Jersey Pages | Issue 51

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Enhanced gardens improve wellbeing of patients at St Saviours Hospital

TogetherParties, Jersey’s premier club promoters, bring joy over the Xmas period with 3 tip top club events for us all to enjoy.

One of the events is the Massive New Years Eve soirée.

Headlining proceedings will be Leftwing & Kody, whom many dance fans should know from headlining the IPop dance Arena at Weekender Festival this year. 2017 has been a massive for Leftwing & Kody having travelled the world to play at all of the best venues

and festivals, as well as having a steady flow of new music released on almost a weekly basis. Pioneering the latest ‘Tech House’ movement, expect to hear Leftwing & Kody play all the best club tracks from 2017 in what is likely to be the best NYE club party in Jersey.

Support on the night at all 3 events include some of finest dis such as SKMA, Bradley Welsh, Sam Tumkaew, Lee Pinglaux, Warren Le Sueur, Simon Gasston.

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Residents at Rosewood House, St Saviour’s Hospital, will be able to enjoy three, newly enhanced garden areas, which will improve their wellbeing, thanks to a donation by The Channel Islands Co-operative Society.

The Oak Ward Gardens project has received £1,000 from the Society’s Eco-Fund. The Society led the way in recycling in 2008 by levying a 5p charge on one-trip carrier bags.

‘I hope the new gardens will be of great benefit to all the residents, carers and staff at the home. We can all appreciate how having pleasant surroundings can improve our mental wellbeing, and I’m sure this project will do exactly that. I look forward to seeing the finished results,’ said the Society’s Membership and Community Manager, Katey White.

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Residents at Rosewood House, St Saviour’s Hospital, will be able to enjoy three, newly enhanced garden areas, which will improve their wellbeing, thanks to a donation by The Channel Islands Co-operative Society.

The Oak Ward Gardens project has received £1,000 from the Society’s Eco-Fund. The Society led the way in recycling in 2008 by levying a 5p charge on one-trip carrier bags. The proceeds from those sales go into The Co-operative Eco-Fund and are then distributed to environmental projects across the islands.

‘I hope the new gardens will be of great benefit to all the residents, carers and staff at the home. We can all appreciate how having pleasant surroundings can improve our mental wellbeing, and I’m sure this project will do exactly that. I look forward to seeing the finished results,’ said the Society’s Membership and Community Manager, Katey White.

The donation from the Eco-Fund will allow Oak Ward Gardens to buy water features, various wall art and planters containing sensory plants and grasses, all displayed at a height which will enable non ambulant patients and wheelchair users to

enjoy. The sensory equipment will enhance the outside experience for residents and their families.

‘All patients, carers, relatives and staff will have access to these

gardens. The donation has really lifted the spirits of residents and their families and also had a really positive effect on staff morale.

It’s extremely important that our

residents feel safe, happy and comfortable in their surroundings.

The extra colours, movement and smells of the enhanced gardens will have a calming impact on the wellbeing of our residents. They will also encourage talking points for carers to engage with our residents in a meaningful way,’ said Helen Cowham, senior ward sister at Rosewood House.

The gardens will provide a safe environment for the needs of wheelchair users and residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, mental health issues and end of life care.

One garden area will be completed at a time using environmentally friendly practices, which will require low maintenance all year round. Work will consist of adding and replacing existing plants for scent, sight and movement to attract insects. Accessories such as bird tables and baths, and squirrel feeders will be included to encourage other wildlife in to the gardens. The areas will be safe to use, accessible and provide shade during warmer days. A raised herb garden will also be constructed.

The gardens will hopefully be finished before the end of the month when there will be an official opening which all the residents, their relatives and staff will be invited to.

Luxury puddings help fund charity cooking programme Children from Janvrin School, who are currently part of the Caring Cooks Let’s Get Cooking Programme, joined forces with local Michelin starred restaurant Ormer, producing some delicious Christmas puddings to raise much needed funds for the charity and its educational initiatives.

With the help of Ormer Head Chef, Lee Smith and Melissa Nobrega, Caring Cooks founder and CEO, three budding chefs joined Ormer’s Michelin kitchen each day to learn how to make traditional Christmas puddings.

Throughout the week the children made a combined total of 100 puddings all of which will be sold in

Ormer’s next-door Don Street Deli.

The initiative provided the children with an opportunity to experience the day in the life of a chef within a professional kitchen as they learned alongside Ormer’s team of chefs to measure and mix the puddings, as well as being educated on the basics of a kitchen service.

Lee Smith, Head Chef said “I believe it is vital for children to grasp the basics of healthy eating and cooking, and to understand the importance this has on them from a young age. Learning now, means children can understand and enjoy nutritious and healthy foods whilst creating good practice for their future. It was great to have the children from Janvrin School in the kitchen with us, I think we had just

as much fun as them!”

Melissa Nobrega added, “This is just one of the many extended learning opportunities we want to create for primary school children, to experience food and nutrition in settings that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to.”

Iain George, Head Teacher at Janvrin School said, “The experience was wonderful for the children, they got a tremendous

amount from this and we would love to repeat something similar sometime in the future.”

All ingredients were kindly donated by Cimandis and the puddings will be sold throughout December in the Don Street Deli.

The puddings cost £5.50 each and all profits will go to directly to the Caring Cooks Let’s Get Cooking Programme. To purchase or pre-order your Christmas pudding call Ormer on 01534 725100.

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Conservationist group to restore habitats for endangered wildlife BIRDS on the Edge will plant and restore a kilometre of hedges with the help of local farmers and landowners, to help endangered birds and other local wildlife, thanks to a donation by The Channel Islands Co-operative Society.

The Society led the way in recycling in 2008 by levying a 5p charge on one-trip carrier bags. The proceeds from those sales go into The Co-operative Eco-Fund and are then distributed to environmental projects across the islands.

The project has received £2,000 from the Society’s Eco-Fund and will allow Birds on the Edge to buy enough trees to plant and restore the hedges, which will provide a home and food for endangered birds, insects and most of Jersey’s wild creatures.

‘Birds on the Edge is a fantastic project rebuilding natural habitats for our endangered birds and other wildlife. It’s great to see local farmers and landowners working together with Birds on the Edge to carry out this important work. I hope the funds will go a long way in securing a more stable future for the island’s wildlife and I look forward to seeing the results,’ said the Society’s Membership & Community Manager, Katey White.

‘The hedges will be planted in a joint effort with local farmers and landowners, and will comprise of a variety of native trees and shrub species. The purpose is to create linear living structures which will provide many advantages to our local wildlife,’ said Cristina Sellares, project officer for Birds on the Edge.

‘The hedges will be planted at strategic sites in farmland where special crops are grown every year to benefit endangered birds.

These so-called 'winter-bird crops’ provide birds with seeds and grains throughout the winters, in

an ongoing scheme supported by previous funding from the EcoFund. The hedges will enhance the value of these crops for the birds, as they will allow them to shelter and rest in between feeds.’

The advantages of planting hedges will provide shelter from predators and bad weather and material to build nests for endangered birds, as well as food in the form of buds and berries. The hedges will also provide food for pollinating insects,

with flowers from various species of plants. Due to the hedges being placed at strategic sites, natural corridors are created which link important habitats that wildlife such as, red squirrels, hedgehogs, voles, field mice, slow worms, green lizards, newts and even bats, toads and grass snakes, can use to move safely across the island.

The project will involve planting approximately 1,000 metres of double-sided hedging at farmland

conservation sites across the island. A combination of farm staff, conservation and corporate volunteers will help with the planting of the hedges. The project will also include monitoring the growth and health of the planted hedges, as well as producing progress reports and maintenance recommendations.

Research will be carried out and data collected on the bird species and abundance of crops throughout the winter to monitor their progress.

‘This work is incredibly important because most of the British wildlife is either declining or under threat, mainly due to the loss of habitats.

Some of Jersey’s birds have already disappeared, such as the Yellowhammer, and others are down to single figures. The most effective way to slow down their declines and help the populations recover is to restore the habitats that they need most, such as hedgerows,’ said Mrs Sellares.

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MEET THE TEAM AT THE LASER CENTRE The Laser Centre was established in Jersey in 1997, specialising in laser treatments and non-surgical procedures.

Keeping up to date with new products, machines and treatments is very important in our world of ever improving technology. The nurses at The Laser Centre regularly update their knowledge and skills.

The Laser Centre has the most up to date Q Plus C Evo Laser from leading manufacturers Lynton Lasers, and this machine alone can remove all colours of tattoo and now has the addition of a Fractional Laser treatment which is perfect for facial rejuvenation targeting the dermal layer of the skin in order to increase collagen production.

The Q Plus C Laser can also now treat fungal nail infections, a more common complaint than most of us realise.

Other increasingly popular treatments include wrinkle relaxing injections for frown lines, forehead creases and crows feet around the eye area, dermal fillers for skin

smoothing and lip enhancement and definition, and 2018 will see the introduction of “THE 15 MINUTE NOSE JOB” (a non surgical rhinoplasty) which is a very specialised procedure.

Laser treatments such as red vein, hair removal and sun/age spot removal and acne scarring are also available, as is sclerotherapy for unsightly leg veins and of course the always popular semi permanent make up.

As for skin improvement, The Laser Centre offers choices of medical skin peels for acne, tone, texture and anti-ageing, not forgetting the top of the range A-Lister favourite “Hydrafacial”, leaving the skin feeling softer and looking refreshed and tightened.

The clinic carries a wide range of medically manufactured skin care products which cannot be bought on the high street, and The Laser Centre have their own signature range, TLC, containing stronger anti-ageing components that can only be bought in clinic. There are 7 products to choose from in the TLC

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Community care provider launch new training facilities Cambrette Care, a community home care provider based in Jersey, are delighted to announce that they have opened a new bespoke training suite to support staff in their growing business. The new facilities are fully equipped with a profiling bed, hoists and life-sized model to enable carers to gain hands on, advanced practical experience, to re-inforce the mandatory training that is required for standard carer qualifcations.

Paul Gicquel, Director of Cambrette Care commented: “Having these training facilities is going to enable us to offer a practical range of training for our staff. Currently we ensure all of our staff complete the recognised

level of training required for people to become a carer, but outsourced courses are often infrequent and at times which do not fit in with our working practices. This inhouse facility will enable us to run bespoke courses for our staff in a relaxed environment at times which suit them. At Cambrette we want our carers to be the best possible and be fully prepared for any situation to support our clients.

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‘Cambrette Carer’ to be associated with the highest standards, which is why we felt investing in these bespoke training facilities was so important.”

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Acorn Reuse Centre gets £25,000 boost from Jersey Electricity

Acorn Enterprises General Manager Steve Pearce (left) helps JEBS Contracts and Operations Manager Ian Whyte as he surveys the site

Jersey Electricity and its Building Services JEBS are delighted to help Acorn Reuse Centre create more jobs and reduce more waste by providing over £25,000 worth of electrical works at the charity’s ambitious new Reuse Centre at Trinity.

Acorn has been supporting Islanders with disabilities since 1991. Its social enterprises Acorn Woodshack and Acorn Nursery are already well established at the site and in January this year it launched Acorn Reuse Centre at La Collette.

This has proved such a success the charity has now obtained planning permission to turn 1,700sq ft of current nursery space at Trinity into a huge, brand new storage, workshop and retail marketplace for unwanted items upcycled from the La Collette Reuse Centre. Fans of TV’s Bargain Hunt and Money for Nothing watch out! The new centre is due to open next May. In its short life Acorn Reuse Centre has already saved thousands of unwanted items from going into the waste stream while helping many Islanders with disabilities or long-term health problems train for re-employment. The new Trinity Reuse Centre is expected to save 1,500 tonnes of waste in the next five years while giving training and employment opportunities to a further 80 clients.

General Manager Steve Pearce said: ‘Acorn Reuse Centre is the most

ambitious social enterprise project ever undertaken in Jersey. All the money our various enterprises raise is reinvested with the aim of supporting more people with disabilities or long-term health conditions back into employment.

We are very grateful that Jersey Electricity and JEBs are helping and supporting us by saving Acorn the significant cost of the entire electrical installation for our new centre.’

Morris Architects have drawn up the plans for 1,700sq ft building which sits in the footprint of the current nursery and will be fitted with a moveable partition. ‘This makes the building very versatile as it enables us to extend or reduce the storage, workshop or retail space depending on the flow of goods,’ said Steve. ‘We still want people to drop

items at La Collette. From there, the items will be sorted and moved to Trinity for upcycling and sale.’

Jersey Electricity CEO Chris Ambler said: ‘Acorn Enterprises do a fantastic job and we are pleased to be able to help, not just with funding but with our expertise. The Acorn Reuse Centre has triple benefits for our community in that it’s helping the environment by reducing waste, it provides training opportunities and paid work for those who might find it difficult to obtain employment and it has a beneficial social impact by providing low cost or free goods to people in most need. We wish the new extended centre every success.’

For further information, please contact: Chris Ambler, Jersey Electricity CEO, on 505320, or email cambler@jec.co.uk

Tests confirm July dog death chemical was a banned pesticide ​ L aboratory tests have confirmed that a chemical linked to the death of a dog in the summer was the banned pesticide Phorate.

The Department of the Environment became aware of the death of a dog suspected to have consumed a poison in the Beauport/Les Creux area in July.

The poisoning was initially detected by a private vet who sent samples to a laboratory in the UK. The samples tested positive for the banned pesticide Phorate.

As part of its investigation, the Department of the Environment arranged for the samples to be sent to another laboratory which has now confirmed this finding.

Phorate has been banned in Jersey since 2003. The department didn’t find the source of the

Phorate but typically it degrades within a few weeks of being applied or spilt, and officers aren’t aware of other cases of Phorate poisoning there or elsewhere.

The Director of the Environment, Willie Peggie said “This was extremely sad for Cyrena-Clarke and her owners, and caused concern among dog owners who like to exercise their animals in the area. We don’t think there’s an ongoing risk, but it’s still worth reminding people that they should hand in any domestic or commercial chemicals that they think may be out of date or banned.”

Anyone who wants to hand in chemicals or advice on their safe disposal should contact the Environment Department.

Telephone the Environment Department on 01534 441600

CLIP CLOP CAROLS Carols and fun on the village green at St Ouen’s Parish Hall Come rain or shine, on Saturday 9th December between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, you can go and sing along with Clip Clop’s choir, enjoy a free hot chocolate and meet our adorable ponies and dogs in their Christmas outfits!

There are cakes for sale and a lucky dip for the children. Wrap up warm – festive attire encouraged!

A collection will be made in aid of Brooke Hospital for Animals.

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Victoria College Pupils recognised by new Deloitte Awards Scheme Deloitte has celebrated the achievements of three Year 11 pupils from Victoria College as part of its commitment to supporting improvement, effort and academic performance in the school.

The Key Stage 4 students were presented with their trophies at a special assembly last month.

Jasper Clarke, aged 17, won the Award for Performance and Academic Achievement, recognising his exceptional GCSE grades in Year 11.

He gained a combination of A* and A grades in addition to the new Level 9 in Mathematics and English. Jasper commented: ‘I was extremely proud while at the same time being quite shocked as I had no idea I was going to win this award.’

Tom Bolton, aged 16 won the Most Improved Student Award. He said: ‘I was surprised and delighted. It is a magnificent trophy, and I would like to thank Deloitte for providing it and putting their names to these awards. I'd like to thank all of the teachers at Victoria College who never stopped encouraging me to reach my true potential.’

Harrison Matthews, aged 16, received the Award for Outstanding Effort throughout years 10 and 11, showing

a high commitment to his studies and portfolio. Harrison commented: ‘I was shocked when I heard my name called out to come and collect the award for the greatest effort throughout Year 10 and Year 11 at the presentation assembly. I knew that I had put in a lot of effort and tried my hardest to get the best grades that I possibly could. However, I would never have thought that I put the most effort in out of my whole year. I was not expecting the prize, but I am very happy that I won it.’

Siobhan Durcan, a Director at Deloitte, said: ‘It is wonderful to see the resilience and commitment of these boys. We are proud to be able to support the awards - the second cohort to be recognised in this way.

‘Effort, improvement and performance must be applauded and encouraged; we wish these outstanding pupils all the best in their future education.'

Brendan Carolan, Victoria College’s Academic Coordinator Key Stage 4 and Head of Social Sciences, commented: ‘We value effort and progress above anything else, and we thank Deloitte for their support in recognising this. I emphasised to the boys that two of these prizes could be won by any student regardless of their natural ability or earlier school career as I want everyone to aspire to achieve these awards.’

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Local nursing & residential home opens following restructuring work Residents and staff have returned as local company re-opens in Bonne Nuit following restructuring works.

LV Care Group is proud to announce the re-opening of residential and nursing home, Cheval Roc. The locally owned and managed home will greatly assist the demand for nursing beds in Jersey.

Situated on the picturesque headland of Bonne Nuit Bay, Cheval Roc originally opened in early March 2016. The home was temporarily closed on 18th March following a landslide. The eight residents were rehomed as a precaution and structural reinforcement works undertaken.

The entire site has now undergone slope stabilisation involving soil nailing and netting. The solution was designed by Hartigan Structural Engineers and involved over 1,000 soil nails up to 10m long. The nails were installed by Geomarine over a 12-month period. LV Care Group also commissioned significant re-planting to restore the visual identity of the cliff in consultation with National Trust Jersey. Over £1.5million has been spent to ensure the work has been completed to the highest standards.

Cheval Roc offers an exceptional environment for residents with rooms enjoying incredible sea views. The new home has a total of 39 superior rooms, all en-suite, with a unique and quality finish. Each room conforms to the latest guidelines from the States of Jersey Health Department using modern building technology to ensure maximum insulation and comfort.

Cheval Roc is part of the LV Care Group, a dynamic company focussed on providing the highest standards of care. They have a person-centred

Situated on the picturesque headland of Bonne Nuit Bay, Cheval Roc

approach which informs every sector of the local business. The Group also encompasses the popular Lavender Villa Residential Home, LV Home Care, LV Pharmacy and L.I.N.C. Cheval Roc is welcoming back a number of its original staff including Manager Maggie Stobbart-Rowlands, Head of Maintenance Pat Murphy and Head Chef Bart Wielicki. The home has created 40 jobs for the

local care sector. Two of the original residents are also returning to Cheval Roc along with seven new residents in the first week. The Group expect the rooms to be full within three months.

The last resident to leave the home in March 2016 was 91-year-old Betty Machon and she is now going to be one of the first to return. Her son Leslie Halls, says: ‘I am really pleased she’s moving back into Cheval Roc.

I chose the home for her originally after visiting all the others in the Island. It stood out as a state-of-theart building with the most stunning views and most importantly I was confident that they would provide the level of care that she needs. I thought that if I was choosing a home for myself then this is where I would choose to be.

It will be lovely to see her back in

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I am confident that all the work has been done and that they only moved her originally as a precaution. The staff at Cheval Roc are lovely and Maggie came to visit my mother recently to ensure everything would be easy for her return. I am very happy to see the home re-opening and my mother back in the place I chose for her.’

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Park extension proposed The Council of Ministers are proposing to extend the Millennium Town Park and develop the Jersey Gas Site.

A report lodged in November sets out proposals from Andium Homes to deliver a scheme that would see a fifty per cent extension to the Town Park, provide 110 new homes and have the potential for up to 200 underground parking spaces.

The regeneration of St Helier is a strategic objective of the Council of Ministers and the proposition follows Andium Homes' announcement earlier in September that they had acquired the 9,100 square metre site, situated in the north of town, with plans to extend the Town Park.

Andium Homes already has plans to develop an additional 600 homes on its other sites in this area, such as Robin Hood, Convent Court lowrise, Ann Court, Ann Street Brewery and the Ann Street Boiler House.

Housing Minister Deputy Anne Pryke said “The proposed Gas Works development provides a fantastic opportunity to provide much needed homes for Islanders and to take a joined-up approach to regeneration in this part of town.

The current town park is well-used by the public and the proposed

increase in open space would bring significant benefits to the local community.”

The proposals, if adopted by the States Assembly, would see Andium Homes enter into discussions with the Minister for Infrastructure and the Connétable of the Parish regarding the provision of additional car parking on the site and an extensive period of consultation with residents in the area. Any proposal to provide car parking would also require planning permission.

Deputy Eddie Noel, Minister for Infrastructure, said “The Gas Works site has the potential to deliver approximately 150-200 below surface car parking spaces, whether commuter, shopping, residential or a combination of all three. The entrance to any below surface carpark would be located at the north of the site and be subject to the findings of a traffic study of the surrounding area.

"This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to breathe new life into the north of town. I look forward to working with the Housing Minister to make it happen."

The project will be subject to planning permission and, if approved, would be completed by the end of 2023.

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NEW CLOTHING SHOP FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES The Curvy Gurl is a ladies clothing company based in Newry, Northern Ireland. It sells trendy clothing for all shapes and sizes ranging from 8-32.

Founded in 2015 by husband and wife team Keven and Shelly Sands, who moved from America to Ireland to be closer to relatives, the company has expanded from its original website TheCurvyGurl.com to opening four Stores, (three of which are franchises) based in Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland, Essex and Jersey, with the Jersey store set to cover all the Channel Islands.

The Jersey Franchise has been taken on by Dee Michoux, who although has never worked in retail before, saw a gap in the market for Curvy ladies, no longer being fulfilled over here as she is a self confessed Curvy lady and wanted to help ladies with the same issues.

“I talked extensively with both Keven and Shelly, liked them, like the quality of the products as well as the pricing and luckily, they liked me

too..,we have the same vision going forward, thus The Curvy Gurl Jersey was born” After a fashion show event in March, followed by a pop up shop at Barnaby Street in Holmegrown during the month of July, it became apparent that there was in fact a niche in the market so affordable premises became the priority, said Ms Michoux.

“The high rents and lack of suitable premises made the task onerous to say the least, there is also no financial help for smaller business start ups, but Jersey Business (Cedric Bird) was extremely helpful and practical in terms of assistance and guidance” The Curvy Gurl Jersey has finally found its home at 50 Central Market in St Helier. For fantastic quality products, great value and good old fashioned customer service, just pop in … love to see you.

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responds to audit report The team working to build Jersey’s new hospital has confirmed that it has already addressed the issues highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) in a report on decision-making during previous phases of the project.

Senator Andrew Green, Minister for Health and Social Services, said: “We welcome the C&AG’s report into the decision-making process on selecting a site for our new hospital in the period up to February 2016. We acknowledge the historic issues that the report raises, and we are pleased to confirm that we have addressed them over the past 21 months, as the C&AG has herself acknowledged.

“This is a project of unprecedented size and complexity for Jersey, and we accept that in the early phase we did not have as clear governance and oversight as we do today, and that this contributed to some delays.

“Since February 2016 we have made considerable progress in programme management, decisionmaking and streamlined political oversight, and we have expanded the project team to include a mixture of States of Jersey professionals and expert external advisors with experience of this type of major project.

“I am confident that we have the structure and processes in place to deliver our new hospital, on the site that has now been approved by the Assembly, and paid for through a funding formula that will be debated by the Assembly next month.

“Jersey’s clinical professionals made very clear to Assembly Members in a briefing last week that there must be no further delays to this project, and all our focus is now on ensuring that we get approval so we can start work in early 2018 to build a modern hospital that will serve our Island for generations to come.”

to on-street parking Phone payment is being ​rolled out to on-street locations.

The Department for Infrastructutre introduced the PayByPhone system in September, first in one car park and then gradually extending the service to cover the other car parks (with the exception of Sand Street).

Drivers can still use paycards as an alternative at all sites.

Motorists will be able to use PayByPhone to pay for their parking using a credit or debit card from their parking place in the street using their mobile and entering the location code on the nearby signage.

Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Eddie Noel, said “The new PayByPhone system has been really well received in our car parks and people have been asking if and when they will be able to use it on street, so I am pleased that we are able to roll it out to street parking so quickly.”

Anyone who has not already registered and wants to use this new system can register now with PayByPhone from their computer, tablet or phone.

The easiest way is by downloading the iOS or Android app or by logging onto paybyphone.co.uk from a mobile device or desktop and selecting the Register option.

From there, you can enter your vehicle registration (including the ‘J’), your mobile phone number, email and credit card details.

Once registered it is very easy to use the new system by accessing

your account and providing the location number found on the signage in the street or in the car park.

If you do not want to receive text reminders or text receipts, which are chargeable at 10p each, you must turn off that option.

Otherwise, the charge is the same as paycards. Further information is available on smartparking.

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There’s a warm welcome for everyone at Jersey Pearl Mike Taylor is a born and bred Jersey man and brand director of award-winning jewellery company, Jersey Pearl.

Can you tell us a bit about the company?

We’re pearl specialists, and have been going for more than 30 years, so we’re very much part of the Jersey community.

The first Jersey Pearl opened in 1985, from the beginning it was more than a showroom, offering unique experiences to visitors and the chance to learn about the wonderful and surprising world of pearls.

Jersey Pearl in St Ouen is home to the Pearl Café, a tranquil haven with the most spectacular ocean views.

My grandfather, Fred Scragg, who founded the business, was an inventor-slash-engineer, who fell in love with pearls. He opened up the world of pearls and so today we say, “real pearls are our story, designed to celebrate yours."

What might surprise people about Jersey Pearl?

We are Europe’s largest pearl retailer and won Retail Jeweller’s Brand of the Year in 2013; people don’t expect

that from a local company. On a human level, the pearls themselves always surprise our customers.

From incredible stories about the invention of pearl farming to exciting new culturing techniques and pearl types. Pearls have an exotic and illustrious heritage, and have been worn by some of the most famous people in history. People are always surprised by what they discover when they visit.

What do you think is the most important part of your business?

We aim to help people celebrate and treasure life’s special moments, with an incredible choice of beautifully designed jewellery.

What message do you want to send to the people of Jersey?

That we invite everyone to pop in and enjoy a warm welcome in our world of wonderful. Take advantage of our free, same day delivery on Jersey, just in time for Christmas.

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Celebrities have brought knitting back to the top of the hobbies list. And if you want to take up the needles the place to go is Treadles in Hue Street.

Along with standard acrylic wools at just £1.80 a ball, Treadles now stocks superior knitting wools by Rowan (including Big & Chunky, Superwash, Baby Merino Silk and Cashmere Tweed) and gorgeous Fairtrade Manos Del Uruguay skeins which are hand dyed and come with your choice of pattern. Ergonomic flexible needles are great for those with arthritic fingers as they are incredibly lightweight – in fact whatever type of needles you’re after you’ll find them here.

TREADLES NEW OPENING HOURS Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9 am to 5 pm Saturdays: 9 am to 4 pm

Of course at Treadles you’ll still find stunning fabrics, haberdashery and Bernina and Singer sewing machines.

Like Treadles on Facebook to keep up to date with all the news.

The first step to a healthier you

John Way wants to help us all to be independently healthy. But there are no quick fixes. By using Naturopathic principles, John works on the whole person by taking an holistic approach to healing and by using natural approaches, like nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes. Treating the cause, rather than the symptoms.

‘Bespoke herbal formulas are made here, in my clinic, and when required, I ensure every patient is given a formula tailored to their specific needs.

I don’t see myself as just a practitioner; someone who hands you a box of pills and sends you on your way. What my patients walk away with is more than that. My most important gift is granting you the knowledge and the elemental tools to

Letto’s has a fabulous range of Engelsrufer (Angel Whisperer) jewellery in stock, any piece of which would make a welcome present this Christmas.

Along with filigree cages containing chiming balls, beautiful angels, angel wings, Fatima’s Hand and feathers, there are stunning dreamcatcher and tree of life pendants and earrings.

Merry Christmas from Murphy’s

Engelsrufer is exclusive in the Island to Letto’s in Charing Cross. Tel 730952.

‘Energy has always interested me. From the age of twelve, I’d find myself plucking books on plants, herbal and energy medicine from the library shelves. Educating myself on the concept of energy was not only my first step towards a healthier life, but it shaped the way I treated my body, and this is where my journey into becoming a natural health practitioner began.

‘Initially starting with Reiki, I have grown and expanded my expertise in a range of therapies, including Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Phytobiophysics and various disciplines of yoga.

Focusing on such a diverse range of therapies allows my patients an insight into the practices of my clinic. My work is strongly inspired by Dr. Christopher and his Herbal Legacy teachings, who, since 1953, has helped educate people on how to cleanse and nourish their bodies so that they could heal and prevent disease.

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help you take control of your body. Both of which will grant you a much firmer grip on your health, and therefore, your life.’

So, stop worrying about worrying, and take the first step in your journey to a healthier you, and a healthier life.

Get well and stay well. Book a consultation by visiting www.johnway.je for further information and to subscribe for regular news and updates. “ I was suffering from a lack of energy and poor health. Initially, I had hesitations over the reliability of results and how effective the treatment would be. My experience couldn’t have been more different! I trust John and the practice completely – I’ve experienced and reaped the benefits first hand!

John got my energy levels through the roof and rebalanced me completely which enabled me to turn my health around, get my fitness and myself back. I can’t sing his praises enough.

I found it so reassuring physically seeing the form and condition of my blood through his microscope – it was a direct representation of how I was feeling, so clear to understand how something can make you feel so lousy!

I have recommended John countless times and will continue to do so. He has a very personal and thorough approach. I actually look forward to my appointments!”

Nicole Murray

We’re taking a break for Christmas so the next ‘Let’s Talk’ will be with you at the end of January 2018.

Give me a call to have your business featured. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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Attention all you guys out there who are looking for that perfect gift for the lady in your life. The Boutique at Murphy’s has a beautiful collection of ponchos (50% cashmere 50% wool) in various colours at unbelievably low prices.

You’ll also find lots of different styles of Knitwear all one size making shopping for that gift easy. Gift vouchers available.

Merry Christmas from the team at Murphy’s in West Centre.

Tuck into Moo free this Christmas Christmas wouldn’t be the same without chocolate! But don’t let those who are vegetarian, vegan or intolerant to dairy, gluten or soya miss out.

Moo free is a multi-award winning chocolate which will make a real treat for children of any age (and adults!) with or without dairy intolerances. To achieve their delicious milk chocolate, Moo replaces cows milk with rice milk, and you wouldn’t notice the difference!

While stocks last, you’ll find Moo Free in 100% Health in Conway Street.

To have your business featured in Let’s Talk next year email me at sarahjaneholt@45squaremiles.com. T: 07797 716879

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It’s an Omega Christmas at Letto’s www.jerseypages.info

Letto’s have chosen the best time of year to offer special prices on ALL Omega ladies and gents watches in stock – now is the time to treat the love of your life to a present they will adore.

H. Letto & Son Ltd, 18 Charing Cross. Tel 730952.

Follow Letto’s on facebook. Gift vouchers available.

We all love a Sale and I especially love a genuine sale.

Right now there are some great, genuine offers at Up and Above just in time to treat ourselves without guilt before Christmas.

End of lines have been reduced, most to 50% off and some pre-season stock by even more. The knitwear is especially worth taking a look at – now the weather is turning we are all going to want to be warm and cosy over the next few months.

Grab ‘n’ Go Nude food If you love Nude food cafe, then you’ll be as delighted as I was to hear that when you pop into 100% Health in Conway Street now for all your essential health products, you can grab yourself a salad or snack, freshly made by Nude that morning, from the fridge!

Keeping healthy made easy...

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Ladies’ Omega Constellation, diamond-set with 18 carat red gold bezel . Was £6147, now £4750

Perfectly natural presents We’ve all been there – opened a gift and had to put on that fake ‘ooh it’s lovely smile’. For a pressie that won’t be thrown in a drawer, you can’t go wrong with a gift of anti-oxidant, paraben-free, natural gift sets from 100% Health.

If it is something a bit special to wear over the festive season then there are some pretty tops, dresses and two-pieces just perfect to make you feel a million dollars.

Up and Above is at No 50 Don Street, telephone 758808.

REN Clean Skincare have collaborated with Silken Favours, famed for their kitsch and warm-hearted hand-drawn prints, to create little boxes of joy filled with everyone’s REN favourites and they are sensational.

I asked the girls at Up and Above if our readers could have something special as a Christmas offer: If you mention Jersey Pages before you purchase at Up and Above you can have

20% off non sale items!

Caudalie have excelled this season with crackershaped treats and gorgeously boxed Caudalie best sellers – these are all limited editions so you’d best be quick!

You’ll also find Dr Hauschka sets and products from Green People which offers products that work wonders for those who suffer with extreme sensitive skin and skin allergies.

For stocking fillers, secret Santa gift ideas for a colleague, to the luxury gift sets that you might actually decide to keep for yourself (come on, we’ve all done it), call into 100% Health.

See you in store soon as these beauties are unlikely to stay on the shelves long. 100% Health in Conway Street.

Tel: 01534 871588. www.100health.je

How good is that?

Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar chronometer. Was £5460, now £4250

Children’s Christmas Art & Craft Workshops

There are just a few exclusions, Laurie, KJ, Georgede and accessories are not included. This fantastic readers offer will apply right up to the New Year (just remember to mention Jersey Pages).

There is nothing as free as the mind of a child, and at Christmas a child’s imagination can result in the most wonderful creations.

Christmas workshops for children aged 5 to 11 years will be held at the Harbour Gallery: Monday 18 – A Christmas Scene. Making pictures or models Tuesday 19 – Build your own Christmas cracker Wed 20 – Make your own Christmas character with poseable arms and legs Thursday 21 – A Christmas fairy to grace the tree Friday 22 – Decorations galore Friday 29 – A New Year snow scene To check availability, prices and to book any sessions, email: christinewitham14@gmail.com.

Tel: 482328.

Call into The Harbour Gallery in St Aubin to browse the wonderful Christmas exhibition galleries.

To keep up to date with news and workshops ‘Like’ The Harbour Gallery on Facebook.

To have your business featured in Let’s Talk next year email me at sarahjaneholt@45squaremiles.com. T: 07797 716879

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Discover the world of Rachel’s Textiles Studio. As well as Rachel’s exclusive Genuine Jersey handmade gifts (check out instagram.com/rachelstextiles) the studio offers excellent facilities with a fabulous haberdashery, sewing essentials and many exciting fabrics.

One for the guys

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Hey guys, keep warm whilst keeping stylish in soft knitwear from Neptune on Gorey Pier.

Rachel is the main dealer for Janome in Jersey – Janome machines are used during classes for students and adults of all levels.

You’ll find Rachel’s Textiles Studio at 47 La Colomberie. Tel: 878877. www.rachelstextilesstudio.com. facebook.com/rachelsTextilesStudio

Peter Gribby sweaters are in beautiful colours including forest green and red.

From Wolsey are soft neutral colours and gorgeous blues.

While you’re there, treat the lady in your life to a Neptune gift voucher for Christmas.

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Turn heads at National award for a local charity every party

Super Smile, a local charity, recently won a national award – Oral Health 2017. Super Smile was set up by two local dentists, Sarah Pollard and Caroline Wetherall, who couldn’t believe the state of some children’s teeth or the waiting list at the hospital dental surgery.

Halcyon Days – The gift with three royal warrants

The Bosdet Foundation fund the salary of the dental hygienist who visits schools teaching children how to clean their teeth. Super Smiles has been running for five years and became a registered charity in 2014. Super Smiles is an Oral Health Improvement programme designed to educate and improve the oral health of children in Jersey. They promote an holistic approach to healthy living, teaching children an important life skill.

Halcyon Days is the exquisite handcrafted collection which holds three Royal warrants and is exclusive in the Island to Letto’s.

In a variety of designs and colours the collection ranges from collectable limited edition boxes to trinket trays, bangles, candles, tea light holders, baubles and mugs. There are even luxurious Italian silk shawls – only a few of these though so don’t delay!

For the man who has everything Turn heads this party season with stunning tops, little black numbers and sculpted cocktail dresses to show off those curves from Ellis Collections.

Stuck for what to buy the men in your life? Letto’s has a whole range of gift ideas – decanters, watch winders, cufflink boxes, cufflinks, timepieces from Omega, Tissot, Longines, Rado and the award-winning Bremont.

If you’re buying a gift, Ellis has a fab range of costume jewellery, bags, accessories and gorgeous cosy fur gilets.

Gift vouchers are available.

Call into Letto’s in Charing Cross.

Tel 730952.

The collection from Grants of Dalvey includes wallets which are shielded to prevent fraud and stunning travel clocks and desk clocks.

Ellis Collections in Colomberie.

Tel 732465.

Have you booked your Christmas or New Year party?

If you’ve not booked your Christmas or New Year party yet you’d best get a move on! Have a cracker of a festive season by taking your party to the Radisson Blu. With party nights every Friday and Saturday night you can join in the fun right up to Saturday 23 December. Subject to availability.

New Year’s Eve is Casino Royale night with live band, DJ, delicious meal and the opportunity to take on Bond at the tables.

There is limited availability on certain dates so give Santa’s elves at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel a call now on 671172 or email christmas.jersey@radissonblu.com.

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Give a gift that will be treasured for years to come

You might think that you’d be hard pushed to find a genuine quality gift for under £10. Think again. I popped into The Harbour Gallery and was blown away by their Christmas exhibitions which cover two galleries.

Many of the items on sale are from Genuine Jersey members, so not only quality, but a real piece of Jersey as well. ‘It’s a Sign’ have made signs that Jersey Beans will love, and ‘Pebble Love’ framed pictures are adorable – their handpainted tree decorations are just £5 and you’ll also find knitted decorations from Helene and The Elf. New to the Harbour Gallery is Chamonix Crafts and Willow Rose. Willow Rose’s wooden handmade and handpainted decorative seasonal plaques will be treasured for years to come and Chamonix Crafts create finely turned wooden pieces from recycled Christmas trees along with the most adorable ceramic snowmen - each one is totally unique.

With the work of over 80 local artists and craftworkers, at the Harbour Gallery in St Aubin you’re assured of finding the perfect gifts for all ages.

Follow The Harbour Gallery on facebook to keep up with the latest news.

Stunning knitwear for the festive season

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The Spirit of Christmas markets will be taking place over two weekends from Thursday 7th December to Sunday 10th December and Thursday 14th December to Sunday 17th December.

Look stunning over the festive season in stylish knitwear from Neptune. Neptune’s collection includes fabulous colours and styles by Marble including the gorgeous poncho with a subtle sparkle pictured here. There are also knitted jackets by Alison Sheri, and if you’re quick you can snap up a cashmere sweater at half price!

Winter weather is the ideal time for cord and velour trousers by Robell – now reduced are the fleecelined Robell trousers for the ultimate in warmth.

Stall holders and producers will be selling all manner of crafts and artisanal products ranging from ceramics, jewellery, soft toys, wooden artefacts, art and photography to candles, wreaths and Christmas decorations.

Dents gloves are fully lined and make for a perfect Christmas gift for all ages – team with a matching scarf and hat – or simply treat yourself.

Talking of treating yourself, pick up a bargain from the sale rails which are constantly being added to.

You can also enjoy mulled cider and sausages, cupcakes, hot chocolate and other delicious fare as you soak up the atmosphere in the Royal Square.

Call into Neptune on Gorey Pier soon. Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Tel: 851243. www.neptunejersey.je Follow Neptune on facebook for news of new collections and special offers.

From a toaster to a washing machine... it’s all at Romerils Christmas is just a few short weeks away and my oven went on the blink. No I didn’t panic, as I happen to know that Romerils stocks every appliance you could possibly need.

Ricardo, Peter and Diane at Romerils have between them over 40 years experience, so you know you’ll receive the best possible advice in finding the right appliances for your needs and budget – choose from the Island’s largest range of Miele and Bosch washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, fridge freezers and of course the Christmas essential dishwashers!

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Peter, Ricardo and Diane (Diane was busy with customers when I called in) have between them over

If you’re entertaining this season don’t risk your battered old dishwasher breaking down, not when you can get a brand new one with a 14 place setting, plus cutlery tray, for a one-off special saver price of £499. And do ask about the Rolls Royce of dishwashers from Miele which features the latest in dishwasher technology.

Washing machines start at just £249 through to top of the range models at £899. And the ‘Which Best Buy’ built-in oven is now just £399 – yup, I found my new oven, and the best thing is, it can be delivered in just two days!

40 years of experience

You’ll also find fantastic deals on Dyson and Miele vacuum cleaners and a great range of heaters, coffee machines, food processors, kettles and of course toasters – the small appliance ranges from Smeg and Delonghi come in fabulous colours and designs.

Put Romerils on your Christmas shopping list and treat yourself!

Romerils in Dumaresq Street.

Tel 738806. www.romerils.com

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christmas gifts FOR HER

PROSECCO LOVERS COTTON TEA TOWEL £4.99, LITTLE WREN

SILVER NAPKIN HOOK £40, PEARCE JEWELLERS ROSE GOLD DROP EARRINGS £63, JERSEY

SILVER MONEY CLIP £60, PEARCE JEWELLERS

PEARL

WINTER RASPBERRY TASSEL BRACELET £24, JERSEY PEARL

SILVER TOOTHPICK £50, PEARCE JEWELLERS

POMPOM HAT £20, ECLECTIC

Welcome to our Winter Woodland ♥ Christmas Decorations, wreaths and garlands ♥ Home Interiors and soft furnishings ♥ Lagenlook clothing and accessories ♥ Scented candles and gifts

GREY GLOVES £30, ECLECTIC

REVERSIBLE FAUX FUR JACKET £140, ECLECTIC

Tel 01534 726224 | FB: The Gooseberry Bush, Jersey Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm & Sunday 10-2pm (Closed Mondays!)

The Gooseberry Bush, Rondel’s Farm, La Rue du Haut de l’Orme, Trinity (Turn opposite Union Inn, Queens Road)

Service with a smile

METALLIC BACKPACK £35, ECLECTIC

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FRAGRANCE FREE SHEA BUTTER £32, AYUSH GINGER GREEN TEA SCENTED CANDLE £32, AYUSH

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FELT AND WOOL HAT IN RED, SAPPHIRE OR BLACK £19,

WELLNESS SPA

UP & ABOVE

WELLNESS SPA

NAVY FLOWER DETAIL HAT £19, UP & ABOVE

ALUMINIUM PRINTS FROM £30 CANVAS PRINTS FROM £20, MAGIC TOUCH

FUN VIOLET HAT £15, UP & ABOVE

RED OCCASION HAT £39, UP & ABOVE

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JERSEY GRANITE SQUARE PENDANT £48, AQUA

RIBBED SIDE PONCHO £35,

JERSEY GRANITE SQUARE STUDS £45, AQUA

THE BOUTIQUE AT MURPHY’S

50% WOOL 50% CASHMERE PONCHO £38,

JERSEY GRANITE SQUARE BANGLE £289, AQUA

JERSEY GRANITE KEYRING SET IN STERLING SILVER £68, AQUA

THE BOUTIQUE AT MURPHY’S

BLACK STAR JUMPER £36,

Can be engraved with your perfect message!

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POMPOM PONCHO £38, THE BOUTIQUE AT MURPHY’S

EPILATOR AND LADY SHAVER £22.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

WAHL HAIRDRYER £23.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

ANIMAL BOLLO SLIPPERS £22, HAPI

BILLABONG OVERSIZED JUMPER £48.12, HAPI

LAP TRAYS JERSEY NATURALLY

ON-RUNNING CLOUD £101, HAPI

IPHONE 6S FROM £16.50 PER MONTH, AIRTEL VODAFONE

SAMSUNG S8 FROM £20 PER MONTH, AIRTEL VODAFONE

JERSEY PEARL QUEEN STREET, ST HELIER | AYUSH WELLNESS SPA HOTEL DE FRANCE, ST HELIER | LITTLE WREN THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER ECLECTIC LIBERTY WHARF, ST HELIER | JERSEY NATURALLY THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER | MAGIC TOUCH CALEDONIA PLACE, ST HELIER UP AND ABOVE 50 DON STREET, ST HELIER | PEARCE JEWELLERS 3 KING STREET, ST HELIER | AQUA 24 QUEEN STREET, ST HELIER AIRTEL VODAFONE 1 CASTLE STREET, ST HELIER | THE BOUTIQUE AT MURPHY’S WESTS CENTRE, ST HELIER | HAPI LIBERTY WHARF, ST HELIER

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christmas gifts FOR HIM SHOE CLEANING KIT £8.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

FLASKS IN VARIOUS SIZES P.O.A, JERSEY NATURALLY

IPHONE 8 FROM £25 PER MONTH, AIRTEL VODAFONE SAMSUNG A5 FROM £12 PER MONTH, AIRTEL VODAFONE

SANTAL ANCESTRA (SANDALWOOD) EAU DE PARFUM £79, AYUSH WELLNESS SPA

A RANGE OF MODELS P.O.A, JERSEY NATURALLY

DEFINER TRIMMER GIFT SET £29.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

CYCLIST’S MULTI TOOL £6.50, LITTLE WREN

CINEMATIC LIGHT BOX 30X22CM £16.99, LITTLE WREN

SOUP BOWL, PLATE AND SPOON SET £10.25, LITTLE WREN

PERSONALISED GLASSWARE FROM £4, MAGIC TOUCH

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THREADBARE COAT £35, MURPHY’S MEN

KANGOL COAT £35, MURPHY’S MEN

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JERSEY GRANITE CUFFLINKS SET IN STERLING SILVER £76, AQUA

LAPIS LAZULI CUFFLINKS SET IN STERLING SILVER £76, AQUA

JERSEY BLACK GRANITE KEYRING SET IN STERLING SILVER £68, AQUA

CALLING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS! DO YOU HAVE A SALE OR A PROMOTION PLANNED FOR JANUARY?

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS FROM £16 - £26, MURPHY’S MEN KANGOL COAT £40, MURPHY’S MEN

DORIS AND DUDE SOCKS £5.50, HAPI

ON-RUNNING CLOUDFLOW £105, HAPI

Can be engraved with your perfect message!

PULLIN BRUNCH BOXERS £26.25, HAPI

AIRTEL VODAFONE 1 CASTLE STREET, ST HELIER | AYUSH WELLNESS SPA HOTEL DE FRANCE, ST HELIER LITTLE WREN THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER | MAGIC TOUCH CALEDONIA PLACE, ST HELIER JERSEY NATURALLY THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER | MURPHY’S MEN WESTS CENTRE, ST HELIER HAPI LIBERTY WHARF, ST HELIER | AQUA 24 QUEEN STREET, ST HELIER

Advertise your promotion in “The Voucher Pages” delivered directly to 10,000 homes. Limited space available so book now to avoid disappointment.

T: 07829 838844

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christmas gifts FOR CHILDREN CHILDREN’S PERSONALISED FURRY TOYS £24.95, MAGIC TOUCH

JELLY CAT SNAGGLEBAGGLE DINOSAUR £18.99, LITTLE WREN

JELLY CAT SNAGGLEBAGGLE MEDIUM BASHFUL UNICORN £14.60, LITTLE WREN

JERSEY MONOPOLY £21, POKEMON MONOPOLY £26, THE LITTLE SHOP

PEPPA PIG PLUSH TOYS P.O.A, THE LITTLE SHOP

MATCH ATTAX PREMIER LEAGUE CARDS P.O.A, THE LITTLE SHOP

POKEMON CARDS AND PLUSH TOYS THE LITTLE SHOP

LITTLE WREN THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER | THE LITTLE SHOP CONWAY STREET, ST HELIER MAGIC TOUCH CALEDONIA PLACE, ST HELIER | JERSEY NATURALLY THE CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER LITTLE STAR LIBERTY WHARF, ST HELIER

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BILLYBANDIT HAT AND SCARF SET £35, LITTLE STAR

LITTE SHOPPER SELF SERVICE SUPERMARKET £59.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

ADEN AND ANAIS BIB SET £19.95, LITTLE STAR

BILLYBANDIT RAINCOAT £53, LITTLE STAR

BILLIEBLUSH T-SHIRT £32, LITTLE STAR BIG FARM PUMA 210 TRACTOR £27.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

BIG FARM TIPPING TRAILER £18.99, JERSEY NATURALLY

BILLYBLUSH BOOTS £32, LITTLE STAR

CARREMENT BEAU SNOWSUIT £69, LITTLE STAR

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FOOD & DRINK

Latest trends and seasonal produce Words by Trizia Clarke, Trizia’s Italian Kitchen

Le Feste di Natale Christmas evokes so many memories for me. Most of them are food memories because that’s what everything revolved around. Like many people, I love to recreate some of the dishes from my childhood Christmases and mix them in with a few new ones.

Christmas Day was so exciting when I was growing up in Cambridge, with family calling in to wish us a Merry Christmas from about 9am. We would normally still be in our pyjamas and Dad would crack open the ‘Strega Liqueur’ and serve shots to all our visitors. Mum would bring out all the wonderful sweet Neapolitan pastries she’d been making for the last few days, like ‘Struffoli’ and ‘Guandi’ and she’d serve fresh espresso to go with the liqueurs.

We’d greet all our guests as if we hadn’t seen them for years when in fact we’d spent the evening before together at one of my aunt’s or uncle’s house! That’s because the real celebration always happened on Christmas Eve (La Vigilia). We weren’t allowed to eat meat on that day and would feast on seafood instead. The star of the show was always ‘Baccalà’ (Salt Cod). It was difficult to buy it in Cambridge, so my parents would make a special trip to London a couple of weeks before to buy it. Then it would be soaked for 3 days in the garage, with

Above: Guandi Right: Struffoli

the water changed regularly until it had rehydrated to 3 times its size and was ready to dust with flour and pan fry. Christmas Eve without Baccalà was unheard of. We’d have it pan fried with a squeeze of lemon or pan fried then slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce with olives.

Nonna would also cook ‘spaghetti alle vongole’ (spaghetti with clams), calamari, pan fried fresh anchovies, big bowls of potato salad dressed with garlic, olive oil and oregano and sizzling pans of broccoli with chilli, garlic and lemon. We’d all tuck in, then clear the table for a fiercely competitive game of ‘Tombola’ (Bingo). There would be huge plates of Panettone and Amaretti biscuits put out for us to snack on. Then we would finish the evening by going to Midnight Mass where the children would all sing loudly and the parents hummed along because they didn’t know the English words.

I hope that today we are making new memories for our children.

I still encourage the children not to eat meat on Christmas Eve for traditions’ sake and we always sit down to a seafood supper together after evening Mass. If it has been a busy few days, I’m not ashamed to say that usually includes a beautiful Fruits de Mer platter that I have collected earlier in the day. This year my Mum is staying with us for Christmas so I’ll be buying my Baccalà in advance!

One of our new favourite dishes is this fresh and tangy pudding. It is perfect to follow our seafood feast.

I like to make it the day before, if I can. It is so refreshing and delicious, I hope you’ll give it a try.

Limoncello Tiramisu Serves 6

• 250g pack of Ricotta or marscapone • About ½ cup of icing sugar • Zest of half a lemon • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp Limoncello liqueur • 1/2 cup water • 1 to 1 ½ packs of Savoiardi biscuits (sponge fingers) • Half a jar of good lemon curd • 250 ml whipping or double cream • 2 tbsp icing sugar • Extra Limoncello You will need either a deep, medium sized baking dish, a large trifle dish or 6 glasses.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta/marscarpone, enough icing sugar for your taste, lemon zest and 1 Tbsp Limoncello. Mix to combine.

Set aside.

In a bowl, pour in the water and ½ cup of Limoncello. Dip the biscuits into the Limoncello mixture and line the bottom of a the dish or glasses with them. Once the bottom is covered with the soaked biscuits, spread the ricotta/mascarpone mixture over top.

Place another row of soaked biscuits on top of the ricotta/mascarpone mixture. Spread the lemon curd on top of that.

Place a final row of soaked biscuits on top of the lemon curd. Now whip together the cream, 1 tbspn of Limoncello and sugar using an electric or hand whisk until soft peaks form.

Spread the whipped cream over top and refrigerate for at least four hours.

Preferable overnight. Serve chilled with some raspberries and maybe even a shot of Limoncello on the side.

You can replace the Limoncello with a mixture of apple and lemon juice if you prefer and in that case you may need to add a little icing sugar to the soaking liquid to sweeten it.

I will be stocking up on Type 00 flour so that Mamma and I can spend many happy hours in the kitchen making traditional Neapolitan treats. My heart is swelling just thinking about it.

I hope you have a wonderful

Christmas, full of old and new traditions.

Buon Natale a tutto - ‘Mangiare bene, stare bene’ (eat well, to be well) For more recipes and information about my courses, take a look at my Facebook page, Trizia’s Italian Kitchen. Visit my facebook page fb.me/triziasitaliankitchen and send messages to me via m.me/ triziasitaliankitchen.

“I still encourage the children not to eat meat on Christmas Eve for traditions’ sake and we always sit down to a seafood supper together after evening Mass.”

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The Atlantic Hotel named winner of the ‘Best Cuisine Award’ in Premier Holidays Partner Awards The Atlantic Hotel has been named winner of the Best Cuisine Award at the inaugural Premier Holidays Partner Awards. These industry awards are designed to recognise key hotel partners that offer something different, or who have provided outstanding service and support.

The judges commented on The Atlantic Hotel, saying: ‘Its exceptional fine dining restaurant, Ocean, is ranked as one of the best in the British Isles. In 2015, The Atlantic launched the annual Eat Jersey Food Festival to showcase the finest Jersey produce with leading chefs, which has attracted nationwide media exposure and increased visitors to the island out of season.’

Patrick Burke, owner and managing director at The Atlantic Hotel, said: ‘We are delighted to have been named winner of the Best Cuisine Award by our valued partner Premier Holidays.

Ocean Restaurant has long taken pride in celebrating the finest local ingredients for an exceptional dining

experience right on Jersey’s coast.

This autumn we have welcomed our new Executive Chef Will Holland, whose arrival marks the next step in the development of the cuisine at the hotel. Jersey has long been famed for its fantastic local produce and Will is passionate about the use of these rich and varied seasonal ingredients, which feature prominently in his outstanding new menus. We very much look forward to continuing to welcome Premier Holidays clients to The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant.’

Premier Holidays is a privately owned, independent tour operator and part of the Premier Travel Group which was established in 1936. To celebrate its 80th anniversary year, it launched the Premier Holidays Partner Awards to recognise key hotel partners that offer something different, or who have provided outstanding service and support.

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BRINGING JOY OVER THE XMAS PERIOD TogetherParties, Jersey’s premier club promoters, bring joy over the Xmas period with 3 tip top club events for us all to enjoy.

The first big event to come round sees the much anticipated return of 2017’s ‘Jump Up’ DnB sensation Macky Gee on Saturday 23rd December After a triumphant DJ set at Jersey’s newest festival “Weekender’, fans will be able to hear Mackey in a more intimate and familiar club surrounding The Splash. Now considered by many as ‘The Spiritual Home of Dance Music’, The Splash has played host to some of the biggest names in dance music over the years including Eats Everything, Annie Mac and Chase & Status …so its no surprise to see one the latest big names appear there. Joining Macky Gee on the bill is another dj who appeared at Weekender Festival, Blackley, who also played to a packed out Dance arena at the festival.

Moving on to Boxing Day, after hosting a huge array of house dis in 2017, Mimosa welcomes WEISS for a headline set that simply can’t be missed. WEISS is no stranger to these shores, having played at the now ended Jersey Live Festival in 2016 and then headlining the NYE party at Rojo. Weiss is a prolific

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producer also, having had releases out on big house imprints such as Toolroom Records and Viva Music. Boxing Day is a huge night out at Mimosa with lasts years date enjoying a Full House from early on.

Staying with Mimosa, The 3rd big festive Party organised by TogetherParties is the Massive New Years Eve soirée. Headlining proceedings will be Leftwing & Kody, whom many dance fans should know from headlining the IPop dance Arena at Weekender Festival this year. 2017 has been a massive for Leftwing & Kody having travelled the world to play at all of the best venues and festivals, as well as having a steady flow of new music released on almost a weekly basis.

Pioneering the latest ‘Tech House’ movement, expect to hear Leftwing & Kody play all the best club tracks from 2017 in what is likely to be the best NYE club party in Jersey.

Support on the night at all 3 events include some of finest dis such as SKMA, Bradley Welsh, Sam Tumkaew, Lee Pinglaux, Warren Le Sueur, Simon Gasston.

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Five of the best destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve Words by Hannah Carolan Are you looking for a special way to welcome 2018? Here are five of the best New Year’s Eve destinations.

1. Edinburgh The Scottish capital city is the place to enjoy the traditional Hogmanay celebrations to welcome in 2018.

Thought to derive from the Norse Winter Solstice, Hogmanay is as popular as ever, with the singing of Robbie Burns’ poem `Auld Lang Syne’ to be heard from many a pub or party on the stroke of midnight.

Revellers in the city will also be treated to the sound of bagpipes and a display of fireworks from Edinburgh Castle. Try some haggis with ‘neeps and tatties’ washed down with a wee dram of whisky for an authentic taste of Scotland.

2. Hong Kong New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be the same without fireworks and there

is no shortage of competition to see which city can put on the best show. The Chinese have a head start on the rest, having invented pyrotechnics centuries ago and Hong Kong provides a spectacular display across Victoria Harbour with other sites like the Convention Centre and IFC Tower adding to the stunning effect. The eponymous Times Square shopping mall also holds their own New Year’s Eve ball drop event, mimicking the famous and muchwatched event held at Times Square in New York City.

3. London London has firmly established itself as a New Year’s Eve favourite with an amazing display of fireworks launched from barges on the Thames, and with the London Eye

becoming a giant Catherine Wheel for the night. The countdown to midnight is chimed in by the

sound of Big Ben, as crowds keep warm with mulled wine and celebratory hugs along Victoria Embankment. The popping of champagne corks is accompanied by impromptu singing to the music blasting out along the river, with a laser light show providing those watching from home something a little more spectacular than the Jools Holland Hootenanny!

4. Sydney The harbour and particularly the iconic Opera House provide the backdrop to an Australian take on New Year’s Eve celebrations.

As midnight strikes, the whole of Sydney Harbour Bridge seems to erupt in a riot of flames and noise from the fireworks placed across its huge framework. Each year

features a new theme for the event, with 2017-18 being ‘Wonder’ and it is sure to live up to the title with a tumultuous light show. More than one million spectators view the celebrations along the Sydney Harbour foreshore, and the event reaches a global audience of more than one billion.

5. Paris For a romantic treat on New Year’s Eve, the French capital will take some beating. If the finances permit, a celebratory dinner cruise down the Seine or a spectacular show at the world-famous Moulin Rouge theatre would be a stylish end to the year. Alternatively, wander with the crowds along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe to join the countdown to 2018 with a stunning light show to get everyone in the party mood.

The iconic Eiffel Tower is lit up for the celebrations, becoming a giant tri-colour focal point for the crowds below its awesome, majestic presence.

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Rimini, Aalborg or Bydgoszcz?

Ryanair's new routes for 2018 offer some intriguing options for travellers The only direct flight from the UK to the Italian seaside resort of Rimini will take off next summer.

Ryanair is launching the new twice-a-week service from Stansted in March.

It is among a clutch of new routes for 2018 announced by the low-cost carrier in recent weeks as it seeks to put what has been a challenging 2017 behind it.

Rimini is a popular destination for Italians, but is largely overlooked by Britons – not least because there are no direct flights. Those wishing to visit must currently fly to Bologna, 75 miles to the north, and take a train.

The beach here is vast, sandy, and - as is often the case in Italy - filled with more sunloungers than seems sensible. Rimini is also one of the country’s preeminent party towns, with scores of lively bars along the coast

and a few swanky clubs on the outskirts.

But there are diversion for the culturally minded too, with Roman remains and a Renaissance cathedral to admire, and Florence and Ravenna within easy reach by rail. The nearby hilltop towns of Santarcangelo di Romagna and San Leo, meanwhile, are among the prettiest in Italy.

Those arriving by air will also note the name of Rimini’s airport: Federico Fellini International. The great Italian director responsible for La Dolce Vita, Amarcord and La Strada is the town’s most famous son and some of his films were shot here.

Ryanair’s other new routes for 2018 include six from Stansted, to Aalborg, Belfast, Dusseldorf (Weeze), Frankfurt, Oradea and Pardubice. Perhaps the most enticing for holidaymakers is Aarlborg, the gateway to Denmark’s far north.

“If you fancy that traditional seaside holiday, with plenty of sun, rain, sand and sea, perhaps taking a cottage by the beach, building sandcastles and flying kites, but without the crowds or amusement arcades, this is the perfect of places,” explains Charlotte Cory, writing for Telegraph Travel. “Think miles and miles of sand dunes – sparse, windswept, sun-scorched, beautiful but, above all, empty.

It is like having Norfolk all to oneself.”

For the record, Bydgoszcz is in Poland, and rather unassuming, but isn’t far from Toruń, a riverside city that ranks as one of the country’s prettiest. Milan needs little introduction, being home to the Teatro alla Scala, Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and more boutiques than you can shake a diamond-encrusted tiara at. Prague, with its fairy-tale centre and cheap beers, is equally established among UK travellers.

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HOUSE PRICES CONTINUE TO ENJOY STEADY GROWTH The latest House Price Index provides good news for the Jersey property market with house prices continuing to rise.

The average price of homes sold during the third quarter of the year rose a further 1% from last quarter and was 2% higher when compared with the same quarter in 2016.

Market activity for the period was down slightly, having dropped by 1% against the previous quarter.

Most property types enjoyed an increase in average price, with three and four bedroom houses seeing the biggest increase. House prices in Jersey are up 2% from quarter two of the year and against the same quarter of 2016, with the average home on the island now worth £464,000.

Only one bedroom flats and two bedroom houses were seen to have a marginal decrease in their average

price. But both these property types have seen a rise in average price by £5,000 against the average prices from last year.

Lorraine McLean, Mortgage Sales Manager, Skipton International, said: “We have been very busy here at the Skipton Mortgage Centre and anticipate the year to close on a high.

“Despite the base rate having increased for the first time in ten years, we do not foresee this having much impact on the property market. The rise was well expected by home owners and certainly hasn’t dampened interest from islanders looking to make their next move.”

Following the base rate rise, Skipton International has taken the decision not to increase its Standard Variable Rate (SVR) which will benefit mortgage customers on Standard Variable and Discount Variable Rate products.

The cost of a three-bedroom

house is currently at an average of £560,000, £11,000 higher than the second quarter of the year and £26,000 higher than the corresponding quarter of 2016.

Four-bedroom homes enjoyed the largest increase in price, with a mean price of £840,000 recorded in the latest quarter, a jump from a figure of £804,000 in quarter two of 2017.

Lorraine said: “Whilst there has been a slight drop in transactions this quarter this shouldn’t be viewed in isolation, overall the figures show that the local market has been getting stronger and is currently in a healthy and encouraging place.”

Skipton International has offered residential mortgages in Jersey for over 12 years, and has completed over £500 million of loans in the Island. In April Skipton opened a new Mortgage Centre in St Helier to meet growing demand for mortgages in the Island.

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Stunning images show the Queen's dazzling Christmas decorations as a 20ft tree arrives Christmas came early for the royal family as staff adorned a huge 20ft Christmas tree with dazzling gold baubles at Windsor Castle.

Halls at the Queen's residence in Berkshire have been decked a month ahead of the festive period.

Stunning images showed the enormous 20ft Nordmann Fir erected in St George’s Hall at the estate.

The tree was sourced from nearby Great Windsor Park.

Decorations appear to follow a royal gold-and-red theme this year, with some baubles shaped like crowns.

The incredible tree is covered in sparkling gold tinsel, twinkling white fairy lights and huge velvet bows.

Spectacular images showed the castle’s State Dining Table set with silver guilt pieces from the Monarch’s Grand Service. The table has been decorated with festive gold creations.

A second 15ft tree, clad in red decorations, was put up in the Crimson Drawing Room.

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