GSYLIFE. #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE. by GSYLIFE

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+ ME & MY PET Meet the gorgeous pair on the front cover; Enzo and Poppy!

+ HERITAGE MEETS FASHION The history of local garment the ‘Guernsey Jumper’

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UPFRONT. CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS FEATURED

NICHOLE SWEETSUR

TIFFANY MATTHEWS

TOM BRADSHAW

Nichole is as passionate about copywriting as she is about health and fitness. She’s been reporting on wellbeing for over 10 years and has her finger firmly on the pulse of what’s hot in the world of beauty.

Part of the GSY Media Team. Tiffany is a keen horserider, lover of art, photography, music and food. She loves all things glittery.

Writer, musician, sailor, runner, vegan, husband and father, Tom is never happier than when he’s at home enjoying Guernsey’s paradise playground with his young family.

CHEYENNE WYLIE

SINEAD WHEADON

MIKE BREHAUT

Works in Marketing at Specsavers and freelance Loves Music, socialising and partying, with an outgoing nature.

Sinèad is the founder of BarreTribe. Her passion lies in fitness, health and wellness.

Mike Brehaut is a professional photographer and videographer based in Guernsey. Mike specialises in teaching photography.

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Heritage. Guernsey’s got a bucket of it! The pages of GSY Life this month take a look at the islands’ Heritage. Guernsey has always been a bit of a gem in the British Isles. Some might say of enviable importance throughout history! There have been significant battles over our golden shores but our heritage is not just a military one. Whilst we will be once again be remembering and celebrating on Liberation Day, GSY Life will also be examining some non-military heritage, past, present and future that Guernsey has to offer. We have our first piece from the Guernsey Photography Festival that’s receiving international acclamation. Commemorate Victor Hugo whilst celebrating the Literary Festival and the work of living writers! Highlight the footballing genius of the Chris’s that helps keep the Guernsey goal difference in the black and we’re pleased to announce that we have a lead business feature from the lawyer that dressed down the BBC Breakfast news team about offshore jurisdictions, James Quarmby (if you haven’t seen it Google it; brilliant!). And what could be more Guernsey than the ‘Guernsey’? Astrid takes us through the heritage of this iconic garment and we see the men and women of Guernsey Woollen hard at work! The team of contributors and photography gurus have been penning and snapping food, landscapes, pets and beauty; plenty to delight even the most hard-core Guern among us! So go out, be happy, celebrate and remember, but most importantly go out and make today the great heritage of tomorrow. Simon

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UPFRONT. CONTENTS.

CONTENTS THE HERITAGE ISSUE #04

UPFRONT ��06 Credits ��08 Editor’s note ��09 Contents �� 10 All-sorts �� 12 Island life: Events calendar �� 14 Feature: Me & my pet ��20 Social Circles: No.4 and Lady Taverners ��26

LIFESTYLE ��33 Food: Emma and Brian Home Cooking ��34 Fashion: Daria’s underwear ��38 Fitness: Bring a man to Barre Tribe ��42 Sport: Goalkeeping pedigree with Chris’s ��50 Heritage: The Guernsey �� 52

PROPERTY �� 59

Opinions: Expert Analysis ��60 Feature: The Property Doctor ��64 Agents: Property for sale or rent �� 66-82

BUSINESS ��83 Feature: James Quarmby talks tax ��84 Retail Spotlight: Kit out with Abode ��94 Charity: Betway supporting disability sport ��95 Workspaces: Jamie Falla Architecture ��96

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UPFRONT. ALLSORTS.

ALLSORTS

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GUERNSEY LANDMARK?

WHERE AM I?

Tell us where this picture was taken from and you could win a bottle of bubbles from La Maison de Champagne! When you’ve got it, send us an email with your name, contact details and answer to chey@gsymedia.gg - We will draw a winner then reveal the answer in next months issue. Good luck!

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Last month wasn’t easy but congratulations if you got it! We were standing infront of Castel Cornet looking at Albert Pier!

Check out my page every month full of tips, tricks, facts and competitions! Why not get in touch! - Chey@gsylife.gg

- GARFIELD BROWN

' My love of DJing stemmed from my love of music (like most DJ’s). I was an avid fan of trance music, myself and my best friend Dean would often showcase each other our favourite tunes from the likes of Sied van Riel and Armin van Buuren. In 2010 I started to mix trance and house music on basic dj controllers, moving onto my first pair of cdjs in 2012'

From the High Street...

‘ST JOHNS CHURCH’ DAME MARY PERKINS 72, CO FOUNDER OF SPECSAVERS

‘FORT HOUMET’ BEN CORMACK 25, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Favourite Venue - The Townhouse Favourite Genre - Garage Favourite Tune - Zinc - Blunt Edge Playing house & garage music at various venues in Guernsey, Garf will be part of some great events this summer including The Gathering Festival, Chateau De Son and Sark Life.

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UPFRONT. TALK.

EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY THE GUERNSEY PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL PRESENTS ITS INTERNATIONAL TALK SERIES. Following the success of the 2015 photographers’ talks the Guernsey Photography Festival is launching its 2016 series, tackling subjects such as disability, natural disasters and true crime stories. Festival director Jean-Christophe Godet talks about the impact these series have on the island. When we first started the festival in 2010 we wanted to build on a foundation of bringing together some of the world’s most talented photographers to tell their stories. Originally conceived as a vehicle to inspire and educate Guernsey’s creative community, our series of talks by international photographers and filmmakers has evolved into so much more. It’s a chance to demonstrate the cultural impact that photography has and it has allowed us to talk about some difficult subjects. It gets people out of their comfort zone and provides a better view and understanding of the world and society we live in. Thanks to our sponsor, Specsavers, and in collaboration with the Digital Greenhouse, this year’s talks will feature four acclaimed international photographers and form part of the Festival’s ongoing cultural and educational programme. We are very excited to welcome renowned photographers Sian Davey, Jack Latham, Guillaume Bresson and Helge Skodvin. Sian Davey’s work, ‘Looking for Alice’, focuses on her down-syndrome daughter and won widespread critical acclaim last year. Sian’s work is an investigation of the psychological, social and political landscapes of both herself and those around her. Jack Latham will present his fascinating work, ‘The Sugar Paper Theories,’ which traces an infamous true crime case in Iceland which involved the testimonies of six people who confessed to two murders they had no apparent memory of. Guillaume

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‘Fukushima No-Go Zone’, an ongoing collaborative project with Venezuelan photographer Carlos Ayesta about the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Helge Skodvin will discuss his acclaimed project ‘A Moveable Beast’. Skodvin has won numerous awards as part of the Norwegian press picture of the year as well as the Norwegian advertising picture of the year. He was shortlisted for the 2015 Leica Oskar Barnack Award. The calibre of photographers that we’ve

managed to attract is testament to the reputation of the Guernsey Photography Festival and they’ll provide an exceptional opportunity to find out more about contemporary practice in the world of photography and moving images. Many of the approaches to professional practice that the visiting photographers adopt can be applied to many other sectors including the digital industry. Many of the artists who we invite are at the top of their game and enjoy international respect. Hearing how they generate new ideas and ways of working can be invaluable to anyone who is interested in originating a project of almost any kind. The programme opens on Wednesday 25 May with Sian Davey. Jack Latham’s talk will take place on Wednesday 6 July, Guillaume Bression’s on Wednesday 12 October and Helge Skodvin on Wednesday 23 November.

25th May 2016 - Sian Davey Sian Davey is a photographer with a background in Fine Art and Social Policy. She has run a private Psychotherapy practice for the past 15 years, but has recently ended this work to dedicate her time to her photography practice. Her work is an investigation of the psychological, social and political landscapes of both herself and those around her. Having recently completed her MA in Photography and the Book, she is now currently taking part in the MFA programme at Plymouth University. Sian has been the recipient of numerous awards including two years running the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize and the Lens Culture Emerging Photographer Award amongst others and has exhibited internationally. Sian has recently released her first book ‘Looking for Alice’ published by Trolley Books.

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UPFRONT. EVENTS. what’s on

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

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GUERNSEY RACE CLUB HORSE RACE MEET L’Ancresse Common

Guernsey’s annual day at the races. L’Ancresse Racecourse is an annual flat race meeting and home to the largest prize fund race in the Channel Islands. With easy access across the Channel from the UK, France and Jersey, Guernsey boasts a great day out for the owners, trainers and the punter with a fantastic atmosphere to rival any sporting occasion. Gates open at 11.30am – first race starts at 2.30pm .

Market midday!

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ADVENTURE CYCLES NOVICE TRIATHLON start at

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An afternoon and evening of live music has been announced for Sunday 8 May 2016, headlined by a showcase of local bands and supported by JT. JT Market Rocks will bring live music to Market Place, St Peter Port including performances from Cosmic Fish; The Bone Idols; Rogue; The Elliott Falla Trio; The Hevvie Bevvies; Jomali; and Stone Em All..

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RG FALLA QUARTER MARATHON TO RAISE MONEY FOR JONAH AND ANTHONY Start at Vazon

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As well as the Granite Kids Off Road Triathlon The Guernsey Triathlon Club is also holding its annual Novice Triathlon on Sunday 15 May. The 400 metre swim (16 lengths), eight mile bike ride and two mile run will start at Beau Sejour at 7.30 a.m. and is open to athletes aged 14 and over. This Pool based event is ideal for the first time triathlete and a great introduction to the sport. For more information including the course map visit the Guernsey Triathlon Club’s website.

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OPEN DAY AT GUERNSEY AERO CLUB

11am to 4pm at Guernsey Aero Club.

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JT MARKET ROCKS

bike and run around a course at Beau Sejour and Cambridge Park. For more information or queries please contact paul@3fit.co.uk

20 minute trial lessons, watch the action from the balcony, Air Search Islander, Airport Fire Truck, Air Scuts Jet Provost Cockpit, access to the clubs apron, aircraft and hangar. Pro Flight Simulator. Prize competitions BBQ and afternoon tea.

The six mile run from Vazon to L’Eree and back again is now in its 14th year and has previously supported Save the Children, Help a Guernsey Child, Les Bourgs Hospice and the MS Society. This year’s run on 22nd May will be in aid of Jonah Gillingham’s charity Helping Jonah Helping Others and Antony McMahon’s charity Friends Of Anthony Thomas – FOAT4MyLeg! The run is open to both individual runners and teams. Team entries need to include four or more runners and the team’s time will be calculated using the fastest four runners in each team. Prizes will be presented to the fastest male, female and team, the runner who raises the most money and all runners will be entered into a prize draw.

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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR

Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May 2016

Free entry for all. Collectable fine glass and china objects, Hornby trains, vintage and antique furniture, antique silver objects, art, jewellery, dolls and lots more. 9.30am to 5pm at St. Pierre Park Hotel

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SARK LIFE 2016

Island of Sark, Bell Air, free entry, starts from 1pm - 12am.

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GRANITE KIDS OFF ROAD TRIATHLON

This amazing event is definitely where it’s at this summer. With live musicians playing a variety of great covers through out the day followed by live local DJ’s, you wouldn’t want to miss out! You can event camp overnight! So jump on that boat pop on over and pitch a tent for a chilled day of music and fun!

Beau Sejour and Cambridge Park.

The Guernsey Triathlon Club is holding a Granite Kids Off Road Triathlon on Sunday 15 May at 11.00am. The event is open to all children aged between 8-14 years old. The mini triathlon (which is split into four age groups with varying distances) consists of a swim followed by a lapped mountain

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of activities, entertainment, food, stalls and the popular soapbox racing down St Andrew’s road. Plenty of parking in neighbouring ﬁelds also means you can leave your car there overnight to make the most of the celebrations. Don’t forget the Islandmums 10% discount on the food bill at the Last Post itself.

2nd May, 11am-2.30pm Donkey Day, Fairfield, Free Entry. Castel Church are holding their third annual Donkey Day. There is lots for the whole family to enjoy with food stalls, games for the kids, market sellers and a grand raﬄe with a top prize of £500 and not forgetting the donkeys.

9th May Liberation Day at The Last Post Free Entry The Last Post is the alternative place to be on Liberation Day for a family fun day with live music and lots of stuﬀ to do. There is a host

15th May, 10am-4pm GSPCA Seafront Sunday, Sea Front St Peter Port The GSPCA will be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them. The whole day will be lots of fun with fancy dress to ‘it’s a knockout’ mascot racing, children’s games, lots of food, a fun dog show, arts and crafts, stalls and so much more.

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The Islandmums team will also be there on the day, we look forward to seeing you there.

Sark Sark is a wonderful place to visit but so many of us just don’t do it. If you have an Islandmums card you could travel over on 29th May for just £39.30 for a family of ﬁve. From 28th May - 5th June Sark is running a Scarecrow trail. Pop into the visitors’ centre for a map that will lead you around the island to see the scarecrow creations, all with this year’s ﬂowerpot theme. If you think the walk may be a bit far for little legs, why not hire bikes to travel around on?

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

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LIBERATION DAY FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON! Guernsey’s Liberation Day and the penultimate day of the Channel Islands Heritage Festival! The seafront will once again be the main focus of Guernsey’s annual Liberation Celebrations but with new areas being embraced into the Liberation Day footprint including Market Square, Market Terrace and Castle Cornet. The day’s remembrance of Liberation Day will commence with the pageantry and ceremony of the traditional morning Church Parade prior to the Liberation Day Church Service in the Town Church. This year, members of the public are encouraged to join the outdoor congregation that will gather in the marquee covered Market Square. The Liberation Church Service will be broadcast onto a giant screen in Market Square that will also provide seating for 300 people. All are welcome to join the outdoor congregation.

MARKETS GALORE ON LIBERATION DAY

The Guernsey Street Market, coordinated by Karen Savident, will be back on Crown Pier with no less than nineteen local Guernsey stall holders selling a wide range of products: from hand-painted plates to hand-made doorstops and from Liberation Day memorabilia to hand crafted cushions, clothing and gifts. For those with a sweet tooth, choose from the temptations of homemade cupcakes and home-crafted jams and local Guernsey honey.

CELEBRATE MAYNINE WITH FESTIVAL

6.30PM – 9.05PM ST JAMES’ CONCERT HALL

Liberation Day concert attracts all ages and particularly those who enjoy participating in this unashamedly patriotic occasion with its moments of remembrance alongside energetic flagwaving and uplifting anthems such as the ever-popular Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem as well as Guernsey’s own Sarnia Cherie. And that’s just for starters! Make a party night of it, bring the family and join Festiva choir and soloists, guest musicians and youth in celebrating MayNine and welcoming Guernsey’s new Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian Corder CB and Mrs Corder and the Bailiff Sir Richard Collas.

LIBERATION FIREWORKS

21:30 - 21:45 ST PETER PORT HARBOUR

The finale of Guernsey’s annual Liberation Day is the epitome of the word “celebration” with the Liberation Fireworks. The display will be at 9.30pm and spectators will once again see the skies above St. Peter Port being lit up by the very best fireworks. Islanders and visitors can choose their preferred vantage points to enjoy a display that always brings big smiles to everyone’s faces. #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE.

NAUTICAL FILMS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

12.45pm - 6pm: Town Church 6pm - 8.30pm: Beau Outdoor Cinema (Market Square)

2016 marks the 150th anniversary of Victor Hugo’s “toilers of the Sea”. Allthings-nautical are at the heart of the Channel Islands Heritage Festival that is celebrating the Islands’ rich history that runs As Deep As The Sea and which features Guernsey’s Liberation Celebrations on the Festival’s penultimate day - Monday 9 May 2016. And the nautical theme will continue with a special showing of afternoon and evening films in the Town Church and Market Square.

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LIBERATION CHURCH SERVICE

Town Church, Doors open 10.00am

LONG PORT LIBERATION QUARTER PIPE

Sunday 9th May 10am-5pm North Beach

New from the UK – Team Extreme and the Long Port Liberation Quarter Pipe Mini Ramp Show on North Beach. This 20’x36’ quarter pipe will demonstrate how a smaller ramp can be taken to an advanced level. The show includes a commentator and three performers, one from each sport: a BMXer, a skateboarder and an inline skater on a mini half pipe ramp. The riders will perform grinds, spins, clips and all sorts of crazy technical moves along the top edge of the ramp. Coaching sessions will be available and members of the public can also try out their skills as long as a disclaimer is signed prior to taking to the ramp.

LIBERATION CAVALCADE Commencing Pembroke Bay

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The Liberation Slipway Service that celebrate Guernsey’s annual Liberation Celebrations simply would not be the celebration of the momentous events of 9 May 1945 without the annual Liberation Cavalcade and the tradition will continue this year. The 2016 Liberation Cavalcade will comprise over 70 vehicles: twenty World War II motorcycles, trucks and jeeps owned and driven by members of the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group (GMVG); twenty to thirty pre 1945 classic and vintage cars from members of the Guernsey Old Car Club and twenty-two visiting pre-1945 cars and their owners from the UK’s Bean Car Club who will be visiting Guernsey for the first time in 2016.

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The Dean of Guernsey, the Very Revd Tim Barker, will be the officiant of this year’s Liberation Celebrations Service on Monday 9 May 2016. The preacher will be the Catholic Dean of Guernsey, the Reverend Canon Michael Hore. Organisers have paid special attention to providing more seats inside the Town Church for members of the public than in previous years. Members of the public who wish to join in the Liberation Church Service will have the option of either being inside the Town Church or in Market Square that will be covered by a marquee and where the service will be broadcast on to a big screen. Between the Town Church and Market Square, seating will be available for approximately 500 public worshippers. The annual Liberation Church Service, held in the Town Church, is where the dark years of Guernsey’s occupation during 1940-1945 are remembered, where the priceless concept of freedom is celebrated and where the lives of those Guernsey men and women who were part of the fighting in Europe, who stayed in Guernsey, who were deported or who were evacuated are honoured.

LIBERATION SLIPWAY SERVICE & COFFEE MORNING 10am: Cobo Slipway, Castel

2016 marks the 11th anniversary of The Liberation Slipway Service that celebrates the raising of the flags at the Cobo Slipway and the Castel Parish Flag at Le Guet. The service, conducted by The Reverend Stephen Bailey, vicar of St Matthew’s Church, Cobo, will take place at 10am on the slipway opposite the Cobo Fish &Chip shop. All are welcome and the Liberation Slipway Service will be followed by a coffee morning in the Cobo Community Centre 10:30 to 12 noon. Come and enjoy refreshments, local stall holders and a raffle to raise funds for The Cobo Community Centre. Admission to the Liberation Service and coffee morning are free and parking is somewhat limited.

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OF THE MONTH info@gsymedia.gg Photography by JR PHOTOGRAPHY Location PETIT PORT

It's a hat trick for JR Photography who, last month scooped the highly coveted title of Best Photographer in the British Isles for the third year running in the National 2016 Best -of Business of the Year awards. Local photographer, John-Ross Hainey was incredibly proud to gain the title again, 'It means a great deal to me as it is an award voted for by our clients and means they appreciate our service and the work I produce.' A stunning, dramatic and moody shot of one of Guernsey's prettiest South Coast cliff bays, Petit Port.

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PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH PhotographybybyJOHN Jon Le Photography LERay RAY Location ST. ThePETER Reservoir Location: PORT

I studied photography at school, but moved into the fairly niche area of aerial photography a couple of years ago. My initial work was undertaken in and around the UK, but in the last six months Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been flying a little closer to home, capturing scenes from the skies above Guernsey and the other Channel Islands. The process of permits and insurance is fairly straightforward, however getting hold of aircraft and pilots takes a little more organisation. The owner of the aeroplane I use has allowed me to remove the cargo doors from the side of the plane. This means I am able to photograph without reflections caused by windows and results In more clean, crisp shots, including some taken vertically beneath the aircraft. A harness and a woolly hat are equally as important as a camera for these flights. Personally, I prefer to take broad landscape shots. These work especially well at altitude over the Island, as I can often capture the whole coastline of Guernsey in one single photograph. When I frame my shot in the viewfinder, the pilot will reduce airspeed and we will circle around a fixed point a couple of times, to ensure I get the best angle with the best possible light. You can see more aerial photos at www.jonlerayphotography.com. #03. APRIL 2016. THE ENHANCE ISSUE.

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‘WE ADOPTED TILLY FROM THE INFAMOUS AVENIJA MB KILL STATION IN SERBIA WHERE ANIMALS ARE TERRIBLY ABUSED. TILLY IS ONLY A WEE LITTLE THING AND WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG SHE WAS IN THERE BUT SHE SURVIVED UNTIL SHE WAS RESCUED BY A COUPLE OF WONDERFUL WOMEN.’

Photography:Mike Brehaut

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ME & MY PET MEET POPPY

MY NAME:...........................................................................................................Enzo Rageh Crowson PET’S NAME:...................................................................................................................................Poppy MY BREED:.........................................................................................................................Human POPPY’S BREED:.......................................................................................................................Chicken MY AGE:........................................................................................................................8, nearly 9 POPPY’S AGE: ................................................................3, I hatched her myself in an incubator MY OCCUPATION:.............................................................................................Still at school, year 4 POPPY’S OCCUPATION:...........................................................................................Grass scratcher MY LIKES:.........................................................................................................................Reading POPPY’S LIKES:.........................................................................................................Dust baths MY DISLIKES:..............................................................................................................Homework POPPY’S DISLIKES:.......................................................................................................The rain IF I WAS AN ANIMAL:..............................................................................I would be a dolphin IF POPPY WERE HUMAN:...........................................................She'd be a marine biologist MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:.............................Being a model in a national catalogue POPPY’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:....................Winning Best Chicken in North Show MY GUILTY PLEASURE:....................Pineapple chocolate got my bad habits off mummy POPPY’S GUILTY PLEASURES:...........................................................................Meal worms MY MOST ANNOYING HABIT:..Putting pretend frogs in my sisters bed, she hates frogs POPPY’S MOST ANNOYING HABIT:................................................Scratching up the lawn MOST TREASURED POSSESSION:.......My carebear he came to hospital with me when I broke my arm POPPY’S FAVOURITE POSSESSION:..............................A bowl of corn and layers mash MY PERFECT DAY OUT:......................................................................................A day in Herm POPPY’S PERFECT DAY OUT:..............................................................A day out on the lawn LOCAL HERO:.....................................................................................................Heather Watson POPPY’S LOCAL HERO:................The same, we watched her play tennis on tv together, against Miss Williams #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE.

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Meet Deborah and Tuppence...

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Deborah Goulding and this is my gorgeous dog Tuppence Goulding. She is a 4 year old Tibetan Spaniel with a russet red coat and an undershot jaw and misaligned bottom teeth which makes her quirkily beautiful. She is originally a rescue dog from Cyprus and came over with her brothers and sisters for rehoming from Cyprus to Jersey. She lives with her two feline brothers Starbee and Jacques. Tuppencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favourite food is roast Chicken with gravy but she loves boiled pasta or lasagne that we put down to her Mediterranean heritage. She will also eat her brothers cat food if they are not quick enough.

She loves the beach and digging holes in grandpas flowerbeds who is forever finding her stash of buried crusts of bread, biscuits, squeaky toys and even the odd sock! She is a big tail wagger a pleasure to be with! Photography by Mike Brehaut, www.creative.gg

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

not only to help these young players with their golf games, but help make them positive and rounded individuals who can also use their chosen sport as a life skill moving forward,’ said Mr Sykes. ‘Again ABN AMRO has been fantastic in offering to continue its support of the initiative and we look forward to working them during the season ahead.’ The squad initiative aims to develop the

ensured a steady supply of food to the service which typically gives out 20 food parcels to local families each week. The food bank boxes have proved so popular that they have now been installed at the Waitrose Admiral Park branch. The initiative follows the success of collections held in Waitrose stores nationally across the UK and Channel Islands which saw over 130 tonnes of food donated by customers in 2014 enough to make over 260,000 meals. John Copeland, director of the Guernsey Welfare Service, said: “The response from the people of Guernsey to the food bank has surpassed our expectations. We’ve had a steady stream of food coming in to the service from the Rohais store which when added to our other collection points has enabled us to help even more families who depend on these donations.

YOUNG GOLFERS GIVE BACK TO THE SPORT THROUGH MENTORING INITIATIVE Promising local golfers who benefitted through the Guernsey Golf Development Squad are giving back to the sport through a mentoring initiative. Megan Graham, Hamish Glass and Trystan Perkins will this year help younger golfers named in the 2016 squad improve their game. ‘These three individuals have stood out as not only being excellent golfers, but also proving themselves as positive individuals who make a difference when in a team or group environment in many different and positive ways as leaders,’ said Phil Sykes, one of the Guernsey Golf School’s directors and PGA golf professional. The 2016 squad – the fourth of its kind – was unveiled this week at the Guernsey Golf School. Mr Sykes said that junior golf continued to flourish since the development squad, sponsored by ABN AMRO, was launched in 2013. ‘The ABN AMRO Golf Development Squad helps nurture some of the island’s best young golfing talent. We are looking

talent of the island’s most promising young golfers of all ages and from all golf clubs. They receive free training and coaching from Phil Sykes and Matt Groves, professionals at Guernsey Golf School, and fitness training from Ashley Carter, a professional gym coach at La Grande Mare Gym. They will also be provided with team kits and golf bags and work with local charity, Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG), involving themselves in a number of charitable events over the year ahead and helping at selected golf events, introducing new players into the game..

“The food we distribute is a lifeline for some islanders so it’s wonderful to see such strong support from the local community. We’re always happy to receive gifts of non-perishable food with a long use by date.” Kelly Divall, community liaison officer at Waitrose Rohais, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the donations we’ve received from our customers. The donations help those in Guernsey who need it the most and the Guernsey Welfare Service is an organisation that we’re proud to be able to support.”

WAITROSE FOOD BANK RECEIVES OVER A TON OF DONATIONS Waitrose Rohais customers have donated more than a ton of food in less than six months to a local food bank operated by the Guernsey Welfare Service. The permanent food bank boxes that were installed in the Rohais branch last year are set up at the exit of the branch. They provide customers with the opportunity to donate to the independent charity which works with other local agencies to provide financial and practical support to islanders in need. Donations collected from the boxes have

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OPEN CASTLE SWIM FUNDS PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR A Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) has been fitted at the Bathing Pools thanks to funds raised at last year’s Open Castle Swim, sponsored by Saffery Champness. The PAD has been fitted at La Vallette and will be available, at any time, in the event of a cardiac emergency. Last year’s event, organised by the Guernsey Swimming Club, saw record turn-out of more than 200 swimmers, raising £1,250. This was then doubled by sponsor Saffery Champness to cover the entire purchase and fitting of the defibrillator by the Cardiac Action Group (CAG).

the support from the Guernsey Swimming Club and Saffery Champness to get this in place. It’s important that equipment like this is accessible to the public and easy to use without the public needing to have received any form of training.”

THE VALLEY TEA ROOMS MAKES A CUPPA FOR MUG

Nick Batiste, managing director of Saffery Champness, said: “The bathing pools are a very busy area in our community and the safety of swimmers is paramount.

Tea lovers have helped the Fermain Valley Hotel raise £1,563.89 for Male Uprising Guernsey.

“It made sense that the money raised at last year’s event should support this initiative. As the sponsor of the Castle Swim, we were very happy to double the total raised to cover all costs and ensure that it was installed and available as soon as possible.”

Defibrillators, which deliver a high energy electric shock to the heart to restore a more stable rhythm, allow someone without safety training to provide potentially lifesaving help until the emergency services can attend the scene of an incident. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces someone’s chance of survival by 10%. The machines use verbal instructions to guide the user through each step and will not deliver a shock unless it is needed.

The Valley Team Rooms donated the value of every cup of coffee or tea sold in March to the male cancer charity. Founder of MUG Trevor Kelham said: ‘The charity has had a fantastic start to the year and this generous donation is typical of the support we receive from individuals and businesses. The Fermain Valley Hotel supported last year’s Beard Up campaign, they also held a Guy Tea in 2015, so we are very grateful to Tim Coates and his team for their latest idea and ongoing generosity.’ Manor Farms also supported the initiative by kindly donating the coffee and hundreds of customers enjoyed a cuppa to help the cause. Tim Coates, Commercial Director of Fermain Valley Hotel, commented: ‘I am continually amazed by the charity’s efforts and feel that supporting their work with our own initiatives is the least we can do. We thank the community for their generosity.’

Gareth Corbett, chairman of the CAG, said: “This equipment is vital for our community and we are very thankful for

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NO. 4, THE NEWEST ADDITION ON THE FRONT. Photography by TIFFANY MATTHEWS

Stepping through the doors of No.4 is like walking into wonderland. With an eclectic mix ranging from chrome Rhino head book ends to giant wall hung cutlery, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a shop that brings out the magpie in all of us. From the second the doors were open, No.4 was brimming with people all celebrating the hard work and months of preperation put in by owner, Nicky Heaume. With her fantastic eye for beautiful things and creative taste, Nicky has managed to put together a shop that wowed us all in just over 2 months. She tells GSYLife that she wanted to create a place where you could find something fit for any ocassion, whether it be choosing a special birthday present, house warming gift or even just a little treat for youself, you would be sure to find it here. Nicky tells us that she had travelled to all types of markets and events, picking out things from trinkets to tassles, in preperation for the shops opening. So if your out and about pop in and visit No.4 along the front. But be careful, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave emtpy handed!

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THE LADY TAVERNERS GRAND NATIONAL LUNCH Photography by CHRIS GEORGE

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THE GUERNSEY LITERARY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS The Guernsey Literary Festival is pleased to announce the winners of “Poems on the Move”, the eighth Guernsey International Poetry Competition, sponsored by Browns Advocates. The first prize in the Open category went to Julian Dobson from Sheffield, Simon Crowcroft from Jersey won first prize in the Channel Islands category and Bathsheba Lockwood Brook from Derbyshire scooped the first prize in the Young People’s category. Among the winners is Guernsey entrant Heather Després, who was second in the young poets' class. We were delighted to receive over 700 entries from all over the world including the Channel Islands, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, England, Wales, Scotland, the Shetlands, Ireland, Europe and from as far afield as the US and Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan. The winning poets will now get the chance to see their poems ‘on the move’ around Guernsey. A total of 33 poems will be displayed on the island’s buses and at various public places later this year.

where you will hear the winning poets read their work. He will also deliver a creative writing workshop, visit schools and host an evening event where he will perform a variety of his work, answer questions and conclude the evening with a book signing.

IAN MCMILLAN Ian McMillan is one of Britain's bestloved poets, performers, broadcasters and entertainers. The host of The Verb, BBC Radio 3's Cabaret of the Word and in-house poet for Barnsley Football Club, McMillan has been lauded as a 'national treasure' and

Livia Bleucher from the Guernsey Literary Festival said: “We would like to thank to our sponsor Browns Advocates for their continued generosity, filter judge Candy Neubert for her excellent help and advice, and to our featured judge Ian McMillan for his delightful selection of poems.” Ian McMillan, the competition judge, will be visiting Guernsey from 23-25 May 2016 to preside over the Winner’s Reading,

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'world class' by his contemporaries. He is a prolific author, with dozens of publications to his name. He has a strong interest in local language; his 2015 book ‘Neither Nowt Nor Summat’ explores the meaning of Yorkshire, and he has showcased Guernésiais on Radio 3 in the past. His latest collection of poems ‘To Fold The Evening Star’ comes out on 28 April 2016. He has been described as “an inspiring figure, an encouraging & democratic spirit, and one of the funniest people in Britain” by Poetry News.

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Guernsey International Competition 2016

OPEN CATEGORY 1st prize: GÂCHE MELÉE Julian Dobson, Sheffield

Apple peel spirals, the big mixing bowl sailor-striped and chipped as old teeth: a tickle of cinnamon, scratch of nutmeg. Great waves of sugar, the flour and suet scooped and folded, stroked or beaten. A battered square tin: perhaps the rust

improves the flavour. Heave the gloop in, feel its suck and pull, the letting go clinging as embraces on a quayside.

Food for cowherds, trawlermen. You anchored the ordinary, reeled us from winter to a fading light swollen with scents of apples.

CHANNEL ISLANDS CATEGORY 1st place:

THE KISS Simon Crowcroft, Jersey

Klimt’s lovers’ love is so slow, ‘The Kiss’ won’t happen till the artist has gone home.

Night falls. He grazes her cheek, pensive, intent; her face, calm, moonlit, might be asleep apart from her toes which curl on the bed; her right hand fidgets on his bull neck, as if her mind is elsewhere. Klimt’s wife asks him at dinner where their counterpane has gone.

The unfinished canvas glows in the sun; she dreams of a field of flowers and the approach of rain.

Photography by Tamara Porcu

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1st place:

FRENCH LESSONS Bathsheba Lockwood Brook, Derbyshire

Between the moon lit motorway from Dijon to Calais we found a cat, dying. Its bones lit lithe in the strip split street light, heart still hanging in the balance. We unstuck it limp from the tarmac, toes tangled tightly. My schoolroom French knew enough to say it was un chat, called it mon cheri, and even tried je t’aime. Spilled sweet nothings until it loosened, stiffened, and turned my mouthings mort. Crossing the ferry, the wake whipped away my nouns, bore up the verbs and left behind a breeze, white whiskered, dancing.

2nd place: SILENCE Heather Després, Guernsey

Silence is not golden. Only a fool stores his jewels as teeth and Only a cat can wake from sleep and still yawn. I yearn for words to co-exist In the space between my mouth and yours. Like rain drops tumbling, Searching for the perfect path To glide down the window screen.

Your eyes reflect Orion– How small man must have been to Name great burning stars after themselves, When they are bleached even by torchlight.

Our in house poet If I could paint a painting Of anything I choose I would paint a world That no-one could abuse. The Shark No.15

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Guernsey Post is delighted to announce the release of a set of stamps to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Toilers of the Sea, written by Victor Hugo (stamp issue date – 6 May) Victor Hugo came to Guernsey in 1855 as a political exile. A few months later he bought Hauteville House, which was to be his home for the next fourteen years and where he spent almost every morning in his ‘look-out’ at the top of the house. From Hauteville House, Hugo saw ships coming and going, sometimes ships in distress, and shipwrecks. In 1859 he spent a holiday in Sark where his son, Charles, tangled with an octopus, which gave him the idea for a novel; in 1864 Hugo began to write The Toilers of the Sea.

This novel is about a shy sea-farer, Gilliatt, a man of French origin who had lived most of his life in Guernsey. We encounter Gilliatt at the start of the story when the pretty Déruchette traces his name in the snow. He is smitten. Déruchette is the niece of Lethierry, a shipbuilder who has staked his fortune on building the Durande, a steamship that will ply between Guernsey and St Malo every week. The captain of the Durande is Clubin, a man of good reputation. One day the tragic news reaches Lethierry that the Durande has been wrecked on the Roches Douvres. In his grief Lethierry promises that the man who salvages the engines will marry Déruchette. Hearing this, Gilliatt sails alone in his old Dutch sloop to the Douvres where he finds the Durande suspended between two perpendicular rocks. Gilliatt secures a safe mooring for his vessel and then scales the Great Douvre where he finds shelter. At night-fall a great black circle revolves around his head – a halo of darkness made up of a flock of seabirds returning, only to find their home occupied. The birds become his companions over the weeks as Gilliatt toils to salvage the engines. The operation comes close to failure when a violent storm starts to break up the Durande. Gilliatt seizes an axe and with heroic skill shapes the timbers so that they fall in purposeful fashion, creating a breakwater that shields the engines and his sloop. Exploring, Gilliatt dives into the waters of a cave and surprises a devil fish that grasps him with its tentacles and threatens to kill him. Gilliatt skilfully kills the monster. In the cave Gilliatt finds the corpse of Clubin, together with a fortune belonging to Lethierry. Far from being an honest captain, Clubin had hatched a cunning plan to wreck the Durande on the Hanois reef close to Guernsey. There, having faked his death, he had planned to swim to Guernsey and thence to journey to South America with Lethierry’s money. Clubin’s plan ”Clubin’s plan failed, a navigational error in the fog brought the Durande not to the Hanois but onto the Douvres, many miles from Guernsey. Eventually Gilliatt salvages the engines and sails back to Guernsey. Lethierry is overjoyed, Déruchette is to marry Gilliatt. He, however, discovers that she has fallen in love with the Rev Ebenezer Caudray and makes no claim on her. Gilliatt facilitates the marriage of the couple and helps the newly-weds to sail away on the Cashmere. From Gild-Holm-Ur, his rock seat at Houmet Paradis, Gilliatt watches the Cashmere sail northwards. He remains motionless and is eventually engulfed by the rising tide. Date of issue: 6 May 2016, Designer: Keith Robinson

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LIFESTYLE CULTURE �� Foodies delight: Home cooking with Emma & Brian 38 Fashion Review: Daria �� 38 Feature: Island FM update �� 48 HEALTH �� Fitness: Bring your man to Barre with Sinead ��42 Fitness: Bending with Katie Brock’s Yoga �� 44 Fitness: Be Better with Kevin McDonnell �� 45 Beauty: 100 years of Stonelakes �� 46

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RIDICULOUSLY GOOD RAMEN This Asian inspired dish is healthy and very easy to create. it is perfect for after the gym or a light lunch. enjoy!

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to boil too much) Add in your chopped chillies (plus seeds to get that real spicy kick). Peel and score your ginger and add into broth The juice of two limes Drop in the kaffir lime leaves Add you fish sauce, agave syrup and soy sauce and stir. Then leave to simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Whilst waiting for you broth prepare your noodles. Start by placing noodles in a pan, cover with boiling water and put to the side. You can then start cooking your meat. Emma has chosen prawns but you can use anything from chicken to beef to crab. Once your meat is cooked you may want to add in your vegetables depending on how crunchy you like it. (Emma cooked a raw Ramen so didn’t need to pan fry her vegetables.) Once you have simmered your broth for 15 minutes add half a can of coconut milk and stir. Now you can start layering up your bowl. Finally pour over your broth and sprinkle with peanuts and nori.

Start by taking your chicken broth and placing it on the heat (about medium heat as you don’t want it

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Chef Emma Matthews Emma’s trips around Asia have inspired her to use lots of flavour and spice in her cooking. She loves using chilli, ginger and lemongrass. She believes that the fresher the food the better so Emma always trys to use fresh locally grown produce where possible.

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BRIAN REDHEAD BRIAN HAS HAD a strong passion for cooking since the age of 10. He learnt to cook with his mum and has studied cooking at Catering College. He has also worked in the catering industry in Germany. He picked up his good use of flavours and textures from his travells around the world.

Guernsey Gache Bread and Butter Tart with Guernsey Cream Ingredients: Large Loose bottomed shallow fluted edge Tart Baking Tin, lightly Greased. 2 Medium Guernsey Gache loaves 4 Table spoons of Demerara Sugar Half teaspoon of Good Vanilla Paste 300mls of Full Fat Guernsey Milk 1 Large pot of Guernsey Cream 5 Free range eggs 100 gms Golden Castor Sugar Bitter Orange Marmalade Butter for Greasing Method: 1. Crush 2 Tablespoons of the Demerara sugar in a pestle and mortar until ďŹ ne and add to the other 2 Tablespoons and tip into the Greased tin turning round until the base is covered with sugar, reserve the rest for the top. Place the tin onto a baking tray with a silicon sheet underneath to catch any egg mixture. 2. Cut the Brown edges, top and bottom of the Gache off the loaf and press hard into the tin and up the edges forming a ďŹ rm Base, when covered press down hard again. 3. Whisk the eggs, Milk, Cream and Vanilla Paste together in a wide bowl, pour over some of the mixture until the base is lightly covered, too much and the base will leak, then tear up into random sizes the rest of the loaves, put some into the bowl and leave for a minute until soaked and place into the tin randomly until you have used all the loaf and the tin is full and you have an uneven surface, pour the rest of the liquid over if there is any left then dot around with small blobs of the Bitter Marmalade to taste, sprinkle with the rest of the Demerara sugar and bake at 190 fan for about 35 mins, check after this, it should wobble when cooked, take out and rest for 10 mins, slice and serve with Room Temperature Guernsey Cream.

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Roast Wrapped Tenderloin of Pork Stuffed with Black Pudding and Sage with a Rocquette Cider and cream sauce. This dish was inspired by both Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northen and Guernsey heritage. He loves the combination of sweet and savoury that you get from the apple and pork together and finishes off the dish with stuffed cabbage leaves, sage and onion mash, roasted cherry tomatoes and caramelized apples. Ingredients: Adjust accordingly for however many friends you have; the Pork Tenderloin will feed two if you are hungry or three if you are being good! 1 Tenderloin of Pork 1 Small Black Pudding Ring A Handful of Fresh Sage Leaves 1 Pack of Smoked Streaky Bacon 1 Bottle of Rocquette Cider 500mls of Pork Stock Table spoon of Plain Flour 1 large Pot Guernsey Double Cream 1 Savoy Cabbage Mixed Chopped Savoy, White and Spring Greens Cabbage Cherry Tomatoes on the vine King Edward Potatoes Bunch of Spring Onions, Green ends Sliced, not too thin 100 g Butter 2 Tablespoons of Soft Dark Brown Sugar Desert Apples Method: 1. Slit the Tenderloin along the length

and stuff with Black Pudding and fresh sage leaves, season the inside with salt and ground pepper, close together and wrap tightly in thinly sliced Smoked Streaky Bacon, Roast for 30 Mins on 190 fan, cover with Foil and rest for at least 10 mins before carving 2. Fry a small onion and a clove of crushed Garlic in Guernsey Butter until soft, add a tablespoon of plain flour and cook for 4 mins on low, add the Pork stock and Cider reduce a little. Wizz up with a stick blender until smooth and add a teaspoon of Dijon Mustard and half the pot of cream bring up to a gentle simmer, adjust the seasoning, turn off the heat and keep warm until needed. 3. Boil the potatoes until soft, drain and add some Guernsey Butter, some Whole Guernsey Milk and a dash of Cream season well and mash. Fry a medium sized Onion add a couple of Tablespoons of Chopped Fresh Sage leaves in Butter until soft, but not colored and stir through the mashed Potato and keep warm. Just before serving stir through the sliced green ends of the Spring Onions.

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4. Blanch however many outer leaves from a Savoy Cabbage you need to serve, drain and cool, meanwhile roughly chop some Savoy Cabbage, White Cabbage, Spring Greens and blanch, drain and cool. Stuff the whole cabbage leaves with the chopped Cabbage, season well and fold the edges and roll into a neat shape and put into a buttered baking dish and cover with foil. Put into the same oven 20 mins before the Pork come out 5. Melt the butter and add the Soft Dark Brown Sugar to a frying pan and melt together, meanwhile cut in half the Apple through the middle cutting the other end flat so this will stand flat and cook in the Butter and sugar mixture until nearly soft, you still want some bite to the Apple, keep warm. This should take about 20 mins cooking slowly to Caramelize. 6. Place the Cherry Tomatoes on the tray with the Pork about 10 mins before the pork is cooked depending on the size of your Tomatoes. 7. When the pork has rested carve into thick slices and serve everything together.

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Daria first started making bralettes due to her always existing interest in lingerie and the way it can completely change how you feel about yourself... They began as really simple designs made out of fabric that wasn’t necessarily made to be used for lingerie but, thanks to social media such as Instagram and Facebook, people started to notice and comment on how much they liked them. With interest increasing, her designs became more interesting and the quality much better, and before she knew it Daria had her first customer. After having sold a handful of bralettes, a former Sixth Form student, Christa Cahill, who is studying at Leeds University, contacted Daria to offer her a place in The Leeds RAG Fashion Show. This event is one of the biggest and most anticipated on the Leeds University Union calendar and features the talented young designers that will be the future of the industry. Daria’s outfits were a great success and she received some great feedback from the show.

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Next for the talented young designer is a placement at Arts University Bournemouth studying textile design starting in September. Working long hours to pay for university doesn’t leave Daria much time for designing but she has started work on her summer

collection. With the experience university will bring and hopefully some placements at a lingerie companies it’s looking great for the young Sarnian. With such a steep learning curve Daria is thankful her “lingerie guru” Mel from Cockadoodle for help with sourcing material and general advice on ranges. Daria would like to build her brand with the main objective of not sacrificing the appearance of underwear for comfort and not having pretty underwear that you are dying to take off at the end of the day. Daria is passionate about her designs, being involved in all the stages she not only designs and makes them but models the finished articles. The future is looking exciting for they young Guernsey girl, hard work and passion will go a long way to helping her achieve her goal.

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THE DAY THE MEN CAME TO BARRE...

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Have you ever wondered what your partner gets up to when they head out to their weekly fitness class..? Or, are you the one who raves about your workout telling your partner just how tough it is..

Sinead, Barre Tribe

We all know the importance of exercise and when you find a work-out that you love nothing get’s in the way of your weekly fix. For some it’s goes beyond keeping fit, exercising can shift your awareness away from stress, worries and insecurities and bring about a balanced, confident and joyful state of mind. BarreTribe recently hosted it’s first ‘Bring your Man’ to barre class. In total 12 apprehensive men were dragged along. The class began with a warm up, then we used light weights and high repetition moves, combined with pressups and planks to sculpt and tone the arms. From there we moved over to the barre for thigh and seat work, finishing off with abs and a cool down. These controlled isolated and isometric moves are intense and are sure to make you

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sweat and shake! The guys were great sports for coming to BarreTribe. The hour long class gave them a glimpse into their partners past time and the opportunity to try something that perhaps they wouldn’t of. There is no doubt the men are strong, but the beauty of this ‘class swap’ was that it brought to light areas that perhaps they needed to work on. In this particular instance balance and flexibility proved to be the biggest challenge for the men. As for the ladies they certainly appreciated their other half’s support and interest by agreeing to come to class, plus they achieved their goals by proving to their men how tough barre is and just how strong and flexible they are! So, why not embrace a new challenge and try a workout swap with your partner, not only will you get to spend valuable time sweating it out together, but its also a great opportunity to learn more about your physical weaknesses and strengths. You never know you might just love it!

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MIXED FEELINGS IN MISANO Round 1 of the Blancpain Sprint Series with Lamborghini saw mixed results for me. The Italian whether wasn't quite what I had in mind. Torrential rain saw the North Italian circuit to be very challenging, that and the fact practice was in complete darkness. The poor conditions and a harsh BOP (balance of performance) being issued by the Governing Body of Motorsport (due to Lamborghini's five minute win in Daytona earlier in the year) resulted in all seven Lamborghini's qualifying at the back of the grid. Race one started with me sat on the grid in 39th position. Darkness of the night, torrential rain and in a car I had done only a handful of laps in around Misano. I knew if I wanted to impress Lamborghini I was going to have to do something rather spectacular. As the lights went out and the heart palpitations stopped I realised I had a very strong car. Each lap I was picking off cars in front of me. I managed a total of 17 cars in my 35 minute stint taking me from 39th on the grid to 22nd. I handed over the car to my team mate Davide Valsecchi to finish our first Blancpain GT race. Unfortunately we didn't make it to race two. With Sunday's race being bright sunshine and perfect race conditions my confidence got the better of me (I had achieved 5th fastest lap and fastest Lamborghini on the grid in race 1) and I pushed the car beyond its limit, I lost control on the high speed right hander putting the car in the wall at just under 180mph. I move on to Brands Hatch, May 7th & 8th and take with me the experience of Misano and the huge lesson learnt.

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LIFESTYLE. FITNESS.

YOGA with expert KATIE BROCK.

Here at GSY Life we always want to try something new so we got in touch with Katie, a Yoga expert, and asked her some questions. Katie Brock is a qualified (RYT & RPYT), and holds a diploma Ayurvedic & Thai Yoga Massage. For the full range of classes and styles of Yoga Katie offers, please visit; www.yogaelementsgg. com, or email her on katiebrockyoga@gmail. com.

Photography by Guy Brown & Alessandro Sigismondi

How did you originally get started in Yoga?

hugely improving your quality of well - being and sleep.

I began practicing Yoga over 10 years ago and became more regular with my practice whilst living and working in Singapore. During that time I was working in the finance industry, and became very aware of how modern day stress can affect our mind and body. Suffering from back pain (at times quite servere), I decided that it was time to gain a deeper understanding of yoga, and it’s eight limbs. The feeling I had when I left class fascinated me, and I needed to know why!

I’m Not Flexible—Can I Do Yoga?

How Is Yoga Different From Stretching or Other Kinds of Fitness?

It’s a common misconception that you need to be flexible to do yoga. It’s not hard to see how this myth came to be, especially in age of Facebook and Instagram. Almost every picture that you see on social media of someone doing a yoga pose shows off amazing flexibility. But putting your foot behind your head or doubling your body over in a backbend are really not the norms for your average yogi. Nor is extreme flexibility the ultimate goal of yoga. You still may not be able to do

Awareness is key. For your body to open and ‘stretch’ creating flexibility on and off the mat, there is a process. To start with Yoga encourages you to find a deeper and more fluid sense of breath, allowing your mind to become calm and still, which enables your central nervous system to relax and move out of the ‘fight or flight mode’. With practice, Yoga allows a much deeper sense of grounding, releases blockages, gain’s strength and tones your body, whilst listening and respecting your limits. A Yoga class will often finish with savasana, where you will relax with full awareness - allowing your body to unwind the layers and encouraging a deeper and more nourishing quality of rest. Yoga reduces stress considerably and allows your body to heal, whilst

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the versions of the poses that end up on inspiration boards on Pinterest, but you will be amazed at what you can do with a consistent yoga practice. The benefits of a regular practice are endless. What Do I Need to Begin? An open mind! Yoga really can be for everyone. Yoga Elements Guernsey offers a variety of Yoga to suit all abilities and preferences. At whatever stage you are within your practice, we invite you to join us; to take the time to turn your attention inwards to create the space within your mind and body, allowing for the incredible journey of Yoga to unfold.

LIFESTYLE. FITNESS.

TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE, TIME TO BECOME THAT BETTER YOU! The famous words that come out of many peoples mouths are; “I know what I should be doing, but I’m not doing it” Why with all these amazing benefits exercise has to offer and the fact they have been proven to help you from now into later life, would you not wish to make the effort to get up and give it a go? Do not sit back and let your muscles deteriorate or your joints seize up, keep training and live a longer, healthier and happier life. Happiness in my opinion is the most important thing in life! You may not find the answer in a £24.99 supplement bottle from your favourite health store, but you will find it in the form of sound nutrition and functional training.

Do something amazing today, eat well and exercise!

BE YOURSELF BUT BETTER! www.bebetter.fitness

THE EXPERT

Kevin McDonnell

Kevin has been a fully qualified Personal Trainer since 2006, he specialises in *functional training. He trains at Jan’s fitness studio. He is an army veteran who has served his country in the Elite Parachute Regiment, serving in hostile environments such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Northern *Functional training helps provide you with the strength, stability, power, mobility, endurance and flexibility that you need to thrive as you move through your life and sports. Functional Training can help people move more efficiently, prevent injury, improve their balance and flexibility, build strength, and improve their overall quality of life.

100 LIFESTYLE. BEAUTY.

Y O U N G S R A E Y Photography Ben Fiore

WORDS BY NICHOLE SWEETSUR

C Stonelake & Co, a much-loved local business, has started a new chapter in its long history of selling cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries. Known locally as Stonelakes, the shop has a 100-year heritage in Guernsey but is moving with the times with a new location in Commercial Arcade and a website in the pipeline.

In 1911 founder Cecil Stonelake started selling perfume, toiletries and gentlemen’s shaving products from a shop on Smith Street. A second premises followed along with a thriving mail order business selling fragrances – proving itself to be ahead of the beauty e-tail businesses of today. Not to be confused with Stonelakes on the Bridge, C Stonelake & Co is a family firm and in 2015 the fourth generation took over the business. Cecil’s greatgrandson Dave Herschel and his wife Alex made the decision to move the shop and it re-opened in Commercial Arcade in December last year. With a traditional sign and a family name steeped in Guernsey history the shop has a lot of heritage but is far from old fashioned. The boutique is crammed full of niche brands and beauty favourites. In fact it’s a real treasure trove, with lots of hard-to-resist treats waiting to

be discovered. Bomb Cosmetics – a handcrafted natural collection of bath bombs and pretty soaps is just one example. Made in the UK, the fragrance combinations and witty shapes bring a bit fun to bathtime.

Hearth and Heritage is another Brit brand with a quirky approach. Gin and tonic lip balm and soaps are a surefire hit with every girl who loves cocktail hour. This collection is exclusive to C Stonelake & Co in Guernsey, just like cult brand Sting In The Tail. With retro designs depicting sporting scenes, the soaps and shower gels are fragranced with natural ingredients which are mainly sourced in the UK. Cyclists will love the Muscle Rub and Hack Wax (a manly version of hand cream). The Roger & Gallet name conjures up images of French parfumeurs and with two centuries of fragrance history behind the name it is the perfect fit for C Stonelake & Co. Expect pretty packaging, classic soaps and delightful scents. Roger & Gallet may have created their first fragrance in 1862 but scents like the single note Bois D’Orange feel very modern and fresh. Other new ranges include Orla Kiely wash bags, Sweet Cecily and Algologie, but don’t fret, old favourites like Vichy, Elizabeth Arden and hard-to find fragrances are still on sale.

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Men aren’t neglected either, with shower and shaving essentials by Blue Beard’s Revenge, Taylors and the famous Mayfair barber brand Geo F Trumper. This is an easy place to shop for birthday gifts for husbands, brothers and boyfriends. The beauty boutique promises shoppers the kind of old-fashioned customer service that Cecil Stonelake insisted on. It’s just the place to shop for out-ofthe-ordinary gifts that can’t be found anywhere else on the island, or just to pick up a treat for some bathtime bliss. It’s good to know that the 100 year-old name in Guernsey beauty is set for another successful century ahead. C Stonelake & Co, 27 Commercial Arcade, St Peter Port. Tel: 01481 720053

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GSY Life couldn’t resist… Here’s our top six picks from C Stonelake & Co:

Mavala Nails Gel Finish Top Coat

Bomb Cosmetics Luxury Bath Box

Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant

As tempting as a box of chocs, who wouldn’t love this gorgeous set of fizzing bath bombs? With a Rose Bath Cream, Purple Bath Mallow, Marigold Bath Creamer, Rosebud Buttercup, Pink Bath Gem and a Jade Bath Gem the only challenge is deciding which one to try first.

There are many multi-tasking balms on the market but this one is still a favourite amongst beauty editors and make-up artists. Use it on lips, rough patches of dry skin, cuticles and hands for instant relief and long-lasting moisture.

£9.95

£26.00

This Swiss nail brand has always been a favourite at C Stonelake & Co and this new ultra-shiny top coat works well over any type of varnish. If you’re a fan of gel nails but don’t want the hassle of soaking oﬀ the polish this is worth a try.

Geo F Trumper – Sandalwood Shave Cream

This is a real classic for men who love a traditional shave. The slightly sweet, woody scent of sandalwood is masculine but very subtle and the glycerinebased cream is moisturising, even for sensitive skin. It creates a rich lather for a comfortable and smooth shave.

£13.45

£10.00

Sweet Cecily’s Make Your Own Lip Balm Kit Make Your Own Bed Day Scrub

A commitment to using natural ingredients is at the heart of this homegrown Yorkshire skincare label. Beauty junkies (like myself!) will jump at the chance to turn mixologist and make their own lip balm. The kit contains shea butter, beeswax, almond oil and calendula ﬂowers along with five little tins. I am in beauty heaven! £15.95

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6. Hearth & Heritage gin and tonic candle Great fun for gin lovers, this eco-friendly soy wax candle is fresh with essential oils of lemon and lime. There’s a hint of juniper, gin’s signature botanical, as well. Perfect for the kitchen. £21.50

LIFESTYLE. ISLAND FM.

AMANDA

LUCY

SALLY

JACKIE

REBECCA

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ISLAND FM UPDATE Latest news and events from the islands’ leading music radio station.

Words by SALLY CHADDOCK

Commercial Manager

As Commercial Manager at Island FM, it was a pleasure to be given the opportunity to introduce the Island FM Commercial Team. Having worked in Radio for over a decade, I’ve worked in other Markets and come across some interesting characters and less than desirable ‘Sales’ environments in my time; at Island FM we, by far, have the best Commercial Team of Account Managers that any Radio Station, worldwide, would be proud of. These Ladies know the meaning of integrity: we don’t sell ‘stuff’, we sell solutions. In a market this size, no one can

MEET THE COMMERCIAL TEAM afford to be complacent. Service levels have to remain at a high standard, consistently, without doubt. Relationships need to be created and valued. Marketing solutions need to be new and innovative. Our product needs to deliver and these days, often, you are only given one opportunity to do so. This Team understands that; you have to work with integrity. We have to sell campaigns that work, because we, like every other business, want you to buy our product again. Referrals, Recommendations and Repeat Business; all elements that any business is striving to achieve. Many years ago my first Station Director felt the need to remind me: ‘the only time success comes before work is in the dictionary’ – he wasn’t wrong. Passion and respect for our product, the ability to choose our attitudes each day and good old fashioned hard work, are the key elements of our success. Our Product? Well it’s not a tough demand to be passionate about Island FM; what an incredible brand, known and listened to throughout the Bailiwick by 32,000 Adults per Week. Now that’s powerful. Island FM and the Presenters that deliver the Radio Station to the communities of the Bailiwick, feature as part of our Listeners daily routines, they have a relationship. #04. MAY 2016. HERITAGE ISSUE.

Our Listeners know that James Bentley is running a Half Marathon this year and enjoy the updates on his training progress, Richard Harding has an avid interest in island politics, as a St Peter Port Douzenier and is our French speaking Presenter, learning the island's ancient Guernsey French and Carl Ward is the History of the Station and is still remembered by our Listeners for his 80’s mullet, our Listeners also know that Carl and wife Louise now have a beautiful daughter Scarlett. We have loyal Listeners who are actively listening, which in turn provides the Commercial Team with an advertising platform to help businesses, throughout all industries, achieve their Marketing Objectives and Grow. Let me introduce you to the Island FM Commercial Team. Welcoming Lucy Prevel: Account Manager – Lucy is our most recent addition to the Commercial Team. With a history in Customer Service and the enthusiasm to increase her connect on a face to face basis with clients, which this position will offer Lucy, we are excited to have her on board. Throughout the interview process, Lucy continued to deliver an outstanding level of professionalism, but even more importantly Lucy is a grounded individual, with a trustworthy and genuine personality

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who will contribute to the high standards of credibility and integrity we already employ at Island FM. Lucy is a mother of two and also owns her own business: Party Tots. Lucy can see through the eyes of a parent and a business owner, I think these life experiences are part of the reason that you automatically feel comfortable in Lucy’s company. Amanda Prigent: Senior Account Manager – Amanda is a proud mother of two, and can often be found on the sidelines of the football pitch, supporting son Sam, who is already a character beyond his years. Amanda left school and pursued working in Trades, starting an apprenticeship in Plumbing. I’m not sure why Amanda chose to change paths into Sales, but it is of great benefit to us that she did. Amanda joined the Island FM Team 7 years ago, after experiencing Sales in both Retail and Print Advertising. Amanda’s 7 years at Island FM has provided her with, not only, a great understanding of our product but also means she offers her clients a long term relationship and with that comes an excellent understanding of each business she works with; therefore allowing Amanda to provide bespoke campaigns to achieve her clients individual Marketing Objectives. Rebecca Fallaize: Account Manager – Becca first joined Island FM as Station Coordinator, 10 years ago, with a short break to pursue a career in parenting, Becca and husband Ben now have two children. Becca returned to Island FM and joined the Commercial Team, over 2 years ago. Offering a wealth of knowledge; Becca’s marketing campaigns often include a variety of unique promotions and events for her clients and she is never afraid to go the extra mile. Congratulations to Becca who has just achieved Local Residency: Welcome to being a Guern! Jackie Swan: Account Manager – Jackie was born in America where she qualified and worked as a Dolphin Trainer. Having moved to Guernsey 4 years ago to settle down with her local husband and two gorgeous fur babies, Brody and Hooper, Jackie was seeking a new challenge and was recommended to us by one of my clients. Jackie was a delight to recruit into the Commercial Team almost 2 years ago. In that time, Jackie, has absorbed the Radio Industry in her stride and now works with an endless array of different industries and business types, creating successful Marketing Campaigns and excellent repeat business with a

number of businesses that were new to the concept of radio advertising. Sally Chaddock: Commercial Manager – I was born in Guernsey, therefore lucky enough to have a License in this beautiful island. I moved to New Zealand with my family at the age of 15 (very brave parents to take 3 teenage girls to the other side of the world). I quickly realized New Zealand did not offer the job opportunities that I had once been used to in Guernsey. So I went back into Education, and after 2 years, I basically fell into Radio. At 18 years old I found the love of my life: My Career, the Radio Industry. I moved back to Guernsey, leaving the family behind, with every intention of returning to New Zealand after 9 months: well almost 7 years later I’m still here at Island FM. Helping businesses grow and working with incredible clients; I consider myself very lucky, but the pleasure I get from my life at Island FM wouldn’t be half as enjoyable if it wasn’t for the talented team of people I am surrounded by every day.

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Sally Chaddock Commercial Manager 04

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Island FM’s Breakfast Show host – every morning James wakes you up from 6am.. 02 RICHARD HARDING

Island FM’s host of the Daytime Show. 03 CARL WARD

Carl was part of the station’s launch team in 1992. He’s the host of Island FM’s drive time show. 04 ANDREW SENNECK

You can find Andrew on the Weekday Evening Show and Sport Saturday. 05 LAURA CLAYTON

Island FM’s News Editor – a role which means she is responsible for all of our news output on air and online. 06 MIKE HUSTON

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LIFESTYLE. FOOTBALL.

GUERNSEY’S G OA L K E E P I N G ELITE. A story of inspiration and guidance traded back and forth surrounds some of Guernsey’s goalkeeping elite. words by Matt Nichols IT sTArTs WITH Chris Hamon, Guernsey FC’s goalkeeping coach who came close to turning professional. Then there is Chris Tardif, whose professional career included Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Oxford United. It was Hamon who inspired Tardif to become a goalkeeper, when the former was first a player then a coach at Vale Recreation.

had lost my passion for football,” Hamon explained. “Tony Vance asked me if I’d be GFC’s goalkeeping coach but I said no at first. I didn’t want to promise I would then want to give it up later. “But my passion for goalkeeping is as strong as ever. Tardy asked if I’d do some sessions for him before the Muratti, and if I’d do GFC pre-season. I felt the atmosphere of a dressing room again and got the bug back. I went back to Tony and he was happy for me to join.” Following in their footsteps is Hamon’s son James, who is plying his trade as a young professional with League Two Exeter City - although he’s currently on loan at Hayes & Yeading United in the National League South.

“It wasn’t something I envisaged,” Tardif said. “I enjoyed playing in midfield when I was younger. But Hammy was my inspiration - and still is.” “Because of my experience, I knew how important it was to introduce goalkeeper specific sessions so I did them myself,” Hamon added. “You could tell early on that Tardy was going to be a very good goalkeeper. I followed his career with great interest.” Tardif moved back home in time for the formation of Guernsey FC in 2011 and returned the favour by coaxing his mentor back into football. “I left Rec before GFC started because I

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“When Tardy came home from Portsmouth for the summer my dad would put sessions on for him,” James said. “I always wanted to join in. “I also went with Dad to training at Rec and he would take shots at me and teach me the basics of goalkeeping. When the first team arrived they would smash shots in and I’d try to stop them. “They are both really helpful. When I trialled at Southampton it didn’t work out because mentally I wasn’t ready. When I went to Exeter I had grown up and was ready for what was to come. Tardy played a big part in that - training with him, pushing me and toughening me up mentally helped me get where I am now.”

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Tardif is a great reference point for Hamon junior when it comes to advice. “I can put words of wisdom his way in terms of the professional game and making the transition from Guernsey,” Tardif said. “It’s harder off the pitch than on it. In Guernsey, life is easy and everything is there for you. “I was staying with a new family in the middle of Portsmouth. I had to take a bus, to get a train to get another bus just for training. “Other players had parents at games, and obviously it was harder for mine to do that. Then I would be stuck by myself at weekends when everyone else went home. It was tough but good for me. “Modern technology allows us to speak regularly. We recently chatted about his loan. I said it was good to play senior football, even at a lower level, because you put your training to good use rather than sitting on the bench on Saturday. You could be the best trainer but hardly play, so no-one will know about you.” Hamon senior decided being a professional wasn’t for him. But that doesn’t mean he can’t be another guiding hand. “I moved home because I could have a full-time job and still play football,” he said. “I didn’t have that drive to make it professionally - Tardy and James do.

“The difference now is technology means James is not cut off from the family like I was.” Further guidance came in GFC’s first season, when James stopped playing to concentrate on his other love - golf. But he made a U-turn thanks to wise words from his dad. “To be a golf pro you need so much luck and the financial side makes it even harder,” said Hamon senior. “You need to live as well as fund your career. He did a business plan for it and realised it wasn’t realistic. “Or he could play for GFC, which could put him in the shop window as he had the ability to make it. “If he has a good football career he can fund a golf career when he retires, plus as a footballer he will have time to play a lot. In football, you get paid no matter what the result.” So there you have it - one inspires and advises the next, and the tables are turned. “It’s nice it has gone full-circle between the three of us,” Tardif said. “Maybe when he retires, James will come back to help bring on the next generation.” Photography by Guernsey FC

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LIFESTYLE. FASHION.

The ladies in the factory hard at work.

A STITCH IN TIME... WORDS BY ASTRID MITCHISON

Think of a key fashion piece and the traditional Guernsey jumper is unlikely to be the first item to spring to mind. However, this iconic piece of knitwear is seeing a resurgence in popularity, with celebrities including Kate Moss and Ben Fogle proudly sporting the unisex kit. In fact, the popular adventurer & broadcaster has even confessed to owning something of a collection, stating, “The sweater with which I am most obsessed is the iconic Guernsey. I have half-a-dozen in various colours, although blue is the oﬃcially recognised colour.”

The traditional Guernsey jumper, or “Gansey” as it was originally known, has its origins in the Island’s fishing community and dates back to the 16th century. The close stitches of twisted (to make it stronger) navy blue wool were hand-knitted by fishermen’s wives in order to protect them from the harsh elements including sea spray and rain, thanks to a special coating which makes the wool both warm and waterproof. Gussets under the arms and at the neck as well as splits at the hem allowed for ease of movement when wearing the practical garment. The pattern was passed down through the generations and the piece has even played its part as cupid amongst Islanders. Prospective wives would traditionally demonstrate their skills in creating ornate patterns on the garments as a way of attracting potential husbands. Likewise, families could make and sell Guernseys to supplement their income. Today, the jumpers are machine made but retain much of the original design, with the final stitching on the neck and cuﬀs completed by hand.

An old photo of a local Guernsey man churning butter in his Guernsey!

A genuine Guernsey jumper is 100% wool and weighs approx one kilo, with a square neck making them reversible. The ribbing at the top of the sleeve represents a ship’s

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rope ladder in the rigging, the raised seam at the shoulder represents a rope and the garter stitch panel is supposedly inspired by breaking waves. Historically, jumpers from diﬀerent parishes and families had their own unique design, in the same way that Scottish clans are recognisable by their tartan although the sad reason behind this was to help identify the bodies of fishermen lost at sea when they were washed ashore. There were plain “working” Guernseys which were relatively quick (taking an estimated 84 hours) & easy to produce, along with more ornate examples which were saved for special occasions. Practically considered national costume, a Guernsey jumper was featured in the BBC project, “A History of the World in 100 Objects” in 2010. The 1851 edition of the Oxford English Dictionary included the term, Guernsey, in reference to the knitwear and the design was much copied throughout coastal communities across the British Isles. Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots were both said to have owned Guernsey knitwear. Its maritime links don’t stop with the Island’s fishing community. It is said that Guernsey jumpers were worn at the Battle of Trafalgar upon Admiral Nelson’s recommendation and were used

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in the British Royal Navy’s 19th century uniform. The links with the British Armed Forces continue into the 21st century, with the British Armoured Division placing an order featuring the Desert Rat insignia for troops in Iraq in 2006. Following in the footsteps of heritage British brands such as Burberry, Mulberry and Aquascutum, Guernsey jumpers are also a surprisingly popular fashion choice for those in the Far East with Japan currently the biggest market in the world for the jumper and accounting for more than 70% of sales. It’s thought that the authenticity, longevity and high quality of the jumpers are among the reasons for its popularity in a culture known for the latest gadgets & technology. In fact, demand is so high that producers are struggling to keep up. Along with other iconic fashion items such as Panama hats, the hand-knitting skills required in crafting Guernsey jumpers are dying out, with younger generations opting to work instead in the more lucrative finance sector. There are currently just twenty-five hand-knitters working to fulfil demand. In everyday Island life today, Guernseys are probably most commonly spotted on the popular Guernsey Ted yet the sturdy jumpers can last for decades and are still often handed down through generations of a family. From the pages of Vogue to billboards on the Tokyo subway, it can’t be denied that the traditional Guernsey jumper has come a long way from its humble origins as a staple garment in fishermen’s wardrobes.

The wide range of colours you can get a Guernsey made in.

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BACK IN MY DAY.

arount then. You would also sleep on a bed made from springs, much different to the soft matresses we sleep on today. All of Nell’s clothes were hand made by her Mother, who would also sew on patches to cover up the holes, so that they could be worn time and time again. She recalls how the cost of living was much lower then! Her first family car was bought for just £12 and her house, in about 1952, for about £2300. She speaks about life before the war and how carefree it was, however when the war hit her life dramatically changed. ‘Life was harder back then’. She spoke about how she became a Girl Guide at 17 years old and that she constantly spent time helping others and camping however when the Second World War broke out Nell remained on Guernsey. ‘The Germans were everywhere and they would take everything from us, even our cars’. ‘I hid my radio up the chimney once so they couldnt find it’ she said chuckling.

Meet Nell, at nearly 97 years old Nell has lived through one World War, the Occupation, the Liberation and so much more! GSYlife were interested to hear her stories of when she was a young, carefree girl and and how different Guernsey was back then, we were lucky enough to be invited to Nell’s house to hear all about them .

Once war was over it was back into a care free world again. Her favourite years were the 50’s and 60’s when she could dance all the time to Rock and Roll music. At this time she had been married a few years and tells us how she was working for a tomato farm but when the oil ran out they changed this into a flower shop and then into a cafe. ‘I loved making cakes for everyone’ she

says. ‘I still get asked now what happened to my tea rooms’. She still has fond memories of going to the cinema at Northside. ‘Thruppence it was for a seat at the front, sixpence for a seat at the back and if a guy spent one and six pence to take you on the top seat, you knew he liked you’ she laughed. Even with her 97th birthday coming up in August, Nel is still very active and doing what she loves, visiting her 5 great grandchildren and going to church. So imagine life without all the things we take for granted now, how different it would be.

‘THRUPPENCE IT WAS FOR A SEAT AT THE FRONT, SIXPENCE FOR A SEAT AT THE BACK AND IF A GUY SPENT ONE AND SIX PENCE TO TAKE YOU ON THE TOP SEAT, YOU KNEW HE LIKED YOU’

top left: Nell holding the Radio she made during the war. Below: Smith Street in the 1900’s, found from website: theworldinmymailbox.

From outings to the cinema at Northside to rollerblading on a Saturday Nell told us all about how Guernsey was a completely different place to what it appears today. She told us that as a young girl living in the 1920’s in Guernsey, children were pretty much care free. ‘Unlike children now who have to think and worry about things, we would just go outside to the park and all play together’ she said. They would play hide and seek, spin the top, kick the tin, the list continuted, always outside and always in the street. ‘You see cars weren’t an issue back then’. Not only was playing outside different to today but the houses were not centrally heated, no hot water on tap, nor TV, X boxes or anything that our generation take for granted. Nell explained how her family were lucky enough to have a bath once a week, normally on a Friday, right next to the fire so you wouldnt get cold. When the winter hit you would have to go to bed in many layers, no heated blankets were

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LIFESTYLE. TECH.

FRESH BLOOD ENSURES LEGACY OF HISTORIC GENTLEMEN’S CLUB With a young president at the helm, a lasting memorial of Guernsey’s wartime heritage is being enjoyed by a new generation .

dinners to mark relevant anniversaries. And while the club maintains an all-male membership, much of the social side is not exclusive in that way.

Words by TOM BRADSHAW

The club was the brainchild of Lt-Colonel Thomas Hutchesson, who had recognised the importance of the veterans being able to get together socially to share their wartime experiences, and the role that sport could play as therapy.

Lying in the shadow of the magnificent 19th century architecture of Elizabeth College is a far lesser known aspect of The Grange’s rich history. Just across the street from the school’s grand entrance is a modest listed building setback from the road called Warwick House. Likely overlooked by many passers-by, this is home to The Guernsey Sporting Club, which almost a century after its inception still remains as a memorial to the Guernseymen of D Company 6 Royal Irish Regiment who fought in the First World War. But today it is much more than that, with a recent influx of young members bringing a contemporary relevance to the traditional values of this historic gentlemen’s society. As can be expected it has a great social side, with the well frequented bar in the historic clubhouse and a busy events calendar with BBQs, sports days and

Alongside the socialising is an everincreasing charitable element driven by its membership.

With an ongoing nod to its military roots, today’s members are also firmly focussed on furthering its legacy of encouraging sport as a social engager and being a force for good in the community as a whole. Current president Ed Jenkins, 36, said: ‘I am so keen for the club to flourish to ensure the legacy continues. We want to raise the profile in a very positive way for the island by associating with our military history and maintaining the values of our founders, but ultimately looking forward and not back. ‘I also see the club as a mark of prestige – if someone is a member I want them to be proud of that and that they have joined for the right reasons.’ #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE.

Immediate past president Alan Cross, a retired Elizabeth College teacher has been a member for almost 40 years, and has spent much of that time researching and documenting the club’s history. Having served Alan as vice president, Ed took over the leadership of the club in 2013. Already a member for several years, the private banker set out to build on his progress in inspiring a new generation of interest. In turn this has afforded Alan more time in his role as club archivist to preserving its historical legacy. Ed, who had been introduced to the club by a friend shortly after moving to the island, said: ‘I immediately fell in love with the place. It was a hidden gem – an oasis in the middle of St Peter Port that not many people knew about. But it is fair to say the club had somewhat lost its way – it had become more about the socialising and lost touch with its roots.’ Soon after joining he took a seat on the committee and one of his early initiatives was to establish new members’ evenings. ‘We’ve started to attract young professionals and more interest from the working population in general, bearing in mind that a lot of our existing members were retired. ‘Our

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interested in the historical significance of the club. A lot of my generation know people that have fought in modern day conflicts so can relate to the experiences of returning servicemen. Our new members are very keen that we project the right image of the club and do our bit to help.’

ownership of the historic premises during Alan’s term after reconstituting as a company limited by guarantee in 2011. The move was driven by club member Advocate Russell Clark to resolve conveyance issues that for the latter half of the 20th century had led to some dispute about who owned it.

Alan’s archives pay tribute to the legacy left by Lt-Colonel Hutchesson.

On close inspection of Warwick House the club’s heritage is very apparent – an aluminium plate on the front railings and flag regularly flown at first storey level both display an Irish harp among their insignia. Venture inside and the building is steeped in the sense of patriotism, camaraderie and soldierly pride. Alongside the bar it features a clubroom and snooker room with two full-size tables. There is also selfcontained office space and a residential flat which are rented out.

‘He was the driving force behind the formation of this club. Otherwise it would have likely remained a regimental association with an annual dinner. ‘He was clearly a character with great foresight who realised that Great War veterans needed to be able to get together and talk about what they had been through. He recognised that sport was a great outlet for troubled minds.’ Throughout the latter 20th century, much of the club’s focus had been about playing sport. This remains significant to this day, with members involved in cricket, snooker and indoor bowls fixtures to name just a few. But Alan and Ed have instigated a new dimension of also helping others into sport. The club actively supports local fencing and a number of other institutions.

Ed said: ‘It is just a nice place to walk into as it’s a very impressive building and a friendly likeminded membership. There is a great sense of camaraderie among our members.’

In recent years the it has also sought to strengthen links with the armed forces and supporting associated charities like Help for Heroes. It also helps fund the annual visits of the Chelsea Pensioners and Ghurka regiment on Liberation Day. Another commitment of Ed’s during his time as president is preserving the upkeep of Warwick House. This follows the club having successfully reclaimed

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FIRST TIMERS With a steady start to the year and an air of confidence returning to the local property market, there are signs of hope for the many First Time Buyers looking to get on the housing ladder. Proposals have been put to the new deputies elect laying out the a draft proposal. This will be recommended to the States early in the new term for the trial of a States funded deposit loan scheme for first time buyers. The Guernsey First Time Buyers’ Deposit Loan Scheme could work as follows: The States would put aside £3m to fund the trial. There are various options for funding, but use of funds from the States Bond may be appropriate. The States would lend up to a maximum of 10% of the purchase price of the property, repayable over period of up to 20 years. It is acknowledged that States’ policy is that use of funds from the States Bond will require a nominal income stream with the objective of being cost neutral.

The maximum amount that will be loaned in any case will be £40,000, though it is expected that most of the borrowers will be purchasing a property in or around the lower quartile. The borrower will be required to fund a minimum of 5% of the purchase price, which will go in part towards paying the Document Duty, Court and Greffe fees, surveyor’s and lawyer’s fees and bank’s arrangement fee (if any). The States would take a second charge (a bond) against the borrower’s property, the costs of which will be paid by the borrower. To ensure the funds are used for the most appropriate cases borrowers will be restricted to a maximum household income of one-fifth of the amount being borrowed from the lending bank. This controlled trail scheme could assist up to 200 individuals into owning homes in the private sector.

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‘There are some excellent photographers on the island but I found that not one focused just on property and the specific skills that are needed to capture internal and external shots. It’s been well documented that the housing market has slowed down and so it’s becoming increasingly important that a property looks its absolute best from the very moment it is launched to the market.’ Since launching, Mr Le Cras has also been commissioned by a number of architects, building contractors and commercial companies including hotels. ‘Some commissions can take a considerable amount of time as the weather has to be right, I need to make sure all the contractors have finished and a property is clean and tidy and with a number of hotel and restaurant projects, you have to consider tables being set and beds being made. No one job is the same and I have been really pleased with the success since launching.’ The idea to launch The Property Doctor came about as a result of the projects Mr Le Cras had been involved with through Sarnia Photography. ‘If an estate agent, after walking through the door, started picking flaws in your property, you probably wouldn’t instruct #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE.

them as you would feel that they were not going to be positive about it in front of a viewer. I can be totally honest with an owner because that is why they called me. I am completely unbiased, independent and impartial because I am not employed to sell it,’ he said. ‘I have shown people around thousands of properties and so I know what they look out for, what they like and more importantly what they don’t like. I use that experience to see a property through the eyes of a potential purchaser when visiting a property. I will tell you if the property needs work in places, has an off-putting odour, is untidy or even overpriced compared to similar properties. It is then up to the owner to make any changes to give themselves a better chance of selling. This, together with new photography, if requested, to give to the estate agent to market the property, completes the full service.’ More information is available at www.sarniaphotography.co.uk and www.thepropertydoctor.net

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Well maintained by the current owner

Designed to the highest standard

Large basement area handy for storage

Allocated parking and communal areas

Allocated parking for two & communal gardens

Secure undergound parking & communal areas

Parking for three vehicles and decked area

TRP TBA // Ref: LM1377

£360,000

St Sampson

TRP 86 // Ref: LM1409

£375,000

St Peter Port

TRP TBA // Ref: LM1280

£390,000

St Peter Port

TRP 114 // Ref: LM1513

£395,000

St Sampson

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Immaculately presented two bedroom house

Stunning purpose built ground floor apartment

Renovated three bedroom terraced house

Detached three bedroom family home

Located within A short distance to Delancy park

Generous open plan reception room

Provides ample living space over three floors

Ideal for those looking to move up the ladder

Small courtyard, parking for one and garage

High attention has been paid to every detail

Convenient central town location

Good on-street parking in the vicinity

Viewing is highly recommended

Convenient location to Town with Marina views

Low maintenance patio area & parking to front

Rear patio area - perfect for al fresco dining

TRP 93 // Ref: LM1536

TRP 74 // Ref: LM1449

TRP 116 // Ref: LM1433

TRP 150 // Ref: LM976

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£620,000 SOLE AGENT

£650,000

St Martin

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“La Croix Bertrand” is a semi-detached four

Externally there is a patio area and large rear

Presented in immaculate order by the current

Externally there is parking for 4 / 5 cars, a

bedroom family home located in the enviable

garden laid to lawn, while to the front there is

owners, the property offers spacious reception

front garden, fully enclosed south facing rear

parish of St Martins and situated with coastal

ample parking.

areas but with plenty of scope to further

garden with paved area, a heated pool and a

cliff walks only moments away.

A wonderful family home in an ideal location.

inhance the accomodation in years to come.

pool house which includes shower facilities.

TRP 237 // Ref: LM1531

£695,000

St Saviour

TRP 198 // Ref: LM1532

£695,000

St Peter Port

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“10 Clos Du Fillage” is a stunning four bedroom

Externally, and around three sides of the

This beautiful four bedroom Victorian property

At the rear of the property there is a paved

bungalow situated within the rural parish of St

property there are well maintained outdoor

is presented in immaculate condition. Having

patio area leading to a private walled garden

Saviour and located close to the neighbouring

spaces which consist of mature lawns, decking,

been modernised by its current owners, this

laid to lawn. To the front of the property there

country walks of the reservoir.

patio and gravel areas. Ample parking to fornt.

property offers spacious living accommodation.

is a paved parking area for two vehicles.

TRP 153 // Ref: LM1480

TRP 246 // Ref: LM1164

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St Peter Port

TRP 86

St Peter Port

TRP 52

St Peter Port

TRP 60

St Peter Port

TRP 86

> LISTED First floor apartment

> LISTED Top floor apartment

> LISTED Second floor apartment

> Semi-detached property

> Lounge/diner, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom

> Lounge, kitchen/diner, bedroom, bathroom

> On-street parking in the vicinity

> Convenient location to Town

> Option of rented parking space

> Option of rented parking space - £50 pcm

> Option of rented parking space - £25 pcm

> Rented parking available closeby

> Ideal first time buyer or buy-to-let

LR2504

£190,000

St Peter Port

TRP 88

£195,000

LR2503

St Peter Port

TRP 77

SOL

LR2502

£215,000

St Martins

TRP 80

£265,000

St Peter Port

TRP 82

SOL

JOIN

LR2495

JOIN

> Two bedroom top floor apartment

> Two bedroom terrace house

> Ground floor two bedroom apartment

> Ground & first floor two bedroom apartment

> Kitchen, lounge/diner, 2 bedrooms, bathroom

> Kitchen/diner, lounge, 2 bedrooms, bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge/diner, 2 bedrooms, bathroom

> Kitchen/diner, lounge, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath-

> Underground allocated parking space for 1

> On-street parking in the vicinity

> Allocated parking for 1 and visitors parking

rooms and separate WC.

> Convenient location to Town

> Convenient location to St Martins Village

> On-street parking in the vicinity

> Communal garden

> South facing rear garden and patio

> Front patio and large rear shed

> Convenient location to Town

> Ideal first time buyer or buy-to-let

> Ideal first/second time buyer or buy-to-let

> Ideal first/second time buyer or downsize

LR2500

£295,000

Vale

TRP 89

£340,000

LR2481

St Peter Port

TRP 114

LR2197

£340,000

St Peter Port

TRP 160

LR2388

£345,000

Castel

TRP 71

SOL

> Two bedroom terrace house

> Three bedroom terrace house

> Two bedroom cottage

> Kitchen,lounge/diner, 2 bedroom,2 bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge/diner, 3 bedrooms, bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge, diner, 3 bedrooms, bath-

> Kitchen/diner, lounge, 2 bedrooms, bathroom

> Parking for two and visitors parking

> Option of rented parking closeby

room, en-suite shower room and separate WC

> Parking for two cars

> Convenient location to local amenities

> Convenient location to Town

> On-street parking in the vicinity

> Convenient location close to the West coast

> Front patio and front & rear communal areas

> Large rear garden and decking

> Convenient location to Town

> Sunny garden and decking with sea views

> Ideal first time buyer or buy-to-let

> Ideal first/second time buyer

> Sunny rear garden and patio

> Ideal first time buyer or buy-to-let

LR2492

St Peter Port

£365,000

LR2493

£375,000

TRP 112

Vale

TRP 102

SOL

LR2499

£399,950

LR2488

£410,000

TRP 89

Vale

TRP 130

Castel E

SOL

> Two bedroom cottage

> Semi-detached three bedroom property

> Ground floor two bedroom apartment

> Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow

> Kitchen/lounge/diner,2 bedroom,2 bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge, diner, bathroom, 3 bedrooms

> Kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

> Kitchen, Lounge/diner, 3 bedroom, bathroom

> Allocated parking

> Parking for up to four cars

> Parking for up to two spaces

> Ample parking space

> Convenient location to local amenities

> Convenient location close to the West Coast

> Large garden, greenhouse and shed

> Enclosed patio

> Rear patio and front garden

>Outside area,communal garden,private garden

> In possible need of updating

> Fully renovated, modern fixtures and fittings

> Shed and greenhouse

>Drawings for large extension in private garden

> Potential to be a perfect family home

LR2030

£425,000

LR2486

£439,000

LR2487

£449,000

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LR2501

£569,000

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TRP 148

St Sampson

TRP 208

SOL

St Sampson

TRP 214

SOL

St Peter Port

TRP 235

SOL

> Four bedrooms detached property

> Four bedroom detached property

> Six bedroom detached property

> Five bedroom terrace house

> Kitchen,lounge,utility,4 bedrooms,1 bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge, diner, utility, 2 bathrooms

> Kitchen, lounge, diner/sun lounge, utility, WC,

> Kitchen, diner, lounge, WC, utility, conserva-

> Ample parking

> Single electric door garage, parking for four

six bedrooms, three bathrooms (1 en-suite)

tory, five bedrooms, two bathrooms

> Rear garden and decking and three sheds

> Convenient location to local amenities

> Double garage and ample parking

> Stunning sea views

> Well maintained throughout

> Rear garden and decking

> Convenient location to local amenities

> Convenient location to Town

> Ideal home for a growing family

> Garden/patio area

> Rear garden

LR2489

£589,000

Vale

TRP 242

LR2497

£629,000

LR2471

£675,000

TRP 239

Vale

TRP 278

Castel

£699,000

St Sampson

TRP 277

JOIN

SOL

LR2405

JOIN

> Four bedroom detached property

> Three bedroom house & 1 bedroom wing

> Five bedroom detached house

> Kitchen/diner, conservatory, lounge, utility,

> Kitchen, lounge,utility,3 bedroom,2 bathroom

> Kitchen,lounge,sunlounge,3 bed,2 bathroom

> Kitchen, dining room, sun room, conservatory,

WC, four bedrooms, dressing room, 2 bathroom

> Wing- kitchen, lounge, bathroom, bedroom

>Wing-kitchen/lounge,bathroom,1 bed, utility

five bedrooms, three bathrooms, WC

> Double garage and ample parking

> Ample parking and single garage

> Ample parking

> Ample parking and small field

> Convenient location to local amenities

> Close to West Coast beaches

> Large gardens areas and garden sheds

> Beautiful gardens and greenhouse

> Rear patio, garden and shed

> Rear garden, gravel and patio

> Possible outbuilding could be developed

> Perfect ready to move-in family home

LR2479

£720,000

£729,000

LR2257

St Sampson

TRP 185

£760,000

LR2490

£799,000

Vale

TRP 156

JOIN

LR2496

LR2275

SOL

> Semi-detached four bedroom cottage

> Semi-detached four bedroom clos house

> Kitchen/diner,lounge,4 bedroom, 2 bathroom

> Kitchen, lounge, diner, sun lounge, study, four

> Parking for two vehicles

bedrooms, two bathrooms

> Convenient location to North Coast beaches

> Parking for up to four vehicles

> Rear garden and shed

> Shed, bike park and greenhouse

> Recently upgraded throughout

> Sunny rear patio and side garden

£468,000

LR2494

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£569,000

£225,000

£269,000

£275,000

ST PETER PORT

ST SAMPSON

ST PETER PORT

Lounge/diner, kitchen, large bedroom and a bathroom. Good on street parking.

Kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms, shower room and utility area. Courtyard and on street parking.

Private entrance. Large lounge/ diner, kitchen/diner, bedroom and shower room. Parking for one car.

Lounge/diner, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Set over two floors.

SOLE AGENT

NEW PRICE

SOLE AGENT

NEW INSTRUCTION

NEW PRICE

NEW INSTRUCTION

£279,000

£345,000

£370,000

£375,000

ST PETER PORT

ST MARTIN

ST PETER PORT

Duplex apartment. Lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom, bathroom and study area. Parking for one car.

Set over two floors with a private entrance. Lounge, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC. secure underground parking for one car.

Lounge, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, three bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Large garden and parking for one car.

Modern lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Large garden.

NEW INSTRUCTION

SOLE AGENT

NEW INSTRUCTION

£379,000

£395,000

£410,000

£425,000

ST PETER PORT

ST SAMPSON

CASTEL

Lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Garden and parking for at least 3 cars.

Lounge, dining room, kitchen, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Tiered garden with town views.

Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, study area, two large bedrooms and a shower room. Gardens, garage and parking.

Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, bathroom and a utility. Front and back gardens. Parking for at least 3 cars.

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£430,000

£485,000

£495,000

£499,000

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Lounge, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Garden and parking for one car.

Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, study, three bedrooms, bathroom and a utility room. Gardens and parking.

Lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, dining room, attic room, garden room and a shower room. Garden, garage/workshop and numerous parking spaces.

Lounge, kitchen/diner, dining room (bedroom 5), four bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Garage, parking and garden.

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SOLE AGENT

£520,000

£550,000

£565,000

£589,000

ST MARTIN

ST PETER PORT

ST MARTIN

ST PETER PORT

Three bedroom house with an independent one bedroom wing. Gardens and parking.

Lounge, dining room, kitchen, four double bedrooms and a bathroom. Workshop, parking and garden. Sea views.

Lounge/diner, kitchen, conservatory, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a utility. Gardens, hobby room, garage/workshop and parking.

New build. Open plan kitchen/ lounge/diner, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility and WC. Garden and parking.

SOLE INSTRUCTION

NEW INSTRUCTION

NEW PRICE

NEW INSTRUCTION

£625,000

£630,000

£775,000

£795,000

ST PETERS

ST PETER PORT

ST SAVIOUR

PORT SOIF

In need of total renovation. Large plot with field. Semi-detached granite property. Greenhouse, double garage, parking.

Lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory, three double bedrooms (all ensuite), utility room and a WC. Garden and parking.

Living room, lounge/diner, kitchen, utility, four bedrooms and a bathroom. Large garden, detached garage/workshop, car port and parking for a number of vehicles.

Fantastic west coast location. Lounge, large kitchen/diner, sun lounge, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a utility. Gardens, workshop, garage and parking.

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£1,590,000 SOLE AGENT

La Jaonneuse + 1 La Jaonneuse Due to its elevated position this site enjoys some of the islands best uninterrupted views over The Royal Golf Course, Pembroke, L’Ancresse Bays and the sea beyond. Subject to the relevant permissions the current timber built properties could be demolished to create one of Guernsey’s most desirable dwellings in a truely rare location. TRP 293 // Ref: LM1528

BUSINESS. CONTENTS.

JAMES QUARMBY TELLS GSY LIFE WHY GUERNSEY SHOULD STAND UP FOR ITSELF. — SEE PG. 84

BUSINESS GRILL – ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS, WE ARE! SIMON DE LA RUE OF GSY LIFE. — SEE PG. 88

A RETAIL SPOTLIGHT SHINES BRIGHTLY ON ABODE.

ABODE

— SEE PG. 94

BUSINESS FEATURES �� Lead: James Quarmby on tax �� 84 Support: Suring up Entrepreneurs �� 93 REGULARS �� Newly Recruited: Who’s moved onwards, upwards and sideways �� 86 Business Grill: Tough questions for Simon de la Rue � 88 Business News: Global Guernsey, OCS growth and more �� 90 CSR: Betway supporting Guernsey Disability Sport �� 95 Workspaces: Jamie Falla Architecture’s office and designs �� 96 Paparazzi: Everyone’s guilty pleasure. Don’t deny yourself a snoop! �� 98

Do you want good quality products and clothing? Like buying labels that can't be found in other local shops on the high street? Then head down to Abode.

Located in the Lower Pollet, Abode offers products such as shabby chic home accessories, gifts, women’s clothing, handbags and much more. Coming from a retail background it is clear both Sarah and Emma have the talent to offer Guernseys high street something new, their creative ability can truly been seen throughout the store. Buying from the UK creates massive opportunity for the store to showcase products you might not have seen before, but will most certainly love.

BETWAY RAISING MONEY FOR DISABILITY SPORTS Founders, Sarah Birtwell and Emma Falla said: Opening a shop is something we have both wanted to do, we started taking part in markets and seafront Sundays, events like these are what then inspired us want to take on much bigger project. They helped us provide some market research and gage responses from potential audiences. The next step for us was brainstorming ideas until Abode was born. Sarah and Emma visit trade shows regularly in order to source new and exciting products, whilst continuing

— SEE PG. 95

Whilst offering unique products if you're looking for something bespoke Abode is the place to go, rather than trailing the Internet why not head down to the shop and speak to Sarah and Emma, they have the contacts to source bespoke products, if you require Affordable and great quality, whether you're wanting to revamp your home or make it that little bit more cosy visit Abode. Open Monday to Friday 9 till 5.30 and Saturday 9 till 5 so please pop down and have a browse. Visit www.facebook.com/abode

WORKSPACES VISITS JAMIE FALLA AND A PROJECT OF HIS. — SEE PG. 96

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BUSINESS. FEATURE.

KEEP FIGHTING TAX HAVEN TAG AND STRESS NEUTRALITY, SAYS TOP CITY LAWYER

An international tax lawyer, who made headlines defending David Cameron’s implication in the Panama Papers, has urged Guernsey to defend its ‘highly trustworthy’ finance industry Words by TOM BRADSHAW Private wealth lawyer James Quarmby sparked off media frenzy last month with his summary of the David Cameron tax scandal as: ‘Man makes modest investment and pays all his taxes.’ In the height of the scrutiny over the Prime Minister’s financial affairs, the partner of London firm Stephenson Harwood spoke live on BBC Breakfast television stressing it was all a fuss over nothing, blindsiding his interviewers in

the process. He has since been quoted extensively in the media staunchly defending offshore finance centres like Guernsey. ‘They are a vital part of our globalised world – without them international trade and investment would seriously suffer, global GDP would be lower, and the world would be a poorer place.’ Speaking generally about the Panama Papers – extensive leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca alluding to how wealthy individuals, including five heads of state, hid their assets offshore to avoid tax - Mr Quarmby said: ‘Just because some naughty people have used offshore for money laundering and tax evasion, doesn’t mean that everyone is using it for that. It is therefore wrong to judge the whole of the offshore industry on the actions of a single firm in Panama.’ The experienced tax lawyer, who is highly regarded for his professionalism among

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clients and peers, is a regular visitor to Guernsey, conducting extensive funds business locally. He said the reason people use offshore finance centres is because they offer an impartial meeting place where there is neutral law and tax for money coming in as investments or deposits from other jurisdictions. ‘The press often obsesses over the fact that many offshore finance centres have zero or low rates of corporation tax and concludes that those businesses are therefore avoiding all tax. This is simply not true, as virtually every country in which an offshore company would wish to trade or invest will impose taxes on locally-sourced profits, which is one layer of tax. ‘In addition, the home jurisdiction of the shareholder of the offshore company will invariably tax that income either when it reaches the offshore company or when it is extracted. That’s the second layer of

BUSINESS. FEATURE.

tax.

to invest.

‘So an offshore centre like Guernsey with a zero corporate tax rate ensures that investors drawn from multiple jurisdictions are not exposed to a third layer taxation, and only pay taxes that are due in their home countries.’

But all offshore finance centres are super easy targets and the unfavourable scrutiny will likely remain, he added.

He said in many cases offshore investments will actually end up paying more tax when extracted than if they had stayed onshore due to earning higher profits. Guernsey is forever refuting claims it is a tax haven. Mr Quarmby said the island is probably wasting its time fighting that negative perception, but equally should not give up its efforts in doing so. Alongside that defence though, Guernsey should positively stress its strengths as a tax and law neutral jurisdiction with unrivalled standards of regulation, he added. ‘Realistically, what you are selling is tax neutrality, and that is always the term that I would prefer to use. You need to position the industry as effectively regulated, tax neutral and with a fair judicial system, as that’s exactly what it is and why it is such an attractive and business-friendly place

‘If I am feeling hard done by who else am I going blame other than the millionaires and those that supposedly facilitate them to avoid tax? You will always be in the firing line because of this hysterical widespread mind-set that anything offshore is illegal. Politicians play on this for point scoring – things really fired up in April and they undoubtedly will again down the line. But you’ll have to live with that scrutiny or go back to growing tomatoes.’ He claimed without finance the Channel Islands would become like the Hebrides as so many people would leave. ‘You have a great lifestyle and way of life thanks to the finance industry and should fight to the death to keep it.’ Mr Quarmby said Guernsey should be very proud of its world-famous industry. ‘I work with a lot of entrepreneurs and high net-worth individuals and Guernsey is an incredibly attractive place for such people

‘IF I AM FEELING HARD DONE BY WHO ELSE AM I GOING BLAME OTHER THAN THE MILLIONAIRES AND THOSE THAT SUPPOSEDLY FACILITATE THEM TO AVOID TAX?

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to do business. You cannot underestimate the value of a jurisdiction where you can completely trust the financial regulation and fairness of the judiciary. There are a number of EU member states that I would not do business in as I simply don’t trust their finance industries. ‘You are selling a little island of stability – “we will not steal your money as we have far too much too lose. We are well regulated and trustworthy’ – that’s what sets you apart.’ He said in many aspects Guernsey commerce is more robustly regulated that the UK. ‘I can’t set up a new company in Guernsey, but I can set one up in London in 10 minutes. What does that tell you? Keep fighting and keep defending your corner.’ James Quarmby is a specialist in tax planning, wealth structuring and asset protection for international private clients. As well as being a qualified solicitor, he is a registered tax technician and is regulated by the Association of Tax Technician.

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NEWLY RECRUITED Recent employee achievements and appointments in the business world.

FIVE SENIOR APPOINTMENTS AT JULIUS BAER Julius Baer has made five senior appointments to further develop its fastgrowing Channel Island and international businesses whilst expanding its investment services offering. Zurich, Guernsey, x April 2016 – Craig Allen has been appointed head of portfolio management Guernsey, Jean-Luc Le Tocq and Marie-Christine Potter have joined the relationship management team, Andrea Sarchet-Luff has become part of Julius Baer’s risk, legal and compliance team and Iain Stables joins the local credit team. The leading Swiss private banking group now employs over 90 staff on the island. Mr Allen, who is a chartered wealth manager, spent the last eight years at Credit Suisse where he served on four different boards across the UK and Guernsey. For five years, he headed up the portfolio management business in the UK, CI and Gibraltar and also had oversight globally for all sterling-based discretionary private mandates and sign-off on all investments held by UK resident non-domiciled clients.

His appointment will help Julius Baer expand further the existing investment offering for local and international clients. Mr Le Tocq was head of relationship management and investment advisory in Guernsey and a member of the Channel Islands executive board for the last 13 years at Credit Suisse. He is qualified as an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and is a chartered wealth manager. Mrs Potter joins Julius Baer after 20 years as a senior relationship manager at Credit Suisse. She is fluent in French and Italian and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. With over 28 years of private banking and wealth management experience, her focus has been on long-term relationships with private clients and their advisers based in Guernsey, London and other locations.

CAREY GROUP PROMOTES THREE HIGH ACHIEVERS CAREER changes are paying off well for three Carey Group staff who have just received promotions in their new professions.

In her new role, Ms Sarchet-Luff will have particular responsibility for governance and oversight. She brings a wealth of experience from her 10 years with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, where she has worked at both assistant director and acting deputy director level within the banking and insurance division.

A former geologist, photographer and airline worker have all been promoted in the investment administration company’s corporate and fund services teams. They are among a number of staff with expertise in other areas that have been attracted to Carey Group in recent years seeking new challenges.

Mr Stables has over 20 years’ experience in private banking, providing lending solutions for an international client base. He holds the investment advice certificate and joins Julius Baer as a director in the credit team, with a focus on Lombard and mortgage lending.

Claire McSwiggan, 31, has been promoted to senior client relationship manager. Having joined Carey Group’s corporate team in November 2014 she provides company secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of companies including businesses listed on a number of stock exchanges worldwide. Formerly, Mrs McSwiggan worked as a geo-environmental consultant in both the oil and the construction industry before retraining as a company secretary.

‘I am delighted to welcome such highly experienced individuals to support the continuing growth of the Guernsey team of Julius Baer. Locally focused relationship management delivered through locally based professionals remains key to ensuring a quality private banking service for both local and international clients,’ said Paul Van Neste, branch manager Guernsey.

A second member of the growing corporate team, Emma Cunningham, has been promoted to client relationship manager. Previously working as a photographer, the 31-year-old joined Carey Group in March 2013 to embark on a new career. She manages a diverse portfolio of clients involved in developing real estate assets, listed companies and shipping. In the fund services team, Jo Hardy has also been promoted to client relationship manager. The 25-year-old moved to the company from an airline accounting role in December 2013. She manages a portfolio of clients which includes fund management companies and regulated funds investing in real estate, venture capital and private equity. Jim Gilligan, managing director of Carey Group Guernsey, commented: ‘These promotions are very well deserved by these three high performers. Our firm performed extremely well in 2015 with a significant volume of repeat business from existing clients in our corporate, fund and private client teams. These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of team members like Claire, Emma and Jo.’

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BUSINESS. NEXTSTEP.

Invest with Bob Heritage is a word often banded around when people talk about some of the venerable elders of the corporate world. Iconic brands such as MoĂŤt & Chandon have been with us for literally hundreds of years and boast a heritage of quality and integrity.

For companies however, as with wine, age is no guarantee of quality. While firms like Procter & Gamble may have been making soap for 130 years the heritage that matters to us, as investors, is one of treating shareholders well. When a board sits down at the end of the year to allocate profits what they choose to do with them has a significant impact on shareholders. For large stable businesses, which most of these corporate veterans have become, the decision to pass a portion of that profit back to shareholders via a dividend is vital. In fact the type of heritage we like to see in a company is one of reliably paying a dividend and even better of growing that dividend over time. Sticking with our Procter & Gamble example they have been paying a dividend ever since their incorporation in 1890 and have increased that dividend every year since the mid 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. This type of consistency really matters to investors. Another company that has raised its dividend every year for over 50 years is Johnson & Johnson. What you can see from the chart below is that despite a huge amount of market and economic turmoil over the period the cash return to shareholders has been impressively consistent. Not even the 2008 financial crisis is visible. Johnson & Johnson Dividend

So what does this rare consistency mean for investors? The answer is; it means a lot. As investors we are looking for high quality businesses that can generate consistent profits over time. It is these firms that provide us with the growth that we need to help our clients meet their financial goals; goals such as saving for retirement. As you can see from the chart below stable earnings and therefore steadily growing dividends have a powerful compound affect over time. $1 Invested in Johnson & Johnson

All of our strategies contain a core of companies like this which provide that stable growth. This is why, for us, hunting out firms with a heritage of looking after their shareholders is a key part of helping our clients meet their long term investment goals.

Hunting out firms with a heritage of looking after their shareholders is a key part of helping our clients meet their long term investment goals. 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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What is it like to work for you? GSY Media is a wonderful place to work. We’ve been around for nearly a year now bringing new and exciting media to the island. Being in a fast pace environment it’s important to allow flexibility when needed. Poppy, Tiff’s dog is lying at my feet as I write this! What do you as a company stand for? Guernsey. We want to shout from the roof tops what a wonderful place it is that we live full of opportunity and happiness. To bring unbiased and happy news to islanders to bring a smile to their faces and a warm fuzzy feeling inside after picking it up. How does your company contribute to island life? We aim to provide information to islanders that they might have missed or didn’t know about. The idiosyncrasies that make Guernsey great. We also aim to raise awareness of the great work that charities do to help support those less fortunate. The magazine is free to pick up and I hope that islanders enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy producing it. How do you ensure your employees are happy? Generally looking after their health and wellbeing is always a good place to start. It’s mutually beneficial and means a lot. Occasionally having Tiff’s dog in the office is never a bad thing either. Pets in the work place is fun. If it was a micro pig that would also be fine. I don’t think a regular pig would work out too well though… What was your best personal mistake? After university I went to work for Superdry clothing company. I worked with a truly terrible manager who made going to work awful. It taught me how to never treat an employee and I promised I would never make someone feel as I did. I left the company and worked for a lighting company under the most inspirational sales director I could wish to meet. I now aim to make people that work for/with me feel as inspired and as motivated as I did. As an island what should we do more of? Shout about how wonderful Guernsey is. The countless times that I leave my car unlocked with my phone and wallet on the seat and arrive with it still there. How we can walk to work (for some people), swim in the sea, go to Herm and breathe in the fresh sea air on a cliff walk. The world needs to know so we can attract more people to come and grow our economy. What makes you love Guernsey? The weird and sometimes quirky heritage of the island. Try explaining what an Ormer is to an American in Texas… They love it and it’s what makes the island such an attractive place to visit, live and work. Not just Ormers but everything we have to offer!

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NEW MD AND AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS FOR OCS Seasoned facilities management professional Paul Timms has been appointed managing director of OCS in the Channel Islands. Mr Timms’ arrival coincides with considerable investment in the business which employs 340 people across Guernsey and Jersey and includes the newly-acquired Guernsey business Meadowcroft Engineering. There are ambitious plans to further grow the headcount of the business in both islands and broaden the range of services offered, particularly in Jersey. Following a serious incident in 2014, when an OCS employee fell through a warehouse roof, the business has thoroughly overhauled processes and procedures and has hired former Chief Health and Safety Executive with the States of Guernsey, Richard Brown, as a consultant. And the senior management team at OCS has been further bolstered by the appointment of Phil Taylor, previously with G4S for 25 years, as chairman. In his early career Mr Timms was general

manager of the Covent Garden General Store and he also worked for the executive search business owned by James Caan of Dragon’s Den. He went on to work for telecommunications and software organisations before taking on other senior operational and project management roles across a range of businesses. Mr Timms worked for G4S in the UK before moving to Guernsey as business development director and then business development and operations director at G4S Secure Solutions (Guernsey) Limited, covering the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. He said: “My ambition is for OCS to become the supplier of choice and I’m confident that we can achieve this with our competent and professional team in the islands. Mr Taylor said: “Paul’s appointment coincides with a period of considerable investment in the business to hire additional people and expand our services. He will lead us in further improving our professionalism and competence in the islands. “In welcoming Paul I’d also like to thank Mike de Laune for what he contributed to OCS during his tenure as managing director. Notably, he recently instigated the Meadowcroft acquisition and continues to support the business on a number of projects.”

DEVELOPMENTS IN E-MAIL SECURITY DISCUSSED AT SURE SEMINAR Understanding online threats and the latest developments in e-mail security are vital to ensuring local businesses guard themselves against data breaches according to a recent seminar hosted by Sure in Guernsey. Following a recent spate of ransomware attacks targeted specifically at Guernsey businesses, Steven Malone, product manager at email security firm Mimecast, outlined how local businesses can protect themselves. An audience of local technology and business leaders heard about the increasingly-sophisticated cyber-attacks targeted at corporate entities such as phishing and whaling attacks. Mr Malone suggested that businesses need to employ a three-layered approach to email security: technology, human and specialist software. This three-pronged approach involves diverting emails to an external facility so that links can be checked and potentially harmful links will never reach a company’s internal IT system. Summarising the presentation, Mr Malone said: “The key to creating an efficient human firewall is to ensure that people understand the need to be aware rather than frightened. Jo Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Sure, said: “Island businesses are being targeted more and more frequently by these cyber predators and it is important that business leaders understand the importance of minimising the risks. “Of course, no level of awareness and no piece of software can 100% guarantee the safety of an internet user but if people are aware of the risks and the techniques and new technologies that are used then they can certainly protect themselves to a greater extent.”

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GUERNSEY APPEALS TO US CITIZENS AS A RESULT OF GLOBAL DRIVE TOWARDS TRANSPARENCY A move towards global transparency has increased Guernsey’s appeal as a jurisdiction for tax and wealth planning to the US market, according to a local trust director. Andrea Daley Taylor was one of three directors from Trust Corporation International to attend the 12th Annual International Estate Planning Institute in New York, jointly staged by STEP New York and the New York State Bar Association. The firm attended as the sole gold sponsor of the two-day event and distributed Guernsey Finance collateral from their prominent exhibition stand. “People seemed to home in on the Guernsey collateral – they were interested in what Guernsey can offer as a jurisdiction. We’ve worked at raising awareness because Americans have historically favoured the Caribbean financial centres and are familiar with what they know,” Mrs Daley Taylor said. “There’s a definite interest in shifting away from that now. We’re introducing Guernsey as a viable alternative with a strong judicial system and regulatory environment that can offer a better service.” The conference included technical updates from distinguished speakers exchanging ideas and discussing developments in international estate planning. It focused on the needs of international families with a US touchpoint. There were also discussions about the practicalities of Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and other global initiatives following on from FATCA. The Guernsey independent fiduciary firm identified the US as a key market for its services some years ago and was attending the New York event for the third consecutive year.

BARCLAYS BRINGS COMMUNITY BANKING TO GUERNSEY Community banking has arrived in Guernsey. Barclays has introduced the new initiative in its branches, bringing in the role of community banker to create a team of multi-skilled employees working in each branch. Community bankers will spend more time ‘on the floor’ interacting with customers and helping them access the range of services available to them. As part of the launch Barclays has also appointed a new branch manager and assistant branch manager to ensure customers receive the best service possible and continually upskill the community bankers. Justine Gaudion, head of local markets for Barclays in Guernsey, said: “The launch of community banking reflects the way banking is changing with customers increasingly choosing to conduct basic transactions through a digital platform and instead using branches for more in-depth conversations with staff. “Our customers in the UK have told us they love the new structure and our Community Bankers locally are excited with the new role. “We will always offer customers the opportunity to take advantage of any new technology that can provide an easier way to carry out their transactions. Community #04. MAY 2016. THE HERITAGE ISSUE.

banking will ensure customers are always offered a choice and staff are on hand to help or support any customers if they need it.” The launch of community banking is supported by a range of other Barclays’ initiatives such as trained teams of employees, called Digital Eagles, who focus on helping people get the most from the digital world. Barclays has also launched new accessibility apps that make banking easier for everyone, such as Barclays Pingit, an app that links your mobile with your bank account and makes it easy to pay money straight into another account and Barclays Mobile banking which enables you to manage your banking by phone. Ken Bradley, director at Barclays in Guernsey said: “Investing in branches is an important part of our strategy for customer service. The branch has recently been refurbished and with our newly trained staff now in place we think our customers will enjoy the experience of banking with us even more.”

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SURE SUPPORTS YOUNG BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS It’s never too early to develop business skills, as the Channel Island Student Business Challenge and Young Enterprise scheme demonstrate. Sure has supported Young Enterprise for a number of years, providing sponsorship and business advisors to various teams. The scheme, which operates nationally, helps students in Years 11 and 12 to make the connection between school and the world of work by giving them the opportunity to set up companies and devise products, services and events to make money. Each team has professional advisors from the world of business and Sure’s Stephen Ozanne has acted as a company advisor, and more recently as a board member, for several years. The advisor role is role is an incredibly rewarding one as advisors get to convey key business skills such as communication, problem solving, confidence and financial capability to the students that they’re working with. The skills learnt on the Young Enterprise programme teach the students about the practicalities of running a business and allow them to take on a number of business roles including marketing, sales and operations. It is important to make business

relevant to students early on so they can develop knowledge and gain experience in the realities of business before they embark on their own careers. The process of learning the skills required in the working world now begins earlier thanks to the Channel Island Student Business Challenge which is aimed at students in years 7 to 11. The Challenge is being held in Guernsey for the very first time this year with 70 students from St Sampson’s High School and Elizabeth College competing. The Challenge culminates this month with a Dragon’s Den-style event where the teams will present to a panel of judges on their abilities to run a business.

Sure has supported the Jersey Student Business Challenge since 20XX and when the initiative extended to become the Channel Island Student Business Challenge Sure jumped at the chance to support it. The involvement is much greater than a simple sponsorship as the Challenge aims to go beyond the competition itself and provide a more thorough introduction to business. Sure CEO Eddie Saints presented at the Challenge’s Guernsey launch event and has acted as a mentor to one of the teams. Mr Saints said: “The level of innovation and enthusiasm shown by the teams are incredibly impressive. The students started off with some great ideas and it’s been very rewarding to help them grow these ideas and develop the business skills that one day they’ll use in the world of work.” Sure encourages training and development within the company and its Sure Academy scheme recruits school-leavers for on-the-job training on an annual basis.

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ABODE Do you want good quality products and clothing? Like buying labels that can't be found in other local shops on the high street? Then head down to Abode.

Located in the Lower Pollet, Abode offers products such as shabby chic home accessories, gifts, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, handbags and much more. Coming from a retail background it is clear both Sarah and Emma have the talent to offer Guernseys high street something new, their creative ability can truly been seen throughout the store. Buying from the UK creates massive opportunity for the store to showcase products you might not have seen before, but will most certainly love. Founders, Sarah Birtwell and Emma Falla said: Opening a shop is something we have both wanted to do, we started taking part in markets and seafront Sundays, events like these are what then inspired us want to take on much bigger project. They helped us provide some market research and gage responses from potential audiences. The next step for us was brainstorming ideas until Abode was born. Sarah and Emma visit trade shows regularly in order to source new and exciting products, whilst continuing

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to try and find new trends and inspirations to offer something different to the high street. Heading over to the UK allows the shop to keep stocked up with fresh supplies and also gives Sarah and Emma an insight on how to grow their business now such a niche market Whilst offering unique products if you're looking for something bespoke Abode is the place to go, rather than trailing the Internet why not head down to the shop and speak to Sarah and Emma, they have the contacts to source bespoke products, if you require Affordable and great quality, whether you're wanting to revamp your home or make it that little bit more cosy visit Abode. Open Monday to Friday 9 till 5.30 and Saturday 9 till 5 so please pop down and have a browse. Visit www.facebook.com/abode

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BETWAY RUNNERS RAISE FUNDS FOR THE GUERNSEY ASSOCIATION FOR DISABLED SPORTS The Guernsey Association for Disabled Sports were presented with

a cheque for £2,813.59 this week from Betway Limited Guernsey Branch, following the company’s participation in the Silverstone Half Marathon. Anthony Werkman, Marketing and Operations Director of Betway Limited Guernsey Branch said since partnering up earlier this year, staff have been thrilled to contribute to the Guernsey Association for Disabled Sports. “The team here in Guernsey really got behind this fundraiser. There were seven of us who ran, and the

additional support in sponsorship - from staff, their family and friends – was incredible.” The Guernsey Association for Disabled Sports is Betway Guernsey’s chosen charity for 2016. Every year, the organisation chooses a new charity to support, as part of their corporate social responsibility programme. Mr Werkman said: “The Guernsey Association for Disabled Sports are doing an excellent job to promote physical activity and sport and it’s an absolute pleasure to present them with this cheque. We look forward to continuing our work together throughout this year.”

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WORKSPACES The studio located half way up Mill Street, in a former art supplies shop, has become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;watering holeâ&#x20AC;? for design ideas. On the journey through town, through a series of carful layers the shop provides an intimate gaze on the creative spirit and openness of Jamie Falla Architecture. A contemporary white space nestled within and respecting the old Quarter, showing how old and new can sit in harmony together. A beacon of light, opening up to the street, connecting our work to the wider community in the heart of St Peter Port.

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The shop front provides a continuous message of opportunity with a number of simple signs, a silent language, welcoming, providing interest to all passers by young and old. Children stop on the pavement and become fascinated by the card and plastic models on the low window seat, adults stop, point and discuss the grand designs and changing landscape of architecture within the window. This initial literal transparency between the studio and their gaze connects the viewer further into the working of the everyday process of designing houses, big and small. The sharp pencils and tracing paper juxtaposed with the titanium Apple mac computers expresses a confidence and openness to the simple means of communicating ideas within our creative industry, showing the duality of the tools of our trade, our respect for old processes, whilst fully connected to the tools of the modern world, laying bare the creative process of architecture. Through this simple architectural language this interior fit-out of the ancient and listed building, respecting the location and the heritage of the past, whilst becoming a new studio, intertwining a dialog between indoor and outdoor, place and space, walls and glasses, old and new, individual and community. The space sends a continuous positive pulse into the wider community about the positive aspects of good sensitively design space and the benefits it brings to not only the inhabitants of the space but the community and wider built environment. The project seeks to facilitate collaboration among the variousÂ professionals working within JFA without compromising privacy and the moments of creativity. Through the creation of a few signs, often walls of limited height, they identify areas for individual work, meetings, library, storage, rest and for the reception of

customers. The almost exclusive use of the colour white and translucent material allows light, overhead or side, to spread candidly in different spaces. The project not only seeks to review the brief of a open working studio and space to make them more functional, but had to search for a language in which to recognize and at the same time pass on to its customers. Consistency, truth, transparency, balance simplicity, are the key concepts that the commission wished to translate within the interior architecture. The space and the study of perception were the main theme of this renovation project not only in design but also in the choice of materials and in the definition of the construction details. The tiled industrial floor and metal ceilings, white walls, the glass, the lights, the layering of each material, no more no less, participating in the elimination of each barrier, the space becomes fluid, the connections become prospective routes. The furnishings are pure volumes participating in the definition of environments becoming an integral part of the architectural project and part of the Mill Street.

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