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Forms and More Forms

by Vernon Breese Page 30

The Importance Of Networking

by Claire Boscq-Scott Page 32

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The Customer Service Awards are back! More info on P9

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Contents Community

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July Agenda

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#JustSayin’

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Latest opinions and news

Food & Drink

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Health & Fitness

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Property/ Home Living 22 Trades/ Services

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Business & Finance

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Forms and More Forms

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Not Networking But Give and Receive

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Words By Vernon Breese

Words by Claire Boscq-Scott

Recruitment Interviews & Feedback – Or Lack Thereof!

Words by Marie-Clara Thaureux

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For all enquiries please contact Mark on 07829 838844 or Sophie on 07829 828033 OR email advertising@jerseypages.info

Family Nursing & Home Care (FNHC) is calling ‘Mr Brocken was a stalwart of our annual golf for companies and individuals to enter its seventh day and will be sorely missed. We are delighted to annual charity golf day. honour his ongoing support of FNHC through the memorial trophy,’ said Ivo Le Maistre Smith, The event will take place at La Moye Golf Club on fundraising manager at FNHC. ‘The golf day will be Friday 11th September, and there are currently an enjoyable way to enjoy a round of golf with some spaces for a further 10 teams to participate. The friendly rivalry, and raise much needed funds for charity is inviting teams to take part in the 18-hole FNHC. FNHC touches the lives of more Islanders than shotgun start Stableford competition, which will any other charitable organisation in the Island, and be followed by a delicious luncheon served in the events like the golf day are vital to ensure we can raise clubhouse. enough money to continue to offer such a breadth of services.’

This year’s event will introduce the Richard Brocken Memorial Trophy, in recognition of the To sign up for the golf day, or to find out more incredible support offered to FNHC by the late information, please contact Ivo Le Maistre Smith on Richard Brocken.

Ivo@fnhc.org.je. Entry costs £550 per team.

The Linen Hut Has It All If you’re looking for something for your home and can’t find it anywhere else, try the “Linen Hut”.

If they don’t have what you’re Pop in and see what they have after then just ask as they to offer at 30 Burrard Street, can try and get it for you. If St. Helier. you need a pair of curtains at a specific length and at a They have been open since reasonable price they can November 2014 and stock shorten them for you. a wide range of home supplies including curtains, net curtains, Just as a pub has a happy hour, bed spreads, blankets, quilt the Linen Hut has a Happy covers, children’s bedding, Thursday every Thursday! sheets, towels, bathroom and kitchen essentials, table cloths, On this day there are always place mats, vases-flowers, table special offers going on including some items at half price. runners and lamps etc…

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Durrell's July Activity Week

July Agenda

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Price: £12.50 | 7-11 year olds

In association with

Add your event from just £25 Please email advertising@jerseypages.info for more information.

Business

Arts & Entertainment

Charity

Music

Comedy

Shopping

Sports

Family

Looking for something fun for the children to do during the school holidays? Try Durrell’s fun activity sessions where they can learn about animals and wildlife through games and activities. There will be a different activity running from 10.00am - 2.30pm on each of the specified days.

Pre-booking is required and numbers are Friday 10th & Saturday 11th | 8.00pm limited. Download an application form from the website.

Tickets: £20 | Jersey Opera House

The Simon & Garfunkel Show

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour, including Jersey Opera House, and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road!

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

St. Peters Indoor Market

Every Wednesday & Saturday From 9am - 3pm

St. Peters Indoor Market (behind the Parish Hall) open every Wednesday and Saturday supporting Jersey Cancer Relief.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Speak-in-aWeek: French

Garden Party Saturday 4th | 11am - 4pm Northdale, St. Ouen

All proceeds going to Jersey Hospice Care and Lymphoedema Services Jersey.

A lovely garden party at Northdale, St Ouen. You can look forward to cakes, teas and coffees, ice cream, a raffle, crafts and musical entertainment.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Junior Water Polo Termly or yearly membership Aquasplash

5 sessions Going away this year or just wanting to learn a new skill? Why not try one of our Speak-in-a-Week language courses. All our language courses are taught in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. You will learn words and phrases to help with travel, shopping and eating out and about how these languages are constructed.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Polish Festival 11th - 12th July | 12pm - 11pm The Weighbridge

Take this opportunity to sample some traditional Polish cuisine as well as some Junior Water Polo runs every Saturday during local Jersey dishes during this celebration term time for girls & boys age 8-15 who are of Polish culture. Enjoy live music all day with a mixture of Polish and Jersey confident swimmers. bands performing. It will be great fun for What Should I Bring? Swimsuit, a positive everyone. attitude, and £1 for the locker!

Magda Chmielewska More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk magda.chmielewska@hotmail.co.uk

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Bingo!

Friday 24th | 7.30pm Les Ormes Holiday Village

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 13 July - 17 July | 1.10pm - 1.50pm available.

Jersey Arts Centre | Suitable for 18+ Non-members: £26, Members: £22.10 Hot and cold food also available.

Stalls available phone 481170 (answerphone)

Activities: Monday 20th July: Animal art - Scrap into sculpture Tuesday 21st July: Reptiles - Investigate the world of our scaley friends Wednesday 22nd July: Family Session - Mud Art (10am-12pm or 1-3pm. £7 per person.

5yrs+. Maximum 3 children per adult) Thursday 23rd July: Animal Athletics - Durrell Island Games

You are invited to play a friendly game of bingo to help raise funds for the BSJA. (British Show Jumping Association) Cash prizes and a raffle!

Speed Buzzing Happy Hours

A meal in the restaurant and drinks available from 6pm onwards. Bingo starts at 7.30pm.

Come early as tables fill up fast!

Tuesday 14th | 6.30pm-8.00pm The Club Hotel | Price: £15.00

Grow your business by growing your local network; from lead generation, to breaking down barriers, or developing future collaborations.

Speed Buzzing will help you to really connect then build and nurture relationships with the right people. Don’t be afraid, we will give you the tips and tricks to become more confident and turn Speed Buzzing into a recipe for success.

So come and connect with us with our Happy Hours Speed Buzzing: • maximum of 20 people • 15 minutes: intro, networking tips and tricks • 60 minutes: Speed Buzzing, 2 minutes each to engage, then you move on • 15 minutes: close and network some more…

• full list of attendees • one complimentary drink

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Dig for Hospice Saturday 25th | 10am - 4pm Le Braye, St. Ouen A great day out for the family.

Get out your bucket and spades for a sandcastle competition. There will also be a bouncy castle, games and a chance to try surfing. Organised by one of the Bedell Tanzania Challengers, raising money for Jersey Hospice Care.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

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'TLC' would like to intro duce the ever youthful Les Ainscoug h as a welcome addition to the team.

He has been in the Fina nce industry since 1989 and has built up a solid well-deserved reputation for honesty and integrity as well as constantly eating Tu na sandwiches.

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JTC Jersey Wanderers Team Up For Community Work 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.

A group of boys, parents and coaches from JTC Wanderers FC recently came to the assistance of Jersey Riding for the Disabled when they needed help to rake through the sand school at Le Claire stables.

The group worked on weeding and levelling off the sand school making it easier and safer for the

ponies, riders and side walkers.

Bob Lawrence from JTC Wanderers said: “As an FA Charter Standard Community Club, our ethos extends beyond just focusing on football. We also feel it is important to give back to our community through meaningful and helpful projects.

This work the boys and their

parents have done for Jersey Riding for the Disabled is a great example of where the team work developed in playing football can be channelled to help others outside of the game."

Cathy Fricker from the Jersey Riding for the Disabled said: “Riding for the Disabled helpers and riders are extremely

grateful to the JTC Jersey Wanderers for giving up their time to do so much work at the sand school. RDA Jersey are totally dependent on volunteers to enable our children and adults to ride in a safe and enjoyable environment. The boys and their parents did a fantastic job, we are very grateful to them for giving up their spare time to help us.”

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

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Raising Funds For BSJA The British Show Jumping Association the next show which will guarantee a family Jersey has approximately 250 members. day out please telephone for details.

Throughout the year the BSJA in St. Lawrence will hold around 100 different show jumping competitions and events.

They also have competitors and their horses from Guernsey.

To raise funds we get together one Friday BSJA every month at Les Ormes Leisure Village (British Show Jumping Association) in St.Brelade for a fun evening of BINGO where you can join friends and family for a You’re invited to play a friendly game of bingo! ********** meal or just a drink from 7.30pm.

The association are in need of funds for new equipment and improving the facilities.

Everyone involved works endlessly and voluntarily to ensure that Jersey is able to continue with the popular sport, ensuring well run, enjoyable entertainment for competitors, families, owners & spectators.

You can also reserve your own private table. It is becoming a very popular evening so it is advisable to come early. The cash prizes are certainly worth while playing for and there’s also a raffle.

So phone some friends and come along, we promise, you wont be disappointed! For If you would like more information regarding more information telephone: 07797 726595.

£££ CASH PRIZES £££ Raffle ********** A meal in the restaurant and drinks available from 6pm onwards. Bingo starts at 7.30pm.

Come early as tables fill up fast!

Les Ormes Holiday Village, St. Brelade Next event: Friday 24th July

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The Travel Solutions Customer Service Awards 2015

Nominations for this year’s Travel Solutions Customer Service Awards will open on 3rd August.

Awards founder, Julie Todd, is encouraging everyone to get involved:

Organised in association with the Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate excellence, best practice and innovation in customer service.

Their aim is to highlight the contribution great customer service can make to a business’ success – and reward those amongst us who offer that special something on a daily basis across the island.

‘We have all experienced good and bad service in Jersey. Social media makes it easier than ever for us to complain when things go wrong. The awards give the Jersey public the opportunity to redress the balance and recognise and reward those who do a fabulous job. It is free to nominate a team or individual, and you could really make someone’s day by doing so.

This year is the fifth year since they launched and sees a new headline sponsor, Travel Solutions, who have committed to the awards for a three-year period. Previous headline sponsors have included HSBC and Jersey Post, both of whom continue to remain firmly involved by sponsoring a category, alongside other businesses such as Sure, Lloyds Bank and AirtelVodafone.

These awards are different than the normal “self-submissions”, as it is the general public who are able to nominate individuals or teams in Jersey who have gone beyond the call of duty to offer excellent customer service. This raises the integrity of the awards as they are voted for solely by the customers of local businesses.

Previous winners represent a wide spectrum of the island’s business community both in terms of size and sector.

Last year’s successes included the manager of Café 1837 (inside Voisins); the team at Lloyds Bank; and a mechanic at Roberts Garage.

Award categories are designed to be inclusive of all of Jersey’s business community. They are: • Employee of a large business • Employee of a medium business • Employee of a small business • Self-employed person • Public services employee • Tourism & Hospitality employee • Aspiring star (young person showing great promise) • Humble volunteer (charitable worker) • Best team • Best overall customer experience

‘Last year we introduced the Aspiring Star award, which is specifically targeted at young people new to the customer service environment. They may just be a part-time ‘Saturday worker’ but are already standing out from the crowd. We had some inspiring nominations and we hope that we will see even more this year. After all they are the future champions of customer service.’

Some of the nominations received from the public can be truly heart-warming. Some examples from last year are: “This is our 5th return visit to (the hotel) and what makes it so special is the outstanding service, especially from Tom. He has such a warm welcoming smile and greeting. His attention to detail, looking after you, his customer, as if you are part of his family is excellent, and makes you feel at home. He truly is excellent at his job and a great asset to (the hotel). I would like to thank him for making outstanding customer service look natural.”

“Vicky is a breath of fresh air. She is always ready to help with a smile.

Everyone who visits (the food retailer) is so warmly welcomed by her and her team. Clearly, they all love working there. Vicky remembers – and knows – all her customers. She gives great advice on how to cook your purchases. Her tender customer care to the elderly, and her fun loving ways of serving her customers is awesome. If you haven’t been there before, do call in and you will see I’m right. Thank you.”

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Some of the team from Lloyds Bank who won the BEST TEAM award.

“Samantha is am amazing woman and nothing is too much trouble.

As soon as you walk in to the shop you are always greeted with a smile!

Samantha always makes time for everyone, she provides all her customers – new and existing – with assistance. Even when it comes to closing time she will never rush you to close up. It is a lovely shop with lovely employees only too happy to help. She offers a fantastic service and – more importantly – with a smile! It makes it an enjoyable and pleasurable shopping experience that keeps me coming back again and again!”

The manager from Cafe 1837 was the overall winner

Nominations are open until September 14th and there are various ways of making your vote: • online at: thecustomerserviceawards.com; • by text to 07781 476276; • by completing a nomination form to be found island-wide throughout the voting period.

An afternoon tea Awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 7th October, at The Pomme D’Or Hotel, compered by Channel 103 FM. For further information on the awards, please contact Julie Todd on 07781 116713 or email contact@ thecustomerserviceawards.com. www.thecustomerserviceawards.com

Jake Godel who won the ASPIRING STAR award

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British Red Cross Thanks TTS - New Road Resurfacing Trial Family Firm For £7,000 f

News In Brie

Transport and Technical Services is trialling a different type of road resurfacing which is quicker and more cost effective.

The new process costs about a third of the price of traditional resurfacing. It also takes about a tenth of the time to install. The existing surface is left in place and the new product called Gripfibre® is spread over the top and rolled, and it is then given time to set.

New Homes For Troy Court Plans for Troy Court to be knocked down and replaced with six blocks of modern housing accommodation were approved by Jersey’s Planning Applications Committee.

Les Vaux Housing Trust asked for permission to demolish 108 homes in seven existing blocks at Grands Vaux and replace them with 123 new social rented homes. Under the plans, each household would have access to an outdoor space, such as a patio or balcony, plus three communal areas.

St Martin Parish Float The St Martin’s Battle of Flowers Association want to erect two marquees in a field at L’Abri Farm, on La Grande Route de Faldouet and use them to build the parish float.

The Committee accepted the Planning department’s view that changing the use of the field temporarily would not cause harm to the Green Zone or hinder its long term agricultural use, and that the impact on the countryside and traffic wouldn’t be unreasonable.

There were five letters objecting to the proposal and sixteen supporting it.

More Bus Shelters Planned Transport and Technical Services is planning to install six new bus shelters at various locations around the Island and is asking for Islanders comments.

Full information and drawings are available on the gov.je website for anyone wishing to comment during the consultation period which closes on Friday 10 July.

The British Red Cross in Jersey is saying thank you to a local family for its generous £7,000 donation to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands and the life-saving work of the Red Cross during the occupation.

islands were cut off from main-land Europe leaving islanders in a desperate situation.

The SS Vega docked in St Helier on 30th December 1944 with much needed supplies such as food, soap and medication.

The Red Cross also operated a postal message system helping In recognition of the difference people to communicate with respond to and recover from made to islanders by the friends and relatives. emergencies, disasters & conflicts.” food parcels supplied by the Canadian and New Zealand Bev Dallas-Chapman, senior Red Cross during the Second community fundraiser for the In this 70th anniversary year of World War, the Clarke family British Red Cross in Jersey, says: the liberation of Jersey, the Clarke is making the £7,000 donation.

“We’re extremely grateful for this family, owners of Le Masurier, generous donation which will say they are delighted to be The Normandy landings in go towards our work around the making the donation. John June 1944 meant the occupied world helping people prepare for, Clarke, Tony Clarke and Barbara

Clarke, the wife of the late Fred Clarke, say: “This donation is in special recognition to the Red Cross and Order of St John of Canada and New Zealand. The generosity from the people of those countries contributed so much to the relief of islanders from starvation in 1944/45”.

Allegations Of Animal Cruetly Against Jersey Customs Former trainee dog handler David Ormsby made several serious allegations of animal cruelty against Jersey Customs during his recent employment tribunal hearing.

Mr Ormsby alleges that he witnessed dogs being punished "in a completely disproportionate manner". One officer is alleged to have picked a dog up by his harness, punched him in the head, and shook him violently up and down while holding onto the back of the harness. He then "threw the dog across the room to the exit, before going over to him, picking him up again, and throwing him into the hallway."

A dog trainer is alleged to have utilised cruel 'reinforcement' methods including using a dog's collar to choke him to the point where the dog lost consciousness.

These dogs perform a valuable service and deserve to be treated with decency and respect.

To treat them otherwise is unprofessional and unacceptable

especially of a publicly funded “The Service has only recently body, which must abide by a code been made aware of Mr Ormsby’s allegations, and at no point has he of conduct. raised them directly with us. The The statement regarding the welfare of the dogs at all times, whether in training or when treatment of working dogs: being handled, is our overriding The States of Jersey Customs and priority.

Immigration Service absolutely refutes allegations regarding the We have used dogs for drug treatment of their working dogs detection work for more than 20 years. Training is delivered by a and have this to say:

nationally accredited dog trainer from the UK. Independent scrutiny and licensing is also provided by UK professionals.

We have every confidence that our dog section complies with the highest standards. To provide reassurance to the public, we will be commissioning an independent review of our dog training and working practices.”

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Islanders Vote With Their Feet At New Sure Store Islanders have embraced the new concept in retail that is Sure’s new interactive store on King Street. Over 6,000 customers visited the store in its first week, double the number that would typically visit Sure’s previous high street shop.

The new store, which is located on the corner of New Street and King Street, offers a digitally interactive shopping experience that gives customers the opportunity to serve themselves when choosing phones and payment plans, as well as providing self-service top-up and bill payment kiosks, which dramatically reduce queue times.

Whilst the new store is unapologetically hi-tech, Sure’s team of friendly, knowledgeable assistants are still available to help customers who prefer to ask someone for expert advice rather than using the interactive touchscreens.

customers choice in the way they use our shops,” said Lisa Mclauchlan, Head of Commercial Operations at Sure.

“Our customers can be in and out quickly if they want, or can spend more time with our staff finding out about our products and services. The shop is designed to reduce queue times but during busy periods, it is still likely that our customers will have to wait for a short while so we have provided a lounge at the back of the store replete with comfortable seating, refreshments, a TV and iPads for people to enjoy whilst waiting for an assistant.”

Sure has installed 55-inch self-serve touchscreens which help customers to put together their own packages, compare phones or simply email information to themselves that can be perused at their own leisure.

In addition to the interactive touchscreens, the new shop has been given a very modern makeover with stunning video screens wrapped around the interior. These areas are designed not only to deliver marketing messages but will also engage customers by serving up a few personalised “The store has been designed to give our surprises as well!

The personal touch is also evident in the extremely popular lounge area where shoppers can enjoy a warm or cold drink and a chance to take the weight off their feet whilst waiting to be served.

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Bicycles On The Road…

Yes, We're Still Moaning!

I used to hear people moaning about bicycles all the time but I never really understood why. I would hear about accidents and immediately think it was the fault of some reckless driver.

I have only recently started driving and now I understand what all the fuss is about, let me tell you about my past few days: DAY 1 Driving along the avenue, behind a cyclist! Excuse me, can you move out of my way and perhaps even go on the CYCLE TRACK - 2 metres to your left! How infuriating.

DAY 2 Waiting at a traffic light and a cyclist brushes passed my car to get in front – do you really think you have achieved much by clipping my wing mirror and moving forward two metres? Because I can tell you, you haven’t. Instead you have made my blood boil, scratched my wing mirror and not to mention, very unsafely pushed in front.

DAY 3 (About an hour ago!)

I was just leaving my parking space, so I did what any normal driver would do and checked all around me – it was clear so I reversed back into the road and went to pull off. Before I knew it a cyclist had come flying out of nowhere and in one diagonal swoop decided to overtake me from the adjoining lane - just as I had started driving! The thing that annoyed me the most, he then had the cheek to yell abuse at me!

After following the idiot, who was controlling his bicycle with only one hand and peddling every 10 metres, for approximately 3 minutes he finally went on the pavement and steered danger towards pedestrians instead! At least he was out of my way!

Can all cyclists please take note: If you are going to cycle on the road can you please; stay on the road (and not pavement hop), stay a safe distance away from traffic and finally keep to a sensible pace or please just walk to work, some of us are in a rush!

I don't know how many times we have to complain about the mess along the piers, but I’m sure it’s getting worse.

Restoring Faith in Humanity On one of the social media pages a woman asked for any Co-op stamps to be donated as she was struggling to get her food shopping for the family. There were dozens of replies offering to buy necessities for the family, children’s clothes and toys and numerous understanding comments.

Great to see people pulling together and offering support.

Whilst I was shopping in the Co-op last week I saw an elderly woman at the till, on another checkout was a man who noticed the woman’s shoe lace was undone so he immediately went over and helped her - I thought this was such a kind act, so lovely to see people helping each other out!

I whitnessed a young man lying on the bench drinking his beer and smoking his fags and then leaving without picking up his rubbish! To my amazement he even had a carrier bag with him and the bin was just 10 yards away!

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K Hair Studio

Anagen Extensions & Afro Hair 5 Minutes with Lesley from Anagen...

Hi Lesley, So tell us, what is Anagen?

We are hair extension attachment specialists & afro Caribbean hairdresser based in Dorset Street.

Please call to make an appointment and cut out your voucher below.

07829 724997 11 Bond Street, above The Vaporium.

Joe has recently opened a new unique salon and would like to welcome old & new clients to the salon

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FREE ‘Blow Dry’ or ‘Cut & Blow Dry’ with any colour at K Hair Studio.

Offer expiring end of August.

Chantal is joining Neilla at Jamie’s Hair Design Neilla has had the Salon, at 5 Clos Des Pas, Green Street, for over a year now and would like to take the opportunity to thank all her loyal clients who have made her first year successful!

Neilla is delighted to announce, Chantal Kennedy is going to be joining her at the salon.

Chantal Kennedy has 24 years experience in all aspects of

hairdressing and has decided to go out on her own under the name of Chant’s Style. She is delighted to welcome all clients, old and new!

To make an appointment with Chantal please call 07700 804023. For Neilla please call 877388. There is FREE customer parking outside the salon.

How long have you been a hairdresser?

For about 16 years on and off. I did my GCSE’s early so I had a lot of time to kill, my mother figured hairdressing would keep me off the streets of Harare!

Where did you train?

I trained mainly in Zimbabwe, but I continued training in the UK. What type of extensions do you do?

I do all types of extensions from weaves and beads to bonds and Brazilian knots.

Which one would you recommend for first timers?

My favourite is weave on because it’s suitable for all types of hair whether white or black.

It’s also cheaper than other types of extensions and causes very little damage to hair.

Do you sell the hair extensions?

Yes, we sell all colours and length of weave wefts, nano beads and micro bead. If you want clip ins we make them for you.

Lesley Wadzanai Katsande Anagen Extensions and Afro Hair 01534732534 07700710602

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Celebrating 21 Years with Murphy’s Hi Tim, tell us a bit about your background and how you’ve got to where you are today.

Well I have been in retail now for the past 35 years. I started my career at Rock Island, I was there for thirteen years from the age of 20. Rock Island was mainly a jeans retailer with some fashion thrown in.

Thirteen years later I started a small ladies and men’s shop aiming more towards the high fashion side although I didn’t know it would work. I was very excited at the time of the prospect of having my own business.

mixed with some clearance items, clearance meaning the end of a line of clothing and shoes. Some of these deals have been very good for me and the customer.

What are the biggest challenges facing smaller independent retailers?

Obviously the internet, luckily there are still some people out there who wish to feel a product and try the product on before they buy. Here at Murphy’s we watch the internet prices very carefully. We can beat some prices, some we match and some we come close to. Another good thing about Murphy’s is it’s easy to return a product and get a no quibble money back, even on sale items.

I opened Murphy’s in September 1994 on the corner of Beresford Street, the position, at the time, was one of the best secondary positions in St. Helier. I had saved hard, at one point having 3 jobs to save the money There is always the policy on parking, and parking prices. The closing of the Gas Place I needed. car park and the shift of town towards the The premises were small but it had 3 floors Waterfront has had an effect on the West so we put the menswear on the ground Centre area. I have to admit it makes my floor, ladies on the first and third was the blood boil with such comment that there is plenty of parking and that it’s too cheap! For stockroom and an office. the town to survive it needs to be a pleasure At Murphy’s we have always tried to give to visit, not constant watching time so you customers up to date styles, good quality, do not get a parking ticket. I do have a fear affordable prices and great service. This is that the States will increase the GST and that done by using smaller lessor known brands will do no favours for the small retailers.

The Boutique now open above Murphy's

Beautiful Ladies Fashions from France and Italy

Is there anything new happening with Murphys?

To celebrate Murphy’s 21st year in business we have decided to go back to our roots and re-introduce ladies clothing… We are

opening Murphy’s Ladies to the first floor of Murphy’s mens. We do not have a great deal of space so if Murphys Ladies does well we will consider moving it to it’s own premises.

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Food & Drink

The Lamplighter 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.

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?

Sunday Lunch

With only a small kitchen, run by chef and proprietor Antonio Nogueira, Douro Bistro & Grill gets its ingredients delivered each day, ensuring that everything on the menu is as fresh as it can be and as locally sourced as possible. The A La Carte is rich in classic and seasonal dishes from delicate scallops and roast figs to finest fillet steak and sizzling king prawns and treats like delicious home-made sticky toffee pudding and madagascan vanilla crème brulee.

2 Courses - £10.00 | 3 Courses - £12.50

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

Local Camra pub of the year.

Wessex pub of the year 2014 and national finalists.

9 Mulcaster Street, St. Helier | 01534 723119

Sam’s Bakery

If you had to cook a meal in 30 minutes, what would it be?

It would have to be Roast Figs wrapped in Parma Ham followed by Pan roasted Rack of Lamb with sautéed potatoes and Rosemary infused Merlot Jus.

We are committed to using only the finest and freshest ingredients in everything we make. You can rely on us to bring you the very best in baked goods.

Our experienced bakers and award-winning pastry chefs keep our bakery stocked with fresh breads, cakes, biscuits, chocolate delicacies and other attractive products.

What are your thoughts on buying locally grown foods?

Wherever possible, our produce is purchased locally to ensure freshness and support local trade as it can be one rough ride to own a little business at the moment.

Most definitely my favourite meal is my Beef Wellington with Wild mushroom pate and Madeira sauce accompanied by a lovely glass of full bodied red wine.

What do you love most about your job?

To see that my food makes a lot of happy, satisfied customers.

What advice would you give to somebody thinking of opening their own restaurant in Jersey?

To think again :) But seriously, first of all make your business plan and visit Jersey Business, I cannot praise them enough, especially Cedric Bird and Nick Steel.

What's your favorite indulgence after a long day at work?

Definitely Sticky Douro Pudding with toffee sauce and Madagascan vanilla ice cream.

58 Halkett Place, St Helier T: 629786 | M: 07700357336 www.restaurantdouro.co.uk

Pickled Pepper Cafe

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

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Traditional Fish and Chips £6.95

Sam’s Bakery & Coffee Shop is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We will soon be selling fresh bread from our new coffee shop at 1 - 6 Fish Market, Minden Place, St. Helier

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

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What is your personal favorite meal on the menu?

Sam’s Bakery, 2 Victoria Road, Georgetown

samuel_pinto@funchal-bakery.co.uk samsbakery@gmail.com

Chef Mariusz has over 10 years experience cooking in Jersey.

Open for breakfast and lunch from 8.30-15.00, Monday to Saturday.

Based in the heart of town, come and visit us at The Fish Market, Beresford Street - you won’t be disappointed!

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Eat in, a resco or take away!

Murrays has recently undergone a complete makeover and is looking better than ever thanks to new manager, Custodio Gomes.

The restaurant may have seen a total refurbishment but you will be pleased to know that Chef Marcin Figacz has remained! Using fresh local produce he will continue to create a diverse, fun menu.

If you’re looking for something to start your day, then the “famous” breakfast for just £8.95 will certainly keep you satisfied!

The menu features a range of meals including jacket potatoes, pasta dishes, homemade burgers and salads. There is a huge selection of sandwiches available on granary or white bread, in posh triangles or a generous French baguette with tons of fillings to choose from, including griddled chicken, bacon & avocado, chicken tikka & mint yoghurt dressing and ham carved straight from the joint.

‘Connections’ was invented at 3 in the morning, after a party. A twist on one of their favourite dishes, this meal can be enjoyed at any time. French-Italian French fries with home made

minced beef, Bolognese sauce & a melted cheese top, FrenchMexican - French fries with spicy beef chilli con carne on top, again with melted cheese and one for the veggie’s - French-Veggie Roasted vegetables, peppers, mushrooms, sautéed onions and sun-dried tomatoes smothered in melted cheese on French fries.

The set menu is changed weekly and is not to be missed - priced at just £17.50 for two courses or £19.95 for three courses - there is something to suit everyone.

(Excuse the cliché!). Specials change every few days so keep an eye on the blackboard outside!

They started life as a coffee bar and that means they know coffee and love coffee. So much so, they have their own unique coffee blend made exclusively for them.

Murray’s coffee is regarded as one of the best you’ll get in Jersey, they even sell small packs, ready ground for home or as an ideal little present!

“Good customer service is about being friendly, helpful and available, so we are open 9am serving all day, every day of the week. So as we like to say…Eat, drink & relax.”

Murray’s, St. Aubin | Tel: 747963 Open from 9am til late www.murraysjersey.co.uk

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Head of Restaurants at The Royal Yacht Hotel Achieves MBA Qualification Head of Restaurants at The Royal Yacht Hotel, Claudio Abreu, has earned his MBA in International Hospitality Management from the IMI University Centre in Switzerland.

Claudio moved to Luzern in Switzerland in 2014 to earn his MBA degree, the course focused on current trends and business development, enabling to continue to develop and innovate new ideas for the hotel and to elevate The Royal Yacht brand. Claudio has held senior positions at The Royal Yacht Hotel for eight years, he played an integral role in helping with the relaunch of hotel’s restaurants Zephyr and Sirocco last year and was also the driving force behind the development of the new wine tasting experience, The Cellar.

Claudio has resumed his duties as Head of Restaurants at the hotel and is working on further projects, focused on improving

The Royal Yacht Hotel’s customer focus for both locals and visitors.

Claudio Abreu, commented: “This degree has been a milestone in my career aspirations, it will strengthen my business and management skills. My job is to enhance the guest’s experiences and improve every detail, my new qualification will help me to develop new products and services at The Royal Yacht Hotel and to improve the experience for our customers, and with my new knowledge of current trends, I’m excited to see the results!”

Alcino Viera, General Manager of The Royal Yacht Hotel said: “We are extremely proud of Claudio for developing on his already impressive skill. His determination reflects The Royal Yacht Hotel’s ongoing commitment to setting a high standard in Jersey’s hospitality sector.”

Grand Jersey Celebrates 125 Years In The Community The five-star Grand Jersey marks exciting events in Jersey’s history, including the Liberation 60 State its 125th anniversary.

Banquet in 2005. Honoured guests The hotel, which has been at the at the banquet included Her centre of Jersey’s tourism industry Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and for over a century, welcomed the his Royal Highness Price Phillip. first guests through its doors on In October 2006, £15.2 million 13th June 1890. was invested in an extensive Martin Kelly, general manager at refurbishment of the hotel. This substantial investment allowed the Grand Jersey, commented: ‘Grand Jersey is an exceptional hotel in its entirety to be upgraded hotel property with a rich with new features including the history in the island’s tourism Champagne Lounge, Terrace, industry.

Our heritage is fine dining restaurant Tassili and testament to the unique the Park Suites, while retaining a character of the hotel, its people lot of the charm and character of and the affinity our guests share the original hotel features – many with the hotel, as a result of of which remain today. the experiences it has provided Grand Jersey is now part of Hand over the years.’

Picked Hotels, as part of the After opening, Grand Jersey Channel Islands Collection. This quickly became one of the most move has ensured continued fashionable hotels in Jersey investment into the hotel, and over the years has been safeguarding its status as Jersey’s selected to host some of the most flagship five-star property.

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A La Carte Menu

Phone: 01534 766014 Email: restaurant@casamiajersey.com 57 Kensington Place, St. Helier, JE2 3PA

Evening Menu

Soups / Breads

Meat (carni)

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

£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.

Garlic Breads

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

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.

Olives A bowl of marinated Green and black olives.

£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.

£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) Mixed fish onions and peppers with butter, rosemary, lemon and olive-oil dressing, served with rice.

£13.95

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

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

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

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

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

Starters

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

£12.95

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

Charcoal grilled served with grilled tomato and mushrooms.

Sauces for Steaks Creamy brandy peppercorn / Garlic Butter / Mushroom and red wine

£17.95 £2.50

Pizza - Pasta Pizza Margherita Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil leaves and oregano.

£7.15

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

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

£9.95

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

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

£8.95

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

£7.50

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

£8.90

Rigatoni Bolognese Rigatoni with a Bolognese sauce.

£8.95

Tagliatelle ai fruit di mare

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

Penne al pollo e funghi selvatici

£9.50 Penne served chicken and pancetta wild mushroom and cream sauce.

Lasagna al forno

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

Risotto ai Funghi (V)

£9.95 Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, celery, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Sides

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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Health & Fitness

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The Biggest Loser 2015 Saturday 6th June saw the end of the Biggest Loser Challenge 2015 for 10 contestants with over 130 people attending the prize giving night at the Pomme D’Or Hotel.

Over the last 12 weeks the contestants had been concentrating on losing weight and stepping up their exercise regime, some of them going from no exercise at all to Personal Training sessions, Fit Club Classes and weekly Club Walks.

Peter Collins was the compere and DJ for the night. The night started off with Ben explaining about the Biggest Loser Challenge and complementing the contestants on their weight and inch loss results – some losing more inches that weight, he also explained to the audience about the Fit Club and Slim Club that he runs.

The night was not just about the Biggest Lose, prizes were awarded to Fit Club and Slim Club members – 1st award was presented to the juniors who attend the Fit Club classes and this was awarded to Zoe Raphael. 2nd award was presented to the Best Adult Newcomer to the Fit Club and was awarded to Andy Buckley and the 3rd award was for the Biggest Achievement since start-up who attend the Slim Club and was awarded to Rebecca Statt.

Moving on to the Biggest Loser results, the 10 contestants were Marianne Bougourd, Megan Rose, Cheryl Raphael, Rebecca Statt, Catherine Kirby, Ben Harvey, Caroline Wharrah, Dominic Wilson, Sarah Lloyd and Fiona Wilson. Contestants were presented with a framed certifacte and a medal with the final three being given a month free classes at Fit Club. The winner also won a place at Big Ben’s Spanish Retreat worth over £750.

The three finalists were: 3rd Ben Harvery 2nd Sarah Lloyd 1st Caroline Wharrah Well done to the above three on doing a superb job and changing their lifestyles in a big way. They now look at like in a totally different way. Ben H found it quite challenging but had great support from his family and friends which spurred him on.

Sarah was so pleased that she had dropped a couple of dress sizes and found the Fit Club Classes so much easier than she did 12 weeks before.

Caroline started off by joining the Slim Club and committed to the Biggest Loser Challenge. She wanted to lose weight and

have a healthier lifestyle and was struggling big time in attending other classes as she did not feel comfortable attending them When Caroline had her first personal training session with Ben she could not on the treadmill and three months later there was no stopping her! She would jump on as soon as she got to a session of her early morning training sessions. Caroline lost over 3 ½ stone within the 12 weeks of the challenge and is still attending Fit Club Classes which are early mornings and evenings together with the Club Walk on a Sunday morning. Caroline is looking forward continuing to get fitter and slimmer and is looking forward to her Retreat to Spain in September this year along with other Fit Club Members. Well done to all!

Ben would like to say a big thank you to all who attended the evening and the companies that donated raffle prizes together with the management and staff at the Pomme D’Or Hotel. Without the support, these events could not go ahead. The challenge was not only for the benefit of the contestants but also to help raise money for ABC (After Breast Cancer) Charity. Some £4000 was raised during the 12 week challenge and Ben has nominated ABC as his charity for this year, hoping to raise more funds over the coming months.

Top: Caroline Wharrah Middle: Ben Harvey with Bign Ben Bottom: Sarah Lloyd with Caroline Wharrah

Slim Start Club Slim Start Club started up in October 2014 and has seen some great results in the first 6 months with one member losing over 4 stone who never thought she could do it.

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BBQ Ideas by Rebecca Statt

The format of the class is weigh in with measurements taken of bust/chest, waist and hips on the first week, with weekly weigh ins.

Each week Ben gives a talk on nutrition and discusses with members the highs and lows of weight loss and how to help themselves with weight loss.

Slim Club also has an on board chef, Rebecca Statt, who is exclusive to the club. She prepares a healthy dish which the members have the opportunity to taste this and obtain the recipe to make at home, the class is then followed by half an hour gentle exercise.

Sue before and after

Turkey Burgers

Sardines

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 85g porridge oats 450g/1lb minced turkey 100g dried apricots, chopped 1 large carrot, grated 1 egg, beaten rolls and cucumber slices

Ingredients 3 medium garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fresh sardines, cleaned, scaled, and gutted Fine sea salt, or Kosher salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving

Method 1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the oats and fry for 2 mins more. Tip into a bowl and set aside to cool.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the cooled mixture and mix well with your hands. Season to taste and shape into 8 patties.

3. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, place on a baking tray in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until cooked through, can also be cooked on the BBQ. 4. For the chutney heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and add 1 finely onion cook for 5 mins until softened. Stir in 1 crushed garlic clove and cook for a further min. Add 1 tbsp tomato paste, a 400g can good-quality chopped tomatoes and a pinch of sugar. Gently cook for 20-25 mins until rich and thick. Season to taste, then leave to cool before serving.

Method 1. Combine the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.

2. Arrange the sardines in a single layer on the bottom of a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the fish. Turn the fish to ensure they are coated evenly, and spoon some of the marinade into the cavity of each fish. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Set cooking grate on BBQ in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.

4. Remove the sardines from the marinade and grill over direct heat until well-charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a metal spatula or fish turner, flip the fish and repeat on the other side.

5. Transfer the sardines to a large platter and season with salt. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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!

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Retreat Dates:

SEPTEMBER - FULL! October 9th – 16th November - 6th - 13th January 8th - 15th 2016 January 22nd - 29th 2016 Book now as dates are filling up quickly!

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Property & Home Living

For Sale By Tender

As agents we like to think we are on top of the property market, but sometimes, very unusually we are unsure on the value of a property.

Everything is worth what somebody will pay for it, unless the surveyor says otherwise, but in most cases with the aid of a few secret weapons available to us and drawing on our knowledge and experience of the market, we can put a reasonable guide price on a property, and if the buyers agree, we will get a sale. If the surveyor agrees within reason, all should progress. However, in some cases that is trickier to do.

We currently have a traditional Jersey Granite property we are dealing with. It’s a great house with a huge amount of space internally and externally, a small attached cottage and a large outbuilding. The whole estate needs modernisation, and planning will have to be involved

because of the Listing placed on it. lower end of the spectrum, will it be enough for them? The Now give me the number! Is it issue here has to be “what is the £6, £7, £800,000 or more? That objective”? If it is to facilitate a depends on who buys it and what further move, an offer sufficient they want from it, and this is where to make that possible will be a “Sale by Tender” can come into required, but if the reason for play. A developer or builder will the sale is something different, need to make a profit after buying, maybe an inheritance or a move upgrading and paying professional away from the Island or something fees, so the purchase price for similar, then it is slightly less about them has to reflect that. The the final figure, but more about private buyer however, is buying the disposal of the property. this to make it a forever home, therefore they may potentially From the agent’s point of view, be able to stretch a little further this is not a straight forward sale on the purchase price. The result in the usual manner, they may here is for us to let the market possibly have to liaise with the decide on what the right price for planning department in advance, so any potential buyer is made this property is. aware of likely issues. Are the This approach also has to suit services of a surveyor or the vendor.

There is some draftsman needed? Is the site and uncertainty as they do not know property cleared? Who is going to what the nett proceeds from coordinate all of the activities that the sale is likely to be. Yes they surround the process? It may fall reserve the right to not on your agent, it may not, but if it accept any bid, but if the market does, be a bit more forgiving when decides the price is at the discussing fees.

If your agent does their job right, the property will get some decent exposure, the buyers will be aware of the situation on which they are basing their bids, and the vendors will be a little less stressed than they may otherwise be.

couple of seagulls. No animals got injured in the writing of this month’s piece!

One final thought; by the time this goes to print, the nights will be drawing in! Till next month.

All things being equal at the close Dennis Shore, Manager of the tender, the vendor receives a fair price based on what the market decides and the buyer finds a property for a price they are happy to pay. If the situation is right for a sale by tender, all parties can end up very happy, just make sure it is right for you.

With the general onset of summer warmth and longer nights, Harry is getting a few more outings of late. Not a particular lover of the sea, he found himself way out of his depth and swimming like mad to get back to the beach after chasing of a

IsMore “Sale by Tender” an option for you?

Quality Rentals Needed

Opening Times Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 2 York Street St. Helier Contact 01534 633133 enquiries@firstchoice.je

For sale by Tender. £6, £7, £800,000 or more?

You decide.

Opening Times Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 2 York Street St. Helier Contact 01534 633133 enquiries@firstchoice.je

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St. Saviour - The Ultimate Family Home

Asking £1,445,000

The property is set in its own extensive gardens which include an orchard, established lawns and a heated swimming pool. The ground floor provides four reception with a formal living room, a formal dining room and two conservatories. The kitchen/ breakfast room is fully applianced and stylish with a centre island and floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural daylight. Also on this floor is one of the five bedrooms, whilst the other four, with one en-suite, and an additional house bathroom, are all located on the first floor. In addition to the surrounding gardens, there is an eight and a half vergee field on an elevated level. Parking and storage is both ample with an integral double garage, driveway parking and a cellar. Within a five minute commute to the major principle secondary schools and a ten minute commute into the town centre.

St. Saviour - Combining Tradition With ‘State Of The Art’

Asking £1,395,000 The property is located in rural St Saviour and offers peace and privacy, surrounded by it's extensive mature gardens and within a gated courtyard. The 'WOW' kitchen is open plan with the living area, providing a sociable space. With feature granite wall, granite work surfaces and centre island, it also features a vaulted ceiling with an ornate skylight to maximise the feeling of space and light. The living area has floor to ceiling glass on both sides allowing in plenty of natural daylight. There are two further reception rooms to provide either a 'snug', a home office or maybe even a home cinema. The original granite cottage now provides four excellent double bedrooms and four bathrooms, all contemporary in style. The gardens are grassed and bordered by mature trees and there is a private paved patio to the rear, whilst ample parking is provided with the double garage and forecourt.

St. Lawrence - Absolute Seclusion And Peace

Asking £1,310,000

This 'new to market' property is totally surrounded by gardens with established trees and greenery. Traditional in layout, the accommodation is arranged over two floors. The fitted kitchen looks over the sun terrace and opens through an arch into the dining space and into the living room with vaulted ceiling. Also on this level, are three double bedrooms, with one en-suite, a separate utility and cloakroom, whilst on the first floor, two further bedrooms and house bathroom. The outside of the property is simply glorious. The decked sun terrace is completely private with no other property in sight and has stunning views across to the meadow. Parking is ample with a garage and driveway. To the front of the property is a detached 'stable', which could provide excellent storage. Perfectly suited to those looking for a unique new home with the 'WOW' factor.

St. Ouen - Location! Location! Location!

Asking £2,395,000 A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire a substantial traditional Jersey farmhouse, set back from main road traffic on a quiet lane in the parish of St Ouen. Sitting on just under four vergees of land, this family home would be perfectly suited for multi generations, currently being occupied as a four bedroom three bathroom main house with a two bedroom adjoining cottage. The property also offers an additional separate wing comprising a studio flat with scope to extend above in the generous untouched loft space (subject to usual planning permissions). Presented in excellent order throughout, the current owners have retained many character features such as traditional fireplaces, beamed ceilings and the stripping back to existing granite walls, embracing the true charm and tradition of what was once a working farm house.

Find us at 31 Hill Street, St. Helier or La Route Du Marais, St. Ouen

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01534 481 894 07797776508 Pat@lyonestates.co.uk

Simply Breathtaking, Grouville

£2,350,000

Piece Of Heaven, St. Martin

£1,395,000

• Stunning Beach Front House

• 2 Gen

• 5 Bedrooms

• 6 Bedrooms

• 4 Bathrooms

• 3 Bathrooms

• Open Plan Living/ Dining Areas

• Approx 3800 sq ft

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While curtains have been the standard choice for years, more recently people are beginning to discover the advantages of blinds. Below is a list of seven reasons why you should choose blinds over curtains for your home.

blinds you can choose to only partially cover your windows or to open up the vertical slats to allow light in while still shielding the inside of your home from glaring sunlight and damaging UV rays.

Curtains Are A Bigger Fire Hazard One of the big reasons that people switch from curtains to blinds is to avoid fire hazards. Because curtains stretch from floor to ceiling and are made of flammable fabric, they can cause a fire to spread quickly. Blinds, on the other hand, don’t make your home any more vulnerable to Blinds Let You Control The Amount Of fire than it already is.

Light You Let In The biggest difference between curtains Blinds Are Easier To Clean and blinds in terms of functionality is that While curtains need to be taken down and blinds give you way more options than fully washed every three to four months, curtains. With curtains you have two blinds can easily be cleaned with a feather choices: open or closed. However, with duster, making the cleaning process for

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Forms and More Forms!

can never make them look neat and but you have to choose one! So, you have often wondered what happens if make something up and then have to write it down straight away lest you I write over the lines? forget it and so you add one more • Forms which ask you for your piece of paper to your pile of user Town, City then “State”. I am always names and passwords. so tempted to answer this with the word “Happy”. (I remember my un- • Then there is the electronic form cle once applying for a German bank that cannot be printed or saved or phones, iPads, credit cards and account facility answering the ques- rejects your content because you had loyalty cards, a raft of passwords and tion “Occupation?” with the phrase a space between the STD code and your telephone number.

PINs, parking cards of varying unit “1940 to 1945”.) denominations as well as a parking disc which tells the man what time • Have you seen this one: “Please • And finally, online forms which to fine you! Whatever happened complete the following questionnaire require you to complete a CAPTCHA to cash? (Perhaps we no longer which will take no more than 3 min- question first to make sure you are a bother with it now because even utes of your time”. Well …unless you real person rather than a spammer. after all this time we still can’t use our can speed-read and have superhero This only works IF you can actually keyboard skills combined with an decipher the distorted letters?I have cash on the mainland.) ability to maintain faultless internet been stuck at this point for days.

Anyway, back to the forms. Is it connectivity, this is a lie. Be warned, just me or do others hate filling you could be on this one for hours… It wouldn’t be so bad if the number of forms could be reduced or, if any them out and if so, might these be a • And, “Please complete and sign previously known content could few reasons why we don’t enjoy the the three enclosed forms relating to be included in the ones from form experience? your application”. All of these will senders who know us. I know there • The very first question posed is start with your name and address, are autofill programmes you can “Name”? I am quite sure that whilst previous address and other content download but they don’t work on all there are exceptions, in most cases which you will have to laboriously our machines and they can’t handle the sender of the form knows your repeat. When you have finished hard copy… perhaps there is an name? Why then do we all find filling them all in, you will see at the opportunity for a clever technology ourselves having to write it out so bottom of the page of the last one, based service provider to do someit will state “Please complete these thing ingenious here? (Please?) many times? forms using a black ball point pen • The second is “Address”? Well they only”. Just a touch annoying now Words by Vernon Breese sent the form to you! Seems to me that you have completed the lot in they could have filled this one in for blue fountain pen (I know, who uses them these days?). themselves?

“Rows of boxes - I can never make them look neat and have often wondered what happens if I write over the lines?”

Many have suggested that in time, offices would become paperless.

Well, I cannot speak for all offices but mine has more paper than ever, particularly on my desk and stored away in archives and it came through our doors predominantly in the shape of ‘forms’ so we are certainly further from paperless than we were years ago.

A great deal of effort went into attaining this paperless goal but we never made it and in fact things got worse! The interesting point is that we appeared to have been on the right track for a little while but then a series of events came about to halt all endeavours: compliance and regulatory matters took a hold of us followed by data security issues and the idea that we must retain as much information for as long as possible in order to provide an information audit trail and protect ourselves from being sued in the future.

I am reminded almost weekly when I hear dear Joe Pasquale utter those squeaky doleful words “I’ve had an accident!” that we are being invited once again to take legal action

and fill in a form. Our screens are littered with ambulance chasing personal injury law firms hounding us to sue the council, take an action against our employers, builders, local restaurants etc etc. Everyone is at it and the blame culture, which started in the USA, has swept our land creating a never ending need for more paperwork and form filling.

Follow this with the mountain of forms which come out of KYC and due diligence processes, plus firms offering to help you claim for miss sold credit protection insurance and we have a whole new world of forms we never saw before. And - we never got rid of any of the old ones!

Filling in forms has become as much of a test for us as it is to remember the 50 odd passwords and PINs we now require just to get through the day hydrated and fed. I like the analogy with that Survivor Island programme where all you need is water, food and shelter. On the Island you go out and collect your food or kill it, whereas in real life • Forms with rows of boxes for all the • Special password options for you have to equip yourself with letters of your name or other entry. I electronic forms and access. It used to be as simple as your mother’s maiden name or a relative’s date of birth but now you have choices like “Closest neighbour’s previous car make and model”, “What city were you in on New Year’s Eve?”, “Your boss’s mother’s favourite singer”.

Sometimes the options aren’t entirely relevant or obvious to you

“Forms which ask you for your Town, City then ‘State’. I am always so tempted to answer this with the word ‘Happy’.”

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The Importance of Networking

by Claire Boscq-Scott #TheBQB

Not networking, but give and receive “It doesn’t stop there. The deeper I looked, the more I realised, this reciprocity philosophy isn’t a new one.”

I am sure most of you have heard of Stephen R Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, if you haven’t, get yourself a copy and read it.

business for themselves. In doing so, other people naturally become eager to repay their kindness by sending them business in return.

In my research, I discovered that Misner said that “Givers Gain” is In his book, “Habit 4” is called a philosophy based on the law of Think Win/Win. Think Win/ reciprocity, so I went on to look Win isn't about being nice, nor for a definition. is it a quick-fix technique. It is a character-based code for human Reciprocity, according to Wikipeinteraction and collaboration. dia, in social psychology refers to When two proactive, mission responding to a positive action focused and organised, people with another positive action, meet effectiveness can be rewarding kind actions. increased far beyond what we can achieve alone. Win/Win is a It goes on to say: “As a social synergistic situation where both construct, reciprocity means that parties can mutually benefit. in response to friendly actions, people are frequently much Win/Win takes a certain amount nicer and much more cooperative of investment to favour its oc- than predicted by the self-interest currence. The first step is to model; conversely, in response to recognise what the status hostile actions they are frequently of our human interaction is at much more nasty and even brutal.” a given time. We must not only ask ourselves what we want, It doesn’t stop there. The deeper I but also ask what the other looked, the more I realised, this party wants from a given reciprocity philosophy isn’t a new situation, bearing in mind that one. it’s ok to walk away if a common agreement is not found.

The concept of “Ayni” is a value held dear to the Andean traditions.

Following this very good read, This practice of community I encountered Dr Ivan Misner, sharing dates back to the ancient who is the founder of BNI, the agricultural times of the Incan world’s largest business network empire and is still practiced organisation. I realised he was today in the form of working talking about a similar concept together. Simply translated, it and called it “Givers Gain”. In the means “today for you, tomorrow context of networking groups, for me”. “Ayni” refer to the concept people who adopt this philosophy of reciprocity or mutualism among dedicate themselves to giving people, the law of “Ayni” states that business to their fellow network- everything in the world is mutually ers rather than making their connected and interrelated. It is foremost concern getting the only commandment that rules

Andean Masters

daily life in many communities like the Q'ero tradition: the law of “Ayni” – the sacred art of reciprocity.

The cooperation between the members of a community when one member gives to another, he or she is entitled to receive something back, still today “Ayni” is a form of service in which farmers assist one another in the working of the fields.

Rather than managing a seasonal crop one family at a time, groups of workers would gather together to divide up the labour.

So, put simply, in networking by providing benefits to others you will be creating strong relationships that will eventually bring benefits to you. These benefits will be created often in a very roundabout way rather

than directly from the person you benefit. Remember my pollinating theory, it is a small action in one place, which has a ripple effect that creates another action somewhere else.

The give and receive philosophy is an enormously powerful tool for growing the profitability of your own business.

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Digital Jersey support NewFinance, a leading global FinTech network, as they launch the Jersey branch during an interactive forum on 22nd July at the Digital Jersey Hub.

JT Achieves Top Industry Award

NewFinance’s vision is to build a global network of FinTech clusters to support entrepreneurs who are bringing positive change to the global finance industry through technological innovation.

JT is delighted to have attained the prestigious Avaya ‘Platinum’ status, placing them firmly among an elite group of telecommunications companies to have achieved this and the first in the Channel Islands.

The event will include talks by Andy Jarrett, Digital Jersey Director, and NewFinance Founder and CEO Eddie George, followed by an open-floor discussion and project showcase.

Avaya award Platinum status only to those Partners that can meet their specific objectives of; certified technical expertise, sales and marketing skills and customer satisfaction levels that are measured on an ongoing basis.

Andy Jarrett commented: “Opening a NewFinance Chapter in Jersey is a fantastic opportunity for our Island. Digital Jersey is fully behind the exciting and rapidly developing arena of FinTech in Jersey and the further collaboration between our financial and digital industries as this initiative grows.

This project will be a great catalyst for further FinTech business creation in Jersey and I look forward to where our own NewFinance chapter will take us!”

Luxury Property Sales Increase A surge in high net worth individuals relocating to Jersey is having a positive effect on the island’s economy.

Last year’s significant increase in luxury property sales, which totaled £90m in comparison to the last five year average of £25m, added a welcome £4 million to the public purse and demonstrates confidence in Jersey, both for its economy and as a destination of lifestyle choice.

Government PCs Open To Hackers It has been reported in recent weeks that the Government Digital Service will not extend its £5.5m deal with Microsoft to extend support for Windows XP, leaving government computers that still run on the obsolete operating system at risk from hackers. The service said ending the support meant “weaknesses that are found in unsupported products will remain upatched and will be exploitable by relatively low-skilled attackers”.

Forum 3 – 12 Months On Forum 3, Jersey’s premier destination for entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing business operations, is now one year old and owner Vantage Innovation has further exciting development plans in the pipeline. The dream to establish Jersey’s first tech hub is becoming a reality.

Forum 3 is Jersey’s only ecosystem, the ethos is to enable embryonic business ideas to incubate in a supportive environment and accelerate into fully formed businesses.

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Local Company Puts Channel Islands On The Digital Map A NEW small business class booking web app, designed and being built by a Channel Islands marketing agency, will launch on the world’s largest crowdfunding platform this month.

Boocla is an online booking website for anyone who runs classes or courses. It has been created by Oi Labs, the digital innovation arm of Oi. If you are an instructor, teacher, trainer or tutor, with Boocla you get a mobile-friendly website, amazing class booking system, free sub-domain, free hosting, and free business cards for under $240 a year.

Using the latest Google technology, Boocla allows people to create a website in minutes then easily add, manage, sell and receive payments for spaces at their classes/ courses.

Customers can quickly create a two-step profile enabling them to find and book classes for anything they are interested in.

They can login to view schedules, make payments, enable text notifications and email reminders for classes already booked.

Boocla also has a global class search function for people going away and wanting to book into classes.

Oi Labs is launching Boocla on Kickstart-

er, which has over 8.7 million investors (mainly US-based), with a target of $25,000.

If reached, Boocla will be launched by the end of October this year.

‘We are really excited about Boocla in terms of being one of the first Channel Islands companies to take a web app like this global,’ said Peter Grange, Oi Chief Executive Officer.

With a 30-day funding goal, investors on Kickstarter can contribute from $1 upwards to back Boocla. The average investment

amount is $25, and in return investors receive rewards rather than equity. For example a $25 investment will return investors 2 months Boocla subscription, 50 business cards and a Boocla training bag.

‘We identified a gap in the market and believe Boocla is ideal for any small business that runs classes, from yoga to personal training or music to cookery classes,’ said Ben Clarke, Oi Creative & Digital Director.

For more information about Boocla visit www.boocla.com

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Interviews and Feedback – Or Lack Thereof!

“If you still haven’t received a

response from the company then walk away and consider yourself a lucky escapee” Any regular readers will be able to re-call a blog I wrote a couple of months ago entitled ‘I just don’t like you and other reasons for rejection’ If you didn’t catch it you can find it here http://issuu.com/ jerseypages/docs/issue_22 . The topic of that article was interviewer bias and the reason I bring this up is its close relation with this month’s topic…. Interviews & Feedback (or lack thereof!).

Normally my articles each month are prompted by a personal / professional situation I have experienced in the previous 30 days and July’s issue is no exception to that rule. This month I saw not just one, but several comments on social media regarding lack of feedback post interview.

I know from my personal experience of working with candidates that there have been times when they have not received feedback from a company when interviewing direct. The truth is I don’t understand this, I cannot grasp why companies (and even some recruiters) would not want to give feedback. I’m not even referring to long and extensive feedback, although that’s always helpful.

I’m talking about a simple response, a

simple ‘’Thank you for your time on this occasion we have decided not to pursue….’.

So this month we are going to look at Interviews, more importantly how to follow up successfully post interview!

The bottom line here is that all companies should give feedback to applicants, regardless. A call would be nice but failing that (and I do understand time constraints) an e-mail or snail mail will do. There is never a good reason not to give a candidate feedback following an interview. If time was given on both sides then a response is only polite. This works the other way round as well, employers expect a response from the candidate if they request an interview or place an offer. It’s no different either way.

The above being said, more often than is acceptable lately, candidates are not getting feedback. If you fall into this category it can be a worrying and confusing situation.

How long do you leave it before contacting the company, you don’t want to seem pushy but surely 3 weeks is long enough? Who should you contact, human resources that arranged the interview, the manager that

interviewed you or the consultant that put you forward if you’re using an agency?

There is no concrete way to deal with this, as a rule I would always send a follow up e-mail shortly after the initial interview, within 24 hours is a good timescale. If you are using a consultancy they will do this for you. This e-mail need not be extensive, simply thank the interviewers for their time, and if you are interested in continuing in the interview process let them know. Likewise, if following the interview you feel it’s not the right fit tell them that too. The company will appreciate your honesty and it will leave the door open for any future positions you may wish to apply for.

Then wait.

If after a few weeks you haven’t received a response then e-mail again. E-mail is normally the best ‘first’ contact as you are not putting anyone ‘on the spot’. E-mail HR (if they were part of the interview) and cc in the manager or managers that interviewed you. A short few lines expressing you still have an interest in the position and explaining you understand they must be very busy but would appreciate an update on what stage the company is in regarding the hiring process for the role will do. This will give you a good indication; a decision maker could have been on holiday or ill. If after a week there is no response, give the HR contact a call and ask for an update.

If it’s a case of getting a pro-

forma response stating you were unsuccessful then do not be afraid to go back and ask for specific feedback, explain that if it’s technical skills you lacked, you would like to brush up on them, if it was interview technique, what can you improve?

If you are using a consultancy, again don’t be afraid to push for a response or feedback, they should be doing all of the above on your behalf and if they don’t have the answers for you they are not doing their jobs right.

And finally, if after all of the steps above have been taken you still haven’t received a response from the company then walk away and consider yourself a lucky escapee.

By Marie-Clara Thaureux

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