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Happy March everyone!

When I was a little boy, my father used to say to me – “remember son, if you point your finger at someone, you’ve got three fingers pointing back at you.”

Try it. You’ll see what I mean.

We’re all guilty of it. Judging someone or something before taking the time to consider or inquire. The judged have a voice that so often isn’t heard. It’s usually these voices that tell us something so profound or inspiring that it can be a catalyst for change in ourselves.

This month we are proud to present the Judgement issue. Your Guernsey guide packed full of heartwarming local stories, beauty and fashion tips, culture and business news, celebrity interviews and much more.

So whether you’re a Judge Judy, a Judge Dredd or a Judge Reinhold, there’s something in here for everyone. Take a look around, make yourself at home and remember one thing – never point your finger.

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Judgement/Alternative religions

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Wrong turn

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The Little Paper Gallery

The Pride of Le Murier

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Fashion shoot: Judgement

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Interview: Dr Chris Van Tulleken

Alternative religions ���������������������������8 Contributors ������������������������������������������� 10 Gallery Giveaway �������������������������������� 12 News in Numbers ������������������������������� 14 Misc ���������������������������������������������������������������� 15 What’s On ������������������������������������������������� 16 POTM Dave & Rosie �������������������������� 18 GSPCA ������������������������������������������������������� 19 GIVE ………………………………….......... 20 Charity of the month ���������������������� 20 Our community ������������������������������������ 21 EVENTS �������������������������������������������� 23 Qube Charity Valentines Ball ����� 24 Rotary Walk ������������������������������������������� 25 Sueco Cookery School ���������������������� 25 Achievement Awards 2013 �������� 26 Isaac Lythgoe Opening ���������������� 28 Mud ‘N Fun ���������������������������������������������� 28 TRAVEL ....................................... 29 Wrong turn ��������������������������������������������� 30

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CULTURE ����������������������������������������� 33 Putting Guernsey on the map ��� 34 Celebrating Guernsey Hockey �� 35 The Little Paper Gallery ��������������� 36 My Name is – Hugh Rose ������������ 38 Introducing: Renegade ����������������� 39 New Music: Subba-Cultcha ������� 40 Culture news/listings ��������������������� 42 The Pride of Le Murier ������������������ 44 The way we are ����������������������������������� 48 FASHION .................................... 49 Shoot: Judgement ���������������������������� 50 Instaglam �������������������������������������������������� 58 Jorja’s fashion trends ��������������������� 60 Style Stalker ������������������������������������������� 62 BEAUTY....................................... 63 Beauty buzz ������������������������������������������� 64 Celebrity interview ��������������������������� 66 Under the Oscar spotlight ������� 68 Kings Beauty ��������������������������������������� 70

Mindful Guernsey Yoga ���������������� 70 APPETITE ................................... 71 Chefspeak ������������������������������������������������ 72 Dish with a difference �������������������� 74 PLACES....................................... 75 Interiors News �������������������������������������� 76 OGH Crown Club review ������������� 78 Featured properties ����������������������� 80 AGENDA SUPPLEMENT........ � 83 HARDWARE .............................. 99 Phone Home ���������������������������������������� 100 Tech rant ��������������������������������������������������102 Motoring ������������������������������������������������ 104 Gadgets �������������������������������������������������� 106 The great console debate �������� 108 Paparazzi ������������������������������������������������� 110 Boardom ���������������������������������������������������114 Directory ��������������������������������������������������� 115

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What is it about Judgement day that gets everyone so worried?

Gallery Magazine reporters have been infiltrating the most exclusive religions on the planet to offer you an alternative.

Some of these guys have lightsabers, aliens AND God on their side. Now that’s some fire power. The ideal Judgment day scenario? An event that requires skills directly linked to my years of west coast rock jumping, some sort of weaponised Call of Duty controller system to defend myself thus saving the day and an opportunity to use my limited edition Captain America shield, purchased during the worst hangover in my entire life.

Jediism - Temple of the Jedi Order To be perfectly clear - George Lucas is not the head of this church. You are also unlikely to learn any sort of psychokinetic power, learn to build light sabers, droids, or battle dark forces in the quest for intergalactic peace.

Willing members and devoted followers are encouraged to take the simple oath; pledge allegiance to the Force and promote ‘goodwill, happiness, understanding and serenity’ to the community. Jediism strives to bring about a greater level of spiritual awareness, human compassion and an understanding of the universe to all people.

Expect gatherings of goodnatured, dice carrying Star Wars enthusiasts who speak in riddles.

FUN FACTS: • In 2008, two members of the Church of Jediism were attacked outside their home by a drunken man dressed as Darth Vader.

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Church of all Worlds Founded in 1962 by Oberon ZellRavenheart and his wife, Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart. The Church of All Worlds is based on a fictional religion created by author Robert A. Heinlein in his famous sci-fi novel Stranger in a Strange Land.

The church’s roots are predominantly based in Neopaganism, so expect chanting, dreadlocks and cloaks. In addition to ritual celebrations centered on the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece, the Waterkin (members of the church) believe in faeries and developing a network of information and mythology that provides a stimulus for the reawakening of Gaia in a bid to unite ‘her children through tribal communities.’

FUN FACTS: • Billy Joel’s 1989 hit ‘We didn’t start the fire’ refers to the novel as an example of 1960’s era sexual freedom and liberation.

• Ordained Jediism Ministers can marry people.

• In 2012 the US Library of Congress voted the novel from which the religion is derived from as one of the eighty eight books that shaped America.

• Jediism has been referred to as a blend of Taoism and Buddhism that also incorporates elements of medieval chivalry.

• The church recently founded The Grey School of Wizardry, inspired by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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Raelism

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A French racecar driver, Claude Vorilhons started this religion and church after claiming that aliens had contacted him and appointed him as dignitary for human-alien relations. He was also given the title Rael.

Followers believe that Claude aka Rael (ism) was taken by aliens to the planet Elohim where he had an audience with Jesus Christ, Buddha, Confucius and the head of modern Mormonism, Joseph Smith.

A chap named Ryuho Okawa founded this religion to teach the Fourfold Path: Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection and Progress. Quite a nice overview really. But our religious streetfighter, Ryuho, also claims that he channels the spirits of Muhammad, Christ, Buddha and Confucius.

These guys believe that serpent handling is a divine religious ritual and confined to a small number of Pentecostal churches in the United States.

FUN FACTS: The aliens told Rael three important things to remember: • That humans were created in an alien lab from alien DNA 25,000 years ago • The aliens will be dropping in on Jerusalem in 2025 • That Rael must relay to humankind a message of peace and “sensual mediation” They claim to have about 30,000 followers.

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FUN FACTS: • Founder, Ryuho Okawa also claims that he is the incarnation of a supreme spiritual being called El Cantare.

• Happy Science are noted for using the largest marketing company in Japan, the Dentsu Corporation, to produce promotional videos that claim North Korea and The peoples Republic of China are plotting to invade and colonize Japan after subduing it through Nuclear Warfare.

• In 2013, a release from the Happy Science Press centre claimed to have received a message from recently deceased “angel of light” Margaret Thatcher urging Japan to attack North Korea and China.

Practitioners believe serpent handling dates to antiquity and quote Biblical gospels in order to support the practice.

Some of the leaders in these churches have been bitten numerous times, as indicated by their distorted extremities.

FUN FACTS: • The founder of modern snake handling died of a snakebite in 1955.

• In 1998, snake-handling evangelist John Wayne “Punkin” Brown died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake. Members of his family contend that his death was probably due to a heart attack.

• His wife died three years earlier after being bitten in Kentucky. Another snake handler died in 2006 at a church in Kentucky.

• In 2012, Pentecostal Pastor Mack Wolford died of a rattlesnake bite sustained while officiating at an outdoor service in West Virginia. As did his father in 1983.

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The Church of Maradona Iglesia Maradoniana (Spanish “Maradonian Church”) was created by fans of the retired Argentine football player Diego Maradona, who they believe to be the best player of all time.

It was founded on October 30, 1998 (Maradona’s 38th birthday) in the city of Rosario. But it wasn’t until 2001 that they had their first gathering. Passion for the game and his silky skills is the glue that unites these devoted followers.

Mention of ‘handballs’ is sacrilege and keep-ups are dished out as penance.

FUN FACTS: • It is reported that The Church of Maradona has approximately 80,000 members from more than 60 countries around the world!

• Supporters of the Church count the years since Maradona’s birth in 1960 as gospel years.

• D10S is used to refer to Maradona. D10S is a portmanteau word – fusing 10 (diez in Spanish and Maradona’s shirt number) and dios, the Spanish word for god.

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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Ruairi O’Neill Niall Romarlan Sara Felton Claud Falla Adam Kennedy Nichole Sweetsur Louise Le Pelley

PHOTOGRAPHY Renegade Photography Etienne Laine Ieva Zellite Ruairi O’Neill

CREATIVE Ross Weston Russ Atkinson Ben Robertson Jorja Helmot

FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS

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NIALL ROMARLAN Niall is a publisher and editor who has worked in the media business for over twenty years with some of the biggest names in the industry and more recently, signed up with the new Gallery Guernsey team! Niall loves spending time with his children, photography and taking Walter, his Irish Wolfhound for walks.

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Rip it, scrap it, comment, critique, research, report. Opinions wanted on politics, business, news, home, property, music, gadgets, sports and culture. Something annoyed you and you want to tell the island?

We’re here for you baby. If you’d like to see your name in... er... print, get in touch.

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He’s been around for years and you all know him well. Etienne has been kindly lending his eye, travelling around the UK and Guernsey to provide some stunning material this issue. Thanks Etienne!.

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STUART CHANDLER A keen food writer, chef and blogger, Stuart loves nothing more than spending his spare time refining his culinary skills and he is always happy to share his secrets. A recent ski trip ended up with a visit to the hospital and a bump to the knee. Get well soon Stu! Follow our foodie fanatic Stu Chandler on Twitter @FoodieStu. See » ’Dish with difference’ p74

AD@GALLERY.GG We understand that the medium is the message. The quality of a magazine reflects on the businesses that advertise within it. Gallery is dedicated to being the highest quality magazine and premium print media option for stylish and progressive brands. If you have a business or strategy to promote to Guernsey’s forward thinking consumer, get in touch. Call us on 711100 or drop us an email...

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NICHOLE SWEETSUR Nichole is our Queen Bee of Beauty and resident beauty hunter. She’s been stalking the latest and greatest products and experimenting with local treatments just for you. Thanks Nichole!

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

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dolphin washed into Pembroke Bay following the recent storms battering the Islands.

percent energy independent. If a proposed waste disposal unit for Alderney is approved it could result in a future of sustainable energy for the island.

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people annoyed by the constant poor weather conditions.

people have died from liver disease in the past 10 years according to the annual medical report – half of which were attributed to alcohol abuse.

35.3 millimetres of rain fell in just 24 hours during the recent downpours. The heaviest and wettest for 35 years.

3 Victorian bathing pools at La Valette are closed indefinitely due to storm damage.

2,000,000 specially designed recycling bags have been produced for islanders for the new kerbside collection scheme.

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TOUJOURS TINGO

Our favourite book is back! And here are a few phrases to get you started this March...

S klidem Anglicana (Czech) As calm as an Englishman Ubbriaco come un mariano inglese (Italian) As drunk as an English sailor Filler a l’anglaise (French) To slip away like the English Ah, to be British...

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Some people have a passion for music so extreme that they are willing to spend time and money studying it, and The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rutgers University is just the place for that. They have begun to offer a class called ‘Politicising Beyonce’: the study of the talented Beyoncé. Tutor Kevin Allred said he was using the singer’s career to explore American race, gender and sexual politics through video and lyric analysis and readings from black feminists. Mr Allred also said he wanted to help students at the university in New Jersey think more critically about media consumption. “This isn’t a course about Beyonce’s political engagement or how many times she performed during President Obama’s inauguration weekend,” he said.

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A South Korean woman known as The Diva has possibly the best job ever. She makes £5,600 a month by simply streaming herself online eating three hours a day.

Park Seo-yeon has quit her day job at a consultancy firm to focus all her energy on her daily meals on camera. Tens of thousands watch her every day as she serves up huge meals in her Seoul flat and eats them, live, on a streaming site.

"People enjoy the vicarious pleasure when they can't eat this much or find that food at night or are on a diet," Park told Reuters.

"Loneliness is another crucial factor. The show is addictive as you can communicate with thousands of people at home." Well, I know I’m jealous.

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A Japanese lingerie company has created a bra which it says can only be unhooked when its wearer is in love.

Ravijour says its bra monitors the “true love rate” aka heart rate of its wearer and sends the information to a smartphone app. It would then pop open automatically once it is satisfied that your heart rates says that you are in love. Ravijour claims its unusual product will protect women from unwanted advances but critics point out there are other situations in life - such as job interviews - which also make the heart race faster but which do not require a bra to suddenly pop open (well that would certainly be something!).

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Isaiah Webb, aka “Mr Incredibeard” knows how to work his beard, creating simply amazing structures and winning numerous competitions!

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A US teenager could be set for a Hollywood career thanks to her amazing self-taught make up skills. Stephanie Fernandez, 18, from Shreveport, Louisiana, has become a master in creating macabre make-up and has shared them with the world through a a series of YouTube videos explaining her techniques. She said: "I have always been a fan of character transformation and I was about 14 years old when I first decided to experiment with makeup.” "What started out as a bored day at home experimenting with makeup, has become my career aspiration, reputation and ultimately the love of my life." The film student combined her make-up skills with photography to create a series of images which she calls Colours of My Mind. It features themes ranging from natureinspired hues for green to a frightening realistic representation of a bullet wound to the chest for red. She added: "My makeup has been getting more recognition than it ever has and that alone inspired and was the motivation for this visual art piece."

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ST JAMES CONCERT HALL Guernsey Schools Music Service, made up of a combination of Guernsey primary school choirs get together to give a concert performance of this well-known musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber under the direction of Rachel Wright, Head of Vocal Studies with the Schools’ Music Service.

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BEAU SEJOUR LEISURE CENTRE Islanders show off their talent with an array of art and cultural performances and exhibitions of work including arts and crafts, English Speech and Drama, Music, Artistic Roller Skating, Modern Languages & Guernsey French.

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07.03.14 CURED DELI BREAKFAST CLUB

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Are you looking for new ways or struggling to find time to network? Perhaps you’re new to Guernsey life and would like to meet some new people? The aim of The Breakfast Club, taking place every Friday, is to provide a friendly, informal and fun opportunity for people to eat, meet and network – how you choose to spend your time at the meetings is entirely up to you.

0745AM, £8.95 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. TO BOOK YOUR PLACE EMAIL LOUJLEPAGE@GMAIL.COM. STJAMES.GG

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ST JAMES CONCERT HALL Credit Suisse Series – This whole year’s programme of concerts is entitled ‘The World at War’ to commemorate the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. Making a welcome return to Guernsey is Polish conductor Ewa Strusiñska alongside world renowned soloist and winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, Laura van der Heijden.

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Come and join the hustle and bustle, buy your lunch and stock up on good fresh produce. All of the traders are passionate about what they sell and extremely knowledgeable about their products which range from fruit & veg, cheese, pickles, jams, pates, locally baked ‘Senners’ bread, Fresh Fish, Guernsey reared pork and the most delicious looking cakes to name but a few. Street food is also available from traditional Thai dishes, freshly cooked paella, Hungarian stews and sweet pastries, freshly made wraps, wood fire cooked pizza and often much more.

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The aim of TEDxStPeterPort is to inspire, engage and catalyse the Guernsey population to make positive, innovative steps to improving quality of life on the island. The theme is how to make Guernsey the best place to live on Earth.

TEDx is a strictly not for profit event and the audience size is limited to 100. You can only apply for tickets by describing, in no more than 100 words, one affordable, sustainable idea that can be implemented to improve the quality of life in Guernsey and sending your idea to philip@tedxstpeterport.com.

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12.03.14 DIGITAL GUERNSEY ONE DAY CONFERENCE CASTLE CORNET

The one day conference will explore three central themes: Planning the future, making it happen and building the future.The speakers are technology innovators, business leaders and bright young things from the frontline of the digital economy with stories and ideas to get your creative juices flowing.SWAN LAKE, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ALEX BRIDLE ON (01481) 728686.

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My name: Dave Eborall.

Pet’s dislikes: Other birds.

Pet’s name: Rosie.

If I was an animal: I would be a bird so that I could get off the island for cheaper.

My breed: Local.

Pet’s breed: Blue Headed Amazon.

My age: 58.

Pet’s age: 4 and a half.

My likes: Snooker, Crosswords and an occasional can.

My pet’s likes: Going to the pub, dancing and peeling oranges.

My dislikes: Screaming children.

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If Rosy was a human: She would want to be a bloke and spend all of her time in the pub.

What would you most like to do In life?: To retire would be nice.

Rosie most enjoys: Eating, she don’t stop!

Interesting fact about me: I broke my back in ‘86 and have had my heart restarted 3 times.

Interesting fact about Rosie: She understands everything you say!

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LEARNING TO RUN A SHELTER Twenty-four pupils from St Sampson’s (currently learning about Peter Rabbit) and forty-seven from Castel (who have been learning how to run their own Animal Shelter) recently visited the GSPCA to learn more about the work of the Shelter.

Three classes were shown around the many departments by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who explained what the GSPCA did every day and tied in the talk with the subjects that the pupils were currently learning.

The GSPCA believes that education is an important part of the Animal Welfare work that we carry out and there are a number of staff and volunteers that run talks to all age groups, both on and off site.

All three groups got to see Degu’s to Hedgehogs, Rabbits to Dogs and of course our very famous Mr Chips the Cat who is diabetic.

After the guided tour of the GSPCA facilities the children were presented with a GSPCA Newsletter and before going they tanked the staff for the tour and then many of them gave £100 of invisible money to help the work of the Shelter.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said ‘Education is at the core of our work as the GSPCA.’ ‘We are keen to spread the word of caring for animals and if anyone is interested in a talk from the Shelter for their school or organisation then please do get in touch.’

‘All the children were fantastic and very keen to learn about what we do.’

‘It is surprising that especially the children don’t realise how much we do here at the GSPCA every day to help so many animals in need.’

‘One little lady from Castel Primary School donated £100 of invisible money in one of our wishing wells to help care for those at that the GSPCA and I think it has set up a real trend for the visits to come.’

‘We are very grateful to the pupils from Castel Primary School as in the last school year all the money they raised from the farmers market that they took part growing and selling produce was donated to the Shelter and we are hugely thankful to them.’

‘We have already taken a number of bookings for visits and talks for 2014 for adults and children so please do get in touch if you are interested.’

To see our wish list or donate to the GSPCA go to our website and see our about page at www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list To become a GSPCA member please visit www.gspca.org.gg/about/gspca-membership Or for more information please call 01481 257261

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Image: Linda Armstead with Darmuid Garvin at Le Rondin.

Image: Ray and Mike with Kenny Logan presenting equipment to Le Rondin.

ONLY FOOLS AND DONKEYS Only Fools and Donkeys was established in 2010 and since its inception has focused its support to help those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, channelling the majority of the money it has raised to Le Rondin School, the Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled and the St Martins Day Centre. Raising over £45,000 in just over three years they have been able to help all three charities significantly, providing funding for a wide range of needs and equipment.

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he OF&D Mule Bretagne Brittany Bike Bash in June 2014 aims to raise £20,000 which will be split between the three charities to help fund projects they have planned over the next couple of years.

Le Rondin School is the only primary special needs school in Guernsey and caters for children from across the Bailiwick aged between 3 and 11 who have a range of learning disabilities. The pupil’s needs may range from physical difficulties where a child needs use of a wheel chair to hearing or visual impairment, difficulties with processing language or those with Downs or Autism.

Linda Armstead, deputy head teacher has been keen to encourage Only Fools and Donkeys to support the school since the charity was founded and will be taking part in their bike challenge this summer, putting her body on the line to thank Mike Marshall and Ray Smart (founders of OF&D) for their continued help and also to show her support for the pupils she works with.

“Only Fools has been amazingly generous to us over the last few years and when they suggested I take part in the French adventure I really could not say no!” It

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means lots of training after work and in the recent poor weather Linda has been glad to be able to build up the miles cycling on an indoor roller.

“The boys have done a couple of really gruelling cycle rides as part of the Dallaglio cycle slams and the money they have raised has provided Le Rondin with special tricycles and games equipment for the pupils to use at lunchtimes as well funding regular maintenance of the school bikes we already have.” The tricycles were presented to the school by Kenny Logan (ex-Scottish International rugby player) who having dyslexia himself felt a real empathy for the pupils and was delighted to be involved, Linda explained.

“OF&D has also allowed the school to deliver judo to all our junior pupils by buying a complete set of judo mats and with the help of Guernsey judo allows our pupils to learn self-discipline and physical control. They also fund an afternoon tea at the OGH for our Year 6 leavers, which is a lovely send off for them to the next stage of their education.”

The latest project for the school is the creation of a Garden of Reflection. This

project is now under way, but there is still plenty to do to complete the task. “ We were lucky enough to have a visit from Diarmud Gavin a while ago and he helped us begin to plan the conversion of an under-used area into a place where pupils, parents and staff could go to enjoy a tranquil haven, enjoy peace and quiet and relax.”

Local businesses, such as Lovell Ozanne, have assisted and support from Lagan Construction, while on the island, got the ground works started, Linda said. “Now we have to plant the area and install the features, such as a commemorative fountain and seating. That’s why I feel so committed to the Mule Bretagne Cycle Ride. Raising the money will see the project moving forward and I can’t wait to see it completed.”

The Mule Bretagne Cycle Ride is a five day bike ride around Brittany from 13-18 June 2014, with the riders bring split into groups to give the option to ride at different speeds and cover shorter or longer distances. The cost of £750 covers all your expenses – ferry, accommodation, meals as well as two OF&D cycling tops and water bottles. For more information please contact Natalie Davidson at The Guernsey Event Company on 728686 or email natalie@eventguernsey.com

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RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT GUERNSEY STAFF RAISE RECORD AMOUNT FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK. Over £18,000 will be going to the Guernsey branch of Cancer Research UK, thanks to fundraising efforts by RBC Wealth Management staff during 2013.

These funds will be put towards a ground-breaking research project

by Dr Ali Tavassoli at Southampton Cancer Research Centre, which is funded by the Guernsey Committee for Cancer Research UK. RBC staff nominated Cancer Research UK as their ‘Charity of the Year’, and have taken part in a variety of fundraising activities in the last 12 months. These included bringing in any unwanted items such as clothes and books to ‘donation stations’ around the office, which were resold in the newly opened Cancer Research shop in the Pollet.

There were also raffles draws and a tombola competition over the course of the year, all in an effort to maximise the final donation.

Going forward in to 2014, RBC Wealth Management staff have chosen Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association as their Charity of the Year.

SHEER FUNDRAISING DETERMINATION FOR BRIGHT TIGHTS Bright Tights, a locally registered charity aiming to increase awareness of gynaecological cancers, raise funds for research into their causes and treatment. It also provides support for local women suffering from gynaecological cancers and financial assistance to Guernsey Cancer Support. The charity is pleased to announce that over £22,000 was raised on Bright Tights Day 2013.

The monies sent to The Eve Appeal were used to further ground breaking research at the University College London such as ‘PROMISE 16’ which stands for Predicting Risk of Ovarian Malignancies, Improved Screening and Early detection by 2016.

Guernsey Cancer Support is using some of the money presented to them to fund a Gift Bag Project. They also use the money to pay for advertising their meetings, which are on the third Thursday of the month at Les Cotils, and the cost of running the meetings and the group.

Bright Tights Day 2014 will be held on Friday 7 November. Activities for the day are planned to be even bigger and better than last year with Breakfast, Lunch and a Ball on the menu.

Further information on all aspects of gynaecological cancers is available from the Health Promotion Unit T: 707311 or E: ylepage@ health.gov.gg or the Eve Appeal www.eveappeal.org.uk NEW GROUP AIMS TO BE A VOICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE Ageing Well in the Bailiwick (AWB) has been established to provide a voice for those organisations working with older people in the Guernsey community. It consists of representatives from organisations working with older people, from the voluntary, private and public sectors.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDESS AT SURE SURE extended its Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) initiative from one to six weeks and this year more than 2,000 islanders received an unexpected gift including croissants, fuel, cakes, flowers, films, personal gifts and flights.

It is a worldwide initiative, which encourages people to step out of their normal routine and attempt a random act of kindness.

Sure originally started with just a day but it has evolved over the past five years. Since its launch more than 500 croissants have been handed out to secondary school students, as well as water bottles to gym users at Beau Sejour. It’s hoped that the their efforts will encourage others to do the same.

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Formed just last year, the group was set up with the help of the Guernsey Community Foundation to coordinate work across the sector, with one of its primary objectives being to work with the States on the development of the Supported Living and Ageing Well (SLAWS) policy.

Representatives come from around 20 different organisations and the group is independently chaired by Dominic Wheatley, former chair of The Guernsey International Business Association.

If you’d like to get involved or contribute please contact Sadie Siviter de Paucar of the Guernsey Community Foundation, which is providing support to AWB during its initial phase.

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NEW HEADLINE SPONSORS FOR ISLAND WALK ONE of Guernsey’s largest charity fundraising events has acquired a new sponsor and with this a total rebrand.

Previously known as the Itex Rotary Walk, local firm Saffery Champness has taken over the sponsorship of this community event for a significant minimum commitment of three years.

The walk in Guernsey is now known as the “Saffery Champness Rotary Walk” and it will continue to raise vital funds for a range of charities in Guernsey. Since its inception in 1998 the 39 mile around the island walk attracts approximately 600 walkers each year and has raised more than £550,000 for local charities.

As well as providing essential funds needed to run the event staff from Saffery Champness will play a key role in the walk’s organisation alongside partners Rotary de la Guernesiais and Rotary Club of Guernsey.

C5 Alliance Group, who acquired Itex holdings in 2013, will continue to have an involvement in the Saffery Champness Rotary Walk and are working on digitally enabling the walk going forward.

CAREY OLSEN RAISE OVER £31,500 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES IN 2013 Carey Olsen raised £31,565 in 2013 with the help of its Jersey and Guernsey charities committees in aid of the National Autistic Society (Guernsey branch), the Alzheimer’s Society (Guernsey branch) and the Teenage Cancer Trust (Guernsey Appeal) Jersey Hospice Care, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Channel Islands Air Search.

The Guernsey charities committee raised £15,684 and in Jersey the firm raised £15,921. The donations will be split equally between the charities.

Over the course of the year, the firm’s charities committees, consisting of 21 employees, organised a range of fundraising activities including cake sales, raffles, fancy dress competitions, a sponsored fast, dress down days, a sleepover at the Mirus Battery, an afternoon tea event and Christmas wrapping service. Sports sponsorships included a member of staff who ran the London marathon on behalf of the charities. Partners at the firm boosted the total raised by making a significant donation.

The Saffery Champness Rotary Walk will take place on Saturday 7 June.

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Online registration will be available soon. In the meantime walkers can confirm their intention to participate via email to guernseyrotarywalk@gmail.com. Walkers can choose to register to complete the entire route or any part of it.

More than two million specially designed bags have been produced for islanders to use when the new kerbside recycling collections are introduced this month.

A supply of the bags, made from recycled plastic, have been delivered to every household. They are to be used for mixed recycling, which will be picked up by along with the regular parish black bag collections.

The Clear bags are being provided for mixed paper and cardboard, and blue bags for mixed tins, cans, plastic containers and drinks cartons. The parish bin men will collect clear bags one week, and blue ones the next. You should also have received an information pack with the bags, explaining everything in detail.

Kerbside collections are set to make recycling a great deal easier and more convenient. It is hoped it’ll help people who currently visit the bring banks to recycle a bit more and anyone who may not have previously recycled will now have the extra incentive to try.

Public Services will be collecting information through the first two years of the new service, which is being launched as an interim scheme. It will also run trials of glass collection in some areas, and it hopes to include this in the final scheme.

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The QUBE Charity Valentine’s Ball was held at the Duke of Richmond Hotel on the 14th February. Guests were welcomed with a red rose and a glass of champagne upon arrival in the Cambridge suite before being seated for the first part of the charity auction in the sumptuously decorated Somerset suite. Lots included a weekend in a beautiful apartment at 80, Avenue des

Ternes in Paris, Tiffany sunglasses donated

by Trouteaud opticians, tickets to see ‘The Cure’ and a weeks stay at a Chateau in the south of France for 14 people - this lot was so popular that it was sold twice for £3000! All proceeds were in aid of The Lord’s Taverners KG5 development and the Teenage Cancer Trust’s ongoing care unit for Guernsey teenagers in Southampton.

Entertainment was provided by ‘The Three Waiters’, a unique surprise act of opera singers in disguise, and by a live band.

The McLarens ‘Dream Car’ - which will be won by one lucky islander later this month - also made a surprise appearance at the beginning of the evening. All proceeds from ticket sales from the Dream Car Lottery is to be divided between the two charities.

Congratulations to QUBE for putting on such a splendid and successful evening of fundraising.

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Cookery classes take place at Sueco Cookery School and bring together 16 different people each week. The course can be taken by anyone whether you are a beginner or proficient amateur, everyone is going to learn something new and have fun doing it. The main dish being prepared in

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this session was a fish pie that looked and smelled lovely. Each week a dish is selected from a different country. It’s a fun and entertaining Monday evening in a friendly atmosphere, where people can learn and meet other people with the same passion for cooking.

Foyer Gras is an exhibition of four new paintings made specifically for the greenhouse’s new space at Candie Museum.

Guernseyman, Isaac Lythgoe will be showing his work in the space until 6th April 2014.

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The Guernsey Awards for Achievement, culminating in the Gala Awards Evening in early February, has come to be the annual focal point for both businesses and individuals across the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

The business awards have been renamed and repositioned to reflect the different areas of commercial excellence that epitomise the diverse business landscape of Guernsey – from Employer of the Year to Innovation and from Best New Business to Innovation and Guernsey Business of the Year.

The entry process has come to be recognised, irrespective of size and industry sector, as a valuable exercise that provides “an incredible opportunity to take a closer look at the business as it is so easy to

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become wrapped up in hectic everyday business and not reflect enough.”

Winning one of the five business Awards continues to be viewed as a stellar achievement with winning companies promoting their success for months and years to follow. In the words of one of the 2012 Guernsey Awards winners “The process of entering the Awards and winning was an excellent opportunity to take stock, consider how much we had achieved and to set our goals for the future.”

Individuals are as important as businesses in the Guernsey Awards for Achievement with two special Awards focussing on the achievements of individuals: the Unsung Hero Award and the Ambassador of the Year Award

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Stephen Henry, Investec Bank CI - Condor Ferries Employer of the Year award

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Storm Force Fitness - NatWest Best New Business

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Nick Creed have put together more than 120 comedy shows since 2007. Their Sure Festival of Comedy Bonus weekend was held at Les Rocquettes Hotel. Acts included Yianni - an Australian with a growing London fanbase, Miss London (aka London Hughes) winner of

2009’s Funny women Awards, John Moloney - winner of Best Live Performer at the London Comedy Festival and Geoff Whiting who once performed in a pod on the London Eye for ‘The One Show’.

On Saturday 15th February 2014, the Grant Thornton sponsored Mud’n’Fun run hosted hundreds of brave athletes at their 3.5 mile charity event. All entrants were invited to run as individuals are as part of a team, raising money for two very worthy

local charities - Riding For The Disabled and Headway Guernsey. Participants had to run though muddy fields, crawl under cargo nets and wade through freezing cold chest-high water. A fantastic effort by our Islanders!

Beau Sejour car park was packed all weekend by an estimated 10,000 Guernsey residents of all ages that flocked to the Guernsey Press Homelife Show 2013. With 60-70 exhibition stands the event was the first of its kind in the island for 6 years. Live

cooking demonstrations were held by top inland chefs including Channel Island Chef of the Year Daniel Green (The Auberge), Chris Sloan and James Ferguson (Sueco), Fenella Maddison (Torteval Cheese) and Simon McKenzie (Urban Kitchen).

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WRONG TURN lot more rough, ready and raw; we might go weeks or even months without seeing other tourists and days without seeing other people outside of our group. As such, amenities would be sparse.

A few years ago, I spent 11 months ‘overlanding’ in Africa. The trip took me from Morocco, all the way southwards along Africa’s west coast as far as Cape Town. From there, I’d go back through the interior and on to the east coast, up into Egypt and then beyond into Jordan, then Syria and finishing up in Istanbul.

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embarked upon this adventure of a lifetime with a dozen backpackers from all corners of the Earth. Living out of a truck driven by a young Australian lad with life experience beyond his years (he’d had malaria nine times), we had an opportunity to watch the landscape, cultures, wildlife and people change as we drove thousands of miles up and down the vast continent.

Some of the more seasoned travellers in our group explained just how different the two legs of the journey would be. The northbound, latter half of the trip (Cape Town to Cairo and on into the Middle East) would be filled with partying, boozy nights, campsites, hostels, safaris, extreme sports and (heaven forbid) other tourists. The first southbound leg would last five months from Marrakesh to Cape Town and would be a

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At one point, we went several weeks without any access to showers – I was happy to use whatever rivers, lakes or wells we drove past but one of my co-passengers prided himself on going 27 days without a wash.

He did get the last laugh.

My hygienic (normal) habit of washing regularly in natural water sources introduced me to “schistosomiasis” aka Bilharzia…a disease caused by a water-borne parasite that worms its way into your foot and makes its home inside your bladder.

Something I came home with.

As part of the back-to-basics approach, most of the southbound/west coast part of the trip involved ‘bush-camping’. Campsites were few and far between so, at the end of a long day of driving, we’d simply turn off the road to find a secluded spot behind a tree, hillock or rock formation.

This was not always easy, especially in the vast, desolate openness of the Sahara.

Once settled, we’d pull our tents out from the lockers in the truck and make a cozy campsite of our own.

In this way, it was an adventurer’s dream.

We never knew what to expect. In places like Mauritania, Mali and Burkina Faso we’d often forego the use of our tents and just sleep on a rug under the stars – our only blanket being the oppressive 30°C heat of the evening air. Despite the scourges of mosquitos overloaded with malaria and dengue fever, these were the sorts of

experiences that made this trip appeal.

We’d have mornings where we’d wake up with snakes under our tents in the Congo, scorpions in Mauritania, camel spiders in Mali and Sudan, rats in Namibia and even giant centipedes in Angola and Ethiopia.

One morning we woke to find that we’d inadvertently camped in a Nigerian farmer’s field – the sound of mooing and cowbells acting as an alarm call as fifty Zebu’s ambled nonchalantly between our tents. But it was in Mauritania that we really got our bushcamping wake up call...

We’d been warned of bandits, landmines, kidnappings and the Al Qaeda in general so, rightly or wrongly, we weren’t too concerned about not seeing much of Mauritania. But the Morroco/Algeria border was (and still remains) closed, so we had little choice but to transit through this ill-reputed country. Thankfully, our passage was only due to be five days long.

As we passed through it was easy to see that we were moving from the Arab ‘Maghreb’ part of Africa to ‘Black Africa’. A heady mix of the vibrant Senegalese and Malian influences was seeping out through the streets where shantytowns and mud huts stood side-by-side with small mosques and Moorish buildings.

Disgracefully, the country is synonymous with slavery, a large number originally being relocated there from neighbouring countries such as Mali and Senegal.

After a brief stop in Nouadhibou, we made for Mauritania’s capital, Nouakchott. We camped on a perfect beach with rolling waves, golden sands and water at the perfect temperature. We stayed there for a night, giving us just enough time to explore the town and to shop at the local market.

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border was pretty uneventful until the last night…

We’d spent several days trucking, passing some of the sparsest landscape I’ve ever seen. The long straight road was unforgiving and the horizon was always peppered with ‘dust devils’ (think minitornadoes) and the occasional rocky outcrop. The roadside was strewn with the fetid carcasses of goats, donkeys, cows and dogs at all stages of decay. To make matters worse, the mercury peaked at 47°C and daytime temperatures rarely dipped below 40°C. Unlike popular destinations like northern Australia or Las Vegas where temperatures reach similar levels, here there was nowhere to hide. No air-conditioning or ice-cold beers to grant you even the slightest respite from the relentless heat.

For these few days I sat in our truck’s cab so I could test my basic French at the numerous police checkpoints along the way.

These checkpoints became immediately tedious, appearing every five kilometres or so. The ‘Gendarme’ on duty would ALWAYS demand “donnez-moi un cadeau!” translated as “give me a gift.” Bribery is common in these parts and I always replied with “je n’on ai pas” (“I don’t have one”).

Our penultimate day on the road in Mauritania drew to an end and as we approached the border, we drove into the bush about 30kms outside of a place called Ayoun el Atrous. The bush camping on this night and the previous night was glorious - a gentle cool breeze to help us deal with the night-time lows of 29°C and not a single sound other than the odd donkey breying in the near distance or the occasional flatus emitting from somebody’s tent, all of which were given special names.

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I’d just brushed my teeth with the aid of a bottle of warm drinking water and was about to get into my tent when I heard a distressed call coming from the ‘Girl Power’ tent. Our Australian driver, a French-Canadian named Ian and I ran to offer assistance only to be confronted by two stern-looking men dressed head-to-toe in camouflaged gear and yelling at us in French. Both had torches in one hand and AK47 machine guns in the other. The larger

A heady mix of the vibrant Senegalese and Malian influences was seeping out through the streets where shantytowns and mud huts stood side-by-side with small mosques and Moorish buildings. of the two men must have been about 6ft 7’ and had a long, wiry black beard akin to – dare I say it – Bin Laden’s. We had all been on tenterhooks travelling through this notoriously unstable country but this sent a few of the gang into hysteria.

After the initial panic, Ian translated what they were saying. It transpired that the two men were police and after we crossed one checkpoint at about 5.30pm we were expected at the next checkpoint within a couple of hours…but we never showed up.

We had fallen off the radar when going ‘off-road’ to bush camp in-between two checkpoints. The ‘tedious’ checkpoints had been put in place to ensure safe passage in this infamous corner of a troubled country. We had judged these men on what they looked like and what they were wearing but they were focused on our safety, not our scalps.

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commanding 4x4 vehicles had been dispatched, combing the landscape for hours until our torchlights were spotted from the road. The two men that had found us sat in the back of the truck, weapons slung casually over their shoulders, and escorted us to the nearest police station where we had to spend the night with a lone French traveller whose car had broken down after dark. The next morning the Frenchman was livid about our stupidity and explained to Ian that we were crazy although I interpreted this from the mad gesticulating that the French and Italians are famous for. We had camped in the heart of an Al Qaeda hotspot and only two months previously an Italian couple had been kidnapped in the same place.

We all found the experience quite sobering and resented our ‘overlanding’ company for ill planning. To this day, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel in this area. Given the implications of what could have happened, two of my co-passengers were intensely vociferous about their opinions of our driver who had made the decision to camp in that particular spot. They couldn’t believe that somebody in a position of responsibility for so many people had such poor judgement.

In the face of all this animosity, I decided it was probably a bad time for me to tell Ian about the menacing-looking camel spider I’d just chased out from under my tent and into his backpack. Despite the tense atmosphere, we got through unscathed and travelled on safely to Mali. But that’s another story…

To read more about Ad’s trip around Africa, go to uta2010.blogspot.com

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DAMO

Been on the streets since my wife passed away. “ People judge too many people, we get judged too much, especially us on the streets. We get judged on the way we look, the way we smell, what we eat, what we drink but none of that matters. It’s whats up there that judges us.” - Damo Photography: Etienne Laine

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PUTTING GUERNSEY ON THE MAP

PUTTING GUERNSEY ON THE MAP Words by: Louise Le Pelley

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ere at Gallery, we are passionate about quality – so naturally when the Guernsey Achievements Gala Awards Evening was held at Beau Sejour on the 7th February we were extremely impressed when we heard about the great successes of individuals and enterprises from our island. From brilliance in the finance industry to excellent ambassadors and unsung heroes, from fierce fitness groups (quite literally taking the island by ‘storm’) to outstanding campaigns by Male Uprising Guernsey to raise awareness of prostate, bowel and testicular cancer… the diversity and dedication showcased on the night by our fellow islanders in their endeavours and achievements was simply quite amazing. A big round of applause goes to all those involved – you’ve certainly inspired us.

the mainland. On the box, the island has been paid homage to in the quirky and eccentric TV series ‘This is Jinsy’ and welcomed positive feedback by television viewers entranced by the charm, character and caring nature of the island as portrayed in the 2012 TV Series ‘Island Hospital’ (Can we have a second series, please?).

Most recently, we found ourselves touched by the solidarity of the ‘We all matter, eh?’ social media campaign, which promoted equal rights for all Guernsey residents and ensured the introduction of the first ‘Disablity and Inclusion strategy’ to Guernsey. We were also moved by the heartwarming rescue of Fortune the Dolphin – a rescue undertaken in horrendous weather over several hours, made possible by the insight and kindness of local individuals and the GSPCA working together.

The painter Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together”.

This quote feels like an apt sentiment to apply to the community spirit of Guernsey – an island community that has compassion for others, but also has great potential to effect change – not only within the Bailiwick but also on a global scale. It truly seems as if Guernsey is going from strength to strength – creatively, financially and charitably.

As we head into March, the Eisteddfod is by now well underway, with the best of the island’s talents being available for us to watch, encourage and celebrate – from music, speech and drama, arts and crafts and English essays to language performances (including our precious Guernsey French, which is experiencing a surge in popularity with local schoolchildren) and artistic roller-skating.

The island’s musical talents remain strong, with an energetic local music scene ranging from classical to rock.

It’s time for us to ask a pertinent question, which ties in with the theme of our ‘Judgment’ issue - how are we, as an island being judged globally? With the advancement of social media, it is becoming easier than ever before to bridge gaps between us and the rest of the world - and to put the island on the map, so to speak. With regards to sport, an area which has been brought under intensive focus since the 2012 London Olympics, over the past few years we have seen island sportsmen and women become Olympians, children from our local dance and theatre schools become Dance World Cup medal winners and our sports teams, including Guernsey Football Club (GFC) and the Guernsey Ladies Hockey Team (just to name a couple) achieve success on

What can we predict for the future of Guernsey? Will we, as an island, continue to strive for greatness? And as social media becomes more and more important, bringing us all closer to one another globally, how will we be judged by the rest of the world? To borrow another famous quote (this one harking from ‘Ratatouille’) ‘Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.’

That is to say, if the Guernsey community can continue to support and cheer on its fellow islanders with the same sense of pride, compassion and resilient determination that resulted in us being referred to as Guernsey Donkeys, then we can be sure that our island will continue to be a thriving and nurturing environment that strives to let both individuals and team players shine.

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CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GUERNSEY HOCKEY Ahead of the 2008/2009 season The Guernsey Women’s Hockey team entered the England Hockey Trophy, a knockout competition open to teams from all over England.

After consulting with England hockey the Guernsey Women’s Hockey Team entered the Vase competition, providing our Islands representatives with a league of competitive matches.

The team made the final at the first attempt, narrowly losing 2-1 to an Alderley Edge side that contained 2 Lithuanian indoor internationals.

Spurred on by this near miss ‘The Greens’ reached the semifinals in the 2011/2012 season and faced Oxted, before being defeated by an agonising golden goal in the final minute of extra time.

The bridesmaids were to become the brides and Guernsey Women lifted the newly renamed Investec Vase in the 2012/2013 season getting revenge over the same Oxted side on penalty strokes.

The development of the team over these years has been under the watchful eye of recently crowned Channel Island Coach of the Year, David Wray.

This season has seen the ladies return to the Trophy level competition, with multiple 2-0 victories Some interesting facts about some of the team • ‘The Greens’ play every week in the Men’s Division 2, as well as playing in the ladies league. In addition to these games they train on a Tuesday evening and have a group fitness session on a Thursday.

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• Liz Dudin ran the London marathon the day after the final against Alderley Edge.

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• Izzy Gingell has played for the England Mixed Hockey team for the last three seasons.

• Mix De Vial is officially Dr Michaela De Vial.

• Aisha Damarell’s big brother Zac plays in the Guernsey Men’s first XI. • Georgia Smith has returned to the Guernsey side after having been sidelined for over two years after undergoing multiple knee surgeries following the Vase final in the 2010/2011 season.

Emma Atkinson Gemma Piercey Sophie Warren Debbie Hunter Holly Stubbert Liz Dudin Mix De Vial Izzy Gingell Lizzi Stonebridge Laura Webber Aisha Damarell Bianca Symes Georgia Smith Sophie Torode

• Brooks Macdonald sponsor both Senior Men’s and Ladies Representative teams.

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Little Paper Gallery Artist profile: Caroline Cummins

Our artist profile this month comes from Caroline Cummins, the illustrator and designer behind the Little Paper Gallery, a locally based card and print company. Although originally from London, where she worked as a graphic designer for many years, she is now based on the island, which you can see influences much of her work. Other sources of inspiration for Caroline are nature, childhood memories and the little things of everyday life.

When she’s not doodling, she spends much of her time keeping her busy young family organised and walking the cliff paths. Oh and drinking cups of tea, which is what she was doing when we caught up with her.

When did you first begin to get creative?

I’ve always loved drawing and making things. I spent a lot of time at my grandparent’s house when I was growing up and my grandma taught me to knit and sew. I would sit in her kitchen and make

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dolls for my dolls’ house. My granddad had the most beautiful handwriting and wrote with a dipping pen and ink. I would watch as he wrote out the alphabet in his flowing copperplate hand for me to copy. I was fascinated and hooked – my love of hand lettering had begun! I have a box of his old nibs and use them today to create my own work.

How would you describe your work?

I would describe it as hand drawn ink or pencil illustrations with colour and pattern applied digitally. Modern and sometimes a little bit quirky.

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What mediums do you use and why?

For sketching and hand lettering I like a good, old fashioned 2B pencil or conté charcoal pencil. I also like drawing with indian ink and a nib as I can create lovely loose, expressive lines which I then combine with digital methods.

Are there any particular issues or difficulties with your chosen mediums?

Not really, only the occasional ink blob, but because my finished work is done on the computer these can easily be erased with the magic of Photoshop!

Which artists have inspired you?

Although not a printmaker myself, I am inspired by printmakers, such as Angie Lewin, and their use of flat colour. I also love Quentin Blake’s lively illustrations and many other modern illustrators such as Sanna Annuka, particularly her illustrations for the book The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson.

Have you ever been approached about a commission?

Stephen and Katherine Paine of Haut Maison liqueurs contacted me last year, which resulted in the puffin illustration for their product labels. I also produced an illustration

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of Fort Grey for Fenella Maddison of Torteval Cheese to go on a T-towel.

How does your work differentiate from other artists?

An artists’ eye is always looking and storing visual information for later so influences can come from many sources, however, I think every artist develops a particular style, a bit like handwriting, and I like to think I’ve got mine.

What projects do you have planned for the future?

With regard to illustration, I am working on a couple of new pieces and my sketchbook is brimming with ideas to complete. I recently held some art workshops at Elizabeth College as part of their visiting artist programme and following on from the success of those hope to be able to offer more workshops during school holidays for budding creatives.

If anyone is interested to know more, they can contact me at caroline@ littlepapergallery.com

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MY NAME IS...

HUGH ROSE My job is: Artist.

The reason for doing what I do is: I just enjoy it.

When I was young I wanted to grow up to be: a Mad Scientist!

My worst habit is: Procrastination.

The celebrity that would play me in a film of my life would be: Ray Mears.

The song that best represents the soundtrack of my life is: Bohemian Rhapsody.

Which artist would you choose to replicate your own work: Dalek (James Marshall)

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My greatest achievement is: Being a professional artist.

My biggest inspiration is: Guernsey, especially the beaches at night.

My motto / mantra is: Onwards!

If I was a superhero I would be: Batman is my favourite superhero.

I couldn’t live without: Books.

The advice I would give my 12 year old self: Grow up!

What do you want to achieve in 2014? I’m concentrating on making my own line of toys for ToyCon UK in London this April. When that is all done I’ll have a bit of a break and regroup, then probably to California next...

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shooting the golf club chairman and president last year. In front of about 100 people…not my finest moment Favourite piece of kit?

Nikon DF camera body Memorable stories?

Last year was absolutely amazing. I had over a dozen shots featured in national magazines, received my LSWPP qualification, wrote tutorials on one of my techniques for the UK’s biggest Nikon photographic magazine and I also shot the “check your balls” MUG charity campaign - so was delighted to see MUG win the Excellence in Marketing award this year. I think the highlight though was getting shortlisted to the final 20 in my category in last years Professional Photographer of the Year competition, seeing one of my shots featured alongside some of the best photographers in the world was mind blowing to say the least Who/what inspires you?

Everything and anything. I’m constantly coming up with new ideas, finding the time to shoot them is another matter though Is there a particular artist that inspires your work/or you’re humbled by?

An amercian street photographer called John Free for his insight and attitude, John Denton, Rankin, Martin Stranka, Lara Jade, the list is forever growing

Introducing: RENEGADE PHOTOGRAPHY Born: Guernsey School: Hautes Capelles & Elizabeth College First job: Operations at ANZ Bank First car: Mini Book: Anything by Haruki Murakami Music: Black Keys, Einaudi, lots of different styles really Film: Layer Cake Gadget: Everything in my camera bag Hobbies? – Motorbikes & attempting to train my hyperactive puppy Last holiday: Last big holiday was Cape Town Enjoys: My job!

Marital status: Married

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What inspired you to start your own business?

Picking up a camera for the first time 2 years ago. Fascination quickly became obsession What did you do prior to starting the business?

20 years in finance What did you learn from that experience?

That 20 years was plenty What are the toughest things you have overcome since starting your own business?

Starting a business during a recession is always going to be tough but perseverance, quality and hard work make all the difference. A little luck helps too!

Do you have any humorous tales from your time in the photography world?

I’m the clumsiest person I know so I’m forever falling over and dropping gear. I think the worst was tripping up and doing an unexpected forward roll whilst carrying all my gear, and nearly breaking my foot

A particular favourite piece…? (and why) ‘White night’ by Martin Stranka. Simply because it’s a beautiful and unique image What are your plans for the future?

To keep pushing my skills and loving what I do. I have the opportunity to travel around Europe to work this year for a client so can’t wait to start that project What advice would you give to entrepreneurs looking to start something on their own?

Don’t underestimate how much work is involved in addition to the main part of your business. I spend probably only 10% of my working time with a camera in hand - websites, marketing, meetings, editing, accounts, invoicing etc all take a great deal of time and a diverse range of skills.

Tell us a bit about the business…

I specialize in Magazine, Corporate, Commercial and Advertising photography.

I’ve been very fortunate in shooting regularly for the top Ad and Media agencies in the Island and for the best magazines.

I also take on private commissions and a small number of weddings each year Contact & Media Details: www.renegade-photography.co.uk photo@renegade-photography.co.uk Facebook/renphotos Twitter: renegadephotog

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NEW MUSIC DIGEST Visit subba-cultcha.com for all your music, movie and festival news

MEANWHILE Brash, bombastic and bold pop that feels just as relevant as it is retro…

Meanwhile has already gathered the sort of back story that makes artist Biogs scream out to the major publications. But the singular vision of his musical future is what excites us the most. ‘Luvletta’, his debut release, makes one hell of an entrance. It has the sort of production that would make even the eighties blush; brash, bombastic and thoroughly bold.

The prodigiously talented singer, producer and film composer has recently premiered his debut track, ‘Luvletta’ (Fiction Records/ Universal). The music is a heady mix of the escapist and the everyday, injected with a familiarity and originality that we welcome with open arms. Vice Magazine music just likened him to Prince and the Guardian described him as an “industrial mix of machine-funk fused with Bowie.” Not bad then.

First offering ‘Luvletta’ contrasts lyrics of infatuation and conflict with futuristic funk, juddering synths and big beats. It’s an immediate and immersive introduction and as Meanwhile sings “I’m on my way” at the songs climax, you feel it too.

Classically trained and fuelled by hip-hop, funk and soul, the Meanwhile catalogue of syncs, soundtracks and ambitious pieces is moving forward with the grand productions of his solo material – bringing with it the controlled, world-building possibilities of character, akin to Gorillaz or Janelle Monae. Every frustration and ounce of creativity can finally be brought to vivid, colourful life! Part alter-ego, part self-realization and a total breath of fresh air, Meanwhile is set to be the most exciting new talent of 2014. There’s no hiding from the energy…

Sample the track via the Meanwhile website and see for yourself.

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FRANCOBOLLO This Swedish 5-piece based in London are steadily marching their way up the listener charts. XFM’s John Kennedy has gone on the record stating that these guys are the most exciting live band at the moment.

That’s a fairly weighty statement judging by the amount of gigs this chap attends; so we’ll have to take his recommendation seriously.

Quirky, catchy and energetic, it’s hard not to nod along to the punky, grunge-pop fusion this band are managing to create. With each track usually culminating in a frenzy of guitar riffs, bass lines, heavy drumbeats and crashing symbols, Francobollo are certainly ones to watch in 2014. Think Weezer mixed with Pavement spliced with Blur and the electric stage presence and organised chaos of The Hives.

Early creation ‘Try’ is the perfect starter and will send you in all sorts of musical directions. Not one part of the sound is predictable but contagiously rhythmical. Other standout tracks include ‘You noticed’, a whimsical acoustic ditty with silly harmonies and some killer time signatures, ‘I Hope Not’, ‘Basketball’ and the YouTube hit, ‘I found a bike today’ featuring celebrity fan, Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions, The Dictator, Utopia).

It’s fun, bold and unashamedly silly. Check out their material online now!

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THE NEW UNION

Brooklyn girls Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig make up the sassy front row for Lucius, accompanied by Dan Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri.

Indie pop with a longing edge? Piano driven guitar pop with hooks the size of an air hanger? Frivolous melodies that slip into your unconscious without causing much of a fuss in the process? It’s hard to gauge where The New Union sit amongst the stream of new bands trying to grab your attention out there. There’s little edge on display, but sometimes you’re not looking for something to test your powers of endurance, instead a fun and easy tune to soundtrack those moments of awesomeness during the day. It’s ever so summer-y in places, like The View and The Zutons (sans horn) with the anthemic bombast of Bruce Springsteen via The Maccabees at their most positive.

The guitar solo would make Albert Hammond Jr. proud whilst that quivering falsetto makes a beeline straight to your heart…

2013 saw them release their debut album Wildewoman in the US and recently released to live crowds at a string of UK shows.

Vocally they are inseparable and together they produce impeccable harmonies that are truly unique. Mining a deep seam of eccentric New York musical tropes, they marry a Brooklyn wit with a sharp ear for pop melodies with a percussive post-punk power. The debut album is a product of the social network that they pulled together whilst exploring their music at college Having impressed Subba-Cultcha with their combination of sixties pop harmonies, snappy lyrics and punk-pop tunes we can’t wait for their debut album to arrive. Tracks already available on their Soundcloud and YouTube include the foot stomping Turn It Around and the dreamy Tempest. Already gathering momentum, their beautiful and haunting Until We Get There was used on the Zooey Deschanel comedy series New Girl. We imagine tickets for the impending live shows are going to sell like hot cakes.

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The Brighton four-piece have already shared stages with the likes of Bastille and The 1975, the band are looking to follow in their footsteps with the epic heights of ‘NOW’, released 17th March 2014. The band have recorded with Grammy award winning producer Dan Grech (Tom Odell, The Vaccines, Scissor Sisters) in London’s legendary RAK Studios.

Sample their tracks online now!

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Lectures ART IN CONTEXT

Exhibition INSIDE VIEW: A NATIONAL AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY THE PRISONERS AT GUERNSEY PRISON.

Frossard Theatre

08.03.14 - 05.04.13

Gatehouse Gallery, Elizabeth College

20.03.14 - 04.04.14 INSIDE VIEW is an ongoing project created and run by photographer Jean-Christophe Godet whose objective was to offer prisoners at Guernsey prison an opportunity to learn about social documentary photography as a means of self expression, communication and self development. It is delivered with the assistance of Wendy Meade who is a member on the Independent Monitoring Panel.

Recently the project has been awarded the William Archer Platinum Award for photography. This is the highest award from the annual national competition organised by the Koestler Trust, which attracts more than 5,000 entries from offenders across the UK. The Trust promotes the arts in special institutions, encouraging creativity and the acquisition of new skills as a means to rehabilitation. Presented by the Guernsey Prison in collaboration with the Guernsey Photography Festival.

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EXHIBITION RUNS FROM 14TH FEBRUARY UNTIL 6TH APRIL 2014 Opening hours:

Paintings by Isaac Lythgoe

Exhibition FOYER GRAS

Until 29th March 2014 Mon to Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm From 30th March 2014 Mon to Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm

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The Greenhouse, Candie Museum, Candie Gardens

UNTIL 06.04.14 Last month we profiled the artist Isaac Lythgoe and now you can see the work that he produced specially for the Guernsey Arts Commission. Lythgoe’s work explores the dissemination of images in contemporary culture. The paintings in this show convey a surface that is both seductive and fleeting; phosphorescent and reflective pigments shimmer in and out of sight. Surfaces resemble semi-precious stones or Sci-Fi backdrops, where the occasional hints of images float into focus.

The exhibition’s title sets a tone and offers us multiplicities; brand name, excess, language misuse, bad French, architectural space, dumb pun.. In the same way the paintings elude the satisfaction of easy definition, they remain rooted by a fanatical concern with surface, and with its production of sensory momentum. The exhibition runs until 6 April.

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A series of five lectures organised by the Guernsey Arts Commission aimed at developing a wider more informed understanding of the visual language. Art is a language, a visual language and like all languages the more you study the subject the more you appreciate and understand that particular language. In a recent survey, carried out by Tate Britain, most visitors to a museum or art gallery spend, on average, less than one minute in front of a work of art.

Does it take you one minute to read a book, watch a film or listen to a piece of music?

In a series of lectures artist, lecturer and Guernsey Arts Commissioner Eric Snell will be looking to slow us down, while looking to give us some of the tools required to unravel some of the meanings and intentions often trapped just under surface of a great work.

These lectures are not going to be a conventional art history trawl through the decades as Snell will be pulling together all kinds of different reference points; examining for example how technology, travel and even how candle light have influenced different artists. Open to all age groups and to all who are interested in either making art or studying the subject.

Eric is looking at new ways of thinking about art – something he has being doing for more than 40 years!

08.03.04 Art that shocked the world.

15.03.14 Turning sculpture on its head.

22.03.14 Drawing - new perspective.

29.03.14 What’s Modern Art? 05.04.14 Today, Tomorrow and...

All lectures are FREE and include entrance to the Isaac Lythgoe FOYER GRAS exhibition in the greenhouse/ Guernsey Arts Commission email: info@arts.gg to reserve your seat

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Music LANGUAGE COMMISSION PROVIDES REASON TO TALK - AND SING Frossard Theatre

08.03.14 - 05.04.13 The Guernsey Language Commission is bringing together Guernsey French speakers and songwriters as the next stage of the Guernsey Song Project begins.

The project is about including aspects of Guernsey’s native language in a new song. As it is expected that most of the participants will know little if any Guernsey French, the Commission has set up a timetable of regular events for songwriters to meet speakers.

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12.03.14 Jasmine French (Cate Blanchett) used to be on the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but is now returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with haunting memories of a privileged past, she fights to try to recover in the present. Unfortunately, it all proves a losing battle as Jasmine’s narcissistic hang-ups and their consequences begin to overwhelm her. In doing so, her old pretensions and new deceits begin to foul up everyone’s lives, especially her own. Woody Allen’s fantastically received new film gets its first screening in Guernsey.

Tickets Doors open at 18.45, film starts at 19.30 cineguernsey.com

These get-togethers are called ‘Ley Bohti’ events, taken from the Guernsey words for ‘the buddies’. They will be held in a variety of locations including tearooms, community halls and pubs. To make them as accessible as possible for everyone, there is also a balance of afternoon and evening events, known as ‘enne arleuvai’ (an afternoon gathering) or ‘enne serai’ (an evening gathering).

Anyone interested in the project is welcome to attend and this includes speakers of the language (of any level), songwriters, musicians and those who are just curious to find out more. They are an opportunity for interested parties to get a feel of the language in a very informal setting.

It is also a chance to ask a speaker for advice and guidance on such things as vocabulary or pronunciation. A timetable of Ley

Bohti events can be found on the website guernseysongproject.org.gg

GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL The Mallard Cinema

FROM 07.03.14 If his past hits are anything to go by this will be well worth a watch. Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. mallardcinema.co.uk

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LE MURIER SCHOOL

Who can remember Aunty Molly?

A lot has changed since I was a student at Forest Primary School. The Royal Hotel has gone, as well as the trim trail at Beau Sejour; Creasey’s toy shop no longer exists nor does Gruts, VideoAge or the tempting wall of pic’n’mix at Woolworths. The withered old building of Forest Primary is long gone too.

My headmasters, Mr Crocker and Mr Bougourd were hard-working men who knew how important it was to feature an inclusion policy into the framework of the yearly education programme. So enter Aunty Molly – a kind soul who made it possible for her special needs children to visit other places and promote equality to the young people in her charge.

The system was slightly different then. We were allowed to smoke on planes, hold annual conker championships and children were rewarded with chocolate and sweets at sports day. The special needs sector did what it could with its experience but hadn’t yet evolved to provide adequate resources for the special needs community as it does today. It did however share the common values as today’s approach to special educational care – kindness, time and hard graft.

Long days of physical and emotional involvement in order to provide children (and adults) with a head start in life.

The foundations of Le Murier School have been built on sturdy ground. A building can’t be strong without the right bricks and mortar. Aside from moving from site to site and strength to strength, a resilient and talented mix of more than forty well-trained, dedicated and patient staff provides the unique bond that holds the walls of Le Murier together. This has been reflected in the official comments made by external examiners who have reported that the school continues to grow and promote learning in a consistently successful and positive manner. Social interaction skills are constantly reinforced with positive attitudes and model behaviour. Vital work experience and practical learning is at the core of the teaching in order to remove fear and apprehension from life and expand horizons.

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In February, H.E. Air Marshal Peter Walker commented on our Fair Isle during the Awards for Achievement. He described it as an “exceptional place where people support one another to achieve greatness”. Le Murier and its great deeds provide the perfect example of this. It’s a close-knit family unit supported by the wider community and a textbook example of why Guernsey is so special.

Generous Guernsey businesses have been crucial in the development of care at the school. Northern Trust dispatched a team of volunteers and have funded the construction of a muchneeded outdoor shelter, designed to give the children and staff a space to store resources and repair damaged or faulty equipment, as well as compost bins, outdoor raised beds and a seasons garden.

Waitrose resource the children’s cookery/kitchen classes and there have also been donations courtesy of ABN Amro, Carey Olsen and Guernsey Gardens who have contributed time, staff and finances to the Le Murier education programme time and time again. Healthspan are supporting this years annual EVEREST CHALLENGE, a key date in the school fundraising diary held on, 6, 7 and 8 March 2014 (all donations welcome!!).

The challenge is designed around the 8,848 metres height of the Himalayan Peak and involves sponsored teams of 6–8 people climbing for an hour, with each team aiming to complete a minimum of 15 ascents of the Le Murier climbing wall. Between 80 and 100 teams take part in this special and unique event over a period of three days and it is these supporters who help raise the essential funds for the schools residential programme. Over £23,500 was received in 2013 and these funds enabled the students to benefit from and enjoy trips to Lihou Island, Devon, Brighton, Wales, Jersey and France, as well as local camping and in-school residentials. The aim is to provide the students with as many residential experiences as practically possible, thus enabling them to gain the skills necessary to become valued members of our community.

With development and exciting projects on the horizon, Gallery Magazine was eager to see and discuss how the students felt about their school – and what we discovered was truly inspirational. A selection of children was asked to sit for our photographer and a theme was immediately apparent. The pride of Le Murier…

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CAMERON: YEAR 8

BEN: YEAR 10

TYLER: YEAR 7

What do you need to do in school to be a good student?

Try my hardest and be polite, do as I’m told and don’t answer back.

What do you like about school trips?

It’s fun to just get away.

What would you like to be when you’re older?

An artist.

What would you like to do when you leave school?

I have to get myself an apprenticeship.

Are the people in Guernsey friendly?

Most of them.

How can you show that you are friendly?

By holding the door, saying “good morning” and “hello”.

What message would you like to send to our readers?

Please can you come and look at our school.

It is a really nice place and our teachers are amazing. Please help us by sponsoring us in the Everest Challenge in March.

SARAH: YEAR 10 What things do you love about Guernsey?

I feel really safe here and all my friends are here too.

What message would you like to send to our readers?

I love being at school and being with all my friends. I love all of my lessons and being around my Teacher’s.

JOSHUA: YEAR 10 Who is your favourite teacher?

Mr Dovey.

What things to you love about Guernsey?

Guernsey is just a life everyday.

What message would you like to send to our readers?

Le Murier school is the best school in Guernsey. It helps us learn life-skills that we need in our lifetime.

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What message would you like to send to our readers?

How are you?

ADRIENNE: YEAR 8 What would you like to do when you leave school?

Go to college and have more education.

What things do you love about Guernsey?

I like the wildlife.

THOMAS: YEAR 7 What would you like to be when you’re older?

A Policeman or a Teaching Assistant What message would you like to send to our readers?

Please help us raise money for the Everest Challenge so we can go on residentials and learn more things.

KORITTA: YEAR 7 What things do you like to do that make you happy?

Spending time with my mum and spending time with my dad.

What would you like to do when you leave school?

Go to CFE to get qualifications.

What things do you love about Guernsey?

I can go to the Candy Shop on my own safely.

What message would you like to send to our readers?

It’s about the Everest Challenge and help us sponsor more people to get more money.

That helps us go away on residential trips too.

MYA: YEAR 7 What do you love about Guernsey?

I like the views. They are very pretty How can you show that you are friendly?

Smile, wave and say “good morning” AND “good afternoon. And hold a door.

JACQUES: YEAR 8 What do you need to do in school to be a good student?

Make the right choice

What do you need to do in school to be a good student?

Try my hardest to get my homework done.

What would you like to be when you’re older?

Head chef at my own restaurant.

What would you like to be when you’re older?

A Nurse.

What would you like to do when you leave school?

Go to CFE and be a trainee chef.

What would you like to do when you leave school?

I would have to go to college to get my exams.

What do you like about going to school?

Looking smart and preparing for my future.

What do you love about Guernsey?

All the available choices we can get. Like Guernsey sailing and trust.

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THE WAY WE ARE

THE WAY WE ARE...

Judgement - ‘The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions’ (Oxford Dictionary)

In fact, judging others can often say more about what you are accepting or judging in yourself than the person you’re criticizing.

Therefore I challenge you, dear reader, to spend one day remarking only positive thoughts about the way others choose to live their lives. Do not judge. Do not gossip. Do not cast the shadow of your own moral compass onto others

This type of judgement I can handle.

It is logistical, true and fair.

Judgement - ‘A determination of something’s worth or goodness, based upon a particular set of values or point of view’ (Wikipedia) This type of judgement I struggle with.

As I’ve grown older and had to make some pretty hefty life decisions, the more I’ve realised that we are a fairly judgmental lot. People can be very quick to question and cast doubt on the carefully weighed choices made by others.

Friends and even family will, without second thought, turn judge and jury if an idea does not sit in line with their own particular set of moral vales.

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Why do we position ourselves to de-rail the choices of others, challenging anyone who does not play by our own set of self-imposed rules? Isn’t variety meant to be the spice of life?

In judging others there is elements of internal dissatisfaction with the way things are and a desire to have things the way we want them to be.

So next time you open your mouth in judgement of others, take a moment to consider if you have the full facts; things may not be as they seem and you can never know for sure what motivates other people. Ask yourself are you perfect?

No, I didn’t think so. Sometimes you must learn to live and let live – everyone makes mistakes without exception.

Remember we are all different, just because you don’t like how someone chooses to live doesn’t mean that it is wrong.

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Skirt, Louche, £39, JOY Jumper Farhi by Nicole Farhi, £149, Nautilus Jacket, Penny Black, £155, Nautilus Heels Michael kors, £150, Samuel Pepys

Eye of judgement GALLERY FASHION MARCH 2014 MODEL Ellie Le Page PHOTOGRAPHY Renegade Photography STYLING Bianca Swan MAKEUP Hannah Wakefield HAIR Tammi Ozanne

Jumpsuit, Patrizia Pepe, £199, Samuel Pepys Earrings, £10, Claire’s accessories Shoes models own

Shirt, Michael Kors, £135, Samuel Pepys Studded jeans, Pinko, £195, Samuel Pepys Heels models own

Dress, D.exterior, £365, Nautilus Blazer, Guess, £122, Free Love

Shirt, LK Bennett, £141, Creaseys Coat, LK Bennett, £310, Creaseys Trousers, Jaeger, £114, Creaseys Necklace, £18, Mahogany Antiques Shoes, Guess, £127, Free Love

Skirt, Louche, £39, JOY Body, Princess Tam Tam, £81, Plaisirs Boutique Corset, £174.50, Ava Corsetry Coat, Louche, £130, JOY

Coat, Louche, £130, JOY

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InstaGlam The cobwebs have been well and truly swept away by the recent storms – let’s usher in the spring and celebrate Mother’s Day with bright, fresh pastels and fluorescent colours that wow – it’s time to get instaglam.

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Colourful hues will flutter into your lounge or bedroom with the addition of this butterfly cushion CREASEYS HOME £20

Add elegance to your workspace with these stylish notebooks from GWYNETH & GREY £6.50

These holistic silk massaging slippers come in a variety of jewel-toned patterns PLAISIRS £69

New neon shades from Butter London are the perfect items to be flaunting on your dressing table this month PLAISIRS £12

This gorgeous cushion adds a vibrant and luxurious touch to any living space CREASEYS HOME £16

This Anya Hindmarch make up bag is bold, bright and beautiful Gwyneth & Grey £170

Exciting flavours such as ‘Knickerbocker Glory’ and ‘Toasted Pistachio’ – these deluxe chocolate bars are a delight PLAISIRS £3.50

This jar of Himalayan detox bath salts looks chic and the contents smell divine GWYNETH & GREY £31

Go dotty for this hot pink floral biscuit tin!

CREASEYS HOME £20

These silky yoga mats are on trend with their rose gold hues - they also smell of lavender too!

PLAISIRS £135

Escape to Spain with the ray of sunshine that comes in the form of this tapas bowl CREASEYS HOME £3.99

This ORTIGIA Sicilian fig bath and shower gel looks fit for the Palace of Versailles Gwyneth & Grey £22.00

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STYLE TIP Say it yourself on your nails with intricate nail art pens.

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WOMEN Say it loud and wear it proud with a slogan across your chest. Carry your thoughts on your sleeve into spring with bold typography and logo motifs.

Fluorescent prints are also noticeable on the high street right now, so be sure to be seen in an array of psychedelic hues!

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MEN With whacky motifs and letters coating the catwalk, it is no wonder that they have trickled onto our high street.

From music icons to snakes and daggers, here is your guide of where to find some of the top tees, sweats and accessories around.

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1. The Illustrated Mind @ Hymn - £30, 2. Lazy Oaf - £15, 3. New Look - £12, 4. Marks & Spencer - £14, 5. New Look - £12.99, 6. New Look - £14.99, 7. River Island - £13, 8. New Balance @ Asos - $55, 9. Worn By @ Hymn - £32, 10. Marks & Spencer - £14, 11. Vans @ Asos - £57, 12. Lazy Oaf - £75

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Charlie

16, Farier It may be dreary outside, but Charlie has injected a touch of colour to his outfit by wearing a bold green coat and matching hat.

Lucy

35, Shop Owner Lucy is not afraid to experiment with patterns, textures and colours teaming them all together to portray her individual style.

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18, Student Jack keeps his winter wear on trend with a deep red chino and wax jacket.

Lydia

13, Student Chunky knits are a winter staple and Lydia has added a cute element with a fox print jumper and mis-matched socks.

Jessica

23, Student Vertical stripes are known to streamline the figure Jessica has accessorised her striped shirt perfectly by wearing solid coloured pieces making it the main focus.

Tilly

12, Student Muted tones, cable knit jumper and oversized outerwear accessorised with an on trend pastel pink hand bag makes for a perfect combination.

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Beauty Buzz From smart skincare to Ayurvedic treatments, Nichole Sweetsur brings you the March beauty edit.

YUMMY MUMMY Active Beauty knows that all mums deserve a break, so they’ve put together a Yummy Mummy package to make it easy to treat her this Mother’s Day. An Indian head massage has to be one of the most soothing treatments available and Active Beauty’s therapist will also tend to the back and shoulders. Pure bliss. The massage is just the prelude to a Comfort Zone Tranquility Facial, which I guarantee will leave her glowing and utterly relaxed. A quick file and polish follows for a touch of glamour and she’ll be a happy mummy for days to come. The package is great value as the treatments would normally cost £100, but if you buy the gift voucher between 15th March and 12th April it only costs £70. Active Beauty.

TICK TOCK I love it when you spot a new product that’s really very clever. Trust ex-Vogue Beauty Director, Kathy Phillips to have the best beauty ideas. The new This Works No Wrinkles Time Dose Mask is a multi-tasker that will deliver different skin benefits depending on the time you have to leave it on. Only got 10 minutes? That’s fine, the intense hydrators will have enough time to plump up skin and leave it looking dewy. If you’ve found a spare 20 minutes in your day then the Bilberry, Sugar Cane, Orange and Lemon fruit acids will loosen dull, dead skin cells and exfoliate whilst delivering a hydration boost too. Leave it on overnight and some of the other ingredients like Prickly Pear and Comfrey will get to work and you’ll wake up with a complexion that looks like you’ve spent hours in the spa. See, I told you it was clever. £36.00. Plaisirs.

GET YOUR GLOW ON The REN Rosa Centifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser is a lovely addition to your beauty routine that will suit most skins (avoid it if your skin is oily or spot prone) and turns washing your face into a pampering ritual. Rich with Cocoa Seed Butter and Rosa Centifolia, which will decongest and soothe skin. Massage on to dry skin, then soak the cloth in warm water, wring out thoroughly and massage away the cleanser to gently polish skin. It will leave skin super soft and glowing. £16.00. Plaisirs.

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WHAT’S YOUR DOSHA? Ayurveda is a system of diet and lifestyle tools that originates from India but can now be accessed at Bella Spa in St Martin’s. This natural approach to wellbeing has ancient roots but is as relevant today as it was 5, 000 years ago. It’s a fascinating approach that will recommend various herbal treatments, specific foods and therapies depending on your ‘Dosha’ or type of energy, which could be Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Ruchi Banhatti is available at Bella Spa for a consultation and specific Ayurvedic treatments. Ruchi is highly qualified; she studied Ayurvedic medicine at Middlesex University, London for five years. During this time she gained a BSc in Complementary Health Sciences and a masters degree in Ayurvedic medicine. She also has worked in Ayurvedic hospitals in India and London. If you are feeling out of sorts, low on energy or can’t shift a niggling health problem then the answer might be found in an Ayurvedic consultation. Bella Spa. Once you’ve discovered your dosha, treat your lips to one of the new HURRAW! Vegan lip balms from the US. Kapha balm has grapefruit, ginger and eucalyptus; Pitta contains coconut, mint and lemongrass and Vata is almond, cinnamon and rose. Delish! £3.99. www.mypure.co.uk

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BRIT BEAUTY It’s great to see that Plaisirs has picked up British beauty brand Elemental Herbology. The products contain none of the usual cosmetic nasties and the brand has a strong commitment to fair trade and sustainability. It arrives just in time for Mother’s Day and the Rose & Neroli Body Lotion would make a gorgeous gift. With Mango Butter, Olive Squalane, Argan Oil, Rose Hip OIl and Aloe Vera to really pack in the moisture and soothe skin. Orange Flower Water and Neroli give a delicate fragrance. It’s all good. £21.00. Plaisirs.

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SPEED REVIEWS Loving these Ciaté Cuticle Tattoos…they look brilliant and whilst they might be a bit fiddly to apply the final look is worth the effort! £10.00. asos.com

I spend hours in front of a computer and in the winter, with the central heating on full blast eyes can feel dry, tired and irritated. The new Optrex Eye Revive Mist should be on everyone’s desk. This nifty little spray makes eyes feel comfortable and helps to ‘wake up’ your appearance. £15.30. Boots.

I LOVE LEE LEE I predict there’ll be a queue at the Benefit counter in Creaseys in time for the arrival of their latest gift, From Lee Lee With Love. You could buy this for some lucky mummy this Mother’s Day, or you could just treat yourself. I’m not sure what I love most, the gorgeous tin or its contents, either way it’s a keeper.

These two new cheek colours from No7’s Spring Collection will give your complexion a much-needed pep up. Limited Edition No7 Peony Petals Blush Palette (£12) [bottom left] is the perfect way to disguise a pale winter skin. The swirls of colour contain a highlighter and pastel pinks that will perk you up fast. For anyone who loves a creamy blush, then stick with No7 [bottom middle] because the same collection has the Pop & Glow Blush (£9.50). Available in three different colours, this twist up blush stick blends beautifully for a really natural looking glow. Boots.

If you want to fast forward to spring, Clinique’s Happy [bottom rigtht] in Bloom is an unashamedly floral scent that will lift your mood. It’s limited edition so grab this very feminine fragrance while you can £26.50 Creaseys.

The Laugh With Me Lee eau de toilette is a woody but feminine scent with fruity top notes of cassis and melon, a floral heart of jasmine, lily and black violet, balanced with the woody base. It’s an easy to wear scent that you can spritz on every day. With the They’re Real mascara and the POREfessional Pro Balm, which makes visible pores disappear, the goodies inside will appeal to everyone. £25.00. Creaseys.

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CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

EXPERIMENTING ON THE HUMAN BODY IS A FAMILIAR THING. FOR MOST OF US, OUR DAILY ROUTINES INCLUDE THE INGESTION OF CAFFEINE, TOBACCO AND VARIOUS FOODSTUFFS THAT WE KNOW ARE BAD FOR US. Cue identical twins, Christopher & Xand Van Tulleken, who have been investigating the effects of diet, medicine and exposure to nasty things for some time. They travel constantly; have filmed a string of successful television shows and experiment whenever possible in a bid to examine different aspects of global health and treatment.

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Dr Christopher Van Tulleken

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Registrar in Infectious Diseases and Medical Research Council Research Fellow at UCL (for HIV studies)

WHERE DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR EDUCATION?

I did my medical degree in Oxford (as did my twin brother) and I trained as a Doctor in London – I’ve been a Doctor now for 11 years.

WHO’S THE OLDEST? YOU OR YOUR TWIN BROTHER XAND? Xand is 7 minutes older than me.

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WHAT MAKES THEM THE IDEAL CANDIDATES?

They sport an identical genetic make-up making them the perfect walking petri dish.Dr Chris took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Gallery Magazine and discuss the great sugar debate and of course, judgement…

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

The children’s work for CBBC is really fun to make because it’s such clean television.

We always say that the show (Operation Ouch!) can be watched by any Doctor in the country and they will learn at least one thing.

But there’s something special about being sent all over the world so it’s all pretty good fun. I really enjoy being able to work for the BBC too – it’s an absolute pleasure. I’m a big fan of the old license fee and generally keeping the old BBC up and running.

YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS BBC SCIENCE DOCUMENTARIES – WHICH ONE HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE AND WHY?

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A SITUATION WHERE YOU HAD TO MAKE A JUDGEMENT CALL?

I get to go on lots of expeditions and research tropical medicines. I also go to places like the arctic a lot – and because I do the TV work it soaks up all of my hobby time. It can involve mountaineering, going to the rainforests – I get to see wildlife too.

There isn’t really any time to do normal hobby things like…jigsaw puzzles? Do people still do them

I couldn’t possibly decide on a favourite.

Yes many times. That’s the hardest thing about being a Doctor on television because your pride means you don’t want to say

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“I don’t know”. But of course in a hospital staff and other Doctors provide a support network. You have this enormous structure of specialists who all get together and discuss complicated problems or medical issues. And so to be on your own with just your twin brother in a jungle…the biggest decisions were always “do something or do nothing.” That’s not a thing we allow in the Western World – but people do have perfectly good immune systems and people recover in ways that we never allow to happen in a modern hospital.

RECENTLY YOU FILMED A DOCUMENTARY FOR THE BBC FLAGSHIP SCIENCE PROGRAMME – HORIZON. WHAT MADE YOU EMBARK ON THE FAT VS SUGAR EXPERIMENT?

I’d been to the arctic in 2008 with Bruce Parry and lost more than four stone and returned to the UK weighing little more than nine stone. During the expedition, Xand (my twin brother) went to America and put on approximately five stone. He was almost double my weight! We both experienced enormous fluctuations. So we started researching nutrition, which we’ve always done to an extent as Doctor’s with patients, but we realised that we just don’t know the answers to some very basic questions. Our programme investigated a simple question and it appealed to us because we could use ourselves to answer it. That always makes good television. The absolute Zeitgeist at the moment is the “great sugar debate” – that it’s the new toxin or that it’s worse for you than crack cocaine and it’s terribly addictive. So it was a way for us to address something that seemed to be misrepresented in the media.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACED WHEN CONDUCTING THE EXPERIMENT?

Being on a diet, no matter how benign it is, can be very difficult. I find it very difficult to have restrictions put on my lifestyle externally – and so to have a diet that removes the flavour and joy of eating, like a low fat diet, is a real task. I have great sympathy now for people who are dieting. It can be psychologically dreadful.

Food for most of us is a very certain point of joy in all of our lives. Whatever is going on in our relationships, whatever is going on in our jobs, we can eat a nice meal and immediately get some pleasure out of it.

The hardest thing about doing the programme was trying to find something responsible and factual in an area of science and medicine that is so confused and involved, intricately, with an ‘industrial argument’.

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There a lot of people with immensely vested interests on both sides of this debate – in the manufacturing, health and fitness trade. It’s incredibly difficult to sort it all out. So finding a solution was key and the BBC drafted in the best and most qualified researchers in the world to work with us to ensure we got a clear message. It’s a very important health message that we didn’t want to get wrong.

OUR PROGRAMME WASN’T A WEIGHT LOSS DOCUMENTARY. IT WAS ABOUT FAT AND SUGAR. OUR MODERATE CONCLUSION WAS THAT WHEN YOU COMBINE THE TWO, FOOD IS SO DELICIOUS THAT YOU CAN’T STOP EATING IT WEREN’T YOUR FINDINGS PREDICTABLE? MORE SUGAR RESULTS IN A HIGHER RISK OF DIABETES? MORE FAT IN THE DIET RESULTS IN WEIGHT GAIN?

In reality what happened was something very different. Xand, on his very low sugar diet, started to produce less insulin and be less sensitive to it – which is the opposite of what you’d expect on a low carbohydrate diet, whereas the tests of my insulin function were much better. It was very unexpected. Xand appeared to become closer to becoming a diabetic than I did on a high sugar diet. At the moment in the press, there is a tendency to say “sugar is the new fat” and “avoid at all costs”.

I generally agree that lots of sugar, especially refined sugar, is bad for you, but to simply believe that you will solve the obesity problem by restricting carbohydrate intake is a bit misguided.

I need to stress the relevance of this – we are only two people. Not exactly a broad research spectrum. But what it did backup, from the evidence we gathered, which is that the modern thinking, that sugar is very toxic, is not exactly right.

It is the mixture of fat and carbs that makes food so troublesome.

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Take-away food is the perfect example of this. You can eat your bodyweight in Chinese food. You keep eating long after you are full. You can eat almost to the point of vomiting! That’s because the food ‘tastes’ so good. It’s that mixture of fat and sugar.

The same reaction-areas in your brain light up in exactly the same way as when you introduce certain narcotics to the body.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DIETING OR ATTEMPTING TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE?

Do your best to select a diet where you restrict your intake of processed food. If you buy fish from your local fishmonger, meat from the butchers, fruit and veg from the grocers and you assemble it at home using oil and spices and salt and pepper, you will find that you will regulate your calorie intake. By eating a normal diet of stuff that your Grandmother recognised as food – that will help you lose weight.

Our programme wasn’t a weight loss documentary. It was about fat and sugar.

Our moderate conclusion was that when you combine the two, food is so delicious that you can’t stop eating it. That’s essentially the sole message – it’s not fat and it’s not sugar but when you mix the little devils, that’s when you start seeing problems.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT? If you are someone that wants or needs to lose weight you HAVE to do several different things at once.

You have to increase your activity, which means making sure that you’re not injured.

Changing the structure of your life and creating more time is essential. You have to eliminate processed foods which means asking friends or colleagues not to include you in cake runs and allow for more time to cook for yourself; eat out less and drink less alcohol, which means socialising in a different way. You have to attack the problem from all angles and accept that it is a multi faceted solution.

IF WE SENT YOU A GUERNSEY WOULD YOU WEAR IT?

Absolutely! I’d prefer to come and get it, I hear it’s a beautiful Island.

GALLERY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE BBC AND DR CHRISTOPHER VAN TULLEKEN FOR THEIR TIME.

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UNDER THE OSCAR SPOTLIGHT

and the lines will show in the unrelenting lights. Those in need of a little more help in the fight against gravity might try the latest thread lift, and lasers, peels and micro-needling are all the norm for celebrities in the glare of high definition cameras. As top facialist Nichola Joss says, “everyone is in overdrive, they all want to look as beautiful and radiant as they possibly can.”

Under the Oscar spotlight Words by: Nichole Sweetsur Glowing skin, gleaming hair and not an ounce of spare flesh in sight…and that’s just the men. For the women, Oscar Day is the culmination of months of preparation. The countdown starts in January when the nominations are announced and that’s when the stars consult their nutritionists and personal trainers and step up their diet and fitness regimes. The ‘juice fasting’ comes later, but for now it’s all about Pilates, workouts at Barry’s Bootcamp (a London outpost has just launched) and consultations with Tracey Anderson, the Queen Bee of celebrity trainers. Daily workouts are the norm and looking that good takes a lot of work. The average celebrity certainly puts in the gym hours.

If exercise isn’t enough there’s always micro-lipo and fat freezing treatments to turn to. Some cosmetic treatments like fat removal or ablative lasers will need a few months to settle and reveal their results, so they need to be done well in advance of March 2nd.

Fillers and Botox need to be injected at least two weeks before the big event and can’t be done too close to other facial treatments.

Visits to the doctor require precision planning and every star will have their favourite derm and aesthetician. The Oscars countdown is a team event, with a whole gang of experts on speed dial. Anyone nominated will want a delicate touch; too many injections and it’s hard to show the right level of emotion on stage but too little Botox

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‘Radiance’ is a word that comes up time and time again in connection to celebrity skin and it takes more than a once over with a flannel to achieve that kind of glow. As the countdown continues, top facialists like Tracie Martyn and Nichola Joss move to town a few weeks before the big night. They’ll be booked right up to the day and most stars will have multiple facials in the last few weeks.

“I would recommend having regular facials before a big event, and then try and fit one in a day or two before. This will leave you with radiant, photo-ready skin,” explains Nichola who has worked with Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank. “I give a bespoke treatment to celebrities before award ceremonies which means that it won’t be aggressive and leave skin red or blotchy.” Nichola’s technique famously includes ‘inner facial massage’, which involves her massaging inside the mouth to lift facial contours. Nichola admits “it can be quite painful” but claims the results are worth it. For those of us with a lower pain threshold, she recommends Sanctuary Spa’s Therapist Secret Facial Oil to plump up skin and leave it with a luminous glow.

Hollywood’s self acclaimed brow queen – Anastasia Soare is another hot ticket. Her Beverley Hills salon is the go-to address for perfectly arched brows and she counts Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, Jada Pinkett Smith, Penelope Cruz and Sharon Stone as her clients. Again this is HD-perfect beauty and brow taming includes waxing, threading, tweezing minute stray hairs and bleach or dye to get brows arched to perfection.

Tanning happens in the last few days leaving nothing else but make-up and hair to do that morning. Last minute dress changes will make planning the details like lip colour impossible, so the celebrities need to really trust their team to get it just right. Names like Renato Campora and Adir Abergel, who created no less than eight different looks on Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Oscars, are booked up months in advance. That’s also true of make-up gurus like Monica Blunder, Kate Lee, who works with Keira Knightly or Patti Dubroff, who was backstage at last year’s Oscars. They can work with up to three celebrities that day, dashing between their private houses to make the appointment times.

On the day, there’ll be nearly 400 press and television cameras and 100 journalists tracking the stars’ every move on the red carpet. An audience of several million will watch in more than 225 countries.

Every dress, every hair style and every face will be pored over in minute detail…it’s no surprise that Jennifer Lawrence described the red carpet experience as “torture”. For celebrities, Oscar day truly is judgement day.

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Guernsey gals who have their own ‘red carpet’ moment coming up can make like a Hollywood star with Gallery’s choice of Oscar worthy treatments.

Guernsey gals who have their own ‘red carpet’ moment coming up can make like a Hollywood star with Gallery’s choice of Oscar worthy treatments.

For high tech treatments like the skin firming INTRAcel, wrinklesmoothing injections or something to stop excessive perspiration, book in with Dr John Curran. He’s a trusted cosmetic doctor who also has a knack for spotting the best new treatments. The new Aqualyx fat-dissolving injection is tipped to be the ‘blockbuster’ treatment for 2014.

For a complexion that will garner high praise from even your most eagled-eyed critics you need to book in at Bella Spa. The Intraceutical facials are a pre-Oscar ritual but you don’t have to go further than St Martin’s to see the benefits.

A spray tan is obligatory for anyone wearing a skimpy gown but subtle is the effect to aim for. LDN Skins is gathering praise from tan aficionados because you can build up layers to get the exact colour you want. Call Beauty Box for an appointment.

No self-respecting celebrity would dare hit the red carpet without a professional manicure. Make sure yours stays chip-free and book in for Shellac at Active Beauty.

It goes without saying that the super stars of the screen don’t sit around in a salon before a big gig. Top stylists will whizz over to their house to blow dry their tresses to glossy perfection. The White Room also offers an at-home service to clients; just give them a call for more details.

To beat bloating and shed those last few pounds celebrities often turn to a juice fast. Whilst the health benefits of a juice only diet are debatable, there’s no doubt that boosting your daily vitamin intake is a good thing. You don’t even have to leave the house, make like a celebrity and ask The Juice Clinic to deliver.

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soon calms down and a couple of hours later it is actually glowing.

The treatment promises that ‘skin will become firmer and regain elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles are reduced, pores finer, circulation stimulated and overall condition improved.’ After a thirty minute treatment I can see a noticeable difference, but I think regular appointments would show longer lasting results – some of the before and after photos Bridget has are inspiring.

Panic over, I assure myself that although my skin is advancing in age, so is science – you just need to keep an open mind.

Course of 8 treatments £532, includes product worth £50.

Single treatment £70 OTHER NEW TREATMENTS FROM KINGS BEAUTY… LVL Lashes A welcome alternative to lash extensions, LVL promises to enhance your natural lashes by straightening and tinting them to create the illusion of longer, thicker lashes. Lasts up to 6 weeks, price £50 Semi Permanent Make-up Bridget trained with Nouveau Contour on Harley Street by none

KINGS DERMATUDE FACIAL I read somewhere recently that the skin starts showing the first signs of ageing from 25yrs. Therefore when an email describing the new Meta Therapy facial at Kings Beauty landed in my inbox my panic abated and I immediately booked a treatment.

Kings Beauty is run and owned by Bridget Podger, who I have been seeing for my skin since my early teens. Beauty therapy does not cover what Bridget does, she is part surgeon, part dermatologist, part Doc Brown as she takes your skin back in time.

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The Meta Therapy facial is from Dermatude, an innovative cosmecutical grade brand with facials designed to deliver results – no messing around. It is an invasive treatment using tiny needles which perforate skin at 1,800 times per second, calling into action the skins own repair mechanism and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin to repair the micro-perforations. The word ‘pincushion’ comes to mind.

Mindful Guernsey’s half-day yoga and mindfulness retreat is back.

This is the perfect taster session for those who would like to learn more about yoga and mindfulness practice. The morning focuses on simple breathing and meditation exercises, followed by a yoga session, which can be enjoyed by everyone. No previous experience of mindfulness or yoga is necessary, but it will also serve as refresher for those who have started to enjoy the benefits of mindful living.

Bridget cleanses and prepares my skin. Hygiene is taken seriously with every piece of kit sterilized and wrapped, just like in a hospital; Bridget even wears a surgical mask.

7am – 12.30pm

Your choice of a lifting or hydrating cream is applied and then the needling starts, helping it to penetrate deep into the skins dermis. Bridget works in small circles along the jaw line working up over the entire face. I can feel the vibrations but they are only uncomfortable rather than painful. The needles are adjustable in length and therefore versatile enough to get right up to the deep canyon of lines around the eye area.

For more info email: hello@mindfulguernsey.com or visit mindfulguernsey.com

£40 without breakfast and £48 with breakfast.

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FOODIE STU DISH WITH A DIFFERENCE I cook a lot. It is not my job (it may also be seen as the world’s worst humble brag), but it is something that unwinds me at the end of a long day, at a loose end or simply to enjoy at the weekend. I blame my mother – she’s a feeder.

For me, good judgement when serving a dish is what emotion goes into its creation and what someone else derives from it.

While I admit that I enjoy reading about food, eating food, travelling [to eat food], cooking food, talking about food or even staring at food (all whilst drooling and worrying about my waistline) my relationship with food is not driven by obsession, but good judgement.

For me, sound culinary judgement is preparing something for my wife and watching her delight when it’s a particularly favourite dish.

At present, it is smoked cod kedgeree with steamed samphire (see below for the recipe).

A Judgement dish with a difference I have taken a different angle with my recipe; this spicy, light meal is packed with zinc and omega oils.

Kedgeree (serves 2 generously) Kedgeree is an Anglo-Indian dish popularised in Victorian England as a brunch dish; I think it makes a great light supper.

INGREDIENTS For the fish 270g naturally smoked cod or haddock 200 ml milk 200 ml water 2 bay leaves 12 peppercorns 5 cardamom pods (if you don’t have them, no need to buy them) For the rice 200g basmati rice 2 tbsp vegetable/sunflower/groundnut oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tsp curry paste 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground turmeric 3 tsp curry powder Garnish Flat leaf/continental parsley, chopped 3 spring onions, sliced 2 lemon wedges 100g samphire

Once it has finished, drain the liquid, flake the fish onto a plate or into a bowl and keep to one side.

Rice Prepare the rice according to the instructions until it is cooked, drain and keep it to one side for a short time – it will be going into the curry mixture shortly.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion and curry paste together for a few minutes until the onion is tender. Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes to draw the flavour out.

Stir in the cooked rice and finish off the cooking by gently mixing the cooked, flaked fish, stir and heat through.

Samphire Bring a pan of water to the boil and set the samphire in for 3-4 minutes. Drain and serve with the finished dish.

Finishing off To garnish, top your finished kedgeree off with a sprinkle of sliced spring onion, a small handful of chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon to lift everything up – don’t forget the samphire!

Turn up the volume!

If you want things to be a bit spicier, use a medium or hot curry powder and Madras curry paste. If you prefer things a bit calmer – or are cooking for the kids – use Korma or Rogan Josh curry paste and a mild curry powder (the Waitrose ‘Cook’s Ingredients’ organic curry powder is aromatic and mild, and Sharwoods do great curry pastes).

What is samphire?

This salty, delicious sea vegetable (I would liken it to Thai asparagus in appearance –thin, green and tender) is a great companion to this dish, cutting through the spice and cleaning the palate for the next yummy mouthful. Seafresh often have this available (you may have to ask for it, as it is not always on display).

TECHNIQUE Fish Place the fish, peppercorns, bay leaves and cardamom pods in a large shallow pan, skin side up (if there is no skin, then dark side up).

Cover with milk and water and poach (should be a slow simmer) for 10 minutes.

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See next months ‘Doigts du poisson grillés avec les nouilles superbe au saveur poulet’ (fish fingers with chicken super noodles).

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Sun kissed wood for Spring

With a design that is both disciplined and innovative, Rafa Garcia has pulled a future icon out of the bag for Sancal. Rafa sits at the very heart of the creative team at Sancal. The designer of some of the firms’ classic pieces, such as ‘Air’ and ‘Eleva’, as well as recent sucesses like ‘Copla’, ‘Folk’ and ‘Soul’. For this season he has provided the collection with two of the most attractive, yet functional, pieces.

‘Techno’ and ‘Nido’.

Maybe as a reaction to all the dark wenge and other woods we’ve been seeing in furniture for so long, lighter, honey-color woods such as walnut, oak, and cherry are looking fresh.

Techno, utilises the seam to make a statement with oversized zips.

Whilst providing a stylish touch, and a decorative element with a splash of colour, this system enables the cover of the arm and seat to be removed with the greatest of ease for easy care and clean.

But its not simply about style, Technos name comes from the electronic system hidden within. A wireless remote enables the seat to smoothly slide forward at the touch of a button, whilst the back reclines to find just the right snuggle spot.

The zips have also been used as a design accent in the scatter cushions, with a hidden pocket to keep the wireless remote safe and to hand.

As with many of Sancals products, Techno boasts a range of modules, three sofa widths, three sizes of modules, a chaise longue, two poufs and four sizes of scatter cushion. It is also available in a range of colours... white, grey, black, pink, coral, green or sky-blue.

Sancal design range is available from Loop in Mill Street, pop in and take a reclining seat on their Techno sofa.

Although we’ll always be a fan of dark wood, a lighter grain is all the talk for spring. Look for pieces made of warm woods such as walnut and oak with a finish that isn’t too overbearing.

Dont hide away Expect to see hides and faux fur move from the floor to your furniture in 2014. The popular hide rugs have climbed up onto sofas and chairs and even to tables and consoles. You’ll want to pet the furniture in the months ahead.

We’ve seen them on everything from chairs to benches (we’re obsessed with this Bernhardt piece). No doubt, it’s a worthy investment that is sure to make a statement.

Hug rug While your fur is migrating from the floor to the furniture, Eleven have the answer to the dirtier thresholds of your home. Introducing Hug Rug, environmentally friendly rugs for high traffic areas of the home. We all love the environment, nature and wildlife but we want to keep it in it’s rightful place outside, so use this indoor barrier mat to keep it that way.

These highly absorbent cotton rich pile rugs soak up 95% of all dirt and moisture from feet as well as paws! These eco-conscious mats are 100% recycled with a sustainable lifecycle. Its waffle backing, created from recycled car tyres, gives excellent grip on hard floors and when it does ineveitably get a bit mucky just throw it in the machine, it gets more absorbant with every wash!

Pick up a Hug Rug at Eleven in Commercial Arcade, alongside plenty of other sustainable and recycled pieces for the home.

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Review: OGH CROWN CLUB As our theme this month is Judgement, what better place to pay a visit than the bar that was once the home of the original Old Crown Offices, dating from the late 18th Century, the place where you would register births, marriages and deaths. The Crown Club, the latest stylish addition to Guernsey’s beautiful Old Government House Hotel, couldn’t be further removed from it’s origins. Although the name has been inspired by its former use the interior is a million miles away from any office I’ve ever been in to.

With modern twists, which include mirrors that turn in to TVs and free WiFi, sitting comfortably alongside the beautiful and stylish decor, you are in for a real treat. The attention to detail is quite exceptional; decorated in a regency-inspired design with antique features that are in keeping with the building’s historical links and of course its listed status.

Open from midday until ‘late’, you could easily while away many an hour sipping your drink and enjoying the delights of The Crown Club’s “light bite” menu. Whether your preference is for a Guernsey lobster roll, a Donald Russell beef burger or any of the other delicious hot or cold sandwich options you won’t be disappointed as everything is made with the freshest local ingredients. Oh, and from next month they’ll be providing you with a lazy Sunday brunch option, between 11am and 2.30pm every week. Sadly we didn’t get the chance to experience this for ourselves, but what better way to spend a Sunday morning.

And then of course there’s the drinks menu; this is after all a drinking establishment and one that’s sporting a very impressive variety of beverage options, all of which are served with a rather lovely assortment of ‘nibbles’. Whisky fan? Then you’ll be very happy with over 80 to choose from, and with prices starting from just £4.50, you’re not only spoilt for choice but you’re not going to break the bank.

For the cocktail aficionado there’s an incredibly impressive list of cocktails to choose from, some of which are not only made from original recipes, but in some cases you can also experience the vintage spirits from as far back as the 1950’s, all the rage in London and New York! This wasn’t something I was immediately familiar with, I know you can age a wine,

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but gin, surely not? Well I’m happy to report that you can. As David Legoupil, the Food and Beverage Manager explained to me “we have spirits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. A spirit isn’t like a wine which will change and evolve over time, but the older spirits can taste quite different to todays, some perhaps a little sweeter, yet still dry“. This I believe may have something to do with the way our tastes have changed over the years meaning that producers have had to adapt as well. The price tag for a vintage cocktail is a little steeper, but definitely worth adding to the bucket list.

I’m not sure that I’d get away with telling you about a trip to The Crown Club without divulging one of their best kept secrets, The Wine Tasting Room, where you will be taken on your own personal journey through a variety of different grapes, regions and vintages. David or one of his team will guide you through an incredible personal wine tasting experience, something I’ve only ever experienced before whilst on a trip to Mendoza in Argentina. I’d recommend that you find five good friends or colleagues, as this experience is for a minimum of six, and book yourselves in for an unforgettable treat and you’ll no doubt learn a thing or two along the way.

One of the first things that struck me during my visits (yes that’s right there have been more than one) to The Crown Club is that the attention to detail extends much further than the décor. The service is excellent, the staff welcoming and knowledgeable, the environment is laid back yet sophisticated and the glassware is simply divine... If I had been able to get away with taking a few of their lead crystal glasses home in my handbag I would definitely have tried, but there’s always next time... and there most definitely will be a next time.

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UNITS 1 & 2 WHITE WALLS £575,000 // £595,000

A brand new townhouse development situated on the quiet road of Upper St Jacques. The homes have been constructed with energy efficiency in mind; with high levels of insulation and air source heat pumps which ensure reduced running costs. Set over three floors, these luxury local market properties feature modern kitchens with polished granite worktops. The ground floor also provides a staggered dining area/living space which opens onto to the garden via patio doors. Solid oak flooring has provided throughout the ground floor. The first floor provides a modern fully tiled bathroom and two large bedrooms with integrated storage. The top floor provides a stunning master suite with shower room and generous amounts of storage with a deluxe contemporary finish. UNIT 2 is also available for with extended garden area.

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QUATRIEME £380,000

Wiltshire Property presents a charming two bed home situated close to Delancey Park. The property is an ideal purchase for first time buyers, young professionals or a young family wishing to move into a quiet area. The property has a distinct modern finish and features an entrance porch leading into an open plan lounge/diner; a fully fitted modern kitchen which includes appliances, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. A separate garage provides private and secure parking (as well as storage opportunity) and additional space for extra vehicles is located at the front of the property on the main driveway. A private walled patio is situated to the rear.

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FERN TREE COTTAGE ÂŁ560,000

Fern Tree Cottage is a deceptively spacious home situated in a peaceful lane near the West coast. The property boasts a large kitchen and dining room from which there is a conservatory leading onto the rear garden. At the front of the cottage is a generous sitting room and a double bedroom and bathroom. On the first floor there is a further two double bedrooms accessed from the landing. Externally, the property boasts ample parking to the front with a well established and secure rear garden. Further viewing highly recommended.

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BORDEAUX HOUSE ÂŁ799,500

Bordeaux House sits proudly on the corner of a quiet lane in the desirable Bordeaux area of the Vale within a few minutes walk of the coast.

The spacious accommodation comprises kitchen, utility room, shower room, dining room and sitting room with feature Furze oven on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two very generous double bedrooms with a family bathroom and stairs leading to the second floor where there are a further two double bedrooms. Externally, the property boasts gardens to the front and rear, along with ample parking over two driveways. A fantastic property deserving of further inspection.

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appreciate the stunning views while enjoying a relaxing bath.

‘I think it is great for Channel Island Ceramics to be recognised because we were up against major, national bathroom and kitchen businesses like Ripples,’ said Mrs Barclay.

‘Winning would be the pinnacle of my career and I’m looking forward to the awards ceremony in March.’

Channel Island Ceramics won the award in 2013 and in 2002 it won Bathrooms + Kitchens Magazine’s bathroom retailer of the year, which is an all encompassing award (for design, customer relations, and showroom design) which is given out only once to any company.

It was also runner up for the KBSA marketing award in 2002.

Tim Wallace, editor of kbbreview said: ‘This year marks a landmark 20 years of the biggest awards event in the industry, and we’re delighted to have kicked off the celebrations accordingly with a record number of entries.’

‘As always the standard of submissions has been incredibly high and the judging process, already renowned for its rigor, has been revised to reflect this. As such, we would like to extend our special congratulations to Rachel on being nominated as a finalist in her category, and wish her the very best of luck,’ he added.

John Litchfield, Channel Island Ceramics Managing Director said, ‘we are all very proud of Rachel for being short listed for this prestigious design award. Rachel composed a convincing concept for this space followed by a clever room design. In an industry where design time is not sold by the hour it is good to be able to show our contemporaries that we are prepared to spend the right amount of time to get it right. This is one of many designs that demonstrates Rachel’s expertise. She is without doubt out there with the best and she deserves to win’.

Following their nomination for bathroom designer of the year, they have been awarded honorary membership to the Society of British and International Design (SBID). The one year admission, has been granted to all finalists in the design categories of the national kitchen and bathroom awards organised by kbbreview.

CHANNEL ISLANDS CERAMICS IS ON A ROLL! Local business Channel Island Ceramics has been awarded honorary membership to the Society of British and International Design (SBID) and has also been nominated as a finalist in the Bathroom Designer of the Year, in the ‘project costing between £10,000 and £25,000’ category, at prestigious national awards organised by kbbreview, the UK’s leading business-to-business magazine for the industry.

Rachel Barclay, BA Hons (Interior Design), a Director at Channel Island Ceramics, said to be one of four short-listed from thousands of national submissions was ‘a real honour and something shared with everyone in the team who has helped make my designs a reality.’

‘At Channel Island Ceramics we believe that all three elements of our rooms are very important, these are the product quality, a first-class design and the highest standard of installation,’ said Mrs Barclay.

‘The most successful rooms have all three elements in balance. We work very hard to offer something special to our clients and it is very rewarding for this to be recognised by the judges of such a prestigious award.’

Channel Island Ceramics’ design submission is based around a very high specification bathroom in a new build home. It included raising part of the room to the level of the outside balcony so the area with the bath was seamless with the outside area. This enabled the bathroom design to bring the outside in, and vice versa, so the clients could truly

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The SBID is the leading accreditation organisation for the interior designer industry in Britain. As an honorary member, finalists will benefit from international certification from this standard-bearer organisation, as well as invaluable business mentoring and unrivalled networking opportunities.

Tim Wallace, editor of kbbreview magazine, says: “All our design finalists are nominated on demonstrating the highest quality designs and so we are delighted to team up with the SBID once again in acknowledging the achievements of each and every one.

Representing the highest calibre of the interior design industry, the benefits of a year’s honorary membership to the SBID are vast, and we wish finalists every success in exploring the many new opportunities available to them.”

Vanessa Brady, President of SBID, says: “Celebrating the very best that the kitchen and bathroom industry has to offer, finalists of the kbbreview Awards represent the exceptional quality and integrity of design we so passionately promote here at SBID. The honorary membership we offer will give finalists the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest industry news, products and innovations alongside the chance to attend trade shows, acquire expert advice and network with peers and manufacturers. SBID would like to congratulate the kbbreview Awards design finalists, and very much look forward to welcoming them to the SBID community.”

Winners will be announced by the traditional opening of an envelope at the glittering, black tie gala dinner taking place on Tuesday 4th March 2014 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

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elcome to the first edition of Agenda, the feature led business supplement from Gallery magazine. Keeping inline with this month’s theme, the Agenda focus is Guernsey’s legal profession as well as a vast array of business news and movers & shakers. Our introduction comes from Jon Le Tocq of Storm Force Fitness and winner of Best New Business at February’s Awards for Achievement.

“Sport and fitness has always been at the centre of my lifestyle and after gaining a Management Studies degree the rest of the jigsaw pieces started falling into place.

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4 Jargon Buster………………………………………………

10 Movers & Shakers………………………………….……

Free lunch………………………………………………….5

11 Legal Minds……………………………………………….…

People profile: Jessica Roland……………………6

Business News……………………………….…………12

Do you need an Image Right?………..…………8

15 Advocate X: The Truth………………………………

JARGON BUSTER: P4

FREE LUNCH: P5

LEGAL MINDS: P11

PEOPLE PROFILE: P6

For me a business should serve a lifestyle otherwise what’s the point?

There has to be a lifestyle benefit to your business if you’re going to branch out on your own, otherwise, what can be an exciting new chapter can soon become a hindrance that controls your life.

The key to success in new business is to appoint a strong personality to lead the charge and a team who are able to engage with customers on a daily basis through a variety of communication channels. Of course a product or service that makes everyone else’s lifestyle more fun and enjoyable also helps!

People are looking for personal contact, niched products and new experiences and small businesses are often best placed to do this because they are largely free of bureaucracy and inertia that can sometimes plague larger companies.

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Anyone who can create an offering that is innovative, exciting and helps open up new emotional experiences for customers can have an immediate impact. Starting up on your own gives you the vehicle to do just that.”

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THE GUERNSEY BAR JARGON BUSTER WHAT WE DO Members of the Guernsey Bar advise individuals, companies and other institutions on such diverse areas of law as banking, crime, matrimonial finance and company law.

Whilst many Advocates specialise in certain types of work, for example trust, commercial, insurance or property law, some have a more general practice.

Advocates advise and represent clients in courts and tribunals throughout the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

The majority of Advocates work in private firms but some are also employed by the States of Guernsey as well as by other institutions such as the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and financial services firms.

There is a full list of members of the Guernsey Bar available at the Greffe.

Below is useful guide for you to better understand the different areas of law that are practiced in the island and also some of the terms that you may have heard explained.

ADVOCATES The Royal Court of Guernsey admits lawyers, known as Advocates of the Royal Court, to practice the laws of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark in the Bailiwick. The qualifications for admission are that an Advocate must have been admitted to be a member of the Bar in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland or have been admitted as a Solicitor in one of those jurisdictions.

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Juridiques Francaises et Normandes at the University of Caen-Basse-Normandie in France and have passed the Guernsey Bar Exams set by the Royal Court.

LITIGATION “Litigation” is the word which lawyers use to describe anything which involves proceedings before a Court or Tribunal.

There are different types of litigation with which an Advocate can assist.

• Matrimonial litigation As its name suggests, this includes divorce, as well as the financial and child related issues which typically go with it. It also includes such matters as bringing Court proceedings to obtain maintenance for children, adoption and “care” proceedings.

• Civil litigation This involves any other matter where a claim is brought before a Court. In most cases, one party is claiming a sum of money from another party, either because the claimant says that the other party has caused him injury (for example, by negligently running him over), broken the terms of a contract, failed to pay a debt or otherwise failed to fulfil an obligation which the other party owes to the claimant.

PRIVATE CLIENT When lawyers refer to “private client” work, they mean work which isn’t litigation and which involves members of the general public (as opposed to businesses). The areas of work which are most common in this area are: • Property Advocates have a monopoly in relation

to preparing the documents necessary to transfer ownership of real property (houses, buildings and land) in Guernsey.

If you want to buy a house in Guernsey, you will need to see an Advocate about it.

• Wills and probate Many people will wish to make a Will to ensure that their estate is disposed of in accordance with their wishes on their death. Where someone owns real property (houses, buildings and land) in Guernsey, it is advisable for them to make a Will in order to name specifically the people they want it to pass to on their death.

LEGAL AID The States of Guernsey operate a Legal Aid Scheme under which those of limited means or who are accused of crimes may be able to obtain the services of an Advocate without being charged or at a reduced charge.

LEGAL TERMS Legal language can seem like Latin even when it is English; sometimes it is simply Latin! Guernsey law additionally uses French phrases.

However, whenever you don’t understand an expression used by your lawyer simply ask for it to be explained.

Likewise if you are in Court and do not understand what has been said, ask. It is very important that you understand what is going on. It is easy for a lawyer to forget that the technical terms he uses every day are not in fact every day terms.

Visit our website for a full glossary of legal terms www.guernseybar.com

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FREE LUNCH We all know there’s no such thing as a free lunch, particularly in the business world. So last month we booked a table at The Crown Club, at the Old Government House Hotel, invited along a guest and had lunch. Claud Falla met with Tamara Timothy to discuss her recent transition from on screen journalist to the property department of Collas Crill.

It’s not hard to see why Tamara Timothy made such a good broadcast journalist, six years with CITV has honed that thousand-kilowatt smile to nothing short of dazzling, but there is obviously a lot more to Tamara than her charm.

Now that her CITV days are behind her she has recently started work in Collas Crill’s Property Department. Making that kind of career switch takes real guts as well as a shed load of hard work and determination.

“It’s not easy leaving a job that you love, but I was aware that I needed a new challenge and I’ve always been interested in Law. I was warned off studying Law at university by those citing it as too ‘dull’ to keep a young student’s attention. So I studied Economics & Politics instead, the plan always being to convert to law at a later stage. Instead, after competing my degree, I was side tracked by the exciting world of journalism – a decision which holds no regrets.”

Instead of giving it all up immediately Tamara decided to study for her Graduate Diploma in Law for two years on a part-time basis through Bournemouth University, whilst juggling a full time job at CITV. So when it came to completing the Bar Professional Training Course at the University of Law, and becoming a full time student again

for a year, it felt like a comparative piece of cake – although not as fun as the first time round!

Graduating in 2013 released her back into the working world well aware that she would have to start right at the bottom again, despite her age and previous experience.

“When I returned to Guernsey I bought a house, got engaged and started planning my wedding. In the week lead up to the wedding Collas Crill invited me in for an interview and I think the stress actually helped me focus because after a second interview they offered me a training position. I rotated through each department, gaining experience and an insight into where I wanted to eventually specialise.”

What advice would Tamara give to our Gallery readers considering a similar career change?

“Firstly take some time to really think carefully about what you want because making such a big change can involve a lot of work. Think about whether you have the finances to support you. Are you capable of potentially juggling a full time job whilst studying?”

“Be smart and find a way to use the skills and experience you already

have to directly transfer to another industry. Although journalism and law are very different, the skills required to perform well in these industries have a surprisingly big cross over.

Communication is key in both job roles, as is the ability to assimilate information quickly and decipher what is important. You need to have the confidence to speak to a wide variety of people, be hugely organized and manage your time well – the deadlines in a legal practice are as strict as those on the news desk.”

“ Most importantly don’t be afraid to just go for it, and certainly don’t let your age hold you back.”

Earlier this year Collas Crill turned Tamara’s training contract into a full time position in their Property Department.

The transition between glamorous broadcast journalist and serious lawyer for a well-respected law firm is now complete. Was it worth it? Well the thousand-kilowatt smile is still firmly in place so we are guessing that’s a ‘yes’ from Tamara.

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People profile: JESSICA ROLAND As part of our focus on the islands legal profession in this edition of Agenda we wanted to profile an individual to find out not only about their career path but also their life outside of the office. Jessica Roland is the Managing Partner of the Guernsey office of Mourant Ozannes, we were lucky enough to speak to her about the journey to her current position, an impressive new hobby and a love for chicken soup.

Jessica would you tell us a little more about your day job?

Aside from being the managing partner I am also head of the employment team and a partner in the litigation practice.

My working day is very busy, mixing the management of a large office and giving legal advice to my clients.

Fortunately I work with people who are excellent at their jobs but also a pleasure to work with. When you work the hours that we frequently have to and under the pressure that we often do, enjoying the company, as well as respecting the skills of your work colleagues, makes a massive difference.

When I joined the firm in July 1998 on my return to Guernsey, I had no expectation that I would still be here almost 16 years later, however when you work for the best law firm in the place you want to live and with the best people, why would you leave?!

Where were you based before you came back to Guernsey?

I moved around the UK, living in Wales, Brighton, and York. I did various bits of travelling including four months living on a kibbutz in Israel, teaching rock climbing in California and sailing up the Intercoastal way on the East Coast of the US, but my final base was Oxford where I trained and then worked as a solicitor.

Would you recommend spending time away from the island before returning, did this provide you with a greater depth of experience?

In an ideal world, spending time away from the Island is a benefit. Not only does it allow you to have an experience of a different way of doing things which can bring real benefits but also it made me appreciate how lucky I was to come from such a lovely place. However moving away is not for everyone and it is someone’s attitude that really makes the real difference, regardless of where they have been based before.

How did you get to the role you’re in now?

A mixture of luck, persistence, the support of my colleagues at Mourant Ozannes as well the support of my husband.

Do you have any advice for anyone aspiring to have a career in law?

Qualifying as a lawyer can provide you with huge opportunities in all sorts of areas of work. There are not that many of my contemporaries from law school who like me still work in private practice.

Some are in-house lawyers, others work in government, a few have joined the judiciary whereas others have used it as a stepping stone into other business areas. A career in law itself is demanding but rewarding. The work of a corporate or property lawyer is very different to the work I do as a litigator, likewise working in an international firm like Mourant Ozannes is very different from a smaller local practice. Anyone aspiring to have a career in law should do as much, and have as varied a work experience as possible so that you know what sort of lawyer you want to be.

What aspect of your career to date are you most proud of?

Helping to build up and be part of the best employment law team in the Channel Islands. We are the only team in the top tier in all the directories, across both Guernsey and Jersey.

Can you tell us about any cases you’ve worked on that stand out and if so why?

The ones that stand out for me are the ones where a client arrives with some seemingly intractable problem and I am able to help them through to a solution in a cost-effective way.

What’s the best thing about your job?

A satisfied client.

We know that everyone has parts of their job they don’t enjoy, what’s the worst part of your job?

Being a good lawyer means sometimes giving a client the advice they do not want

to hear. Telling a client that your advice is not to pursue or defend a claim can be difficult particularly if the client feels very strongly about a dispute. However a client has to be able to rely on you to advise them properly and objectively about their likelihood of success or failure as well as the financial and importantly emotional costs of engaging in litigation and not just telling them what they want to hear.

Is there one phrase you live your life by, if so what is it and why?

Man is fully responsible for his nature and his choices. I hope I live by it.

What keeps you busy outside of work?

My family. Also each year I try to do something which requires me to take physical exercise but also benefits a worthwhile charity. It requires that charitable commitment to get me moving! The last couple of years it was the 30/30 bicycle challenge in aid of Les Bourgs. This year it is the Dance Floor Challenge in aid of the National Autistic Society Guernsey Branch and GADA. My p.a Caren put me up for it although she knew I really wanted to do it as I am an avid Strictly fan. I have to say I am having a blast learning how to dance although I am no natural hoofer! The commitment of Jamie and Bonnie and all the professionals is amazing. They dedicate hours and hours of their personal time to teaching the ten newbies. Alex Rowe my partner has the patience of a saint!

Tell us something about yourself that your colleagues might not know?

I find making chicken soup, including the stock from scratch, relaxing, ideally to the sound of Radio 4 and, if possible, the Archers omnibus followed by Desert Island Discs!

Your favourite spot on Guernsey?

A warm summer evening eating freshly caught barbecued mackerel on L’Eree beach with an almost high tide having just had a swim with my husband and children. Life doesn’t get much better than that!

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So you’re not Rihanna DO YOU NEED AN IMAGE RIGHT? Most of us know what a copyright is; it protects musical works, films and the written word and a trademark; that protects names, products and brands. But until recently nothing has been able to protect images associated with people and in particular celebrities. Images aren’t just pictures they’re gestures, mannerisms and signatures. Think Usain’s Bolt, or the Mo Bot, both as recognisable as the people themselves and equally as marketable. David Evans, Director, Collas Crill IP answers the question ‘So you’re not Rihanna - do you need an image right?’

When TopShop put a picture of Rihanna on a t-shirt little could they have imagined that it would spark a full blown court case, based around whether they had infringed her image rights.

They had the rights to use the image concerned, having paid the person who took the photograph (in this case a still from a video). What they hadn’t considered was that Rihanna would sue them for using that image to then sell t-shirts, potentially making consumers believe that she had somehow endorsed the clothes.

As it turned out, Rihanna was successful in her action against TopShop. What was most interesting about the case was that the judge confirmed the existing position in the UK that there are no such things as image rights. Instead, anyone bringing an action has to rely on other rights such as trade marks, privacy or false endorsement.

Rihanna was successful under the rules of passing off, which are harder to succeed on, but the judge felt that she had a reputation in the business of fashion and therefore consumers would naturally think that the t-shirts bearing her image were connected with her in some way. It was therefore felt that

TopShop were trying to take advantage of that reputation to sell more clothes.

If, however, this case hadn’t been about Rihanna but instead another star without such a reputation, it is likely that it would have been decided differently.

So, if you’re not Rihanna, what are the options open to you? This area of the law is fraught with difficulties and complications, especially for celebrities who are trying to prevent others from using their image. Years ago, this was far less a problem than it is today. Since most images can be copied with the click of a mouse, stars are open to attack from those wishing to take commercial advantage of their image.

recognised on a formal register. This has a number of distinct advantages over the solution offered in other countries.

There are different options around the world. In certain parts of continental Europe there are stricter laws of privacy than in the UK, and in the US various states have differing rights under what they call a Publicity Right. None of these, however, offer flexible solutions to the modern day problem of image right management and protection.

These advantages are clarity of the rights themselves, the ability to effectively manage and licence the rights and to easily pass the rights on after death. In addition, the rights allow for protection of the images of the personality generally and for the rights to be included in an action such as the Rihanna one referred to above.

What makes the Guernsey rights even more compelling is that any personal identifier can be registered. This can include things like gestures, mannerisms, catchphrases etc. and gives the ability to register and protect things that have never been able to be registered before.

In addition, even those people who have been dead for up to 100 years before the date of an application can have their rights applied for. The infringement of images of dead stars is a common occurrence and so this provides a very useful tool for the estates of these clients.

This is where Guernsey has been very forward thinking in developing and passing its image rights legislation which offers, for the first time anywhere in the world, the ability to have image rights

As the ever evolving world of celebrity develops and changes, we believe that this unique right will take hold and become a common tool with which to register and manage celebrity rights.

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GUERNSEY LAWYER DAVID JONES ADMITTED AS ADVOCATE

TWO NEW UNDERWRITERS FOR EXPANDING SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL TEAM

Carey Olsen senior associate, David Jones, has been admitted as an advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey and called to the Guernsey Bar.

Skipton International has employed two new Mortgage Underwriters to help with its expanding lending business. Paullette King and Laurelle May will take the local underwriting team up to six.

Advocate Jones provides specialist advice in relation to business restructuring and insolvency in contentious, non-contentious and multijurisdictional matters.

During his time at Carey Olsen Advocate Jones has worked on a range of the largest insolvencies involving Guernsey entities including investment funds and global retailers and has advised on both the restructuring and formal insolvency of structures subject to complex commercial mortgage-backed security packages. He regularly advises the boards of distressed entities and has extensive experience acting for office holders.

Initially the pair will spend six months training and will also undertake the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP).

Guernsey educated Paullette and Laurelle are both experienced financial workers. Paullette was most recently with Co-operative Bank where she spent the last eleven years as a mortgage administrator. Prior to this she was with Barclays. Laurelle was a Client relationship manager with Close Finance, and has also worked for Barclays and NatWest.

He is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers Associations, R3 and INSOL and has delivered seminars for both professional organisations and clients.

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Nick Batiste has been appointed managing director of Saffery Champnes in Guernsey. He joined the firm over 21 years ago and has worked his way up through the ranks of the firm.

He succeeds Kelvin Hudson, who will remain in the full-time senior role of executive chairman while also devoting more time to his principal practice area, managing the affairs of ultra-high net worth private clients.

The move follows Mr Batiste’s appointment, in 2012, to the boards of Saffery Champness Holdings Limited, on which he assumed responsibility as finance director, and Saffery Champness SARL. He is also a director of both the fiduciary and fund arms of the Guernsey business.

Mr Batiste joined the Guernsey office in 1992, qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2000 and was admitted as a fellow in 2005.

Advocate Jones’ varied contentious insolvency experience includes advising clients subject to claims by insolvency office holders appointed as a result of the collapse of the Madoff Ponzi Scheme. He has acted in numerous applications for urgent, injunctive relief and in relation to cross-border issues.

Advocate Jones studied for his law degree at the University of Leicester and worked at Howes Percival as an associate for over seven years where he specialised in corporate insolvency, restructuring and complex civil fraud before joining Carey Olsen in April 2010.

NICK BATISTE APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SAFFERY CHAMPNESS IN GUERNSEY

With an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions within the fiduciary sector in recent years, Saffery Champness remains one of Guernsey’s few independent trust businesses.

NEW CHAIR FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Guernsey Community Foundation has officially welcomed Jurat Stephen Jones to the position of Chairman of the Board.

Stephen takes over from Chris Sherwell who is stepping down after serving as Chairman for the past 18 months.

Chris remains a keen supporter of the Foundation.

Stephen originally joined the Board of Directors in 2013. He has extensive experience and knowledge of the voluntary and charitable sectors, and his appointment will ensure that the Foundation’s work continues to target the areas in most need.

Mr’s Batiste’s appointment will take effect from next month.

LEGAL MINDS

LEGAL MINDS We asked a those working within the legal profession to answer a single question and gave them up to 60 words to complete their answer. Here are selection of the wide variety of responses we received to the question “If you could pass/introduce any law, what would it be?

SARA MALLETT Advocate and Partner, Randell & Loveridge The Law that I would pass: That every Guernsey person should support the Green Lions (Guernsey FC) because there is no greater team (although as a director you could call me biased).

MICHAEL ROGERS Associate, AO Hall

TANYA RICHARDS-PUGH Senior Associates, AFR Advocates

I do not give you the Sum, I only lend it to you. When you meet someone in similar distress, you must pay me by lending the Sum to them; enjoining this person to discharge the Debt by performing a Deed which is equal to that already lent to you, whenever you are able, and met with such opportunity.

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BUSINESS NEWS Companies 2014 can be found here: www.eprivateclient.com. Please note that a subscription is required to view this article.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL WINS SENIOR HONOURS AT YOUTH SPEAKS 2014

FROM BRICS TO MINTS AT GUERNSEY FUNDS FORUM 2014 Jim O’Neill is a leading economist and creator of the ‘BRICs’ acronym to describe the burgeoning economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China, captured that moment in time perfectly and has gone on to become a mainstay of analysis relating to the global economy.

Jim will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Guernsey Funds Forum in London.

The annual event, which this year takes place at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel on Thursday 1 May, will see the recently retired Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and best-selling author of The Growth Map share his views on the future of the financial markets with an expected audience of more than 400 delegates.

The event will also, for the first time, feature two moderators: Sarah Montague, host of BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme; and ITV News Anchor, Alastair Stewart OBE. It will be the fifth successive year Mr Stewart has moderated the Guernsey Funds Forum.

Mr O’Neill also recently coined the new acronym, MINT, to group the economies of Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey, as he believes these four countries could be among the 10 largest economies in the next 30 years.

This year’s Guernsey Funds Forum therefore presents a great opportunity to hear the reasons behind his confidence.

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sponsorship opportunities visit www.guernseyfundsforum.com or contact Fiona Murray by email info@ guernseyfundsforum.com or telephone. +44 (0) 7781 123808. Latest news is available on Twitter from @ GuernseyFinance and updates about the event specifically can be found using the hashtag #GFF2014.

SAFFERY CHAMPNESS IS ONE OF THE ‘TOP 25 MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES’ Saffery Champness has been named one of the Top 25 Most Admired Companies in Private Client Practitioner’s ultimate rankings for the second year running.

Private Client Practitioner, a publication for leading private client professionals, introduced the rankings in order to celebrate the largest and most successful private client centric advisory businesses The “Top 25 Most Admired” list is nomination-based, and made up of law firms, accountancy firms, trust companies and independent financial advisers that have been featured in PCP’s regular Top 25 lists for their respective fields.

“Most Admired” companies are selected as a result of votes received following an open call for nominations.

As one of the largest fiduciary service providers in Guernsey, Saffery Champness employs more than 110 people across its trust, funds, tax and accountancy businesses, with its fiduciary team specialising in the provision of trust and company services to an international client base.

The full list of the Top 25 Most Admired

A team from Guernsey Grammar was the overall and senior team winners at this year’s Rotary Club of Guernsey Youth Speaks competition, sponsored by Mourant Ozannes.

BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF THE FUTURE YOUTH SPEAKS The team of Helena De Carteret (chair), Douglas Craig (speaker) and Jordan Linton (vote of thanks) presented their topic ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ to a packed St James venue and a panel of eminent judges chaired by the Reverend Graeme Beebee.

Nigel Dorey, President of the Rotary Club of Guernsey said: “This year’s Youth Speaks competition was another great success with some excellent entries from all of the competing schools; congratulations must go to all who took part and our thanks to the judges.”

Jessica Roland, Managing Partner of Mourant Ozannes said: “There was an impressive standard of competition this year and as a judge that was both rewarding and challenging. The participants demonstrated that Guernsey’s young people are very talented and possess the skills that will benefit them greatly in their future careers.”

Blanchelande College were the Intermediate Team Winners, with Jenna Tostevin (chair), Lauren Downs (speaker) and Holli Kelly (vote of thanks) presenting their topic ‘Unsung Heroes’.

Individual awards were made to Harry Giubileo of Elizabeth College for Best Chair’, Barnaby Thompson of Elizabeth College for Best Speaker and Peter Bourne of Elizabeth College for Best Vote of Thanks.

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and capacity would allow them to take on bigger and more complex projects.

However, while the merger also gives Babbé McCathie access to the additional resources of McCathie’s parent company - the T & G Group - Mr Bashforth, who is also Group chairman, was keen to stress that their focus would remain the Guernsey market and that they were looking to maintain all existing relationships.

CARRUS CELEBRATES Local Franchised dealership Carrus has celebrated its tenth anniversary.

The privately owned business held an open day last month when clients and visitors to its Landes du Marche premises enjoyed cake and refreshments.

During the day, a charity car wash was held, which raised £230 for the Guernsey Cheshire Home. In addition, visitors to the showroom were able to enter a free competition to win a number of prizes.

Carrus holds the franchises for MG and Perodua cars and DFSK commercial vehicles, and sells used cars of any marque. It is also the local supplier of Autoglym and Unipart products to the trade.

The business was started by Michael Wager and his wife at the beginning of 2004 and now has 13 staff.

‘We were keen to mark our tenth birthday, and enjoyed celebrating with our existing customers and many new potential clients, and showing them our diverse range of vehicles. Our team of car washers did a great job in the adverse weather conditions!”

“We look forward to another successful decade and would like to thank our loyal customers, and our dedicated staff, for their support.”

MCCATHIE ASSOCIATES MERGE WITH THE DON BABBÉ PRACTICE Two longstanding Guernsey engineering consultancies have merged to form a

new practice, which will now be known as Babbé McCathie.

The two companies, McCathie Associates Limited and The Don Babbé Practice, were both founded in 1990 and have since completed in excess of seven thousand commissions ranging from small extensions to multi-storey, complex commercial properties.

Under the Babbé McCathie banner, they will continue to trade as normal while offering clients an extended range of services, including project management, consultancy and guidance, civil and structural design and advanced engineering solutions.

Don Babbé, the founder and principal of the Don Babbé Practice (and new managing director of Babbé McCathie), said the merger was a natural progression for both companies, especially as they had the same outlook and approach to doing business as well as hard won reputations for attention to detail and personal service.

Ian Bashforth, the managing director of McCathie Associates, stressed that it would still be “business as usual” for both firms, but that their joint resources

A NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE OUTSOURCING SERVICE IS LAUNCHED IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Claire Boscq-Scott 4 Star Services is adding a 5th “Star” Service to her already four established services. Customer Service Catalyst, Claire Boscq-Scott set up her business in 2009 providing four Pillars of Excellence in Customer Centric Businesses, including The Customer Journey, Customer Service Training, Mystery Shopping and Market Research.

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BUSINESS NEWS of wealth-management industry news and directories. Butterfield was named Private Bank of the Year – Caribbean, Trust Company of the Year – Caribbean and Trust Company of the Year – Switzerland.

JT HELPING BRING THE LITERARY WORLD ALIVE IN GUERNSEY JT is to become Technical Sponsor to the Guernsey Literary Festival for 2014. This is the second time JT has helped facilitate the technology for the event, which will be the island’s third large scale literary festival that brings a diverse range of high profile local, UK and international speakers to the island. The festival not only serves the local community, but also attracts new visitors to the Bailiwick and will take place between 15-18 May. JT is supporting the organisers of the Guernsey Literary Festival by powering and providing the technology which will enable them to showcase the changing world of digital publishing. JT will also be supporting the Literary Technology Centre at the Guille-Alles Library to help enable the public to go and engage with the latest devices and software.

The festival offers islanders and visitors the chance to interact with some leading authors and poets in a fantastic setting, as well as some exciting initiatives around digital learning and engaging children.

The list of speakers announced so far includes award-winning characters from the literary world such as media personality, Janet Street Porter; novelists, Esther Freud and Stephen May; journalist Kate Adie; poet Luke Wright; historian Dr Lucy Worsley; poet laureate, Sir Andrew Motion; children’s author, Nick Butterworth; teenage writer, Cathy Cassidy and CBeebies presenters Cerrie Burnell and Alex Winters.

Butterfield was also named Runner Up to Legis Group in the category Trust Company of the Year – Guernsey. In January, Butterfield announced that it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Legis Group’s Guernsey-based trust and fiduciary services business, subject to regulatory and other approvals, which is expected to be completed during the first quarter 2014.

Brendan McDonagh, Butterfield’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer said, “We are pleased to have been recognised by our peers in the wealth management sector with these prestigious awards.

Wealth management businesses are important at Butterfield, and these awards demonstrate that our people and services are among the most respected in the industry. We congratulate our private banking teams in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, and our trust teams in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas, Switzerland and Guernsey on receiving these honours.”

Hamilton, Bermuda—30 January 2014: Butterfield (comprising Bermuda-based The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and its international subsidiaries) has received three Financial Centre Awards from Citywealth, the UK-based publisher

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It was presented by Karen Jones, Editor of financial trade publication Citywealth, who praised Miss Le Poidevin’s work on building the Guernsey brand and raising the Island’s profile, especially within the private wealth management community.

Miss Le Poidevin said: “I am very pleased to win this award but most importantly it shows the way in which Guernsey is increasingly being recognised for its experience, expertise and innovation in providing private wealth management services to clients.

“Indeed, our job at Guernsey Finance has been made much easier by the fact that during the last 12 to 18 months Guernsey has established the world’s first image rights legislation and register, introduced Guernsey Foundations and launched 2-Reg, the first aircraft registry in the Channel Islands. Each of these has added another item to the menu of services that Guernsey fiduciaries can offer their clients and together, they showcase the continued innovation within our private wealth management sector.

PRIVATE WEALTH LEADERS INDIA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS UNIQUE CULTURAL ASPECTS Mark Biddlecombe the client services director for Nerine in Guernsey attended the Private Wealth Leaders India conference in London on 29 January as a panellist.

The conference took place at the Crowne Plaza in London and is the third of its kind in as many years. It brought together Indian clients as well as Indian non-domiciles, HNWIs and family businesses for a day discussing wealth planning, structuring solutions and tax considerations.

You can follow the Guernsey Literary Festival on Twitter: @GuernseyLitFest or on Facebook, with further information on guernseyliteraryfestival.com BUTTERFIELD RECEIVES THREE CITYWEALTH FINANCIAL CENTRE AWARDS

women to win awards at the Citywealth Power Women Lunch 2014 which was held on Thursday 23 January in London.

GUERNSEY FINANCE CHIEF WINS AWARD FOR RAISING ISLAND’S PROFILE Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry internationally, has been recognised for her contribution to raising the profile of Guernsey.

Miss Le Poidevin was one of only four

Mr Biddlecombe was the sole representative of trust and company services in Guernsey and he led a panel discussion on Indian family offices and investors.

He said: “The focus was very much on the cultural aspects of doing business in India. We are the only independent trust company established in India so have a great deal of experience of this market.

There are practicalities and technicalities of working in India in the private client sector which we discussed in detail.”

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THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING LIKE THE TRUTH Most of us like to think of ourselves as fundamentally honest and decent people. However, an awful lot of people are lying, cheating criminal scumbags who deserve to be forcibly sterilised so that their atrocious genes no longer form an oily slick upon our already shallow gene pool. The problem is that in their own heads, these people genuinely think that they, too, are fundamentally honest and decent – they just ascribe different meanings to those terms in order to maintain the self-deception.

As a result, when people apply a slightly warped self-view to the activities of others, we end up with the situation whereby estate-dwellers actively choose to turn a blind eye to criminal or antisocial activity on the basis that the perpetrator ‘is only acting out’ or ‘was always good to ‘is old mum’ (and I must admit that I’m guilty of the same thing whenever I see clearly under-age kids trying to get served at pubs – I just remember what I was like at that age and feel that unnatural surge of nauseous emotion that Lady X tells me is called ‘sympathy’).

The entertainment starts when habitual liars who have previously escaped detection appear in court for the first time. An astonishing number of people genuinely don’t realise how serious court proceedings are until they find themselves in an imposing courtroom surrounded by smartly-dressed lawyers and standing before a judge who has clearly never smiled in his life. Their brains go into panic mode and, no matter how unconvincing their original statement now sounds in the unflinching legal spotlight, they stick with it, concocting elaborate tales to back up their story.

A brilliant example of this occurred in the historic case of BSkyB v HP Enterprise Services. On the face of it, you wouldn’t expect a case between two companies where one was suing the other for failure to implement a new client relationship technology system to be that interesting. The judgment runs to two thousand three hundred and fifty paragraphs, of which at least two thousand aren’t really worth the effort.

But the remaining bits contain a nugget of pure golden gold.

Part of BSkyB’s case was that HP committed fraudulent misrepresentation – ie that they lied in order to get the contract in the first place. In order to reach a conclusion, the court had to look at the actions and words of the people involved to see whether BSkyB were right. Unfortunately, as is usual in these matters, the people on both sides of the deal had their own recollection of events which differed on key points. Who should be trusted? Enter Joe Galloway.

Joe was the managing director of part of the defendant, and gave a number of witness statements and appeared in person at the trial to support their case.

Unfortunately for Joe, as part of his witness statement, he set out his qualifications. These included a statement that “I hold an MBA from Concordia College, St. John’s (1995 to 1996)”. When asked about this in court, he said that he was in St John in the US Virgin Islands and attended Concordia College for approximately a year which involved attendance at classes. He said that he had a diploma or degree certificate and transcripts of his marks, and had been required to attend numerous classes to obtain these.

He then went on to say that he attended Concordia College whilst he was working on a project on St John for Coca Cola, and that he travelled to and from St John by plane, flying into and out of the island. He explained that when he attended Concordia College “there were a number of buildings that I went to. I can remember three distinct buildings that we went to…office block buildings in and around the locations of the commercial area that I was working in for Coca Cola.” Sounds convincing, right?

Remember, he was standing up in court saying all of this with a straight face in

order to help defend a claim which could run into hundreds of millions of pounds.

Surely he wouldn’t be saying all this if all of his statements could be easily proven wrong? Surely?

Enter Sky’s barrister. He started off gently, producing witness statements which showed that there was not and never had been a Concordia College & University on St John, there was not, nor ever had been a Coca Cola office or facility on St John, and there was not, nor ever had been an airport on St John and it was not possible to fly onto the island.

At this point, Joe may have started to realise that it was not going to be his day.

But this was just the beginning. The barrister then moved up a gear, bringing his dog into the equation. In order to demonstrate that Concordia College was in fact a website which provides on-line degrees for anyone who is prepared to pay for them, he showed the court that he had recently obtained an MBA degree for his dog, Lulu. The best part was that Lulu also received a degree certificate and transcripts which, when presented to the court, turned out to contain better marks than those given to poor Joe. As you can imagine, after the judge had stopped laughing, he took a very dim view of all of Joe’s other evidence.

Among other quotes, the judge noted that ‘[his] credibility was completely destroyed by his perjured evidence’, and he demonstrated ‘an astounding ability to be dishonest’, and ‘a propensity to be dishonest whenever he sees it in his interest’. As judicial slapdowns go, that almost definately ensured that Lulu had not only a better degree but ended up with significantly better job prospects than Joe.

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ecently, the father of a close friend tried to send me a photo that he had taken of my wife and I on our wedding day. The platform with which he chose to share the photo was iCloud; one of the more recent additions to Apple’s suite of polished uberproducts.

to USB just more expensive and less flexible. It is a strategy that works as long as you can guarantee that you will always be able to manufacture the best products on the market, because then you can justify the increased price and people won’t mind being locked in.

It’s certainly a judgment call.

“This should be easy”, I thought as I clicked the download link in the email.

With Apple however, though they kicked off a revolution with the iPhone, it is no secret that they have been lagging behind Android for a couple of years now in the mobile handset market. The iPhone 5 looks like a dinosaur next to some of newer Android handsets that have recently been coming onto the market and is woefully underpowered and expensive in comparison. As a result the exodus to Android is well underway with thousands of die-hard Apple fans making the leap every day.

As a seasoned software developer, owner of a digital agency and “nerd shepherd” (a title given to me by the best man at my wedding) I would normally have classified such a task as trivial.

A task like this should be trivial. Sharing a photo over the Internet is something that even the most technically inept user should be able to accomplish in this modern age of tablet computing, fast Internet and wifi fridges.

Upon clicking the email link, my assumption was that the photo would instantly appear in my ‘downloads’ folder, ready to be processed, printed and generally appreciated by my friends and family.

On the computing front, Apple’s recent, quite preposterous decision to glue the battery, memory and hard drives into all of their new macbooks has disillusioned a large proportion of the tech community, who were arguably the early adopters that helped Apple onto world domination in first place.

If they want to make devices that are un-repairable and un-

But no.

Without boring you with the technical detail, what followed was a mind-boggling journey through a labyrinth of terrible user interfaces, software incompatibilities and requests for my credit card details lasting more than two hours. All courtesy of Apple Inc - the supposed world leader in product & software design.

I’m sure that if I was part of the warm, fuzzy Apple ecosystem where everybody is under 25, good-looking & slightly smug with a myriad of overpriced, milled aluminium Apple products at their fingertips, then upon clicking this link the photo would have been instantly assimilated, via iCloud, into my iPhoto, iTunes, iPhone, iPad and any other general iObject in my possession. Unfortunately, iCloud doesn’t work on Android (without a lot of hacking anyway), which makes it about as much use to me as a small piece of used cling film.

The thing about these brand ecosystems is that they are great if you completely buy into them. If however, like me, you prefer to pick and choose your products based on the quality of the item and not just the brand then it can make things a little difficult. I, for example, run an iMac on my desk, a macbook when I travel, an Android tablet, a kindle and an Android phone.

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upgradeable then I, along with many other techies out there, certainly won’t be buying them.

It’s for this very reason that building an ecosystem isn’t a great long-term strategy for a technology company like Apple. Sony tried it in the naughties with their own brand memory cards - the ‘Memory Stick’ - but gave up when consumers got wise to the fact that they were no better than normal memory cards, just a lot more expensive.

To keep their precious ecosystem intact Apple will need to pull some pretty amazing stuff out of their hat very soon. Whilst other tech companies are pushing ahead with wearable devices such as Google’s Glass and Samsung’s Smart watch, all Apple seem to be doing is putting smug videos on YouTube featuring Jony Ive rabbiting on about some mediocre iteration of a device that was invented when Steve Jobs was still alive. If only they could bring back Steve for some revolutionary inspiration.

Apple have been steadily nursing their ecosystem since their return to glory a decade ago and are still releasing proprietary technologies such as their ridiculous Thunderbolt interface, which nobody ever uses, and their Lightning phone connector, which is no different

I did find a solution to my photo problem in the end. It took many hours of swearing, frustration and a good dose of wrist-pain before I finally gave up, replied to my friend’s father and asked him to send me the photo via Dropbox.

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ARCHIVIST A STUDY IN EXCELLENCE Archivist is a well-established family company that spans three generations. Winner of a Keep Guernsey Green award and combining Amelia’s fresh outlook on storage and data solutions with Bryan and Trish Smitheram’s passion for customer satisfaction, it’s clear that Archivist is a gem in the crown of local businesses.

Opening at its Barras Lane premises in 1990, the company is expanding having already established two sites at Braye Road and a new building at Longcamp.

Archivist provide a professional archiving and scanning service to many of the Island’s financial companies and to the broader community – including doctors’ surgeries, estate agents, law firms, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and also to private individuals. Whether you have one box to store or hundreds, from papers to data tapes, CDS and DVDS, Archivist will help you find a solution tailored to your storage needs. There are various humidity controlled storage options available at their sites – including the rent of individual rooms or units for storage of 160 boxes or more with flexible shelving arrangements. The entire building is covered by CCTV systems for added security. With allocated customer parking, kitchen and bathroom facilities available for use whether you are working for a short period of time or for days, Archivist truly care about their clients’ needs and offer a professional yet inherently welcoming and approachable service. Treasured family heirlooms framed on the walls line the corridors outside each storage unit.

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for requests received by ten am – however, if a box is required urgently, they will go the extra mile to ensure that the request is dealt with immediately. The fleet of Archivist Mercedes vans cover the island on a daily basis, and can even collect clients to come and retrieve their boxes. Staff are on hand to assist and are all trained in safety procedures, manual handling, fire safety and security measures. Security is of paramount importance - clients can also rest assured that there are no lawn mowers, gas cylinders or tins of paint stored near any of the Archivist buildings or sites.

Often this aspect of safety is easy to overlook when choosing safe storage for your documents – the Archivist buildings are selected well out of the blast radius of gas and petrol storage tanks and harbour unloading facilities. The staff at Archivist also include ex and practicing firemen – not only are these men exceptionally well trained and experienced when it comes to dealing with security issues and safety, they also have an unbeatable sense of team spirit.

The confidential and secure document shredding service is becoming increasingly popular. It is possible to rent sophisticated and sleek shredding PODS (portable on-demand shredding) for your office space for regular or one off service – the PODS are locked containers that look incongruous in any modern office.

When the PODS are collected by Archivist, all documents are shredded under video surveillance the same day of collection and certificates of destruction can be issued on request. All staff are aware of the obligations under the Data Protection Bailiwick of Guernsey Law 2001. The shredding of documents means that Archivist is able to recycle over 720 tons of processed paper per year and helps customers save over 12,240 trees annually through recycling – environment certificates can be awarded on request to clients who choose to use the document shredding service.

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THE NEW MERCEDES BENZ A250 AMG SPORT IS A CHEEKY LITTLE MONSTER. IT’S NEAT AND REFINED WITH A STREAK OF MISCHIEVOUSNESS RUNNING THROUGH ITS VEINS. THE BIG METAL BADGE ON THE REDESIGNED GRILL, THE MENACING ALLOY WHEELS AND THE SPORTS TUNED 1991CC TURBOCHARGED ENGINE MAKE THE NEW MERCEDES AN OBJECT OF IMMEDIATE DESIRE. Understandably, the Benz owner sits in a certain bracket. Owning one is not the same as owning the newest Volkswagen; a well engineered, reliable and perfectly respectable car. But driving a Mercedes into the school car park at home time is bound to coax that inferiority complex from the other jodhpur wearing Mummy’s on the block.

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I had considered flexing the AMG engine but the poorly timed decision to test-drive it around the Jersey coast road only hours after the ocean had decided to reclaim half of the south coast was not the best idea. Not only did the chosen route resemble scenes from Apocalypse Now, but also all manner of debris hindered the test drive.

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Judgement is something that we must deal with constantly. Whether it be the condescending glances we catch from passers-by in the street or the subtly insulting comments we receive from supposed friends and family. For most, it shapes the way we dress, the way we speak and the way we act, and personally, I’m ok with that.

There’s nothing wrong with conformity when it comes to certain aspects of everyday life (of course I’m not advocating anything 1984-esque), however, there will always be those, whether they are “indie” companies or trend-setting individuals, that take it upon themselves to, in the immortal words of Jack Black, “stick it to the man”.

companies. Their new, indie gadgets become a laughing stock, and the poor, delusional people that buy them in order to stop themselves becoming one of the enslaved masses (I have genuinely heard this argument used as justification for owning a Zune) get judged by the common people simply for sporting their new wares.

In attempting to break the mould, these people sometimes miss the mark by quite some distance. It’s when this happens on a large scale, with creations like the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the Blackberry Playbook or the Microsoft Zune, that things start to go awry for

So this month is a celebration of the gadgets that went a bit wrong, the ones that time simply forgot, and the ones that will inevitably lead to your own mother questioning whether you “must be seen outside with that?”, in fear of almost complete alienation.

BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK

Many people disregard Blackberry, whether it be for their inferior smartphone technology, their overcomplicated software or their intriguingly strange logo.

However, in 2010, the company earned my respect. Whilst the tablet market was being thoroughly dominated by the giant that still is Apple, Blackberry decided that it was time to throw David headlong into a bareknuckle fight with Goliath. The brightest brains at the company came together, prototypes went through rigorous testing and millions of dollars were spent, and finally was born…the iPad? Or at least that’s what most thought had happened.

In fact, the underdogs had finally stumbled across the age-old rule that if you can’t beat them, you have to join them. Thus came about the Blackberry Playbook, an almost perfect replica of the iPad, only smaller and with a much, much more faulty and slow operating system. Any logical thinking person would have merely laughed at the Playbook in a shop, until they realized the price difference between it and its leader competitors.

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The incredibly low price (roughly £60) of the Playbook meant that a new, extremely shortlived generation of children received these as unwanted Christmas and Birthday presents, and subsequently had to show them in public in order to maintain the love of the parent that had bought it for them.

There has rarely in history been an era of such extreme judgment amongst teens, and I can only admire those that bravely carried Playbooks into areas populated predominantly by their smug, iPadwielding peers.

THE INCREDIBLY LOW PRICE (ROUGHLY £60) OF THE PLAYBOOK MEANT THAT A NEW, EXTREMELY SHORT-LIVED GENERATION OF CHILDREN RECEIVED THESE AS UNWANTED CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

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In a time when absolutely everyone is permanently attached to their phones, I find it hard to comprehend that anyone at Samsung actually believes they have latched onto a hole in the market with the Galaxy Gear. Usually, I would try to find some way of subtly mocking this product by finding the small imperfections and focusing on them, but I feel it would be a humongous insult to the readers of this magazine to assume that you cannot instantly see the utter pointlessness of this invention.

The number of blindingly obvious flaws is staggering. Perhaps the most obvious of these is not even directly linked with the product, and that is the way it has been advertised. For anybody that has seen the advert with “Jack and the pretty lady” in the mountains you’ll know what I mean. For those who haven’t, imagine the emotional diversity of Kristen Stewart, multiply it by five and put it in snow. If that’s not enough to instantly put you off the watch (and yes, the timekeeping is probably the most impressive feature), then all you need to know can be described in one sentence: it performs the very basic functions of your phone, costs a fortune and comes with the added bonus of making you look like a true arse when having a phone conversation with your own wrist. Also, as a kind gesture from Samsung, the watch will only sync with Samsung smartphones, and even then, only a limited number will actually work according to online reviews.

The story of Microsoft vs. Apple is one that has existed for what seems like a lifetime.

Microsoft, the original, the giants of the computing world, coming up against Apple, already well established in the MP3 player world with the iPod, it was a battle that many thought would create conflict, controversy and above all, slashed prices on both devices.

However, in a story not unlike the fall of Rome, Microsoft’s newest addition to the market, the Zune, took an almighty flop. That’s right, Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s monopoly was to, in many senses, create their own iPod. The Zune had practically all of the same features as the iPod, however it lacked in one vital component, the look. It wasn’t, and still isn’t, a good looking machine, and without iTunes compatibility and with a smaller choice in its music store, it seems obvious that if you’re after style, storage, compatibility, practicality, display and longevity then Apple once again comes out on top.

It’s a harsh fate to be judged for owning a Zune, however there is no denying that, in a society where fitting in is an empirical part of life, one who carries a Zune is destined to be looked down upon as one of the inferior.

SEGWAY

Unless you’re 10, or 300 lbs, I feel like I don’t have to describe why this gadget is entirely ridiculous. It’s a sorry reminder of what our lives have become when we see grown men and women actually using Segways as transport, alluding to a world filled with helmeted obese individuals who, through a horrible mistake in evolution, voluntarily use what looks like an electric Zimmer frame to move, rather than their feet. Thankfully for the health of the nation, the Segway never really took off in a major way and they have remained pretty much exclusively in the hands of tour groups and the filthy rich, being the fun toy for children’s parties rather than an actual mode of transport.

I don’t personally have a problem with the Segway when it is used in the right way, however the moment one is seen being used as a way to get from A to B, the person on board faces judgment that almost verges on pity.

This chap here’s get-up says it all, really. Nice slacks, man.

Consider yourself very, very harshly judged if you are caught wearing one of these.

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THE GREAT CONSOLE DEBATE If you were born in the last thirty years you will have had some sort of experience with gaming. Maybe as a critic, a player, or even a console pacifist, but you will have noticed the presence of consoles in the home (as home media hubs) is more apparent than ever.

Whether it’s Frogger or Final Fantasy, it’s almost certain that you’ve witnessed or taken part in the modern pastime of ‘jumping’ into a game and enjoying some digital escapism. If you haven’t, you should try it. Every ten years or so, a new console is released and the impact on consumer markets sends shockwaves around the world. It sends gamers into a buying frenzy and stimulates industry for decades. Activision, publisher of the most recent Call of Duty: Ghosts game, reported $1 Billion worth of copies sold in 24 hours. That’s how big it is. And that’s just one game.

The industry is a global powerhouse. With recession and fluctuating stock markets, it seems the only area completely unaffected is the gaming sector. What better way to save your pennies that to replace those boozy nights out with some good old-fashioned button tapping. Not only can you play in the privacy of your own home, but you can catapult yourself into the vastness of the world wide web and play with your friends, wherever they are on the planet.

So which one do you choose? Judge for yourself.

XBOX ONE The previous incarnation of this ground breaking console (Xbox 360) achieved sales of approximately 80 million units worldwide.

The ‘new guy’ has had somewhat of a shaky start, receiving bad press when it was suggested at a televised launch, that gamers would have limited rights to games and compatibility with previous software was unavailable. Microsoft hastily back-tracked on some of these decisions and launched late 2013 to the delight of its huge fanbase.

The Xbox One is being marketed as a media hub; has the ability to sync with cable/sky television so you can switch seamlessly between watching your favourite show and playing your favourite game. Purchase includes a Kinect2 camera (with a slightly higher price tag than competitor machines), which has the most advanced body tracking systems available to consumers and allows for verbal commands and face recognition.

Genius.

It can also collect heat data and has a multipoint tracking system that can gauge movement in three dimensions. A nifty function can even read your heartbeat. This obviously opens the door to developers to create a gaming experience that changes with the biological reaction of the gamer.

For instance, if you’re playing an immersive thriller and your heart beat changes, the game will alter in order to create a more challenging or shocking event.

Iconic and exclusive games that have aided direct sales for the Microsoft consoles, such as Halo and Gears of War, are being replaced for the next generation in the form of Titanfall, predicted to be one the most successful games of all time and potentially the franchise to knock the Call Of Duty series off the top spot.

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Sony’s Playstation 4 sales are already at 5.3 million units and growing steadily.

allow ‘pilots’ to look around as if inside the virtual environment.

At present, the PS4 outsells the Xbox One in the US but what will the future hold?

The tech giant began selling consoles in Japan in February 2014, three months after western release. With a dedicated fanbase of millions, numbers are set to soar.

But it’s nearly impossible to explain. The Oculus Rift is one of those things you have to see to believe.

But it’s not just a numbers game. With titles that have sold their franchise to other platforms, what will attract gamers to buy a PS4? Sony has had their fair share of drama too. A few years ago the Playstation3 mainframe was hacked and millions of credit card details were stolen. The online service suffered greatly and as a result, a percentage of gamers looked for an alternative.

Exclusive content such as Uncharted and Gran Tourismo games are still on Sony’s side but they have lost a huge chunk of revenue by selling rights to their epic Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid series (in my opinion, two of the greatest games ever made).

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OCULUS RIFT Who remembers the Lawnmower Man? That was rubbish compared to this groundbreaking peripheral set to hit our shores sometime this year. The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that is most definitely the future of gaming. A bold bid to bring back virtual reality and change videogames and commercial technology forever.

The device straps onto the players head and completely immerses them inside a video game. It has motion sensors that

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In the past, virtual reality headsets were hindered by their limited field of view, heavy components and low resolution, making it appear to gamers that they were sitting in a dark room facing a television that was several feet away.

But the Oculus Rift has an enormous field of view and a freedom of movement factor that fills the vision spectrum entirely.

It’s stereoscopic 3D viewing in full high definition glory.

The head-tracking technology allows the Oculus Rift to sync your head movements in whichever environment you are in. So on standard systems in standard roaming games, players always face in the direction they are moving. When playing with the Rift, as you turn your head to look around the virtual environment the perspective camera follows; if you physically tilt your head down to look at the floor, the in-game camera looks at the floor. Stupendous.

Think of it as iTunes for videogames.

Having a Steambox will allow gamers to access the 3000+ catalogue of PC games that 75 million people have already subscribed to.

To clarify, that’s just the hardcore PC gamers and not the console kids.

The clever sods at Valve, the team responsible for games such as Half-Life and Portal, are behind the hardware and software planning for this brand new concept. It has the potential to destroy all of the hard work the Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony camps have achieved over the years. It’s reported that more than a dozen hardware giants are developing machines that lock into the Steam Operating System, allowing gamers to access all sorts of cool features for downloading games and wiring you straight into the Matrix.

Price tag is anywhere between $500 - $6000 (yes). The specifications at the lower end of the scale rival the processing and storage power of the next generation of consoles currently available, but spend a bit more, and you’ll have a gaming machine so powerful that it could rule small countries.

Altered functionality of the system is to be included in schools for educational software.

So potential world domination…

The best way to describe it?

You feel completely immersed in a virtual world. Your real-world surroundings disappear and a whole new level of interaction is achieved. The possibilities for simulation are endless.

The High Definition consumer version bundled with extra features is set for release sometime this year with an affordable price tag too. Be prepared to spend at least £200 sheets for this awesome piece of kit.

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