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Guernsey’s Style Magazine | no. 36 | March 2015 | the

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Guernsey’s Style Magazine | no. 36 | March 2015 | the

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#36 THIS EDITION

Space to sauté

We look how an architect extends

Japanese (r)evolution

We pit the new MX5 against its grandfather

Evolved from sand

We hit Dubai and consider the speed of change

24 pages of property

Our Places supplement evolves a little more

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volution has become more of an appropriate theme for Gallery this month than anticipated. Our first issue of the year was well received with the work of new local contributors and our new larger Places property section both gaining positive reviews. With changes this month we’ve further evolved with even more features and development for Gallery.

We’ve also been evolving our distribution. Adding to our stand network, we’re now working with the Guernsey Newsagent Association to add an element of island-wide door-to-door delivery to specific areas. You may, therefore, have received this edition of Gallery through your letterbox. If that’s the case, Hi! I hope you’ll add us to the interesting and stylish entertainment options for your coffee table or, failing that, downstairs bathroom. We don’t mind where we’re read, we just like being read!

Creating a monthly magazine allows us to constantly evolve and develop. With new contributors joining our ranks over the last month and a new editorial and management for 2015, we’re looking forward to taking Gallery to new levels this year. It’s not about us though, it’s about you. We’re going to be developing each section one at a time. Our Places property section is a whopping 30 pages this month, making it one of the best quality places to look for a new place. We’re looking to evolve other sections too and would love your views. If you think there’s something Gallery should be covering and including, email editorial@gallery.gg. Any time...

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This edition sees us examine evolution in may ways; satirically, in relation to our natural surroundings, while considering development of our homes and of a vehicular classic. If you’re interested in the evolution of our island you may wish to put a date in your diary.

TEDx St Peter Port is coming up on the 26th, presenting inspiring speakers from around the world commenting on the evolution of healthcare, planning, law, education and business. Get down there, get inspired.

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Guernsey’s main harbour in St Peter Port is set to receive its biggest makeover in history. Some £80m is expected to be spent over the next 10 years, with projects including building a new ferry terminal, replacing one of the ro-ro ramps and improving the general layout. Significant upgrades and maintenance will also be carried out to the ageing breakwater and harbour walls.

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hile the price tag for the redevelopment is a concern for many, it is hard to deny its necessity. The main footprint of the harbour as we know it has stood for more 150 years and has weathered the elements incredibly well since.

The structure has also survived two world wars and supports a population twice the size and far more consuming than the one it was built for. It has done the island proud and has earned its renovation.

St Peter Port Harbour has evolved considerably over the last century and a half, reflecting the changes in its use. Before focusing on its immediate history, let’s turn the clock back further to our beloved port’s origins. In 1204, almost a hundred years before the first harbour emerged, a

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fortification was constructed on the tidal island to the east of the town. Castle Cornet, as we now know it, remained cut off at high tide until 1863.

Towards the turn of the 14th century King Edward I commissioned the construction of a southerly pier to provide shelter for vessels at high tide. It was built approximately in the position of the Albert Pier. This early port was used for three centuries before being further developed into a huge dry stone pier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The new construction proved so successful that a northern arm was later built, creating an enclosed drying harbour roughly covering the area of the Crown Pier, Victoria Marina and Albert Pier. The new harbour established Guernsey as a significant trading port and brought much wealth and prosperity to the island.

It served the island well until the advent of steam. Ships were getting bigger and Guernsey needed to expand and upgrade its main port to retain its trade links.

In 1851 the States agreed to build the harbour that is still recogniseable today.

The first stone was formally laid on 24 August 1852 and the White Rock pier on the north side began to take shape. The Castle Emplacement and breakwater to the south were finished in 1863, with a short bridge linking the two and permanently connecting Castle Cornet to the land. From half-tide down you can still see the stone pavings of the pre-existing causeway to the castle underneath the bridge.

Four years later, in 1867, the breakwater lighthouse was added and St Peter Port Harbour was well and truly open for business. Further development of the area continued over the rest of the 19th century with the creation of some recreational spaces, including the Queen Victoria Model Yacht Pond, which was constructed on the Castle Emplacement in 1886.

On the north side, the Cambridge Berth was completed with the addition of its buildings in 1891, which today house a number of businesses including Sark Shipping and the White Rock Café.

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In 1851 the States agreed to build the harbour that is still recogniseable today. The first stone was formally laid on 24 August 1852 and the White Rock pier on the north side began to take shape.

Around the same time the Careening Hard was built in the northwest corner, where commercial and pleasure craft of all sizes have dried out for maintenance ever since.

After the turn of the century there were no major works until the construction of the New Jetty in 1929. Following that the harbour remained largely unchanged until the 1970s. But then came a series of redevelopments which essentially saw the bulk of commercial shipping shifted to the White Rock and New Jetty, freeing up the rest of the harbour for private business and pleasure use.

In 1971 the White Rock Quay was extended, and two electric cranes, which had been installed on the New Jetty in 1964, were relocated to its number five berth. These

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cranes could move along tracks on the quay.

In the same year two fixed-base Derrick cranes with supporting outriggers were also installed on the White Rock.

With almost all freight vessels now docking in this deep-water area the decision was made to convert the old drying harbour into the Victoria Marina.

The sill between the Albert and Crown Pier was built in 1973. The success of this project led to the creation of the Albert Marina some years later, with the remainder of the Albert dock assigned as fishing boat moorings. Today the Victoria Marina is designated for visiting yachts and the Albert Marina offers moorings for local boats.

In 1974 the first ro-ro ramp was added to the New Jetty to accommodate car ferries.

The second was added in 1987. The 1980s also saw the largest civil engineering works of the 20th century with the reclamation of North Beach, creating the new car parks and marina. The development was officially opened by the Queen on 23 May 1989.

The biggest change since then has been the replacement of the four electric cranes on the White Rock with two diesel-electric modern equivalents in early 2013. Also that year, the signal station at the end of the pier was demolished and is pending replacement.

The next decade looks set to be a significant one in our harbour’s evolution.

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21.3.15

GUERNSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAYS

ELGAR, IRELAND & SAINT-SAËNS

8.00PM - 10.30PM // ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH. ENTRANCE IS GRANTED BY PROGRAMME DONATION AT THE DOOR, MINIMUM £5.

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CELTS AND ROMANS: TREASURE AND TRADE GUERNSEY MUSEUM AT CANDIE // £FREE // ALL TIMES

This exhibition at the Guernsey Museum at Candie is a show of recent discoveries related to the Celtic and Roman empire, with shows of chariot fittings, ancient French statues, restored timbers from Guernsey’s Roman ship and a chance to see the hoard of silver coins that were found in Jersey some time ago.

30.01-08.03.15

THE BRIDGE EXHIBITION

GUERNSEY MUSEUM AT CANDIE // £FREE // ALL TIMES

Soon closing, 'The Bridge' is a photographic exhibition that explores the lives of the population of The Bridge itself in St Sampson. The exhibition has been running for 2 months and is closing in the very near future, so act quickly if you want to see it!

14.03.15

GUERNSEY ARTS COMMISSION LANTERN PARADE

CHURCHILL AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE PARK // £FREE // ALL TIMES

Guernsey Arts Commission, in conjunction with the Sarah Groves Foundation who has agreed to back the parade for another three years, have commissioned the Lantern Parade with the youth in mind. The parade will bring lantern-making workshops and music in celebration of entering the spring.

The public congregates on Churchill Avenue and are then lead down a path following down to Albert Pier.

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19-22.03.15

ALDERNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL ALDERNEY // £FREE // ALL TIMES

Alderney will be hosting its first ever literary festival this year, their premier theme for the festival is 'Facts & Fiction', based around the historic stories of the island. The festival will host multiple presentations and workshops from wellknown names at various locations around the island. It will definitely be something new to enjoy.

25.3.15

GSPCA VOLUNTEER INDUCTION EVENINGS 6:30PM UNTIL 8:00PM // GSPCA

Can you spare any time to volunteer at the Animal Shelter? The GSPCA is always looking for volunteers to help out at the Animal Shelter in a variety of roles. There is always some way you can help, but to volunteer at the Animal Shelter you need to be at least 14 years of age. If you are younger than 14 years old then you may still be able to help: Speak to your parents or guardians and ask them to help you with fundraising for the Animal Shelter.

For the first concert of the Guernsey Symphony Orchestra 2015 Credit Suisse Series the orchestra changes location to perform an exciting programme in St Stephen’s Church to commemorate and celebrate its 150th anniversary. Concert Programme: Cockaigne Overture by Edward Elgar The Overlanders Suite by John Ireland Symphony No.3 in C minor (Organ Symphony) by Camille Saint-Saëns.

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ROH - SWAN LAKE

7:15PM UNTIL 11:15PM // THE PRINCESS ROYAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS // TICKETS COST £17.00, OR £15.00 WITH CONCESSIONS (SENIOR CITIZENS, RETIRED PERSONS AND FULL-TIME STUDENTS).

The 2015 season of live broadcasts from the Royal Opera House to Guernsey’s Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts continues with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s magnificent ballet Swan Lake. Swan Lake, the greatest of the Romantic ballets, is the captivating story of a beautiful woman transformed into a swan; a heart-rending tribute to the power of love. Please book your tickets at the PRCPA box office by phoning 01481 749999 or book online at www.guernseytickets.gg

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CHANNEL ISLANDS HERITAGE FESTIVAL EVERYWHERE!

During the five-week festival, coastal castles will be brought to life, doors will be opened on wartime bunkers and historic towers and the islands will put the flags out for Liberation Day. 2015 celebrates the 70th anniversary of the islands’ liberation. Join islanders on 9th May for a day-long carnival which remembers and celebrates the islands’ freedom from German occupation.

Many events will be held at heritage sites around the islands, with much to do and see throughout the festival, from Liberation Celebrations at the Jersey War Tunnels to Hafenschloss a re-enactment of what life was like in wartime Guernsey at St Peter Port’s Castle Cornet. Special commemorative events will also take place in the Bailiwick isles of Alderney, Sark and Herm who each have their own unique story to tell.

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25-29.03.15

OKINAWA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

OKINAWA, JAPAN // ¥FREE (£FREE) // ALL TIMES

JERSEY 22.03.15

JERSEY TRIATHLON CLUB DURRELL DUATHLON

DURRELL WILDLIFE PARK // £10 (£5 TRICLUB MEMBERS, £2 JUNIORS) // 6:45AM SENIORS, 8:30AM JUNIORS

The Jersey Triathlon Club and Durrell Wildlife have come together to create the Durrell Duathlon or 'Durrell Double'. The event will involve participants cycling and running. The duathlon will be separated by ages, the Senior race (ages 15 and upwards) and the Junior race (ages 7-11). For more information visit durrell.org or e-mail info@ jerseytriclub.com.

21-22.03.15

JERSEY TELLINGTON TTOUCH WORKSHOP LEOVILLE SPORTS CLUB // £70 PER WORKSHOP // 9.30AM-5.30PM

Xtra Dog TTouch is bringing to the island a Tellington TTouch workshop for your pups – Tellington TTouch is a teaching method for dogs that involves different exercises to practise co-ordination, balance and athletic ability. This event is a chance to take your dogs out and get them active.

22.03.15

MOTOCROSS AT SOREL POINT

SOREL POINT // £FREE // 10AM-5PM

Youngsters and teensters speeding it on a motorcycle on a dangerous muddy course?

Every parent's nightmare! But maybe you're not a parent and this event is perfect for you – The Motocross at Sorel Point is on almost every fortnight on Sundays. All are welcome and there is catering onsite. Visit jerseymotorsport.com for more information.

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14.03.15

DODOLINGS: GORILLAS

DURRELL WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTRE // £7 PER SESSION // 10:30AM-12:30PM

Every Saturday, Durrell holds a session for youngsters to learn about various animals seen in the wildlife park which teaches them various things that they want to know about those animals. This will have them entertained, learning and saves the annoyance of going around the park getting asked questions you have absolutely no clue about.

14.03.15

JERSEY FA UNDER-18 MURATTI

SPRINGFIELD STADIUM // £FREE // 12:30PM

Every year Jersey and Guernsey come together to battle it out to see who's better than the other at footy, but they also like to see whose kids are better to, and so came the Under-18 Muratti. The Under-16 Muratti is also played on 21st March at 1:30pm. A great chance to see your kids beat the other island down in a match.

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Japan will be hosting its 7th Okinawa Film Festival. The festival hosts two categories – Laugh and Peace. ‘Laugh’ hosts international entries for comedy films, while ‘Peace’ hosts dramas and documentaries. Each category has an award for best film, called the Uminchu Award and another award for best film in either category, the Golden Shisa Award.

20-22.03.15

THE FEST (FOR BEATLES FANS) //

SEACAUCUS, NJ // $FREE (£FREE) // ALL TIMES

The Fest is (supposedly) the largest Beatles convention in the world. The convention is held at the Empire Meadowlands Hotel in Seacaucus, New Jersey. If you’re insanely obsessed with The Beatles, then this could be the time for you to, wait for it, come together, with your brethren.

14-22.03.15

MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA // $VARIES (£VARIES) // TIMES VARY

Can you imagine New York Fashion Week if everyone talked in Australian accents?

Because this is it. Melbourne Fashion Week will host collections from various designers, with David Jones opening the event.

07.03.15

MILLION WOMEN RISE LONDON, ENGLAND // £FREE // 12PM

Million Women Rise is a female-exclusive march raising awareness and fighting against male violence against women. The massive group of women gather in central London and march to Trafalgar Square where they hold their rally. The march is to raise awareness of all male violence, including FGM, sexual violence, domestic violence and more. For more information, visit millionwomenrise.com.

27.02-14.03.15

STRONG BEER FESTIVAL

MUNICH, GERMANY // €FREE (£FREE)

It’s like Oktoberfest, but not for lightweights – the Munich Strong Beer Festival is a event dedicated to exactly what you think. All the beers have an ABV of roughly 7.5%, but apart from that, the festival also hosts multiple activities and events, mostly beer-related and if you don’t enjoy that, then you can always enjoy the beautiful city of Munich along the way, drunk.

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GIVE

I rather like science:

evolution and other controversial theories WORDS Alfie Moss (guest teen columnist) ILLUSTRATION Sarah Gabison

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BACK IN THE DARK AGES, BEFORE SMARTPHONES AND THE INTERNET, THE POSSIBILITIES FOR BEING WRONG ABOUT THINGS WERE PRETTY MUCH ENDLESS. WITHOUT SIRI OR GOOGLE TO DO YOUR THINKING FOR YOU, IF YOU NEEDED TO SETTLE AN ARGUMENT YOU HAD TO FIND A BOOK, WHICH IS A SORT OF RETRO, VINTAGE WEBSITE PRINTED ON PAPER. They didn’t move and were rubbish at doing pictures, like a Kindle. If you wanted to be in with a chance of being right you had to absorb enough basic knowledge in your brain to find your way to a place that had books and then read one appropriate to whatever it was you were arguing about.

Then you had to walk back, and hope your opponent hadn’t bored themselves to death or just caught on fire. It’s amazing that anybody bothered, but clearly they did, otherwise I don’t know how they would have inserted all those facts into Siri or Google in the first place.

Lots of these books were about science, an über-cool form of knowing about things which does more than just produce sweet pictures to share on Facebook: it is in fact a specially-designed way of arguing about what is right without getting angry and punching someone. If knowing about things is a monster truck, then science is the keys that start the engine. And petrol.

And also the engine. As the title says, I really like science.

where if you want to you are allowed to go to a school in somebody’s garage that teaches that dinosaurs died out because they couldn’t fit on Noah’s Ark. That does sound pretty cool, but unfortunately for them I’ve seen the story of how Darwin first set up Jurassic Park, and I didn’t hear any praying going on.

places in the world where having a climate is a real selling point, like Madagascar and Torremolinos. Sadly these places are under threat from factories that make carbon.

The carbon is released into the atmosphere through car engines, which causes climates to reverse, like in old cartoons where everything in Australia is upside down.

Verdict: evolution must be real, otherwise how do you explain labradoodles, and parrots that have learned to swear?

Billionaires who build factories, aeroplanes and cars often insist this isn’t happening, and there are even a few scientists who agree, and not just because they all work for companies who sell oil.

There are even billionaires who side with the scientists and admit they are changing the climate, but they aren’t as worried because they are all friends with Richard Branson and plan to go to the moon as soon as he can build a rocket that doesn’t explode.

Lots of these books were about science, an über-cool form of knowing about things which does more than just produce sweet pictures to share on Facebook

What is super weird is that levels of science in the atmosphere are higher than ever, but people are still wrong about up to 50% of all things. I don’t know if this is caused by the forces of gravity or Youtube’s decision to tempt fate by including a ‘dislike’ button, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

We’ve been around for 2015 years, so you’d think that people would have at least been taking notes as to what still needed proving, even after the world agreed that Hitler was wrong about everything except the Volkswagen Beetle. Here are four where the jury is still out, so avoid talking about them when you’re out of 3G reception unless you feel like getting punched.

Science controversy #1: the theory of evolution Over a great many years, science has established that mankind evolved from apes, who used to be in charge of the planet before they blew it up and forgot how to speak as a kind of punishment. I’m not certain of the details, but it probably involves DNA and Stephen Hawking (the original Dr Who).

What I do know is that most people agree with this theory, apart from a very small number of people who don’t agree with any science that isn’t recorded in a religious book. They don’t even agree with other religious people, like Charles Darwin and that Muslim who invented maths (Mr Al Gebra). Most of these people live in America, BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS

Science controversy #2: vaccines A vaccine is a special kind of injection that stops small illnesses (measles; the lurgy) from getting big enough to turn into serious ones like ebola or cirrhosis of the liver. Vaccines are recommended by doctors, who are at university for 10 years to learn how to be right about anything that involves the human body, and playing golf.

Doctors are extremely sciencey, which is why it costs 50 quid to talk to one for a few minutes. They will tell you that vaccines, which only they are allowed to sell, are good for you. Against doctors is another side who don’t like vaccines: mainly a lady who was married to Jim Carrey from Dumb and Dumber, and some people who only listen to folk music and eat quinoa. They think that vaccines will react with the fluoride in toothpaste and cause you to do everything the CIA says; they would prefer to live in a world where old people are killed regularly by measles and the lurgy instead of by the CIA at night when nobody is around to see.

Verdict: I think I believe doctors, because they get science from books and computers, whereas the other side get their science from dreams and feelings. When I’ve got a cold, it’s no use just to be given a packet of herbs from somebody who is afraid of gluten and thinks they used to be a dolphin.

Science controversy #3: climate change Britain doesn’t have a climate, it just has different types of rain, but there are lots of

Verdict: Professor Brian Cox and David Attenborough both say that the climate is changing, but Donald Trump doesn’t.

Donald Trump has yet to realise that his hair has died and is now a ghost. Nuff said.

Science controversy #4: famous assassinations Based on what I’ve read in the comment sections of websites, investigating famous assassinations is one of the few forms of science that you can do yourself. You don’t even need to have passed GCSE maths, or to be able to spell, you just need to draw diagrams on MS Paint and sooner or later you’ll work out that Osama Bin Laden can’t really have done 9/11 first thing in the morning because it takes way too long to get from a cave in Iraq to New York.

Seriously, I’ve been there from London and it takes like three hours just to get through customs. Once you’ve “opened your eyes” and disproved “so-called experts”, witnesses and Barack Obama you can teach yourself to be an expert in other famous murders such as JFK, Jack the Ripper, Shergar, Tupac Shakur, Dumbledore and Princess Diana. My theory is that Puff Daddy was behind them all - he did it because he’s a lizard and wants to frighten Richard Branson into making him the only rapper allowed on his moon-base.

Verdict: You can believe Barack Obama, or you can believe somebody that makes Youtube videos with gloomy music and spelling mistakes in the captions. It’s up to you. Either way Puff Daddy wins.

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NEWS IN NUMBERS

A VISUAL OF LAST MONTH

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consecutive home game wins for the Green Lions last month as they beatCarlshalton 2-0.

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Shops now empty in St Peter Port.

The lowest number since 2009.

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Million has paid out in regulatory costs over the last five years by Guernsey Electricity .

Billion of money in HSBC Swiss accounts is from Guernsey

10.3 metre tide last month this year's highest tide to date.

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Taxpayers contributions to the deputies’ pension scheme will double for the next 25 years, under proposals from Treasury and Resources.

Percent of prison phone calls being listened to by staff.

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THE RANDOMNESS OF

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Humans consider themselves the greatest or oddest example of evolution, but there are many more odd examples of evolution beyond us – mostly just bacteria. These are some odd natural creations:

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Microsoft has announced its new addition to Windows, Windows 10, but that’s not all.

The HoloLens is Microsoft’s answer to the Google Lens and has been in development for five years. The computer is a cordless headset, similar to the Oculus Rift. The computer is controlled with your gestures, with windows being replaced with holograms. The interface of the HoloLens interacts with your physical world to make for a realistic environment.

The HoloLens comes with HoloStudio, a 3D modelling application controlled totally by gestures, which allows users to create models for 3D printing. The HoloLens headset is said to be released “within the Windows 10 timeframe” - fingers crossed it’s not left dead like Google Lens.

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2 BILLION YEARS, SAME ME Evidence has been found of a bacteria that has not evolved for more than 2 billion years.

The species is a sulphur-eating bacteria that is found in deep sea beds, surviving high temperatures. Judging from chemical composition and structure, scientists have found fossils of said species that are thought to date back to at least 2.3 billion years. The fossils were found in Australia, while modern samples of the bacteria were brought from Chile.

The explanation? Scientists believe the reason these bacteria have not evolved is simply because they haven’t needed to evolve. Having been, for 2 billion years, perfectly adapted to the environment they live in.

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I’M NOT EMO ANYMORE MOM, I’M VAPORWAVE The internet has made a lot of weird things and we’re all aware of them, but this is possibly one of the oddest.

Vaporwave is part-music genre part-art movement that was generated on the internet on Turntable.fm and recently generated popularity on websites like Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Tumblr and 4chan. The genre is based around an idea of a dystopian world ruled by capitalism, filled with consumerism, yuppies, New Age music, 80s commercials, greek busts and Japanese branding. The art is based around glitch art, based in tropical utopias, and based around 90s computers, japanese lettering, copy-and-pasted images of Fiji bottles and George Costanza.

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The Guernsey Awards for Achievement Gala Awards Evening took place last month.The annual focal point for both businesses and individuals across the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the event was a stirling sucess and celebrated the success of islanders and their businesses.

This year’s winners were: Specsavers Unsung Hero – The Reverend Richard Bellinger. NatWest Best New Business –

Avenue Clinic. Healthspan Excellence in Marketing – 7in7 Challenge. Condor Ferries Employer of the Year – Louvre Group. BWCI Innovation Award – Avenue Clinic. Investec Sustainability in Action Award – Sarnia Hotels. The Guernsey Press Ambassador of the Year – Sarah Griffith MBE. Commerce and Employment Business of the Year – IAG

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entertainment of a very interesting ‘hypnotist’ and fundraising through a raffle, auction and the fabulous heads and tails, the event finished up with people spinning on the dancefloor to live music.

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YBG’s annual drinks party saw existing and prospective members learn about this year’s Bill Green Award for Entrepreneurial Spirit.

The award, which is run by YBG on behalf of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, is for new or established businesses which are making their mark on the local business scene with a fresh direction or project.

Entries for the 2015 award will be judged by a panel including Mrs Mabbett, Mr Lai and YBG Membership Secretary Lindsey Dean, plus Chamber council member Fionnuala Carvill, and Carl Symes, Chamber member and mentor at entrepreneurial advisory group Startup Guernsey.

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Few holiday destinations have evolved – and continue to do so – as quickly as Dubai. But unless you’re a Burberry-clad WAG, is it somewhere you’d actually want to go? Caroline Mauger admits that Dubai is her guilty pleasure.

The author India Knight said she couldn’t be friends with anyone who went on holiday to Dubai, and one of my best friends says she ‘doesn’t approve.’ Its contradictions fascinate and appall me in equal measure but I keep going back to the place.

Dubai is changing so fast it could give you whiplash. This city of iconic skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands and town-sized shopping malls is situated on the south-east coast of the Persian Gulf and is the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, after the capital Abu Dhabi. Until oil was discovered in 1966 the world did not pay much attention to Dubai – indeed, it was mostly desert although it had become an important port by the beginning of the last century. It was during the 1970s that the city grew rapidly, and its plans for world domination show no signs of abating.

WHERE TO STAY?

I won’t lie, Dubai is expensive. If you want a luxurious, get-awayfrom-it-all break, however, the city has a huge choice of palatial hotels and beach resorts. With so much competition, there are deals to be found, especially if you aren’t tied to school holidays.

Even if you are, look out for ‘free’ upgrades to half board: these make a huge difference to how much you spend when you are there. Head to The Palm – that crazy group of man-made islands – or Jumeirah if you want a beach resort and large swimming pools. Dubai Marina is also nice, but pools tend to be on rooftops so won’t keep water babies entertained all day. If you manage to get a half-board deal at a Jumeirah hotel (we once snapped up a bargain at the Jumeirah Beach, when Guernsey’s halfterm break was a week earlier than the UK), you can eat at any of their establishments, including the swanky Madinat. Other recommendations include the Anantara, Waldorf Astoria or Sofitel, all on The Palm.

WHEN TO GO?

The weather is both Dubai’s greatest draw and its biggest drawback, depending on the time of year. It’s glorious at February half term and properly hot in October, but you wouldn’t want to be there in the summer – with an average high of 41°C (106°F), Emirati spend most of their time where there is air-conditioning. It’s perfectly doable for families at half term, with Emirates operating regular flights from Gatwick.

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On day one you’ll just want to relax by the pool and enjoy the sumptuous food on offer. It’s so warm that children won’t get shivery from spending too long in the water, so you can catch up on some reading and people-watching. There’s more to Dubai than sun-worshipping, however. Before even leaving the airport you are bombarded with advertisements for designer brands and shopping is the Emiratis’ main pastime. Spending a day in a mall, however impressive, is not the reason I go on holiday and the Dubai Mall makes me feel like a headless chicken: with 1,200 shops, where to start? It’s worth going to see Fashion Avenue, where women wearing full burqa are laden down with bags from Gucci and Prada, just their eyes and a hint of expensive shoe on show. It’s also where you go to take a lift up to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, at 829.8m the tallest building in the world. You can see where the city ends and the desert begins, and wonder how it will look when you next return. Do pre-book tickets online to avoid lengthy queues. A trip to the aquarium, also in the Dubai Mall, is well worth a visit, and the slightly smaller Mall of the Emirates is home to Ski Dubai, which has real snow and penguins.

There are two excellent water parks: Wild Wadi at Jumeirah Beach and Aquaventure at Atlantis the Palm. If asked to choose between the two I’d go for Wild Wadi, for the simple reason that their inflatable rings are yellow rather than transparent. Believe me, nobody looks good in one of those: even the flattest tummy gets a little paunch when it folds!

It isn’t easy to find culture but do seek it out. The Dubai Museum is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, and is the oldest existing building in the city. It has dioramas of the pre-oil era and a Bedouin tent, whilst a video shows how the urban scape has grown over the past 40 or so years. Another must-do is a trip to the desert. Arabian Adventures run daily tours, including their popular Sundowner Safari. A fleet of 4x4s takes guests on a roller-coaster ride on the sand dunes, before delivering them to the Bedouin Camp for a feast, and activities which include camel riding, henna tattoos and shisha-pipe smoking, topped off with a belly-dancing display. It’s all a bit ‘laid on for the tourists’ but the desert itself is a sight to behold, especially at sunset.

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Dubai has ambitious plans. In the process of construction are a slew of theme parks, from Legoland to IMG Adventure, which hopes to become the world’s largest indoor theme park. Pearl of Dubai, its tentative completion date 2020 to correspond with the Dubai World Expo, is billed as the world’s largest underwater park.

Building work is constant, 24/7 – the sight of hordes of migrant workers labouring in the sweltering heat is an uncomfortable reminder of the city’s darker underbelly.

Maybe India Knight had a point, and when I’m in Departures and notice I’m the only woman without a piece of Louis Vuitton hand luggage I do question myself. But the truth is, we always have the best time in Dubai.

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THE ART OF PRINT Words | Nathanial Eker

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orn and brought up on the south-west coast of Cumbria, Janice Earley grew up with the natural beauty of the Lake District on her doorstep. With this influence so close to home she developed a keen interest in art and studied fine art at Durham University.

A career in teaching art then led to an expertise and interest in printmaking. She came to Guernsey when her husband was offered a teaching position on the island and has found that the beauty of the island mimics that of her own home.

For those who don’t know, printmaking is the art of creating pieces by printing, usually on paper. It involves transferring ink from a matrix through a prepared screen to a sheet of material and is a skilled profession indeed. Janice’s preferred form of printmaking is lino cut, though she also enjoys wood engraving. Since leaving teaching art behind her in 2003, Janice has thrived in printmaking, getting her own studio set up and even obtaining her own Albion Press, a huge piece of kit weighing half a ton and standing at over six feet tall. This of course couldn’t accompany her when she moved to Guernsey but, undeterred, she managed to acquire a second, smaller one for her island base of operations.

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When discussing her inspirations, Janice points me to something we islanders all know very well; landscape and coastal scenes. ‘The influence of light, the weather and the seasons, provide an everchanging source of inspiration’ she adds. This makes Guernsey a perfect breeding ground for wonderful landscape impressions from Janice and she comments that the wonderful sights on the island day to day are a key influence on her work.

Her resumé is almost as impressive as the pieces she creates with many being featured in galleries all over Cumbria, but also in her adopted home of Guernsey as well as Scotland, North Yorkshire and various parts of England. She was also thrilled to be selected to be included in the Ulverston Printfest, a major annual event for the field in which 40 printmakers from all over the UK are selected and invited to display their work.

She is currently working on a series of lino prints for her forthcoming exhibition ‘Between Two Shores’ which will be available to view at the end of March. Locally, we can see her work at the Coach House Gallery from 29th March to 24th April as well as various prints at Candie Museum where she was recently named ‘artist of the month’ for April.

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THE LONG MARCH TO SUMMER STARTS WITH ONE SPRINGY STEP words | The Guernsey Weather Fox images | Paul Mariess

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n our constantly evolving and revolving planet, a whole spectrum of timescales exists, from the geological to the molecular. Some of these are intellectually uncomfortable because they straddle epochs, in which entire species come and go in single time-steps. Others are uncomfortable because they are so tiny and rapid that they can only be observed remotely, visualised and understood through the language of mathematics.

As a meteorologist, I really have chosen the comfiest seat on the scientific settee. It must be a contender for the oldest branch of science that there is, because people were pretty good at it while they were still writing with sticks in the sand. In fact it’s not just a human thing, the other animals are pretty good at it too. The reason for this is that the cycles of change are all around us, every day of our lives, and they have such a direct effect on us that we just can’t help but turn our enquiring minds towards them.

Because it’s March, I am focussing on spring, the season when our senses are most bombarded by the evolution around us. Obviously changes happen throughout the year. If you likened the year to a twisty, turny rollercoaster ride, then spring is definitely like that first free-fall drop.

The one when your heart leaps into your throat. An alternative analogy might describe it as the annual adolescence of our environment. It’s a party that hasn’t quite found its equilibrium. My pupils are dilating at the thought.

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the summer solstice. The earth is wobbling like a spinning top, and on the 20th/21st of this month it will be precisely half way between its leftward lean and its rightward lean. The earth’s axis of rotation will be precisely perpendicular to its orbital plane, so every location on the planet will be treated to 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. Hence the word ‘equinox’... (cue the synthesiser).

I’m afraid I can’t help but speak with optimism at springtime, but that’s pretty normal for a light-loving (I wonder how the moles and the bats feel about it?) human.

However, this doesn’t mean that March is necessarily going to look and smell like one of those rainbow-coloured rubbers in your favourite pencil-case. It has quite a few factors to contend with, in order to deliver the perfect spring tingle to your spine: *It has some huge tides between the 21st and the 23rd (equinox spring tides are always the biggest). Five out of six high tides during that period are forecast to be over 10m. It can be a very windy month with complimentary huge waves, so hopefully those elements won’t all combine.

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*Sea temperatures are usually at their coldest around the beginning of March. This year they will be within a few decimal digits of 10°C (which is certainly not as cold as it might have been if the first half of winter hadn’t been so mild). The thing about cold sea temperatures, is that they don’t just affect the hardcore minority who enjoy a dip at anytime of year. They control how much cloud we get. The warmest airflow that we can usually hope for is usually a south-southwesterly. This usually carries warm moist air that might have forged its characteristics in the Azores area.

The thing is, in that area, a parcel of air (as we meteorologists call it) usually has to ascend several thousand feet before it becomes cool enough for the water vapour to condense and form a cloud.

But when that same air finds itself over our much cooler waters, it approaches that cloud-forming temperature without even leaving the surface. Perhaps a little nudge up the slopes of Torteval and St Saviours is all that it takes to turn fairly clear air into thick cloud.

And that very often means fog at our airport. *The continent is very cold, after what has been a very snowy January and February. I have frequently seen Facebook updates from the beaches of Italy, Greece and Turkey, all with snow on them this winter. So we certainly can’t count on any wind from the eastern half of the compass to warm us up.

Probably the best wind that we could wish for is a very light westerly or a northwesterly, such as is found in the top-right quadrant of a high pressure system. This would not bring inherently warm air, but it would probably be clear enough to let lots of sunshine through. So after we get over some frosty dawn periods, air temperatures might rise as high as the low teens, and we wouldn’t have to deal with much windchill either.

I started on an optimistic note, so it would be nice to finish on one too. You must remember that I am writing this article in midFebruary so this is a very long-range forecast, however, it does look as though the ideal scenario (described above), is the most likely one for the first half of March. See you in April ‘Spring-lovers’!

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orking alongside and closely with the Guernsey Arts Commission, 17-yearold Amy Henaghen is an aspiring artist and more recently a photographer who has explored the evolution of public art on the island via her photography.

She currently studies at the Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre and is undertaking a two-year course to get an IB (International Baccalaureate). Her interest in art drove her to volunteer at the Arts Commission which eventually led to her being briefed with the project.

The brief is designed as a photographic audit of art in Guernsey in order to highlight some of the greatest art we have on-island, both from the past and more recent works, in order to spark public debate. The intention is to get islanders talking and thinking about not only which pieces they find most appealing, but to explore the question of what can really be classed as art and what the pieces themselves may mean. Though the desire to explore debate is the primary goal, the project also presents a timeline of the evolution of public art in Guernsey all wonderfully displayed at Candie Museum.

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How did you first become interested in art and photography?

Currently I am taking visual arts as a higher subject in the IB. I have always been interested in art. I have never previously used the medium of photography so when the Commission asked me to conduct this audit, it was challenging but interesting to learn a new skill.

What is the key influence for this project?

The exhibition is the springboard for a debate on how art should enhance public spaces in Guernsey. Its aim is to highlight existing public art, but also to show people the many possibilities of how we could improve art in Guernsey.

Where did this project start?

For me this project started with the brief and hearing the Art Commission’s ideas for their new public art exhibition, however it took a lot of planning and organising and that was down to Joanna Littlejohns and Simone Roberts from the Arts Commission. They were extremely helpful throughout the project.

How has art evolved over the years from what you’ve seen?

In Guernsey it is easy to see the evolution of public art. For example the statues from the Victorian era, such as Prince Albert on the sea front in town and Queen Victoria

in Candie Gardens, to the newer additions, including the Millennium mast, the Mind mural and the “island spirit” at the hospital.

What period of time was this completed in?

I completed the project over a period of six weeks, which involved many meetings with the Commission, deciding on key locations, then visiting those locations and taking photos, finally editing them to be ready for the exhibition.

What are your future plans for photography and art?

When I have completed my studies at sixth form I hope to go to university and study Art History.

Where can people see the finished product?

Anyone is able to visit the exhibition at the Greenhouse Gallery in Candie Gardens.

Part of the exhibition is for the public to join the debate, so within the exhibition there is an opportunity for you to put forward ideas for new public art in Guernsey.

I would encourage people to go because for me this whole experience has opened my eyes to the art that Guernsey has to offer and it is particularly interesting that young people now have an opportunity to put their own ideas forward to make Guernsey a more interesting place.

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9. The Green Druzy Quartz Crystal and 22K Gold Plated Bracelet - Sunshine and tropical lagoons captured in gold and quartz £37.80 ELEVEN

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Ellie’s simple outfit is the perfect relaxed day look. She’s styled her skinny fit jeans with a warm cream crew neck jumper and a stylish navy mac. Love the hint of green and bright red lip.

Vikki’s outfit is perfect for a chic day look.

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During the colder months a classic wax jacket is a great investment piece for any wardrobe.

Esmond has teamed his with a navy quilted under layer, cashmere grey scarf and a pair of classic straight cut jeans.

Great textures, colours and accessories.

Enrica has combined neutral tones which all compliment each other and added a bright blue jumper for a fun colour pop. Loving the contrast of the tanned high tops.

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Double trouble- Theorie & Theola look super cute in their matching outfits. Love how they’ve teamed black leather biker jackets with matching biker boots finished off perfectly with bright pink scrunchies!

Good use of layering by teaming a leather jacket with a pink faux fur collar which really compliments Kayleigh’s hair colour. Fantastic, mirrored sunnies enough to brighten up any look.

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luoride should be added to water supplies across England and in the Channel Islands to stem the increasing number of children being admitted to hospital with tooth decay.

Almost 26,000 such children in the UK between five and nine were admitted in 201314, making it the number one reason for admission in the age group and representing a 14% rise in three years.

About 10% of water supplies in England have fluoride content, either naturally or artificially, at the optimum level for dental health. But in a report on the state of children’s oral health, published recently, the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) faculty of dental surgery says that is not good enough.

The faculty’s dean, Prof Nigel Hunt, said: “One of the biggest problems that comes out in the document is the inequality in terms of oral health up and down the country and providing water fluoridation is one way of overcoming that. We know it’s of proven benefit.” He cited a 2014 report by Public Health England that found 45% fewer children aged one to four were admitted to hospital for tooth decay in fluoridation areas.

Almost a third of five year olds are suffering from tooth decay, linked to consumption of sugary or acidic food and drink, around 90% of which is deemed to be preventable.

There are significant regional variations with over 60% more cases among five-yearolds in the north-west of England than in

the south-east. In Leicester, a third of three year olds have tooth decay, compared to just 2% in south Gloucestershire.

Despite also winning the support of the British Dental Association, adding fluoride at one part per million, in an effort to reduce tooth decay, has proved a controversial issue. In Hampshire, plans to add fluoride to the water supply were scrapped in the face of opposition from the local authorities and the public.

Opponents claim that it can be unsafe and forcible medication. But the PHE report that Hunt referred to examined the comparative rates of hip fractures, kidney stones, cancers, Down’s syndrome births and all-cause mortality and found no difference, concluding that there was “no evidence of harm to health in fluoridated areas”.

there will be problems later in life.”

Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft said dental health had improved dramatically over the past 10 years: “We strongly encourage parents to take their children for regular dental check-ups - so dentists can promote healthy mouths and prevent decay before it happens,” he said. “Tooth decay is almost completely preventable through a balanced diet and good oral hygiene.”

As well as fluoridation in water, the RCS wants the government to invest in a national oral health programme, similar to Childsmile in Scotland. The £1.8m Scottish scheme, which includes supervised toothbrushing for children in primary school and nursery in deprived areas, has saved more than £6m in dental costs between 2001 and 2010. The RCS, which represents around 4,500 specialist dentists, also wants awareness raised on the impact of sugar on tooth decay and for the government to ensure that all children with advanced tooth decay have timely access to specialist paediatric services. We are working towards that with the new changes in the Children’s Dental Service.

“We are talking about a relatively small amount of money that will provide life-long benefit,” said Hunt. “If oral health isn’t tackled as a child, there is growing evidence

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The first eyelash primers to launch were white and whilst they certainly thickened lashes there was plenty of room for improvement. Enter the new Estée Lauder Little Black Primer. This isn’t just a primer, although it does that job really well, it can be used alone to give lashes a little natural lift and a glossy finish or as a base coat underneath your regular mascara to lengthen and thicken lashes. But that’s not all, when applied over the top of mascara, the primer will also help to set it and give it a longerlasting finish. £20.00. Au Caprice.

First we had long-lasting formulas, then gel finishes and ‘instantoff’ removers, and now nail varnish junkies will love the new peel-off polishes. Try Little Ondine, it’s 100 per cent natural with resins, organic colourants and a water base. Paint on like a regular polish, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Then when you’re ready for a change you simply peel off the polish – simples! £7.80. cutecosmetics.co.uk

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‘Conditioner washing’ or ‘co-washing’ was originally championed by those with very curly or wiry hair with the idea that the sulphates or other cleansing ingredients in shampoo makes unruly hair, well just more unruly. Ojon Rare Blend Moisture-Rich Cleansing Conditioner is suitable for all hair types, making this method of cleansing worth a try for anyone who wants to shake up their routine. The sulphate-free formula will cleanse hair without the strip/replenish cycle that shampoo and conditioner normally has. My tester recommended that you alternate this with your regular routine and co-washing left her hair impossibly shiny and soft. £18.50. feelunique.com Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil has upped the ante with its lip oils that are similar to Clarins’ but available in eight spring-like shades and are made with a combination of five oils. Do test the colour on your lip before you buy, as the shade will look different on your lip than in the tube. £23.00. Creaseys.

If there was any product that has truly evolved it’s the humble toner. Once upon a time this was an alcohol-laden lotion that dried out skin and gave few, if any, benefits. Now the toner is firmly back in vogue thanks to its many new guises.

From the clever cleansing micellar waters to glycolic exfoliators that brighten up skin, the toner is back, big time. My new favourite is one that hydrates skin – just the thing many of us will need after the recent cold spell. La Biosthetique’s Hydro-Actif Tonique Hydratant is recommended for tired, dry and ‘exhausted’ skin. For the science buffs it contains long-chain hyaluronic acid that delivers and locks in a moisture boost. Maxine Batiste from the Josef Of Switzerland salon told me to decant the toner into a spray bottle and spritz on after cleanser. It has really worked and I can see this being a year-round blessing as summer skin can suffer from dehydration as much as it does in the colder months. £20.50. Josef of Switzerland.

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Once upon a time face masks were reserved for an indulgent pamper or a weekly skin maintenance session.

With the advent of sleep masks, enjoying the benefits of this skin boost just got a little easier. The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleep Mask (love the name) contains edelweiss plant stem cells and babassu oil and its USP is to bring back the bounce and plumpness to skin. Stick to your usual evening skincare routine and then smooth on a layer of the mousse-like mask before bedtime. As we age, skin tends to look a little creased and weary in the morning, this mask promises a more plump and luminous appearance in the morning…and it delivers! £22.00. The Body Shop.

Lipsticks too have been given an update recently, with the launch of a number of lip oils.

Clarins has launched Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in two shades. These deliver all the goodness of hazelnut and organic jojoba oil along with a glossy sheen and a subtle colour. Lips feel soft, rather than greasy and look naturally pretty.

£18.00. Creaseys.

Not content with always improving the products we buy, the beauty industry has turned its attention to the way we buy, with the introduction of product vending machines. Beauty Mart in Harvey Nichols dispenses beauty bags, Benefit is vending at airports all over America and Essie has got in on the act with its Color Boutiques that have popped up at shopping malls and airports also in the States. When will they start to appear in the UK? No news yet but here’s hoping the ultimate ‘beauty on the go’ shopping experience will be with us soon.

So what’s next? Well, wipe on Botox, 3D printed eyeshadows, a pill to slow down the appearance of grey hairs and light therapy for thinning locks are all on the way…so watch this space because the evolution of beauty is picking up the pace.

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Take time out for ‘You’ at the same time. This thick and creamy mud mask with deep-cleansing ingredients leaves your skin looking smooth, bright and youthful by blending nourishing Dead Sea Mud, shea Butter with pure Dead Sea minerals and vitamin E. Perfect for dry, sensitive and mature skin types, this mask reduces all marks of fatigue, provides skin suppleness, increases elasticity and plumps out fine lines and wrinkles.

With the stresses of everyday life, it is easy to forget to take time just for you and look after yourself! It’s not just an indulgence nowadays, it’s a necessity. Studies have shown that relaxation can boost your immunity, improve your memory and help you make better decisions. However, it’s not only relaxation that can reduce stress, it is what you put in and on your body that also counts.

Considering that your skin absorbs between 60% and 90% of what you put on it, it is important to look at the ingredients that you are using and to make it easier on the body to deal with life stresses, and not have to deal with eliminating unnecessary toxins.

By making better choices each day, whether it be going to bed an hour earlier, choosing a salad over a sandwich, or investing in a new product, you can not only look forward to some down time but also improve your health and overall wellbeing. We’ve put together a selection of products and treatments that will benefit your skin, give your body a mineral boost and give you some much needed you time.

Spa Find Dead Sea Bath Salts An easy habit to start introducing into your routine is to have a relaxing bath with added Dead Sea Salts. The Dead Sea is renowned throughout the world for its therapeutic and healing properties; containing 21 beneficial minerals including bromide, magnesium and potassium. They soothe the body and promote relaxation.

The unique blend with natural exfoliating properties will also improve skin texture and help to ease dry skin conditions.

Spa Find Salt Brushing An alternative, or indeed accompaniment to the Bath Salts, is Salt Brushing. Stand over the bath, give yourself a body scrub to revive the skin and improve its texture and then submerge under the water where the salts will dissolve and allow you the benefits of the bromide and magnesium to relax you.

The vitamin E and coconut oil will leave your skin feeling smooth, hydrated and repaired.

Complete Calmness The relaxation response is a state in which your heart and breathing rate slow, your blood pressure goes down, your production of stress hormones decreases, and your muscles relax. The Complete Calmness treatment incorporates a luxurious back, neck and shoulder massage and a Spa Find facial. It not only helps to relieve muscular aches and pains, but also improves the texture of the skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple as well as allowing the relaxation response to take place, leaving you feeling rested and revitalised.

Contact Sasha & Stacie at the salon on 237844, email info@sashaandstacie.co.uk or visit their website www.sashaandstacie. co.uk. Find Sasha & Stacie Beauty Therapy on Facebook to find out more about the treatments and products they offer.

Spa Find Renewed Radiance Mud Mask By regularly applying a mask, you can give yourself the time that the mask is on, to sit back and relax and know that you are improving the condition of your skin

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THE GREAT GLUTEN FREE CON HAS FALSELY ASSURED PEOPLE THAT SWAPPING EVERYDAY PRODUCTS FOR GLUTEN-FREE IS A HEALTHY CHOICEBUT THIS IDEOLOGY COULD NOT BE FURTHER THAN THE TRUTH. THESE PRODUCTS ARE DOING NOTHING MORE THAN LEAVING YOUR WALLET LIGHTER AND THE SCALES HEAVIER. With the enviable figures of celebrities on the cover of every glossy magazine admitting to following a low-gluten diet, it is no wonder demand for gluten-free products has dramatically increased in recent years- record growth figures value the industry to be worth more than £0.5bn.

In the past a gluten-free loaf would be hard to find, a vacuum-packed long-life loaf could be used as a weapon- intended for cealiacs and the occasional hippy. But now even Pizza Express is offering a gluten-free base- who would have predicted that 10 years ago? Most people probably hadn’t even heard of gluten 10 years ago.

Should we all join this pandemic craze? Is it a healthier lifestyle or will it pile on the pounds? Making the swap may not be all its cracked up to be.

to whether intolerance actually exists or just another placebo effect. However sceptic or not, for some it has proven results of increased energy and weight-loss. It is this slimming effect that suggests a simple swap to gluten-free products could provide a quick and easy solution to help us achieve the dream bikini bod- just like those frontcover celebs.

It should come as no surprise a large bowl of pasta is going to leave your jeans a little tight- whether intolerant or not. Thanks to Google and your local medicine man the majority of consumers fuelling the growth in gluten-free products are self-diagnosed.

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yourself to hanger (food-anger) is not appealing to most.

The words ‘gluten-free’ are more attractive to the health conscious than ever before, but no one can tell us why. Once you take into consideration the significantly higher levels of saturated-fat, sugar and salt needed in order to make them as similar as possible to the original product you will be steering clear of this glossy new isle when doing your weekly shop.

By removing gluten from products where it is normally key, it is hard for manufactures to keep the product tasty and in shape once they cook. For example, Warburton’s gluten and wheat-free sliced brown bread has 7.7"g of fat per 100"g, compared with 2.5"g per 100"g Wheat has many overlooked good nutrients in their regular loaf. As well including fibre, calcium and vitamin B, which gluten- as many un-pronounceable free products lack. On average they are three times additives- making it not the healthy product you may have the price of their regular counterparts and have a once thought.

Gluten is a protein found in worryingly low nutritional content with little to no wheat, barley and rye. It is what gives dough its elastic The best ‘low gluten diet’ is health benefits. texture essentially acting as not to substitute your average glue. All your favourite carbs product for a gluten-free will contain it plus it is hidden product but rather to be in most processed foods to increase flavour, this protein in our diets and it is not sitting imaginative and introduce a larger variety texture and shelf life. This makes cutting well with the Nations gut- It is not wheat, of food types to your diet. Genuine allergy it out a seemingly impossible mountain to barley and rye causing this pandemic or intolerance suffers should focus on climb- what is there left to eat unless you ‘intolerance’ but the rise of processed foods. a diet of fresh fruit, veg, meat, fish and want the diet of a rabbit? unprocessed foods. Don’t eat foods with a Wheat has many overlooked good nutrients long list of ingredients- three quarters of The growth of free-from foods are no doubt including fibre, calcium and vitamin B, which you can’t pronounce. This will leave making the life of coeliacs more enjoyable which gluten-free products lack. On average you with glossy hair, a trimmer figure and but with only an estimated 1% of the they are three times the price of their bounding with energy. A muffin is still a population diagnosed with the disease (an regular counterparts and have a worryingly muffin whether it’s gluten-free or not. allergy to gluten), the boom is coincidental low nutritional content with little to no with the rise in intolerance suffers. health benefits.

As cliché as it may sound the best diet really is a balanced diet, yes eat less gluten It has been claimed a staggering 40% of No one likes a diet denying you of a cheeky but it is a myth to think you will loose the population could be suffering from 11am choccy digestive or a mouth-watering weight by substituting your cupboard intolerance, symptoms including anything bacon roll calling your name on a hangover; staples for the gluten-free variety. from bloating and lack of energy to hair but carbs are a dirty word for those trying loss and bad skin. Research is contradictory to drop a dress size or two and starving

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When you’re in the first flush of youth you feel invincible, but the truth is none of us knows what is around the corner. Ageing is not something we like to dwell on too much, but the cycle of family life naturally evolves and, as it does, the way you live and what you need from your home also alters. Considering how your space might adapt to challenges both seen and unforeseen is a smart measure, and one which will add value to your home.

James Barker is Design Director at Chartered Architects Create, so he knew a thing or two about how best to improve his home, The Anchorage. When James and his wife Corrina bought their semi-detached, listed Georgian town house it was in a state of poor repair, so initially they renovated and upgraded the house to bring it up to modern standards. In 2012 they added a contemporary extension, increasing the property’s floor space by a third. The single-storey extension comprises a spacious kitchen and dining area and also a bedroom and bathroom. ‘My mother stays in the bedroom when she visits, but one day it might be used by one of the children,’ says James.

As house prices rise and life expectancy increases, multigenerational living has become more commonplace. It is not a new phenomenon, however, as reasonably sized Victorian houses would allow for expansion into the loft space as the family grew and, locally, the longhouse was very adaptable with grandparents living in a wing on the side. Then there is the so-called Boomerang Generation, going away to college but coming home until student loans are paid off or whilst saving up to get a foot on the property ladder.

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For now, however, James, Corrina and their two children are enjoying living in their extended home, which is easy when you live somewhere so beautiful. The spacious kitchen and dining area is surrounded by highly insulating glazing by Swiss company Skyframe, its slim frames maximising the view of the outdoors and allowing the light to flood in. A pitched roof adds interest from the outside, as well as providing a place for solar panels.

The Anchorage has strong eco credentials, overly complying with current insulation recommendations and featuring an air source heat pump and underfloor heating.

The property’s Georgian history was not forgotten: James loves to take architectural cues from a building’s heritage and effectively reinvent them. Having a contrast between old and new adds interest to a property and means that the stunning, ultra-modern kitchen coveted by Corrina works perfectly. Terry Lowe at Cucine in St Martin designed it to her specification, with Italian designed and styled units, Caesarstone worktops and two stainless steel sinks.

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The interior is finished to a high specification and is given coherence by the use of the colour teal, which is used in one bold block in each room – like the dining room wall – and echoed in smaller accents. The timber floor is solid oak and the Durastone tiles are from Luxioso. The same tiles are used inside and out of the whole extension – rougher honed tiles outside for practicality and a more refined, polished version inside.

‘The extension encompasses everything that we wanted to achieve: a light, spacious and modern addition perfect for family living,’ concludes James. And, however life evolves, The Anchorage has the potential to work for all the family.

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building contractor this can

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be fairly easily achieved. But

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their home, I am always very careful with my response. It usually starts with me saying, “I don’t know what the future will bring”. With companies like Apple and Google making huge leaps in technology every day, how can I possibly know what the future will bring?

With that in mind the first thing that I always say to a client when we are sat down looking at a set of drawings is, “We need to make sure that during renovation or construction, we install the best quality cabling that we can”. That way the house has the best possible infrastructure available and as technology changes there is a reasonable chance it can be simply installed without the need to rewire.

“Sensible Technology is leading the field locally when it comes to the supply and installation of home technology, whether it be a small Sonos multi room audio system, or complete home installation comprising of lighting controls, LED lighting, TV and TV distribution, heating controls, wired and wireless internet. Sensible Technology offer the complete service,” says Managing Director Matt Guille.

It is at this time of year that the company’s focus moves towards the heating control market. With energy prices only rising, the need to make savings on heating the home is very important.

This year Sensible Technology has started working with Oracle Finance to try and help make heating controls in particular more affordable to a wider market.

“When we start explaining to people that we are currently selling a heating control system that could be easily retro fitted to their existing heating system (radiators or under floor) that would allow them to individually adjust temperature and time control for each room, thereby saving them money. The response is often ‘I would be interested if I could pay for it monthly’, hence our partnership with Oracle was a logical one.” Matt goes on to say.

What does the future hold for Sensible Technology? Well this year is the company’s 10th Anniversary, and with the team expanding to meet a constant changing market, hopefully the next 10 years will see Sensible Technology remain at the forefront of the technical market in Guernsey.

We often receive calls from new clients saying that they have been told by their architect to contact Sensible Technology, “as they will take away all of the technology headaches”. This starts with a simple consultation, detailing what we can offer in a sometimes confusing and stressful world of home building.

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itchens have always been a hive of activity: we all have to eat, and the term ‘cooking from scratch’ is relatively new, since for centuries there was no alternative.

As fans of Downton Abbey will know, the rich would hide their kitchen in the basement and enjoy the fruits of others’ labours without witnessing the hard work. Nowadays, the Crawleys would be proud to entertain their guests in a huge kitchen-diner – just like David Cameron, who sounded rather posh when Cabinet Minister Francis Maude revealed that he hosted ‘kitchen suppers’ at No 10.

The evolution of the kitchen is fascinating, since it tells us so much about our lifestyles and our priorities across the decades. Of course, it is also tied in with advances in technology: before the invention of the stove and the supply of water into homes, cooking was necessarily done where a fire could be lit. The history of the fitted kitchen begins in the 1940s; following the end of World War II, massive demand in Europe for low-price, high-tech consumer goods

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led to kitchens being designed to accommodate new appliances such as refrigerators and electric or gas cookers. Desirable homes had a separate dining room, however, and in the 60s a serving hatch was bang on-trend. The ‘open kitchen’ – a more expansive space for cooking and dining – wasn’t possible unless you had high ceilings and skylights until the advent of the extractor hood in the 1980s.

All kitchens incorporate the need to heat and to cool down, to make things clean and to prepare – and perhaps eat – food. What has changed is the range of activities that take place in the kitchen that are secondary to the preparation of meals. The kitchen is the most-used room in the house and is increasingly woven into the social aspect of our lives: it’s the space where the children do their homework while an adult prepares a meal. The living kitchen – a family room which incorporates a kitchen - is what we aspire to now. It’s making the dining room redundant, and possibly even the living room.

With cooking, eating, entertaining and studying all going on in the kitchen, it’s vital that you get it right. There are many aspects that need to be taken into consideration, and a host of designs and features available.

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The contemporary kitchen is characterised by clean lines and high gloss. Simplicity is key, but you can bring in bold pops of colour, on units or glass splashbacks which are available in a dazzling palette of shades. If you prefer a more traditional look, the Shaker style is timeless. Steer clear of ornate mouldings if you don’t want your kitchen to look dated, but do embrace natural materials like solid wood, stone, marble and limestone. The latter is naturally porous so wouldn’t have been possible before new treatment methods made it a beautiful and practical choice.

It’s important to consider not just how your kitchen looks, but how it functions. Space-saving storage systems and accessibility are key: no more shaky carousels; internal mechanisms work within drawers and cupboards to keep everything within view, and reach. Large bins and drawers are popular, and the inclusion of storage space for recycling is ideal.

Quieter appliances and soft-closing doors and drawers help to preserve harmony within this space.

Gadgets abound in the desirable kitchen and include wine fridges, boiling water taps, induction hobs, oversized extractors and built-in coffee machines.

John Litchfield, Managing Director of Channel Island Ceramics, says that steam ovens are growing in popularity: ‘They provide a nutritious alternative to traditional cooking methods and the newest ones on the market have either steam assistance or full steam within a standard-sized oven.’ Huge fridges are also in

demand: ‘As we move away from preservative-laden foods, the fridge has become the main storage item in the kitchen,’ adds John. C.I Ceramics stock Neff appliances and, if you want to go high-end, Lacanche and Gaggenau.

If you are thinking of creating your dream kitchen, getting expert advice is crucial. As the beating heart of the house, the kitchen represents a large investment in comparison to other rooms. Even if you know what look you want, a specialist will be able to advise on layout and even lighting – an important but often overlooked consideration. If you’re updating a tired kitchen, John offers overlay stone worktops and new doors as an alternative to replacing everything; once they are installed the end result is astoundingly good.

As John explains, ‘A well thought-out kitchen can incorporate intelligent storage features, rather than adding extra units; this allows the kitchen to be of a minimal design. The resurgence of the pantry helps to retain this minimal look by moving some of the stored goods out of view.’ When a kitchen also functions as a living area, furniture may also require a dual personality, needing to blend in and complement other areas of the house.

The social kitchen is in – get it right and it will not only give your home the wow factor, but will also improve the way you live.

Space-saving storage systems and accessibility are key: no more shaky carousels; internal mechanisms work within drawers and cupboards to keep everything within view, and reach. Large bins and drawers are popular, and the inclusion of storage space for recycling is ideal.

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Set over three floors, the accommodation comprises a large sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally, the property is approached over a shared tarmac driveway providing access to a gravel parking area for up to five cars and a good sized garage.

To the rear the builder is landscaping the garden beyond the already installed decking area. Early viewing is advised to truly appreciate this property!

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In 2008 Rutland Hunt, a popular estate agency with a wealth of experience across sales and lettings, was purchased and rebranded as Rutland Property Management. Since then the company has gone from strength to strength.

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Apt 2, Upper Hillbrow is centrally located in the sought after area of Les Vardes and offers immaculate and spacious accommodation over two floors with a private enclosed garden and ample parking.

Accessed from the rear garden via an external stairway into a private entrance hall, this flexible layout boasts every essence of a house, yet forms part of a larger property with just one other resident occupying the lower floor. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, cloakroom, kitchen and a dining room. Stairs lead up to a further double bedroom which offers a shower and hand basin. The property enjoys distant sea views to the islands from the front of the building and views over the garden and valley beyond from the rear. Externally, the property includes an enclosed patio garden, all bounded by fencing and mature planting. At the rear is a gate to a private driveway which allows parking for up to three cars.

CASA BELA TRP 162 £458,000

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This modern terraced cottage is conveniently situated in the central parish of St. Andrew. Fully renovated over recent years, the property is presented in walk-in condition. The spacious ground floor accommodation has underfloor heating throughout and comprises an entrance hall, sitting room with working fireplace, a kitchen/dining room fitted with stylish units and a Rangemaster Professional Range cooker.

The first floor has a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is also of a double size and there is a separate three piece shower room, as well as a large loft area for storage. Both bathrooms also benefit from underfloor heating.

Externally, the property owns a double garage (two small cars with permission to widen the entrance with an electric door) and has an enclosed lawned garden, together with a storage outbuilding and patio area. An immaculate home that warrants early viewing.

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No. 3, Belle Vue is one of four townhouses conveniently located within a short walk of the town centre, providing an ideal base for professionals or families alike. This property offers a generous paved terrace with panoramic South facing views to the rear over rooftops. The deceptively large accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/family room opening directly to the generous private terrace and a cloakroom/ shower room on the ground floor, The first floor boasts a well proportioned sitting room with a Juliet balcony and rooftop views, double bedroom and a WC. Stairs lead to the second floor and comprises a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom three with access to attic room (study/storage) and family bathroom.

No.3 offers two generous underground car parking spaces and can be entered from the basement of the house. Also at this level, there is a utility room. A carefully configured home worthy of internal inspection.

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Eastview is a substantial property situated within a short drive of local amenities and West coast beaches. The property offers a main house with a separate dower unit, dating back to the 18th century and boasts the generously proportioned rooms associated with this period.

Eastview is offered to the market for the first time in many decades, offering great potential for a buyer to create a comfortable family dwelling comprising a porch, entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, utility, family bathroom, sitting room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second sitting room/bedroom four on the ground floor of the main house. The first floor landing opens to a spacious bedroom two and a spacious bedroom three with dressing room. The dower unit is ideal for a dependent relative or guests. Externally, the property enjoys ample parking and a large South West facing garden with a separate fenced off garden adjacent to the dower unit.

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choices about their floors. Typical starting points might be to establish the size of the family that will regularly use the room and how much traffic the floor will receive.

Children definitely make a difference. Any pets? Will the floor be exposed to moisture regularly? How often is the floor likely to need cleaning? Beyond these practical considerations it really comes down to a matter of personal preferences.

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Then there’s carpet, which is great for bedrooms and anywhere you may like to spend a lot of time barefoot. Carpet also provides a certain amount of soundproofing, as well as some insulation. So it’s a good choice for rooms that have no heat below them, such as over a garage. GFF Flooring has a wide range of carpet styles at a cost that suits most pockets.

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Those who can’t find the time may have a long wait until next year.Or alternatively you could call on GFF Gardens to do the hard work for you. The friendly team is ready and waiting to help you get the best out of your garden this year.

GFF Gardens was established in 2007, formerly operating as Allen’s Gardening Service. It has developed an excellent reputation and offers a wide variety of gardening services from general maintenance to decking and landscaping for both private and commercial clients. GFF Gardens’ Facebook page has lots of photos of its gardening work. Take a look – it could give you some ideas for your own garden.

Spring is for tidying, planting and preparing your outside living spaces. Summer is for enjoying them. This time of year is perfect for preparing beds and borders for planting, by weeding and digging over the soil and adding organic matter where appropriate. It is also a good time to think about any landscaping projects you might want to achieve this year. GFF Gardens has qualified landscape gardeners who will work with you to create the natural

spaces you desire. Have you considered installing some decking? It can convert an area of garden into some great outdoor entertaining space. GFF Gardens supplies and fits composite and wood decking.

Mid to late spring the team can advise you with planting your choice of perennials and summer-flowering bulbs. All year round they will help maintain your garden on a weekly or monthly basis. They will look out for pests and diseases and take appropriate action, cut out dead or diseased wood and generally keep lawns and beds looking neat and tidy.

GFF Gardens’ Facebook page has lots of photos of its gardening work. Take a look – it could give you some ideas for your own garden.

For those starting from scratch GFF Gardens can help customers achieve their lawn of choice with different grades of turf. GFF Gardens also offers a hedge cutting service with fully trained staff to cut and shape your hedges. The company has a designated team to cut roadside hedges as required by the local parishes in June and September.

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£310,000 Located on the Western outskirts of St Peter Port, 18c Mount Row is a two bedroom apartment which benefits from owned parking, central heating, rear garden and a small block built out building ideal for storage. The current owners have clearly put thought into creating a spacious and well presented home.

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Located on the La Grande Rue in the sought after parish of St. Saviours; No.3 Primrose Court is a beautifully presented two bedroom property appointed over two floors. Offering an exceptionally spacious and light living area which alone measures in excess of 440 sq ft the property also offers, rural and sea views, an exterior store, well maintained large communal gardens, a garage and both owned and visitor parking. We feel this maisonette stands out amongst many of its contemporaries and genuinely encourage viewing for it to be appreciated.

Peacehaven, St. Sampsons P ea ce h a ve n is a beautifully presented three bedroom detached bungalow located in a quiet (almost traffic free) l an e , co n v en i e n t l y placed between “town” and the bridge shopping centre. The property has an enclosed south facing rear garden and has ample parking.

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£490,000 A well proportioned three to four bedroom family home, just a short stroll from Amarreurs Harbour. Ladies and Chouet Bays. There is a generous amount of parking, as well as a large garage, oil fired central heating, double glazing, Upvc soffits and fascias and a safe well designed low maintenance garden to the rear. We genuinely believe that the property stands up to any of its contemporaries. and would recommend viewing !

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he aim of TEDx StPeterPort is to inspire, engage and catalyse the Guernsey population to make positive, innovative steps to improving quality of life on the island. TEDxStPeterPort seeks to raise the bar for the perception of what is possible to achieve and deliver the message to Guernsey that “Nothing Is Impossible.”

The next TEDxStPeter Port event is being held on Thursday, 26th March 2015 09.00 to 17.00 at St Pierre Park Hotel Spa and Golf Resort. TEDxStPeterPort is a flagship event for The Dandelion Project and a key contributor in providing the inspiration to help make Guernsey the best place to live on earth by 2020.

Inspiring speakers from all over the world will answer challenging questions relevant to local problems and will be specifically focused on speakers who have delivered community-level innovation projects that have had a positive impact on quality of life.

TEDxStPeterPort aims to address a wide range of disciplines covering every aspect of life on the island, and this year’s talks will include topics such as education, health, technology, art and architecture, start-ups and new movements that are changing the world.

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Speakers include John Sweeney, the Founder and CEO of Suspended Coffees.

As an entrepreneur, his compassion and desire to help anyone in need is what led to the creation of the Suspended Coffees movement. Philip Smith and Warren Mauger will be talking about the power of challenge and using it to be the best you.

Inspiring speakers from all over the world will answer challenging questions relevant to local problems and will be specifically focused on speakers who have delivered communitylevel innovation projects that have had a positive impact on quality of life

Other speakers include David Orban, who will be speaking about “How to thrive in a network society” and Stephen Ozanne and Martyn Dorey who are challenging that law by applying new technologies that enable machines to read legislation and contracts.

Meanwhile, Julian Hanford, former Creative Director at Specsavers, will talk about the true power of art in our society today and Tim and Jo Lucas will speak about the re-imagination and planning of Kew

House which was built from their on-site workshop in the basement. There will also be talks from Josh Valman, one of the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs, as well as Martin Bjergegaard, a Startup Enthusiast.

Martin’s book Winning Without Losing won the Management Book of the Year in the UK, is translated into 12 languages and is an international bestseller.

Carol Vivian and Michelle Ayres will also be talking about Mental Health and education of young people whilst James Maskell will be talking about Primary Healthcare and asking the question... if you could start a medical system from scratch, what would it look like?

Other highlights will include James Norris discussing the topic of reimagining education and “unfair advantage” in life.

Tickets are available to buy online at a cost of £60 per person and there is the option to buy one and gift one. But hurry up, as last year’s event sold out!

In addition, there are fantastic sponsorship opportunities for companies looking for great alignment with this ground-breaking and innovative event.

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS JOHN SWEENEY

Kindness and Movements John Sweeney, of Cork, Ireland, is the Founder and CEO of Suspended Coffees. As a husband and father of four, he understands the struggles that families face every single day, in a world full of uncertainty. As an entrepreneur, his compassion and desire to help anyone in need is what led to the creation of the Suspended Coffees movement.

TIM AND JO LUCAS

Reimagination of Building/Planning Tim and Jo will be talking about the house they have built together over the past five years.

Kew House is a corten steel and glass next to Kew Gardens in south-west London. The house is remarkable for the learning environment where architecture graduates and skilled tradesmen worked alongside each other to build the house from the on site workshop in the basement.

CAROL VIVIAN AND MICHELLE AYRES

Mental Health/Education Mental health problems in young people are increasing. Self harm, depression and anxiety.

12 key life skills for everyone - especially young people. A proactive, protective approach to mental health.

Let’s build strong foundations for our children - children are the future.

JAMES MASKELL

Primary Healthcare Medicine operates 17 years behind the latest science and, with advancing technology, the gap is only widening. James’ passion is inspiring innovators across disciplines to accelerate this evolution of medicine. In his talk he will be asking the question... if you could start a medical system from scratch, what would it look like?

JULIAN HANFORD

Art Challenging Norms Julian Hanford was Creative Director of Specsavers Optical Group in Guernsey during the 1990s, and is now an established Conceptual Artist and Photographer who lives and works in London. His talk will be about the true power of Art in our society today.

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PHILIP SMITH & WARREN MAUGER

Challenge Philip and Warren will be talking about the power of challenge and using it to be the best you.

JOSH VALMAN

Maker Movement One of the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs.

DAVID ORBAN

The Future David will be talking about “How To Thrive In The Network Society”.

STEPHEN OZANNE AND MARTYN DOREY

Smart Laws You can think of laws and contracts as instruction sets, which are created and interpreted by humans to run society and govern our relationships with each other. However, Stephen and Martyn are challenging that approach by applying new technologies that enable machines to read legislation and contracts. In their talk they will be asking… can we disrupt how we apply the law and engage with each other?

MARTIN BJERGEGAARD Startup Enthusiast As a partner and cofounder of Rainmaking and Startupbootcamp, Martin has initiated around 20 startups and invested in more than 200.

Martin's book Winning Without Losing won the Management Book of the Year in the UK, is translated into 12 languages and is an international bestseller.

His newest book, The Great Idea, is something as rare as an entrepreneurial fairytale for children. The way Martin sees it, entrepreneurship is the key to happiness.

JAMES NORRIS

Reimagining Education Life isn't fair. What do we do about that? We teach people how to get an “unfair advantage” in life. This starts in school by encouraging kids to embrace their inner outlier and begin systematically levelling up their abilities. Behavioural science and emerging technology ultimately make this “unfair advantage” possible for everyone.

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...is the 2015 UN theme for International Women's Day. RBC Wealth Management has partnered with WDF to invite Debra Searle MVO MBE to Guernsey to share her experiences and insights in achieving seemingly impossible goals through personal motivation and positive relationships.

Debra Searle has always been a successful woman in a man’s world and has taken on some of the toughest conditions and events on the planet, including rowing across the Atlantic solo and sailing around Antarctica. She was also the youngest and only woman at the time to be appointed to the Board of Trustees for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, one of the UK’s biggest youth charities, working alongside HRH Prince Philip and HRH Prince Edward. This gave her 10 invaluable years of experience of being the only woman at the boardroom table.

Debra was heavily involved in the formation of the Women’s Business Network Forum based out of Buckingham Palace and chaired

by HRH The Countess of Wessex. The Forum brings together leaders of some of the biggest women’s networks in the UK including BP, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, HSBC and Google to share best practice and to provide a platform for innovative debate. Debra has also worked with companies such as Tesco, HSBC and eBay on developing female talent and seeking to stem the leaky pipeline of women to senior posts.

This meeting will explore progress, celebrate women's achievements and recognise the role men have to play as key stakeholders in this area. Michelle Johansen, Founder of WDF, will host the meeting following our customary table conversation format, leading the group through semi-structured discussions, with a light-hearted touch, to create learning and shared meaning, while building network connections.

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International Women’s Day with Guest Speaker Debra Searle MVO MBE Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils, St Peter Port www.wdforum.org

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The evolution of Guernsey’s trees Words | Tom Woodbridge

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ree surgeon Chris Stonebridge is leaving his mark on Guernsey’s evolution by helping to maintain its tree population for future generations to enjoy.

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densely populated island community like ours it is important to get that balance right,’ said Chris, 35.

He owns and runs Treevolution, which he named in recognition of how trees evolve to coexist with man. Through his work Chris strives to keep trees standing wherever possible, and he spends much of his spare time planting new ones.

His ethos has proved very successful. Since setting up the business on his own in 2007 Chris has since expanded Treevolution to a three-man team - and it’s making a lasting legacy on Guernsey’s natural landscape.

From starting out with a handful of private customers, Treevolution is now an approved arboricultural contractor for a number of states departments, private and commercial clients.

‘Treevolution is a catchy name, but it also surmises the role that trees play in complementing our living spaces. For a

‘We enjoy all aspects of tree work, in particular those in the public eye which can be appreciated by all,’ said Chris.

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‘We take on jobs of all sizes and have built up a loyal customer base. It is a real privilege to be able to do this job and to be able to see how various projects we have completed around the island are developing over the years’.

Growing up, Chris was always interested in the great outdoors. After school he completed a degree in environmental sciences and then went on to train to become a tree surgeon at the highly acclaimed Merrist Wood College in Surrey.

‘I have always been passionate about trees and believe they have great amenity value.

With tree surgery you can offer a lot to a landscape and client alike. I thoroughly enjoy being outside in the elements. For me, a bad day outside climbing trees is better than a good day in the office.’

Before setting up Treevolution, Chris gained experience working for a number of other local tree surgeons as well as subcontracting himself as a climber.

‘I always wanted to run my own business and establish my own brand. I was beginning to get more and more direct enquiries about work so the time felt right to make the bold move of setting out alone.

the work that we do and strives to offer the most professional service with a keen focus on sustainability.

‘We prefer to keep trees standing, and will do so wherever possible. A lot of our work is in maintaining trees to promote their growth. However it is sometime necessary to remove hazardous or diseased trees, or even those unsuitable to their environment that may be causing structural damage to properties.’

Recent projects have included pollarding the trees lining the Ville Au Roi and creating some recreational space for the St Saviour’s Parish. Chris said: ‘Some trees had to come down in the field opposite the Auberge du Val hotel, but rather than logging them we used the trunks to create some benches for the area.’

On every job they ensure very little goes to waste. When they remove branches or take down whole trees the brushwood is turned into woodchips which are put back into the natural environment as a surfacing for paths and beds. Bigger sections of timber are chopped into seasonal logs to be burned as fuel.

When they remove branches or take down whole trees the brushwood is turned into woodchips which are put back into the natural environment as a surfacing for paths and beds.

‘I bought my first Land Rover and all the essential kit and developed the company logo and branding.’

Treevolution opened for business in September 2007 and the work came flooding in. It wasn’t long before Chris needed more staff. He initially subcontracted labour before establishing other full-time climbers and ground staff. In 2010 Andy Stephens joined him full time.

‘Andy has evolved with the business and developed the skills and expertise to become Treevolution’s right-hand man.’

Last year Ben de Putron joined the team with the intention to also develop as a competent skilled arborist. Andy and Ben have also both trained at Merrist Wood and Chris puts a lot of effort into promoting the team’s ongoing professional development.

‘We have also been commissioned to produce chainsaw carvings from timber for several clients so we are creating a lot of local produce.’ Chris also puts considerable effort into the customer experience.

‘We try and involve our clients as much as possible and encourage their interest in the work we are doing. Helping them to understand the strategy builds their confidence in us as a business and also raises awareness in the role of trees in our living spaces.’

Alongside his work, Chris volunteers as technical chairman of the Guernsey Men of the Trees society, which is involved in tree planting schemes all over the island. ‘We are putting something back into the community and planting trees for the future.’

‘We are all fully qualified arborists and are always evolving and developing our skills through the experience of the job, as well as keeping pace with new techniques and technology. The team takes great pride in

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AO HALL PROMOTES THREE AS IT CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY

ETHICAL HACKER AWARDED

AO HALL has promoted three of its growing team and presented long-service awards to two members of staff who have been with the firm since it launched 10 years ago.

Stephen is one of AO Hall’s longest-serving members having spent his entire post qualification career at the firm. Having studied law and economics at Uppsala Universitet in Sweden, a degree in politics from the University of Exeter and a law degree from the College of Law, London, Stephen specialises in advising on investment fund establishment, regulation and management as well as startup financial services businesses. He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2008 having been awarded a Harmsworth Scholarship from the Middle Temple. Rachael, who has a law degree from the University of Plymouth, a Masters in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Edinburgh and completed the legal practice course at the University of the West of England, returned to Guernsey in 2007 after six years working in Bristol.

Having gained three years employment experience at another Guernsey law firm, she joined AO Hall as an associate in 2010 and has focused solely on employment law since that time, advising on all aspect of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Dean Cooper, IT Services Manager at C5 Alliance in Guernsey, has recently completed the latest iteration of the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) qualification awarded by EC-Council.

UK builders’ merchants and has experience that spans over 30 years. Paul’s grandfather, father and brother were all in the trade, he has been in the builders’ merchant industry all his working life and has already set out his key objectives for the next phase of Norman Piette’s evolution which include: increasing sales performance, getting closer to customers and creating an environment where all staff feel valued and will naturally deliver excellent customer service. He said, ‘I have been given a tremendous opportunity within one of the island’s iconic businesses and a key aim is to prepare the

company for the future by encouraging succession from within. This will put the company in great shape to tackle the next 10 years.’

Sarah Brehaut has become a partner and Rachael Beresford and Stephen Ozanne have been promoted to senior associates.

Nikki Travis, Practice Manager, and Secretary Helen Trevor have been recognised for being with AO Hall since its launch in 2005.

Sarah, who is also a Notary, joined AO Hall in 2011 and brought with her more than 10 years’ legal experience including six years as a partner at another Guernsey law firm.

The former Ladies’ College pupil has a law degree from the University of Warwick and completed the Bar Vocational Course at Nottingham Law School where she was rated as “outstanding” in advocacy. She was called to the Guernsey Bar in January 2001, and brings the number of partners and group partners to a total of six.

NEW MD AT NORMAN PIETTE Norman Piette is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Rogers as Managing Director. As Commercial Director for the last four years, Paul has been the driving force behind the development of the Bulwer Avenue site and as this nears completion, the company is delighted that he will now be broadening his remit to keep improving and growing the business as a whole.

Paul, who has a long and distinguished background in the industry, has previously held directorships of major independent

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The qualification equips security experts with the knowledge and practical skills required to ensure the safety and integrity of computer networks. To achieve this it focuses on the methods, toolsets and psychology of malicious hackers, allowing security officers to pre-empt attacks by finding vulnerabilities themselves.

Dean has a strong background in security and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). He first qualified as a Certified Ethical Hacker in 2010 and this latest achievement (version 8) renews and updates this status. “The hacking landscape is constantly shifting so it is vital to stay on top of current developments. It is a demanding course but is essential to the work I undertake for clients,” he said.

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BURSARY OPPORTUNITY AT BDO LIMITED BEDELL CRISTIN WINS TOP CAPTIVE AWARD FOR THIRD YEAR

Bedell Cristin Guernsey has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year in the UK Captive Services Awards 2015. It is the third time in succession that the firm has won the award category which recognises contributions to the captive market through legal expertise and innovation excellence in the delivery and management of captive insurance and celebrates those who have shaped the industry in the last year. The UK Captive Service Awards acknowledge those captive insurance service providers that have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the past 12 months.

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Bryon Rees and Christopher Jones, Managing Associates of Ogier, were called to the Guernsey Bar on Monday 2nd February 2015. Bryon and Christopher have successfully completed the Guernsey Bar exams and the Certificat d’Études Juridiques Françaises et Normandes which requires three months study at Caen University in Normandy. Bryon Rees joined Ogier in 2005 and was admitted as an attorney in South Africa in 2002 and a solicitor in England and Wales in 2010. His practice includes advising on investment funds, corporate and commercial, regulatory and finance matters. Bryon advises a broad spectrum of participants in the Guernsey finance industry and has advised on a number of significant investment structures and other transactions involving Guernsey law. Christopher Jones joined Ogier in 2010 and was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1998 and is a member of the New York Bar. His practice includes advising investment funds, financial institutions and corporate clients on a broad range of multi-jurisdictional transactions.

He has extensive experience advising on corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, private equity and listings.

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A Guernsey student will be given a unique opportunity to launch a career in accountancy this year prior to embarking on a university degree course. The young person who is accepted for the BDO Limited bursary scheme will receive a year’s paid employment with the firm as a trainee, together with a generous financial package for a degree course lasting three years. At the successful completion of his or her degree, the bursary winner will embark on a further three-year training programme with BDO Limited to gain an internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification. BDO is looking to take on another four or five trainees during 2015, both graduates and school leavers.

“Historically people wanting to join the accountancy profession and do a degree had to go straight into university,” Mr Jackson explained. “With our bursary they get a lot more support because we pay them as a trainee for one year, usually before they go to university. “We then pay them £2,000 per year to help them with their living expenses while they are studying.

And on top of that we also offer them five weeks’ paid work experience with the firm during the Easter and summer holidays.”

CHILDREN OF THE RESOLUTION

Three new members of staff join Resolution IT, Guernsey’s fastest growing IT Managed Services and Solutions Company. Trainee Systems Engineers Jake Salmon and James Ogier alongside Junior Office Assistant Katie Latham have all begun the bespoke development-training programme created by the company. The internal and external training programme has a strong focus on the software and hardware vendors used by Resolution IT including Microsoft and Apple.

NEW APPOINTMENTS AT AFM AFM has made three senior appointments following an increase in the number of contracts. Phil Le Claire, Adrian Milon and Colin Bromley have all joined the facilities management company’s senior management team.

‘AFM is the Channel Islands’ leading facilities management company and the business has grown and expanded as the demands from our clients have increased. Our direct labour force of over 350 staff and model of self-delivered and managed services from air conditioning, electrical, fire, security, planned maintenance, 24-7 helpdesk and a range of cleaning and reception services, have seen a large growth in the number of local and offshore companies utilising our services,’ said AFM joint managing director Darren Etasse. Mr Le Claire previously worked in the construction industry and been involved in a number of charitable organisations. In his new role, he will be developing new business relationships and expanding AFM’s hard and soft services in Jersey. Mr Milon has more than 25 years of technical building services expertise which will enhance the support teams and Mr Bromley will use his 20 years of finance and administration procedures to align management processes across the islands.

GUERNSEY SPORTS COMMISSION APPOINT NEW CEO

With the existing CEO, Tim Newenham, coming towards the end of his three-year tenure, the Guernsey Sports Commission has been conducting interviews to find his successor.It is therefore with much pleasure that the Guernsey Sports Commission announces the appointment of Mr David Harry to the post of CEO as from the 1st April 2015. This will permit a three-month handover period. Mr. Harry has had a long career as a sport administrator in the world of cycling, the Island Games and with the Guernsey Commonwealth Games Association.

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ELIAN RECOGNISED IN EPRIVATE CLIENT’S 25 MOST ADMIRABLE COMPANIES LIST Elian has been included for the first time in eprivateclient’s ‘25 Most Admired Companies’ in the UK list for 2015.

APPLEBY ADVISES IFM ON MERGER WITH PRAXIS Appleby acted as Jersey and Guernsey counsel to the IFM Group in relation to its merger with Guernsey based Praxis Holdings Limited.

The merger is subject to regulatory approval. The newly created group, to be named PraxisIFM, will have combined revenues of over £23 million, more than $30 billion assets under administration and employ over 200 people in nine offices around the world, making PraxisIFM one of the largest independent and owner-managed financial services groups headquartered in the Channel Islands.

The new group, PraxisIFM, will be able to significantly increase the range of products, services and jurisdictions offered to its clients. The group will have offices in Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland, Malta, Luxembourg, South Africa, New Zealand, Mauritius and Dubai and representation in the UK. The Appleby team was led by Wendy Benjamin, Partner and Appleby’s Corporate Practice Group Head in Jersey, who was supported by Jersey Senior Associate, Danny Cole. Kate Storey, Counsel, led the advice in Guernsey.

The competitive list of Top 25 Most Admired Companies is part of eprivateclient’s Top 25 series, which celebrates and commends the most successful advisory businesses. eprivateclient compiled the list after an open call for nominations, which were then used to judge and create the final list of the most admired companies in the UK, and UK offshore market, across a number of sectors. All of Elian’s private wealth directors are qualified lawyers or accountants, ensuring clients all receive wellinformed and reliable advice, noted the private client title.

Commenting on the acquisition, Wendy Benjamin said: “We are pleased to have assisted IFM in the merger and believe that the combined group will continue to develop and grow.”

EY SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS FATCA CHALLENGES

Local businesses still have a lot to consider for the next stages of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) implementation, delegates heard at a recent breakfast seminar hosted by EY. The event, led by Wendy Martin, EY’s Tax Executive Director, highlighted the recent updates made to the FATCA guidance notes and the imminent arrival of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) to address what Channel Island businesses should be doing next to meet the 2015 deadlines.

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Heritage Insurance’s Richard Le Tocq and Grant Mitchenall (left and right) receive the Independent Broker of the Year award from Captive Review’s Jessica Ramella.

HERITAGE INSURANCE NAMED INDEPENDENT BROKER OF THE YEAR Heritage Insurance has been named Independent Broker of the Year at the prestigious UK Captive Insurance Awards to coincide with the Captive Live UK conference in London – the only event of its kind in the UK. The annual awards recognise and reward those captive insurance service providers who have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the past 12 months. Heritage Insurance was acknowledged for its work as an independent broker in the area of directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance to captive insurance boards including protected cell companies (PCCs), incorporated cell companies (ICCs) and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) across a number of jurisdictions including Guernsey, Malta, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man. The judging panel found that Heritage Insurance had demonstrated extensive captive knowledge and experience and delivered excellent D&O insurance solutions to captive clients.

ROBUS AND HEXAGON PCC ALSO AWARDED Protected cell company Hexagon also triumphed at the Captive Service Awards, having been named Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) Service Provider of the Year Hexagon PCC is owned by Robus Group, also based in Guernsey, which won PCC Initiative for 2015 based on one of its structuring solutions. Robus Group Managing Director, Chris Le Conte, said: ‘I’m delighted that Justin’s commitment and considerable expertise has been recognised in this way. It’s also fantastic that Robus Group’s innovation and creativity led to us winning the award for our structuring solution. We are looking forward to a successful 2015 and beyond and feel very well placed for the future.’

Justin Wallen, Managing Director Hexagon PCC, said the award reflected the hard work of his team: ‘I’m thrilled with the award, which helps make all the hours we put in worthwhile. The team manages to achieve impeccable response times and has incredible attention to detail, of which I am proud. All of this helps make Hexagon PCC the success it is.’

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s pretty much the definition of the mainstream go-to sports car, you might not think that the Mazda MX5 has changed much since its inception. I had the opportunity this month to check out not only the latest model, but also one of the original ‘mark one’ series to compare them and the changes are not only noteworthy to a buyer but also show how far Mazda and the car industry has come over the last three decades.

The MX5 is now celebrating its 26th year of existence and is one of the most popular sports cars on the market; I challenge you to drive around the island for a while and not see at least one of these speeding around the roads and looking stylish and sexy while they do it.

Firstly, I’d like to thank Forest Road Garage director, Claude Ford, for giving me the privilege of driving his two cars pictured above.

The mark one MX5 I drove was from 1997 and it is certainly a

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product of the 90s. Low to the ground and extremely light-weight, it’s a very enjoyable car to drive. Every feature is reminiscent of the time from the retro dashboard to the pop-up front lights. Very cool. It still drives incredibly well too. Despite having a pretty rigid gearbox and a sensitive clutch, it’s a smooth ride once you get to the open road. These aren’t faults with the car itself however, it just reflects the innovation of the time. Had I not been three years old and concerned with watching Pokémon over all else, I could certainly see myself driving this car blasting out Blur with the top down in good old ‘97.

Fast forward 17 years to the MX5 25th anniversary edition. A very rare car indeed with only a certain number created in this style to commemorate the event, I was very privileged indeed to be able to test this one. Whereas the 97’ model has a pleasing retro look about it, the 25th anniversary model is a very slick car indeed, with a very established update to the classic look reminiscent of many other modern day sports cars. The metallic red is extremely pleasing to the eye and with the black wheels contrasting with the body colour, it’s altogether a very nice-looking car. The interior is no different, the cream and black leather works really well and is a substantial update from the MX5 of old.

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The ‘97 model’s canvas roof requires you to manually unclip it and unzip it all along the way. No great shakes, but it still takes about two minutes all in all.

The 2014 model seriously excels by having a metal roof that with just one unclip and holding down a button can be up or down within three seconds.

The features of the car have of course, evolved over time as well. While the ‘97 model had a very basic layout consisting of a pretty standard radio and A/C system, the 2014 model has all the bells and whistles associated with modern day sports cars. Volume controls on the steering wheel and a built-in stereo system with a computer screen on the dashboard are just two of the many features it has to offer. It also has a built-in sat nav that will, for better or worse, tell you immediately in a monotone voice when you break the speed limit by one mph. However, the really impressive element comes in the form of the roof. The ‘97 model has a canvas roof that requires you to manually unclip it and unzip it all along the way. No great shakes, but it still takes about two minutes all in all. The 2014 model seriously excels by having a metal roof that with just one unclip and holding down a button can be up or down within three seconds.

Wowzers. It’s a seriously impressive feature and one element that really showed a great improvement using evolved technology that makes the car more appealing.

However, how do they both drive? As previously stated, the ‘97 model takes some getting used to with its old-school gearbox and clutch, but once it gets going, it’s a really fun ride. The fact that it’s so light really lets you feel like even the slightest push on the accelerator can have a great impact and it’s extremely responsive.

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It’s a cracking drive and is notably heavier than its ancestor, again reflecting the trends of the time. A much smoother gearbox and a clutch that needs a little more give were more in my comfort zone and contributed to making everything easier. Despite not being an automatic, I would describe the 2014 version as a much more automatic car, while the ‘97 requires a lot more manual work. That’s not to say one is better than the other, they’re just different. The 1.6 litre engine of the ‘97 feels a lot more powerful despite the newer model having 2.0 litres of power due to its lighter shell and generally smaller design, which surprised me.

To wrap up, both of these cars were a joy to drive. I fell in love with the charm and the control of the 1997 model, while the 2014 version is technically a great achievement as well as being just extremely pleasant to look at.

The evolution of the MX5 will come full circle this year I’m told as the 2015 model is set to owe more to the original 1991 design being much smaller and lighter and subsequent cars will no doubt follow suit in getting bigger and bulkier in the following years like some sort of car version of ‘Groundhog Day.’ Whatever model you lean towards, make sure you get down to Forest Road Garage to see your options.

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new ideas and new models. Sadly with world war 1 and the years that followed automobiles were seen as luxury goods so the 'Exceisor' motor plough became their best selling product. To strengthen its market position, Laurin & Klement merged with Škoda Works of Pilsen in 1925, originally founded by Emil Škoda, an engineer. From now on, Laurin & Klement automobiles would bear the logo with the winged arrow.

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Over the following years the brand went from strength to strength with continuous growth from 172,000 sales in 1991 to 1,037,000 in 2014. Along with the impressive sales came a whole host of prestigious awards including the most recent of What Car 'Car of the year 2015' for the new Fabia.

To find out more about the current ŠKODA range please visit Pauls motors in St Peter Port or see www.paulsmotors.gg or call 722191.

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n 1895, Václav Klement and Václav Laurin founded their business in Mladá Boleslav in the now Czech Republic. This makes ŠKODA one of the oldest and most tradition-rich automobile brands in the world. The business started as most did at the time by producing and repairing bicycles. Their cycles branded 'Slavia' proved to be a hit both at home and abroad.

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he Blockheads are playing a gig in Guernsey next month, to the delight of two local bands and one lucky birthday boy.

The Brit-Funk legends, who shot to fame in the late 1970s as Ian Dury’s backing band, will be at the Fermain Tavern on Friday 10 April. This Guernsey date is a late addition to the band’s current UK tour, with local musician Jess Nash being instrumental in bringing them over – and she did so as a birthday present for her boyfriend Chris Denton, a massive Blockheads fan.

And the surprises didn’t end there, with local bands RentOClean and The Others having been thrilled to receive the call to support The Blockheads on the night.

Jess, who plays violin in Space Pirates of Rocquaine and sits on the Sark Folk Festival committee, explained how the gig came about.

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‘The committee regularly receives mailers from agents publicising which of their acts are available for bookings.

When I saw The Blockheads come up I immediately thought of Chris, and how great it would be if we could get them over to play. I approached Paul Staples at the Fermain Tavern to see if he’d be interested in putting on the gig and he booked them.’

She has now told Chris, a fellow Space Pirate - and he’s over the moon as he’s never seen The Blockheads play.

The boys from RentOClean are equally ecstatic.

Drummer Kieran Smale said: ‘I’ve been a fan since I was a young teenager so I am chirping to be on the bill with them.’

The four-piece reggae and ska band will be playing mostly original songs on the night, including self-proclaimed classics Bean Jar and Hot Fish Yoghurt from their debut EP Four Monkeys and Typewriting, alongside some new material.

Guitarist and singer Dan Guilbert said: ‘I’m also a big fan so it’s well good to get to play with them. We’ll have some fun on the night - should be a good crowd and I think our music will go down well.’

Kieran said they’ll be practising as much as they can in the build up to the gig.

‘On the night even though I’ll be nervous I’ll try not to drink to my usual standards which should hopefully result in some tighter drumming.’

The Others will be playing a set of covers from the late ‘70s, including Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello and Rich Kids. Guitarist and singer Colin Leach said: ‘This is the era when The Blockheads were at their height.’ Drummer Justin Gibney, bassist Alan Foss, and keyboard player Andy Coleman complete the line up.

‘The songs we play are ones we hadn’t done in the other bands we’d been in, hence the name The Others,’ added Colin.

‘We’re currently hunkered down in a practice shed most weeks, honing some classic new wave tunes for the gig. Andy saw The Blockheads in Brighton last year and said they were incredible. We’re really looking forward to it.’

Ian Dury and The Blockheads launched to fame with the 1979 number one song Hit me with your Rhythm Stick. They performed on and off for 20 years, appearing on stage for the last time together in February 2000, just five weeks before Ian died of cancer.

The Blockheads have continued making albums and touring the world since.

The band is now fronted by one of Ian’s best friends, Derek ‘The Draw’, with Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher remaining from the original line up. John Roberts on drums and a rolling line up of saxophonists including Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis complete the band.

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The Jondoes at The Doghouse.

Free entry

A night of electronic music, noisy guitars and projections at the Fermain Tavern featuring Semu Ca, Tantale, Flexagon & Gramm and Citizen X. £6 on the door

Motion presents a night of upfront underground house and bass music at The Townhouse, featuring DJs Pressure and Datan.

Free entry

Static Alice at the Bowl.

Details TBC

To the Woods, Static Alice and Honest Crooks at the Fermain Tavern. £5 on the door

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boardom If you could evolve into an animal, what would it be and why?

A pug (because I’m crazy about pugs)

A Tiger (cute, with the ability to tear heads off)

Carina

(to swim duh!)

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Occupation: Gardener

A Tiger (cute, with the ability to tear heads off)

A pug (because I’m crazy about pugs)

A fish (to swim duh!)

A giraffe (so I can be super tall)

A cat (so I can sleep all day)

A bear (to hibernate)

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Jimmy

Occupation: Student

Occupation: Sales Assistant

A giraffe (so I can be super tall)

A bear (to hibernate)

boardomdid you know:evolution 1. The full title of Darwin’s book was On The Origin Of Species

By Means Of Natural Selection, Or The Preservation Of Favoured Races In The Struggle For Life.

4. The phrase ‘survival of the fittest’, often associated with Darwin, was coined by biologist Herbert Spencer after reading Darwin’s work.

2. The first edition of the book did not contain the word ‘evolution’, though its last word is ‘evolved’.

5. An ‘evolutionary response to the colour red’ has been offered to explain why goalkeepers in red jerseys save more goals in penalty shoot-outs.

3. The sixth edition, published in 1872, mentions ‘evolution’ eight times, with another six uses of ‘evolve’ or ‘evolved’.

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6. The science of kissing, including its evolutionary significance, is called philematology.

Lydia

Occupation: Musician A cat (so I can sleep all day)

7. Belief in evolution is highest among Icelanders (80 per cent) and lowest in Turkey (24 per cent).

8. ‘Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution’ is an anagram of ‘Ohho! Words verify Natural Selection’.

9. The animal most frequently mentioned in Darwin’s Origin Of Species is the pigeon.

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