably hate you. Being nicknamed Monica Gellar is not always a good. Highlighter markers do not substitute friendships, trust.

*Spoiler alert* The future will happen and not always the way you want it to; so avoid any stationery, reading materials or inspirational quotes that mention the following phrases: life goals, five year plans, checklists, bucket lists, 3 year wedding countdown calendar. These things will only remind you what a failure you are when your five year plan comes and goes, silently mocking your lacklustre existence and obvious lack of ticked off boxes.

If you don’t start actually living life then all your of work colleagues will hate you as much as your friends do. It’s time to curb those stories about never ever losing your keys because “there’s a place for everything”, no-one wants advice about the best way to pack a suitcase, de-tangle a necklace or the best hack for cleaning your dashboard. You need to take a long hard look at yourself in your perfectly polished mirror that you bought 3 of to keep in your emergency gift drawer. #itsnotttoolateforyou

Dangerous dilemma. You know who you are; the very thought of a phone that has less than 80% battery, a bed with less than fifteen cushions or a shopping list that is not written in the order of the shop layout is likely to bring you out in a cold sweat. What is the worst that can happen if you lose control of these situations? Maybe, start with mixing a few blue items in with the red ones in your wardrobe and who knows, one day you may be ready to let loose and let the ironing basket exceed 3 items. #babysteps

Think of all the extra time you would have in your day if you stopped worrying about the future and trying to control every element of your life. You could still be tidy and no-one would judge you if you didn’t alphabetise your store cupboard spices, or bulk buy umbrellas to keep one in every bag. No-one need ever know that your grey socks once ended up in the black sock compartment. See? How liberating is that?

Que sera, sera!

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WHEN TEETH COUNT, COUNT ON INTEGRAL

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Dr Ian Rigby BDS has now opened his own niche Private Dental Care Clinic. Integral Dental in Tromode, having previously worked for other dental practices in the Isle of Man since 2009. With over 40 years of practicing dentistry and having his own practice for over 18 years in Germany he has now created Integral Dental.

Why Integral Dental? Ian, who has always had an interest in health and nutrition is of the opinion as many other health care practitioners that the mouth is an integral part of the body and to achieve optimum body health the mouth and surrounding tissues must be healthy too.

Unfortunately, many people do not realise that they have disease in their mouths, nor do they realise the links between dental disease and other disease in the body. It has been known for many years that gum disease of which over 40% of the population suffer from, can cause problems for the heart. It is also a well-known fact that a large percentage of the population do not see a dentist on a regular basis, which is even more worrying due to the rise in the adult population of oral cancer.

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Ian is a young and fit 64-year-old, who even after 40 years still has a passion for his profession. This is undisguised and the clinic itself boasts some of the latest stateof-the-art technology and equipment much of it sourced from various parts of the world. The practice itself is in the stylish surroundings of Follan Natural Health Centre in Carrs lane, Tromode. rich fibrin machine for advanced surgical wound healing from France.

Ian believes we all are responsible for our own health, and at Integral Dental it is the goal for their patients that they have a disease free correctly functioning mouth and healthy oral tissues with which they are happy and can be pleased to smile about.

Our patients after a full and comprehensive examination are encouraged to find out more about their oral health before giving consent to further treatment. Achieving total dental care is a team effort. Private Dental Care may not be for everybody and demographics may indicate that it is only those people from more affluent areas of society who can afford it but, in my experience, there are those who do not necessarily fall into that bracket but are prepared to save as to afford the benefits of high-end treatment which may be beneficial to their health.

With a philosophy of “Do no harm”, embracing modern dentistry which is minimally invasive and metal free, amazing results can be achieved.

Integral Dental is SMART registered with the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) Ian is also a member. SMART stands for the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique.

The practice has been set up with the best interests of not only the patient but also the dentist and the staff taken into consideration. Ian has had no metal in his mouth for several years and has not used mercury in fillings for nearly 25 years.

Indeed, it should be standard practice that mouths, and teeth be restored as near to nature as is possible using the latest materials which are beneficial in being more compatible to the body’s own tissues as well as aesthetically pleasing. Whilst in treating patients hopefully fulfilling their needs, requirements and expectations.

Not enough people take time to smell the roses, too busy to take time for themselves and their health. There is no point being wealthy unless you are healthy. It is easy to forget the importance of the mouth being healthy because dental disease is most of the time not painful until it is too late.”

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The Isle of Man received its highest number of cruise visits ever in 2018 with 24 cruise ships carrying 8,391 passengers welcomed to the Island, along with 6,026 crew.

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The IoM Government is still to announce its chosen subcontractor for the works on the £20 million Promenade refurbishment scheme. It’s forecasted to take four years to complete.

The Isle of Man Government’s National Income Report shows that GDP has increased by 7.4 per cent in real terms during 2016/17 financial year. This is after a small reduction of 0.9 per cent during 2015/16. Out of the 24 sectors covered in the report, 16 showed areas of growth with the information and technology sector being a significant driver.

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Since 2014 there have been nine counts of Wallabies involved in road traffic incidents. It’s believed over a hundred-live wild with numbers increasing all the time across the Island. Recently the IoM Government confirmed they have no intention of installing road warning signs because they pose little risk to motorist.

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A public consultation on cannabis use in the Isle of Man will be launched before the end of the year. The consultation is set to focus on the medicinal use of the drug, but may ask some questions about the recreational use of it as well.

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During 2016 and 2017 Isle of Man Sport arranged several visits from a UK anti-doping educator, running a total of 14 sessions which were attended by 170 athletes and officials from the Island’s sporting community.

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On the 18 September Jurby Junk officially closed its doors after being open for business for more than 40 years. All remaining stock is to be auctioned and owner Stella Pixton is now concentrating on writing a second book.

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MANX BLIND WELFARE LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S EYE TEST INITIAVTIVE Manx Blind Welfare Society and RNIB Isle of Man have partnered up with the Island’s opticians to highlight the importance of eye tests for children and to encourage parents and carers to get their child’s sight tested.

Manx Blind Welfare Society Volunteers Coordinator & Events Organiser Debbie Thomson said: ‘There is strong evidence to show that many children in the UK do not have eye tests other than regular screening which should take place between the ages of four and five.

FOCUS SHARPENS ON NEW ERA OF EYE CARE IN ISLAND

The NHS Choices website highlights the importance of regular eye tests for children and that, without routine tests, a potential problem could go undiagnosed for months and years.

A new approach to providing eye care services to the Island in the future was saluted during Vision Awareness Week 2018 in September.

It’s important for eye problems to be identified as early as possible because they can significantly affect a child’s development and education.

The Department of Health and Social Care has worked closely with local charities and optometrists to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve all aspects of the Island’s vision services.

The collaboration of public, private and third sectors was launched in 2016 by the then Health Minister Howard Quayle MHK. The partners have carried out a top-to-bottom review of services offered at Noble’s Hospital, the Island’s links with specialist hospitals in the UK and the scope for high street optometrists to expand their range of services.

A draft strategy set the direction for eye health services now and into the future, and a number of its key aims are being progressed: n The eye clinic has been reconfigured with the introduction of clinical nurse specialists and healthcare technicians in ophthalmology n Developments in the macular service mean more patients can have their treatment on-Island compared to this time last year, with moves for the service to be solely delivered on-Island by November n Optometrists to make direct

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referrals to Noble’s ophthalmology service from 1 October n Waiting lists reduced from two years to 13 months due to changes in list management n Also on the agenda are plans for a new Minor Eye Conditions Scheme (MECS) which will allow high street optometrists to provide services currently provided by GP surgeries and pharmacies.

Health and Social care Minister David Ashford said: ‘These moves are in response to the growing needs of our population. Noble’s Ophthalmic Service currently offers more than 12,000 appointments a year and we expect to see demand rise steadily as in common with the UK, we have an ageing population, and sight problems increase with age. Providing care in the community for those who no longer need consultant-led care in hospital makes sense. Utilising the skill set of trained optometrists and upskilling our own staff is progressive and will help make the very best use of resources.’

It’s also recommended that children have regular eye tests at least once every two years.

These are free for all children under 16 years old (and those under 19 years old in full time education).

We have teamed up with all Island opticians for this initiative. When children have their eyes tested, they will be given their very own Nellyn the Bear, (Manx for ‘Little Champion’).’

The Rotary Club has funded the initiative through the Lockington Marshall Trust which was established to aid Manx charitable organisations.

MBWS looks after the interests of and provides services to more than 500 blind and visually impaired people in the Isle of Man, relying entirely upon fundraising, donations and legacies. www.facebook.com/ ManxBlindWelfareSociety/?ref=br_rs.

He added: ‘We’ve built on a long tradition of working closely with charities, including Manx Blind Welfare Society and the Royal National Institute for the Blind. We’ve also formed strong links with the private sector, as high street optometrists have a major role to play in future services.

They’ve been important and valued partners in developing our strategy.’

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Just random things to amuse you.

WORDS Daco Fernandes

Jokes:

The past, the present, and the future walk into a bar…

So, what is your future?

The Future was supposed to be filled with flying cars- I’m glad it’s not. Considering so many people can’t stay in their lane on a road, how would they be able to control a vehicle that not only goes forwards, backwards, left & right but, up and down also?

I can tell you… No chance. The parking situation at my local supermarket would be untenable on a Saturday (it isn’t good now) so can you imagine adding a multi-story floating car-park to the mix?… erm, no!

The future cannot be predicted. Whoever claims that they can… is a liar. Avoid this lot as the only thing they want is your money or maybe they’re just a bit loose.

In 1903, Henry Ford was told that “…Cars were just a fad.” The same was said about Electricity but J.P Morgan didn’t listen to his dad and he seems to have come out of that one quite well. What about the Telephone? “The idea is idiotic on the face of it.”

Said the President of Western Union, William Orton in 1876. The 20th Century Fox kingpin Darryl Zanuck predicted in 1946: “Television won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months.

People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.” If only this were true, we might not have ended up with my favourite failed prediction: The Millennium Bug or Y2K as it was trendily known. Y2K was an awesome moment in time where humans probably wished that they bothered thinking about their future, but they hadn’t

and suddenly, everything was going to stop working and all the planes were going to fall out of the sky and for some unexplained reason we all thought that the hospitals would stop working, there was to be no power, no fuel, no MTV, no jeans, no bubbles in coca-cola and Jimmy Saville might have become popular again. Taking ecstasy was the least of your problems, what about the barriers to carparks not opening, the traffic lights were about to lose their minds and just play tricks on unsuspecting humans, dogs would evolve into mindless satanic killers, roaming the streets for anybody who had a whiff of kebab about them (kebabs were made of dog back then, good kebabs generally, still are), trainers with flashing lights in the soles would communicate to automatic sliding doors and plot to slice dumb humans in half as they went into Woolworths to buy CD singles.

As it turns out, this was all rubbish. We waited for the stroke of midnight on that cold December night, many people inebriated to the point of hallucination and we waited… tick tock… tick followed tock followed tick… Anyway, bugger all happened.

Nothing. I mean… NOTHING. People spent millions on making sure nothing happened.

Nothing was going to happen but, we had to make sure. What’s the point to this story you may ask. Nothing. That my friend is what your future will turn out to be if you believe in fantastical nonsense: Nothing.

It was tense.

An SEO expert walks into a bar, bars, pub, tavern, public house, Irish pub, drinks, beer, alcohol…

My favourite jokes are about immortality – they just never get old!

"As Democracy is perfected, the office of the president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron."

H.L. Mencken | July 26, 1920 This quote is nearly one hundred years old and it may well predict the future of the next one hundred years. Imagine who might get voted in next: Maroon Five after they’ve headlined the ‘Metal Stage’ at the Weekender? The future is looking like so much fu…n.

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THE WEDDING DAY OF LAURA AND DAVID CULLEN

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PEAKY BLINDERS BALL The fifth Ball organised by Anne Campbell of Eternity Hair Specialists took place on Saturday 8 September at the Empress Hotel, Douglas. Following on previous fancy dress themes of masks and Ice White, the year’s theme was ‘Peaky Blinders’. And there were some fabulous outfits, with over a dozen prizes awarded. The charities to benefit from over £7,000 raised this year are Isle of Man Breast Care and Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary.

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CULTURE NEWS JEREMY PAUL’S PAINTING OF A HUMBLE HOUSE SPARROW FINDS A PERMANENT HOME AT PRESTIGIOUS ART MUSEUM IN THE USA The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s annual ‘Birds in Art’ exhibition attracts entries from wildlife artists around the world, and this year, out of over 900 entries, just 90 met the exacting standards of the judges. Jeremy’s painting of a house sparrow, entitled ‘Blue Door – Rajasthan’ was inspired by a trip to the Blue City of Jodhpur in India and, if you missed it as part of Jeremy’s solo exhibition at the Isle Gallery last year, you’re now going to have to go a lot further to see it!

Although this is the 8th time one of Jeremy’s paintings has been selected for this major exhibition, he has now been afforded an additional honour – the Museum has selected this painting as part of the 2019 ‘Birds in Art’ touring exhibition, and to be part of its permanent collection in Wassau,

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It’s not an exaggeration to say that Jeremy is thrilled: “Way back in 1981 when I was still a marine biologist, I went along to the ‘Birds in Art’ touring exhibition at the National History Museum. I was amazed by the works on display, by some of the greatest names in wildlife art like Ching, Coheleach and Shackleton and by Robert Bateman, whose painting of a great horned owl featured on the poster. Looking back, this single exhibition was probably the point I decided I wanted to paint wildlife seriously, so to have my work now in the Woodson permanent collection alongside these artists is almost unbelievable.

I’m really chuffed!” www.lywam.org/birds-in-art

YOUNG MANX TALENT SHOWCASED THEIR ARTWORK IN LONDON Recent University College Isle of Man (UCM) students, Ellie Byrne and Alice Dudley, competed against 45,000 students from all over the UK to be selected, to exhibit and perform at the annual Origins Creative Arts Festival, OXO Tower, London.

Ellie and Alice, who both recently completed their University of the Arts London (UAL) Diploma in Art and Design Foundation at UCM, were selected to represent the UAL awarding body and UCM at the Origins Festival, earlier this month.

Origins, which is now in its eighth year, showcases a selection of the finest art, design, fashion, creative media, music and music-based performing arts compositions produced by students who studied their further education at UAL approved institutions.

Ellie exhibited a dress that she created using environmentally friendly textiles.

She explained that she made her own dyes using local resources such as flowers, vegetables and minerals.

Ellie commented, “I had a great deal of fun with the vibrant colours I was able to create from these natural resources and was very

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excited with the outcome, especially the deep yellow tones from gorse shrubs, which are widely available on the Island”.

Artist and singer-songwriter Alice Dudley, explored the parallels between visual art and music and their power when combined.

She produced a diverse range of work from songwriting, music/sound, printmaking and photography. Alice, who had previously supported KT Tunstall and Suzanne Vega at the Villa Marina, performed for a live audience at Origins Festival.

Alice explained, “The music that I write is based on my own experience over the past few years, and offers a very raw and honest glimpse into the things I have felt, with particular focus on growing up, relationships and self-image.”

The duo will be continuing their studies in their areas of interests; Ellie will be studying Textiles at Central St. Martins, while Alice will be studying Fine Arts at Falmouth University. www.ucm.im ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE

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THE ADVENTURES OF MONKEY AND RIGGY Charlie Lambert, the man whose voice called home nearly 200 TT and Manx GP races, has turned to a very different kind of communication – writing children’s stories.

Charlie, who was a well-known name on the island for many years through his coverage of the races for BBC TV and Manx Radio, is the author of ‘The Adventures of Monkey and Riggy,’ a collection of five stories aimed at children aged five to eight, and also for grownups to read to the kids at bedtime.

He said: ‘The Isle of Man was the inspiration for the stories. Place names have been changed but it won’t take long for readers to work out where Monkey and Riggy live, and to recognise a landscape which happens to have a steam railway, a fairy bridge, and a wellknown motorbike racing track!’

Monkey, inevitably, is a monkey – lively, exuberant, and prone to letting his enthusiasm run away with him. Riggy is an octopus, and as befits a creature with eight tentacles, he can never make his mind up which tentacle to use for anything, even for important stuff like holding his favourite seaweed-flavoured ice cream.

The book recounts the adventures of the two unlikely friends and the folk they meet, ranging from Mrs Promenade, the owner of the café in their home town, to Mr Conor, the fastest motorbike rider on the island.

Charlie said: ‘The whole thing began when I took my granddaughters for a holiday in Port Erin. On the first night we realised they’d left their bedtime storybooks at home, so I had to make up some stories on the spot. Not having much of a clue how to get started, I decided to imagine what their cuddly toys might get up to if they came to life and lived on the island.

One thing led to another, as they do in all the best stories, and now the antics of Monkey and Riggy have been beautifully illustrated and published for all youngsters to enjoy’ The Adventures of Monkey and Riggy is on sale at the Lexicon bookshop in Strand Street, Douglas, price £5.99, and available online at www.charlielambert.co.uk

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etween the 5th and 9th of September, the Isle of Man and its beauteous surroundings played host to the 6th annual IOM Film Festival. A celebration of the finest Manx filmmaking has to offer, as well as a platform for filmmakers across the world to share their talent, the IOMFF has become something of a hidden gem in the festival circuit’s schedule. No supporter has been quite so vocal about this fact as ever-present jury chair and patron Mark Kermode. Averse to Cannes and disillusioned by massive international festivals, Kermode affectionately opened his time here on Friday evening by hailing the event as the world’s ‘premier film festival’. And, as a first-time attendee and one-time Cannes-goer, it is easy to see why.

This year’s proceedings began at the Peel Centenary Centre with a packed screening of Matthew Millan’s incendiary documentary Stronger Than Bullets. It is an unflinching and provocative look at the musical movement that rebelled against Colonel Gadaffi’s tyrannous regime in Libya, and a testament to music’s ability to incite hope in even the bleakest of times. With the director himself present, as well as dissident Libyan hip-hop star Malik L, the Q & A session that followed the screening was hailed by the pair as the best they’d been a part of since the film’s American premiere last year. It was a fantastic night that proved merely the tip of the iceberg in the rich assemblage of events at this year’s festival.

Guest Writer: Jordan King (Twitter@jordanMBKing) A third year English Literature & Creative Writing student at Bangor University, Gwynedd

On Friday night, the intimate setting of Douglas’ Broadway cinema played host to a glorious 4K restoration screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey, an event that came to fruition because of the Isle of Man post office’s recent collaboration with Warner Bros. to produce a set of commemorative stamps to mark the film’s 50thanniversary.

The film of course is a masterpiece, a work of singular visionary genius that has enthralled, inspired, and perpetually confused audiences for half a century, and in its new restoration it has never looked better. Following the screening, the awestruck audience were treated to a Q & A session with Katharina Kubrick, Stanley’s daughter, hosted by Mark Kermode. The discussion was far-reaching and insightful, with Katharina discussing her father’s refusal to disclose the film’s secrets and sharing a glimpse into the softer side of Stanley, recalling how he danced to the film’s ‘space music’ at the family home with her mother. The best moment of the interview however was Katharina’s inspired response to the constantly asked

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question about whether Kubrick filmed fake the moon landings. Her take? ‘Well Stanley was such a slave to detail that, if he was involved, he would have insisted on shooting on location.’ Priceless.

Katharina Kubrick is interviewed by Mark Kermode at The Broadway Cinema during the event to mark the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, one of the Isle of Man Film Festival sponsors, has produced a set of stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Left to right are Maxine Cannon, General Manager at Isle of Man Stamps & Coins; Julie Edge MHK, Chair of Isle of Man Post Office; and Katharina Kubrick, daughter of film director Stanley Kubrick.

Saturday evening was a double-bill of delights as Mark Kermode and the island’s most talented musicians took to the stage of the gorgeous Gaiety theatre. The first half of the show saw Kermode preview his upcoming How Does It Feel? theatre tour and book of the same name. The book is an unflinchingly honest, self-deprecative, humorous, and passionate look back at Kermode’s lifelong love of music and longheld desire to be a popstar, emphatically his most personal and enjoyable release yet.

Over the course of an hour plus change, Mark proved himself as effervescent on stage as he is on the page, flitting between anecdotes, slideshow pics, instrumental interactions, and even some audience participation on a rip-roaring Odyssean journey through the peaks and pratfalls of his musical misadventures, teasing what will surely be an unforgettable tour.

The second half of the evening was as enchanting as the first, and saw the stage graced with the sonorous sounds of cinema as interpreted by Manx musicians. From the haunting ‘Tubular Bells’ theme of The Exorcist played beguilingly by harpist Mera Royle, to a euphoric rendition of ‘This is Me’ by the Ballacottier School Choir, via the music of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Rocky Horror amongst others as interpreted by Jeff Jepson, LAVA, Mae Challis, Foxtrap, and more, it was an utterly magical tribute to the themes and tunes of Hollywood’s greatest. Even though the curse of The Exorcist temporarily meddled with the scenes on screen, the night truly was one for the history books, the perfect way to mark the Year of our Island celebrations and the festival itself.

On Sunday the main events of the festival took place, the International Short Film Competition and the Gala Awards ceremony. Over the course of two hours, 15 films consisting of works made both within the UK and as far away as India and Mexico were screened at the Broadway, spanning comedy, documentary, fiction, and animation, each in turn offering something fresh and exciting to remind us why short film is such an exciting facet of cinema. Though all were worthy nominees, there could only be six winners however, and following a fantastic display of some of the island’s own world-beating shorts and recent releases at the Gala ceremony, they were announced as follows...

Mark Kermode pictured during the Movies, Music and Mark Kermode event at the Gaiety Theatre.

The event was an exclusive preview of his UK tour called ‘How does it feel?’

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Katharina Kubrick, daughter of acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick, pictured at The Broadway Cinema for the event to mark the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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n Best Fiction Rosario dir. Marlén Ríos-Farjat With tact and grace, Rosariois as formidable and as perfectly composed as its protagonist. Over the brief time that we spend under its spell, a truly impactful relationship is formed between the audience and Rosario, a wife, mother, and carer caught between loyalty and dreams of liberation. Shot with the fine detail of a painting and written just as intricately, this was a stunning short.

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The festival opened at the Centenary Centre in Peel with a screening of the Stronger Than Bullets documentary, followed by a Q&A session. Pictured left to right are Malik L (the Libyan hip-hop artist and exiled dissident who is featured in the documentary); Matt Millan (Los Angeles-based director); and Hal Millan (California-based Producer).

n TheIsle of Media Award for Best of the Fest Hope in a Box dir. Mick Dow Shot within the confines of a claustrophobic space and shrouded in mystery, Hope in a Box is a noirish comedy that follows two office workers trapped in an awkward situation attempting to escape. Through endless invention and a multiplicity of visual gags that make inspired use of the restrictive setting, the short makes every second of its 8 minutes count and was a truly worthy winner. n Audience Vote Sasha of the Sea dir. Sammy Nutt Sasha of the Sea is a highly polished, beautifully shot short exploring the dichotomic allure and danger of the sea. It is a film about family that runs the gamut of emotional responses in a fraction of a time it would take a feature to do the same.

Co-starring an adorable dog called Foxy, it came as no surprise that this aqueous drama drew the audience’s vote.

n Best Documentary Rosemary dir. Dave Donnellan Rosemary, one of thousands living on the streets in Dublin, is the subject of Dave Donnellan’s documentary, a film that takes a raw and affecting look at homeless people and the struggles they face in daily life.

Knowing full well who it holds accountable for social and economic injustice, Rosemaryis a powerful short that is told with unflinching honesty. n Best Comedy La Merde dir. Ben Adam-Harris Shot in a single day and inspired by a true story, this short really does make fine art of toilet humour. Ben AdamHarris takes a bare bones narrative and pulls off a physical comedy that twists and turns playfully on the way to an ingenious punchline, reminding us of the cringeworthy dangers of the morning after the night before. A contemporary tribute to classic farce, well deserving of a win.

n The ‘Laurence Keenan Advocates & Solicitors’ Special Commendation Thatha’s Secret dir. Sharanya Ramesh This Indian short was one of the festival’s most unexpected delights, a stop-motion testament to the power of storytelling, entrenched in ancestral magic. Through inspired employment of miniatures and macro lenses that capture every fibre of its ethereal forest, and a folkloric lyricism its narrative composition, Thatha’s Secretproved itself well worthy of a Special Commendation award.

The Isle of Man Film Festival 2018 was a spectacular experience, and all that is left to say is here’s to 2019 and beyond because, as Mark Kermode said himself, I’ll keep coming back until someone physically stops me.

www.isleofmanfilmfestival.com Jordan King 5-9 September

The cast of Isle of Man artists, including the Ballakermeen High School choir, who performed at the Movies, Music and Mark Kermode event at the Gaiety Theatre

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BRINGING THE NAPOLEONIC WARS TO LIFE: COMPELLING STORYTELLING FROM LOCAL AUTHOR LYNN BRYANT

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Books. So many books. And like any reader, I have my favourite genre - usually a good crime novel or psychological thriller - but every now and again something different creeps up on me, and recently that’s been the historical novels of local author Lynn Bryant. Although I’ve known Lynn for many years and knew she was a history geek and an acute observer of human relationships, I had absolutely no idea what to expect from her writing, so I took a deep breath, practiced my ‘oh, how wonderful, I loved it’fake smile and downloaded the first. Then another, then another and then more. Reader, I was hooked.

“I always wanted to be a writer, and even as a child I was always scribbling, usually ‘history’ stories,” Lynn says. “Real life got in the way – family, jobs, dogs – but all the time I had a book on the go. I spent a long time going down the traditional route, approaching agents and publishers but no luck – I wasn’t ‘romantic’ enough, I wasn’t a ‘real’ military historian, my books didn’t fit into any obvious category. Like many would-be authors I initially turned my nose up at self-publishing but by 2017 it was obvious that this wasn’t a last resort anymore, it was almost the only way to start.”

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“It’s a book festival with a military and naval theme and there are some really big names there including Sir Max Hastings, Lord Paddy Ashdown and Adam Zamoyski, the leading historian of Napoleon and the Napoleonic wars.”

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And what a start. If you’re looking for a Georgette Heyer-type love story, you won’t be disappointed by her earlier books like “A Respectable Woman” or “A Marcher Lord,” which give you some idea of not only the strong characterisation and vivid, believable storylines which typify all her novels, but it’s in her Peninsular War series that Lynn’s meticulous research really comes into its own.

“In my history degree I specialised in colonial history and not the Napoleonic Wars which this series covers,” she explains, “but I got interested in the characters; so many Victorian governors and commanders overseas came through Wellington’s army. I first met them in later life but now I write about them as young men at the start of their careers. I love to mix real and fictional characters and the challenge is to make both equally believable”.

I’ve always been a sucker for a happy-everafter, will-they-won’t-they, just-get-onwith-it ‘romance’ but much to my surprise it’s the detailed military history in these novels which has kept me and many others – interestingly as many men as women – reading. And her painstaking research hasn’t escaped the notice of the experts – this month Lynn has been invited to sit on a panel at the Malvern Festival of Military History to discuss ‘History into Fiction.’

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“It’s really flattering to be asked,” says Lynn.

“It’s a book festival with a military and naval theme and there are some really big names there including Sir Max Hastings, Lord Paddy Ashdown and Adam Zamoyski, the leading historian of Napoleon and the Napoleonic wars. They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes, but as I’m never going to meet Wellington, this is probably as near as I’ll get!”

What makes Lynn’s approach to writing historical fiction refreshing is the plausible, even modern, dialogue: she’s writing about a definite period of history, not pretending to be writing contemporaneous fiction. Her books aren’t stilted costume dramas, they are modern day dramas, firmly rooted in the period and it is Lynn’s observations of human behaviour which make her novels stand out. Her descriptions of the battles, the blood drenched field hospitals and the interminable waiting around are based on Lynn’s scrupulous research but most of all we become invested in the characters, and it is the storytelling which makes these novels so compelling.

But one question I had to ask Lynn: is there a Manx connection anywhere in your novels? “You’re not the first person to ask me that,” laughs Lynn. “Wellington and Napoleon definitely never set foot on the Island, but I knew that many Manxmen either joined or were pressed into the Royal Navy. Famously this includes Captain John Quilliam, who served on HMS Victory at Trafalgar but I didn’t want to write a novel specifically about him. What I wanted was to find a storyline which included my other Peninsular War characters, with a connection between the army campaigns in Europe and the various naval campaigns.”

Lynn found what she was looking for at Copenhagen in 1807, and after many happy hours in the Manx Museum archives and delving into naval history she wrote what she originally planned to be a stand-alone novel, ‘An Unwilling Alliance’.

But it’ll come as no surprise to learn that Lynn couldn’t just leave her Manx characters dangling and she is now working on a sequel to ‘An Unwilling Alliance’, to be published in 2019. “I can’t abandon Captain Hugh Kelly and his wife to an indeterminate fate so there’s

definitely more of a story to tell,” she says.

“And to be honest, it’s a lot more convenient to take my dogs out and tramp around the Island’s coastline at the weekend than to trek off to the wilds of Portugal on a research trip only thinly disguised as a family holiday!”

Whether you’re a military history buff, a ‘Wellington’ obsessive or just like a good yarn with some great characters then – and I promise this is genuine enthusiasm – give Lynn Bryant’s books a read.

‘An Untrustworthy Army’ (Book V in the Peninsular War Saga) is out on 30 November. All her novels are available as e-books and paperbacks – for her full back catalogue search for Lynn Bryant. Her website is www.lynnbryant.co.uk where you’ll find free chapters, photographs and background reading, as well as short stories and her musings on life in her ‘blogging with labradors’. The photographs of various Napoleonic war sites seen here were taken by Lynn’s (long-suffering but very accomplished) husband Richard during research trips masquerading as family holidays.

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Business news

Car dealership launches into Isle of Man by unveiling new showroom with HSBC support

a launch ceremony on Friday 7 September.

The showroom will be home to both Jacksons and sister dealership Motor Mall, which are both already prominent and longstanding dealerships in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. HSBC supported Jacksons’ expansion by providing a range of lending facilities to the business, specifically to support the showroom’s development.

brand new state-of-the-art car showroom officially opened in the Isle of Man recently thanks to financing support from HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The new showroom on Cooil Road, which has been in development for three years, forms part of Jacksons’ expansion into the island and was officially opened at

Commenting on the transaction, Jaime Amoedo, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking, HSBC Isle of Man, said: “Having supported Jacksons for a number of years, it’s really pleasing to have played a part in their expansion into the Isle of Man, with the official opening of their new showroom representing a

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HSBC is committed to supporting the growth and success of local businesses in the island and this is a great example of that.”

Jaime Amoedo

Paul Collier, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksons (C.I) Ltd, added: “We could not have made this step without the financial assistance and expertise of our long-term banking partner. I am absolutely delighted with our new flagship showroom, which provides us with the perfect foundation for future growth.”

HSBC’s Commercial team is continuing to support the growth ambitions of the leading and most innovative businesses in the Isle of Man by providing a broad range of banking and funding services, including Jacksons recent development of their new showroom. Pictured here outside HSBC’s head office are KerryTenderini, Ashleigh Kelly, Phil Hatton, John Rispin, Allan Walkingshaw, Tommy Wootton, Jaime Amoedo, Kyoko Wynn, Tracey Moyer, Dragica Burns, Julien Andrew & Diana Turpin.

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IOD NORTH WEST AND ISLE OF MAN JOIN FORCES TO HELP BUSINESSES ACROSS THE REGION

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he North West and Isle of Man divisions of the Institute of Directors have joined forces today, bringing together their networks and benefitting members from both areas.

The move boosts the IoD’s North West chapter, meaning it now boasts six branches including Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria and businesses on the Isle of Man. All six areas will collaborate on pan-regional events and awards as well as opening up introductions across a broader member database for the region.

Incumbent IoD North West regional director Claire Ebrey’s remit will also now extend to cover the Isle of Man; she explained: “I am delighted that we have joined forces with our Manx neighbours.

“This expansion of our North West division will open more doors for members, expanding our impressive network of business leaders and giving us strength in numbers as we voice their opinions on the

L-R Jennifer Houghton, Isle of Man Chair, Claire Ebrey, NW Regional Director, Claire Veale, Isle of Man Executive Officer

national stage.”

Added Jennifer Houghton, Chair of the IoD in the Isle of Man: “There’s so much synergy and so little geographical distance between our respective networks, so this seems like a logical next step for us all.

“Our aim is to promote the views of members and give them access to a broad network of likeminded business owners to better help their own operations; a bigger core of members for myself and Claire will help us deliver that and I look forward to

our new working relationship.

“We’re hitting the ground running, collaborating on new events and ideas – starting with our annual awards for the entire region early next year.”

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Isle of Media are honoured to be able to be able to support the Royal Television Society (RTS) in it’s opening of a new centre on the Isle of Man.

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he Royal Television Society is an educational charity promoting the art and science of television to industry professionals and the wider public.

The Isle of Media is the national development agency for the thriving Isle of Man video, television and film sector. Set up as a not-for-profit Public Private Partnership with the Isle of Man Government to drive inward investment in Digital Media and foster the indigenous industry and talent, we provide advice regarding the development of media projects on the Isle of Man. As well as announcing the opening of an RTS Centre, Isle of Media is to become a Patron on the national RTS with centres across the UK and Ireland.

Partnering through a prestigious organisation such as the RTS will allow members on the Island to become part of a wider community developing skills and learning associated with television. The Isle of Man will become the 15th regional group to be part of the Royal Television Society. In the months and years ahead RTS Isle of Man will offer workshops, lectures and learning opportunities. Isle of Man members will not have to travel off the Island to have very similar event opportunities to those seen in the UK and Ireland.

CEO of the RTS Theresa Wise said, “I am so thrilled that our vibrant RTS Centres are being augmented by the launch of the Isle of Man Centre this Autumn. It is a testament to the health of our industry and the hard work of our volunteers and members. I am personally delighted to welcome our new RTS Isle of Man Centre.”

Michael Wilson CEO of Isle of Media said, “Having supported the RTS for more than 30 years, I am delighted that Isle of Media is becoming a Parton of this Royal Society, and it will be a huge assist to our creative sector to have an RTS Centre based on the Island. We look forward to supporting its development.”

There was a formal launch event on the 6th of September during the Isle of Man Film Festival 2018 hosted by the royal representative on the Isle of Man, Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney.

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For more information about going the RTS and benefits to members go to: www.rts.org.uk/membership

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by Bill Shimmins MHK who proposed the motion that ‘This house believes that due to the Island’s rapidly ageing population and historically low rate of unemployment, all restrictions on immigration and employment should immediately be lifted’ at the recent ILS World Panel Debate, the latest event delivered by the IOM Business Network.

He went on to outline that the Island has one of the worst dependency ratios in Europe, with the 2016 Census highlighting a marked decline in younger residents and yet an increase in older ones. In comparison, Jersey, a key offshore competitor, is growing its younger and economically active population at a staggering rate.

It’s his belief that the current Island demographic is unsustainable, with the best option being to grow the young demographic and secure sustainable growth by vastly improving the Island’s infrastructure with immediate action.

Mr Shimmins was supported in his proposal by Caren Pegg, Vice President of the IOM Chamber of Commerce and a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department at Appleby. Opposing the motion were Rob Callister, MHK for Onchan, and Michael Josem, an Islandbased International PR and Marketing Consultant.

All four had the opportunity to put forward their arguments before taking part in a Q&A with delegates, summarising and ON THE AGENDA

then a vote from the room.

The lively debate provoked conversation around the Island’s image and a renewed need to re-examine Government policies for childcare and education, return to work schemes and incentives to create a compelling proposition for economically active families to consider the Isle of Man as a viable option.

In support of Mr Shimmins’ pointed argument to relax what proposers consider to be an overly rigid system, Caren Pegg shared powerful statistics and voiced the consensus of Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, a shared opinion garnered from a members-only consultation conducted in November 2016.

Chamber consultation on work permits reported that over 50% of participating members felt the work permit system prevented Isle of Man businesses from effective recruitment. In addition:

. 30% felt the system actively forced

businesses to consider alternatives such as expansion off island.

. 75% of businesses experienced difficulty

recruiting in the last 12 months due to a lack of applicants locally, and went as far as to say that we have a system which hinders economic growth.

Chamber’s feelings were later compounded by the 2016 Census results which confirmed their suspicion that the economically active proportion of our population is declining.

Since 2016, Government has acted on Chamber’s input and gone about reforming the system which, today, looks very different. However, the argument can be made that it still does not go far enough and further removal of restrictions can be made to help attract workers to the Isle of Man. In February 2018, Government commissioned a discovery paper on meeting population challenges which forecasts population movement over the next 20 years based on net zero migration.

If the current trend continues, the Isle of Man is set to decline from 84,000 residents in 2018 to 78,000 residents by 2026, with a significant increase in over 65s during the same period. Who is going to support the aging population?

Caren highlighted that this was not a trend particular to the Isle of Man; both immigration and unemployment are global concerns, further exacerbated by Brexit. Since June 2016, there has been a sharp decline in the number of migrant workers coming to the UK. As our nearest neighbour, the UK is the first port of call for recruiters but the talent pool is restricted and continues to contract, resulting in a hyper competitive labour market, wage inflation and the outsourcing of jobs to other countries.

She closed on the statement that Government needs to lead on bold, coordinated action across many policy fronts to curb this trend and introduced the IOMBN EVENT

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notion of a temporary suspension of the current system as a trial to properly assess the effects of what the opposition referred to as a ‘free for all’.

Michael Josem, who referred to the proposer’s view as a ‘free for all’, tabled the concept of a merit-based system and argued that a controlled and measured way forward would benefit the Isle of Man economically, environmentally and socially, ensuring service continuity and the high living standards residents are accustomed to for healthcare, education, infrastructure, transport and amenities.

Migrants would be selected based on merit or humanitarian grounds, with tight controls on who comes into the country and the circumstances under which they relocate, thereby ensuring we maintain an economy based on high skills, staff and productivity, and maintain social equilibrium and a fair welfare system.

Looking inward, Michael highlighted Isle of Man birth rate statistics and reinforced the point we need to revisit child benefit, increasing support for education and growing the population domestically.

Somewhat startling figures on women’s propensity to have children, a view based on increasing pressure of economic challenges and compounded by a 3% fall in the median wage, highlighted the difficulties faced by married and cohabiting couples and the impact this has on starting a family, and that our focus as an Island should be on making the average Manx family richer rather than increasing the aggregate size. China’s economy is greater in size, but the average Chinese family is far worse off by comparison.

Supported by Michael, Rob Callister MHK reminded the room of the intended light-hearted nature of the debate, and that our powers as an independent Government to force change were limited by law.

The Isle of Man’s immigration policies take the same form as the UK under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971, which guarantees that Crown Dependencies apply the same treatment to legal citizens of the EU. Of course, this changed on 23 June 2016 when the UK voted to leave the European Union.

Whilst the UK renegotiates agreements, the Isle of Man could, in theory, repeal the Act which enforces us to uphold the current system. However, with no primary legislation in place the UK would simply extend its powers, citing the Isle of Man had become an easy gateway into the UK for criminals and terrorists, and for the financing of criminal activity which would have serious implications relating to the common travel area as well as a negative economic effect, countering our exemplary approach to financial services legislation under the EU. Mr Callister applauded the changes to the application process, and commented that it was right to continue this approach provided officers did not compromise the level of scrutiny, and the benefits of having a flexible system that protects residents from incoming competition. However,

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he noted that this did not address the underlying issue which is quite simply that people do not move to the Isle of Man for need of a work permit; instead they’re sold on the ideal based on their awareness of opportunities, Island life and financial benefits, and our destination marketing and management needs to be on par with Jersey and Guernsey, as well as our other closest competitors, to be in the running in the recruitment race.

The panel voiced four passionate, wellconstructed points of view but it was up to the audience to vote for or against the motion. Following an audience Q&A, the room voted with Mr Shimmins and Caren Pegg for the suspension of the current system in a bid to attract foreign nationals to the Isle of Man. Chief executive, Chris Eaton said: “ILS supports formal debates on the Isle of Man to provide a forum for discussion on the issues facing the Island. As people who live and work here we know we need to increase our economically-active population to ensure there are enough people to fuel the development of our local businesses and our economy.

“Producing a strategy to retain and attract graduates, address the growing skills shortages, the decline in birth rates and catering for the growing numbers in IOMBN EVENT

retirement is very complex and these are not issues confined to the Isle of Man. The debate was informative and both sides made strong arguments.

“The questions and comments from the floor showed there were strong opinions on the Motion and we must find some common ground between these two opposing opinions to urgently produce some innovative policy that will realistically address these problems .”

Katie Nicholson, Chair of the IOMBN, added: ‘This is the fifth ILS Debate that we’ve held now and, as ever, this topic proved to be both contentious yet engaging with our delegates. It really is one of the most important issues facing our Island now and it was fantastic to see so many people openly discussing what’s best for our future economic growth and prosperity.

It’ll be interesting to see if the debate sparks any future changes to our work permit system.’

The IOMBN is a not-for-profit organisation that provides its members with an opportunity to expand their network. Upcoming events in October include Fynoderee Gin Tasting and a Brexit Breakfast in partnership with the Department for Enterprise, with a learning event with Lynn Day, Head of Design for Starbucks, and the popular Christmas Party in November. www.iombn.im agenda

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As part of the Island-based consultancy’s process with their clients, Managing Director Stuart Colligon interviewed Georgia.

WEST END SUCCESS AN INTERVIEW WITH GEORGIA MADDOCKS

Last month 20 year old, Manx performer Georgia Maddocks, who has been supported by Auxesia throughout her year-long course at London School of Musical Theatre (LSMT), was signed to London talent agency Brewis Scott Associates.

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He said: “When we work with our clients, reviewing the changes we’ve implemented and the work we’ve done is a really important, reflective part of the process, after all we don’t just give them a plan and walk away – we support them through the journey until their objectives have been met. The same is true for the people we support through charitable contributions, which is why at the end of our sponsorship of Georgia we were keen to review her progress and hear about her next steps to success.”

Where have you lived in your life? I have always lived in places in the Isle of Man. I was brought up on Crosby Terrace until I was 6 when we moved to Farmhill. Last year I moved to Borough in London.

What’s the furthest place from home you’ve visited? Florida in the USA

What’s your biggest pet peeve? Oh, so many things! But I think the main thing would be noisy eaters, especially those that do it on purpose, eating with their mouths open!

What is your worst habit? I am a worrier – sometimes a big, big worrier I think. I think far too deeply into things and can sometimes take things too seriously.

Another bad habit is being tempted by unhealthy food. As a performer fuelling my body with the right food is really important but sometimes I just can’t help indulging in a piece of cake, or two.

When did you start singing? I started singing around the age of three, but I properly found my voice just before I started high school. When I was 11 I entered ‘Manx Stars in Their Eyes’ – it was a real confidence boost to win, and from then I knew I wanted to pursue performing as a career.

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theatre is all about telling a story, which I really love. I get a buzz from making the audience happy and singing in different styles; anything from pop to classical.

What other instruments do you play? I used to play the E flat tenor horn in a brass band, which I’m proud to say I can still play.

I was also in the Manx National Youth Band which was a fantastic experience.

Has that helped you with your singing, and especially during the last year at LSMT? Definitely! There were classes focussing on theory so my ability to read music and knowledge from GCSEs and A-level in music were invaluable.

What was the first song you sang in public? When I was seven I sang ‘When There Was Me and You’ from High School Musical on a karaoke machine at an after-show party following the pantomime – I had played the baby fairy in Robinson Crusoe.

Who was your first singing teacher?

Rachel Wild.

And what’s your favourite song at the moment? I love all The Greatest Showman songs, and I’m quite obsessed with the Mama Mia II soundtrack, particularly Angel Eyes.

Is the rest of your family musical? Yes, very musical. My Mum and her side of the family all play in a brass band, and my Grandad, who unfortunately passed away a couple months ago, was very musical. He had a band and he was a big inspiration for me. My Dad is the producer and co-founder of Taylorian Productions so I’m very fortunate to have such a supportive family who know what it’s like to love the arts.

What are the three things that you can’t live without? Family, food and tech. Plus, I love to be happy and live a full life! What more could you want?

Which famous singers or performers do you admire? There are so many - Whitney Houston for her powerful voice and truly beautiful lyrics. I love how singing ‘I Have Nothing’ and ‘One Moment in Time’ make me feel. Michael Jackson, he was just so cool – the King, well after Elvis Presley!

He was an incredible all-round performer, which is a huge inspiration. I really admire West End star Bernadette Peters – she’s been in loads of shows and I love seeing her perform. Finally, a more local inspiration is Sam Barks - she’s someone I’ve looked up to since I was five and I’m still in awe of her. She’s on Broadway and I really hope to pursue what she is doing. She

came from where I came from and was even once my babysitter! Despite her success she’s still happy to be my mentor and I get a lot from our regular contact.

Who is your celebrity crush? Zac Efron – no hesitation! I didn’t get to meet him when he was on the Island because it was the same night as Stars in Their Eyes. I was gutted!

Who are your role models? From the perspective of my career: Sam Barks. In terms of how I want to live my life it has to be my Mum. She’s supported my decisions and given me such brilliant guidance; she’s amazing. I really look up to my Nana Bebe and my Dad too. My family have been awesome and they have never, ever, ever let me down. Especially this year when they’ve been such an amazing support emotionally, mentally and financially as well.

You’ve had lots of big parts in many shows, but which were your favourites?

I have three favourites: In the 2012 production of Evita at the Gaiety Theatre I played the Mistress and that was my first principal role and I was only 14 but it was such a fantastic experience working with a great cast, some brilliant music and I loved that it was a true story. I was lucky enough to watch it back in September on the West End too. In Oliver I played Nancy,

which had always been a dream role. It was probably the hardest part I’ve ever taken on because Nancy is a character that you feel so sorry for. She’s in an abusive relationship and the way she’s treated is horrible. ‘As Long as He Needs Me’ is in my repertoire, and I perform it often at auditions. Every time I sing it it always brings back memories from doing the show, and I get quite emotional. It was an amazing experience working with the kids in Fagin’s gang, and Oliver and Dodger. Bill Sykes was played by my boyfriend (Damian Kneale) and at first we wondered if it would be too difficult given the traumatic onstage relationship between the characters.

But we worked so well together and it was a really lovely experience for us both. Finally, in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat last year I was the Narrator. So far, that has been the biggest role I’ve taken on in terms of stamina, and vocally it was very full on.

Other than five minutes I didn’t leave the stage! The narrator has a big responsibility to tell the story well. I loved it and got to perform with Ben Karran, who is just going into his final year at Arts Ed in London.

We’ve been best friends since we were 10, so it was lovely to perform together.

How do you handle mistakes during a performance? On the opening night of Beauty and the Beast the mirror wasn’t on stage and it was my responsibility. When things like that happen, you’ve just got to really work with it and just try to not panic. My onstage partner (Jared), who was playing the Beast, had to improvise without the mirror, and he just basically used the audience as the mirror, which actually seemed really artistic and deliberate! I learnt a lot from this experience – keep calm, improvise and have confidence in yourself.

Do you get nervous before a performance? Yes. In fact, I think my nerves have worsened as I’ve got older!

I think my own expectations of my performances have gone up and so this creates extra pressure. I feel a responsibility to please everyone – fellow cast and the paying public. It’s good to have some nerves though. It helps you perform and it shows that you care.

What advice would you give to younger people or beginners who are nervous? I would reassure them ‘you CAN do it’ and ‘you’ve been chosen to be in the show because you’re good enough’. Some nerves is a good thing, but there’s no need to let them consume you, because you wouldn’t be here if you weren’t brilliant and talented.

Don’t believe people who tell you that they don’t get nervous – they do! Believe in yourself.

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You’ve been away for the last year at LSMT – what have you missed about the IOM? I think I missed how peaceful the Island is. London is really noisy - every 10 minutes you’re hearing police sirens, train tracks rumbling and all the sounds of a big city. That, for me, was hard to get used to at first, because the whole way of life over there is so different compared to the Island. But I’m used to it now and can sleep through the extra noise. But the hardest part was missing my family and friends.

How did Auxesia’s sponsorship help you in the last year? Auxesia has been amazing! I couldn’t have done it without your support. The financial assistance was so helpful - we had to buy the right stuff and that can be really expensive. I feel so lucky that I didn’t need to worry about affording the proper equipment, dancewear and some living costs. I feel fortunate to have had that generosity from Auxesia – it helped me to stop worrying and enjoy my course. The sponsorship was so much more valuable than just the money though – I knew that I was part of a process and this really helped when I was away from home for the first time. I felt very supported – visiting me in London (even taking me out for dinner and a show), great advice and regular contact - I really appreciated this and I couldn’t have asked for better sponsors.

What did you learn at LSMT? I’m definitely more confident. I have more self-belief to do things I never thought I could do before. I knew we were going to be studying a lot of Shakespeare, which I was dreading because I hadn’t enjoyed his works at A-level. But, to my surprise, I loved it. My teacher taught it in a completely different way and has shown me the beauty

of his works. I’d jump at the chance to do one of his plays now! Also, I didn’t have much confidence with dancing and I’ve got so much stronger through being at LSMT. I’ve made so many brilliant friends at LSMT which were invaluable throughout the journey - there were days where either I was crying or they were crying for different reasons, but we all supported and reminded each other why we were there. It really helps you to keep going.

LSMT is a very special school - it is like a big family, and I wouldn’t have changed my year there for the world, I know I’m so lucky to have trained there and I want to tell everyone that is going to or thinking of going that you will have the best year of your life.

What have you learned about yourself?

In the lead up to moving away, I was megaexcited but I was nervous about leaving home too, because it was my first time away from home. Moving from somewhere as small as the Isle of Man to a place like London is a huge step. The Isle of Man will always be my home, but London has opened up so many opportunities for me.

I was homesick for the first two terms, but after Christmas I felt like I’d found myself.

Over the year, you quite frequently talked about how intense it was on the course, particularly the physical intensity. How did you cope with that aspect? As a one year course I knew it would be intense and I wasn’t wrong! Term 3 was the hardest, it was 9 weeks so was the longest term, and every three weeks we did different projects for different shows which meant in a week we had to learn half a show, musically, on only two rehearsals a week, and then two more each week to set the show, which was

just crazy. We had meetings at singing assessments, and we had the Shakespeare evening so we had to learn lines from Shakespeare which was hard. There were times when I thought my head was going to explode, but I was so proud of getting through it – a big sense of achievement.

And now I can reflect that if I can do that, I can do anything. It’s been great preparation. Learning things quickly is a valuable skill, especially for auditions, and you only get that with the intensity.

What advice would you give to people from the Isle of Man or from a not so busy place like here, if they were considering moving away to further their careers?

Obviously you need to be financially stable to live in London, otherwise you won’t enjoy yourself when you are there. But, I’d say just go! As lovely as the Isle of Man is, it’s great to broaden your experience. London is one of the biggest cities in the world, it’s an amazing place and is the heartbeat of Britain’s musical theatre. Have a good head on you and always be aware, because we Manxies are not used to the crime levels! When I moved over I used to walk around with my bag open - you can’t do things like that, you’ve got to be always alert. Be quick! If you’re the slowest on the streets of London you’ll get knocked over.

Where do you want to be and what do you want to be doing in 10 years’ time? I hope I’ll have had experience being ensemble for shows and the experience from them to have given me the confidence that I can do this in the ‘real world’. Once I have some ensemble experience, I’d want to extend that to get the main parts. I would really love to be a lead in an original musical and recorded on an original soundtrack. My absolute dream role would be Eponine in Les Mis. Having seen Sam do it makes me want it more, and Les Mis is a show that I’d love to be part of in anyway. If I’ve played that role on the West End in the next 10 years, I’ll be very happy. Broadway would be even better! You have to think big. I want to be known as the girl from the Isle of Man. I’m so proud of this place and I really love to tell people where I’m from.

What is next for you? I have just graduated and I have an agent now. I have a few auditions coming up. In the meantime, I’m going to look for a part-time job elsewhere to get some money, so I am looking at doing some front of house work at theatres in the West End.

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UCM VOCATIONAL STUDENTS ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING RESULTS This year marks another fantastic year for University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) Level 3 vocational students.

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ut of the 85 students who completed their Level 3 Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications this year, 93% passed, with 89% achieving a Merit or Distinction, the equivalent of an A-Level A or B grade.

58% of students gained a Distinction or Distinction*, the equivalent to an A-Level A or A*. 12 students achieved Distinction* in all their subjects, which is equivalent to achieving triple A* at A-Level.

UCM offers 12 BTEC courses within a range of sectors: Construction, Health & Social Care, IT, Sports, Business and Hospitality.

Out of the 18 students who completed the Level 3 University of the Arts London (UAL) course, 83% of them passed, with 72% achieving a Merit or a Distinction.

Jo Richardson, Vice Principal of UCM said, “We are very proud of our students and their remarkable achievements.

Their success reflects their hard work and dedication, and also the high quality teaching and support that are provided

by UCM staff, who are practitioners and experts in their fields. We wish all our students all the best in the next phases in their lives, whether it is higher education or their career of choice.”

Vocational qualifications are highly regarded by employers today, mainly due to their focus on development of transferable, practical skills and because they offer students the opportunity to explore and develop critical employability skills such as: creativity, communication, collaborative working and presentation skills.

“At UCM we aim to provide students on the Isle of Man with a wide range of learning opportunities, affording them maximum choice so that individual needs can be met. Vocational qualifications offer students a unique way of learning, by combining a hands-on approach together with theoretical study, which may, for some, be an attractive and effective way of learning,” she added.

Over one million learners in the UK take BTEC qualifications every year, it is the fastest growing route into university; almost one in four students who started university last year had a BTEC qualification.

UAL Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to UCM STUDENTS

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Neve Johnstone who achieved Triple Distinction * in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, will be progressing to a Computer Science degree at UCM

pass rate for Level 3 BTEC students

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of Level 3 BTEC students achieved a merit or distinction

Aisha Jepson who achieved Triple Distinction * in Health & Social Care, will be progressing to Public Health degree at UCM

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almost three out of four of all level 3 ual students achieved a merit or distinction

Joseph Cowin who achieved Triple Distinction * in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, will be progressing to Cyber Security degree at UCM

degree-level study in art and design, or into employment.

UAL is the world’s top six university for art and design according to the QS World University Rankings® 2018, an established university ranking publication in the world, affirming UAL position as the main talent pipeline into the creative industries today.

UCM is committed to providing education that empowers its students to be who they want to be by offering a wide range of further and higher educational courses, including vocational qualifications from internationally recognised awarding bodies such as BTEC and UAL. UCM is currently enrolling students for these courses, which are provided full-time and part-time. T: 01624 648200 or visit: www.ucm.im

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Recipe for success as Palace Hotel appoints new Junior Achievement strengthens team with two new appointments commis chef

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homas Bergan has been appointed commis chef at the Palace Hotel, just one year after joining the Sefton Group.

The appointment marks something of a career change for the 28-year-old from Bradford. He has previously worked on a biodiversity project in Peru and also at the Venture Centre in Maughold after coming to live in the island five years ago.

Thomas said: ‘Everyone’s been so supportive in the Palace Hotel kitchens, especially head chef Chris Swinden who’s been a fantastic mentor to me. I thought I might just be peeling vegetables during my first few months but right from the start the work and training have been really interesting.

I’ve always loved cooking; every day I’m learning new skills and I’m enjoying being part of such a great team.’

Head chef Chris Swinden said: ‘As soon as Thomas joined us it was clear he had great potential. He showed a natural aptitude and was eager to learn, so in a very short time was working on functions and preparing food for the restaurant.

‘Thomas is a real asset to the team. The Sefton Group will therefore be supporting him to study for his industry qualifications at University College Isle of Man, which he’ll be attending one day a week starting this September, while my team and I will continue his training in the Palace Hotel’s kitchens at all other times. We all have high hopes for Thomas’s future.’

Group operations director Adrian Brockhouse, said: ‘For the Sefton Group our people are our most important asset.

The Sefton Group has always been quick to recognise then nurture talent. We believe in offering our trainees meaningful work that will encourage them to become the best they can and will set them firmly on a path to career progression. Chris and his team clearly have a rising star in their midst. I wish Thomas every success in his studies and career advancement.’

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he Manx charity has appointed Neill Jacobs assistant programme manager in secondary schools and John Wood community engagement coordinator.

Originally from Cape Town Neill Jacobs, 34, moved to the island in 2002 where he worked first in the construction industry. He then spent six years in the Isle of Man Prison Service as a prison officer working with young offenders before joining Junior Achievement. Neill said: ‘This is a huge career change for me, but as a married man with two young children I wanted to achieve a better work/life balance that I’ve found with this fantastic job at Junior Achievement.

‘As an assistant programme manager I’ve been given what I see as a privileged opportunity to work with young people and help to equip them with a whole range of life skills; to connect with them and support them to become the best they can.

Away from the office and classroom Neill, who lives in Peel, is a keen sportsman. He plays cricket for Peel and St John’s, hockey for the Valkyrs and is a member of Peel Golf Club.

John Wood, 31, is a trained classical musician. A former Ramsey Grammar School student, he is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London and has played tuba in professional symphony orchestras around the world. Most recently he was principal tuba with the KwaZuluNatal Philharmonic Orchestra in South Africa before returning to the Isle of Man earlier in 2018.

John said: ‘After travelling the world you come to realise that the saying “there’s no place like home” is very true. I enjoyed performing but what I came to love more was the educational side; engaging with young people through teaching music.

‘When the community engagement coordinator’s job came up I saw it as an opportunity to still be creative, but to channel that creativity into a new, but equally fulfilling direction.

‘Along with developing Junior Achievement’s social media platforms I’ll be looking at volunteer recruitment and retention. With this in mind, and as 2019 will mark 100 years of Junior Achievement Worldwide, we’ve set ourselves a challenge to recruit 100 new volunteers starting on January 1 next year.

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Former head of HSBC Isle of Man joins LMS Partners

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MS Partners has appointed Kevin Cartledge as a Non-Executive Director.

Until he retired in April 2017 Kevin was head of HSBC on the Isle of Man. He worked for HSBC for almost 42 years, beginning his career with Midland Bank in Nottinghamshire in 1975. Kevin has also worked in Guernsey, Jersey and Gibraltar, and has been regulated by the authorities in Guernsey, Hong Kong and Jersey as well as the Isle of Man. He is actively involved in the community and has been a member of Union Mills Football Club since 1984, and a strong supporter of the Manx Youth Games for many years. He recently received deserved recognition for his support for the Manx Youth Games in the form of a special award presented by the Isle of Man’s Education, Sport and Culture Minister, Graham Cregeen MHK. Kevin, who began his role at LMS Partners on 1 September, said: “Despite several requests since I retired I did not wish to accept a non-executive directorship until the right one came along. Having known the team at LMS for some considerable time I am confident that this is the right position for me. Their future business potential and the high level of integrity with which they conduct their business makes this an exciting

opportunity, and one I am looking forward to.”

Steve Locking, LMS Partners Managing Director, added: “We are excited to welcome Kevin to our board. He is a larger than life character, well known and respected throughout the Island, and someone who

has always acted with the highest integrity.

His business background and experience will be invaluable to us as we look to consolidate our position in the IFA sector as a firm offering honest, transparent and forward thinking financial advice.” www.lmspartners.co.im

TRIPLE SUCCESS FOR APPRENTICES AT NEDBANK PRIVATE WEALTH

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he first three apprentices employed at Nedbank Private Wealth have marked the end of their first year with a triple success.

Jess Ward and Jack Leasor, who are employed in the IT department at Nedbank Private Wealth, have successfully completed the first year of the Level 4 BTEC HNC in Computing. While banking apprentice Oliver Morris celebrated the completion of his Level 3 Professional Banker Certificate by becoming a permanent member of the bank’s operations team.

These are the first three apprentices that Nedbank Private Wealth has supported through the Isle of Man Apprenticeship Scheme. Oliver (20) from Onchan, joined the bank’s operations team

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in August 2017, and he was followed by Jess (19) from Colby and Jack (19) from Douglas, who both joined in September 2017 through the Manx Information Communication Technology Association (MICTA).

Lynn Kelly, Senior Learning and Development Executive at Nedbank Private Wealth, said: “We are delighted to congratulate Jess, Jack and Oliver on their success. This has been a great start to the apprenticeship scheme for us and we are currently looking to recruit three more apprentices over the next 12 months. We understand how important it is to develop and retain professional skills in the Manx economy, and this scheme offers a great opportunity for young people to continue their education and gain qualifications without leaving the Island. Our three

trainees have become valued members of the Nedbank Private Wealth team, while developing new skills and building experience which will be beneficial throughout their careers. We are delighted to continue with the scheme and are currently looking for three new apprentices to join our banking and marketing departments.”

The Isle of Man apprenticeship scheme has been running in its current form since 2007, while the MICTA scheme was launched in August 2016. More information on the apprenticeship schemes available can be found at: www.gov.im/ categories/education-training-and-careers/ apprenticeships and www.micta.im/ apprenticeships.

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tmost Wealth Solutions has announced a number of senior appointments to its Isle of Man operations as it continues its ambitious growth plans.

Karl Moore has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and has joined the Boards of the various Utmost companies in the Isle of Man. Karl brings many years’ senior experience to Utmost Wealth Solutions, most latterly with Barclays.

Supporting Karl are Jonathan Phiri, Head of Actuarial, Lee Worsfold, Finance Change Manager, Neil Cowley, Financial Controller, Charlotte Barham, Finance Manager and Charles Groom, Actuarial Manager.

These senior appointments bring a wide range of experience to Utmost Wealth Solutions encompassing the international life assurance sector, banking and big four accountancy. Under Karl’s leadership, this diverse knowledge-base is being directed to create a highly-focused team to spearhead the financial governance of the company’s continued expansion.

The enhanced actuarial function will lead activity in respect of the new Isle of Man solvency requirements and the further development of a robust corporate governance framework. In addition, the strengthened finance team’s experience in financial change management, reporting and internal controls will ensure that the necessary management systems are in place as the business develops new markets and products.

Karl said, “I am delighted to have such a strong team supporting me and look forward to working with them as we take the business forward.”

Mike Foy, CEO, Utmost Limited said,

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“Utmost Wealth Solutions continues to expand as we realise our aspirations to be a leader in the international wealth solutions market. With our assets under management doubling over the last 18 months, and with the new Isle of Man solvency regime having come into force, we have made some key appointments to our finance function over the last few months to maintain a sustainable platform for continued growth. I am delighted that Karl Moore has joined us as Chief Financial

Officer. Karl has a wealth of executive management experience which will be invaluable as we take Utmost through the next stage in its development.

With our other recent appointments, Karl has a high-calibre team around him and I am delighted that Jonathan, Lee, Neil, Charlotte and Charles have chosen to join us on our journey to create a formidable force in the international wealth solutions sector. These are exciting times at Utmost Wealth Solutions.”

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n its continuing commitment to nurturing in-house talent, Simcocks Advocates has appointed Sara-Jayne Dodge as its latest trainee advocate.

Until recently Sara-Jayne worked within the law firm’s conveyancing team, managing caseloads and overseeing the sale and purchase of residential properties. As part of her new role with Simcocks, Sara-Jayne will begin her articles to become an advocate and will gain experience in the firm’s various practice areas.

Born on the Island, SaraJayne attended Ballakermeen High School before going on to further education. She studied Law LLB at Chester University, in which she received the Highly Commended award for Outstanding Contribution to Society through her volunteer work at Citizens Advise and

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Commenting on the new appointment, CEO Phil Games, said: “I’m very pleased that Simcocks can develop yet another talented young person’s legal career. I’m certain that SaraJayne will excel in her new path and become a valuable member of our team of qualified advocates.”

Simcocks offers a full range of legal services to private and corporate clients, and boasts an award-winning litigation department. The firm and several of its advocates have been recommended by independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

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RECIPES TO TRY AT HOME HALIBUT, RED PEPPER AND CHORIZO A SIMPLE BUT TASTY FISH SUPPER.

Ingredients: (Serves 4) n 5 red peppers n Olive oil n 150g fresh chorizo, casing removed and chopped n 1 onion, chopped n 1 garlic clove, chopped n 1 bouquet garni

n 150ml chicken stock, ideally homemade

n A small handful of basil leaves n 4 halibut steaks, about 130g each, skinned

n 20g butter n 16 Padron peppers n Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Method: 1. First prepare the red peppers, which can be done up to a day in advance and reheated before serving. Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan/220°C/Gas Mark 7. Heat a large well-seasoned ovenproof sauce or frying pan with a lid over a mediumhigh heat, then add a splash of oil. When it is hot, add the peppers, season with salt and pepper and sauce for two minutes on each side. Transfer the pan into the oven and roast the peppers, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until softened.

2. Place the peppers into a bowl, cover tightly with cling film and set aside for 10 minutes - this makes the peppers sweat so you can remove the skins easily. Transfer the peppers into a sieve or colander in the sink and rinse off the skins with cold running water. The sieve catches all the bits and stops your sink from becoming blocked. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes, then slice them into strips and set aside.

3. Heat the wiped-out pan over a mediumhigh heat, then add a splash of oil. When it is hot, add the chorizo and saute for two minutes, or until oils are released. Now add the onion, garlic and bouquet garni, cover the pan, lower the heat and leave the onion to sweat for two minutes. Add the red pepper strips and continue sweating for a further three minutes.

4. Pour in the chicken stock, turn the heat to medium-high and leave to simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for 20 minutes, or until the peppers have a jamlike consistency. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Remove the bouquet garni, set the peppers aside and keep hot while you cook the halibut.

5. Pat the halibut steaks dry and season them all over with salt and pepper. Heat a well-seasoned saute or frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add a splash of oil.

When it is hot, add the steaks and fry for three minutes before carefully turning over.

Add the butter to the pan and continue frying for a further three minutes, basting with the butter, or until the flesh flakes easily.

6. Remove the halibut from the pan and leave to rest, covered with kitchen foil, for two minutes. Meanwhile, add a splash more oil to the pan. When it is hot, add the Padron peppers and saute for three minutes, or just until they are tender. Serve the halibut on the red pepper mixture with the Padron peppers.

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THIS WILL WOW YOUR GUESTS WHEN YOU SET IT ON THE TABLE.

Ingredients: (Serves 4) n 100g spinach, thick central stalks removed n 100g watercress sprigs n 1 garlic clove, peeled but left whole n Olive oil n 1 shallot, finely chopped

n 30g cream cheese n 2tsp chopped dill n 11/2tbsp creamed horseradish n 300g puff pastry, thawed if frozen n Plain white flour for dusting n 2 salmon fillets, about 250g each, skinned and pin bones removed

n 1 free-range medium egg, beaten n Sea salt and freshly cracked black

Method: 1. First prepare the spinach and watercress for the filling. Rinse the spinach and watercress well and shake dry. Spear the garlic clove with a fork. Heat a wellseasoned saute or frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add a splash of oil. When it is hot, add the spinach and watercress with just the water clinging to the leaves, season with salt and toss with the garlic fork until the spinach is just wilted. Tip into a sieve and squeeze out the excess water, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2. Wipe out the pan and reheat over a medium-high heat, then add another splash of oil. Add the shallot with a pinch of salt and saute for one minute before adding the spinach and watercress and mixing together. Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and leave cool completely.

3. When the spinach is cool, stir in the cream cheese, dill and horseradish, and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and set aside. Make room in your fridge for the baking sheet.

4. Roll out the puff pastry on a very lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 30cm square, about the thickness of a £1 coin. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper, then place one fillet in the centre of the pastry. Spread the salmon and watercress mixture over, then top with the remaining salmon fillet.

5. You now want to completely enclose the fillets in pastry. Use both hands to carefully lift the pastry and fold inwards to meet at the top, so both ends just overlap. Trim off any excess pastry to avoid a layer of unbaked pastry. Brush the edges and press together firmly to seal. Brush the pastry on both short ends with beaten egg and press together, again cutting off the excess pastry. You want about a 0.5cm gap between the edge of the salmon parcel and the pastry seals.

6. Carefully transfer the salmon parcel to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

Brush the pastry all over with the beaten egg and chill for at least 20 minutes. When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 200 C Fan/220 C /Gas Mark

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7. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the salmon Wellington for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Leave to rest for five minutes before slicing.

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ver 10,000 people attended the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s 2018 Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival – a new record – beating last year’s attendance of 8,500.

The event is increasingly attracting visitors to the Island.

The event, sponsored by PokerStars was held in the Villa Marina gardens on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September, served to showcase the finest Manx produce.

Manx queenies is voted Isle of Man’s new national dish

Last year just over 8,500 people flocked to the festival contributing £230,000 to the local economy.

Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said: “This year’s event had even more great new local food products to enjoy, including five first-time exhibitors, plenty of opportunities to sample a massive range of local food and drink, plus lots of entertainment for all the family.

“The festival’s popularity reflects the growth in Isle of Man food and drink, which is being driven by my Department’s Food Matters strategy, and the growing interest and desire among people to support local food and drink producers and businesses.

“Although organised by DEFA, the event only happens as a result of tremendous teamwork and efforts right across the food and drink sector. Everyone from the volunteer committee to our all-important sponsors, producers, retailers, caterers, and other volunteers come together to make the event the highlight of the calendar it is.”

There was a high standard among the 60 exhibitors, making the job of choosing the best stand difficult for the Minister and BBC One’s Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, the guest of honour at the festival.

They awarded the accolade to Close Leece Farm.

Feedback so far has highlighted that the festival is a great day out and praised the wide variety of local produce on sale, the opportunity to meet producers, and the relaxed atmosphere.

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For year-round updates about the festival follow Food Matters on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or visit: www.iomfoodanddrink.com

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By The Team at The Wine Cellar

anywhere on the Island, at no extra cost. If you know what you like, why not place your order by email, phone or facebook, for extra convenience.

A NEW BEGINNING FOR THE WINE CELLAR THROUGHOUT THE WINE CELLAR’S 27 YEARS WE HAVE REMAINED COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, TO SUPPORTING THE LOCAL BUSINESSES OF THE ISLE OF MAN AND TO SOURCING AND SUPPLYING THE ISLAND’S LARGEST SELECTION OF QUALITY WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. WITH THESE VALUES FIRMLY IN OUR MINDS OUR DEDICATED TEAM IS NOW EMBARKING ON OUR NEXT ADVENTURE, HAVING SEIZED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE TO LARGER PREMISES. WE ARE DELIGHTED TO NOW BE ABLE TO ENHANCE OUR COMMITMENTS BY EXTENDING OUR OFFERING AND OUR SERVICES SO THAT WE CAN EVEN BETTER SERVE OUR CURRENT CUSTOMERS, NEW CUSTOMERS AND THE ISLE OF MAN.

Whilst we are excited for this next chapter in the life of the Wine Cellar, we do not believe in change for the sake of it, and as such, you will still see the same events that you are used to and which have been so popular over the past years including our wine, whisky and gin tastings, our wine pairing evenings with partner restaurants and our educational courses.

However, we will now be able to offer even more complementary open bottle evenings, more offers, more events at our shop and now, even WSET educational courses taught by a qualified instructor and leading to a WSET qualification (the first and only one on the Island!) – perfect for both our commercial clients and anyone with an interest in learning more about wine.

For individuals From Australia to Hungary, Lebanon to Argentina - we are already the largest stockist of wine on the Island but with more space we can give you even more choice. The great offers that we continually have mean that you can buy wine from as little as £5 per bottle – perfect for any budget. For the purchase of 12 bottles or more we will also deliver it to you,

So, if you are a current customer or someone who wants to know more about what we do, here is a reminder of how we can best serve you.

For the more adventurous of you, why not try our personalised monthly cases? Tell us what you like (grape varieties, countries, dry, medium or sweet or simply flavours that you like or do not like) and how much you would like to spend on 12 bottles and we will typically put 6 lots of 2 wines in a case and deliver it to you on a monthly basis (at no extra cost). Whilst we have every confidence you will love our choices, if, after trying the first bottle you are not enamoured by it, let us know and we will switch it for something else.

For the trade We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with many of our Island’s premium hotels and restaurants. Our larger premises means that we can stock even more variety, which means that we are able to provide you with a more bespoke wine list for your own customers. Deliveries are Island wide and our dedicated team of experts can assist with any queries that you have. Furthermore, we are happy to help educate your teams on your bespoke wine list to better service your customers.

Events We are happy to host a tasting event at a location of your choice and can assist you in making any of the arrangements. We even provide sale or return on wine and free glass hire. If you are arranging your wedding, corporate event or any other celebration our team of experts can tailor our service to your occasion, ensuring that you serve the right wines for you, your guests and your budget.

New premises At the time of printing we will already have relocated, and hope many of you have been in to see us. You will notice our space has increased and will increase further with the addition of a café/deli adjoined to the wine shop, due to open in 2019. Call in and see us and we can take you on a wine journey and tell you a little more about what we have planned.

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How Robinson’s is helping small businesses to flourish, connecting artisan producers with an ever-increasing number of customers hungry for great-tasting food with its heart in the Isle of Man. In recent times, the Isle of Man has built a reputation as something of a ‘foodie’ haven, thanks to a steadily increasing number of small businesses turning their passion into produce: fresh bread, pressed juice, sweet treats, organic herbs and vegetables… anyone who has popped along to the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival during the last few years will have had a sense of the way in which the Island’s local food movement has blossomed into something truly appetising - for customers, for the community and for the economy.

Two local businesses which have joined that movement and exemplify its values are Paula’s Kitchen and The Dairy Shed. Although there may be superficial differences - all products from Paula’s Kitchen are dairy and gluten free, while The Dairy Shed is, well, definitelyall about dairy

goodness - the businesses have in common several key factors which have brought them success. Passion, single-minded purpose, and support on the ground from people and fellow business who ‘get’ them.

One of these businesses is Robinson’s, who listened to what both producers wanted to achieve, understood their goals and agreed to stock their products in Robinson’s retail store on Prospect Terrace in Douglas.

Having worked hard to establish their brand and build their customer base, both Paula’s Kitchen and The Dairy Shed have found in Robinson’s solid partnerships which will help them to take the next steps in growing their businesses. Their stories will be an encouragement to anyone in the Isle of Man looking to take a great idea to market.

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On their family-run farm in Andreas, Bill and Kirree Callow produce natural yogurt with milk from their herd of Ayrshire cows. From an environmental and ethical perspective, it is an impeccable product: their lovingly-tended ‘girls’ graze peacefully on the fresh grass of the Northern Plain from March to November, producing the milk for yogurt which is created and packaged on the farm; the only ‘food miles’ notched up are those involved in getting the finished product from the farm to people’s homes.

As with all good ideas, the genesis was simple. Both Bill and Kirree grew up on farms. When Bill returned from studying in New Zealand in 1993, he began sheep farming, later switching to cattle in the year the couple married. Bill’s own family had gone before him and laid a path: his grandparents had set up a dairy, and his father and uncle had run a milk round before he was born. The Callows’ Ayrshire cattle, the only herd on the Isle of Man, were picked by Bill’s father. “They’re a hardy breed, suited to the Isle of Man climate”, explains Bill.

“It’s a fantastic event, everyone is so friendly and interested, and again, it’s a chance to get feedback firsthand. It was after this that I met up with Dave Clarke and Paul Caisley from the Prospect Terrace store.”

“Whilst not as highyielding as other breeds, there’s a higher protein and butterfat level in the milk, which works well for yogurt and cheesemaking.”

Kirree continues: “I started making yogurt as an experiment, just as Mum had done when we were kids. After our daughter Isobel was born, we talked about finding ways to diversify on the farm; I wanted something to do at home, away from my office job, and so I started making yogurt in 5-litre batches.

“At first, we were just giving samples to family and friends, asking them for honest feedback. We thought we’d give it a year and a half to assess our potential; we didn’t want to jump too quickly without having tested the market. In 2016, we did the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival for the first time.

That was brilliant because, unusually for farmers, we got to meet our customers face to face and find out what they want!

“After this, interest shot up. We started stocking at Andreas Stores, then became involved with the Food Assembly; the deli at Tynwald Mills and the health food store in Port Erin then came on board.

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and Drink Festival, and did the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. At the start of this year we felt the time was right for me to concentrate fully on the business so I handed in my notice at the office in the New Year and finished there at the end of May”.

Talking to Bill and Kirree, you get a real sense of how quickly things have developed for them. So when did they join forces with Robinson’s? “They approached us before their ‘Summer of Love’ event, a seasonal showcase for local growers and producers at the Robinson’s headquarters at Ballapaddag”, says Kirree.

“The thing about Robinson’s is, they carry a huge amount of retail knowledge because of their background. Dave and Paul have been so helpful and supportive of us, and in ‘The Terrace’, we were given a unique opportunity: it’s not a huge shop but it has such a diverse product line and a loyal customer base. Their support has meant so much to us because yogurt is not an easy market to be in - there are so many brands out there, so you really need to win over consumers for the right reasons”.

Happily, customers in the Isle of Man don’t take much persuasion to ‘buy local’, especially if it’s made lovingly and with ingredients from native soil. The Dairy Shed uses as much home-grown produce in its yogurt as possible: Manx honey, strawberries from Ballanelson Nurseries, rhubarb from Bry Radcliffe, as well as blackberries and apples culled from hedgerows and donated by friends. And with no additives and minimal sugar in it’s flavoured varieties, Dairy Shed yogurt is a healthy choice as well as a natural one.

Always looking forwards, Kirree and Bill are now exploring ways in which they can streamline their processes and develop their products. After all, when you’ve hit your stride, why slow down?

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“Robinson’s have been incredibly supportive from the outset, from advice to helping to spread the word about Paula’s Kitchen.”

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Paula Garland’s route to running her own business wasn’t quite as straightforward as Bill and Kirree’s but she has hit her destination with equal confidence. If you’ve tasted her granola, it’s hard to believe butin Paula’s own words, “From an early age I had always had a passion for baking ”. Growing up, Paula’s foremost passion was horses. Agricultural college led to a horse management course, after which Paula became a qualified riding instructor and worked in private yards in Sussex and Hampshire.

Then, 24 years ago, she helped her parents move to the Isle of Man, and somehow never left! “I’ve been lucky enough to do all sorts of jobs”, says Paula, “but always felt I needed to do something for myself and my family. My late father and brother were self-employed so I grew up in that culture.

Two years ago, at Isle Expo I sat and listened to Miles from Noa Bakehouse, Phil from 14North and Jimmy Creggan from Jimmys Iced Coffee tell their stories and was inspired from there on.

“A year and a half ago, Paula’s Kitchen was born from my small cottage kitchen in Laxey. I started with a few private orders then started selling at the Farmers market and the IOM Food Assembly. The Good Health Store in Port Erin was my first outlet and I have been supplying them ever since.

I also stock Delis, cafes, garden centres, holiday cottages, have a large corporate client base and of course Robinson’s. I am very thankful for their continued support.”

“Increasingly busy at home I needed more space and a completely gluten free kitchen so we took a huge step and took on a unit to adapt into a kitchen.”

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Come next February, Paula’s Kitchen will be two years old. Granola is Paula’s main product, and she has so far developed five types, including summer and Christmas blends. Recently, she was thrilled when her Luxury Spiced Turmeric Granola won a Great Taste Award. The product line also includes brownies and four types of raw energy ball. Paula is about to launch two new products - flapjacks and millionaire shortbread - and wants to expand her range of granolas. Everything that comes from Paula’s Kitchen is free from gluten, dairy, additives and refined sugar; all sweetness is natural, derived from honey and dried fruits.

“When I started off, I just knew that I didn’t want to have refined sugar in my food. I toyed with using regular oats then decided to be ‘the whole shooting match’. My food is not just for coeliacs; it’s good for everyone and tastes great. I want to encourage more people to try health food and realise how delicious it can be. In the future, I’d also love to branch out into exports. DEFA have been really supportive on that front, and contacts have opened up through Robinson’s”.

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Paula went from being a long-term customer to a supplier at The Terrace after Dave approached her through Facebook “saying, ‘we’d like to stock your granolas’.

So I met he and Paul for a chat over coffee and, when I’d explained my ethos - right down to the natural packaging - they both thought my products were a perfect fit for The Terrace.

“I did a pop-up tasting event at the store which Robinson’s helped to promote. They took a large number of orders on the back of that event, and have been ordering ever since.”

I also took part in the Summer of Love a couple of months ago, which was fantastic: getting to meet other local producers, making contacts, and chatting all the people doing their regular Saturday shopping.

“Robinson’s have been incredibly supportive from the outset, from advice to helping to spread the word about Paula’s Kitchen on social media. I was very lucky to connect with them because they understood me from the get-go and were willing to take a chance. At the end of the day, Robinson’s started off as a small family business itself so they appreciate anyone who takes those first steps; if they can help you, they will”.

And to anyone out there considering starting or growing their own business, Paula also has words of encouragement.

“Running my own business takes up a lot of my family time and energy, has ups and downs but it also has rewards. Never give up on your passions.”

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Once upon a time, booking a holiday followed a tried and tested routine. Spend a Saturday morning with the travel agent, letting the experts trawl through your options and make suggestions based on their experience or the deals they’d struck with particular operators, before walking out with a ream of paperwork and an envelope of travellers cheques, and waiting patiently for our physical tickets and vouchers to arrive before we packed up and set off for the airport.

Over the past decade or so, things have changed. Whilst traditional travel agents still have an important place when it comes to complicated itineraries, on the ground experience and a personal touch, over 80% of us now research and book our annual summer getaway online. Gone are the the days of paper tickets and hotel vouchers, as we now keep our boarding passes, confirmations and insurance documents safe in our phones, ready to tap into action at a moment’s notice.

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Phrase books, gargantuan impossible to re-fold city maps and paperback destination guides have largely been replaced by a range of constantly updated apps at our constant disposable, and even the way we actually travel has evolved, with airports becoming more automated and live-fed apps that can tell you what platform your train leaves from, whereabouts on the platform to stand for your carriage, and how many minutes delayed it is, long before you even arrive at the station.

Whilst these small advances in travel technology have snuck up on us gradually over 20 years or so, each barely noticeable in their own right, the next two decades promise a much more profound leap into a world previously only found in sciencefiction comic books.

For the Future issue I've fired up the DeLorean, accelerated to 88mph and investigated how we'll be holidaying in years to come.

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Whilst Supersonic Travel isn't exactly a new idea, since Concorde was retired back in 2003 we've been shuffling around the atmosphere at a snail's pace in comparison.

US start-up company Boom Supersonic are bringing speedy back, with their 55 seat, all business class jet in development. Capable of travelling at Mach 2.2 (or 1500mph in layman's terms) that's faster that Concorde and will reduce the journey time between New York and London to a shade over 3 hours; making day trips to the Big Apple a distinct possibility. Expected to take to the skies in the mid 2020’s, Virgin and Japan Airlines have already placed orders.

Closer to the ground, and closer to fruition, is the space-age Hyperloop. Brain child of controversial Tesla CEO Elon Musk, this is a transportation system straight out of the Jetsons, and will reduce over-ground travel times between major cities to a matter of minutes, rather than hours. Since throwing the concept open to the world's brightest brains, the technology has come on in leaps and bounds, and full scale test tracks are already up and running in France and the USA. Aerodynamic pods are capable of travelling at over 700mph through a specially designed low pressure tunnel, the first commercial track could be announced by 2019, with passengers stepping aboard within 3 years. Imagine conducting a tour all of the USA's major cities over a long weekend, or popping from London to Edinburgh for a date night? It's on the horizon.

When it comes to hotels and resorts, tech is already trickling in. Anyone who's stayed in the dizzying luxury of Premier Inn Gatwick will know that it's quite possible to check in and retrieve a key without setting eyes on a single human, and Disneyworld Resort are leading the way in wearable tech, with their Magic Bands allowing the guest to wander the parks unencumbered, as the waterproof bracelet acts as room key, admission ticket, charge-card and photo-pass. Major hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Starwood are working hard to stay ahead of the game, with smart phone compatible or fingerprint recognition locks installed, and infrared scanners used to determine whether a room is occupied, doing away with the low-tech Do Not Disturb sign or that annoying tap on the door. A number of cutting-edge boutique hotels are already trialling robot bellboys and butlers, ready to cart your luggage or replace a forgotten toothbrush on demand, and this is set to become a much more common sight.

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Even the process of choosing where to go next will not escape a futuristic overhaul.

Print brochures are already in fast decline, replaced by Youtube channels, interactive maps, and virtual reality walk-throughs.

The Ascape app offers fully immersive VR experiences and tours of 29 destinations around the globe; with a smart phone and a compatible headset you can explore the whole world right from your lounge, or fly Lufthansa in the future and experience their real-time moving map, allowing bored passengers to identify and explore the cloud-dappled destinations they are soaring

“US start-up company Boom Supersonic are bringing speedy back, with their 55 seat, all business class jet in development. Capable of travelling at Mach 2.2 (or 1500mph in layman’s terms) that’s faster that Concorde and will reduce the journey time between New York and London to a shade over 3 hours” above. We can expect to see more immersive and inter-active ways of selecting our holidays appearing both online and on the high street, as Travel Agents embrace and harness the technology that has previously threatened them.

We may still be a long way from vacationing on the moon or in the depths of the ocean (although an underwater resort is under construction in Fiji - currently running 10 years behind schedule and counting) but we're definitely on the cusp of an exciting travel revolution, so sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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FROM DEWY SKIN TO WET LOOK HAIR, THESE ARE THE KEY BEAUTY TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK Words by: Jane Thomas

We’ll let that slide - it’s admittedly not that catchy an alternative name. But as the stylish extravaganza came to a close, it has to be said, the hair and make-up looks on the catwalk were just as carefully considered as the clothes.

Beauty can make or break a fashion show, and as such, designers have been hugely experimental with their looks this season.

If you’re keen on updating your hair and make-up game, here are the key beauty trends that have come out of London Fashion Week...

Even though it’s called London Fashion Week, it might as well be called London Fashion And Beauty Week as far as we’re concerned.

IT’S ALL ABOUT GLOWING SKIN Korean beauty trends have well and truly hit the UK, as most shows made clear, glowing, dewy skin the focus.

The likes of Ashish and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi might have opposite styles when it comes to clothing, but they were both loving bright skin for their models.

It meant backstage make-up artists had a slightly different job than normal. Few were seen wielding foundation or concealer,

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instead opting for illuminating balms and all manner of moisturisers. It was more about skin prep.

Models in Victoria Beckham’s show were treated to a Foreo two-minute light therapy facial before their minimal makeup was applied, and similarly at Alexa Chung, models received a Japanese facial massage prior to the show. This might be a “no make-up make-up” look, but it still requires a fair amount of work.

Ashish SS19

PASTEL HAIR, BUT WITH A PUNKROCK EDGE We suspect this particular trend might have been inspired by New York Fashion Week, as Marc Jacobs debuted his collection with models sporting hair in cotton candy hues.

London designers were also interested in pale pink locks, but with a distinctly more punk rock feel - take the Ashley Williams show, where hair was gelled upwards as though inspired by troll dolls.

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Matty Bovan’s models also rocked coloured hair. He experimented with pastels as well as brighter pinks and shocks of lilac.

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH A BIT OF GLITTER This London Fashion Week might be looking forward to spring/summer next year, but there’s no harm in getting some beauty inspiration just in time for party season.

Halpern is known for its glitter-tastic outfits, so it’s no surprise the make-up was designed to match, with eyelids covered in bold sparkly colours. The ultimate disco glam look popped even more against the models’ glowing skin.

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Simone Rocha provided a more subtle alternative with light dustings of silver over the lids, up to the brows.

ROUGH AND READY SPLASHES OF COLOUR Once dewy and glowing skin has been achieved, it’s all about rough and ready splashes of neon colour.

Chalayan SS19

Henry Holland SS19

Long gone are big blow dries and glossy manes, and instead stylists opted for lank, almost stringy hair. Locks were either slicked back - like at House of Holland or Chalayan (the latter of which included two choice strands down the front of the face, which felt very 2007), or gelled down in uneven clumps over the face - as at Ashish.

The point of this trend isn’t to look put together - instead you want to look like you’ve just rolled out of bed and splashed some colour on your face. For Ashish it was dabs of neon around the eye, and for the likes of Fyodor Golan and Marta Jakubowski, it was slicks of lipstick in fun shades of pink, orange and purple.

WET-LOOK HAIR WAS EVERYWHERE Ugly fashion is very much in vogue at the

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moment, and this seems to have expanded into the world of beauty as well. Wet look hair isn’t traditionally considered ‘pretty’, but it still stormed the catwalk.

Halpern SS19

Designers from Markus Lupfer to Preen and even Victoria Beckham were all fans.

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GADGETS THAT BRING YOU CLOSER TO THE FUTURE From smart coffee makers to washing machines, technology is making us go wow every single day. But, we still seem to ask for more. Be it as a personalized robot or as a flying home security camera drone, our urge to make our lives easier is always on a roll. So, let’s a look at four of the most innovative gadgets that have been released in recent times. Believe it or not, they do exist!

WITWATIA PRESSURE SENSITIVE ALARM CLOCK

Ensure you get up and at them each morning with the Witwatia Pressure Sensitive Alarm Clock. Remaining next to your bed, this alarm only turns off when you put your entire weight on top. This method gives you a fool-proof way to wake up on time. Unlike a traditional alarm clock, the Witwatia Alarm requires the movement of your body.

GITA SMART CARGO VEHICLE

Expedite your travels like never before with the Gita Smart Cargo Vehicle. Complete with human-like precision, this system travels in tune with you for smarter travel. Gita has a full range of mobility and speed. It can crawl to stay in pace with you or even dash along in a sprint. In addition, Gita has a zero turning radius.

HUSHME PERSONAL ACOUSTIC DEVICE

Keep your conversations private when you use the Hushme Personal Acoustic Device. Worn on your neck, this wearable pairs your speech with acoustic variations to obscure the sound to eavesdroppers. It uses passive voice suppression and active voice masking technology. Hushme uses a variety of sounds that you can customize for your speech.

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TAPIA AI ROBOT COMPANION

Gain a friend and an assistant in one with the Tapia AI Robot Companion. Complete with an adorable set of eyes, this delightful robot is capable of recognizing human voices and actions to cater better to your needs. Tapia can remember birthdays and names as it learns with each conversation. Shaped like an egg, Tapia can even inform you of the weather, help you make calls, or order a variety of products online.

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ASTON MARTIN CONFIRMS ST ATHAN PLANT AS ITS HOME OF ELECTRIFICATION Aston Martin has confirmed its St Athan plant will become the firm’s centre for electrification, housing production of its electric vehicles.

Still under construction at the former RAF base in Wales and set to open next year, it will be responsible for building the first Aston EV - the Rapide E - due to enter

production in 2019.

The Rapide E will kick off a range of battery-powered machinery to come from the firm, with the DBX crossover to follow shortly after.

Vehicles from the British luxury firm’s Lagonda subsidiary will also be built at St

Athan, which is set to become the ‘world’s first luxury marque driven exclusively driven by zero-emission powertrain technology’. The first car under the revitalised brand will arrive in 2021 and is likely to take inspiration from the Lagonda Vision Concept revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Ford has released a teaser image of an allelectric crossover inspired by the firm’s most iconic car. The SUV, of which very little information has been released, will take design cues from the Mustang muscle car.

Clear to see in the image are bar taillights, reminiscent of those on the Mustang, along with a fastback-esque roofline.

It’s set to be the first car from Ford to be designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle, which has now set up Ford Team Edison, a dedicated department for developing EVs.

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The as-yet unnamed car could take on the famous Mach 1 moniker. Ford confirmed an electric vehicle under development would take on the nameplate, used on a number of sought-after variants of the Mustang, but gave no more information.

Ford is targeting a range of 300 miles for the electric crossover, which is set for a 2020 arrival. The firm also plans to develop 16 fully-electric vehicles as part of an $11 billion (circa. £8.5 billion) investment.

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