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Contents Community

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August Agenda

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Nominations for the TravelSolutions Customer Service Awards

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#JustSayin’

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Latest opinions and news

Food & Entertainment Jersey Live

Community

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Property/ Home Living 22 Trades/ Services

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Business & Finance

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Is Business Travel For You?

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Create Your Unique Message

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Words By Vernon Breese

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Recruitment

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Get Your Ducks In A Row

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Get Behind Run4Men! Run4Men returns for it’s fifth year in Jersey on the 13th September 2015, starting at 11am. The event will bring together male participants of all ages to raise funds for research into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. This year the organisers hope to attract a record number of participants to walk, jog or run, in a fantastic display of support for Cancer Research UK’s life saving work. The Jersey fundraising committee is urging Islanders to get going, get active and get involved with the boys beating cancer this autumn!

Robert Christensen, Chairman, Cancer Research UK, Jersey Committee, commented:

‘Cancer Research UK has during the past decade achieved fantastic progress in the ongoing fight against cancer. Pioneering new and innovative research has made earlier diagnosis and the development of new treatments possible. As a result, last year’s figures showed that half of those who have suffered with cancer now live for another decade or more. This figure has doubled since the 1970s, and a target of three in every four cancer patients Run4Men was established to provide an event for men surviving for five years or more has been set by the that is comparable to the popular and well supported charity to be achieved within the next twenty years.’

Race For Life for ladies. The event offers a choice of three distances to suit all abilities, with opportunities ‘In the period of over sixty years since Cancer for 5km, 10km and 15km distances. The event Research UK established itself on the Island, the organisers are hoping to build upon the success of Jersey Committee have raised over £6 million in initiatives from previous years by aiming for a record funding for the charity. This specifically benefits breaking 400 runners. In previous years the event has The Southampton Research Centre, which is an raised over £10,000 which has helped to fund valu- important facility for Islanders. The Run4Men able support for research projects in Southampton. initiative is one of many examples of the fantastic ways that this money has been acquired.’

Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking and Jersey-based direct lending firm Sancus have both Stephen O’Brien, Event Organiser, Run4Men, added: committed to being co-sponsors. Fitness First will be supporting the event by providing water for the ‘With every year the event seems to go from strength runners. to strength as a result of the ceaseless enthusiasm and impressive recruitment drive headed by the It costs just £15 to register for the event and for this Cancer Research Jersey Committee. I would also like to registrants will not just be entered for the challenge extend a huge thanks to our sponsors and all of but will also receive a Run4Men T-shirt. Those quick the businesses that have made this year’s Run4Men off the mark, however, will be able to register for the possible. The scenic route and strong sense of Early Bird offer of just £10. Individuals wishing to camaraderie makes Run4Men a really enjoyable way take part in the event can sign up via to raise funds for such an important cause. We are https://race-nation.com/run4men-2015. expecting a big increase in participants from the numbers in 2014 and I really hope that people feel All participants are also encouraged to seek encouraged to sign up and take part, for their chance sponsorship for their participation. to really make a difference.’

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St. Peters Indoor Market

Every Wednesday & Saturday From 9am - 3pm

Hot and cold food also available.

Stalls available phone 481170 (answerphone)

Sunday 16th | 2.30pm - 6.00pm Les Landes Racecourse £10 includes parking Don your hats for the most colourful and glamorous race of the season!

Return Coach – Departure is from Liberation Station, Stand M at 1:00 pm.

The return service is at 6pm. £9.00 More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Saturday 8th | From 9.00am Royal Square | Free

This regular Farm & Craft Market is organised

by Jersey Tourism. All goods sold by Genuine Jersey Members will have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, picked, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder in Jersey, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey’s finest.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Monday 3rd - Saturday 22nd

Back by popular demand, with an even bigger Jersey Arts Centre’s Berni Gallery show, fans will need to book quickly for what, once again, is set to be a sell-out gig.

The Original Student Art Exhibition returns and will profile the work of artists who are The UK’s Number 1 celebration of the currently studying on Visual Arts Degree and legendary Johnny Cash, this is the only show Foundation courses in Jersey and the UK. to be officially endorsed by the Cash family.

Set to a backdrop of evocative images, the As always, it will be a vibrant and exciting production takes audiences on a journey exhibition, and in the past has helped launch from the 1950s to 2003, re-creating the true the careers of Jersey artists such as Robert essence of the man himself, his greatest hits, Greene, Katy Brown and Catriona McCarthy. plus tracks from the last album Out Among The Stars.

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

Ladies Day

First horse race starts: 2:30 pm

Farm & Craft Market

Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd | 8.00pm Jersey Opera House | Price: £19.50

The Original Student Art Exhibition

More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk

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

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.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Centre Fire Island Championship

Speed Buzzing Quick Bite

Tuesday 18th | 12.30pm-2.00pm 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.

Conservation Science School

Tuesday 25th - Thursday 27th Les Augres Manor, Trinity 15-18 year olds

What is it?

A unique opportunity to study Durrell’s animals, take part in practical challenges and learn about the conservation work undertaken at the Trust’s headquarters and overseas.

Who should take part?

GCSE and A-Level students considering degrees or careers in conservation, ecology, Sunday 16th | 9.00am - 12.00pm wildlife management or similar related So come and connect with us with our Happy Jersey Pistol Club 25m Range, fields. An interest in wildlife conservation is Hours Speed Buzzing: Crabbe, St. Mary essential!

• maximum of 20 people Course of fire is 60 shots done in 2 halves: • 15 minutes: intro, networking tips and tricks Course £160. Half-board accommodation on • 60 minutes: Speed Buzzing, 2 minutes each to a shared basis £39 per night. To book email: 30 shots precision with 5 minutes per 5 engage, then you move on accommodation@durrell.org shots; • 15 minutes: close and network some more… then 30 shots firing one shot within 3 To book your place, download an application • full list of attendees seconds per exposure. form from our website!

• one complimentary drink More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk More info on www.ciinfo.co.uk info@thebusyqueenbee.com

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A privately owned motor yacht is available to hire for private charter, commercial charter and corporate cruises. All superbly equipped, maintained and presented with a friendly personal service. lfie Buoy, a 50-foot luxury Swift Trawler, has been brought to Jersey by local entrepreneur Greg Mansell.

Charters are uniquely tailored to a client’s requirements. Trips to Sark, Herm, Alderney, Guernsey, St Malo, The Écréhous, The Minquiers and Chausey are all available.

The yacht can also be used to support various Channel Island events and charters will be available for special occasions such as the Air Display, Gorey Fete and Herm Ale Festival.

Alderney Guernsey Herm Sark The Ecréhous Jersey

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Enjoy food on board from our private chef provided by The Calvani Group.

Alfie Buoy is packed with unique features: • Paddleboards • Water Skis • Yoga instructor • Masseuse • Beautician • Private chef on board

We have put together various packages with unique foodie experiences from seafood banquets to BBQ’s on the fly bridge. The yacht can accommodate eight seated guests inside for dinner or up to 12 on the deck.

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What CAN YOU DO? Considering that you can be at sea with 13 and have 27 aboard when under anchor, it works out at a very reasonable rate.

SUNSET CRUISE

Experience the boat at its best and enjoy all the toys on board with an endless supply of champagne watching the sun go down in some of the best places around Jersey!

WEEKENDS AWAY

You can enjoy an overnight stay on the boat in the marina on the coast of France after enjoying the local culture or wherever you fancy. The yacht can sleep up to 9 guests on board.

EXPLORE FURTHER

With anything up to a ten-day trip, Alfie Buoy can plan each personal cruise taking you to places you can’t normally reach such as quiet ports and marinas off the beaten track.

PARTY DAYS

Take up to 13 of your friends to your favourite spots in or around Jersey, where you can drop anchor and invite a further 14 guests on board. Enjoy the amazing array of facilities on offer.

DAYS OUT

Explore further with up to 13 guests all around the Channel Islands and further afield in complete luxury and comfort. You have the option to travel with a personal chef, beauty therapist or your own yoga instructor. You will be looked after by three of their professional crew taking care of all your needs. The boat always travels with up to eight paddle boards / surf boards, water skis and jet ribs. You can choose between a 4 hour or 8 hour option at sea.

CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT

Corporate entertainment on this superb motor is a unique and effective way to thank your best clients or suppliers and to strengthen relationships for future business. Why not try something different? There are bespoke solutions to suit your requirements.

What IT COSTS SUNSET/CHAMPAGNE CRUISES from £1,300

HALF DAY CHARTER from £1,500

FULL DAY AND NIGHT CHARTER from £2,500

FOOD AND DRINKS PACKAGES CAN BE ARRANGED TO REQUIREMENTS. FOR AVAILABILITY OR TO LEARN MORE PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE WWW.ALFIEBUOY.COM OR CALL +44 (0)7797 742111

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A Jersey Listed Building: Now “Fig Tree House” 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.

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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Fig Tree House is situated in the heart of St. Helier on Parade Road near all major amenities including shops, cafes, parks and the General Hospital.

The home is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of their residents. They specialize in supporting clients with mental illness as well as general care for the elderly.

The philosophy is to listen and provide you with support as well as encouraging you to remain as independent as possible whilst providing peace, safety and security.

Wherever possible, links with the local community are established. The aim is to enhance the residents’ quality of life, encouraging them to participate in everyday activities and to follow their beliefs and life style to help maintain their own independence.

The purpose built building includes three communal lounges which offer a relaxing environment for residents to watch television, listen to music or to simply sit and relax whilst enjoying the free Wi-Fi throughout the home.

The communal kitchen is a fantastic way to get residents involved, by either making light refreshments for themselves, family and friends or to chat with the in-house chef who is available to prepare a variety of home cooked food, all freshly prepared using local ingredients where possible. Individual tastes are taken into consideration and all special diets are catered for. Meals can be enjoyed at the kitchen table or in the large, communal dining area.

There is a selection of comfortable bedrooms all of which are en-suite. The bedrooms include Sky TV, Polish and Portuguese TV, a telephone point and accessible Wi-Fi. All rooms are fitted with a nurse call bell system for that added peace of mind.

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Right: Communal Lounge.

Bottom L-R: The Garden Fig Tree, Communal lounge, Bedroom.

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sunny days ahead, to sit and relax with family or are working towards, a recognised qualification. Fig Tree House maintains a and friends. strong emphasis on training and staff are Lifts to all floors provide ease of access and all regularly updated with all the professional house bathrooms are fitted with bath hoists. development skills required. They are available on call 24/7 to help provide a safe, Entertainment and activities are organised on secure and comfortable environment for their a regular basis, both in house and day trips residents. out which all residents’ are encouraged to Personal Care LTD has been established for participate in.

14 years and includes a smaller sister home, Fig Tree House can arrange visits from Glenferrie, located only 2 minutes away from hairdressers, chiropodists, opticians and Fig Tree House. clergy of all denominations. GP visits can be arranged and escorts are provided. Friends For further information or to arrange an and family are welcome to visit at any informal tour of our home, please call Fig Tree House on 01534 733 878. reasonable time on any day.

The garden is lovely, secure and safe featuring a massive fig tree in the centre, perfect for the All of the staff are highly trained and have, Fig Tree House, 14 – 16 Parade Road, JE2 3PL

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customers, old, new and future. His aim in the industry is to provide an excellent standard of cleaning, gain good reputation for providing quality cleaning services to our islanders.

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iShine is licensed, fully insured and trained in all aspects of cleaning services. Prior to work commencing a visit will be arranged to assess the safest method for the work needed to take place, taking pride in offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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News In Brie

Driving Theory Test Changes

Farm Buildings To Be Converted

The Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for 18 new homes on a former farm in St Saviour.

Existing outbuildings and staff accommodation at Highstead on La Rue du Tapon, St Saviour will be demolished or converted to develop a mix of homes.

Plans agreed by the committee will see the refurbishment and sympathetic extension of high quality existing buildings on site, including the main listed house and the original farmhouse. An unsightly modern agricultural shed will be removed. The plans include safety improvements to nearby roads funded by the applicant.

Parish Community Scheme Rejected Plans for a new 60 place nursery and 28 new homes for the over-55s on Upper Clarendon Road have been turned down by the Panel.

The Parish of St Helier submitted a second set of proposals for new community facilities on the site of its former four-storey care home, Maison du Ville, which closed in 2013. Plans for a new-five storey building included a restaurant and in-house medical support.

The Jersey Architecture Commission raised concerns about an earlier application but the department considered the current plans had addressed these and other issues relating to the possible impact of the new development on neighbours, parking and traffic and indicated the revised proposals were in line with the policies of the Island Plan.

Sierra Madre Villas Havre des Pas Plans for a new apartment block at Havre des Pas were rejected after the Planning Applications Committee echoed concerns by residents.

A report noted that the new building would be larger and higher than the existing pair of houses, but that its traditional design would fit within the general street scene. It is also in a location where the Island Plan strongly encourages new residential development. However committee members expressed concerns about the lack of visitor car parking and general overdevelopment of the site.

Vote On Your Town Priorities People are being asked to vote on their top priorities for town. The online surveys are a follow up to consultation workshops held in May to get people’s input to plans for improving St Helier.

The regeneration of St Helier is one of the Council of Ministers’ priorities. The workshops were set up by a group of ministers responsible for delivering town regeneration. They wanted to find out what issues facing town concerned people, and to look at what changes they wanted. People were asked for their views and ideas on three themes

DVS is planning to introduce a longer will be given an extra hour and 20 theory test for learner drivers in 2016 minutes to answer 100 questions, up to ensure Jersey standards keep pace from 35. with other countries.

The voice over for the theory tests will Learners will have to answer 50 only be in English which is in line with questions, instead of 35 under the new current practice in the UK. test for motorcycles and cars when the changes are introduced. This will help In the next 12 months, DVS will also be ensure that Jersey continues to meet the introducing a hazard perception required standards to maintain driving assessment as part of the theory test. licence exchange greements with Candidates will be asked to look at video the UK, EU and other international clips and identify developing hazards as early as possible. countries.

The amount of time allowed to take the As each test will take longer, DVS is test will also be increased from 40 to installing an extra two test stations.

60 minutes to take account of the extra questions.

DVS is carrying out an ongoing review and will be looking at possible Candidates taking the theory test for improvements to the practical test in the large goods and large passenger vehicles future.

•Travel and transport •Urban living and environment •Identity and community Three brief summary reports on the findings have been published, along with a three short online polls where people can vote for their top priorities for town. The surveys are open to everyone with an interest in St Helier, not just those who live and work there.

The findings will be put together with the output from further targeted consultation with other people who live, work or visit St Helier which will be carried out over the summer. This will assist Ministers in identifying and prioritising actions and proposals to improve St Helier. http://consult.gov.je/portal/fsh/

Weddings On The Beach Have Been Approved The States agreed to extend marriage laws to allow couples to marry on beaches or at other open air venues.

Until now marriages were only permitted in churches or registered premises approved by a parish constable.

Deputy Louise Doublet put forward the proposal in order to give people more choice and to help grow the wedding tourism industry in Jersey.

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Nominations for the TravelSolutions Customer Service Awards are open Now in their fifth year and organised in association with the Jersey 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’s success.

This year sees a new headline sponsor, TravelSolutions, with a three-year commitment to the event. Previous headline sponsors have included HSBC and Jersey Post, both of which remain firmly involved, alongside other businesses such as Sure, Lloyds Bank and Airtel Vodafone.

The event is different than the normal “self-submission" approach to awards, since it is the general public who are able to nominate. This gives the awards a level of transparency and integrity that the organisers are committed to protect.

With the full support of Jersey Business and the Town Centre retailers, the awards event takes place during a busy National Customer Service Week. There is a large

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number of customer-focused events taking place during the week of 5-9 October, including several initiatives which include the newly-trained retail Ambassadors.

Awards founder and director of organisers Collaborate Communications Julie Todd, is encouraging everyone to get involved: ‘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.

‘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.’

Nominations are open until 14th September and there are various ways of voting: • online at thecustomerserviceawards.com • by completing a nomination form to be found island-wide.

place on Wednesday 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 An afternoon tea awards ceremony takes or contact@thecustomerserviceawards.com

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Stick To The Rules!

Dogs on the beach: I love taking my dog to the beach during the times she can run free, however, I must admit in the winter months I love it so much more! Knowing I can take her on the beach at any time without watching the clock.

Bearing this in mind I still firmly believe the current laws are great - I don’t mind dogs running up to me or them running around at all, but we have to remember that there are others who are afraid of dogs and don’t want them running around.

Where is the summer?

Today the weather outside is horrid (on the day of submission).

I think it would be nice if our Jersey Summer decided to turn up for the rest of the August at least. Cloudy, windy and rainy days will soon be officially back so fingers crossed that our summer days return first as I bought a pair of shorts a couple month’s back and I still haven’t had chance to wear them yet!!

On the beach last week a group of men had their dog off the lead, he (or she) was running up to anybody who walked passed including young children. The dog may have been friendly, but the children were frightened.

People need to realise the beach is a public place & should stick to the rules.

Dogs should be kept on leads from 10.30am to 18.00pm between 1st May to 30th September.

The Island Games!

We were loving the Island Games, it was great to see so many out watching the cycling on their lunch hours! We were cheering from our office!

Not Just Bicycles Causing A Stir!

So last months’ post about the cyclists really caused a stir! The great thing about opinions is that everybody has one, and not everybody will agree.

behaviour and poor use of the roads from all sides and I can say there are as many examples of people driving cars and motorbikes badly as bicycles” Justin

Here are some of the comments we “On Cheapside, where the lanes merge received... into one, 2 cars went to switch lanes at the same time causing a near accident.

“I agree with the article completely! I This was not the main issue, one of the think it’s about time bicycles had reg cars then went on to swerve towards plates so they can be reported” Rob the other car in an attempt to intimidate him. In my opinion this “I cycle, drive a car and ride a motorbike behaviour is wreckless and incredibly so have seen bad manners, aggressive unsafe.” Julie

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Co-Operative Medical Care & Pharmacy Locale Will Move Co-operative Medical Care will relocate its St Helier surgery to new premises later this year, offering patients a welcoming, modern and convenient medical environment. Bath Street Health Centre, which will also have an adjacent Pharmacy Locale, will open in the autumn.

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Cox, said, ‘Since Co-operative Medical Care opened its doors, more than 1400 new patients have been welcomed to the practice. We are delighted that the healthcare service we

Recycling Centre Plans for a new modern waste management centre at La Collette have moved a step closer with the approval of proposals for metal and compost recycling facilities at the site.

Following approval for the current applications, the route is clear for all composting and metal recycling to be located at La Collette instead of Bellozane Valley.

offer at Co-operative Medical Care has proven so popular with islanders. Our members told us that they would like their healthcare to be affordable, transparent and accessible, and our new Bath Street Healthcare Centre will enable us to provide the same high quality and affordable service in a more modern and easily accessible care environment.’

Phil Romeril, Head of Healthcare at The

Channel Islands Co-operative Society, added, ‘As our practice has continued to grow we took the decision to relocate to bigger premises where we will be able to offer even more appointments each day. Our Bath Street Health Centre will also be closer to the heart of town and parking facilities, so we are sure patients will benefit greatly from the more convenient location. To be able to bring new life to this area of Bath Street is great.’

Jersey Coastguard Launches Annual ‘Safety @ Sea’ Campaign Jersey Coastguard will launch its annual ‘Safety @ Sea’ campaign this week with the message “Remembering Summer for the Right Reasons” aimed at both residents and visitors.

be complacent and ensure they carry out safety checks before heading out to sea.

This advice is being strengthened by the use of the following ‘MAYDAY’ reminder message. (Below)

Safety messages, which include awareness of fast rising tides and the importance of telling someone your plans will be highlighted through local media. People holidaying in the Island can also view a short safety awareness film being shown at the Visitor Services Centre in Liberation Place as well as at Jersey Airport.

Mr Mathews continues, “With warm weather and rising sea temperatures being out on the water is a great way to spend the summer and we certainly don’t want to prevent anyone from doing so. However, this is a timely reminder for people to take the necessary precautions so everyone can enjoy the summer safely.”

Jersey Coastguard Manager Russell Mathews explains, “There have been a number of beach incidents already this summer where people have been left stranded because the quickly rising tide has cut them off. Although this does appear to catch out visitors more frequently it is important to remind residents who can easily forget just how quickly tides come in.”

Local mariners are also reminded not to

News In Brief

The Transport and Technical Services Department wants to move all recycling to a single purpose-built modern area at La Collette, with five recycling facilities for different types of waste. La Collette is designated as a site for solid waste management in the 2011 Island Plan.

The practice, including De Faye’s Pharmacy which is owned by Pharmacy Locale, will relocate from David Place to St Aubin House, the former Blockbuster video store which has lain empty since December 2013.

The new and larger site will include a brand new surgery with four private rooms, allowing the team to offer a greater number of appointments per day. The pharmacy team will be on hand to offer healthcare advice and private consultations in their pharmacy consultation room.

The surgery will have a family friendly reception area and is across one level to provide easy access for all.

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moorings and approach routes in its outlying harbours, including St Aubin, Gorey and Bonne Nuit. Furthermore, the activity of ‘Tombstoning’ from any of its piers around the Island is also prohibited on safety grounds.

A number of safety reminders and practical information resources are available online at jerseycoastguard.je, including a tide calculator and advice for anyone participating in water sports. Jersey Coastguard can also be contacted for further guidance on (01534) 447705 and on VHF CH 82 for logging traffic reports and Jersey Coastguard is also taking this timely routine broadcasts. opportunity of reminding the public that for safety reasons, and with the exception of Monitor the weather and tides agreed organised events, Advise Jersey Coastguard by logging a traffic report swimming and diving Your vessel – have you done your checks? in and around St Helier Distress – always have a means of calling for help Harbour is prohibited Are you trained and competent for where you plan to go? and are being warned Your safety – make sure you’re wearing your lifejacket to keep clear of boat

Butterfly Decline is Slower Than UK A ten-year study of Jersey’s butterfly population has shown that overall the Island’s species have declined, but at a lower rate than the UK. The Department of the Environment has co-ordinated the Jersey Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (JBMS) for the last ten years, depending on a team of unpaid volunteers who count butterflies each week throughout the spring and summer at 38 locations across Jersey.

Over the last ten years, the volunteers have walked more than 3,600 miles, and counted 122,279 butterflies at 38 locations covering all Jersey’s main habitats.

Jersey-France New Electricity Cable Contracts Signed A new £40m electricity cable between Jersey and France has been given the go-ahead as Jersey Electricity and Guernsey Electricity agree to pay £20m each for the project, which will replace Jersey's first 55MW electricity cable, called EDF1.

The original cable was installed in 1984 and has not been used since 2012. The project is expected to be completed in 2017.

In January, Jersey's third undersea cable bringing electricity from France was officially switched on.

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Legends Is Now A Final Taste...

Serving Food!

Legends are serving a range of food between 12pm and 4pm every day excluding Tuesdays.

On the menu you’ll find special dietary requirements such as gluten free, vegan and vegetarian.

Sunday lunch will be served 12 - 4pm. Changing weekly from 1/2 roast chicken, slow roast leg of lamb, and roast pork etc… at a cost of just £8.95. Also serving daily specials from Rib eye steak sandwiches to Pasta Carbonara and Chicken Casserole…

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

I have now introduced food at Legends from basket meals to Steaks.

We will also be serving breakfasts every day from 10...

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 motto is “Always a pleasure and never a chore!”

What entertainment can people expect at Legends?

We have a pool table, Dart board and Jukebox. Free Pool and Jukebox every Thursday from 6pm, Karaoke party nights every Sunday from 8pm and 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.

It is hoped that departing passengers at Jersey Airport on busy summer Saturdays will leave with a positive impression and a final refreshing taste of the Island courtesy of a free ice-cream initiative recently launched

by Ports of Jersey.

The Taste of Jersey idea is just one of a number of new initiatives being tested at the airport over the summer period as Ports of Jersey strives to enhance its passenger journey experience.

Group Marketing & Communications Manager for Ports of Jersey, Alan Donald, explains: “This initiative stems from the recent NatWest Island Games when we were considering ways in which we could give departing participants a final positive reminder of the Island – the idea of a free Jersey ice-cream seemed to do the trick. It’s a simple gesture but one that was well received and welcomed”.

Free Jersey ice-cream is being offered to all departing passengers waiting to check-in or pass through central security between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, when Jersey Airport is at its busiest.

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

Thai Night Every Thursday!

Free Pool & Jukebox every Thursday!

We have introduced new Thai chefs who will be cooking an array of dishes including Red or Green Thai Curry, Pad Thai and favourites including King Prawns or Chicken with Vegetables all available to eat in or takeaway from 5pm - 9pm.

Booking Advised & Parties Catered For 01534 732145 darren@legends.co.uk

15 La Colomberie, St. Helier

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?

Mackerel has now arrived on our shores!

Find them on our Specials menu.

Half Lobster with Jersey Royals and Salad for only £12.95

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

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The Old Court House Inn This month we took a mini –trek from the big smoke and visited the newly refurbished Old Court House Inn. For those that don’t know (and we can’t imagine there would be many) the Old Court House is located in the heart of St Aubin’s bay and offers a wonderful place to ‘eat, drink or stay’ through any season.

In summer evenings you can wine and dine outside the front of the building, twinkle lights hang beautifully from the decking as you enjoy the inspiring view offered by the quaint harbour opposite. With a raised area for parties when the sun is shining there wouldn’t be a reason to set foot inside but oh, you should. The first room we reached (and fell in love with) was what can only be described as Vintage Chic conservatory dining. The room is cosy and yet spacious with the glass surroundings ensuring your view of the stunning scenery is uninterrupted making it the perfect alternative to outside dining.

Once we had ventured past the threshold there was no holding us back and we made our way through to what can only be described as a galley area, perfect for a glass before dinner, quiet dining or larger groups looking for an inside venue. The vintage theme continues whilst combining a nautical feel. Open brick walls, long seating benches covered in soft patchwork fabric and dark wooden furniture makes you feel you have stepped into the dining area of an old ship, a very clean and well cared for ship! An open doorway led us through to what we can only refer to as the ‘local county pub’ area, it’s traditional and the warm nautical theme really takes over in this room, with a bar that doubles as a boat, yes a boat. The boat bar dominates the back of the room pulling together the overall theme of the Old Court House perfectly; whilst a TV mounted on the wall ensures those in foe a few beers of an evening never miss any sporting action.

The perfect situation of this bar means it is far enough away from the diners to offer a separation whilst it still manages to combine it’s self so fully into the cosy, relaxing and calming effect of the Old Court House in general.

At this point we were already getting set to stamp our feet and never leave, then we were presented with the menu and to say that our mouths were watering just wouldn’t be a good enough description. The Old Court House Inn offers something for everyone, children, coeliac’s, vegetarians, meat lovers, sea food lovers, everyone. Being by the coast it is little surprise that a great part of the menu offered is speciality sea food, fresh (and wherever possible) locally sourced. But for those who prefer there are several other options including steaks, salad’s and delectable sandwiches even the old favourite ‘’Fish Finger S/W’’

features and we’re sure it’s a scrumptious work of art in comparison to our Friday 2am attempts!

A handy menu key tells customers all about the food, ‘GF’ for coeliac’s, ‘V’, vegetarian you’re getting the idea. But what really struck us wasn’t the amazing thought for those with dietary restrictions but the thought for families. A handy ’K’ by the side of several (adult) meals meaning the kitchen will do you a child sized portion of many of the meals mum and dad could choose from. With so many other restaurants offering up frozen chicken goujons and beans for the kiddie menu seeing ‘real’ food for kids is any parents dream.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Old Court House Inn and beforehand just didn’t think anything could have been done to improve upon this classic Jersey favourite.

We couldn’t have been more wrong. The tranquil setting combined with a room for every occasion and for every taste makes it a delightful place to share a few glasses of wine on a summer evening. The inspired menu choices allow for all palates and the wine list has something for everyone even the most selective individuals.

Couples, families or groups it is the perfect setting for all.

The Old Court House Inn Le Boulevard, St. Aubin To book a table please contact 01534 746433 www.oldcourthousejersey.com

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MOBO Awards. In 2014, Rudimental won their first Brit Award, the Best Single prize for their Number One hit with Ella Eyre, ‘Waiting All Night’. Having collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Labrinth and Angel Haze, Rudimental are certainly one of the world’s most The Vaccines will be following in the sought-after dance acts right now, and footsteps of rock greats to have graced are an explosive live act perfectly suited the Jersey Live Main Stage in previous to the Jersey Live Main Stage. years including Kasabian, Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher, The Vaccines come to Clean Bandit return to Jersey Live after the festival for the first time, and we can’t debuting here in 2013, and they do so as fully-fledged A- listers, with a Grammy wait to welcome them.

Award for Best Dance Recording (for Saturday on the Main Stage will feature single ‘Rather Be’) earlier this year a band whose arrival on the indie music cementing their place as international scene has been as celebrated over the stars at the music industry’s top table. last 18 months as was that of The Vaccines Their fusion of electronic and classical just a few years ago. Wolf Alice are Ellie music has seen them capture the Rowsell, Joel Amey, Joff Oddie and Theo imagination of fans worldwide and if their Ellis, and the North London four-piece 2015 Jersey Live appearance is anything have carved out a reputation as one of like their last one, a swirl of pop-house the country’s most exciting new bands beats and live strings, it’ll be a show to be for years, their blend of grunge and folk remembered. seeing them championed by Radio One, NME and many more. Already The Dance Stage is headlined on set for performances at Glastonbury, Saturday by a hugely important Reading & Leeds, T in The Park and electronic act, the German duo Latitude, they’re set to be a festival M.A.N.D.Y. Comprised of Philipp Jung favourite this summer. and Patrick Bodmer, they come to Jersey Live with a reputation as one of the most The Main Stage line- up features several forward-thinking electronic production artists in the relatively early stages of their teams operating today. careers; artist’ electropop trio and BBC Sound of 2015 winners Years & Years, who On the platform of their aptly titled Get recently topped the UK charts with their Physical label, M.A.N.D.Y. has achieved single ‘King’ and received a nomination for massive success in colluding to create the 2015 Brit Awards Critic’s Choice prize. music that simply makes bodies move.

Their foot stamping, hair flying passion is Also taking the main stage on the the ultimate expression of a dance music Saturday is familiar to many a Britpop phenomenon for many years. fan, Cast. Formed in 1992 by John Power following the breakup of the legendary Closing the Dance Stage on Sunday La’s, Cast went on to release four albums night is a legend of British dance music, before disbanding in 2001, and wrote some LEFTFIELD (DJ Set). of the Britpop era’s most iconic songs, Having started out in 1989 as a progressive including ‘Walk Away’, ‘Sandstorm’ and house duo consisting of Neil Barnes and ‘Alright’’. Noel Gallagher has described Paul Daley (who appeared as a DJ at our watching the band live as a “religious very first festival back in 2004), Leftfield experience”, and since reforming in 2010 continues as the solo vehicle of Barnes, they have been bringing that experience continuing the legacy of an act dubbed to a whole new generation of audiences. by Mixmag as “the single most important influential production team working in Rudimental, the multi-platinum selling British dance music”, well into the 21st drum & bass quartet are made up of Century.

Piers Agget, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and DJ Locksmith, and since the 2012 Supporting Leftfield on Sunday evening release of their breakthrough Number is a new star of dance music, but one One single ‘Feel The Love’ with Jersey who is enjoying a meteoric rise: Live 2014 star John Newman, their 21 year-old Route 94 comes to the profile has rocketed. Rudimental’s 2013 festival. Joining the Sunday bill on debut album Home reached Number the Dance Stage is German deep One in the UK album chart, going on house producer Claptone. Having to achieve Platinum-selling status and toured the world over, he’s won the earning them a coveted Mercury Prize support of Radio One selecters Pete nomination, three MTV EMA nominations Tong and Annie Mac, even more so after most recent essential mix and the prize for Best Album at the the Jersey Live Festival returns this summer with headline sponsors JT, for its 12th edition. The Main Stage will be headlined on the Saturday night by indie rock giants The Vaccines and on the Sunday night by electronic superstars Rudimental.

broadcast on Radio One. Claptone has remixed for the likes of Klaxons and the late, great Romanthony.

Blending feelgood vibes with acute melancholia, his deep, funky, woozy, string-laden beats are a must for any house fan.

The 10,000 capacity festival across six stages in total: The Main Stage and Dance Stage hosting stellar indie and dance acts, with the JT Stage serving local and up-and-coming international live music and comedy. A revamped Hospitality Stage is set to return, offering Hospitality ticketholders the chance to enjoy intimate performances by Main Stage acts as well as exclusive performances not available elsewhere at Jersey Live. Finally the Full Flow Locale tent celebrates the island’s rich and diverse dance music scene, with Jersey’s top DJs lining up at the festival Pictures: Top: Rudimental once again.

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Our Gluten Free BBQ...

Most Coeliac’s will understand the frustration of throwing or attending a Summer BBQ. Having your food oven cooked to not crosscontaminate anything is a real pain, and kind of defeats the point of having a BBQ! A couple of changes here and there and voilà simple recipes become gluten free!

We have shared our 3 favourite BBQ recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone - Our beef burgers can be altered to your taste, just add in the extra ingredients and hey presto you’ve created your own! The potatoes may not be our recipe but they are too good to be missed off our top 3. The balsamic vinegar and honey chicken skewers are our favourites, but we’ll let you decide for yourselves!

Beef Burgers The majority of people love a good burger on the BBQ but are prone to buying them pre-made. This simple recipe only takes 5-10 minutes to prepare and can be tweaked to your own individual tastes. (We like to throw a few chilli flakes in for that added kick!)

•500g beef mince •1 onion, diced •1 tbsp cornflour •2 tbsp dried herbs •Salt & pepper •1 tsp olive oil •1 tsp butter Fry the onions in the butter and olive oil for a couple of minutes and allow to cool slightly. Add the onions to the beef mince in a large bowl and combine using your hands. Add herbs, salt and pepper and cornflour and mix well with your hands.

Shape mix into patties and flatten slightly with hands. You can now pop the patties in the fridge, covered in cling-film, until you need them.

Add the patties to a medium heated BBQ and grill for a few minutes on each side, make sure the burgers are cooked thoroughly and serve with gluten free rolls (we personally recommend Waitrose own) or serve with salad.

Balsamic Vinegar & Honey Chicken Skewers • 8 Skewers •3-4 Chicken Breasts •Yellow Pepper •Red Onion •Red Pepper •3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar •4 tbsp Honey •Salt & Pepper •1 crushed garlic clove First mix the vinegar and honey together in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, salt and pepper to taste.

Cut the chicken into 2cm chunks and throw into the marinade, mixing well to ensure all the chicken is covered.

Slice the peppers and onions into even pieces and put to one side.

You’re now ready to start your skewers.

Alternate between chicken, pepper and onion to ensure your guests have a taste of everything. Once you have finished, drizzle the remaining marinade over the top.

These can now be popped in the fridge until you need them or added straight to the BBQ, turning frequently for approximately 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Grilled Tarragon Potatoes This is a simple, but delicious recipe that will satisfy all of your guests!

•6 red potatoes, cut lengthwise into wedges •Olive oil •Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat grill to medium-high.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and tarragon. Toss to coat.

Season with salt and pepper.

Remove potatoes from the bowl and place on the BBQ, turning occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

Put the potatoes back in the bowl of marinade and toss to coat.

Serve warm.

This recipe is from www.sheknows.com

DOURO

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A La Carte Menu

Create your own menu! (Terms & Conditions apply)

TO START

Tapas £12.00 for two or £16.00 for three Seasonal Melon & Parma Ham (gf) £7.20 Goats Cheese & Rocket (gf, v) £7.30 Pan Fried Kind Prawns £9.95 Ginger & Chilli Beef £8.25 Roast Figs (gf) £8.95 Douro Scallops £8.95 Avocado & Prawns & Crab (gf) £9.95 Marinated Olives & Bread Plate (v) £4.50 Clams & Smoked Pork Belly (gf) £8.50

TO FOLLOW

Pan roasted Breast of Chicken Char grilled Rib Eye Steak (gf without peppercorn sauce) Pan fried Veal Scaloppini (gf) Char grilled Fillet Steak (gf) Sizzling King Prawns & Scallops (gf) Char grilled 8oz Tuna Steak (gf) Spinach, Wild mushrooms and Sweet potato Fettuccine (v) Chicken & Rice Noodle Stir Fry (gf) Spicy Lamb Fettuccine Grilled Cod Fillet (gf) Grilled Salmon Fillet Seafood Linguini Espetada (gf)

Douro Christmas Lunch

£14.50 £16.95 £17.80 £24.95 £18.95 £24.95 £11.95 £12.95 £13.95 £13.95 £14.95 £15.95 £18.95

TREAT YOURSELF

Affogato (gf) Amaretto Tiramisu Sticky Douro Pudding Vanilla Crème Brulee (gf) All £5.50 or £8.50 to include a 50 ml glass of Vistamar Late Harvest Moscatel Selection of Jersey Ice Creams £4.50 Board of Five Cheeses £6.50 With a glass of Taylors Port £10.00 *Gluten Free bread and pasta available upon request

TWO COURSES: £19.95 / THREE COURSES: £24.95

TO START

Parsnips, Honey & Thyme Soup (gf, v) Duck and Orange Pate Slow Roasted Belly of Pork (gf) Seared Scallops & Prawns (gf) Roast Figs & Prosciutto (gf) Grilled Goats Cheese & Sundried Tomato (gf, v) Asian Spring Rolls (gf, v) Served with Fresh Warm Bread

TO FOLLOW

Traditional Roast Free Range Turkey Pan Fried Breast of Chicken Beef & Wild Mushroom Wellington Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass (gf) Fillet of Plaice stuffed with Crab & Prawns Aubergine, Tomato & Mozzarella Gateau (gf, v) Wild Mushroom and Truffle Fettuccini (v) Served with fresh steamed Vegetables

TO FINISH

Traditional Luxury Christmas Pudding Sticky Douro Pudding Amaretto Tiramisu Rich Chocolate Brownie Selection of Cheese

STEP 1 Simply choose 3 starters, 3 mains & 3 desserts from the menu options.

STEP 2 Let us know your choices so we can create your own personalised menu.

STEP 3 Ask your guests to make their orders from the special menu & return your guests’ pre orders to us two weeks before your party altogether with deposit.

STEP 4 Come and celebrate the Festive Season with us! *This deal is available for pre-reserved tables booked between 11am-4pm in November and December only. (except 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st Dec) 10% service charge will be added to your food and drink bill.

Tables come with crackers, hats and party poppers, but you are welcome to bring your own extras!

Prices shown based on reduced menu choice, full traditional menu £29.95pp.

Book now to avoid disappointment!

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Programme Revealed for Jersey Architecture Biennale 2015 The Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) has announced the full schedule of the Jersey Architecture Biennale 2015 (JAB15), a weeklong celebration of Jersey Architecture and Design taking place between 14th and 18th September.

JAB15 will deliver a diverse programme of events centred round the theme of ‘Celebrating Jersey Architecture and Planning’.

The week highlights the positive contribution Jersey-based Chartered Architects and Jersey Planning have made to the enhancement of the Island’s built and natural environment over the last 50 years.

Events include the 2015 Jersey Architecture Design Awards Exhibition, world-first presentations from the shortlist of the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize, an exploration of Jersey’s part to play

in financing major capital projects such as The Shard, a £480 million project funded entirely through Jersey by the Qatari developers, and walking tours of St Helier’s key architectural sites.

Derek Mason, President of the AJA, commented: “I’m delighted to officially announce the full schedule of JAB15, a programme that has been carefully designed to appeal to a cross-section of Islanders and international visitors. The week’s events will be a real showcase of Jersey’s contribution to promoting excellence in international architecture, alongside providing unique opportunities to hear speakers who are truly world-class.”

Attendance of most events is free, but booking is required. To see the full schedule and book, visit www. jab15.eventbrite.com

The six buildings (clockwise from top left) shortlisted for the prestigious 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize, now in its 20th year: Neo Bankside, By Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. The Whitworth, University Of Manchester, By Muma. University Of Greenwich Stockwell Building, By Heneghan Peng Architects. Darbishire Place, Peabody Housing, By Niall Mclaughlin Architects. Burntwood School, By Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. Maggies Lanarkshire, By Reiach And Hall Architects

Final Stage Of Le Squez Regeneration The final stage of the regeneration of social housing at Le Squez, St Clement will begin following approval from the Planning Applications Committee.

Le Squez phase 4 will see the existing buildings demolished and 154 new homes built in their place. The accommodation will be a mix of one, two and three bedroom affordable flats with community facilities, car parking and a community room for residents.

The new scheme will create an environment which will be generally free of surface car parking, where pedestrians and cyclists take priority in the streets and courtyards.

A new path will connect residents directly to FB Fields and Samarès School and all roads running through the estate will be closed to traffic. The scheme will link to the Eastern Cycle Route.

The Jersey Architecture Commission described the scheme as an “exemplary work providing new residential accommodation of the highest quality… to the enormous benefit of the future residents”.

Old and new...

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It’s Easy To Lose A Stone!

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We have had some sales complete,

which is always a god send and a bit of an emotional roller coaster.

So that’s us most of the way through July now, certainly will be by the time you read this. A bit of a mixed month really, some great hot days and no wind, some others quite different, wet, windy and wild!

A bit like the market has been for us this last few weeks.

We have had some sales complete, which is always a god send and a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Those last minute hiccups that you never expect mainly because you never knew about them. Few people understand that we as agents do not usually get to see the contracts passed between lawyers, after we have initiated the sales instructions to all concerned parties. We tell the buyer’s and vendor’s lawyers who are the

parties involved and what the negotiated details are, and from there it is up to them to put a contract together and distribute it.

It is often at this point that issues arise, either from the original contract or from new clauses or conditions required by the buyers. Maybe a boundary stone has moved or disappeared over time, particularly in the case of property that has not changed hands over a long period of time.

That being the case, it has to be replaced with the agreement of all parties involved. This could include neighbours, in some cases who may not live at the property, or even reside in the Island. Now the hunt is on to locate them and their lawyers so agreements can be reached.

What appear as small changes or

improvements to a property can also lead to similar complications, maybe a down pipe on a small extension has been put on the back of a wall and now technically is over a neighbouring property, or a drain re-routed across a small section of land. The list of similar issues is not endless, but is considerable and can catch out many a buyer, vendor or even us as agents.

What action can you take if you are caught up in an issue like these? Well, first and foremost should be a can do attitude by all. Few of these problems are insurmountable and as long as everyone involved can keep an open mind and take a long term and pragmatic view, nothing really changes. There may be a bit of give and take over a few square

feet of land that is often in an inconsequential area of the garden, under a hedge or behind a wall, or it may be considerably more problematic but still resolvable by the application of common sense and lots of goodwill.

If, god forbid, you do get caught in a spot by something similar to that mentioned, don’t forget that the services of your agent are still there. We do not disappear once the offer has been accepted and the paperwork processed, it is just that we cannot do very much once the legal process has started, but we helped bring both of you, buyer and seller together, often after a period of negotiation, and those are the same skills that could be put to good use again to resolve what may appear initially as the

unresolvable. Call us and get us involved, our fee doesn’t earn itself!

For those interested, Harry is good, generally a bit warm but good nonetheless.

Till next month.

Dennis Shore, Manager

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• Approx 3800 sq ft

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• 4 Bedrooms

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• 3 Bedrooms

• Retaining Original Features

• Perfect Downsize

• 5 Bedrooms

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Is Business Travel For You? Enjoyed and relished by some; loathed by others. There are no sophisticated reasons for the different views, it’s just that some folk simply love to travel and others do it because their work demands it.

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These are just a few of the minor hiccups you should plan to avoid but there are many more you can’t do anything about like delays due to weather, technical fault and courier whim; then there’s unexpected The best scenario of course is diversions and even terrorist attacks. that you occupy a rewarding role which requires you to travel On the 24th January 2011 I arrived extensively and you happen to like in Domodedovo airport an hour travelling. Whether this is true outside Moscow and stood by the or not, travelling on business can carrousel with a colleague awaiting be an interesting part of working our baggage. He remarked upon life for many and this is because how odd it was to have received certain trips are to far off places on his mobile some 30 messages and repeated many times over. In from concerned inquirers and this way you get to know a great well-wishers only six hours into deal more about that journey a five day business trip! It was in than you would on a one-off reading these that he discovered a holiday flight to Martinique bomb had gone off in Moscow in or the Isle of Man with three the last hour, in fact, right there children and more luggage than in Domodedovo airport…which you can get on two trolleys. got us looking around rather nervously. Before we decided Business travellers tend to ‘go upon whether or not to abort light’ and organise their plans with the trip, I checked my own precision and diligence equal mobile for well-wishing friends only to that of an OCD sufferer and concerned family members… cataloguing CDs and, there’s good and…not a sausage! reason for this. There are just so many things that can go wrong and We came through the arrivals the rule is, “if you don’t plan for it; portal impressed by how it will go wrong”! It’s not just a unusually quickly they had matter of offending business checked all our passports. Border customers by arriving late (which point assessments are something on its own is horrible for us who they in particular perform at a are naturally punctual) but there’s tiringly slow pace but with a whole catelogue of possible little attitude. We were then promptly horrors: and quite physically shuffled into the bedlam of it all. Amongst the mad hustle and bustle of reporters • missing a connection; • arriving 3am in a deserted hotel and anxious families, we managed reception to discover both that no to find the shaken driver booked to room was booked for you and the collect us and he dragged us past police, ambulances and clattering hotel is full; • waiting for a driver at the wrong gurneys to his car outside. Once settled in the car on the dark airport; dual carriage way through the • visa expired; • your luggage arrives safely in birch forests to the city we tried Moscow - you arrived safely in piecing together how we could possibly have been permitted to Dubai.

• debit card failure, no cash or arrive at all? I put it down to choosing to fly with Transaero foreign currency.

Hybernska, 36 - Prague

rather than British Airways who I understand during any given flight are generally in touch with the ground from time to time. BA of course upon hearing the news – sensibly chose to make a U turn over Denmark and not land in Domodedovo. To be fair to Transaero – they might not have had the maps or the fuel to go anywhere else in any case.

Focuses the mind though and how, even with the greatest of care, things can go dangerously wrong?

(I agree - booking Transaero might be evidence demonstrating a clear absence of care!)

These incidents aside, business travel can be a pleasurable experience, it just depends on your budget and how you can make it work for you. Given a handsome budget of course you can actually sleep on longer journeys and even the food can be palatable and it’s generally in the food area where things go awry. You really don’t want ‘food troubles’ when you still have a

“Buy shares in the company that makes Imodium; and learn to recognise that name in a few other languages: for example Имодйем”

thousand miles to cover.

So here are a few tips for business travel, some might surprise you, others maybe a little more obvious: • Book your own travel plans!

• Research your hotel layout and find a room away from the lifts • Double check your booking arrangements just before you leave.

• Apply for frequent traveller cards and courier offers.

• If your trip is further than 10,000km – do it in two sections with a break in the middle. You’ll otherwise waste the first day in any case.

• If you choose to talk with anyone on a long haul flight, choose wisely.

• Hold a second passport (duplicate) so that you can still travel when your other passport is in an Embassy visa clearance process.

• Drink plenty of bottled water • Don’t be tempted on the last evening of a business trip to go out on a big night before a long flight – you will be astonished at what your body will go through!

• Make sure some people know where you are going and when you should be expected and where.

• Always carry a little cash and if in doubt about the currency, make sure you have some dollars which today is recognised as the international currency in most places.

• If you do buy a phrase book – read it and USE it!

• Whatever you think is important for your trip – take a spare • Never accept a car ride from a stranger (or a drink!)

• If you intend to visit somewhere potentially dangerous like Ukraine or Afghanistan, check the Foreign and Commonwealth office’s website for travel advice before you leave… then heed that advice.

• Never joke about anything in an airport …ever.

• Buy shares in the company that makes Imodium; and • Learn to recognise that name in a few other languages: for example Имодйем (was useful in Domodedovo) And finally whatever happens, if you travel to Prague, I hope you are never told like I was, that the hotel booked for you is at Hybernska, 36.

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New Appointments Hawksford Have

Strengthened Their Management Team

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Corporate, private client and funds business, Hawksford, has enhanced its management capabilities with four director promotions.

Private client specialist Steve Carr joined Hawksford, formerly Rathbones, in 2000. As director he will be responsible for developing new products and services, growing the business in new jurisdictions and expanding the private client team.

Daniel Hainsworth has been appointed director and will play a significant role in growing the company’s corporate business, both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Claire Keeney will be responsible for the continued growth of the company’s funds business, both in respect of its client base and the team of dynamic and specialist funds experts.

Business Enablement director Matthew Wilkinson will be responsible for developing and enhancing Hawksford’s international technology offering and implementing a centralised, business-focused function that will enable a robust, reliable and scalable service for staff and clients.

Nautilus Strengthen Senior Team Jersey headquartered trust company Nautilus has strengthened its senior team with two appointments.

Experienced lawyer and trust practitioner Michael Goulborn has been appointed executive director and Peter Cheesley joins as head of business development.

Michael Goulborn will specialise in establishing and administering trust and fiduciary structures for high net worth individuals and their families.

He will be responsible for managing the financial and estate planning interests of a portfolio of private clients, including the administration of a range of structures.

Peter Cheesley has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and business development and will lead the company in developing its position in the offshore trust market and growing its client base..

An 80 strong audience packed St Paul’s Centre on 16th July to hear Voisin law firm and Jersey Citizens Advice deliver a thought-provoking presentation on the incoming Sex Discrimination Regulations.

The Regulations will come into force on 1st September 2015 and are designed to protect against acts of discrimination on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity.

The free presentation was led by Dexter Flynn, English Solicitor from Voisin, supported by Stephanie Sanderson and Chief Executive of Jersey Citizens Advice, Malcolm Ferey. They used case studies and real-life examples to explain the complexities of the law in relation to the prohibited conduct under the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013 in the context of sex discrimination. A key message taken away by the audience of business leaders and managers was that acts of discrimination will leave employers and their employees exposed to a financial liability.

The audience raised questions and the panel discussed the ease with which “office banter” may become offensive, the potential to offend people who are not in the direct conversation, and in some cases, the absence of a defence to claims of discrimination.

Jersey Citizens Advice encouraged

businesses to use their mediation service for instances of discrimination in the provision of goods and services prior to consulting the tribunal.

Dexter Flynn, English Solicitor, Voisin, says: ‘The seminar highlighted how much Jersey businesses are trying to embrace the new changes but also how much they still have to do. My overriding message is that everyone needs to be alive to the impact of this legislation whether they agree with it or not. Businesses need to start looking at implementing their policies now; the repercussions can be serious if there are any

failings in their systems. An employer is vicariously liable for acts of discrimination by its employees during the course of their employment – this applies regardless of whether the acts were done with the employer’s knowledge or approval. It is also important for employees to understand the potentially devastating personal consequences of their actions. It is vital that we disseminate this information to our business community to ensure the protection of both our employers and employees. At Voisin we are encouraging all clients old and new to come and talk to us about this area of law and we will assist as many businesses as we can.”

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Lumiere Wealth is a newly established Wealth Management Company that is underpinned by traditional values, that put clients to the forefront.

The team of Jersey residents have over 100 years experience between them. All have worked for well known national and international financial institutions in senior positions. The highly qualified team can advise on investments, pensions, protection & savings – for individuals, companies and corporate service providers as well as private medical insurance. With offices at Castle Quay, Lumiere Wealth aims to be your first port of call when you want financial advice.

Call their friendly and professional team today and see how Lumiere Wealth can help meet your wealth management and financial planning needs.

Meet the team...

Chris Byrne Managing Director

Chris has over 24 years of experience in the offshore finance industry working for Natwest/RBS International and an independent financial adviser company. Chris is a highly motivated and dynamic individual who enjoys building strong long lasting client relationships. Chris is also a Director of a number of offshore companies.

Jill Le Brocq

Senior Client Relationship Manager

Jill previously worked in Retail Banking with NatWest for over 33 years, most recently as a Senior Premium Banking Manager with responsibility for a portfolio of High Net Worth Local Clients.

Jill is responsible for day-to-day management of existing clients as well as developing new relationships primarily within the local market.

Jason Mills Director

Jason has 29 years of experience in the offshore finance industry working for Santander Private Banking, RBS International, BNP Jersey and Standard Chartered Bank.

Jason’s previous role as Director of the Investor Solutions Team at RBSI involved managing a sales team across the offshore jurisdictions; building and developing relationships with clients and successfully introducing new structured products.

Tel: 01534 625001

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Andrew Wesley Forster Business Development Manager

Andrew (Wes) previously worked for 18 years within the RBS Group, his last role as Associate Director business involved promoting throughout Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and the UK. He has a proven ability to build strong client relationships and has solid knowledge of Offshore jurisdictions and the local business market. Wesley is a Jersey board member of Worldwide Cancer Research, and is also a volunteer on the board of Crimestoppers Jersey.

“Your first port of call for financial advice”

Annie Simeon

Kate Lukaszewska

Lauren Mills

Annie previously studied and worked in the USA, New Zealand, UK and Jersey working as Office Manager for Red Rock Consulting in Wellington, New Zealand and more recently as Duty Manager at Jersey Opera House. Annie originally studied and obtained a BA Hons in Film, Television, Literature and Theatre at The University of Ripon and York.

Kate has worked in the Jersey finance industry for 2 years. Kate is a highly skilled, efficient office administrator, with a number of advanced courses in office administration, book keeping and financial services.

Kate brings a high level of profession and dedication to the Lumiere Wealth team.

Lauren is currently studying towards a psychology degree at the ‘University of Liverpool’. Lauren studied at JCG and Les Quennevais where she was the Head of the student sports association and Head Girl respectively.

Lauren joins Lumiere Wealth as an office administrator assistant outside of term time. Lauren is extremely helpful and very quick to learn.

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The Importance of Networking

by Claire Boscq-Scott #TheBQB

Create Your Unique Message “I tell you what, once you have determined your “Core Unique Business Message”, networking will be so much easier for you.”

I have to say, before I started my own business, my perception of the word brand was a business logo and I don’t think I was the only one to think this. I now know that branding is far more than just a logo. The brand, your brand, is everything to do with you and your business; from the way you dress to the way you talk about what you do. Every single step in your business needs to follow your vision and values.

place. Remember that “people buy from people” and being able to tell a compelling and authentic story about yourself, your business and your product or service, can easily influence and convince people to work with you.

One of the most difficult questions to answer, when networking, is “what is it that you do?” I find that a lot of people are actually experts in their field. However, when it comes to talking about what they do, they are not sure where to start.

Next we looked at her value and vision and how she could describe what it was she did in 10 words. Yes, just 10 words, but these 10 words must be crystal clear and completely focused on what you offer your clients.

What is so unique about your services or products? What are the benefits of your service or product? How can you add value by exceeding their expectation every time? What will dramatically differentiate you from your competitors?

I did a little exercise with a client who was looking at penetrating a new market. My client wasn’t sure how she should approach businesses about her products.

We first looked at her story; what it was that brought her to start her business in the first

I tell you what, once you have determined your “Core Unique Business Message”, networking will be so much easier for you. It will give you greater confidence to go out there and grow your visibility. Use your Core Unique Business Message everywhere

you go; from your email signature to your business cards.

You are the expert in your field so now you can tell your story.

You can build confidence and create relationships. You will build credibility and trust. This will result in a greater number of clients and increased sales. You

will also have a more vibrant business.

So here is my challenge to you; email your Core Unique Business Message, in just 10 words, to The busy Queen Bee (info@thebusyqueenbee.com) and not only will I select the five most powerful messages,

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I will also publish them in the next edition of Jersey Pages. As well as winning extra visibility, for you and your business, you will also be invited to a complimentary Speed Buzzing session to test out your message in a thriving networking environment.

Hanson Renouf shortlisted for Three Citywealth Awards Boutique Law Firm of the Year We are very delighted to announce that Hanson Renouf has been shortlisted in the Citywealth IFC Awards as Boutique Law Firm of the Year. The Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards are now in their fifth year and were established to highlight the excellence of the advisors and managers in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres.

In its ten years, Hanson Renouf has grown to 20 staff (of which 13 are lawyers) by making sure that our lawyers are accessible and available.

This growth has enabled us to offer our individual and business clients a wide range of quality services.

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BitGold Completes Acquisition of GoldMoney For Approx $59M BitGold has completed the acquisition of GoldMoney, acquiring the intellectual property and operating subsidiaries in exchange for the issuance of 11,169,794 Common Shares in the capital of BitGold.

As part of the acquisition agreement, three GoldMoney directors, Mahendra Naik, James Turk and Hector Fleming will join the BitGold board. GoldMoney will retain its head office in Jersey.

GoldMoney will continue to operate without interruption, maintaining premium client services, with the added

pricing and execution benefits and additional features of the BitGold technology to come. The BitGold payment and savings platform will operate as a separate service focusing on the expansion of a high-growth internet user base, while also developing a global end-to-end payments and international transfer network utilizing BitGold settlement technology. The combined entity will also build services in additional market segments, creating a global, full-reserve financial service network to grow market share in payments, international transfers and remittance, in-app and micro

payments, and cross income-segment savings and wealth management. BitGold is developing plans for an internal reorganization in which its operating structure and staffing mandates will be enhanced to further integrate GoldMoney and support the expansion of the combined business. The first step will be a name change of BitGold Inc. to GoldMoney Inc., subject to regulatory approval.

Power Women Boutique Organisation: Female Leadership of the Year

To add to this Hanson Renouf have also been shortlisted in the final four contenders for the Citywealth Power Women Boutique Organisation of the Year: Female Leadership based on a submission demonstrating the strengths and leadership of Annette Byrne (Practice Manager), Barbara Corbett (Partner and Head of Family Law), Michelle Leverington (Solicitor and Head of Wills & Property) and Alexandra Baker (Associate).

Woman of the Year: Leadership (Professional Services/IFC) As if that were not remarkable enough, and making a hat trick of shortlistings, partner Barbara Corbett has also been shortlisted in the final eight for Woman of the Year: Leadership (Professional Services/ IFC). Now in their third year the Citywealth Power Women Awards were established to spotlight individuals and companies who support care giving responsibilities, female leadership, and celebrate diversity.

Overall a huge success for a small firm and an achievement that bears testament to the strength and capability of the firm.

The awards are judged by an international panel of highly respected practitioners from all sectors with experience of working with advisors in all the jurisdictions covered. Voting for all awards can be done online through the Citywealth website.

Jersey Startup Launches Brand New Ethical Search Engine Digital Jersey welcomes the news that a brand new ethical search engine, Storm, from Jersey-based start-up Storm Technologies Ltd, has launched.

coming through online channels and £116 billion spent online in 2014, Storm has projected that it will generate £200 million annually for charities by 2017. Storm’s first launch charity partner is WellChild, a UK The startup is headed up by CEO charity for children with very serious health Kevin Taylor, formerly of security giant conditions.

Symantec, he has over 25 years experience in the field of data protection The Storm search engine is now available and information privacy. Storm allows users to use on Windows and Mac at this to raise money for their favourite charities as address: https://www.storm.it and as they shop online. Consumers are able to see an Android mobile app, with Apple a ‘give’ icon alongside participating retailers iOS, Blackberry and Windows Phone in their search results. If an online purchase compatibility to be announced soon. is made through one of these retailers, a commission is shared with the The start up is backed by investment from individual’s chosen charity, at no extra several angel investors, including serial encost to the consumer. Popular online trepreneur Andrew Crossland, of Crossland stores including, Sports Direct, Currys, Technology Investments.

Boots and B&Q are participating, amongst the 4,000 retailers that are already Andy Jarrett, Director at Digital Jersey, signed up. commented: “We are extremely excited about the With over 15% of UK charity donations launch of the new ethical search engine

Storm. Storm Technologies Ltd is one of the newest businesses to base their operations in Jersey, and it’s fantastic to see a business devoted to using digital technology for a charitable cause. Storm’s ambitions align with Digital Jersey’s mission to benefit our Island’s digital economy by bringing and supporting new and innovative businesses to and in Jersey.”

Kevin Taylor, CEO of Storm, commented: The Internet search market is ripe for disruption. Consumers have grown suspicious of how the traditional search providers use their personal information and are increasingly aware of the burgeoning profits concentrated in just a few companies. By refusing to harvest customer data, and sharing our revenues with charity partners, we’re building an ethical search engine that offers a real alternative for consumers, whilst generating millions of pounds for good causes.”

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Get Your Ducks In A Row “When Two (or more) companies offering complimentary services team up, as long as all the ducks are in a row, it can only be a good thing.”

Those that have already spotted the ad placed at the bottom of this page may have guessed the topic of this article.

Partnerships.

There are several different types of partnerships and ways in which those partnerships exist. The most common partnership people tend to think of is marriage, or, not to be out done by the times, co-habitation. This type of partnership generally sees two people come together and share resources. They live in the same house, share bills and chores; take it in turns to run the children to and from activities. It is a partnership that exists on a mutual level.

Business partnerships are not that different and are becoming increasingly common.

Two (or more) companies, generally offering complimentary services, team up and as long as all the ducks are in a row (and I will come back to ducks later!) It can only be a good thing. Two companies joining forces can create a new synergy, much like in the couples partnership the companies share resources giving them increased expertise and knowledge, providing them with a greater product base to offer their clients at a greater efficiency level than before. Each company gets access

to the others customer base as their capacity to deal with new business increases.

Other partnerships can exist on a more outward level like Starbucks teaming up with Barnes and Nobles to offer coffee shops in bookstores. It worked for Starbucks as they had a larger client base and it worked for the bookstore as unlike others they had the USP of a Starbucks coffee shop in house! These partnerships often don’t have direct access to the inner workings of the other company and many are often found between company and, one or more of its service providers. In the recruiting world for example you will often see a consultancy advertising ‘’X’s preferred recruitment partner’’. In this scenario the company gains access to a pool of candidates they may not otherwise have and the consultancy gains from the company positions that will often not be out in the public domain.

On another more basic level (but equally as important as all other partnerships) is the partnership between a company and an individual and using recruitment again, because hey it’s a recruitment article, is the partnership between a consultant and candidate. It is important to note here that if not for the skills brought by the candidates

the consultant’s job would not exist and therefore the onus should be on the consultant to provide an exceptional service, similarly however through the consultants partnerships with several other businesses they can provide the candidate with a broad range of positions that the candidate would likely not see otherwise.

animosity as a tug of war ensures.

There is a lot to consider when going into partnership, in recruitment I look to work with companies that build strong relationships with their employees, companies that invest in their talent and most importantly companies that want to work with me, I mean really want to work with me. They invite me into their business, answer my questions and allow me the opportunity to get to know the company and the way it works at a deeper level than I would if I was just forwarding CV’s. Equally I look for similar attributes in the candidates I work with, I look for openness, honesty and trust and most importantly the desire to work as a partnership combating career goals together.

And, finally it gives me the most enormous pleasure to announce LaytonAndrews Partnership with Green Lizard Solutions meaning as two halves of one whole we can really add value to our clients (and candidates) with the increased knowledge and expertise in all areas of outsourced services, HR, Recruitment, Training, Employment Screening, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Start-Up Support becoming an extension of your business – we are stronger together.

Every partnership whether couple, business or individual should be considered carefully before entering into. All partnerships should be based on trust and understanding of one another. I mentioned ducks a few paragraphs ago and by this I refer to the elements that should be considered before teaming up.

Each party should reflect upon if the others brand, ethos and service levels meet their own. Companies that partner should share values and organisational objectives / goals, otherwise the partnership is likely not to be as beneficial as you may hope and may even create

I shall leave you all this month with my final comments, I have always been a big advocate of choosing the right recruitment partner whether client or candidate your consultant is the one championing you so make sure you choose wisely.

By Marie-Clara Thaureux

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Highlands is more than you think Highlands can open doors to a whole range of careers and interests.

For young people our 6th form is the springboard for careers in a range of occupations, trades and vocations. For adults there are a variety of fascinating courses that will enable you to explore different skills and meet new people.

Highlands is the premier training provider for professional qualifications and career progression within our Business Development Centre. For anyone seeking a University education on island, Highlands hosts the University College Jersey, with degrees that have direct access to employment with local industries.

Step ahead with Highlands College and visit our website to view the broad range of degrees, qualifications and courses on offer.

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