GSYLIFE. #12. MARCH 2017. THE LOCAL ISSUE. by GSYLIFE

GUERNSEY’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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ORMERLAND

MOTHERS DAY

LOCAL LOAVES

What’s more local than an Ormer? Try one of our great recipes.

What Mum’s really want (and it’s not a Cliff Richard calendar!)

Senners, the best thing since sliced bread, and they make it too!

Lifestyle — see pg. 030

Lifestyle — see pg. 056

Lifestyle — see pg. 034

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UPFRONT / CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS FEATURED

JESSAMY BALDWIN

ETIENNE LAINE Etienne is a professional photographer who specialises in weddings.

SAM CORBET

Jessamy is an avid globetrotter and freelance journalist. Originally from ‘The Rock’, she now lives in Bristol where she writes on travel, food, literature and current affairs.

Economic and political commentator, loud thinker and selfconfessed travel addict.

JOHN ROSS

PAUL CHAPMAN

POLLY TAPPER

John loves travelling and taking in other cultures, eating out and spending time with his girlfriend and son.

Tired dad of three who enjoys red wine and running, though not always in that order. A master procrastinator with an irrational fear of custard.

Recently relocated from Melbourne, Polly works in financial services, and she also teaches yoga.

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ORMERLAND

MOTHERS DAY

LOCAL LOAVES

What’s more local than an Ormer? Try one of our great recipes.

What Mum’s really want (and it’s not a Cliff Richard calendar!)

Senners, the best thing since sliced bread, and they make it too!

Lifestyle — see pg. 030

Lifestyle — see pg. 056

Lifestyle — see pg. 034

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EDITOR'S

UPFRONT / EDITORS NOTE

NOTE

I am sure you can all agree with me when I say how frustrating it is when people not from Guernsey ask 'where do you live?'. You have the whole 'it's in between England and France but no we don't speak French however we did and now have our own language of Guernsey-French Patois called Guernésiais but no one speaks it anymore and our money is the same as English money but we have own notes and ...’; the list goes on! You then get a quizzical look as if you are talking about some far away magical land that you've clearly made up on the spot! But to be honest, I think if I wasn't born and raised here, I wouldn't believe it either! Guernsey has many positive attributes and dare I say it a few negatives ones too. We’ve all moaned about the weather at least once or twice but I don't think that anywhere else in the world would you get the range of golden beaches, fresh food and the beautifully safe environment that we do here and because of that I am proud to be a Guern. In this month's edition, we have picked the very best of local. From recipes about cooking the infamous Ormer, having our own 'ism's' (see page 36 if you are confused) to acknowledging one of our islands most local and longest running businesses; Guernsey has a huge amount to offer everyone! So as this is my last editor's note, I've decided to take a break away; the hills of Tuscany beckon, I would like to say that as much as I am looking forward to a new adventure, I will sorely miss this quaint little island. Being born and raised on Guernsey I feel that no matter where I go or for how long, in the end, I will always end up coming back. À la perchoine Guernsey... for now at least!

Tiffany x

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UPFRONT / CONTENTS

CONTENTS THE

LOCAL

ISSUE #12 UPFRONT ��04 Credits �� 06 Editor’s Note �� 07 Contents �� 08 Take a Break ��10 Island life: Events calendar ��12 Feature: Pet Hero ��16 Photograph of the Month ��18 Our Local Hero �� 20 Community News �� 22 Social Circles �� 24

LIFESTYLE ��27 Feature: Ormerland �� 28 Food: Ormer-Gâche! �� 30 Feature: Senners Bakery �� 32 Feautre: Local Exports �� 38 Feature: Sarah's Travel �� 40 What's Hot: Festivals and Culture �� 44 Feature: What Mum's Really Want �� 56

PROPERTY �� 65 Opinions: Expert Analysis �� 66 Feature: Glorious Gardens �� 68 Agents: Property For Sale and Rent ��70-85

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BUSINESS �� 87 Feature: Keeping it Local �� 88 Feature: Locate Guernsey �� 90 Workspaces: The Island's Most Stylish Shop �� 98

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UPFRONT / TAKE A BREAK

take a break DID YOU KNOW A giraffe can clean its own ears with its 21-inch tongue. HAVE A FUN FACT?

RATSUREE

THRIGB

GHREDAUT

CADOVOA

where is that

LIFE HACK Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda when boiling eggs. The shells will slide right off!

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1. TOWN LIGHTHOUSE 2. VAZON 3. THE GUET

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1. TREASURE 2. DAUGHTER 3.BRIGHT 4. AVOCADO

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UPFRONT. EVENTS

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WHAT’S ON This month’s hottest events going on in Guernsey, Herm and Sark ; everything you need to know!

under one roof. On March 3rd we would like to present one of our best bands who are coming over to play your favourite songs from the one and only Kings of Leon. Why not make a night of it and book a table too? Call 721302 to book a table now!

06.03.17 01.03.17

GUERNSEY TRUSTS CONFERENCE

The Duke of Richmond Hotel

BL Events has launched its Guernsey Trusts Conference for 2017. Entitled ‘Where Disruption Meets Opportunity’, the event, which is in partnership with Walkers will take place at The Duke of Richmond Hotel from 9am-3.30pm. It will bring together speakers and delegates from the Channel Islands and the UK, and will address some of the key issues facing Trusts right now, and those that are likely to arise in the near future. Delegate rate of £395. Five hours of CPD are available. Starts at 9am

03.03.17

JAM NIGHT

The Fermain Tavern

A jam night for local musicians at The Fermain Tavern with a donation based entry fee to raise funds for local charity Mind Guernsey. Local musicians can sign up to this night by emailing guernseygigs@gmail.com with your name and declaring whether you are a drummer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist or, if none of those, what other instrument you can play. This night takes place from 8.00pm until 11.55pm at The Fermain Tavern.

03.03.17 & 04.03.17

UK TRIBUTE THE KINGS OF LEON The Doghouse

The Doghouse is Guernsey’s finest live music venue where you can enjoy fabulous food, great wines, cocktails, live sport and friendly service - all

STANDARD FIRST AID

Les Cotils with St John’s Ambulance

This course will give you all the necessary first aid skills to deal with a whole range of sporting injuries. You will learn how to deal with the type of injuries and medical emergencies that can happen during sporting activities. Successful course attendees will receive a certificate valid for 3 years and automatically receive ‘associate membership insurance’ providing ‘Good Samaritan’ insurance cover for the duration of the validity of their training qualification. 6PM - 9:30. Cost: £50 person

13.03.17

IMPRESSIONISTS IN THEIR GARDEN Les Cotils

This lecture explores gardens through the senses of the Impressionists from three continents – Europe, North America and Australia – enjoying the essentially similar pleasures of the garden, but engaging with the light from their skies in order to create very different sensations. Drinks stast at 6.30pm.

18.03.17

PARKS AND RIDES National Trust Folk & Costume Museum

The history of our premier park, plus the militia, fief courts, poor relief, German gun batteries, some amazing views, and more. Meet at the Folk Museum at Saumarez Park, starts at 1:30pm. £8pp Guide: Bailiwick of Guernsey Silver Accredited Guide, Andy Walker

09.03.17

20.03.17

Digital Greenhouse, St Peter Port

The OGH

TERM 2 LEGO MINDSTORM (SUMOBOT WARS)

Jump start your technical skills in 2017 with CPR Club (Coding, Programming and Robotics) CPR Club is an adults beginners course to the world of coding. Just £60 for a 6 week course! Please register using the ticket option below and invoices will be provided when you start the course. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

11.03.17

GUERNSEY RAIDERS HOME GAME Footes Lane

Guernsey Raiders vs Westcliff Watch a game of rugby played against a visiting team at the islands Rugby ground, Footes Lane. Kick off at 2:00pm - £7.00 entry

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MARCH CHAMBER LUNCH 2017 WITH GAVIN ST PIER At this event we will hear from President of the Policy & Resources Committee Deputy Gavin St Pier. We are happy to have Stanley Gibbons as our lunch sponsers for the first half of 2017. Timings are scheduled for 12noon 2pm tickets £22.50 - £27.50

22.03.17 & 23.03.17

AN EVENING WITH PSYCHIC MEDIUMS

Princess Royal Centre For Performing Arts

Psychic Mediums Karen McCagh and Suzette Carlyle connect with your lost loved ones in spirit, to show they are really only a whisper away. Starts at 7:30pm - tickets available call 749999 or online guernseytickets.gg.

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What’s on for families with Islandmums.com

23.03.17

ANDY SMITH: CREATIVITY, PLAGIARISM, INSTAGRAM AND MORE..

The Digital Greenhouse

Artist, amateur adventurer, photographer and graphic designer Andy Smith will be hosting a lecture at the Digital Greenhouse in collaboration with the Guernsey Photography Festival. This lecture is planned to raise just as many questions as it answers. It is designed to encourage discourse. The event kicks off at 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM and is free entry.

24.03.17-26.03.17

04.03.17

PRACTICE SESSION – THE EVEREST CHALLENGE Le Murier School

Organisers are running a practice session at Le Murier School between 10am and 4pm. No advanced booking is required and anyone of any ability can climb, from toddlers to grandparents, and wheelchair users can also be accommodated. All climbing equipment will be provided by the school and instruction will be given by qualified staff.

ALDERNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL

08.03.17

The Alderney Literary Festival is the Channel Island's boutique history festival where people who enjoy reading and writing about the past come together to talk books and have a great weekend. T he festival takes place in the historic Island Hall, Alderney's seat of government, built in 1763. In the Festival, history is explored through thrillers and detective stories, romance and the supernatural, adventure, warfare and politics and even poetry. The theme for this festival will be "Perception versus Reality" - how the perception of historical reality is, in fact, a fluid concept. Visit visitchannelislands.com for more info.

St Pierre Park Hotel

Alderney

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Soroptimists are hosting a dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day with guest speaker Edwina Currie. The event is sponsored by Carey Olsen and held at St Pierre Park Hotel and it sounds like it's going to be a great night. For more information please email siguernsey@hotmail.com

11.03.17

FAIRTRADE GUERNSEY QUIZ

St Martin’s Community Centre Adults and children are invited to attend a fun fundraising quiz and enjoy a ploughman’s platter/buffet,

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Fairtrade cakes, tea, coffee, and a glass of Fairtrade wine/soft drink. Starting at 7pm at the Professor Shaw Hall, St Martin’s Community Centre, please call Nicky Terry 07781 190392 or email info@fairtradeguernsey.com.

25.03.17

GUERNSEY LANTERN PARADE

Start at Churchill Avenue

The spectacle of light and rhythm organised by the Guernsey Arts Commission in conjunction with the Sarah Groves Foundation is back and this year is bigger and better. The parade will start at 6.30pm on Churchill Avenue and end at Albert Pier about two hours later where lanterns will be displayed around the Pier to light it up. Entertainment is provided by Spark! and their magical live music, movement and lighting spectacle plus much more.

For more family entertainment ideas and access to over 150 offers with local businesses, visit Islandmums.com.

G I G GUIDE UPFRONT / EVENTS

MARCH 2017

The gig guide

FERMAIN TAVERN 3rd March 2017

11TH March 2017

25TH March 2017

JAM NIGHT AT THE TAV

OLD BANDS REUNION

AMERICANA MUSIC

AT S WH U W SHO ’E GOT! V YOU

24TH March 2017 METAL NIGHT AT THE TAV

HOS T GRE ED BY G HA RRIS ON

8PM: TRACK NOT FOUND 9PM: THUNDERBOX 10PM: WATERCOLOUR MATCHBOX 11PM: GRANITE WOLF

THE COCK AND BULL EVERY TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY

17TH March 2017

IRISH SESSIONS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY BAND

THOMAS DE LA RUE 4TH March 2017 THE BANDITS LL M TI

18TH March 2017

25TH March 2017

LIP SYNC BATTLE

STUCK TO THE FEELING

M 9P FRO LATE

URBAN KITCHEN EVERY SUNDAY

25TH March 2017

LIVE MUSIC

COUNTRY STEEL MEA L AT 1 STARTS 9:00

YING VAR RS E SING

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All You Need Is Love UPFRONT / EVENTS

Safer is Guernsey’s locally registered domestic abuse charity established as an LBG in 2013. Safer’s vision is that all islanders should enjoy a life free of domestic abuse, coercion and harm. Everyone we believe should feel safe in their own homes and live a life free of abuse in any form. Safer has therefore two main aims, the prevention of domestic abuse and the protection of individuals and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.

In order to achieve these aims we manage the Women’s Refuge (which at any time can house up to five families) the Refuge staff also provide an outreach service and a follow on service to residents and their children who have no longer a need for the residential accommodation. We employ professionally trained Advocacy Workers who work with victims of any gender or age who are at high risk of abuse they are assisted by a dedicated and trained children’s worker. In addition to these front line workers we offer a free ‘Moving on Counselling’ service for individuals (again of any gender/sexual orientation) who have experienced domestic abuse in the past which is having a negative impact on their current lives. All these services can be accessed by phoning 721999 and Safer also has managerial responsibility for the Guernsey Contact Centre. We wish to raise the awareness of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and any children therefore at least four times a year run free awareness training days for those involved in voluntary and statutory organisations. We can also offer bespoke training sessions for HR departments in the business sector. Safer has grown enormously over the past few years and we are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team. In addition we also now have an active Friends of Safer Fundraising Group. However the service comes at a cost -- while approx. 50% of our costs are covered by the States from the Domestic Abuse Strategy, we need to raise the other 50% (in excess of £100,000 annually) which is why events such as this Ball are so important to us. Contact numbers for any assistance, info re our services -- 721999 Webpage -- Safer.gg for info & to donate Friends of Safer--- Bella@ safer.gg Photogrpahy JR Photography, full gallery can be found at www.johnrossphotography/ safer and 10% of the proceeds are going to the charity.

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UPFRONT / PET HERO

Taffie

PET HERO #2

‘Pet Hero’ is a monthly competition where Isabelle Vets will nominate a pet who they believe has overcome, with stoicism and bravery, an exceptional medical condition, injury or surgery. This could be your pet and with the love and care of his owner and the help of Isabelle Vets they have battled through to become happy and healthy pets, again. At the end of 2017 we will ask all readers to vote for the ‘Pet Hero of the Year’ who will receive a prize in keeping with their position of being a very special animal. You can follow the competition at www.facebook.com/isabellevets

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UPFRONT / PET HERO

Meet Taffie and Merlin... Taffie is normally a very lively, seven-year-old, Springer Spaniel but a few weeks ago, he was brought to Isabelle Vets very down in the dumps and definitely not his usual bouncy self. His owner had noticed how dark his urine was and when examined by vet, Doreen Ford, she was concerned at his pale gums, rapid pulse and increased rate of breathing; all the signs of acute anaemia. Taffie was immediately hospitalised and blood samples were taken and run through the laboratory. He had only 20% of the normal red blood cells essential to life. It was a real emergency! Was he losing blood internally, not producing the red blood cells fast enough or were they being destroyed too fast by some unknown agent? A rapid answer was required and a range of further blood tests, scans and x-rays were rapidly performed. The answer was partly in the breed. Taffie was suffering from ‘acute autoimmune haemolytic anaemia’(AIHA) where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys its own red blood cells causing rapid and usually fatal anaemia. The Springer Spaniel predisposes to this condition. This is a condition with a high mortality and Taffie was already very ill and weak. The aggressive nature of Taffie’s disease required rapid and positive treatment. The AIHA had to be controlled and this was done by initiating two powerful medications to suppress his over-active immune system. Over suppression can be equally dangerous and regular blood tests were taken to confirm the correct level of medication was given. Taffie was having problems getting enough oxygen and time was required to allow for the medication to work. His only chance of survival was a blood transfusion. Isabelle Vets has a register of donor dogs who we call upon in just such an emergency. These dogs are all ‘blood typed’ so we know who to call in an emergency. It was an emergency and in stepped our second HERO, ‘Merlin’ a big, happy, Labrador whose blood matched that of Taffie’s. He stoically accepted that he was going to lose 400ml of blood and this was directly transferred into Taffie. Merlin was fine and enjoyed the dog equivalent of tea and biscuit after his donorship. Taffie with Merlin’s help made a spectacular recovery and has returned to his usual bouncy way. He is still on medication although we hope that we can wean him off this with time. Why AIHA occurs is not fully understood but we know that if we can get the dog through the first few days they can return to normality and in many cases no further disease occurs.

MERLIN Isabelle Vets Lastest News We shall be installing our Siemens Somatom 16 slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at the new L’Islet surgery in only a few months’ time. This is a very similar unit found at the P.E.H. for use on humans but with pet friendly software to maximise its capacity. It is an amazing machine that can build Three-D images of tissue and unlike most other machines on the market has the capacity to ‘remove’ artifacts and foreign material such as metal bone plates to clarify images. Our scans will be sent by fast broadband to a specialist team of veterinary radiologists who will produce a report within a few hours providing the information necessary for our surgical or medical vets to enact. This service will provide a dramatic improvement in our capacity to diagnose cancers, foreign bodies, bone injuries, etc. We hope that your pets will benefit from this sophisticated facility.

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Taffie is a real ‘Pet Hero’ to survive against the odds and merlin is equally a ‘Hero’ as he was there and brave when he was needed. If you have a dog that you would be prepared to have on our ‘blood donor register’ they must be young, fit, on no medication and have no disease problem, be of good temperament and weigh a minimum of 25kg. Please call Isabelle Vets on 723863.

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UPFRONT / PHOTO OF THE MONTH

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH Photographer: Zak Mauger Location: Reservoir "As a staff photographer for a London-based Formula 1 photography agency that requires constant travel, personal projects are so important and I’m always eager to spend as much time as possible back home in Guernsey, taking in the beautiful landscape. " This image was taken by using a long exposure with about a 5 minute shutter speed. This softens the water and shows movement in the clouds. See more images like this on Zak’s Instagram www.instagram.com/zakmauger

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UPFRONT / HERO OF THE MONTH

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UPFRONT / HERO OF THE MONTH

OUR HERO OF THE MONTH IS...

Sarah Griffiths Words Samata Russell Image Lauren Hunt All of us have the potential for heroism within us. We’ve all seen worldwide disasters on the news and felt compassion and that impulse to help, to connect to the human suffering that we have been witness to. What sets this month’s heroin apart from the majority is the degree to which she has invested her blood, sweat and tears in supporting the rest of our human family.

given out over 15,000 food parcels and enabled several thousand back to work programmes to help local people make their own living rather than rely on foreign aid. ‘One of the things we try and do is really listen to what people on the ground want rather than impose our ideas of what they should have on them,’ says Sarah.

fell down around us. Afterwards we were immediately asked to help pull someone from the rubble but it was too late. Everywhere around us people were dying; it was complete chaos. I asked my team if anyone wanted to go home but they all wanted to stay so we headed up into the mountains to a little village that had been raised to the ground and started work,’ says Sarah.

Sarah Griffith has spent the last 13 years tirelessly fundraising and traveling to sites of natural and man-made disasters to give medical aid, food and shelter to those affected. It began in 2004 after she watched scenes of the Asian Tsunami hit Sri Lanka.

After the chaos of the Tsunami had largely settled, Sarah says she never intended to undertake more humanitarian efforts. That is until the Haitian earthquake.

It’s all life changing stuff and I can’t help but wonder how all these experiences have affected the woman who started it all.

‘When the earthquake hit I was moved once more by the images I saw. People warned me not to go into the country as it was so unstable. They said I would get murdered or raped. My reply was always ‘they’re just people’. So I went,’ she says.

‘I’m not materialistic any more,’ says Sarah, ‘and the thing that always amazes me is the generosity of the people I meet. They have nothing, they have lost everything, but they will give you their last nothing. Time and time again, this has happened to me and it is always deeply humbling.’

‘It was at a time in my life when I was feeling sorry for myself. My marriage had ended, my father had just died, I had just had a surgery go wrong and I didn’t like my job. But I switched on the TV and saw an image of a woman in a bus screaming and terrified. She was reaching up to a helicopter to pull herself to safety but she went underneath the water,’ says Sarah. ‘That image haunted me. I woke up in cold sweats for nights afterwards just thinking about it and I decided to act’. Sarah set off to Sri Lanka looking to offer help where she could and in July 2005. She set up the charity Bridge 2 Sri Lanka and began fundraising efforts immediately. ‘We are very transparent with all the money we raise; it all goes to the people at the other end, we keep none of it for ourselves. If people volunteer then they fund their own travel. There are too many NGOs where the money becomes stuck at the top in administration, so we make sure every last penny is accounted for,’ says Sarah. Since that early trip Bridge 2 Sri Lanka has built two preschools, and is in the process of building a cinnamon processing plant,

In addition to Haitian aid, there was Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines in 2013 and then the Nepali earthquake in 2015. ‘There has never been a grand master plan, we have just responded as events arose, learning along the way,’ says Sarah. As Sarah’s profile has risen she was given an MBE in the New Years honours list of 2014 for her charitable work, so too have the donations and the power of her ability to help. ‘In 2004 for Sri Lanka, it was hard going fundraising. Nobody knew me. After Haiti we raised £13,000 in one week but after Typhoon Yolanda £140,000 came pouring in in just two weeks,’ says Sarah. But these expeditions have not been without their dangers. Sarah and her team were there during the second major earthquake in Kathmandu, which was bigger than the one that raised Haiti. ‘We huddled under a door well until the shaking had stopped as the buildings

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Sarah’s most recent efforts are now focused on the Syrian and Iraqi refugees arriving in Greece. ‘Some of the horror stories I hear, about people living in continual crippling fear for months and years on end take my breath away. It is staggering to me the strength of the human spirit that people can just get up and keep going after that,’ she says. And Sarah’s own spirit shows no sign of abating. Rising at 5am every morning, she answers endless emails and is continually thinking about how to give aid better, how to do it more efficiently, in a way that is more empowering to those on the ground, until she goes to bed at midnight every night. She is a woman on fire and we are very proud and grateful to have her in our community. Sarah and all Bridge 2 volunteers, we salute you! www.bridge2.gg

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COMMUNITY NEWS A selection of community news, charitable activities and local events from within the Bailiwick.

DELOITTE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO LOCAL SPORT The Guernsey Football Association’s (GFA) programme of community activity has received a boost with sponsorship from Deloitte. The business services firm has supported the GFA for over 11 years and, as well as becoming the GFA’s community partner, Deloitte will also continue its sponsorship of the Deloitte Corbet Cup. ‘The GFA relies on support from sponsors and having this kind of long-term support helps us to plan and deliver the best possible services,’ says Gary Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of the GFA. ‘Deloitte has been a superb partner of the GFA and we are looking forward to another season of working with clubs and schools to encourage more people to stay active and enjoy the sport.’

The community programme includes delivery of PE activity in primary and secondary schools as well as teaching and mentoring young adults on the BTEC Sports Studies course at Guernsey College of Further Education. The coaches also run after-school clubs for year three and four schoolchildren and special, girls-only clubs for years one and two. Girls’ football festivals are also to be included in this year’s programme. Deloitte’s support also helps the GFA to improve coaching standards, which reaches every level of the sport in Guernsey. This includes coach education, in-service events for clubs and coach mentoring. David Becker from Deloitte comments: ‘The Deloitte Corbet Cup is a much-loved tournament and a big deal for year six and seven boys. It’s rewarding to see the impact it has on young people, helping to develop teamwork, dedication and self-confidence, all qualities that will be valuable as they transition to secondary school. ‘Children who participated back in 2005 when our involvement started will now be either at university or working in our community, and many say earning their place in a team for the Deloitte Corbet Cup stands out for them as a milestone. For some players it’s the first big goal they worked hard to achieve, and it’s something they remember for many years to come. ‘We wanted to continue that support and increase the impact of our involvement. Our new community partnership with the GFA means Deloitte’s sponsorship will have a broad impact on the community.’

A GOOD NEWS STORY’ FOR THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY A major fundraising drive has been announced to support the redevelopment of the Children’s Library at Guille-Allès. The two rooms will be completely renewed to a radical new design, turning it into a fantastic world where young people can learn, have fun and feel inspired. In total, the Children’s Library Project is seeking to raise £120,000 to carry out the work. “Libraries are such important resources for people, young and old, to learn about the world and explore new things,” said chief librarian Laura Milligan. “Our Children’s Library needs to be a place of wonder for young people to develop their imaginations and inspire each other with their creativity. Our library staff do a great job at the moment, but our facilities do not match their, or our children’s, ambitions.” “As an island we also need to focus on literacy. Save the Children say that reading is probably the most fundamental skill that any person needs to fulfil their potential, and investing in our library is a great way to ensure that children learn to read in a way that they enjoy!” Leading the design of the project is Oliver Westgarth, Chartered Architect and design director of CCD Architects. “The Guille-Allès Library itself is a listed building which we continue to help the Trust maintain, and their Children’s Library has great potential to be an exciting place for children to visit and explore. Growing up with dyslexia, I appreciate the importance of creating an engaging environment in which children can enjoy learning to read. Our designs for the two Children’s Library rooms feature a variety of open and enclosed spaces, split levels, nooks and ledges for children to explore as they discover the joy of books, reading and learning. “The success of the recent ‘Harry Potter Book Night’ shows the amazing community support the Library has, and how an imaginative environment fuels children’s love of books and reading, we see the project as the library’s very own Diagon Alley! “The variety of different spaces in the new design allows the library to cater for individual users and families alongside being flexible enough for the school and community activities that make the library such a vibrant place. In addition to these daytime uses, we hope it may also be a multi-use event space out of hours” said Mr Westgarth.

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Waitrose cares

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about the community

Waitrose Admiral Park customers have donated over a ton of food to the local food bank operated by the Guernsey Welfare Service since the end of March last year. The Admiral Park branch followed in the footsteps of the Rohais branch after they set up food bank boxes in 2015, which proved to be very popular with customers. The boxes provide customers with the opportunity to donate to the Guernsey Welfare Service, an independent charity that helps many people within the community who may find themselves in financial need. Donations made by customers ensure that the Guernsey Welfare Service has a steady supply of food for those who rely on their food parcel service. The Waitrose food donation initiative began nationally in 2014 where Waitrose stores across the UK and Channel Islands saw over 130 tons of food donated by

customers, enough to make over 260,000 meals. Susi Glegg, welfare officer at the Guernsey Welfare Service, said: “The generosity from the people of Guernsey never ceases to amaze us at the Guernsey Welfare Service. Thanks to both Waitrose branches operating with food bank boxes inside their stores, we have been receiving higher volumes of food which ensures that we are able to help even more people who depend on these donations. “The generous donations throughout December mean that foodbank store is fairly full but we are in particular need of bottles of orange or blackcurrant squash, small jars of coffee and bags of sugar. If people want to keep in touch with our ongoing latest needs they can look at our website.” Ian Burdekin, branch manager, Admiral Park said: “We are proud to have contributed over a ton of food donations

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from our customers in the short period of time that the food bank box has been set up, The Guernsey Welfare Service is a great organisation that helps those who need it the most on the island and we’re honoured to continue our support.” Full details can be found on: www.guernseywelfare.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Photography Chris George Close to 200 members of Guernsey Chamber of Commerce and their guests attended the Annual Dinner at the St. Pierre Park Hotel on Thursday 19 January 2017. Reflecting the changing wishes of Chamber members and the fast moving world of business, the format moved away from the traditional black tie round table sit-down dinner to a more relaxed evening with long tables, “Tie or no Tie” dress code and an increased networking time at the beginning of

the evening with Wheadon’s Gin cocktails. The keynote address was given by Will Walden who was Boris Johnson’s Chief Advisor during the EU referendum campaign before heading Johnson’s transition team at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Speaking on how Guernsey and Jersey can get their collective voices heard as the pathway to Brexit is negotiated, Will commented “The Channel Islands are the perfect model for the UK to look at in terms of operating outside of the EU. The more you can shout at Whitehall and say ‘we can help you here’, the more they are likely to listen on other matters.” Will Walden was joined by Dr Adam Marshall, the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce on the after-dinner panel debate that examined the implications of Britain leaving the EU and how to prepare for that eventuality. In his welcome remarks, Martyn Dorey President of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce stated “My vision is I really want to see two things: a vision for the built environment in Guernsey and for the Chamber of Commerce to be a clearing house for linking interesting ideas with funding.”

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AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT Photography Chris George The depth, value and importance of a diversified economy, plus the longevity of successful businesses, were the central themes at the 2016 Guernsey Awards for Achievement that were announced on 9th February. Kings Beauty, celebrating its 20th anniversary, was the winner of the NatWest Best Small Business Award. Sure, who won the Condor Ferries Employer of the Year and Galaxy Computer Brokers can add winner of the BWCI Innovation Award to its list of achievements.

Bijoux Boutique, won the Investec Sustainability Award and Black Vanilla’s “Buy A Brick” campaign for the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation. Aon Insurance Managers (Guernsey), was crowned Committee for Economic Development Business of the Year. The evening also acknowledges two individuals: Ray Peacegood, who has volunteered for Active for more than 25 years, won the public vote for the Specsavers Unsung Hero Award and the Dance World Cup Team took the Guernsey Press Ambassador of the Year Award for their success at the 2016 Dance World Cup in Jersey. Deputy Peter Ferbrache, said “Guernsey continues to develop and strengthen an economy whose roots lie in the very foundations of the word ‘diversity’. It is this coupled with the ability to adapt, change, and take advantage of the opportunities as they arise, which is the common hallmark of the winners and finalists of the 2016 Guernsey Awards for Achievement. Each winner and finalist has shown the commitment and belief in their companies and their workforces and they are to be sincerely applauded for the success that they all share.”

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PERFORMANCE CAR EVENT Photography Lauren hunt Trust Ford Guernsey recently welcomed the public to inspect its performance car range. The school run just got more exciting with the Focus ST Estate 2.0 Ecoboost 250PS, taking the family to the continent would increase your insurance bill in the Mustang 5.0GT Custom Fastback 416PS and a blast from the past with an immaculate Group B Ford RS200 with only 1,200 miles on the clock. With only

156 ever made and many written off in rallying, this is an exceptional rare Ford. In between the glittering motors of the Ford range, locals from the world of racing were present. Martyn Collas, Sales Manager at Trust Ford, Guernsey’s very own three time World Touring Car Champion, Andy Priaulx who kindly described John Dunne as one of the “fastest and heaviest” hill climb drivers! I don’t think he’s clipped that bank at the top of the climb as hard as you Andy… Whilst the evening was about the performance vehicles, Andy took some time to tell the attendees about the past season at Ford and the exciting developments in his own son’s career, Seb. They were in fact off to Silverstone to race in the simulator against Renault’s Nico Hülkenberg the following day. The event was also a reminder that whilst one may typically think of Ford as an everyday family car manufacturer, they’ve actually got a racing pedigree that goes back decades. We wish Andy and Seb the best of luck in their respective seasons to come.

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UPFRONT. CIRCLES. ** UPFRONT /SOCIAL SOCIAL CIRCLES ) CATEGORY / CONTENTS. TOPIC ) LIFESTYLE. UPFRONT. COMMUNITY.

ORMER-GÂCHE! TRY THESE TASTY RECIPES FROM LIAM. – SEE PG. 30

FLOUR POWER, BEHIND THE SCENES AT SENNERS BAKERY. — SEE PG. 32

LIFESTYLE CULTURE �� Food: Recipes with Liam �� 30 Travel: Take a trip with Sarah �� 40 What's hot: Festival and Culture �� 44 Feature: Unbelieveable Headlines �� 52 Feature: What Mum's Really Want! �� 56

SPRING INTO ACTION. CHRIS BALE TALKS BIRDS.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY �� Beauty: Mothers Day Gift Ideas �� 60 Wellbeing: Dementia Awareness �� 62

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CHECK OUT SARAH’S TRAVEL BLOG. — SEE PG. 40

LOCAL �� Feature: Ormerland �� 28 Music: Island FM �� 48 Feature: Guernsey's Bread and Butter �� 32 Nature: Spring Forward with Chris Bale �� 34 Feature: Local Exports �� 38 Feature: The Local Experience �� 50 Fashion: Local Hidden Gems �� 58

THE TRUTH ABOUT MOTHERS DAY, WHAT THEY REALLY WANT! — SEE PG. 56

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A LAYMAN’S GUIDE TO:

The Bailiwick’s most distinctive shellfish... My only ormering experience occurred on Sark during a visit with my wife and her parents. Purely by chance, we were there during an ormering tide, and my father-in-law, Rob, (who is an avid fisherman) didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to grab a few. As a curious and dutiful son-in-law, I was eager to accompany him. Also, as I would later find out, only Serquaise are entitled to collect ormers in Sark (notwithstanding certain other conditions) – and I am one. Now, I am not a practical man, so you might think that Rob would prepare me properly for my first ormering expedition. Not so. We walked down to the beach with our better halves, and I gazed in bafflement as he pulled on his oilskin, thick gloves and wellington boots. Ever the optimist, I rolled up my jeans and shirtsleeves. The look on my motherin-law’s face was sympathetic, but not particularly encouraging. Rob nimbly skirted the weed-ridden rocks revealed by the low tide. I stumbled gracelessly behind him, bare feet at constant threat of that most awful of injuries: the stubbed toe. I also noticed that Rob was in possession of some kind of hook – I was soon to discover that ormers are not pulled from their dwelling places barehanded. My equivalent? A screwdriver. Despite my ignorance and lack of preparation, I triumphed: a large and slippery stone, once upturned, revealed a magnificent ormer! (Or, as perhaps with all great victories, it seems more magnificent in the tale’s retelling). It remains the single most productive use of a screwdriver I have ever undertaken.

ORMERING 101 While I lucked out finding an ormer, Rob found rather more because he knew what he was doing. Those things include dressing the part (see above), and picking the right time and place to go looking for them (repeat: not Sark, unless you’re Serquaise, resident there, or staying on the island to eat them). Regarding the time, it’s pretty straightforward. The Guernsey Press and the Tide Table Book both publish when you are legally allowed to go looking for ormers. The lower the tide, the better: anything less than a meter is good; below half a meter, Rob tells me, is great. It pays to be early too: common sense dictates that if you’re the last person on the beach, a lot of the ormers will have been taken by the proverbial early birds. Although don’t fret too much – according to Rob, even the earliest birds miss some worms, and he usually gets wherever he’s going about an hour before low tide. There are plenty of good spots on Guernsey to go looking for ormers, but if you’re a first-timer who’s dealing with a less-than-perfect tide, you might want to think about the west coast. The reason that the west coast is a good place to find ormers is that it’s flatter than the rest of the island. As a result, you can go further out – particularly important if dealing with tides over a meter – before you’re up to your neck in seawater. It’s fair to say that there is an art and science to ormering – which is too technical and involved to get into here – but don’t let that put you off. Luck and perseverance mean that even the rankest of amateurs can forage themselves some dinner (after all, I did). But once you’ve got them, what next?

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Ormers a la Rob Thankfully, Rob shared his recipe for ormer casserole with me. I’ve eaten this, and it was bloney lovely. It’s worth asking around as well – Rob tells me this is pretty close to what most people do, but every old Guern is bound to have their own little twist on it.

Leave them in a bucket of freshwater overnight. Ormers are saltwater creatures, which means they’ll die in freshwater – Rob thinks this makes them more relaxed when pried from their shells (“shucked”), and that this is reflected in the meat’s texture.

Scrub the ‘black’ (often yellow, brown, or green) from the ‘foot’ (the part of the ormer that latches onto the rock). Now, some people have suggested this is where the flavor lives, but personally, I’m not eating foot mucus. And nor is Rob. Hey, it’s your call.

Time to shuck the little fellas out of their shells (not too little – anything smaller than 3 inches, and you’re breaking the law). Now, you probably want to remove the ‘face’ and the ‘guts’ (under the shell, opposite to the foot, and don’t worry: these do not look like human faces and guts). You’ll find old Guerns that tell you pickled ormer guts are the real delicacy. I wisely ignored them. But again, it’s your call.

Now for the fun part (if you have a grudge against molluscs): wrap your ormers in an old tea towel and ‘tenderise’ them. By tenderise, I mean beat them senseless. Rob uses a wooden mallet and aims to get them as thin as he can without breaking them up – about a quarter inch.

Next, coat your beaten up ormers in flour, and pan fry them, along with some onions, in a generous portion of Guernsey butter. You want them to be brown and crispy on each side – a couple of minutes should do it.

Mix up an Oxo cube and some Bisto gravy granules (to thicken the sauce), and toss into a casserole dish along with the ormers and onions. Exact measures will vary, but you want to cover the ormers with about half an inch of gravy. Now leave them in the oven on a moderate heat for about an hour and a half. Some people leave them longer, but that should be long enough to get them nice and tender.

Finally, serve with mashed potato, French bread and Guernsey butter, and a wine of your choice. Regarding that last bit, tradition says white with seafood, but both Rob and I feel red is more appropriate given ormers’ unique flavour, and strangely meaty consistency.

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE // FOOD FOOD

Omer-Gâche! What's more local than an Ormer and a slice of Gâche?... absoloutely nothing. Masterchef Liam shows us how to cook up these fantastic local seafish to make a tasty treat for the whole family, followed by the traditional Guernsey dessert with a twist... Yum!

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Ormer & lobster ragout Serves 2 Ingredients: 6 Ormers 1 1lb Lobster 1 Carrot 1 Shallot 4 Potatoes 2 Sticks of celery 100g Tarragon 100g Corriander ½ Teaspoon chilli flakes ½ Pint of cider ½ Pint of double cream

Guernsey Gâche bread & butter pudding

Method: Place the lobster into the freezer for about 10 mins to relax before cooking it. Clean the ormers, open thier shells and remove the ormer meat inside. Pat dry with kitchen towel and set aside till later. Prepare the vegetables by dicing everything to the same size so they cook equally.

Serve 6

Place the vegetables into a sauce pan and sweat off with a knob of butter.

Ingredients: 1 Loaf of Guernsey Gâche 500ml Whipping cream 4 Egg yolks 50g Sugar 50g Unsalted butter 30g Soft brown sugar

Add the cider and cream and chilli to the pan and cook at a low heat. Remove the lobster and with a sharp knife cut straight into the cross in its head spliting it in half. Remove the claws and tail. Remove the meat from the claws and place with the ormers. With a pair of scissors cut down the middle of the tail shell and remove the tail, then place with the claws and ormers. Never throw out the shells as they can be used for stock, soup, or lobster oil. Keep them in freezer. Once the vegetables start to get soft add the lobster tail into the sauce and cook for 5 mins before adding the claws and the ormers . Cook for another 4 to 5 mins Chop the herbs together and add the dish before serving.

Method: To prepare the pudding, cut the gache into thin slices and place in a buttered ovenproof dish. Butter each slice individually. Heat the cream in a saucepan to the boil. Beat together the egg yolks and sugar. Mix with the heated cream and pour over the buttered Guernsey Gâche. Sprinkle the top with soft brown sugar and place in an oven preheated to 180'c for 45 mins. Take out the oven and it's ready to serve. Serving suggestion: with a generous serving of Apple sorbet and berries soaked in Haut Maison liquor. (Logan Berry Liquor works best)

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Words Polly Tapper Photography Lauren Hunt

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Guernsey’s bread & butter… - A chat with the owner of Senners Bakery It could be easy to take for granted the simplicity of freshly baked bread, still warm to the touch and spread with lots of butter (butter is not something ever to be skimped on, in my book). But in Guernsey, the humble local bakery may soon become a thing of the past.

leftovers and breadcrumbs from the slicing machines to locals who keep chickens. But, alas, Martin is the last generation of Senners in Guernsey, and with no descendants to take over the business, who will pick up the batard (so to speak)?

I managed to catch up with Martin Senner of Senners Bakery and was delighted to hear that not much has changed in the way they bake since the bakery was first established by his forefathers in the late 1800’s in the Vauvert. “We still do things by hand…the ingredients have changed, but it’s still just flour, yeast, water and maybe a bit of fat. It’s just simple ingredients”, says Martin. And, I’m sure there’s probably not much more that you knead (sic).

If you’re a Senners regular, you probably have your favourites. For me, it’s the barrel bread. But they haven’t always baked the same thing. They used to bake rye bread, and sell a lot more brown bread in the 60’s, and everyone wanted thinly sliced bread, according to Martin. But these days people rarely fetch fresh baked bread every day, and when they do, they want it thickly sliced.

Bakeries have played a critical role throughout different eras and times of historical significance. The origins of the bakery can be traced back to the Roman Empire, when wealthy citizens sought baked goods for weddings and feasts. This led to the first establishment of the ‘baker’, as a profession. In the UK, the Second World War ravished the trade, and there was a drastic shortage of professional bakers, which in turn led to the establishment of modern factory baking and the addition of preservatives to keep loaves for longer.

People’s tastes and attitudes towards food are always changing, and Martin has adapted along the way. He says the

But the bakery trade is for no mere mortal. “It’s not so much a job, it’s a way of life”, Martin responds when I ask him about the hours his bakers work (he spends his time now running the business, rather than doing much of the baking). Martin’s bakers can start work anytime from 12.30am to the early hours and he recalls dinners out with his wife where he’s fallen asleep in the corner, before getting home and waking up again. That may all sound a bit anti-social, but Martin is anything but and prides himself on keeping his customers happy, his shelves emptied by the end of a trading day, and the community provided for with an invaluable service. There’s little waste from his small shop in St.Martins. He even offers any

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favourites now are the Guernsey Gâche, the jam donuts and the Autumn loaf. The best thing about baking? Martin says it’s ”starting with a bag of flour and making something out of it, and then seeing that at the end of the day it’s sold out…and that you must be doing something right if people are buying it.” But he would have preferred it much more if people wanted their bread at lunch time and not first thing; “I’m not an early riser, never have been”. Martin is quite pragmatic about the future of his bakery on the island. “It’s a dying trade. No one wants to work the hours anymore. It’s sad, but in 50 years, we probably won’t be around anymore”. So if like your bread hot and fresh, then you’d better make the most of it.

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LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE // NATURE NATURE

Spring Forward... There’s a reason why somebody , somewhere had the foresight to make February the shortest month of the year, and the genius to steal yet another day from it once every four years! I’m pretty sure he or she, like me, and thousands of other folks across the UK would gladly wish it away altogether in exchange for bringing forward the seasonal transformation of Winter to Spring. Of course I’m being flippant but, personally speaking, the onset of Spring is the most anticipated event of the year. New life, warmer, longer days and the mass migration of birds heading north from Africa in full breeding plumage to search out a mate and bountiful conditions, perfect for raising the next generation.

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A majestic Male Marsh Harrier

Early Spring Mallard Duckling

ou see, I am a photographer of birds, and there is an agonising, annual test of patience that occurs some time between capturing your last images of wintering birds; Lapwing, Redwing, Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush and the arrival of said Northbound migrants. It’s very much like watching shampoo and toilet roll adverts in the middle of an exciting film. I wish it wasn’t so but this lull sees me at my unfulfilled and grumpy worst. So it would be best for everyone involved if we could just ‘skip the ads’ and fast forward to the next bit. Well for all my moaning the truth is simple. We are, without doubt, the lucky ones. Living on Guernsey means that the first signs of Spring begin to tell here weeks before they appear on the UK mainland. I have, before now, posted images of the first brood of Mallard chicks whilst there is still heavy snow affecting mainland Britain. Here are daffodils in bloom by mid Febuary and during the first two weeks of March our earliest Wheatear, Sand Martin and other early migrants will be seen to grace our shores. March will also see the return of many of our breeding seabirds, including Britain’s southernmost population of Atlantic Puffins.

OK so it’s not all sunshine, there will be stormy days, too. But you know what...... We do them pretty well too! So with our picture post card views, cliff walks, beaches, tranquil lanes and wildlife that serves to enhance every one of these aspects of Island life. How can I really complain? If I’m honest our nature is

often overlooked which can make raising the profile of conservation issues very hard at times. However, the more people that recognise and appreciate these natural wonders the more credence it will be given as an economical factor, a tourism booster and finally something that should be protected, encouraged and promoted in local schools, households and businesses. Once April begins the migrants begin to arrive ‘en mass’. Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Swallows, Cuckoo, Wryneck, Ring Ouzel, Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, Redstart and others are commonly seen and recorded. There are also perennial sightings of Hoopoe, Honey Buzzard and other rarer birds to add to the resident species becoming active with nest building and laying. Our Stonechat population make great viewing at this time. Breeding Marsh Harriers will also afford you good views, often displaying spectacularly over the reed beds. There are also regular rib voyages and excursions to see the Islands from a different perspective and you can explore caves, see puffins and also get up close and personal with the resident Grey Seal population. I hope to review these and the other other Islands in the future. Whatever you do this Spring, please don’t wish it away. Get out and explore. Take the children for a walk and pay extra attention to the sights and sounds; the creatures, great and small. You never know you might just unleash your inner Attenborough!

Chattering Reed Warbler

The Puffin

Spring Chiffchaff

Words Chris Bale

The Bird Box where.. “Wonderful Nature Makes Beautiful Art”.

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MOTHERS DAY

LOCAL LOAVES

What’s more local than an Ormer? Try one of our great recipes.

What Mum’s really want (and it’s not a Cliff Richard calendar!)

Senners, the best thing since sliced bread, and they make it too!

Lifestyle — see pg. 030

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surprised at the e b ay m u o Y s. e servic nds, people and f local exports... o ra b n y io n ct a le m se to ll e a m a sm Guernsey is ho rts. Here are just o p ex y se rn e u G that different things

CANADA

The Guernsey Clematis Nursery export their plants all over the world including Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the USA. The Guernsey Clematis Nursery produces approximately 3 million young clematis plants annually.

JERSEY

Wheadons Gin is a locally made Gin from the Bella Luce hotel. They have just had their first order from Jersey and have also have interest from the UK. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also set to be a gin tasting destination for 30 cruise ships visiting this summer.

FLORIDA, USA

Our very own Heather Watson moved to Florida to persue her career in Tennis.

ALL OVER THE WORLD

Moonpig, the very well known locally run comapny send their greetings cards from Guernsey to a vast number of countries accross the world.

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GSY - JAPAN

GSY - ALL OVER

GSY - FLORIDA, USA

GSY - UK

GSY - CANADA

GSY - KENYA

GSY - JERSEY

GSY - NEW ZEALAND

Guernsey Jumpers

Moonpig Cards

Heather Watson

Guernsey Clematis

Guernsey Butter

Guernsey butter is stocked by a number of Waitrose stores accross the UK

Guernsey Cattle Herd

Wheadon’s Gin

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NORWAY

Avenue Skateboards is a brand that started up in Guernsey by Alexander Lamb in 2011. They export skateboards and a select clothing line. They have also exported their products to the UK, USA, Australia and Spain. Their products are also stocked in 6 UK core skate shops and one shop it Italy.

JAPAN

The classic Guernsey woolly jumper has become a must have fashion item in Japan. The traditional island knit, originally worn by the Bailiwick’s fishermen, is now being shipped in its thousands to the Far East.

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Guernsey Cattle have been exported all over the world, one country we found quite surpirsing to see our beloved cow was Kenya.

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Adventure Words Sarah Froome, Islandgirlabroad

The start of my journey through Central and South America begins in Cuba. It’s a difficult nut to crack, and if you’re not feeling so adventurous or you’re short on time, you will only just touch the surface. I began in Havana, the main city, a crumbling ruin of beauty and culture. You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve arrived in the wrong place as the taxi navigates through the streets. First impressions paint it as a ruin, buildings decaying, roads unfinished and stray dogs wandering through rubble, but get inside to the heart and soul of this wonderful city and you’ll see it’s much more. In its hay day it would have been a glamorous and vibrant place, colourful buildings with beautiful women dancing in the streets and handsome men dressed in crisp white suits puffing on cigars. There is still a hint of this but, like it’s surroundings, this elegance has been left in the past. Old cars are still a staple form of transportation and probably the most distinct attribute left from Cuba’s golden years. There is a unique charm to Havana though and if you can get past the decaying exterior and delve into the streets of the city you’ll discover some hidden gems in the form of vibrant mojito bars and rooftop restaurants that are kept perfectly secret. Vinales is the tobacco region in Cuba and home to some breathtaking views. It’s a beautifully quaint town once you leave the main area. Tourism has played its part in making it a bustling little community but it’s lined with restaurants and casas which slightly ruin it’s charm, so, it’s worth getting out of the town to explore the many hiking routes and tobacco houses in the valley. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, palm trees and rolling fields, sunset paints the sky a fiery red, and the valley becomes a thing of beauty. After the hectic feel of Havana its certainly refreshing to be surrounded by nature, the steep mountains tower over the valley and form amazing caves which are great to explore. If you want a really local experience (and you speak Spanish), I’d recommend chatting to some local people around the tobacco fields. We met a beautiful family who took us in, cooked us dinner and gave us some great local knowledge including taking us to visit the Valley of Silence, a local spot for families to go on the weekend and enjoy a swim in the lake. It’s interesting to talk to locals about the changes in Cuba as well and gain more of an understating of the politics behind the management of the country since the Revolution. There are certainly some interesting opinions floating around and it’s been eye opening to learn about.

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Playa Larga is a great option if it’s the beach scene you’re looking for, wonderful local charm paired with white sandy beaches that stretch along the coast as far as the eye can see makes it a great little spot to spend a few days, and breaks up the long journey down to Trinidad. Local food places are a plenty and it’s amazing how cheaply you can eat here if you’re willing to dine like the locals, 50p will get you a delicious local dish of rice, beans and salad so it’s definitely a bargain. Trinidad is a must see, brightly coloured buildings line the narrow streets and music fills the air, this is Cuba at it’s best. What Havana has lost, Trinidad has

preserved; a bustling, vibrant community embracing its culture and doing it with charm. Cobbled streets and music around every corner, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this place. Locals watch the goings on from their doorways, taking in the days events. Despite the throngs of tourists looking for a bargain in the many markets, it’s easy enough to escape. A quick dart off the main street and you’ll be met with beautifully quaint little streets, the houses painted beautiful colours throwing wonderfully positive vibes throughout the town. A worthwhile visit before the tourism really begins to kick in, if you’re feeling adventurous and looking for culture then I suggest taking the plunge and heading to Cuba, now!

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t o H s ’ t a h W Words Jessamy Baldwin

In the spirit of Spring cleaning and dusting off those wintery cobwebs, it’s time to tickle your cultural taste buds and get out and about in the fresh air. Get your noses in new books, do something outdoorsy with your loved ones, watch a long-anticipated movie or sit back and listen to an album from beginning to end (#oldschool). Here are my recommendations on how to soak it all up this month

Movies

Manchester by the sea

March 21st in the Mallard. Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler When brooding handyman Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) learns that his brother has suddenly died, he returns to his hometown in New England. Soon after, he learns that he’s been made the legal guardian of his 16-year-old nephew Patrick. His return to the past also re-opens an unspeakable tragedy. ‘Manchester by the Sea’ is a devastating drama about love, loss, regret and redemption. Critics are calling it ‘a masterpiece’.

Beauty and the Beast

March 17th in the Mallard. Starring: Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Dan Stevens Adaptations can be tricky, but there are high hopes for this live-action version of the classic 1991 animation. Emma Watson plays Belle - a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, who is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in his gothic castle in the woods. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to see beyond the beast's monstrous exterior, eventually falling in love with the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides within.

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Ed Sheeran

It’s been three years since Ed Sheeran‘s last album ‘x’ (‘Multiply’) was released. He said, in the words of Arnie, ‘I’ll be back’ - and he is, at last! Sheeran has even coined his new album ‘÷’ (‘Divide’) his “best work to date”. With the Framlingham man releasing two record-breaking singles at the start of the year (Shape of You and Castle on the Hill) and being heavily rumoured to play a headline slot at Glastonbury in June - following a tour of Europe and South America – I probably don’t need to convince you to check out the rest of this much-anticipated 12 track album.

Empara Mi

Guernsey-born Empara Mi – or as we know her, Chloe Curran – has gone from strength to strength over the past year and now has over 200,000 views across YouTube. Her unique sound exudes soul, hip-hop, R&B and alternative vibes, but is powerfully ‘genre-less’. Empari Mi produces music in the same way that we consume it – we want a bit of everything these days and she gives us just that. With her debut track, the stripped back and ethereal ‘Wanderlust’, her bold and dark follow up ‘The Come Down’ and the can’t-get-it-out-of-yourhead it’s so good ‘Shine on You’ (featured on the new Broadchurch trailer), she is one to watch. Her EP is out this month and the next two new singles ‘Spoon ft. Trim’ and ‘What You Gonna Do’ are set to cause even more of a stir.

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Books

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (2015)

A historical and absorbing page turner, The Nightingale tells the story of two sisters, just coming of age in France on the eve of World War II. The novel follows their struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France and was inspired by the story of a Belgian woman, Andrée de Jongh, who helped downed Allied pilots to escape Nazi territory. I could not put this book down! It’s truly maginifcent.

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (2012)

A New-York Times bestseller and now a major movie starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, the book follows the story of Tom, a lighthouse keeper and his wife Isabel, who live off the coast of Western Australia. One day, a boat washes ashore with a baby inside – a gift that offers the hope of a future they’ve longed for. But the consequences of their actions may be more far-reaching than they could have ever imagined. Beautiful writing and a must read before you watch the film.

T.V The Affair

A long standing tradition here on the rock, ormering may be something you’ve done for years or perhaps it’s one of those things you’ve never really got around to trying. For the first four months of the year, on the days around the new and full moons, ormers can be collected from the island's beaches and are quite the delicacy! This month you can venture out on: 12th, 13th, 14th, 28th, 29th and 30th. Just make sure you wear your wellies and keep an eye on the tide.

Bates Motel

‘Bates Motel’ is a psychological-horror drama series that packs a punch. A contemporary prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho (based on Robert Bloch's novel of the same name), the show depicts the lives of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in the film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. It portrays how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years, and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother truly is. Mysterious, spooky and full of complex drama. The acting is also fantastic. Seasons 1-3 are available on-demand on Netflix with the 4th soon to follow. The 5th season premiered last month [Feb] on A&E network.

‘The Affair’ is a series you start… then have to binge-watch it’s so addictive. It explores the emotional complexities of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart (Dominic West and Ruth Wilson) when they meet one summer in Montauk Long Island. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and novelist who is happily married with four children. Alison is a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of her child's sudden death. The story is depicted from Noah's and Alison's perspectives, complete with memory bias and, in later seasons, the narrative expands to include the perspectives of their original spouses, Helen Solloway (Maura Tierney) and Cole Lockhart (Joshua Jackson) as well as a new love interest.

Events

St Patrick’s Day - 17th March

AWAY: Bright green outfits, endless pints of Guinness and flamboyant pageantry – nobody knows how to party like the Irish. If you can make it to Dublin for this year’s St Paddy’s Day, there’s the traditional five-day extravaganza of entertainment, carnivals and parades. If you’re in London, there’ll be art and talks at City Hall, history trails through the city, music and poetry on the Underground, Irish film screenings and of course, the annual parade in Central London and Trafalgar Square festivities on 19th March. Head to Auld Shillelagh (known for its exceptional Guinness), The Toucan in Soho or The Porterhouse (live music on Sundays) for a pint or two. #12. MARCH #12. 2017. MARCH THE 2017. LOCAL THEISSUE LOCAL ISSUE

Quotes of the month “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell likea dirt.” ― Margaret Atwood, Bluebeard's Egg “You’re wishin’ too much, baby. You gotta stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone oughtta be.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

Fact of the month According to Live Science, depending on where you are on the globe, you could be spinning through space at just over 1,000 mph. People on the equator move the fastest, while someone standing on the North or South pole would be perfectly still.

This time 100 years ago March 1917 - Crowds of angry demonstrators took to the streets of St Petersburg marking the start of The Russian Revolution. The last Emperor of Russia Tsar Nicholas II abdicated soon after.

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Lantern Parade The 2017 Guernsey Lantern Parade, in conjunction with The Sarah Groves Foundation, is one of the Guernsey Arts Commission’s flagship events, attracting a large audience and hundreds of participants. This year’s parade will be the third one in its history in Guernsey, with each event attracting more participants and spectators every time.

In the lead-up to the parade GAC has organised numerous lantern making workshops, including workshops for team leaders. Each team leader who took part in the workshop was given free lantern making kits, so they could make lanterns with their groups. The public workshops took place across the islands and were also free. ‘We expect to see about 600 lanterns in this parade and a crowd of at least a quadruple of that. It is a wonderful spectacle, which everyone is welcome to join in and enjoy. Even if you haven’t made a lantern make sure to come and have fun at the parade on 25th March! As in previous years the street theatre group Spark! with their fantastic light and drums performance will lead the parade, which will culminate on the Albert Pier - with a fantastic finale.” - Lottie Barnes, the leader of the parade

and Community Arts & Arts in Health Manager at GAC.

Spark! (‘When Lightning Strikes’ www.worldbeatersmusic.com/ ) is a world-class street musical theatre group – they use drums and LED lights in their performance, in which they capture the imagination of crowds with their exhilarating highly-charged performance. One of the lead trainers in the lantern making in Guernsey is a local artist Marcel Lenormand who has, to date, worked closely with GAC on many projects including our outreach programme. “He is a very friendly, bighearted chap and a wonderful lantern making teacher. He even got JKT from BBC Guernsey to make a lantern! He is also working on a ‘how to make a lantern’ video’, which we hope will spark even more interest in both the skill and the parade itself. We’ll share in on our social media as soon as it is ready.” – says Lottie Barnes.

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In the lead-up to the parade Guernsey Arts Commission has also launched a humorous and informative ‘Guide’ to the Lantern Parade which you can see on GAC’s YouTube Channel. If it inspires you, please contact us to get a free kit: 01481 709747 or e-mail info@ arts.gg. “Light yourself up!” Lottie says to wear the brightest and happiest colours you can! Bring your torches, flashlights of all colours, shapes and sizes, glow sticks, even your flashy New Year’s glasses will do a great job! It will be fun-filled light extravaganza and brimming with community spirit. Even if you haven’t made a lantern we would encourage you to join us and experience this amazing event. Book 25th March 2017 in your calendar now and follow updates about #GSYLanternParade on www.arts.gg, Facebook: @GuernseyArtsCommission, Twitter @GuernseyArts and on Instagram: @GuernseyArts.

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was a sell-out. This first show led to a further five one-man shows at this gallery over the next ten years. During the sixties, Le Vasseur sold paintings to the Beatles, film stars Rod Steiger and Jerry Lewis, and many other well-known people, including the Duke of Bedford and Lord Porchester. Le Vasseur had a painting in the book “The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics”, which sold three and a half million copies. Fellow contributors to the book were David Hockney, Allen Jones, Erté, David Bailey, and Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. In 1969 David Puttnam (now Lord Puttnam) acquired a commission for Le Vasseur to produce a series of paintings for The Sunday Times and the National Film Archive, entitled “The History of Cinema”. In 1971 this won an award for the Sunday Times.

The Guernsey Arts Commission is honoured to host a new exhibition at the Greenhouse Gallery called ‘Consequences’, presenting the latest collection of unseen work by Guernseyborn artist Peter Le Vasseur at Guernsey Museum at Candie between 31st March and 23rd July 2017 (open daily 10am5pm). Peter, working from his home studio in St Pierre du Bois, produces inspiring pieces, using acrylic & chroma on wood panels, with embellishments of glitter, gold or modelling paste. This is a superb and unmissable opportunity, thanks to the sponsorship of Specsavers, to see Peter’s first exhibition in over 10 years!

warming and animal extinction. Peter has committed his life to provoking change and raising awareness of our fragile natural world. Come and be captivated by this educational exhibition. Free entry with your Discovery pass. Biography Peter Le Vasseur was born in Guernsey in 1938. At the start of the war, he and his parents left as refugees, travelling to England, prior to the occupation of the Channel Islands by the Nazis. Going to school in London, in 1951, aged thirteen, he won a scholarship to Harrow Art College. In 1963, his first exhibition, at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair, London,

“Get obsessed with something” (that truly matters to you) were significant words from a friend, given to Peter, which encouraged him on his life-long journey campaigning for environmental issues. ‘Consequences’ reiterates his passionate call for conservation, showing the fragile relationship between people and our natural environment. Peter’s technique, his undeniable expertise in environmental problems, his extensive travel experience and onlocation research in the most remote parts of the world and his passion for preservation, is all revealed in his detailed paintings. Peter tours the world in 16 paintings, showing endangered rainforests, the USA, New Guinea, the Arctic and more. ‘Consequences’ is a warning, touching on commercial development, global

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In 1975 Peter decided to return to live in Guernsey with his wife Linda, where he works in a cottage tucked away in the lanes of St. Pierre du Bois. In 1993 he was the first artist to win an Earthwatch Scientific Foundation Fellowship, which enabled him to document the flora and fauna of the fast disappearing rain forests of South America. He has also travelled widely in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. In Africa, during the last ten years, Le Vasseur has visited Morocco, Tunisia, Tanzania, Egypt, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa, collecting material for his paintings.

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Words Jessamy Baldwin Photography Peace Photography

love to plan my escapes. Whether it’s coming up with ideas for a fun girl’s weekend in Amsterdam, researching our upcoming trip to Malaysia or even lusting online over the current 30+ degree temperatures in Thailand, I am an expert when it comes to plotting nomadic excursions.

However, I’m often too busy dreaming up and organising exciting getaways that I look past the beauty of where I already am. Most of us – wherever we are in the world - have so much on our doorstep that’s ripe for exploring. It’s just a case of embracing it. I’ve been living in Bristol for four

months now but I’m writing this on a quick visit back home to the rock. It’s got me thinking how we are spoilt for choice here in Guernsey when it comes to reaping the benefits of local life. With 27 beautiful beaches, cliff walks to rival the best coastal treks in New Zealand or Norway, an abundance of restaurants that use delicious and locally sourced produce, nearby islands perfect for day trips, a rich heritage as displayed by our museums and one of Europe’s prettiest harbour towns for our capital, we are seriously lucky. Making the most of what’s already around us is not only cheaper than constantly going away, it’s beneficial to local businesses and our overall sense of wellbeing. If we’re connected to and have

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fond memories of the world immediately around us, our roots grow deeper and so does our sense of belonging to a community. I think Guernsey folk are actually pretty good at embracing local life. You’ve only got to drive past Cobo on a sunny Saturday to see the beach and pub full of families and friends soaking up the sun and good times to know that’s true. We love our traditional events and activities, from catching the Trident to Herm on a scorching Sunday morning and annual Liberation Day celebrations, to enjoying our mum’s bean jar and watching the sunset go down after the West Show.

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Whether you’ve just moved to the island, have lived here your whole life or are about to embark on a new adventure living somewhere else, there are a whole host of ways in which you can get more in tune with all things local.

outdoors: We tend to forget about 1.theGetimportance and health benefits of

spending time outdoors. The overall health of our bodies and minds depends, to a large extent, on the amount of pure, fresh air we breathe. Getting out-andabout on your next free day or just going for a run after work will make you feel more in tune with your local area and get your endorphins going. Why bother staring at amazing outdoorsy pics on Instgram when you can experience the real thing? Why not try an unusual walking track, swim in a bay you’ve never been to before, take a picnic to a secluded spot with a spectacular view or crack out the bike that’s getting dusty in the garage. Treat your next free day the same as you would day 2 on holiday – time to explore!

a local club (nothing work related!): A huge part of embracing local life is 2.Join embracing its people and there is no

better way to do that than being a part of a group, class or club. Whether you’re into sports, arts and crafts, photography, spinning or volunteering, most local towns cater to a variety of interests and hobbies - Guernsey being no exception. Embracing an old or new passion, making like-minded friends and having a focus outside of work is a great way to inject positivity into your life and challenge routine. You know that feeling when you meet people on holiday and you think to yourself ‘I wish there were more people like that where I live’? There are! You’ve just got to actively put yourself in a position to be able to meet them.

your feet: The best way to get to know an area is by foot. Nothing 3.Use beats experiencing somewhere on your own steam. Walking through

the lanes, picking blackberries, listening to the birds, probably getting rained on and smelling orchids …as well as cows? Or, driving through with your eyes on the road, always focusing on the destination rather than the journey? Of course we all sometimes have to be somewhere in a hurry, but when you do have the time, try and use your feet. You never know where they may lead you.

in your own town: Often when we live in a place, we never 4. Bedo athetourist things that tourists travel thousands of miles especially to do.

It’s the same everywhere you go though. When I lived in New Zealand, I remember asking someone who worked at the Waitomo Caves, if he’d ever actually been inside and he replied that ‘no’ he hadn’t – ‘never found the time’, he replied. We’re all guilty of this. I only went to the Occupation Museum a few years ago and I definitely haven’t been to every beach on the island. If there’s something you’ve been meaning to do or there’s a place you’ve always wanted to visit, make the time for it. Trek Machu Picchu - sure, but why not see if you can come up with an exciting itinerary to take in your local sites? A great opportunity to do this I’ve found is when you have friends and family to stay from abroad.

the local cuisine. Nope, definitely not one to head straight for 5. sample MacDonald’s, no siree. From alligator bites in Florida and goat curry in Embrace local food: Whenever I travel, I’m always super keen to

Kenya to BBQ fish caught fresh from Lake Malawi and highly calorific cheese pizza in Italy, I’m all about getting down with the local grub – or rather, getting it down. I don’t see why we can’t all do this at home? Back in Bristol, I’m making a real effort to drink local ciders (I say effort…?) instead of just imported ones and I’ve become obsessed with Colston Buns – a traditional Bristolian sweet and spicy bun. That’s not to say we don’t love the international cuisine here, but it’s good to have locals’ backs. I was speaking to a fellow Guernsey girl the other day who had never heard of bean jar, and I died a little bit inside. Don’t be that person.

“I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was. ― Ransom Riggs, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

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Words Paul Chapman

We live in troubling times: an orange maniac and his right wing chums are running the most powerful nation on earth; ISIS and other terrorist groups are carrying out unspeakable atrocities on an almost daily basis; and Steps are going to release a new album. These are just three examples of the seemingly endless stream of bad news that is fed to us by the media. Mainstream newspapers, websites, TV and radio are full of frankly depressing stories. It can become overwhelming. Fortunately, there is an antidote, namely local news. Specifically, the endless supply of hilarious and sometimes mundane headlines and stories that are reported by regional newspapers and websites all over the world. Guernsey’s media certainly provides its fair share of funny articles (remember the man who stole a sea bass from the aquarium and then entered it into an angling competition and won first prize?), but cast your net further afield and you will find some entertaining stories that more than compensate for the standard doom and gloom with which we are bombarded. Take, for example, this headline from Yorkshire: “I’ve been posting my letters in the dog poo box for TWO YEARS”. The star of the story, 91-year-old Alf, repeatedly mistook a dog poo bin for a postbox. He attributed his error to the similarities between the two boxes, their proximity, and his failing eyesight. While it may be true that his sight is diminishing, it’s clear that his sense of smell buggered off quite some time ago.

“Woman in sumo wrestler suit assaulted her exgirlfriend in gay pub after she waved at man dressed as a Snickers bar” that it’s almost not necessary to read the accompanying article. Almost. Failure to do so would mean missing out on the fact that, after the incident, the sumosuited woman was escorted out of the establishment, but had to partially deflate her costume to fit through the door. While this is a great story, perhaps it shouldn’t have happened in the first place; as most of you know, nothing good ever happens

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when ex-girlfriends in sumo wrestler suits and men dressed as Snickers bars converge on the same place. The crack team of journalists in Crawley gave their readers this quite astonishing story: “Grass growing faster after rain.” You read that right. It seems that water falling on grass caused it to grow quickly, taking Crawley’s council workers by

"Man steals sea bass from aquariaum to then enter and win first prize in Angling competition"

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surprise, so much so that the ‘street scene team’ had to work extra hours to keep the town’s grass trim. Pulitzer Prize winning stuff. The Whitstable Times reported this harrowing story: “Man stuck in toilet”. It seems a 60-year-old man accidentally locked himself in his lavatory and had to be rescued by firefighters. If it hadn’t been for the passer-by who heard his cries for help, who knows what might have happened. As banal as that piece is, it’s knocked into a cocked hat by this article from a regional Welsh newspaper: “Llwchwr Town Council has decided to stack its new Welfare Hall tables differently to see whether it would prevent them being damaged.” That’s not the headline; that’s the whole story. Apparently, in an effort to attract more visitors, the Welsh town’s new advertising campaign says “Llwchwr: slightly less interesting than watching paint dry.” Some local headlines are so dull that they become amusing, as illustrated by these genuine examples from around Britain: “Footpath proves popular”; “Street lights left on all day”; “Dog injures nose”; “Car skids on ice”. Some headlines are so bizarre that they warrant no further investigation, as the story rarely lives up to the possibilities suggested by the title. For instance: “Postman beaten by lavender bush”; “Yawning almost killed man”; “Fire crew frees woman’s bum from wall”. And some headlines are comedy gold, as illustrated by this wonderful example: “Parkham WI embarrassed by dressing as pirates for talk by former Somali pirate hostage”.

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But perhaps the greatest mirth-inducing headline isn’t actually a headline at all, it’s a sub-headline. One Ugandan paper broke the story of a local minister who had been up to no good, with this attention-grabbing title: “Pastor Kiweweesi in bum sex scandal”. In case that didn’t pique the interest of the readers, the canny journalist followed it immediately with this phenomenal sub-headline: “Boy drags flashy man of god to police for terrorising his buttocks with monster whopper”. Surely this deserves some sort of award? It’s impossible to avoid the news in our hyperconnected world; stories come at us relentlessly from every angle, each one appearing to be just as gloomy as the last. And while the internet is the main vehicle by which these depressing stories get to us, it’s thanks to the internet that we have access to the world’s local news, the parochial stories providing welcome relief from the latest global disaster.

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What Mum's really want... Words Samata Russell

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and fathers and children everywhere are preparing to celebrate that very special woman in their lives who created actual human beings within her. If that weren’t miraculous enough, for the most part mums then manage to keep said offspring alive and loved until they are big enough to fly the nest (and beyond!) As a mother of two little people myself, it got me thinking about what I would want for Mothers Day. I am only four years into the motherhood journey, with one about to enter school this year and another fast approaching 18 months so I can only speak for what I myself have craved and longed for. So here’s my list. It may not be doable all in the one year….

x A good night’s sleep. A lie in. A lie in that’s a proper lie in – like until 10am, although frankly many days I would be giddy with delight if I got to sleep all the way until 6.30am. x A slow and undisturbed moment to brush my teeth and perhaps even go to the toilet on my own with no little person trying to ‘help me’ with the loo roll. x A conversation between my children that goes like this: ‘I see you have that toy I was playing with. It would be my utmost pleasure to watch you to continue to play with it until you feel ready to put it down. I will amuse myself in another way. Not to worry’. x A nutritious home cooked meal made by me that does not elicit cries of ‘yuck! That’s disgusting!’ And instead is eaten quietly and graciously. x A nutritious home cooked meal made by someone else. Yum. x A day to go by without me treading on some previously unnoticed toy with sharp edges or squidgy bit of banana that has been thrown on the floor by the toddler and missed in the clear up. x A village. They say it takes a village to raise a child, so much input, care and attention do they need. But these days our village is a ghost town and often mum, dad or gran spend a lot of time on their own at home doing all the feeding, caring, cleaning, entertaining, soothing, playing and disciplining. Families, children and ultimately society suffers as a result. I long for a more integrated community to help care for my wee ones. x For post partum depletion to be less of a thing. I know so many brilliant women who have been crippled under the relentless demands of motherhood and the lack of support. Health suffers, relationships suffer. Some figures show that 1 in 8 women will struggle with post partum depression, some say as many as 1 in 4. Whichever is true, it’s too many. Surely we have to start asking ourselves why and do something about it?

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x For workplaces to recognise the value and strain of raising the next generation. There are many studies that show the early years are critical in the development of attachment, behaviour and self esteem. Often parents are stretched beyond belief, trying to pay the mortgage, get ahead at work, keep the house and care for the children. Stressed parents are irritable and short with their children who can easily feel rejected and misunderstood. Rather than learn healthy ways of relating, with strong bonds to their families, children can struggle with behavioural problems and act out in negative ways, seeking attention. How amazing would it be for fathers and mothers of young children to be given compassionate time and days to connect with their children as an investment in the future of our society? x For mothers to have a higher status and be respected. Doctors and lawyers enjoy a level of dignity and tribute, while stay at home mothers refer to themselves as ‘just a mum’. Take a mother out of the equation and children experience untold suffering, which impacts on everyone around. There is no such thing as ‘just a mum’. A caring mother is worth her weight in gold, sapphires and diamonds. x For there to be no judgement about how a woman chooses to carve up her life; stay at home, full time working or somewhere in between. Every parent, child and situation is unique. Let’s not tell other parents how we think they should be. x For the transition to motherhood and parenthood to be marked and celebrated. Something deep and profound happens to you when life is formed and birthed through your body. Your centre of gravity shifts. Who You Are includes an ever present awareness of that tiny bundle of life that you have responsibility for. Your relationship with the world changes so that political matters and world catastrophes affect you more. This is the land your child will inhabit and learn from and you want it to be good. In our tribal days there would have been ceremonies and initiation into the inner circle of mothers and parents. Into adulthood. This would be helpful. x To turn on the news and not see so much suffering and idiocy. For the local and global community to pull its socks up and sort itself out. x To feel secure that my grandchildren will have clean drinking water and animals to share the planet with. x For the opportunity to help change my village for the better. x For the wisdom to know how to do that. x And while we work on all of that, some flowers and chocolate would be lovely.

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THE DRESSING UP BOX The Dressing-Up Box is a boutique vintage/designer charity shop in Contree Mansell St, (at the top of Mill Street). The shop sells exceptional, pre-loved, clothing and accessories at truly great prices! It is stylish and elegant. Full of quirky finds, with helpful, fashion-mad assistants. The best bit is – it supports the registered charity, Survive Cancer. This cancer research charity, which was established in 1999, does research into an effective treatment of sepsis (or septic shock), which is a silent killer, and is the third leading killer in the western world. Survive Cancer promotes an integrated approach to cancer treatment; this means boosting the body’s immune system, which is possible even whilst undergoing chemo./radio therapy, using nutritional, or diet, and other supportive immunotherapies, including use of vitamins and herbs, fermented foods, essential oils, intravenous vitamin C, energy medicine, meditation, and similar approaches, (known as orthomolecular medicine). Survive Cancer is currently fundraising for a clinical trial of very high dose, intravenous Vitamin B12, [based on research done at the William harvey Institute London, part of Bart’s Medical School], to treat sepsis/septic shock, a condition for which there is no treatment except supportive care, and antibiotics, which often do not work.. A significant number of cancer patients actually die of sepsis. Intravenous B12 has already been used in European and other Intensive Care Units as an effective antidote to cyanide poisoning for over half a century. The Dressing Up Box premises are supported solely by charitable donations. It has no hidden overheads. All funds raised by the shop go into the charity’s

B12 for Sepsis trial fund. All items, including many designer brands, are generously donated by members of the public. Most recently, three pairs of hardly worn Christian Louboutin shoes were donated! All volunteers devote their time free of charge. The Mansell street shop hopes to launch a more designer oriented, internet version of the boutique in the next year. Do you have any time to give to either the real or virtual boutique’s and associated fundraising? Contact us! For all information and opening times please contact: Linda Cahill on 07781 112416 #12. MARCH 2017. THE LOCAL ISSUE

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This quaint little diamond of Boutique in the old Quarter has been trading successfully for 11 years. The tiny entrance door opens up into an elegant, quirky shop packed with lovely designer clothing and all at sensible, affordable prices. Sometimes customers have been rather frustrated at times with the limited opening hours but happily this little shop will now be trading Monday to Saturday from 10am till 4pm. You will find everything you need for evenings out, weekends, holidays and special occasions. From long evening gowns, that little black number, stunning dresses and sparkly “going out” tops to an array of French & Italian knitwear, trousers, tunics, jackets & T-shirts, not forgetting handbags, scarves and jewellery. There is always the ever popular “SALE RAIL” at £20 and under, plus lots of “one off” items.

Alexandra Logan Wigs Alexandra Logan Wigs are now trading from Butterfly Boutique to offer their specialist wig service to people in need of alternative hair in Guernsey. We specialise in supplying, fitting, and customising a variety of different wigs and hairpieces in both human hair and synthetic fibre. The wigs we supply are the top of the range in terms style, fit, and comfort. The service we provide is something the island currently does not have and we feel is desperately needed. We want our ladies to walk out of the shop feeling confident that they have a wig that is right for them and makes them look and feel good at a time when they need it most. We also supply wigs and hairpieces for fashion purposes so if you have an important occasion coming up or just fancy a change we can find the right look for you .

“We are truly passionate about what we do and we will never supply a wig that isn’t right for the client.” Contact Alexandra on 07781 437793, alexandraloganwigs@hotmail. com or www.alexandraloganwigs.com After hours and Sunday appointments are also available upon request at no charge. Be sure to wonder up to the top of mill street where these amazing businesses are based use the parking outside or in Trinity Square. Butterfly Boutique 23 Mansell Street St Peter Port 01481 724240

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allbeauty’s fabulous gifts for fabulous Mums.

HD platinum styler gift set (rose gold).

A limited edition set with a beautiful heat resistant black bag lined in rose gold fabric. Set includes a complementary NAILSINC nail polish.

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Decleor Aromessence collection Iris Anti-Aging Ritual.

A beautiful collection to cleanse the skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines, with a Prolagene Lift Day Cream to leave the skin feeling firm and toned

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Dermalogica Body Therapy Skin Kit.

Get all over skin health benefits with the Dermalogica Body Therapy Kit containing cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating aromatherapy favourites for smoother and softer skin.

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Caudalie Premier Cru Collection...

A beautiful 99.5% natural range inspired by the greatest vintages of Bordeaux. 0% parabens, mineral oils, phthalates, plus non comedogenic.

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This exceptional rich cream delivers an ultimate anti-aging action for visibly younger looking skin.

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Kerastase Elixir Ultime Collection. .. Shampoo (Sublime Cleansing Oil Shampoo) A luxurious shampoo for all hair types containing corn germ, camellia extract, argan and pracaxi oils to help your beautiful locks shine.

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Volume Beautifying Oil Mist.

A wonderfully fine oil mist with Olèo complex and intra-cylane to help volumise and give hair opulent shine.

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Beautifying Oil Mask.

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Treat your mum this Mothers Day with an allbeauty treatment, a gift voucher or some of our luxury products.

We are offering a lovely package to help her escape her day to day worries and stresses and unwind in our tranquil treatment rooms. File and polish, eyelash and eyebrow tint and an eyebrow shape or threading with a glass of Prosecco only £38.00 For all of those gifts and more or to book salon treatments just pop in to allbeauty on Smith Street or call for an appointment on 721221.

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Making Guernsey Dementia Friendly A new charity campaign was launched last month in a bid to make Guernsey a dementia friendly community.

Dementia Friendly Guernsey (DFG) was officially launched on 6 February by Lady Corder at an event at Les Cotils. Facilitated and supported by the Guernsey Community Foundation, DFG is a partnership of charities, professionals and organisations that are aiming to improve the lives of people living with dementia, and their carers. It is estimated that about 1,200 people are living with some form of dementia in Guernsey and around two-thirds of these are living at home. Many people with dementia, and their carers, are still not living well with the condition and their quality of life remains extremely varied. The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. There are over 100 different types of dementia. The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Many people have a combination of both which is known as mixed dementia.

lives with dementia is all of those things too. For us to live within a dementia friendly community would mean we could feel supported and that I could feel a little more confident in Ed’s safety when I am not with him.’ As one of its first initiatives, DFG has launched a new badge scheme. Each badge is a different colour and represents a person’s relationship with dementia. ‘The yellow badge symbolises “I live with dementia” and I need you to be a little more patient with me’ explained Corral Smith, DFG Committee member. ‘The green badge is awarded to people who work in local businesses and have undergone our dementia awareness course and can say “I am dementia aware”’, she added. ‘Then there is a blue badge for anyone who supports DFG and wishes to show that they support people with dementia. They are available at various points around the island or can be requested through us at DFG.’

Dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. It mainly affects people over the age of 65 but it affects younger people as well. All dementias are progressive which means that the symptoms will gradually get worse.

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New awareness courses coming soon Dementia Friendly Guernsey wants to encourage as many people as possible to take a local Dementia Awareness Course in order to better understand, identify and support people they deal with on a daily basis who live with dementia. The courses are just 1-2 hours long and at the end of the course you receive a green badge to wear, a window sticker to display in your place of work, and posters and leaflets to help educate others to DFG’s cause. Cooper Brouard Estate Agents are the first business on the island to sign up to a Dementia Friendly Guernsey awareness course. They will be completing their course in the next few weeks. Matt Brouard, Cooper Brouard Estate Agent said: ‘Any business will benefit from understanding dementia more clearly. All customer based businesses will come into contact with people who live with it and if they can just understand them a little better I am sure they can offer a better service.’ The courses are free and are open to individuals as well as organisations in the private, public and voluntary sector. Speakers on the subject of dementia are also available for schools, colleges, groups, clubs and societies. To find out more, or to book your place on a Dementia Awareness course email: info@dementiafriendly.org.gg More information about Dementia Friendly Guernsey can be found at www.dementiafriendly.org.gg

Eddie Bolger, 63, has been diagnosed with early onset dementia. He and his wife, Penny, agreed to feature in the campaign because they want to raise awareness locally of the realities of life with dementia and to highlight that it doesn’t just affect older people. Penny said: ‘For me, awareness is the key. If people in the community can understand what it means to live with dementia, it can make simple everyday tasks and transactions a lot less difficult for Ed. Living with dementia can be lonely, frustrating and confusing, and caring for someone who

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BUY SMART! The States Q4 property bulletin has recently come out and shows that property prices are still drifting down over the last year. Statistics are notoriously difficult to pick apart and different parties will often look at the same set of figures and extrapolate different results. The short answer to all the stats is that they show a continues decline in values and a slowing of apartment sales with an increase in ‘house’ sales. Our view is that the drop in values is slowing and given the properties available now is a good time to buy. For purchasers to give themselves the best opportunity to get the house they’re after they need to do some homework first. Make sure that you have a fair idea from your lender as to the top figure they will lend. Make sure if you need to sell something to buy on that you have a realistic value of your current property. A lot of vendors assume that their property is worth more than the current market price. Clearly if you have to sell £20K less than you expect you will need to trim your budget going forward by 20K. When looking at properties in websites online it’s worth have a drive past if you are not familiar with the location. Before viewing it can also be a good idea to quiz the agent on the property before viewing to check if there are any particular requirements that you have that the property can or cannot provide. Often a general chat with the agent will reveal facts and information that is not available on the basic property details online.

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Gardening for the

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ather foolishly, my first thought when asked to produce an article based on ‘gardening’, was that this was a hobby for the retired, for those that had bypassed the days of work and had found a sense of purpose in trimming their roses and disposing of weeds.

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This was a superficial and hasty reaction, and when I took the time to think about how and where gardening actually fits into our daily lives, I realized not only that gardening is a hobby and a form of exercise, but that it acts as a stress reliever and is an important part of life for a number of people. Soon, on the 30th of March to be exact, we will find ourselves entering into the Spring Equinox, the slightly warmer and seemingly more relaxed side of twenty seventeen. February, or the ‘Tuesday month’ as I’ve heard it described before, will be a chilling but distant memory. This got me thinking, where was it that I spent the first warm day of the year in twenty sixteen? The answer was easy; my garden. I imagine if I was to ask this question across Guernsey, many would have the same answer. In a few weeks I hold out hope that I will be sat with a coffee on a swinging chair in my garden, overindulging in vitamin D for the first time in what seems like forever. I say all of this because, during my daily commute from work to home, people pottering about their gardens is one the first things I notice during the spring and summer months. We spend an awful lot of time in our gardens and, whatever size they might be, they provide us with an overwhelming sense of calm and relaxation. If you think about it, finding joy in tending a piece of land that is your own makes complete and utter sense. Perhaps it is time to get involved and find out exactly what it is about gardening that makes it so popular. To help you get inspired, we’ve focused on two of Guernsey’s most famous horticultural wonders, the tomato and the clematis. Here’s a little information on their importance to the island.

TOMATOES A discussion on Guernsey horticulture would be nothing without the mention of tomatoes, a fruit that has long since been a staple of island life. Rather amusingly, previous to tomatoes becoming a regular part of modern day cuisine, Europeans grew them for decorative purposes, refusing to eat them out of fear of their poisonous ingredients. Around 1864 an English newspaper published a story claiming research had shown the fruit was not only edible, but had health benefits, and in the late 1960s nearly half a billion tomatoes were being picked and exported to England, from Guernsey. Though we used to be as well known for our tomatoes as Jersey is for its potatoes, local production has seen a significant decline. The idea of a selfsufficient farming industry has become somewhat romantic, but this fails to detract from a sense of communal pride in ‘local produce’. In order to help assist the tomato industry in its survival, consider purchasing local produce as opposed to imported. Or even better, try growing your own! Gardening is a bountiful opportunity for organic and delicious food. We’ve provided a handy guide to assist you on your way to your very own hedge veg stall.

RAYMOND EVISON’S CLEMATIS GENIUS If you’ve been to the Guernsey Clematis Nursery, you’ve probably heard of the gardening legend that is Ray Evison. After searching the South Coast of England for the perfect spot, Raymond settled on Guernsey and purchased an acre of glasshouses in the North of the island. His first year (1985) saw the raising of 150,000 young clematis, which benefited enormously from the mild climate AND grew unusually well from February through to mid-October. Raymond Evison was awarded his first Chelsea Gold medal in his early twenties, and has since spent the last five decades searching, breeding, introducing and cultivating the best clematis varieties. This distinguished career has seen him introduce over 100 clematis species and cultivars that are now grown in gardens around the world, many being distributed from his own, state of the art, "Guernsey Clematis Nursery". If you too, are inspired to make the most our mild climate and grow your own, www.raymondevisonclematis.com/main/ guidesPruning-simple.asp?a=1 provides the perfect snapshot guide to caring for clematis’. As for the first warm day of spring, it could not come soon enough!

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For a market and occasional political commentator (where the two intertwine), the most recent US Presidential election is simply the gift that keeps on giving. At the time of writing, we are a smidge over two weeks into Trump’s reign and boy what a start its been! Cast your mind back to when you last started a new job and (if you are anything like me) I’d imagine the first few weeks where when you were at your most subdued. The dreaded task of making a good first impression, combined with a heightened awareness of our new surroundings, usually prevents us from driving change over this initial period. There is no doubt that change can be unsettling for all parties, regardless of position within the office hierarchy. Accordingly, over this “bedding-in” period, even new CEO’s normally operate a continuation of their predecessor’s policies whilst they take the time to acclimatise to their new found responsibilities. Anybody who has so much as glanced at a newspaper (or, more likely, a social media feed) over the past few weeks will know that this cautious approach certainly hasn’t been the route President Trump has opted for. Following his inauguration on January 20th and within hours (literally) of being sworn in, Trump had made his first executive order – which laid out the first steps in repealing the Affordable Healthcare Act, put in place by his predecessor’s administration and more commonly referred to as Obamacare. This was an action Trump made clear he was intending on implementing throughout his Presidential campaign and should have come as no surprise to either his supporters or opposition - however the timing must have felt like a sucker-punch to the outgoing President who had barely made it past the front door before Trump has set the wheels in motion to quash what is (perhaps soon to be was) arguably his greatest legacy. Since then Trump has penned a further 11 executive orders. In itself, this is nothing out of the ordinary and if we take the three-week period following Obama’s first inauguration as a comparison, over the same period, Obama issued 14 executive orders versus Trumps (current) 12. However, it is the controversial nature of these orders that seem to be ruffling people’s feathers – particularly Trump’s (anti) immigration policies, which have got every man and his dog chiming in on the political affairs of country that they otherwise have no connection too –

ironically, myself included. I’m going to break the first unwritten rule, when trying to provide an objective piece of writing, of keeping your personal opinions in check and start with an admission – I don’t like Trump. In fact, from a moral perspective, I think his election is a significant step backwards for America and on-the-whole, I oppose almost everything he stands for. Why then have I decided to admit that? Well, because it gives that much more context to what I’m about to say – just because, as a person, I don’t like Trump doesn’t mean I don’t think he is capable of being a good President.

“People talk about how we’re living in a globalised world, but the relationships people value most are local—family, city, state and country. Local, folks, local”. - Donald Trump There have been countless cries claiming that Trump, a man with no prior political experience, is unfit for office. In fact, I would dispute this profusely as, in my opinion, one of the most positive aspects about Trump is that he is not simply another career politician. This is extremely refreshing. In the world of politics, we are used to seeing candidates slither and slide their way to victory without taking a clear stance on key issues – in fear of loosing a few voters. The average politician switches sides more times than an air-hockey puc – the frenzied motion is, of course, designed to confuse us mere mortals that progress is actually being made when, more often than not, we are stuck in a period of political limbo. The usual outcome is a lot of talk with little sign of any action. Trump is different – he has made his views very clear from the outset. That’s not to say Trump has been completely forthcoming, how he plans to achieve these goals is still a mystery to most but at least he is, so far, remaining true to the rhetoric expressed throughout his campaign – I can’t help but admire him for that. Following Trumps “shock” election (as surprising as any candidate winning in a #12. MARCH 2017. THE LOCAL ISSUE

two-horse race can be) I took it upon myself to read Trump’s autobiography Great Again. I hoped this would provide me with the clues needed to connect the dots between his widely broadcast opinions and his plans for executing these – it didn’t take long to realise that I’d seriously misjudged this prospect - the book was a continuation of campaign propaganda which expressed countless aims without any credible information on how these would be achieved. However, whilst I did not find many of the answers I had initially been looking for, once you strip back all the pomposity (and endless opportunities for self-admiration) it quickly became apparent how Trump was able to appeal to audiences throughout America. Trump understood that, as human beings, we are inherently selfish – that realisation became the key to securing the White House. Trump was able to portray a version of America which saw everyday Americans as the ultimate beneficiaries - perhaps more so than any other candidate before him. A natural consequence of this view is a firmer stance on immigration – you either create a bigger pie or you reduce the number of people devouring the current one. This idea was reaffirmed at an appearance in Pennsylvania, shortly following his election win, where Trump stated “people talk about how we’re living in a globalised world, but the relationships people value most are local—family, city, state and country. Local, folks, local”. For the time being Trump’s power to dictate who can (legally) enter the US has been diminished by federal judge, Bob Ferguson, who deemed his antiimmigration order to be unlawful. This may be a temporary set back for Trump, as it calls into question his promise to ensure “local Americans” prosper. However, in the long-term, Trump’s ability to achieve his goals will be significantly assisted by the fact that he holds both the house and the senate – the failure to do so shunted Obama’s ability to implement much of the change he would have liked during his presidency. Now, for the first time since February 2010, America’s political affairs are no longer in a state of gridlock and (by their votes cast in November) the American people have paved the way for change to be implemented. However, whether President Trump will seize the opportunity and be remembered for the successful adoption of his “local folks” standpoint or go down in history as being a little bit loco remains to be seen.

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Helping the island’s economy through the work of Locate Guernsey Since January 2016 Locate Guernsey has assisted with the relocation of 21 businesses and high net worth individuals to Guernsey. Part of the States of Guernsey, Locate Guernsey provides a single contact point that is friendly, confidential and free, for all relocation needs whilst promoting Guernsey as a destination of choice for relocation. Since coming into being with the appointment of Richard Le Tocq, the Head of Locate Guernsey, the team have been working hard to put Guernsey on the map for those thinking about relocation. Since the earliest discussions about setting up an ‘inward investment’ team, which eventually led to Locate Guernsey, the most important question for everyone involved has been: “How can we deliver the best return for Guernsey?”

This is the theme which runs through all the work that the Locate Guernsey team undertakes, whether this be with local businesses, who support and partner with events, politicians, who are ultimately responsible for the initiative, and the general public, whose taxes fund the promotional efforts of Locate Guernsey.

Locate Guernsey Team therefore allowing for greater spending on essential public services.

For this reason, no matter what work the team is doing, the focus is always ‘economically active’ businesses and individuals. With careful placement and targeting Locate Guernsey can focus on quality enquiries that generate the greatest value…but what does this mean?

This is only the very tip of the iceberg of course: many of those who relocate will need to take advantage of the business expertise in Guernsey, whether this be a tax advisors, lawyers, accountants or other parts of the Guernsey economy. This could be something closer to home which requires estate agents, builders, interior designers or private education. The local business community stands to benefit greatly from relocations provided by Locate Guernsey, and that’s not even mentioning the disposable income that can be spent in local shops which can help the local retail economy.

At the simplest level, if an individual relocates to Guernsey they may buy a property, paying document duty. They are likely to work, possibly for themselves, and therefore pay income tax. All of these generate income directly to the States of Guernsey,

Of course, this can be taken further still. Almost all enquiries which come through Locate Guernsey have some kind of business element to them, even high net worth individual clients often have ideas for a new start-up. This provides local people with employment

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opportunities in sectors that they might otherwise not have had a chance to work in. Working alongside Guernsey’s Digital Greenhouse and Start-Up Guernsey, new and exciting businesses can relocate and thrive in Guernsey by partnering with local experts and passing skills on. “It is essential for us to demonstrate to the people of Guernsey that we are delivery value on the budget that we have been given. We can evidence this in the short term with all of the measurements listed above and I am pleased to say that results so far have been encouraging.” said Head of Locate Guernsey, Richard Le Tocq, “in the long term, however, the benefits of relocating economically active people can be immense. A number of clients we have assisted are undertaking philanthropic and charitable work in Guernsey as well as sponsoring events.” Guernsey can be an inspiring place and one recently relocated individual has taken it upon himself to organise the

‘Art for Guernsey’ initiative which looks to celebrate our wonderful creative talent and bring exciting guests artists to the island to help cultivate this. Some clients of Locate Guernsey have already gone public with exciting new plans for the island such as the development of a new small air taxi service ‘Waves’ and also a new mortgage lender looking to help first time buyers. Many more people who have chosen Guernsey as their home continue to work discreetly in the background, bring benefits to the island without wanting the spotlight of media attention. For further details on Locate Guernsey’s 2016 results or for more general information please visit www. locateguernsey.com. If you know of people or businesses considering relocation to Guernsey – get in touch. The team will be delighted to let them know that Guernsey’s Government is eager to help and assist them as they move to our great island.

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Why Guernsey for your family? Most of all an environment where children can be children and our own 4 youngsters can enjoy an outdoor, safe & secure environment alongside a great education. Why Guernsey for your work? A clearly stated intent to attract Fintech businesses like ours to the island. A stable Government (mostly) unaffected by Brexit, a pool of skilled professionals & a long heritage of adapting to change which again sits comfortably with our skills and business offering. What can 1882 Group contribute to the island? We’re here to provide jobs, spend money with on-island suppliers, listen to local views, help the island to compete and succeed against very strong global competition, just occasionally shake up 1 or 2 entrenched views & most of all help develop the island’s reputation. Did Locate Guernsey make relocation an easier decision? The Locate team were and are accessible, they built swift and efficient bridges to States Government, interesting people and not for profit activity. And, at all times, they’ve added the personal touch that is so crucial when moving location. How has your welcome been so far? We’ve been truly amazed by the warmth of Guernsey people in the business community and outside. We’ve yet to meet anyone who considers us outsiders!

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GUERNSEY STROKE ASSOCIATION BENEFITS FROM A YEAR OF RBC FUNDRAISING Nominated by RBC Wealth Management employees as their chosen Charity of the Year for 2016, the Guernsey Stroke Association has received just over £10,600, raised from a variety of fundraising activities organised by company staff. Anne Smith from the Guernsey Stroke Association commented: ‘We would like to thank RBC Wealth Management who have been amazing in their support of our charity. It has been a pleasure to get to know some of their staff and work with them over the past year. In particular, it was great to have their support at the Charities Christmas Fayre in December, giving up their Sunday to bring items to sell or raffle. ‘With their help and kindness, we now have enough funds available to provide vital equipment for stroke sufferers in need. Their fundraising endeavours have exceeded all our expectations, for which we are extremely grateful.’ Shannon Carr, RBC’s Sports & Social Charity Coordinator of the Year was equally complimentary: ‘We’ve really enjoyed raising funds for the Guernsey Stroke Association and I would like to thank everyone who gave up their free time for the charity. It’s extremely worthwhile when you see what can be achieved for a local good cause.’ RBC staff have selected the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association as its chosen charity for 2017. The Guernsey Stroke Association offers support and advice on strokes and the services of its Social Rehabilitation Group to all stroke sufferers. It can also offer transport to the group (space permitting) and will continue to bring awareness of strokes to the community. For help or advice, please contact Mrs A Smith on 265046 or visit www.gsy-stroke.org.gg

OI APPOINTED AS UK AGENCY FOR LUXURY INTERNATIONAL HOTEL BRAND STARHOTELS FULL-SERVICE creative and digital agency Oi has won the UK account for the international luxury Italian hotel brand, Starhotels. Oi's high-end hospitality experience, including working with Taj Hotels, London, the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, and the boutique island resort Milaidhoo in the Maldives, has led to the opportunity of being invited to pitch for the contract and further expand its UK hospitality client portfolio. Starhotels has a collection of 29 luxury hotels in some of the most attractive cities in the world from Italy to New York, Paris and London. The business began over 30 years ago with Ferruccio Fabri and continues today as a global group with his daughter, Elisabetta, at the helm. Working closely with the marketing team, Oi will be producing all marketing communication collateral and campaigns for Starhotels three London hotels; The Gore - a quintessentially British hotel with the renowned Bar 190, the location for the

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Rolling Stones “Beggars Banquet” album launch in 1968, The Pelham - a romantic five-star boutique based in South Kensington and The Franklin, recently opened in 2016 - an elegant Knightsbridge escape with Michelin chef Alfredo Russo as Master Chef in the restaurant. ‘This is another great win for Oi in the very competitive UK marketplace,’ said Peter Grange, Oi Chief Executive Officer. ‘We are looking forward to helping the Starhotels team market their unique London hotels using our significant experience and expertise in the hospitality and tourism sectors.’ Oi’s 2016 summer Visit Jersey brand launch marketing campaign, which was the first UK-focused virtual reality tourism activity of its kind, has been shortlisted for three major national marketing awards. The campaign has been announced as a finalist in two categories - best brand building campaign and best-integrated campaign - at this year’s UK Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards in April. Separately it has also been shortlisted for Integrated Campaign of the Year (up to £1M Spend) at the Travel Marketing Awards taking place in March. In 2016 Oi also won a platinum award at the global Hermes Creative Awards for its brand launch campaign of London based client Taj Hotels. The ‘An English Classic, Reinvented’ campaign was also a finalist at the prestigious DRUM Marketing Awards.

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MARTYN DOREY President of the Chamber of Commerce Guernsey Chamber of Commerce has over 600 active members and represent a large portion of the Island’s business community. We hear from President Martin Dorey for our Business Grill this month. What is it like to work for you on Chamber? In a voluntary organisation like the Chamber of Commerce, it is important that council members see each other as people to “work with” rather than “work for”, myself included. There are different styles and preferences for working in the sub groups, and so the sub groups must be given their own space to work in whichever way that they feel the most comfortable, some groups prefer stronger process, others prefer lighter processes and stronger engagement with industry. The advice of ex-President Julian Winser was to make sure as President you bring people with you, and that to me is very good advice. What I have learnt is that being President gives you space to explore the insightful views of some quality individuals on council, and these views will surprise and entertain. Obviously we are always on the hunt for talent of all ages to join council, but above all, Chamber council must be curated rather than managed. I am pleased to say all of council have technical skills, and are fun to be around. Chamber can at times use up a lot of time, so I am grateful to my wife and family, as well as my colleagues at Dorey Financial Modelling for their support during my tenure as President. What do you as a Chamber stand for? Chamber stands for business, this takes

many roles, as a voice to Government, as a network, as a cheerleader, sometimes even, a lightening conductor. Standing for credibility and integrity is important in order to have the ear of government and senior business leaders. Credibility should not be confused with conservative, we are not scared to push left-of-field ideas that pass criteria for serious exploration. More recently, we have been ringing the changes to promote entrepreneurial activity and in particular those stand-out individuals whose business ideas will put Guernsey on the map and promote Guernsey further afield. There is a very visible swathe of younger leaders coming through in Guernsey, and Chamber must reflect the dynamism of business that exists in Guernsey today. Our members expect Chamber to champion the immediate and urgent needs of the island, but with equal measure, support longer-term sustainable thinking for the islands future. How does your Chamber contribute to island life? Chambers entire raison d'être is to support business, and our membership is very broad. Firstly, on council we are putting a great deal of effort into what we can do to support inward investment, infrastructure investment, campaigning to make the island attractive as a place to do business, and promote sustainable growth. This we hope will

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enhance island life over the longer term. In terms of island life it would be fair to say all our members will proudly tell you in their own words what they are doing to make Guernsey a leading place to live. Some members contribute to island life by offering a relaxing day out to a spa, others by delivering cutting edge financial technology. Chamber offers a wonderful spectrum of island life. How do you ensure your council are happy? For many people, happiness comes from pursuing a challenge, and each sub group is pursuing their own challenges. From the perspective of President I am most keen to ensure sub groups are on that journey and have got to grips with a challenge, be it working on a transport or energy policy, or campaigning for free movement of labour. However all council members must value their time on earth, and if the surf is good, go surfing.

an 2 extra hours a day, at my age that adds up to an extra 5 years of life. On the family side, having finished reading famous five on a treasure island to the children, they tell me they can’t wait to do famous five for real in the summer, bring it on. Speaking of family, because of the close proximity to a whole range of activities I think all the parents here are doing a great job exhausting their children doing every activity imaginable. Furthermore, for grown-ups, thanks to the longstanding efforts of some brilliantly creative restaurateurs, we have an enviously good food scene, top notch. And a surprise love for me was Guernsey’s deeply embedded sports culture, I could never have seen myself doing triathlons in London but because so many participate in sport here, against all the odds, and they were long odds, you just fall into it, thank you Try-a-Try. From a business perspective we have such close proximity to all these different businesses that at times Guernsey feels more like we are on one big business campus. The hubbub of business engagements in the coffee houses is far more dynamic than London, they evocate images of the very early days of Lloyds of London, when the Lloyds insurance market was just a small bustling coffee shop. What markets might emerge from our coffee houses in the future you might ask?

What was your best personal mistake? No clues, that’s for me to know, and for you not to know. As an island what should we do more of? Times are changing, we need to keep encouraging ourselves, and each other, to try new things, history has shown we are good at it. Also I would like us to continue the good work in attracting new blood to the island, part of this is knocking on the doors of prospective movers and shakers, and letting them know we are a great place to live and do business. Lastly, and some will need to put a wet towel on their heads after reading this, I would to like to continue exploring how we can work closer with Jersey, together, we can lower our tax base and have a louder voice than we can as separate jurisdictions. The Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authority (CICRA) is a good example here. Incidentally, and this is more micro, I have found that nipping from one end of St Peter Port to the other for meetings is a lot easier by bicycle, I think come the Summer, more of us should give it a go. What makes you love Guernsey? Compared to London, the shorter commute here in Guernsey is giving me

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Invest with Sam Buy local – from hedge-veg to funds The importance of “buying local” has come back into vogue of late as people have begun to rebel against – amongst other things – the facelessness of large corporations and/or internet shopping. Gone are the days when lower price was the sole priority, people now place a higher value on service, relationship and, quite rightly, supporting one’s local economy. We are also now infinitely more aware of the environmental footprint that our food makes along the journey to our plates. The appeal of locally-grown produce does not stop at satisfying each of our inner eco-warriors – there are numerous other benefits linked with buying local and these can be applicable to other industries as they are to the groceries we purchase. For the purpose of this article, I will consider my area of expertise – the investment management industry. Perhaps one of the most attractive reasons for buying local is the tangibility of the underlying products. Customers will, in some manner, be connected with the source of their products; they have probably walked past the greenhouses their tomatoes are grown in, witnessed the fishing boats bringing in their catches and enjoyed a Guernsey Dairy ice-cream on the beach in the summer. Even the most impressive competitor’s marketing campaigns would struggle to rival these sensory experiences. A similar connection can be established with local investment firms. Unlike our mainland counterparts, we are not hidden away in a glass box on the 73rd floor of some ivory tower. Our offices are (at most) a few miles from our clients’ homes, we are fully immersed in Guernsey society and, as

SAM CORBET, Ravenscroft Investment Management a result, we share the same daily nuisances and triumphs as the people that entrust us with looking after their capital. This is a characteristic that should not be overlooked. The ability to resonate with clients gives local firms a natural advantage when grasping an understanding of their requirements and this, in turn, allows us to create a more personal and tailored service. Another connotation often associated with local produce is superior quality. When it comes to financial services however the preconception often appears in reverse the assumption that a city-based firm will always provide a superior offering to a local firm. While we clearly sit on one side of this debate, we genuinely believe that this assumption needs to be questioned. While of course there are advantages to being based in a financial hub, there are also key draw backs. As well as the disconnection from clients mentioned above, the presence of a huge crowd of peers produces a palpable pressure to move with the herd; something which often works against investors. As with so much in life, in our experience, in order to find the best fit for you, you need to judge each provider on their merits no matter where they reside. This is a sentiment shared by behavioural economist James Montier who coined the phrase: “The whole investment industry is obsessed with learning more and more about less and less, until we know absolutely everything about nothing.” Being positioned #12. MARCH 2017. THE LOCAL ISSUE

in Guernsey limits our exposure to such distractions, removes temptation to jump on-board the next “hot trade” and allows us to remain focused on the quality of our underlying holdings. In this regard local firms, such as ours, are well positioned to compete with firms around the world. The Guernsey Growers’ Association was formed in 1894 with the objective of protecting the interests of the local growing industry. However, the historical importance of the Island’s growers dates back significantly further than this. Whilst we cannot boast a history as long as this (and may be a smidge biased) we think that the combination of a more personalised service without compromising on the potential for great investment returns certainly creates a compelling case for choosing a local investment management solution.

If you want to discuss investing with Ravenscroft Investment Management, then please feel free to call a member of our team on 732769.

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ZEDRA EXPANDS SENIOR TEAM IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Independent trust, corporate and fund services company ZEDRA has expanded its team in the Channel Islands with three senior hires. Paul Nayar has been appointed Finance Director, Joe Donohoe as Client Director and Mark Cleary as Head of Relationship Management & Funds, Guernsey. Paul Nayar and Mark Cleary have panisland roles working across Jersey and Guernsey. Mr Nayar is responsible for all financial procedures, policies, controls and reporting systems. He works alongside the Managing Directors and the CFO. Mr Cleary is managing the relationship management of bespoke fund services, ensuring high quality service is provided to clients and he will also act on a number of Fund boards. As Client Director, Mr Donohoe has responsibility for a global portfolio of High Net Worth families and developing new relationships. This new role reflects the recent growth in the company’s Jersey business and will further strengthen the breadth and depth of experience within senior management. Mr. Donohoe is an experienced trust professional with a high level of investment expertise, particularly in the trustee arena. He is a Chartered Accountant and has recently completed his Bachelor of Law (LLB) with the University of London. He moved to Jersey in 1986 to work in the trust industry. He has been instrumental to mergers and acquisitions in the Island and formed part of the ownership team that sold the Abacus business to RBC in 2005. He has held directorship positions for numerous international finance businesses. Mr. Nayar has 22 years’ experience working in the international finance industry. He has strong commercial and operational experience, working in various dynamic, transformational and multi-jurisdictional

environments. He has held several senior positions working for a number of leading organisations in the financial sector. Mr. Cleary has 25 years’ experience working within the funds and asset management industries, predominantly in Jersey, as well as Luxembourg and Guernsey. Prior to joining ZEDRA, he established and oversaw the risk function for a leading Investment Management provider. During this period, he was Chairman of the firm’s Risk and Compliance Committee and he also served on their Developed Markets Management Committee. Mr Cleary is CFA Charter holder, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and holds the Islamic finance qualification.

AFM PROMOTES A NEW FIRE AND SECURITY MANAGER AFM has promoted fire and security engineer Martin Le Page to the position of fire and security manager. Mr Le Page, 30, will look after the day-today running of the facilities management company’s Fire & Security Division. ‘Coming from working out in the field on the tools into the office gives me a great advantage, as I have an intimate knowledge of the sites and systems we maintain,’ said Mr Le Page, a former Grammar School student who spent 10 years in the army as a surveillance and recce specialist. ‘I am looking forward to learning the commercial side of the business and will relish the challenges the new role brings.’ Mr Le Page has spent three years at AFM

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as a fire & security engineer. Martyn Pipet, senior manager (hard services) at AFM, said the experience he had gained in that time stood him in good stead for the managerial position and will enable Martin to offer support and advice to both our clients and his team. ‘Martin has soaked up a large amount of knowledge during the three years that he has been with us at AFM. He has acquired vast experience across a range of fire and security systems, which will help him as he transitions into his new management role,’ said Mr Pipet. Mr Le Page’s will work alongside Paul Le Tissier, who has moved into a more technical role, focusing on design and technical support for the business as well as obtaining and retaining accreditations with regulatory organisations such as the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) and the British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE).

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WORKSPACES The team behind Acorn Kitchens & Bedrooms has expanded to become Acorn Lifestyle. This includes a brand new venture – Acorn Interiors Limited – based at No.9 How is Acorn Interiors different from other Market Street in the heart of St. Peter Port. We caught up with interior designer, and shop furniture shops in Guernsey? manager, Katie Le Tissier to find out how mighty oaks from little acorns grow. We have exclusive rights for some stunning So Katie, tell us a bit about Acorn Interiors. contemporary brands never seen before in Guernsey. Giving the island the chance to enjoy a fresh new Acorn is well known on the island for its quality kitchens and bedrooms and the guys behind look is a firm focus for Acorn Interiors and to do it had the idea to branch out further into interior design. That’s when I came on board and that we’re offering a broad range of furniture and Acorn Interiors was born. Our showroom is at No.9 Market Street in town (you can’t miss us lighting. In fact, our lighting options are huge; we’ve got everything from pendant lights to chandeliers painted in the Acorn green). and everything in between in a variety of exciting styles. We’re also really excited about our range of What do you offer at Acorn Interiors? furniture for small spaces, including console tables and coffee tables that easily transform into dining Broadly speaking, we sell furniture, contemporary lighting and home accessories from tables; maximising space is key to many people and international designers and brands. we want to help with that.

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How does Acorn’s retail space shape what you do? Visiting our 1,000sq ft. showroom is a visible and tactile experience – something you just don’t get with online shopping. Material and colour samples are available in the shop so people can come in and get a true sense of what’s available. Listening to customers and letting them outline their personal vision for their home is so important. It’s about providing the personal touch and helping customers to choose the pieces that will realise their vision. How do you select the pieces that you sell?

Finally Katie, what benefit is Guernsey going to get from Acorn Interiors? More choice, a hands-on retail experience and the chance to take advantage of an excellent interior design service using state-of-the-art visualisation software so customers can connect with their choices and our designs. Ultimately your home is where you want to spend your quality time so you want it to look and feel like your unique space; it should be an extension of your personality and we want to help islanders achieve that.

A lot of research goes into our selections as we want to offer customers quality, contemporary interior choices sourced internationally. Since opening in December we have already travelled around Europe visiting suppliers and trade shows to ensure we are at the forefront of home trends. 2017 is already looking exciting with Tom Dixon, Tom Raffield, Nude Glassware and Notre Monde brands being added to our exclusive offering.

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Fleurs Natural Therapies At Fleurs we use natural therapies as antidotes to the stresses of modern living. We offer and carry out treatments that meet your needs at that time. Grace is a certified health coach and also does bodywork treatments.

M: 07781413442 W: www.fleurs.gg E: fleursnaturaltherapies@gmail.com

Carpet Solutions

At Carpet Solutions we offer a varied selections of ‘Luxury Vinyl Tiles’. Manufactured to look and feel like real wood or stone, ‘LVT’ is designed to work with underfloor heating systems as well being versatile, waterproof and easy to clean. Rouge Rue St Peter Port 01481 705400 info@carpetsolutions.gg carpetsolutions.gg

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Reliable, trustworthy childcare is vital for many parents who are looking to get back into full time employment or indeed, if they require piece of mind when heading out for the evening. Guernsey’s very own ‘super Nanny’, Dianne Carrington has recently relaunched her premium babysitting service, ‘Babysitting Guernsey’. Get in touch for more info.

Bodylogic Osteopathy Sports Therapy Sports Massage Please visit our website and book online with us.

W: www. bodylogic.gg E: info@bodylogic.gg Address: Bodylogic 5 Commercial Arcade St Peter Port Guernsey, GY1 1LB

Beauty Hideaway

Beauty Hideaway is a charming boutique style salon in a quiet off road location run by local therapist Lisa Brehaut. The salon offers a wide range of treatments for both men and women. Gift vouchers are also available. To book an appointment contact Lisa on mobile 07781 404199.

Tel: 01481 200319 or 07781 404199 Web: www.beautyhideaway.net

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