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FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGE CREATE Let’s VOLUNTEER-LED PROGRAMME TALK ‘We are what we think.

All that we are arises with our thoughts.

With our thoughts, we make the world.’

Call into Letto’s for gifts for new arrivals and for Christenings. Along with moneyboxes, music boxes, cutlery sets and figurines, Letto’s stocks traditional Jersey Christening bowls, silver bachins and milk jugs.

Absolutely loving the new deliveries arriving at Up and Above.

Jersey charity Friends of the Bridge has received a £45,000 grant over three-years from Lloyds Bank Lighten up for spring with the Foundation in the Channel Islands in order to fund a volunteer coordinator.

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The dresses are gorgeous just like the one pictured here. The shape is flattering and very wearable and is one of several new styles just unpacked last week. It would be perfect for a wedding, a party or even Ascot if you go to the races, in fact any special occasion.

There is a stunning new deep cornflower blue that has just arrived in the Laurie stretch pants you all love. It comes in full length, ankle skimmer and Capri and it’s a fab colour. Due in this week is a capri in hot pink with lovely detail on the leg – can’t wait to see that!

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If you love natural fabrics, especially cotton, then you will love the Orientique collection from Australia. It is colourful and bright, perfect for warm, sunny days and ideal to pack for summer holidays.

There is also a new selection of casual ¾ length outdoor jackets – one that caught my eye was a striped nautical look with red trim and turn back cuff that would look great with indigo jeans.

Kim Skinner’s role as coordinator will help raise awareness of the support e a huge selection ted. Some of on offer for families in Jersey, as well o create are the fashion and beauty in Jersey n – a stunning helping attending The Les Ormesas– the placeparents to go for se little hand and mentoes of those Child and Family Centre take that grow so great foodBridge in gorgeous surroundings Lunch Set Menu the next step to become volunteers. diverse selection rom things for Once trained, Now volunteers offer Gals’ cows, crafty that’s what I call minded, and a breakfast... support and signposting within the bits for those Men Walk, Men Talk is a men’s health IN THIS SEASON'S ke to reminisce. initiative – it’s a walk, for men. The 5km NEUTRAL SHADES centre as well as in partnership with walk is easy, non-competitive, nonLove Bird Gifts & judgemental. Walks are the last Sunday ottery Studio can Jersey schools. of every month, start at 9 am at Les be found at Jersey Quennevais Playing Fields rear car park and War Tunnels. it’s free.

The unique ‘Train the Trainer’ SPRING pen seven days a 10am to 5pm (last Turn up every time. Turn up once. Turn up TRENDS scheme, whereby parents support ting time is 4pm). whenever you like. Walk with someone and The new denim, Bird on Facebook talk with someone – a friend or a stranger. prints and pastels The simple act of communication can throw each other is a grass roots initiative someone in need a lifeline. Visit www.facebook.com/menwalkmentalk Friends of the Bridge is hopeful 2 courses £12.50 me 3 courses £15.00 THE RISE will develop across Jersey’s public dible looking for OF ECO r your home, To have your business featured in Let’s Talk next month email me at sarahjaneholt@45squaremiles.com.

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BEAUTY oast Designs. th Coast Designs Volunteering gives parents the espoke ‘river lutely stunning confidence to help each other by – the perfect ome. These can passing on their own experience your home decor. nd Bobby through and knowledge of support available ook.com/ SPRING STYLE • MANNER MINI • BRIDAL £FREE for them and their families. Due to this personal approach, the charity election of ethnic fashion, s, unusual objets d’art hopes it will be a long-term and rrangement sustainable way to remain visible in emporium.com 879 the community. angsemporium Friends of the Bridge was founded when The Bridge opened in the Island over a decade ago. It works Pick up your free copy from in partnership with all agencies based at centre to help provide Voisins, Liberty Wharf, families with advice, assistance Aqua and Chichi. Also and support with parenting, child care and general wellbeing. It also available in cafe’s and bars runs a café for families to meet and across the island. relax. Partner agencies at The Bridge include Brighter Futures, Community Did you know you can also Midwives, Family Nursing and Homecare, Jersey Childcare Trust, read Manner online?

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Brenda Nyagona

Chicken & Duck Liver Pâté

With pickled cucumber, shallots, mustard seeds & cracker

Salt & Pepper Squid

Up and Above is at No 50 Don Street, telephone 758808.

With mixed leaves salad & lime mayonnaise

Bocconcini (baby mozarella)

With heritage tomatoes, capers, basil & balsamic

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Thai Red Curry (chicken or vegetable)

Cooked with coconut, carrots, bean sprouts, mange-tout, chilli, spring onion, rice & crackers

Half rack of BBQ Smoked Ribs With red slaw, smoked BBQ pit beans, sweetcorn & potato wedges

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It’s no wonder that the Brasserie at Les Ormes is always buzzing with happy diners. Les Ormes has an enviable reputation for its incredible food. Head Chef, Trevor Howard, offers a superb mix of healthy and vibrant dishes with an Italian influence.

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With every visit to Les Ormes and its facilities you are contributing towards the Bosdet Foundation which is committed to helping local Jersey charities.

What makes for a good breakfast? It has to be the quality of the ingredients. And at Les Ormes, you are assured of premium quality whether you opt for a full English or a freshly baked filled croissant.

I had my birthday breakfast there with my family – absolutely delicious!

With the set lunch menu at just £12.50 for two courses it’s certainly the place to go – just look at the menu on the left for the mouthwatering menu options.

Beer battered cod fillet with smashed peas & tartar sauce

Dining in the beautiful surroundings of the Brasserie makes every visit a pleasure. And as the weather improves there’s a lovely al fresco terrace overlooking the golf course – an idyllic escape from the noise and bustle of town.

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If you have an event coming up, take the headache out of planning by arranging a chat with Katharine, the Les Ormes events coordinator. Corporate events, awaydays, golf days, society dinners, Christenings, private parties – with its modern facilities and plenty of onsite parking, Les Ormes is without doubt Jersey’s premier destination for all occasions.

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Visit www.lesormesjersey.co.uk for details of menus, events and to view stunning holiday accommodation for family visitors. Tel: 497038.

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– speech and language, Decider skills training, Dads Club, Growing Together and Triple P positive parenting groups.

Commenting on the scheme, Kim explained: “The Bridge is such a key service for Jersey families, particularly for those parents who find balancing life and parenthood to be a real challenge – which of course, it is. Friends of the Bridge is there to support any parents or parents-

to-be who are struggling, and I hope that by having a strong network of volunteers who have been there first hand, people feel comfortable in approaching us, whatever might be concerning them.”

Jo Le Poidevin, Executive Director, Lloyds Bank Foundation also commented: “We were very pleased to be able to support Friends of the Bridge with funding towards the salary of the volunteer coordinator.

What makes this scheme so special is that through the support for families, the volunteer parents are also benefiting from a meaningful learning opportunity, increasing selfconfidence, developing new skills and improving their employability.

I am sure that with Kim’s ongoing work in raising awareness of the charity, The Bridge will be able to support many more families in the future.”

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Deadline looming for commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicle owners have less than two months to ensure that any heavy goods vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes have been inspected by Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) for roadworthiness.

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On 14 May 2019, the deadline will close for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to have their first inspection under the new Annual Roadworthiness Inspection scheme. DVS will then open inspections for medium goods vehicles (MGV) (commercial vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes).

Letters have this week been sent to owners of medium goods vehicles to notify them of the inspections, which start from 14 May 2019 and must be completed by 14 May 2020, should they wish to book in advance.

The HGV inspections were introduced in May 2018 as the first phase of a scheme to improve the standard of commercial vehicles on Jersey’s roads. The MGV inspections will form the second part of this scheme.

Gordon Forrest, Inspector of Motor Traffic at DVS, said: “The annual inspections are an important part of the new Commercial Vehicle

Operator’s Licence Scheme which we have introduced to ensure that commercially operated vehicles are safe and well-maintained. We

started the inspections for HGVs last year, and we will launch the second phase, for MGVs, in May. The inspections check the vehicles

against a set of recognised standards to make sure that they are free from defects and safe for Jersey's roads.”

The majority of Jersey’s registered

HGVs have been inspected so far, but with only two months left before the first inspection deadline, there are still a large number of vehicles left to be inspected.

Mr Forrest added: “HGVs that haven’t been inspected will not be allowed on Jersey’s roads once the deadline has passed, so it’s important that owners take steps to get their vehicles booked in without further delay. Owners of MGVs wishing to secure an inspection date for May onwards should also get in touch.”

HGV owners who have not booked their vehicle in for its first inspection should contact DVS as soon as possible by calling +44(0)1534 448631 or by emailing dvsbookings@gov.je.

MGV owners can also get in touch to book an inspection date ahead of the second phase.

More information about the inspections and the scheme is available on gov.je

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L’Etacq and Back for Autism Jersey this Easter This April, islanders are being invited to walk, jog or run off their Easter eggs for Autism Jersey.

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Sponsored by Rathbones, Autism Jersey’s annual L’Etacq and Back fundraiser returns to the beach on Sunday 28th April 2019 and once again promises to be a gorgeous family-friendly morning out.

The 12km (7.5 mile) event kicks off at Le Braye slip at 9am and all walkers and runners crossing the finish line back at Le Braye will be rewarded with a hot drink, fresh fruit pots and delicious bacon or sausage rolls courtesy of Rathbones.

Commenting on the event, Rathbones’ Client Director Matthew Sutton said, “The L’Etacq and Back Walk is a fantastic event, raising funds for a marvellous local charity, supporting people on the autism spectrum and helping them enjoy some independence. Rathbones is delighted to be sponsoring the event for the fourth time in 2019.”

Organisers are hoping to smash last

year’s fundraising total of £2,000 and raise even more for the charity which champions a full and inclusive life for islanders with autism, their families and carers.

Entry to the race is £10 for adults and free for children (and dogs) and anyone interested can sign up here or turn up and pay on the day. https://race-nation.co.uk/register/ autism-jersey/l-etacq-and-back-2019

£2.1m raised for good causes by the Channel Islands Lottery More than £2.1 million raised from the CI Lottery is to be distributed to good causes in Jersey.

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The amount available for distribution from the Lottery’s 2018 profits has risen by £746,429 to £2,145,526. The increase has been driven by a number of factors in particular by reducing the costs of operating the Lottery.

Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Assistant Minister Deputy Montfort Tadier, who has delegated responsibility for the Channel Islands Lottery, said: “This is very positive news. We are now in a

position to extend the distribution of those funds in order to increase the public benefit and widen the number of potential beneficiaries of Lottery funding.”

Last year, the Channel Islands Lottery’s 2017 proceeds were shared between 41 Jersey organisations ranging from arts to community groups. In order to increase the public benefit from the Lottery, EDTSC is now taking action to widen the number of organisations which could potentially receive funding from it. An expression

of interest exercise will be launched shortly to find partners who are able to distribute the proceeds among a wider number of organisations.

Once distributors are selected, legislation will be taken to the States of Jersey proposing the allocation of the Jersey proceeds from the Channel Islands Lottery in 2018. According to the Regulation 4(5) of the Gambling (Channel Islands Lottery) (Jersey) Regulations 1975, profits raised from the lottery must be used for purposes of public benefit.

Skipton Community Fund helps protect squirrels Skipton Community Fund have supported Jersey Trees for Life with their project to protect squirrels through the erection of rope bridges and hedgerow corridors.

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Jersey Trees for Life took over the project from the Environmental Department at the end of last year, but despite huge support from the public had struggled to find funding to commence work on the rope bridges.

Thanks to the contribution from the Community Fund, the project is now well underway providing safe passage to squirrels through the trees, as well as erecting poles to support the bridges where necessary.

Alongside this project, funding from Skipton will also be used towards the Hedgerow Campaign which looks to replace or grow new hedges for local species to inhabit such as hedgehogs, insects, bats and birds. These hedgerow corridors will also allow animals, including squirrels, to travel

safely about the Island.

Beverley DallasChapman, Senior Community Fundraiser at Jersey Trees for Life, said: “The Red Squirrel is one of Jersey’s most treasured animals and there is a lot of local support when it comes to protecting them. We are working closely with the JSPCA to identify ‘hot spot’ areas where a lot of causalities have been found and where the bridges could be hugely beneficial. We are very grateful to Skipton for their generous grant which has enabled us to make a start on this project at a time when it is desperately needed.”

The charity has also received a

donation of rope from Ports of Jersey which has been used on the bridges.

Anyone that is interested in contributing to the project or having a squirrel rope bridge erected should contact Beverly by email at beverley@ jerseytreesforlife.org.

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Fishing for the Kommandant Jersey War Tunnels tells the story of how one local fisherman carried on fishing in spite of German restrictions.

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During the German Occupation of Jersey, fishing was one of the many activities that were restricted.

Military orders stipulated that all local fishermen had to be issued with a licence in order to operate.

George was a fisherman who had fished from Bonne Nuit Bay for many years and knew all the best spots along the north coast. But without petrol, which was severely restricted and rationed, he had to row his boat.

Even more inconveniently, he also had to be accompanied on every trip by a German soldier as his guard.

The same large soldier sat in the back of the dinghy for every trip, wearing full uniform and holding his rifle upright. It must have been a comical sight, but his extra bulk and weight made rowing an even more arduous task. Fortunately, George knew the run of the local tides, which helped considerably, and the regular fishing trips continued.

A close call One day, not far from Bonne Nuit pier, George had manoeuvred his boat near to the foot of the cliff. Suddenly, to the horror of George and the soldier, they came under fire from a couple of trigger-happy Germans on the shore.

The guard jumped up and shouted a warning and the firing stopped.

Luckily, neither of the men had been hit but one stray shot had made a hole in the hull of the boat and water began seeping in. George pulled hard on the oars, hoping to get back to the safety of the harbour before the boat sank. But as the water level rose, he realised he was not going to make it unaided.

Not speaking any German, George gestured to his guard to take off his helmet.

Met with a blank stare, he grabbed it and used it to bale out water from the sinking boat.

Handing the helmet back to the now frightened soldier, he exhorted him with frantic gestures to continue baling. Together, rowing and baling, they made it back to the pier just in time - and no doubt slightly damp!

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Tiny Tots Hand Knits • Boo�es • Mi�ens • Cardigans • Hats • Jumpers • Toys • Ponchos • Headbands • Pram Blankets managed to catch a few fish! There was always a ready market for it and he had a few favoured customers. He would set off up the steep hill from Bonne Nuit, pushing his bike and carrying the catch.

If he was ever challenged by German soldiers who fancied a few fish for themselves, George

always insisted that it was all for the Kommandant, so they didn’t dare touch it. No one ever checked his story and George became regarded as the Kommandant’s personal fisherman, free to go on his way with his catch.

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Permits for CAREY OLSEN RAISES MORE THAN £41,000 FOR TWO JERSEY CHARITIES hospitality industry Staff at Carey Olsen have raised more than £41,000 for two Jersey charities – Friends of Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and Family Nursing & Home Care.

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The charities, which were chosen by staff to benefit from the firm’s fundraising activities for a two-year period, were each presented with a cheque for £20,889.31 by the Carey Olsen Jersey charities committee earlier this month.

Over the past two years the charities committee have organised a series of fundraising initiatives, including the annual Carey Olsen Quiz Night, a tuck shop, cake sales, soup kitchens and ‘open the box’.

Victoria Connolly, who is chairperson of Carey Olsen’s Jersey charities committee, said: “It has been a great two years of fundraising by all our staff and partners, and through everybody’s hard work we’ve been able to raise a fantastic amount for two terrific local charities. SCBU and Family Nursing & Home Care both provide an essential service to islanders and we’re delighted that our efforts will assist them in their future endeavours.”

The scheme is part of Carey Olsen’s wider corporate social responsibility programme in the island, which

Jersey’s immigration policy has been changed to allow for 150 short-term seasonal work permits which will ease the recruitment crisis in the Island’s hospitality industry.

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also supports local sport, music and the arts. Since inception in 2013, the charities committee has raised nearly £110,000 for Jersey charities, with funds previously going to Jersey

Hospice Care, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Jersey Stroke Association and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Carey Olsen staff recently

nominated Jersey Hospice Care’s children and young adults project and the Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as their chosen Jersey charities for 2019 and 2020.

The Chief Executive of the Jersey Hospitality Association (JHA), Simon Soar, said that the easing of regulations to allow for 9-month non-EU work permits would provide a significant boost to the industry ahead of the 2019 tourism season.

The JHA have proposed a scheme which is based on the successful work permit programme which was in place between 2000 and 2004 and fostered a mutually beneficial partnership between the Jersey industry and training bodies in Kenya. This partnership meant that skilled and knowledgeable hospitality workers were available to the industry on shortterm contracts covering the peak of the season. The JHA worked with officials in the Home Affairs and Customs and Immigration teams to find a potential solution to the staffing problems the industry is currently facing.

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Islanders are being invited to ‘Walk Into Light’ in support of the men’s homeless charity Sanctuary Trust.

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The Trust launched the ‘candle-lit’ walk last year with the aim of raising awareness of its work providing support and accommodation for men who have hit a crisis and have few places left to turn.

Sponsored by Jersey Electricity, this year’s walk takes place on Sunday 28 April starting in the darkness from Corbiere at 4.30am. It will follow the five-mile Railway Walk route arriving at St Aubin Parish Hall at sunrise just after 0600.

General Manager at Sanctuary Trust, Brett Cutts, said that walkers at last year’s event were joined by an owl and a few bats along the route before reaching St Aubin just as the birds began their morning chorus at daybreak.

“We are very grateful to again have the support of Jersey Electricity and The Idea Works. It really is a great community event that can be taken at a leisurely pace with a welcome

free hot drink and bacon roll from St Aubin’s Cafe at the finish line. Free transport is also provided by Liberty Bus, who take walkers back to the start to pick up their cars.”

Last year, over 100 people supported the walk raising over £6,000 for the charity.

“We would love to beat that target this year as every penny raised goes a long way towards helping our residents get back on their feet and move towards a better future.”

Chris Ambler, Chief Executive of Jersey Electricity said: “We are delighted to again support this event.

Sanctuary Trust has helped over 200 men, including 21 former service men, rebuild their lives. The walk signifies the difficult path these men make from the darkness and despair of homelessness back into the light of normal lives. Sanctuary Trust is helping not only Sanctuary residents themselves but the community as a whole.”

Anyone wanting to take part in the

 Senator Kristina Moore, trustee; Brett Cutts, Sanctuary Trust General Manager and Lynn Scho�ield, Communications Manager at Jersey Electricity.

walk should visit www.sanctuarytrust. org.je/walk to register. Dogs on leads are welcome and entrants can either print out a sponsorship form or follow the link to set up a JustGiving page for online donations.

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FURTHER OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY SOCIAL WORK

Islanders interested in studying a new degree course that will help build a home-grown team of social workers have a further opportunity to apply for a place.

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The on-island degree is part of the Government’s international and local recruitment campaign, Let’s Be Honest, which was launched this month to build a more permanent and highly skilled workforce of social workers.

The application deadline for the Social Work degree at Highlands College, which starts in September 2019, has been extended from the end of March until Wednesday, 1 May as the second and final wave of recruitment for the first year of the degree gets underway. It is the island’s first BA (Hons) Social Work Degree (Jersey), and it will be run by University College Jersey at Highlands College, in a partnership with the University of Sussex.

Mark Rogers, Director General for Children, Young People, Education and Skills, said that the degree was part of the department’s drive to recruit more permanent social workers.

“This is an exciting opportunity to grow our own highly skilled workforce to protect the welfare of our most vulnerable children and young people,” he said.

“The Government’s ambition is for Jersey to be the best place for children to grow up in.”

There are between 12 and 20 places on the Social Work degree course, and applications are welcome from anyone from Jersey or Guernsey who is over 18 and who has the equivalent of three A-levels at grades A, B, B to B, B, B. The course is open to school leavers and to mature students with relevant experience.

The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2019.

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The Course Leader, Rose Parkes, can provide more information about the application process on 608768 or at rose.parkes@highlands.ac.uk.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSE CALLS FOR NEW RECRUITS

I​ slanders interested in or already working in civil engineering are being encouraged to apply for a part-time course that allows students to work in the industry while they study.

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The Civil Engineering Higher Apprenticeship launched last year and has proved to be so popular that sixth-form students, graduates and young professionals working in civil engineering or construction have another chance to secure a place for this September.

And the Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, is hoping that the opportunity will encourage more women to consider a career in this sector.

The course is run by Trackers, part of the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department, in partnership with the Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers, London Southbank University and University College Jersey. Students will learn from industry professionals and gain practical experience in civil engineering. They will also receive support and mentoring from the

Trackers team.

Trackers introduced the apprenticeship in response to the skills shortage in the construction and civil engineering industry. Research carried out by the Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers found that it had been difficult for local firms to recruit islanders with the desired skills.

The course is aimed at people already working in civil engineering and construction who would like to gain a professional qualification, as well as school leavers and students who wish to study whilst working at a local civil engineering and structural firm.

The Government of Jersey will cover up to 75% of the cost of the course, and employers will cover the remaining amount.

Deputy Maçon said: “It’s great to see Government and industry working together to support and develop local people. This is the type of partnership

that our islanders expects to see.

“This is opportunity calling, especially for female candidates who are under-represented in this industry. To earn whilst gaining a qualification, which will open doors in the future, should be grabbed. Don’t be shy; put yourself forward.”

Those who successfully complete the course will earn a Higher National Certificate in civil engineering and will have the opportunity to progress to a Civil Engineering degree.

Course lecturer and senior civil engineer Richard Sutton said that the course benefitted the island as well as students.

“A survey showed an extensive need for civil engineering staff,” he said. “If a solution could not be found locally then off-island sources would need to be used and this does not benefit local students.

“It has taken several years to organise the course, but it meets all of the industry requirements and enables locals to pursue these types of careers without having to leave the

island. There are so many benefits to industry, the student and to the companies involved. It is something that I hope will continue and be well supported. “

Genuine Jersey welcomes new artists to its community

Two local artists have recently been welcomed to the Genuine Jersey community.

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Anita Eastwood and Catherine Highfield of Purple Panda Creations join a further 200 members as apart of Jersey’s largest community of local artisans, producers, growers and creatives.

Anita Eastwood is an experienced water colour and acrylic artist who specialises in pet and equestrian portraits. Her slate paintings have recently been in high demand, leading her to explore different mediums on which to produce her artwork. Anita has been commissioned to produce art for Jersey Hospice, NatWest and Jersey Race Club and her paintings can be found on display at the Harbour Gallery.

Anita said: “I have always loved colour and try to find the balance between incorporating this in my work and still representing true form.

Through joining Genuine Jersey, I hope to find a wider audience for my art and to build my reputation as a local artist. Jersey is a beautiful Island and a wonderful canvas for ideas.”

From full time mum to full-time business owner, Catherine Highfield launched Purple Panda Creations in 2017 from a love of personalised gifts and the desire to establish a business from her home, where she can be near her three children. Her business produces bespoke laser cut and engraved items from wedding décor to house sign names. She recently partnered with follow Genuine Jersey member, Unique Words, to produce a range of engraved poems on wooden plaques.

Catherine said: “I am most proud

of my signature Jersey map designs, but my goal is to ensure that every customer is delighted with each and every product I make for them.”

A range of Genuine Jersey members’ work can be purchased from the upcoming Simply Spring market, set to take place in the Royal Square from 4th to 6th April. The Genuine Jersey community offers members access to local markets, social media training and a supportive platform from which to launch their business. Easily recognisable by locals and tourists, the logo celebrates a range of products from large and small businesses.

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HPV VACCINE TO BE OFFERED TO BOYS

​ oys aged between 12 and 13 are to be offered a B vaccine for the first time to protect them against a viral infection which can cause some cancers.

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination protects against the more important HPV strains and has been offered to girls in Jersey for free since 2008 to help prevent them developing cervical cancer and other HPV related cancers in years to come.

Health and Community Services is now extending its vaccination programme to prevent boys getting HPV-related cancers in later life.

Dr Ivan Muscat, Consultant Microbiologist said: "There are at least 140 strains of HPV and the majority of the population are infected by one or more strains by person to person contact at some point in their lives. Most are harmless but some can go on to cause cancer. HPV is considered responsible for 5 per cent of all cancers."

Leading cancer charities have been campaigning for 12/13 year old boys to benefit from the vaccination. The vaccine is administered to Year 8 pupils as evidence shows this is the age at which the vaccine works best.

This year group will be offered vaccination, which is given as two injections six months apart, starting from September 2019.

Figures from 2017 – the latest statistics available – show that uptake of the vaccination among Year 8 girls is high with 89 percent

being immunised.

Since the girls’ vaccination programme began, the prevalence of HPV has been reducing. Dr Linda Diggle, Head of Preventive Programmes at Health and Community Services, said: "There’s been a reduction in the amount of human papillomavirus in the population in the UK and elsewhere and this is a clear sign that the vaccine is effective.

Evidence suggests that extending the vaccination programme to boys offers a real opportunity to make HPV related diseases an increasing rarity."

The announcement follows a move by England’s Health Department to also extend the HPV vaccine to boys.

Health Minister Deputy Richard Renouf said: "Offering this vaccination to boys is a very positive step. Extending the immunisation programme now will reduce HPV-related cancers in both men and women in the future."

Revenue Jersey have created a media campaign, including new how-to videos, to further support islanders to ‘Get their Tax Return Right’.

The four month campaign focuses on encouraging islanders to use the new help and guidance. It forms part of a wider commitment to ‘make it easier’ for islanders to understand and meet their tax obligations. The upgraded guidance includes new, clear and accessible tax-return help videos, designed to provide greater support. The videos provide checklists of the required paperwork, with step-bystep instructions for the following sections of the tax return: • personal details • employment • self-employment • pension income • property income • renting out a room • mortgage relief • children

What will you be sailing this summer?

Go-Sail.je is one of Jersey’s most established and longest running yacht and powerboat charter companies.

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Revenue Jersey have also made it easier to post this year’s tax return by providing a Freepost envelope. All of the tax return help and guidance, including the new videos, can be accessed at on the Tax Return Guidance Page. If you have lost or not received your return you are advised to contact the personal tax team for help.

Customers who need advice on specific matters are reminded that the quickest way to resolve queries is to call the Personal Tax team on 01534 440300. Calls are currently resolved, on average, in under 3 minutes. Customers wishing to get face to face help are reminded that the Taxes Help Desk it is now located at Customer and Local Services, La Motte Street.

The deadline for submitting personal tax returns is 6pm on 31 May 2019.

We are the only Sail and Power RYA training Centre in the Channel Islands, with courses for complete novices up to Yachtmaster. We only use qualified and highly experienced skippers/ instructors to ensure our high standards and excellent reputation. Our fleet of yachts/boats is one of the largest in the Channel Islands, the majority of which are brand new to 2019. We also run a membership scheme which allows our members exclusive use of all of our yachts and services at preferential rates. Go-Sail.je has a membership package which allows everyone to get out on the water; Sail and Power, novice to expert, young and the young at heart. For a monthly subscription and a 12-month commitment we provide our members with an affordable and easy way to enjoy using a boat, their way. Our members decide how many points they would like to purchase at the start of their contract. They then spend their points on any of the Go-Sail. je Sail or Power products according to the type of membership they have joined. Memberships start from as little as £99 a month.

There are three main types of membership and the points you can sign up to are limitless.

Family and Friends membership allows you to bareboat charter a boat or take a skippered charter and crew our new racing yacht. We can equip you with the relevant qualifications, a RYA Powerboat level 2 course takes just 2 days, after which you are able to use any of our powerboats. Keen sailors who are Day Skipper qualified or above can use our sailing yachts or those keen to be crew but don’t yet have the relevant qualifications can join one of our RYA courses at preferential membership rates. Or sign up to a Crew membership, which allows you to join our skippered sailing yacht and learn how to sail by participating in local sailing races.

Suitable for all sailing abilities your

instructor/skipper will guide and teach you preparing you for future RYA courses. For novices, those looking for yacht master preparation or fully experienced yachtsmen, Crew Membership is a great way to build your miles safely and knowledgeably on the ocean! Corporate membership allows businesses to take advantage of preferential skippered charter rates, be it a sedate trip along the South Coast on a Catamaran Cruise; a high-speed RIB trip to enjoy a leisurely lunch in Carteret or any one of our team development options designed to help your staff to work more efficiently as a team. You can choose either The Strategy Challenge - a race against the clock to gain as many points as possible and gain a place on our sailing league table; Our Pirate Treasure Hunt or competitive sailing.

As a family-run, local business we offer a personal service and couple great experience along with a high standard of yachts helping

everyone to get out on the water enjoying all that our beautiful island of Jersey has to offer.

Come and see us at the boat show or follow us on Facebook to take advantage of all of our great early season deals.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard this summer!

Go-Sail.je early season offers

• Sign up to a new membership and receive a buy one get two offer on one of our Powerboat level 2 courses. The minimum requirement to be able to bareboat charter a Go-Sail.je Powerboat/RIB. (2 day course) • Sign up to Start Sailing levels 1 and 2 to receive a 5% discount.

(4 day course).

• Thinking about signing up to a crew membership? Why not try out one of our races for free!

To take advantage of any of the above offers please contact Suzanne@go-sail.je

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Over 150 pupils from First Tower School aged between 6 and 7 have now completed the Scratch basic and advanced Coding Course.

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The course, run by volunteer Elaine Feltham, has been running for 3 years now and is a free after school club open to First Tower Key Stage 1 pupils.

During the 10-week club pupils learn simple coding skills using Scratch - a basic programming language, they can design their own characters, make them move and add music. Eventually pupils learn to build their own games like Hide and Seek and Hungry Cat. In addition, later in the year pupils are offered the opportunity to attend a more advanced Scratch course to enhance their skills.

Year 2 Twins Elliot and Fillip attended the course; “I liked the aeroplane game making lines and patterns” said Elliot, whilst Filip thought playing hide and seek and getting high scores was the best! Year 1 pupil Lexi liked designing her own sprite and Quinn, also from year 1 said; “I liked the skywriting code and learning about algorithms”.

In September the Digital Jersey Academy will be opening as a centre for Excellence, providing digital courses and training as another avenue for industry and education, matching talent with employees.

XRM architects are proud to support the Key Stage 1 coding club for the 3rd year  Back: Scratch Leader, Elaine, Ethan, Patrik, Quinn, Seb, Molly, Joseph | Front Row: Emir, Filip, Elliot, Bryan, Danny, Lexi and Alexis running.

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TIPS AND ADVICE ON STAYING FIT IN OLD AGE These tips can help older adults improve overall fitness into their later years so as to enable them to carry on their daily activities and live independently a healthy life.

T

he good news first: According to the Office of National Statistics, we’re all going to live longer and as a man you can expect to hit 79.

Now, the bad news: The increase in healthy life expectancy has not been as dramatic as the growth of life expectancy. Thus as a result, people are living more years with illness and disability.

What happens to our bodies as we age is no fun to think about.

Depending on your lifestyle, things can really start falling apart physically after 30 or 35 years. There’s a decent chance that, without taking steps to prevent it, you’ll spend those bonus years in depressingly poor health.

Even if you are already doing some exercise and eating wisely, there’s still some thing more you can do. There is strong co-relation between the right sorts of physical activity and living better in your later life, and probability is you aren’t employing all of them yet.

Walk Around More Should you endeavor for 10,000 daily steps? Yes! 10,000 steps a day, often recommended as the critical point for serious health change, is a bit more than two miles.

It’s arguably better than running.

It’s low-stress, low-impact and easy to include into your daily routine.

The researchers have linked it to everything from improved heart health to a decreased risk of stroke.

I consider this as a basic need for optimum health, same as drinking adequate amounts of water each day.

Your body is designed for frequent movement and many health experts are now starting to re-advocate the usefulness of walking.

According to Katy Bowman, a scientist and author of the book: Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement, “Walking is a super-food. It’s the defining movement of a human.”

For instance, one study has shown that walking for two miles a day or more can reduce your chances of hospitalization from a severe episode of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about one-half.

Another study observed that daily walking reduced the risk of stroke in men over the age of 60. Moreover, walking for at least an hour or two can decrease a man’s stroke risk by as much as one-third, and it doesn’t matter how brisk you walk. Taking a

three-hour long walk each day cuts the risk by two-thirds.

The elderly and those suffering from chronic disease that inhibits them from performing more strenuous fitness regimens would also do well by moving around more. While walking is often underestimated, studies show you can reap considerable health benefits from it.

However, as far as fitness goes, walking will only help you to get physically fit if you’re starting out very out of shape. Even then, as you get fitter, you will need to add exercise to your lifestyle, such as high-intensity interval training and strength training, to actually get fit.

Build Some Strength Walking isn’t enough. Numerous studies have supported that the resistance exercises strengthen bones, and so cut the risk of osteoporosis and even reduce your chances of getting

dementia.

You don’t need to join a gym for building up strength. Push-ups and pull-ups (get a bar for your house) are a good start. You can do them any time and anywhere, like while you are watching TV or waiting for a bath to run. If time’s a factor with you, do one set to failure before your morning shower, which at least is better than doing nothing. And for those who have no time problem, they can do multiple, short sets during the day.

Stand Up Four Times An Hour Many studies have re-emphasized that the risks of heart disease increase with every hour we spend glued to our chairs. And exercise at the start or end of the day doesn’t cut it – it’s the movement we get during the day that also counts. Frequent sitting for long hours constrict circulation, cause tightening of the muscles, send our glutes to sleep. The simplest trick is

to stand up occasionally: just getting to your feet for a second, bracing your abs and sitting back down is enough to undo some of the damage. Try to do it every 15 minutes.

Do ‘loaded carries’ We need a strong core to carry on the day-to-day movements independently in old age. Load carrying exercises are great for true core development.

Not only core, they in fact act on your body in “global” ways that relate to everyday physical tasks.

So, you can incorporate this secret weapon in your day-to-day routine.

Moves like the farmer’s walk with weight, fireman’s carry or just moving around with a heavy backpack on are debatably better than a bench-press session. They activate more muscles, recruit your lower back to work, and improve your grip (a vital indicator of health in old age).

Look out for ways to include them

into your life such as carrying big grocery bags a couple of times a week, helping friends to carry their loads or taking more stuff to walk than you really need. Try to vary the weight, grip, duration and target different planes of motion for the core and joints. So, the key is not to miss any opportunity of doing ‘loaded carries’.

Do the ‘Batwing’ Years of crouching forward, whether over your laptop, phone or desk, tend to stiffen your muscles and giving you an old-man hunch. Redress it with a simple exercise that you can do any time during the day, without getting perspiring or crawling on the floor. To perform the Batwing, stand a foot or so from a wall and lean back against it. Press your elbows into the wall and bring your thumbs to your armpits.

Hold for 10 seconds, relax and repeat.

Get into the habit to redress your scapula and fix some of the damage.

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Looking to give back to your community? www.volunteer.je connects Jersey’s non-profit organisations such as local charities, community events, sports teams, environmental initiatives and those who need a helping hand, to suitable and willing volunteers.

Celebrating spring with Neptune www.jerseypages.info

For their 60th year Neptune Jersey are celebrating by filling the rails with fabulous spring collections by Pomodoro, Freda & Freddies, Milano Italy, Kalisson, Marble and much more.

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In addition to the gorgeous new season Robell range are Robell golfing shorts, crops and full length trousers – the colours are amazing with soft pastels through to bright primaries.

For cool April days Frandsen down-filled gilets and jackets are in the most gorgeous colours, and L’Argentina now do a beautifully sylish longer line jacket.

Bagoraz, Kalisson and Milano Italy separates are perfect fpr the Easter break with vibrant colours and unusual designs.

Every Child Our Future Can you spare an hour a week to go into a local primary school and listen to children read? If you would like to find out more about volunteering for Every Child Our Future, email info@everychild.org.je or call into Le Pivot Volunteer centre.

Friends of The Bridge Café The Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Friends of The Bridge Café is looking for volunteers to give a few hours a week.

Bags galore fill the shelves ranging from shoppers, leather bags and backpacks to cross body bags (perfect for travelling) – in fact there are bags to suit every outfit so treat yourself this Easter.

Neptune on Gorey Pier is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Tel 851243. www.neptunejersey.je

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The Neptune monthly giveaway!

To celebrate 60 years, Neptune is running monthly Facebook competitions. Be sure to follow Neptune to be in with a chance of winning.

Jersey Mencap Jersey Mencap support adults with a learning disability and maintain a number of projects. They are looking for extra volunteers to help at their conservation and horticultural projects.

Register online at www.volunteer.je to volunteer for these and other opportunities, or to register a volunteering opportunity.

Or call into Le Pivot Volunteer Centre, 56 new Street. T: 483405 E: help@volunteer.je www.volunteer.je

‘Some of my foster families used to send me to the movies to get me out of the house and there I’d sit all day and way into the night.

Up in front, there with the screen so big, a little kid all alone, and I loved it. I loved anything that moved up there and I didn’t miss anything that happened and there was no popcorn either.’

Marilyn Monroe

Act now, before the nesting season If you had gulls nesting (and hatching) last year there’s a very high probability that they will be back this year.

Don’t tolerate another summer of noisy and aggressive birds, you can prevent returning gulls nesting on your property by having gull deterrents fitted now.

Call Howard Durrell of Absolute Pest Control but don’t delay.

Prevention is better than cure and your most expensive option is to do nothing – seagulls are a protected species so their eggs and nests can only be removed by license.

As well as gulls, whether you’re having issues with rodents, moles, insects or other troublesome creatures, Absolute Pest Control can help.

Call Absolute Pest Control on 07797 748288 or 07797 829885 Visit www.pestcontroljersey.co.uk

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Absolutely loving the new deliveries arriving at Up and Above.

The dresses are gorgeous just like the one pictured here. The shape is flattering and very wearable and is one of several new styles just unpacked last week. It would be perfect for a wedding, a party or even Ascot if you go to the races, in fact any special occasion.

There is a stunning new deep cornflower blue that has just arrived in the Laurie stretch pants you all love. It comes in full length, ankle skimmer and Capri and it’s a fab colour. Due in this week is a capri in hot pink with lovely detail on the leg – can’t wait to see that!

There is also a new selection of casual ¾ length outdoor jackets – one that caught my eye was a striped nautical look with red trim and turn back cuff that would look great with indigo jeans.

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Les Ormes – the place to go for great food in gorgeous surroundings It’s no wonder that the Brasserie at Les Ormes is always buzzing with happy diners. Les Ormes has an enviable reputation for its incredible food. Head Chef, Trevor Howard, offers a superb mix of healthy and vibrant dishes with an Italian influence.

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With every visit to Les Ormes and its facilities you are contributing towards the Bosdet Foundation which is committed to helping local Jersey charities.

Now that’s what I call a breakfast...

What makes for a good breakfast? It has to be the quality of the ingredients. And at Les Ormes, you are assured of premium quality whether you opt for a full English or a freshly baked filled croissant.

I had my birthday breakfast there with my family – absolutely delicious!

With the set lunch menu at just £12.50 for two courses it’s certainly the place to go – just look at the menu on the left for the mouthwatering menu options.

Dining in the beautiful surroundings of the Brasserie makes every visit a pleasure. And as the weather improves there’s a lovely al fresco terrace overlooking the golf course – an idyllic escape from the noise and bustle of town.

With lemon sorbet

If you have an event coming up, take the headache out of planning by arranging a chat with Katharine, the Les Ormes events coordinator. Corporate events, awaydays, golf days, society dinners, Christenings, private parties – with its modern facilities and plenty of onsite parking, Les Ormes is without doubt Jersey’s premier destination for all occasions.

2 courses £12.50 3 courses £15.00

Visit www.lesormesjersey.co.uk for details of menus, events and to view stunning holiday accommodation for family visitors. Tel: 497038.

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The finishing touch to any special event outfit has to be a hat, and the choice in millinery is fabulous at Up and Above.

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Little ones grow up so quickly, so to celebrate my birthday in March I took my granddaughter to Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio at Jersey War Tunnels.

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My special gift as a new nana was to have a hand and foot print on a ceramic plaque.

Aurelia was totally amused by the whole process – especially having her feet painted as she is very ticklish! The whole process took less than 10 minutes and within a few days I had my special pressie.

Choose from wide and sweeping brims or neat disc shapes.

There’s no studio fee, you just pay for what you paint or decorate, and the helpful staff will give you all the help and guidance you need.

Do give them a call on 865972 if you want a helping hand with baby hand and footprints so that they can make sure staff are available.

For the new arrival

Call into Letto’s for gifts for new arrivals and for Christenings. Along with moneyboxes, music boxes, cutlery sets and figurines, Letto’s stocks traditional Jersey Christening bowls, silver bachins and milk jugs.

Charlotte Langley, owner of Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio told me, ‘The pottery studio has taken on a life of its own, hosting ladies’ nights, baby groups, birthday parties, hen parties and a few date nights – it is a really fun way to start off the day or evening.

‘In the studio we have a huge selection of items to be decorated. Some of my favourite pieces to create are the clay family impression – a stunning way of capturing those little hand and footprints, lasting mementoes of those little fingers and toes that grow so quickly.’

This style shows off the face and adds height but is still perfectly balanced.

You’ll also find a very diverse selection of gifts at Love Bird. From things for your house to ‘Jersey Gals’ cows, crafty things for the crafty minded, and nostalgic bits for those who like to reminisce.

Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio can be found at Jersey War Tunnels.

Open seven days a week 10am to 5pm (last painting time is 4pm).

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A cocktail hat is a great choice for some face shapes and is a great look with some outfits.

A statement piece for your home

A walk.

For men

Men Walk, Men Talk is a men’s health initiative – it’s a walk, for men. The 5km walk is easy, non-competitive, nonjudgemental. Walks are the last Sunday of every month, start at 9 am at Les Quennevais Playing Fields rear car park and it’s free.

Turn up every time. Turn up once. Turn up whenever you like. Walk with someone and talk with someone – a friend or a stranger.

The simple act of communication can throw someone in need a lifeline. Visit www.facebook.com/menwalkmentalk

If you appreciate incredible craftsmanship and are looking for something different for your home, then speak to North Coast Designs.

A hatinator is a hat on a band and is probably the most popular choice and is a very comfortable style to wear.

To see the stunning range of colours and styles, call into Up and Above in Don Street.

MADAME W ANG’S emporium

Sam and Bobby of North Coast Designs have created unique bespoke ‘river tables’. These are absolutely stunning and beautifully crafted – the perfect centrepiece for your home. These can be colour matched to your home decor.

You can contact Sam and Bobby through facebook: www.facebook.com/ northcoastdesignsjsy/

purveyors of a diverse selection of ethnic fashion, fashion accessories, unusual objets d’art Home parties by arrangement info@madamewangsemporium.com 07797 716879 www.facebook.com/madamewangsemporium

TALK with Sarah Jane Holt

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‘I remember lying out in my bed and looking at the vast, quiet sky. Right up above my head, there were three stars in a row, and I remember thinking, “Well, I’ll have those three stars all my life, and wherever I am, they will be.”

They are my stars, and they belong to me.’

A healthy taste of Easter

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The ‘WOW’ factor Ellis Collections stocks beautiful dresses and separates which always provide the WOW factor.

Whether you want day wear, a cocktail or evening dress, or even cruise wear, you’ll find it here.

Indulge this Easter with luxury organic Booja-Booja ‘melt in your mouth’ chocolate truffles – these will take your taste buds and chocolate fix to another level.

The hottest trend this season is for jumpsuits – a selection of Frank Lyman jumpsuits feature a cold shoulder short sleeve detail with draped harem-style trousers – they simply exude glamour.

The exquisite hand-painted papier maché eggs are made in India by a community of artisans using a cooperative model to help as many families as possible. The egg shells are then hand-packed in Norfolk with delicious chocolate truffles.

After a few Booja Booja eggs (and meals out!) over Easter, you may feel the need to shift a few pounds. And you can help do that by drinking coffee.

Stick winter at the back of the wardrobe with stunning looks for the new season in a gorgeous mix of dramatic designs, but be sure to call in soon.

Ellis Collections in Colomberie.

Tel 732465.

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Looking good without makeup – 24/7 How much money do you spend on makeup? Eyeliners, brow liners, lipsticks... it all soon adds up. Plus it doesn’t last – you have to keep reapplying which is a real chore if you’re on holiday.

Jacquie Callaghan is the Island’s semi-permanent make-up specialist and can transform your eyebrows, especially over-plucked or sparse eyebrows, with delicate 3D hair strokes to replicate each individual hair for a truly natural look.

Along with eyebrows, Jacquie offers Lip Blush which covers the whole lip surface not just the outline, and a treatment to define the lash line which has the effect of making eyes look bigger.

Perfectly shaped brows, professionally-lined eyes and softly defined lips, yes you know you’re worth it!

Jacquie works with ASC (Aesthetic Skin Clinic) at Lido Medical Centre. She would be delighted to answer any of your questions prior to a consultation.

Tel: 07797 711088.

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Green coffee in its pure, unroasted form contains high levels of something called chlorogenic acid, which is believed to suppress the appetite, boost the metabolism and may help burn off excess fat.

Pure Green Detox Coffee leaves you feeling energised, helps your body detox, aids weight loss and tastes delicious. Green coffee is also full of antioxidants and has great hydration properties.

When you call into 100% Health for organic Easter eggs and Pure green Detox green coffee, don’t forget to take your reuseable containers and bags with you to stock up on daily essentials at the Unpackaged Zero Waste System.

If you’re at all confused on what to choose, helpful staff are always on hand at 100% Health in Conway Street.

Tel 610638.

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HOME LIVING

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The ultimate guide to spring cleaning Spring is the perfect time to do a good deep cleaning in your house. In addition to a deep clean, work these chores into your cleaning schedule this spring and be ready to face warmer days with a house that sparkles.

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efore you tackle your deep cleaning, make a cleaning list tailored to your home and needs.

Wash Windows Be sure to pick a cloudy day to wash windows. “If it’s too sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and you’ll have streaks,” says Donna Smallin, author and cleaning expert.

Water and a microfibre cloth will clean windows more effectively than chemicals.

Sliding Door Tracks Sliding glass door tracks probably aren’t the first spots you’d think to clean, but you’ll appreciate having done it before the outdoor entertaining season gets into full swing. Scrub the tracks with an old, dry toothbrush to loosen debris, then using your vacuum hose to remove it.

Finish with a wet sponge.

recipe to make your own all-natural cleaner and polish: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/2 cup of vinegar or lemon juice in a plastic spray bottle; shake well and spray onto a microfibre cloth.

Refresh Window Treatments Curtains and draperies aren’t typically dirty enough to launder.

Instead, go over them thoroughly with the upholstery attachment on your vacuum. To remove dust from sheer curtains, put them in the dryer on low with a fabric-softener sheet.

Dust Light Fixtures Use a microfibre or lint-free cloth to dust fixtures and bulbs you can reach.

For ceiling fans, skip the ladder and use an extendable duster. To clean grimy bulbs, lightly dampen a cloth with vinegar and wipe.

Overlooked Surfaces You may overlook these surfaces on a daily basis, but once a year, give your baseboards, door frames, and walls a good thorough cleaning. Wash them with a sponge and a squirt of dishwashing liquid mixed in a bucket of warm water.

Deep-Clean Carpets To maintain a new carpet’s warranty, you may need to have it cleaned professionally every 12-18 months, Smallin says.

Otherwise, you can do it yourself by renting a deep cleaner or buying a professional-style model designed for home use.

Clean Under Furniture Grab a partner and move your sofa and chairs, roll up area rugs, then vacuum the floors. Move your kitchen appliances away from the wall as much as you can. In some cases you can pull them out enough that a vacuum hose will reach.

Freshen Furniture Restore smooth leather with an upholstery cleaner and conditioner.

Use a suede brush to perk up nubuck leather. For wood furniture, use this

Get Organised Pick up and eliminate clutter in each room before you start cleaning. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by clutter, designate some organising “power sessions” in your spring cleaning schedule. As you declutter, equip yourself with a few boxes for sorting: a box for sale items, another for items to donate, and a rubbish bag for items to bin. Put away the things you are keeping in their rightful places and rooms.

Make a Wardrobe Transition Storing what you aren’t currently wearing or using in a tucked away place will help streamline

your closet and keep seasonal essentials at the forefront. Put away gloves, winter clothing items, and boots so you’ll have plenty of space for spring clothing. Always label bins and boxes so you know where to find your winter gear next year.

Safety Inspection Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Perform all required safety checks. If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, purchase one. Learn how to use it and keep it in the kitchen.

Exterior Paint updated colour scheme can take your house from forgettable to the best on the street. The average exterior paint job lasts 10 years, so make sure it’s done right. If your house doesn’t require a full paint makeover, consider a touch-up, which can

Cleaning tips

Bedroom: In the bedroom, rotate and flip mattresses. Wash blankets and comforters or take them to be cleaned. Wash mattress pads and bed skirts. Wash or dry-clean rugs. Clean pillows and hang them outside in the fresh air, or freshen them with the air cycle on the tumble dryer.

Bathrooms: You may scrub your bathroom every week, but now it’s time to battle clutter and toss old and expired products. Go through your medicine cabinets and safely discard any outdated items. Replace worn bath mats, shower curtains, and liners, or wash and dry shower curtains and liners.

Kitchen: In the kitchen, take time to declutter your kitchen cupboards and drawers. Store or donate equipment you don’t use, such as small appliances or cookware. Discard stale spices or expired items. Clean the refrigerator and freezer.

prolong the life of your siding and trim.

Power Wash Having your home’s exterior and windows power-washed won’t just make your home look sharp, it also will prevent the growth of mould and mildew that feed on grime. If you’re not comfortable deciding whether your home’s exterior can handle the force that pressure-washing nozzles exert, hire a professional.

Gutter Maintenance When you consider that your roof’s drainage system diverts thousands of gallons of water a year from your house’s exterior and foundation walls, you can see why it merits a semiannual inspection. Clean and repair gutters and downspouts every spring before heavy rains begin and late in autumn after leaves have fallen.

Outdoor Furniture Clean and repair furniture for your deck, porch, or patio. Use outdoor spray enamel to touch up chips on painted outdoor furniture.

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