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Sjamaes Children’s Choir and 10 year old ballerina Rosa. Exclusively for cinemas, André Rieu invites his fans on a tour of his Castle, the location for the shooting of Home For Christmas. He walks with Charlotte Hawkins through the castle as well as participating in an interactive Q&A, via satellite from Maastricht
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JCG and Grainville students to tackle Jersey’s ‘brain drain’ issue in debate series Students from Jersey College for Girls (JCG) and Grainville will take to the stage to debate the issue of the island retaining its brightest young minds as part of the JCG Debate Series, which is sponsored by Hawksford through its JCG Foundation Corporate Partnership.
The topic for the next debate on 6th November at JCG will be ‘This house believes it is better, for Jersey, for me to stay than go’. Moderated by BBC Radio Jersey Breakfast presenter Matthew Price, the debate will bring together teams made up of JCG and Grainville students to debate the positive and negative impacts of the migration of young talent away from Jersey, and the implications this may have for the island’s future. The teams will be mixed to allow the opportunity for students to work together and so the JCG sixth-form students can support the younger students from Grainville. Carl Howarth, Principal of JCG, commented: ‘We are excited to welcome students from Grainville to participate in the debate and we hope to extend this invite to other schools in the future. With the Hawksford JCG Debate Series now open to other island schools, we feel it will provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their rhetorical skills and work together to consider important issues that many of them will face in the not too distant future.’ John McGuinness, Headteacher at Grainville School, said ‘Competitive debate is both a challenging and rewarding activity for students. It helps to focus the mind and encourages young people to practise their public-speaking skills whilst developing good analytical, research and listening skills. At Grainville we aim to inspire, motivate and challenge students and applaud JCG and Hawksford for establishing this innovative debating series.’ Chief executive of Hawksford Peter Murley has been impressed by the standard of argument at previous events. He added: ‘The topic chosen for this debate is very thought provoking and it is fitting that the future challenges facing Jersey will be discussed by tomorrow’s leaders. The Debate Series aims to create mentoring opportunities and students will benefit tremendously from the BBC’s Matthew Price who, as well as moderating the debate, will give a masterclass on constructing and presenting an argument.’ Matthew Price, BBC Radio Jersey
Breakfast presenter, added: ‘It’s a great opportunity to hear what our young people have to say about their future in the island and how they see their own careers and hopes developing. At the BBC we’re always keen to prompt a debate on a range of issues that affect our daily lives and we’re looking forward to addressing some of the issues the students will raise. Highlights of the debate will be broadcast on BBC Radio Jersey’s Breakfast programme and we will put the points the students make to our island leaders.’ The Hawksford JCG Debate Series has been created in order to encourage public speaking, the voicing of opinions and to create a bridge between today’s leaders and those of tomorrow. The Debate Series focuses on the key theme, and Hawksford’s positioning statement, thinking beyond tomorrow with many of the planned debate topics relating to those covered in Hawksford’s thought paper of the same name. The Hawksford sponsored Debate Series launched at a reception at the House of Commons in October 2012, which was organised to celebrate the launch of Hawksford’s thought paper publication. The publication brought together leading individuals from the realms of business, society, education and culture to look at the trends, issues and opportunities that might affect the world’s future. The third debate in the series is set to take place on Wednesday 6th November at JCG and will be recorded and hosted by the BBC. Students from all nine island secondary schools have been invited to watch the debate and it is hoped that the next JCG debate, which will take place in 2014, will involve even more of the island’s schools.
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Three local retailers say they have found the antidote to the High Street shopping decline, Mypad, Morton & Morton and The Loving Chair company have joined together to create a shopping experience which is already paying dividends. Local interiors shop Morton & Morton in St Peter’s village, has been in business since 2000 at their site in St Peter’s village. They have now let out two showroom areas within their building to local online retailers Mypad and The Loving Chair company. Owner, Tim Morton says that in the current difficult trading environment retailers have to work together to offer more but at the same time reduce costs: ‘The retail world is a very different place to what it was five or six years ago so you can forget historical trading figures. This is the way the world is, you have to adapt and change. Survival is the new success story in retail. We are offering more under one roof to attract more customers. It’s a symbiotic relationship, we all feed off each other and it appeals to a broader audience.’ Paul Clark from Mypad.je has been running his furniture business as an online retail concept, but decided to open a showroom at Morton & Morton primarily to focus on the large range of upholstery in both fabrics and leather. ‘Although the website has been doing really well, there are some customers who prefer to come and touch and feel a product before they buy. Taking a showroom space within Morton & Morton has enabled us to have a physical presence, but at a fraction of the overheads of a traditional retail outlet. Working together means we are able to reduce costs and attract more customers, that has to be good for everyone.’ Alex Luxo-Piazza runs The Loving Chair company, which ‘upcycles’ second hand items and transforms them
into unique pieces of furniture. They are another local retailer already trading successfully online, but felt there would be an added benefit to having a showroom where people could view their products. Alex says they chose Morton & Morton because they have the same ethos in serving the local community, as well as being a shop where people can access and park easily: ‘We are a small business, and because we create everything ourselves we can’t be in a shop 24/7, the Morton and Morton staff are there to look after our showroom if we are busy. I think you have to do more nowadays than just be a shop. We have lots of ideas for the future in terms of creating a shopping experience, after Christmas we hope to have creative workshops there so people can have a different experience while they shop.’ The newly combined retailing experience at Morton & Morton has already increased the footfall at the shop, and by offering a diverse range of furniture and home interiors, the trio are confident that combining resources is the best way forward for retailing.
Fort Regent invites islanders to celebrate ‘Fort for All’ day
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es, clubs and associations also use the facilities as their administrative base. A 22 acre site, Fort Regent has ample space and leagues such as cricket and netball also make use of the facilities. Jo Mousdale, Fort Regent centre manager, commented: ‘We are aiming to create a small festival theme during the Fort for All day and hope families will take the chance to learn more about Fort Regent. It will be an opportunity for islanders to try their hands at new and different sports and activities and really gain an appreciation of all we have on offer at Fort Regent. ‘Fort Regent plays an important and focal role in the local community, and we are excited to show islanders of all ages that there is an activity for all tastes and interests, from boot camp to roller derby and, more traditionally, indoor bowls and racquet sports.’ Fort for All will take place between 10 and 4pm and free parking will be provided.
Radisson Blu Water front Hotel, Jersey raises a huge £1,287 to help disadvantaged children & to maintain Jersey’s countryside The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey is proud to announce that its hard working staff and generous guests have joined forces to raise £1,287 for The World Childhood Foundation, Jersey Trees for Life, Macmillan Cancer Support and Jersey Hospice. The cash was raised across 30 days in September when staff organised a series of charity stunts as part of parent group Carlson Rezidor’s 10th annual Responsible Business Action Month, which is part of the company’s Responsible Business Programme. 34 Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson Blu hotels in the UK participated in the initiative, raising an impressive £30,245 in 30 days. These stunts included anything from penny board raffles to charity corporate dinners to competing in the Dragonboat race, a charity clothes swap, a Man vs Mountain challenge for the General Manager and the Jersey Relay Marathon and the result has delighted everyone at Radisson Blu. Guests were also asked to donate an optional £1.00 at the end of their stay to Jersey
Trees for Life and their generosity contributed hugely to the success of the Responsible Business Action Month. Said Fergus O’Donovan, General Manager: “We have always known our guests and members of the local community were a big-hearted bunch and combined with the sterling effort from all our staff – that includes everyone from the porters to the management team – we have done ourselves proud and I am delighted that we can now hand this money over to such a wonderful cause.” The World Childhood Foundation funds local projects and works globally for children’s rights to a safe and happy childhood. All projects supported by Childhood help children at risk of abuse and exploitation. Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist health care, information
and financial support to people affected by cancer. Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Jersey Trees for Life is a local organisation committed to the preservation of Jersey’s countryside and the conservation of local wildlife. The Hotel
has participated in many charitable activities with their chosen charity to commemorate their 5th year wooden anniversary, including tree planting, sickleing hedgerows and collecting nuts for the island’s red squirrel population.
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Housing community celebrates Parcel Post to your close working relationship Phone – smiley face Staff and customers of Jersey’s Housing Department have recently celebrated their close working relationship at an informal awards evening. Housing’s Community Liaison team re-introduced a number of competitions this year to encourage residents of all ages to shout about what they like best about the place they live in. There were three competitions: gardens, photography and ‘going the extra mile’. There were six categories in the Garden Competition, from Junior Gardeners, which was awarded to Liberation Court, to overall Best Garden, won by Nina Pereira of Les Cinq Chenes. Melodie Taylor, who is resident at La Collette won the Photographic Competition with her entry called ‘Just Reaching for the Sun, Like Us All’ which is now on display at the Housing Department reception area at Jubilee Wharf. There were joint winners in the Going the Extra Mile competition. Nessie Bekusch and Helen Hogan were each nominated by their
neighbours for making an extra effort with residents, getting involved and helping to develop community spirit. This year the Community Liaison team introduced a special award to recognise efforts made in building better communication between the department and its customers, especially acknowledging work to encourage residents of all ages to get involved and take pride in their communities. The winner of the inaugural award was Frank Tyrell, who lives at Clos Gosset. Mr Tyrrell was commended for his unstinting work over many years in generating a great community spirit, particularly among younger people, by showing the benefits
of respecting the environment, through activities such as gardening, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sport. The Housing Minister, Deputy Andrew Green and the Assistant Housing Minister, Deputy John Refault attended the evening’s celebrations along with officers from the Department. Deputy Green said: “We had a terrific evening, celebrating the very best of what makes our communities special places in which to live. It was an opportunity for us to get together and cheer those people who take great pride in their homes, and their surroundings. The more we can build a sense of civic pride and neighbourliness, the stronger our relationship will become.”
Picking up a parcel from the Post Office is even easier, thanks to a new service from Jersey Post which links straight to islanders’ mobile phones.
Customers who sign up for the Text & Collect service from Jersey Post will be notified by an SMS to their phone whenever a parcel or packet has arrived for them. Then all they have to do is go direct to Commercial Street or Rue Des Pres, whichever they have chosen for collections, to receive their packages. For customers electing to use the service, it means no more waiting another 24 hours before they can pick up their parcels, if they are out when the postman tries to make the initial delivery. Andy Jehan, Director of Postal Operations at Jersey Post, said: ‘We are constantly looking for new ways to make our services more convenient for our customers. We already have the Secure Drop option, where parcels can be left in a designated place at the recipient’s home address, or with a neighbour, but this service uses technology to add value for those people who are not able to take advantage of those services, and those who perhaps live or work in Town or near Rue Des Pres’. When a customer receives a text that a packet awaits them, they visit their designated collection point and show photographic ID. The Commercial Street collection point is open between 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on a Saturday. The Rue des Pres collection point is opening 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 1pm on a Saturday. Customers wishing to sign up for the service should go to www.jerseypost.com/textandcollect for an application form to register the names of those wishing to take advantage of the initiative. As an added incentive, Jersey Post is offering a 16GB wifi Mini iPad to one lucky islander who signs up before 30th November.
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Natwest launches ibanking app to help ipad customers manage finances on the move NatWest has launched an ibanking app specifically for iPads and iPad minis allowing customers to manage their finances on the go. Customers can download the bank’s ibanking app to their iPad and start making instant money transfers. This new app complements the Bank’s existing range of apps for Smartphones. The app, which is available to NatWest’s local and international customers is free to use and takes advantage of the iPad’s large screen by offering users robust graphics and interactive representations of their finances. The app has been designed to give customers a single view, via a single log in, of both their currency and sterling accounts, for the first time. All clients need to do is register their Online Banking client number and their partial PIN and password. Their details will then be verified and they will be able to start using the app within minutes. In terms of security, the app can only be accessed from the user’s iPad using their individual passcode and only one person can register per
app. NatWest also regularly tests, updates and validates its security model to ensure the app maintains a banking grade level of security. Beyond offering currency account users with tablet-optimised online banking functions such as: checking balances, viewing recent transactions, searching historic transactions, and providing feedback, Sterling account users benefit from additional services such as transferring funds between accounts and making bill and third party payments. NatWest is working on further enhancements to the app and aims to have transfers involving currency accounts available in the near future. Jerry Whitsey, Head of Products and Marketing at NatWest, commented: “We are increasingly seeing changes in the way our clients manage their personal finances so are delighted to announce the launch of the ibanking app for our customers. The app complements our existing range of Smartphone apps providing users with a free, quick, convenient, secure, and easy-to-use way in
which to do their banking, delivering the type of engagement they’ve come to expect.“With worldwide sales due to top 170 million by the end of 2013, we see the iPad as the ideal tool in which to launch such an app. We wanted to take advantage of the unique opportunities this particular device offers, and produce a mobile experience optimised for iPad users. It is great to be in the vanguard of this technology and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this unique banking experience.”
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The Atlantic Hotel flies the flag for Jersey in top Swiss lifestyle magazine
Studio Zest Ladies & Gents Hair Salon The Atlantic Hotel and the island of Jersey have been selected as the main travel story in the current edition of La Tavola, one of Switzerland’s top lifestyle publications. The ten page feature comes at a time when visitor travel to the Channel Islands from Switzerland is on the increase. The article was commissioned by La Tavola editor Ursula Egli following a meeting with Atlantic Hotel owners Patrick and Treena Burke at a media showcase event organized by Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Berlin earlier in the year, following which Ms Egli agreed to travel to Jersey with a professional photographer as guests of The Atlantic. A luxury Swiss lifestyle publication La Tavola is aimed at those with an interest in luxury travel, fine wine and good food. The glossy magazine combines articles on gourmet travel and fine dining with insights in to the work of culinary professionals. Travelling direct from Zurich with Blue
Islands, Ms Egli quickly fell in love with the island describing Jersey as a “mixture of French finesse and English self-effacement” and explaining that “the restaurants are outstanding. From trendy beach cafes to traditional pubs, cosy country houses, small fish restaurants and gourmet restaurants, everywhere you go you get fresh local produce on your plate.” Recent statistics from Jersey Tourism indicate that leisure travelers to the island from Switzerland have risen by 24% in the last four years. Commenting on the extensive coverage in the magazine Patrick Burke said: “I am thrilled that Ursula accepted our invitation to visit the hotel and experience all that Jersey has to offer. The resulting coverage exceeded our wildest expectations and I’m delighted that we are flying the flag for Jersey in this key European market.” To read the full article, go to: http:// www.theatlantichotel.com/news/ the-atlantic-hotel-flies-the-flag-forjersey-in-top-swiss-lifestyle-magazine
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National Trust for Jersey - Pride and Prejudice screening at 16 New St The Big Screen comes to 16 New Street - Upstairs/Downstairs Film Screenings. Through the generous support of Lloyds Bank, a series of 4 period dramas will be screened in the candlelit atmosphere of 16 New Street. It is hoped that the unique period setting will enable viewers to become truly ensconced in the sumptuous settings of the Duchess or imagine for a brief heart stopping moment or two that Mr Darcy might actually be coming through the doorway! Asked what inspired him to put on the event,
Chris Addy, House Manager of No 16, commented; “The building really comes into its own in the evenings, especially in the autumn and winter when the weather is often cold and wet. With the candles and paraffin lamps lit and the fire blazing, it’s hard to think of a better place to relax and immerse yourself in a historic drama.” The film screenings begin at 6.45pm each Wednesday evening during the month of November, with a ticket charge of £8.50, inclusive of a glass of wine on arrival. To book please email chris@nationaltrust.
je or telephone the National Trust office on 483193. Wednedsay 27th November: Pride & Prejudice Joe Wright Adaptation of the classic novel by Jane Austen starring Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen. When wealthy Mr Bingley and his friend, the dashing Mr Darcy (MacFadyen) arrive in a small Hertfordshire town, Mrs Bennett sees it as the perfect opportunity to marry off her eligible daughters. But when Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets Mr Darcy, their equally headstrong natures get in the way of true love.
A charity golf day has raised more than £750 in aid of the JSPCA. The event, which was organised and funded by local leading trust company Hawksford, took place on Friday 4th October at Les Ormes Golf Club. Players from Hawksford and the local business community made up six teams taking part in a Texas Scramble style competition across a challenging nine-hole course. Other organisations taking part included Ernst & Young,
Collas Crill, Carey Olsen, RBS International, Schroders, Pinel Advocates and the JSPCA, which teamed up with Hawksford. Each participating team donated a minimum of £100 to the JSPCA as an entry fee. The teams comprised players with multiple skill levels, and the competition ended with two joint winners: Ernst & Young and one of the Hawksford/JSPCA teams, both scoring -1 overall. Prizes were also awarded to Chris Matthews from Ernst & Young, who had the clos-
est distance to the pin, and Gary Philpott from Carey Olsen, who achieved the longest drive of the afternoon. Hawksford chief executive, Peter Murley, said: ‘We are pleased to continue our support of the JSPCA. It is important to raise awareness of the association’s great work and contribute towards its on-going efforts to help and rehome animals in Jersey. Thanks to all the teams that participated and made it such an enjoyable experience for all involved.’
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L-R: Matthew Morel (head of marketing, Hawksford), Andrew Pinel (owner and advocate, Pinel Advocates), Charley Gruchy (President, JSPCA) and Mark Rondel (director, UBS Wealth Management)
WE HAVE VACANCIES Abbeyfield Jersey Society is set in a quiet residential area but only a few minutes’ walk from Havre des Pas beach front in St Helier; it is neither a nursing home or a care home. It is made up of en suite rooms in Abbeyfield House and self contained apartments in the adjoining property of Lynton. The Society offers a supportive and caring environment with independent living and emergency call button service. Residents enjoy their independence but have the companionship of others, the convenience of having lunch and supper prepared for them (en suite rooms only), and the comfort of knowing help is close by if they need it at any time. LYNTON - Self Sufficient living with emergency call button service A STUDIO FLAT at LYNTON accessed by 12 outside steps. Monthly rental £671.78 to include Parish Rates. Utility services are not included in the monthly rent. ABBEYFIELD HOUSE - Assisted living includes prepared lunch and supper each day, plus breakfast provisions provided for residents to prepare themselves 2 DIFFERENT Bed-sitting rooms with en-suite shower with tea/coffee area. Weekly rental £308.40 to include the cost of all utility services. 2 DIFFERENT Bed-sitting rooms with en-suite shower and use of a communal kitchen. Weekly rental £284.68 to include the cost of all utility services. Are there any rules? Only one – but it is very important, “consideration for others” i.e. doing nothing to disturb fellow residents or to make them unhappy. Otherwise you are free to entertain yourself and your friends as you like. If you feel this might be just what you are looking for and would like more information, in the first instance please contact tel. 720251 asking for either Mrs Maggie Dootson, Managing Housekeeper or Mrs Madeleine Poole Society Administrator.
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EVENTS DIARY Jersey Hospice Care - Silent Auction with a Twist! Sun 03 Nov 2013
Silent Auction with a Twist on Sunday 3rd November 2013 at the Town Hall at 2pm. The Hospice Shop in town will be holding a sh... sh... silent auction, with a twist this year! £10 per person including a sumptuous afternoon tea. If you enjoy bargain hunting, fun and laughter, please contact Anne on 482535, Mary on 482473 or the Town Shop on 780769 to obtain tickets. Places are limited, so book early!
CRY Jersey - Charity Auction Fri 15 Nov 2013
CRY Jersey charity auction on Friday 15th November at the Town hall, 7.30pm start with viewing from 7pm. Lots of items, and promises, meals, days out, boat trips, gym memberships, art works, antiques & collectables, lots of unusual items & things to do would be ideal as Christmas gifts. For more details and tickets (£2 to include refreshments) please call at 42 New street tel 618497.
Jersey Hospice Care - Christmas Bazaar Sat 16 Nov 2013
Christmas Bazaar in aid of Jersey Hospice Care on Saturday 16th November, 9am – 3pm at St Andrew’s Hall, Mont Cochon - Christmas cards, decorations, gifts, books, toys, games, produce available, as well as beautiful Christmas cakes by Jersey Sugar Art, Visit Santa (between 11am – 1pm). Light lunches and refreshments. www.jerseyhospicecare.com or call 510349 for more info.
The Labyrinth Masquerade Charity Ball Saturday 16 Nov 2013 Be captivated by a magical night in aid of Autism jersey at The Royal Yacht Hotel, St. Helier. You will be greeted by a drink on arrival and indulged in a four course gourmet dinner.Spectacular live entertainment with other surprises. Join us for this fantastic night all for £75 per person. To book your tickets please contact Jodie or Christina on: 07829 709853 jodieleigh01@gmail.com or 07797 823 412 c.ireland@hotmail.co.uk
Association of Jersey Charities - Christmas Fair Sat 23 Nov 2013
The Annual Christmas Fair in the Assembly Room at the Town Hall. Santa will be visiting between 12pm and 2pm. There will be entertainment, refreshments and of course many AJC member charities selling their Christmas cards and gifts.
Jersey Round Table - Charity Ball Sat 30 Nov 2013
On 30th November, Jersey Round Table presents Charity Ball 2013, in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The evenings entertainment will be held at the RJA&HS and for a mere £75 (tables of 12+) you will get: •A themed, out of this world party, with incredible decorations, props, toys on the tables and a party atmosphere like you wouldn’t believe! •Three course meal and coffee, with live background singer •Raffle prizes, including 7 nights in Barbados for two people! •A live cabaret show featuring the incredible talents of Tablers themselves! •A live band to dance the rest of the night to! For tickets and enquiries, please contact Tabler Ian Harper on 07797 758478 or email jrtcb@jerseymail.com
Good Companions Club - Christmas Craft Fair Sat 30 Nov 2013
Good Companions Club, St Clement, Christmas Craft Fair from 10am to 2pm, Saturday 30th November.
To give children, families and young people in Jersey the opportunity to be safe, healthy, happy and aspirational. To support children, families and young people in Jersey to engage in life changing opportunities, especially in times of difficulties and challenge. To fund raise in order to develop opportunities and resources available to those accessing support from The Brighter Futures. Volunteer Position: Honorary Secretary The charity secretary will be primarily responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the board whilst providing assistance and support to the chairman. Contact Details: If you are interested and want to find out more then please view our website www. brighterfutures.org.je and contact the Chief Executive, Kevin Kelly: k.kelly@brighterfutures.org.je for more information.
Jersey Blind Society
Support for the necessitous blind Voluntary Position: Wheel Chair Access Vehicle Driver The Jersey Blind Society is in need of a voluntary driver for it’s Wheelchair access vehicle to collect members and then drop them back home after the lunch club which is held every Tuesday and or Thursday. Pick up would be around 9.45am and return 2.30pm. Contact details: contact Jan Muddyman Centre Manager on 864947 or email westleacentre@jerseyblindsociety.org.je
Help a Jersey Child
The charity provides financial support for the education, welfare, maintenance and benefit of deserving children in Jersey. Voluntary Position: Administration Maintaining database of grant applications, follow-up background enquiries with various social service departments and other voluntary organisations, liaising with applicants and reporting to Trustees on a quarterly basis. Database skills necessary. Contact details: Chairman, HAJC – Robinrumboll@ gmail.com
Jersey Centre for Separated Families
To offer services to support and help separated parents form a parenting partnership putting their children first. This will be achieved by offering on-going support, group meetings, Milli’s Child Contact Centre, workshops, courses and other related services to all family members, grandparents, friends, employers and anybody affected by family separation. Voluntary Position: General Volunteer You need to be impartial, caring, tolerant, sensitive, flexible, discreet and reliable yet firm and you must always put children’s needs first. At Milli’s you will be asked to prepare and clear the areas used and generally be on hand to help with refreshments and ensure the children’s well-being at all times. We have Support Group Meetings for parents which are held once a moth month in the evening. There will be parent workshops and our separated parenting programme in the New Year and we have an office which needs cover so there are plenty of opportunities. Time commitment, at Milli’s approximately one Sunday morning every 3 weeks. Contact details: The co-ordinator, Denise Carroll on info@millischildcontactcentre.com
For all voluntary positions available please visit www.jerseycharities.org/volunteering/people-skills
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The Inn Hotel, OH! What an outstanding Chef! Restaurant & Bar has retained its GOLD award from Visit Britain for a fifth consecutive year. This award recognises excellent quality and comfort, and outstanding customer care and food. THE INN is the only 3* hotel in Jersey to hold a Gold Award. The annual visits are unannounced by the Visit Britain assessors, and THE INN was advised to be consistently achieving in all areas and was commended for the ‘very hands on and can do’ approach to everything. Stephen Clipp, Managing Director of THE INN said “We are extremely pleased to have retained our Gold Award for the fifth year. Maintaining our highest levels of service, accommodation and food is very important to us at THE INN and this is due to our Manager Lynne Dunham and her team’s commitment to provide a positive customer experience to our guests at all times. “
Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill has won the award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College. The OH! Cafébar Head Chef, who has been studying on the Highlands’ Day Release programme for the International Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking, will receive the Randalls Vautier Limited award at a prize-giving ceremony on Thursday 14th November at the college. Supported by Jersey Opera House, Chef Peter has successfully completed this qualification in one year, after previously receiving a distinction for the Certificate Level which he finished in two years. Peter joined the Jersey Opera House team as Head Chef in 2011 when the rebranded OH!
Cafébar opened its doors. With more than 17 years’ experience under his whites, his signature dishes include homemade smoked duck and Jersey Black Butter crème brulée. Originally from Belfast, Peter’s love for food first ignited when he was knee-high to the oven, baking cakes with his mum. Now a qualified chef, he has worked all across Ireland as well as in the Isle of Man and Liverpool.
Jersey Opera House Theatre Director Jasmine Hendry commented: “Peter thoroughly deserves this accolade. Every day he delivers fantastic dishes for OH! Cafébar customers and we are incredibly proud that his expertise has been recognised. The Catering Team is a real asset to the theatre and we will continue to invest in the staff’s professional development.”
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Dinner Menu
Homemade Chicken Liver Pate Chicken liver, orange and brandy pate with caramelised red onion-tomato chutney, pickled onions, gherkins and toasted bread. Hand Dived Jersey Scallops Pan-fried fresh Jersey scallops with garlic-herb butter, crisp smoked pancetta and rocket salad. Insalata Carpese Mozzarella, tomatoes, basic, grilled peppers and olive oil dressing. Smoked Duck Salad Sliced duck breast, orange segment, pomegranate and mixed salad leaves, olive oil, lemon and red wine vinegar dressing. Neapolitan-Style Mussels “Giancarlo” Freshly caught mussels tossed in white wine, oregano, onion, garlic, celery, red pepper flakes and fresh diced tomato. Roasted Butternut Squash, Chilli and Sage Soup
Gamberoni All Aglio Headless pan-fried king prawns with roasted garlic butter, olive oil and parsley. Curried Mussels Freshly caught mussels tossed in white wine, garlic, ginger, onion curry powder and Jersey cream. Onion, Parmesan and Thyme Tartlets Puff pastry tarts filled with a creamy onion, thyme and parmesan filling. Hand Dived Jersey Scallops Pan-fried Jersey scallops with a cauliflower puree and chorizo oil. Chicken Tarragon and Wild Mushroom Terrine Homemade chicken terrine with lightly spiced fruit chutney, cornichons and toasted bread. Traditional Italian Antipasto Cured meats, marinated olives, mozzarella cheese, pickled onions, rocket leaves and grilled aubergine.
****************************** Traditional Roast Turkey Roast turkey with chipolata stuffing and roast gravy sauce. Penne Al Salmon E Vodka Penne pasta with smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and creamy vodka sauce. Roasted Chicken Chasseur Pan-fried fresh chicken breast wrapping in smoked pancetta and served with a tomato, mushroom, tarragon, chasseur sauce. Rib-Eye Steak “Surf and Turf” Char grilled rib-eye steak with fresh Jersey scallops, herb garlic butter, roasted tomatoes and thyme mushrooms. Grilled Fish and Vegetable Brochette Mixed fresh fish and seafood skewers with onions, peppers and vine tomatoes, served with a creamy lobster sauce. Vegetarian Lasagne (V) Layers of lasagne with spinach, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, mozzarella and béchamel. All main courses served with fresh vegetables and potatoes Homemade Desserts ********** Coffee and Mince Pies £19.95 + 10% service charge
Menus can be downloaded and printed from www.casamiajersey.com
********** Homemade Carrot and Lentil Soup or Lemon Sorbet ********** Traditional Roast Turkey Roast turkey with chipolata stuffing and roast gravy sauce. Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Char grilled herb crusted rack of lamb with rosemary, thyme, sea salt and olive oil. Rib-Eye Steak “Surf and Turf” Char grilled rib-eye steak with fresh Jersey scallops, herb garlic butter, roasted tomatoes and thyme mushrooms. Chicken Supreme Ai Funghi Pan-fried chicken breast in Marsala, rosemary, wild mushrooms and cream sauce Spanish Sea Bass Pan roasted fresh fillet of sea bass with paprika potatoes, chorizo pimientos and basil-caper dressing. Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni (V) Cannelloni filled spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, béchamel and roasted tomato sauce. All main courses served with fresh vegetables and potatoes Homemade Desserts ********** Coffee and Mince Pies £24.95 + 10% service charge
Casa Mia Restaurant, 57 Kensington Place, St. Helier
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Board appointments reflect Le Leading leisure airline Jet2.com Masuriers pipeline for growth announced further commitment C Le Masurito Jersey with the introduction er Limited, a of low fares from Manchester. Jersey based property investment and development company, has strengthened its Board with the recent appointment of Michael Covell and Edward Bennett as Non-Executive Directors. Michael Covell (58), a chartered accountant, is Chairman of the UK financial advisory group Bestinvest. With over 30 years of wealth management experience, he was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Jersey based Hawksford International and, prior to that, managing director of Goldman Sachs’ European Private Wealth Management team. Edward Bennett (46) is a Jersey Advocate and Notary Public. He is a partner of legal and fiduciary services provider Bedell Group and is head of Bedell Cristin’s International Private Client group. Mr Covell and Mr Bennett are both family men who share a keen interest in sport. In his spare time, Mr Covell takes to the slopes for skiing and tobogganing. Mr Bennett’s interests include
stand up paddle boarding and travel and he has recently returned from an expeditionary cruise around the Arctic. Brian McCarthy, Managing Director of Le Masurier, commented: ‘We are exceptionally busy with numerous and substantial investment and development opportunities both on and off the island, including our development of J1 which will be the largest and most sustainable privately funded office building in the Channel Islands – and so the appointment of Mike and Edward as Directors, and the skills and experience they bring, is most welcome. Together with our Chairman Malcolm King, former Senior Partner of King Sturge (now Jones Lang LaSalle), Le Masurier’s Board is well structured for our next period of significant growth.’
Famous for its friendly service, allocated seats and 22kg baggage allowance – Jet2.com’s low fares from Manchester are now on sale. The announcement comes just one month after Jet2.com announced it will start flights to East Midlands next summer. New destination Manchester joins the line-up, alongside existing departure point Leeds Bradford (Yorkshire). Jet2.com will now operate up to seven low fare flights each week to
Jersey next summer. Steve Heapy, Chief Executive of Jet2.com, said: “We’re delighted to launch another new destination to Jersey. I’m confident our new flights from Manchester will be very popular amongst our loyal customers.” The Manchester service will operate initially three times a week; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 3 May 2014 to 27 September 2014 with fares from as little as £29.
easyJet flights from Gatwick and Belfast go on sale Seats for the new easyJet low-cost service between London Gatwick and Jersey are now on sale. Fares start from £18.49 one-way with the 3 times daily service beginning on 30 March 2014. Seats are also on sale for easyJet’s summer service from Belfast International. The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays and fares start from £18.49 one-way from 28 June 2014. easyJet operates Europe’s No. 1 air transport network with a leading presence on Europe’s top 100 routes and at Europe’s 50 largest airports.
easyJet flies over 200 aircraft on more than 600 routes between over 130 airports in 30 countries. More than 300 million Europeans live within one hour’s drive of an easyJet airport, more than any other airline.
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Jersey named as best funds centre in inaugural Investment Week awards Jersey has been named ‘Best Fund Service Centre’ in the inaugural awards of the leading investment management publication Investment Week. Jersey, which was short-listed alongside Luxembourg and Dublin, was announced the winner at Investment Week’s two-day Fund Management summit in London. Gary Hales, Head of Business Development, Europe and Russia, Jersey Finance, accepted the award at the ceremony which was attended by many of London’s leading investment professionals including many of the UK’s major fund service providers. Commenting on Jersey winning the award, Deborah Benn, chair of the
judging panel, said: “The panel felt Jersey displayed an appetite to innovate and accommodate new fund markets, while at the same time keeping regulatory standards extremely high. Forward thinking has paid off with excellent growth in funds under administration and Jersey’s continued ability to attract top quality financial institutions.’ Geoff Cook, CEO, Jersey Finance Limited, added: ‘A further accolade for Jersey this year is naturally welcome
and it is particularly encouraging for the funds industry that it secured this award from a leading and long established investment publication familiar
to many in the industry, and that we were named the top jurisdiction from a hugely competitive field which included leading EU jurisdictions.’
Social Security Minister publishes new look Annual Report The Social Security Minister, Senator Francis Le Gresley, has published his Reports and financial statements for 2012 and 2011. The 2012 Annual Report provides a complete account of all of the Department’s activities in one publication, combining information on all contributory and tax-funded benefits and services, previously published in separate documents. Senator Le Gresley said: “This Report marks an important step forward in informing the public of the full range of ways in which the States of Jersey, through the Social Security Department, provides assistance to those in need and enables people to maintain independence in retirement and when otherwise unable to work. Tackling unemployment has been identified as a key priority for government, and services within the department were bolstered throughout 2012 with new initiatives, coordinated by Back to Work. These initiatives improve support for jobseekers and encourage employers to take on people registered as unemployed, which resulted in local people being assisted into more than 1,300 paid jobs during 2012. Senator Le Gresley added: “As a result of the investment in Back to Work, unemployment, while still high, has not increased as much as had originally been forecast, despite the loss of the fulfilment industry and other high profile redundancies. The team has developed and will continue to develop the work which was started in 2012, particularly in its engagement with employers.” Work to ensure that the benefits system has the capacity to provide for a growing proportion of older residents continued in 2012. The department introduced the Cold Weather Bonus,
a new benefit that joins a number of others specifically targeting pensioners, and continued work on the Long Term Care Fund to be implemented in 2014. A total of £318 million of pensions and benefits were paid by the Department in 2012, including: £146 million to more than 28,000 pensioner households across the world; £72 million in Income Support weekly benefit, supporting more than 6,600 families at any one time; £27 million from the Health Insurance Fund to assist with the costs of 364,000 visits to the GP, the costs of the 1.8 million drugs prescribed by those GPs, and the associated costs of dispensing those drugs by local community pharmacies; £14 million of short term sickness benefits, representing more than 543,000 days of absence from the workplace. £187 million of Social Security contributions were collected, an increase of more than £9.5 million on the figure for 2011. As forecast, £7 million of this arose from the introduction of a new contribution of 2% for incomes between £45,336 and £150,000 as part of the Fiscal Strategy, alongside a reduction of the significant contribution paid into the Social Security Fund by taxpayers (£61 million in 2012) to supplement the pensions of low middle earning workers. The pattern of reducing numbers of contributors over recent years continued during 2012 with an average of 51,400 contributors during the year, compared to an average of 52,200 in 2011. The Report also provides analysis of the robust health of the Social Security Reserve Fund, with total assets of the Fund rising well above £1 billion during the year. Under the management of the Treas-
ury and Resources Department, through the Collective Investment Fund, investment returns to the Social Security reserve amounted to £98 million, while the Health Insurance Fund investment income for the year amounted to more than £8 million in 2012. Senator Le Gresley commented: “The work of each section of the Department is explained in the 2012 Report and we hope that they will give people a real insight into the work that the Department does and its reach
into the community, with an average of 1,000 customer visits and 400 telephone calls per day. I would also hope that the information provided will serve to better inform future debate in respect of social policy.” You can find the reports online at www.gov.je/Government/Pages/ StatesReports.aspx?ReportID=989 (2012 report) www.gov.je/Government/Pages/ StatesReports.aspx?ReportID=986 (2011 report)
Jersey family lawyers promote a collaborative approach A group of Jersey family lawyers are promoting the use of collaborative law as a means of avoiding the uncertain outcome of court proceedings. Collaborative law deals with divorce and other family disputes with dignity. It enables couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their lawyers to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties, and their children, without the underlying threat of contested litigation. The process is open and transparent and uses ideas that would not necessarily be considered in traditional court led proceedings. The voluntary process is initiated when the couple signs an agreement (known as the ‘Participation Agreement’), binding each other to the process and making a commitment not to go to court. That commitment does not prevent either client from subsequently litigating his or her differences if he or she decides that is the more appropriate or necessary course to take, but the commitment
given by the lawyers states that if the collaborative process breaks down and one party subsequently wishes to litigate, both parties have to instruct new lawyers. This focuses everyone’s attention on reaching a settlement. The following lawyers are collaboratively trained and can provide advice regarding the merits of using the collaborative law approach in Jersey: Advocate Zoe Blomfield Viberts - 01534 888666 Advocate Adam Clarke Le Gallais & Luce - 01534 760760 Advocate Rose Colley Viberts - 01534 888666 Advocate Barbara Corbett Hanson Renouf - 01534 767764 Advocate Claire Davies Davies & Ingram - 01534 833433 Advocate Matthew Godden Le Gallais & Luce - 01534 760760 Mrs Samantha McFadzean Carey Olsen – 01534 888900 Advocate Marian Whittaker LWR Law – 01534 506800
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Calligo Continues Expansion With New Focus on Software Development Calligo, the most technically advanced and secure offshore cloud service provider, announced 4 new members to the Calligo team – Tom Hacquoil, Mark Herridge, Lori Moran and Holly Morison – to support the increasing demand for CalligoCloud services, as well as a focus on in-house software development to provide web-based applications to its customer base to aid and complement their move to the cloud. “I am delighted to welcome Tom, Mark, Lori and Holly to our growing team,” commented Julian Box, Chief Executive Officer, Calligo. “We are seeing an exponential increase in the demand for our cloud services. Hiring these individuals to support this increase is in line with our strategy set out at the beginning of the year. As more and more organisations understand the benefits that cloud computing brings to their business, they are coming to Calligo to deliver their cloud services requirements.” Tom Hacquoil – Director, Software Development As head of the software development team, Tom is responsible for the development of Calligo software that will enable and enhance customers’ move to the cloud. Initially, this development will focus on cloud management software and tools that highlight the benefits of moving to the cloud for specific workloads but will broaden
out into other tools and applications in due course. As an ambitious, young entrepreneur, Tom brings a wealth of experience developing bespoke SaaS platforms and products and, prior to joining Calligo, was Managing Director of Infuse Internet that specialises in web development and hosting. Alongside his role at Calligo, Tom is part of the Education and Skills Technical Action Group (TAG) at Digital Jersey. Mark Herridge – Director, Project Services Mark joins Calligo from CPA Global Ltd where he was their Global Server and Storage Manager. At Calligo he is responsible for the design and implementation of Calligo cloud service offerings, ensuring a smooth on-boarding of clients and handover to the Service Delivery team. With a track record of delivering optimal solutions to meet business requirements Mark has significant experience in managing outsourced services, strategy development, infrastructure consolidation, virtualisation, disaster recovery and change management. Mark holds several IT certifications including Prince2 Practitioner, ITIL Foundation and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), along with various Microsoft and VMware certifications. Lori Moran – Cloud Services Manager Lori manages the cloud services de-
partment and has overall responsibil- and organisations, such as the interity for supporting the clients on the nationally acclaimed wildlife charity; Calligo platform. Also joining Calligo Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. from CPA Global Ltd, where she was Holly graduated from the world-reresponsible for 2nd and 3rd line sup- nown Liverpool Institute of Performing port, Lori is well versed in client satis- Arts, with upper second class honors faction and has a background in help- in Music, Theatre and Entertainment desk and support having previously Management. worked at Mourant and Standard Bank in a variety of support roles. Lori is experienced in Business Analysis and Project Management as well as having worked with Windows Server, SQL, Active Directory Accident Repair Specialists • Spraying and SharePoint. She Panel Beating • Body Work • Spray Painting has certifications in ITIL, Citrix and VMware. We specialise in Porsche, Holly Morison – Ferrari and Maserati Marketing Manager Devonshire Lane, St. Helier, Jersey Holly joins Calligo as Tel: 07797847761 & 07829716913 Marketing Manager, Email: autopetitolimited@hotmail.co.uk overseeing all of the Facebook: Auto Petito Limited company’s marketing and promotional activities. Previously, Holly was marketing officer at Bedell and brings a depth of experience gained o v e r nine years working with distinguished brands
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Finance sector businesses must act now to be ready for global information exchange Signing IGA’s are only one piece of the puzzle for Channel Island Financial services businesses to be fully geared up for efficient automatic tax information exchange, according to a tax expert from PwC. Both Jersey and Guernsey’s governments signed intergovernmental agreements with the UK this week (22 October) to automatically exchange information, but Debbie Payne, Director at PwC Channel Islands, says that with automatic exchange of tax information set to spread globally, local businesses need to be ready to comply. She believes that firms need to pay close attention to the timetable for UK disclosure facilities and the implementation of both the UK and the imminent US IGA agreements, with key dates as follows: Firms need to contact all relevant clients by 31 December 2013 to inform them of the existence of the disclosure facility All compliant procedures relating to the UK agreement for opening new accounts must be in place by 1 July 2014 Firms will need to have completed their review procedures for high value accounts by 30 June 2015. With the implementation date of the
UK agreement less than a year away, Debbie says that firms in the Channel Islands should be focusing on a number of specific areas in the coming months: “While it is welcome news that both Jersey and Guernsey are at the cutting edge of what is certain to become the new global norm in automatic information exchange, it is clear that many firms have not yet fully realised the enormity of what this means practically. Following the signing of the UK agreement this week, the US FATCA agreement is to be signed shortly with the Channel Islands, and further details about the G5 scheme are expected as soon as autumn next year. We know that the G20 are also keen to push ahead with automatic information exchange in 2015, so businesses in the Channel Islands need to plan for this in the long term.” As well as identifying the ‘FATCA’ status of all legal entities, including partnerships and trusts, and, for US FATCA, registering those identities with the IRS, Debbie says that firms also need to carefully plan how
they communicate the changes to clients: “Explaining these changes to clients will be vital, and HMRC have confirmed that posting a notice on a website is not sufficient to comply with the terms of the agreement with the UK. Many organisations, with the exception of those in the banking and retail funds sectors, are also writing to investors in order to help confirm their ‘FATCA’ status, while firms will also need to think about training customer relations teams who will inevitably be inundated with questions from clients. “In addition, for the vast majority of businesses, these new regulations will require significant changes to technology systems and processes
used to effect client take-on and ensure compliance. Businesses need to set up dedicated project teams to ensure that new accounts opened from 1 July 2014 are entirely FATCA compliant. “On an on-going basis, firms will then need to provide training to staff on the new processes and procedures, develop frameworks to assess tax risk as part of client take-on procedures, ensure an audit trail is held in the event of questions being raised by tax authorities and make sure that an efficient, sustainable governance controls are in place to ensure FATCA compliance. “
Salamanca Group buys Investec’s trust services business with office in Jersey Salamanca Group (“Salamanca”), the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk Management business, has together with existing management, acquired the Investec Trust group of companies (“Investec Trust” or “the business”), from Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) for an undisclosed consideration. Investec Trust Services currently has over £4.5 billion in assets under administration. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Fenchurch Advisory Partners acted for Investec Bank Plc and Salamanca Advisory acted for Salamanca Group and management. The business will be run as a stand-alone division, and will be re-branded Salamanca Group Trust Services. It currently has offices in Jersey, Switzerland, South Africa and Mauritius and employs around 100 people, administering some 600 trust structures on behalf of clients. Clients include high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs; financial and professional intermediaries; family offices and corporate entities. Additionally the business regularly partners
with specialist legal and tax advisers to achieve bespoke solutions for clients. Commenting on the acquisition, Martin Bellamy, Chief Executive of Salamanca Group said: “The addition of Trust services has been a strategic objective for Salamanca Group for some time and having undertaken an extensive analysis of the market place, the Group concluded that the acquisition of Investec’s Trust business represented the ideal opportunity. We have bought a business with a first class management team and the highest levels of corporate governance.” Avron Epstein of Investec Bank plc said: “As a professional services business we feel the trust company would benefit under independent ownership. We believe Salamanca, together with management, is best placed to take this business forward and to provide certainty and clarity to our clients and people. The professionalism and excellent service our staff have demonstrated throughout is testament to the strength and quality of the business. We wish them all the best and look forward to continu-
ing our mutually beneficial relationship with the trust company.” Salamanca Group Trust Services will offer an innovative and flexible approach to structuring, efficient estate planning, robust asset protection and complete confidentiality; providing solutions that extend across generations, across a choice of financial jurisdictions. Services include: • Complex and vanilla trusts, foundations and company structures • Multi-family office services • Wide experience of holding financial and non-financial assets • Experts working with entrepreneurs • Philanthropy Martin Bellamy added: “Salamanca Group’s primary focus is establishing long-term, trusted relationships with our clients. This acquisition provides the Group with another significant medium through which to achieve this, expanding our offering to include a comprehensive range of high-end, tax compliant wealth preservation and succession planning services. There are also clear synergies with our existing business – particu-
larly our Advisory and Private Client divisions. There will be no changes for existing clients nor will the other relationships with Investec be affected. We will work with management to build on the business’ solid foundations to create the pre-eminent Trust provider, distinguished by our core principles of integrity and agility.” Xavier Isaac, CEO of Investec Trust Division said: “The acquisition by Salamanca Group and our existing management of the Investec Trust Group is a fantastic opportunity to deliver on our vision. High and ultra-high net worth individuals are no longer looking for traditional trust and fiduciary services in an increasingly complex environment. They expect independent thinking and high touch administration services complemented by multi-family office capabilities. By joining forces with a dynamic company like Salamanca Group, we will retain the entrepreneurial spirit that characterised us when we were operating under the Investec banner.”
UK signs tax information sharing agreement with Jersey and Guernsey The UK has signed automatic tax information sharing agreements with both Jersey and Guernsey as it continues to close in on those attempting to hide their money offshore. These historic agreements represent a step change in HMRC’s ability to clamp down on tax evasion. They form an important building block of the new global standard to be agreed early next year which will remove the hiding places for those who seek to evade tax. Financial information on UK taxpayers holding accounts in Jersey and Guernsey will now be automatically provided to HMRC to ensure that the correct amount of tax is being paid. The announcement follows a similar agreement signed between the UK and Isle of Man and means that all the Crown Dependencies have now entered into automatic tax information sharing with the UK. They have also agreed to be part of the G5 multi-lateral information sharing pilot. The government will look to sign additional agreements with other jurisdictions as soon as possible and
is currently in discussions with the overseas territories. Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, said: “ The UK has been leading the way in pressing for a new global standard of tax transparency and automatic tax information sharing. These agreements build on the progress already made and send a clear signal to anyone thinking they can evade their responsibilities: the opportunities to hide your money offshore are disappearing and the net is closing in.” “We welcome these agreements with Guernsey and Jersey which demonstrate our shared commitment to tackling tax evasion. The agreements will enable HMRC to clamp down further on those individuals who seek to hide their assets offshore.”
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Orbital Financial Advisers Ltd Wealth Managers • Are you getting the return you expected on your investments? • Is your bank only giving you around 2% interest rate on your money? • Do you know there are cautious funds available which have consistently provided returns in excess of 5% per annum?
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This fund was launched in November 2009 by one of the UK’s leading investment houses who currently have over £300 billion under management and carry a Moody’s (Independent rating agency) A2 senior credit rating. Standard and Poor’s AA stable. Over the last 3 years this cautious fund has produced an annualised return in excess of 5% per year net of charges. This fund also has the benefit of a “penalty free access” to your money subject to a one months notice period. Please see the graph below which illustrates the return since launch. Returns are shown gross. 31/07/08 to 31/07/09 31/07/09 to 31/07/10 N/A
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31/07/10 to 31/07/11 7.48%
31/07/11 to 31/07/12 31/07/12 to 31/07/13 7.57%
10.47%
Percentage growth since launch on 25 November 2009
The UK put tax and transparency at the heart of the G8 agenda during its chairmanship in 2013. At the summit in July, leaders from the world’s largest eight economies agreed on coordinated action to combat tax evasion and avoidance. This work is being taken forward by the OECD.
With over 27 years experience in this sector and 12 years as a Director in one of Jersey’s leading independent Wealth Management Companies, I hope you will find my “Fund of the Month” an interesting and stimulating read. If you would like more information regarding this fund or many others please contact myself, Gordon Jenkins on 720303 or E:gordonjenkins@orbital.co.je Investments can go down as well as up. Please remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. You may not get back the original amount of your investment. For full terms and conditions please contact Gordon Jenkins. Guernsey’s Chief Minister, Deputy Peter Harwood, and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke.
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Ports of Jersey Fishermen’s Berths Complete UK based marina consultancy, Marina Projects Ltd, is pleased to announce the completion of the Refurbishment of the Fishermen’s Berths’ project within both programme and budget constraints. The works on the St Helier project announced in July 2013 have added real value and improved the daily operation of the Jersey fishing fleet including, most importantly, safety. Under a Term Agreement between Marina Projects and Ports of Jersey, the specialist marina consultancy is contracted to provide a range of professional services, covering marine related activ-
ity, project planning and delivery. The Fishermen’s Berths is the latest project to be completed within the agreement, on-site works included: • New hardwood timber decking to the pontoons • Re-alignment of all pontoon connection fixings • Replacement of ‘worn-out’ pontoon fittings • Refurbishment of existing power modules • Installation of new lighting modules and flood lights • Replacement of timber access bridge deck with new hard wearing
composite decking • Installation of new security fencing and access gate Marina Projects has a long standing relationship with the Ports of Jersey and the works carried out have played a significant role in a larger scale project to enhance and develop the marine leisure business in Jersey. Works also continue on the Redevelopment of Berths № 4 & 5 following a feasibility study undertaken by Marina Projects in 2012 that
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Appleby strengthens its team Leading Jersey law firm, Appleby, is continuing to invest in its marketleading property team with the appointment of David Le Brocq who has joined the firm as Conveyancing Manager.
Mr Le Brocq will lead on commercial conveyancing services, specialising in all aspects of Jersey-based commercial property work and providing vital support to Ap- experience to the Conveyancing Manpleby’s dedicated property part- ager post, having previously worked ners Tim Hart and Andrew Pim. for several leading Jersey law firms including a Jersey-based international Tim Hart, who leads the Global Prop- firm. David has represented individuerty Team at Appleby, said: “David als, property developers, commercial has a wealth of experience in com- organisations and financial institumercial property law including prop- tions on residential and commercial erty development, commercial leases property transactions and associated and acquisitions and disposals. Our financing. goal is to ensure we are equipped to Commenting on his move to Appleby, respond to the changing needs of our David said: “I am looking forward to clients in this challenging economic this new challenge and am delighted environment and David’s skills will to be joining a team that shows such complement our existing expertise commitment to its commercial propwhilst adding strength and depth to erty clients.” our growing team. I am very pleased David Le Brocq graduated from the to welcome him as the latest member University of Nottingham Trent with of the property team.” an LLB (Hons) and has an extensive Mr Le Brocq brings over 16 years of working knowledge of French.
Appointment of Chairman of Committee of Inquiry into Historical Abuse senior UK lawyer with 36 years experience of family and criminal law matters is being nominated to chair the Committee of Inquiry into Historical Abuse. Frances Oldham QC was first called to the Bar in 1977 and was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 1994. She is regularly instructed in high profile cases in both criminal and family matters and has considerable experience dealing with cases involving sexual and physical abuse. She was appointed as a Crown Court Recorder in 1994 and is authorised to try serious cases involving rape and serious sexual offences. She has been a Deputy High Court Judge in the Family Division for over 10 years and she spends several weeks each year sitting as a judge in the criminal and family courts. She is also a judge for the Mental Health Restricted Patients Panel Tribunal and in 2012 she was appointed as a member of the QC Appointments Panel. She was leader of the Midland Circuit between 2002 and 2005 and Head of her Chambers for 7 years. Mrs. Oldham’s nomination comes after the lawyer initially appointed to
chair the inquiry, Mrs. Sally Bradley QC, became unwell in July and was unable to take up the position. The recruitment process for the replacement chairman has been undertaken by the same selection panel comprising Michael de la Haye, Greffier of the States, Belinda Smith, Senior Legal Counsel – Child Protection at the NSPCC and Ed Marsden, the Managing Partner of Verita. Informal discussions were held in the United Kingdom with 9 potential chairmen before 3 people were invited for a formal interview. Mr. de la Haye said “The selection panel is unanimous in recommending Frances Oldham QC for this position. She has very extensive experience in many high profile cases in the UK and her combination of criminal and family law experience at the highest levels makes her eminently suitable to chair the inquiry in Jersey. She sits regularly as a judge in both the Crown Court and the Family Division of the High Court and she has vast experience of dealing with some of the most vulnerable members of society. Frances started her working career as a management trainee in the NHS be-
fore qualifying as a barrister and she was keen to point out to us that she did not come from a privileged background which undoubtedly, in our view, helps her to relate well to people from all walks of life. The selection panel is convinced that she has exactly the right combination of empathy and firmness to chair the inquiry successfully in a totally independent and objective way.” Mrs. Oldham said “I am very pleased to have been nominated to chair this important inquiry and I am keen to ensure that the inquiry starts in early 2014. I am determined to run the
inquiry in a way that will encourage all those who want to come forward to speak to us to do so. It is essential that the inquiry is able to establish exactly what happened in the care system in Jersey during the period covered by our terms of reference and I will ensure that everything possible is done to achieve that aim”. The nominations of Mrs. Oldham and the 2 committee members will need to be approved by the States and the Chief Minister will be lodging the necessary proposition in due course so that the appointments can be considered by the Assembly in December.
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What’s On This Month
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Motown & Soul Evening
Jersey Soul Club presents Motown & Soul at the Marina Metro Hotel upstairs in the Veranda Bar every Friday with DJ Bernie. Free entry. Additional Information: Price: Free of charge When: Every Friday | 20:00-01:00 Where: Marina Metro Hotel, Havre des Pas Contact: Marina Metro | 01534 724519 marinametrojersey@jerseymail.co.uk
Celebrate the Christmas Season!
Christmas is just around the corner and every Saturday in November children will be able to paint a unique Christmas gift at the Jersey War Tunnels and Love Bird Too! Additional Information: Price: To be advised When: Every Saturday | 10:00-16:00 Where: Jersey War Tunnels, Les Charrieres Malorey, St. Lawrence Contact: Jersey War Tunnels | 01534 860808 info@jerseywartunnels.com
Les Misérables: In the Footsteps of Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo: author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the subject of a new book researched by Pete for the American best-selling writer, M.J. Rose. This tour will reveal the life and times of the famous author during his exile in Jersey. Additional Information: When: Every Sunday | 11:00-13:00 Where: George V Statue, Howard Davis Park Contact: Pete Webb | 07797 775696 petewebb@localdial.com
Jersey Craft Workers Christmas Fayre
Come along and enjoy the Craft Workers Annual Christmas Fayre with over 40 stalls selling locally produced items including, jewellery, cards, photos, jams and ceramics. All Living Legend facilities will be open. Additional Information: Price: Free of charge When: 16/11/13 - 17/11/13 | 10:00-17:00 Where: The Living Legend, St. Peter Contact: Jason Runnacles | 01534 485496
Luxury Christmas Shopping Experience
A boutique shopping event where you can discover distinctive and original gifts for family and friends and treats for the home all in the luxurious surroundings of Banjo. Balar jewellery, accessories & velvet, The Loving Chair Company's unique home accessories, Green Tea Interiors vintage finds, Elizabeth Howell cashmere & luxury gifts, Wilde Thyme flowers & fragrances, Iris & Dora Designs original artwork & textiles for the home, Billy in The Tree argan oil for the body & hair, Gisela Olsson photography, Giggles & Wiggles childrens personalised water-colour paintings, Found in France rustic ceramics and Coco handmade accessories. Aditional information When: Tuesday 12/11/2013 09:00-19:00
The Labyrinth Masquerade Charity Ball
Be captivated at our magical night in aid of Autism Jersey at Te Royal Yacht Hotel.. You will be greeted with a drink on arrival and indulged with a four course gourmet dinner and spectacular live entertainment throughout the night, plus some other surprises. Additional Information: Price Adults: £75.00 When: Saturday 16/11/13 | 19:00-01:00
Drama Lab – Mobile Phone Show
Written by Jim Cartwright | Directed by Aimee Gunner. Mobile phones? A cacophony of communication, a fully charged up chorus line of chaos, text, tweet and babble! Please remember to bring your phones to the theatre, make sure they are switched on and NOT on mute! Turn your blue tooth on and let your data charges roam with this witty and clever look at the crazy world of mobile correspondence! Jersey Opera House Studio 26th/ 27th Nov 2013 All tickets £5
Cinema Racing A fantastic fun night out for all. Arrive at 18:30 and bid on your favourite horse. Become the Jockey, place your bets on the runners on the screen and watch your winners romp home! Additional Information: Price Tickets: £25.00 When: Saturday 23/11/13 | 18:30-00:00 Where: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Contact: Jersey Race Club | 01534 863484
A Genuine Jersey Christmas at The Harbour Gallery - Family Weekend Enjoy a wonderful weekend for families with lots of art, craft, workshops designed for parents and children, music and food, entertainment and fun for all the Family no matter what age you are! Browse the exhibitions and pick up something unique for Christmas. Free entry, some workshops may incur a fee Additional Information: Price: Free of charge When: 30/11/2013 - 01/12/2013 | 10:00-17:30 Where: The Harbour Gallery
Christmas Story Telling with Old Father Christmas
Long before the impact of 20th century advertising, the legendary figure of Father Christmas was often portrayed wearing a green coat lined with fur, representing the coming of spring. This year the kindly old gentleman, adorned with a crown of holly, ivy and mistletoe, will be regaling the Island’s young with wintertime stories of times past and rewarding them with gifts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Additional Information: Price Children: £3.00 When: Saturday 30/11/13 | 10:00-17:00 Where: Georgian House Museum, 16 New Street Contact: National Trust for Jersey | 01534 483193
Jersey RFC .v. Ealing
Jersey Rugby Football Club (JRFC) compete against Ealing in the RFU Championship. The ground is situated adjacent to Jersey Airport. The modern clubhouse includes a large function room with a bar and dance floor that can be divided for smaller functions. The Pavillion incorporating a bar and kitchen (on the east side of the main clubhouse) and the Lord Jersey Stand (on the airport road side of the 1st XV pitch) cater for the increasing numbers of spectators. Spectators can find shelter from the elements under the Clubhouse and The Pavilion and the Lord Jersey Stand offers covered seating. Visitors are welcome to the ground and there is a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Access to the ground on match days is from either end of the ground and there is plenty of parking on site. Additional Information: Price: To be advised When: Saturday | 30/11/2013 Where: Jersey Rugby Football Club, Rue des Landes, St. Peter Contact: Jersey Rugby Football Club | 01534 499929 jerseyrugby.club@jerseymail.co.uk
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Culture Conference to explore the French connection This year’s Council for Culture conference will examine cultural links between Jersey and France. Topics for discussion include: • attitudes to the arts and heritage • projects linking the Island with Normandy and Brittany • the importance of the Jèrriais language. Visiting speakers are Dr Mari Jones, Reader in French Linguistics and Language Change at the University of Cambridge, and Benoît Lemennais, who is responsible for cultural education at the Conseil Régional de BasseNormandie in Caen. The annual event, which is free to attend, will take place on Saturday 30 November at the Great Hall, Highlands College, and is open to the general public as well as representatives of arts groups. Participants are urged to book their place as soon as possible. Deputy Rod Bryans, ESC Assistant Minister, said: “The conference has grown in popularity becoming a focal point for anyone interested in the arts or culture in Jersey. It is a great opportunity for Islanders to get their views heard by people who are direct ly involved in the sector and to con
tribute to the development of cultural policy. This year’s French theme is especially pertinent as we look forward to the 70th anniversary of D-Day next year.” All four of Jersey’s States-supported cultural organisations – the Jersey Arts Centre, Jersey Opera House, Jersey Arts Trust and Jersey Heritage – have been involved in cultural projects with French neighbours over the past 12 months. Rod McLoughlin, Jersey’s Cultural Development Officer said: “I think the joint projects that have taken place reflect increased interest in cultural partnership with France. Benoit Lemennais will be talking about the efforts which are made to connect the arts and heritage with as wide a public as possible. It plays a particularly significant part in daily life there.” Monsieur Lemennais has been particularly involved in working with young people and disenfranchised individuals. A practising artist himself, he graduated from the University of Rennes in Brittany in performing arts and cinema. Dr Mari Jones, a distinguished aca
demic at Cambridge and visiting professor of Linguistics at the University of Bamberg, is particularly interested in minority languages. She has written and lectures extensively on the Norman French languages of the Channel Island and is the author of a short introduction to Jèrriais published by the Don Balleine. She will be talking about the im-
following the introduction of Jersey’s Cultural Strategy and was first staged in 2008. The event also provides the opportunity to Education, Sport and Culture to report on developments since the previous year’s event and the Assistant Minister with responsibility for Culture, Deputy Rod Bryans, will be providing an update on the topics raised in 2012.
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family, The Johnny Cash Roadshow shouldn’t be missed by any avid fan or casual listener. This musical adventure is unrivalled by any other show and truly celebrates the career of the music legend. The UK’s No1 Tribute, fronted by respected singer/ songwriter Clive John and accompanied by The Spirit Band, re-creates with astounding accuracy Cash’s unique style. Truly capturing the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show, this Roadshow also features the best ‘June Carter’ in the business. Set to an amazing video backdrop, the show takes the audience from
the 1950’s right up to 2002 with all the greatest hits: Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and so many more. ‘Clive’s resemblance is uncanny’. Rosanne Cash (Daughter) ‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was; absolutely authentic to the point where it felt as if it wasn’t a tribute Caitlin Crowell (Granddaughter) Jersey Opera House Sat 23rd November | 8.00pm TICKETS: £20
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