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Branchage Film Festival Branchage: An ancient hedgecutting tradition in Jersey. It's also the name of a sharp and savvy film festival.

Branchage Festival returns for its fifth edition this year, taking place from 24th – 28th September, with film screenings, live music, comedy and spoken word events, educational talks, food events and parties taking place in an array of historic, eccentric and picturesque locations across the island.

Whilst still retaining the old Branchage spirit, there are a number of new additions and changes to the festival. After having previously been centered around the island’s capital Parish of St Helier, Branchage is shifting its focus in 2014 to the west of the island, in particular St Aubin’s Village. Home to the island’s first harbour, this historical, beautiful, creative and friendly corner of Jersey is the perfect location for this year’s festival.

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Chart-topping British band Toploader are looking for a local musician to support them when they make their Jersey Opera House debut on Saturday 20th September.

Famous for their 1997 hit single Dancing In The Moonlight, the band will perform for one night only later on this month and they’re on the scout for a Channel Island star to be their support act for the first half of their gig.

With more than 20 million albums sold world-wide and a string of top 20 chart hits at home and abroad, this will be a wonderful opportunity for a solo artist, or possibly duo, to perform alongside this popular group.

Toploader shot back into the charts last year when they released This Is The Night, which topped the BBC Radio 2 playlist, beating the likes of Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Celine Dion to the top spot.

YouTube or MP3 demos, a photograph Entries will be welcomed from musiAnyone who would like to audition to and their biography to Mark Lundquist cians from all Channel Islands. Closing date is Friday 12th September. be Toploader’s support should send their at mark@marklundquist.com

Consultation launched on same-sex marriage Islanders are being asked to give their views on the form that any legislation on same-sex marriage would take if it was to be introduced in Jersey.

- Monday 29 September, 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm, St Helier Town Hall - Tuesday 30 September, 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm, St Helier Town Hall

The consultation has been launched by the Chief Minister’s Department and will give all Islanders the chance to take part in an online survey and to attend public meetings to comment on the legislation options outlined in the consultation.

To ensure a place at one of the meetings, anyone who would like to attend is asked to book a place in advance by emailing a.hamon2@gov.je or calling 01534 440682. If the numbers attending the meetings exceed venue capacity, priority will be given to people with a booking.

The purpose of the consultation is to give people the context of the legal options which would be available if Jersey was to introduce same-sex marriage. It also looks at other issues related to equal marriage, such as humanist marriage and the potential introduction of civil partnerships for couples of the oppositesex.

The findings from this consultation will be set out in the report which the Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst will aim to take to the States Assembly in late November.

The consultation sets out a number of different options in relation to equal marriage and asks respondents: - Which of the same-sex marriage options they think is most appropriate for Jersey.

- Whether Jersey should introduce humanist and non-religious marriage for both opposite- and same-sex couples.

- Whether civil partnerships should be introduced for opposite-sex couples, in addition to same-sex couples.

- How specific issues relating to grounds for divorce and grounds for dissolution of a civil partnership.

Four public meetings, led by officers from the Chief Minister’s Department, All Islanders can take part in the conwill be held as part of the consultation. sultation by going to www.gov.je/consult where they can find details about com- Monday 15 September, 12 pm to 1.15 pleting an online questionnaire or subpm, St Paul’s Centre mitting comments by email or in writing.

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A total donation of £63,000 has been made to Autism Jersey by the 28 trekkers who took up the ‘JT Kilimanjaro Climb’ challenge at the beginning of 2014.

Reaching the 5,895-metre (19,336 ft) summit of Mount Kilimanjaro over an eight day trek, 28 intrepid Islanders, completed the challenge after months of physical preparation and charity fundraising. Together they faced a number of gruelling physical challenges along the way, including the change in altitude and weather conditions ranging from snow and ice to rain and drizzle.

The team’s efforts have resulted in a considerable donation to Autism Jersey which will be set towards the Charity’s new purpose-built centre at St. Saviour, which will be designed to help those living with autism in Jersey. Autism Jersey ticipant in the JT Kilimanjaro Climb for both their need to raise at least £1.5m for the centre in a fundraising and trekking endeavours.” joint effort with the States of Jersey.

Autism Jersey Operations and Business DevelDaragh McDermott, Director of Corporate Af- opment Manager, Heather McLelland, who fairs of JT said: “We are very pleased that the was also one of the trekkers, said: “The money JT Kilimanjaro Trek was such a huge success raised will make a huge difference to us and the for all involved. Not only was this a rewarding work we can do to help people on the autistic challenge for those who took part, but the trek- spectrum. All of the trekkers took on an enorkers exceeded their initial target of £50,000 to mous challenge, we are so pleased with what make this significant donation to Autism Jersey. we have been able to achieve. We’d like to thank Autism is a cause that JT supports around the JT for their sponsorship of the challenge and for globe and in Jersey we are very glad that we their ongoing support which is making a signifihave played some part in assisting Autism Jer- cant impact on our fundraising.” sey raise funds towards its purpose built centre.

I would like to thank and congratulate each par- Sponsoring the Kilimanjaro Trek formed part

of JT’s three year support for Autism charities around the world. As well as sponsoring the challenge, JT also matched the funds raised by trekker Rosemary Parker who is the Customer Relationship Coordinator at JT and who blogged about the experience while in Africa.

The JT Kilimanjaro Climb team took the Lemosho Route to the mountain’s 5,895 metre peak. They ranged in age from the early 20s up to 70 and included a policeman, two accountants, some finance employees, a restaurateur and a member of the Jersey Criminal Justice team, as well as three trustees and three members of staff from Autism Jersey and one from JT.

Protect Baby Grass Snakes Hatching Now Gardeners who want to help save Jersey’s rarest reptile from extinction are urged to leave their compost heap alone until October to avoid disturbing any baby grass snakes or incubating eggs.

The non-venomous and harmless reptile is the focus of a recently launched campaign ‘Think Grass Snake’ by the Department of the Environment.

Doctoral student Rob Ward of the University of Kent is carrying out research on ways to save Jersey’s only native snake. The grass snake relies on warm humid environments such as those found in compost and manure heaps to incubate its eggs, so “Compost and manure heaps are an inprotecting these nesting habitats is an im- credibly valuable feature in gardens and portant step in preventing extinction. natural areas for many species, especially so for grass snakes at this time of year.

Female grass snakes lay 10-40 white We’re asking people not to disturb or turn leathery eggs of 25-30mm in June or July, their compost heaps until October when and hatchling snakes of 16-18cm are now any eggs should have hatched. emerging.

“We’ll also be checking a number of comWhile Mr Ward is keen to encourage the post heaps for egg shells in early October, use of compost heaps as habitat for wild- and would appreciate the public getting in life, he’s also asking gardeners to take a touch if they find any egg shells in their break from turning their heap for the mo- heaps, or suspect that grass snakes may ment, to give any possible eggs or hatch- have been using their compost or manure heaps.” ling snakes a chance to thrive.

The Department of the Environment needs help from the public so Mr Ward can build a clearer picture of where grass snakes are living and nesting, and how to protect them.

You can report sightings of egg shells, grass snakes and slow-worms on the Think Grass Snake campaign website www.ThinkGrassSnake.je, or by calling the dedicated telephone line 441628.

The site also provides facts and resources about amphibians and reptiles, and how to encourage them, including links to details on compost heap construction.

Jersey Company Leads The Way In Organics And Asks ‘Is Your Tampon Toxic?’

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An organic feminine care products company, TOTM, has launched online offering a subscription-based service and free worldwide delivery. The Jersey based business aspires to lead the market in organic sales and raise important debate over the safety of the leading products currently available.

TOTM is the creation of Jersey resident Kate Herbert. She’s cellulose pulp (which is obtained from felling trees) they do tapped into an industry that is growing exponentially world- not use chlorine to bleach the products, they are perfume, viscose and rayon free and hypoallergenic. TOTM products wide. are made bespoke to the highest European standards by an exceptional specialist manufacturer in Europe. All the prodTOTM represents a niche sector of the market by offering only 100% certified, pure, organic cotton products that are ucts have been certified by ICEA (Environmental & Ethical biodegradable. The company employs the digital subscrip- Certification Institute) and GOTS (Global Organic Standard) Associations. tion model designed to offer women a simple, timesaving solution to purchasing their monthly products. The items are delivered straight to customer’s doors in discreet, mod- TOTM offers discrete worldwide delivery from its operational base in Jersey. The service will give access to a full range ern packaging. of organic products and the company will initially offer 11 individual products under four product categories from it’s The average European woman uses more than 13,000 website www.totm.com tampons in her lifetime but many are not aware of what their products are actually made of. Tampon companies are not required by law to list the ingredients and in reality this The company has the backing of the former CEO and comeans that many conventional tampons contain chemifounder of online retail giant feelunique.com Aaron Chattercals such as dioxins (a known carcinogen), GMO’s, plastics, ley. He sits on the TOTM board as a Non-Executive Director rayon, pesticides and insecticides, glues, and artificial dyes and will be instrumental in driving the business forward and fragrances. Additionally, “cotton feel” or “cotton touch” internationally. probably means it’s not actually made from cotton; many of the popular brands of pads and liners contain up to 90% Kate Herbert, Co-Founder of TOTM, says: plastic – the equivalent of four plastic bags per pad.

‘The natural and organic movement has come a long way.

There are now natural and organic alternatives in just about every category of food, beverage, and health & beauty In contrast, TOTM products are designed with women’s products. However, those healthier options don’t have health and the environment in mind; they do not contain

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Tassili Head Chef Invited To Take Over Belfast Restaurant Michelin starred chef Richard Allen, executive head chef at Grand Jersey’s Tassili, has been invited to take over a Belfast restaurant for the second year running.

The Barking Dog in Belfast will be hosting a pop up Michelin star experience for diners on the 18th September and Richard has been given carte blanche to produce a menu inspired by his home larder in Jersey.

include: Cauliflower veloute, pollinaise, with cauliflower tempura and torched scallops; Mackerel, tomato, fennel and saffron stew; Roast fillet of beef, celeriac and truffle, with aruncini and a cèpe foam; Lemongrass granite, with lemon cream; Chocolate, pisIn 2013, Richard produced tachio and olive oil cake, with a menu for 40 guests at the cocoa and orange and finishBarking Dog to help celebrate ing off with coffees, teas and Belfast Restaurant Week. chocolates.

The city currently doesn’t have a Michelin star restaurant and it is hoped that Richard’s profile will help to promote Belfast as a food destination and ultimately inspire the opening of a high-end Michelin-star eatery in the city.

Michael O’Connor, director of Thornyhill Restaurants, which owns The Barking Dog, commented: ‘It was such a pleasure and privilege to be invited to spend some time cooking with Richard at Tassili last year and everyone at The Barking Dog was delighted when he Richard’s six course menu will came over to run the ‘Michelin

Takeover Night’ at the restaurant for Belfast Restaurant Week. We are absolutely thrilled that Richard has decided to come back again this year, our chefs are very much looking forward to the opportunity to work with Richard and we are all eagerly anticipating his food creations.’

Richard Allen added: ‘It was an honour to represent Tassili and Jersey at last year’s Belfast Restaurant Week and it’s flattering to be invited back to Ireland for a second year running. I have really enjoyed putting my menu together, which will hopefully reflect my passion for fresh Jersey produce and give the diners a unique culinary experience.’

Farmhouse Blackberry and Apple Pie Method (Prep: 40 mins, Cook: 1 hr 30)

1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. On a floured surface, roll out twothirds of the pastry and use it to line a 23cm loosebottom fluted tart tin, leaving a slight overhang and keeping any pastry scraps. Chill the tart for 10 mins. Prick the base lightly with a fork, then fill with baking paper and baking beans. Place in the oven on a baking sheet for 20 mins, remove the beans and paper, then bake for 10 mins more until sandy brown and biscuity. Remove from the oven.

Ingredients (Serves 8) 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for dusting 750g/1lb 10oz sweet dessert pastry 1kg Bramley apples, peeled, cored, halved and sliced 400g blackberries 140g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling pinch ground cinnamon 1 egg beaten with 2 tbsp milk

2. Tip the apples into a large bowl and microwave on High for 3 mins. Toss in the berries, sugar, cinnamon and 2 tbsp flour with a pinch of salt and pile it into the case, saving 14 berries for later.

3. Roll the remaining pastry and trimmings together into a square roughly 30 x 30cm. Cut out 8 strips of pastry about 3 x 30cm – if you cut round an average ruler the size will be perfect. Weave the strips of pastry evenly over the fruit to create a lattice pattern and push them into the edge of the tart.

Trim the overhang of pastry, brush the lattice heavily with the egg, then scatter generously with more sugar. Plonk the remaining berries into the gaps, then bake for 1 hr until brown and bubbling. Leave the pie to cool for 30 mins until no longer scorching. Scatter with more sugar, slice and serve.

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Two Genuine Jersey Wildfire Steak House Members Strike Gold The leading accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers in the British Isles has awarded its top accolade to a hand-made Jersey fudge.

Lesley Garton of The Chilli Kitchen also struck gold, winning a 1-Star for the second year running for her Twisted Sister relish, and another 1-Star Gold for her Sweet Red Pepper and Chilli Relish.

Sue’s Fudge Traditional Tablet has won three gold Mrs Garton was delighted to repeat last year’s sucstars, which this year was given to just 150 products cess and to pick up another award. ‘It is lovely to out of 10,000 entered in the Great Taste awards. have someone from outside the Island saying we are doing a good job,’ she said. ‘As we sell direct, Judged by more than 400 of the most demanding we get feedback from our customers so we know British palates belonging to food critics, chefs, cooks, what people’s favourites are but to receive national members of the Women’s Institute, farmers and a recognition and from such a respected body is really host of food writers and journalists over four months, great.’

Great Taste is acknowledged as the most respected food accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality The Chairman of the Genuine Jersey Products Assofood producers in the British Isles. ciation, Jim Hopley, congratulated Ms Le Gresley and Mrs Garton on their successes. ‘We are proud of both This is the fourth time that Sue Le Gresley has en- Sue’s and Lesley’s achievements for reinforcing the tered her fudge. In addition to 3-Star Gold, she also Island’s reputation for producing quality local prowon 1-Star Gold for her Ginger and Peanut Butter fla- duce against such tough competition from all regions vours, bringing her total Great Taste awards to eight. of the British Isles. Winning 3-Star Gold is a fantastic She said: ‘I am utterly thrilled to bits with the 3-Star accolade and to be in the top 150 out of 10,000 enGold award for my Traditional Tablet. The ingredients tries is fantastic news for Sue, the Island and Genuine are very simple indeed, just Genuine Jersey organic Jersey. All our members are passionate about what milk and butter, plus sugar and a little condensed they do and that comes through in the quality of milk. The judges called it “a delightful tablet” and their product which is what the judges recognised,’ commented especially on its “gorgeous creaminess, he said. you can almost taste the clover”.

When a product carries a Great Taste label it carries Their final comment was “evidence of what simple a ‘badge of honour’ but more importantly, the Great first class ingredients can achieve”. As a very small Taste logo is a signpost to a wonderful tasting prodproducer, I feel that being able to attach the GTA star uct – and hundreds of judges have worked hard to logos to my products gives my business heightened discover the very best through hours and hours of credence and recognition.’ blind-tasting different foods and drink over 4 months.

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A public consultation has been launched to gather Islanders’ views on Jersey’s property tax system.

As a small island without significant mineral resources, Jersey’s principal natural asset is its land. It is in the best interests of Islanders, current and future, that land is used in the most efficient way possible, to ensure that Jersey continues to meet the needs of those who make their lives here.

The Property Tax Review consultation was published alongside the Draft Budget Statement 2015. The consultation document, now available online at www.gov.je/consult explains the aims of the review being carried out by Treasury and Resources.

Their view aims to ensure that Jersey’s property tax system is joined-up,balanced and has no unintended consequences, while also supporting the States strategic objectives. To help achieve this, the review outlines six proposed principles, based on the independent advice received, which could be used to shape any future changes to the property tax system.

The publication goes on to explain what adopting these principles might mean in practice, by describing potential changes that could be made to three areas of Jersey’s property tax system. These are included as examples of the way in which the proposed principles could be applied.

Treasury and Resources Minister Senator Philip Ozouf said a well-functioning housing market was fundamental to Jersey’s economic and social future and that an effective property tax system could play a key part in that.

“The guiding purpose of this review and consultation is to identify principles which will shape a coherent property tax system,” he said.

In identifying these principles, Treasury and Resources sought independent advice from international tax experts who have provided an economic overview of the latest economic thinking on property taxes and outlined a series of potential changes that could be considered here.

sound footing. I would encourage everyone to take this op“We need to know what Islanders think of the principles for portunity to contribute to the development of policy in this a modern system which have been outlined for discussion important area.” in the consultation paper. We would also like to hear their As well as being able to respond directly to the questions views on the examples of changes that could be made. posed in the consultation paper, Islanders will have the “Fundamental changes to the way we tax property will take opportunity to join independently run focus groups on the time and we understand that some of the issues raised topics raised and public meetings will also be held later in the year. Details of both will be issued in due course. in this consultation may provoke strong reactions. This review is the first step on the road to reforming our system.

I would like to reassure Islanders that the primary purpose The consultation paper, together with the independent of this review is not to raise additional revenue, but rather report, is available at www.gov.je/consult and will be open to ensure that Jersey’s property tax system is put on a for public comment until 31 December 2014.

Motoring

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Volkswagen Van Heritage Delivering the goods. It's what we've always done.

Today's much-loved, award-winning Volkswagen vans are only the latest step in a 60year journey that started with one clever idea.

In 1947, Dutch importer Ben Pon spotted workers at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg factory using a strippeddown Beetle to move parts around. Inspired, he sketched a 'box on wheels' - a versatile commercial vehicle that could be adapted to a multitude of uses. As we know today, the idea didn't stop there. The sketch caught the attention of the general director of the VW factory, who gave the go-ahead for its production. Rounded front sections were added to the square-edged box, creating the friendly face which went on to become a familiar smile the world over. In 1949 the Transporter was born, and the van world has never looked back since.

Not just a van, but an institution

By 1954, as the 100,000th van rolled off the production line, the iconic Transporter - in all its various versions - had secured its status as an essential feature of the road. It took just another 8 years before we saw the 1,000,000th Transporter. By 1968, after losing its smiley face and gaining a panoramic windscreen, the Transporter T2 was celebrating the 2,000,000 milestone.

A big new era for the Transporter

The first LT utility vehicle, a modern large Transporter, was built at the factory in Hanover in 1975. It signalled Volkswagen's courageous move into the light truck sector, and opened a new chapter in the history of the company. And we kept on pushing the boundaries with the arrival of the T3 in 1979, which welcomed a bold era of technological advances like diesel, water-cooled engines and "syncro" four-wheel drive.

The family grows

The Transporter has been the mainstay of our van range since 1950. But nowadays, of course, it has a whole family of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles around it. There's the compact Caddy, which sports city-friendly dimensions and a car-like feel whilst still hauling big loads. There's the Caravelle, offering a people carrier with executive-level comfort.

The Crafter is the van for seriously big tasks, with a payload of up to three tonnes. Our definitive Volkswagen camper van - the California - is a true home from home. And finally, the Amarok joined us is 2011, whose off-road and load-shifting credentials earned it the 'International Pick-up of the year' award.

Carrying forward

The millennium saw the 50th anniversary of the legendary Volkswagen Transporter. 50 years of consistently demonstrating the Volkswagen qualities of reliability, economy and efficiency. With such a rich heritage behind it, the future continues to look bright for the Transporter. In 2003 we launched the latest iteration of our iconic van - the Transporter T5. The world's best-selling van went on to win the 2004 What Van? Van Of The Year award, and has continued to win awards ever since. The modern Transporter continues to embody everything which made the original so special - space, versatility, reliability - but it's now more efficient than ever. Getting the job done efficiently and reliably has been at Volkswagen's heart for the last 60 years, and that's why you can trust us to deliver a van that works for you.

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First LED Hut store opens in St Helier

Jersey-based business LED Hut has opened the doors to its first shop in St Helier, allowing residents to switch on to big money and energy savings with its range of eco-friendly LED lights.

With energy bills at an all-time high, the new Jersey shop could see customers saving a huge 90% on their lighting costs by simply replacing traditional light bulbs with high quality LED alternatives. Not only will people make significant savings, they will also cut their energy use – all whilst enjoying longlasting, stylish lighting in their homes.

With more than 1,000 products in stock, the new shop showcases the wide variety of LED lighting options available, from standard bulbs and spotlights to strip lights and floodlights. With a live wall display, customers get to see firsthand the different colours on offer – whether it’s cool white (for bathrooms/ kitchens), warmer shades (for bedrooms/living areas) or daylight white for the ultimate natural glow. LED Hut’s expert team is also on hand to answer any questions and ensure customers are selecting the very best LED lighting solutions for their homes.

“The new shop will really help demonstrate to people just how stylish and versatile LEDs are,” says marketing manager Chris Evans. “There are a number of misconceptions about LEDs, but we’re here to explain why everyone should be making the switch – not only to achieve the best lighting look

in the home, but for long term savings too. People genuinely don’t realise how much inefficient lighting is costing them, or that they could be saving hundreds year-on-year from a simple light bulb switch. Whilst they do cost more upfront, LEDs will typically pay for themselves in around six months and will continue to significantly cut lighting bills thereafter.”

LED light bulbs can be used with any traditional lighting fitting, they reach full brightness at the flick of a switch and provide the same light intensity you would expect from a standard bulb or halogen. Unlike traditional lights, which lose most of their energy through heat, LEDs are extremely efficient, using a massive 90% less energy. They are also far more durable, providing an impressive 50,000 hours of consistent, quality light (the equivalent of around 20-25 years, dependent on use). savings in excess of £10m and a reduction of approximately 27,000 tonnes of LED Hut is the UK’s leading specialist carbon emissions.

LED lighting retailer, offering an extensive range of top-quality, competitively The new Jersey shop is now open priced LED solutions, strong product Monday – Saturday (09.00 – guarantees and unrivalled customer 5.30pm) on 9 Charing Cross, St service. Since forming in 2011, the com- Helier – and for a limited time pany has sold over 3 million LED bulbs, only, customers can receive a 10% with over 1.5 million bulbs sold in the discount at the store by quoting past year alone - resulting in customer ‘Pages’ at the checkout.

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Digital Skills Scrutiny Sub-panel Publishes Interim Report The Digital Skills Scrutiny Sub-panel, chaired by Connétable Steve Pallett, has published its interim report looking into the development of digital skills across the Island.

Is Jersey Suffering From ‘Infobesity’?

An upcoming Jersey seminar will look at how information overload is impacting the health of our working population and urge businesses to rethink how they use technology.

‘Infobesity’ – the over-consumption of information – is raising the stress levels of almost half of our office workers according to new research by independent research agency, YouGov. Jersey based technology innovators Prosperity 24.7 will host a groundbreaking seminar in partnership with Microsoft to address this topic on Monday 8th September at the Pomme D’or Hotel.

The event will be led by thought leader and author Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer for Microsoft. He will speak to the Jersey business community on the urgent need to harness the power of the machine by taking back control and using technology to our advantage.

The seminar follows the findings of YouGov’s research report titled ‘Defying Digital Distraction’. Results conclude that 55% of us often experience information overload, and 58% have checked for work messages in the first 15 minutes of waking up in the morning. 43% of office workers surveyed feel stressed and

another 34% feel overwhelmed by the information they encounter at work.

Commentators are calling it a ‘digital deluge’ whereby a haze of information and devices vie for our attention to the point where they are beginning to remove us from the real world. At the same time, business leaders are worrying that they might miss the next big technology trend and fail to realise the true potential of the big data wave.

The Review has focused particularly on examining whether the Education Minister’s Vision for IT in Education: ‘Thinking Differently’ is capable of playing an appropriate role in delivering the skills required by an emerging digital industry in Jersey.

Both documents have been seen by stakeholders as representing steps in a positive direction towards creating a digitally enabled community, which could be of significant economic and social benefit to the Island. However, there are concerns that the timelines of the Digital Jersey strategy and Education Sport and Culture Vision do not appear to converge as would be necessary to meet Digital Jersey’s short and medium term goals regarding local jobs. This could place pressure on inward migration.

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financial investment made by the States in the growth of a digital sector in order to diversify Jersey’s economy, not least through: The establishment of Digital Jersey, which has additional aims to expand ‘e-government’ (providing States’ services online), broaden community access to and use of digital technology, and support and nurture new IT companies The £40 million invested in the roll out of Gigabit Jersey to provide increased and efficient broadband services.

Sub-Panel Chairman Connétable Steve Pallett said: ‘Although the Sub Panel is of a view that both ESC and Digital Jersey are taking positive steps forward, and that can only be to the benefit of not only those studying at our excellent schools but also in further education and beyond, there is more to be done if we are not to miss the ‘Digital boat’ and end up a follower in the digital market rather than a leader.’

Dave Coplin, who is Microsoft’s UK Chief Envisioning Officer, will discuss the overwhelming fear that ‘the machines are taking over’. He will explore how the rapidly rising volume of information is affecting all aspects of our lives as individuals, as consumers and customers, as workers, and in business. He will then explain how we can transform the digital deluge from a problem into an incredible opportunity to redress the balance and reimagine how we live, work and do business.

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The Prufund Growth (Sterling) Fund The PruFund Growth (Sterling) Fund was launched in November 2008 and to date has grown by 74%. This equates to OVER 1% PER MONTH gross before charges or over 13% per year as an annualised return. This is just over 10% a year after all charges. The fund is for those who are more adventurous as there are more equities in this fund than the Prufund Cautious (Sterling) Fund. Of course investors could have some of their money invested between the two funds.

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18.6% 5.8% 5.1% 1.6% 3.5% 1.5% 2.4% 14.2% 17.0% 6.5% 14.6% 1.0% 2.3% 3.7% 2.2%

Source: Prudential as at 30 April 2014. Asset allocations are regularly reviewed and may vary from time to time, but will always be consistent with the fund objective.

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The Summer Slowdown

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By Marie-Clara - Layton Andrews

The smell of suntan lotion mixed with the fresh sea breeze, ice creams, holidays and late evening BBQ’s are just some of the signs that summer has come to Jersey, everyone looks a little healthier in the Summer months, there are relaxed smiles and a slight tranquillity rests over.. Well… everything. Welcome to the Summer Slowdown!

As this is a recruitment blog, and not one about icecream (although I could give a first-hand review of the many different flavours Jersey Dairy have to offer) I will continue this article by saying that understanding the recruitment cycle, and the part summer has to play, can give your job search an edge.

novelty of not having to do the school run has quickly worn off. Recruitment is often the last item on the todo list over these months, not least because organising interviews can be difficult when the three Directors you need are enjoying some R&R in different worldly locations. The same can be said regarding new vacancy sign off, provisional offers and if it gets that far, new staff training all of which are that bit harder to really focus on when having to juggle several holiday calendars.

“Q4 holds by far the most complex of hiring dynamics’’

viewed and headcounts are on the increase.

For those of you that are considering a more imminent career move don’t panic, as I pen this article there is a familiar patter of rain on my window that suggests summer is drawing to an end and children will shortly be returning School. Q4 holds by far the most complex of hiring dynamics, traditionally accounting for over 1/3 of all the years new engagements; September, October and November consistently see a huge increase in recruiting following the quiet of July and August and in advance of the lull in December.

If you’re thinking about a career move in the next six months and haven’t already, get in touch with a recruitThe summer slowdown is a yearly occurrence, in fact er, not only do we provide a valuable link between you recruitment cycle trends have been pretty unwavering and potential employers but any recruiter worth their since as long as I can remember which makes it easy to Of course there is a flip side, where vacancies are job title will be a source of valuable predict the slowest, and busiest times of year. Being market and company information posted; summer sees fewer candidates on the market aware of recruiting highs and lows can help to ensure meaning less competition for those that are still actively vital to the success of your that your career quest is tailored for the time of year looking. The same theory applies to December which career ambitions. and corresponding market that suits you and your is the second slowest time of year in the recruiting calexperience best. endar, for many of the same reasons, just swap sunning in Croatia for skiing in Geneva and school run’s for For example, this article is primarily focused on the Christmas shopping! recruiting cycle of Finance Industry, in complete contrast, for the hospitality industry summer will be the If you really want to get the most out of your job busiest time of year when hotels fill up and everyone search and operate it in a market with greater choice heads out for evening dinner and drinks at one of the and quicker turn around you need to initiate your many beachside locations jersey has to offer. search during peak recruitment times. An experienced recruiter will know hiring cycles well, they will be in I am not suggesting that, if in the finance arena, you tune with the market and apt at advising their candishould not continue or even begin a job search in the dates on the best time to prepare for and begin a job summer, however, being prepared for the challenges search. you may face job hunting in the heat will help to ensure a less stressful time for all involved.

If a potential candidate of mine was considering a change in 2015, I would begin preparations in Summer is traditionally the time of year many choose December, fine tuning the CV and ensuring all to jet off the rock, meaning key business decision requirements have been discussed in advance of the makers are sunning on a beach in Croatia. Children are January rush. Historically the busiest time in recruitenjoying six weeks of summer whilst for parents the ment spans January to March when budgets are re-

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Grown’ Talent At Switch Digital Local digital marketing and technology agency Switch Digital has recently announced the appointment of eighteen year old Nicolle Maltwood as Digital Marketing Assistant.

Prior to being appointed as a full time member of the team, Nicolle undertook twelve months of work experience with the St Helier based agency, combining work in the agency office with her A level studies at Beaulieu Convent School.

The relationship started when, in November 2012, Switch Digital introduced Beaulieu to a nationwide digital initiative – BIMA’s D-Day. The campaign was designed to celebrate pioneering teaching and learning techniques and to engage secondary school students by exploring how digital learning can help provide the key skill sets that are required in the workplace today.

experience with the innovative team.

Discussing the appointment of Nicolle, Managing Director of Switch Digital Damon Eastwood said, “As a Digital Jersey mentor, I am passionate about the industry and its evolution, so I was very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to Nicolle. She has already shown herself to be a dedicated and able member of our growing team and she has made a positive impact with many of our clients.”

Commenting on her new position Nicolle said, “I really enjoy working within a great team and seeing that the work we do at Switch is really helping our clients achieve their business objectives. I also love the client interaction, meeting the many different Switch clients, learning about the challenges facing their individual businesses and helping to provide digital solutions to help them.”

It was after taking part in this initiative that Nicolle decided that the digital industry offered some great opportunities and an equality not found in all sectors.

After being mentored throughout the campaign by two of the Switch Digital directors, she requested the opportunity to Along with a comprehensive in-house gain more knowledge and a further insight training schedule Nicolle is currently into the industry by undertaking work undertaking the newly introduced Cod-

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Rory Steel, Assistant Headmaster at Beaulieu Convent School says: “This appointment highlights the enormous IT potential that currently exists in all our schools. With businesses and schools working more closely together, as Beaulieu and Switch Digital have done, we can

guide this raw talent into local digital job vacancies where industry specialists can add their own flavour to students’ learning. This model takes a time investment from industry but produces a higher quality of employee in return. I thank Damon and his team for their hard work and wish Nicolle all the best for her future career in IT.”