Jersey Pages Issue 22

Jersey Pages May | Issue 22

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Big Ben’s Fitness Club Read Rebecca’s Story on P11

FEELING PECKISH? FOOD, DRINKS AND INTERVIEWS FROM P14

70 Years of Liberation

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Contents

Community

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May Agenda

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#JustSayin’

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Latest opinions and news

Food/ Drink

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Feeling Peckish?

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Nightlife

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Property/ Home Living 20 Trades/ Services

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Business & Finance

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What Are Sankshuns?

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Spotlight Interview

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Walk The Walk & Talk The Talk

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Words By Vernon Breese

With Tom Kyle, Andium Engineering Words by Claire Boscq-Scott

Recruitment

Community

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I Just Don’t Like You, And Other Reasons For Rejection Words by Marie-Clara Thaureux

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Jersey Voted Top UK Island Jersey, a British Crown Dependency, was rated by TripAdvisor as the UK's top island followed by the Isle of Wight and St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly.

Jersey is part of the British Isles but not the UK. However, it and other Channel Islands featured

in TripAdvisor's search for tourists' favourite UK islands.

ney sixth and Lewis and Harris joint eighth.

Scottish isles also made it on to a TripAdvisor list of the UK's best islands for travellers compiled from tourists' reviews.

Arran has been put in fourth place, Skye fifth, mainland Ork-

No Scottish island made it on to a top 10 list of best European isles.

Jersey Reef Wildlife Disturbance Sparks Boat User Warning

The top European island was Santorini in Greece.

Birds’ nests have been deliberately destroyed and seals and dolphins disturbed around the offshore reefs. .

Visitors from boats have also built bonfires and cleared vegetation on Les Minquiers - a group of islands and rocks to the south of Jersey.

The States is urging boat owners and visitors to respect Jersey’s wildlife laws and the “fragile environment”.

Dozens of people from France and Jersey visit the reefs each summer.

The States said that between March and August the main islands were home to nesting seabirds and it was an offence to disturb them.

Mark 07829 838844 / Sophie 07829 828033 contact@jerseypages.info

Then in autumn large numbers of migrating birds are dependent on the vegetation on the reefs.

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May Agenda In association with

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Business

Arts & Entertainment

Charity

Music

Comedy

Shopping

St. Peters Indoor Market

Every Wednesday & Saturday From 9am - 3pm

Family

Chamber Lunch

Hot and cold food also available.

Stalls available phone 481170 (answerphone)

The Wizard of Oz

Mon 11th May | From 14:00 Jersey Arts Centre Non-members £5 (£3 students) Members £4.25 (£2.55 students) USA 1939 | 102 mins | Cert: U Director: Victor Fleming Introduced by Nick Carver

£30 per non member

Jazz at Hamptonne will be returning as part of the Jersey Liberation International Music Fes- Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre, FB Fields tival featuring the wonderful Clare Teal & her Come along to a free fun open evening Band of table tennis for adults. Refresh your technique with social and match play or just More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk learn the basics from Craig Gascoyne, our Development Officer.

The Colour Purple Walk

Tuesday 19th May | 10:30am - 12:30pm The National Trust for Jersey | Free

Bats, balls and refreshments all provided.

Tel: 01534 615835

www.jtta.org.je

A guided walk with the National Trust’s Mike Stentiford to Le Noir Pre, the National Trust’s orchid field and the Wetland Centre.

Tower, no booking required just turn up on the day. Donations welcome at the end of the walk.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

This is a social water polo game where we invite the public (Available to Men & Women ages 16+) to come and try water polo.

Sun 17th May | From 09:00 Jersey Mencap, La Rue Asplet, Trinity Price: £12.00

A sponsored walk following the stunning south coast of Jersey. All proceeds will be used locally to support Jersey Mencap.

Join us for what is our main fund-raiser of the year on the beautiful and challenging South Coast of Jersey from La Rocque to Corbiere (15 Miles). This sponsored walk is now in its 8th year and regularly enjoys over 500 walkers and always proves to be a fun challenge.

The challenge starts at La Rocque where walkers are supplied with a charity t-shirt, map & water. The course is well marked with water stops provided courtesy of Vend at check points on route.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Over 34s V Under 34s Water Polo

Thursday 28th | 20:00 - 21.:30 Les Quennevais swimming pool

South Coast Charity Challenge

Discover that there’s no place like home, when Dorothy Gale is swept off for a whirlwind adventure as she follows the yellow brick road to Oz. Meet the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Toto, Munchkins and more in this Finishers are welcomed across the line at Corclassic fantasy tale. biere with treats and certificate. This chalTicket holders can enjoy complimentary tea lenge appeals to all with regular entries from family groups, walkers, and often with local and biscuits after the screening. firms entering teams. enquiries@artscentre.je

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Table Tennis

Thursday 14th May | 12:15 - 14.30 Radisson Hotel | £25 per member and Meeting point: car park opposite Kempt

St. Peters Indoor Market (behind the Parish Chamber will welcome Marcus Wright an Hall) open every Wednesday and Saturday Economic Advisor at RBS as Guest Speaker supporting Jersey Cancer Relief. for the lunch.

Various stalls of new merchandise including ladies fashion, greetings cards, wool and knitted childrens clothes/toys, adult and childrens tabards, jewellery, fishing gear and much more. Some pre used goods also available.

with Clare Teal

Sun 17 May 2015 12:00 Hamptonne Country Life Presented

by Jersey Opera House Marquee £25, Lawn £15, under 18 - FREE

Thursday 21st | 6.00 – 7.00pm

Add your event from just £25

Sports

Jazz at Hamptonne

No membership or entry fees are required.

Quick Bite Speed Buzzing Tuesday 19th | 12.30pm-2.00pm The Club Hotel | Price: £15.00

Water polo is a physical sport which demands a decent swimming ability, anyone wishing to try the sport should be aware of these fundamental requirements.

This event is in memory of Marc Botha who passed away tragically aged 34.

Grow your business by growing your local network; from lead generation, to breaking Hosted by Jersey Water Polo down barriers, or developing future collaborations. Speed Buzzing will help you to really connect then build and nurture relationships Friday 29th | 7.30pm with the right people. Don’t be afraid, we will give you the tips and tricks to become more Les Ormes Holiday Village confident and turn Speed Buzzing into a recipe for success.

You are invited to play a friendly game of bingo to help raise funds for the BSJA. • Maximum of 20 people • 15 minutes: Intro, Network Tips and Tricks (British Show Jumping Association) • 60 minutes: Speed buzzing, 2 minutes each to engage, then you move on • 15 minutes: Close and network some more Cash prizes and a raffle!

• Full list of attendees Bar meals and drinks available from 6pm • One Complimentary drink onwards. Bingo starts at 7.30pm. Come early as tables fill up fast! info@thebusyqueenbee.com

Bingo!

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To reserve a table please call 01534 766014 A La Carte Menu £4.95

Chef ’s soup of the day

£3.95

Selezione di pane £3.50 A selection of breads with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

From £3.00

Antipasto All’ Italiana Traditional Italian antipasto (for 2) £12.00 Cured meats, marinated olives, grissini breadsticks, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and rocket leaves. £2.70

Starters Tricolor Salad (V) £6.95 Mozzarella, plum tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Melon & Parma Ham Melon and prosciutto di Parma or prawns.

£7.95

Fresh Jersey Scallops £8.10 Pan fried scallops wrapped in pancetta with butternut squash puree and toasted almonds.

Coquille st Jacque’s £8.50 Fresh scallops cooked with onions, mushrooms, garlic white wine, and brandy, surrounded with mash potatoes and gratinated with cheese.

Moules a la crème £7.30 Jersey mussels steamed with wine, onions, garlic and double cream..

Calamari Fritti £7.30 Deep fried squid with lemon garlic alioli and crunchy dressed salad.

Grilled Sardines £7.30 Lightly golden grilled sardines with garlic, olive oil and salad dressing.

Italian style Meatballs Spiced meatballs in a roasted pepper and tomato sauce.

57 Kensington Place, St. Helier, JE2 3PA

Starters

Meat (carni)

Classic Italian Minestrone With fresh vegetables and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Olives A bowl of marinated Green and black olives.

Phone: 01534 766014 Email: restaurant@casamiajersey.com

Evening Menu

Soups / Breads

Garlic Breads

Monday - Saturday (Closed Tuesday) 12:00 - 14:00 | 17:45 - 22:30 Sunday 17:45 - 22:30

£7.50

Funghi Casa Mia (V) £6.95 Button mushrooms filled with camembert cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried served with tartare sauce and mixed salad.

Fish (Pesci) Spiedini di Pesce (Fish Kebab) £13.95 Mixed fish onions and peppers with butter, rosemary, lemon and olive-oil dressing, served with rice.

Veal Milanese Pan fried breaded veal escalopes served with spaghetti all pomodoro.

£13.95

Pork Saltimbocca £12.95 Pork escalope’s with Parma ham, sage and marsala wine sauce.

Chicken Kebab (espetada) Chunks of chicken and onions and peppers.

£12.95

Beef Stroganoff £12.95 Strips of fillet of beef cooked with mushroom, onions, and gherkins, flamed with brandy and cream, served with rice.

Beef espetada (kebab) £13.95 / £15.95 Cubes of fillet of beef-on-a-stick the Portuguese way, or with 2 king prawns.

8 oz. Fillet Steak £17.95 Charcoal grilled served with grilled tomato and mushrooms.

Sauces for Steaks £2.50 Creamy brandy peppercorn / Garlic Butter / Mushroom and red wine Pizza - Pasta Pizza Margherita £7.15 Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil leaves and oregano.

Pizza Funghi £7.95 Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, garlic and thyme.

Pizza Pescatore £9.95 Fresh tomato sauce, chili, mozzarella, mixed seafood.

Pizza Pepperoni “Hot and Spicy” £9.95 Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilies, mixed peppers and red onions.

Hawaiian Pizza £8.95 Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pineapple and ham.

Spaghetti Pesto (V) £7.50 Spaghetti served with sun dried tomato pesto.

Penne Carbonara (or spaghetti) £8.90 Pancetta, free range egg, onion, garlic, parmesan and cream.

Rigatoni Bolognese £8.95 Rigatoni with a Bolognese sauce.

Tagliatelle ai fruit di mare £10.50 Tagliatelle served with mix sea food, garlic olive oil, chilies, white wine and fresh tomato sauce.

Seafood Risotto £11.50 Mixed seafood, Arborio rice, white wine, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Penne al pollo e funghi selvatici £9.50 Penne served chicken and pancetta wild mushroom and cream sauce.

Sea Bass £13.95 Grilled Sea bass with fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil.

Lasagna al forno £9.50 Baked layers of lasagne, Bolognese sauce, mozzarella and béchamel.

Monk Fish Thermidor £14.95 Medallions of monk fish cooked in a thermidor sauce and gratinated with a mozzarella cheese, served with rice.

Risotto ai Funghi (V) £9.95 Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, celery, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Fresh Jersey Plaice £12.95 Served with fried king prawns, garlic, herbs butter sauce.

Sides

Served with either new potatoes, salad or homemade chips, except the risotto.

From £2.70

Sautéed Potatoes, New Potatoes, Rosemary Cubed Potatoes, Homemade Chips, Fresh Market Vegetables, Creamy Mash Potatoes, Buttered Spinach, Choice of Salads.

Chef ’s Homemade Soup of the day Parmesan-Pancetta and Pear Salad With mixed salad leaves, crispy pancetta, fresh pear, walnut and honey dressing Funghi Casa Mia Button mushrooms filled with camembert cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and deep Fried served with tartare sauce and mixed salad.

Fresh Jersey Mussels Mussels steamed in white wine, onions, garlic and cream.

Sardines Casa Mia Filled of sardines bread crumbed and pan fried served on a bed of onions, coriander and white wine.

Main Courses Sea Bass Grilled Sea bass with fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil Medallions of Pork Rib-eye steak served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms Chicken Rib-eye Steak Rib-eye steak served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms Chicken Curry Chicken thighs skinned boneless pan fried served with rice Spaghetti Puttanesca Spaghetti with tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, sage, capers, black olives and chilli flakes All dishes are served with fresh vegetables and potatoes Homemade desserts Classic homemade tiramisu Selection of ice cream Vanilla crème Brule Panna cotta 2 courses - £15.95 3 courses £17.95

Chef ’s Specials Chef 's tuna carpaccio £7.20 Tuna marinated with English mustard served with a king prawn.

Fresh crab salad Fresh picked crab served with rocket salad and avocado.

£7.85

Hot avocado £7.50 Diced avocado with prawns, white wine, cream, gratineted with mozzarella cheese.

Half lobster and fillet steak £27.50 Half lobster and fillet steak served with garlic butter and rice.

Linguine and lobster Half lobster with pink champagne.

£12.95

Whole lobster Grilled, salad or thermidor.

£22.50

Black spaghetti with fresh scallops £13.95 Black spaghetti pan fried jersey scallops, cherry tomatoes and olive oil and a touch of chilli.

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550 Mile Walk To Help Raise Funds For 2 Local Charities

Sacha Goodwin, a teacher at Beaulieu Convent School, is planning to complete the ‘Santiago de Compostela’ pilgrimage trail in Spain to raise funds for Jersey Hospice Care and MS Jersey. We caught up with Sacha who told us a little more about her venture and the reasons behind it.

My first awareness of the pilgrimage was through a friend, It sparked my interest and I then went on to read a book on the topic, coincidently written by my favourite author ‘Paulo Coelho’ and entitled ‘’The Pilgrimage’’. His books are very spiritual and always come to me when I am in need of them.

After talking to one of my closest friends, Andy, he informed me that his mother had completed the walk, his Mother being Maggie, the person I have named my pilgrimage walk after this year. It was Maggie that first inspired me to go out and do the walk In August 2010 she said it would be one of the best things I would ever do and she was right! I completed the pilgrimage for the first time that year and to this day have not looked back.

The pilgrimage is the Camino de Santiago which is also know in English as the Road of St James, the traditional route starts at the foot hills of the Pyrenees in a small town called SaintJean-Pied-de-Port you then follow the path up and over into Northern Spain and continue a further 480 miles to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is an amazing experience and one I believe everyone should do at least once. I’m not going to lie, it’s not easy, you walk at least 17 miles or more everyday for about 5 weeks. Your up and walking at 5:30am hoping to get to the next destination before the mid day sun hits you. It will push you past the point of breaking but it’s in those challenging times that you really learn a lot about yourself, and your feet!

You can’t avoid having some kind spiritual experience on this walk the people you meet, the roads you take, the breath taking views and most importantly the time to be by yourself.

Walking for me is my form of mediation I’m a bit of a dawdle, I like to think its because I’m creative I like to really absorb my surroundings taking in the beauty of the changing light over the landscape the specs of light coming through the canopy of the trees, of course I have to photograph everything on my journey resulting in a catalogue of over 1000 photos last time.

So why do it again you might ask? Because I’m crazy? You might be thinking and yes apart of me would have to agree, but 5 years ago I took a bus from Santiago to Finisterre to visit the lighthouse where some pilgrims walk to and burn all of their belongings, although your not allowed to do this any more Finisterre means “end of the world’. I promised myself that I would come back and walk the whole distance and do so for charity, just before last summer I was getting itchy feet and felt the need to challenge myself again, you see I’m a bit of a worrier and part time philosopher which is not always a good mix so I knew I was in need of some time to get away and find my feet back on the road of St James.

At the same time I was thinking of my best friend Andy and his Mother Maggie who had lost her fight with cancer after only 5 painful months, her loss was a great shock to us all.

Maggie was an amazing beautiful being, always full of life and a true free spirit. One of the last conversations I had with Maggie was about how much she really wanted to go back and complete the walk one more time, which sadly she never did.

So this year I have dedicated it to Maggie, once again she has become my inspiration, reminding us all that life is too short and you never know when your time is up so don’t sit there thinking about it, go out and do it! My charity walk has been named ‘Maggie Ways’. I asked Andy which charity he would like me to raise money for and he chose Hospice Care who took such wonderful care of Maggie in her last days. I had already chosen one charity, Multiple Sclerosis Society Jersey following a friends diagnosis of early stage MS before the age of 30. So that’s how my two chosen charity’s come about and why I’ve called it Maggies Way. So just Me, Myself and my backpack will be leaving Jersey on 13th July to start the walk the next day in the small town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port I will continue walking for 37 days until I reach Finisterre, you can follow my training and support me on Facebook and if you would like to sponsor me you can choose which charity you would like your sponsorship to go to by going to the web address below.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sachamaggiesway Web: www.maggiesway.co.uk I would like to add a very special thanks to Andy and Correen, Maggies Son and Daughter in law, all the girls I teach at Beaulieu Convent School and my work colleages, friends and family. Thank you x Top: Sacha at the last 100k marker and final reign to walk through. Middle: Sacha outside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Bottom: Maggie.

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Awards 2015 Dates Announced Now celebrating their fifth birthday, and growing in popularity year on year, The Customer Service Awards give individuals and teams the chance to be recognised for going the extra mile. Previous winners include employees from Jersey Post, Hotel Cristina and Lloyds Bank.

The public nomination period will run from Monday 3 August to Monday 14 September, culminating in the awards ceremony at the Pomme D’Or Hotel on Wednesday 7 October.

With National Customer Service Week taking place from 5 – 10 October, this is aimed as a celebration of all that is good about Jersey’s top customer service individuals.

‘This is a fantastic development for The Jersey Customer Service Awards and we are extremely grateful to TravelSolutions for sponsoring the event and helping to secure it for the next three years,’ said Julie Todd, founder of the awards.

James Morris, Chief Executive Officer of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce, added: "It is fantastic news that TravelSolutions is coming on board to sponsor the awards. We are always seeking to raise the profile of our island’s customer service and their support will help enormously in that respect."

Amanda Eulenkamp, Director of TravelSolutions, said: “By supporting the Jersey Customer Service Awards This year, customer service in we hope to help create an enduring Jersey has received a boost from legacy for customer service in the local TravelSolutions. The St Helier travel community." agency has agreed to give the Jersey Awards a financial boost each year for Further details can be found at the next three years. www.thecustomerserviceawards.com.

Africa Day Stroll along the cobbled streets and enjoy major brand stores and unique, independent locally owned boutiques and a wide range of eateries.

Whether it’s for a business breakfast, morning coffee, a light bite while shopping, spa treatments, cocktails or a vibrant night out ... Liberty Wharf is the new social hub of Jersey from dawn ‘til dusk.

Lainah Penttila Party Planning Serivces in collaboration with Anagen Hair Extensions & Afro Hairdresser proudly present Africa Day celebrations on the 23rd May at Best Western Royal Hotel.

shop, dine, meet, relax...

Everyone who loves everything Africa is invited to join us celebarte Africa Day for a night of great music, food and drinks for just £39.99.

stylish, boutique, unique Mon-Sat: 8am - 6pm | Sun: 9.30am - 4pm See website for individual shop opening hours

www.liberty-wharf.com We like to be followed

We will kickstart the evening with arrival drinks, local band playing traditional African music, followed by a 3 course dinner, poetry then party til midnight. Raffle tickets will be sold at £5 a ticket - all proceeds will go to Jersey Hospice.

For tickets contact Lesley at 07700 710602 or Lainah at 07829 844104 OR Visit Anagen Afro Hairdresser at 2 Dorset Street, St. Helier Wednesday - Saturday between 10am and 5.30pm.

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Happy Paws, Happy Owners Happy Paws provides a dog walking/ pet sitting service, including cat feeding and vet visits, as well as being the distributor for Lovejoys dog food in Jersey.

Dog Walking Dogs need to be walked on a regular basis, usually twice a day, depending on age, health etc. Not only does it keep the dog fit and healthy, it stimulates the mind and keeps them mentally alert too.

We will visit your home, take your dog/s out for a walk and clean up any mess created. On our return we are happy to refresh your dogs water, feed your dog or give them a treat, towel dry when wet, feed, or anything else your dog requires or needs. We are more than happy to help where we can so please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

such as wheat, wheat gluten, dairy, pork, beef and soya. This makes it the perfect food for all dogs, including those with sensitive tummies. Lovejoys understand how good ingredients can improve the health and happiness of your dog and have taken great effort to ensure everything that goes into the food is for their benefit and nothing else.

Healthy development All Lovejoys® food includes Seaweed Oil because it contains DHA (Docosahexenoic Acid) which supports a healthy brain, vision and nervous system. On top of that, the seaweed they use is sustainable and renewable, making it an ‘eco friendly’ resource to boot.

Pet Sitting Each sitting includes an overnight stay. We look after your pets as well as your home.

Dogs will be taken on 2 good walks a day. We also, if required, can feed other pets too like fish, rabbits etc and water any plants if necessary.

The ins and the outs It is not just about ‘what goes in’, but also ‘what comes out’ that makes their food loved by all. Containing high levels of protein and quality carbohydrate for optimum palatability and digestibility, dogs fed on Lovejoys® often produce smaller, firmer stools. They even add chicory extract, a natural prebiotic which encourages beneficial intestinal bacteria, helping to reduce stool odours.

Lovejoys® dog food Lovejoys® dog food is hypoallergenic, using only a single source of protein and specially formulated to exclude many known allergens,

Even more good things Lovejoys® delicious, crunchy kibbles are designed to help remove plaque and tartar from your dog’s teeth, reducing the cause of

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unpleasant breath in the process. Healthy, happy dogs have glossy coats and healthy skin. Recipes contain Omega 6 & 3 fatty acids to ensure they always look and feel absolutely tip top.

Lovejoys® food is preserved using Vitamin E and Rosemary, which are natural preservatives. Rest assured, there are no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives in any of the foods.

If you are interested in buying or becoming a stockist of Lovejoys Dog food please contact Claire @ Happy Paws.

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Jersey Public Sector Pay Freeze A pay freeze for public sector staff has been announced by the States of Jersey.

The one-year settlement, discussed with unions, excludes nurses and midwives.

The freeze follows the announcement of job cuts and charges for services to tackle a predicted £125m shortfall.

Unions said they were “deeply disappointed” by the announcement.

The States said the freeze would “minimise redundancies”.

15,000 Tonnes Of Flyash Shipped To UK The last of the stored fly ash from Jersey’s incinerator has been shipped off the island.

15 thousand tonnes - that was being stored in pits at La Collette- had been taken to the UK. It’s taken nine months.

From now on TTS will export the ash weekly as it’s generated.

Jersey Cows ‘May Be Beef Source’ In India’s Maharashtra State Jersey cows have been suggested as an alternative to India’s locally-bred cattle as a food source for Muslims.

News In Brief

But, the Indian government said every cow was sacred whatever its breed.

It comes after new laws banning the killing of cattle and sale and consumption of beef were introduced in Maharashtra state last month.

Hindus, who comprise 80% of India’s 1.2 billion strong population, revere cows and as a result, the sale and consumption of beef is banned or restricted in many of the country’s states.

According to reports, the All India Milli Council, which represents Muslims, suggested the Channel Island dairy cow could be an alternative.

The change in law in the western state of Maharashtra, which includes India’s commercial capital and largest city Mumbai, has already led to prosecutions.

Jersey’s Rate Of Inflation Has Dropped Jersey’s rate of inflation has dropped to nought point six percent.

That’s down from an RPI of one point three percent in December.

Prices rose less steeply - partly because of lower fuel and motoring costs in the year to March.

Albert Pier Pontoon Finished Work at Albert Pier Pontoon is nearly complete, in time for the Jersey Boat Show.

The refurbishment began last autumn, and contractors have been working weekends to finish the project.

The old linkspan bridge has been removed and a new footbridge put in.

St Helier RNLI now have dedicated berths for the lifeboats.

Mark 07829 838844 Sophie 07829 828033 contact@jerseypages.info

The first vessel to berth at the new look Albert Pier Pontoon will be a 40-metre Sunseeker yacht, which is travelling on to Malta.

Further improvements - to create extra parking and seating - will also start.

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Big Ben’s Fitness Club Rebecca’s Story Before: 19 stone and a size 22 Now: Heading towards 15 stone and a size 16!

I have tried all the fad diets going from the Cabbage Soup Diet to Herbal Life and the old faithful Weight Watchers, but none have worked or kept me motivated enough to continue.

One of the reasons for me starting with Ben was that I was going to travel to New York on my first long haul flight and I wanted to fit my arse in an economy seat! Also, my dad had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my aunt had a massive heart attack 6 months before I started, which resulted in her having a quintuple heart bypass. I was worrying the strain my excess weight was putting on my heart and other organs, so I decided it was now or never! I had been following Ben on Facebook for about 6 months before seeing the offer for 8 weeks of slim club for £50.00, I thought this is my chance, so I took it and have never looked back.

Ben and slim club have helped me achieve something that I never thought possible.

When I walked in to my first slim club class I was so nervous and self-conscious but within minutes of listening to Ben he put me at ease, he made what he was saying interesting and fun, looking back now a lot of the stuff he said made perfect sense about the hidden salt and sugars in processed products i.e. coke - 9 tablespoons of sugar per can! There is now no coke in my house anymore!

After a few weeks of starting at slim club, Ben suggested some PT sessions with him and that scared me. I was 19st and so unfit, but that session showed me how much I really needed this life style change and that is what it has become, a completely life changing experience that I would not swap for the world. It has made me into the person that I am today, it has given me so much more confidence and helped me believe in myself more.

It is still an ongoing process but I am determined to continue. There are also other new opportunities that have arisen since meeting Ben, becoming a member of slim club, now fit club and soon Ben’s new adventure in Spain!

I had mentioned to Ben that I had previously trained as a chef. He said he could use some help with the food side of the class, I was a bit unsure as I was a pastry chef so was more into baking (hence the size of me, I like sweet things ). I thought go for it! We started to do a healthy meal for slim club at our Wednesday class and I would explain about the ingredients that went into it, how to make it and also the benefits of home cooked meals rather than going to the local supermarket and picking up a ready meal !!! It has been going well, everyone seems to enjoy it, although I still struggle to stand up in front of them at times.

It has been enjoyable for me as well.

Ben has recently asked me to help with his menu ideas for the retreat in Spain. We are going to make balanced meals and snacks that are healthy, tasty and take advantage of the great fresh produce that the Mediterranean has to offer. I can’t wait!

Big Ben’s Weight Loss & Fitness Retreat In Spain A typical day at Big Ben’s Fit Club weight loss and fitness retreat: -

Nutritious breakfast Country hike Fit Club circuits/ boxing Indoor cycling Healthy and balanced lunch Team game in pool, Water polo Cookery lessons AB blast and cardio session Dietary dinner Plus much more!

Retreat Dates: September 25th to 2nd October October 9th – 16th October October 16th – 23rd October November 6th – 13th November November 20th – 27th November January 8th – 15th January 2016 January 22nd – 29th January 2016

Contact Ben on 07700 331681 or ben@bigbensfitclub.com Visit our website and Facebook page for more information www.bigbensfitclub.com Facebook.com/bigben’sfitnessclub

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Murrays recycling Jersey Pages during their refurb!

BBQ’s on the beach

The co-pilot of a private jet carrying the Serbian President, who accidently sent the jet into an emergency dive and consequently forcing President Nikolic to cancel his meeting with the pope, has been suspended pending an investigation (ooops).

A Nice Place To Take A Stroll?

The incident happened when Bojan Zoric , co-pilot of a cooperate jet was wiping spilt coffee from the flat console between the crew’s seats. He bumped the lever that commands the leading-edge slats, surfaces that are normally extended only to increase lift in slow flight in the take-off or landing phase. This jolted the aircraft to sharply downwards and the automatic pilot dis-connected as the aircraft entered what amounted to an emergency descent.

I enjoy taking my dog for a walk along the piers at Castle Quay area and even though there are some lovely views down there, especially when the sun is going down, the are some ugly views too!

Well last week I knocked a cup of tea over my girlfriends laptop which is now broken, perhaps this will help her forgive me. Everybody makes mistakes I guess! #JustSayin’

In front of the bench, on the floor, were 17 cigarette stumps (I counted.) I guess people don’t know where to put the ends once they’ve finished chain smoking - disgusting. #JustSayin’

One day last week I was considering taking a break and having a sit down but I soon changed my mind.

Mess from BBQ’s on the beach!

The thought of a 25-storey building in Jersey

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, recently forgot what football team he supports. Confusing West Ham for Aston Villa is a mistake a nonfootball fan could make I guess, I mean they do wear similar colours!

For an actual fan to make this mistake is just something I don’t see happening, in fact it’s criminal to do such a thing.

So Mr Cameron it appears you do not support either West Ham or Aston Villa! Yet, no doubt, he will continue to blabber on about supporting Aston Villa as he seems to think it makes him have similarities with the working class man… Not winning any votes with that clanger! Tut tut

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FOOD & DRINK

Millennium Town Park Kiosk opening 1st June!

Open 7 days a week from 8am - 6.30pm all year round.

Selling Jersey ice cream soft and scoop, hot and cold drinks, light snacks and sandwiches.

Same great service and quality as Liberation Square & BHS kiosks.

Looking forward to seeing old and new customers at Millennium Park.

New American Style Diner Pickled Pepper Cafe opened in March this year.

The American style diner offers great value for money with large portions and the most expensive meal on the menu coming in at just £6.95.

This fantastic price includes Large English Breakfast, Bbq Ribs, Pickled Pepper’s Special Double Burger and Traditional Fish and Chips.

Chef Mariusz has over 10 years experience cooking in Jersey.

Open for breakfast and lunch from 8.30-15.00, Mon to Sat. Based in the heart of town, come and visit us at The Fish Market, Beresford Street - you won’t be disappointed!

Murray’s at St. Aubin will re-open at the beginning of May 2015 to serve all our customers with a smile.

Apple & Pears Eatery St Helier’s newest dining experience, Apples & Pears Eatery, offers a choice of breakfast, brunch and lunch (dinner options available soon).

In a menu that changes daily, the team uses only the best ingredients, locally sourced where possible, in dishes lovingly prepared daily on the premises.

Fully Licensed and Free Wifi.

Booking recommended.

Private parties, corporate events or just “get togethers”.

Open from 7.30 - 15.00 Monday - Saturday (Saturdays from 10.00) 10 Bond Street, St Helier Tel 733203

Famous for real ales but do you know we also serve great food?

Food served Tuesday - Friday from 11.30am - 2.30pm and 12pm - 4pm on the weekend.

Open 7 days a week for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner.

There is plenty to choose from including homemade beef burgers, fish and chips and classic sandwiches. Using fresh, local ingredients why not try our crab sandwich?

We look forward to welcoming old and new customers!

Join us for our famous Steak Nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.00 - 8.30pm.

01534 747963 www.murraysjersey.co.uk

Local Camra pub of the year. Wessex pub of the year 2014 and national finalists.

The Lamplighter, 9 Mulcaster Street, St. Helier 01534 723119

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Under New Management

Legends, at 15 La Colomberie, St Helier, is now under new management. They will be serving a range of food between 12pm and 7pm every day including special dietary requirements such as gluten free, vegan and vegetarian.

We caught up with the new manager, Darren Loynd, who explains a little more…

Tell us a bit about yourself & the public house: I have been in Jersey for over 20 years and worked as a Manager at JerseyBowl, The Earl Grey and Le Moulin de Lecq so I have lots of experience in the hospitality industry.

I am introducing food at Legends this month from basket meals to Steaks. We are now showing all live sports on 6 large screen televisions and have local real ale on the pumps. Legends prides itself on its informal atmosphere and hopes to provide a warm welcome and relaxing change to the hustle and bustle of St Helier.

The team are passionate and aim to please at all times, our moto is Always a pleasure and never a chore!

What entertainment can people expect at Legends?

We have a pool table, Dart board and Juke box.

Free Pool and Jukebox every Thursday from 6pm Karaoke party nights every Sunday from 8pm Quiz nights starting soon What experience do you hope your customers have?

As a team we would hope they had a pleasurable experience from the moment they walk in to the minute they leave, enough so that they can share this with their family and friends. There is something for everyone at Legends.

Tel: 732145 Email: darren@legendsjersey.co.uk

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Manger CLUB is a new diner’s club that allows islanders to save up to 25% off their food bill when eating out all year round, with up to 5 guests.

The card is great for lunch and dinner during the week with some restaurants including Friday’s and Saturday’s.

23 restaurants have signed up since Manger CLUB launched in February including; Apples & Pears Eatery, Tiffin, The Green Olive, Cheffins, The Navigator, Bella Italia, Lazin Lizard, Bollywood Bytes, Jambo, Gustul Casei, La Taverne, Douro, Doran’s Courtyard Bistro, The Candlelight and Jade Garden

Chinese to name a few, with many more still to come.

Manger CLUB is introducing the new annual membership for £29.95 for a limited time only; thereafter members can join for £50.00 per annum or £5.00 per month.

Sign up at www.mangerclub. com to begin enjoying those great savings, and find us on facebook to keep up to date with the latest restaurants participating.

More about the wine...

La Belle Angèle Chardonnay France This wine has a lovely golden colour.

Aromatic, elegant and generous, it has delicious aromas of pear and pineapple.

This Chardonnay will perfectly match fish and chicken dishes.

It is also excellent served on its own, as an aperitif. Serve at 10°C.

La Belle Angèle Cabernet Sauvignon

La Belle Angèle Syrah Rosé

France

This wine has a lovely pink colour. It exhales nice scents of red fruits like raspberry or strawberry. It is very well balanced on the palate with delicate aromas of raspberry.

This Syrah rosé is a very refreshing and fruit forward wine.

France

This wine has a lovely deep red colour. It exhales delicious scents of black currant and strawberry enhanced by green pepper hints which are very typical of Cabernet Sauvignon grape. It is an elegant, complex and velvety wine.

Its fresh delicate aromas will perfectly match starters, grilled vegetables, pizzas, grills, Asian cooking and grilled prawns. It is also excellent served on its own, as an aperitif. Serve at 8°C.

Its rich and complex aromas will perfectly match traditional cooking (shepherd's pie, gratins, steak au poivre), grilled meat and cheeses.

Useful Terms for Describing Wine Knowing these words will help you understand the wine they're describing: •Aroma or bouquet: The smell of a wine — bouquet applies particularly to the aroma of older wines •Body: The apparent weight of a wine in your mouth (light, medium, or full)

Mountain Range Merlot Concha y Toro

Mountain Range Sauvignon Blanc Concha y Toro

Chile

Chile

Cherry and plum aromas with a hint of black pepper and spice. Medium-bodied with smooth black cherry and plum flavours. Enjoy with pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats or hard cheeses.

Vibrant grapefruit and citrus fruits on the nose. Light-bodied with mouth-watering flavours of grapefruit and lemon. Enjoy seafood, such as halibut or scallops and a variety of spicy, Asian food.

•Crisp: A wine with refreshing acidity •Dry: Not sweet •Finish: The impression a wine leaves as you swallow it •Flavour intensity: How strong or weak the flavours are •Fruity: A wine whose aromas and flavours suggest fruit; doesn't imply sweetness •Oaky: A wine that has oak flavours (smoky, toasty) •Soft: A wine that has a smooth rather than crisp mouth feel •Tannic: A red wine that is firm and leaves the mouth feeling dry

A Makeover for Chimes We caught up with Paul Crick from Chimes.

How did you end up at Chimes?

I had never planned on running a pub before but a gentleman was going to take it on before we did and my wife was going to be bar manager. That fell through so I decided to apply for the license instead as she had her heart set on working here. And now here we are…

Chimes has already had a makeover and I believe you are going through a name change too, is this true and if so what brought this on?

Yes it’s true, we are going to be re-branding and returning to the original name, The Parade. We just fancy a change and think it is a good idea to move on from Chimes now.

Does Chimes have live music and if so when is it on?

We have live music every Saturday night from 8pm, we normally have someone playing the guitar and a singer, it changes every week.

Is there any other form of entertainment you have on for the customers?

We have Karaoke every Friday and Sunday night which is very popular, we also have quiz nights on Thursday nights.

On Thursday nights and Sundays afternoons from 1pm we offer complimentary cheese boards.

Do you show any sports?

We have commercial Sky Sports which shows rugby, Formula One and football amongst other sports. If there is something on you want to watch, just ask and we’ll put it on for you. Sometimes we’ll have two football matches on at the same time to please everybody.

Is there any food served at Chimes?

No there is not at the moment. We should be serving food very soon though, as we are just waiting on the parking spaces in front of the pub to be removed so there will be more seating options outside. We’re just waiting for the application to go through at the moment.

What message would you like to give to people who have never paid a visit to Chimes, what are they missing out on?

We are a very friendly pub with a great atmosphere, and have great bar staff. Tourists love it here, when they call in they normally end up spending most of their holiday here!

Chimes Bar

(Soon to be called The Parade) All live sports shown here Thurs: Quiz Night

Sat: Live Music

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Property & Home Living

The Rental Market In Jersey

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tivity, landlords are less likely to negotiate on prices and in some cases they see the opportunity to lift them slightly, something some feel they have not been able to do for a while. But fundamentally, it is the demand outstripping supply that is the issue, as with any market moving in with a partner, moving economy. out from partner, need more room for the baby that’s due, need ex- So what is the answer? There tra space for elderly relatives and needs to be more good quality, plenty more reasons besides. Put reasonably priced rental stock, we this all together and we are inun- all have queues outside our doors, dated with serious and often ur- so if you have something you have been thinking about renting, now gent enquiries. is the time to call us. We can adThe other side of the coin how- vise on what, if anything, needs ever, is the lack of good quality to be done before releasing it properties at an affordable price. onto the market, we can adThe word affordable is subjective, vise on pricing, and we can but not everyone is in highly paid help in meeting all the regemployment, and being an Island, ulatory and legal requirethey do not have the option of ments now necessary. moving to a cheaper area, we have That’s even before we a relatively single market value. bring people through (There is France, but the commute your door. can be a nuisance!).

For those who have passed by Because there is increased ac- in the last fortnight, Harry has

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The other side of the coin however, is the lack of good quality properties at an affordable price.

So…the question has to be “what employment arranged but no achas happened to the rental market commodation as part of their package. The requirement for these is in the last few weeks?” usually registered studio’s or bedAs anyone who is involved with sits, making things tighter for sinrental properties at the moment gle people already here looking for knows, be it looking for one to affordable housing as the market move into, landlords letting them, between registered and entitled or agents acting on behalf of land- merges. There are also those that lords, the market is really busy and due to the increase in activity in the there are few quality properties local sales market, have decided to around right across the spectrum, accept offers to sell their properfrom bedsits to high end executive ties and move into a rental for a houses, and none of us have a de- period before deciding on the next move for them, rather than being finitive reason why. rushed into a decision on someThere is always a little extra pres- thing that is not their ideal next sure and activity at this time of the home. The last thing they want to year as we see an increase in the do is lose the buyer they have been arrival of seasonal staff looking for waiting some time for. Then of accommodation. These tend to be course there are those who need registered staff in the main, with to move, circumstances changed,

not been in. Our daughter is back for a break from Uni and she has kidnapped him for walks on the beach, the odd swim and truck loads of attention. Fickle, that’s all I can say, fickle! Till next month.

Dennis Shore Manager First Choice

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Trinity North Coast • 4 Bed • Possible 2 Gen

£885,000 • 3 Bath • Parking for 6+

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St. Martin - Three Bedroom Cottage With Vast Potential

Asking £639,000

Characterful and charming cottage in the ever sought after parish of St Martin located within a five minute drive to Gorey. In need of total refurbishment, with vast potential, it would make a stunning home. Dating back to the mid 19th century, it is situated mid terrace in a row of similar cottages. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, all rooms are of generous proportion. On the ground floor, the kitchen/diner is to the rear of the property with direct access to the garden. Adjacent is a separate utility. To the front is a cosy living room and a bedroom with en-suite facilities whilst on the upper floors are two further double bedrooms and a house bathroom. The garden will get uninterrupted sunshine and is a blank canvas just waiting to be landscaped! Ideally suited to those looking to establish their own style and personality, it is indeed a golden opportunity!

St. Clement - Charming Family Home

Asking £475,000 Indigo Estates are delighted to have been appointed sole selling agent for this 'new to market' semi-detached home. Perfectly located in the parish of St Clement, a stone's throw to the recreation grounds and the golf course, and within an easy walk to town and the beach, it is the ideal step up the ladder for the young family. Although in need of a little cosmetic TLC, the property offers adequate living space with a good sized kitchen/ diner and, in addition to the living room and providing a further reception, there is a conservatory. The first floor offers two double bedrooms and a single. To the rear of the property, the garden is superb, south facing and safe for young children and pets being fully enclosed and laid to lawn. With a single garage and additional parking, this property has the potential to become a great and charming family home with much to offer!

St. Clement - Pristine Three Bedroom Home

Asking £495,000

The perfect family home and also the perfect option for those looking to downsize. Presented in pristine order throughout, there is nothing to do to your new home, just move in and start enjoying! The fully integrated kitchen leads through to the separate dining room and further on to the formal living room from which there are double doors opening into the garden. The upper floor offers three double bedrooms and a contemporary style house bathroom. Special mention must be made of the beautiful garden, laid mainly to lawn with well established trees, flower beds and shrubbery with a pretty paved seating area. To the front is a garage with loft storage and additional parking for three cars.

Set in a quiet cul de sac with a communal green for all to enjoy, this is a must see! It is on a frequent bus route into town and is realistically priced in today's market, this one will be popular.

St. Saviour - Stunning Five Bedroom House

Asking £1,045,000 This detached new build would be a wonderful home for the family looking to be close to schools and within a short commute to town. A traditional build with accommodation arranged over three floors, it offers spacious living with generous room sizes. The kitchen/breakfast room is contemporary in style and open plan through to the living room. The four bedrooms on the first floor are all doubles, with two en-suite. There is also a house bathroom on this floor. The second floor would be an ideal guest suite being adjacent to a shower room. The garden is SW facing and has been laid to lawn. To the rear of the property is a paved private patio. Parking is provided with the double garage and forecourt parking. The amenities at Five Oaks are just a two minute drive away. With a gated driveway, this property is one of two and on the market with NO FORWARD CHAIN.

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Spaces - Bespoke Furniture Spaces CI Ltd is a Jersey Based fitted furniture company specialising in the supply and installation of affordable, high quality bespoke fitted bedroom and home office furniture.

“Our bespoke furniture will allow you to create practical storage space in even the most awkward rooms, with a craftsman finish designed to stand the test of time” Spaces CI Ltd design, supply and install a stylish range of made to measure bedroom furniture, high quality home offices and chic sliding wardrobes in modern or traditional finishes. They also carry a stunning range of pre-built freestanding wardrobes, chests, dressing tables, stool and mirrors.

Founder and Director Chris Davies said: “Our aim is to offer customers fantastic value for money, making bespoke furniture an affordable option to islanders looking to maximise their storage space in style.

The beauty of our ranges is in that there are very few restrictions in terms of what we can design and create. Whether it’s a bedside chest that needs to be a certain width or an awkward angled section in a corner of a bedroom we can overcome anything, providing a practical and stylish solution that will not only provide additional storage space, it should add value to the property as well”.

A comprehensive range of door styles and colour options are available to suit any taste ensuring that the finished project is exactly as envisaged by the client. A wide selection of laminated, veneered, gloss and matt finish doors are available.

Conveniently, painted finish doors can be finished in any colour and real wood doors can be stained to match any existing furniture.

Interior options are equally versatile allowing customers to customise wardrobes with any combination of hanging space, shelving or drawers. There are also a number of innovative space saving solutions available to store jewellery, hang trousers and display shoes.

Spaces can design furniture for use anywhere in the home.

“Our furniture is really versatile” said Hugo, fellow founder and Director. “Our Belgrave units look fantastic fitted into Alcoves and our glossy Belmont range can be designed as a wall system in the lounge

to house a flat screen TV, AV equipment and all of your media. We get asked to design mirrored cabinets, vanity units, under-stairs storage and even garage conversions where clients wish to add a home cinema or games room to their property”.

The Team The team at Spaces have a wealth of experience and know a thing or two about furniture having been senior figures at the Island’s largest DIY store for over 10 years transforming the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom showroom into one of the most successful in the UK before hanging up their orange aprons.

“For us, the customer comes first every time” said Jota. “In Jersey, recommendations are

so important. Our goal is not just to offer value for money, but to make the whole process as easy as possible right from the initial consultation. We are here to project manage each job to ensure nothing is missed prior to production and that customers get a seamless finish that they are proud to show off!”

Three friends outside of work, setting up a new business has been hard work, daunting but immensely rewarding according to Hugo. “Our experience in Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms hadn’t really prepared us in terms of setting up a business in the digital age.

We’ve had to learn new skills and adjust very quickly to ensure we have been able to add to and tweak our website and to set up our social media presence to allow us to interact

with customers whenever or however they want. Consumers are increasingly turning to social media to browse for inspiration, ask advice and seek recommendations, especially here in Jersey. We were clear from the outset that our digital strategy would form a key part of the business. Judging by the volume of enquiries being received at the moment, we’re glad we did!”.

Find out what Spaces could do for you at www.spaces.je where you’ll be able to browse ranges, find out more about the services offered and book a free no-obligation home design appointment. You can also find details of their price promise, request a brochure and find out about their current deals including some fantastic offers to celebrate their grand opening running until May 31st!

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We can supply all the necessary materials and sub floor preparation that's required by our dedicated experienced fitters.

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What are Sankshuns?

“So it’s like the ‘naughty step’ for Prime Ministers? ...Yep”

I was once asked by a 6 year old “What’s Sankshuns?”

I explained rather carelessly that when the bosses of countries do bad things like steal land or treat people badly, other countries stop working with them and sometimes even keep their money so they can’t use it. The idea is to punish the bosses to try and get them to behave.

“So it’s like the ‘naughty step’ for Prime Ministers?” the youngster offered.

After a brief unproductive pause for thought, “Yep”, I said…

Well perhaps this is a good analogy because it is indeed a behavioural change that is being sought through the imposition of sanctions. So what are they and who decides who gets punished and to what extent?

Sanctions would typically involve the freezing of assets belonging to a government, its officials and or their families and associates, the withdrawal of certain services like finance and travel but usually the most punishing is the restriction of trade, embargoes on import and exports of raw materials and equipment. It is commonly the restriction of trade which impacts the most because often everyone is affected.

There are several authorities from across the globe who apply sanctions but for us in Jersey the sources are primarily the Security Council of the United Nations, the European Union and the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the US. Interestingly, just because these authorities apply a sanction does not mean that it is automatically enforced in Jersey.

We have to raise a separate piece of legislation (an Order) to adopt the sanctions applied and they are then listed on the websites of the Jersey Financial Services Commission and States Greffe and published in the local gazette from time to time.

to worry about sanctions imposed by the European Union on another country or group of individuals?

Well let’s take for example Russia, since it is a current situation in the news today. Simply put, sanctions have been imposed upon Russia to try and encourage its leaders to change their approach concerning the territories in Southern Ukraine which they appear to have ‘annexed’.

(To you and me this means ‘invaded by force’ and many people have been killed and made homeless as a result). In August last year we applied the relevant sanctions and the following statement was published locally: “Jersey has brought into force restrictive measures against Russian individuals and businesses that have been identified by the European Union as responsible for actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. A wider EU package of sanctions against Russia has also been enforced in Jersey, including services relating to certain securities and money-market instruments.”

Sanctions are imposed on individuals or entire countries (and often both at the same time) in an attempt to achieve a certain outcome like a change in the conduct of a country’s regime, the restoration of peace or the prevention or suppression of the financing of terrorism for example. So why would our little Island need A good deal of trading with Russia

“Just because these authorities apply a sanction does not mean that it is automatically enforced in Jersey.”

and the wider Commonwealth of Independent States (Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan etc) is coordinated through banks and other financial services companies in Jersey. Where the sanctions apply, Jersey individuals and companies are required and expected to conform and ensure we all enforce the same impositions, restrictions and punitive measures.

We are all bound by law to adhere to these rules and to breach a sanction is a criminal offence which carries a fine or imprisonment.

You may have heard the discussions about “beneficial ownership” and this is another reason why we must always know exactly who we are dealing with, every time, no exceptions. (Something you might have thought we would want to do anyway?)

“So why would our little Island need to worry about sanctions imposed by the European Union or another country?”

pose even more punitive measures.

In striving to avoid conflict (which might ultimately involve those imposing the sanctions) the authorities escalate the restrictions and broaden their reach in an attempt to make life So, it has been 14 months since the so difficult that the offenders conannexation by Russia and nearly cede defeat and a change in behavnine months since we adopted the iour is achieved. sanctions in Jersey and still the inhabitants of the region are being Imposing sanctions is risky and the killed or are suffering in ghastly outcomes often uncertain but they ways and yet only recently we find do work sometimes – let’s hope Russian companies have won more they work in this case…” than $212 million in United Nations contracts to ferry troops, supplies Words by Vernon Breese and equipment for ‘peace keeping missions’. I am guessing these transactions would otherwise all be breaches of the sanctions!

You can see it is becoming a confusing and messy business but with the escalating threat of more violence and even the possibility now of a major attack being launched in Ukraine, it really doesn’t look as though the sanctions are effective.

In these circumstances the decision makers usually raise the bar and im-

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Spotlight Interview With... ...Tom Kyle from Andium Engineering My name is Tom Kyle and I have lived in Jersey since 1975. I am a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer. For over 22 years I was employed by the largest Inspection and Testing Company in the UK, as an Engineer Surveyor carrying out Competent Person inspections and testing for clients mainly in the Channel Islands (CI). As of the 1st September 2014 I left to start my own company Andium Engineering Inspection Services (CI) Ltd., trading as Andium Engineering (AE). We are the first and only local independent Inspection and Testing Company in the CI. Why leave a large company after 22 years to start on your own?

I decided to go on my own as I was finding it increasingly difficult to provide an acceptable service level to my clients, to which I myself would expect from any company. Large corporate companies servicing not only the

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C.I. but also the UK seem to have lost this ability to provide the correct resources to enable them to service their clients and ensure their inspections are not overdue.

What action is required for equipment that is overdue an inspection?

The equipment should be taken out of service until a satisfactory inspection is completed by a competent person.

How will Andium Engineering Services differ from others?

We will be supplying the same services as present suppliers operating in the C.I. but our first priority is quality of service to our clients and ensuring their compliance with relevant legislation. We are at present the only company operating in the C.I. who will guarantee inspections are carried out on time. We are competitive on price and can better any renewal quotation, as a local company we want to pass savings back to the client.

What if my Insurance Broker arranges or advises me on my Engineering Inspections?

Andium Engineering are not an Insurance company. Although we prefer our services to be arranged through your local CI Broker. If you require advice on your inspection program you can contact AE direct, if you need advice on insurance covers you need to speak to your Broker who is regulated by Financial Services in the CI. Most engineering insurance requirements can be set up in isolation to your Inspection Program.

Are Inspections an Insurance requirement?

The majority of inspections are legally required under the relevant ‘Health and Safety at Work’ legislation applicable in the CI. Although we are not part

of the UK and UK legislation does not apply in the Islands, reference to UK standards may be used to illustrate best practice during legal proceedings under Health and Safety at Work legislation if there is no local equivalent.

For further advice on the legal requirements contact the relevant ‘Health and Safety Inspectorate’ in Jersey or Guernsey. Further advice can also be obtained from local ‘H&S’ Practitioners or your local Insurance Broker. Finally for free no obligation advice on your Inspection requirements in the CI contact AE. What types of equipment are inspected by AE? The local Health and Safety at Work legislation places duties on all those involved with work activities. This extends to

ensuring all plant and equipment is well maintained, inspected and tested as necessary, to ensure it remains in a safe condition.

AE can assist you with this by inspecting a wide range of equipment including pressure equipment such as steam or hot water boilers, compressed air plant, autoclaves or any mechanical plant. Lifting equipment such as cranes, BMU’s, fork lift trucks, excavators, MEWP’s, passenger lifts, escalators to fixed wiring and LEV plant. The list is too long to mention, but you can always contact AE with any specific queries.

How can we get a no obligation Quotation or Advice?

Either through a local CI Insurance Broker or contact Tom on 832064 or email: tom.kyle@andium.je

The Sunday Times Rich List - The Channel Islands 17 Channel Islanders make it into The Sunday Times Rich List 2015.

The fulll list can be found at http://features.thesundaytimes.co.uk/richlist/2015/live/richlist/view/group33#list

1. Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay Wealth: £6,500m Source of wealth: Property, Media, Internet retailing The 80-year-old Barclay twins, Sir David and Sir Frederick, are doing well in retail. Shop Direct, their multi-brand online operation, lifted profits in 2013-14 to £40.4m.

Meanwhile, their hotel operations grow more valuable by the day.

Maybourne, the owner of Claridge’s, the Berkeley and the Connaught, has been valued at £1.6bn, taking their 64% stake past £1bn.

Their Ritz hotel would command a similar rating. The London-born brothers have their fingers in many pies but are best known for their £665m purchase of the Telegraph newspapers in 2004. There are £1.9bn net assets in four of the largest Barclay operations. They have homes in Brecqhou in the Channel Islands and Monaco.

2. Douglas & Dame Mary Perkins Wealth: £1,450m Source of wealth: Opticians Douglas, 72, and his wife, Mary, 71, started Specsavers from a spare room in their modest Guernsey home. With 2,000 stores in 10 countries, Specsavers employs 30,000 people worldwide and sells more than 12m frames a year. It has moved into the hearing-aid market and is now the biggest private seller of digital hearing aids in the UK.

3. Steve Lansdown Wealth: £1,293m Source of wealth: Finance Now based in Guernsey, Lansdown, 62, invests in sustainable technology. His wealth comes from Hargreaves Lansdown, the financial group he set up with Peter Hargreaves (qv). Lansdown's stake is worth £902m. He set up Bristol Sport, bringing together Bristol City football club — newly-promoted to the Championship — and other sports.

4. Simon Nixon Wealth: £945m Source of wealth: Internet, Property Jersey-based Nixon, 47, co-founded Moneysupermarket.com with Duncan Cameron (qv) after dropping out of university. Nixon, who still works part-time on product development, has a £260m stake in the quoted Flintshire-based venture. A £130m share sale, £210m of property and other assets take him to £945m.

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The Importance of Networking

by Claire Boscq-Scott #TheBQB

Walk The Walk & Talk The Talk “Networking is lot like the process of pollination; a small action in one place has a ripple effect...”

Have you ever attended a networking event and struggled to network? Was this because you sought out the one person you knew and instead of working the room you spoke to this person for the duration of the event? Well, we’ve all done it.

I remember going to my first Institute of Directors lunch; I went to the toilet, put on some lipstick, took a deep breath and told myself “come on Claire, you can do it”, held my head up high and off I went. Walking through the bar and a room full of men, you’d think I would have been in my element.

But I wasn’t. I was so self-conscious and in those days not at all confident enough to talk to anyone I didn’t already know; it was a challenge for sure.

Following a recent poll by ComRes, a leading research consultancy specialising in corporation reputation, public policy and communications, for the British Library showed that 62% of British adults surveyed had never attended a networking event.

The study also found, that of those that did network 51% felt uncomfortable doing so.

So here are a few tips to help you feel more confident when attending a networking event: “Bee” prepared. Find the venue and arrive in plenty of time. If the attendees’ list is available, check

out who is coming. Only 23% of those surveyed by ComRes said they had researched who would be attending an event they had signed up for. Know what it is that you want to achieve from the event by setting goals. Concentrate on using your precious time to make useful connections and build new relationships.

“Bee” a connector. By asking the organiser for introductions to new people who you ought to meet there you will make valuable use of your time. Then you can become the connector and an introducer and help others develop their network too – as a result opportunities will often follow.

“Bee” remembered. Use a core statement to introduce yourself.

You have seven seconds for someone to make an impression of you; this is your time to shine. Make sure what you say and how you say it is going to grab this person’s attention. Start with a strong handshake, maintain eye contact and smile as you greet your new contact.

“Bee” aware of body language. It’s important to, not only be aware of your own body language, but also that of others around you. Observe the room for a few seconds and look for people who are most likely to respond positively. These are individuals standing alone who are

waiting for someone to talk to or small groups of between two and three people that are clearly open to new participants. You can see this in their body language: if they are facing outward, the chances are that they are having a casual conversation and would be happy for others to join in. However, if their arms are folded in front of their bodies and they are looking at the floor, then they are less likely to want others to join in on their conversation. Similarly, If you are stood on your own and doing the same – or staring down at your mobile phone and not engaging people through eye contact - this will have the same effect. In contrast, leaving your arms unfolded and maintaining good eye contact will welcome people to your space, or conversation if you are already part of a small crowd.

“Bee” interesting. Don’t feel like you have to say something profound to start with. First, you need to break the ice and it can be as simple as commenting on the venue, the programme, food, speaker or the event organiser. Make sure you use plenty of open questions - these are questions that ask who, what, where, when and how – questions that cannot generally be answered with a simple yes or no (closed questions). Your goal is to explore ideas and opinions and also to demonstrate your listening skills.

“Bee” there for your new contacts.

Follow up and do so promptly, or risk losing all of your hard work. It is a key way to make sure your networking makes a difference in the long run and that you are building a trustworthy relationship.

Networking is lot like the process of pollination; a small action in one place has a ripple effect that creates another action somewhere else.

Networking is all about how seemingly minor connections or conversations with one person may be discussed across the network and end in a connection later in the process. You never know to whom you are talking. You never know whom it is that your new connection knows; he or she could provide you with future referrals. Most importantly, you may be connecting with someone who becomes a member of your tribe and helps your business to grow. So don’t be shy, unleash the bee in you and get buzzing.

Thank you, Steve Lund, for providing the photo of our local busy bee!

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Business News In Brief Jersey International Finance Centre Building Approved The Planning Applications Committee at the States of Jersey has approved a planning application for Building 5, an office block to be built as part of the Esplanade Quarter, otherwise known as the Jersey International Finance Centre.

The application, submitted by the Jersey Development Company, is to construct a six-storey office building on the south-east corner of the existing Esplanade car park.

The detached block will provide 69,000 square feet of Grade A office accommodation and a 51-space basement car park.

The current carpark will be moved to the other side of La Route de la Liberation.

Susie Crowder Is New Ned At C5 Alliance The C5 Alliance Group has announced that Susie Crowder will be joining them as a new Non-executive Director.

Susie will sit on the group board, drawing upon her extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, to provide an independent strategic perspective which will support C5 to continue its development of market share and offering.

Susie established the Channel Island Skills Academy (CISA), where she retains an interest, and has extensive experience of operating at board level across a range of businesses in the public and private sector.

Katy Sandrey Appointed Group Head of Marketing And PR at Ravenscroft Seven years after joining Ravenscroft, Katy Sandrey has been promoted to Group Head of Marketing and PR. In her new role, Katy will be responsible for all marketing and communications projects, as well as the organisation of Ravenscroft’s corporate events.

In addition, she will deal with media matters, sponsorships and manage the company website.

Katy joined Ravenscroft in 2008 as PA to Group CEO Jon Ravenscroft, and co-ordinated the company’s rebrand in 2013, when it changed its name from Cenkos Channel Islands to Ravenscroft.

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Bull Executive Business Services Limited ‘BEBS Ltd’ Tracey Bull, Managing Director BEBS was set up in October 2013 by Tracey during a time of economic austerity when you would think a sane person wouldn’t do it! However, she saw a gap in the market for business owners to employ freelancers because of tighter purse strings, difficulty in getting additional business licences and efficiencies in the workplace where cover was required during absences including maternity leave, holidays etc.

BEBS’ mission is to help companies grow, this being something Tracey considers vital to the Island and also coming from a professional education background, a way of succession planning for the younger population.

What we do BEBS Ltd provides outsourcing in the following areas:• PA Services & Office Administration • Marketing & Business Development • Improvements to business processes and strategies • General consulting Why should you outsource to us?

• Allows business growth by employing a freelancer to free up valuable time • Saves on overheads as the freelancer pays own social, tax, health insurance and pension • No requirement for a licence • Employing someone with experience who can help the company to move forward When to outsource Are you or you and your employees finding it difficult to manage the day to day business of your company?

Have you had time to revisit your

strategy and look at growth opportunities?

Before choosing which tasks to outsource, look at your business and determine your strengths, weaknesses and values. For instance:Strengths •Brand strength (do people recognise your business name?)

• Unique product or technology • Existing customer base • Strong sales team Weaknesses • Outdated processes, systems (i.e. customer management system) • Lack of social media strategy therefore missing a particular industry segment • Clients moving to other companies “More small businesses are outsourcing tasks these days because technology has advanced to the point of professionals being able to work from anywhere, coupled with the availability of extremely qualified professionals who have decided to leave the corporate world such as executive assistants, marketing directors, PR directors and project managers.

Using these freelancers can enable small businesses to compete with the bigger players in their space because of their outside skills and knowledge and can offer efficiencies and economies of scale Our Values • Act with high sense of integrity • Highly professional and knowledgeable about the business, government guidelines, rules and compliance • Honest, trustworthy and reliable

• Work as a team without reservations • We are always alert and focused on what we do Some of the ways in which we have helped businesses • Setting up a database of new customers for a local newspaper • Introducing a UK entrepreneur to Jersey and setting up and selling new product to new customers • Reviewing and advising on website for a local property company • Branding and personal branding for small company of accountants including producing brochures and website, and office branding • Setting up IT with an entrepreneur • Setting up and running social media for a local company • Letter writing, form filling and advice on the way forward • Event and Education management for a local committee If the help you need is not in our list, we are happy to meet up for a free consultation.

Please contact Tracey on: T: 01534 859464 M: 07797 734 505 E: tracey@bebsltd.com

ARE YOU A STRUGGLING BUSINESS OWNER OR MANAGER WHO CAN’T FIND THE TIME, THE SUPPORT OR THE SKILLS TO MANAGE DAY TO DAY BUSINESS, OR GROW YOUR COMPANY? This is where we come in…

We are highly experienced in the following areas: • PA and Office Administration • Customer service • Facilities and office management • Marketing and Business Development • Business analysis and strategy We work with you as a team, we are focussed on what we do and honest and trustworthy.

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I Just Don’t Like You, And Other Reasons For Rejection “In a series of 15 minute interviews; the interviewers ‘decision’ time was just less than 4 minutes” It feels like eons ago that I completed my Diploma in Recruitment Practise, (in fact it is little over 8 years ago), having only been in the industry for a year at the time I still to this day believe it gave me a great grounding in the recruitment world and a topic I became hugely interested in was the psychological aspect of recruitment and selection, probably in large part thanks to my fascination with psychology as a topic and the tutor I had at University who always managed to make the subject both enthralling and informative – even the statistics element!

There are several forms of Interviewer (and recruiter) bias, most commonly people think of stereotyping, halo and horns, or the mirror (I like you because you’re like me) or the opposite effect (I don’t like you because you are not like me). Similarly there are several variations of these effects and the terminology used to describe them but in its most basic form it really does boil down to – ‘I just don’t like you’.

One study (Schmidt & Hunter) found that ‘job interviews can only predict about 14% of the variability in employee performance’ 14% and yet interviews are still used as the The biggest challenge in the recruitment primary source of candidate evaluation and process, and one often left relatively unad- the first gateway to an organisation! dressed by the hiring company is that of InOne of the pitfalls of Interviews is that it is a terviewer bias. personal exchange and being humans we are subject to the social factors this includes and the vulnerabilities it exposes – Interviewer Bias. Each person has unconscious mental processes that can influence the thoughts we have and subsequent decisions we make.

“And Finally Don’t forget to showcase your most likeable self.”

The Mirror and Opposite effect is a perfect example of this and as stated above is largely based around an interviewers like or dislike of the interviewee, normally fostered through shared interests and or experiences.

Given the very emotional aspect of our human selves our decisions, even those within recruitment are vulnerable to subjectivity.

In a study by Webster (1964) he ran a series

of interviewer bias for example panel interviews or competency based and rigidly structured (all having their own downsides but that’s for another time). The most important consideration should be the skill of the interviewer, poor interview skills serve to deepen the damage of bias, where as a skilled and trained interviewer can operate Unfortunately many other bias effects exist with a greater amount of objectivity. such as naivety bias – when an interviewer is drawn to likeable personality traits and What can you do as candidates? Research fails to place enough emphasis on technical your interviewer beforehand, find some capability. Entomologist, the opposite effect common ground and ensure you have to naivety bias where personality is ignored strong answers for the technical and compecompletely. Not the best bias to experience tency side of interviews, ensure you are able to demonstrate you have the correct skill set when trying to recruit a people manager. and personality based on prior experiences.

Confirmation Bias is an interpretation of And finally don’t forget to showcase your Webster’s earlier study of predisposed in- most likeable self. terviewers, and the last one I am going to address in this article (before I run the risk By Marie-Clara Thaureux of sending you all to sleep and experienc- LaytonAndrews ing some real bias myself) is the afore-men- T: 01534 625966 tioned stereotyping, this is a term we are all E: marie-clara@laytonandrews.com familiar with, despite familiarity with the www.laytonandrews.com term, stereotyping is no more prevalent in an interview situation than any other bias, yet its familiarity is because stereotyping is a part of everyday life. We stereotype without even realising it and whilst often viewed as a type of discrimination it is in fact an important part of society’s function. The ability to make snap decisions, for example about potential dangerous situations. Not in interviews though. There it is a weakness not strength. of 15 minute interviews in which he concluded the interviewers ‘decision’ time was just less than 4 minutes. So first impressions really do count! After that initial 4 minutes the interviewer was shown to be predisposed to source information that ‘supported’ their initial opinion of the interviewee.

All in all this paints a pretty grim picture and one would be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that jobs are handed out based on how likeable you are or whether the interviewer is an avid golf player, like you, of course. However there are some ways in which companies try to minimise the risks

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