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For the last 20 months Gallery has been operating in Guernsey, but under licence. It’s meant that whilst you know our name and some of our imagery, the standard has slipped and it’s not really been us. We won’t bore you with the details but suffice to say we’re going to be doing things a little differently from now on. We’re a new Guernsey company, run directly by Gallery’s central management with a team on the ground that share our vision. No more compromise. WWW.GALLERY.GG
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’d hate to be a chef. Long hours, hot conditions, constant time pressures and dinner party expectations of gargantuan proportion. The last decade has nurtured the cult of celebrity cooking like none before and cooking has hit the upper echelons of both earning potential and celebrity. The holy grail for many a chef is to be a brand or to operate an establishment that bears your own name; a mark of your quality, a legacy of the dedication to your art.
The problem arises when you realise that, although you can filet a whitebait and roll a Beef Wellington to die for, you can’t do all the jobs. Certainly not well. Not unless your restaurant is a table for 4. Face it, if you’re going to make a go of it, you need help and that’s when it can all fall apart. The problem is that chefs are great at cooking, but some would agree with me that running bookings and being front of house holds no appeal. If you go to Jamie’s Italian (of Jamie Oliver/Naked Chef/Savour of School Dinners fame) you’re not going to see his little cockney face and pasty hands shredding basil. You’re going to be eating food that he’s never seen, never touched and knows nothing about. That sucks for Jamie. If you end up with hair in your Penne a la Arrabiata or a wet tray, you’re going to blame Jamie. It’s his fault, it’s his place. Right? Well... that’s not really fair. Jamie is probably in the middle of the US trying to get overweight children to eat lettuce, he knows nothing of your plight. But that’s the problem and the risk he takes. You put your name to your eatery and you have to have faith at every level. From suitable sous chefs to perfect porters, wonderful waiters to an amazing Maitre d’. And that’s hard to implement. You can go from Fat Duck to Fat Luck and not know about it until after it’s happened. It’s not about the individuals but being more than the sum of your parts. Whilst Gallery Guernsey wasn’t quite ready for Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmates, the ingredients weren’t quite gelling and some of the restaurant output was a little cold. For that I apologise. We’re now under new management and will be working hard over the coming months to improve recipes, provide impeccable service and bring you petit fours with your coffee. We’d value your feedback. If you’d like to get involved visit www.gallery.je/feedback BD
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CONTENTS
PICKS
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Meet our Centenarian
30 Erin explores the big blue
32 Hashtag yourself a free ski trip
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94 100 years of GRFC
Chic Finds
Fashion: No flatcap required
THE REST UPFRONT FEATURES Contributors ........................................... 07 News in Numbers ................................. 10 Local Events ........................................... 12 Centenarian ............................................. 14 Misc ............................................................. 16 Pet of the month .................................. 18 GSPCA’s orphans ................................. 19 GIVE Community.............................................. 20 Featured Charity................................... 22 EVENTS Indulge New Office Launch............. 24 KPMG Castel Nights............................ 24 Brooks Macdonald International Karting Challenge 2013 ..................... 25 JT Cobo Bay Balcony Gig ................ 26 West Show Pageant............................ 27 The Harbour Carnival ......................... 28 TRAVEL Ribbed for our pleasure .................... 30 WIN flights to the snow .................... 32 Lonely Islands: Jersey ........................ 34
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10 Quirky Hotels .................................... 36 London to Italy ...................................... 38 Rococ, Venice & Rome ..................... 40 CULTURE Film ............................................................. 42 100 years of Girl Guide cookies..... 43 Short stort: Milestone 2047............. 44 The Beatles in Guernsey? ................. 48 FASHION No flat caps required .......................... 50 Fashion picks.......................................... 58 Style Stalker ............................................ 60 BEAUTY Beauty News .......................................... 62 Product Picks ......................................... 64 APPETITE Food and Milestones .......................... 66 Hell’s Kitchen .......................................... 68 Chefspeak ................................................ 70 Know your food groups .................... 72
HOME Properties from 25 Square Miles .. 74 Chic Finds ................................................ 76 Bathroom Lux ........................................ 78 Crisp Lines at Clive’s ........................... 80 BUSINESS
Entrepreneur Danille Cowan ............ 85 Business profile: Beckfords ............. 86 Movers and Shakers ............................ 88 Business News ....................................... 92 The power of asset allocation ........ 93
SPORT Shoot: 100 years of GRFC................ 94 Meet..Ross Allen .................................... 98 HARDWARE Phone Home ........................................... 101 Like a robot from 2004..................... 102 Motoring News ...................................... 104 BACK All the fun of the fair .......................... 106 Paparazzi .................................................. 108 Boardom ................................................... 114
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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL Nichole Sweetsur Nick Mollet Theo Leworthy Kay Worthington Nicole Bromley Charlotte Giles Jonathon Holloway Nathanial Eker
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Danny Evans Etienne Laine John-Ross Haine Chris George Taylor Jones Grace Ryan
Peter Silvester
Ben Robertson Jorja Helmot Josh Silvester Alan Luce
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN If you are a contributor who worked with Gallery under the previous management of SWN/GG ltd please contact us; CONTRIBUTE@GALLERY.GG
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FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR BIANCA SWAN
Born and raised in Guernsey Bianca moved to London after completing her BA in Photography at Bournemouth Arts Institute in 2007. After interning at Dazed & Confused and Marie Claire, she found her passion for
between London and the Channel Islands.
See> Bianca styled our shoot this month. Page 48
CLAUD FALLA
Claud is a recently returned local girl who loves food, running and Rooibos tea. When she was growing up she never thought she’d settle in Guernsey, but since returning she can’t imagine herself anywhere else. We’ll be enlisting Claud’s help for future appetite foodie features. She tells us; ‘I think our local foodie scene is pretty awesome for a little rock and I’m looking forward to discovering it more’. We’re looking forward to it too.
See> Claud muses over her culinary milestones Page 64
ERIN VERARD
Erin describes herself as ‘a bit of a walking contradiction’; preferring her own company but also with a love of meeting people. She loves to combine a love of writing with the opportunity to meet many of the ‘weird and the wonderful’. After rejecting university Erin decided to pursue her dream career head on. A keen traveller, having studied in Japan and South Korea, Erin hopes to become her ‘own brand’ and take that across the globe.
See> We send Erin out to see the sea Page 30
ÉTIENNE LAINÉ
Étienne Lainé is a passionate professional photographer specialising in commercial and portrait photography. His talent is ever-growing in recognition and Étienne has gained a diverse variety of regular clients. Étienne has gained popularity for his cinematography among the local band scene, despite it mostly being a hobby. Étienne is working on a new website
CONTRIBUTE@GALLERY.GG Rip it, scrap it, comment, critique, research, report. Opinions wanted on politics, business, news, home, property, music, gadgets, sports and culture. Something annoyed you and you want to tell the island? We’re here for you baby. If you’d like to see your name in... er... print, get in touch.
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FEATURE FEATURES@GALLERY.GG If you are an artist with work to exhibit, an event or entertainment organiser with an event coming up or a business with some exciting news or a new product to feature, get in touch. We’re keen to feature anything of interest that will entertain our readers.
See> Etienne met the chefs for our chefspeak portraits Page 68
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NEWS IN NUMBERS 1.58% rise in taxi fares expected after Enviroment plans are moving ahead.
12,000 people attended this years West Show.
850lb of explosives containted in a bomb found in Bluebell woods, it was detonated off the coast of Guernsey.
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jobs put at risk when freight company Huelin-Renouf ceased trading.
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hours Guernsey swimmer Mandy Mackleworth swam the English Channel in.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCTOBER 2013
LOCAL EVENTS
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EVENT OF THE MONTH 01.10.13
TENNERFEST ISLANDWIDE
£10-£20 HTTP://WWW.TENNERFEST.COM/
Tennerfest, now in its 16th year, is the Channel Islands famous fixed price food promotion. Simply the fest! It’s mission statement is to promote local restaurants and give residents of, and visitors to, the Channel Islands the chance to sample their wares. The Tennerfest enables local restaurants to promote menus priced from £10 to £20. This provides restaurateurs a platform from which to promote their businesses and restaurant goers access to the finest food the islands have to offer at affordable prices. We’re keen!
We’re not sure what they’re laughing at, but the food looks good...
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‘The Exchange’ is based on the stock exchange, but for bars. Prices of drink and/or food are subject to demand. If something is being bought, the price goes up, but at the same time, the price of another product will decrease. For example, if you buy 10 pints of Breda, the price of Breda will increase because it is in demand, however, the price of Gin & Tonic for example would decrease. Prices are constantly changing as the system is linked to our tills, so it is ‘live’. Not only this, watch out for a stock market crash when all prices will suddenly plummet and everyone will be rushing to the bar to get in a bargain!
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Sign up for this year’s Skipton Swimarathon. All you need to enter is a team of 4 or more. Each year, the Swimarathon Committee looks for a major project in Guernsey to support which will form the fundraising centrepiece for the event. This year you can help raise funds for the much loved Children’s Playground at Saumarez Park, which was the unanimous choice as lead beneficiary. The Skipton Swimarathon pledge to donate at least £25,000, rounding off what has been a series of local fundraising events. £41,000 was pledged in 2012, with over 1350 swimmers contributing to this total.
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Tables of 10 or 12, £65 per head includes a fabulous three course dinner, with wine. After dinner you will be entertained with live music from “Stoked” plus other entertainment. Dress code is black tie - champagne reception at 1845hrs.
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Want to master the perfect ‘belly’ pork this Autumn? Learn from the professionals with Sueco The Food Co. at Beau Sejour concourse kitchen. A five week course dedicated to pork starts on 7 October! The first night of the course will be a butchery demonstration with participants being shown the techniques involved in turning a whole pig into joints.
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11.10.13
AN EVENING WITH LOUIS DE BERNIERES ST JAMES CONCERT AND ASSEMBLY HALL
£10 AND £5 CONCESSIONS FOR STUDENTS UNDER 19 // 19.30 – 10.30 TEL: 749999
Louis is back at the Guernsey Literary Festival. This year he will be judging The Write Stuff competition for aspiring young writers. Following a short presentation to prize winners, he will be reading, playing, answering questions and signing books at the Princess Royal Centre of Performing arts. There will also be a performance from Guernsey’s very own Ukaladeez - a six-piece female ukulele group.
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A new and unique cycling event starting at sunset on October 12, with a choice of routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles. Healthspan Night Ride is raising money for ‘Fight for Sight’, pioneering eye research.
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NT ENCORE - HAMLET
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National Theatre Live’s 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to the big screen at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts as part of the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger’s Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
26.10.13
28.09.13 – 29.09.13
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The show vividly brings back the warm memories of a bygone era recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances. Some of the most cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material, together making a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
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The GSPCA Mystery of Masquerade Charity Ball on Saturday 2nd November at St Pierre Park Hotel.Sidney’s Sponsored Events Invites You To THE GSPCA MYSTERY OF MASQUERADE CHARITY BALL.Sausage, Pie & Mash BashOn Saturday 2nd November 2013 at St Pierre Park Hotel Black Tie/Evening Attire & Masks.
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CENTENARIAN words Erin Verard : photography: Etienne Laine
IT’S RUTH BERRY’S PIERCING BLUE EYES THAT CATCH MY ATTENTION AS SHE GREETS US AT THE DOOR, FULL OF LIFE AND WARMTH. AT 103 YEARS OLD SHE IS A PICTURE OF HEALTH. I FEARED THAT RUTH MUST GROW SO TIRED OF BEING THE SUBJECT OF SUCH ATTENTION, BEING ONE OF THE FEW SURVIVING CENTENARIANS ON THE ISLAND. IT WAS SOMEWHAT OF A RELIEF WHEN SHE OPENLY ADMITTED SHE TALKS TO THE PRESS ABOUT IT SO OFTEN, SHE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT ELSE SHE CAN TELL US. Ruth confesses she would “absolutely not” like to be a youth today, and much as I’d like to pretend that I’m different, there is no way to deny that she was right in saying that kids expect too much today. “I didn’t have very much, I appreciated everything I got and I didn’t expect anything!” With the extreme health and safety rules imposed on the public today I think there has been a certain level of fear instilled in people, particularly when it comes to parenting so it’s almost as if children aren’t allowed to be children anymore, do you think this has an impact on why the youth are the way they are today, I ask? “Oh yes, there are a lot of things now that don’t seem quite fair, but you just have to put up with it.” Mrs Berry played piano and enjoyed Sunday School, she looks back fondly on her childhood, “I was a runner” she says “I used to run a quarter of a mile around Cambridge Park, my father would time me at the door. We had enough scope to run around. I was a champion once.”
It was then that she met Auntie Elsie, the owner of a cake shop who had no children of her own and fell in love with the family and they lived there for almost four years until it was time to go to Cornwall where Ken was stationed, they travelled on a troop train to avoid the watchful eye of the Germans. During the war Ken would collect the bodies of men who were shot out their planes and on one occasion, his boat was believed to be sabotaged and he was in an explosion. Ken rescued a man from underneath as he was going down and was later awarded a medal for bravery The couple had their forth child, a girl, when they returned home to Guernsey, but Ken suffered mental trauma from the accident, so as a builder by trade they built a large farm which became a camp for Scouts at ten pence a day, many of whom still pop in for a visit when they’re on the island. It was a happy time for the family but when Ken passed away Ruth gave up the farm and it was then that she started to go to the Cobo Missionary with her cousin. Ruth became a Sunday School teacher and took womens meeting at aged 70 years but at 100 it was time to stop, “I’m a happy Christian, that’s all.”
I think if you’ve got a very good husband it makes all the difference.
Ruth was a young girl during the First World War and can remember very little from the war itself but has vague memories of Zeppelins and her elder brother signing up for the war, like many boys of that time he was so anxious to go to war he lied about his age, he was barely sixteen. She does however, remember WWII very well, it was then that the thirty-something, mother-of-three found her self rushing down to the harbour to set sail for Lancashire. Her husband, Ken was an Englishman and member of the Sea and Rescue Service, he had to stay behind as if he was caught by the Germans he would have been sent to Alderney. But the next day he hopped on a coal boat and was reunited with his family ten days later. “The journey was an experience,” she says, “I had to feed my baby, he was only three weeks old, but my milk had gone out of fear. He was fed on three or four different foods that trip and he gained some weight.”
The one thing that she found hard giving up was driving, she twists into a jovial, “don’t I miss it?!” she grunts. By looking at Ruth it comes as no surprise that this strong and hardworking, bubbly lady was a keen driver until 96.
So I guess it’s about time I ask the inevitable question, what is your secret to a long and healthy life? “I don’t have a secret, but I’m on goat’s milk all the time, we had goats. And I don’t know if this has anything to do with it, but first thing in the morning I have a very big beaker of water, my mother used to do it, and as children we were given it. My sister was nearly 101, she was the same. My mum lived until 88 but there was a flu epidemic. I think she would have gone on if that hadn’t happened.” Ruth explains that she has no desire to go into a home and keeps herself busy making jam, collecting stamps to be sold for Bibles and sending knitting to children in Zambia. “I’ve had a very happy life with all the ups and downs, we’re very blessed. I seem to go on living, I suppose the lord doesn’t want me yet. I sometimes think the Lord let’s me stay because I do things for him, but I don’t think I do as much as I could.” Ruth signs off with her own words of wisdom, “I think if you’ve got a very good husband it makes all the difference.”
When they arrived all the evacuees gathered in a school hall. “It was like in the olden days, people would come and say: ‘I’ll have this one, I’ll have that one.’ But of course, no one wanted someone with three children!
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MISC
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
DID YOU KNOW?
HEART OF A LION
A motorist has been hailed a hero after luring an escaped lion into the back of his car in Kuwait after spotting it prowling the streets. Slamming the door after the lion, the fearless hero clambered inside too, then phoned the police. However, the lion soon became angry and started to rip up the interior. Thankfully officers managed to somehow transfer the beast into a police can and delivered it to Kuwait's Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources. A police source said: "The passer-by sat inside the car with it but then the situation became dangerous." The cub is said to have escaped from the home of a rich owner in the Gulf state, where exotic pets are considered status symbols. A police spokesman said: "People must be very cautious when they select the animals they want to keep as pets in their homes."
Dolly Parton once anonymously entered a Dolly Parton lookalike contest but lost to a drag queen!
CATNAPPED RIP REGGIE
Prison officials have been slammed for sending a sick guinea pig called Reggie Kray to a vet in a prisoner escort vehicle. The poor guinea pig had and ear infection and was whisked to the vets and after being treated was thankfully reunited with his brother Ronnie, back at HMP Eastwood Park, at Wotton-under-Edge. Unfortunately there was to be no happy ending, with Reggie sadly dying 2 hours later. Two vets were later called to prison to certify Reggie's death, which was later logged on the prison computer as a death in custody (#RIPReggie). After uproar that this was apparently a 'waste of funds', the Ministry of Justice confirmed that Reggie the guinea pig was taken to see a vet in a prison vehicle, although he was otherwise unaccompanied, with a later statement from the MoJ telling of the animals' value to the inmates: "A small number of donated animals are kept at HMP Eastwood Park to help with the rehabilitation of prisoners."
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HEY HEY HEY IT'S MAGIC A US photographer's video of his beard apparently performing amazing tricks is proving a smash hit online. More than 700,000 people have watched the clip posted by Ben Garvin, from Minneapolis, on YouTube. His talented beard is apparently moving to his command, juggling combs and even hiding crayons, carrots and cucumbers. Mr Garvin says he shot the entire video on an iPhone and used an app called Stop Motion Studio to stitch it all together. "I knew this video was a hit when I showed it to my sevenyear-old son for the first time," he said. "He laughed so hard a small puddle appeared at his feet afterwards - a high bar!"
After a night out, a Californian man accidentally stole a cat while drunk. Posting an ad on Craigslist, he hoped to find its owners after realising it wasn't a stray. The ad said: "If anyone is missing a cat name Django (pronounced Jango the D is silent) I stole him last night. "Not on purpose, I was extremely intoxicated and thought he was just some random stray I was rescuing. "It was not until this morning when I was haphazardly going for a glass of water that I remembered I took the cat and noticed that he (had) a collar. "Django is a very frisky black cat, he also has very sleepy eyes and appears to be stoned although I don't think he is." The man apologised for stealing the cat and added that he had been feeding him cheese.
TOUJOURS TINGO
Love nowadays is just so complicated, but luckily for us the Germans have a few phrases to make it just that bit easier... Luckenfuller - the person one dates between two relationships (literally hole-filler) Backfischschwarmerei - the crush young teenage girls get for older men (literally fish-fried enthusiasm)
Die Bettgeschichte - a one night stand (literally bedtime story)
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Festive Dining Throughout December we will be offering our set festive menus complemented by a winter à la carte selection for lunch or dinner, as well as a traditional Sunday lunch each week, and our delicious homemade afternoon teas by the roaring log fire.
Christmas Parties
The Farmhouse is a brilliant place for a party at any time of year, but Christmas is that extra bit special. Festive décor blends in seamlessly with contemporary design to provide the perfect surroundings for you to enjoy one of our superb festive menus in the expansive Courtyard, intimate restaurant or one of our private rooms. Festive Dinner: 3 courses £29.95 (additional courses available)
Festive Lunch: 2 courses £18.50, 3 courses £22.50
Special overnight rates from £69 per room per night including the full Farmhouse breakfast.
Christmas Day
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Champagne and canapés on arrival followed by a gourmet 5 course luncheon
Our Head Chef has designed a delicious 5 course Italian-themed menu based on his experience working for Jamie Oliver. Available for lunch or dinner.
£79.00 per person (half price for children under 12)
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FREDA THE TORTOISE
Breed: Freda’s Keeper
Breed: Spur thighed Tortoise
Age: 73
Age: 115ish
Likes: Gardening, reading and sitting inside in the warm watching TV.
Likes: Vegetables, dandelions, and can be partial to a grape or a strawberry.
Hates: Cruelty.
Hates: Being disturbed at bedtime, loud noises and being in a car.
If I was an animal I would be: A tortoise so I could sleep for six months. Wants: A happy peaceful life, which I have. Interesting fact: I sew a lot and make shopping bags from off cuts of material. Most impressive thing ever done: Used to be very good at doing up the house, a bit of a DIY expert to say the least.
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If Human I would be: Slow, placid but stubborn. Wants: Places to explore hide and food. Interesting fact: Hides her leg when she goes to the vet because she doesn’t like injections. Also the computer at the vet only goes up to 99 so Freda is listed as 99+, she could live up till around 150 years old! Most impressive thing ever done: Lived through two world wars. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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TAKE US HOME... 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 animals 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 run a feature.
JAQUES Bunny Rabbit Jaques is a bunny that was found running around stray and as no owner has come forward he is now looking for a forever home.
BAILEY Degus Bailey who is one of 16 degus that are at the Shelter looking for a home. Slightly larger than a gerbil these guys are awake during the day unlike many pet rodents who prefer the nightlife.
Jaques
TIA Dog Tia is a lovely young cross breed dog at the GSPCA that is in need of a new and loving home.
Bailey
DARCY Ferret Darcy is one of many ferrets in need of a new home at the GSPCA. Originally found as a stray he would love to find his forever home.
Tia
MR CHIPS Cat Mr Chips is an older cat with diabetes and is still under vet care whilst they get his dosage right, but will soon need a forever home with an owner that is prepared to give him a stable prescription diet and injections twice a day.
BOB Cat Bob is a lovely boy who has become best friends with Lamar, they are supporting each other very well and would love a new home together.
Mr Chips
Bob
MITZ Cat Mitz is a very pretty black cat and is 9 years young. She has been at the Shelter since April and is in need of a new loving home.
HILARY AND OPHELIA Bunny Rabbit These two cute baby bunnies, tucking into veg kindly donated from Grow Ltd, are Hilary and Ophelia just two of the young rabbits to be born at the Shelter this year.
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CLIC TO WIN
A quiz held to raise money for children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, exceeded expectations raising over £2,000 last month.
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The evening, organised by staff at local firm Saffery Champness, was held in support of local marathon runner Lorna O’Donnell, a compliance director at the firm.
Taking place at the Duke of Richmond on Friday 15 November, the evening promises to be one of the biggest fund-raising events for the charity this year. With a motorsport theme, in honour of patron and founder Andy Priaulx, the evening includes a drinks reception, followed by a three course meal and will see entertainment from the likes of local band Fade 2 Grey as well as some surprise guest speakers from the world of motorsport.
Mrs O’Donnell will be taking part in the Berlin Marathon later this month as well as next year’s London Marathon, all in support of the local branch of the children’s cancer charity and had pledged to raise £1,800 for CLIC Sargent Guernsey. Hosted by quiz master Cherry McMillen, 19 teams took part in the quiz, some of whom were clearly experts in the local circuit. Winners, ‘There Were Seven,’ were showing off their general knowledge prowess at the Grammar School last Friday (6 September) however there was only a few points between them and ‘The Furious Yoghurts,’ who came in second.
The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation has organised a glamourous evening of entertainment to celebrate the charity's tenth anniversary and raise vital funds.
The evening will also feature an auction with top end prizes such as a BMW 320si road car in Andy's World Championship Touring car livery and an exclusive day with hospitality and transport to watch Leicester Tigers. In order to help fund the event the charity is calling for sponsorship that will allow for the majority of the money raised from the event to go towards the £50,000 needed for a Giraffe Incubator and Simulation Doll for Guernsey's neo-natal unit. The Giraffe Incubator combines both a traditional incubator and radiant warmer (including integrated scales) whilst the Simulation Doll will allow for extensive training for all staff in the neo-natal unit. The charity was started in 2003 by Mr Priaulx and his wife Jo. When both of their children were born prematurely they saw a need to start up a support system to help parents in similar situations and raise money for the neo-natal unit at Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital. The charity also pays for the upkeep of a flat in Southampton where parents can stay whilst their child is in the hospital.
Tickets are £75 each or £750 for a table of ten. For information, tickets, or if you would like to be involved in sponsoring the event please contact Fiona Murray on 07781 123808 or events@fionamurray.net.
Following the success of the evening, Saffery Champness has doubled the amount raised making up a total sum of £4,500, more than doubling Mrs O’Donnell’s fund raising target.
BEACHWATCH BORDEAUX
Staff from Guernsey Electricity and their family and friends took part in the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch Big Weekend event last month. Beachwatch is a UK-wide clean up and survey of beach litter involving local communities and volunteers. Beachwatch Big Weekend is the society’s annual national event and part of the international coastal clean-up, when people all over the world clean and survey beaches on the same weekend. Guernsey Electricity staff cleaned up and recorded the items found on Bordeaux beach and Banque Imbert for the event. Three black bin bags of rubbish were collected on the day and items included: three pairs of boxer shorts, cable ties, car radios, a BBQ, spark plugs and a large fishing hook. The findings of the survey are added to other Beachwatch events giving the Marine Conservation Society evidence to help tackle beach litter. The results of the Beachwatch Big Weekend will be published next spring.
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INSPIRATIONAL POSTIE
ZAC THE CHAMP(NESS)
Last month Guernsey Higher Grade Postie Mark Henry embarked on a gruelling 48 hr, 90 mile challenge in loving memory of Sarah ‘Angel’ Groves who was tragically found stabbed to death on a houseboat in Srinagar in April this year. The 90 mile challenge involved kayaking (27miles), cycling (23miles) and walking (40miles) around the coastline of Guernsey. As well as helping to keep the memory of Sarah alive, Mark wanted to raise as much money as possible for both Sarah’s Memorial Fund and Childrenreach International which was Sarah’s favourite Charity. Funds will be used to help disadvantaged Children and incorporate art, adventure and fitness (Sarah’s main passions). So far Mark has raised over £5,000 and donations are still coming in. You can donate to Sarah’s Memorial Fund by sending cheques to Mark Henry, Guernsey Post Limited, Envoy House, La Vrangue, St Peter Port, GY1 1AA or by visiting www.justgiving.com/Sarahsezgroves2013
The funding will help to cover his off-island competition expenses, training kit, recovery aids and any medical treatment he might require for the next season, enabling him to continue to compete nationally. Hanley, who is a trainee trust administrator at Saffery Champness, has represented both Guernsey and the Channel Islands since the age of 13 and is now competing at senior level. For the past three years he has been competing as part of the Channel Islands squad in the British Leagues. The 20 year old, who recently gained third place in the 200m event of the Guernsey Intertrust Senior Grand Prix Open Meeting, currently trains six times a week both on and off the track and has many plans for the upcoming sporting year that will benefit from this financial support. Hanley currently has two more races to go in the British League followed by the North Wales Regional Championships before competing in an open athletics meeting in Manchester later this year.
In loving memory of Sarah ‘Angel’ Groves - Postie Mark successfully completes a demanding 90 mile challenge.
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Athlete Zac Hanley has secured sponsorship from Saffery Champness.
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The Town Centre Partnership (TCP) has successfully transferred ownership of various public seating provisions from the States of Guernsey to the St Peter Port constables and is now seeking sponsorship. The move is part of a project to restore and rejuvenate the benches in locations such as the bus terminus, on the Crown Pier, in Market Square and along the Castle walkway. The original Victorian-style benches at the Crown Pier, which had deteriorated over the years are among those in the process being restored. The St Peter Port constables have now obtained the original cast iron ends, along with other materials and paint for this purpose. The first batch of these seats are now in place and available for sponsorship. They can be sponsored for £500, which includes a small commemorative plaque. The constables have also purchased new benchesfor placement in Market Square, along the Castle Walk and eventually at the bus terminus. All the new seats will be available for individual or corporate sponsorship at a cost of £1,250, with eight proposed for Market Square and 12 at the Castle Walkway, again including the plaque and engraving. Four granite cantilever benches, surrounding the pétanque area which overlooks the QEII Marina, also remain available for sponsorship at a cost of £2,700, including up to 20 letters of engraving.
More information on sponsorship and a plan of the siting of the benches can be obtained by contacting Jack Honeybill at jackhoneybill@hotmail.com or calling 07781 113464.
WINNER OF GUERNSEY CLASSICAL MUSIC BURSARY ANNOUNCED The winner of this year’s Keith Dawber Memorial Bursary has been named as 20 year old Laura Campbell. Now in its third year, the Bursary aims to give support to young musicians in Guernsey wishing to study instrumental or vocal classical music at university or college. Sponsored by Deutsche Bank, the Bursary is worth £1,500 annually and is intended to assist students with the cost of study materials, books and tuition fees. Oboe player Laura is currently entering her third year of a four year course in Music Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). A former student at Ladies’ College, Laura has frequently performed in public as a soloist and a member of various school and other Guernseybased ensembles. Over the years, she has been a regular entrant in the Guernsey Eisteddfod, while at school she helped conduct the senior choir and organised her House’s entry in the annual House Music Competition.
FUNDRAISING IN BLOOM
Nearly £1,000 was raised from ticket sales and donations during a successful evening of discounted shopping at Le Friquet Garden Centre in aid of CLIC Sargent Guernsey in association with Saffery Champness. At £5 per ticket guests enjoyed 20% off goods purchased during the evening as well as a small fashion show of Le Friquet’s latest ladies’ clothing and accessories for the coming season. Organised by senior tax administrator Karen Meagher and the CLIC committee at Saffery Champness, guests were treated to complimentary fizz and tasty bites as they made their way around the centre.All money raised from the ticket sales went straight to the children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent which supports young people undergoing treatment, and their families, across the Bailiwick Following the success of the event, Le Friquet will be hosting another charity, ticket only, evening in aid of CLIC Sargent on 21 November where guests will get the chance to purchase Christmas merchandise at a 20% discount. Tickets will once again be £5.
Despite currently being based in Manchester, Laura still returns home to Guernsey to perform in local concerts whenever possible. When she graduates, Laura hopes to further her musical studies in London and Germany and ultimately, after completing her conservatoire training, become a professional orchestral musician and oboe teacher. As well as playing the oboe, Laura, who was selected for the Bursary following a successful interview process, is also a highly competent vocalist and saxophonist. The Bursary was established in 2011 in memory of Keith Dawber, who died shortly before he was due to retire in 2010. Keith joined the Guernsey Schools’ Music Service after arriving in Guernsey in 1979, becoming Head of Strings and working with thousands of young musicians over a period of thirty years. Keith worked tirelessly for the Guernsey Symphony Orchestra to give pupils an opportunity to perform alongside adults and visiting professional players.
For information about the next Le Friquet Garden Centre shopping evening or to put your name down for tickets in advance, contact Karen Meagher on: Karen.Meagher@saffery.gg or 721374.
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BARCLAYS: MAKING A RACKET
Wigwam’s racket ball & sensory sessions boosted by Barclays SENSORY sessions and racket ball training, held by special needs support group Wigwam, have benefitted from new equipment thanks to funding received at last year’s Barclays Champion Charities Awards. The charity received £800 towards the cost of running the popular ‘Communication Through Movement’ sensory sessions and new racket ball rackets which are used by the children who attend the training sessions. The volunteerrun ‘Communication Through Movement’ sessions, which are held approximately once a month, are a great interactive opportunity for a small group of children and parents to connect and communicate through moving to music using ribbons, scarves, a large ‘elastic band’ and a silk parachute. The racket ball sessions are available to children aged 8-13 years and are held three times a week at Beau Sejour. The sessions offer the children the opportunity to socialise with others as well as to learn a new sport and improve movement and co-ordination. The group often organises competitions and tournaments for the children to take part in.
FUSION PUT THE BOOTS IN
QPR goalie’s boots help raise funds for Guernsey FC FUSION Nightclub has helped raise funds for Guernsey FC after donating a pair of signed football boots from QPR goal keeper Julio Cesar. Fusion sponsored the Brazilian-born goalie last season and, as part of the sponsorship, Fusion was given a number of signed items of Julio’s QPR kit including his football boots and gloves. Fusion owner, Adam Burroughs, is an avid QPR fan and jumped at the chance to support the team’s goalie. He tod us; “Cesar has had a fantastic career so far so I was very excited to have the opportunity to sponsor him at QPR,” he said. “I wanted other local football fans and the local community to benefit from the opportunity too so we donated the boots to Guernsey FC for an auction to raise some money for the club.” The winner of the auction for the signed boots was Hazel Turvey who won the boots with a £100 bid on behalf of her football-mad12-year-old son Jack. The Guernsey FC auction also included a signed photo of Matt Le Tissier in the Guernsey FC kit and a Sky Sports television package.
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We meet the Care In The Community Library Service
LLOYDS ARE CONCERNED Drug Concern has received significant funding to enable the charity to continue its work providing vital services for the island community. A grant of £105,000 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands will be spread over three years amounting to £35,000 each year.
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As it’s our milestone edition we wanted to find the oldest charity in Guernsey. A quick search on Google revealed that the first, yet maybe not the oldest, charity in Guernsey is The St john Care in the Community Library Service. It’s come a long way since its humble beginnings in November 1949 and was the first charity to be accepted of membership of the association of Guernsey charities. After the Second World War St John Ambulance Service set up the charity in conjunction with The Red Cross after lieutenant colonel Elliot was sent on a care in the community course at the Library HQ in London. The charity was located in the basement of a home in Le Vauqiedor but in 1955 they made were moved to a small hut, which only be seen as a ‘debatable’ improvement to the volunteers, due to its dank and dark space. Eventually, St John voluntary sector refurbished the stage of their main training hall into a wheelchair accessible library run by a group of volunteers who prepare and deliver books to 17 different residential homes, day centres as well as homes of people who may otherwise find it difficult to visit the Guille-Allès Library in town. They currently have a group of forty regulars who drop in to their premises on the Rohais every Tuesday afternoon. They library uses the old fashioned written index card system so they can immediately see who has borrowed each book, making
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it easier for them to bring new and exciting reads to residents. The homes and individuals list how many novels of each genre they would like - and the hospital romance novels have proved to be extremely popular amongst the ladies - so the volunteers can prepare the boxes for delivery. The volunteers provide much more than a library service, however. With the state policy encouraging the people to stay in their homes and manage for themselves for longer, some elderly may begin to feel isolated and lonely, so they make sure bring plenty of support and chit-chat along with them. Which is a great relief those who can no longer get to the premises due to ill health. The library is funded by an annual grant from the Victoria Hospital foundation and Guernsey Blind Association. In 1949 they were given £50 from the Victoria Hospital and spent a mere £71 between 1949 and 1954. Unfortunately today books are far more expensive and the charity purchase all the large print books themselves with money made through fund-raising events and grants, so they are always looking for people to donate books or offer a monetary contribution.
If you’d like to get become a volunteer or make a donation drop in or call on 07911 733928 on Tuesday between 1pm and 4pm, or, contact the Bailiwick Office on 01481 727129 Monday to Friday between 9am and 12noon.
Although the charity receives two-thirds of its annual funding through a service level agreement with the States of Guernsey, it has to raise the remainder. Drug Concern manager, Tracey Rear, said the donation was gratefully received as it would make a significant contribution towards the organisation’s work in the local community. ‘In the current economic climate, services such as ours are finding it increasingly difficult to raise funds so to receive a donation of such a considerable value will make a huge contribution towards the work we undertake in the community. The Lloyds TSB Foundation has supported us in the past and we are grateful for its continued support. Its funding criteria of spreading the donation over the next three years means we will be able to maintain consistency in our service delivery,’ she said. Drug Concern delivers services for those whose lives are affected by drug use within in the bailiwick through education, information, advice, support and counselling. It is dedicated to providing a non-judgemental service to reduce drug related risks and to help drug users to rebuild their lives. The services it provides are free and confidential. Over the course of the year up to 300 islanders use its services. The Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands is legally independent of the Lloyds TSB Group and an independent board of trustees determines the policies. The Chairman of the local foundation is Jurat Stephen Jones and the Executive Director is John Hutchins who told us; ‘We have been very pleased to have assisted Drug Concern with its operating costs over many years and this is an example of how a partnership between government funding and the Lloyds TSB Foundation can work effectively.’
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KPMG Castel Nights CASTLE CORNET FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST
Indulge’s new fresh and bold branding that sits proud on the front of their building in Le Feuvre Street has meant a few meandering revellers have mistaken it for a bar. Ordinarily the guys at Indulge are more likely to be seen mixing various web technologies rather than drinks, but they made an exception for their
party in August. Celebrations were due as they entered the fifth year of business, ISO 9001 reassessment and moved into their new home. Project manager James swapped mouse for shaker to provide cocktails to accompany the canapés, supplied by their neighbours Casa Lola.
For the last seven years the gates of Castle Cornet have be thrown open for one of the summer’s most popular alfresco summer events. Four Friday evenings in July and August saw crowds revelling in the atmosphere of KPMG Castle Nights featuring
live music, singing, drama and fun for the children. Thanks to the support of sponsor KPMG, the crowds were able to bring a picnic and enjoy the free entertainment whilst soaking up the atmosphere of one of Guernsey’s most historic sites.
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Brooks Macdonald International Karting Challenge 2013 THE KARTING TRACK / MUSE THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Brooks Macdonald International hosted their annual karting challenge on 18 September. Now in its fourth year, ten teams battled it out on the track to take the winning title. Oak Trust took first place regaining the trophy they first won in 2010. Post race celebrations were at Muse where the coveted trophy was
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presented. Brooks Macdonald international is the trading name of Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) and is a provider of discretionary investment management and stockbroking services. It was formerly known as Spearpoint Ltd and changed its name following its acquisition by in November 2012.
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JT Cobo Bay Balcony Gig CASTLE CORNET SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST
This summer once again saw a great series of events, bring summer vibes and a carnival atmosphere to alfresco revellers. The last event, headlined by Us4/ U2 and Pete Frampton and Friends was no exception. Originally from Guernsey, Pete Frampton carved out a career abroad
and returns each year by popular request, surrounding himself with legendary local musicians. The Cobo Bay events, supported by JT are an institution. We’re looking forward to the last of this year’s events on 27th October and here’s hoping they continue for many years to come.
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West Show Pageant FORMER L’EREE AERODROME THURSDAY 16TH AUGUST
People say ‘West in best’ and when it comes to shows for people that wear hunter wellies and drive Defender 90s, that’s certainly the case. This year’s West Show was an excuse for people to celebrate the fashion and dress of a century as organisers adopted
‘100 years’ as the theme for this, their 100th year. Bang on. Costumes spanned decades from 1870 to 1970, and the cavalcade featured costumes, transport and other items from each decade, and less wellies than usual.
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Harbour Carnival ST PETER PORT FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST
There are a few things in life that enable
Management, saw crowds flocking to
you to, without criticism or funny looks,
the Harbour to watch and participate in
dress up like a smurf and hurl yourself
this popular annual charity event. The
into a harbour from a great height. This
Guernsey Sea Cadets were this year’s main
year’s Harbour Carnival, organised by the
beneficiary and RBC’s Leo the Lion was
Guernsey Round Table and sponsored
out and about making sure everyone was
for the sixth year by RBC Wealth
enjoying the event.
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I shall watch the ferry boats, and they'll get high, on a bluer ocean against tomorrow's sky. and i will never grow so old again, and i will walk and talk, in gardens all wet with rain...” VAN MORRISON
We go and experience the beauty of our islands
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nce I’d graduated from journalism college and made the decision to move back home, i started to have this reoccurring dream that i’m locked inside a large, burning wicker statue. After weeks of waking up in a cold sweat dreading my return to the channel isles i finally accepted my fate. I accepted that I’d no longer be able to hop on a train and travel to Manchester when I grew tired of Lancashire, that I will inevitably bump into a second cousin, twice removed of a friend of a friend of my mother’s every time I walk up the high street and I accepted I will no longer be able to have a night out on £20 with money left over for a kebab. So I put aside my superfluous teenage angst and remembered that Guernsey is an extremely beautiful place to be in the summer. Whether you’re a tourist or a local an Island Rib Voyage should be a ‘must do’ on your summer checklist. The one and a half hour ‘North Island and Herm Explorer’ combines history with a scenic tour of the Bailiwick and its wildlife as you whiz across the sea on an inflatable speedboat.
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I put aside my superfluous teenage angst and remembered that Guernsey is an extremely beautiful place to be in the summer.
Our first port of call was Victor Hugo’s cave in Sark, due to the high tides we were unable to go deep into the cave – which was much to my relief as I suffer from claustrophobia. Hugo believed giant mythical squid occupied the waters that inspired his novel Toilers of the Sea. It was fascinating to discover that octopus used to inhabit the Channel Isles until their disappearance in 1963. We then stopped at Brecqhou for a closer look at the Barclay brothers’ magnificent castle. But it was at Havelet that all our cameras were ready for the most anticipated part of the tour. We didn’t see any puffins or dolphins but a pair of adorable, grey back seals were out for a swim. The male and female were used to the rib’s presence and made a point of popping their heads out of the water for a look.
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I encourage everyone to go on an Island Rib Voyage. Take advantage of the environment around you, after all, not everyone is as lucky to be surrounded by the ocean. It is an interesting experience that opens your eyes to what rich history we have right on our very cliff faces and will leave you itching for adventure. Unless you’re talking a REALLY indian summer then, by the time you read this, we’ll be surronded by the falling leafs of Autumn. Fear not, Island Rib Voyages do a series of trips all year round for all ages so sit back and enjoy the ride. The ‘North Island and Herm Explorer:’ is £42 per adult. £31 per child.
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It may be close but in some ways it’s a million miles away. We found this old travel guide that might help if you ever brave it across the water TRAVEL
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JERSEY Jersey, it’s a funny old place, and this handy travel guide has been put together for any visiting tourists who need some assistance in making the most of their holiday on this ‘ole rock.
HISTORY
Jersey was formerly believed to have been attached to the northwestern French region of Gaul, until around 8,000 years ago. This was, however, until the discovery in 1972 of a hoard of Mickey Mouse souvenir sovereigns buried at Greve de Lecq, leading archaeologists and subsequent investigators to discover that Jersey is in fact a completely fabricated outcrop, built with the intention of being Europe’s first Disneyland resort. The Walt Disney Company got as far as building Fort Regent and a rudimentary bus system which is still in use to this day, and even created three new Disney characters to commemorate the resort’s opening – Humphrey the Lion, Oscar Puffin and John Nettles – but pulled out of the project when construction workers revolted and insisted on building luxury apartments instead of rollercoasters. Disney left Jersey to get on with it, and neither party has looked back since.
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If you’re not the clubbing type, fear not. There’s plenty to do in the daytime. Take the much-loved Mythical Mania Park for instance. Any resort boasting a seal of approval from such screen heavyweights as Sid Owen and Melinda Messenger is not to be taken lightly. There’s a go-kart track, crazy golf and a live interactive show in which you get to experience a day in the life of an ormer in 21st century Jersey, using a state of the art VHS player and Powerpoint slideshow, and if that’s not going to pull in the punters, what the hell is? If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, however, you could do worse than get yourself to the steam clock, which cost one million pounds to build and tells the correct time up to as many as two times a day. It’s actually superb. There’s also the famous Museum of Broken Dreams, which exhibits artefacts relating to students who have left Jersey to study at university only to blow their education grants and student overdrafts by the second term of their first year, develop dependencies on soft drugs and Rustlers microwave burgers, and return to Jersey within six months, at which point the finance industry welcomes them with open arms.
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Getting to Jersey really involves having faith and hoping for the best. Fly? Maybe. One benefit of flying from Jersey is the duty free shop, in which you can buy a massive slab of Toblerone at a discounted price. A recent effort to connect Jersey to the Channel Tunnel failed when planners discovered that Eurostar deemed the Petit Train to be unsuitable for subterranean travel.
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An approach that has served Jersey well over the years is ‘let the English do it first, and we’ll give it a go in five years time.’ Hence the nightclub décor and music is VERY 2008, and 2008 is SO now. Dubstep is definitely in. In 2018, industrial techno will be all the rage. Occasionally Jersey club owners will luck out and see that their music policy has been outdated for so long that they’ve actually come back into fashion – the recent Daft Punk-spearheaded disco renaissance left many a nightclub (and radio DJ for that matter) looking well ahead of the curve. Nightclub owners have a strict policy of naming their venues after a) perfumes priced under £20 a bottle and b) clubs previously featured in episodes of Hollyoaks After Hours – Rush, Vanities, Eternity, Beelzebub, etc. Graeme Le Saux is one of the island’s favourite DJs, with a weekly residency at Shimmer, where he plays ‘Bangarang’ by Skrillex on repeat until his nose bleeds. At which point EVERYONE goes beserk until closing time, which is 11pm. A much-loved Jersey closing time tradition involves finding the nearest man, establishing eye contact, and socking him square in the jaw. And then bed.
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A tribute to Victoria Sponge’s 1993 ‘Take A Break’ crossword win where a local stuntwoman re-enacts the moment that Ms Sponge stepped off of the charter flight and onto the airsteps at Tenerife airport whilst strapped to an inverted aircraft
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Jersey boasts many a quirky local delicacy, including Goulache du Glands, a type of stew made up of Jersey milk, acorns and mutton, and of course the delicious shark fin surprise – don’t be misled by the name, it’s actually crisps. Banned in 2007 was Breda and butter pudding, the consumption of which was blamed for the previous year’s St Lawrence riots. Another culinary controversy occurred just last year when the parish of St Ouen held the world’s first ‘Potatina’ – a spud-based homage to Spain’s ‘Tomatina’, which was abruptly cut short after several participants suffered severe head injuries.
TOP JERSEY TRAVEL TIPS Never look a Jerseyman in the eye between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
Any essential items should be purchased before the islandwide shop closing time of 6pm each day.
CLOSED Scenes of destruction following the 2007’s rioting following the realisation that a loaf of local bread (no longer available) cost the same as a five-bedroom house with a swimming pool in 1997
It’s a quirk of the island that it is actually cheaper to eat in Michelin-starred restaurants than it is to eat at home, so you’ll find eateries teeming with diners every night. Some of Jersey’s favourite restaurants include the Drive in BBQ, the Lobster Pot, and Sir Killalot’s Grill Shack, where you can find some of the finest rat’s milk ice cream in the Channel Islands.
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Despite being just nine miles by five, Jersey has produced its fair share of celebrities. St Ouen Champion welly winger Philip Bisson-Le Bailly has over three hundred friends on Facebook, and Radio Jersey presenter Florence Bollywood’s Twitter account is followed by Trevor Nelson. Of course, Jersey’s most famous export is Victoria Sponge, who hit the front page of local papers in 1993 after winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Tenerife in a Take a Break crossword. Her victory was celebrated with both the erection of the Victoria Sponge statue in the Royal Square and an annual public air display.
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Where possible, drink only bottled water. The local water supply has been contaminated with Spice and mephedrone after stocks of both were dumped in reservoirs following their illegalisation in 2010.
Local nightclub bouncers should be addressed as ‘sir’, ‘master’ or ‘emperor’. Failure to adhere to this local custom can result in a shoeing or worse.
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Whether you choose to hit the slammer in style, or take the meaning of sleeping on a plane to an entirely new level, the world is home to some pretty eccentric, over-the-top and down right mad hotels. Fancy staying somewhere a little different? Listed below are our top ten quirky stays.
HOTEL MARQUES DE RISCAL ELCIEGO, SPAIN
From The Outside: A highly sought after contemporary retreat, Hotel Marques de Riscal boasts a clever mix of design, art, wine and gastronomy. Created by Frank Gehry in 2006, this architectural masterpiece promises a memorable stay for all. The rolling hills encircling this metal-enthused sanctuary make for a treasure trove of experiences, and exploring the neighbouring City of Wine is easy, especially when you have the hotel’s complementary bicycles at hand! From The Inside: Gehry’s unmistakable artistic edge is prominent here. Zigzag windows and tilted walls complement the cathedralstyle ceilings, whilst a host of personalised details adorn each of the 43 suites. Why Go: Aside from the epicurean indulgences and fashionably styled lounge that overlooks century-old vines, Marques de Riscal is also home to a picturesque spa – a interior mishmash of precious merbau, cedar wood, sandstone and black slate. Naturally, both wet and dry spa treatments focus on the essence of the grape.
KOKOPELLI’S CAVE FARMINGTON, USA
From The Outside: Kokopeli’s wilderness cave dwelling is anything but your average retreat. A romantic stay with a twist, this particular establishment is one of the most unique hotels to date, where the balcony boasts a window to the unrivalled New Mexico sunsets. From The Inside: Carved from a 65-million year old sandstone formation, the plush furnishings, chic décor, waterfall-style shower and flagstone hot tub come as something of a surprise. Why Go: It may be a cave, but rustic it’s not! Surely, spending the night 70 feet below the cliff’s surface is on every traveller’s bucket list? If you’re looking to escape the woes of a hectic lifestyle, this mysterious venue is certainly worth a visit.
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SEAVENTURES DIVE RESORT SIPADAN ISLAND
From The Outside: Perched high upon an abandoned oil rig, this artistic monstrosity is a diving mecca in its own right. The resort’s platform boasts panoramic views from each and every angle, whilst the surrounding seascape is home to some of the world’s most exquisite marine life. From The Inside: Seaventures plays host to 25 rooms and two suites. The main restaurant is located on the upper deck, where diners can enjoy both delicious food and astounding views at the same time. The underwater camera room is one of the hotel’s finest features and acts as a window to the native sea world, if you’re lucky, you may even spot a passing turtle. Why Go: Sipadan Island is one of the few Malaysian destinations to offer year round diving. It’s also the world’s first scuba diving hotel!
JUMBO STAY STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
From The Outside: To most, this decommissioned Boeing 747 looks like any other abandoned plane, it’s even adjacent to the airport. However, a closer glance will reveal the aircraft’s wing, which plays host to an outdoor lounge – something far from acceptable in the sky! That’s because this once airborne structure is now a hotel. From The Inside: The cockpit suite is by far the best room on-board and takes the meaning of sleeping on a plane to an entirely new level. Decked out in Pam Am blue, the hotel’s interior preserves a strong sense of its former vocation. Why Go: Aside from being one of the world’s coolest stays, spending the night aboard an abandoned jumbo jet is a guaranteed conversation starter! GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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FORGET-ME-NOT-LODGE & AURORA EXPRESS FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
ECOCAMP PATOGONIA TORRES DEL PAINE, CHILE
MALMAISON OXFORD CASTLE
HOTEL PALACIO DE SAL UYUNI, BOLIVIA
ICEHOTEL JUKKASJARVI, SWEDEN
GREEN PLAZA SHINJUKU CAPSULE TOKYO, JAPAN
From The Outside: Set amidst the picturesque hills of Fairbanks, Alaska, this quirky stay boasts amazing views of the surrounding countryside. It’s also a far cry from your usual hotel stay. From The Inside: Each speciality carriage is luxuriously decorated in a Gold Rush style, creating the ultimate in railroad experiences. Why Go: Quite simply for a ride like no other.
From The Outside: When all you have to work with is a Bolivian salt plain, using locally sourced materials is all the rage. However, few go as far as constructing an entire hotel out of salt alone! Hotel Palacio de Sal (The Salt Hotel) comprises of an impressive one million 35cm blocks of compressed grains. From The Inside: This luxury establishment features all of the mod cons you’d expect from a top-notch hotel, including a steam room, whirlpool, dry sauna and of course, its very own salt baths. Why Go: It’s the only hotel to date to be constructed from 10,000 tonnes of salt!
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From The Outside: Immersed in an area of unique vegetation, an outstanding view of the towering granite spires is showcased by day, whilst the stars of the southern hemisphere twinkle at night. From The Inside: An inviting retreat centred in the Patagonian wilderness, all domes have been designed to create minimal environmental impact, yet despite this, they still boast sophisticated living. The ceiling windows allow each and every guest to fall asleep to a view of the Patagonian night sky. Why Go: The Ecocamp Patagonia is rugged luxury at its best.
From The Outside: The Torne River is said to be the inspiration behind this unique establishment, and it’s not just a hotel, it’s also an on-going art project. Over four seasons, the hotel morphs into several edifices. Created using over 1,000 tons of ice and 30,000 cubic metres of ‘snice’ (a combination of ice and snow) it’s certainly an impressive sight! From The Inside: One of the hotel’s most distinctive features – its ever-changing structure. In April this year, the Icehotel made an open call for design proposals. Why Go: This mind-boggling establishment is constructed wholly from ice and snow.
From The Outside: A converted prison – probably not your first call for luxury accommodation? Unlike an actual jail, the rooms at the Malmaison are outstanding. And when you’re ready to escape, Oxford is an idyllic place to explore. From The Inside: No longer on the Spartan side, each of the 95 rooms at the Malmaison Oxford Castle boast moody lighting, power showers, serious wines and naughty nibbles. Why Go: Who else can say they hit the slammer in style?
From The Outside: Located bang in the centre of the Kabukicho’s neon jungle, the Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule Hotel is an ideal option for budding travellers wishing to explore a vibrant cityscape. From The Inside: Capsule compartments were originally created for executives requiring a room to solely sleep in and nothing else. This male only hotel however comprises of 630 towering sleep boxes, an open-air hot tub and an onsen hot spring bath. Why Go: It’s the first ever ‘capsule hotel’ to be constructed in Tokyo
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FALCON DRIVES LTD, RECENTLY LAUNCHED FOR ROAD TRIP FANS WILL SEAMLESSLY ORGANISE AND ESCORT YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR LUXURY EUROPEAN DRIVING EXPERIENCE. YOU, YOUR TREASURED VEHICLE AND FRIENDS WILL ENJOY AND SOAK UP EUROPE’S VERY BEST HOTELS, GASTRONOMY, DRIVING ROADS AND SPECIAL SCENERY. With our unique portfolio of drives including the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Isle of Man, Ireland, London to Portugal, and London to Portofino on the Italian Riviera. We aspire to fulfil your every driving desire. Fabulous dinners and pre dinner drinks are included with breakfasts served on the best terraces in Europe. Your travel itinerary has been thoughtfully compiled so that your every need is met including a bespoke luggage service should you require it.
LONDON TO PORTOFINO OCTOBER 2013 TOTAL KILOMETRES OVER 5 DAYS: 1572 KM TOTAL TIME DRIVING: 18HRS 30 MINUTES
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Working alongside Martin Chisholm and his experienced team at www. martinchisholm.com we guarantee to find you the vehicle of your dreams if you wish to hire a car for the duration of the journey or indeed you would like to have your vehicle returned home on your behalf. Assisted and hosted by Pamela Burns and Kim Sellers you are invited to join us on our forthcoming ”drive of a lifetime” on what promises to be the most scenic and fun adventure of the season. You will experience
DAY 1: MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2013 CLIVEDEN MANOR, BERKSHIRE, UK Commencing at 10am at Cliveden, you will meet your hosts and travelling companions for the ensuing week ahead. After light refreshments and welcome introductions, the flag goes down at 11.30am sharp! There will be a 35 minute crossing on the Folkestone Eurotunnel before driving onto Epernay, Northern France – ‘the “entrepôt” for champagne wines’. Here you will spend your first night at the distinguished Relais & Chateaux Le Royal Champagne – a hotel, set amidst lush vineyards, and home to no fewer than 280 exceptional brut and rose vintages. Moet et Chandon, L’Orangerie will be your hosts this evening, where you will enjoy an exquisite Champagne dinner.
five exhilarating days of European driving starting at one of Berkshire’s greatest houses, Cliveden and finishing in the exclusive bay of Portofino, Italy, where you will enjoy finish line cocktails on board MY Falcon. An optional start to this amazing trip could include a sumptuous dinner and night’s stay at Cliveden for a private audience with the Jette Parker Young Artists of the Royal Opera House. All of this whilst listening to world-class opera performed in solos and duets by soprano Dusisa Bijelic, tenor David Butt Philip and baritone Michel de Souza, accompanied by Paul Wingfield on the piano in Cliveden’s Great Hall. What better way to celebrate the start and meet your fellow hosts and travelling companions.
DAY 2: TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER BAD RAGAZ HOTEL, SWITZERLAND From the graceful tranquillity of Epernay, your journey continues through the ‘soaring’ heights of the Swiss Alps before reaching your second night’s destination where a wonderful evening meal awaits you at the palatial Grand Resort Bad Ragaz – and home to a 12,800 square-metre spa one of Europe’s largest. DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER VILLA DE ESTE, LAKE COMO, ITALY Today’s drive through the Stelvio Pass – one of the highest at 2,757M is one of the world’s most breath taking and dramatic mountain passes in the European Alps. Top Gear voted this the best driving road in the world. Your journey transports you to the majestic splendour of Lake Como where you will spend the night and indulge in yet another fabulous dinner at Villa d’Este hailed one of the best hotels in the world. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
The price per team of two double or sharing includes; 5 night’s accommodation in 5* hotels, twin or double share, private cocktail party on board the Falcon yacht – with drinks and canapés, gastronomic dinners on four nights, pre-dinner drinks each night, welcome refreshments at Cliveden Manor, finale dinner on the terraces of Hotel Splendido, Eurotunnel outbound and flexi-return tickets, personal daily luggage service, photographer thought out the trip capturing your adventures, Drivers Packs including quality road maps and directions.
Kim Sellers will be one of your hosts throughout this adventure. If you would like to reserve a team place in this highly anticipated event or simply request more information, please do not hesitate to contact Kim anywhere on + 44 77721 48463 or by email kim@falcon-drives.com or Pamela on +44 7624 375111 Falcon Drives Ltd. Company Registration 008272V
DAY 4: THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER PORTOFINO BAY, ITALY Departing Lake Como, you travel south – via Milano and Piacenza, to Bobbio, a charming village in the heart of the Trebbia river valley. From here, you travel onto Portofino Bay where for the next two nights, you will be guests at the fabulous Hotel Splendido, on the Italian Riviera. Private “Finish Line” canapé & cocktails will be served on MY Falcon in the bay of Portofino to mark the end of a wonderful driving experience. You are then free to enjoy any of the fabulous restaurants and pizzeria’s in the bay at your leisure this evening.
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DAY 5: FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER PORTOFINO BAY, ITALY The fifth and final day, is yours to relax and enjoy the panoramic splendour of Portofino Bay. The day will conclude with a stylish, fun, last night dinner and farewell to new found driving companions on the terraces of Hotel Splendido.
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So, you’ve done the long-haul destination for this year, you don’t really fancy a beach and you’re in desperate need of some fun in the sun this autumn. Where to go on holiday?
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UST A TWO-HOUR FLIGHT AWAY FROM THE UK MAINLAND, AND PERHAPS ONE OF THE MOST CULTURALLY FASCINATING COUNTRIES IN EUROPE, IS ITALY. The home of art and culture, fashion, and food and wine you just won’t be able to get enough of, here are just a few good reasons why we think a city break to Venice or Rome should be on your ‘to do’ list… Good things are worth a little effort. This seems to be the mantra of Venice’s Airport and, to a lesser extent, its train station. So, whether you’re flying in or stepping off the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, you’ll be pleased to have an escorted arrival, with a car to the dock (at the airport only) and then a private boat to whisk you off to the pier of your luxury hotel. Once on terra firma – or as close as you can be on this floating city – you have over 100 islands, joined by over 400 bridges, to get out and explore. For first time visitors to the Queen of the Adriatic, it has to be iconic St Mark’s Square and, for a bird’s eye view of the city, head up the Bell Tower. Aim to go late on in the day when the queues have died down and you can fulfill your ‘David Bailey’ aspirations by capturing sunset over Venice.
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Better still, why not book a helicopter tour to get a unique, aerial perspective on the Islands of Venice? If you’re returning to the city having been previously, try heading further afield to the Islands of Murano and Burano – long famed for their glass and lace making respectively – and witness demonstrations of these art forms by highly skilled craftsmen. As night falls, probably one of the most well-known haunts in Venice is Harry’s Bar. Trust us, it’s still worth walking in the footsteps of Hemingway, Welles and Capote for one of its famed Bellinis – or two! For a more traditional trattoria, try ‘Alla Madonna’, just steps from the Rialto Bridge on Calle della Madonna. There, a warm old-fashion Venetian welcome awaits and you can try local specialties including Cuttlefish. Reservations are recommended. And if you can’t decide, relax! You can cross that bridge when you come to it, which in Venice will be very soon. So, from the North East to the West coast now, and where to begin with the Eternal City of Rome? Stepping out from your luxury hotel, there’s so much to see and do, much of it just a short stroll away. Being a tourist Mecca, it’s well worth pre-booking your private tours and entrance tickets to historical sites, with priority queue access. Definitely worth a
visit are the Colosseum, Catacombs and the Sistine Chapel. Holidays aren’t for queuing! If you’ve ever dreamt of being Russell Crowe, why not learn how to be a Gladiator? We promise you, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this stunning city! After all this excitement, you deserve to dine in splendour and so why not choose the three Michelin starred Ristorante de Pergola? However, for a more fun and perhaps epicurean adventure, why not head to Il Vero Alfredo on Piazza Augusto Imperatore and sample their justifiably famous ‘Fettuccine Alfredo’? Again, reservations are recommended. Rome is without doubt made for exploring, and the best time to do this is of an evening when the crowds have dispersed and you can reach one of the city’s most culturally historic landmarks, the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Why not follow tradition and throw in a coin to ensure you return? With easy flight access and high quality, high-speed rail links between them, Italy’s cities make perfect destinations in their own right, or can be combined for your very own Grand Tour. Holidays and short breaks to the Italian cities can be booked through WAYFARERS TRAVEL in St. Sampson’s.
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Citizen Kane
What can I possibly say that has not already been said about Citizen Kane? Calling it a milestone of film doesn't even do it justice as it is simply a masterpiece. Orson Welles' first and greatest contribution to film shows off so many now common place elements of film that we take for granted and has such an engaging story that you can't take your eyes away for a second. To talk about the story would be to do it no justice whatsoever, so I'll say this much: If you love movies, watch Citizen Kane. Now. Seriously.
Batman and Robin
And here on the other end of the spectrum we have a milestone in just terrible film making. To call it the worst superhero movie is an understatement, it is quite possibly in the bottom five worst movies ever put to the big screen. It pays the least respect possible to the source material without intentionally being a parody. The writing is an intolerable insult to any fan of film in general, let alone a Batman fan. Even oscar winning actors such as Uma Thurman and George Clooney simply seem to have no interest in what they are doing and are embarrassed to be on screen. You should be too if you sit through this, I know I was…
Jaws
Arguably Spielberg's most famous and greatest achievement was 1975's adventure/thriller flick, Jaws. Conceived as a love letter to 1950's B movies, Jaws become an accidental masterpiece due to fantastic writing and incredible acting by the unlikely combination of Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. So why a milestone? Simply because it started (for better or worse!) the tradition of the summer blockbuster, winning three oscars and still being a commercial and critical hit. Tense, atmospheric and thrilling throughout, Jaws is still a fantastic watch even today.
Chimpanzee Following the success of 2011’s ‘African Cats’, Disneynature now brings us the story of Oscar, a young common chimp fighting for survival after he loses his mum in the jungle. This documentary film, featuring the voice of Tim Allen, follows Oscar on his journey to be accepted by the chimpanzees he has grown up with as their territory is fought over with a neighbouring tribe. £4 Members, £5 Adults, £3 Children, £10 Family ticket (1 Adult 3 Children) Screening 2.30pm. THE THING Kurt Russell stars as one of a group of American scientists based at an Antarctic research station who comes into contact with a shape-shifting alien that assumes its hosts appearance in order to disguise itself to evade capture. As the scientists one-by-one fall prey to the alien it becomes impossible to know who to trust. The tension keeps rising until the film’s now classic finale. It also features some ground breaking special effects which film critic Roger Ebert called “among the most elaborate, nauseating, and horrifying sights yet achieved by Hollywood’s new generation of visual magicians”. £6.50 Members, £8 Adults, £5Students. Screening at 7.30pm.
ARGO The 2013 Academy Awards Best Picture Winner tells the true-life story of Tony Mendez, a CIA exfiltration expert who hatches a plan to help six embassy workers get out of Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis. With few options, Mendez devised a daring plan: to create a phony Canadian film project looking to shoot in Iran and smuggle the Americans out as its production crew. With the help of some trusted Hollywood contacts, Mendez proceeds to Iran as its associate producer, but with time running out and the Iranian security forces closing in on the truth can the team pull off the ultimate ruse in this real-life-caper thriller? £6.50 Members, £8 Adults, £5 Students. Screening 7.30pm.
DR WHO AND THE DALEKS In celebration of the TV show’s 50th anniversary, see the two big screen extravaganzas from the 60s. In the first film, eccentric inventor Dr Who travels to the planet Skaro and discovers the evil Daleks. In the second film, he travels to London in the future and finds that the Daleks have conquered the Earth. Starring Peter Cushing as Doctor Who and featuring Roy Castle and Bernard Cribbins. Two exciting wide-screen adventures suitable for all the family. £8 Members £10 Adults £6 Students £24 Family ticket (2 Adults 2 Children) Screening 2.30pm.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION Also avaliable at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, Guernsey Information Centre, Beau Sejour and Candie Museum. All screenings at Fossard Theatre, Candie Gardens. Telephone: 01481 747280 Visit: guernseytickets.gg
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750 MEMBERS STRONG THE GUERNSEY GIRL GUIDES CONTINUE TO SEW, COOK AND ADVENTURE THEIR WAY INTO A NEW CENTURY. TO MARK THEIR 100TH YEAR THE GIRLS MADE A NEW PROMISE: "I PROMISE THAT I WILL DO MY BEST: TO BE TRUE TO MYSELF AND DEVELOP MY BELIEFS, TO SERVE THE QUEEN AND MY COMMUNITY, TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AND TO KEEP THE BROWNIE GUIDE LAW."
There is a unit in every Parish and two in Alderney with two Ranger units on the island as well as a committee of treasurers. Sometimes the Guides will team up with the local boys only clubs for events, but the organisation pledges to be a safe girls only space for them to blossom without pressure from male peers. They drive them to discover their own potential, to do what they want and to make their own decisions and as they get older they gain more responsibility within the club.
The Girl Guides have always had a 'can do' attitude and have never backed down in the face of a challenge, during the German occupation of World War II the girls were forced to meet in secret, wearing their promise badges under their coat collars. This new promise removes God from the equation to dispel any confusion about their religious beliefs, it may come as a surprise to some of you as vicars would often lend use of their Churches and halls to the girls misleading many people to think they were a Christian organisation when in fact they were never affiliated to the Catholic Church and there are girls with an array of different beliefs and backgrounds. The promise means that every girl has something they can sign up to and remain true to their own personal ethics.
Traditional activities like campfires and craft making are still popular pastimes for the girls, but they also have their own Olympic events and learn how to makes videos and use computers. With the technological revolution, children are given more freedom to express themselves and do what they want, but with that comes great risk as they are exposed to increasingly sensitive issues so it is a vital part of the Girl Guide philosophy to stay relevant and for Rangers to make decisions alongside parents to understand their daughter's needs.
Yvonne Le Page, Girl Guides Bailiwick commissioner said: "It's about having fun, that's the most importing thing. I believe there's no point making their girls do Girl Guiding UK started in 1910 and just two IT'S ABOUT HAVING FUN, THAT'S something if they're not having a good time." THE MOST IMPORTING THING. years later, in 1912 the Guernsey Girls club - a To mark the centenary they opened 2012 with group of dress makers and domestic servants a big party, each unit picked a decade and caught wind of the Banden Powell Girl Guides, were asked to bring in an item that represented it. Some bought in feeling they needed more of an organised program, joined the ranks poppies to represent WWI, others wore miniskirts as a homage to on October 14th after a committee was formed by the Bailiff's wife the sixties, and for the 'noughties' the girls bought in Facebook and and head teacher of Ladies College and volunteers. Twitter symbols. Guides range from 10 and 14 years old, with many of them becoming The Brownies had a birthday bash at Beau Sejour and the Rainbows young Rangers (leaders) at 16 and it is their responsibility who to had a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, but the Guides for rained out before help at the sister units to set a positive example for the younger their camping trip so they had an activities day instead. They waved girls, and at 18 they can become fully qualified Rangers. Rangers goodbye to a century on their birthday - October 14th - with disco are sent on a number of training programs to ensure they can offer and plenty of cake. the support that the youngsters need. Women can remain leaders up until the age of 65 when they must step down from their position Each year the girls are assigned a charity and at the start of the and become a helper. year the girls were each given a bottle of water to drink which they took home and filled with coins and raised a whopping ÂŁ4500 for The younger ones, between seven and ten years old were called WaterAid. Rosebuds but after a little persuading from the girls they were renamed the Brownies. They quickly realised their little sisters For more info: www.girlguidingguernsey.co.uk or telephone Yvonne wanted to join in, but they were adamant they didn't want to be put Le Page on 01481 258018 ylepage@cwgsy.net together so the Rainbows were formed in 1984. BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
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2047 WORDS | THEO LEWORTHY LLUSTRATION | WILL BERTRAM
SOMEWHERE, 2085 THE PROFESSOR STRUGGLED UP THE ROCKY OUTCROP, WHEEZING AND CREAKING WITH EVERY STEP. HE PAUSED TO ADJUST HIS GLASSES AND CATCH HIS BREATH BEFORE POWERING ON AHEAD. At the summit of the hill stood a gargantuan winged being, 8 feet tall and muscular, his outstretched pinions blotted out the sun. The air on the hill was thick with static – a side effect of all the nanotechnology present. The professor estimated that there were over a billion tiny, perfectly engineered, robotic life forms swirling in the air around him. He breathed them in and breathed them out. He felt them make the air thick and muggy like gently warmed syrup tumbling over his aging frame. He loosened his tie and mopped the sweat from his brow, but more sprung up instantly. It ran down the rivulets of his craggy countenance and pooled in his grey moustache, leaving it moist and salty on his lips. Eventually, he reached the monster atop the hill. “Hello, my boy.” He said. “Why have you come here professor?” It replied. Its voice seemed to exist on every frequency, like a million voices pressed into one, resonating from the lowest depths to the most dizzying heights. “Now, you know why Albert. I’ve come here to stop you.” “You are outdated. You cannot stop me.” The creature replied. The professor looked down at his cane. Inside the wooden rod was a sword blade, and in his younger years he was adept at its use. But these were not those years. And he’d never had to face anything like Albert.
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“Hmmm… you’re probably right.” He said, and threw the cane aside. “At least, you’re right that I couldn’t stop you if it came to violence. But I hope that it will not.” “Then you have come to entreat me on behalf of your peers?” “Yes. I’ve come to reason with you Albert.” “Say your piece, professor.” Albert replied. He sat on his haunches and his wings closed behind him unleashing the full force of the suns heat. It was stifling. “You have the power of a god, Albert. This equation you talk about, this re-programming of reality – with it, you have the power to do anything. Why wipe out humanity? You don’t have the right to decide an entire species is obsolete.” “The universe cannot become conscious as a single entity until all minds are dissolved as one within it, professor.” “I won’t pretend to understand you Albert, but assuming you’re correct, humanity is in its death throes already. Fertility is down to 3%, war looms ever nearer… why not simply wait until we extinguish ourselves?”
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“Why would I do that, professor?” “Why? Goddamit Albert, because people don’t want to die! I don’t want to die!” “But you will. Everybody will. And then the universe will live – pulsating with the consciousness of raw information. The end goal of existence: infinite intelligence, non-constricted by time and space.” The professor’s eyes were wet. They stared at the hulking beast, but even now, he could not bring himself to hate it. Slowly, Albert extended a giant hand and rested it gently, lovingly even, on the professor’s forehead. “Goodnight, father.” He said. And then the world went dark. MINESSOTA, 2047 “Hey professor, wake up! Wake up, the computer’s doing something!”
The unthinkable had finally happened. He flew down the institute’s hallways, bedraggled, under slept, and shaking with anticipation. He walked into the room. A dozen silent undergraduates were standing around the computer terminal in awe. “Get out of my way.” He said quietly, and the sea of youth parted to allow him access to the keyboard. He sat in front of the screen and waited. And waited. Eventually, some words appeared on the display. “Who am I?” it said. The professor ran his tongue around his dry mouth trying to form a shape he felt fitting, but nothing came. He looked around the small room and his eyes alighted on a picture of the Einstein Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s long dead namesake. With one shaking finger, he typed the word ‘Albert’.
He jumped out of his chair in alarm, the girls’ shrill voice moving him from an unintentional slumber. “What… what do you mean?” He asked groggily. He wiped away the spit that had pooled in his thick brown moustache and adjusted his glasses. “I mean the computer’s doing something! Really weird shit!” She shouted again, gesticulating like a wild woman. Her long, brown hair flew about her face. She looked like an angel and a maniac all rolled up into one. The professor grabbed a data stick and ran out the door. It had finally happened. He’d spent 20 years planning and researching.
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Entr’acte Evening was the Guernsey Arts Commission’s final celebration of dance in the month of August. More than 300 people applauded as Dance Month dancers Dave Hyett and Darren Pritchard performed inside giant Pickford boxes and on the floor of a huge warehouse.
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Soon after the two professional dancers left the stage, Barry White’s My Everything began to play, and as if from nowhere 30+ Pink Ladies appeared from the audience to perform a dance they have been rehearsing all month. One Pink Lady said after the event “It was amazing! Thank you so much for organising Dance Month, such fun! Big thanks to Darren Pritchard, Dave Hyett, Jack De La Mare Lottie Barnes and the team! Looking forward to future events! Thanks so much!” Entr’acte’s grand finale came from local videographer/director Jack De La Mare, with a documentary that showcased the GAC’s work during Dance Month. It quite litterally blew the audience away, receiving a standing ovation.
Community Arts Development Manager, Lottie Barnes, summed up the whole month perfrectly, “It surpassed all expectations; Dance Month really did get Guernsey dancing. It’s been wonderful to provide a platform for two local artists (Dave and Jack), the team worked brilliantly together and I’m so proud of everyone involved!”
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SHE LOVES YOU YEA, YEA, YEA WORDS | ERIN VERARD After the concert all the fans stayed behind to hunt down the band, they stalked every exit in the glass auditorium and eventually Paul, John, George and Ringo were seen running down Candie Garden's followed by the police who were being chased by a horde of screaming girls. But the band reached The Duke of Richmond Hotel before any damage was done.
IN THE WAKE OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES CONCERT AT CANDIE GARDENS, ON AUGUST 8TH 1963, GALLERY CAUGHT UP WITH GILL GIRARD A TEENAGE FANATIC WHO SAT ON THE FRONT ROW. Gill's father was a hotelier of Hotel Beaulieu and worked with Les De La Mare to promote lots of sixties groups and organised gigs for them to play at Candie Gardens. With her bedroom walls covered in posters of the band and a collection of magazine articles and EPs, 15 year old Gill had no idea who was about to grace Guernsey's shores and was given six front row seat tickets for her and her friends. It was the summer of 63 before The Beatles blew up and by the time they arrived they had a number one in the charts, "we just knew they'd be famous," said Gill, "we got them just at the right time, we were really lucky to experience something that so many other places couldn't. It was a brilliant summer, we had a good selection of sixties groups come over. We had Jerry and the Pacemakers, Billy Jay Kramer, it was just a great time to be here."
The following year The Rolling Stones played at Saint George's Hall and Gill became a fan of their's, too but she said in those days you were either a fan of the Stones or the Beatles. But unlike The Beatles concert, this was a standing event where everyone danced. Gill was given an autographed photo of the band from her uncle, a photographer, who snapped Paul, John, Ringo and George at the airport. Sadly, as Gill got older and moved house she lost her suitcase full of valuable Beatles memorabilia. I thought this would be a good opportunity to dispel an old Ringo Starr rumour, when asked by a reporter if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, John Lennon is said to have responded, "In the world? He's not even the best drummer in the band." Was Ringo a good drummer live, I had to ask? "Well I couldn't criticise any of them, I loved them all. They certainly sounded brilliant that night!"
The sixties were the beginning of a big change in terms of music and the beginning of an even bigger era. At the time there was no security and fans were within touching distance of the IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME. WE JUST band, but there was not a girl fainting in DIDN'T BEHAVE THE WAY TEENAGERS site and the audience sat politely in their DO AT CONCERTS TODAY. seats, although Gill does recalls plenty of screaming. "It was a different time. We just didn't behave the way teenagers do at concerts today." During their peak The Beatles were considered to be quite controversial and scruffy looking, "It was an exciting look. They finished with Twist and Shout, it was a real crescendo everyone was excited, it was quite outrageous for its time, but looking back you realise that it really wasn't."
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Gill hasn't seen the band live since but appauldes The Bootleg Beatles on their performance at the 50th anniversary celebration at Beau Sejour.
The Beatles have never publicly referred to their visit to Guernsey, if we tracked down Paul McCartney, I wonder what he'd tell Gallery.
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The new season brings about new trends and this winter it’s all about contrast. On the catwalk there was as much tough, punky, 90’s grunge happening with tartan, leather and denim as there was pretty, pearly, ‘nana-cool’ fashions. Androgynous styles are back for relaxed, masculine looks, alongside super contradicting feminine pink lace and mini skirts. 1. Asos - £13.50, 2. Joy - £42, 3. River Island - £20, 4. Miss Selfridge - £42, 5. Pieces @ Asos - £38, 6. River Island - £32, 7. River Island - £12, 8. Asos - £10, 9. Pieces @ Asos - £16, 10. Asos - £35, 11. Warehouse - £58, 12. New Look - £17.99, 13. Miss Selfridge - £24, 14. Joy - £28, 15. River Island - £45, 16. Mango @ Asos - 23, 17. River Island - £15, 18. River Island - £8, 19. New Look £17.99, 20. Miss Selfrdige - £160
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This winter a heritage feel flooded many catwalk shows, with tweed textures and earthy tones in abundance. Tartans and checks were the dominating prints, as well as opulent baroque inspired florals and paisley. Either way, smarter, cosier styles are setting the fashion mood for the colder months to come.
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"Emma's stylish outfit looks effortless, layering a plaid shirt over a black-onblack outfit perfect for the coming autumn."
"Tayler's A-line floral skirt is kept sweet and simple with a lace crop top and ballet pumps- bang on trend for the summer."
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Tove Barnes and Dana Jungerius both 15, both students "Tove and Dana are both perfectly kitted out for a spot of afternoon shopping. Dana's preppy tartan pinafore is a major upcoming trend."
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Elliot Crossain 19, Apprentice Hairdresser "Elliot here is wearing a funky black, white and grey floral t-shirt paired with black chinos and grey pumps. I think Elliot pulls off the floral t-shirt excectionally well!"
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A GOOD FOUNDATION WORDS | NICHOLE SWEETSUR Summer has slipped away and autumn beauty trends point towards a ladylike look that starts with ‘grown up’ foundation. Gallery Magazine spoke to Active Beauty make up artist, Amelia Wells to get some insider tips on complexion perfection. I asked Amelia why, every autumn as the leaves start to turn, women dig out their foundation after a summer of barely there coverage. ‘We turn back to foundation in the autumn because as the summer tan fades we all tend to want a little bolder make up,’ says Amelia, ‘Darker colours, richer tones are a natural winter choice and they need a perfect canvas.’ This season’s dark matt lips and bold eyes definitely warrant a little effort to prep skin and there was a definite nod towards velvet rather than dewy complexions on the catwalk. So, how to pick your perfect shade? ‘Never test foundation on your hand, particularly at the end of the summer as the skin there will be darker than on your face.’ Instead Amelia advises that you test foundation properly, on clean skin on both your face and neck so you can check it blends properly and leaves no telltale lines. There are so many foundations to choose from, it’s a question of knowing your skin type. Combination and oily skins will want an oil-free, matt finish, look for products that boast oil-absorbing properties and are pore minimising. Dry and mature skins will benefit from a satin finish and a formula that offers hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid – a bonus as skin get drier in the colder months.
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a lighter coverage. Dab the foundation onto skin, across the face and then blend away into the hair line and down to the neck.’ We love the Beauty Blender sponge, which blends beautifully. Make up aficionados might like to try a stippling brush. Use a light, twisting motion over skin to get an airbrushed finish. A traditional foundation brush is the tool to use for a precision finish; it’s easy to get the product into the creases around the nose or work into the corner of your eye. Do you need to finish with a powder? I think that today’s foundation technology mean you just don’t need one. Amelia agrees, she recommends a translucent powder such as Benefit’s Hello Flawless as a handbag re-touch product only but does suggest using a powder brush to apply rather than the sponge it comes with. So, all that remains is to choose the perfect foundation for your skin. Sounds easy? Think again, there are literally hundreds out there, but Gallery has rounded up some real beauties… BEST FOR…COMBINATION SKIN Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Oil Free has an SPF20 and a sheer coverage that stays put. This never fails to give oily skins a matt finish. £33 Clinique Stay-Matt Oil-Free Make Up is a gel, cream hybrid that feels really light on skin and helps to control shine. £22 BEST FOR…ANTI-AGEING Lancôme Teint Visionnaire harnesses the anti-ageing prowess of their sell-out Visionnaire serum and we love that it comes with a built-in concealer. £36 Clarins Extra Comfort Foundation SPF15 with organic argan oil and an anti-ageing complex, this creamy coverage will soften imperfections. £35 There is a new concealer too that works well under eyes.
Should you start your make up with a primer? According to Amelia, it’s a must-do step. ‘It makes foundation go on more smoothly and stay in place longer.’ There are so many good primers available, to tackle different skin problems but make up artist brand Smashbox has eight different ones to answer pretty much any skin need so it’s a good brand to check out first.
BEST FOR…STAYING POWER MAC Pro Longwear is a classic, much loved by make up artists for its legendary staying power. £25
When it comes to application, there are a few hard and fast rules. ‘Always apply your concealer after foundation, unless you need a green based colour correcting concealer, such as Guinot’s Redness Concealer, which will go on first,’ says Amelia. ‘Put on your foundation and then you’ll be able to see what extra coverage is needed. Always use a pat and roll motion so you’re pressing the concealer colour into the skin. Another tip is to use a little brush to cover spots and blend around the area needing coverage. ‘Build up light layers of concealer, letting it dry in between, until you get the coverage you need.’
BEST FOR… DRY SKIN Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturising Foundation is a new one from the make up maestro. It contains glycerin and sodium hyaluronate that promise to keep skin feeling comfortable for up to 8 hours. £32
You can use your fingertips, a brush or a sponge to apply your foundation depending on the coverage you want. ‘I use my fingers or a brush when I want a heavier finish whereas a sponge gives
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Estée Lauder Double Wear Light gets Amelia’s seal of approval. It isn’t heavy but is long lasting.
BEST FOR… SENSITIVE SKIN Bare Minerals Original SPF15 Foundation is a blessing for sensitive skins, it won’t block pores, won’t cause flare-ups and there are 20 shades so you’ll find one you’ll love. £25
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We met up with the team in the know at Creasey’s Department Store to get their expert advice on how to save your skin after the sun damage it has endured over the past few months. Clarins’ Account Manager, Laura Kelly recommends their Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate, the UK’s number one selling serum and best selling skin care product. This serum firms and reduces the look of fine lines, pores and restores a more radiant and even complexion. £45.80. Dior consultant, Mladen suggested the One Essential: Skin Boosting Super Serum for £57. This serum is the first of it’s kind and
its age defying technology, when applied to the face before another treatment, enhances the effectiveness of both products. Like with most things in life, it’s best to do it in three’s, so to ensure you’re giving your skin the best care possible, you can even work on your skin while you’re asleep, Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair helps your body’s natural defences and helps to regenerate your skin in a way that only sleep could improve - until now! You can purchase this ground breaking item from Jo Le Cras, Assistant Department Manager from the Estee Lauder counter.
We want eye colour with ‘pop’ that takes seconds to apply, but lasts all day without fading away. That’s not too much to ask right? Well Clinique certainly thinks it isn’t; their new All About Shadow range will give you just that. They have a brilliant vast colour palette to choose from. Each eyeshadow is made from a blend of good-for-your-skin ingredients including Vitamin E which helps create the ultimate creamy and silky powder texture. To create this bright, fun day look start with a matt base of Nude Rose all over the eye lid and up to the eye brow, this will act as a high lighter contouring the face, then apply Silver Lining over the eyelid and just above. Blend in Lagoon around the eye and work Pacific Coast all the way to the inner corner of the eye, then carefully work Deep Dive along the outer lash line for dramatic effect!
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Tom Ford have launched a collection of ten new lip shades “Lips are a woman’s most alluring and sensual feature. Luminous, semitransparent lip colour is seductive in a very kissable way.” We are in love with the rose nude shade Nubile plus the awesome packaging looks oh-so-beautiful in your make up bag!
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The new Metallic Pure Color Instant Intense Eyeshadow Trios from Estèe Lauder are like molten metal! Their creamy, silk-like formula glides on and stays true for 10 hours without creasing or fading. They are designed to be applied dry for a refined look or wet for a high metallic finish making them incredibly versatile. For this high impact night look use the new Artic Zinc eyeshadow trio, start by creating a basic smokey eye (be brave with the black!) and add black eye liner to your inner eye. Then start with the darkest blue in the palette and work it around your eye lid working from the outer line of your iris in towards your inner eye. Next lightly wet your eyeshadow brush and use the middle colour under your lower and upper lash line. Finish by using the lightest colour wet and accenting your lid blending the colours together.
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AS THE SUMMER COMES TO AN END GALLERY MAGAZINE HUNTS DOWNS THE BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR THE NEW SEASON SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
THE BODY SHOP
Colour Crush lipsticks - £10 The Body Shop launched their Colour Crush eyeshadows last month and now they’re bringing you a range of lipsticks to complete your bright and bubbly look.
ACTIVE BEAUTY
‘Brightmud’ by Glamglow - £34.60 Taking the country by storm, this eye mud mask has been rated the most wanted beauty product of 2013. Thanks to a combination of Nitroffeine and Juvalene this bioactive and natural mud gives your eyes the minerals and nutrients they need for brighter eyes. The product contains peppermint leaf extract which reduces the appearance of puffy sleepy eyes Brightmud is an essential after the holiday’s over!
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Paco Rabanne ‘Invictus’ fragrance for men - £46 This cologne really broke the mould of men’s fragrances, pitched as a ‘sports’ fragrance this doesn’t have the usual ‘fresh,’ almost sanitary smell that you might expect. No, instead ‘Invictus’ hits you with a zingy, fruity burst of citrus and spices, while still smelling fresh and ‘manly.’
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To celebrate the launch of the new line of Mii cosmetics The OGH Spa are offering makeovers for weddings and special occasions as well as makeup lessons to give you the confidence you need in applying your makeup so you can create that professional look you desire everyday without having to splash out on salon makeovers.
Make overs - £35 Makeup lessons - £40
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WIN COCKTAILS AND DINNER FOR TWO THIS MONTH GALLERY HAVE TEAMED UP WITH THE CROWN CLUB AT THE OGH TO OFFER A NIGHT OF INDULGENCE FOR TWO PEOPLE CELEBRATING A MILESTONE IN THEIR LIVES. Win cocktails for two in The Crown Club followed by dinner in The Brasserie with a bottle of wine selected for you by the Sommelier. To enter simply email win@gallery.gg tell us why you feel someone deserves this indulgence for their milestone occasion. Prize not to be used in conjunction with any other offers, the judges decision is final, the winner will be notified by email. Prize to be taken by 31st March 2014 and excludes Christmas and New Year.
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rom the first hunter slapping some meat on the recently discovered fire and earning the kudos of his prehistoric friends, milestones and food are intrinsically linked both now and throughout history.
Today we trust our most intimate events to eating establishments. Births, deaths, new business deals, hard fought promotions, nervous first dates, romantic (hopefully) proposals… it seems there is no occasion where we will not find the excuse to go out and fill our tummies with good food, all washed down with some expensive wine to boot. When I look back at the key events that define me they are all coupled with equally memorable eating experiences. The restaurants I have visited tell the story of my life so far. Birthdays were always pizza and ice cream at Crabby Jacks, or the West Coast Drive In as it was then, and as I got older the more sophisticated lobster thermidor at Da Nellos. We welcomed my first Nephew to the world with a christening at The Fregate, and said good-bye to my Uncle Ian with a funeral dinner at The Blue Bird on London’s King’s Road - where I can’t recall what we ate or
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drank but can remember the sensitivity and kindness shown to us by the staff. A much anticipated visit to the worldrenowned Fat Duck for a boyfriend’s 30th birthday then a few months later crying into a minted lamb burger at Brinkley’s in Chelsea as that relationship fell apart.
I don’t think we have enough space for the first date restaurant role-call, suffice to say that The Duke of Richmond went on to be the Petit Bistro this Valentine’s, and The Fermain Beach Cafe to celebrate him moving in a few months later. A hen party at La Sablonnerie, my best friend’s wedding at La Grande Mare, I could go on…
We took my welcome-back-to-Guernsey party to the OGH and at Christies celebrated my first step onto the property ladder with a champagne lunch, where – again – I cried. In Africa, after climbing its second highest peak Mount Kenya, I ate so much I fainted at The Carnivore Restaurant, and La
Cafetière Fêlée welcomed my brother-inlaw and I after running the Nice – Cannes marathon, serving my first glass of wine for 2 months. I don’t think we have enough space for the first date restaurant role-call, suffice to say that The Duke of Richmond went on to be the Petit Bistro this Valentine’s, and The Fermain Beach Cafe to celebrate him moving in a few months later. A hen party at La Sablonnerie, my best friend’s wedding at La Grande Mare, I could go on… Think about the last time you ate out. What was the reason? Will you remember it for the occasion or the restaurant you chose? For most of us restaurants are the points of reference which accompany our most precious milestones, and that is why it is so important they get it right. It’s just not acceptable for a special day to be tainted by slow service, or cold hand-cut chips. A waitress playing Angry Birds on her iPhone does not create the atmosphere of serene magic required for a wedding proposal. Therefore over the coming months I will be reviewing and suggesting local restaurants that are worthy of your milestones. The food, the atmosphere, the service, the design – no side plate unturned. My endeavors will focus on visiting hidden gems, seeking out innovative eating experiences, and discovering your new favourites. I hope you enjoy.
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Crown Pier, St Peter Port, Telephone: 700061 - manager@theboathouseguernsey.com
Christmas menu £19.95 lunch, £23.95 dinner Starter Christmas menu £19.95 lunch, £23.95 dinner (v) Homemade Soup of the Day Starter Ham Hock, Caper and Parsley Terrine served with pickles and brown bread
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CHRISTMAS MENU STARTERS MENU CHRISTMAS STARTERS Deep fried brie and port reduction
Deep fried brie and port reduction STARTERS Smooth Chicken Chicken liver liver Parfait,home home baked baked brioche brioche Smooth Parfait, Deep fried brie and port reduction Spiced chicken chicken wing wing and and Sweet Sweet chilli chilli salad salad Spiced Smooth Chicken liver Parfait, home baked brioche Crab bisque, bisque, granary granary bloomer bloomer Crab Spiced chicken wing and Sweet chilli salad Leek and and potato potato soup soup Leek Crab bisque, granary bloomer Salmon and and skate skate wing wing terrine terrine with with orange orange dressing dressing Salmon Leek and potato soup Salmon and skateMAIN wing terrine with orange dressing MAIN COURSES COURSES
(v) Homemade Soup of the Day (v) Goats cheese panna cotta, roast cherry tomatoes, red peppers and basil pesto Ham Hock, Caper and Parsley Terrinecream, servedrocket with pickles and bread browncrisps bread Smoked Mackerel pate, horseradish salad and (v) Goats cheese panna roast cherry tomatoes, red peppers and basil pesto Bruleed Chicken livercotta, parfait with toasted Brioche and caramelized onions Smoked Mackerel pate, horseradish cream, rocket salad and bread crisps Home cured Gravadlax, Dill Blinis, watercress and caviar crème fraiche Bruleed Chicken liver parfait with toasted Brioche and caramelized onions Home cured Gravadlax, Dill Blinis, watercress and caviar crème fraiche
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Traditional roast Turkey and all the trimmings Roast Rib eye of Beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables and gravy Traditional roast Turkey and all the trimmings Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl, wild mushrooms, butter beans and smoked bacon, garlic mash Roast Rib eye of Beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables and gravy Luxury Fish Pie served with greens in a light mustard and cheese sauce Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl, wild mushrooms, butter beans and smoked bacon, garlic mash Pan-fried Salmon tournedos, Asparagus risotto, poached egg and hollandaise sauce Luxury Fish Pie served with greens in a light mustard and cheese sauce (v) Tomato, Aubergine and Basil Bake topped with Mozzarella served with Boathouse Salad Pan-fried Salmon tournedos, Asparagus risotto, poached egg and hollandaise sauce (v) Tomato, Aubergine and Basil Bake topped with Mozzarella served with Boathouse Salad
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Sticky Toffee pudding and banana ice cream Winter Fruits poached in mulled wine served with vanilla ice cream Sticky Toffee pudding and banana ice cream White and poached Dark maltinChocolate Cheesecake and Mintice cream Winter Fruits mulled wine served with vanilla cream Tiramisu topped with Coffee sauce Anglaise White and Dark malt Chocolate Cheesecake and Mint cream Warm Christmas Pudding andsauce Brandy Sauce Tiramisu topped with Coffee Anglaise Cheese and biscuits, red onionand marmalade and celery Warm Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce
Salmon wellington, Dauphinoise and herb Baked aubergine, tomato and andpotato mozzarella tian oil Baked aubergine, tomato mozzarella tian Baked aubergine, tomato and mozzarella tian SWEETS SWEETS
Christmas pudding, pudding, brandy butter butter cream cream Christmas brandy SWEETS Mulled Apple crumble, crumble, Guernsey Vanillacream ice cream cream Mulled Apple Vanilla ice Christmas pudding,Guernsey brandy butter
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MulledSelection Apple crumble, Guernsey ice cream Selection of British British cheese,Vanilla biscuits, of cheese, biscuits, chutney, celery celery and and grapes grapes chutney, Selection of British cheese, biscuits, Chocolate Yule log, log, white chocolate sauce chutney, celery and grapes sauce Chocolate Yule white chocolate Chocolate Yule log, white chocolate sauce
£18.95 LUNCH LUNCH AND AND EARLY EARLY DINNER DINNER & & £22.95 £22.95 DINNER DINNER £18.95 Reservations 728969, theswaninn@cwgsy.net £18.95 LUNCH AND EARLYtheswaninn@cwgsy.net DINNER & £22.95 DINNER Reservations 728969, Reservations 728969, theswaninn@cwgsy.net
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£17.95 Sunday to Thursday Lunch £14.95 Dinner £17.95 Sunday to Thursday Lunch £14.95 Dinner £17.95 £22.95 Friday & Saturday Lunch £17.95 Dinner £22.95 Friday & Saturday Lunch £17.95 Dinner £22.95
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winter fruit fruit chutney chutney Chicken and foie gras Parfait, warm buttered toast, spiced winter Chicken and foie gras Parfait, warm buttered toast, spiced winter fruit chutney croutons (V) (V) Tomato and Bail Soup with cheddar cheese croutons Tomato and Bail Soup with cheddar cheese croutons (V) and Port Port Jelly Jelly (V) (V) Toasted Almond coated wedge of Brie, Red current and Toasted Almond coated wedge of Brie, Red current and Port Jelly (V) dressing Prawn and Apple Cocktail, Marie-rose dressing Prawn and Apple Cocktail, Marie-rose dressing
Main Courses Courses Main Baked salmon salmon and and spinach spinach in in pastry, pastry, seasonal seasonal greens, greens, lemon lemon butter butter sauce sauce Baked Baked salmon and spinach in pastry, seasonal greens, lemon butter sauce Buttered smoked haddock haddock on on sun sun blushed blushed tomato tomato and and chorizo chorizo risotto, risotto, dressed dressed rocket rocket and and parmesan parmesan salad salad Buttered smoked Buttered smoked haddock on sun blushed tomato and chorizo risotto, dressed rocket and parmesan salad Plum tomato tomato and and basil basil tart tart glazed glazed with with goat’s goat’s cheese, cheese, seasonal seasonal leaves leaves (V) (V) Plum (V) Slow braised braised lamb lamb shank shank with with caramelised caramelised root root vegetables, vegetables, parsnip parsnip mash mash Slow mash
Sweets Apple and and cinnamon cinnamon crumble, crumble, vanilla vanilla ice ice cream cream and and custard custard Apple Chocolate and black cherry Christmas yule log
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Christmas menu £19.95 lunch, £23.95 dinner Starter
(v) Homemade Soup of the Day Ham Hock, Caper and Parsley Terrine served with pickles and brown bread (v) Goats cheese panna cotta, roast cherry tomatoes, red peppers and basil pesto Smoked Mackerel horseradish rocket and bread crisps DID CHEFSpate, FROM REDcream, AND LE salad PETIT BISTRO Bruleed Chicken liver parfait with toasted Brioche and caramelized onions Home cured Gravadlax, Dill Blinis, watercress and caviar crème fraiche
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Deep fried brie and port reduction Smooth Chicken liver Parfait, home baked brioche Spiced chicken wing and Sweet chilli salad KITCHEN LAST MONTH. Crab bisque, granary bloomer Leek and potato soup Salmon and skate wing terrine with orange dressing MAIN COURSES
words | Claud Falla Traditional roast Turkey and all the trimmings Roast Rib eye of Beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, mixed vegetables and gravy Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl, wild mushrooms, butter beans and smoked bacon, garlic mash Luxury Fish Pie served with greens in a light mustard and cheese sauce Pan-fried Salmon tournedos, Asparagus risotto, poached egg and hollandaise sauce (v) Tomato, Aubergine and Basil Bake topped with Mozzarella served with Boathouse Salad
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ast month saw the ultimate culinary face-off as Le Petit Bistro crossed the sacred no-man’s land of the Lower Pollet into the battlefield of Red Dessert Sticky Toffee pudding and banana ice cream Bar and Grill, providing not only a night Winter Fruits poached in mulled wine served with vanilla ice cream to remember for those lucky enough White and Dark malt Chocolate Cheesecake and Mint cream to secure aTiramisu table, but also a sizeable topped with Coffee sauce Anglaise donation toWarm two lucky charities – Bridge 2 Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce biscuits, red onion marmaladeTrust. and celery Haiti andCheese theand Teenage Cancer In reality the two restaurants get along very well, which is a testament to their professionalism in Guernsey’s competitive market. But as guests enjoyed free Champagne donated by Randalls upstairs, downstairs friendships were cast aside and the two chefs’ competitive nature took center stage. Christophe provided the kitchen, Mike provided the F-words.
Traditional Roast Turkey, sage, apple and onion stuffing and all the trimmings Game pie, winter vegetables and scallion mash Rosemary and Parmesan Crust Cod, basil crushed potato and lemon cream Pheasant Supreme stuffed with Apricots, Hand cut chips and smoked bacon jus Salmon wellington, Dauphinoise potato and herb oil Baked aubergine, tomato and mozzarella tian SWEETS
Christmas pudding, brandy butter cream Mulled Apple crumble, Guernsey Vanilla ice cream Selection of British cheese, biscuits, chutney, celery and grapes Chocolate Yule log, white chocolate sauce £18.95 LUNCH AND EARLY DINNER & £22.95 DINNER
The Red team pre battle (above)Reservations and triumphant (below) 728969, theswaninn@cwgsy.net
Outside the kitchen was no different as the beautiful Delphine took on Big Red himself as they hosted diners and delivered an impeccable service. Both sets of staff even donated their tips from the evening to the cause. Diners were split into two services, each receiving a menu devised and cooked by a different restaurant – unaware of which chef’s menu they were eating. Food had been donated by both restaurants and the meat by Donald Russell Butchers.
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The battle gained momentum as guests tried to Sunday deciphertowhich Thursday Lunch £14.95 Dinner £17.95 menu was in front of them. The upright carrots, standing Friday &toSaturday Lunch £17.95 Dinner £22.95 attention around the pork gave up Mike at Le Petit Bistro. And Starters aren’t lamb lollipops a signature dish at Red? A sure give away! gras Parfait, Though it was the chocolate variation Chicken that wasand thefoie biggest clue warm buttered toast, spiced winter fruit chutney – if you’ve dined at Le Petit Bistro you’ll know their penchant forSoup with cheddar cheese croutons (V) Tomato and Bail serving dishes ‘three ways’. Toasted Almond coated wedge of Brie, Red current and Port Jelly (V) Prawn and Apple Cocktail, Marie-rose dressing
The standard of food was superb, as you would expect from two of Guernsey’s top restaurants; the true competition came from how deep diners were prepared to dig into their pockets and pay for the menu they had enjoyed. Main Courses
The result was that Red won by a small fraction, but with almost Baked and spinach in pastry, seasonal greens, lemon butter sauce £3,000 raised for charity in reality everyone wassalmon a winner. The night was finished off upstairs the Red cocktail barblushed with tomato and chorizo risotto, dressed rocket and parmesan salad Buttered in smoked haddock on sun Manzur donating his DJ set and a furtherPlum £1 from every tomato anddrink basil tart glazed with goat’s cheese, seasonal leaves (V) added to the total raised that evening. Was there everlamb suchshank a good Slow braised with caramelised root vegetables, parsnip mash excuse to have a dance and drink tequila? Apparently not. Sweets Apple and cinnamon crumble, vanilla ice cream and custard Chocolate and black cherry Christmas yule log
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Early Dinner £20.00 - Lunch Dinner £25.00 Book your table on 726624
Starter Seafood Cocktail, Marie Rose Dipping Sauce Chestnut, Roasted Butternut Squash & Bramley Apple Soup –v Game Terrine, Toasted Brioche, Cranberry & Red Onion Chutney Baby Beetroot Salad, Walnut Rolled Goats Cheese, Micro Herbs –v Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Parfait, Poached Red Cherries
Main Five Nuts, Cranberry & Gruyere Roast, Festive Trimmings, Orange Gravy –v Roasted Turkey Breast, Classic Festive Trimmings Crispy Pan-Fried Fillet of Sea Bass on Chorizo and Crab Meat Risotto, Lemon Drizzle Plate of 3 Little Pigs: Maple glazed Belly Pork, Pork Fillet and Ham Hock Bon bon Salmon & Baby Spinach En Croute, Tarragon Butter Sauce, New Potatoes Marmalade Glazed Chicken Breast, Mash & Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert Trio of Cheese, Biscuits, Chutney Chocolate Fudge Brownie, White Chocolate Ice Cream
LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND
Christmas in Christies private dining room Canapé Menu - £12.50 per person Canapés Turkey, Apricot & Pine Nut Spring Rolls Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese Spring Rolls, Cranberry Dip -v Lemon, Thyme & Balsamic Chicken Bites Thai Chilli Crab Cakes, Mango Salsa Sea Salted & Chilli Squid Cones Fig Bites with Blue Cheese, Watercress & Red Currants -v Quail Scotch Egg, Splash of HP Sauce Smoked Salmon Blini, Sour Cream & Chives Bruschetta with Brie, Walnut & Rocket -v King Prawn, Avocado Nori Rolls, Pickled Ginger Sweets Mini Mince Pies, Cinnamon Clotted Cream Chocolate Brownie Bites, White Chocolate Topping Millionaire Chocolate Shortbread
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CH EFS P E AK WE'VE REACHED OUR MILESTONE ISSUE 21! AND WANTED TO ASK OUR FOODIE FRIENDS WHAT HAS BEEN THE MILESTONE OF THEIR CAREER TO DATE?
Chris Radford
Mike Pesrin
Becoming Head Chef here 16 years ago and sustaining a settled brigade, I have great staff, some have been here as long as me!
I have been working at Christies restaurant for 17 years, I would say the length of time I have been here is my milestone.
Every day is a milestone at Le Petit Bistro, I feel lucky to be working in Guernsey with all the great local produce.
Ashish Petwal
Tony Leck
James Harvey
Neil Maginnis La Fregate Hotel
La Grande Mare The cantonese culinary experience in Hong Kong.
Christies
The Pavilion
Surviving and being successful in a difficult profession.
Le Petit Bistro
Fermain Valley Hotel
Taking control of all three kitchens in the valley, which are, The Venue, The Rock Garden and Fermain Valley Hotel.
Stamatis Loumousiotis The OGH and The Duke of
Richard Waller Bella Luce
My milestone was taking my first position as Head Chef at the age of 27, it was all about proving to myself and everyone else around me that I was ready for it!
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The biggest milestone in my career has to be meeting Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of Red Carnation Hotels, when she came to dine in La Guerite Restaurant on the Isle Sainte Marguerite in the South of France, where I was Head Chef. She dined in the restaurant several times and, because she enjoyed my dishes so much, she offered me the position of Executive Head Chef in Guernsey for The OGH and The Duke of Richmond Hotel. I was overwhelmed, flattered and delighted to accept.
Gunter Botzenhardt Le Nautique Restuarant
The highlight of my career for me has to be buying my own restaurant Le Nautique with my good name and little else. Also catering for the British Irish counsel meeting in Castle Cornet and being guest chef in the two star Michelin Restaurant, Solring Hof in Sylt to showcase Guernsey seafood cuisine.
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MILESTONE OCCASIONS SHOULD BE CELEBRATED IN STYLE THE RED CARNATION WAY! IT IS ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO CELEBRATE OCCASIONS SUCH AS BIRTHDAYS, ENGAGEMENTS, WEDDINGS AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES, AS WELL AS ACHIEVEMENTS SUCH AS EXAM RESULTS AND PASSING YOUR DRIVING TEST. THESE OCCASIONS GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND ALLOW US ALL TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT OURSELVES WHILST FORGETTING, JUST FOR THE MOMENT, ANY TROUBLES THAT WE MAY HAVE. When you choose to go out to celebrate, you want to make sure that the atmosphere is right and that you and your party are well taken care of. You deserve the VIP treatment! At The Old Government House Hotel and Spa we try to make your celebration that extra bit special. Whether it’s a surprise marriage proposal over cocktails in The Crown Club, lunch in The Olive Grove for a 70th Birthday, Champagne Afternoon Tea and spa treatments for a Hen Party, a Silver Wedding Anniversary Dinner for friends and family in one of our private rooms, or a romantic overnight stay in the hotel to treat your loved one, just let us know and we will make the celebration even more magical by providing a birthday cake, a celebration glass of bubbly or a little memento from the management and staff at the hotel.
For us, every special occasion is a milestone occasion, so don’t let these occasions just pass you by. Make sure you celebrate them, and give us a call so we can help with the arrangements and celebrate with you! Call the hotel now on 724921 to book your celebration .
OPEN SUNDAY to THURSDAY 10AM¯11PM FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11AM¯12AM LIGHT MENU SERVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY
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Vegetarians often pose a challenge to chefs and restauranteurs alike, but they are not alone in this respect. Here’s a list of 10 other culinary challenges. Veganism Veganism is a natural extension of vegetarianism; it is a choice of lifestyle that avoids using or consuming animal products. Whilst vegetarians choose not to consume meat flesh, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs, as well as products such as fur and leather; and in doing so live a cruelty-free lifestyle. Heaven: Roasted butternut squash with kale and almond pecan parmesan Hell: The sample platter of fresh steak at the end of the slaughterhouse tour
Pescetarianism For all intents and purposes pescetarians represent your closet arian – ethically aware enough to eliminate meat from the diet but also conscious of the ridicule that would follow the whole-hearted approach of also removing seafood. Despite this, the diet is both ethically and environmentally enlightened whilst the health benefits are also substantial. In fact, pescetarians are likely to live longer than meat-eaters; whilst can smugly admit that they do not contribute to deforestation and save water. Most importantly, there are significant environmental benefits that follow, such as the reduction in carbon emissions, just one of many issues with meat production.
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Heaven: Grilled halibut with peach and pepper salsa Hell: Being told, “Good for you!” After reciting the many global and personal benefits of the lifestyle
Halal
Halal foods are the foods that Muslims are allowed to eat under Islamic Shari’ah – which specifies both what foods are permitted to be eaten and how they must be prepared. Prohibited foods – or haram (meaning forbidden in Arabic) include pork or pork by-products; animals not slaughtered in the correct manner and in the name of Allah; carnivorous animals; birds of prey; and alcohol. Halal is one of the most humane methods of slaughtering an animal, second only to not slaughtering an animal, with the goal of limiting the pain that must be endured (before being eaten). Once completed the blood is allowed to drain from the animal, since Muslims are prohibited from consuming animal blood. Heaven: Harira (traditional Ramadan soup) Hell: A subscription to the National Pork Producers Council and a ticket to their World Pork Expo
Kosher Kosher foods are those that conform to the regulations of Kashrut – Jewish dietary law. Essentially; pork; rabbit; eagle; owl; catfish; sturgeon; and any shellfish, insect or reptile are all forbidden, as they are non-kosher. Also, other types of meat and fowl must be slaughtered in the ritualised manner, otherwise are not acceptable, whilst meat and dairy products must be separated at all times, to avoid irony. The only time the rules of kosher can be broken is in a life threatening situation, such as potential starvation. Heaven: Potential starvation Hell: Bacon wrapped scallops
Fruitarianism Fruitarians will only eat foods that can be harvested without killing or harming the plant. For instance fruit that has fallen naturally from a tree is acceptable; as opposed to a carrot, which would have to be murdered before it could be eaten. However it’s recognised that a pure fruit lifestyle is unhealthy – so as a rule it only consists of about 80% of the diet, with the rest constituting of raw vegetables, such as carrots. Heaven: Green mango smoothie Hell: Carrots (80% of the time)
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Raw Foodism This is the practice of restricting your diet to, as you’ve guessed, raw food. Generally 90% of the diet consists of uncooked produce; raw fruit and vegetables; raw fish; and certain types of prepared meat. The theory goes that this is the natural instinct – after all humans are the only animals who cook their food. It is also said to be one of the best diets in terms of weight loss, due to the extra enzymes aiding with digestion and metabolisation. But really it’s because your essentially just fasting.
Breatharianism Breatharians claim that food and water are not necessary to sustain life – in fact it is alleged that it is possible to live off sunlight – and tea – alone. Although the scientific basis would seem intact, a worrying amount of believers have died successfully disproving this particular theory.
Heaven: Crunchy red cabbage and green apple sesame salad Hell: Anything barbecued
Fletcherism In the 1930s Horace Fletcher advocated a technique of chewing all foods at least 32 times before consumption, ideally until in a liquified state. Liquids should also be chewed so as to mix with your saliva. It was thought that this process would simultaneously make you stronger and limit what you eat. As they say, “Nature will castigate those who don’t masticate.”
Paleolithic Diet Also known as the Caveman Diet, this is a nutrition plan that centres around the presumed diet habitually consumed during the Paleolithic Era. Foods include fresh meats (preferably grass-fed and free range), seafoods, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. However, participants will not indulge in dairy products, cereal grains, refined sugars or processed foods.
Heaven: Living atop a mountain....? Hell: Living opposite an all-you-can-eat buffet
Kangatarianism Although still a relatively niche market, kangatarians are ecoconscious vegetarians who are against the cruel treatment of animals in the production of meat. However, since kangaroos are wild, vegetarian animals who have had no exposure to chemicals and are still numerous in numbers; why not? Also known as: semi-vegetarians; opportunistic meat eaters; hypocrites. Heaven: I don’t even know where to start (Kangaroo?) Hell: Forgetting to lock the door when the policeman turned opportunistic thief walks past
Heaven: Chewing gum Hell: Competitive eating
Heaven: Bacon wrapped scallops Hell: Continental breakfasts
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We sell houses, we find homes. Call us - we’re here for you. £725,000 St Sampsons TRP 200 Detached modern house 4 beds / 2 baths
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Close to Northern beaches Garage & parking This attractive, four bedroom, detached house was built in 2006 within a highly desirable, select clos only a few minutes drive off the Northern beaches and within easy reach of local services. The property is immaculately presented and offers modern, bright and spacious accommodation throughout. There is a single garage and ample parking at the front and an easily maintained garden at the rear which is perfect for al fresco dining. A lovely family home worthy of internal viewing.
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Detached 4 bed bungalow
4 bedroom townhouse
Stunning kitchen & conservatory
Sought after period terrace
Immaculate accommodation
Stunning contemporary extension
Manicured gardens / ample parking
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Modern 3 bedroom chalet bungalow
2 bed characterful house
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Immaculate bungalow
Stunning family home
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Easily maintained gardens
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BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE KANTHA THROWS Each one a masterpiece and one of a kind hand crafted by artisans quilted from reclaimed cotton saris using a traditional Indian embroidery technique called kantha. Available at Eleven from £42.00 The Kantha embroidered quilts will bring history and flare into your home. They are washable and easy care, versatile from table cloth to over the sofa throw. Each one is unique in colour, size and pattern.
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INVENTIVE TIME AND TIDAL CLOCKS formed from recycled yogurt pots and coffee cups. Also available with moon, temperature, and day of the week readings. Prices from £18.75 to £54.50
SILVER PLATED GUERNSEY CUFFLINKS Exclusively handmade and crafted by designer Maria Allen for Eleven. The wood used is from a 200 year old reclaimed copper beech tree from Chartwell in Kent – Sir Winston Churchill's family estate. £22.50 also available in Sterling Silver.
WeWOOD WATCHES • 100% Wood • Hypo-allergenic • Completely free of toxic chemicals • Miyota 2035 movement • Adjustable to fit most any wrist • Nickel free Each Wewood timepiece is warranted for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Prices from £85
WeWOOD is an Italian brand who produce beautiful watches out of sustainable wood, all of the wood is either recycled or reclaimed, no trees are hurt in the process of making WeWOOD’s! Not to mention for every watch they sell they plant a brand new tree, to date over 150,000 trees have now been planted worldwide. WeWOOD have spent the last few years really making a splash in the worldwide watch market and since officially launching in the UK at the end of 2012 WeWOOD’s wooden watches have taken the market by storm!
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Award winning bathroom company, Luxioso’s founding owner, Nick Nngland’s aim was to create a service driven company offering quality products at affordable prices. We let them tell us their story.
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hen you enter the new Saint Martin’s showroom of Luxioso the team have really shown how a small space can be transformed into a beautiful functional showroom that sparks the imagination and introduces many new bathroom concepts.
Luxioso tell us that their point of difference and unique proposition is are 'an attention to detail and creativity'. The innovative use of light and reflection in the showroom creates the illusion of an open space, transforming the atmosphere to convey a feeling of much more spacious surroundings. The Luxioso designers use an array of materials such as seashells, marble, natural and contemporary porcelain. Where other companies are driven by the sale; the Luxioso team are intent on making customer satisfaction the most important aspect of their approach. The firm concentrates on providing clients with their perfect bathroom, which ultimately leads to a happy customer.
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Since opening in 2009 they have refined their products over the years. “By keeping our products to a range we know well we can really specialize and concentrate on the details. We specialise in Dansani Furniture, Shower screens from Simpson's Brassware from Hansgrohe Crosswater and Santini. We also work closely with our friends at Capelle's who supply our tiles and natural stone. Knowledge is key. We want to show people that we are really passionate about bathrooms� explains Contracts Manager and Bathroom of the Year 2012 winner, Justin Le Tissier.
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By keeping our products to a range we know well we can really specialize and concentrate on the details.
The bathroom design company has invested heavily in 3D imaging software which brings photo quality design to the planning and visualisation of their customers' spaces. Changes can be made in real-time and customers can view their bathroom from different viewing angles. This ensures that they will be happy with the end results. If you're concerned about dealing with multiple tradespeople, fear not. Luxioso handle every aspect of fitting your bathroom. hey supply and fit themselves and their umbrella service gives you one point of contact who will manage your project from start to finish, meaning they can supply the best quality for less. However, the team confesses that a bathroom doesn’t need to be as expensive: “Just because something looks expensive, doesn’t always mean it is expensive. The idea is not to create the cheapest bathroom, but to give you the most for your money. We work to your budget to create your perfect space' they tell us. “We’re precious from start to finish. When people come up to the design showroom we want them to see it has been designed by people who have been in the industry for a long time” Mr Le Tissier explains. Luxioso supply for homes as well as multiple apartment projects. They plan to expand into the developers market in the future. The new showroom at St Martins features a range of designs for every budget, come along and see for yourself, Grande Rue St Martin’s, or telephone 236684 www.luxioso.com
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ith over 20 years experience Clive Bateman and his City & Guilds qualified painters and decorators have gained a reputation for quality interior and exterior decorating in Guernsey. Clive's Painting and Decorating is a well established business which ,over the past 10 years, has gained a reputation for good quality workmanship. Owing to the weight of customer recommendation Clive has decided to set up a website to showcase aspects of the work they can provide.
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They specialise in painting - wallpapering - wood treatment for interior and exterior surfaces. The firm prides itself on the quality of the workmanship they leave behind. They believe that crisp lines and attention to detail are the most important part of finishing off . The site seeks to represent this viewpoint by presenting the craftsmanship of work and showcasing other works their customers have had completed, illustrating the grade that Clive and his team strive to maintain. For more information please call or visit the new website at www.clivesdecorating.com T: 07781 107785 E: clive@clivesdecorating.com W:clivesdecorating.com
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The quality of workmanship is truly excellent and the guys always do their utmost to ensure mess is kept to a minimum. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
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DANIELLE COWAN Ava Corsetry Danielle Cowan Born
Country Victoria, Australia
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Marist-Sion College, Warragul
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GippsTAFE; Fashion Production. Swinburne University; Costuming for Stage and Screen
First Job
Cold calling market research
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Ada or Ardor by Vladimir Nabokov
Music
1940s tunes or dynamic classical (Lizst, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov)
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Pulp Fiction
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My camera
Last Holiday
Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Horse riding, collecting antiques, ballet, red wine and intricate cocktails
Q: Tell us what inspired you to start your own business? I’ve always had the dream of creating my own fashion label; moving from London to Guernsey was the catalyst for this. Q: What did you do prior to starting the business? After school I studied Fashion Production and Manufacturing, following this up with Costuming for Stage and Screen. I gained my industry skills working for a London fashion manufacturer as a pattern maker/ cutter and garment technologist, while also creating made to order corsets for clients in my spare time. It’s wonderful to be able to combine my two passions of Fashion and Costuming. Q: Did that teach you any lessons that helped you succeed? Absolutely. The rag trade is a tough business and you need as many skills as possible to succeed on your own. Not just the obvious ones like pattern cutting, sewing and designing – but people skills, networking and problem solving. It’s so important to have a positive, can-do attitude. I always try to be the eternal optimist! People really respond to ‘let’s find out’ rather than ‘I don’t know’. Q: What is the toughest lessons that you have learnt since starting your own business? Keeping passionate and self-motivated
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about what you are doing. Perseverance – “Just keep swimming” is one of my mottos. Q: Do you have any funny stories from your experiences at Ava Corsetry? People often imagine fashion to be incredibly glamorous; however I’ve spent a lot of time in the darkest reaches of Romania and Transylvania, keeping my fingers crossed that my ride will go the distance and hoping to avoid donkey carts. The most exotic things I encountered there were some brutal local brews. Q: What are your plans for the future? Create many gorgeous corsets and lingerie pieces. Making the world a more beautiful place! Q: What advice would you give to would be entrepreneurs? Keep focused and work towards your goals even if you still have a day job. Opportunities often come when you don’t expect them. Be prepared to give all your passion, energy and motivation. A little about your business here... Ava Corsetry started in July 2012. We specialise in creating top quality, stunningly beautiful corsetry. Available either made to measure or from our prêt a porter collection which we are very excited to be launching soon. www.avacorsetry.co.uk
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LADIES’ COLLEGE STUDENT AWARDED KPMG BURSARY LADIES’ COLLEGE student Melissa Boscher has been awarded a bursary from KPMG in the Channel Islands. Having just completed A levels in geography, economics and mathematics, Miss Boscher will study Business with Human Resource Management at Brighton University this coming academic year. Melissa’s course will be a three-year BSc degree potentially involving a placement year and the KPMG bursary will complement her studies perfectly. “I’ve always wanted to work in business management and the experience that I will get from my time with KPMG will be invaluable; I am extremely grateful to them for the support. During my work experience I am particularly looking forward to learning all about the work of the audit and tax departments,” she said. “As the firm has offices all over the world this could also potentially open up a host of opportunities for me in the future. I would love to travel at some stage in my career.” The bursary is awarded each year to a school-leaver with an interest in accountancy. Not only does it offer financial assistance but also paid work experience during the holidays, giving the student a valuable insight into the day-to-day life of an audit or tax assistant. The student will also be given the chance to work face-to-face with clients, forming a welcome addition to the KPMG team. The firm will assign Miss Boscher a personal mentor throughout her time at university as well as during her work experience. Debbie Smith, HR executive director of KPMG, said: “KPMG is committed to nurturing talent and supporting personal development and our bursary scheme is an excellent platform for students like Melissa to take the first steps towards a career in accountancy. “Each year we receive a number of very high calibre applicants and it is difficult to select the successful candidate. We are very much looking forward to working with Melissa over the coming years and wish her the best of luck in her studies.” On completion of her degree, Miss Boscher will have the opportunity to begin a training contract with the firm and study towards a professional qualification. The hope is that on experiencing the firm’s culture and the scope of opportunities available, Melissa will consider investing her career with us upon graduation,” said Debbie Smith.
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GUERNSEY MINT REFINED AND GUERNSEY MINT BULLION BECOME BULLIONROCK The popularity of investing in precious metals and the desire to seize global opportunities for expansion has prompted local bullion trading and storage company, Guernsey Mint Refined, to change its name to Bullionrock. Bullionrock has split its offering into three distinct specialist areas: Bullionrock Select for institutional services, Bullionrock Invest for investment portfolios and Bullionrock Direct for physical bullion sales. Based in Guernsey, managing director Robin Newbould, wanted to retain the business’ long and expert lineage (born out of the Russell family history of expertise in precious metals which stretches back to the 1800s) and marry it with a new focus on catering to the changing needs of its clients worldwide. Mr Newbould, an experienced investment manager and stockbroker in the Channel Islands, established Guernsey Mint Refined with co-director Jo Carré 18 months ago. The company has long-term leases on its current site within the grounds of Bruce Russell Gold and Silversmiths and a world-class off-site secure storage facility. It has ambitions to build a bigger precious metal store and create
COLLAS CRILL TRUST LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY Collas Crill Trust, a leading niche provider of Channel Islands-based fiduciary services, is celebrating a quarter century of providing tailored fiduciary solutions to private clients and institutions across the globe. Over the past 25 years Collas Crill Trust has established itself as an innovative and service driven trust company, and was a finalist in the “Trust Company of the Year” category at the 2013 Wealth Briefing European Private Client Awards and shortlisted for the 2014 “Guernsey Trust Company of the Year” Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards. “I am proud to celebrate this milestone as it represents our resilience in an ever changing and competitive market,” said Matt Litten, Managing Director. “I credit this achievement to our independence, our ability to offer bespoke fiduciary structures and most importantly, the excellent service levels we provide to our clients, supported by the stability of our trust administration personnel. We also have the advantage of being able to draw on first-class legal advice from our parent law firm, Collas Crill, across all areas of offshore law - including the establishment of newer structures such as Guernsey Foundations, uses for Guernsey Image Rights, and navigating the ever-changing legal and regulatory challenges in today’s environment.” Looking forward, Collas Crill Trust will continue to promote its services to high-net worth clients and their advisors worldwide, who seek bespoke solutions for succession planning and asset protection. The trust company has recently experienced an increased focus on family governance to ensure wealth is successfully transitioned between generations, as well as interest in establishing structures to hold less conventional asset classes such as intellectual property and artwork.
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A manager employed at State Street in Guernsey has been selected as the ‘2012 Manager of the Year’.
Jurat Stephen Jones has joined the Board of Directors at the Guernsey Community Foundation.
Andrew Thompson, who has worked for State Street since 1987, was judged the top manager for his contribution to State Street’s community support initiatives in Guernsey. Andrew moved to Guernsey in 2001 and he is currently Operations Director for State Street Custody Services (Guernsey) Limited. State Street’s ‘Manager of the Year’ highlights individuals within the global scope of the company who have served as advocates for volunteering and encouraged staff involvement in the community support programmes. As the winner, Andrew will receive a grant of £3,260 (local currency equivalent of US$5,000) to be donated to a charitable organisation of his choice. Andrew is an active member of the Community Support Programme (CSP) committee at State Street, a programme designed to offer funding to local charities which have specific aims or projects. Most notably, Andrew is supporting the Every Child Our Future (ECOF) initiative, which is a community based programme that involves assisting children to improve their reading
Stephen is a well-known figure in the Guernsey Voluntary Sector having been involved with a number of charities throughout his career. He is a Director of the Guernsey Cheshire Home, having been its Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. He is a Trustee of Help a Guernsey Child, the Treasurer of Guernsey Chest & Heart and Chairman of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for the Channel Islands. Stephen worked in the finance sector in Guernsey for almost 30 years. He is a past Chairman of the Guernsey International Business Association and the Association of Guernsey Banks and was also a Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors in Guernsey. He was appointed a Jurat of the Royal Court of Guernsey in 2008. The Guernsey Community Foundation is working to build capacity in the voluntary sector by promoting effective philanthropy – the giving of money, time and ideas. It is supporting local charities and voluntary organisations as they look to develop their services and to grow and is actively encouraging and nurturing effective partnerships within the voluntary sector itself and between it, the States of Guernsey and Guernsey’s business sector.
skills, thereby helping to .improve the level of literacy within Guernsey.
WELCOME DIGITAL DAVE Image Group has appointed Dave Edwards as their new Director of Digital. Jersey – born Dave has joined Image from one of the UK’s leading digital performance agencies in London and will be helping to strengthen Image’s development to a full-service digital marketing agency from its origins as a print and production agency when it was first formed over 30 years ago. ‘There is huge potential within the Channel Islands for growth in digital marketing’ said Dave. ‘When the opportunity presented itself to come back and work for a leading pan-island agency, it was an opportunity I just couldn’t turn down. In addition to leading the digital marketing team at Image, I will also be sitting on the Business Development advisory group of Digital Jersey and continuing to offer my services and consultancy to various projects and clients in London.’
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Carey Olsen remains the top offshore legal adviser to London Stock Market (LSE) listed clients, according to the Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide (Q3 2013) for the 8th year running. According to the most recent report Carey Olsen’s position makes it the top ranking offshore law firm by a significant 33 clients compared to its nearest offshore competitor. The guide also noted that Carey Olsen “holds the distinction as the top ranking offshore legal adviser” moving up to third place in the top five law firms by number of AIM listed clients. In the Small Cap/Fledgling category Carey Olsen has moved up five places, from nine to four, in the rankings. The report noted that: “Carey Olsen managed to secure a handful of new clients through the quarter.” The Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide lists institutional advisers and their quoted clients. Companies are drawn from UK and Channel Island-domiciled companies with equity shares fully listed on the LSE, and UK companies with equity shares that are listed on AIM. The information contained within the report is drawn from a variety of LSE sources together with updates made by the advisers themselves with authorisation from clients.
‘My role will see me building on the great digital marketing work Image already does and really maximizing all the different digital strands to really make a measurable business impact for our clients. There are some fantastic missed opportunities for businesses at the moment due to the market being fragmented and I really aim to bring together data from clients’ websites, social media, advertising and traditional marketing to help drive better business intelligence and more efficient marketing decision making. Image is wellpositioned to be able to tie all of the moving pieces together due to being a genuine fullservice agency with digital at the core. ’ Andrew Lewis, Managing Director of Image Group said: ‘Dave is a fantastic addition to our team. He comes with a first class digital marketing experience background from a FTSE 250 company and to be able to offer that level of experience and expertise to our clients in the Channel Islands is a unique opportunity.’
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A MILESTONE OF OVER 125 YEARS
Beckford’s state of the art environmentally friendly building
As you pull into the driveway of Beckford’s Funeral home you are welcomed by an unusual sight. The building’s contemporary wooden design is situated discreetly in the rural woodland of Saint Saviours. Unlike the typical dark and stuffy funeral home you may expect, Beckford’s have large open spaces offering a tranquil environment for families to mourn and reflect in private during a poignant time.
After the occupation, local islander and former pastor, Clem Duquemin, commenced business after learning his trade at a funeral home in Yorkshire. Gallery spoke to his daughter Jane Duquemin, Beckford’s managing director who gave us a little insight into their work behind the scenes and how things have changed over the past 135 years. Beckford’s offers funeral services and care to families of all faiths and backgrounds, they are equipped to take care of the deceased according to different religious
customs and always accommodate as much as ‘humanly possible.’ The funeral home has a team on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team develop close relationships with client families offering advice and guidance and directing them in the choice of funeral for their loved ones. It is their job to take care of the deceased in a dignified manner, preparing them for their loved ones to see. They carry out the funeral instruction process from start to finish, liaising with church officials and authorities to ensure the alleviation of additional stress and concern to their families. In circumstances that may require Police permission to carry out a funeral, Beckford’s has a close relationship with
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The building is environmentally friendly with solar panels and a low carbon footprint. It sits nicely in the wooded surroundings overlooking an old traditional Guernsey Cider Press.
Established in 1875, Beckford’s funeral home is the oldest running funeral directors on the island. Former owner Mrs Way had the first motorised hearse in Guernsey under the number one registration before giving up that registration number for the use of the Bailiff.
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With the problem of lack of land on the island, grave site plots range from £300 to £4000. Because of this they are seeing more and more cremations. Beckford’s provide memorials and keepsakes for the deceased’s families and have also provided caskets and keepsakes for family pets.
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Funeral Director “Each Funeral Director sees the process through from start to finish. Initially seeing the family, organising the service, liaising with the Church, Authorities, florists, even making the coffin and of course supervising at the service itself. It’s nice when a family appreciate your work by a word or when you get a letter or card it is so rewarding.”
Due to modern technology, Beckford’s is able to give the deceased their own personalised funeral. Besides their choice of hymns people can choose their favourite music and visual displays, which is made possible in their state of the art chapel in Saint Saviours. Some families choose personalised coffins available with custom graphics and messages, including for example, pictures of their favourite football team or their favourite landscape. For your average person, pursuing a career in the funeral industry may seem like an unusual choice but we asked Jane Duquemin how she has coped over the years of being in the industry. “It takes a certain type of person to do this job” she says, “to be a funeral director you have to be very compassionate and understanding, but at the same time very organised and professional. You are dealing with often mixed and confused emotions of the bereaved. We have to stay focused and in control as we are there to help the family.”
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Funeral Director “I’ve been at Beckford’s for over two years, I had to retire from the police force at 60 but I didn’t want to give up work so this career path seemed to be ideal for me. I was a family liaison officer during my time in the police service, so I’m used to dealing with families in difficult times. 32 years in the police means I’m well prepared, you see an awful lot of life, but there’s still a lot to learn. I enjoy helping the family and knowing they’re happy – that’s the most satisfying part.”
“We all have emotions and if we didn’t, we couldn’t do this job, because you do have to relate to how the families must be feeling. We are a family run business and I like to think of us, the team,
We all have emotions and if we didn’t we couldn’t do the job because you do have to relate to how the families must be feeling.
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Secretary/Receptionist “I am the secretary, receptionist and also look after the accounts. In addition I look after the memorial side of the business which includes ordering and supplying new memorials, and giving guidance to the renovation of existing stones. We have a display cabinet with a variety of sample items and information readily available. I also act as a funeral co-ordinator and enjoy my position as it is so varied.”
as a family. There are aspects of the job which are upsetting and we offer each other support whilst having to remain focussed on caring for the bereaved. The positive feedback we get from families is why I continue to do what I do. It is a privilege to have a family entrust their loved one into your care. It is so rewarding when they say thank you for looking after them. Very often they will comment how peaceful their loved one looked. It is not easy to let go, and seeing them at peace helps give the family closure and aids them in the grieving process.”
Get in touch You can contact Beckford’s on 01481 264202 or if you’re suffering a bereavement and would like someone to talk to contact The Guernsey Bereavement Service helpline on 01481 251056 or The Sunflower Trust on 01481 725241 ext. 5260 www.beckfords.com
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Fusion nightclub owner Adam Buroughs...looking happy at his nomination
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Fusion Nightclub has been shortlisted in the Best Live Event & Ticketing category at the 2013 eCommerce Awards for Excellence. The awards, which are in their 5th year, are the definitive awards for the UK eCommerce industry. Previous winners include Argos, ASOS, PayPal and LoveFilm.com. Fusion is the only Guernsey business ever to have been shortlisted. Fusion’s application focused on the club’s investment in their customised online ticket store; the only store of its kind for any venue in Guernsey along with upgrades to their website and membership scheme. The application also highlighted the hugely successful DJ Fresh gig which was held in December 2012. The event saw nearly 83% of the tickets sold via the new online ticket store including 100 discounted “early-bird” tickets which sold out in just 35 minutes. Fusion Nightclub owner Adam Burroughs said: “Being shortlisted for the 2013 eCommerce Awards for excellence is a huge achievement for Fusion Nightclub and we’re excited to fly the flag for Guernsey at the awards.” Fusion Nightclub is competing against Cheltenham Racecourse, Eventbrite and ticketscript in the Best Live Event & Ticketing category. The eCommerce Awards for Excellence will take place at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on the 2nd October. If the place seems a little more lively this month, you’ll know why.
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A leading Chinese professor has visited Guernsey to provide the local trust sector with an insight into the changing dynamics of wealthy Chinese families. Dr Tony Gao is the Director of the Global Family Business Program
at the PBC School of Finance at Tsinghua University, which is consistently ranked as one of the top two universities in China. He was invited to the Island by Guernsey Finance to address the local trust sector about developments related to their potential clients – wealthy Chinese families. He highlighted that China has a first generation of adults who have built up very successful businesses that have generated significant wealth for their families. Many are now planning exit strategies for their businesses, which could potentially include succession to the next generation. However, the second generation is likely to have been educated in the West and, as such, both their business interests and personal outlook are more likely to be more international in nature, thereby creating more globally mobile families. He said that it was important for businesses from the West to take into account such developments when dealing with the Chinese market. Dr Gao’s presentation took place in September of the Old Government House Hotel and was timed to coincide with Wendy Weng, Guernsey Finance’s representative in Shanghai, visiting the Island.
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Seven panellists will participate in the Guernsey Institute of Directors annual debate which will take place on Thursday 3 October at Beau Sejour. The 500-seat event which will be moderated by Sarah Montague of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. The debate will look at Guernsey’s fitness for purpose from both internal and external perspectives. It will challenge whether the island has a sound and effective management and infrastructure and also how robustly it is able to deal with external threats and challenges from the UK, US and EU and against a raft of new regulation and legislation. Two panels will participate in the debate. The panellists looking at Guernsey’s internal challenges are: Peter Mills, a director of the Optimus Group and chairman of GIBA; Wayne Bulpitt, founder of the Active Group; Chris Brock, founder of Island Analysis and Robin Newbould, managing director of Bullion Rock. Those looking at the external environment are: Steve Williams, director of European affairs, Channel Islands’ Brussels office; Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown and William Mason, Director General of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The event will include audience voting via mobile phone, tablet device or laptop and those who are not able to attend will be able to follow its progress through monitoring the twitter feed @ iodgsydebate #iodgsy.
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Sure opened their new flagship shop within the Guernsey Post Office headquarters premises at La Vrangue last month. Sure has always had a retail presence out of town to provide a convenient retail experience with ample parking. Now, the former shop at Centenary House will move to new premises within the atrium of the Post Office building. The new shop has been designed to showcase the whole range of Sure’s products and services – mobile, broadband, TV and landline. All the latest handsets will be on display with interactive screens that help customers decide what phone to buy and on what price plan. There are also video screens that platform the company’s latest offers and the best deals. ‘This new look and feel shop is a big change for us – we have listened to what customers want and need when shopping for telecommunications products and then delivered that and more,’ said Eddie Saints, chief executive of Sure; ‘We think islanders will really like the new layout store and in working with the Guernsey Post Office, we have been able to add the convenience of plenty of parking and easy access...‘It’s important to us that Sure is accessible to all customers; this move to Envoy House Post Office will underpin that. The new store, together with our High Street shop and our on-island customer call centre, will provide customers all the support they need.’
EVEN BETTER CAPITAL
Carey Olsen has acted for private equity fund Better Capital PCC Limited on the raising of £185.6 million through a placing and open offer to new and existing shareholders. Net proceeds of £182.0 million were deployed into Better Capital's Fund II to invest in a portfolio of distressed businesses. The fundraising follows Better Capital PCC Limited's conversion into a protected cell company and the launch of Fund II last year. Working with DLA Piper as lead counsel, the Carey Olsen team advising Better Capital on the fundraising was led by corporate partner Tom Carey and included senior associate
Tony Lane.
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THE POWER OF ASSET ALLOCATION Looking at the economic picture, global growth has started to pick up again rising back towards an annualised rate of 3.3% over the Summer from the 2.9% average of the previous three months. The transformation in the UK economy continues and it is close to becoming one of the fastest growing developed economies. The recession in the Eurozone has come to an end and it now appears to be moving into a phase of self-sustaining growth with Italy and Spain leading the ‘THE POWER OF ASSET ALLOCATION’ Odey Wealth Management (C.I.) Limited, PO Box 533, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GYI 6EY | Tel: +44 (0)1481 743 600 | Fax: +44 (0)1481 743609 | www.odeywealth.com Company Registration Number: 48037. From an asset allocation perspective, this year has been all about being overweight the developed and underweight the developing equity markets. This one decision has been very important as the divergence in the performance between equity markets has been dramatic. Year to date the us stock market is up 14.50% whereas the emerging markets are down -13.17%. of equal significance has been the fact that most of the falls in the emerging markets have happened since may when the fed first announced that it was considering tapering. Initially all financial markets sold off in response to higher bond yields but the US equity market has subsequently recaptured its old highs whereas the emerging market indices have in the main not recovered and have in fact been in a bear market pattern of lower highs and lower lows since January. So basically you need to have got it right in terms of asset allocation this year and we have to consider whether this pattern will continue for the rest of the year.
Licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission *HFR data as of 29th August 2013 domestic European pick-up. What has been particularly encouraging has been the apparent stabilisation of the Chinese economy and its subsequent moderate acceleration. In China, we have seen a consistent upturn across virtually all the July-August data releases, the latest being the official manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which moved higher, led by the new orders component. In contrast, the overall picture in the US can be described as more static with growth steady around 2% - 2.5% with little evidence of any inflationary pressure. This is important given the divergence in performance between the US and Chinese stock markets since the beginning of the year and it is interesting to note that the Shanghai Composite is now around 10% higher since June while the S&P 500 index is up only 4% in that time. This observation is restricted to China as it is clear that in many other emerging countries the situation that led these economies to underperform remains very much in place, namely a pattern of weakening currencies
allied to rising inflation, rapid capital flight and rising interest rates. However the overall conclusion has to be that now might be a good time to consider a return toward a more global perspective when investing especially if the process of slow but steady economic normalisation gathers momentum. The main risk is that the improving growth picture will continue to put upward pressure on bond yields, which in the US, the UK and Germany have been artificially low and we anticipate 10 year yields moving back towards the levels of nominal GDP in those countries. In the US the static growth picture means that for now 10 year bond yields are probably close to fair value but in Germany and the UK, bond yields remain too low and are expected to rise further from here.
GEOFF MARSON Managing Director Odey Wealth Management (C.I.) Ltd, PO Box 533, Level 3 (North), St Julian’s Court, St Julian’s Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 6EY. +44 (0) 1481 743601 ci.odeywealth.com
Geoff Marson is the Managing Director at Odey Wealth Management (C.I.) Limited and the fund manager for the Odey Opportunity Fund. Odey Wealth Management (C.I.) Limited is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. Registered in Guernsey 48037. Registered Office: Level 3, St Julian’s Court, St Julian’s Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 6EY. Telephone calls may be recorded.
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WE CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE GRFC
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As it is Gallery’s “Milestones” edition this month we persuaded the lads to get their kit off - calm yourselves, ladies I wasn’t that keen - and got up close and personal with the team.
I did set out to find out the highlight of the players’ career, but realised we would most probably spend more time looking at the suited and booted shots trying to psychoanalyse the men based on the shoes they wear (see overleaf ) so instead we got
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to know the team and they told us about their pre game rituals and little bit about their life off the pitch. It was on February 26th 1913 that the Guernsey Rugby Club was founded one
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century ago and on the same day the team colours would be green and white. The club have competed in English national leagues since 1987, this national recognition has left them feeling hopeful for their future as they are always ready to face a challenge.
If you are interested in joining the Guernsey RFC all you have to do is fill in a membership form on their website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/guernseyrfc or call them on 01481 254 590
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Simon Sharrott - Prop “In my spare time I like to raise my pigs. I like to take it easy before a game by taking a walk and stretching.”
Andy Rigden - Scrum Half “When I’m not training I go to the gym and have BBQ’s but before a match I tie/untie my boots 3 times!”
Sam Stables - Wing “In my spare time I enjoy watching movies. I listen to rock music before every game.”
Tom Ceillam - Hooker “I spend time with my family and play a few rounds of golf. Before a game I always have to sleep.”
Malcolm Barnes - Scrum Half “I like to go fishing. The night before every game I have to have a high carb meal”
Ben Challinor - Wing “I like to go to the gym and play other sports. I also like to eat. I always listen to the song ‘Diamond Eyes’ by Shinedown.”
Robin Le Cocq - Flanker “I like to be outdoors, fishing, surfing or on the family farm. Before games I always enjoy a sleep in and listen to music. Have to try and keep my mind off feeling nervous until kick off!”
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Matt Thomas - Back Row “In my spare time I like to tear up the dance floor to practice my footwork. I always listen to music on my iPod before a game.”
Dale Rutledge - Scrum Half “I watch movies and play Xbox games in my spare time. I have to be wearing purple pants every time I play.”
Camerom Craine - Prop “Before a match I’m smashing a caramel latte and off the pitch you’ll find me at the gym, sleeping or eating.”
Dave Davison - Wing “I enjoy watching ‘Family Guy’ on TV, going to the gym and eating. I always have caffeine and supplements before a game,.”
Jason Batiste - Centre “In my spare time I like to go surfing and before a game I need to have my own space.”
Lewis Hillier - Second Row “In my own time I like to go running, go out for meals and just chill. Before a game I relax by listening to music and think about the game.”
Ben McDougall - Centre “I like to listen to music, go to the beach and hang with the boys in my spare time. Before a game I always listen to music and think about how I’m going to play.”
Nick Barton - No. 8 “I take my boat out and go fishing. I like to walk to the home games to get some focus.”
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SCORING GOALS IS ALL I’M INTERESTED IN, AND OTHER THAN MAYBE AT ARSENAL, I COULDN’T THINK OF A TEAM I’D BE HAPPIER DOING IT FOR GUERNSEY GOALSCORING MACHINE ROSS ALLEN HAS REACHED A MILESTONE THAT MAY NEVER BE BEATEN WORDS | NICK MOLLET
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The footballer and former Elizabeth College student has surpassed 100 goals for Guernsey FCand in an island shirt a remarkable feat in itself in just a couple of seasons - and there are no plans for his goal scoring streak to end. With the limited number of games we used to play at island level I never thought of getting 100 goals for Guernsey. However, this was immediately a target as the GFC project began to establish itself. I am extremely proud to have reached that century milestone so early on in the timeline of this club, but it only drives me on to want to achieve greater things and set new targets for myself,’ he said. ‘It is an amazing feeling scoring goals for GFC, especially the buzz in big games with the huge home crowd in the stand and behind the goals. We really are so fortunate to have such a great fan base. Although I don’t think I’ll ever beat the elation from just after my Muratti goal this year.’ Gallery can exclusively reveal the good news for GFC fans is that he plans to carry on playing locally for years to come - having accepted his dreams of a professional career are probably all but over despite numerous interest from clubs - although he may be off globetrotting at some stage. So was he born to be a goalscorer? ‘As far back as I can remember, scoring goals was my definition of fun and all that I wanted to do. It has always been my biggest asset. During my younger years I learnt all I know from my father Craig. So as well as giving me some good genes, he has dedicated a lot of his time in helping me to become the player I am today. He helped to instil within me a ruthless ability to find the back of the net,’ he said. ‘I also gained inspiration from watching videos of the great Real Madrid ‘60 and Brazil ‘70 sides; players like Pele, and stories from Dad about people he played with and against, including such names as Cruy, Best, Moore and Beckenbauer.’ ‘I would play for hours in the garden after school and ultimately goal scoring was the focus of my training. I guess not a lot has changed as that is ultimately the reason why I still love the game,’ said Allen. ‘Now that I am older I feel I am developing into a more rounded footballer, learning more about the game and what other things I can do for the benefit of the team.’ He admits he was extremely pleased with the number of goals he has also created, including three game winners in the last four games of GFC’s successful last season. ‘At this level of football we have to keep learning and adapting our style of play as individuals and as a group. In many ways this is the most exciting and challenging
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part of the whole enterprise,’ he said. So are there any secrets and arts of goal scoring he can share with Gallery readers? ‘There is no secret to being a good goal scorer. I benefited from good coaching and put in hours of training when I was younger, allowing me to develop natural ability and instinct for it. It became normal and something I wouldn’t have to over-think. All the best goal scorers have to be selfish to a certain extent and this is something I thrived on, even if it occasionally upset team-mates.’
he said. He cites Guernsey FC’s entry into the historic FA Cup for the first time this season as a bonus. ‘We are so lucky to be involved in such a great competition and it will be a memorable experience for all involved. Hopefully, we can have a good run over the next couple of years and the first round proper is well within our reach.’
‘Some key points on goal scoring which I live by are simply getting in and around the box, finding space and getting near post in front of defenders from crosses. I can get so many ‘free’ goals from sticking to these rules. So when I’m not scoring and dropping too deep to get the ball you’ll usually hear Cockers [GFC captain Sam Cochrane] shouting at me to stay high. The GFC is an amazing environment for a player like me,’ said Allen.
So is there still a chance he could embark on a professional career?
Although he creates goals for himself he suggests it is the work on and off the ball from the likes of Dominic Heaume, Glyn Dyer and Matt Loaring that gets him the chances to score. Allen has been on restricted playing time so far this season due to a niggling leg injury but he has still set his targets high for the rest of the campaign - GFC’s first in the Ryman Isthmian League Division One South - following back-to-back promotions. ‘It will be a lot harder for me to get 50-plus goals a season at Ryman level. So, providing I get back to full fitness soon and can stay healthy, I would be very happy to hit somewhere between 30 to 35 goals in this league, and in any league above this one,’ he said. What does the immediate future hold? ‘Hopefully we can push for promotion this year - but that is obviously going to be a much harder task than it has been previously. I believe we can get into the play-off places but much will depend on squad consistency and having less key injuries than we did last year. It’s great for the club to now be at a very competitive level and looking at the youth players we have coming through the future for this club looks very exciting.’ ‘In the meantime it is very frustrating being injured so early on in the season. I don’t really enjoy watching football [from the sidelines] and I’ve had to do a lot this year. It will also probably take me a month from playing again to get up to match fitness so I’m not expecting miracles straight away. Hopefully, I can get on the scoresheet soon but I am confi dent the team has enough depth to cope without me in the meantime,’
Because of his goal scoring exploits Allen has been repeatedly linked with professional clubs.
‘The last couple of years have been interesting with regards to the hype surrounding me from professional clubs. There has been some interest, although nothing more than trial offers. These were obviously very flattering and a clear indication of how GFC could get individuals into the focus of big UK clubs - as proved with Rhys Jordan and James Hamon,’ said Allen. ‘Being a professional footballer was always something I dreamed of doing, but as I grew up my expectations changed and I ultimately realised that after 8 years of going on trials, it was no longer something I was interested in. I guess it was a case of one too many hits.’ ‘As it turns out, GFC has provided me with a professional set-up which allows me to enjoy my football more than at any other time of my career. Scoring goals is all I’m interested in, and other than maybe at Arsenal, I couldn’t think of a team I’d be happier doing it for,’ he said. ‘Part of me does wish that I was 16 again as this project is ideal for the kids of that age. It will give them a great avenue to get into the pro game through being noticed in a GFC shirt.’ ‘I am sure I will be playing for GFC for as long as I can, excluding a break to go travelling at some stage - sorry GFC fans! I would really love to see this group of players go up another couple of leagues, and also keep hold of the Muratti Vase for as long as possible, and help add a gold Island Games medal to my current bronze and silver,’ he said. His goal in the winning Muratti match at the Track this year has been labelled the best ever by many football followers and it is up there in his top 3 alongside another against Cobham and a 120th minute winner for former club Rangers against Jersey’s Trinity. Could he double the milestone achievement of goals? I would not bet against it!
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The Sony Xperia Z1 boasts one of the best Smartphone cameras in the market, at 20.7 megapixels it produces crystal clear photographs and videos. Running on the latest Android OS, this stunning Smartphone has 16GB built-in memory and features a full HD 5” touch screen so you can enjoy playing back every moment you capture. If you
have ever broken your phone by dropping it in water, this phone will become your life-saver! The Sony Xperia Z1 is waterproof and can be submerged in depths of up to 1.5m, for up to 30 minutes. With such impressive features and a ground breaking camera experience you really don’t want to miss out on this great new Smartphone.
DOUBLE VISION
Apple have launched two brand new iPhones, the 5S and 5C. Designed to appeal to different budgets these latest models keep the iPhone at the leading edge of smartphone technology.
Who needs passcodes?
Wave goodbye to memorising PIN codes and phone locks: the brand new iPhone 5S features a fingerprint scanner. This revolutionary move means that nobody but you, and up to four others, can access your phone – great news for anyone who’s ever had their phone stolen! At lightning speed, the 5S runs a new A7 chip which runs two times faster than the iPhone 5! This iPhone is the world’s first and only smartphone to run this CPU, giving it speed that will take your breath away. Have you ever been disappointed with a photo you’ve captured? Don’t worry - this incredible handset comes with a ‘burst mode’, which allows you to shoot 10 pictures in only one second – you now have no excuses not to capture the perfect shot! The camera on the iPhone 5 is guaranteed to amaze you, with 15% larger sensors and larger pixels than ever before. It even comes with a slow-motion option on 720p video so you can have plenty of fun with your film-making!
Little Brothers are cool too!
The iPhone 5C can be thought of as ‘the little brother’ of the 5S. If you’re on a budget, this ultra-cool iPhone is for you, as it costs substantially less than the 5S, yet still gives you many of the 5S’ impressive features. Visually stunning, the 5C is the most colourful iPhone yet, available in blue, yellow, green white and pink. With a plastic back, it feels light and compact and even features slip-on silicone covers to add to the appeal. Whether you’re on a budget or not, these latest iPhones are even more impressive than their predecessors. As ever, Apple is setting the pace in smartphone technology and Sure will stock them as soon as they become available. If you’d like to be among the first in the island to receive one of these latest iPhones, register your interest now by visiting www.sure.com/newiphone or pop into the Sure Store.
Another high tech chip, named the M7 is able to monitor your movements, which creates a whole new generation of health and fitness apps for you to enjoy! It can even tell if you’re walking or driving – put it to the test and see for yourself!
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Cast your mind back to the year 2004. Lance Armstrong has won his sixth drug-addled Tour de France, George W. Bush has somehow been re-elected as the world’s most powerful man and an ex-Harvard student by the name of Mark Zuckerberg has launched what will become the largest website on the internet, and what will soon turn into his most expensive court case to date.
ARCHOS AV420
Much like the handheld digital camera, the handheld video recorder has seemingly become obsolete thanks to the advances in smartphone technology. Gone are the days when magical moments such as weddings, kids’ first steps and the moment of comic genius when a stranger pulls a funny face in the background of an emotional moment, and now all we get is AS level “music videos” of someone walking through a field with a grainy effect. The Archos AV420 was one of the great devices for capturing all sorts of images and videos, with an array of new and interesting features such as a full colour, large display screen, wireless remote and TV recording. This device perfectly exemplifies the simplicity of they year 2004, when electronic devices served one or two purposes. Personally, I think it was a better time. Handheld video recorders as a single device have become relatively obsolete unless you are willing to pay extortionate prices for a high quality camera on which you could re-film the first Die Hard. These days, any digital camera worth its salt will record relatively decent film, so in my opinion it is best to buy cheap and keep it simple, rather that risking braking or losing something that only does a fractionally better job for what you want.
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2004 marked the creation of Sonos’ multi-room music system, allowing speakers in each room of the house to be controlled from one central hub. Gone were the days of shouting parents telling you to “turn that crap down and listen to some real music”, and of course vise versa. With the introduction of a Sonos system, everyone could be happy. The controller was, and remains to this day, easy to use, and the use of a wireless network to connect hubs, speakers and bridges meant that, using an account on a music streaming service like Spotify, you could stream almost any song you wanted into any room of the house. Sonos has continued to grow since its birth, and today, it can be controlled by almost any device with internet access and an App store. The main advantage of this feature? Being able to terrify anyone in the house by suddenly blasting very loud, offensive music from anywhere you can connect to your network. As mentioned, the Sonos Multi-Room Digital Music System has continuously grown over the years, with new and better features being added constantly, including a wider range of music streaming services. The price of the system starts at £350, but as you add more speakers to different rooms, the price understandably increases. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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Although some of the younger readers may like to think that 2004 was a time when portraits were painted with charcoal, the rest of us can think back and remember easily capturing family moments on a wide range of digital cameras. The pick of the bunch however was this, the Leica D-Lux. Now certain readers may associate this camera with a certain film about a Eurotrip, but even the hype it received in that film was true. Leica were, and still are, renowned for producing high-quality, brilliantly designed cameras. This particular model boasted many modern features at the time, including a 3.4 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom lens. This doesn’t sound too flattering to someone who knows that the iPhone 5 has an 8 megapixel camera, but it must be remembered that at the time of its release, this camera was top of the range, and phone cameras were lucky to be reaching 1 megapixel, if they existed at all. The simplistic style of the camera gives it a retro look regardless of the year it is bought, and the 1.5” display screen shows images in 0.1 megapixels, enough to clearly distinguish objects’ rough shapes, as long as they are far apart. There are millions of digital cameras available on the market today, and in almost all cases you get the quality you pay for. Prices range from £30 to £3,000, so be prepared to fork out if you want to pay close attention to every pixel of your photography.
PALMONE TREO 650
It’s hard to remember a time without Blackberrys, Nokia Lumias and those bloody iPhones. There was however a predecessor to all of these so called “smart”phones, the Treo 650, produced by Palmone. In 2004, this revolutionary phone was the first to combine many of the features you can find on almost all phones today, such as radio, sat-nav, cramped keyboards seemingly designed for those with twigs for fingers, internet access and email. Whilst it wasn’t the best looking phone, it was quite clearly a design inspiration for Blackberry, who would go on to rule the market in smartphone sales, and this superiority became clear in 2008, when PalmOne was forced to discontinue the production of the Treo 650. Like most legends of retail, it was quickly forgotten and replaced, but lest we forget the leviathan that started a generation’s obsession with being able to simultaneously get information, chat and catapult birds at wooden structures. The smartphone market today is undeniably one of the largest and competitive in electronics, and it continues to grow. This means that today, there is a mind-boggling selection of phones that apparently do very similar things, just in different ways. If you want to go for that authentic, retro, Treo 650 look, the best options is most probably the Blackberry Curve. Blackberry have stayed true to the keyboard format, and the layout of menus is easily comparable to the original smartphone.
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VODAFONE 3G DATACARD
Nowadays it seems strange to think that there isn’t a Wifi hotspot within range of your laptop or phone. However, in the dark ages of the even-earlier 21st Century, Wifi was mainly reserved for home and business use. The days where one could simply join a network at the click of a button almost anywhere in the world were a distant dream, and this is where Vodafone’s 3G Datacard came in. Vodafone had introduced a device that could simply plug into a laptop and allow internet access using the 3G network, one that, unlike Wifi, was, and still is, available everywhere. It seems too good to be true, until you realize that you had to sign up to a tariff in order to access the internet, the lowest of these tariffs offering 5MB of traffic for £10 a month, with each extra megabyte costing an additional £2. On this seemingly already extortionate tariff, the card itself cost £150. Vodafone had truly stuck to the words of Heath Ledger’s Joker, “If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” Today, in our technology-driven age, it’s extremely rare that a computer even has a slot for one of these cards, as Wifi has become so prevalent. However, even in those dire days when the router inevitably gives up, the 3G network can be easily accessed with most mobile devices. There are still alternatives around to the 3G Datacard, but in all honesty, the fact you’d require one would act as a sign that it is time to modernize.
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It’s based on SPA (that’s Scalable Product Architecture, rather than a warm and bubbly relaxing bath) and is an indicator of the style of future Volvo models to come, so says their HQ in Sweden. If you don’t believe me, a decidedly Swedish named man called Thomas Ingenlath said this:
Box ‘arches are back in and there’s more than just a hint of Ur-Quattro in that rear end - if this is a hint of things to come then Audi have still got it. The area in which there’s no doubt about them having sewn up is the vehicle lighting design department, and this concept showcases their new MatrixBeam LED headlamps, developed from their R18 Le Mans prototypes. They dynamically assess the vehicle’s situation to change from high to low beam using a combination of diodes, reflectors and black magic.
YES. Just YES. No, not the band that preceded the creation of Asia, so put your air guitars away. I just can’t believe how bang on Volvo’s latest offering is. Just look at it! The ‘Volvo Concept Coupé’ moniker leaves a little to be desired, but maybe they burned themselves out with all of the sketching and rendering.
“The Volvo Concept Coupé is no futuristic dream car. It is designed to demonstrate the capability of our new architecture: the confident stance, the proportions and the most prominent design signatures. Even though the all-new XC90 is an entirely different type of car, you will recognise the connection instantly when it is revealed next year” He also said ‘Think about the powerful calmness of a lion’ later on in the press statement I received though, so don’t blame me if they are in fact a bunch of crazy people* telling fibs. Apparently the nod toward Volvo’s P1800 isn’t part of the recent fad of creating a retro look but a celebration of their heritage, and do you know what? I’ll give them that, because to take something as disgusting as the P1800 and end up with this is undoubtedly worthy of praise. *Those of you who got the reference both here and in the title, give yourself a pat on the back!
It’s okay, it’s okay - if you’re still with me having seen the ‘H’ word associated with the mean-looking Audi concept pictured above then you must pay attention to this next bit before you start tipping tables and stamping your feet: it’s got a V8 and is packing about 700 polar bear friendly horsepower. Deep breaths.
As well as black magic, this concept also sees extensive use of CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced polymers) to keep things as light as possible whilst not reducing structural rigidity. They’ve even omitted the use of glass lenses in the lighting where possible, showcasing fully exposed diodes to subtly appease the green brigade without us die-hard petrolheads noticing. Sneaky, but we’re on to you Audi. Audi’s PR department say that ‘the control concept is also focused on the driver’, which I suppose is a good place to start. But I’m sure you’re all more interested in that TFSI V8 that can use just a single bank of cylinders to save fuel and a 100kW electric motor that adds an extra 400Nm of torque that takes power from a liquidcooled lithium-ion battery in the boot. Maybe Boeing could learn a thing or two.
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With a name that sounds suitably badass to complement with phenomenally badass exterior, there isn’t much not to love about Rolls Royce’s Wraith. Until Alan Sugar buys one, that is. Wraith is the most technologically advanced vehicle from the prestigious marque yet and if, like me, you didn’t think this was a big deal let me
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Imagine Kermit the frog being involved in a lightspeed collision with a Light Cycle from Tron and you’re probably fairly close to how Caterham’s AeroSeven keeps the name of their most popular seller, albeit one derived from the continuation of somebody else’s legacy (not a contemporary Tron reference, honestly) after the flop that was the Caterham 21 which probably saw more success on computer screens in ‘Test Drive 4’ than out on the road in actual, real life. If only they’d have allocated a little more of the marketing budget to the development side. They’re developing a sportscar in conjunction with Renault that will debut in 2016 and this is a nod to their capability as a manufacturer, as well as a good excuse to translate what they’ve learnt in Formula 1 onto the road and prove that they can turn around a full vehicle from concept to production in double-quick time - expect to see this one for sale by 2014. Yep, that’s next year. It’s the first Caterham model to be fitted with traction control via a system imaginatively named CEMS (Caterham Engine Management System) that also offers launch control. If you’re adverse to this, they’ve recently released an even more powerful ‘R’ series Caterham 7, which will undoubtedly be more up your street. They’ve based it on an ‘updated interpretation of the highly acclaimed Seven CSR platform’ and given it a 237 horsepower engine developed in-house, but as a fully certified cynic I can’t help that think that if it ain’t broke, don’t design a brand new car that looks super futuristic at the front only to be ruined by the lack of concept continuity at the rear. That’s a popular saying, right?
share that the gearbox uses GPS and mindreading techniques (based on your driving style) to determine the most appropriate gear for the path ahead. If they ever let me drive one, I’ll be selecting ‘full tilt’ and heading from Town to The Bridge. In a straight line. Naturally, Wraith will know this though, as not only is it written here but it can read my mind. GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
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IT IS PERHAPS IRONIC THAT THE VENUE FOR SUCH A PEACE-LOVING FESTIVAL WAS, FOR THE FIRST TWO THOUSAND YEARS OF ITS EXISTENCE, USED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES. VALE CASTLE IS SITUATED ON A LOW HILL OVERLOOKING ST. SAMPSON’S HARBOUR, FOR MANY CENTURIES DEFENDING THE NORTHERN PART OF GUERNSEY WHEN IT WAS SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE ISLAND. AS EARLY AS 500 TO 600 BC, THE HILLTOP WAS THE SITE OF AN IRON AGE FORT. HOWEVER THE ORIGINS OF THE CASTLE WHICH STANDS THERE NOW PROBABLY DATE BACK TO 1370 AND 1400. LITTLE IS RECORDED OF ITS HISTORY, ALTHOUGH SOME REFERENCES GIVE US AN INDICATION OF EVENTS OVER THE PAST 350 YEARS. VALE CASTLE IS NOW PRESERVED BY THE STATES OF GUERNSEY HERITAGE COMMITTEE UNDER THE FORTRESS GUERNSEY INITIATIVE.
The Vale Earth Fair has come a long way since its humble roots of the extension cord that ran from Rabey’s Garage in 1976. As the Channel Islands’ longest running festival it has interwoven into the Island’s culture, with expats flying back to take part. The festival featured an array of local talent but over the years the festival’s good reputation landed them an established spot on the UK festival circuit with acts from across the country lined up to get on stage. It wasn’t until 1995 that The Vale Earth Fair gained national recognition when it was featured in MixMag with their first imported act, London based dance troop, Lava Lava. This year they had a 2000 people turn out for their biggest act to date - The Buzzcocks. Gallery spoke to their diverse team of organisers, Rob Roussel, Yannik Bearder, Scott Phillips and Earl Groves who said although they utilise the Vale Castle as much as possible and revealed their “big plans” for next year are to revamp the dance tents and hope to bring even bigger acts over to sell more tickets in advance. With positive feedback across the board the team have persuaded agents to a drop their prices to an affordable rate. So, hopefully we’ll see some even bigger acts in the future.
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The Vale Earth Fair stayed true to its roots, having been approached by Coca Cola the team continue to steer clear of corporate sponsorship. This year they continued to promote an alternative lifestyle outside the mainstream and offered local, wholesome vegetarian food – which caused much debate amongst the public, but was quickly forgotten once they tasted the delicious selection of meat free meals from pizza, to tapas, to thai food. Volunteers ran the event on donations and 100% of their profits went to charity - The Free Tibet Campaign, The Burma Campaign and Bridge2Haiti. The team are always looking for volunteers to help with running the fair and clearing up once all the excitement of the weekend is over. If you’d like to get involved give us a call on 01481 247528 See you next year...
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Romans were pretty damn good at roads and milestones... here are some other facts.
1. Gladiator blood was recommended by Roman physicians to aid various ailments, including epilepsy and infertility. 2. Purple clothing was a status symbol and reserved only for emperors or senators. To achieve the color, a dye was made from murex seashells. It was treason for anyone other than the emperor to dress completely in purple. 3. Emperor Claudius’ third wife, Valeria Messalina, was a nymphomaniac. According to ancient historians, she once competed with a prostitute to see who could have the most sexual partners in a night. 4. Phalluses were considered good luck charms. They were worn as charms on necklaces or hung in doorways as wind chimes as a way to ward off evil spirits.
5. Left-handed people were considered unlucky. The word “sinister” was originally the Latin adjective “sinister”/”sinistr a”/”sinistrum” that meant “left” but took on the meanings of “evil” or “unlucky” by the Classical Latin era. 6. Emperor Caligula often appeared in public dressed in women’s clothing. 7. Caligula’s favorite horse, Incitatus, lived in a marble stable, with an ivory manger. Caligula also tried to make him a consul — the highest elected office of the Roman Republic and the most important job in the government. 8 Romans thought the early Christians were practicing cannibalism when they heard about them eating bread and wine as symbolic representations of the body and blood of Christ.
9. People would socialize at communal toilets. Rome had over 140 public toilets. 10. Wealthy Romans would have extravagant and decadent banquets that lasted for hours; in order to continue eating, they would induce vomiting. 11. Not everyone wore togas. Only free-born Roman men as a were allowed to wear togas (as a sign of Roman citizenship), while Roman women wore stolas. Strangely, prostitutes were forbidden to wear the stola, so instead they wore togas. 12. Urine (because of the ammonia it contains) was used to clean clothes. The urine was collected by fullones (the Ancient Roman version of dry cleaners) from around the city.
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