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Guernsey’s Style Magazine | no. 30 | August 2014 | the

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e hope you are well and applying healthy amounts of sunscreen in what looks to be one of the best summer seasons our gorgeous little Island has ever experienced.

The team at Gallery are also basking in the warmth of the amazing feedback we’ve had over the past month. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since our team took on Gallery. It takes a lot of hard work to be the best we can be and the support from Guernsey has been overwhelming.

Your messages, cards, answerphone feedback and positive comments have all been greatly appreciated and help us to build and improve. Other publications have changed their strategy and become schizophrenic as they attempt to emulate Gallery. Good for them, we’re happy to continue in the role of bar-raiser and imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, after all. Having stripped out the Chaff, Gallery is now more wheaty; has the walk, and a small but honest team to do the talk. We know that this behaviour is something to which Guernsey residents are entitled and appreciate. It’s a small part of the planet, but nowhere is more worthy. We’re small too, but we have the skills and we pay our bills.

This month we focus on all things Compact. We asked some major Guernsey figures to contribute and asked them why they thought our Compact Island is so great. Our fashion shoot proves yet again that we’re the best there is at what we do – unparalleled skill and artistic flair courtesy of our talented Glam Squad, which showcases some of Guernsey’s hottest fashion items and styling tips just for you.

We’ve teamed up with world famous chef Jamie Oliver and Gallery fan DJ BBQ along with B&Q to give readers a chance of winning some very special BBQ kit in our big summer giveaway. What can I say... You won’t find this sort of exclusive anywhere else. To help you decide what to cook, specialist butcher, Jason Hamon from Forest Stores, gives us his top 5 meaty treats in our Compact Cuts feature. If you’re thirsty then look no further than our Compact Cocktails, selected by drinks master James from Aperitif and get the lowdown on all summer shows and local attractions in our events section. Our test drive of the new Porsche Boxter S is a compact beauty and the comprehensive community news is simply inspiring. We’re small, but capable. That’s why Guernsey punches above its weight.

Enjoy our August issue and look out for Gallery Magazine this summer – big things are happening and YOU are at the centre of it all.

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Alex Warlow ���������������������������������������������� 8 Contributors ������������������������������������������� 10 The question: What makes our compact island so great? ���12 Upcoming Events ������������������������������� 18 News in numbers �������������������������������� 18 Give: charity focus ���������������������������� 20 Misc ����������������������������������������������������������������22 EVENTS 23 Victor hugo statue unveiling | sark folk festival ���������������������������������� 24 Town carnival | black tie fundraiser ��������������������������������������������������������������25 Heritage insurance lunch ������������ 26 Women’s development forum �28 TRAVEL 29 The Little Five ��������������������������������������� 30 Short hop travel �����������������������������������32

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CULTURE 33 David Gilliver’s little people ���� 34 The little people ����������������������������������35 FASHION 37 Shoot ����������������������������������������������������������� 38 Second shot ������������������������������������������� 48 Style stalker �������������������������������������������� 50 BEAUTY 51 Faces of beauty ���������������������������������� 54 Hayley’s look ����������������������������������������� 56 APPETITE 57 Compact cocktails ���������������������������� 58 BBQ king �������������������������������������������������� 60 PLACES 61 Saving space ������������������������������������������62 Featured properties ������������������������ 64 Interiors News �������������������������������������� 68 Details, details �������������������������������������� 70 Instaglam ���������������������������������������������������72

AGENDA > 74 Agenda news �����������������������������������������75 Cup Winning HR ��������������������������������� 78 Movers & Shakers ������������������������������ 80 HARDWARE 83 The new Boxster s ���������������������������� 84 Compact gadgets ����������������������������� 86 Sportfocus: powerboating �������� 88 Phone home ������������������������������������������� 89 Music: JerseyLive.......................90 PAPARAZZI 92 Sark Folk Festival 92 us4/u2 at Cobo Bay ��������������������� 94 The Vault: Leo Club fundraiser ��� 96 Directory........................................ 97 Boardom ��������������������������������������������������� 98

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< FREEDOM Compact dogs fit into handbags and your compact wardrobe should probably only contain a maximum of two variations on the leather mini skirt - even though everyone knows you need at least three.

It seems that for some, even our lives should be tightly packed. Ensure we entertain Yoga class during our lunchtimes and maintain the vegetable patch on our balcony. But at the same time, we seek to live our lives ‘without limits’.

Do you have to pack your lives full of targets and deadlines in order to somehow be free? This is the sort of question I ask myself frequently in the manner of someone trying to remember some of what they learnt in their first year university Philosophy course.

So I’ve reached a crossroads and been thinking lately whether or not choice is making our modern lives a bit difficult. The happiest I’ve ever been was when I used to work at (and steal jelly beans from) Woolworths aged 14.

If only nobody filled my head with silly ambition, and if only the chain didn’t go bust (which was most probably not because of the bean theft), I could still be riding that polyester-clad sugar high, instead of searching for a career path that will give me some tailored idea of intellectual gratification and material gain.

But money makes the world go round.

With money you can buy all the soda streams and pot plants your heart desires.

One theory goes that it’s more moral to restrict yourself and your generosity in

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life down to nil, until you have made a substantial fortune. Then, if you so wished, you would be in a position to donate a greater amount than you might have done with a lifetime of smaller donations.

Living the compact life means simultaneously setting yourself targets and limits, as there’s only so much you can cram into a lifetime.

Another supporting theory for setting yourself targets and establishing limits is so that you don’t end up being a completely useless waste of space and a burden to your friends and relatives. If this sounds like I’m giving you life-tips based on any degree of success in this area, trust me I’m not. I realised recently though that I work to deadlines every

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day. I don’t keep on top of daily tasks like eyebrow plucking, paying parking tickets or emptying out the ashtray because I am a thrill seeker who loves knowing I’m going to have to sort my life out in a matter of seconds if someone happens to knock on the door.

generation down the path less travelled.

There’s so much we can cram in before we shuffle off this mortal coil, you could live a thousand lives in a thousand countries and never stay in one place long enough to upset anyone or have someone miss you when you go.

Two catalysts for the desire to lead a compact life are the aspirational lifestyle magazines and mates on the Internet having more fun than you are. Honestly, all I want to do is live in a lighthouse with my many cats, but all of a sudden I’m wondering whether I’d regret it if I never studied archaeology or bought a boat or had some babies as well.

People are opting out of marrying young and sticking in the same jobs, all of their lives. A world of opportunity is leading a

Living a compact life is like picking from a smorgasbord while the rest languish after a full roast dinner. Switching up jobs and friendship circles and netball teams just so you can have a pop at everything on offer might seem like a strange way to do it for some, but for lots that’s what life is all about; packing up your leather mini skirt and rolling with the punches.

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CONTRIBUTORS

#30 FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS JON OZANNE

NATHAN RICHARDS

We are very grateful to have one of our favourite superstar DJ’s contribute this month. The man behind the mouth at BBC Radio Guernsey continues to entertain us with his never-ending stream of energetic listening material and iconic vocal skill. He chooses some great music too. His genuine positivity and uplifting tones fill our ears daily and we love having him on-board this month.

Try not to read Jon’s feature without imagining his voice. We dare you.

This man rarely goes anywhere unless two models are flanking him holding cans of hairspray. Which gets awkward in the Chippy.

Never refer to him as “Nayfe” and always be wary that he will surely improve your current style with his supernatural hair crafting skills. His support and help is always appreciated on our fashion shoots and we plan to abduct him. That’s it.

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SIMON TORODE

The Head of Guernsey Tourism and a man who is passionate about our Island. Mike was happy to share his views on Guernsey with us (and you) this month and we hope he continues to show the global population just how brilliant our compact Isle really is. It made sense to ask him - after all, he lives and breathes your greatness and thrives on showcasing the hard work and efforts of all Islanders. Many thanks Mike!

Simon Torode from I AM GUERNSEY helps out this month with a personal insight into his beloved compact Isle (Guernsey). The eloquent entrepreneur has launched a series of successful ventures over the years and more recently, teamed up with PF+A to challenge everyone on the Island to submit their ideas on how to make Guernsey better. Entrants can win something too.

Which is well nice!

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HANNAH COLLEY

A facilitator. Instigator. Rejuvenator. Initiator.

Originator. But not a Terminator. The Dandelion Project Co-Founder has given his thoughts on the benefits and potential of our compact Guernsey. When not enjoying time with his family, Marc is providing the creative minds of Guernsey with TEDx talks and nurturing positive change.

He is passionate about inclusion but most of all, community. This man strives to make Guernsey a better place for all of us. Thanks Marc!

Will eternally be referred to as ‘Wakers’ and the primary Make-Up specialist on our main fashion shoots (for some time now). When not honing her artistry in London, Hannah loves to travel, surf and volunteer her services with members of Look Good Feel Better. We thank this awesome chick (and her husband) for giving us her very special time and unparalleled skill.

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What makes our compact Island so great?

We handpicked a select group of Guernsey’s more noticeable figures and asked them to tell us why they love our compact isle so much. We start with one of Guernsey’s loudest and proudest, the man behind the mouth - Jon Ozanne from BBC Radio Guernsey.

JON OZANNE BBC Radio Guernsey

explore the stand at The Track and imagine a time back in 1951 when some 12,000 crowded the grounds to see Guernsey win the Muratti Vase.

The detail that you find while out and about gathering stories always amazes me.

From children that stare out at you with small packed suitcases in pictures at the Occupation Museum, parish abreuvoirs that remind us of cattle and farming as an island activity, to wooden beams in old St Peter Port shops that are made from ships’ masts.

This history and identity all make Guernsey seem so much bigger.

On Saturdays I sometimes treat Guernsey’s south coast as part of an island playground.

One where I will break the elusive four miles an hour walking pace along the entire cliff.

Just after university I tried my luck at stand up comedy. My set included a piece on the size of Guernsey.

‘It’s small, like very small, like eight by five miles small. That’s small. The airport is almost two miles long, we didn’t have a school bell but would change lessons when flights took off. It made for a long double science if it was foggy’.

Whizz forward several years and I’m here on the rock loving it; genuinely loving it.

It’s still the same size but I’m lucky enough to have a job that gets me to almost every nook and cranny. Just last week I got to

I’ve just joined a Sunday running club that starts at different points around the island each week. A nine o’ clock start has soon reduced the amount of local ale I get though on a Saturday night. L’Eree Hill is unforgiving, the shingle path between Fort Doyle and Fort Le Marchant is like a cattle grid and the east coast winds bend us runners the way the old trees used to grow at Le Bas Courtils. But the views are

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So that’s the answer - being out and about no matter what your age, my eight by five compact, enormous playground continues to be there for the taking.

terrific and a chat over a kiosk tea, or cream tea soon calms any aching joints.

Cycling in Guernsey is always fun. I used to race everywhere but now I gently take it all in. Sorry if you’ve been stuck behind me on Les Val Des Terres, I do have a couple of pull in points so be patient.

I think Guernsey actually changes as you grow up. As a child it was adventures of a tropical bamboo wilderness in Saumarez Park, an empty Vale Castle that I filled with knights and sword fights, or the neverending supply of beaches and bays that I swam a bit further in each visit.

And now as an adult? Well that’s Guernsey’s trick, at one point it’s a field in Pleinmont, then it’s a music festival. The Vale Castle sees knights once more, on stage this time, though the Shakespearian variety are far less noble than I had imagined. And the beach I used play on has become an outdoor kitchen for my signature marinated monkfish BBQ. So what does Guernsey hold for me in the future? I’m not actually sure, I know getting out there is the key to enjoying it and I don’t want that to slow down as time goes on.

Yesterday I saw an older gent on a bike getting a better speed up La Charroterie than what I can muster. It was only when he got nearer I realised he was on an electric bike. So that’s the answer - being out and about no matter what your age, my compact, enormous playground continues to be there for the taking.

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I am not sure whether it is because of Guernsey’s long and more recent painful history of overcoming extreme adversity, or the relative isolation of such a small and condensed island, but I have not experienced the strength of feeling and pride, and sense of belonging to a nation that I have in Guernsey.

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MIKE HOPKINS Guernsey Tourism

‘A small island with a big history’, is how we recently described our heritage rich island in our marketing materials promoting the 2014 ‘Guernsey Heritage Festival’, and having lived on the island now for nearly six years I have been continually amazed by the amount of remarkable and fascinating things I discover on a daily basis about the beautiful islands of the Bailiwick.

The extent of this really struck home to me during my holiday this year to another beautiful island; Mauritius. During our taxi drive from the airport to our hotel, our ebullient driver enthused about his wonderful home. He proudly boasted about its long history, striking interior and stunning coastline, the islands rich supply of local produce and seafood, its famous hospitality and its happy and eclectic mix of cultures, inhabitants and languages, concluding, “and all of this all contained within an island that is only 65 miles by 30 miles!’

“Wow” I said “sounds fabulous.”, however quietly thinking to myself, “We can beat that.”

We come from a small island that is only eight miles by five miles, and we pack so much more in to our compact and beautifully formed island.

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Our history and heritage can be traced back for thousands of years, not just five or six hundred years. Any visitor to Guernsey can experience the ethereal nature of the Dolman interiors, dating back to 4500 BC, through to the solid fortifications and many Loophole and Martello towers, dotted along our coastline, which traces Guernsey’s history back to the 14th century, and then there are the more recent relics of the First and Second World War. Agreed Mauritius has a stunning coastline of coral reefs and palm tree lined beaches, but where else can you experience in one day the variety of our breath taking views over to our neighbouring islands from our ocean battered cliffs, to the silky fine and brilliant white sandy beaches of Herm and our west coast.

A favourite spot in Mauritius is Cap Malheureux, with its famous red topped Catholic Church which adorns many of its postcards and sits facing its neighbouring islands. Again wonderful, but whilst wondering down the adjoining beach, our majestic Little Chapel, and the magnificent view from Fermain Bay, or from Castle Cornet over to Herm and Sark immediately entered my mind, “More than a match.” I thought.

stems back to the 11th century, and French influences place and road names, but also extends into our unique culinary and dining offering; as does our delicious and locally caught seafood. Where else can you sit down to a succulent freshly cooked lobster salad for £15, definitely not in Mauritius, try six times that price!

And lastly the people and the warmth of welcome of any place is what really makes or breaks the experience. I have to say the Mauritians were wonderful, as it was clear to see that they were immensely proud of their island, and were keen for us to enjoy every minute of our stay. However I am not sure whether it is because of Guernsey’s long and more recent painful history of overcoming extreme adversity, or the relative isolation of such a small and condensed island, but I have not experienced the strength of feeling and pride, and sense of belonging to a nation that I have in Guernsey. It is clear to anyone who visits the island that it’s the people that make the Guernsey experience special.

The French influence is clear to see and hear in Mauritius. French is the prevailing language, introduced in the seventeenth century during French rule, and place and road names follow suite. Guernsey French

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embrace community life without relying on the local government to provide solutions.

The Dandelion Project, for instance, and all the individual local charities which form the backbone of support for islanders, are motivated and committed. For those who were told “you can’t” - they are proof that ‘you certainly can’ if you request and seek change openly enough.

When I co-founded the local charity YPG (Young People Guernsey) we were questioned by many as to what the need was. Since opening The Hub we have offered advice and guidance to hundreds of local children when they needed it most by bringing the incredible, professional services of Barnardos to Guernsey. If we had sat back and expected others to provide this service for us, chances are, it may never have happened.

SIMON TORODE I AM GUERNSEY

I was born on the rock we call Guernsey 37 years ago. I believe there’s always something that intrinsically links you to where you were born but to ‘a true Guern’ it is far more than just being islandborn. Every little piece of Guernsey’s panorama has a relevance to me and my family whether it be a piece of land, a shop, a house, a road or somewhere where something previously stood like the Odeon cinema on St. Julian’s Avenue where I watched my first film with my late Gran.

I don’t think you can take for granted just how magical it is to live here. Of course Guernsey has its faults as everywhere does. Is it too compact? There have been times where I can honestly say I have felt claustrophobic and escaped, but that flight home to Guernsey, from far flung locations, always gives me an elated feeling of coming home. How many people around the world can say that about where they grew up?

Those that know me will know that I enjoy history, but embrace change, which is a hard task in an island that often creates barriers at the sheer mention of ‘doing something differently.’

I don’t take well to negativity. I never have.

Perhaps my biggest bugbear of island life, where everyone has a voice to be heard, is

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that often that voice is negative. I do what I do to ignore negativity where there is no sound reason and I try to have a more positive outlook on life. There is a great George Bernard Shaw quote: “Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”

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...times are changing and it appears that others are joining together to form a more dynamic and challenging community and I, for one, can see exciting times ahead.

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In June of this year, a good friend (John Hibbs) and I launched a competition to all islanders called ‘I am Guernsey.’ I am Guernsey is the epitome of a positive mind set – focussing on how we can make our island even better; it’s a platform for people to express personal designed ideas for Guernsey without concern for policy or red tape. I am Guernsey aims to spark the imaginations of everyone in Guernsey with a passion for the island in which we live. I am Guernsey is more than a concept; we hope that the ideas generated in this competition will form part of planning for the future for Guernsey.

If there is anything I have learnt about this compact little rock, it is about taking responsibility and hopefully creating positive change without reading any prehistoric instruction manuals about how island life should be. I will leave you on this inspiring quote from Socrates: “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.”

Check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/iamguernsey for more details and how you can enter.

I’m not the only one. There’s a new generation in Guernsey looking at how our island can improve and better serve the community. When I came back to Guernsey 15 years ago, after a career in advertising, the quote simply did not apply to Guernsey but times are changing and it appears that others are joining together to form a more dynamic and challenging community and I, for one, can see exciting times ahead.

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Guernsey is the size of a town, yet is also a fully operational country. It just happens that you can have a coffee with everyone who works in the system, because they only live within a few miles of you. And that means change can happen.

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MARK WINN

CO-FOUNDER, THE DANDELION PROJECT To me, Guernsey’s greatest asset is its size.

It has taken me a long time to admit that, I must say. As a kid growing up here, its smallness used to drive me mad, especially when exposed to all the exciting goings on elsewhere in the world. Back then, to me, small equalled dull and backward.

Now, I think the opposite. Small equals unlimited opportunity. To me, Guernsey as a nation has infinite potential, and its compact size is at the very heart of that potential. I just don’t see it the way most people do.

I could quite easily go on about Guernsey being a beautiful gem in the English Channel with more sunshine hours than its neighbours... etc, but that would be ignoring the real problem ­and consequently the huge opportunity w ­ e have.

Underneath this small but beautifully formed exterior lies the same human tragedy as many other places in the world.

Guernsey is a microcosm of the Western condition. We have created many of the same problems suffered by everyone else in the west:

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We have an education system that educates us to get exam results, rather than to be happy.

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We have an ‘illness system,’ rather than a health system.

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We are doing jobs we don’t love, to pay for things that we don’t need.

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We have to work harder, because the more we work, the more we earn, the more house prices and living costs rise­ and the harder we need to work to pay for them.

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We have a staggeringly high mental health problem.

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We have up to 10,000 people (out of 65,000) who live in relative poverty.

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We import the overwhelming majority of what we eat, although we used to be a food exporter.

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We have an oil fired power station and import nuclear energy, while we have an abundance of natural resources all around us.

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We have a political system designed in antiquity, in which no one takes charge and doesn’t get the best out of those that work it.

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We are engulfed by news media that focuses on negativity, against the best interests of the community.

We worship heroes from foreign lands on screen and in magazines ­and yet the real heroes within our community remain largely unsupported. And here lays the wonder of being small. We live in one of the few places in the world where we can actually solve these problems. Guernsey is the size of a town, yet is also a fully operational country. It just happens that you can have a coffee with everyone who works in the system, because they only live within a few miles of you. And that means change can happen.

Bureaucracy is the biggest barrier to global progress ­and we have one of the smallest national bureaucracies in the world. When we realise that the same mechanisms that created our successful finance industry can be used to change the world, then we will start to live our true potential.

There are many beautiful places to live in the world, but Guernsey has something that few places have. It has the opportunity to lead the world in reinventing society. It can make a contribution to improving the world that no other country has yet achieved.

Its compact size is the key to making that happen. That is why I love it here. That is why I live here. That is why I feel we can all make a difference here. And in this way, small is definitely beautiful.

For more information on how you can make Guernsey the best place to live on earth by 2020, visit The Dandelion Project website: http://www.dandelion.gg

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ROCQUAINE REGATTA

GSPCA RAFFLE/BINGO

02/08/14

06/08/14

This year’s annual Rocquaine Regatta will begin at 9.30am and will run through the day until 6.00pm. An event with a long distinguished reputation, the regatta is a full day of free activities and entertainment for those of all ages. There will be the usual beach and stage events, sandcastles, inshore swimming and sailing, as well as raft races, 5-a-side football and volleyball and even a mini-macho contest. Don’t forget the barbecue, with live music presented by the Vale Earth Fair to round the day off in style.

The GSPCA brings you this inaugural Pie & Mash Bingo Bash on Wednesday 6th August 2014 at 7.00pm. If well attended they hope to make this a regular event.

The venue is the Market Bistro inside the Market Building in St Peter Port. There will be a choice of pies to have with your mash: Either chicken, steak and ale, or vegetarian.

The bingo will have cash prizes and there will also be a raffle, with all proceeds going to the GSPCA Animal Shelter to help fund the care of animals in Guernsey.

SWATS SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS 04/08/14 – 08/08/14 S.W.A.T.S. summer school programme is open to children aged 6 years old or over. The production for this week is Bugsy Malone. The full week costs £90, though if your child also wishes to attend the programme on the following week then the cost is £160 total to cover both weeks. The venue is St Paul’s Church Hall on Belval Road, Vale. 4th to 8th August from 9.00am until 1.00pm daily.

For further details or a registration form please contact S.W.A.T.S. by phoning Shaun on 07781 442582 or email shaunwint@cwgsy.net

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To attend you must book a place, or a whole table, in advance by telephoning the GSPCA on 01481 257261.

THE SOUTH SHOW 08/08/14 – 09/08/14 The South Show returns with entertainment and community activities. This year the event will be on Friday 8th from 1.00pm until 8.00pm and Saturday 9th from 10.00am until 7.00pm, at St. Martin’s Community Centre. On both days the South Show exhibitions will include flowers, fruit, vegetables, home baking, wines, preserves, crafts and children’s classes.

There will be lots of stalls selling their wares including local crafts, bric-a-brac, produce and second-hand books. There will be pocket money games and crafts for children, a DIY ‘Photo Booth’, a bouncy castle, face painting, refreshments, a raffle and lots more! On the Friday there will be the Bonny Baby Competition, while on the Saturday there will be the Children’s

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Fancy Dress Competition, the Decorated Hat Competition, a raffle, the ever-popular Balloon Man, the Scouts band and the Vets4Pets Dog Show.

The admission cost is £3.00 for adults and £1.00 for children, with a ticket covering entry for both days of the show.

GRFC VS CORNISH PIRATES 09/08/14 GRFC will play Cornish Pirates kicking off from 6.30pm at Footes Lane. There will also be pre-match drinks at 4.00pm followed by dinner at 4.30pm at Garenne Stand featuring a Q&A with both coaches, Ian Davies and GRFC’s own Jordan Reynolds.

To book tables for the pre-match drinks and dinner contact Chris Gnapp by telephone on 07781 128058, or by email at chris@leapfrogjobs.com. To book stand seating contact Katie by telephone on 07781 410777, or by email at administrator@grfc.gg

SEAFRONT SUNDAYS 10/08/14 This will be a Taste Guernsey showcase for local producers and chefs, a scheduled programme of displays, demonstrations and participative ‘schools’ are designed to develop pride in local food expertise. This will be a hands-on fun, family oriented event. These Seafront Sunday events will celebrate the food heritage of Guernsey.

Taste the island’s world-class dairy produce, learn more about one of the island’s traditional dishes, bean-jar, and find out more about Guernsey’s horticultural links.

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LA TRAVIATA 10/08/14

The Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to be participating in this year’s series of broadcasts from the 2014 Glyndebourne 80th anniversary season that continues with the live broadcast of La Traviata. Being shown on Sunday 10th August 2014 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the The Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts.

Special Glyndebourne summer price: £15.00 full price, £10.00 for concessions (retired persons, full-time students) Book your tickets online via www.guernseytickets.gg

ANNUAL WEST SHOW 13/08/14 – 14/08/14 The West Show is the highlight of the summer for those in the western parishes and tends to draw huge crowds. This year the West Show is on Wednesday 13th August 2014 and Thursday 14th August 2014, with the gates opening at 10.00am both days. There will be the usual exhibits from potted plants, cut flowers, flower arrangements, fruits, vegetables, farm produce, eggs, preserves and dairy produce, wines, cakes, arts & crafts, dry bulbs, photography and agricultural machinery to cattle, goats, sheep & pigs, fur & feather, and horses. As well as entertainment in the arena there will also be fairground rides, music, refreshments, an array of local costumes on show, and much more.

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DONKEY DERBY AT SAUMAREZ PARK 16/08/14 An annual tradition, this year the Donkey Derby will be taking place on Saturday 16th August 2014 from 12.30pm to 5.00pm at Saumarez Park. Other attractions will include a variety of charity stalls, crown and anchor, various games, a beer tent and a refreshment tent plus Donkey Rides for the children. Entry to the park is free although there is a small charge for car parking.

SURE BIG SCREEN 19/08/14 – 25/08/14 ISLANDERS have helped create what promises to be the best line up so far at this year’s Sure Big Screen. Brand new blockbusters and the highest grossing animated movie of all time are on the bill for the summer extravaganza at Cobo from 19th to 25th August. Outdoor cinemagoers will have the chance to see big name family films, such as The Lego Movie, as well as ever-popular classics like Footloose and Back to the Future. Evening showings include a host of big name films including Life of Brian.

THE NORTH SHOW 20/08/14 – 21/08/14 The North Show, run by the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Society, is one of the main events in Guernsey’s summer calendar, attracting thousands of visitors. This year the North Show is on Wednesday 20th August 2014 and

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Thursday 21st August 2014, at Saumarez Park. The marquee and outdoor displays include Guernsey cattle, goats and agricultural produce, as well as amateur entrants to the fur and feather classes, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables, flower arranging, cakes and baking, and the craft classes such as wood or metal working, embroidery and photography. The arena will have the usual displays of local talent in addition to off-island entertainment. In the evening the beer tent generally hosts live music. The Battle of Flowers is held on the afternoon of the second day and the floats also take part in an illuminated parade in the evening, culminating in a firework display. The admission cost has yet to be confirmed, though may not change from previous years, which has been as follows: Wednesday: Adults £5, Children £3.50 Thursday: Adults £8, Children £5, Car park fee £2.00. Residents of Castel, St.Sampsons and Vale who are fully paid up members of the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Society enjoy free admission.

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HARBOUR CARNIVAL 29/08/14

This year the annual Harbour Carnival will be at St Peter Port Harbour on Friday 29th August 2014 from 5.00pm until 10.00pm.

This fun-filled family event will include races, man-powered flight, tug of war, fireworks, children’s entertainment and refreshments!

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NEWS IN NUMBERS

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Health and Social Services aim to bring the number of smokers on the island down to 5% by 2025 via island wide bans.

N3W5 IN NUM83RS

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4.2 magnitude Earthquake hits our Island - the largest experienced in more than 80 years.

200 years of education at St Sampson Primary School that has now closed its doors.

The pupils will start their new school life at Vale Primary from September.

343 Number of unemployed in Guernsey. A figure that represents 1.1% of the working population.

new investment funds have been set up in Guernsey in the last 18 months, due to Guernsey’s continued recognition as a funds jurisdiction.

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The Environment Department invites tenders for a five-year bus contract on the Island with current contractor, CT Plus, under review.

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20 Year old surface at the Guernsey Hockey Club is undergoing a massive overhaul. Works to the surface, fencing and floodlights are due to be completed by midSeptember.

Year deal struck with Condor Ferries, to operate from Guernsey and Jersey until at

least 2024.

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EDDIE & ALFIE

Eddie 36 Boat lover

Likes Beer and boating

Hates Cats

If I were an animal I would be A Lion so he could be Lord of the Jungle

Wants Somebody to pay off his house

Interesting fact Eddie runs his own company and has been self-employed for eight years

Most impressive thing ever done Swimming with dolphins on his honeymoon

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Alfie 4 Pedigree Cocker Spaniel

Likes Swimming and being driven about Guernsey in Eddie’s van

Hates Cats

If I were a human I would be A big soppy softy Wants To be ‘whole again’

Interesting fact Alfie is ‘SO good-natured and gentle’!

Most impressive thing ever done This cocker spaniel is adept at flushing out game birds

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Increased recycling at Guernsey Airport leads to more bins Pirates in the making!

Local businesses keep young sailors afloat Sponsorship from local businesses has made it possible for the Guernsey Sailing Trust to begin renewing its dinghy fleet. The Trust has recently replaced six of its ‘Laser Picos’ - a single handed dinghy that is very suitable for intermediate junior sailors. “Each year almost a thousand young people come to the Trust to receive sailing tuition,” said Trust principal Adam Reed. “As a charity we rely on the support of local businesses and fundraising to help us keep our fleet up to date and up to code so that we can provide those young people with a safe and fun environment where they can learn to sail. “Each Pico will be very well used and we are very grateful to our sponsors for their help.” The new dinghies are sponsored by Butterfield, Intersurgical, BWCI, F Watson and Sons, Creaseys (M&S) and by a private donor.

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Two more dedicated recycling stations are being installed at Guernsey Airport to cope with increasing amounts of recyclables.

In 2012, AFM donated four purpose built bins, which were put in different positions around the terminal. Each bin had segregated containers for paper and magazines, plastic bottles and also general waste. The volume of recyclables collected means AFM has now given two more. ‘Guernsey Airport has been recycling newspapers, magazines and bottles since 2007 and with 900,000 passengers using the terminal each year as well as thousands more islanders passing through as they say goodbye to family and friends or collect people, we have diverted many tonnes of recyclable waste away from Mont Cuet,’ said airport director Colin Le Ray.

Your old jumpers for goalpost

Charity day benefited autism charities

Golfers; ‘Drive to St. Andrews’

Islanders are being asked to donate old sports kit to raise funds for children in South Africa by local charity Goal50 and Public Services. The charity has launched the campaign during Waste Awareness Week as ‘Project500’ and arranged a drop off point at Intersport, where people will be able to donate their old kit. This will then be sold on the Project500 Facebook page and all proceeds will go to The Great Commission Soccer Academy in the Cape Flats, Cape Town. Any unsold kit will be sent to South Africa. Nigel Pascoe formed Goal50 in 2010 with South African charity Great Commission United, which aims to use football to help Cape Town’s street children develop the necessary skills to move forward in life.

Autism charities across the islands are set to benefit from the efforts of JT’s staff during their annual Global Charity Day, which was held on the 20th June 2014 and raised a total of £4,685. For the third consecutive year, JT has supported Autism charities and the annual Global Charity Day focuses the efforts of staff across its offices in Guernsey, Jersey, London, Boston and Melbourne to have some fun and raise funds for a shared cause at the same time.

Activities during the day included an ‘annual leave’ raffle, cake sales and office games; while staff in the islands literally ‘jumped’ for autism by taking part in Jumping fitness sessions outside the JT stores in both St. Peter Port and St. Helier.

Local architectural design practice PF+A, in association with Home Start Guernsey, is calling all golfers to take part in a charity “Drive to St Andrews” challenge. The charity golf drive will be held on Sunday 24th August and is challenging teams of golfers to hit a combined distance of 1,000km (621 miles) the equivalent distance from Guernsey to the famous home of golf in St Andrews, Scotland.

The event is the brainchild of John Hibbs, director of strategy at PF+A, and will be held at the driving range of the Royal Guernsey Golf Club. “Drive to St Andrews” will start at 6am and finish at 8pm on the August Bank Holiday Sunday and PF+A would like to encourage as many regular golfers as possible, whatever their ability to form a team.

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Garenne group get on their bikes to raise £15,000

Louvre Mountain Biker Louvre Fund has announced that of one of Guernsey’s brightest young mountain bike stars, Hannah English, has been awarded a new, annual sports grant. Hannah was selected for British Cycling’s Olympic Talent Programme for 2014 and is a regular podium finisher in the National and Southern Regional MTB Championships. Louvre’s commitment to sport in Guernsey will see them roll out a series of grants and sponsorship packages during 2014 and beyond. Louvre Group has eight top Guernsey sportspeople working as part of their team.

Kids: Stay Active this Summer for £1!

The Guernsey Sports Commission is encouraging young people to stay active this summer by taking part in their Quids in Sports Programme due to run during the School Holidays. The Ray Lowe Sporting Foundation and Liberation Management Limited have sponsored the programme for the duration of 2014 and their continued support ensures that we can offer all of these opportunities to young people for only £1! Activities on offer this summer include Multisports, Boxing, Fun and Fit Club, Surfing, Archery and Hip Hop & Street Dance. These activities are open to young people of all ages, and range from 5-18. The Sports Commission is grateful to B-Creative, The Guernsey Surf School, The Caves and the North Youth Club who are helping to deliver these summer activities!

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A TEAM from Garenne Group which took part in the London to Brighton bike ride has beaten its fundraising target of £10,000. The 20-strong team took part in the 54-mile long bike ride, which is said to be Europe’s biggest fundraising cycle ride and attracted 28,000 riders.

The Garenne team aimed to raise £5,000 for the event’s main charity, the British Heart Foundation with Garenne Group pledging to match the amount and donate it to Guernsey Chest and Heart. ‘The support we have had from family, friends and clients has been amazing and we had already beaten our fundraising target before we set off. We have now raised at least £7,500 for the British Heart Foundation and Garenne Group has agreed to match that for Guernsey Chest and Heart,’ said Garenne Group chief executive officer Andy Hall.

Islanders say

‘I’m in’ Islanders are being asked to show their support for efforts to reduce waste by signing up to some simple changes that can help make a big difference.

The new ‘One More Thing’ pledge campaign is looking to highlight the strong community involvement in recycling and other waste reduction initiatives. Public Services hopes thousands of islanders will sign up to show their support. Everyone is therefore being invited to consider one more thing they can do to reduce their own waste, and help the island reach its recycling targets.

Island games sports bursaries

Looking ahead to the Jersey 2015 Island Games, The Guernsey Island Games Association has announced the recipients of the 2014 Generali Worldwide sports bursaries. GIGA’s sponsor, Generali Worldwide provides financial support to Island Games sports on an annual basis and this year six sports will receive a bursary. Triathlon, tennis, table tennis, golf, archery and badminton will all receive grants with funds going to help the development of the sport on the island. ‘The Island Games is a competitive highlight for many athletes. The Generali Worldwide bursary scheme was created to help the teams with their Games preparation but also to support the on-going health of that sport in Guernsey, which is one of GIGA’s objectives,’ says Brian Allen, GIGA Chairman.

Golf MUGs

Our top young golfers are getting behind Male Uprising Guernsey with a special fundraising activity. A sponsored golf marathon will see members of the 22-man Guernsey Golf Development Squad, sponsored

by ABN AMRO, play as many holes as possible in one day. The players, who will be wearing MUG branded kit provided by the male cancer charity, will rotate throughout the day playing at La Grande Mare, St Pierre Park and Sausmarez Manor Short Course. Squad coach and professional at Guernsey Golf School, Phil Sykes, said he hoped the event on 4th August would launch a successful charitable partnership with MUG.

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7ft 6’6

5’9 Average UK male

5ft 4’5 4ft 3’5

4ft Average dwarf

3ft

2ft 1’5 1ft 6’

It’s our compact edition and we thought we’d address the issue of compact people and correct classification. So, what makes a midget a midget and a dwarf a dwarf?

Well...

A dwarf is an extremely short adult who is less than 58 inches tall. Dwarfism is a condition of short stature. It is defined by the advocacy group Little People of America (LPA) as an adult height of 4ft 10 inches or under, as a result of a medical or genetic condition. The word midget is considered derogatory and offensive.

Both words describe a short person, but refer to different physical characteristics and genetic conditions. "Midget" refers to a person who is very short, but normally proportioned. The term midget is now rarely used. But its usage was very common until the end of the twentieth century. It has given way to "short person" or "little person". With reference to legends or folklore, a dwarf is considered a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man, who lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure. Quite a responsibility.

COMPACT JOKE

Q. What do you call a psychic dwarf who has escaped from prison?

A. A small medium at large.

THE SMALLEST.... words | Shona o’Sullivan

SMALLEST PRISON

Our very own Channel Islands is home to the smallest prison in the World! It may not be in our island of Guernsey, but it is very close to home. Sark Prison (believe it or not, in Sark) was built in 1856 and only has one room fit for two prisoners at a time. With only 600 people living on Sark and no cars, we’re guessing it isn’t used too often. Ideal for when somebody is caught drink riding their horse home from the pub.

SMALLEST TEDDY BEAR

This miniscule fur ball is in fact the World’s smallest teddy bear. Created by German artist Bettina Kaminski, this teddy bear is only 5mm tall. We wouldn’t recommend falling asleep with this little guy, he’ll have left you all alone by the morning.

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MIDGET? DWARF? PORG?

6ft 5’5

SHORT OF FAMOUS One of our staff thought that Pharrell Williams could have been in the category to the left. It turns out he is 5”9’, not THAT short but short enough to warrant a crazy hat, all the time. So the question is... who are the shortest celebrities? To make it fair, I only looked at celebrities under 5”5’. Starting with the shortest of the short females, it appears that ‘Pitch Perfect’ star Anna Kendrick is first at only 5’0” along with Kourtney Kardashian and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Personally I thought Anna Kendrick didn’t look that small in Pitch Perfect but then again maybe all of her co-stars were small too. Next up on the female list are Ellen Page, Kristen Bell and.. Lady Gaga?! All three of these stars are only just above the height of Kendrick and measure to be 5”1’. So yes, while you thought that Lady Gaga looked tall in her iconic meat dress, when put next to Cher in that same evening, she looks way smaller. To be fair, Cher’s hair adds a few inches to her height. At my height, 5”2’ are Kim Kardashian, Sharon Osbourne, Reese Witherspoon and Eva Longoria. It’s nice to know that being 5”2’ means that you’re the same height as some of the most iconic celebrities of the modern day.

Coming first for the shortest male celebrity, known for his part in ‘Matilda’ and ‘Deck the Halls’, is Danny Devito Jr who is just out of the Dwarf stakes at 5ft. I don’t want this to seem as though I find short people funny for their height, I’m short too, but this comical actor’s height adds to the comedy of the parts he plays. Shooting straight up to 5”4’ are Seth Green, Michael J. Fox and Emilio Estevez. This means that in reality, some of the greatest celebrities are short, which gives us short people hope.

SMALLEST ISLAND BUILDING

This towering structure in the middle of the sea is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s smallest island with a building on it, Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly, only has room for its lighthouse. We’re guessing they don’t have Gallery Magazine there, and that’s enough to make anyone want to stay away.

SMALLEST WORKING POLICE STATION

Don’t let the phone booth-y appearance fool you into thinking this isn’t a crime busting institute. This Police station in Carrabelle, Florida keeps the world a much safer place (apparently).

SMALLEST FUNCTIONAL CHURCH

have to catch a boat there, you also have to be small enough to fit through the door.

SMALLEST REPTILE

The Brookesia micra chameleon is so small it can perch on the tip of a matchstick (David Attenborough voice). The world’s tiniest reptile reaches great lengths of up to half an inch! Don’t panic though, these compact chameleons are only found in Madagascar.

COMPACT TABLE & DOG BED

This multi-functional dog bed/table is a great invention for somebody with both a love of animals and a small living space.

Providing comfort (admittedly for your dog and not you) as well as an element of style.

Blink and you’ll miss it. This is the World’s smallest functioning church. Oneida, New York is home to the church that is situated in the middle of a pond. Not only do you GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE

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VICTOR HUGO STATUE UNVEILING | SARK FOLK FESTIVAL

VICTOR HUGO STATUE UNVEILING SUNDAY 6TH JULY

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SARK FOLK FESTIVAL 3RD - 5TH JULY

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Last month Guernsey celebrated the centenary of the Victor Hugo statue unveiling. The statue was originally publicly unveiled in a ceremony on the 7th July 1914.

A party of French dignitaries were brought from Cherbourg on the ‘Vera’ for the occasion which was also attended by Guernsey officials and thousands of islanders. There was a delegation of guests from France including

descendants of Victor Hugo’s family and the Conseil Générale of La Manche. There was music from local bands and performers including the Les Miserables singers, Boys Brigade band and the Scout band. After the speeches and unveiling of the statue, Guernsey Concert Brass played on the terrace before the delegates moved on to attend a Vin d’Honneur at Hauteville House.

Sark Folk Festival is now in its fifth successful year. At the beginning of July the tiny island played host to everything from sea shanty male choirs to all girl ukulele bands. Festival go-ers were treated to three days of acts, and there wasn’t just music on offer.Crafts and food stalls were all part of the entertainment spread across several stages dotted around the island. Highlights included acts like

The Recks, Buffalo Huddleston and The Barley Dogs who brought the house down with the more energetic folk sounds. Fans of acoustic had countless chilled out sets to witness throughout the weekend. Despite the relentless downpour, in all, hundreds of revellers enjoyed local and national acts; ate, drank and were very merry.

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TOWN CARNIVAL | BLACK TIE FUNDRAISER

TOWN CARNIVAL 21ST JULY

ST PETER PORT

BLACK TIE FUNDRAISER 23RD JULY

DUKE OF RICHMOND

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As part of the the summer town carnival festivities, a 4-piece steel drum band entertained islanders (and tourists) during their sunny strolls around the main town of St Peter Port. Onlookers beamed and clapped along to the huge repertoire of traditional

and contemporary covers produced by the talented steel drummers, and the more confident and sun-drunk danced away their lunch hours to the carnival sounds.

After the success of last year’s event, the Town Centre Partnership repeated its black tie classical fundraising dinner. The limitedticket event was held on the 23 July – in the middle of Town Carnival week – at the Duke of Richmond Hotel.

To complement the events musical theme, guests were entertained throughout the evening by a number of visiting musicians including opera duet ImaginJack, string quartet Classy Cool and quintet Vitae Brass as well as local musician Ashleigh GardenerWheeler.

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HERITAGE INSURANCE LUNCH FRIDAY 18TH JULY

MOORE’S HOTEL

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The Heritage Insurance Institute of Directors’ monthly lunch series continued its infrastructure theme last month with guest speaker, Public Services Department minister, Deputy Paul Luxon. Deputy Luxon looked at Guernsey’s 20-year infrastructure plan. This is in contrast to the States of

Guernsey Capital Prioritisation Plan, which spans a four-year time frame. He focussed on the expected needs and issues over the next two decades for his department. There was particular reference made to the Guernsey Harbours’ 10-year business plan.

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WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FORUM

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FORUM

FRIDAY 4TH JULY DUKE OF RICHMOND HOTEL

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Diversity in the boardroom was the hot topic at a recent Women’s Development Forum (WDF) meeting sponsored by EY. The event, hosted by WDF founder Michelle Johansen, attracted more than 60 local businesswomen to the Duke of Richmond Hotel and featured presentations from Lisa Buckingham OBE,

the Institute of Directors’ diversity strategist and Wendy Martin, EY’s Channel Islands Tax Executive Director. The discussions highlighted, among other issues, the need for research at a local level to explore the number of senior women in board positions and how this is developing.

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THE LITTLE FIVE

COMPACT CREATURES THAT PACK A PUNCH words | Derrick Mainswiggans

The collective term “The Big Five” was originally used to describe Africa’s five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt, namely: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos (hippos, largely considered the most dangerous African animal, don’t make the cut). But what about “The Little Five”? A term derived from nothing other than my own experiences meandering through the vast African continent. The Little Five is the term I have given to five tiny little creatures that pack a punch much bigger than their size might suggest. In some cases, they are even more deadly than their much larger “Big Five” counterparts.

A Hippo complains at not being one of the ‘Big 5’

5. The Camel Spider Strictly speaking, this ugly fella isn’t tiny (compared to the others on this list) – in fact for a spider, he’s quite the monster.

But it’s for this reason he makes the list. In truth, the camel spider is not a spider – nor is it a camel. It actually belongs to the same family as spiders and scorpions but is neither. It’s fearsome reputation stems largely from a photo that went viral back in the early noughties (above). The pic shows two particularly large specimens so entangled in either love or war that it looked like the mother of all spiders. The accompanying (largely fabricated) story that went with the photo didn’t help the little fella’s reputation at all. “It can eat camels alive and is super-aggressive”.

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flesh. The more you back away, the more they come towards you. They are not poisonous, but their disproportionately large fangs look like they could do some damage. Getting bitten by one of them in the desert, far from medical aid, wasn’t something I wanted to endure. Countless camel spiders popped out from under my groundsheet as I rolled it up in the morning only to meet their untimely end courtesy of my flip-flops.

4. Chigger Mites

From the countless run-ins I had with these little dudes in Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and Sudan I can tell you that they are ugly, they are disconcertingly big and fast, and they are aggressive when disturbed. The idea of them chasing after you is somewhat true but, I’m told that, as desert-dwellers, they want the shade you offer, not your

I had never heard of these guys until long after I had a problem with them. There were several nights when we were travelling through Gabon and with little infrastructure around we made do with whatever we could as a campsite. One particular evening we ended up camping in the graveyard of a long-abandoned church. The grass was very long but the air was too stifling to sleep in our tents so most of us opted to sleep under the stars. The next morning came with little to report but as the day progressed, we started seeing small red welts appearing all over our bodies. Within 48 hours we were

The photo that gave the camel spider its reputation

Chigger Mite welts starting to show

somewhat anxious; covered in head to toe in what could have been mistaken for a measle or meningitis rash.

By dusk on the second evening, I was on the brink of insanity as every part of my body itched with an intensity that I have never experienced before. I lost two or three nights’ sleep before the itching finally subsided and as soon as I could get on the internet, I researched what the issue might have been.

Known scientifically as Trombiculidae, the microscopic larvae of these pests tend to lay in wait in long grass and attach themselves to the first animal that passes by. Like their relative, the tick, they then feed on your skin, injecting digestive enzymes into you to make their job a bit easier. Intense itching and accompanying scratching often causes secondary infection and if the Internet is to be believed, there have been several cases of suicide due to the insanity-inducing itchiness. It sounds trivial now, but the itching was a true test of my mettle.

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The Meroe Pyramids in the Sudanese dessert, where Derrick discovered he had Schistosomiasis

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2. Schistosomiasis (“Bilharzia”)

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Completely unrelated to the similar named mites, the jigger or “chigoe” flea has to be one of my most unpleasant African experiences. I’d not long gotten over my encounter with the chigger mites when I started to feel a nagging, occasionally sharp pain in my foot. I spent most of my time either barefoot or in flip-flops so was used to getting the odd thorn, bit of gravel or even glass in my foot. On this occasion I cleaned my foot, scoured it for any sign of a good splinter but the tweezers remained unused.

I’d learnt about Schistosomiasis in Geography lessons back in school. Often referred to as Bilharzia, Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by a parasitic worm that spends the first part of its life living in water snails before being released into the water where it waits for larger hosts e.g. humans.

It usually enters the skin of any bare foot it is exposed to and eventually finds its way into your veins before reaching major organs (lungs, then liver, then kidneys) before settling in your bladder where any eggs then get released back into water via urination and the whole cycle starts again.

Be it South-East Asia, South America or Africa, anybody who’s done the usual backpacker trail will know this little guy.

In fact, it’s fair to say, most people will have experienced this incessant pest at one point or another. Even here, in our very own Guerntown, hot summers can often lead to nights jumping around the room, swatting in vain with the nearest newspaper. Apart from the intense itching and that nightmare-inducing hum you often hear when you are about to catch some rest, mosquitos pose a much more sinister threat…

As a major health concern in developing countries, I had done my homework on Schistosomiasis and was very aware of its symptoms…so when I went to relieve myself in white sand dunes of the Sudanese desert, I was somewhat taken aback when my expelled liquid was pure blood. I was only two months from home by this point and, rather than forking out on a dodgy doc in the middle of nowhere, I chose to risk waiting to sort it until I got home. My GP hadn’t seen a case of it in 18 years and the local path-lab could barely contain their excitement when I took in all my “samples”.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) malaria alone was responsible for over 660,000 deaths in 2010 (out of 219 million cases). Despite taking the requisite anti-malarial every time I go to affected areas, I’ve had it twice in all my travels… I can tell you, the mosquito is not to be taken lightly. Use your repellents, take your pills, and cover up!

The pain kept getting worse and I distinctly remember being sat around the fire at a bush camp in Angola and retiring to my tent early armed with headtorch, tweezers, a needle and my trusty Leatherman; determined to carve out the source of my grief. Within minutes, I’d pinpointed the pressure point with the needle and was ready to do some minor surgery.

I gave the area another inquisitive prod with the needle and what happened next was straight out of Ridley’s Scott’s Alien: A yellowy white puss-ball wormed it’s way out from the ball of my foot. At first I thought it was a worm, but later learned it was in fact a pea-sized egg-sack filled with hundreds of Chigoe flea eggs left behind by a mother who had been happy to leave her kids alone to feed on my flesh.

If left untreated, the inflammatory skin disease they cause (known as “tungiasis”) can cause abscesses, gangrene, loss of limbs and even death.

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Around 700 million people worldwide live in areas where the disease is common. It affects almost 210 million people and an estimated 12,000 to 200,000 people die from it annually. A further 20 million have severe consequences from the disease. Among human parasitic diseases, Schistosomiasis ranks second behind malaria in terms of socio-economic and public health importance in tropical and subtropical areas.

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SHORT HOP BREAKS Why not take a jump over the water this Autumn. All these destinations are directly accessible on the Blue Islands network.

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RESTAURANT WEEK

28TH AUGUST - 7TH SEPTEMBER What’s better than a week dedicated to food?

The Amsterdam Restaurant Week runs from 28th August to 7th September. During this time there is plenty of opportunity to try out great new dishes at cheap prices, cooked by some of the best chefs in Amsterdam. This event runs twice a year, offering up mouthfuls of culinary delight in trendy canal-side eateries, Michelin-starred restaurants and even celebrity hideouts. This event gives everyone a great opportunity to try out discounted menus which are guaranteed to leave a great taste in your mouth. If this event is something that interests you, then you had better make your arrangements soon as this event usually sells out quite quickly.

All information about menus, booking your meals and the participating restaurants visit the website:

GET GRAPE’D IN BRIZZOL not to be missed by film lovers. With interactive models of the well-known bond scenes there is something for everyone and with cars, planes and helicopters used in the films dating back to the 60’s there is a lot to explore.

To find out more information and book your tickets visit the TicketMaster website and search ‘Bond

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SAINT PIERRE DE CHARTREUSE With over 159 ski resorts within a 2 hour drive from the airport there are certianly a few choices. Why not pick a lesser known resort? Saint Pierre de Chartreuse also has great facilities for beginners as well as a 1789m slope for the more advanced snow sportsman.

For more information on the resort and to book visit the website:

www.ski-alpin-chartreuse.com GENEVA

GRAPE AND GRAIN FESTIVAL 12TH - 14TH SEPTEMBER Bristols first Grape and Grain festival brings together both professionals and amateurs in the fields of beer and wine. Whether you’re into creating new wines and beers yourself, or just enjoy drinking them, this is a great event to bring together all kinds of people with similar interests. With appearances from TV chefs such as Aldo Zilli and Mary Berry, there will be plenty to watch and learn throughout the weekend. There’s no better place to learn a new skill, enjoy the live music with a glass of wine or even just relax with friends and indulge in a few drinks.

For all the information on time, dates, locations and to get hold of your tickets visit the website:

www.grapegrainfestival.co.uk LONDON

BOND IN MOTION LONDON FILM MUSEUM THROUGHOUT AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Whether you’re a complete James Bond boffin or just like to see the cool gadgets and cars used in films this is the perfect event for you and your family. The Bond in Motion event is the largest collection of official James Bond vehicles to ever be displayed in London and is an opportunity

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pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls, with a special night time Halloween parade taking place along the main Disney street. If the idea of going to Disneyland wasn’t enough to fill you with excitement and make you instantly pack your bags, the thought of being there whilst one of the parks main themed events is going on should definitely get your pulse racing.

For more infomormation and to book your park tickets visit the website:

www.disneylandparis.co.uk

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www.diningcity.com/en/amsterdam BRISTOL

SWAN. LAKE. YOGA. GENEVA

YOGA AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: 10TH - 14TH SEPTEMBER This year marks the 5th year of the Geneva Yoga Festival, which will be held in the centre of Geneva. The event brings together more than 40 experienced yoga teachers and musicians from all over the world including places such as; France, Greece, UK, Thailand and the US. This event is the perfect getaway for somebody already into yoga or somebody looking at taking up the extremely healthy hobby. The event is accompanied by healthy food and drinks stalls throughout the site. The festival attracts over 1000 people overall and offers up the opportunity to look at yoga with a new approach courtesy of the many different teaching styles on show over the course of the event.

For all information on the event and to book tickets visit the website:

www.genevayogamusicfestival.ch PARIS

DISNEYLAND PARIS HALLOWEEN

FESTIVAL - 31ST OCTOBER Fancy doing more than just trick-or-treating this Halloween? What about Disneyland?

Why not immerse the whole family in a “Halloweenmosphere” with Disney Characters and Villains, and the Pumpkin-Men and Women.

Overnight the whole Disney park is covered in

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LION KING AT THE MAYFLOWER

6TH SEPTEMBER Whether you’re into Disney films or not it can’t be denied that the Lion King is one of the most heart wrenching tales ever to be made into a $952 Million cartoon. Imagine the same tale but performed live, on stage in one of the most talent graced theatres in Europe. The theatre, built in 1928, has seen some amazing performances ranging from Queen, Elton John and The Beatles as well as now offering performances from award winning productions.

The Lion King at the Mayflower Theatre is described as “A spectacular visual feast” which is said to “transport audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.”

For more information on the production and to book your tickets visit the website: www.mayflower.org.uk and search ‘Lion King’ ZÜRICH

ZÜRICH ZOO

ANY TIME Ever found yourself in Zurich with nothing to do? Well panic over, Zürich Zoo is open 365 days a year and offers the chance to come face to face with some of the worlds most endangered animals. Not only is the Zoo home to some amazing species for you to wander amongst, there is also a great choice of restaurants and cafes for you to stop off and have a bite to eat. Zürich Zoo is very popular and a great place for the whole family to enjoy a day of fun and even brush up their knowledge on some of the animals housed there, with talks from some of the keepers being held regularly throughout the day. Let’s just hope you’re fluent in German.

For more information or to book your tickets for the zoo prior to your visit, use the website:

www.zoo.ch

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avid Paul Gilliver is a master of COMPACT photography. The Scottish born artist has been honing his skills on our fair island for over a decade and amateurs and professionals respect his body of work globally. Gallery Magazine sat down with David to find out what makes him click…

How long have you been practising photography?

I was lucky enough to go to a school (The Glasgow Academy) that had a dark room and this allowed me to create a series of black & white photographic prints that eventually helped me gain acceptance to study Fine Art Photography at the Glasgow School of Art (1997-2001).

What was the first camera you ever owned?

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I properly used and I still own my Pentax film camera. I now also own a Canon 550D, 2 x 5D Mark II and a small compact Nikon camera that I take away on holidays!

Most important piece of your equipment?

For night photography, that would be my Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens. For my macro work, it’s my Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens.

Do you have a desired item you would love to add to your collection?

I am very keen on upgrading my camera soon from the Canon 5D Mark II to the 5D Mark III. How did you get into this/these styles of photography?

The American Artist and Photographer David Levinthal inspired me during my years spent studying Fine Art Photography.

I studied his work for a couple of years, and I started using miniature figurines in my own art work back in 1998 during my BA (Hons) degree.

I remember being told off by my tutors at Art School for using Star Wars figures in my work (as they felt it hindered any real meaningfulness being derived from the work), so I ended up focusing more on photographing old toys that my Mother used to play with as a child (e.g. an old farmyard set of animals and props that were all made from lead). This is where my fascination with photographing toys began. I think I now own around 400-500 miniature figurines, and my collection is continually expanding!

In addition to my macro photography, several years ago I decided to dedicate some time to creating art work within the Guernsey landscape in an attempt to capture this beautiful Island in my own unique style – this is when I became slightly obsessed with long exposure photography which led to my fascination with Light Painting. It was back in 2009 when I spun around my first set of LEDs in the dark and I have been hooked ever since. I teach fairly regular Light Painting Workshops, which are great fun, and it is such a lovely feeling watching others discover this fascinating form of photography.

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MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, I PLACE THE FIGURES IN SCENARIOS WHERE THEY HAVE A GARGANTUAN TASK TO COMPLETE WHICH SOMETIMES INVOKES A SENSE OF SYMPATHY INSIDE OF ME FOR THEM. I AM A HARD TASKMASTER! What factors are important to you when building your images?

Normally I will try to create a scenario that involves an element of humour. It is actually quite tricky to make the scenario feel convincing, and so a lot of thought goes into the placement of the figures and the props, and the nature of the scenario itself.

I think by using every-day objects people can relate the images more easily as they already have an air of familiarity to them.

Because the figures are only approximately 2 centimetres tall, it is important to keep every scene as compact as possible.

What inspires you to create such scenes?

The little people fascinate me. I enjoy finding new figures frozen in a particular pose - it almost feels like I have to help them find a task to complete or be involved in, somehow helping them fulfil their purpose.

More often than not, I place the figures in scenarios where they have a gargantuan task to complete which sometimes invokes a sense of sympathy inside of me for them. I am a hard taskmaster!

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I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing the final shot, especially if I find it particularly amusing and particularly if it was difficult to set up.

In your opinion, what is the most essential factor in creating a brilliant image?

I think for any image to be considered brilliant, it is going to need to have a pretty significant impact on those who view it.

This can be achieved in all sorts of manners and ways I guess, depending on what kind of photography we are talking about. For my macro work, it definitely helps if the scenario being depicted in the photograph resonates somehow with the viewer. The thought process is however completely different when I am out creating my light paintings. They seem to have a wow factor that is entirely different to anything I have ever created before, and the composition is incredibly important, as are the colours.

Do you have a favourite image?

My favourite image depicting the little people is an image titled Game of Candy Crush anyone? Partly because of the title,

and also because of how colourful it is and the general sense of moment and purpose contained within the image. My favourite Light Painting photograph is Where Rainbows Sleep. I love the colours and the free-flowing movement of the ribbon.

As I mentioned previously, I am a huge fan of David Levinthal’s work. I especially love his Wild West photograph, mainly because of the incredible sense of movement he has been able to capture.

What advice would you give amateur photographers that are considering embarking on a career in photography?

Work hard at achieving your goals and don’t be afraid of making mistakes – mistakes are what will ultimately make you a better photographer. I am not a ‘professional’ photographer as I currently work in Finance during the day. This can be a bit of a juggling act at times, but I have become quite used to how that feels over the past few years. For me, the balance between a desk job and something a lot more creative feels right for now at least.

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MY FAVOURITE IMAGE DEPICTING THE LITTLE PEOPLE IS AN IMAGE TITLED GAME OF CANDY CRUSH ANYONE? PARTLY BECAUSE OF THE TITLE, AND ALSO BECAUSE OF HOW COLOURFUL IT IS AND THE GENERAL SENSE OF MOMENT AND PURPOSE CONTAINED WITHIN THE IMAGE.

Do you have any events/shows coming up?

I think the most significant thing that has happened for me recently was the release of my E-book on Light Painting. Last year I decided to put some serious hours into writing a book on this subject, as I feel it will help a lot of people out there avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes that I made in my early days of experimenting with Light Painting. If anyone out there wants to learn more about this fascinating form of photography, then just head on over to my website where my E-book is available for

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immediate purchase and download at www.

DavidGilliver.com I am also currently working on a series of Light Paintings for the US Charitable Organisation, TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms). I wholeheartedly agree with TWLOHA’s message of hope and recovery, so much so that I wanted to create a body of work that I felt portrayed this message visually. By adding light to darkness (in my Light Painting photography), I feel these images convey a sense of hope and positivity.

Some individuals will associate the night time with negativity as natural light has faded and darkness obscures their outlook.

However, my photography reveals at the end of each long exposure, an element of natural light is present proving that it is never truly dark. I find this message to be rather powerful, and I hope that my Light Painting work helps convey a sense of reassurance and enlightenment.

Learn more at www.davidgilliver.com

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Dress - Miss Selfridge, £79.00 Bracelet - Diva, Miss Selfridge, £10.00 Socks - American Apparel, Sold as set, £8.00 Shoes - Models Own

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Dress - Nautilus, Penny Black, £69.00 Socks - American Apparel, £10 Shoes - ASOS, £35

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Top - Warehouse, £32.00 Skirt - Warehouse - £45.00 Socks - American Apparel, £10 Shoes - models Own

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Dress - Freelove, Supertrash, £115 Glitter Socks - American Apparel, Sold as set, £8.00 Shoes - ASOS, £35

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Dress - Free Love, Supertrash, £73.00 Necklace - Diva, Miss Selfridge, £8.50 Socks - American Apparel, £10 Shoes - Stylists Own

Dress - Quiz, ÂŁ24.99 Black ribbon and pearl netting from a selection at VV Rouleaux

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Special occasion coming up? A matchy matchy two piece in vibrant florals should be your go to outfit. While for the more glamorous of you, red is the colour to be wearing now. Opt for a fearless bare faced beauty approach to let the tone do the talking.

Having a few days off? Hit up the oh so now ‘Normcore’ trend in laid back denim and oversized tees for ‘model off duty’ style. And this look would not be complete without a bangin’ backpack for all your weekend essentials!

1. Dorothy Perkins - £10 Imitate Mulberry 2. Miss Selfridge - £35 in matching co3. Warehouse - £22 ordinates and 4. New Look - £24.99 complimenting 5. Joy - £39 accessories.

6. Marks & Spencer - £45 7. Miss Selfridge - £35 8. Miss Selfridge - £35 9. Warehouse - £60 10. Joy - £15 11. Asos - £40 12. New Look - £19.99 13. Dorothy Perkins - £28 14. Grafea Hari @ Asos - £180 15. Vans @ Asos - (both) £15 16. Next (mens online) - £20 17. Converse @ Asos - £45 18. New Look - £22.99 19. New Look - £22.99 20. Next - £14

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Compacted for you, some of the top trends to nail this season.

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STYLE TIP Baggy tee + distressed jeans + boyfriend shirt around waist = Effortless, ‘I woke up like this’ cool.

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Charity shops are gold mines for check shirts, in particular the men’s section.

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1 MEN The main looks to nail this season are right here. Pattern of choice - checkered, finished with a stylishly British Harrington jacket for the popular 1960s mod trend revival.

Top accessory - backpack. Whether you are heading to a festival, or camping in your friend’s back garden, pack your bevs in style with the top high street picks that won’t break the bank (or the booze!). Shade of suit - blue. Look fresh in the sun and in the shade donning the summer’s coolest hue.

1. Asos (trousers) - £30 2. Marks & Spencer - £ 129 3. Mi-Pac @ Asos - £20 4. Asos - £12 5. New Look - £14.99 6. Next (online) - £48 7. Sandqvist @ Asos - £95 8. Hymn - £39 9. Hymn - £35 10. Nike @ Asos - £7

11. Burton - £12 12. Dr Martens @ Asos - £100 13. Next - £64 14. Next - £22 15. Next - £35 16. New Look - £17.99 17. New Look - £14.99 18. Burton - £4

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CHARLIE’s look is ideal in this heat keeping her skirt soft and floaty, accessorising perfectly with muted tones.

Loving the sunnies!

CHARLOTTE has combined key trends faultlessly mixing sports luxe and floral prints completed with the all important metallic sandal.

Loving LAURA’s bold yellow trench combination with the key accessory of the moment, statement satchel and chunky heeled boots.

Prints and patterns are a key feature in menswear this season. WILL’s subtle print tee adds a touch of personality to his stripped-back summer look.

SOPHIE’s individual style is refreshing taking on board the pastel trend but adding some personality with bold print tee and statement black sandals

MAUDE looks super cute in muted tones combining her nude skinny jeans and fresh white knit with the staple cropped denim jacket.

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Small but perfectly formed It’s true. All good things do come in small packages and that means there is no need to cut corners on holiday. Sweep up some mini-me beauty goodies, pick up a clever compact, throw in a multi-tasker and you’re good to go.

By Nichole Sweetsur

It’s always nice to pop a few luxe body or bath products into your wash bag alongside the more everyday shower gel and toothpaste.

Aromatherapy Associates does a triple pack of their mini Essential Bath and Shower Oils, which deliver a hit of natural fragrance. £26.00. Or try Neom’s Discover Your Scent – a selection of six bath oils that would transform any hotel bathroom into an altogether more relaxing experience. £20.00. Another favourite brand of mine is Cow Shed; I can never resist their amusing names and ‘no nasties’ policy. The Pocket Cow Bath & Body Set mixes bath and shower goodies with hair care and all in airport security-friendly sizes. £19.50. All available from Plaisirs.

Don’t compromise your skincare regime just to travel light.

Comfort Zone Skin Regimen Travel Kit contains anti-ageing face care products in a convenient travel pouch. There is a bestselling Duo Cleanser Milk, a mini Night Renewer Hydra Pro Booster (great for sunstripped skin) and Hydra Pro Cream Gel. £21.50. AllBeauty.

Young or blemish-prone skins would be wise to grab the very well priced Body Shop Tea Tree Skincare Kit. It’s only £10 and contains Tea Tree Facial Wash, Tea Tree Toner, Tea Tree Lotion and Tea Tree Oil in sizes that would keep your skin blemishfree for a two-week holiday.

If you are sailing off on Condor, slip into the duty-free shop to find the Clinique Daily Essentials – it’s a good value buy that will take up next to no room in your bag.

With travel sizes of the Clinique classic 3-Step Skincare system along with Take The Day Off Makeup Remover (my all-time favourite) and All About Eyes. £33.60.

The L’Occitane Shea Butter Discovery Collection is another travel kit that will give your holiday beauty routine a little lift.

The ‘top-to-toe’ minis include lip balm and foot cream. £20.00. AllBeauty.

When it comes to compact cosmetics, the make-up palette is a must-have. Head to Creaseys where all the big brands have a good selection of eye shadow compacts.

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Lumieres Majorelles contains bold turquoise, lime green, denim blue, navy and forest green shades. These brights are on-trend and gorgeous with a tan.

Benefit is one of the go-to brands for clever compacts. Big Beautiful Eyes has a concealer as well as three cocoa-inspired eye colours that would suit anyone. Plus there’s a mini chocolate brown eyeliner and two brushes. £21.50.

Creaseys.

Christian Dior 5 Couleurs Designer Palette in Smoky Design includes five different textures and blues that are seriously stylish. £42.00.

Once you’ve chosen an eye palette, pick up one of the new Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm sticks, because these will do double-duty on lips and cheeks. Available at Creaseys.

If you are flying via Gatwick, stop by the Bobbi Brown counter in the duty-free shop.

I am in love with their latest Sand and Surf collection, in particular the Surf Palette.

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STYLE MAKERS

NATHAN THOMAS The first in our new series profiling Guernsey style makers, Nathan is not only one of the fantastic people that make Gallery what it is, but also a director at Thomas & Wynne Hairdressing.

compact collection. Four eyeshadows, an eyeliner, mini mascara, a bronzer, lip gloss and a couple of brushes. What more could you want? £59.00.

For holiday hair you’d be wise to stash away the Moroccanoil Moisture and Repair Travel Kit, with four of Moroccanoil’s most popular products in sizes that will be large enough for a two-week vacation. The Moisture Repair shampoo and conditioner are complemented by the original Treatment Oil and the highly effective Intensive Hydrating Mask. These two hair helpers should keep your locks in good nick, even in the sun and sea. £30. Bijoux Boutique.

Wise beauty mavens know the value of a multi-tasking beauty product on holiday.

Remember you can use hair conditioner on your legs for a smooth shave, a soft brown eyeliner can doubleup on brows and eye cream will moisturise lips. Waleda Skin Food, a cult product loved by Alexa Chung, Victoria Beckham and Helena Christensen, can be used on the face as well as the body and does well as a hand cream too.

BioOil is gentle enough to use on the face as well as in its usual role as a body oil and it’s light enough to use a little on hair too.

See, with a little planning and some clever packing, you’re all set to look gorgeous in your holiday snaps.

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How would you describe your style?

I keep things simple, less is always more.

Personally I’m not a fan of bold print or branding so skinny jeans, t-shirts and a leather jacket always have my vote. I like to live by the motto “Look like you’re going somewhere, not like you’ve been somewhere.”

You help people look their best, what do you do differently?

In an ever changing industry it’s important for me to keep up with current trends. It’s my job as a stylist to inspire people, giving them options and ideas they may not have considered before. A good chat with a client about what they expect, normally guides me in the right direction.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

Being able to create on a daily basis is an amazing part of my job. The fact that you can take every day inspiration from your surroundings, be it in the salon or outside of it, gives me total satisfaction.

What is the most important advice to keep your hair in check?

Condition! It’s so important, and so easy to do, a good treatment and homecare regime will keep hair at its best. I always tell clients to treat hair like skin; you wouldn’t go in the sun without sunscreen on so think about your hair more and give it the love it deserves.

What other styles get your attention?

There are so many, I use Instagram a lot and follow a fair few stylists. Errol Douglas, who I have had the chance to work with many times, is a huge inspiration to me as well as fashion designer Kristian Aadnevik who designed some of the most beautiful ready to wear dresses I’ve seen. My team also get my admiration as they all produce wonderful work every day.

If you could have worked with any person dead or alive, who would it be?

Kate Moss, without a doubt!

If you had to wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life it would be….

My sheepskin coat

NATHAN’S FAVOURITES Favourite Ice Cream - Rum and Raisin Favourite Guernsey Haunt - Petit Bistro Favourite Cartoon Character - Road Runner Favourite City - Venice Favourite Brand - Topshop

What’s your trend forecast for the next few months?

We’ve seen lots of crazy things happening with colour recently; pastels, muted tones, hair that has been much more ‘lived in’.

As autumn/winter approaches I predict a demand for contrasting warm tones, honeys and reds and of course the ever popular bob will make a comeback… but with a twist!

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THE UNIQUE FACES OF GUERNSEY BEAUTY Last month we called in to Feelunique, to meet the ladies that islanders see adorning fashion’s leading brand counters. We asked for their product pointers to get the perfect look this Summer. From lips that scream ‘Whopping Watermelon’ to fragrances that will make you Cartier’s Panther. Here’s what the faces of Guernsey beauty recommend!

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Lancôme Account Manager Favourite fragrance? La Vie est Belle Best beauty tip? Use Génifique every single day, drop by drop your skin feels younger and more radiant and it’s suitable for all ages and skin types Beauty must-have product? Génifique Favourite colour lipstick? L’absolue nu, 6 Rose nude

Part time General Consultant Favourite fragrance? Chanel no.5 Best beauty tip? Bare Minerals ‘Mineral Veil’ will leave skin looking naturally flawless Beauty must-have product? Lancôme Galatéis Douceur Cleanser Favourite colour lipstick? Rouge Dior 786 Mauve

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Bare Minerals Account Manager Favourite fragrance? D&G Femme Intense Best beauty tip? Apply a primer before foundation Beauty must-have product? Serum helps everything Favourite colour lipstick? Coral Allure by Bare Minerals is a pretty amazing lip colour

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Supervisor Favourite fragrance? Viktor & Rolf Flower bomb Best beauty tip? Wash brushes regularly with a good cleanser Beauty must-have product? 8 Hour cream Favourite colour lipstick? Chubby stick ‘Whopping Watermelon’

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Manageress of Feel Unique at Au Caprice Favourite fragrance? D&G light blue Best beauty tip? Use Dior Dream Skin to even the skin tone Beauty must-have product? Dior Dream Skin Favourite colour lipstick? Estee Lauder pure colour in ‘Passionfruit shimmer’

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Clinique Account Manager Favourite fragrance? Clinique Happy Best beauty tip? A light face primer creates a smooth perfected canvas for foundation Beauty must-have product? Clinique Smart Custom Repair serum Favourite colour lipstick? Long last lipstick in ‘So Sweet’

Dior account Manager Favourite fragrance? Miss Dior Best beauty tip? Diorshow Maximizer, before applying mascara Beauty must-have product? Skin-flash Radiance primer Favourite colour lipstick? Dior Fluid Stick in an orange colour called ‘Adventure’ 7

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Part time Account Manager Kenneth Green Favourite fragrance? La Panther by Cartier Best beauty tip? 8 hour cream for dry skin Beauty must-have product? Estee Lauder night repair Favourite colour lipstick? Clinique long last lipstick in ‘Watermelon’

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THE EYES HAVE IT words | Hayley Webb

To fit with this month’s compact theme, I set out to find the best value make-up palette with a good selection of products, all in one place.

The clear winner was the Balm cosmetics ‘Balm Voyage!’ palette with an impressive 16 colours to choose from, plus 3 versatile lipstick shades.

The pigment in the eye shadows is strong for bold colour and the selection has something to suit everyone. A must-have in your make-up bag, suitcase or a great present!

Summer Siren The palette has the perfect collection of gold and bronze shades for a golden smokey eye. Highlight under the eye with the bright yellow to widen and add the darker brown in the lid crease for a sultry depth. Small circular motions with a blending brush will keep the look soft but start with the lighter shades. Finish with a little lip balm.

Mer-magic Inspired by the princess of the sea, blend together the aqua shades with the silver for a look that works both day and night. Add a sharp silver line under the eye but don’t be too neat with the silver in the socket for some ethereal magic.

Wet look Wetting your brush before applying the shadows will give you stronger colours. Do the same with the ‘B3’ brown colour for filling and defining eyebrows. Wear this with the coral ‘first officer’ lipstick for some serious style this summer.

Smokin’ hot For an easy dark smokey eye, sweep the black all over the eyelid, then wet a smaller brush to give an eyeliner effect. Blend in a gold shades into the eyelid crease and the lower inner socket for a seasonal twist. Add the red ‘second officer’ lipstick to really turn up the glam.

Multi-use!

Use the lighter shades to highlight the top of the cheekbone and under the eyebrow arch and the matt brown shades to contour the face (remember to really blend) and you’ve got the ultimate holiday palette.

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H AV E YO U R A D S PAC E A N D E AT I T We’re not afraid to push boundary or two, so why shouldn’t you?

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COMPACT COCKTAILS

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Cocktail making is an art form. But hosting a party with intentions of creating the most desirable drinks for your guests can be a challenge, which usually results in pint-glass sized shots of rum and mixers that taste surprisingly like Lilt. We asked our friend James, the founder and chief cocktail specialist from APERITIF, to show us his most compact and simplest drinks for us to enjoy this summer.

Negroni

White Russian

Sweet Manhattan

Elderflower Spritzer

Raspberry & Chocolate Espresso

TASTE: Bitter

TASTE: Creamy

TASTE: Whisky

TASTE: Crisp

TASTE: Sweet

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INGREDIENTS:

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INGREDIENTS:

25ml Tanqueray Gin, 25ml

25ml Russian Standard vodka,

50ml Maker’s Mark bourbon,

50ml Tanqueray Gin,

50ml Haut Maison Espresso

Campari, 25ml Martini Rosso

25ml Kahlua coffee liqueur,

25ml Martini Rosso, 2 dashes

100ml Fever-Tree Tonic,

Vodka, 25ml raspberry puree,

25ml milk, 25ml cream

of Angostura bitters

25ml elderflower cordial

25ml chocolate sauce, 25ml

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Stir all the ingredients with

Add all ingredients to a

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cocktail shaker. Shake with ice

ice and serve straight up

a highball glass over ice.

Add all ingredients to a

glass over ice. Garnish with an

and serve in a lowball glass

(without ice) in a cocktail

Garnish with a sprig of mint.

cocktail shaker. Shake with

orange wedge.

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glass. Garnish with a

ice and serve straight up

maraschino cherry.

(without ice) in a cocktail

sugar syrup

glass. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder.

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he sun is shining and the beers are chilling. Guests are set to arrive and the only thing left to do is prep the BBQ and get cooking…

This month, Gallery have teamed up with Jason Hamon from Forest Stores to showcase five of his tastiest meats that are sure to convert the most vehement vegetarians. Being one of Guernsey’s finest butchers, Jason is keen to share his twenty years of experience with us. “I prefer charcoal and woodchip because of the infusion of smoke flavours but gas is just convenient. The hardest part is choosing what to cook. We’ve got twenty-five different flavoured sausages (including Marmalade and cheese with baked bean), twelve flavoured burgers, Ribs, Grillsticks, Kebabs and our very special twenty-eight day hung Aberdeen Angus steak burger. It’s gluten free with red onions, chives, sea-salts and cracked black pepper. The texture is completely different and very coarse. It’s a great burger but we’ve sold out…” Of course they have.

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Here’s what Jason recommends this summer: 1: THE T-BONE STEAK It’s a glorious cut that is an absolute classic.

Take care with this one and you’ll have guests begging for more.

2: PORKY’S FARMHOUSE SAUSAGES The Porky’s sausages have a little kick to them and one of our biggest selling flavours. It’s a local sausage using fresh local herbs such as Tarragon and Chives.

3: GUERNSEY QUARTER POUNDER We make all of our burgers with pure Guernsey beef. The flavour is fantastic and all local. Rich and thoroughly delicious!

4: BUTTERFLY LEG OF LAMB An excellent seller this season with over 20 lambs prepared each week. A gentler meatfor the BBQ but a sure-fire hit.

5: PORKY’S PORK SHOULDER A huge success this summer – a low and slow heat is perfect for that DJ BBQ pulled pork taste!

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S AV I N G S PAC E There can be something very appealing about shedding the years of accumulated stuff and living a more compact home life.

Whether you are down-sizing, buying your first home or renting, there is often a need to consider how best to use a smaller space.

There are also particular challenges with living in a more compact environment. Over the years Livingroom has accrued a wealth of knowledge about how to make the most out of your home.

Founding director Simon Torode imparts some of his wisdom about how to make small beautiful.

Now is the perfect time to consider how we best use our living environment to maximise quality of life. We can take clues from popular culture as to how best to solve space issues.

Home magazines and TV programmes have tried to get people to de-clutter for years but that's hard when you don't have the right type of storage.

I have recently embraced Pinterest, a free online website where you can be inspired by others then create online scrap books - it's brilliant and bang up to date. Pinterest is a great way to look at other peoples solutions to everyday problems.

When living in a compact environment, bespoke fitted storage is key. Whether you are staying in your home, or planning to move on one day, I can guarantee that it will help your sale if others can see well-planned living space. Flexible-use furniture can also provide storage but dedicated built-in storage is the most sensible way to invest in your home. If you take all the storage with you when you leave your home you haven't actually added anything.

Staircases carry great untapped potential if designed with a bit of thought. As most houses are plagued with kids’ plastic toys stairs can be a great space to hide them away.

Wine lover? An under-stair cellar is another good example of how to personalise your home to suit your requirements. Enjoy a good read? A well planned staircase can also double as a bookcase. Bored of seeing shoes littering the floor? This is an ideal spot to build easily-accessible racks, hidden from view.

Rarely used guest bedrooms often make better reception or study space but can still be used for visitors with the inclusion of BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

sofa beds or 'pull-down' beds which can free up floor space for everyday use.

The use of light can be subjective - some people prefer cosy darker spaces and others prefer high levels of light. Whatever your preference, there are ways to use light to help create a feeling of space. Reflecting light in surfaces can be an art form. A great tip for an older property is to use both floor-standing and wall mounted mirrors.

They can also be positioned to echo lamps on the other side of the room, duplicate a view from a window or enhance character features that make your home unique. In complete contrast, a contemporary home is perfectly suited to lacquered/glazed surfaces and polished floor tiles. Each option can be well-placed to reflect light.

Paint can be used to great effect. By keeping your scheme simple for a small room you can create the illusion of space. Avoid dark ceilings and accentuating features.

Painted or wallpapered feature walls rarely work but using the same neutral colour for walls, ceiling and woodwork will help. Don't be afraid of using white as you can add colour later in your furnishings and artwork which will allow you to update more freely as and when you fancy a change. Window mounted Roman or roller blinds can also retain the recess during the evening, where curtains can create a visual wall.

Bathrooms have seen great evolution over the past few years with corner and wallhung toilets, space-saver baths or showers and clever under-basin storage. You really don't need a great deal of square feet to create an en-suite and I have seen some brilliantly planned solutions in recent years. It is safe to say that everyone loves an en-suite bathroom that you don't have to share with your kids or guests.

Ceiling height is a missed opportunity.

For those that have false ceilings with attic voids, expose that space, in particular to create mezzanine levels or raised beds. This idea works brilliantly in childrens bedrooms. You can raise the bed and have great study/social areas underneath which will ensure your child never grows out of their bedroom.

Take your storage space into the garden.

Guernsey planning laws have seen some changes in recent years which allow for some innovation. A garden shed measuring no more than six square metres in footprint and not exceeding three metres in height, is now exempt from a planning application providing that it is positioned to meet further planning guidelines (although this does not apply to protected buildings).

By building a garden room or shed you can clear the attic and still keep your belongings dry and secure. Then your roof space could also open up the possibility of an attic conversion and, yet again, add valuable living space to your property and therefore, add intrinsic value. An average 10x6 garden shed costs around £400. If you consider how much more valuable your attic space could be – it’s a no brainer. It's also good to see what you have been accumulating and nine times out of ten you don't need it! The danger of attic storage is just how much you can hoard.

Compact living doesn't mean sacrificing on style or taste. It takes some ingenuity and forward planning but sometimes good things really do come in well planned small spaces.

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to personalise. Accommodation comprises lounge/diner, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Externally this home benefits from a garage, parking for 2/3 vehicles and a private garden.

For more information contact Shields Property on 01481 714445

several cars whilst to the rear is a small but perfectly kept garden complete with domestic green house and wooden shed. A property that will appeal to upsizers and downsizers alike. Accommodation comprises; entrance porch, three bedrooms, study / nursery, dining

room, kitchen, living room and bathroom.

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La Rose D’Anjou is a super detached bungalow situated only a short distance from the airport and Forest Stores. In very well maintained condition, the property offers three good sized bedrooms, and separate living room, dining room and kitchen. To the front is parking for

For more information contact Inspired on 01481 726599

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This beautifully presented family home is located in a rural lane in the centre of St Andrew. Providing 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms this chalet bungalow is presented to a high standard throughout with the potential to create a self contained wing to the ground floor. The ground floor provides 2 bedrooms,

2 bathrooms and a large open plan kitchen/ diner with a separate lounge and adjacent conservatory. The first floor provides two generous double bedrooms with dressing areas and a separate shower room. Externally the property has stunning landscaped gardens to the front and side, which are complemented

by a large enclosed rear garden including a sun deck and patio area with heated swimming pool. A double garage to the side provides useful storage space and the front of the property provides parking for 6+ cars.

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WATCH: THIS

These tidy, bespoke, Pinetti watch boxes offer the most elegant organisation we’ve seen for some time. Six times in fact.

A scent journey

of places around the world, taking you on an olfactory journey; these candles are something to be treasured.

In my mind, there is no better mood-changer than scent. Whilst yes, of course a glass of wine will mellow and a hit of good chocolate will lift you, fragrance has the power to instantly change your disposition.

There are plenty of fragrances in stock at Little Ginger en Provence to choose from.

Alger captures the wild jasmine, orange and spices of the North African city; Cabourg is fresh like the ocean; Cambridge will transport you to an English country garden with roses in bloom and lemony verbena. For a hit of iris and patchouli with cedarwood and vetiver choose Hollywood whilst Kobe delivers Asian accents of ginger and coriander.

WORDS : Nichole Sweetsur

Maybe that’s why scented candles are such a weakness for me. One whiff of True Grace Wild Rhubarb and I feel instantly happier.

A gentle sniff of Neom’s Tranquillity Candle with English lavender, sweet basil and jasmine and my stress melts away. So when I found the Astier de Villatte range of candles in Little Ginger en Provence the other day I was in scent heaven.

Made in hand-blown glass, the wax is pure soy and beeswax with no paraffin, the wick is pure cotton so it burns slowly and the candle will last around 60 hours. The scents have been created to capture the essence

It’s hard to choose a favourite. It might be Provincetown, fresh with sea air and grassy notes; or Naples with its delicious blend of almond, orange blossom, petigrain and neroli. I promise you’ll struggle to just buy one and next month I hear the shop will introduce the Astier de Villatte fragrances; I can’t wait.

Pinetti Watch Organisers, £94.50. Exclusively at Loop

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Good things come in small packages, and when you recieve one of these delightful little giftboxes its already enough to fill your heart with glee. Delicately handcrafted these little paper boxes are a precious little gift in themselves!

Available in a range of sizes from Evie&Me £3.50 - £6.50

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The Pinetti family originate from Bergamo, just a few kilometres from Milan the all-time Italian capital of fashion and style and design and entrepreneurial culture. Bergamo sums up the essence of the Lombard industrial fabric devoted to industriousness, to knowing how to do, to the spirit of initiative, but it is also a marvellous city of history, art and traditions that surprise. Starting from the selection of raw materials up till the manufacture, Pinetti’s creations combine skill, taste, versatility and precision in every phase of production, always inclined to embrace the most original interpretations for exclusive and customised solutions in all its products. The high quality of manufacturing and the attention put in every step of production followed by highly qualified personnel, have always allowed Pinetti’s products to stand out for their perfection. Following a trip to Milan, Loop have collaborated with Pinetti to produce these beautifully crafted bespoke Watch boxes, available in Loop now in Black with Grey interior, or think ahead to the season of giving and pre-order this elegant bespoke gift in a colour of your choice. Organisation at it’s finest!

PANTASTIC! Happy 1st Birthday Creaseys Home! To celebrate their 1st anniversary they are running a range of promotions during the middle of August - keep an eye on their social media pages for competitions and offers in store. Le Creuset, in all their beautifully designed and functioning glory, are demonstrating on the 15th of August in store.

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A few favourite things from beautiful interiors boutique evie&me this month

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It's been one year since Creasey's Home first opened its doors, so you are invited to celebrate with us on14th, 15th and 16th August as part of our birthday celebrations.

Guernsey beaches cushion £29

THERE WILL BE LOTS OF OFFERS IN-STORE! We'd also like to thank you for your custom over the year and look forward to seeing you soon!

Guernsey Cream Jug £17.50, Tea & Gache Plate £8.75, Guernsey butter dish £26

Free cupcakes and balloons* during our three day celebration! *whilst stocks last

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I S I N T H E D E TA I L Words | Rachel Barclay BA hons (Interior design) Director, Channel Island Ceramics

More and more companies are redesigning their products to make life easier for us consumers. It is more common for both partners to work nowadays and we have less time to clean and care for our homes.

Our lives are getting busier and busier, we do not want spend so much time cleaning or to be replacing or updating our bathroom and kitchens quite so often.

As a consumer myself, I am looking for timeless design and a quality that will lasts and look good. After 14 years of working for Channel Island Ceramics and having lived and used the products we supply on a daily basis. I can honestly say that those little details in the products we sell make a lot of difference to my housekeeping routine.

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love design that is innovative, practical and most importantly looks good. From a designer’s point of view, aesthetics with function is everything.

Hansgrohe is an innovative company designing for a broad range of people with a wider assortment of needs. Every little detail in the design is determined by the way the customer uses Hansgrohe’s products and it is of the upmost important to them to understand their customer’s needs.

As an example of their innovative design includes a coating of silver in their shower hoses to inhibit the production of bacteria and mould in the water. Ten or fifteen years ago, not many people discussed issues like Legionella, or Legionnaires ’ disease, but now everyone is aware of the risk.

Push button controls on hand showers, thermostats and vales are a stylish, easy and practical solution. It also caters for those small hands and those getting older with less strength and grip in their hands. These simple functions on the chrome buttons are easier to use and there is less to go wrong.

Villeroy & Boch is another company that is working to improve our daily lives. All of their shower glass has an easy clean surface. They also produce rimless toilets that are child’s play to clean. No rim, nowhere for germs to hide. The Ceramic Plus has a proven dirt-repellent effect on ceramic surfaces, it is a pure delight to clean, it is virtually impossible for dirt and stains to obtain a hold on Ceramic Plus and they simply flow off with the water. No need for bleaches, or other environmentally risky products.

ActiveCare, can be added to the glaze of pottery items. The name says it all. ActiveCare means active protection for enhanced hygiene in the bathroom. This ceramic glaze, which is exclusive to Villeroy & Boch, contains silver ions that effectively prevent the build-up of bacteria. Active Care – is redefining bathroom hygiene.

Villeroy & Boch’s new combined waste overflow and bath filler is simple, stylish and an ingenious piece of kit. No longer will you catch yourself on a bath filler, no more burns and bruises from a protruding spouts. Easy to clean, easy to use.

We all want a new bathroom with that wow factor and we want it for the right price.

Perfection is in the detail and it is these details that enhance our lives.

Another brilliant idea is shower bars that have a friction control.

From the very tall to the shortest person in your family, the height can easily be changed by tugging lightly on the shower hose.

Everything is controlled with one hand.

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ALAN TURING HONOURED BY C5

C5 Alliance, Guernsey, hosted a ceremony on 25 June to officially rename its headquarters. The former Itex House is now known as Turing House.

The new name was chosen in honour and recognition of Alan Turing – the individual cited as the father of modern computer science – whose code breaking skills helped crack the famous enigma cipher, shortening World War II significantly.

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At the beginning of July, family owned and run Le Mont Saint Garage unveiled its larger, totally refurbished premises following eight months of building work, which have resulted in an improved Sales display area and expanded Service Department.

The expansion was driven by the need to increase capacity in both departments, and the facilities on offer. Following the work, the Service Department can accommodate four cars at any one time which will help to speed up the already smooth running process, and the Showroom now has an improved and larger floor area, and boasts better seating, a TV for clients to watch if they are waiting, plus new toilets. The facilities are shared by the two departments.

“Our aim was to improve the whole service we offer – not just that for new or used car sales, but in the aftercare we offer our customers,”

Marc Laine, C5 Alliance Guernsey managing director, said that there are a number of reasons why the company chose to commemorate the computer pioneer in this way and that he sees many parallels with the ground breaking work Turing did and the way in which C5 Alliance can positively impact on local businesses and the local economy.

Managing Director and founder, Dave Beausire.

“Our aim was to improve the whole service we offer – not just that for new or used car sales, but in the aftercare we offer our customers,” explains Managing Director and founder, Dave Beausire.

NERINE IN THE RUNNING FOR BEST INDEPENDENT TRUST COMPANY Nerine Group of Fiduciaries has been nominated in the first ever, Independent Trust Company of the Year category of the esteemed Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Private Client Awards for 2014. The company is one of just five short listed for the award which will specifically honour independent trust companies.

The Awards, which have become an industry standard, have this year received a record number of nominations across a variety of categories representing the different areas of private client practice.

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TRUST CORPORATION SHORTLISTED FOR STEP INDEPENDENT TRUST COMPANY OF THE YEAR Trust Corporation of the Channel Islands has been nominated for the highlyregarded Society of Trust and Estate Practitioner (STEP) Private Client Awards in the category for independent trust companies. This is the first year that the category for independents has been introduced and Trust Corporation is one of three companies with a Channel Islands presence on the short list of five.

Trust Corporation of the Channel Islands recently celebrated its 10th anniversary as an independent trust company based in Guernsey.

SANCUS SPREADS ITS WINGS Sancus Holdings Limited (Sancus) has opened its office in Guernsey and appointed two new people to its team.

The new Sancus (Guernsey) Limited office is located in the prestigious Royal Chambers development on St Julian’s Avenue, in the heart of St Peter Port’s business district.

To further demonstrate Sancus’s commitment to its Guernsey clients the company has appointed David Purdy as Business Development Manager in the Island. David has more than 40 years’ experience in banking, lending and related financial services, with more than 27 years spent in offshore jurisdictions.

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HEPBURNS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN GUERNSEY! Having opened its Guernsey office in 1989, independent insurance intermediary and captive insurance manager, Hepburns Insurance, is now celebrating 25 years of business on the island. Offering one of the widest ranges of insurance and risk management based services in the Channel Islands, the team at Hepburns advise on and manage the diverse insurance requirements of professional, corporate and commercial enterprises. Managing Director, Chris Schofield, says he is “proud to have such a highly skilled and experienced team of insurance professionals, many of whom have been with the company from the beginning.”

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HERITAGE EXPANDS UK OPERATIONS

C5 ALLIANCE INCUBATOR BENEFITS EGAMING OUTFIT

Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group continues the expansion of its UK operations having been granted FCA approval for its depositary service FCA approval allows the company to become a provider of depositary services to Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) under the new Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).

A business and technology incubator provided by local IT services and business solutions company C5 Alliance has helped online casino company Genting Alderney establish its local presence.

The service, which was launched last year to assist and encourage start-up businesses in Guernsey, allows occupants to benefit from existing facilities, support services and infrastructure on C5’s premises without significant cost or long lease obligations.

Gemma Greathead, Finance Manager at Genting Alderney, said the arrangement had been an ideal opportunity for the company to get set up on the island before moving to permanent premises.

CO-OPERATIVE ECOFUND TO DONATE TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS JONATHAN BARNES, GUERNSEY FINANCE

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CAREY OLSEN WINS PRESTIGIOUS OFFSHORE FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE LAWYER AWARDS 2014 Carey Olsen has been recognised as Offshore Firm of the Year

by The Lawyer Magazine. Hosted this year by Joanna Lumley, the Lawyer Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates excellence in the legal profession across private practice, the public sector, commerce and industry. Selected by The Lawyer’s editorial team from a high number of entries, Carey Olsen was presented with this impressive award for acting for the winning parties in a ground-breaking decision issued by Guernsey’s Royal Court. This landmark case involved UK non-domiciliary, wealthy entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz and one of the offshore trust structures in which his assets are held (“the Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust”).

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The choice of domicile for ILS transactions was among the hot topics discussed by leading industry players at a Guernsey Finance-hosted thought leadership event in the reinsurance centre of Zurich on Wednesday.

The event attracted 80 delegates from around the world, including Japan, Hong Kong, France, the UK and Switzerland and from across the asset management, wealth management and reinsurance and adviser communities.

THE Channel Islands Co-operative Society will be donating thousands of pounds to environmental projects across the Channel Islands again this year.

The EcoFund was launched in 2008 when the Society led the way in recycling, by levying a 5p charge on one-trip carrier bags in an attempt to reduce the number used.

In the first year alone bag consumption was cut by an astonishing 90%. The ongoing funds raised each year since from bag sales are distributed on an annual basis to worthy environmental initiatives.

The Society’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jim Plumley, said as a major local employer The Channel Islands Co-operative Society was dedicated to the communities in which it operates. The fund is now in its 7th year and since its inception The Channel Islands Co-operative Society has paid out over £280,000 to assist environmental causes in the islands.

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Oi acquires award-winning Jersey creative and digital agency

Progressive marketing communications agency Oi has acquired award-winning agency Arcade Creative in Jersey.

As part of the deal Ben Clarke, owner of Arcade Creative, is now the Creative Director of Oi responsible for managing and growing its creative and digital teams across Guernsey, Jersey and London.

“This deal has been almost two-years in the

making, so this is a great day for Oi and Ben” Peter Grange, Oi Managing Director

Having won numerous Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and industry awards in recent years for campaigns for such clients as Jersey Heritage and Longueville Manor, Mr Clarke is widely considered to be the most talented Creative Director in the Channel Islands with vast creative and digital expertise.

“Ben is unique in the Channel Islands when it comes to his position, expertise and experience.

His career has seen him working at a leading London branding agency, across some of the Channel Islands’ leading creative agencies, to most recently developing advanced website, app and digital marketing campaigns,” said Mr Grange. In fact Oi believes he is the only Creative Director in the Channel Islands who can develop an integrated advertising campaign and build an advanced web application from start to finish!

Picture (From left to right) The Oi management team Ben Clarke, Creative Director Katie Sebire, Guernsey Director Peter Grange, Managing Director Heather Townsend, Jersey Director

Mr Grange said Mr Clarke’s traditional advertising knowledge and in-depth digital expertise is exactly what he was looking for in finding the suitable person to drive Oi’s creative and digital output forward.

“Lots of agencies talk about integration and digital, but they don’t really get it or have the

experience from the top down. We’re about getting on with it - and have a proven track-record of developing, implementing, evaluating and evolving integrated marketing campaigns locally, nationally and internationally,” added Mr Grange.

After graduating from The Arts Institute in Bournemouth with a degree in Graphic Design and Typography, Mr Clarke moved to London where he worked on projects for Film4 and The British Library before returning to his homeland Jersey. There he spent six years working for leading Channel Island agencies before setting up Arcade Creative in 2010.

Arcade won an impressive eight awards at the Jersey CIM Awards between 2010 and 2013, as well as being internationally recognised by ‘The Web Designer’s Idea Book’ for clean, functional web design.

“It’s great to be joining Oi and working with some good friends and very talented people,” said Mr Clarke. “I admire what Oi have achieved, the work they do, clients they work for, and their progressive attitude. It’s exciting times ahead with expansion plans across both the islands, then London next year. So I am looking forward to getting stuck in.”

The deal coincides with Oi celebrating its 10th anniversary and unveiling a new brand identity this month.

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WORDS Marcus Halberstam ILLUSTRATIONS Luke Moss

One of the greatest challenges facing any manager lies in recruiting the right people to play in your team. Sports is a fantastic (and in no way over-used) business metaphor, because running a successful organisation demands the exact same qualities necessary to lead a team to World Cup glory - you need to make sure nobody is caught biting people, taking bribes or bulldozing shanty towns if you don’t want to end up leaving the competition early or being beaten by the Germans.

You might think I’m taking the football metaphor a bit far, but you’d be wrong.

Although I prefer to play golf myself, without doubt I am the Alex Ferguson of the motivational business speech, and anyone who disagrees is David Beckham crying because he got hit in the face with a flying boot. Yes, there may have been a few times when I’ve needed to “persuade” the ref after a particularly dirty tackle, but if you take some advice from me, you can assemble your own dream team and I promise you’ll be bringing home the silverware in no time.

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TEAM TIP #3:

reward your star players…

To steer a team through the knockout phase and into the final you need to pick the top talent, keep them happy and motivate them to follow your attacking formation at all times. Never underestimate the importance of climbing the corporate league table, either for yourself or for those star players (executives) who are the backbone of your squad. Treat boardroom recruits like floating prospects on the international transfer market - bring them on quickly, give them a new Ferrari and set up their wages so they pay less tax than the people who hoover the staff canteen. If they stop scoring, just use all the cash you made from replica strips to bring in a replacement before they break a leg and you pension them off to a league that only plays on Sundays.

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TEAM TIP #2:

… but keep everybody else hungry In my father’s day, people used to believe that a job was for life, like a puppy or herpes simplex. In the 21st century things are very different, and not only because people like my father fired most of their employees and replaced them with Bangladeshi call-centre workers who are lucky if their contracts are as high as zero hours. No, today we profit from what I tell our HR people to describe as “a dynamic and flexible workforce”. You wouldn’t expect to pay Gary Lineker or George Best the big money to be kicking balls around at their age, so I don’t know why you’d expect a corporation to do the same thing when we can hire a graduate at half your salary. Aside from my star executives, my team wins trophies thanks to the little people who work extremely hard because we’ve just employed them and they’re still on their probation period, or because they got into the pension plan and don’t want to have their job out sourced to our offices in Dhaka.

don’t confuse the team with the manager I’m fond of telling staff that there’s no I in TEAM, but I always follow up by reminding them that’s there’s no U in BOSS. I always get a good laugh from that one, but I’m making a serious point here - everybody should know their place in the organisation, especially if that place is below director level and therefore disposable. knowing that you will reward top scorers, but will happily transfer the sick and the lame to the corporate equivalent of Grimsby FC, really motivates your players to stay on the field. Making sure everybody is incentivised to give 110% (24/7) keeps our organisation running at maximum efficiency, give or take the occasional red card (nervous breakdown and/or sexual harassment lawsuit). Whatever happens I’m always there, stood at the sideline, wearing a sheepskin coat and swearing at you. There’s a reason they got me that “Boss of the year” mug, and it’s not just because I made my secretary drop a lot of hints before I signed off on any bonus payments.

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TEAM TIP #4:

TEAM TIP #6:

I’m not one to blow my own vuvuzela, but I didn’t end up in the Director’s Box by scoring own goals. I keep the pressure on my opponent at all times, and only hire people who can do the same. To be a business success you need to be bold and confident, a risk taker who still knows when to fall into formation and shred incriminating documents before the police turn up. This is hard to identify at the selection stage, which is why I pursue an exclusive policy of only employing males who went to the same school as me. The only exception is when I pick up a CV and find that somebody is confident enough to describe themselves as a “rock star” or a “ninja”. Who wouldn’t want to hire a compliance ninja, or an accounts receivable rock star? It doesn’t just mean you’re great at your job, it means you understand that business wisdom can only be communicated by either made-up anecdotes, obtuse buzzwords or an inappropriate metaphor that makes your job sound far more important than it really is.

In business, like in football, there is no second place. Ask yourself why you’re reading this. Maybe you’re a middle manager and need to up your game. Perhaps you’re on a probation period yourself, and you think you’ve got what it takes to scale the greasy pole and receive your own boss mug one day. I admire ambition (unless you work for me), and am happy to steer you in the direction of success (at another company, of course). The secret is to focus on where you want to be, and who you need to defeat in order to get there. Think of the “boss of the year“ mug like the World Cup, or perhaps the golden goblet in that Indiana Jones film with the Nazis - hidden and dangerous, but with the power to make Sean Connery recover from being shot. In either case, the winner gets the glory and the loser gets a dangerous box that melts people’s faces if you open it at the wrong time - by which I mean the executive toilet after an especially tense penalty shoot out. GOOALLLLLLL!

think outside the 18 yard box

TEAM TIP #5:

bend the rules, distract the ref

We all know that regulations and laws are there for a reason, but it’s equally true that it’s not a fair game if only one team is prepared to follow the rules. If you know your opponent is willing to take a dive, then the best way to keep the upper hand is to make sure somebody is always in position to put the boot in when he goes down, preferably crushing a few sensitive bits when they do it. Always try and have a distraction on hand to make the ref look the other way (i.e. a team of lawyers), and when you know the opposition will try to do the same there’s nothing wrong with taking care of any potential disagreements before it even gets to that stage. A little corporate hospitality will always lead to favourable decisions, as all those footballing fanatics in the boozefree, underpopulated desert of Qatar will happily tell you during the next World Cup.

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GRADUATED IN GUERNSEY THE first students to undertake a foundation degree in business and management with the GTA University Centre have graduated.The 10 students started the part-time course in September 2010 when the GTA partnered with Bournemouth University’s Business School.

Over three years, they completed the course through a combination of classroom teaching by Bournemouth University lecturers, work-based learning supported

by GTA staff and online support from the university’s business school.

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Collas Crill’s head of Wills and Estates in Guernsey, Joanne Seal, has been named as a finalist in the STEP Private Client Awards 2015. Already one of Private Client Adviser’s ‘Top 35 Under 35’ and a Citywealth ‘Future Leader’, Joanne has now been shortlisted

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‘The FdA in business and management was introduced to provide an on-island alternative to off-island university education and was open to those who had just left full-time education and those already in work who perhaps wanted a second chance as they hadn’t been able to go away to university,’ said deputy chief executive of the GTA University Centre Simon Le Tocq. Mr Le Tocq said he was delighted with the success of the first course which.demonstrates the GTA’s ability to deliver high quality undergraduate education on-island.

as Young Practitioner of the Year in the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners’ national awards. She is the only Channel Islander to be named in the category.

Joanne has made a big impact in her relatively short career. At only 30, four years after being admitted to the Roll, Joanne was promoted to head Collas Crill’s Wills and Probate team in Guernsey. Since then her department has seen double digit growth in income and client take on year on year.

Joanne has also found time to undertake the STEP Certificate in Trusts and Estates, and is working towards the STEP Advanced Certificate in International Succession and Probate, having recognised the changing nature of Collas Crill’s private client base and their international needs.

CICRA AWARDS SECOND BURSARY TO LOCAL STUDENT Ladies’ College A-level student, Christina Hodgson, has been awarded a bursary by the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA). This is the second bursary awarded by CICRA to Guernsey students with the aim to build up a level of competition law and utility regulatory knowledge in the islands. Miss Hodgson hopes to read Law at the University of Dundee this coming Autumn. Interim chief executive of CICRA, Michael Byrne, said; “Christina’s application was extremely impressive. It’s encouraging to see all the work experience she has undertaken in order to further her career in law.

JAMIE IS EXCELLENT! A commercial account executive from Rossborough has become one of the first to be recognised in a new scheme organised by parent Arthur J Gallagher. Jamie Boyd was nominated for the new Delivering All Round Excellence scheme by Rossborough managing director Ian Stewart and chosen as one of 20 winners from 2,500 staff across Gallagher’s 70 offices. The scheme encourages line managers to nominate colleagues that demonstrate one or more from a number of attributes including professional excellence, performance, personal development, creativity and innovation and values and attitude.

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DAVID BECKER: DELOITTE PARTNER

IPES RECRUITS PRIVATE EQUITY SPECIALIST TO ITS SENIOR TEAM

David Becker has been promoted to become a partner at Deloitte LLP and will continue to work in the organisation’s Guernsey office. David joined Deloitte 18 years ago as a graduate and qualified as an accountant in 1999. Since that time he has become a financial services audit specialist and also leads the offshore insurance practice and the Guernsey real estate group. In addition, David leads the offshore transaction services team. David has been responsible for the impressive growth of Deloitte’s transactions services practice, with over 40 transactions completed in the last 10 years. David is ACA qualified and holds a diploma in Investment Management. He is also a member of the Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA) Regulatory and Technical Committee and the Guernsey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants (GSCCA) training committee.

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Specialist private equity fund administrator, Ipes, has added to its senior client services team with the appointment of Mark Coppin as Operations Director for Ipes UK. Mark brings with him more than 16 years financial services experience during which he has specialised in private equity accounting and administration.

A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (“ICAEW”) Mark has joined Ipes from Langham Hall where he was in charge of the private equity reporting team, advising clients in private equity funds, venture funds and fund of funds. Prior to Langham Hall, Mark ran a number of teams at Capital Dynamics reporting fund of funds vehicles and specific client accounts.

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TEN SENIOR MANAGERS COMPLETE ON-ISLAND MBA TEN of the island’s senior managers have successfully completed their master’s degree in business administration with the GTA University Centre. The students – three of whom received distinctions – were drawn from all sectors of the economy, including telecoms, finance, police, on line marketing and healthcare. They are now using the skills and knowledge gained from the programme to drive up quality and performance in their organisations.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruari Hardy from Guernsey Police, who recently completed the course, said that working with international tutors while learning onisland was a huge benefit.

MOURANT OZANNES WELCOMES TWO NEW ADVOCATES

Keith Dixon and Simon Florance. The other five are possibly lost in the hall of mirrors?!

Mourant Ozannes has two new Advocates of the Royal Court of Guernsey. Advocates Alastair Hargreaves and Rachel Guthrie were called to the Guernsey Bar on the 7and 14 July respectively. Jessica Roland, Mourant Ozannes Guernsey managing partner said: “We are incredibly proud of Rachel and Alastair’s success in completing the Guernsey Bar studies and examinations and welcome their appointments as fellow Advocates. Both hold key positions in busy practices and we’re looking forward to working with them through the next stages of their careers.”

Carey Olsen has promoted seven lawyers, including three in Guernsey, one in London and three in Jersey with effect from 1 July 2014. The law firm, which was recently awarded Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the 2014 Lawyer Awards ceremony, employs over 300 people, including 185 lawyers, across its offices in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Cape Town and London. Included in the new appointments are Jersey trust and fiduciary lawyer Keith Dixon and Guernsey litigation lawyer Simon Florance who have both been promoted to of counsel. In the

CAREY OLSEN PROMOTE SEVEN firm’s Jersey office additional promotions include corporate finance lawyer Kate McCaffrey who has been promotions to senior associate and wills and probate team member Gill Morgan who has been appointed senior probate administrator.

In Guernsey, former associates litigation lawyer Tim Bamford and property lawyer Jonathan Anderson have been appointed as senior associates. Former associate Imogen Payne, a corporate and investment funds specialist in the firm’s London office, has also been promoted to senior associate level.

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If getting to work and back in compact style is important to you then look no further than the brand new 2014 Porsche Boxster S.

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mmediate praise to Porsche for creating something a lot easier on the eye, drifting away from the traditional Boxster look; presenting consumers with beautifully refined styling internally and externally. A dedicated shift in design aesthetic allied with updated engineering makes this car a desirable, trackready indulgence.

It has a tail! Unlike previous Porsche Boxster styling this car is equally slick from the front, rear and side, with sharp aero-grooving and pronounced rear detailing that shows off the powerful hind legs of the newest Boxster S. The car keeps its heaviest components in its well-defined midsection; ensuring weight distribution is evened out. There has been an overall weight loss and this reduction, combined with tweaks to its transmission and suspension guarantee a sufficiently exhilarating drive. The 3.4L engine throws out a whopping 315 bhp and can achieve 0-60 in approximately 5 seconds. It’s not a 200mph+ supercar but it is very fast with a surprising movement and responsiveness on the road even with its 265 LBS of torque. It sticks to the road like glue.

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In terms of speed, the 2014 Porsche Boxster S can run the Nurburgring significantly faster than an Aston Martin DBS, at well under half of the price.

Speed track references aside, this machine could get you to the Bridge and back casually, quickly or downright dangerously.

Not that we’d recommend the latter, obviously.

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There has been a dramatic increase in the level of drive comfort.

The convertible model has had stability issues in the past, but the rigid framing and improvements to the integrated traction control and suspension, remove all bounce and shudder from the drive. The roof can be lowered and raised at speeds of up to 30mph (perfect for the island) and a smooth yet powerful ride is achieved on the bumpiest of Guernsey roads.

It has sublime responsiveness in its most exciting of drive settings.

The option to switch the car into Sports Plus mode, tunes the engine to switch gears as late as possible. Slight interference from human fingers is promoted in this drive mode as the pitch of the Boxster S exhaust is incredibly loud even at the 25mph speed limit.

Most likely to be engaged whilst driving along the front of St Peter Port in order to ensure maximum attention and head-turning from pedestrians.

In terms of speed, the 2014 Porsche Boxster S can run the Nurburgring significantly faster than an Aston Martin DBS, at well under half of the price. Speed track references aside, this machine could get you to the Bridge and back casually, quickly or downright dangerously. Not that we’d recommend the latter, obviously.

Its relatively low weight (1350kilos light) also translates into a mild difference with your fuel economics depending on how you drive it. The standard drive system (and by far the most efficient) lazily switches gears but expect the fuel gauge to drop dramatically as you cycle through Sports and Sports Plus modes; the latter of which keeps you in first gear up to 35 mph before switching to second.

Unfortunately there was nowhere safe for me to test the vehicles 172mph top speed. But those willing to take the Porsche to a track day or even a local sprint can push this high performance car to its limits.

The Porsche also caters for those of us who prefer a slower, more relaxed drive. Although gloriously powerful, the storage capacity in this compact sports car must be mentioned. Don’t expect enough room for all the shopping and the baby seat, but do expect enough

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for ample baggage and sports gear. What they’ve created in free space in both the front and rear boot areas contribute to the overall performance and handling of the car, carving out respectable portions for your driving consumption and day-to-day use.

Maximising space in the cockpit with hidden storage compartments also benefits the daily driver. The steering wheel is devoid of the usual array of buttons that most lux-sport cars come with as standard. A nifty LED display either side of the centre section does highlight which sport mode the driver has selected – an unnecessary inclusion as the speed and sound of the vehicle is enough to highlight the driving mode that has been selected.

Satellite navigation can be viewed on multiple cockpit screens and with a flick of a switch (mounted to the side of the steering column) various information can be replaced for your viewing pleasure. Car diagnostics and media systems can all be displayed and interacted with from the centre console at any time.

There is a range of internal design packages to choose from which can be chosen online from start to finish. Porsche will literally create the desired vehicle to your specifications; but expect the price to increase dramatically with each add-on.

Overall, the 2014 Porsche Boxster S is a brilliant compact sports car with lashings of style and flair. It’s immensely fun to drive and at £50,000 on the road, a bargain compared to its Porsche 911 brethren.

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MUST HAVE COMPACT GADGETRY Words : Patrick Cunningham

This month I’ll be delving into the weird and wonderful world of compact gadgets. From the beautifully formed through to the thoroughly ridiculous, there will almost certainly be something here that grabs your attention.

tempted to buy one myself if it wasn’t for that ridiculous name. What does it even mean? A prime case of product marketing gone mad.

The beauty of this device is its simplicity and its potential applications reach far beyond your living room.

For example you could take it to work and watch movies in the boardroom (if there aren’t any meetings going on course). Alternatively you could plug it into the back of one of the big screens at a One Direction concert and stream live footage of the House of Commons to the crowd. This would certainly be more entertaining than watching the band scamper about the stage bleating into their microphones.

The Nest Thermostat has had a lot of publicity recently, mainly due to it becoming part of the sprawling Google Empire. It is a fantastic piece of modern technology, designed to help you reduce your heating bills.

To start with it looks beautiful; a huge departure from the lifeless, beige thermostats that you normally see tucked behind the kitchen door. If you had this device in your house you would want it to take centre stage so that you can impress your guests when they come round for dinner.

Chromecast

Google’s Chromecast is a tiny device that plugs straight into the HDMI port on the back of your TV. From there all you need to do is install an app and you will be able to stream all of your favourite online shows, movie, music and more straight to your TV from your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

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Raspberry Pi

Even if you’re not into technology the chances are you have heard of the amazing mini-computer, the Raspberry Pi. The size of a credit card, it is a fully functional, Linux based computer that can be (and has been) used for a huge array of applications from weather balloons through to hamster cams.

The most interesting and noble of these applications is in education. Due to the low price of the device schools all over the globe have embraced it in an attempt to get more kids into software development.

I have owned one for a couple of years now.

In true, excited nerd fashion I purchased one, booted it up once and proceeded to never use it again. One day I’ll use it to take over the world.

Secondly its functionality is pure genius; Nest actually programs itself by learning your behaviour patterns and desired temperatures for certain days and times during the week. It then builds a schedule for your heating, air conditioning and even your dehumidifier if you have one.

Narrative Clip Wearable Camera

This wearable camera will help you to become a ‘life blogger’ i.e. someone who feels the need to document and share every movement of their life. It takes a 5MP photo every 30 seconds, can hold up to 6000 photos and will last for a good couple of days before needing to be recharged.

Take it to orgies, festivals, Ayahuasca gettogethers or childrens’ birthday parties and share your experiences with your friends and family.

A brilliant piece of creative technology, I believe this is the start of something massive. With the looming release of technologies such as Google Glass, life blogging is going to become a huge phenomenon. It will however be inevitably hit with all of the usual privacy related moans and groans, but if we can get over these it will be one of the defining technologies of the decade.

Topeak MiniRocket iGlow

Despite the utterly ludicrous bandwagonesque iName, this gadget combines both the safety of a rear bicycle light and the practicality of a pump into a very attractive, compact gadget. Suitable for all cyclists from the daily commuters through to lycra-clad, Velo Club athletes, this device is a must have. I would actually be

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Wiki USB Fridge This mini fridge is designed to chill a single can of coke, orange juice, beer or any other beverage that you like to enjoy whilst sitting at your desk. Powered via USB it’s a wonderful accompaniment to any working environment and is the perfect size for your Friday afternoon Jägerbomb.

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LUST Channel island’s own superstar DJ - and Airtel-Vodafone Brand Ambassador Hannah Jacques is getting excited about the Galaxy S5 Mini

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How long does it take to get from Russia to Guernsey? Well, it takes the Galaxy S5 Mini a little over a month, which to my mind is too long.

I like Russia. Good clubs. Vodka. But also that was where Samsung started their international rollout of the new Galaxy S5 Mini. That was the start of July, and it’s only arriving in Guernsey now. In August - too long for something so hot.

Okay, so I haven’t actually picked one up, but I’ve been reading and – being a techie – as soon as I get the call I’ll be around to AirtelVodafone to have a look. It looks like a smaller version of its bigger sibling, and even has the S5’s sensors (think fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor etc). That fingerprint scanner is PayPal certified, which means this could be the start of paying literally at the touch of a button, which is very exciting.

While there are fewer specs compared to the S5, there are some very exciting bits that it has: as well as being waterresistant for up to one metre and 30 minutes (which is important), the S5 Mini’s camera has got built-in geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR and panorama. Also, being smaller makes it handier on the go.

I will be waiting for AirtelVodafone to let me know it’s here – until then, what’s the Russian for hurry up?

There can be no doubt that with the release of Microsoft’s flagship premium smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 930, the software giant is nailing its colours to the mast.

Flawless design and smooth function mean that this powerful phone appeals to both work and leisure users. The large and clear five inch display makes it easy to use whether you’re watching video or editing documents, yet its neat design means it’s easy to hold in one hand and it comes in a choice of colours: the quietly professional black or white, or the statement-making lime green or orange. In terms of what it can do, the 20MP camera is backed up by

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If you’re looking for a Smartphone that packs a punch but won’t leave a hole in your pocket, the LG G3 is the perfect handset for you.

We thought the iPhone had one of the most eye-catching displays, but it seems that at every point manufacturers are trying to top that – with the LG G3’s amazing 5.5” display, you will be pushed to find another Smartphone of this size packed with 3.6 million pixels.

Needless to say, you’ll simply be stunned by LG’s ultrahigh quality display.

Paired with an all new and fluid LG user-interface the G3 makes for an enjoyable user

four directional microphones with surround sound so you can take great photos or fully immersive video that’s easily shared via the social media of your choice.

File sharing and storage is made easy with OneDrive which comes with 7 Gb of space and syncs with your Xbox, tablet or computer.

If you’re a windows PC user, Windows 8.1 works superbly on the 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor and operates seamlessly in a multi-device environment, giving you instant access to all of your data and the power to play the most complex games.

Get your hands on the Nokia Lumia 930 in the Sure store for free. It’s available on the SmartUltimate plan (£46 per month).

experience all round. It seems that every Smartphone on the market hosts the very ‘latest’ or ‘feature-packed’ camera around, but LG have stripped back on features and offered the markets fastest-focussing camera with a sharp 13MP and simple to use interface. The LG G3 is a win at every point including a premium design, long-lasting battery life, super-fast camera and most importantly that amazing Quad HD Display.

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he 2014 racing season has proven to be one of the most successful to date for the Guernsey Powerboat Association. Not only have a number of the club’s experienced racers invested in craft capable of competing in the locally hosted 3A & 3B UIM World Championships in September, but also the club has warmly welcomed various new racers to the fleet, at whatever level they wish to compete.

Newcomers, Gareth Keast and navigator Sue Cosgrave have made a brave move by starting to race with the least horsepower on the circuit in their Yamaha 90 Blue Print motor powering a lightweight Backdraft 22. The newcomers have provided fierce competition for their fellow ‘A/B’ Class racers, who have more power at their disposal.

In the more powerful ‘C’ Class, Arctech

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Racing (another Backdraft 22 but this time powered by a Mercury 200XS) is crewed by Niall Bougourd and Ivan Lancaster and they have proven themselves as ones to watch.

Even whilst the team familiarised themselves with the new combination, they kept a number of their experienced colleagues on their toes for the first few races upon their debut this year. In the same class, two Phantoms have also made an appearance; firstly, Hollie Woodhouse and navigator Bill Gladstone have worked tirelessly to prepare a Mercury XR2 powered Phantom 21, giving them sufficient time to test various props whilst gaining valuable experience. Secondly, Richard Le Feuvre and UK based navigator Barry Culver have made quite an entrance in their limited edition Mercury striped Phantom 20, again propelled by XR2 power. These latest arrivals have made for some highly competitive racing in this class, with regulars to the circuit such as Nosferatu, The Boat With No Name, RG Racing and Stonetech Racing, all fighting to secure the chequered flag.

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Having raced consistently for a number of years in their Phantom 25 until this season, the club were pleased to welcome back Martyn Roberts and navigator Tim Abbott.

The highly experienced pair has bought another V24 boat to the island (V-3 It Wasn’t Us), now racing in ‘DV’ Class against the formidable Dave Corbet and Kerry Le Patourel. With almost identical boats racing against one another, their success could depend solely on the ability of the crews to gain a competitive edge. The action in the Guernsey Championship continues on the weekend of 2nd & 3rd August.

Having competed internationally in 2013, Corbet and Le Patourel will again be representing Guernsey in V-8 Diablo Racing when fighting it out in Sweden at the European V24 Championships. Having gained so much experience in Guernsey’s often unpredictable weather conditions, the pair has a good chance of lifting the trophy.

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TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF SOME OF GUERNSEY’S MOST ICONIC LANDMARKS, WHILST MAINTAINING A LARGE PROPORTION OF INSHORE STRETCHES TO KEEP SPECTATORS AND SAFETY OFFICIALS IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION, WILL MAKE THIS SEASONS RACING EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE VIEWING PUBLIC.

adapted their existing boats, or bought completely new rigs to enable them to compete in the prestigious event. As things stand, it is estimated that as many as six or seven local racers will be on the start line.

This includes the 2011 champion, John Richardson who is back and prepared to fight to regain the title, along with his new navigator for this season, Scott Hicks.

As for John’s previous navigator, Tom Sauvarin, a very exciting development is taking place for him and Diogo De Freitas, with the imminent launch of a brand new Guernsey designed boat for Class 3 racing.

Developed by the Sauvarins themselves, the design of this boat includes many specialised racing features aided by numerous years of powerboat racing experience. With such a fine pedigree, this boat is expected to be at the forefront of powerboat design for this class of racing.

Other locals expected to do well, also adopting Evinrude 115HO power, will

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be Paul Etasse and Chris Stonebridge in their Bernico F2 Extreme, along with Jacques and Pierre Vermeulen in a similar, but slightly smaller Bernico F3. Olly Duquemin and Clint Roberts will be racing their Phantom 19XL, whilst Frank Le Tissier and Callum James will be using the same variety of motor to power their Ocke Mannerfelt B-19, which has only recently made its debut locally.

Competitors from a number of locations from around the world will be racing in the World Championships. With various boats of different shapes and sizes being prepared, the club should see a highly interesting line-up come September.

With the majority of racers opting for either Evinrude 115HO or Mercury Pro XS 115 motors like our locals, the competition couldn’t be more fierce, making driver training and practice often the only determinant of success. With the satisfaction of racers, spectators and

volunteers in mind, the courses will be geared in a manner that enables testing, yet safe racing for all competitors.

Taking full advantage of some of Guernsey’s most iconic landmarks, whilst maintaining a large proportion of inshore stretches to keep spectators and safety officials in the heart of the action, will make this seasons racing easily accessible to the viewing public.

The continued success of Guernsey Powerboat racing depends on a great deal of planning and organisation for which great thanks must go to the army of dedicated volunteers, helpers and guard-boat crews, in particular, the professionalism and commitment of the GPA’s President and his team of race officials.

For more information and a racing timetable please visit www.guernsey-powerboat-association.com

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From the eclectic echoes of Ellie Goulding to the bohemian beats of the Bombay Bicycle Club, this year’s Jersey Live promises an enviable roster of first-rate talent.

It’s the atmosphere and vibrant, receptive crowd that makes Jersey Live an unmissable experience. Standing as the Channel Islands’ biggest live music event to date (often a sell out, with 20,000 attending over the festival weekend) needless to say, numerous individuals are involved in making the entire affair a triumphant one.

Far from festival elves waving their supernatural tools, whizzing and zapping this 2-day music, dance and DJ celebration together (which we’d all like to believe) – a huge amount of time and effort goes into Jersey Live’ intricate creation.

From the Artist Liaison Team, who work comprehensively alongside a team of

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dedicated assistants in the three months running up to the event (collating artists, ensuring talent requirements and coordinating and maintaining the wellbeing of all areas) to the UK and Local Security Teams (who warrant the smooth management of crowd control and local licensing issues) it’s difficult to pinpoint one particular person that makes Jersey Live a success.

This year’s event promises a diverse and eclectic mix of talent, showcasing the likes of 2014’s BRIT Award winning (Best British Female) Ellie Goulding, who will headline the Main Stage on Saturday Night performing a series of eclectic melodies – to double BRIT Award winner Ben Howard (one of Britain’s biggest music talents to date) who will arrive surfing a wave of momentum onto Sunday’s Main Stage – variety is key here and there’s something to suit all. Other acts on the horizon include the London-based four-piece ‘the Bombay Bicycle Club’ and the velvet-voiced ‘John Newman’.

Of course, with talent comes the organisation of the visiting transfers, comprising time scaling and scheduling down to the very last minute – ensuring pick-ups and drop-offs run smoothly.

Being on site at the right time and on the right stage is imperative – especially when crowds of expectant fans are awaiting a specific performance to begin. Getting the artists off site – through the throng of devoted admirers – is another story!

Especially when you’re dealing with an act as large as London-based collective and acclaimed dance troupe Diversity.

The event organisers also use the services of a UK Events Management Team. It’s the Event Controller’s job to liaise with all blue light services, ensuring the safety of the entire event. Luckily for Jersey Live, Glastonbury’s Festival Security Director is on hand to keep an eye on the likes of this year’s must-visit Full Flow Tent, which will be showcasing the best of current local DJ’s and of course, 2014’s Silent Disco, which will take place in another of the festival’s pop-up venues.

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Site Managers arrive eight days prior to the festival kick off date, working alongside both UK and local teams to safeguard the secure set-up of the site and also, to guarantee it goes up on time! This year’s Par 4 area will feature an interactive installation comprising a trapeze artist, a fairground and various food and drink stalls.

And the list goes on, proving that Jersey Live would be by no means possible without a team of amazing individuals. From the UK Press Liaison Manager (there to coordinate on site interviews, photo opportunities and post event content) to the Area Stage Manager (who certifies the appearances of all weird and wonderful acts taking place at this year’s exiting event) through to the Event Directors (the all rounder’s) – who work throughout the year up until the delivery date – planning the fundamentals from start to finish.

‘Everyone, all across the board, plays an important part in delivering the best event we can in a safe and harmonious way.

All we ask is for people to bring a smile and a good attitude!’

Here’s to the hard-working, steadfast, enthusiastic, strive-for-thetop staff behind Jersey Live 2014.

‘EVERYONE, ALL ACROSS THE BOARD, PLAYS AN IMPORTANT PART IN DELIVERING THE BEST EVENT WE CAN IN A SAFE AND HARMONIOUS WAY. ALL WE ASK IS FOR PEOPLE TO BRING A SMILE AND A GOOD ATTITUDE!’ Jersey Live takes place on Saturday 30th August & Sunday 31st August at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, Jersey.

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• A shrimp’s heart is in it’s head.

• It is impossible to lick your elbow.

• In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, no one reported a single case where an ostrich buried its head in the sand.

• It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

• More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.

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• Rats and horses can’t vomit.

• If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib.

• Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.

• Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

• In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere.

• The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

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