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Guernsey’s Style Magazine | no. 13 | December 2012 | the

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ELCOME BACK, DEAR READERS, TO YOUR LITERARY HOME AWAY FROM HOME – GALLERY MAGAZINE. THIS MONTH MARKS THE END OF A YEAR PACKED WITH GALLERY GOODNESS AS WE REACH, AT LAST, OUR 13TH ISSUE: THE WHITE EDITION.

Christmas looms, and the word white conjures images of snowy vistas replete with children throwing snowballs, and the elderly complaining bitterly about their joints. Mince pies, mulled wine, carol singers, snowmen and Santa adorn the images in our minds along with filled stockings as families sit around open fires and Christmas trees.

And of course Christmas is a very spiritual time of year. Even for those of us who harbour no religious sentiment, and pay no heeds to legends of virgin births or the rejuvenating powers of the equinox, Christmas is a magical time. The air is thick with meaning and a heavy sense of importance.

But white itself is not a uniquely Christmassy word. White is the colour of light and contains all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum.

White is associated with purity and innocence. Snow White represents the archetypal maiden, women wear white on their wedding day, the sacrificial lambs of the Judaeo-Christian religious traditions are important, in part, because of their symbolic innocence and purity.

But how can a colour that contains all other colours be the symbol of purity and innocence? Surely, containing violent reds, murky browns and sexually ambiguous purples, white would be the anti-thesis of purity and innocence?

To me this contrast between scientific reality and artistic symbolism is an important one. It hints that innocence and purity are not the hallmarks of detachment from worldly experience, but that they are facets of personality that can be present in everyone regardless of their past. The innocence of trusting someone you don’t know; the purity of being worthy of that trust.

Could any sentiment be more cringe-makingly Christmassy?

Anyway, I’ve waxed lyrical for long enough.

Within this festive tome, you’ll find all your usual gift-wrapped goodies: Motor classifieds, horoscopes, arts in the island, events, beauty and business news, and sports. You’ll see our new feature ‘Relative Values’ and a piece on local companies and their graduate placements.

You’ll find, to warm your cockles, a plethora of Christmas themed information: gift guides, themed articles, short stories and recipies for mulled wine and Christmas cocktails. All that remains is to enjoy it.

So, go forth and read to your hearts content, and from all of us to all of you, a very merry Christmas.

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CONTENTS

INTRO

HIGHLIGHTS

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Relative Values

88 Festive Beauty Survival Guide

52 Fashion

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100 Naturally Crucial

126 Shotokan

Galley’s Gorgeous Gift Guide

Last months competition winners: Clegg Gifford WID Winner - 66030

CONTENTS Edito ............................................................................02 Highlights................................................................03 Contributors ...........................................................05 Horoscopes .............................................................06 News in Numbers................................................07 Event Listings ........................................................08 Misc Page .................................................................10 Events... ........................................................ 11 Rocquettes Cider Launch ...............................12 Teenage Cancer Trust Annual Ball ..........13 Ellie’s Bike Ride ....................................................14 Barclays Champion Charity Event.... .......15 Rekorderlig..............................................................16

Upfront .....................................................17

Social ...........................................................................18 Win with a WID ...................................................19 Relative Values......................................................20 Snow Days ...............................................................22 What does White mean to you? .................23 Guide to being Single at Christmas ........24 The White Stuff ....................................................26 White Movies ........................................................27 POTM .........................................................................28

Give.... .......................................................29

Spread the Joy .......................................................30 World Aid Walk ....................................................31 British Red Cross .................................................32 Looking for the Pawfect Home ...................34

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Culture ..................................................... 35 Film Review ............................................................36 Book Corner............................................................37 GAC: Artist Spotlight .......................................38 Artist Profile ...........................................................40 Uploads ......................................................................42 The Art of Monochrome .................................43 My Name Is .............................................................44

Travel ....................................................... 45

Home ........................................................ 99

Naturally Crucial.. ...............................................100

Business ...................................................103

Iceotope.....................................................................106 Guernsey Entrepreneurs on the Sofa......108 Business News ......................................................109 Gradu8 .......................................................................112

Sport ......................................................... 125

Luxiski ........................................................................46 ORTG ..........................................................................48 What’s on in Sark ................................................50

Shambles Rambles .............................................126 A Healthy Investment ......................................128

Fashion.....................................................51

Gallery Gadgets .................................................. 132 IQ Gadget of the Month .................................134 Motoring Classifeds ..........................................136 Handset Review....................................................138

Fashion Shoot ....................................................... 52 Womens Fashion .................................................60 Mens Fashion..... ....................................................61 Ask the Expert... ....................................................62 Style Stalker.. ..........................................................63 Gallery Gorgeous Gift Guide... .............. 66

Beauty ...................................................... 87

Hardware ................................................131

Music ........................................................139

T&T...............................................................................140 Paparazzi: Ruby Tuesday ................................144 Paparazzi: Gallery 1st Birthday ...................145 Boardon .....................................................................147

Beauty News ...........................................................88 All is Calm all is White... .................................90 Bella Spa Treatment Review... ......................92

Appetite ................................................... 93 Real Ale Tasting ...................................................94 Cocktail and Mulled Wine Recipes .........96

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CONTRIBUTORS

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CONTRIBUTORS

THIS MONTH WE ASKED SOME OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS A THEMED QUESTION...

Be honest, what is the WORST Christmas present you have ever received

JASON SHAMBROOK It’s not really a present but it would potentially have been! Over Christmas quite a few years ago we were working on Northampton Market when we decided to do a Yankee bet (four horses) on the one remaining meeting of the day at Southwell due to the snowy weather. I picked out two horses and my mate picked the other two.

We carried on working and went over to the bookmakers when the third race had finished. After checking the results we had 3/1 and 9/1 winners and my mate always backed the top weight horse in a mile handicap which as it turned out wasn’t actually a handicap but it had won at 25/1!

We had £716.50 already banked and were waiting on Hawkesbill Henry at 6/1 to do the business! He led off the final bend and faded to finish last. We would have won £5,910.50 for £5.50 staked! If ever I meet the little fellow I am going to give him a Christmas present he will never forget!

Bless him.

receive a pair of bathroom scales from my Mum – problem was I was pregnant at the time, so was super emotional and thought she was picking on me!!!

EMMA FAWSON The worst Christmas present I ever had was a music voucher from an Uncle. It would have been great if it wasn’t for the fact that he’d obviously got it the year before and forgotten about it, then found it down the back of his sofa, because it had been invalid for four months owing to the company closing down.

KATE LISTER I consider myself pretty easy to buy presents for and I’m not too proud to ask for something specific rather than end up with something that I don’t want, so it is very rare that a present disappoints.

However, one year my boyfriend made a mistake of promising something and giving me something entirely different. I had recently had my ears re-pierced and he said he would buy me some earrings - he even asked my mum what kind I would like! I was pretty excited to open my present, but what should come tumbling from the wrapping paper was a rather gaudy chunky necklace.

Needless to say I was pretty disappointed, particularly since I don’t wear any jewellery other than earrings. I was also a little perplexed when he said “I saw this and thought of you”! He’s an ex-boyfriend now... and no, I didn’t break up with him because of it but I often wonder what he meant by the comment!!!

CAROLINE MAUGER I’m treading on thin ice here as it was from my mother-in-law, I hope she doesn’t read this! It was a ‘pasta cooker’ - basically a large plastic container with a lid, in which you put pasta and boiling water and, hey presto, after ten minutes or so your pasta would be cooked. Having always managed to cook pasta in a pan, I couldn’t see the point; it would have just taken up cupboard space.

I’m afraid to say this gift went to a charity shop, unopened. I should point out that this was an ‘extra’ present from my motherin-law, who is extremely generous. As to whether she was trying to hint that I should look after her son better, I’m not sure.

FOO PEARSON One year, Father Christmas went a bit cray-cray and crammed a FOOTBALL into my bag of presents. Pretty sure he was just trying to bulk it up and make it look fuller. I was quite young at the time, but can definitely remember being a bit put out by this boy toy. I was all like, “SERIOUSLY Santa?? You suck”.

KAY WORTHINGTON I always have lovely Christmas presents from my immediate family, so nothing comes to mind there – however, I did once

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Foo Pearson Viv Pallot Nichole Sweetsur Nick Mollet Theo Leworthy Sharon Ward Kay Worthington Nicole Bromley Rick Bromley Charlotte Giles

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OLIVER WESTGARTH The year was 1993. Guns N’ Roses’ latest album, The Spaghetti Incident, had been released on November 23rd, just in time for Christmas. My first ever album Use Your illusion II (on cassette) had been bought the year before and almost worn out already. I had to have The Spaghetti Incident. This was still the era of grunge, Kurt Cobain was alive, Nirvana had just released In Utero - I had a pirated cassette copy from a friend at school - Pearl Jam, The Offspring and Rage Against The Machine were all at their peak! We wore bandanas, lumberjack shirts and Doc Martin boots and we air guitar’d hard. I was 12... On Christmas morning my little sister (age 10) opened her stocking to find a beautiful sparkly CD of The Spaghetti Incident, I got Meatloaf’s Bat out of Hell II: Back Into Hell…. It’s still hard to talk about today and I will never forgive Father Christmas.

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NICOLE BROMLEY The worst Christmas present I received was in a secret Santa in my first permanent job.

We had to open them in front of everyone at the Christmas party on Santa’s lap and someone gave me a pack of blonde highlights! I didn’t know whether they were trying to insinuate I was blond or if they didn’t like the colour of my ginger hair!

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Jonathon Holloway Kate McManus Jo Smith Hannah Hollis Mimi Bishop

CHARLOTTE GILES I could write you a whole list but I would have to say the worst of them all was a pair of aubergine coloured, ribbed corduroy/ velour, straight leg trousers with a glittery shimmer and elasticated waistband. They had to be the perfect recipe for bullying.

Recycle.

Gallery recycles all its storage and packing materials, boxes and any old magazines that are returned. We don’t get that many fortunately. We love to know our readers hang on to previous copies but when you move or find that they’re taking up too much space, drop them down to the recycling bins!

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HOROSCOPES

YOUR MONTHLY HOROSCOPES words | Sharon Ward

illustration | Helina Matthews

ARIES March 21 -April 19

You might not be able to see what you’ve achieved, simply because you’ve had your nose to the grindstone. Take some time to look around you and you’ll realise that you’ve come a long way. From the 26th December Mars brings the opportunity for a real sense of freedom – for you to choose for yourself what you want next.

TAURUS April 20 -May 20

Doors seem to be closing around you right now, but in reality this process means that although your choices may be fewer, the ones left will be the ones which are right for you. Don’t waste your time waiting around in dead-end alleys, instead take the options available and make a practical choice which will support your future.

GEMINI May 21 -June 20

You might be feeling more than a little restless right now. Jupiter and Mercury are challenging you to move out of your comfort zone and explore the big wide world. Don’t hide away behind the familiar, have faith in yourself – right now the braver that you are the more you’ll get back from life

CANCER June 21 -July 22

Stop worrying about what other people think and start having some real fun. Be true to yourself, set yourself free to express yourself. It’s time to truly come out of your shell and show the world who you really are.

Change the way you dress, your routine or even your social group and your life will open up.

LEO July 23 -August 22

You have lots of energy right now, but you may not be finding it easy to know what to do with it. So, without a clear focus you might find that you’re not feeling any real sense of achievement. Don’t worry too much because by the 21st December it will become very clear to you what the next step is.

VIRGO August 23 -September 22

Right now, you’re capable of seeing and understanding much more than meets the eye. Use this perceptiveness wisely and help others understand exactly what’s going on. This may mean that you’re not everybody’s friend right now, but at least you’ll know in your heart that you’ve done the right thing.cemented in

LIBRA September 23 -October 22

Something is in the air, seemingly unimportant coincidences will bring a new influence into your life. Open your mind and anything is possible - open your heart and you could begin a whole new relationship journey.

From the 21st December make plans for great future with old friends.

SCORPIO October 23 -November 21

Life seems to be demanding a lot from you at the moment, but that’s because you’re the one person that other people can rely on. You do need to take control though, otherwise you might run out of steam. Take a step back and decide what stays and what goes - then you can give your best to what really matters.

SAGITTARIUS November 22 -December 21

Right now, what you don’t know you can make up. You really do have the gift of persuasive speech and can convince anyone that you’re in the right. However, don’t get so carried away that you forget what the truth is. Also, make sure you don’t fall victim to other people’s dishonesty.

CAPRICORN December 22 -January 19

A combination of self-discipline, perseverance and determination means that you can overcome any obstacle placed in your path. Plan your moves carefully though as impatience could cost you dearly. Be especially patient with others, listen to what they have to say and you’ll find that their help is invaluable.

AQUARIUS January 20 -February 18

It’s good to dream - as long as you have some intention of making them into a reality. There’s no point escaping into a world inside your head because you’ll only have to come back sometime. Mid month is time to decide once and for all what is realistic and what’s not and then make it happen in the real world.

PISCES February 19 -March 20

Your are incredibly intuitive right now. Even if your own sense of logic tells you otherwise, you should follow your instincts, especially in matters of the heart. If you’re looking for a new opening or direction, opportunities will come to you between the 20th and 24th December.

SHARON WARD IS A QUALIFIED ASTROLOGER AND A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ASTROLOGERS INTERNATIONAL. HER DEBUT NOVEL ‘ALBOTAIN’S TREASURE’ IS AVAILABLE AS A PAPERBACK AND KINDLE FROM AMAZON. £1 FROM EACH PAPERBACK SALE AND 50P FROM EACH EBOOK SALE WILL GO TO THE CHARITY BORN FREE. You could win a copy of Sharon’s novel ‘Albotain’s Treasure’ when you visit www.sharonward.co.uk

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NEWS IN NUMBERS

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NEWS IN NUMBERS 2.6 300 Million the states was conned out of which has lead to an investigation

by ERNST and Young to see whether the state is vulnerable to fraud.

Seat cinema is in the extension plans for Admiral Park which have been given the green light.

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Birds stolen from 69 year old George Bullock’s aviary.

Of next years Sark folk festival’s tickets sold on the first day of being available.

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A funnel spout was spotted at 8.20 AM if it had touched the ground it would of turned into a tornado.

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Gallery celebrates its One year anniversary.

Million plans to refurbish the islands only tower block Cour du Parc.

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EVENTS

EVENTS

DECEMBER 2012 & JANUARY 2013 FOR MORE GREAT LOCAL EVENTS AND BUSINESSES VISIT WWW.THEBESTOFGUERNSEY.CO.UK

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ST PETER PORT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON TOWN SQUARE

£FREE // 15.30 – 17.15 TEL: 727483 // WWW.GUERNSEYCHRISTMASLIGHTS.COM

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TOWN CHURCH

GUERNSEY YACHT CLUB

£VARIOUS // 11.30 – 14.00 TEL: 07781 133502 // WWW.BRIDGE2HAITI.COM

£25 TO NON MEMBERS // 18.00 – 20.00 TEL: 710485 // WWW.WDFORUM.ORG

THE BIG SOUP KITCHEN CHALLENGE

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! Father Christmas will be in town, along with all his helpers and Oscar Puffin, for Switch on Day. Santa’s parade will go from the Yacht Club to Church Square, where he’ll switch on the Christmas lights in front of hundreds of excited children (and adults)!

Don’t forget to bring your wish lists to post to the North Pole.

Come and taste some quality soup inside the warmth of the Town Church. Top island chefs will compete against each other for the public vote for BEST Soup.

The Governor, Air Marshall Peter Walker and his wife, Lynda, will open proceedings at 11.30am. Raffle, tea, coffee, and homemade cakes with all proceeds shared between Bridge2Haiti/Srilanka and the GSPCA. So join the fun and raise money for these worthy causes.

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06, 13 & 20.12.12

LES RUETTES COTTAGE, LES ISSUES, ST SAVIOUR

ST PETER PORT

WINTER WONDERLAND

CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

NET-CONNECTING WITH WDF

Stress-free networking with the Women’s Development Forum. Open to all WDF members, friends, associates, avid lovers and haters of networking. Seated café style, you will get to enjoy a welcome glass of wine and assortment of delicious nibbles through the evening and Michelle Johansen will lead you through a guided evening of fun, laughter and card swapping mayhem!

06.12.12

THE OLD QUARTER CHRISTMAS STREET PARTY THE OLD QUARTER, ST PETER PORT

£4.00 / £1 (UNDER 12) // 18.00 – 20.30 TEL: 736456 // WWW.GUERNSEYLIONS.ORG.UK

£FREE // 17.00 – 21.00 TEL: 727483 // OFFICE@GUERNSEYCHAMBER.COM

Now in its 16th YEAR and more festive than ever, the annual Winter Wonderland is again being held by The Lions Club of Guernsey and Cancer Research. Christmas lights, Santa’s Grotto, food stalls, gifts, carols, mulled wine and much, much more. FREE parking and FREE Shuttle Bus Service at Specsavers.

Tickets from Woodies, Stan Brouard’s, Earlswood Garden Centre, Creasey’s Nursery Dept and Fashion Shop, Shoestring and St Peter’s Post Office.

Late night Christmas shopping brings Guernsey to life at this time of year. Street entertainment, pavement stalls, carol singers and the smell of roasting chestnuts really heighten the festive atmosphere and help encourage islanders to ‘Buy Local’.

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10.12.12 – 07.01.13

LES COTILS

MARKET SQUARE

£FREE // FROM 17.45 TEL: 251111 // INFO@LESBOURGS.COM

£VARIOUS // TIME: VARIOUS WWW.ICESKATEGUERNSEY.CO.UK

CHRISTMAS WITH THE GLEES

ST JAMES CONCERT HALL £11.00 (£8.00 STUDENTS AND RESTRICTED VIEW) // 19.30 – 22.30 TEL: 711361 // WWW.GUERNSEYTICKETS.GG

Join Fiona Le Tissier and The Glees together with special guests for an evening of festive music in aid of Parkinsons UK Guernsey Branch. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies during the interval.

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LIGHT UP A LIFE

Families and friends of Les Bourgs Hospice patients are invited to remember their loved ones at this service at Les Cotils.

People are invited to write in with names of loved ones they wish to remember which will then be laminated and hung on two trees to be lit up for the 6.30pm service.

£FREE // 17.00 – 20.00 TEL: 735300 // INANYEVENT@CWGSY.NET

Catch the Christmas spirit at the Old Quarter Christmas Street Party on Thursday 6th December. The first night of late night shopping will bring you ample opportunity to sample local produce, crafts and artisans whilst being entertained by live music, performances and fun for all the family.

ICE SKATE GUERNSEY

Skate your way into Christmas. Islanders will be able to enjoy all the bustling atmosphere of the festive season from the ice rink in Market Square with magical music, traditional stalls and the odd celebrity guest. Book your tickets now to avoid missing some sparkling Christmas fun! Closed Christmas Day.

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17.12.12 & 19.12.12

COBO BAY HOTEL

FROM PEMBROKE BEACH CAR PARK TO TOWN

AROUND GUERNSEY

COBO CHRISTMAS CASINO £29.95 2 COURSES / £35.00 3 COURSES // 19.00 – 23.00 TEL: 257102 // WWW.COBOBAYHOTEL.COM

Gather your friends, family or co-workers for a delicious dinner and some festive fun at the ‘Cobo Christmas Casino’ at Cobo Bay Hotel. Enjoy a 2 or 3 course dinner followed by a ‘fun casino’, featuring a range of games including Roulette, Blackjack and Texas Hold’em, with prizes available! Tables of all sizes are welcome. Why not make a night of it and stay overnight for just £25 per person, including full English breakfast.

SANTA FUN RUN

£5 TO ENTER // 11.30 / 11.45 TEL: 07781 103369 // WWW.AIDREACHINGCHILDREN.COM

Don your Santa suit and raise money for Aid Reaching Children. Bikers, runners, junior runners and walkers will be taking part to support this charity and have some fun fitness along the way. Adult runners and bikers race starts at Pembroke Car Park at 11.30am. Children’s fun run for under 12’s from Bulwer Avenue at 11.45am.

26.12.12 – 05.01.13

31.12.12 – 01.01.13

BEAU SEJOUR THEATRE

THE DOGHOUSE

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD PANTOMIME

£12.00 (£9.00 CHILDREN UNDER 18 AND SENIOR CITIZENS) // 14.00 / 19.30 TEL: 747200 // WWW.GUERNSEYTICKETS.GG

GADOC’s Little Red Riding Hood pantomime directed by Bridget Carey, is set in the idyllic, but troubled Pantovia, ruled by Count De Cash. Rosie is rescued from the awful Count by a visitor who turns out to be Prince Rupert, the rightful ruler of the land, but they get separated. Will the young lovers be reunited? Will Prince Rupert regain his throne? Go along and find out!

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE DOGHOUSE £59.50 INC. MEAL / £25.00 // 19.00 / 20.30 – 01.00 TEL: 721302 // WWW.DOGHOUSE.GG

See the New Year in at The Doghouse with a four course dinner and entertainment from the UK’s number one Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band – Really Hot Chilli Peppers. £59.50 includes 4-course meal 7pm- 8.30pm or £25.00 for drinkers only from 8.30pm. A glass of bubbly will be served at midnight to celebrate the New Year, shortly followed by a delicious warm bacon butty.

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

HARDWARE

SPORT & FITNESS

BUSINESS

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APPETITE

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BEAUTY

TRAVEL

FEATURES

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR

£12.50 (£7.50 CHILDREN UNDER 2 AND SENIOR CITIZENS) // 16.30 – 19.00 / 17.00 – 19.30 TEL: 743785 // WWW.ICW.GG

See the best of Guernsey’s Christmas light displays with a coach drive around Guernsey and a stop at The Folk and Costume Museum’s Christmas Shop.

Coach pickups and drop offs at the Town Bus Terminus. Always popular, so book early to avoid missing out!

07.01.13 – 04.02.13 TRADITIONAL THAI SUECO COOKERY COURSE BEAU SEJOUR CONCOURSE KITCHEN £195 // 18.30 – 21.00 TEL: 720969 // INFO@ SUECOOUTSIDECATERING.COM

Learn authentic, street food and family recipes from the Golden Kingdom with Sueco Cookery School at Beau Sejour Concourse Kitchen every Monday. Sign up to this five week course and bring the East to the West!

EVENT OF THE MONTH 31.12.12 – 01.01.13

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH Q-SKY LA PIETTE HOTEL £25.00PP // 19.00 – 01.00 TEL: 710885 // WWW.GUERNSEYTICKETS.GG

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at La Piette Hotel with Q-Sky for a great evening of disco entertainment with music from all eras, a hot and cold buffet service and a glass of bubbly at midnight. Make a night of it and take advantage of La Piette’s room only deal for the night at £45 per person (based on two people sharing). Limited availability so hurry and get your room booked for New Year’s Eve so you can enjoy the party and not worry about who’s driving or booking a taxi!

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MISC MISCPAGE

MISCELLANEOUS THE PAGE WHERE WE SHARE ALL OF THE THINGS THAT WE’VE FOUND THIS MONTH THAT JUST DON’T HAVE A HOME ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE MAGAZINE

TOUJOURS TINGO Krentenkakker (Dutch)

One who doesn’t like spending money - literally someone who shits raisins

Hesomagri (Japanese)

Perverse or cantankerous - literally bent belly button

Heso De Cha O Wakasu (Japanese)

Don’t make me laugh - literally I boil my tea in my navel

La Moutarde Me Monte Au Nez (French)

ON TRACK FOR A WINDFALL

In the wake of the new James Bond film, Skyfall, unsuspecting train passengers in Belgium have been invited to unleash their inner 007. After buying a soft drink from a vending machine at Antwerp station, they were surprised with the offer to win tickets for the new movie. If they accepted, they were set the challenge of reaching a certain platform within 70 seconds. It sounds easy enough, but the task was harder than first anticipated. With the Bond theme playing, the would-be Bonds had to make their way past men carrying sheets of glass, fruit-stalls falling over, joggers, dogs, and an attractive woman who wanted to stop them. And, after all that, if they reached the platform in time they were given the final test of singing the James Bond theme tune, finally being rewarded with the tickets if they were successful.

THE GIFT OF THE GAB

Yes it’s yet another animal prodigy…But give this elephant a chance. Koshik, an Asian elephant has astounded scientists - by learning to speak Korean. Koshik, who lives at Everland Zoo in South Korea, has managed the feat by placing the tip of his trunk into his mouth to transform his natural low rumble into a convincing impression of a human voice. He has now conquered five words: : "annyeong" (hello); "anja" (sit down); "aniya" (no); "nuwo" (lie down) and "choah" (good), also researchers believe that he doesn’t have any comprehension of the words that he is saying. Koshnik’s talent was discovered and approved when Dr Stoege, a researcher, visited his home to check it out the rumours about this elephant. He said: "We asked native Korean speakers, who had never experienced the elephant before, to write down what they understood when we played back recordings from Koshik."

TINA’S A BLAST

Gloucestershire Airport in Staverton has taken a new, rather different approach to scaring birds away. Before an innovative new idea, a van playing bird distress noises from a loudspeaker was used to scare away the birds. However, when disaster struck one day and the noises wouldn’t play, staff decided to turn on a tape player. Much to their surprise Tina Turner’s powerful voice blasted out and proved to be just as effective to scare the birds away.

YOU’VE BEEN TANGOED!

In Aberdare, Wales, jobless people are being offered free spray tans to help boost their confidence. Under the scheme in the unemployment blackspot – or should I say orange spot - Job Centre staff are sending candidates for tans and makeovers at the town's Wellbeing and Training Academy. Sarah Sweeden, director of the Academy, said, "We want to give people that extra confidence - or that Gok Wan makeover - to give people the incentive to find work. However, critics doubt if this makeover is really beneficial, with Plaid Cymru councillor Pauline Jarman complaining: "I don't know any employer that would be impressed if you turned up tanned. They'd be more inclined to be impressed if you had the skills and experience to undertake the job that's been advertised."

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To begin to lose one’s temper literally mustard is climbing up my nose

Chercher Un Poil Aux Oeufs (French)

To nitpick - literally to look for hair on eggs

COUNT OF WALES?

Those pearly gnashers, old fashioned clothing and slicked back hair may have given you a clue, but did you know that Prince Charles was related to Count Dracula? No, neither did we, but apparently this is accepted as fact by the Romanian National Tourist Office in an attempt to lure tourists to their country. In a video put on YouTube by the Office, Prince Charles jokes, "Transylvania is in my blood, the genealogy shows I am descended from Vlad the Impaler (the inspiration behind Dracula), so I do have a bit of a stake in the country”. With the video climaxing with a reference to the Prince of Wales, "who can trace his ancestry back to Romania's dark and distant past", it’s no wonder that us Brits are suddenly drawn to tracing our beloved Prince’s roots, what with him being the great grandson 16 times removed to Vlad III. JERSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE GUERNSEY’S

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DECEMBER 2012 AT THE TOWNHOUSE • Friday 7th •

• Saturday 8th •

• Friday 14th •

Mr Thing + Support DJ Oneofakind

Fuzzbox Inc

Old Time new Time Sounds

Former Scratch Pervert & DMC Champ

Bombastic Jam

Present Limey Banton & Deemas J (Reggae Roast)

• Saturday 15th •

• Wednesday 19th•

• Thursday 20th •

Mi$tA

Javan

Leon Robertson

Funk, Hip-Hop & Beats

Have a mid week dance

Superstar DJ

• Friday 21st •

• Sunday 23rd •

• Christmas Eve •

Jon Kennedy

Leon Robertson

Mi$tA

Expect a floor filling night with Mr Kennedy

You might leave wearing a Burton’s jumper

Pulling seasonal joy out of his massive sack

• Boxing Day •

• Friday 28th •

• Saturday 29th •

Disco Schmisco

The Hubbub

Leon Robertson

Disco & House

Mi$tA, Andy Newman & Black Belt Jones

Winner of “Best DJ” 2011

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ROCQUETTE XC

ROCQUETTE XC EXCEPTIONAL CIDER LAUNCH PARTY AND ART EXHIBITION AT THE POTTING SHED

Cider fans from across the island gathered in early November to celebrate the launch of the Rocquette Cider Company’s latest cider XC Exceptional Cider. To the sounds of funky folk from DJ Bryn Le Poidevin, and fueled by two new Rocquette products (XC and the new Guernsey Apple Juice) XC ‘Tastemakers’ enjoyed the brand at an art exhibition of limited-edition T-shirts designed by ten local artists. The T-shirts, which were exhibited as framed art at the event, will now be available to win via the new Rocquette Cider Facebook page.

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TEENAGE CANCER TRUST ANNUAL BALL

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THIS YEAR’S TEENAGE CANCER TRUST ANNUAL BALL SPONSORED

BY INVESTEC SPECIALIST BANK AT THE DUKE OF RICHMOND HOTEL

The event raised £40,000. Crystal ball manipulators, stilt walkers, Calvos and Blayz electric string quartet, entertained attendees. Money raised will go towards the build of a 10-bed facility for cancer patients aged between 16 and 24 living in the Channel Islands, Hampshire, Dorset, South Wiltshire, Isle of Wight and parts of West Sussex. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust approved the cancer unit designed

by Teenage Cancer Trust in July 2012.

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WORLD REMEMBERANCE DAY BIKE RIDE

WORLD REMEMBERANCE DAY BIKE RIDE 18th November There was an incredible turn out of over 200 people to the World Rememberance day bike ride in memory of local girl Eleanor Carey, who was tragically killed in a bicycle accident in London on the 2nd December 2011. Individuals and families were asked to donate ÂŁ10 per person or family to participate, and rode from Vazon Kiosk to North Beach, where there was a police escort which lead cyclists0 to the Town Church where they enjoyed refreshements. It was a great day and thanks to all who took part, the money raised will go to the Eleanor Foundation which supports the charities she used to give her time for.

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BARCLAYS CHAMPION CHARITIES AWARDS

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BARCLAYS CHAMPION CHARITIES AWARDS 14 local charities have been awarded a share of over £34,000 at this year’s Barclays Champion Charities Awards, held at the St Pierre Park Hotel.

The event was hosted by Rob Moore of Channel TV, who announced the amount each charity would receive. The decisions were made by the judging panel of Shaun Green, deputy editor of The Guernsey Press, Sue Markham managing director of GBG magazine, and from Barclays, Paul Woodland, head of local markets, Julia Church, head of Wealth Advisory, and Sharon Baudains.

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REKORDERLIG

REKORDERLIG CIDER WINTER CIDER LAUNCH Gallery popped by the Thomas DeLa Rue to sample the limited edition Rekorderlig Winter Cider, which was available chilled or warmed in the special Rekorderlig cider urns. Our vote was for the warmed version with added cinnamon.

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PROUDLY DELIVERED ISLAND WIDE BY THE ORANGE PEOPLE

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SOCIAL

SOCIAL

This month’s social page takes a look at our theme WHITE, so from your tablet, smartphone or laptop you can surf our handpicked sites featuring all things WHITE.

Black and white Iconic black and white photographs in Pinterest.

@officialsanta Thats right Santa has his own twitter account and he regulary posts about what he is doing in he build up to Christmas.

www.facebook.com/ DisneySnowWhite This page is filled with anything and everyhing related to Snow White.

@whitehouse The offical page of The White House, so if you enjoy American politics this is the page to keep up to date with all that is happening in the world of American polotics.

www.facebook.com/BarryWhite A page dedicated to the late great singer and reminders of some of his best moments.

#greatwhiteshark This hashtag is people's close encounters with these sharks, there are also some comedy pictures to.

#snowstorm There are some amazing photographs of the recent weather that America has been having just search this hashtag to view more.

User/christmas A channel full of classic christmas comedy sketchs that will get you in the christmas spirit.

User/Braby98 This channel consists of videos of people 'attempting' to drive in blizzard like conditions.

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RELATIVE VALUES

RELATIVE VALUES

LAURA PAYTON

JAMES OLLIVER

James and Laura have been together for 3 years and have two little boys together.

You will find James on building sites, residential properties and driving his Scaffolding lorry during work hours.

Whilst James is erecting scaffolding tubes to support buildings you will find Laura being supportive in a different capacity, caring for elderly residents in the care home she works at.

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RELATIVE VALUES

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Favourite possession My ring

My camera

Favourite place in the world Phi Phi island

The Lakes

Favourite colour Black

Red

Favourite animal My Dog

Monkey

Favourite smell The sea

Issey Miyake

Favourite way to spend a weekend Watching Rhinos & Spurs, family walk & family film.

With my Family Favourite Guernsey beach Pembroke bay Chouet Favourite food Tapas

A Roast (with Mayo)

Favourite ice-cream flavour Haagen Dazs strawberry cheesecake

Haggen Dazs strawberry cheesecake

Favourite restuarant White D'or

White D'or

Favourite pastime Singing/ playing Guitar

Football, Rugby & Photography

Favourite film The Shawshank redemption Bodyguard Favourite book Only love is real

Sniper one

Favourite lyric "I believe you can't appreciate real love "Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile, till you've been burned" an you use it only for me" Favourite person My two boys My boys Favourite celebrity Sir Kevin Sinfield Katie Price Favourite thing to splurge on The boys

My children & Tattoo's

Favourite memory My mum

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Becoming a Father

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SNOW DAYS

words | Emma Fawson

F

or children, one of the greatest joys of winter is the prospect of snow. When the first flakes begin to fall, thousands of tiny faces are glued to windows, praying that it will settle.

There’s nothing more exciting than waking up to a white world. If it falls on a school day, there’s the added thrill of listening to the local radio station, waiting for the day’s school closures. For those fortunate enough to grow up in rural areas, the chances of an extra day off are high.

Fresh snow makes the world look so clean and inviting. Leaving a footprint on a virginal white driveway is irresistible for children and adults alike. Then there’s the fun of building snowmen, chucking balls of the stuff at the grumpy bloke from next-door and making snow angels. Lashing tennis racquets to feet as snow shoes and pretending to be Scott of the Antarctic is a good game, too.

Of course, every available hillside will be crowded with thrillseekers of all ages. Some lucky individuals with proper sledges will suddenly find themselves very popular. For those children with mean parents who refuse to buy them a sledge because, “it’s a waste of money, it doesn’t snow often enough,” there are a variety of Heath Robinson options available. Black bin liners and tea- trays are cheap and effective alternatives, but do result in damp trousers.

The problem with snow is it is damn cold. Even the hardiest child will eventually have to admit that there is a limit to the amount of time that can be spent in sub-zero temperatures. Fingers, clad in soggy woollen mittens, start to go numb. Even toes swathed in three pairs of sock begin to feel the chill. Noses turn a deathly shade of blue, and discharge from runny noses freezes into icicles. The time to give in and go indoors has finally arrived.

Inside, layer after layer is peeled off in the welcome warmth of the kitchen. Ice covered mittens and scarves are line up on the radiator to thaw out, ready for another day. There’s an uncomfortable tingling sensation as warmth returns to frozen extremities, and exhaustion from the day’s strenuous activities sets in. At bedtime, an anxious prayer is sent up to the heavens that the snow won’t have melted by the following morning. With any luck, the next day will be just as much fun.

In cities, snow isn’t even that pretty. It’s white for about five minutes after it lands, then it becomes sludgy, horrible brown stuff, like a mud Slush-Puppy. Pavements rapidly become icy death-traps, and cars splatter the filthy slush from the roads over unsuspecting pedestrians. After a few days, most adults are glad when the sun turns its wick up a bit, melting the wretched stuff.

It’s always worth remembering that, even in Scotland, the snow isn’t that bad when compared with the kind of weather experienced by those living in, say, Alaska. When drifts reach the bedroom windows of a two-story house, it’s really worth complaining about. Never mind having to shovel the driveway clear, some people have to carve a hole in a wall of ice to get in their front door. How those people would laugh to hear us wailing and moaning about a few measly inches.

In spite of all the problems caused by snow, there’s still something magical about it. It conjures up memories of those happy, carefree childhood days, and it is, of course, associated with Christmas.

Despite the extreme rarity of white Christmases for most UK and Channel Island dwellers, seasonal advertising still promotes the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ with scenes of cotton-wool covered houses. In the absence of the real thing, millions of us will spray the fake stuff on our plastic extendable fir trees, and in the corners of our window panes. In January, millions of us will be swearing because the damn stuff won’t come off the glass.

Christmas day this year will probably be grey and drizzly as usual, but there’s always a chance, however small, that we’ll have a bit of a dusting. Not enough to stop us visiting relatives, but enough to make the world look like a freshly iced Christmas cake. Now that would be nice.

Children don’t understand why adults complain about the snow, until they become adults. Even people who retain a love of the white stuff from their childhood curse it, because it’s a complete pain in the backside when things have to be done. The journey to work should take thirty minutes, but in heavy snow an extra hour or two can be added. If it is impossible to get in to work, a day’s holiday has to be used, important deadlines are missed, and a lot of people get very angry.

Flights, trains and buses are cancelled, resulting in chaos. In the UK, a few flakes of snow grinds everything to a halt, because vital services won’t spend money on a proper infrastructure to deal with something that, let’s face it, is quite rare. Nobody knows how to drive in icy conditions, so the number of accidents increases tenfold.

Hospitals are inundated with snow-related injuries, from sprained ankles to the poor child knocked out by a ballistic snowball with a stone in it. Elderly people develop hypothermia because they can’t afford to put the heating on. Snow may be soft and pretty, but it isn’t always kind.

Snow also brings out the idiot adults, who really should know better.

The ones who decide it would be a good idea to walk across the frozen lake, despite the fact that the ice is clearly not thick enough to take a fifteen-stone man and his ten-stone girlfriend. Plunging into freezing cold water on a chilly November evening is not good for the health.

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WHAT DOES WITE MEAN TO YOU

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What does White Mean to You? words | Kay Worthington

FRANKLY I am not happy with the colour white; a white, blank page is pretty lonesome without the squiggles and type that we expect and a canvas with no brush strokes has no life and feels cold and unfeeling.

I would no more sit down to a full Sunday lunch (roast beef preferably, plump Yorkshire puddings, lappings (yes, not lashings) of gravy and a whole load of sublime, roasted spuds with my name on them) wearing a crisp cotton blouse, possibly with small embroidered roses on if I am feeling a bit “Heidi”, and paired up with pale coloured linen trousers, than sit through an entire Open University programme about obscure scientific developments in a Bolton Technical College! My eating habits are polite and ladylike of course – but I have never quite managed to consume an entire meal without some remnants and spillages being present on my clothing.

So to me, a white outfit is just a nonstarter! (incidentally, I do envy those ladies who manage to go on a long haul flights, to far flung outposts and who manage to go through homeland security without so much as a smut on their creaseless outfits. I merely have to step out of my front door and something suspect lands on my blouse, and that’s before I even get in the taxi to the airport!)

White is the epitome of purity and goodness: To be whiter than white is to be totally honest and absolutely devoid of guile. It is somewhat ironic therefore to have had some of the most corrupt and dishonest creatures abiding in “The White House” isn’t it?

This is the White House in Washington actually, and not The WH in Herm, where only good spirits abide….. There seems to be many aspects of life which pitches “white” as being good against “black” as being evil; angels are always portrayed in nice white flowing gowns, whereas Lucifer sports rather fetching black trousers. (I rather hope they are leather, but who knows?)

We worry when our complexions are less than orange. I was a bit of a sickly looking child who never had “roses” in my cheeks, but when I failed to get a tan my mother would always say “don’t worry you are pale and interesting, that’s all!”. Of course, if the paleness turned into “peaky and rather bilious looking” then mother would worry that I was coming down with something. A white face is proof positive that something is wrong, and someone is likely to be poorly for a little while. Poor old Queen Elizabeth the First then – she had

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no one looking out for her best interests, given the her father had cut off the head of her mum – so she resorted to painting her face white with tincture of mercury. That is taking fashion advice too far – we know that to have a pale unfreckled and untanned face was the sign of superior breeding – no aristocrat or arriviste would have been seen dead with a handbag like complexion, that was kept purely for servants and people who worked on the land. Think Scarlett O’Hara with a big brimmed bonnet. It is only reasonably recently that white became brown and a tan was the “must have” necessity!

We strive as a race for equality – we hope that the days when “Whites Only” buses, water fountains, shops and cafes are gone for good.

Prejudice has no place in our society – and black and white should always unite….

Lucky people us Guerns then, we have plenty of opportunity to look at those white horses riding and kicking in the sea spray, both in reality and in metaphorically. Our brides still hanker after a good old white wedding, even if they have been living with their partners for many years and their bridesmaids are their children! There used to be a popular song played at weddings “A Whiter Shade of Pale”.

Not even the musicians can tell us what it meant – so spaced out were they when they wrote it… possibly on white powder?. What does it all mean?

So on to this time of year – Christmas. Along with the robins, angels, tinsel and carols on loop in supermarkets since the beginning of October, and overpriced selection boxes with an inadequate supply of “nice” chocolate, we still hanker after the idea of a White Christmas. Tiptoeing through the snow to gather firewood and take brightly wrapped presents to our loved ones seems a romantic notion. Bing Crosby lullabying us in the corner as we nibble on a mince pie and slurp our way through a bucket load of mulled wine.

However, in Guernsey, the reality is lots of slush and a possibility of a back injury when attempting to negotiate our little hill as we career down into St Peter Port.

It occurs to me, that far from bland, white is a very powerful colour indeed. It is an important addition to our rich, personal and cultural tapestries, and so – to all, at this very jolly time, a very Happy Christmas, and as they say, my all your Christmasses be white…….

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YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING SINGLE AT CHRISTMAS

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING SINGLE AT CHRISTMAS words | Jill Chadwick

NEWLY SINGLE OR STILL ON THE HUNT FOR MISS OR MR RIGHT?….DON’T DESPAIR GALLERY HAS THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SURVIVAL PLAN ALL SEWN UP AND ADVISES FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK AT LEAST, KEEP IT SIMPLE AND KEEP IT SOLO!

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SINGLE BOY GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Well we all know that for most men, certainly of the single variety, Christmas shopping begins and ends on Christmas Eve. The later the better because cutting it fine is all part of the all important male shopping experience. The smart money is on delegation. Get sisters to buy for mothers, mothers to buy for fathers (and brothers and sisters) aunties to buy for cousins and simply bulk buy vouchers for everyone else. A few tins of sweets will sort out any children you may have to encounter on the day and your mates are happy with a pint.

And, as you are single, there is no need to even think about buying THE DREADED PRESENT But that’s only if you have the killer instinct and have ditched the girlfriend comfortably ahead of the festive season. By planning ahead it won’t even occur to her that you have gone solo to avoid the messy business of buying the aforementioned PRESENT. Becoming single also frees you up to enjoying boozy office parties with no fear of guilt should things hot up after the town pub crawl.

There are also no awkward conversations about where you will be expected to eat your Christmas lunch- with her family or yours.

And you will not have to run the gauntlet of all those family members itching to see if the festivities have made you do the decent thing and buy THE RING. Even if she is not expecting THE RING she will be wanting something significant to show off to the friends and woe betides the guy who gets it wrong.

We have all seen them, the hoards of fed up males who have no choice but to trail the streets in the days running up to Christmas Eve eyeing up shop window displays, but rarely venturing in.

Usually girlfriends will have given them a few ‘casual pointers’ on what she would like under the tree on Christmas morning.

These pointers generally involve big sparkly baubles with even bigger price tags and don’t go thinking that a tacky tiny Cubic Zirconia or a bottle of her favourite perfume is going to do the trick.

Wrong. Best you get single and on Christmas Eve you can head in to town for a big lunch and in a beery haze whiz around the shops as a token gesture in the half hour before the shops close. Always best to keep purchases to a minimum. A cheesy Christmas card for mum and some wrapping paper, a funny hat perhaps for pub fun later –a bottle or two of your favourite tipple if you must…..because lets face it, the bag will probably end up getting left behind in the pub and won’t make it home anyway.

SINGLE GIRL GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Unlike the boys, girls generally enjoy having a man to spoil for Christmas and it’s a rarity for a girl to choose to be single at this time of the year. But for those who are, take heart because there are a lot of plusses if you are on track for a boy free Christmas.

Think of how much you spent on those Ted Baker shoes for the man last year? Well this year it’s your turn to splash out on a designer dress and shoes and with the money you save on his stocking fillers (Chanel aftershave and Calvin Klein PJ’s to name but two items you wasted on him last Christmas) you can now afford the grand makeover, the hair and nails – lash extensions and a massage. Go on you know you are worth it because he certainly was not!

Plan your pre Christmas programme carefully. Girlie champagne lunches and shopping expeditions off island and otherwise come as standard. A single girlie Christmas simply screams ‘permission to have some expensive and indulgent treats and outings’.

Girls will have sorted out friends and family gifts way ahead of time so in the two week run up to the festivities it really is a time to spend spend spend – on yourself.

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As you are single and up for parties you are going to need a few extra outfits for those impromptu invites. So go all out on sparkly dresses ridiculous heels, new make up, jewellery…the works.

SINGLE BOY CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH OPTIONS If the family have it sorted you can generally cruise through the whole present opening followed by roast turkey gathering experience. But some men will choose to fly the bah humbug flag and take a solo Christmas that extra mile.

We at Gallery know of at least three groups of solo guys who are having an alternative Christmas which will put Men Behaving Badly in the shade.

One trio are buying in beers and cooking burgers and the only Christmas spirit they intend to indulge will be single malt just before they hit the play on a box set of Sky Sport’s golden moments 2012.

The others are cooking a roast of sorts – but they are having a cheat’s version with microwave veg, a turkey crown which comes in a bag complete with stuffing –and a shop bought trifle.

They intend to eat from trays and have mates heading down for a post lunch jamming session. Crackers are banned and there is not a tree or a bauble in sight. All are single or divorced and simply want the day over – albeit with full stomachs. Another rebel male says he is going fishing on his own and has a curry ready meal handy just in case the fish are not biting.

Most males like to be fed but are not keen on the whole sitting through the family gift swap and making small talk to elderly relatives thing. So many either suffer in silence –so singledons can simply choose not to do it

SINGLE GIRL CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH OPTIONS Girls are way ahead of the boys when it comes to planning a single Christmas lunch.

They will usually be happy to luxuriate in the bosom of the family – and head back home for mum, or someone else to do the cooking.

But girlie single groups come into their own for the festive season and they sort out their culinary days with military precision.

Some may opt for the whole turkey and trimmings scenario but with no male appetites to cope with it’s sometimes more of a treat to simply get in lots of tasty tapas snacks, smoked salmon, champagne and chocolate goodies of course.

Mix in some good old fashioned chick flicks –the original Bridget Jones and her haphazard attempts to attract a man at Christmas takes some beating, and Mamma Mia will ensure the party goes with a ‘sing’ – and there you have it. An easy going all-girl all -singing and dancing Christmas Day with a difference.

The getaway option If you really don’t think you can stand a single style Christmas on island then do the away from it all for Christmas route and hit the sunshine. If you leave it until a couple of days before Christmas Eve you will find some amazing deals and you never know, you may find your soul mate looking for a significant other to pull their cracker.

It’s a rare beast who wants to spend the holidays alone.

So, be happy being single because chances are next year you won’t be!

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THE WHITE STUFF

The White Stuff words | Theo Leworthy

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN TOOK A LONG SLURP OF HIS BRANDY SNOW CONE. HOW HAD IT COME TO THIS? ONLY A MONTH BEFORE CHRISTMAS, AND EVERYTHING WAS ROYALLY UP THE SWANNEE. IT HAD ALL BEGUN WITH SANTA.

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rosty had never approved of Santa getting in bed with the corporations. The coke re-branding had been the start of a very unhealthy relationship – gone was the familiar green suit, replaced with the blood red of capitalism. And of course, Santa had become hugely addicted to the drink itself. His waistline expanded quickly and his lustrous brown beard turned a nicotine stained white. He’d told Frosty it was progress, he’d said they had to adapt or become obsolete.

The first few decades weren’t too bad. Frosty could cope with a little consumerism. He even got caught up in it himself.

The 1980’s were the wildest years. Everyone was Christmas mad. Santa was a celebrity. The crazy parties lasted for months at a time. Santa divorced Mrs Claus and embarked upon a string of high profile romances with various actresses. Michelle Pfeiffer, Kim Basinger, Sharon Stone – they’d been his little HO HO HO’s at one point or another.

And as he partied harder and harder, his grip on Christmas diminished. The elves went on strike. Their union rep said little people deserved big pay. Santa wouldn’t budge.

More and more of the Christmas present production was outsourced until the major toy companies were providing everything. And of course, it didn’t come cheap.

Santa had his fair share of scandals in the 80’s and 90’s, but those were simpler times. This year he’d really blown it. Him and Rudolph had gone on a mad 3 day bender in the middle of June and he went totally off the radar. Then, on the 26th of June, John Cowell heard a skidding thump on his roof.

Fearing for his family, he got out of bed and wandered round

the house. He found Santa fumbling with a bag of ‘My Little Pony’ toys in his seven year old daughter’s bedroom. The air was thick with the scent of mulled wine and brandy. Santa could barely stand.

The tabloids had a field day: ‘Confused Santa causes ruckus in South London’ read the Mirror. ‘Perv Santa questioned’ read the Star. ‘Don’t let this drunk near your kids!’ read the Sun. ‘Sexy Alien Lobster turned my son into toasted sandwich maker’ Read the Daily Sport. It was a nightmare.

Frosty didn’t doubt the big guy. He was a bit shortsighted, but he had a good heart. Ultimately, though, that didn’t matter. What mattered was that Father Christmas had been discredited, and Christmas itself was under threat.

Frosty finished his cone and stepped out into the evening glow. Most people think he lives at the North Pole, but actually he lives in Accrington. A group of kids in hoodies were heading down the street.

“Hi kids, how’re you? I’m all-white personally. Get it?

Alright, but ALL-WHITE? Like snow? Cos I’m a snowman?”

“Up yours Snowy!” Shouted one of the kids in reply. Frosty sighed heavily and stepped out under the streetlights.

Times sure had changed. It was up to him to save Christmas.

He had one month and 3 days. He looked up at the night sky, struck blind by the streetlights, and thought that somewhere out there he could see the twinkling of a star in the November night sky. ‘Sh*t just got real’ he muttered to himself under his breath.

TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT MONTH.

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IT WAS GOING TO BE A WHITE CHRISTMAS. words | Mercedes Black

THERE WOULD BE WHITE SANDS ON THE BEACHES, & MAYBE A COMPLETE WHITE-OUT ON THE ISLANDS? This knowledge should have made her feel happy. She adored the snow at Christmas and The Big White look that it gave to the surrounding countryside.

The Single White Female held tightly to her coat and played with the White Ribbon from the gift he had given to her for Christmas.

She looked down at The White Diamond on her finger. White Noise played in the background from the radio but she didn’t hear anything, so absorbed was she in her thoughts in her own White Room of pain.

They were deep thoughts. It was Black and White – the affair was over. It had lasted a while – this was their third Christmas. He had

been The Great White Hype of a man telling all those Little White Lies. Now he was The Unknown White Male to her. Who was he? She thought she had known him, she trusted him. She believed in him.

She loved him.

It would be A Dry White Season without him around and The White Nights would be long, lonely and cold. At least she had her White Dog for companionship with his White Fang and his White Paws.

She must practice a little White Mischief she mused, so that her inner Snow White would return and The White Rose and White Oleander would grow in her garden again.

Next year would be better. The Lady in White would be ok in The White Year.

White Christmas 1954, White Sands 1992, White Out 2009, The Big White 2005, Single White Female 1992, The White Ribbon 2009, The White Diamond 2004, White Noise 2005, White Room 2009, Black and White 1995, The Great White Hype 1996, Little White Lies 2010, The Unknown White Male 2005, A Dry White Season 1985, The White Nights 1985, White Dog 1982, White Fang 1991, White Paws 1949, White Mischief 1987, The White Rose 1982, Snow White and the Huntsman 2012, White Oleander 2002, Lady in White 1998, The White Year 2008.

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LORNA AND LADY IVORY BEAR LORNA

Breed: Human Age: Old Likes: Cake (lots and lots) Dislikes: Stinky feet and cheese If you were an animal what would you be?: A unicorn because I'm magical Most like to do in life?: Eat cake Interesting fact: I have two different coloured eyes

LADY IVORY BEAR

Breed: Horse, although more like a large dog Age: 13 Likes: Mince Pies Dislikes: Rain and wind If you were a human what would you be?: She would be a raver!

Interesting fact: She has her teeth brushed once a day because she has a gap tooth

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BRITISH RED CROSS HELPS THOSE CURRENTLY LIVING IN POVERTY (CRISIS) If you would like to get involved with the preparation or distribution of parcels please contact Jane Moorshead on 721196 or 07781 110805 or e-mail jmoorshead@redcross.org.uk Thank you.

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SPREAD THE JOY AT THIS TIME OF YEAR WE ARE BOMBARDED WITH IDEAS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, BUT THERE ARE CHILDREN ON THE ISLAND WHO WONDER IF THEY WILL RECEIVE ANYTHING AT ALL. THIS CHRISTMAS, WHY NOT BUY AN EXTRA PRESENT FOR A CHILD IN GUERNSEY?

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he Christmas lights in St Peter Port are always a joy to behold, but one of the most iconic displays is there for an extra-special reason. The main roundabout in Town is home to the tallest light tree in Europe, which is not part of the Christmas lights generously funded by local traders but symbolises the Rotary Tree of Joy initiative to provide presents to disadvantaged children on the island. 2012 is especially significant as it marks the 15th year of the scheme. This means that, as gifts go to under 16s, the youngest recipients have now come of age.

Putting up the Tree of Joy is no mean feat. A team of Rotary volunteers carries out the complex task of attaching 32 light strings, each measuring 32 metres, to the mast on St Julian’s roundabout. The light tree is always off-centre, which isn’t just down to incompetence! The mast itself is not centrally positioned on the roundabout - and nor are the flowerbeds - because the main Guernsey electricity cable runs through the middle. If the Rotarians were to hit this power cable, there is a risk that they would be catapulted as far away as Jersey! The capital costs associated with the Tree of Joy effort are also supported by three generous sponsoring organisations: Long Port, Deutsche Bank and Sure Telecom.

There are two more trees provided by Rotary: the light tree outside the Airport terminal and the traditional Christmas tree by the Town Church, where the Father Christmas parade stops for the turning on of the Town Christmas lights. All three trees are beacons proclaiming and celebrating the generosity of the people of Guernsey.

Here’s how the initiative works: you pick up a Tree of Joy Tag and then you purchase a Christmas present for a needy child

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in Guernsey. In addition to branches of some of the High Street banks, the main Post Office and the Information Centre, participating locations include Aladdin’s Cave and Creaseys.

Creaseys Toy Shop also provides a gift-wrapping service.

The Tag bears the first name, age and gender of the child and includes details of a suggested gift from those who know him or her best. The guideline maximum cost of the present is £25, although many suggested presents cost less than this. After you have wrapped the present and attached the Tag you deliver it to the participating location and Rotary will make sure it reaches its grateful recipient in time for Christmas. If you work in an office, why not ask your colleagues to consider buying a gift for a local child instead of for each other?

‘This scheme can mean a great deal for some children, at a special time of the year,’ explains Rotarian John Hollis. ‘However, the logistics are quite tricky and have to happen within a very tight three to four-week timescale. Therefore, as soon as the Tree of Joy is switched on, we encourage the maximum early support from the public in purchasing the gifts. This helps us ensure that we acquire the right types of presents for the age/gender mix; they are wrapped and labelled personally and, very importantly, they get to each child in time for Christmas.’

The Rotary Club of Guernsey also runs a separate initiative to provide Christmas Hampers to families and individuals in difficult circumstances. These Hampers are funded by public collections on the Rotary Flag day on 1st December.

For more information go to www.rotaryguernsey.com

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The judges’ favourite photo, chosen as the front cover, was Pleinmont headland above Les Pezeries taken by electrical operations manager Dave Smart.

This is the second year Guernsey Electricity has organised the internal calendar competition. 3,000 of last year’s calendar (which was based on the same theme) were sold which raised £607.00 for the Guernsey Lifeboat charity.

“The calendar competition is a great opportunity for staff to show off their creative photography skills in aid of a local charity,” said Annette Langlois, HR Officer at Guernsey Electricity.

“The competition creates a bit of friendly rivalry among staff which is fun and it’s all for a good cause.”

SWOFFERS DEDICATE 40 HOURS TO NEW CHARITY, EVERY CHILD OUR FUTURE AS PART OF THEIR 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, SWOFFERS HAVE CHOSEN ‘EVERY CHILD OUR FUTURE’ AS THE CHARITY TO BENEFIT FROM THEIR 40 HOUR PLEDGE. In June this year Swoffers, Guernsey’s largest estate agents, launched their search for a local charity with a project or projects that the team at Swoffers could contribute to and after receiving a number of nominations the directors selected ECOF as the charity that would benefit most from the 40 hours.

Swoffers Managing Director, Matthew Henry said, “It was really difficult to choose a project to dedicate our time to because so many deserving charities applied. ECOF however stood out as a cause that all of the staff felt a connection with and we thought it was

important for the whole team to be passionate about the chosen charity”.

Every Child Our Future (ECOF) is Guernsey’s newest charitable organisation set up in March of this year. Its main aims are to improve literacy and numeracy standards for Guernsey children and to actively promote a culture in which the community collectively takes responsibility for and participates in, the education of its children.

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The calendars can be purchased from the Guernsey Electricity reception for a minimum donation of £1. All the money raised this year will go to the 30/30 cycle challenge in aid of Les Bourgs Hospice.

ECOF facilitate the specialised training of teachers and teaching assistants to provide additional support for children struggling with literacy or numeracy. However, the success of the scheme is ultimately strengthened by a bank of volunteers like the Swoffers staff who have pledged to act as ‘mentors’ for a number of hours per week.

Denise Fallaize, Every Child Our Future Chairperson, said “We are delighted Swoffers have chosen our charity to receive their 40 hour pledge. It is so important for ECOF to have as many dedicated volunteers as possible because we believe the more positive mentors we can supply, the more successful any extra teaching is likely to be”.

LES BOURGS HOSPICE IS SET TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY STAFF’S ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS FROM THE SALE OF THE COMPANY’S 2013 CALENDAR.

GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY CHARITY CALENDAR SHOWCASES BEST OF THE ISLANDS

“All the money raised will go to Les Bourgs Hospice. We hope to raise a significant amount in the run up to Christmas to benefit this fantastic charity.”

Staff were asked to take scenic photos of the Bailiwick and submit their favourites to the competition. The best were included in the 2013 charity calendar with all money raised going to the 30/30 cycle challenge in aid of Les Bourgs Hospice.

Over 60 photos were entered and included scenes from Soldiers Bay, Gouliot Caves in Sark and Vazon Bay.

SPEARPOINT TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER GUERNSEY ON STOCKBROKING DAY THE GUERNSEY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WILL BE THE BENEFICIARY OF A SPECIAL EVENT ORGANISED ON 30TH NOVEMBER BY SPEARPOINT LIMITED WHO ARE PART OF BROOKS MACDONALD GROUP.

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LEVELS FROM THE CONDITION OF PERI-NATAL DEPRESSION (“PND”). IT HAS BEEN SET UP AS A REGISTERED CHARITY WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESS GUERNSEYMUMS. GG WHO SITS AS CHAIR ON THE COMMITTEE.

The Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association was chosen from the nominations received.

Chris Macdonald, Chief Executive of Brooks Macdonald Group said: ‘We were delighted to have received so many nominations and very pleased that the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association is to be the beneficiary of this initiative. Spearpoint and the wider Brooks Macdonald Group are committed to supporting local organisations and we feel this is a very tangible way of demonstrating that commitment.’

Jurat Michael Tanguy, Chairman of the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association, said: ‘We are extremely grateful to Spearpoint for this opportunity, not only to raise funds but awareness for our organisation. The Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association was formed three years ago and in 2010 became independent of the UK association, so all of our fundraising and work is solely for the benefit of Guernsey people in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Having the support of a Guernsey-based firm like Spearpoint is extremely important to us.’

The charity was nominated by Deutsche Bank International in Guernsey and by Oak Trust (Guernsey) Limited.

Ali Renouf of Deutsche Bank International said: ‘The Guernsey Alzheimers Association carries out such good work to support the families and sufferers of dementia. We have supported the organisation for a couple of years now and have plans to help them improve their outdoor space next year.’

Helaine Vermeulen of Oak Trust (Guernsey) Ltd echoed those comments: ‘This charity offers vital support for dementia sufferers and their carers. The Spearpoint Stockbroking Day is a terrific way of supporting that work and we hope it raises awareness of the organisation and the work it carries out.’

Spearpoint launched its Stockbroking Day initiative in September. All of the world’s markets will be open as usual on 30th November and the firm hopes to raise a significant amount of money for the chosen charity.

The Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association aims to help those who care for people with dementia. In 2010 the Association was awarded the gift from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 2 of “The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service”.

BRITISH RED CROSS THE TRADITIONAL PROVISION OF ‘WELFARE’ PARCELS IN GUERNSEY WILL KEEP US BUSY AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS.THANKS TO THE

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COMBINED GENEROSITY OF ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND HEALTHCARE PHARMACY, COBO SOME FAMILIES WILL IN ADDITION RECEIVE FIRST AID KITS AND ‘BRITISH RED CROSS FIRST AID IN THE HOME’ BOOKLETS. This service provides a direct link back to the involvement of the Red Cross in the relief of Guernsey people from starvation towards the end of the German Occupation and also food parcels to Islanders in civil internment camps in Germany. It had been requested that parcels be received before Christmas 1944. In the event the SS Vega arrived on 27th December and further parcels were received as a result of five further visits between December and May 1945.

Our Fete at Government House is promoted and run to fund our traditional ‘parcels’. Raffle prizes are donated, raffle tickets and goods are sold, teas and games are enjoyed.

British Red Cross hopes to help towards the needs of those currently living in poverty (crisis), which the Medical Officer of Health, in a recently published report, calculates to be 16% of population, i.e. nearly 10,000 people. ‘ If you would like to get involved with preparation or distributing parcels please contact Jane Moorshead on 721196 or 07781 110805 or e-mail jmoorshead@redcross.org.uk

NEW CHARITY LAUNCHED IN GUERNSEY FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM POST-NATAL DEPRESSION GUERNSEYMUMS.GG POST-NATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP HAS BEEN FORMED BY A GROUP OF LADIES IN GUERNSEY, WHO HAVE ALL SUFFERED AT VARYING

Their aim is two-fold, firstly to provide support and signposting for those suffering from PND, as well as their relatives and friends. The Charity will seek to increase awareness of PND, and in turn reduce any stigma that may remain about suffering from or receiving help for PND. Alongside a helpline, email and an anonymous chat forum already available; informal get-togethers are planned for next year, for those who feel ready to meet up with others in a similar situation. With the endorsement of various key, local, health professionals, these meetings will be supported and attended by these individuals, to provide ideas and options that sufferers may want to utilise and will assist in their recovery.

The second aim is to facilitate links with health professionals and PND experts from the UK and further afield who will be invited, to enhance on-island understanding of the condition and provide networking opportunities where appropriate. As such the Charity is delighted to announce its first guest and to welcome Dr Jane Hanley, President of the Marcé Society who will address an invited audience on 23rd November 2012 at Les Cotils.

The Marcé Society is an International society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. It is dedicated to supporting research and assistance surrounding prenatal & postpartum mental health for mothers, fathers and their babies.

The Guernseymums.gg Post-Natal Depression Support Group is holding a fundraising event on Friday 30th November & Saturday 1st December which is being supported by Creaseys, and will be held outside their store in the High Street on Friday 30th and in-store on Saturday 1st.

Creasey’s have generously offered a prize in conjunction with the event. Details on www. guernseymums.gg/Ourevents If you or someone you know would like to talk to someone who understands the challenges of suffering from PND, the charity can be contacted via email (pnd@ guernseymums.gg) or by telephoning 01481 520657. For further details about the condition and locally available support, please visit the Charity’s dedicated webpage: www.guernseymums.gg/pnd.

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INVESTEC SCOOPS CSR TITLE AT THE COMMUNITY AWARDS INVESTEC WAS LAST NIGHT PRESENTED WITH THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD AT THE COMMUNITY AWARDS. The event, hosted by the Guernsey Community Foundation, was launched in November 2011 and celebrates community spirit.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Award, in association with the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, recognises the active involvement of a commercial company directly with a charitable or community project in its locality, or through its partnership with a local charitable organisation that has had a quantifiably positive effect on the local community over the last year.

‘We are absolutely delighted to receive this award, which is well deserved by all our employees at Investec who have contributed to the partnership with Amherst Primary School. We are very pleased with how the relationship has developed, not only do we enjoy being able to make a financial contribution to the purchase of much-needed equipment, but watching the children learn, develop new skills and grow their confidence with our support, which is extremely rewarding,’ said Stephen Henry, head of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited.

Since October 2010 staff at Investec have been integral to the development of a number of programmes at the school including the Boys Reading initiative to aid young boys in their reading, Max’s Marvellous Maths to improve the children’s maths skills and The Big Talk to encourage children to increase their vocabulary.

The partnership fulfils the bank’s core values of focussing on making a selfless contribution to society, particularly in the areas of education and entrepreneurship.

From the outset it was made clear that Investec’s financial contribution would play a small part in the partnership and that where possible the skills of Investec’s staff would be used in the classroom and during extracurricular activities.

‘Investec has made an invaluable contribution to our school over the past couple of years and many of the staff are now familiar faces and truly adored by the children, who have gained so much,’ said Mrs Moore.

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‘Some of the children have even been able to visit Investec’s lovely new office to serve soup made from vegetables grown in our school garden and at the same time raise money for our Lihou and Year 6 trips.’

THE STARS COME OUT AT VETS4PETS 10TH ANNUAL CONGRESS THE 520 GUESTS ATTENDING THIS YEAR’S VETS4PETS 10TH ANNUAL CONGRESS SAW STARS WITH SPECIAL SURPRISE APPEARANCES FROM ASHLEIGH AND PUDSEY AND CORONATION STREETS’ SAM ASTON DURING THE ‘MASQUERADE BALL’ THEMED GALA AWARDS DINNER. Held at the prestigious Deansgate Hilton Hotel in Manchester on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November, the Vets4Pets staff members and guests gave Sam Aston, better known as lovable ‘Chesney’, a rapturous welcome as he joined the awards celebrations as a thank-you after Vets4Pets Joint Venture Partner Leigh-Anne Brown worked with Coronation Street writers on an emotional final storyline for Chesney’s pet Great Dane ‘Schmeichel’.

Saturday evening also celebrated the successes of Vets4Pets 85 practices over the last 12months, with Sam Aston presenting many awards including ‘Practice of the Year’, which was won by Vets4Pets Leeds, ‘Partner of the Year’, won by Rachel Smith of Vets4Pets Sunderland, and ‘Best Debt Management’ won by Vets4Pets Hartlepool.

Overall the weekend was a great success, where Partners and their staff, together with Vets4Pets Support staff and important suppliers, had the opportunity to let their hair down on the Saturday evening and then take part in a Sunday full of Career and Personal Development seminars, lectures and workshops. The CPD day kicked off with a fantastic seminar by Sarah Heath BVSc DipECVBM-CA CCAB MRCVS on cat behaviour, followed by talks from Vets4Pets support team members on topics such as ‘The Hitchhikers Guide To Recruitment’, ‘ Effective Debt Control For Your Practice’ and‘ Building Your Online Community Without Ending Up In The Dog House’. The weekend ended with an update from Dr Kerry Simpson on feline infectious diseases and vaccination.

For more information regarding Vets4Pets or to find a Vets4Pets practice near you please visit vets4pets.com

Those attending the gala dinner were also treated to a surprise appearance and performance from Ashleigh and Pudsey.

Delighting the audience with a preview of their special Royal Variety Performance routine, Ashleigh then joined Mike Hopkins, Group Marketing Director, on stage and told the audience about the many highlights for her and Pudsey since winning ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and how she was looking forward to working with Vets4Pets to help raise awareness of the importance of preventative pet healthcare.

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LOOKING FOR THE ‘PAWFECT’ HOME GSPCA AND GALLERY MAGAZINE HAVE TEAMED UP TO SHOWCASE SOME OF THE ADORABLE ANIMALS THAT ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HOMES HERE IN GUERNSEY. EVERY MONTH WE WILL BE BRINGING YOU 8 PROFILES OF ANIMALS THAT TOUCHED OUR HEARTS WHEN GALLERY WENT ON OUR MONTHLY VISIT. If you are interested in any of the featured animals and think you could offer them a safe and loving environment within your home please get in contact with the GSPCA on 01481 257261 to arrange a visitation. The team at Gallery Towers would love to know how successful our collaboration with the GSPCA is and which little blighters we have helped to re-home so please, please quote “Gallery” when phoning the shelter. If you are successful in your animal adoption please email us at info@gallery.gg with a pic and we will runa feature ;)

Name: Georgie the cockatiel Animal: Bird Breed: Cockatiel Age: Adult

Name: Storm Animal: Dog Breed: Husky Age: Adult

Bio: This cheeky little chap is great company and would make a loving companion.

Bio: Storm needs a calm yet energetic home with no other pets .

Georgie

Name: Robbie Animal: Cat Breed: Domestic short haired Age: Adult

Name: Thelma & Louise Animal: Rabbit Breed: Domestic Age: Adult

Bio: Robbie although nervous at first is a friendly chap once you get to know him.

Bio: Two female gorgeous friendly rabbits that need a new home together .

Robbie

Name: Blossom Animal: Ferret Breed: Domestic Age: Adult

Name: Molly Animal: Hamster Breed: Dwarf Chinese Age: 8 weeks

Bio: Blossom is a very sweet young female ferret that was found as a stray .

Bio: (1 of 8) A very cute and active nocturnal pet that is extremely fast on its tiny paws.

Blossom

Name: Crunchie, Mars and Fudge Animal: Guinea Pigs Breed: Domestic Age: 12 weeks

Name: Ruby Animal: Cat Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: Kitten

Bio: (3 0f 5) Male Guinea Pigs that all live together and would love a forever home.

Bio: Ruby is a little shy as she came in as a semiferal. Now once she knows you she is lovely and would suit most homes

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Storm

Thelma & Louise

Molly

Ruby

If you are interested in adopting any of the animals featured here please call 01481 257261... to view further pets available please visit gspca.org.gg

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John Hughes is best known as the king of 1980's teen movies, however he is also the mastermind behind some of the most well known yuletide films. In his directing career, he is behind films such as The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day-Off, which have become cult teen classics. He is credited with launching the careers of actors such as Michael Keaton, Bill Paxton and Matthew Broderick as well as the group of young actors colloquially known as the "brat pack". Hughes employed a number of trademark cinematic devices in his films, such as his use of pop music and music cues.

He also often broke the fourth wall, in which an actor acknowledges the existence of the audience by looking into the camera, by giving his characters monologues and often narrated the story themselves. Perhaps his most famous is the now almost 1980's cliché "freeze frame" to end the film. However, the reason why John Hughes is included this month is for his writer/producer work on some of the most successful Christmas films of all time. Films such as Christmas Vacation, Miracle on 34th Street, 101 Dalmatians and perhaps most famously, the Home Alone series of films. Hughes pop culture legacy therefore extends way beyond his 1980's teen romps, and extends into everyone's Christmas time film lists. Unfortunately Hughes died prematurely at the age of 59 of heart failure in 2009, but his cinematic legacy and influence on pop culture will live on in the form of perennial Christmas classics and nostalgic visits to the 80's.

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Bad Santa

2003 15 Dir. Terry Zwigoff.

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A slightly more unconventional Christmas outing, Bad Santa follows Billy Bob Thornton as self-destructive alcoholic con man Willie, who annually poses as a shopping mall Santa Claus in order to rob the mall on Christmas Eve. His partner in crime is Marcus (Cox), a foul mouthed dwarf who poses as one of Santa’s elves. Upon arriving at a new shopping mall in Phoenix Arizona preparing for their annual robbery, Willie encounters a naive, gullible, and quite stupid young boy who he simply refers to as “The Kid”. After discovering the kid only lives with his senile grandmother in an affluent household, he begins to leach off of him while his womanising and out of control drinking compromises his heist. Perhaps not one for the kids, but highly amusing and entertaining.

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The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey

Life of Pi.

Jack Reacher

The Man with the Iron Fists

TBC Dir. Peter Jackson Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Hugo Weaving & Cate Blanchett.

Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth eleven years after the release of The Fellowship of the Ring, with the first in a trilogy of films which will adapt J.R.R Tolkein’s novel, The Hobbit, to the silver screen. A prequel to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit follows a younger Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) in his adventure to the Lonely Mountain with a group of rowdy Dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Armitage), in order to reclaim a lost treasure taken by the dragon Smaug. This first part of the trilogy sees Bilbo being urged into the quest by the wizard Gandalf (McKellen), encountering goblins, and travelling through the Misty Mountains, where he will encounter one of the franchises most (in)famous characters.

The most highly anticipated film of the year.

15 Dir. Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike & Robert Duvall.

Tom Cruise stars as Jack Reacher, a Pittsburgh Homicide detective who becomes entangled in an intricate web when a former military sniper kills five people at random, throwing the city into chaos. Jack Reacher is a long running fictional series created by Lee Childs about a former Army police Major turned morally sharp drifter who solves murders. This film is based upon the novel One Shot, the ninth book in the Jack Reacher series and first of a planned franchise of Jack Reacher films.

Home Alone

1990 PG Dir. Chris Columbus.

PG Dir. Ang Lee Starring: Suraj Sharma, Gerard Depardieu & Irrfan Khan.

Adapted from the critically acclaimed and hugely popular novel of the same name written by Yann Martel, Life of Pi tells the story of Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma). When his family decides to emigrate to Canada by way of sea, the freighter they are travelling on is struck by disaster and sinks. Pi is cast away on a life boat, which he shares with the only other remaining survivors, an orangutan, a hyena, a zebra and a fearsome Bengal tiger. Helmed by acclaimed director Ang Lee, who is famous for films such as Sense and Sensibility, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi is already heavily touted for the upcoming award season.

18 Dir. RZA Starring: RZA, Russel Crowe, Lucy Liu & Rick Yune.

Directed, written by and starring musician turned film maker RZA, one of the founding members of the rap group The Wu Tang Clan. A martial arts epic based in 19th century China, freed slave blacksmith (RZA) turns himself into a living weapon using an ancient Chinese power to defend his village and community from a band of mercenaries and assassins who are after a fabled lost treasure rumoured to be hidden within the village. Led by the villainous opium addict Jack Knife (Crowe), the band of rogues prepare to destroy the village and its inhabitants to get to the ancient treasure.

The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 U

Dir. Brian Henson Until 2009 Home Alone was the highest grossing comedy film of all time, and at no surprise as the film is a still a perennial favourite with families to this day.

When Kevin McCallister (Culkin) is left home alone after his chaotic family accidentally leave him behind when they go to Paris for their Christmas holiday. At first Kevin relishes his time alone, but soon his home becomes the target of bumbling crooks Marv and Harry (Stern and Pesci), “The Wet Bandits”, and he must defend his home with a series of ingenious and comical booby traps. The film launched Culkin’s career and was written by Yuletide maestro John Hughes.

The Muppets Christmas Carol is one of the most popular, and in my own humble opinion one of the best, adaptations of the classic Christmas tale by Charles Dickens. The film stars Michael Caine as Scrooge, Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Gonzo narrating as Charles Dickens as well as many other Muppets filling out the characters. In 19th century London mean-spirited and tight pocketed banker Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in order to change Scrooge for the better and fill him with the spirit of Christmas.

A charming retelling of the story which has become a Christmas classic in its own right.

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BOOK CORNER words | Caroline Mauger When my family asks me to write a Christmas list you can guarantee there’ll be a book or two on it. With this in mind I asked the Literary Festival committee and blog team: what book would you most like to receive for Christmas and why? Of course, you can read for free if you go to Guille-Allès Library, but a full bookshelf is a beautiful thing. We can’t give stars this month as we haven’t read these books yet, but we’re sure they will be fantastic!

The Casual Vacancy

by J.K Rowling

Still only available in hardcover so I’d feel guilty about buying it for myself.

Joanne Rowling’s first novel for adults has had mixed reviews and I’ve read more gripping blurbs than this: ‘When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen’. It’s been described as ‘a sharp, darkly comic expose of today's class-ridden society’, however, which sounds much more promising. She doesn’t need the money, so it has to be good, doesn’t it? But how do you follow a phenomenon like Harry Potter? I just have to find out!

(Caroline Mauger, Secretary/Writer)

A Subscription to And Other Stories (www.andothers

tories.org) I’m not just asking for one book this Christmas, but for a subscription so I can read all year long!

This year I enjoyed Mexican writer Juan Pablo Villalobos’ debut novel, a sweet, dark, surreal gem of a tale about a young boy growing up in his drug baron father’s luxurious hideaway.

His second novel, Quesadillas, is due to be published in 2013 by And Other Stories, who also have a new collection of short stories by Booker-shortlisted Deborah Levy ready to go. Subscribers to the publisher’s scheme are rewarded with up to six books a year and a personal acknowledgement in each copy printed. As the model allows And Other Stories to take risks on the work they publish, I’m looking forward to seeing what they throw my way next year.

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Michael Morpurgo: War Child to War Horse

by Maggie Fergusson

I’m really intrigued to know more about Michael Morpurgo after hearing him speak at the Literary Festival. I’ve read odd snippets about his life in the newspapers, such as his love of the countryside and the initial opposition of his wife's parents to his wedding to their daughter Clare. Michael must have met with up to 400 people after his talk here, saying hello to each and every one and having his photo taken, engrossed every time in chatting to people. I think it must have been a very memorable moment for his young readers. I do hope I receive this book for Christmas as I’d love to know more about what happened in his life that led to the book's title ‘War Child to War Horse’.

(Catriona Stares, Festival Director)

Travelling Light

by Tove Jansson

This book was 'prescribed' to me during my Bibliotherapy session with Ella Berthoud at this year’s Guernsey Literary Festival.

After a wonderful chat with Ella about my favourite books and writers, one of which is Jansson's children's series The Moomins, she wrote me a prescription of books I might like to read. Until then I had no idea that Tove Jansson wrote books for adults so I can't wait to discover this newly translated collection of short stories. Apparently it brilliantly evokes the shifting scenes and restlessness of summer – I like the idea of being transported to sunnier climes when it’s freezing outside!

We offer the people of Guernsey the chance to enjoy classic, foreign and contemporary films – not available for public viewing elsewhere on the island.

If your interested in film and meeting like‑minded people then CinéGuernsey is for you.

THE LAST LAUGH WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2012 The Last Laugh (1924) directed by F.W. Murnau.

Murnau’s pioneering silent classic tells the tale of an aging doorman who, after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious Hotel, is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbours and society.

The experienced doorman at the Atlantic Hotel is quite proud of his position, his responsibilities, and his uniform. One busy, rainy night, he has to take a short rest after lugging a heavy suitcase in from the rain. Unfortunately, his manager comes by during the short time when he is not performing his duties. The next day, when the doorman arrives for work, he learns that he has been replaced as doorman, and has been re-assigned to the less strenuous but purely menial position of washroom attendant. Stunned and humiliated, the old man struggles to carry on with his life.

Seen by many as one of the defining films of the silent era, The Last Laugh is a technical and emotional tour de force.

The film is being screened at The Frossard Theatre, Candie and starts at 7.30pm. The film is rated U. Tickets cost £8 (non-members) / £6.50 (members and students) and can be booked at www.guernseytickets.gg

(Melissa Mitchell, PR/Marketing)

CineGuernsey can be found online at www.cineguernsey.com, http://www. facebook.com/CineGuernsey or on Twitter at @cineguernsey

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ART IN ISLANDS

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

JEAN-CHRISTOPHE GODET Jean-Christophe Godet is a French born, Guernsey-based photographer. He is Artistic Director of the Guernsey Photography Festival and runs several other projects on island and internationally, as well as being appointed for many commercial commissions. ‘…if we were going to do a Guernsey Photography Festival, we knew we had to do it properly, with ambitions to become an internationally recognised festival. It was never just about attracting big names, it was always about different photographers for us, photographers from different countries, as many women as men, and it being a festival that showed as much diversity as possible...’

To read the full interview, visit www.arts.gg.

For more information, visit www.chrisgodet.com or www.guernseyphotographyfestival.com.

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ANDREW ‘WOODIE’ WOODWARD Andrew ‘Woodie’ Woodward is a Guernsey-based artist, originally from the UK. His focus is visual arts, and you can often see him creating work at events and festivals across the island! ‘…I like to spend a lot of time on the backgrounds of canvas in particular and have noticed that when doing this I become reluctant to add the foreground image. I sometimes then leave the canvas for a period of time before finally getting my head down and finishing the painting. That being said, I like to look at the finished article, also knowing when to stop working so as not to venture beyond....’

To read the full interview, visit www.arts.gg. For more information, visit www.sterone1.com.

We’d like to wish all our Commissioners, Volunteers, Trustees and Sponsors a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Thank you to all who have been involved with the Guernsey Arts Commission over the past 12 months…… the commitment that you have shown to the GAC has been amazing and has helped us promote creativity in all projects, events, screenings, festivals and community arts right around the Baliwick of Guernsey.

Special thanks to Keiran and all his team at The Gallery Magazine who have helped us out considerably over the year.

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The GAC is looking forward to 2013, we have lots planned for the future…… Watch this space!

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A JACK DE LA MARE FILM

THE DIARY OF ALICE APPLEBE.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON….

Swan Lake &

Sleeping Beauty

11th -15th December

The premiere of this amazing film

Two stunning festive treats from the Russian State Ballet & Opera House; 45 dancers tell these beautiful classic tales accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra.

A fabulous early Christmas gift for all the family.

Tickets: £29.50-£45.00

created by Jack de la Mare is being screened at the Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 18th December at 5pm.

A locally made film, the story of a psychology graduate struggling with the depth of his first case involving a young woman suffering with depression.

The screening is free and open to all!

The Circus of Horrors: The Curse

Thursday 21st – Sat 23rd March

Do you have an idea for an arts project that needs funding in 2013?

Featuring many ‘fangtastic’ daredevil and bizarre acts from around the world, you simply can’t miss this phantasmagoria. The weird and wonderful freak show, which stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, will transport you on a whirlwind journey back to 1927 Berlin; the home of the Devil Doll.

Tickets: £15-£27.50

Julian Clary: Position Vacant, Apply Within

Sunday 21st April

The Guernsey Arts Commission funding process is open to anyone and any art form and as we look forward to a New Year, applications can be submitted to us on…

Sun 1st Jan • Wed 1st Feb • Thurs 1st March

We’d love to hear from you and hopefully help fund your project!

We issue grants, underwriting and sponsorship matches and travel grants for many varied arts projects and events across the year. Your idea can involve music, dance, theatre, visual arts, spoken & written word, and/or much more!

As with all funding bodies, we have a criteria based on certain priorities including Accessibility and Communication, Audience Engagement and Art in Public Places; you can find out about these in detail at www.arts.gg under ‘Funding’. Should your project or event match any or all of the criteria listed on the website, it will have a much better chance of receiving funding from the Guernsey Arts Commission though we appreciate that not every aspect of the criteria may apply.

This opportunity is for you, the artist, so get informed and get applying! We’re here to support you right through 2013 and beyond!

For more information, get in touch with the team by emailing info@arts.gg or calling 01481 709747. All downloadable packs are available at www.arts.gg.

Master of camp and Celebrity Big Brother Winner, Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned and apparently Jersey is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp!

Tickets: £20

Chris Packham: Wild Night Out! Sunday 28th April

Chris Packham goes wild across the country with an entertaining and informative look at some of nature’s most popular and interesting species. The show is illustrated with his superb photographs from around the world and from his beloved UK. Plus there’s a Q&A session. Tickets: £20

For more details & tickets call (01534) 511 115 or visit www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter so you always know what’s happening at Jersey Opera House

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ARTIST PROFILE

MURRAY TUCKER ARTIST PROFILE

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1. Tell us a bit about yourself?

I have a somewhat unique situation in that I’m intimately connected to both Guernsey and Canada. Both my parents spent most of their lives in Guernsey, but I was born in Canada and yet also lived in Guernsey for a number of years. So, I am a Canadian with roots deeply entrenched in Guernsey.

2. When did you first begin to get creative?

Most likely, I came out of the womb with a pencil in my hand. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing. My early training was informal and I actually taught myself to sketch by copying the Guernsey Press lithographs that were a part of their annual calendar. I never thought of myself as an artist or took art seriously even with some training at one of the best art institutes in Ontario. Yet, it wasn’t until after I raised a family that I began to study more formally, training with two highly respected Canadian artists, Nan Hogg and Kathleen Schmalz.

3. How would you describe your chosen medium?

My passion is drawing in pen and ink on high quality paper. I like the way that pen and ink can mimic the old and engage the viewer’s imagination, helping them to time travel back to the past and envision what life was like back then. Since the colour is left out the viewer must challenge their imagination to fill in the blanks Sometimes I add colour, but I find I can heighten the emotional quality of a sketch using pure black and white. The challenge is that you are forced to represent colour and texture using various thicknesses of line or density of shadow. I believe mastering the technique of line drawing is only the first step to creating a work of any significance. I strive to evoke the character within the form. It is my emotional connection to the subject that I want to coax onto the paper. I also take a lot of time playing with the value structure of the painting – the lights and darks -- and identifying the focal point – the place I want the viewer’s eye to gaze. That means I have to sculpt away the unessential. The relationships between light and dark become messages to the viewer which helps lure them in to the pictorial world I am creating.

4. Which artists have inspired you?

I love the eras of the 1930’s and 40’s which I consider the golden age of pen and ink, so naturally I find my inspiration comes from such masters as Arthur Guptill and Herbert Railton. I do, however, love abstract paintings. I have also been influenced by the Automatistes, a group of artists in Montreal who explored a stream-of-consciousness approach to their work, creating art spontaneously without knowing where the work would lead them. Surprisingly this approach is also applicable to black and white drawing, as the lines often happen as a result of the process itself, the final result unknown until the pen is lifted from the paper. In essence, I find it exciting to mix the historic with the contemporary.

5. Why does so much of your recent art reflect Guernsey?

I’m intrigued with Guernsey’s historic buildings and landscapes.

I love imagining what life was like for the people who lived and

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worked in those places. Guernsey is such a beautiful place - turning any corner presents a new artistic opportunity. Naturally I’m inspired to draw and paint what I see.

6. How do your Guernsey drawings relate to the current interest in the occupation period?

I’ve always been fascinated with the German occupation because my father and most of his family were on the island during the occupation, and my mother and many in her family were evacuated to England. My sense of the history of Guernsey is informed by my family’s experiences and the stories they have passed down and by an increasing number of authors who write about the period.

I was inspired anew after reading ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ and when I visited the island in 2011 I picked up a leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre which had locations identified around the island that are mentioned in the book. I reviewed the photographs I’d taken over the years to see how many of them matched those places, and then my sister and I set out to take photographs of any missing locations. Further inspiration came from rereading other books I own on the period, including Molly Bihet’s book ‘A Child’s War’ and Miriam Mahy’s book ‘There is an Occupation’. Adding to my interest is the recent book by John Nettles, ‘Jewels and Jackboots’. The occupation is back in the news and creating interest beyond those immediately affected in the islands.

7. How does your work differentiate from other artists?

I’ve spent years mastering the technique and art of drawing, which some contemporary artists choose to ignore. This means I have more control over the depiction of my subjects and more options in how to depict them. It is also my intimate connection with the heart and soul of Guernsey and with many of the people who live there that allows me to draw from my heart as well as my head. I’m not just rendering a building in a photograph - I have a personal connection which I want to convey. It’s the contrast of past and present that informs my work and gives it a unique presence in the landscape of art today.

8. What projects do you have planned for your art in the future?

I’m always inspired by my trips to Guernsey and the other islands and I’ll continue to draw and paint on location or back in my studio using my own photographs. I’ve done many pictures in black and white and colour of Guelph, the city where I live, as well as places I have visited, such as Quebec City and Palm Beach, Florida. Many of those pictures can be seen on my website www.murraytucker.ca.

In Guernsey my work can be found at SULA Framing and Gallery, which is located by Blanchelande College and the Little Chapel. I encourage everyone to visit the gallery and see my pictures close up, or contact the curators Hayley or Graham Mallet directly for information on not just my work, but also the work of many other local and international artists. The Mallets are very approachable and not the least bit pretentious about art and they have a real interest and knowledge about all things Guernsey.

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THE ART OF MONOCHROME

THE ART OF MONOCHOROME words | Mimi Bishop

The power of WHITE in art can communicate different meanings from silence to social political gesture.

Suprematist Composition: White on White, 1918 Kazimir Malevich Oil on canvas 79.4 x 79.4 cm Malevich developed the visual philosophy Suprematism, which used geometric shapes and monochromatic colours to express a ‘pure feeling’ unattached to the object. He felt art no longer needed, ‘ to serve the state and religion, no longer wished to illustrate the history of manners ... it can exist, in and for itself, without “things”’.

Russia was in a state of revolution and his ideas should be seen in context.

The power of exhibiting artwork consisting of simply WHITE or black geometric shapes in comparison to the representational paintings of the day was a poignant comment on wider conventions of Russian society.

Robert Ryman Koh-I-Noor 7H #1, 1996 Graphite on coffee filter paper Ryman is well known for his WHITEON-WHITE paintings. Many people call him a ‘minimalist’ but he prefer to be called a ‘realist’ because he is only concerned with representing the truth of the materials with which he works. The titles of his works were meanigless, they just served as identification. It has been commented that the use of WHITE in his work raises the issue of silence and of what the artist is choosing not to do.

Tom Friedman Untitled, 1990 Soap inlaid with a spiral of pubic hair 7.6 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm Pubic hair crafted into an almost perfect spiral on a bar of WHITE soap. Something disgusting made into something rather beautiful; it’s always a winner but this piece does it with such simple elegance. I cant help but think, ‘How long is his pubic hair?’

Very long indeed. Freakishly long. I’m glad art can provoke me to think about pubic hair. Thank God for art eh?

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Ceal Floyer Monochrome Till Receipt (White), 1999 Ink on paper 240 x 60 mm A document of a shopping trip where only WHITE items were bought.

Reading it makes me think of a still-life display or conjures imgaes of a quiet and obsessive consumer carefully picking out shopping based on a comforting constriction of the colour. Constriction directs our behaviour; funnels the overwhelming.

Sophie Calle once did a similar project, ‘The Chromatic Diet’, where she ate a different coloured food everyday of the week. WHITE Wednesday was flounder, potatoes, fromange blanc, rice and milk.

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The Monthly Uploads Want to win £50? All you have to do is email your entry with the subject ‘upload’ to: upload@gallery.gg before the deadline of 20th JANUARY - and you’ll be in with a chance.

Make the files nice and big, about 4MB is a good size to aim for as a guide. We try and print every photo / doodle but we can’t get them all on the page full size unfortunately - they just wouldn’t fit!

£50 winner

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Grande Corniche in Les Gets is new for this season, boasting a 180 degree view from a glass enclosed hot tub and a slide from lounge to wine cellar

LUXISKI A couple from Jersey followed their dreams to the snow. Just five years later and they’re now responsible for managing the most luxurious properties in the Alps

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t was a wanderlust and love for the snow that prompted Ceri Tinley and husband Simon to leave the comfort of their comfortable Jersey careers in finance and law and travel to the Alps in search of a new life in the snow.

The couple did a season, ever the holy grail of those that have a passion for mountain sports, with a company called snowline VIP and got their first taste of chalet life.

Ceri and Simon travelled for a year and then decided that, rather than move back to their Jersey life, they’d make a further commitment to a life at altitude. They moved back to the Alps, settling in St Martin de Belleville in the 3 Vallées ski area.

For five years the couple worked for Descent International, a luxury chalet firm. However, when the firm failed to accurately predict the market movements of 2009, the model failed leaving many chalet owners without a management company. Ceri began getting calls from Chalet owners looking for someone to help them manage their chalets. French owners needed contact with the international

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clients that were looking to rent the best of the best in the area. Despite being pregnant with her first child, Ceri saw an opportunity too good to ignore.

With her unique experience Ceri decided to take a new approach. She started finding clients and negotiating with chalet owners on a co-op basis. Consensio was born.

(Consensio is a translation of cooperative).

The model was new and changed the established logic and conventional model of chalet management. With the cost of operation considered for the first time by both owner and operator, both partners found a new understanding and the relationships thrived. Chalet owners are able to use their chalets in a more flexible manner and share in Consensio’s success.

The company had become a hit. Ceri recruited a chairman in the form of Stuart Pinnell, a seasoned tourism professional who has worked for premium hotel brands.

A long career has included work for, among others, Guernsey Tourism. Ceri tells us that some French owners ‘like to talk to the man’.

Consensio’s heartland was initially the 3 Vallées with Chalets in Courcheval and Meribel although they also operate in Val

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Val d’Isere’s Marco Polo with pool decoration by Christian Lacroix, a hammam and everything set for a guest DJ, which Consensio can arrange.

d’Isere. Reading about the chalets that Consensio operate you’d be forgiven for thinking they were just a fantasy. Heated pools feature, naturally, as do hot tubs, cinemas, pool tables, designer furniture, wellness areas, massage rooms and the fixtures and fittings appropriate to chalets nestled in the part of a resort people refer to as ‘millionaire’s row’. Catering to the premium sector means a great desire for Courcheval, particularly among Muscovites. Consensio caters to the needs of the most demanding Russian clients. Ceri tells is that ‘people from St. Petersburg go to Val d’Isere but real Muscovites go to Courcheval’.

Regardless of resort, the facilities of the chalets are unparalleled. Take the Ski Lodge Aurore in Meribel; “With its legendary pool floating over the valley, Aurore is the envy of Méribel. Alpine living doesn’t get more fabulous than taking a swim in Aurore’s heated pool overlooking Mont Vallon. Sipping a glass of champagne in the adjacent hot tub, watching the sun go down from the vast surrounding sun terrace or from one of the private balconies outside each of the five en suite bedrooms”.

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as the best chalet in the Alps. As Consensio describe it; “Wellness is at the heart of Marco Polo as the whole first floor is dedicated to your relaxation and well-being.

The spacious pool covered in gold leaf with jet streams sits adjacent to the hot tub and hammam. It is flooded with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. The adjoining relaxation area with bar and fire place comes complete with lasers, smoke machines and an entertainment system providing everything needed for a party”.

Quite some party, and come to party they do. Ceri’s wealthy clientele certainly like to make the most of their stay but Consensio pride themselves on their discretion.

Wealthy guests book chalets for weeks and even the season. As she tells us “The house becomes the guests; they make the decisions”. She continues; ‘Our point of difference is that we care and remember clients likes and dislikes; we know that when Mrs Smith wants mint tea she means fresh mint, we know that Mr. Y likes feather pillows and that granny Z likes to cook in the kitchen’.

‘Our point of difference is that we care and remember clients likes and dislikes; we know that When Mrs. Smith wants mint tea she means fresh mint, we know that Mr. Y likes feather pillows and that granny Z likes to cook in the kitchen’

The staff are on hand to cater to the clients’ needs at all times. One host left their chalet fully stoked with Vodka only to receive a call after midnight from some thirsty

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Special Christmas and New Year breaks and packages at Stocks Hotel, Sark. Visit www.sark.co.uk and see further details in the ‘Special Offers’ section

Learn how to make edible Christmas treats at Stocks Hotel.

Bring a container! £7.50 per person 12.00 – 2.30 pm Sark School Christmas Fair 1.30 – 3.30 pm Charity Jumble Sale at the Island Hall 2pm Candle-lit carol service at the Methodist Church 5pm Service of 9 lessons and carols at St. Peter’s Church 11 am Children’s Nativity at the Methodist Chapel 3.30 pm Hockey match at the Island Hall Old’ns vs. Young’ns Mulled wine and mince pies at half-time.

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Christmas Eve Candle Service at St Peter’s Church at 5.30 pm followed by carols, mince pies and mulled wine at the Island Hall.

Christmas Day Service at the Methodist Church 10 am Christmas Day Service at St Peter’s Church 11 am Island Hall open from 12 till 2 pm Boxing Day football at the Island Hall 10.30 kick off Fun and games details to be announced 11 am till 3 pm

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GALLERY FASHION WINTER EDITION 2012

MONO TONE PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING DANNY EVANS MAKEUP AND HAIR SHANINE LEVRIER MODEL WILLOW MEADOWCROFT

Tara Jarmon Blouse at Nautilus £165 Coat Models own Nirvana Bracelet by Swarovski £119.18 Nirvana Necklace by Swarovski £212.52

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Vintage Lace Blouse at Miss Selfridge £35 Black Pencil Skirt with visable gold zip and split to back at Miss Selfridge £29 8% discount with every purchase Moschino Jacket at Nautilus £335 Weekend Shirt at Nautilus £119 Nirvana Necklace by Swarovski £212.52

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Such Bracelet by Swarovski £137.51 Segment Necklace by Swarovski £187.52

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Sequin Blazer by Glamorous at Joy £59 Fit Necklace by Swarovski £141.68 Weekend Shirt at Nautilus £119 Vona Dress by Louche at Joy £65 Nirvana Bracelet by Swarovski £119.18 Segment Bangle by Swarovski £112.51

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Sparkle this Christmas in outfits donned with sequins and jewels. River Island have a great selection of evening wear pieces that will help you shine 7 the night away.

7. Embellished playsuit - £50 (also available in black) 8. Shimmering body - £20 9. Gold sequin dress - £45

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JOLLY JUMPERS Yes, yes, yes! Christmas jumpers are back! These are just some of our festive favourites to keep you cosy in style this Christmas. All from River Island and only £38 each, you can’t go wrong with one of these!

HI-TOPS

Burton £150

Shop Burton and ASOS for some of this season’s finest casual shoes. From trainers, to brogues, to desert boots, they’ve got them all.

These hi-top styles are ideal for hiding Burton £38 thick socks to keep those ankles warm. However, if it begins to snow you may be opting for wellies!

Puma @ ASOS £65

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MAN-BAG Grab yourself a black, oversized man-bag to carry your belongings in style.

Whether you’re travelling or heading to the gym after work, be sure to look cool doing it. This Cheap Monday bag is available at ASOS for £60

Clarks @ ASOS £79

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NEW LOOK

Parisian Ass Cape Dress £24.99 Black Glitter Clutch £12.99 Black Suede effect shoes with gold stud £27.99

Head to New Look where you will be spoilt for choice for all things Christmas, their stock includes Christmas Jumpers, Christmas Leggings and Partywear as well as the gorgeous outfit featured in this photo. There is currently a promotion running at present offering 25% discount of all footwear.

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON

Red Wool Coat £89.90 Oatmeal Wool Scarf £35

Be warm as well as stylish in this bright winter coat, perfect with office wear, over skinny jeans or leggings.

FREE LOVE

50’s Style Leopard Print Dress

by Darling £55 Bedford Clutch by Mischa £39

This “Day to Night” piece can be worn with flats, a cardi or a blazer by day then teamed with heels and a clutch for evening wear.

NAUTILUS

Elegant Maxi Dress by Aftershock £165

Available in smoky grey or black this simple yet stunning dress is perfect for Festive parties and will ensure you make a grand entrance into any event.

MISS SELFRIDGE

Red Drop Back Dress £39 Nude floaty shimmer Smock Dress £39 Diva Gold Crucifix with studs £12.50

There are dresses to suit everyone’s taste, here are just 2 examples of their broad range, stand out in this bold red dress or glide in this cute minimalist nude dress.

Miss Selfridge offer 8% off all items in store.

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Beth Hedley, 17 Claims Administrator at Rossborough Insurance

Style Stalker: Alfie’s favourite place to shop is Jack Wills – he keeps up-to-date with their seasonal trends online. His outdoor experience lends itself well to dressing for our current weather!

Style Stalker: Beth follows her instincts when it comes to fashion, she’s much more influenced by her own taste than anyone else’s.

Hannah Carbolt, 16 Student

Clarice Parrott, 17 Student

Stephanie Topley, 17 Student

Style Stalker: Clarice takes her inspiration from the countryside.

Neutral colours paired with florals make for an outfit more than suitable for a rambling walk along the coast.

Style Stalker: Stephanie is drawn to tribal patterns – if it catches her eye, she jumps on it! We love the way she’s mixed her patterns, proving Carrie’s fashion rules still ring true today.

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The lovely people at Joy went out on the streets of St Peter Port camera in hand, to find some fashionable folk who are ahead of the trends and working their own style.

Alfie Ford-Parker, 20 Coasteering Instructor at Outdoor Guernsey

Style Stalker: Hannah loves the classic English boarding school look – prettyingup brogues and satchels with touches of lace, and of course those amazing buckles.

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Collette Watts, 33 Teacher (and expectant mother!)

Style Stalker: Collette’s sister has taken on the role of personal stylist, knowing exactly what’s going to suit Collette’s classic, minimalist style. She has a great eye herself – chasing us down to ask about our Edwardian parasol (black, of course!)

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L’Occitane Pour Homme – Christmas Set £29.00 The perfect set for him includes, L’Occitane Hair & Shower Gel, Shaving Gel & Aftershave Balm. L’Occitane has selected three essential mens products to enhance there daily shower routine with mens skin in mind these feature an irresistibly aromatic scent.

Comfort Zone – Tranquility Gift Set £65.00 A home Spa experience with Comfort Zone’s signature indulgent scent Tranquility. Includes: Tranquility face cream & body lotion to give skin a velvety soft texture and radiant glow.

GHD – Limited Edition Metallic Stylers £125.00 Add some glamour to your styling routine with the GHD Metallic collection in gold, silver or ruby red.

This gorgeous gift set features the GHD gold V classic styler in a full rich metallic finish. The smooth, black, contoured plate, with a hint of sparkle, are designed to give a high - shine, glossy finish to your style, whether you straighten, curl or wave.

Caudalie – Xmas Gift Set £29.00 This indulgent devine body oil set contains divine oil body oil, scrub and luxury organic candle.

Miller Harris – Noix de Tubereuse Gift Set £62.00 A perfect gift for a special lady, the heady, sensual Noix De Tubereuse is now available in a luxurious Gift Set containing a 50ml Eau de Parfum and an indulgent body cream.

All products available from

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Xen-Tan Dark Lotion – Xmas Gift Set £45.00 Including Xen-Tan’s hero product Dark Lotion to suit all skin types including the body perfect preperation body scrub.

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Pip Studio Wash bag £15.90 Pip Studio Tea cup £12.90 Ridley’s Model plane £8.90

Little ones

Janod Wooden train £13.90

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Bath house Lip balm £4.90

Johnstons Merino scarf £28.90

NPW Rescue kit £6.90

Johnstons Cashmere £26.90

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Lancôme - La Vie Est Belle Gift Set 30ml Eau de Parfum + 50ml Shower Gel + 50ml Body Lotion £32.55

Valentina 50ml Eau de Parfum Spray £42.50

Luna Rossa by Prada (for Men) 50ml Eau de Toilette or Gift Set comprises of 50ml Eau de Toilette + Shower Gel £36.00

Jimmy Choo Round Gift Set 60ml Eau de Parfum + 100ml Body Lotion £42.25

Clarins Grooming Gift Set (for Men) Wash Bag + Super Moist Balm + Active Face Wash + Smooth Shave Gel + Anti Fatigue Eye Serum + Energizing Gel £30.50 Arden Prevage – Anti-ageing treatments, various products and prices see instore for details.

All products available from

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iPhone 4S (16GB) FREE from just £31.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

Samsung Galaxy SIII FREE from just £31.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

iPhone 4 (8GB) FREE from just £25.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

HTC Desire X FREE from just £25.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

Nokia Lumia 610 FREE from just £19.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

Sony Xperia Tipo FREE from just £9.99/pm with UNLIMITED texts & data

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Soul Headphones by Ludacris: SL150BW – Comfortable and sleek on-ear headphones that deliver high performance sound. £166.67

Griffin Window Mount Drive Safe – A window/dashboard mount combining better visibility and safety whilst with your phone is on the move. £25

BeeWi Mini Cooper Remote – Race around the house with the Mini Cooper that your can control from your iPhone. £48.50

Big JamBox – Get the party started anywhere with the Jambox Bluetooth speaker. £215

JBL Radial – With it’s unique design, the Radial is big on sound and bold in style. £165

All products available from

ION Air Pro Wifi Camera – Compact, wearable camera that can record 1080p HD video for whatever extreme sport you do. £249.99

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Sony Xperia Tipo FREE on Smart Starter (£16/month) 0r £89 with £20 top up on PAYG

HTC Desire X FREE on Smart200 (£26/month) or £229 handset only

Nokia Lumia 820 FREE on Smart Ultimate (£46/month) 0r £415 handset only

Sony Xperia T ‘The Bond Phone’ FREE on Smart Ultimate (£46/month) 0r £419 handset only

Samsung Galaxy SIII FREE on Smart Ultimate (£46/month) 0r £479 handset only

Apple iPhone 5 £299 on Smart Ultimate (£46/month) Price correct at the time of going to print, please check in store for latest prices

All products available from

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A FREE Phone and FREE Sure TV Sign up to a £36 smart plan, plus Sure TV and get a Sony Experia S or Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini plus Set Top Box (normally £59) FREE.

Sony Xperia S

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Ask in store for details.

While stocks last, offer available on 24 month contracts.

Sure TV from £6 per month. For full terms go to www.surecw.com

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Tatty Devine Lollypop – London’s Tatty devine is famous for unique and quirky hand made accessories, which elevate jewellery to art status prices from £12

Guernsey Patois Collection – The Guernsey Patois range is the ideal gift for that someone special. Gold designs from £89

Guernsey Patois Collection – This beautiful collection is made exclusively by Martin & Martin and is unique to Guernsey. Silver designs from £29

Muru – For those who like their jewellery fresh and fashionable – The Muru London collection is guaranteed to turn heads. The collection features a multitude of quirky urban-trinkets and an array of iconic British symbols Prices from £27

Patois – silver cufflinks £79

All products available from

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 FREE on £40 monthly contract

Samsung Galaxy S3 FREE on £32.50 monthly contract + FREE accessory worth £15

iPhone 4S 16GB FREE on £32.50 monthly contract + FREE accessory worth £15

Nokia Lumia 820 FREE on £32.50 monthly contract

Samsung S3 Mini FREE on £25 monthly contract + FREE accessory worth £15

Sony Xperia T FREE on £32.50 monthly contract

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AIRTEL VODAPHONE

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Just one of our best value Christmas offers Treat yourself or someone you love to a fantastic Sony Xperia U and get all these extras FREE this Christmas For details of this and other offers visit our store or airtel-vodafone.com

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Samsung DA 550XU – Dock £128.99

Rangemaster – Professional 90 Dual Fuel Range £1,527

3D Blu-Ray – Home Cinema System £249

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LG ND8520 – iPod Dock £199.99

Stoves – Sterling 600 Cooker £758

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Plus Ten is available on all products at The Energy Centre with a minimum value of £150. Payments must be made by monthly Bankers Order. Subject to status.

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LTD EC 256 – Electric Guitar £300

Yamaha – YPT 220 £88

Roland HD-3 – Electronic Drum Kit £510

Fender CD-60 – Acoustic Guitar £98

Gretsch G 5420 T – hollow body £510

Fender – Standard Stratocaster - Sunburst £390

All products available from

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Face the future smiling

Healthy smiles start here...

As well as offering general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and implant dentistry, Rue Maze Dental Practice also provides B.Tox.A anti-wrinkle treatment and Dermal Fillers.

Call us on 01481 236236 to arrange a friendly confidential consultation or visit www.rmd.gg for more information.

Dr Nav Khaira Dr Keith Otty Dr Helen Khaira and associates

Practice hours: Monday 8am-8pm, Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturdays and evenings by arrangement.

Lindfield, Rue Maze, St Martins, Guernsey GY4 6LJ

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BEAUTY NEWS

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Three Steps to Jewel Eyes EMERALD GREEN, SAPPHIRE BLUE AND DEEPEST PURPLE, THIS SEASON’S JEWELLED EYE MAKE-UP WAS MADE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. UPDATE THE CLASSIC SMOKY EYE WITH RICH, DECADENT TONES OR GET ON BOARD WITH JUST A TRANSPARENT WASH OF YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR.

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Prep the eye with a primer to even-out skin tone and help your eyeshadow last the evening. Try Estée Lauder Stay In Place Eyeshadow Base. £15.00

Stick to a single colour washed across the lid, or go peacock and choose two or three shades that pop. Take Pat McGrath’s look for Roberto Cavalli as your inspiration. Try MAC’s Glamour Daze Extra Dimensions Eyeshadow (£16.50) or Maybelline Eyestudio Mono shadows in Paradise Blue, Couture Blue or Intense Green. £4.00. Boots.

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BEAUTY BAZAAR NOTHING EXCITES US MORE THAN FINDING NEW WAYS TO SHOP FOR OUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY BRANDS and My Showcase is a brilliant new concept that combines shopping and socialising. My Showcase stylists will help you host a beauty party in the comfort of your home and they’ve taken the guess work out of beauty buying with their carefully edited collection of top brands.

Award-winning beauty journalist, Kate Shapland has used her impeccable taste to present a launch collection which includes Antonia Burrell Holistic Skincare, Elizabeth’s Daughter and Orba. Shop make-up from cult brands Face Stockholm and T LeClerc and indulge in fragrance favourites including Connock London. Beauty lovers can become stylists and start their own local beauty businesses. What are you waiting for? www.myshowcase.com If you want to browse beauty and seek the advice of those in the know, head to the new Active Beauty Shop on Smith Street. The shelves are packed with gorgeous brands that aren’t available anywhere else in Guernsey like Love & Toast, Miller Harris and Comfort Zone.

One of the best ways to try out different brands is Glossy Box, a clever beauty subscription service that delivers five trial size minis every month. Go online, choose the package you want, sign up then sit back and wait for the postman. They’ve got some gorgeous brands on offer including Ole Henricksen, Abahna and Ojon and every month the selection changes. www.glossybox.co.uk.

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Beauty lust The Neom Christmas Wish Reed Diffuser releases the subtle but distinctly Christmassy scent of Mandarin, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon. Perfect for the hallway or living room; it’s a beautiful way to scent your home over the coming weeks. £37.00 Plaisirs.

Must Try... The Comfort Zone Glorious Skin Facial gives skin an instant lift – just the thing to indulge in before a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party. The treatment lasts over an hour and leaves you feeling relaxed thanks to a massage with their special Tranquillity Oil which lives up to its name. We promise you’ll love your luminous skin which will last long after the party has finished. £78.00 Active Beauty.

Beauty Maths Finish skin with Temple Spa Sparticles + Chanel Coco Noir = old school glamour for a new generation.

YOUR FESTIVE BEAUTY SURVIVAL KIT WE’VE TAKEN THE GUESS-WORK OUT OF CHOOSING YOUR FESTIVE BEAUTY ESSENTIALS WITH OUR GUIDE TO LOOKING GORGEOUS THIS DECEMBER. The ‘Go-Anywhere Scent’ L’Eau Ambree by Prada is a chic, sophisticated fragrance that will take you anywhere this winter. Top citrus notes of Cedrat Lemon, Mandarin and Neroli are balanced with a feminine heart of rose and gardenia. This is all balanced out by a warm, woody base of Amber, warm Patchouli and Opoponax. It manages to be both fresh and sexy. £39.00.

Feel Unique.

The ‘Office-to-Party Lippie’ Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick has the wow factor of a gloss but the precision application of a lipstick.

Try Plum Jam for your party pout. £8.00. Boots.

The ‘Instant Glamour Illuminator’ Whenever I think of highlighters or skin illuminators, I think of Benefit. From Bathina for legs and arms to High Beam and Watts Up for the face and décolletage, they’ve got glowing, gorgeous skin covered. From £18.00. Creasys.

The ‘Glow-Getting Skin Treatment’ Glow Glam Super-Mud has got everyone buzzing since its launch a few months ago. The blend of clays and botanical ingredients gets skin glowing in 10 minutes flat. Loved by Hollywood celebs, it leaves skin looking poreless, smooth and more radiant.

It’s also a godsend for congested and spot-prone skins. Get some now before it sells out. £44.99. Active Beauty.

The ‘Morning-After Eye Opener’ Obagi ELASTIderm® Eye Complete Complex™ Serum is my newest discovery for wide-awake eyes. Caffeine quickly de-puffs under eye baggage but it’s the anti-ageing ingredients that have really got me hooked. £65.50. Aesthetic Skin Clinic.

The ‘Overnight Skin Rescue’ Late nights and too much to drink are skin’s mortal enemies, so make amends by stocking up on Rodial Glamtox Night.

The newest addition to the Glamtox range, the gel formula is packed with vitamin C and potent retinol so you wake-up looking more rested than you deserve. £90.00. Bella Spa. The ‘Go-to Glamour Polish’ You only need one nail colour this season and that’s Leading Lady by Essie. As red as Dorothy’s shoes with a healthy dose of glitter for all out glamour, this polish is a stand-out for me. Finish with a top coat for the best shine. £9.95. www.asos.com The ‘Hangover Skin Reviver’ Leave Temple Spa Wake Up Call in the fridge and this gel mask will quickly revitalize and refresh jaded skin. Witch hazel, peppermint and lavender cool, soothe and de-puff – smooth on a layer and let the natural ingredients get to work. £15.00. Bella Spa.

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ALL IS CALM, ALL IS WHITE

ALL IS CALM, ALL IS WHITE.

Words | Nichole Sweetsur

The shops and spas are filled with a tempting array of gifts which are sure to please beauty lovers on Christmas morning. Or you could just treat yourself...after all it is Christmas....

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Fans of The White Collection will love the Vanity Case. The chic white bag contains four body products for a little bathing indulgence. [£12.00, Boots]

3 Roland Mourant has created the Final Finish Body Serum for Aromatherapy Associates. The natural ingredients of jasmine, neroli, vetivert and geranium create an uplifting and soothing fragrance. [£40.00, Karma Beauty]

This cute mini make-up pouch from The Body Shop makes a great stocking filler and you could pop a couple of their fruity lip balms in too! [£6.00, The Body Shop]

4 The Toni & Guy Hair Allure Gift of Glamour will please any style junkie and the wash bag is just the right size for a weekend away. [£22.00, Boots]

6 5 Marks & Spencer has come up trumps with this Large Winter Candle, which will look oh-so-pretty on your Christmas day dining table. [£15.00, Marks & Spencer]

Clarins Vital Light Skin Illuminators is a trio of best-selling Clarins products that promise luminous, glowing skin. £59.00, Creaseys.

Umberto Gianni Beauty Secrets contains three of their best-loved hair essentials and the drum box is perfect for keeping combs and brushes tidy. [£10.00, Boots]

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7 The ideal stocking filler for mum, nurture protect hand cream SPF15 sinks in fast and works quickly to soften hardworking hands.

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Fans of Neom will adore the Scent with Love Gift Set, with a calming Bath Oil, sensuous Body Wash and Body Lotion. The box is so pretty you can skip the gift wrap.

[Plaisirs, £35.00]

[£7.95, www. nurtureskincare.co.uk]

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Clinique’s Turn Back Time set promises to reset your skin clock and leave you with an even-toned, firmer complexion. Who could resist?

[Creaseys, £48.00]

11 Cow Shed Cow Pat Caddy, is must-have for fans for this natural brand. The Cowshed set features Dirty Cow Freshening Hand Wash with essential oils of petitgrain and grapefruit and Cow Pat Moisturising Hand Cream which is scented with coriander and orange.

The new Aromatherapy Associates men’s skincare range is collaboration with The Refinery and is definitely worth introducing your man to. [£19.00. Karma Beauty]

Bulldog truly is man’s best friend with this tin packed with good grooming stuff. The Bulldog Expert Skincare Collection includes a Face Scrub, Face Wash, After Shave Balm and Moisturiser. [£20.00, Boots]

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BELLA SPA: BEAUTY REVIEW

BELLA SPA:

BEAUTY REVIEW From the moment we walked into Bella Spa you could feel yourself unwind.

The relaxed atmosphere makes this a great place to restore and reinvigorate your mind and body. There is a real feeling of tranquillity.

The staff are really friendly and attentive. On being greeted in the reception we were taken through to the treatment rooms, which are just lovely. These rooms offer the ultimate in relaxation, when the lights are dimmed, and the candles are burning, you can feel yourself drift off, you could be anywhere.

I had the Jan Marini Age Intervention Regeneration Facial.

We started with the Gentle Cleanser for all types of skin, then the Clean Zyme cleanser and Skin Zyme Mask, both contain proteolytic enzymes from Papaya, which exfoliates the skin breaking down dead and damaged skin cells.

The age intervention regeneration mask followed this resurfacing technology with powerful anti-aging and antiinflammatories, contains a combination of glyolic acid, peptides, antioxidants and resveratrol.

Then for some therapy for the eyes, C-Esta eye repair concentrate contains 17% vitamin C promoting a tighter, firmer eye area and encouraging collagen production. The C-Esta Serum also contain vitamin C and left my skin feeling tighter, smoother and more supple.

To finish a Transformation Cream a hydrating cream which helps rebuild and repair damaged cells and the antioxidant face protector with a SPF of 30.

This was just a taster of this revolutionary treatment, I’ve booked in for the course of face peels!

Sarah had the Rodial Sculpt Facial. This was a lifting contouring and firming facial. The liquid Face Lift that instantly plumps up the skin for a more youthful complexion for all types of skin. A super hydrating and moisture drenching solution.

This started with Dragons blood cleansing water, followed by the Glamtox cleansing balm and Glamtox peel.

More Dragons blood followed with a hyualuronic tonic, sculpting gel and hyaluronic mask then an eye gel and hyaluronic moisturiser.

Both facials came with a lovely neck and scalp massage, which is just so relaxing you could easily drift to sleep.

Its all about the little finishing touches, you are left to wake up with a refreshing glass of water and a white chocolate sorbet, pure indulgence!!!

Each facial lasted 60 min. A perfect way to break up your day and both of us being mums, an ideal bit of me time, we both left feeling 10yrs younger! But it was soon back to reality and the school run.

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hat will you be cooking for Christmas? Take 4 ingredients, 2 hours and 40 minutes and you can have yourself an incredibly tasty and good looking piece on your Christmas table accompanying your turkey.

Cooking ham may not have been something you would think to do yourself (and a whole hunk of joint for that matter) but trust me when i say it really is very easy to do and the amount of compliments you’ll get during and after dinner makes it even more worthwhile to make just that little bit of effort. It’s easier than cooking turkey for sure and your guests will believe you are the Christmas hero/goddess.

Cooking ham on the bone yields a tastier result and is much more pleasing to the eyes. Of course let’s not forget that it is an indulgent item but Christmas is a good time to justify such indulgence, no?

And, if you’re like me and love Christmas food leftovers, then this is a major plus (that’s if there even are any leftovers of course). Imagine all the things you could do with ham... Mmmm the choices, indeed!

Let your imagination go wild!

This particular joint, I acquired (and as per previous years) from Andre’s of Jersey in St John’s Village. You can pre-order and just tell him how many you’re feeding and he will sort out the size you require. He sources his gammon joints from Case & Sons Ltd in Somerset. The good thing about them is that unlike other gammon joints, you don’t need to soak them for hours. You just give it a good rinse under a tap and then it’s straight in the oven.

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Place a sheet of foil lengthways on a roasting tin and another piece widthways. Place the joint on top and carefully wrap with the foil, making sure to give room inside forREALthe air ALE TASTING to circulate around the ham.

Place in the preheated oven (160°C fan assisted) for 20 minutes per lb. The 8lbs that i cooked took 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Thirty minutes before the cooking time ends, take the ham out of the oven and using a knife, score through the skin lengthways and carefully lift rind off making sure you’re not peeling off all the fat.

Using a knife, make a diamond pattern by scoring the fat crossways and lengthways making sure not to cut through the meat.

Stud each diamond with a clove. Then, using a baking palette knife, spread the English Mustard all over the surface of ham. Sprinkle the demerara sugar all over and place the ham back in the oven uncovered for another 30 minutes, but for the last 5 minutes increase the heat to 200°C to form a golden glaze crust.

The ham can be served hot or cold. It is delicious on its own or accompanied with mustard or cranberry sauce.

BONUS, you can make amazing crackling with the skin. Thinly slice it and place on a baking tray. Add black pepper and put in the oven the same time you place the ham back inside for the last 30 minutes.

Everyone loves crackling and would love you even more for this!

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Let’s Make It a White Christmas words | viv pallot For something wonderfully festive this December, try serving your party guests a delicious white mulled wine/Glühwein instead of the usual red vin chaud. It’s lighter-bodied and absolutely delicious!

White wine comes in so many guises – from still to sparkling, from crisp to sweet, low-alcohol to high, light to full-bodied, from pale yellow to straw-coloured. There are dessert wines that have turned almost golden in colour, fortified white wines such as sherry and even a white Port too. Don’t forget the delectable late-harvest white Icewines/Eiswein - an absolute treat in themselves.

Most of us are familiar with the predominant white wine varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon, Muscat, etc. But there are far too many varieties to list here.

Some varieties thrive better than others, even within the same region, and produce wines quite different in style as a result.

Flavours can range from flinty to fruity to floral to smoky with lots in between!

Generally speaking, white wine does not age as well as its red counterpart and is less “collectible”, with a few notable exceptions.

One that springs to mind is the dessert wine, Château d’Yquem from Bordeaux, France. This Sauternes is made from Sémillion, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscatelle grapes and can last for many decades in the right environment. It goes famously well with foie gras and is a match made in heaven with blue cheese!

Other dessert wines from around the world range from Tokaji/ Tokay from Hungary to a variety of New World sticky pudding wines that are surprisingly purse-friendly.

The more unusual Ice wines have, in fact, been around since Roman times. The grapes are picked frozen on the vines but the yield is notoriously small and the timing really tricky, hence the higher price tag.

Whichever white you enjoy this Christmas, make sure you have a good one!!

White wine can be made from “white” (yellow-green) grapes and more surprisingly, from light red grapes (once the skins have been removed from the latter).

Mulled White Wine

Chablis is a flinty Burgundy white made from the Chardonnay grape, yet is different from other Chardonnays in Burgundy, France, and a world apart from the full-on buttery New World Chardonnays from Australia and South Africa.

2 bottles of dry white wine (unoaked) 4 sprigs of rosemary 4 tbs honey Slices of lemon to serve

Sauvignon Blanc ranges from New Zealand’s in-your-face grassy, gooseberry flavours compared to say, the more delicate Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé from the Loire Valley, France, made from the same grape variety. NB: Not to be confused with Pouilly-Fuissé another Chardonnay from Burgundy!

The white winemakers’ skill is paramount in balancing the acidity so that it will neither strip the palate off the mouth nor will it be so bland as to be utterly boring! Riesling is relatively high in acidity compared to say, Pinot Gris.

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Slowly warm all the ingredients together. Do NOT allow to boil.

Pour into glasses, serve with a slice of lemon and enjoy.

Mix them up this beautiful beverage before their eyes and then stand back and soak up the praise they will definitely lavish upon you.

This is a tasty treat, but also very filling. This recipe makes up just 1 cocktail.

YOU WILL NEED: 1 oz. amaretto 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. cream 1 Cadburys Flake bar, broken up Ice STUFF: Cocktail Shaker Martini Glass (or one of your best wine glasses) MAKE IT! Put a couple of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker, and then pour in the amaretto, vodka and cream.

Shake well.

Strain into a chilled glass.

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GUERNSEY: A tech haven GUERNSEY HAS A HERITAGE IN BUSINESS BUILT ON INNOVATION, INVESTMENT AND SUCCESS, AND ICEOTOPE IS ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING START-UPS TO COME FROM THE ISLAND THIS YEAR. ALTHOUGH ICEOTOPE ONLY LAUNCHED THE PRODUCT IN MARCH 2012, THE COMPANY IS ALREADY CREATING WAVES WITHIN THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY – MAKING IT YET ANOTHER GUERNSEY SUCCESS STORY. Iceotope is dedicated to developing the most innovative and advanced green IT products, featuring next generation liquid cooling. Liquid cooling combats inefficient air cooling procedures used in most IT environments which are serious contributors to problematic energy usage and CO2 emissions.

Iceotope’s patented design, liquid encapsulation, is the only of its kind in the world. It can typically halve the energy used to power IT and potentially prevent millions of tonnes of CO2 being released into the environment. It also offers financial benefits and technical advantages to any business deploying it. These factors, combined with an enviable track record of success, including multiple awards and industry support, suggests that Iceotope looks set to disrupt, if not revolutionise, the IT industry.

ICEOTOPE - FROM GUERNSEY TO SILICON VALLEY “I really don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that Iceotope’s technology has the potential to change the world,” says Neil Bennett, Iceotope CEO. “We rely on computers so much today and we’re consuming more data than ever before – the IT infrastructure required to support this way of living is immense and hugely damaging to the environment. Most major businesses have realised these levels of consumption are simply not acceptable and are questioning how to address the problem. Iceotope might just be the answer.”

Iceotope is actively engaged with major vendors and CPU manufacturers in Silicon Valley with significant inroads to Europe.

Currently working in collaboration with 3M™ and AMD, these tech giants give credence to Iceotope’s claim that it can transform the IT industry. Time will tell, but at the very least, Iceotope will be a trailblazer for other high tech ventures to come from the island.

To find out more, visit www.iceotope.com

The UK is believed to have the greatest concentration of data centres on the planet, consuming more than 7 million sqft and responsible for more than 6.4 GW of power each year (equivalent to 6,000,000 households). As a result, it is estimated that the energy usage of data centres will soon be on par with the airline industry. Something must change.

DATA CENTRE IN A RACK Iceotope eliminates the need for a typical data centre environment.

It does not need compressors, chillers, Computer Room AirConditioning (CRAC) units, air handling or humidity control. In fact it does not need most of the infrastructure associated with traditional data centre environments. This is because Iceotope is - a liquid cooled data centre in a cabinet with all of IT integrated inside.

The current platform supports 96 INTEL E5 CPU plus memory and disk, with a total power rating of 20KW. All cooled using 80 watts of power. The same as a light bulb!

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VICTORIA BEBBINGTON

Jute Adore Born:

1984

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Grammar School

First Job:

Florist

Car:

Road Car, Renault Modus

Book:

Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade by Guy Browning

Music:

Michael Buble, Lady Antebellum, Ed

Film:

Sheeran... Anything that makes me smile

Gadget:

My iPhone, without a shadow of a doubt!

Last holiday:

East Yorkshire (3 years ago... another holiday long over-due!)

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Motorsport, Autocross, F1, Walking, Photography

Marital Status: In a Relationship

Are you finding with this new demand it’s difficult to keep up with stock?

As with any new business, it’s very difficult to anticipate what the customer demand will be. I try to keep a broad range of products in stock whilst still maintaining the flexibility to obtain special items on request. Our suppliers have been carefully selected to provide us with the best quality products available which not only taste great but also contain minimal amounts of artificial preservatives and additives. The preserves and curds are extremely popular, as have been our chutneys. With over 60 varieties in stock there is something for everyone, especially as we also cater for special dietary requirements such as Coeliacs, Diabetics, Lactose intolerances, Vegetarians and Vegans. Adjusting to customer demand in terms of quantities needed has been difficult but we haven’t run out of anything yet!

How did the Business start?

I have always tried to give more practical presents for Birthdays and Christmas, something that will be put to good use and enjoyed rather than shoved to the back of the cupboard or wardrobe. It meant you could give your friends and family their favourite cheeses and biscuits but still include those naughty but nice treats of chocolate and fudge. Once you reach a

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certain point in life, what do you give your parents? By giving the gift of a hamper you can “drop in” and share some! After making a few hampers over the years for friends and family, it seemed to catch on and they started asking me to make some for them to give their friends and family. Particularly after the introduction of recyclable bags as a replacement for plastic carrier bags at the supermarket the practical advancement was to produce the hampers in stylish, reusable, recyclable, environmentally friendly Jute Shopping Bags. The concept has been well received and as the shoppers come in different sizes with matching bottle carriers as well, we feel we are making a difference environmentally.

What inspires your hampers/ideas?

I have always enjoyed art and design. I have rarely been without a notepad and pencil or a paintbrush in my hand. Jute Adore is an extension of my creativity and I really enjoy making something new every day.

No two hampers are ever the same. I feel it’s important to feel you have something to keep afterwards as well and not just the basket or bag.

What did you do before Jute Adore?

My first job after leaving school was a florist.

This enabled me to continue being creative while at the same time not having a generic office job. I have always enjoyed being outdoors and energetic so three years later I moved on to work in Logistics. When the time was right I became a self-employed courier and never looked back.

What lessons have you taken from your last job to help with your new venture?

The experiences gained working in Logistics has given me good grounding for customer service, organisation and time management.

From years of courier home deliveries the island-wide knowledge I have is invaluable in helping maintain my customer service level when it comes to delivery.

Any funny stories that have happened since you started?

There are so many fabulous stories I couldn’t possibly tell them all! Perhaps I should write a book?

One of the best stories comes from a home visit I made to a lady interested in buying a £10 basket for Christmas. When I arrived, there was a house full of guests still finishing dinner. Making my apologies, they were all very pleasant and insisted on joining in and after much deliberation, passing around of cakes and sampling of biscuits everybody had placed an order!

What advice would you give to someone starting their own business?

Advice comes from experience. There are countless snippets of advice I could pass on but the most important ones are as follows (and in reverse order)...

3) If you have a dream, pursue it and don’t give up. Keep grounded and realistic but don’t be afraid to push the boundaries, you never know where they may lead you.

2) Listen to the customer. They are always right. It is the customer that will tell you what they want and you have to adapt to the changes.

1) Have the right people around you. It may be your parents or another family member, it may be your spouse or your best friend but make sure you communicate with them as they are there to support you.

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has decided to return to Guernsey with his family to take on the senior position at Collins Stewart.

“I am looking forward to getting to grips with the size and breadth of the Collins Stewart business with its wide range of international products & services,” he said.

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Carey Olsen has appointed Sarah Wallis as a senior associate to the firm’s 14-strong property team in Guernsey to further strengthen the firm’s residential conveyancing and private client services.

Collins Stewart Wealth Management has appointed James Swaisland to lead the compliance team in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Advocate Wallis qualified as a barrister and advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey in 1997 and as a notary public earlier this year. She is also a trained family mediator specialising in divorce, inheritance and child related issues.

Carey Olsen property partner Davey Le Marquand said: “Sarah is well known in the Guernsey market and has an established private client practice. She is a valuable asset to our property department and we are delighted that she has chosen to join Carey Olsen.”

Advocate Wallis said: “Carey Olsen’s excellent reputation and strong collegiate ethos were important factors in my choice of law firms when I decided to move. I have been impressed since joining not only by them both but also the friendly and supportive working environment.”

Carey Olsen’s property team is ranked in tier one by Chambers Europe and Legal 500 where the team’s industry knowledge is cited as being “second to none” (Legal 500 UK).

Mr Swaisland will work with all departments and the compliance team to ensure that Collins Stewart continues to adhere to all relevant legislation and financial regulation within the three jurisdictions.

He has worked in the investment compliance industry for over 15 years and has held a number of senior departmental positions in Guernsey and the UK. He began his career at The Royal Bank of Canada as a graduate trainee in the compliance department and moved to the UK to take on senior roles at firms including Johnson Fry Asset Managers PLC in London and Aberforth Partners LLP in Edinburgh.

Mr Swaisland has a Diploma in Investment Compliance from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, and a degree in Public Sector Management from Sheffield Hallam University.

After a number of years working in the UK, Mr Swaisland, who was brought up in the island and educated at Elizabeth College,

EMBARGO UNTIL 03:12:2012 As part of an initiative announced today Guernsey company Creative Coffins are to join together with UK company Ecoffins to offer funeral directors a ‘one-stop shop’ of high quality, environmentally friendly options for their clients.

Formed in 2008, Creative Coffins has been responsible for raising the bar in terms of picture coffin quality, both in the UK and further afield. The company has enjoyed steady growth and were at a point where they needed to consider how to expand further.

Creative Coffins’ Director Efrem Cockett comments, “We’re delighted with the joint initiative and are confident it will benefit both companies as well as the funeral trade. In addition to its enviable reputation and well-established supply and logistics networks, Ecoffins has a new, fantastic, purpose-built facility in Kent that will enable us to grow together.”

PROFESSOR SHAW’S JEWELS GO TO AUCTION AT SOTHEBY’S GENEVA Diamonds worth thousands of pounds owned by Guernsey resident, the late Hon. Professor Leonard Shaw, will go under the hammer in Switzerland next week.

Professor Shaw’s magnificent pieces will be offered for sale at the major Sotheby’s auction in Geneva.

Sotheby’s “Sale of Magnificent Jewels” has four of Professor Shaw’s precious jewels listed at the auction where 590 lots of jewellery – some with royal and noble origin - are up for sale on Wednesday 14 November.

Mercator Trustees Limited, who is the Administrator of Professor Shaw’s estate, has also arranged for other remarkable items from the estate to go to Sotheby’s offices in London to be included in the forthcoming Russian Art Sale on 27 November, the Important Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale on 4 December and the Old Master Paintings Sale on 6 December.

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KPMG STAFF SUCCESS IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Staff members at KPMG in the Channel Islands’ Guernsey office have marked important milestones in their careers with a range of promotions and exams successes.

Senior appointments have been made across KPMG’s specialist areas including audit senior manager, Rachid Frihmat, audit managers Simon Guilbert and Emilie Guillou, tax managers Sara Coyne and Chris Goddard, advisory manager Antony Prynn, audit associate manager Christine Pienaar and tax associate manager Meurig Sanders.

Each of the newly-appointed managers will take on more complex and diverse client portfolios and responsibilities in overseeing projects along with increasing responsibility for career development of staff.

KPMG’s HR executive director, Debbie Smith said: “KPMG is dedicated to providing exceptional training and supporting the professional development of talented individuals. It is great to be able to recognise the hard work and drive of our staff and it is a privilege to see so many high-achievers this year.

Twelve students have also progressed to assistant manager and senior tax consultant level following the successful completion of either their ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) qualifications.

“We have recruited 15 talented individuals who are embarking on their professional qualifications and continue to grow as a crossisland firm. We provide excellent professional development advice and opportunities for graduates and school leavers and expect our newest recruits will go on to see similar success.”

Each of the newly-appointed managers will take on more complex and diverse client portfolios and responsibilities in overseeing projects along with increasing responsibility for career development of staff.

Twelve students have also progressed to assistant manager and senior tax consultant level following the successful completion of either their ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) qualifications.

PRINCEPS LAUNCH THEIR RISK PURPOSE TRUST CONCEPT AT LONDON SEMINAR Simon Guilbert and Emilie Guillou, tax managers Sara Coyne and Chris Goddard, advisory manager Antony Prynn, audit associate manager Christine Pienaar and tax associate manager Meurig Sanders.

KPMG’s HR executive director, Debbie Smith said: “KPMG is dedicated to providing exceptional training and supporting the professional development of talented individuals. It is great to be able to recognise the hard work and drive of our staff and it is a privilege to see so many high-achievers this year.

“We have recruited 15 talented individuals who are embarking on their professional qualifications and continue to grow as a crossisland firm. We provide excellent professional development advice and opportunities for graduates and school leavers and expect our newest recruits will go on to see similar success.”

LEGIS GROUP BOOSTS FUND DIVISION WITH NEW APPOINTMENT LEGIS Group has appointed Anna Storey as Chief Operations Officer of its fund administration division, Legis Fund Services Limited.

With over 11 years’ experience in Guernsey’s finance industry, Ms Storey has spent over a decade providing administration services to a variety of structures including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and debt investment funds and corporate structures.

Prior to joining Legis Group, Ms Storey acted as head of company secretary at State Street. Preceding this, she was responsible for managing the provision of administration services to a variety of Guernsey administered client structures at the company.

Ms Storey said, ‘Legis has gained an enviable reputation within the industry and I am excited to join a company whose approach is forward thinking. I am looking forward to adding to the wealth of knowledge that exists within the company as it continues to develop and grow.’

Ms Storey is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds a BA (Dual Hons) from Keele University.

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INTERGLOBAL LAUNCHES PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS International private medical insurer InterGlobal has launched a dedicated Channel Islands Private Medical Insurance Plan (PMI) designed exclusively for Channel Islands residents and businesses. The plan includes an extensive range of medical benefits, complemented by a number of optional plans which can be added to meet members’ requirements. It also offers members inclusive cover for private medical treatment received throughout Europe at an unlimited selection of hospitals or clinics.

Channel Islands UltraCare covers all the costs of emergency evacuation to another Channel Island, the UK or France where adequate treatment cannot be provided locally. It also includes up to £1,500 cover for travel to receive non-emergency treatment on another Channel Island. This evacuation and travel benefit is believed to be one of the most generous and flexible in the current market.

Other benefits include: • Full refund of all in-patient and daycare treatment costs.

• Full refund on all out-patient GP consultations, treatment and tests.

• Generous cover for cancer care and chronic medical conditions.

• Cover for insured dependants to accompany a member on an emergency medical evacuation.

• Inclusive travel and accommodation cover for a parent to accompany their insured child to receive non-emergency in-patient or daycare treatment in the Channel Islands.

• Free cover for second, third and fourth children under the age of 18.

• 24/7 security advice provided by crisis management specialists red24.

• 24/7 medical assistance helpline.

Channel Islands UltraCare is designed to offer complete flexibility to members. Optional dental and optical benefits, maternity cover, travel and personal accident plans can be added to the plan to meet members’ exact requirements and budget.

Linda Connett, Country Manager – UK & Europe, InterGlobal says: “High quality private medical insurance is essential for all Channel Islands residents. When we designed Channel Islands UltraCare we asked local brokers about the benefits their clients need. That’s why our plan has one of the most generous levels of cover for travel to receive emergency and elective treatment on the Channel Islands or mainland.”

Channel Islands UltraCare is particularly suited for businesses.

Employers can amalgamate international and domestic plans on to a single administrative platform to benefit from a single point of contact and common renewal date. Corporate groups of three or more employees can design their cover to match company requirements and budget including: • Adding or removing benefits.

• Increasing or decreasing total plan limits to meet corporate budgets.

• Offering different levels of cover for categories of employees.

• Applying for Medical History Disregarded (MHD) or Continuation of Personal Medical Exclusions (CPME) cover.

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of our members, wherever they are in the world. Channel Islands UltraCare is another good example of our bespoke approach to delivering top quality IPMI plans. It joins our portfolio of plans which includes our international UltraCare range and specialist plans for expatriates and local residents in China, Indonesia and Africa.”

ITV TELEVISION SERIES ISLAND HOSPITAL PROVOKES INTEREST IN THE ISLAND The Island Hospital ITV series about life on Guernsey has produced an upsurge in interest in the island with some viewers possibly considering moving to the Island. Such is the appeal of the people, the lifestyle and the beauty of the island that prompt either interest, a visit or a more permanent relocation thanks to the successful series.

Leading Guernsey estate agents Swoffers have reported that Island Hospital has sparked a significant spike in visits to their web site www.swoffers.co.uk and phone calls enquiring about property.

Swoffers figures show that following the Friday programmes web visits have doubled. One of the agents Directors, Andre Austin is featuring in this week’s episode.

ITV describes the series as shining a light on the beautiful Bailiwick of Guernsey, a group of Channel Islands with the charm of rural France and the reassuring familiarity of Britain. At the heart of the community is the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, which serves the 66,000 residents. The 12 part series is exploring every side of island life through the eyes of the staff who work at the hospital and the patients receiving expert care.

REVIEWING TRUSTEES’ DECISIONS The radically altered trust sector landscape was the topic of discussion at the STEP Guernsey’s lunchtime seminar series that took place earlier this month sponsored by Collins Stewart.

60 STEP members listened to seminar speaker, Mark Ferbrache, AFR Advocates senior partner, who examined trustees’ discretionary powers and the options now available to trustees in light of the decisions in Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter and the significant body of law theory that has developed around a principle which had become known as “the rule in Hastings-Bass”.

“These cases have served to radically alter the landscape regarding the ability of courts to review decisions made by trustees, particularly where those decisions have unintended and unwanted consequences,” said Advocate Mark Ferbrache.

“While the decisions in Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter are decisions of the English Court of Appeal, the statements made do have resonance for trustees here in Guernsey when they are considering how to exercise their powers.”

Head of Collins Stewart Wealth Management in Guernsey, Charlie Roger, said: “There have been a number of interesting developments in this area of law and Mark Ferbrache’s seminar provided an important summary of these. It is great that STEP Guernsey members through the seminar series are exposed to expert opinions.”

The next Collins Stewart-sponsored STEP Guernsey seminar will take place on Wednesday 12 December with speaker Piers Master from Charles Russell LLP discussing UK changes to high value property.

Paul Weigall, Group Sales & Marketing Director, InterGlobal says: “At InterGlobal we aim to design plans which meet the local needs

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Gallery Gradu8 of the 2011/12 academic year looks at a bright young thing who recently made the jump to working life and asks her about the role and what they get up to >>

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Learn about recent graduates’ move to the working world. What motivates them, what advice they’d give to those that are new to the islands’ top companies.

This month we also meet someone who has opted to forego the University route in favour of a professional qualification attained on island.

Meet the new face >

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TIM

PEARCE

ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE (AUDITOR) AT ERNST & YOUNG

What made you choose Ernst & Young?

I wanted to train with one of the Big Four accountancy firms to guarantee the quality of training I received and for the challenge the work would give me. Within that, I chose Ernst & Young because I liked the approach of the people I met during the interview process. It struck me as a sociable and supportive environment to work in. The ICAS exam route was also a big appeal.

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What sort of professional training do you take?

I’m working toward the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland qualification, to which there are two components: exams and work experience. Ernst & Young structures the exam training so that instead of having to balance work with study, we have several intensive classroom periods a few months in length when we are studying full-time. These periods end in a stage of exams, and when you return to the office you don’t have to worry about revision during the evenings and weekends.

What do you do on an average day?

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Where I physically work varies and can be different every day. I’ll either be at our office or a short-walk away through town at the client premises. We generally work in small teams of three or four people, which change every couple of weeks, so you get to know everyone pretty quickly.

What is your next step?

That’s something I’m still working out. It takes three years until you’re fully qualified, so I’ve got a while before I need to make firm plans. I would definitely like to broaden my experiences within Ernst and Young and am keen to explore new horizons ideally through a secondment.

What advice would you give to yourself as a 2013 graduate considering the experience you have now?

Do more work experience. Looking back, I wasn’t as informed as I could have been before I started.. It’s hard to get an idea of what a job’s really like just through reading and talking about it, the best way to make sure you make the right choice is to get a good variety ofwork experience.

Employer info: Ernst & Young Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 167,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

At Ernst & Young we look for ambitious, driven people who want a challenging and stimulating career and ultimately become our future business leaders. It will be up to you where you take your career, but we’ll make sure you get the exposure, training and development, and support to get you there.

Interested?

If you think you would like to pursue a career at Ernst & Young, get in contact with JACKIE HANKIN, People Manager on 01481 717481 or email: jhankin@uk.ey.com Ernst & Young LLP. Royal Chambers, St. Julians Avenue, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 4AF GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE

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How can I go further, faster?

If you’ve got the drive and ambition to ask, then come and talk to us. Our clients across the world demand people with exceptional skills and knowledge to help them make vital business decisions every day. That’s why we provide world-class mentoring, training and professional qualifications to take you from strength to strength.

Keen to find out more and start a career that goes further, faster?

Join us on 18 December at Red Grill House, St. Peter Port between 5 and 7pm for a chat over drinks.

© Ernst & Young 2012. Ernst & Young is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The UK firm Ernst & Young LLP is a limited liability partnership and a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited.

Visit ey.com/ci/careers or email Jackie Hankin at jhankin@uk.ey.com

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Being the one with more to celebrate

Recruitment drinks reception Date: 19 Dec 2012 Time: 5pm – 7pm

Loads of career options. Tick. Great training. Tick. High-profile clients and inspirational people. Tick, tick. You’ll find them all at PwC. Come along to our informal recruitment drinks reception and find out everything you want about building your career with us. You’ll meet everyone from managers with plenty of experience, to trainees who’ve just started out with us. You’ll be able to chat to people right across the business and see that, whatever your degree or ‘A’ level subjects, there’s a good chance we have the career you’re after. The dress code is casual and the only thing you need to bring is an open mind.

For your invite contact Helen Gallienne on 752016 or email helen.gallienne@gg.pwc.com

We value diversity in our people

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© 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP. All rights reserved. “PricewaterhouseCoopers” and “PwC” refer to the Channel Island firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity. PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC309347, provides assurance, advisory and tax services. The registered office is 1 Embankment Place, London WC2N 6RH and its principal place of business is Twenty Two Colomberie, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4XA

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BENJAMIN

BACKHOUSE ASSOCIATE 1 (FIRST YEAR TRAINEE) PWC

What made you choose PwC?

Several factors influenced my decision to join PwC. As a graduate jobseeker it’s very difficult to ignore the success of the firm globally, and I was sure PwC was not voted Britain’s number one graduate employer without good reason. A second, and possibly more important factor emerged, the lifestyle that PwC offers at this stage in my career. I work in an extremely sociable office with a support system where every PwC employee, whether an Associate, Manager, or even a Partner, is encouraged to collaborate and assist every other employee, from fixing an excel spreadsheet formula, to learning about new business concepts.

What sort of professional training do you take?

I’ve chosen the Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This involves many weeks attending external training courses at BPP and quite a lot of personal study, covering subjects such as accounting, audit, assurance, law, tax, finance, management, business strategy and reporting. It takes three years to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and I will need to pass 15 exams and obtain a broad range of practical experience.

What do you do on an average day?

Currently as a new joiner, my roles are quite varied and no two days seem the same. Each day brings new challenges, questions and the opportunity to work with new colleagues and clients.

The stereotype most people have of an accountant undertaking boring day-to-day general administrative duties, is poles apart from the reality. I mostly carry out audit work where, from day one, I have been given responsibilities and the opportunity to really

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contribute to the tasks assigned to me. I assist in preparing key audit documentation and completing the audit procedures, all whilst maintaining contact with the client.

What is your next step?

The international network of PwC firms work together to provide quality services for clients world-wide. Once qualified, I would like to complete a 1 or 2 year secondment with the firm in one of the world’s emerging markets, possibly Brazil, Russia, or even China.

But to do this I need to pass base 1: passing the ICAEW exams and becoming fully qualified. During my practical training I hope to gain experience in as many industries as possible. In Guernsey this will most likely be in Private Equity, Banking, Real Estate, Captive Insurance, Trusts and possibly a few non-financial service businesses.

What advice would you give to yourself as a 2012/13 graduate considering the experience you have now?

Apply early and take every opportunity to gain any work experience you can in the business world. There will be stiff competition for places, so contact the firms as soon as possible; find out about their work, their core values and what they expect from employees. Selection is not all about your university or degree and PwC looks for the best people to fit their business, whether graduate or school leaver, so don’t undersell yourself and what you have to offer.

Employer info: PwC We help clients ranging from multinational organisations to local businesses, charities and governments, offering assurance, advisory and tax services that help to improve the way they work in the short and long term. From auditing their financial data and planning their taxes, to identifying the risks they face and supporting them with strategic decisions, we work with our clients, creating cutting edge solutions. From a weeks work experience to a year in industry placement as part of your degree course, we’ve lots of ways you can experience working with us to help you decide if a career in accountancy is for you.

“You’ll be working and studying with intelligent and inspiring people, building strong friendships and valuable networks. With over 155,000 people in 153 countries across our network, once you are qualified the world really is your oyster.”

Interested?

If you think you would like to pursue a career at PwC, get in contact with GEMMA on 01481 752027 or email: gemma.debiasi@je.pwc.com PwC, Royal Bank Place, 1 Glategny Esplanade, St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 4ND

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CHLOE

BUSH

RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRAINEE FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP OFFICER What made you choose the company you work for?

RBC Wealth Management is one of the world’s top 10 largest wealth managers. This demonstrates they have a strong reputation in managing their clients’ needs plus investing in their staff. I know that they are very keen on professional development, and therefore supportive of staff training and studying for professional qualifications, which is something that I am very interested in. I also chose to work in an environment where I can learn from others and their experience. Having a team full of expertise and knowledge of the finance world enhances my own knowledge and questions are never left unanswered.

What sort of professional training do you take?

I have just enrolled for the STEP Diploma (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and look forward to studying for this. There are other qualifications which are suitable for the field of Trust such as ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) which I would also be interested in. RBC Wealth Management also offer an array of in-house courses and training sessions in order for me to broaden my

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knowledge of wealth management. I have already been enrolled on a couple of courses based in Jersey which also gives me the opportunity to meet staff that I deal with across the water.

What do you do on an average day?

As I am relatively new I spend a fair amount of time getting to know and understand the clients. This is interesting as they are all from different backgrounds. On an average day I will not only assist people within my group but will also assist other members of the team with projects or tasks that they need completed. This is also a good way to meet other members of the team who I would not usually deal with day to day. I like the fact that the work is completely varied and I am constantly learning new things.

What is your next step?

I like to have something to aim for to keep myself motivated and active. My next step would be to concentrate on my professional studies and complete the STEP diploma. As a graduade trainee I would not only continue to gain experience and knowledge within the Trust sector but the finance industry as a whole.

What advice would you give to yourself as a 2012/13 graduate considering the experience you have now?

My advice would be to gain as much experience as possible in as many areas as possible, in order to have a fuller understanding of the finance world. There is such a variety of sectors within the industry, so the more you research, the more able you will be to choose the right career for yourself.

Employer info: RBC Wealth Management RBC Wealth Management serves high net worth individuals and corporate and institutional clients worldwide. As an international wealth manager with offices in key financial centres around the world - including Guernsey and Jersey - we have the global resources of one of North America’s largest banks to draw on.

We pride ourselves on having all the relationships, expertise and choice that are clients could possibly need and want.

For more information about our career opportunities, please go to http://www.rbcwminternational.com/careers

“RBC Wealth Management is committed to hiring and nurturing future talent. Of particular interest to our new recruits is the range of training programmes and number of career opportunities we offer. Because we are a large and diverse international organisation, we offer huge scope for long-term career development.”

interested?

If you would like to pursue a career at RBC then get in contact with VICTORIA CLOHESY on 01481 744000 or email: victoria.clohesy@rbc.com RBC Wealth Management, Canada Court, St. Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3BQ

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We provide a world of opportunity.

Joining RBC Wealth Management means entering a world of unlimited opportunity and becoming part of one of the world’s top 10 global wealth managers*. Join our team of professionals, working in collaboration across our diverse business lines and locations to consistently deliver oustanding service both to our clients and to one another.

A career with RBC offers you the opportunity to join a globally trusted brand and develop professionally through outstanding learning opportunities within a progressive, supportive and values driven culture. We provide competitive rewards, recognise achievement and empower you to reach your goals. Bring your passion for high performance to RBC and take pride in helping clients realise their financial dreams.

Explore high performance careers at www.rbcwminternational.com/careers

At RBC diversity and inclusion are at the heart of bringing out the best in all our people.

Ž / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. * Source: Scorpio Partnership Global Private Banking KPI Benchmark, 2012

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We are looking for trainee fund administrators and accountants to join our fast growing fund administration business. Make Yourself! Send your CV to: HR@aztecgroup.co.uk. Learn more at aztecgroup.co.uk. Future date: Aztec Audition Days, July 2013. Hear from you soon or see you there!

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DANIEL

TULIE

TRAINEE COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR AZTEC GROUP

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What made you choose the company you work for?

What is your next step?

What sort of professional training do you take?

What advice would you give to yourself as a 2011/12 graduate considering the experience you have now?

Aztec Group made a real impression on me when I went for my interview. I was just out of university, and didn’t really know what I was looking for in terms of a career, but Aztec Group presented itself as a growing company with great opportunities. The people I met were enthusiastic about their jobs and the future potential of the company. The level of training available, both internally and professionally, was particularly attractive to me, especially as I had no previous experience in private equity or fund administration.

I am currently studying to gain a Certificate in Offshore Finance & Administration from a professional body (ICSA). This involves roughly one evening class every week per module. Aztec Group are accommodating in allowing me to leave work early on those days and are happy to allow me to decide the number of modules I take each period. Once I have completed this I will be starting a certificate in anti-money laundering, due to my new role in compliance.

I joined the company a year ago as a trainee fund administrator.

With some experience in the daily administration of our clients, I hope to contribute towards making the compliance duties of our administration teams as straightforward as possible. I will be involved with updates to systems and processes, whilst my own responsibilities and opportunities are growing quickly as the company expands. I am also optimistic about gaining further professional qualifications.

I think it’s important to know what you like and dislike in a job.

Potential employers can help by giving you examples of what you would be expected to do on a daily basis. Based on my experience so far at Aztec Group, I would also recommend small and medium sized businesses where there is a good reputation and opportunity for growth. It is helpful to research the places you would like to work, and the qualifications you might be interested in doing.

What do you do on an average day?

My compliance role involves monitoring across the Channel Islands. This means that I am required to travel to Jersey regularly, which I enjoy as part of a varied job role. My job allows me to gain an insight into all the industries which our clients work in, particularly private equity funds, but also real estate and trust.

Amongst other things, I am required to keep up-to-date with any regulatory changes, and review client due diligence.

Employer info: Aztec Group We are an independent owner-managed fund administration business, focussed on private equity, venture capital and real estate funds. We are an innovative and thriving company with a reputation for driving forward standards in fund administration and an enviable track record when it comes to service delivery.

With offices in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg and the UK, and employing over 130 staff, we are always on the prowl for bright, dynamic, dedicated team players.

“If you join our team you will be given the opportunity to advance in your chosen career but also able to enjoy a healthy work-life balance and join in a number of social events organised throughout the year. We recognise that employee training and development are key to the company’s future and success but that it’s also important to have fun!”

Interested?

You think you would like to pursue a career at Aztec Group, get in contact with SARAH DUFFYon o1534 833017 or email: hr@aztecgroup.co.uk For more information please visit www.aztecgroup.co.uk

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DANIEL

LE HURAY AUDIT ASSISTANT , AT KPMG

What made you choose the company you work for?

I first heard of KPMG whilst at university, they were one of the main sponsors of our rugby club and so we had their logo on our kit, but it wasn’t until I had graduated that I really found out what KPMG did as a professional services firm.

The main reason I chose KPMG was because of its reputation as an investor in people, I knew that they would invest time and money into my development to allow me to achieve my full potential.

What sort of professional training do you take?

All new trainees are enrolled on a course of professional study to gain an accountancy qualification; I chose to study towards the ACA qualification. We spend quite a bit of time at BPP near the Mallard Cinema, where the lectures are held, but we also have to put in a lot of hours in our own time.

As well as this, KPMG is committed to training it’s staff and so we also attend several in-house courses which help us in our day-to-day activities.

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What do you do on an average day?

There is no “average day” as an auditor, the work is so varied that no two days are ever the same.

Most of our work involves spending a lot of time visiting our clients and working from their offices which means, that we get to meet and interact with lots of different people.

As a trainee you start with the more basic tasks, affectionately known as “ticking and bashing”, but your responsibility grows rapidly and you have the opportunity to progress to much more interesting work fairly quickly.

What is your next step?

Firstly, get qualified; there are a whole variety of options available after that (too many to consider this early on in my career). With an accountancy qualification and the business knowledge and experience that you gain on the job, there isn’t much you can’t do once you are qualified.

My girlfriend and I would quite like to live and work abroad for a time, something again that is relatively easy to do when working for a global firm such as KPMG.

What advice would you give to yourself as a 2010/11 graduate considering the experience you have now?

Be willing to adapt and try something new.

When I graduated I was set on becoming a patent attorney and working in intellectual property, but the market conditions just weren’t right and firms in that sector were only hiring people with PhDs or years of experience.

If I had been willing to look at a broader range of career options from the outset, then I would have seen that there are great opportunities in other areas and would have applied to KPMG much sooner than I did.

Employer info: KPMG A leading accountancy practice, with offices based in Jersey and Guernsey, KPMG in the Channel Islands is a locally owned independent member firm of the KPMG network, affiliated with KPMG International. KPMG provides audit, tax and financial advisory services through talented professionals whose aim is to deliver the highest service and value to our clients.

KPMG’s global network enables us to draw on our international resources and skills to meet our clients’ needs. Fundamental to KPMG’s approach is our focus on industry sectors. Our vision is simple, to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, people and our capital markets. www.kpmg.com/channelislands

“KPMG offers great support, excellent training, early

responsibility, competitive benefits and fascinating clients.

These are just some of the factors that make usan employer of choice for both students and experienced professionals.”

interested?

If you think you’d like to pursue a career at KPMG, get in contact with DOMINIQUE on 01481 755715 or email: daylett@kpmg.guernsey.gg

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Be part of the winning team We are holding a trainee open day and you are invited to come along

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SHOTOKAN IS A FORM OF KARATE DEVELOPED FROM VARIOUS MARTIAL ARTS BY THE FATHER AND SON COMBINATION THE FUNAKOSHI’S. THE ART HAS BEEN PRACTICED SINCE 1939 AND SHOTOKAN IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MORE TRADITIONAL FORMS OF KARATE. THE KATA IS A SET SEQUENCE OF KARATE MOVES LOOKING AT KICKING, PUNCHING, SWEEPS, STRIKES AND BLOCKS. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH THERE ARE 27 DIFFERENT KATAS ALTHOUGH MOST SHOTOKAN DOJOS (THE PLACE OF PRACTICE) ONLY DO 26 OF THEM. BASICALLY, YOU WORK YOUR WAY THROUGH A SERIES OF COLOURED BELTS LEARNING DIFFERENT FORMS OF THE ART THROUGH THE KATA AS YOU GO ALONG. THEN IT’S TIME FOR THE BLACK BELT AND AFTER THAT A SERIES OF DAN GRADING TESTS.

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oday we welcome Vlade who originates from Serbia, practices Shotokan Karate and has lived in Guernsey since 1977. He has fought for Guernsey in various competitions for the past 25 years and has been the Channel Island Champion basically since he came here!

When he was a youngster back in Serbia, he played a decent level of football for his local town side and when he came to Guernsey he set up a football club called Moorings in 2006.

He currently holds a Black Belt, 5th Dan grading and still competes for Serbia in competitions. He also coaches the Serbian national team.

I have seen many of the old Bruce Lee martial art films in the past and I can move my lips totally out of sync with the speech coming out. Apparently if you can do that it cuts out the need to do the first three belts!

My wife Jane’s love fantasy, actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, holds a black belt in Shotokan. Now I know that I have the Van Damme looks, but do I have the Muscles from Brussels?

Vlade is over 10 years older than me and I really don’t want to hurt him in a fighting challenge as I have the edge in age, looks, speed and power so we decided to set up a teaching challenge where he would show me some moves and I would attempt to pull them off.

By the way, if you have not already worked it out, I was lying about the above. There’s absolutely no way that I would want to try my luck with Vlade!

Vlade showed me various moves to combat attack, and I was amazed by the power and control that he had with his punches and kicks, stopping just millimeters from ruining my good looks.

I was lucky to escape with my dignity intact and we grabbed a chair and talked about all things Karate.

After several karate lessons, I can now break a five-inch board with my plaster cast. Tell us a little bit about what it takes to become a 5th Dan? It takes a huge amount of dedication linked to focus, technical work and training. I have also been to Japan twice to work with 8th Dan Instructors.

I got into an argument down the pub last night with a 70 year old ex karate instructor. He said, “I’ll take you on any day.” I’ve chosen April 23rd, 2050. Which competitions did, you take part in this year and where in 2013 are you looking to compete?

I am competing in the Belgrade National Championships at the beginning of December. I will also be going to England to take my 6th Dan alongside a trip to Japan for three weeks to train. My students will be going to Manchester in March to compete in a competition.

My Karate instructor just took my Black Belt off me and gave me back my old Brown one in front of the whole class. It was so degrading.

How much further can you go in Shotokan in terms of your

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I will be stopping at the 6th Dan, it takes 2 years to progress from 1st Dan to 2nd Dan, 3 years from 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan and so on.

I was thinking of taking up Judo and asked the instructor if he would teach me how to do the splits. He said, “How flexible are you? I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays”. What got you involved in martial arts?

When I was 14 years old at school, a boy picked a fight with me and he practiced martial arts. Afterwards I asked him where he trained, went along and a few months later got my own back on him!

When I was living in Bangkok before I took up Cricket Coaching, I invented a martial art with the aim of injuring your opponent using only a tea bag. It was called “Thai-Fu” How has Karate training changed since you started practicing and what makes someone good at the sport?

The sport has changed massively in recent years with the introduction of safety helmets, gloves and mats. The control of punching and kicking has made a big difference as well with safety.

A friend of mine suddenly announced she had been taking Judo lessons. It totally threw me. What made you choose Karate over the other Martial Arts?

I prefer Karate because you get to use all of the parts of your body, kicking and striking.

What would you consider to be your biggest achievement in Karate to date?

Two things really, getting my 5th Dan was a major achievement and also winning the Guernsey Championships in 1997.

Who has been your toughest opponent and what made them more formidable than the others?

I fought in the Belfast Nationals against a guy called Pat who was tall, quick and fast. He sticks out more than others as someone who I didn’t have an answer for at the time.

I read an interview with Kenneth Fanakoshi who said that one of the biggest inspirations on his career alongside several sensei’s were his parent’s who made him into a good citizen and were perfect role models for him.

How important is your job in providing the right environment at the Dojo for people to become not only competent Martial Artists but also decent members of society?

It’s very important, Karate creates self-discipline and focus, which then creates the right environment where the students respect the traditions of the Dojo.

If you want to take up Shotokan Karate in Guernsey then please get in touch with Vlade who will be more than happy to get you involved. It suits young and old alike and is a fantastic way to meet new people, get fit and learn self-defence. You can get hold of him on 07781 108072.

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THERE CANNOT BE MANY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE LOCAL HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE SECTOR THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY INVESTED IN THEIR BUSINESS DURING THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS - LA GRANDE MARE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ARE ONE OF THE FEW! Having recently completely re-styled the ground floor of the hotel over the last few months a brand new golf shop along with storage, office and teaching facility for the resident team of professionals has been completed - making the shop the largest in the Channel Islands. A brand new gym has now opened on the site of the old shop and along with it an exercise studio has been added, located in the old gym. These facilities feature state of the art equipment and are accessed through a refurbished lobby featuring electronic doors.

The introduction of the studio provides the members with additional exercise options and will also attract a wider range of followers. Classes will include Zumba, Pilates and Tia Chi. Personal training has proved to be popular over the last twelve months and the addition of the studio will allow the resident team of instructors to develop this service. Group activity is an area that LGM is keen to attract - targeting small groups of friends, work colleagues or sports clubs. The chance to work out in company followed by

a relaxed meal in our dedicated Club bar will it is hoped, be an attractive lifestyle option.

By the end of next year further hotel bedrooms and suites along with the self catering cottages will have been transformed providing the standard of accommodation demanded by discerning visitors to Guernsey. Investment in the business has not been restricted to revenue generating areas with the construction of a new workshop for our golf course groundstaff. This substantial building will house all of their machinery, storage of materials and an equipement maintenance and repair area. The course itself is presently undergoing a development program and the next two years will see the replacement of two greens and the construction of several new bunkers - over the past year several new tee boxes have been created.

With membership of the Golf Course and Health Club at record levels the management team took the decision to continue to plough back profit into the business. It was felt important to do everything possible to provide the membership with the very best of facilities - facilities that will continue to be used by them and that in turn will attract new members.

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WHITE GADGETS WHITE GADGETS

ALL WHITE PODTIME SLEEPING PODS

THIS IS WHY I LOVE BEING GIVEN THE JOB OF WRITING THE GADGETS SECTION EACH MONTH. IT ALLOWS ME TO FIND THINGS LIKE THIS:

We men love our sleep. That’s a fact.

Whether it be a lazy afternoon nap or a full blown, hangover-busting hibernation, we can’t get enough. The only problem that we face is finding the perfect place to rest our hard-working heads when we feel the need to snore away all our stresses. Well, call off the search fellow hunters, because the Sleeping Pod is here. Sure to fulfil every childhood dream of having your own time machine (minus the time travelling), this 2.1 metre-long tube, with a 1.2 metre width, is flat-packable (their word not mine), shippable and easy to transport, so you can literally take your bed anywhere. Never again will you wake up with an aching back/ neck after a casual nap on the floor, wishing that you could have just made the journey upstairs to bed.

If that’s not enough to convince you, you can also get extras to “pimp out” your pod (again, not mine), such as a secure luggage compartment, TV and DVD, leather covered mattress, digital radio and alarm clock.

Unfortunately, you do pay a little more than your usual bed for this thing, at £1375 without shipping costs, you’ll probably have to put up with the carpet for while before you get your hands on one.

TJILLER BEER CHILLER

All men know that cold ones are meant to be cold, and a warm beer is a sin. The trouble is, cans start to lose their cool the second you take them out the fridge so unless you live in Antarctica you’re lumbered with lukewarm lager. Thankfully the revolutionary Tjiller (pronounced ‘chiller’) is here to deliver you from the misery that comes from taking a drink from what may as well be fizzy tea.

The Tjiller is easy to carry around anywhere, and will keep beers cold for up to 5 hours, so whether it’s a relaxed sipping affair or a speed-drinking nightmare, you’ll have that customary feeling that can only be described as an “ahh” with each sip. Much more effective, less heavy and at £8.99, much less expensive than a cool box.

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GLOW IN THE DARK LOO ROLL

I’m not entirely sure when or why this would be used, but I’m absolutely sure that it would be used by a man. It’s not often that one is in a situation that would require the loo roll to glow, unless of course you’re some kind of action man that lives for the danger of wiping in the dark, but this is an undeniably cool product that will save your life in an unfortunately timed power cut. Not technically sticking to the white theme, as the roll gives off a greenish glow, but it was too strange and thoughtprovoking to not include in this list.

iPHONE 3D MOVIE VIEWER

TJILLER WINE COOLER

Women, like men, I am informed, also like some of their alcohol chilled. White wine and Champagne specifically, so, ingeniously, the same company that brought you the Tjiller Beer Chiller now bring you, in exactly the same vein, the Tjiller Wine Cooler. There’s not much that can really be said about this that I didn’t say about the beer chiller, except that this model, shaped specifically for those frosty bottles of Pinot that go down so well on a summer evening (I’m told…), costs a little more than the slightly more male oriented version below at £14.99.

With the 3D revolution happening all around us, I’m reliably informed that the lucky people with iPhones aren’t satisfied that the same technology can’t be applied to their phones. They can do almost anything, like track down lost children, video chat with people all over the world and get a list of the best takeouts in their area, and yet they can’t watch their favourite youtube clips in 3D?! My heart bleeds for them.

However, here is the answer for those poor beggars! These goggles that look like a throwback to the extremely old-school viewfinders but with a modern twist allow you to plug your iPhone into the top and watch hundreds of youtube videos with a “yt3D” format in 3D. Seems perfect, but unfortunately those of you with anything older than an iPhone 4 will have to stick to your now prehistoric 2D images, as these goggles won’t support you models.

There’s one very, very major flaw to this product, and it’s for this reason it has made it into the Men’s list. Only a true man would be able to make himself look like such an absolute berk by wearing these in order to have characters jump out of the screen at him rather than pay the extra 80p at the cinema to get an almost incomprehensibly better experience. It’s our downfall, we’re suckers for a deal… Apparently.

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IZON REMOTE ROOM MONITOR

Fancy yourself a spy? Of course you do, who doesn’t? Although this isn’t the typical black gadget, given the issue, hide this well and you’ll be listening in on conversations that could crumble an empire! Or you could just keep an eye on a dodgy-looking babysitter. This is the ideal piece of kit for the over-protective mother, wanting to know exactly who is looking after her child whilst she pretends to drink and have fun with her friends, secretly eyeing the image of her living room on her phone for any sign of a threat. That’s right, you put this little camera, only 10cm high, anywhere in your house and you can connect it wirelessly to your smartphone, seeing the exact image it sees in real time. To make sure nobody else does any spying of your home over the perilous internet, each home has a secure login, and multiple cameras can be set up in each room for those who even worry about those pesky dingoes getting in. Motion and audio detection will alert you through your phone when a camera is activated, so you can always be one step ahead of those burglars, ready to pull those moves we’ve all secretly been preparing since we saw our first horror movie.

Unfortunately, safety comes at a price. Each camera sets you back £99.95. But who can put a price on the safety of a family?! It does seem easier just to buy some locks for the doors though…

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A PHONE FIT FOR BOND Bond… James Bond, the man all men want to be, but let’s face it, are unlikely to quite make the grade.

That said, if you can’t walk in Bond’s shoes, you certainly can use his phone! The Sony Xperia T kept Bond in touch during Skyfall and it will do a great deal more for you when you’re on a Friday night mission.

The first thing to notice is the 4.6 inch HD screen which really does do justice to the 13 megapixel camera lying within.

The Xperia T offers excellent HD quality video playback with the 1.5GHz processor ensuring that the image is crisp and streaming is smooth.

EVEN SPIES SHARE Bond may be a bit of a loner but that doesn’t stop him sharing his favourite videos with M, a task which is made extraordinarily simple with the Xperia T’s NFC connectivity. Just touch phones together and movies, photos and documents are swiftly transferred from one to the other.

THE WATER PEBBLE

One of life’s great mysteries is how women manage to spend so long in the shower whilst we sit and think of the money quite literally being flushed down the drain on water bills.

Well, thanks to the Water Pebble, all money worries can be forgotten! This magic little devise, when placed next to the plughole, will automatically show a red light when it thinks shower time is over and enough water has been wasted. Not only that, but it will record the length of the first shower it is used in, and then show the dreaded red light a little bit earlier each time, eventually reducing the mind-blowing time spent making your skin slightly resemble a raisin by over 6 minutes, saving almost 20 litres of water a day and a tonne of money on the water bill at the end of the month. “But won’t my singing career suffer if I can’t spend sufficient time in the shower?” I hear you ask. Don’t worry, the Pebble can be reset any time to the original amount of time, so you can still hit those famous pre-chorus notes in “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” every day. Also, if you’re worrying about spending more money than you’re saving with this, it’s only £8.99, so I can personally guarantee a smile the day that bill comes through.

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“Screen mirroring” lets you view your movies on your HD TV whilst keeping the files on your phone, making it incredibly simple to watch your favourite films without the hassle of transferring files from one device to another.

USB TEA WARMER

Office life can be hard, and everyone knows a cup of tea is the perfect way to calm yourself down, granted you let it cool a little first. However, everyone also knows that in that cooling time, it is easy to get distracted!

You might get absolutely engulfed in a work project (unlikely), you might get called into the boss’ office for a “quick chat” that turns into a plea for an extended deadline (no?

Just me?) or you might just simply forget that the tea is there. Fear not. With the USB tea warmer, all you need is a computer, the room to put this little plate and a few biscuits, because really what is tea without a couple of Digestives? This little hot plate, which is only £9.99, will warm anything in a mug, so you’ll never have to waste another tea bag, or face the dreaded taste of slightly cooled, forgotten-about tea.

Running on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, the Xperia T gives you access to both the Google Play store and the Sony Entertainment Network, so it’s easy to download your favourite apps and Playstation certified games.

Being a spy prone to working in noisy environments, it’s no surprise that Bond chose the Xperia T. Its HD Voice certification guarantees it is easy to hold conversations even when the decibels around you are rising.

As a multimedia phone, there is no better handset to take with you on those dangerous missions. This isn’t just because of the technology packed inside but because the black matte rear cover makes it easy to grip whilst running away from the bad guys!

If you can’t be Bond, you can at least communicate like him. You just need to pop into the Sure store where you’ll find the Sony Xperia T is available for free with a Smart Ultimate £46 / month subscription.

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SOUL HEADPHONES SL 150 - New to iQ Guernsey, Soul headphones - ‘Live Your Soul Of Greatness’ - With celebrity endorsements from Ludacris & Usain Bolt, ese headphones are not just about great sound but about these having great style.

- The Soul SL 150 have superb bass and clear mids & high creating ormance sound from a lightweight and sleek design. high performance - All models compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod. - All models include Tangle-Free audio cables with Apple In-Line Controller.

- On display in store - ready for you to plug in, play music and experience for yourself.

Price £166.67

ION AIR PRO WIFI CAMERA - Compact, wearable camera that can record 1080p HD video for whatever extreme sport you do.

- With a f/2.8 aperture and a wide 170 degree angle lens, you can capture everything that is going on around as you dive, drive, ride… whatever your thing.

- No need for a raincoat, the ION is water proof up to 30ft under water.

- Weights only 4.5 ounces, and with loads of different attachments available, you can connect to a range of helmets, bars and boards.

- Full 1080p in 30 FPS but it can also do Slow Motion 60 FPS at 720p - The on board battery can record up to 7 hours on a full charge, perfect if you can out and about all day long.

Price £249.99

JAWBONE BIG JAMBOX - Go Big with Big JAMBOX™ - Wireless speakers that will allow you to take the party anywhere and everywhere this Winter.

- Stream all your digital media from any Bluetooth® device including iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

- Built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours. You can party all day and all night, anywhere.

- It even has a built-in microphone so you can take calls, chat on Skype® or even FaceTime® hands -free.

- Comes in Red, Black or White designs.

- Exclusive to iQ Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

Price £215

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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE II THE LATEST VERSION OF THE POPULAR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE, APTLY NAMED THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE II, BRINGS TWICE THE PROCESSING POWER AND BIG IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCREEN, CAMERA, BATTERY AND OPERATING SYSTEM.

The Note II uses the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean system; one of the first devices to do so, and with the quad-core 1.6GHz processor backed by an impressive 2GB RAM it’s a fast device.

Despite it’s large size, it measures 151 x 80 x 9 mm, it’s a slimmer and narrower phone than its predecessor, which makes it easier to handle, fit in your pocket and is surprisingly lightweight.

With this larger handset comes a larger screen, a 5.5inch screen with 1280x720 pixel resolution that makes the display sharp and detailed and a pleasure to watch HD Video on.

SONY XPERIA T ‘THE BOND PHONE’ NOW AVAILABLE FREE AT AIRTEL-VODAFONE ON SELECTED PLANS.

The Sony Xperia T, James Bond's phone of choice, runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, backed by 1GB of RAM it packs a punch 007 would be proud of.

Taking over from the Sony Xperia S, it boasts a 4.6 inch display screen which offers an impressively sharp resolution of 1280x720 pixels with 16m colours. Using Sony's Bravia TV technology it makes things look bright and vivid on screen.

Flip the phone over and find the 8MP camera with flash, not only do you get the usual features such as autofocus and LED flash but a number of other additions including tilt to zoom, face detection and the ever popular Best Photo (eight quick-fire shots from which you can pick the best one).

Another improvement on the original is the S-Pen. It now translates handwriting to text, and quickly, which makes it a useful tool.

Helpfully the notes page pops up as you remove the S-Pen from the dock but it also can add captions and annotations to documents, pictures and web pages.

In summary, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is a great phone that you can use for work or fun anywhere. Pop into our store and try it out!

After all, it is free on selected plans. Whilst you are there check out the of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in red, the perfect colour for this season, but hurry while stocks last!

However turn the phone over and find one of the phone's best features, the amazing 13MP camera with 16x digital zoom and a LED flash to assist in low light (which also handily acts as a flashlight on dark nights.) Add to that other features like face detection, red eye reduction, image stabilization and panorama option and it's a winner.

There are a number of other features that make this phone stand out such as, unlike the iPhone, the inclusion of Near Field Communication (NFC). Allowing you to connect wirelessly to other gadgets, use mobile payment systems and Sony's SmartTags.

The SmallApps system is useful too, available from the multitasking menu, it overlays various apps over the page you're looking at, such as a calculator, a stopwatch and notes.

On the entertainment side, you can play PlayStation games on this phone due to PlayStation Certification and there's the Sony Entertainment Network, which offers music and movies to rent.

The phone is comfortable in the hand, doesn't feel oversized and the curved rubber coated back cover makes it easy to grip. Essentially the Sony Xperia T is a good looking handset equipped with enough features to rival the best smartphones.

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CROWNS STITCHES IN THE FLAG

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The four piece take a traditional rock rhythm section of electric bass and drums and add to that a more folk tinged lead with an acoustic guitar and mandolin rounding out instrumentation. This creates a sound that takes the best bits of punk and throws in a real English folk sound to create music unlike any other I’ve heard.

While acts like Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls also have an element of folk to their punk rock, what Crowns seem to manage is what Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly pull off with Irish folk or Gogol Bordello do with gypsy folk combining a true traditional musical style with upbeat and energetic performance which is captured on Stitches In The Flag with perfection.

Pic: Tom Girrard

With the likes of Full Swing and Boscastle Breakdown highlighting the energy, Crowns also show a more sensitive side on the likes of My London, which leads to a well-rounded debut that is genuinely infectious and powerful in equal measure.

Above all though, in a hipster filled world where the word “folk” gets attached to maybe too much music, what Crowns give us can only be called one thing – Folk Punk!

TOM

THE KILLING FLOOR A FEW WEEKS AGO I HAD THE CHANCE TO CATCH NEW YORKERS, THE KILLING FLOOR, AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN AS PART OF A SHOW ORGANISED BY FUTURESHOCK AND I PICKED UP THEIR DEBUT LP WHILE I WAS THERE. Following their set of garage-infused dark hued rock I came to the album with certain expectations and, while those weren’t totally fulfilled, I can’t say I was disappointed with what I heard.

On this record The Killing Floor show themselves to be a great dark indie band with a sense of pop production and some excellent songwriting – the things it reminded me of most were maybe early Placebo and Manic Street Preachers crossed with the pop-rock sensibility of Foo Fighters and mid 2000s pop-emo (and I don’t mean that as insult).

While the four piece version of the band that appears on the album may have polished away some of the raw edges that made their live set at the Fermain such a satisfying experience, what it adds is a real sense of the quality of songwriting on offer with ‘single’ Star Baby, Grace and closing atmosphere drenched miniepic, Your Enemy, really standing out from the, almost equally great, pack.

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L MINDED PERSON (YOU THOUGH USUALLY A CYNICAL, DOUBTFU SO, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN AND CAPTURE ME AND, FOR THIS LD YOU!?), CHRISTMAS REALLY DOES WOULD NEVER HAVE GUESSED, WOU OPTIMISM. STILL, THE ABUNDANCE HOSTAGE IN A GLITTERY PRISON OF SHORT TIME OF THE YEAR, HOLDS ME LET US HOLD THE FESTIVITIES PLETELY BLIND ME OF ITS FAULTS; SO OF SHINY DECORATIONS DOESN’T COM WAY TO EXPLORE THE ER BETT T TINIZING HEADS ON, AND WHA FOR ONE MOMENT AND GET OUR SCRU ARY CHRISTMAS SONG. POR TEM CON THE N SIDE OF YULETIDE THA COMMERCIALISED AND FRAUDULENT Now I use the word ‘contemporary’ loosely. Basically I will just be exempting carols. Here is my top five best and worst list:

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1. WHITE CHRISTMAS - Irvin Berlin (Made famous by Bing Crosby) I may be criticised for my decision not to herald Fairytale of New York as the all time greatest; however White christmas precedes it by almost 40 years and in my opinion still epitomises the festive season.

5. MISTLETOE AND WINE - Cliff Richard Most people seem shocked to discover that Cliff Richard was once associated with, and even labeled as, the devil in his youth. This justifies that. Truly sinful.

2. FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK - The Pogues You would be a fool not to sight this masterpiece as anything but genius.

3. THE CHRISTMAS SONG - Nat King Cole Conveys all the appropriate messages and feelings of christmas, carried by the outstanding voice of Cole.

4. LITTLE SAINT NICK - The Beach boys There would have been no better candidates than the Beach Boys to create a feel-good festive anthem, and that’s exactly what they did.

5. WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME - Paul McCartney Most condemn McCartney for this one but I have always rather liked it. Though I’m aware he makes almost a million year from royalties, which he should definitely give to charity instead of joining Band Aid again.

It’s worth noting that if I had judged this solely on the song, Carey and Bieber would have knocked all others into oblivion with their monstrous effort. At least, however, they aren’t trying to delude people into thinking they are doing something good with it.

The key factor here is: leave politics and preaching until January when we’re all much more susceptible due to our post-Christmas blues: keep Christmas songs light-hearted. Many strong contenders have been left out (Slade, Wizard etc) as they sit on the middleground: clichéd (obviously) but not without some degree of merit.

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4. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU - Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber The original version of this song was bad enough but there are no words to describe how abominable this one is.

3. DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS? - Band Aid I (1984) There is nothing quite as offensive as witnessing handfuls of rich, apathetic and generally disposable ‘stars’ trying to persuade the public into buying this condescending and awful track to bolster their reputation and to attempt to fool you into thinking they aren’t just hollow. Which they are. Maybe they would be better off spending the time doing some actual charity work or donating a sum out of their own pockets rather than trying to force everybody with much less disposable income to do so.

2. DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS? - Band Aid II (1989) Same applies but with an even more disposable cast.

1. DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS? - Band Aid 20 (2004) It’s a new century but no: still can’t fool us, Mr Geldof and co.

Interestingly, the most recent entry in my top five was The Pogues which was written in 1987. It seems the art is dying out but judging by most attempts since, this could be a good thing!

I’ll leave you with an exception! Christmas is awesome - Reuben.

Look it up!

Merry christmas TYLER

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RUBY TUESDAY LAUNCH COCK ‘N’ BULL

The Cock ‘n’ Ball host a ‘Ruby Tuesday’ Randals real ale launch at their open mike night finals, a great night of live music and real ale drinking was had by all.

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GALLERY 1ST BIRTHDAY LASKA

Gallery celebrates one whole year of stupendous magazine production for our unque island. We met our contributors, models and friends and had a good old knees-up at Laska Cocktail Bar. Dancing and much party frolicking until the early ours.

Just to remind you of the years themes... If you missed any we have a limited supply of back copies at the Gallery office.

Numero Uno - Billionaire - Love - Organic - Hijack - Glutton - Miniature - Festival - Action - Vintage - Homme - Wanderlust

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FESTIVAL OF STEEL

Winter is here and dark forces are waiting behind the wall ready to be unleashed upon the earth! with the full might of the unholy metal gods behind them, true kings bared their blades once again, for blood to spill on this night. Consuming all in their path with a crimson fire the mighty NEMESIS melted the faces of the unworthy.

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