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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office 20 Hill Street, St Helier, JE2 4UA Telephone: 01534 619882 Email: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz Website: www.life-mags.com Editor Juanita Shield-Laignel Art Director Alexis Smith Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz Production Sarah le Marquand Sales Executive Juanita Shield-Laignel juanita@fishmedia.biz Accounts and Administration Sarah Donati-Ford accounts@fishmedia.biz Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Lorraine Pannetier Alistair Shield-Laignel Paul Darroch
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August…the month of holidays, summer sunshine and preparing for the new school year…a busy but fun time. Reflecting this, we have a back to school section sending you in the right direction for all new uniform needs and recipe this month comes up with some unusual lunch box ideas. Summer Home Living, Home Loving covers lots of great fresh home ideas and includes plenty of ‘smart Living’ tips, lush décor and style concepts and ‘Gardening’ focuses on greenhouse transformations…something for everyone around the home. Travel takes on glorious Vienna and Motoring introduces the new Bentley Ventayga Hybrid…in keeping with all of us striving to become more eco-conscious. Someone else who is taking huge steps in the direction of green consciousness is Lorraine Pannetier, who on page 24 has written a beautiful and heartfelt article we could all do with paying attention to. Suzie Webb, on page 29 is educating us on the whys and wherefores of CBD oil and has created her own little twist on it…enjoy! And talking of health…I had the great pleasure of re-meeting Sarah Evans of VisionWorks, who’s invaluable work with children is making a big difference to a lot of lives. Not only did I spend an hour listening to Sarah’s wonderful and much needed work, I also got to hang out with one of my all-time inspiring local artists and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Lisa Macdonald…you can read my interview with her on page 12.
July edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 4 Abridge; 8 Enough; 9 Sloping; 10 Tiring; 11 Edible; 12 Alphabet; 18 Handicap; 20 Mirage; 21 Devour; 22 Corrode; 23 Pliant; 24 Include. Down: 1 Bestial; 2 Corrupt; 3 Agenda; 5 Bulletin; 6 Impair; 7 Gentle; 13 Beheaded; 14 Acrobat; 15 Operate; 16 Disown; 17 Barrel; 19 Deeply.
What could be better than sitting back in a comfortable garden chair, breathing in the fresh air and supping a large glass of something cold… ‘Alfreso Feasting’ and Martin Flageul’s considered piece on ‘wine barrels’ may very well be all the incentive you need to sit back, relax and read an article or two. September is our Autumn Weddinglife, but do nay fret; if weddings are not your thing right now, we will still have all our regular features including, home, antiques, motoring, fashion, beauty and so on…. Have a lovely summer, oh… and stay safe in the sun (page 26 onwards may just help).
Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.
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clOsiNG eND 2019 9ct snake brooch £200 sale price £150
9ct gold multi stone bangle £1200 sale price £900
9ct amethyst bangle £1075 sale price £806.25
18ct ruby diamond and enamel dragonfly brooch/pendant £2250 sale price £1687.50
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18ct pink sapphire and diamond pendant £1100 sale price £825 (chain sold separately)
18ct aquamarine and diamond ring £850 sale price £637.50
18ct ruby and diamond locket £3500 sale price £2625
18ct tanzanite and diamond ring £1050 sale price £787.50
9ct labradorite pendant £275 sale price £206.25
18ct black opal ring £400 sale price £300
9ct cameo brooch £250 sale price £187.50
Jasper spider monkey carving £325 sale price £243.75
silver kingfisher £400 sale price £300
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10 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey
74 REVIEWS AND CLUES Book of the month plus the crossword
INTERVIEW 12 TO CREATE OR NOT TO CREATE An interview with Lisa MacDonald
BACK TO SCHOOL 18 IT’S THAT TIME FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN By Juanita Shield-Laignel
21 VISION WORKS Still working to help children of all ages flourish!
22 LUNCHBOX RECIPES Full of seasonal produce
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HOME AND GARDEN 36 SMART HOMES Futuristic gizmos making our homes hands-free
40 BRIGHT DESIGN TRICKS TO MAXIMISE LIGHT By Luke Rix-Standing
45 LOW CARBON FUTURE Is your home ready by Jersey Electricity 6 | www.life-mags.com
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54 HOME AND GARDEN 46 SEEK AND HIDE Storage solutions to keep rooms cool and calm
50 ALFRESCO FEASTING Gabrielle Fagan reveals 3 ways for setting the scene in style
54 WEAVE SOME MAGIC AT HOME With new-wave rattan
58 MESSY JUNKYARD TO RUSTIC RETREAT Expert tips to transform your greenhouse
FASHION 62 THIS IS THE COOLEST KIT Katie Wright finds out more
HEALTH AND BEAUTY 24 HOME COOKING COULD BE THE KEY TO SAVING THE PLANET By Lorraine Pannetier
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26 SUMMER SKIN How can you stay safe in the sun this holiday season
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30 CHILDREN’S SUN SAFETY TIPS By Lisa Salmon
66 MAKE THIS SUMMER THE BEST WITH NLP Mark Shields explains
TRAVEL 32 WILLKOMMEN TO VIENNA By Rebecca Underwood
FOOD AND DRINK 64 SUMMER BERRIES By Liz Connor
72 THE USE OF OAK By Martin Flaguel DipWSET
MOTORING 70 BENTLEY BENTAYGA HYBRID The latest set of wheels taken for a spin
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what’s on...
Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month
Let us know the month before your event is due to take place, and we shall do our best to include it in our listings. Contact: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz
Art, Music & Entertainment Jersey Writers Social Group The Jersey Writer's Social Group was formed during October 2017 by local author James Sillwood. The group has gone from strength to strength since its first meeting and provides an easy-going, friendly and supportive environment for anyone interested in writing. Members of any age and with any level of experience are welcome, whether they be published authors, or someone who simply enjoys writing as a hobby. Come along and see for yourself! Every Tuesday: 11am – 12:30pm Jersey Library contact James at jerseywritersgroup@gmail.com Free admission: no booking necessary “All Washed Up 2” Mixed Media Exhibition Featuring the work of 45 local artists working in many different mediums including painting, prints, ceramics, 3D, jewellery, textiles and much more. All Washed Up 2 will focus on the seas, sands, cliffs, sea life and what might be washed up onto the beach and what can be crafted from it. It will also feature driftwood painted figures by UK artist Lynn Muir and the large and small ceramic pieces on driftwood by Jersey artist Jane James. Opening Exhibition
Party 11 July 18:30 - 20:30. Situated on Le Boulevard, alongside the picturesque and charming harbour of St. Aubin. Parking is available on the street or the nearby public car parks. 11th July to 15th Sept 2019 10:00 to 17:30 The Harbour Gallery, Le Boulevard, St. Aubin's Village Jersey, JE3 8AB Contact: +44 (0) 1534 743044 info@theharbourgalleryjersey.com theharbourgalleryjersey.com/ Summer of Fun - Castle Kites West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Set to evocative and powerful music by Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the show features iconic choreography. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. 11th to 20th July 2019 19:30 to 21:30 20th July 2019 14:30 to 16:30 Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street, JE2 3QR Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk
The Arts Society - Wine Talk and Tasting at Government House The Arts Society Jersey is holding a Wine Talk and Tasting at Government House on Friday 13 September and invites anyone who might be interested in joining the Society and attending the event to get in touch. Tickets cost £25 per head and cover the reception with drinks and canapes in the presence of Sir Stephen and Lady Dalton; a talk entitled A Brief History of Wine given by David Wright who has been a wine retailer, importer and distributor; and a tasting of three wines which is organised by Love Wine. There will be music from a Jersey steel band. The evening starts at 6.30pm and will conclude at about 8.45pm. The Arts Society holds talks in St Helier every month from September to May. Friday 13 September ~ 6.30pm to about 8.45pm Contact: Lesley@theartssocietyjersey.org Telephone 01534 617144 ial
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Art, Music & Entertainment aint Meet Stitch Exhibition Come down to Rachel's Textiles view the Paint Meets Stitch Exhibition, various workshops and demonstrations are also available, booking essential N Saturday - Jo Logue, paint demonstrations 11:0012:00 14:00-15:00 Sunday Workshop Hand stitched cactus - knotted stitches -10:0012:00 Monday - Demonstration of corded threads, using the overlocker sewing machines 10:0010.45 Wednesday Workshop - Make a fish key ring. Rachel's Textiles Studio - Booking for demonstrations workshops contact Rachel to book a space. For Workshops - Special exhibition price of £25 to include all materials. For Demonstrations - £5 booking fee redeemable against any purchases made at the studio that day. 23rd to 31st August 2019 10:00 to 17:30 47 La Colomberie, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QA Contact: +44 (0) 1534 878877 rachel@rachelstextilesstudio.com www.rachelstextilesstudio.com
Food, Fairs & Festivals S.eet Tooth Walking Tour Discover new sweet tastes and revisit old favourites whilst strolling 2 km through the coastal lanes of this sun-kissed island. This 2 hour fun, family friendly guided tour takes in the best sweet treats, Jersey ice-cream, sorbets, pastries, fudge, truffles, salted caramel sauce and honey on cabbage loaf. What about Jersey Wonders or Black Butter .isit selected eateries and choose from scrumptious desserts, all this and a goody bag to take home. £25pp, children 5 and under free. We meet at Longbeach Car Park in Gorey. An interactive map is available on our website. The car park, which is free of charge, is off the A3 on the seaside just before the turning for Gorey .illage. There are plenty of buses, look out for the signage. Longbeach Car !ark, Gorey, JE3 9 ( 06, 13, 20, 23, 27, 31 August 2019 11:00 to 12:30 Contact: +44 (0) 7797 903621 hello@jerseyfoodtours.co.uk www.jerseyfoodtours.co.uk Moet ce arty Celebrate the summer in style at our next Moet Ice party on 24 August on our Moet themed lower terrace with live music and a guest DJ between 13:00-1 :00. Gather your friends to soak up the summer sun and enjoy the first Champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. Tickets are £15 per person including a glass of Moet Ice on arrival. To book email lhoriJon handpicked.co.uk or phone 44 0 1534 743101. 24 August 2019 13:00 to 19:00 L'HoriBon Beach Hotel Spa, La Route de la Baie Jersey, JE3 8EF Contact: +44 (0) 1534 743101 lhoriBon@handpicked.co.uk www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/lhoriBon/hotel events/champagne party
Sports & ut and About iving .ith the Enemy - A guided .alk about life during the German ccupation Take a stroll through beautiful St Peter’s .alley as you delve into life in Jersey when it was occupied in World War II. No need to book, just turn up! Adults £10.00 Every Tuesday, from ay 7th until October 29th 2019 Leaving Gunsite CafF, Beaumont, in St Aubin's bay at 10:30. Arriving at the Jersey 'ar Tunnels about 12:45. Contact Blue Badge Guide Tom Bunting on 07797780868 or email tom.bunting@localdial.com e.ild ourself .ith Jersey Adventures Coasteering Join Team Jersey Adventures for an epic rewilding expedition, by coasteering around some of Jersey's iconic coastlines. These experiences are for competent swimmers with a relatively good fitness level. All specialist equipment provided for those aged 12 and above. Meeting in the car park of the Seaside Cafe at Greve De Lecq 15 minutes before the start time. Every day through August 14:00 to 16:00 Serenity, 11 Le Jardin de la Fontaine, JE3 6J Contact: +44 (0) 7797 727503 john@jerseyadventures.com www.jerseyadventures.com Wildlife & andscape hotography Tour .ith Jersey Sea Sport Nature's never far away in Jersey with some rare natural habitats and unique wildlife that are just waiting to be discovered. Bring your camera professional or iphone on this slow speed boat trip around some of the most instagrammable spots on the south coast of the island. Throughout August 15:00 to 16:00 La Haule Slip, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8BS Contact: +44 (0)7797 738180 info@jerseyseasport.com www.jerseyseasport.com/photo.htm iving History at Hamptonne Welcome to the home of Laurens Hamptonne, Jurat of the Royal Court of Jersey. The year is 1660 and King Charles II has been restored to the throne, following the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. Stories of his friendship with the King, who is rumoured to have stayed at Hamptonne, have spread far and wide. 9th 23rd August 2019 10:00 to 16:00 6th September 2019 10:00 to 16:00 Hamptonne Country Life useum La Rue de la !atente, Jersey, JE3 1HS Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863955 info@jerseyheritage.org Wildlife and Wellness Walk - e Hoc( Join Neil and Alli for a meander around St. Clement, Jersey’s smallest parish. Take in the coastal views and reacquaint yourself with the returning seabirds who will be here for the winter months. Friday 16 August 2019 10:00 to 11:45 Le Hoc9 Car !ark, St. Clement's Coast Road Jersey, JE2 6F! Contact: +44 (0) 7797 748653 neil@birdingjersey.co.uk www.birdingjersey.co.uk
pen garden and book signing .ith eter James Explore these carefully tended gardens which have not been open to the public for over 10 years, they include ponds, pools and glorious woodland, surrounding a beautiful 17th-century house. Delicious Jersey Cream Teas, nature walks, live entertainment, face painting and a book signing with the No 1 crime fiction author Peter James. £4 pre-booked on the website Eventbrite - £5 on the day, children under 12 free. Directions: Free parking in the field opposite St. Saviour School the grounds are next door to Le )uesne Nurseries. 18 August 2019 14:00 to 17:00 Beau esert, La Rue e La Retraite, JE2 7S! Contact: +44 (0) 1534 735611 jade.liron@sja.org.je www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open garden book signing with peter james tickets 64523356095 Summer of Fun - Wild lay ays Wild Play Days at Hamptonne are perfect for connecting with each other, experiencing nature through crafts, skill learning and free play. The sessions will be lead and supported by naturalist, Stephen Le )uesne - explore, discover, create, and breathe. Do something creative this holiday with Summer of Fun, a programme of activities every weekday of the summer holidays. No booking required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Kindly sponsored by Lloyds Bank International. Near Three Oaks, St. Lawrence at the top of Waterworks .alley. Entrance and parking: The car park is a short walk from Hamptonne. If catching a bus, Hamptonne is signposted and is a five minute walk along country lanes. 19th to 23rd August 2019 11:00 to 15:00 Hamptonne Country Life useum La Rue de la !atente, Jersey, JE3 1HS Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863955 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org J3rriais Social Catch Up and es Chaboleurs ance ractice Come to Hamptonne Country Life Museum to experience and learn about Jersey's language, JPrriais. Join local JPrriais speakers as they meet for a coffee and a chat from 11:00. Then, from midday, why not tap your feet or hum along to the music as Les Chaboleurs dancers and musicians practice. All are welcome! This event is free for Jersey Heritage members. For non-members, usual entry fees apply. Near Three Oaks, St. Lawrence at the top of Waterworks .alley. Entrance and parking: The carpark is a short walk from Hamptonne. If catching a bus, Hamptonne is signposted and is a five minute walk along country lanes. 24 August 2019 11:00 to 13:00 21 September 2019 11:00 to 13:00 Hamptonne Country Life useum La Rue de la !atente, JE3 1HS Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863955 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org
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Lisa MacDonald...
‘ To Create, or not to Create’… was never a question! Once in a while you meet someone who positively changes the course of your life…for me, one of those people was Lisa MacDonald; wife, mother, teacher, artist, designer, entrepreneur and oh so much more…interview by Juanita Shield-Laignel
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It was in the late 90s I enlisted for an Adult Education Abstract Art class held at the !hilip Mourant Centre. ur teacher was Lisa Mac onald. Towards the end Lisa invited us to line our work along a wall and stand back and observe each other’s experimental abstract pieces. Lisa then gave an encouraging comment to each person. To me she said “Juanita…you could have a career in abstract art.” Simple, one line, but gave me the confidence to keep pursuing a creative life. I recently got to thank her in person when I visited her in the MollyMac shop workshop studio warehouse in reat %nion Road. !arking in the convenient one hour spot directly outside, I could not fail to know which building I was to enter as the window is emblaBoned with a classic MollyMac beautiful, colourful, floral rabbit design. I went in and climbed the stairs flanked with a veritable kaleidoscope of tea towels and table runners. Lisa, in a room at the top of the stairs, behind a desk covered in postage paraphernalia, wrapping and stuffing an assortment of gorgeous gifts and labelling them for overseas, greeted me warmly. As usual I wanted to know about the person, the whole person and nothing but the person. I sat down and Lisa began her story… “My parents moved to Jersey during the 60s when I was quite small and apart from time in England when I went to college and throughout my twenties, I’ve lived here most of my life. My dad’s work in the bank brought him here. We weren’t wealthy by any means but my parents wanted to make sure we had a good education so they both worked very hard. For many years my mother ran the iosk at Millbrook park, opening in about 196 and then as a Courier for Wallace Arnold and then later on worked at a physio clinic. Not many girls my age had mothers who worked. She really demonstrated a good work ethic which has continued through me and to my own children.” “I went to JC and then went to Hautlieu. I had a fabulous art teacher at JC - !at Miller who taught a generation of young women to appreciate art. She taught us anatomy when we were thirteen and was a real inspiration and I think there are a lot of us locally who would say she was the reason we like art. !at Robson who now runs the Harbour allery was also very influential at that time and I also got to work with her as a peer many years later. When I was growing up, it was expected that if you were a girl, you would work in a bank, be a nurse or be a teacher and being a teacher seemed the most obvious for me, but I was pretty rebellious and did everything I could not to become a teacher.” “I scraped through my A Levels and started working for the free newspaper the C.I. Informer, then went travelling for a while. n my return I decided to go to Furniture College to study furniture restoration. I’d always made things and had market stalls to sell them and whilst at Furniture College in London I had a little stall in Camden !assage. I actually earnt quite a lot of money buying and selling antiques. I have a bit of knowledge - not an expert - but I know what excites me.” And to highlight this Lisa pointed to a 1 90 China set on a nearby table - with elephant handles - gorgeous. “There was a culture of bohemian style decorating for the home when I was in London, so I was in my element. I met my husband, Simon, at a party in London.”
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“After I’d finished college we moved to Norwich and I started as an Arts Worker with young people. I loved it and that’s how I fell into teaching really. I never qualified as a teacher but started running art classes for teenagers on Saturdays. That was really satisfying. We came back to Jersey when I was in my early thirties and I just knew I wanted to keep teaching. My husband studied to be a teacher here in Jersey; !rimary initially and now works at Highlands. He is also a writer and having studied drama at %ni, does a lot of performing.” “We’d already started our family by the time we returned, my son and daughter soon fitted into island life. We had two more children and it quickly became evident that all four of our children had the creative gene! I continued pursuing a teaching career and taught at Beaulieu and then teaching adults for the Art School at Highlands…which is where I met you.” Lisa remembered showing me around the Arts School. “In my forties already, I was really lucky to do my Art degree whilst working at the Art School. It was through Highlands and !lymouth and I was lucky enough to do it with amaBing local artists such as Jason Butler, Nick Romeril, Ralph Elliot as well as lynn and Linda Burton and Sarah Jordan who runs the Art School now; a fantastic group of people. I did my BA and graduated during 2009…I was not the youngest and not the oldest…it was a really exciting time in my life.” “At that point I really should have got a sensible job but instead decided to pursue my own thing. I have to say I had a few miss-starts and then I met Joanne !reston whilst I was selling my work at a local fair. We just clicked. I had started running the basis of what is now MollyMac under my own name and really early on, I was at a trade show in London and amaBingly got picked up by ontinues o!erleaf
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the MollyMac service for Christmas presents and had found that with the (wrapping’ option…it took all the hassle out of my Christmas shopping last year. I asked Lisa if they sell as far afield as Russia or Japan. “ ur main markets are America and Europe but with Brexit, we don’t know how Europe is going to pan out...we’ve already noticed our erman market slipping since the vote. We sell on AmaBon and Etsy and have our own Website, so do all the things you would expect us to do. We are now so busy we could work all day every day and it’s quite hard work so we decided to pare back a little and now work days a week each with a cross-over day in the middle. It works really well and it’s much better for my head…working here days gives me time to paint for myself.” Being a creative myself I was excited to know what Lisa is working on. “So for MollyMac I do the drawing, Jo does the design and she also makes the lampshades - they are very difficult and I’m not exacting enough. It’s hard to choose a design that we hope will have enough general appeal to sell widely, for instance we often get asked to design a particular dog breed, but we wouldn’t sell enough to make it pay. We learnt that the hard way, it’s always a bit of a journey! We didn’t take a wage home for years and are only just beginning to do that now. Running your own business is not for the faint hearted, you have to be really dedicated.”
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Mary !ortas who wanted to stock my work at the House of Fraser. It was just such an incredible opportunity but I realised I just couldn’t do it on my own so spoke to Jo and the rest as they say is history. When Jo came on board we quickly realised it was a real joint venture and we wanted a generic business name. Jo actually came up with MollyMac…Molly being an old nickname of mine. It seemed to fit and has worked well.” “The House of Fraser gig bubbled along but it was just too early. We had a couple of orders but we weren’t really ready, however, that moment was pivotal for us and the basis for where we are now…that was 10 years ago! At that stage we had to put proper business heads on. When we first started we were like idiots and didn’t know the first thing about business. Luckily Jo’s partner is John Holley who runs See ee Johns and he really helped us without his influence I donDt think we would have got this far. We also had a lot of support from friends and family and Jersey Business were brilliant. It took us a long time to work out that you have to constantly look at the figures. We used to do a lot of % trade shows but they are just not cost effective with travel and overnight stays and shipping products and so on. We even did one in LA.” “We opened here as a shop originally but soon realised the local market wasn’t our biggest. After breaking into evon and Cornwall successfully it became apparent that running an online business was going to be much more viable. !eople can still come here to the workshop if they want but most customers now buy through our website.” I am able to corroborate this as I use
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THE Summer Mixed Media Exhibition at The Harbour Gallery Jersey, St Aubin
11TH JULY - 15TH SEPTEMBER 2019 The LARGEST exhibition ever held showcasing the work of over 48 Jersey artists working in a variety of mediums. There is a focus on the seas, sands, sea life as well as upcycled driftwood and sea glass.
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I asked Lisa if her children are all grown up now. “Ah yes and they have all gone into creative work. The oldest is a Film Maker and Musician, the next one down is a Sculptor, she lives in Hamburg and has two children. A lot of her work is about Jersey. She has just completed an Artist in Residence with Jersey Arthouse. The next one just finished drama school and has trained in physical theatre, using movement. He studied at East 1J F a really good drama school, and the last one is a Journalist for the Bailiwick Express. They all work really hard. It always makes me laugh that creative careers are seen as the soft option. They can be incredible, but the reality is, you have to work really hard to succeed.”
With that Lisa showed me around the workshop pointing out space rented out to fellow artists and then shelves and shelves of gorgeous MollyMac products for sale; tea towels and bags, cushions, prints, tables clothes and lampshades…giving me lots more ideas for Christmas 2019! You can see MollyMac products at www.mollymacliving.co.uk
I wanted to know more about Lisa’s painting in her personal time. “I am planning an exhibition next year; it is now the right time. I’ve done a few exhibitions featuring drawings, black and white and some stitching, but not for about twelve years. I am currently painting the collection and have about 29 canvasses on the go…that is my big aim, to have another exhibition. The work is about depicting the creation of safe spaces. Ironically I’m a bit scared about exhibiting again as it has been a while. When you exhibit it’s quite a big deal. I’m after a particular kind of enclosed space in which to exhibit. I am doing the best I can, to be who I am and I’m doing it because I have to.” Lisa and I then proceeded to have a conversation about the urge to create and what happens if one stifles said urge. Lisa mused that perhaps being creative was in fact a disease and I replied that I think if a creative person doesn’t or can’t create for whatever reason, this does in fact cause dis-ease and would ultimately make one sick. With running a business and working towards her exciting exhibition next year, I wondered if Lisa had time for any other pursuits, “I like to support the Arts in general. Art and creativity are my life. I like to go to the Arts Centre, I go to the theatre a lot and the cinema and I like to swim both in the sea and a swimming pool. I love to socialise and I have lots of lovely friends.” Simon and I
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ART AND CULTURE
An Evening with
PAM AYRES
Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Funny and warm, her charming understated manner belies a rare comic precision. Recent TV appearances for BBC TV include Springwatch, Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and Women at War: 100 Years of Service. Recent Radio broadcasts include Just A Minute, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, and Pam’s 2nd appearance on Desert Island Discs.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
…for both children and their parents, says Juanita Shield-Laignel WHEN we were children summer holidays went on forever and were boiling hot, like a passage from an Enid Blyton novel, filled with cucumber sandwiches and ‘lashings’ of cold homemade lemonade!
there wasn’t enough to do already, every last item has to be labelled. Thank goodness ‘iron on’ are all the rage, having to take up four pairs of trousers is quite enough sewing for a busy working Mum.
Families spent the entire day on the beach and were prepared for every eventuality with buckets, spades, tennis balls, cricket bats, cool boxes and windbreaks all crammed into the car. Staying on the beach for the entire day, children played mermaids and pirates ‘till the sun went down, eventually falling into bed still covered in sand, slightly sun burnt, slept like logs and then did the same thing all over again the next day.
All things new, shiny and clean won’t last long. We parents know that within weeks if not days, what were crisp white shirts will have indelible black ink on the cuffs and somehow the pocket will be ripped and begrudgingly out will come that sewing box once more. The washing machine will be on permanently trying to rid rugby socks of mashed in mud and grass and if the rain doesn’t stop soon, the tumble drying bill is going to be horrendous.
It seems that nowadays by the time a few plays dates have come and gone, it’s all over. Just a short while ago sparkling end of term parties and proms were in full swing. But with the obligatory two week trip off the Island over and not many weeks before the start of the new school year, thoughts turn to the endless list of things to do.
Pencil cases brimming with neon coloured rubbers and sharp HB pencils, rulers and ink pens soon all to be lost in pencil heaven along with all the odd socks that seem to go missing half way through term. It won’t be long before much of the contents of the pencil case have mysteriously disappeared and need to be replaced.
For first-timers it means pounding the paving stones of King Street for a completely new uniform. To cope with our Indian Summers; shorts or summer dresses, shirts, ties, socks, sweatshirts, blazers, caps, shoes, gym shorts, trainers and if
Book bags and rucksacks, the little ones are ok, one slim bag to bring home their first reading book but secondary school backpacks are positively bulging with equipment. Whoever decided that cookery and PE should be scheduled for the same continues overleaf...
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day obviously doesn’t have children of their own. Packing your thirteen year old off donning a rucksack pulling him back so far he appears to be auditioning for the Russian Circus may be funny to watch, but the poor child is liable to be permanently disfigured not to mention the psychological scarring that may result in years of counselling. And then there are lunch boxes. A ham sandwich and a drink is just not good enough any more. It now has to be carrot sticks, apple slices, tofu muffins and smoothies made with fruit cultivated organically, ripened in the sunshine, plucked from trees at dawn and only imported on foot by Monks on Thursdays to lessen the carbon footprint – or so it seems. Haircuts, lets not forget haircuts. If we go a week before school there maybe a queue at the barbers/hairdressers but the cut will last until half term. Or do we go half way through the summer holidays to avoid the rush and risk our little ones looking like dishevelled Yetis by the end of term? Shoes are the same. The kid’s feet grow so quickly (probably something to do with the carrot sticks and tofu) if shoes are bought now they won’t fit by Christmas. Best hold off until the last possible moment on shoes and look forward to waiting patiently, numbered ticket in hand, with all the other frantic parents. And then of course there will be homework, hours and hours of tedium. Trying to help with maths when you can’t even remember what on earth an algorithm is, let alone apply it. ‘Does this look right Mummy?’ you reply with all the confidence you can ‘Yes sweetheart I’m sure it is’, hoping he’s been paying more attention in class than you ever did. For those us with toddlers: ‘Mummy, do you like my cat?’ Mmmm, maybe that’s a tail but why is it orange and why are there two heads? ‘Beautiful darling, you are so clever’ you reply encouragingly. All prepared; then comes the big day. New Mums and Dads filled with a mixture of excitement and apprehension; their baby has finally reached that age – there is no going back
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Hair brushed, shoes polished, top button done up and socks pulled up, family breakfast over and photographs taken. Set off for school for the first time with stiff upper lip. You just know there are going to be tears but who will cry first - little one or Mum? Arrival at the school gates, bottom lips a quivering, freedom over, now it’s the routine of breakfast at dawn followed by streams of children cycling, buses and queues of cars belonging to busy Mummies and Daddies ensuring their precious cargo get to school safely. Having to leave your children for the day is never an easy task even when you know that teachers are professional and have your child’s best interests at heart. But it does help to know there is a teaching workforce that is truly dedicated. Recently a local primary school Head Teacher was heard to say that, as the world around us is changing at such a fast pace, we have no idea what challenges will be presented to our young people when they leave school, but it is a teacher’s job to make every effort to give each and every child the tools they will need to meet those challenges when the time comes….. Here, here!
Vision Works… Still working to help children of all ages flourish! Some years ago I interviewed the amazingly dedicated Sarah Evans (nee Peel), Senior Orthoptist at the General Hospital and, at the time, in the throes of widening her horizons and launching VisionWorks at the Lido Medical Centre. Recently, Sarah invited me along to see how her team has expanded to cater for the growing needs of the island… by Juanita Shield-Laignel Entering The Hunter Suite on the third floor, I was amazed at the well-appointed rooms and the stunning view over the roof tops of St Helier. I asked Sarah to start by refreshing our memories on why we might need the services of VisionWorks, Sarah began… “At VisionWorks we assess and help children who are not performing to their expected level in education, so perhaps they may not be meeting reading levels, or maybe they’ve plateaued over time or are getting frustrated because they are struggling to keep up with their peers. We listen to what the children say is happening when they are reading. A child may report that words are moving up and down or jumping around, they may miss out lines and words or they may not like bright lights. These are some of the symptoms of tracking and visual stress (Also known as Meares-Irlen syndrome).” “When I first started VisionWorks we offered tracking, visual perception and coloured overlays. The VisionWorks team has now expanded and has been joined by two specialist teachers, Annie Lezela and Hilary Hardy. We have also extended our testing range, so as well as the aforementioned, we also offer phonetic and sight word testing, symbol modality testing (for visual memory and tracking issues) and coloured glasses.” “Our team is fantastic and covers all ages of children. Annie is an experienced secondary school teacher and SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator) and has also done the access arrangements for University students. Hilary joined us from St Saviour’s School last year and has more
experience with the younger children but of course they are both totally flexible and can interchange.” “Having Annie and Hilary on board means we can offer more appointments, not just Saturday mornings, but also after school and early evening appointments if we are busy. Our appointment times mean that children do not have to miss school and our testing slots have been devised so that we can offer longer appointments allowing the children to work at their own speed and are never rushed.” “I speak to all parents before they book appointments for their children so they know what to expect, this also helps us to tailor treatment programmes appropriately. I always ask that parents take their child to an optician first because sometimes problems arise around learning progress purely due to the need for glasses. However, if glasses are not the answer to their problems, it is likely we can help.” “When a child is struggling at school many parent’s first thought is that their child may have Irlen syndrome (or visual stress as we call it) and that their child needs coloured overlays. This isn’t always the case - a lot of children we see actually don’t need coloured overlays, we only get to those once everything else has been tested and ruled out; often it’s a tracking issue so maybe only 1 in 15 need overlays. Most children struggle with their tracking and visual perception and this can easily be solved with some home exercises.” “Some children will require coloured overlays or glasses, as with most specific learning difficulties, the same pathways in the brain are affected so if a child is diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia or other learning difficulties, they are more likely to have visual stress too, but of course there are lots of children who have visual stress without being diagnosed with any other learning difficulty.” “Feedback from our patients and parents is so important to VisionWorks, so that we can continue to improve and expand our service. Our parents
(although sometimes sceptical initially!) are generally surprised how little changes and short courses of exercises make such a difference to their child’s learning and sometimes more importantly their self-esteem and wellbeing. The children really enjoy doing our workbooks and working through these helps them with their self-worth and selfconfidence.” “I think it’s a service that the island really needs. I’m sure there are a lot of children with undiagnosed problems, who don’t meet their full potential; a lot who are ‘average’ and could be so much more. VisionWorks will continue to expand as education evolves and we can grow and change to meet the needs of the children. I have excellent links with other institutions such as AdaptAble if children need support in more specialised areas such as IT and assistive technology.” “At VisionWorks we seem to be making a bridge between medical and educational needs and really getting the point across that overlays are not always the answer, there are so many other things that can be done to help first. Many of the children we see are struggling and it gives the team great job satisfaction to know we can help. I have worked hard at building excellent relationships with all the schools and SENCOs to support them in visual stress screening. I love my hospital work - it can be really exciting but this is exciting in a different way…to be able to watch a child who has been really struggling, finally come into their own, is just so rewarding.” For an informal chat about whether or not VisionWorks can help your child please contact Sarah T: 07797726884, E: sarah@visionworks.je New Appointments: £189 (to include all assessments and reports to GPs school, overlays & workbooks) Follow up appointments (if needed): £79 (after 4 to 6 weeks)
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RECIPE
Lunchbox Recipes
Full of t e season"s est produce, our top recipes for summer are perfect for picnics, arden parties and s. a e t e most of t e ot weat er y eatin outside wit our collection of delicious al fresco dis es. ROASTED BRITISH ASPARAGUS WITH HA ELNUT GREMOLATA AND FETA op roasted aspara us spears wit crunc y a!elnuts, parsley and lemon for a real winner. For an added e tra, crum le o er some feta. Serves: 4 Preparation time: minutes Cooking time: 1 20 minutes You’ll need: 30g hazelnuts 500g ritish asparagus 2tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Leaves from a small bunch of parsley est of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed 100g feta
What to do: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Place the hazelnuts on a small roasting tray and place in the oven for 5- minutes until golden brown. eep an eye on them to make they don’t burn. nce browned set aside. Trim off any woody ends from the asparagus and place in a roasting tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 5-6 minutes until crisp but still tender. eanwhile, coarsely chop the roasted hazelnuts and parsley and place in a bowl along with the lemon zest and crushed garlic. Slowly drizzle in 1tbsp olive oil and stir to combine. nce the asparagus is done, place on a plate and top with feta and gremolata, season and enjoy. Credit: www.britishasparagus.com
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milk and vegetable oil with a fork until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir. Don’t overmi5, it’s fine to have a few lumps. Divide between the muffin cases and bake for 20 minutes until they are risen and pale gold. Leave to cool then keep in an airtight tin for up to 3 days. Credit: berryworld.com
MI1 ED ISLE OF WIGHT TOMATOES PANGRITATA SALAD Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 minute You’ll need: 100g stale bread 1 lemon zested 2 thyme sprigs, leaves finely chopped 5 clove garlic, crushed Salt and pepper : tbsp olive oil 500g mi5ed Isle of : ight tomatoes 1 5 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp caster sugar Small handful of basil, leaves removed What to do: Tear the stale bread into large chunks and blitz in the food processor along with a pinch of salt until the bread resembles fine breadcrumbs. In a small bowl mi5 the lemon zest, chopped thyme leaves, garlic and seasoning, then add to the breadcrumbs and stir through. : eat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a shallow frying pan and add the breadcrumb mi5ture. Cook gently for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Cut the tomatoes into different sized pieces and arrange on a plate. : hisk together the last of the olive oil, white wine vinegar and sugar. Taste and add seasoning if necessary. Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and sprinkle on the pangritata along with fresh basil leaves.
BERRYWORLD BLUEBERRY MUFFINS Fluffy, $ merican style muffins. $ proper crowd pleaser. Serves: 10 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins You’ll need: 300g self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 150g sugar 1 lemon, zest only 150g blueberries 1 egg 225ml milk 50ml vegetable oil What to do: : eat the oven to 200C: 1: 0C fan and line a muffin tin with 10 paper cases. Put the flour, baking powder, sugar, lemon zest and blueberries into a bowl and stir to combine. In a jug, mi5 the egg,
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Why Home Cooking could be the Key to Saving the Planet It’s a well known expression that ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’, and yet that heart so often used to be tucked away in a small, dark part of the house, with food transported to a dining room to eat. The cooking and eating processes were quite separate things, so with modern, open plan living, we have the best of both worlds. We can enjoy the company of family and friends as we cook, while co-creating dishes with a partner or children can be a fun, sensual (and sometimes messy) experience that gives us those warm, fuzzy feelings of joy. Home-cooked food has long been the glue that sticks families together; a daily ritual of eating, talking and sharing stories. But in many western countries, things have been changing. More and more families have two working parents so convenience food and ready meals have become a staple part of everyday life not simply a handy tool for those one-off occasions. Eating out has seen a massive explosion since the 1990s, but food delivery services are now booming with a predicted additional consumer spend of £656 million by 2019 (NPD Group, Nov 2017). Britons currently spend just 34 minutes a day preparing meals, down from 60 minutes twenty years ago (The Guardian), with the most frequent meals being sandwiches and ready meals - hardly a ‘proper meal’! This isn’t real cooking, it’s simply re-heating something made for you by someone else (with ingredients from who-knows-where), or assembling meals from pre-prepared ingredients in jars, boxes or plastic packaging. Besides being more expensive, these options are often considerably higher in salt, sugar, fat and refined carbohydrates and potentially dangerous to our health when consumed frequently. So how does home-cooking help the environment? This week, the BBC reported that humans might only have eighteen months to save the planet, against the initial estimate of twelve years. If you’ve already stopped using plastic bags, compost your food waste and choose to buy your fruit and vegetables from local suppliers free from packaging, then you’re already playing a small part in helping life on planet Earth to survive. Aside from our dependence on fossil fuels, the meat and dairy industries play a large part in global warming through the increase of methane emitted into the atmosphere (yes, that’s cow
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burps!), as well as the deforestation for cattle grazing and the relatively high quantities of water needed to produce meat (in comparison to producing grains, beans and lentils). While it’s not practical to suggest everyone switches to a vegan diet, there are numerous benefits to eating less meat and dairy - both in terms of health benefits and the positive effects on our environment. Home cooking offers us the opportunity to use more local, plant-based, seasonal ingredients and less plastic packaging (and less packaging overall), while also enabling us to control how much we waste, and to enjoy more mindful cooking and eating. The money we save on meat and dairy based ingredients could be used to invest in smart, green technologies, to turn our gardens into vegetable patches or to invest in eco-friendly companies that plant trees or clean oceans. Childhood memories have a beautiful way of resurfacing when you allow yourself the time and space to wash, peel, chop and slice fruit and vegetables. If you have fond images of standing on a stool hand stirring cake batter with a big wooden spoon at grandma’s house or picking fresh strawberries in the garden with dad, then home cooking will reconnect you to those simple, pleasurable experiences. Just as spacious, open plan living allows a beautiful energy to flow through the home, without any cold, dark areas of stagnant energy, home-cooking reflects this. It’s an opportunity to allow your body’s energy channels to become unblocked and a new lighter perspective to shine through. Cooking your own meals and snacks from scratch, with an emphasis on whole food, real ingredients and primarily plant-based ingredients, will definitely improve your health and help the planet. It’s also widely reported that months after giving up animal products, we become aware of feeling energetically lighter, more calm and more in tune with nature. Now is the time to pull together our collective energies to halt global warming and begin healing planet Earth. I believe that we can do this by spending more time in the heart of the home, filling it with a rainbow of fresh ingredients, a generous serving of enthusiasm and a sprinkle of love. By Lorraine Pannetier Intuitive Copywriter and Plant-Based Food Expert www.thesoulfulword.com
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Summer Skin WHAT E(ACTL) IS SUN DA AGE AND HOW CAN )OU STA) SAFE THIS HOLIDA) SEASON?
Still a bit in the dark about sun protection? Liz Connor soaks up some expert advice... When summer arrives, there's nothing better than feeling the sun on your skin. What's not so great though is the long-term damage regular sun exposure can do. Melanoma - the most serious form of skin cancer - has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, and Cancer Research UK says 86% of cases could be avoided by taking better care in the sun. Many people still don't take the dangers of sun damage seriously though.
WHAT IS SUN DAMAGE? The sun emits two main types of UV rays that cause damage: UVA and UVB. "These ultraviolet rays are damaging to the skin, both the superficial and its deeper layers," explains Dr Dawn Davis, a dermatologist from the ayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org). UVA (long-wave) rays penetrate deeply into the skin and are associated with premature ageing, while UVB (short-wave) rays cause sunburn and a loss of skin elasticity. It's important to protect skin from both kinds.
But even in the UK - with our less-than-tropical climate and cloudy days - protecting our skin is vital.
"Sun damage is the result of inflammation to the skin from the ultraviolet light rays," says Davis. "This damage manifests itself as redness, itching, burning and pain."
We asked experts to explain everything you need to know about skin protection, plus some tips for keeping you and your family sun safe this summer...
The worrying thing about UV rays is that you can't feel them - and they really can penetrate clouds, which is why it's not unusual to get sunburned on an overcast day. Aside from the temporary pain of sunburn, sun damage can cause dry spots, wrinkles, lines, changes in pigmentation such as freckles and light patches, and fragile skin to develop over time, says Dr Adam Friedmann, consultant dermatologist at The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic (theharleystreetdermatologyclinic.co.uk). Chronic sun damage can cause additional problems such as actinic keratoses: Dry scaly patches which can sometimes develop into cancer, according to Friedmann. He warns that people who burn easily, have fair hair or blue eyes tend to be the most susceptible to sun damage - although that doesn't mean those with naturally darker complexions don't need to think about sun protection. continues overleaf...
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"Sun damage accumulates over time," warns Davis, "so the risk of bad effects such as skin cancer and photoaging (premature ageing caused by exposure to UV rays) increase with age."
H1 W 1 AN I 1 1 E1 ENT SUN DAMAGE?
One of the most tell-tale signs are areas of pigmented discolouration to the skin. "Solar lentigines are pigmentations caused by both genetic predisposition and sun exposure - hence their popular name 'sun spots'," says Dr Stefanie Williams, dermatologist medical director of Eudelo London (eudelo.com). "They often appear on the backs of the hands and face, but never on sun-protected areas, like the buttocks, for instance."
"This is best practised by seeking shade, avoiding peak sunlight hours (G G am to G pm), wearing protective clothes like hats and long sleeves and, of course, sun cream," says Friedmann. He notes that sun creams with physical blockers, such as Cinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are best.
Although solar lentigines do not have the ability to turn cancerous, they can be a ma3or sign of sun damage - so cancers could still develop elsewhere on the skin. "G eople with significant cumulative sun damage may have thousands of lentigines in skin areas such as the arms, shoulders, upper back and chest," says Williams. "When these become partly confluent, it leads to the mottled, irregular pigmentation characteristic of chronic sun damage." 1 AN SUN DAMAGE 1 E T1 EATED? There are creams that can help soothe sunburn and aesthetic signs of sun damage, but Dr Friedman says that currently, there's no proven effective way of reversing sun damage within the skin such as changes in the cells' DNA or the way our immune cells detect and fight sun damage. He believes the healthiest approach is prevention, with regular use of high-: uality sun creams with a high SG F that targets both UVA and UVB rays. "The best treatment is prevention," agrees Williams. "There's no way around it - if you want to keep your skin in best condition, you have to wear sun protection on a daily basis, in both summer and winter. In winter, UVB is much less strong, while UVA does not fluctuate as much throughout the seasons." She says many of us should also practice sun avoidance during the hottest portions of the day, by seeking out shade or staying indoors when the sun's at its peak. In fair skin, both burning and tanning are signs of cellular sun damage - but if you do avoid the sun a considerable amount, Williams suggests making sure you take a vitamin D supplement, as sunlight is vital in helping us produce this crucial nutrient.
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If you experience sunburn on holiday, it's wise to stay out of the sun so you don't make the situation worse.
"The higher the SG F, the stronger the protection against the burning UVB rays," says Friedmann. However, UVA protection is 3ust as important, as Friedmann says UVA rays can have more long-term damaging effects. "Always ensure you choose a sun cream with not only a high SG F, but also at least G -star UVA rating. I recommend a factor G G , applied every two hours as a minimum. G eople tend to apply cream much more sparingly than the amounts used during lab testing - so an SG F G G cream will often offer you only SG F G G in most cases. "G rotecting your skin is, of course, always the best course of action, but if your skin has already been damaged by the sun and presents some changes that you find worrying, make sure you seek professional advice." Friedmann says it's particularly important that babies and children stay safe in the sun, as they can be particularly vulnerable to long-term damage - which often won't show up until many years later. "Wearing a high-factor SG F G G sunscreen (with G -star UVA protection) is imperative and babies and children with fairer skin should cover up their exposed skin when in direct sunlight," he warns. "Sun avoidance at peak times of the day is vital and I would recommend hats and long-sleeve swimwear for babies in the swimming pool." A final top tip for parents? Use visible sunscreens, says Friedmann, so you can see where they have been applied. Some children's varieties come coloured (e.g. blue), making it easy to see where you have put cream on and where you have missed. "As a rule of thumb, a fingertip-siCed s: uirt should cover an area of skin the siCe of a hand," he says.
CBD – Start Low and Go Slow! By Suzie Webb Whilst researching cannabis, scientists discovered a new body system! It is called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This system has receptor sites, throughout the body and brain, that ‘open’ like a lock and key system - to cannabinoids. In each body tissue the cannabinoid system performs different tasks, but the goal is always the same – homeostasis. By promoting balance and homeostasis, the ECS helps the body adapt to stressors. CBD regulates processes in the body such as appetite, pain, mood, memory, hormones and inflammation. While CBD is an incredibly safe and therapeutic component of cannabis, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with it. There has been an onslaught of new companies setting up selling all manner of CBD products for humans and pets alike since the relaxing of the medicinal cannabis laws. There are of course, some excellent companies but unfortunately there are some dubious ones too – so ‘caveat emptor’ - buyer beware - as there are vast differences between CBD brands. CBD stands for cannabidiol - one of the primary cannabinoids found in the natural hemp plant – but there are over 100 known different cannabinoids found in hemp, including CBC (cannabichromene), CBG (cannabigerol), CBN (cannabinol) and of course the very well researched and talked about THC (tetrahydroncannabinol). CBD is classified as a food supplement and is available in many forms. A full spectrum product will contain CBD and THC. It’s the THC that gives you the ‘high’ of which some people want, and some don’t. An isolate has had everything removed from the plant (except the CBD), including THC so there will be no euphoric side effects, but the benefits from the other natural plant compounds (the terpenes) that have been removed from the plant will be lost. A broad-spectrum product is a combination of CBD isolate but with added terpenes from therapeutic grade essential oils which produces a broadspectrum CBD oil without THC but with all the benefits of the added back terpenes/phytochemicals.
How much to take can be confusing – I usually recommend starting with 25mg twice a day. CBD is biphasic, meaning it can have two different effects depending on the dose - typically a little CBD is stimulating, a lot of CBD is sedating - so start low and go slow. Start at the lowest dose, twice a day, morning and evening for 7 days and keep a journal of how you are feeling. You can choose between capsules, tinctures, hemp oil and water for nebulisers, suppositories, edibles and topicals. The options can be overwhelming, but there will be one product that is specifically suited to you. CBD in any form is always matched to the person, often calculated by the person’s weight. Products taken sublingually - such as tinctures have high bioavailability – meaning they absorb quickly and directly into the bloodstream unlike capsules and edibles that must go through the digestive system. Vaporised and nebulised CBD is effective almost immediately, but the effects don’t last long. It is important to read labels carefully. Check if the amount of CBD it says on the bottle is per serving, or per bottle! Oils and tinctures sell in ranges from 100mg to 5,000mg and an average serving size is usually 1ml per serving. A 5,000mg strength tincture in a 30ml bottle gives 30 servings of roughly 166mg of CBD. A 100mg strength tincture in the same bottle contains 30 servings of roughly 3mg of CBD. The hemp plant doesn’t only produce cannabinoids, it also has high percentages of terpenes. In fact, the distinctive aroma of cannabis comes courtesy of the plant’s terpenes. The most common terpene in cannabis plants is a compound called beta-caryophyllene which is an analgesic, an anti-inflammatory and an anxiolytic (reduces anxiety) and modulates the immune system. Copaiba essential oil (Copaifera species) contains 30-60% beta-caryophyllene. To ease the discomfort of a torn knee ligament I formulated my own balm Using 100% organic hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, beeswax, kpangnan butter, Trauma Oil (Arnica, St John’s Wort and Calendula) and 3% Copaiba Essential Oil, I ended up with an anti-inflammatory and analgesic balm called DCB!
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Dr Rai stresses: "Children's skin can burn easily, and this will predispose them to developing skin cancer later. ne single episode of sunburn under the age of 0 can increase the risk of skin cancer in later life so it's really important to get kids into good habits from a young age."
Whatever the British weather, many families are looking forward to jetting off abroad to catch some rays. And good sun protection is a vital part of enjoying the sunshine, particularly for children.
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)et new research from the pre-school channel Disney unior U has revealed nearly half of parents ( %) are unsure how often to apply sunscreen to their children, and % don't apply enough. So the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), has teamed up with Disney unior U to help protect children from the sun. Disney unior U is giving away 10,000 packs of sun stickers, featuring characters from its child vampire show Vampirina, to parents in selected supermarkets and airports throughout the summer. The stickers can be put on children's skin, and change colour when it's time to reapply sunscreen. In addition, dermatologist Dr Sweta Rai from BAD appears on Disney unior U 's Parenting Hacks podcast, offering parents advice on sun safety.
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1. A"OID THE MIDDAY SUN The sun is strongest and its UV rays the most intense between 11am and 3pm, so the best way to protect children's skin then is to avoid direct sunlight and seek shade. . CO"ER KIDS UP Dressing children in loose-fitting clothing, a sun hat and sunglasses is one of the best ways to keep their skin safe. Many rash vests or guards provide protection against UV, as well as children's hats and shades. The level of UV protection these garments provide is indicated using a system called Unit Protection Factor (UPF), and it takes into account the type, weave and colour of the fabric. Look for a UPF of 0 or above on clothing labels.
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= . SUNSCREEN E= PIRES Like any skin creams, sunscreens do eApire. Their efficacy lasts a certain time so check the eApiry date when you find it in the back of the cupboard. = . USE SUNSCREEN ON ALL E= POSED SKIN If avoiding direct sun isn't possible, cover all eAposed areas of your child's skin with sunscreen containing SPF 30 or above, which also has high UVA protection. "It's important to cover all eAposed areas, particularly the face, trunk and arms, and for those with sparse or no hair the scalp is important," says Rai. "And don't forget the back, ears and back of the neck. People often get burned on their backs as it's an area where sunscreen application is : uite difficult." = . CHECK EASILY MISSED AREAS With s: uirmy children, it's easy to miss patches when applying sunscreen. Don't forget to check easy-to-miss areas such as the ears, tops of feet and hands, scalp and back of neck. Rai says: "In clinical practice, I most commonly see sun damage on the scalp, eyes, ears, behind the ears and the backs of necks. These are all common sites for skin cancer. It's important not to forget lips either, and there are UV protective and water-resistant lip balms available. Although you can use sunscreen on lips, lip balms can be more practical." = . REAPPLY = RE= UENTLY Applying a second coat of sunscreen about 1G minutes after the first helps cover any patches missed initially. Make sure you reapply sunscreen every two hours, and straight after children have been in water. "There's no such thing as waterproof sunscreen," warns Rai, "so it's really important to reapply more regularly if you're swimming, and particularly if you're towel drying, as this will rub away the sunscreen. Sunscreen doesn't last all day, and you can miss patches of skin the first time you apply it, so reapplication is key in protecting yourself and kids from the sun's harmful rays." = . MAKE IT = UN To make sunscreen application more fun for young children, try drawing a picture or writing a word as you s: ueeCe the sunscreen onto their skin, maybe one letter on each limb, torso
etc. Then ask them to guess what the picture or word is, and tell them they can help rub it out (i.e. spread it onto their skin). Alternatively, do a 'join the dots' with the sunscreen, letting them spread the cream from one dot to the neAt. "Applying sunscreen should be built into family routines when kids are growing up, to help create habits that last a lifetime," says Rai. = . YOU CAN = ET SUNBURNED IN THE SHADE The Disney research found G G % of parents don't apply sunscreen to their children when it's cloudy, but children can burn in the shade. Rai warns: "Even if you're sitting in the shade, depending on the thickness of cover, UV light can still penetrate through and it's possible to burn. UV rays can also reflect off other surfaces and cause sun damage. Children's skin is thinner with less weathering than that of an adult, so is more likely to get sunburned in the shade." = . LEAD BY E= AMPLE Children learn by eAample, so make sure they see you putting on sunscreen, say how nice it feels on your skin, and eAplain why you're putting it on. 1= . IT'S NOT = UST BURNIN= THAT'S DAN= EROUS Burning and tanning are both harmful to the skin. Rai eAplains: "I see a lot of skin cancers as a result of chronic low-grade sun eAposure which can come from sun tanning. Even if you're not being burned, suntan is a sign of skin damage, which can lead to skin cancer, so it's important to protect yourself properly."
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Vienna, Austria’s glorious capital is located on the banks of the mighty River Danube and close to the borders of Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Vienna’s historic centre features imposing castles, opulent buildings reflecting Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, beautiful verdant parks, and the late 19th century Ringstraße. The centre of Vienna was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and in 2018 a study undertaken by the Economist Intelligence Unit, ranked the city as the best in the world for its quality of life. The city, which is crammed with art museums, places of interest and popular attractions continues to draw more than 6.8 million tourists every year.
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My explorations of Vienna’s rich cultural heritage began at the dazzling Hofburg Palace, which was the centre of the Habsburg monarchy from 1273 to 1918 and includes the Imperial Treasury where the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, which dates back to the 10th century, is displayed. The glittering treasures include the Imperial Austrian Crown, which was made for the Emperor Rudolf II in 1602, the Imperial Cross, the Holy Lance and an extensive collection of elaborate coronation vestments. Also on display is one of the world’s largest emeralds and of course it is absolutely mesmerising. The Hofburg Palace is also the principal venue for the world famous Silvesterball, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on 31 December this year.
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Keen to develop a deeper understanding of the Habsburgs I headed for the Imperial Apartments, which served as the residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and "ueen of Hungary, who was affectionately known as Sisi. The 24 rooms offer the visitor an opportunity to take a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and with 24 rooms crammed with twinkling crystal chandeliers, beautiful furniture, statues and works of art, there is much to admire. The Sisi Museum, also within the Hofburg complex, celebrates the life of Empress Elisabeth and exhibits include many of her personal possessions and portraits, which capture her beauty. Seeking a place to relax, I headed for another popular attraction, which is a short stroll away, within the Hofburg Palace complex. The Imperial Butterfly House, which was once a retreat for Emperor Franz Josef I and Sisi, the Empress of Austria, is a tropical oasis, housed within a beautiful Art Noveau palm house, provides the ideal spot to take a seat when a busy itinerary affects the feet. 400 free flying, colourful butterflies flutter around past waterfalls, settling on exotic plants and enticing all visitors.
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Due to its impressive musical legacy, which stretches from the era of Viennese Classicism up to the beginning of the 20th century, Vienna is
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known as the city of music and has been home to many celebrated composers of international recognition. Birthplace of Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg and Berg, Vienna also became home to Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms, Mahler and Mozart. To appreciate Vienna’s musical heritage I attended an exceptional performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Karlskirche on Argentinierstraße. St Charles Church, one of Vienna’s many architectural gems, was completed in 1739 and features the most beautiful cupola. The High Altar, which has undergone renovation, captures the viewer as it has regained its original colourful grandeur. The frescoes within the cupola represent the glory of Saint Charles Borromeo, the patron saint of the Habsburg Emperor Charles VI, and it is a spectacular sight. In 1741 Vivaldi died in Vienna and he was buried a few metres away from Karlskirche, which is the ideal venue for such a stirring concert, expertly performed by the Orchestra 1756 on period instruments. Following the concert and in search of a tasty bite to eat, I headed for the CafG Motto am Fluss located on Franz Josefs Kai, beside the Danube. Whilst admiring the view and watching the various vessels sailing sedately by I sampled the delicious Asparagus Risotto, which was served with aplomb, and accompanied by a glass of 2017 Gruner Veltliner Belle Naturelle, it was a first class dish. For a more formal affair, the Restaurant Motto am Fluss, on the floor below, serves an outstanding dish of crispy pork, glazed in Tong Hao, chilli, honey and served with spicy carrot and a glass of 2017 Chardonnay Juris enhances the flavours to another level. There is a wide selection of hotels in Vienna but for those seeking space, peace and privacy the Aparthotel Adagio is ideal. The property is located on Uraniastrasse beside the Danube with tram stops right outside and the historic city centre is within walking distance. Facilities include a fitness centre, a sauna, private indoor parking, complimentary Wifi and a self-service laundry room. My spacious one bedroom air-conditioned apartment featured a huge balcony overlooking the Danube and it was the ideal spot to relax with a tipple after a full day of explorations. The lounge featured contemporary furnishings including a plump sofa and footstool with a huge televisionI radio and the kitchen included all the gadgets required to rustle up a breakfast. There is a supermarket with an excellent deli 2ust a short hop and skip away but as my cooking skills are rather lacking I succumbed to a late lie-in and opted for the scrumptious hot and cold buffet breakfast and made plans for the day. Another of Vienna’s ma2or attractions is St Stephen’s Cathedral and I took a leisurely stroll beside the Danube and then made my way to Stephensplatz. Founded in 1137 the cathedral is an outstanding example of Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles and features a multi-coloured opulent roof consisting of
230,000 glazed, patterned tiles, which, when flooded in golden sunlight is a magnificent spectacle. On the south side, there is a mosaic of the double-headed eagle which represents the empire, once ruled by the Habsburgs. St Stephen’s Cathedral is the resting place of Frederick III, the first Emperor of the House of Habsburg. His tomb is adorned with 240 statues and is a fine example of medieval workmanship. The cathedral, which was constructed in limestone, soars 446 feet high and the south bell tower is a principal feature in Vienna’s skyline. It is said that the composer Beethoven realised the extent of his deafness when he noticed birds flying out of the bell tower and did not hear the bells ringing. Strolling back towards my hotel and feeling peckish I spotted the Hard Rock CafG on Rotenturmstraße. I was swiftly escorted to a table in the British section and as I devoured the delicious baby back ribs and sipped on my sparkling blackberry sangria I tried, to no avail, to avoid being distracted by a spellbinding collection of memorabilia, which includes Mick Jagger’s military style coat worn during the Steel WheelsI Urban Jungle Tour, Ian Anderson’s I of Jethro TullI flute convair, John Entwistle’s I of The WhoI bass guitar, the Moody Blue’s Minimoog synthesizer and signed photographs of the Beatles, the piccolo trumpet played on Penny Lane, and Sgt Pepper’s horn arrangement, signed by the Fab Four. I raised my glass to the wonderful city of Vienna and to the music and lyrics of Lennon and McCartneyE E 0 And in the end0 the love you ta e is e&ual to the love you ma e0 0 'TOP TIP'- FLIGHTS TO VIENNA D Fly the flagDwith British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Vienna. Opt for business class, which includes a guaranteed aisle or window seat, 2 x 32 kilos checked baggage, a dedicated check-in area and access to the BA lounge. For more information visit britishairways.com 'TOP TIP' - AIRPORT TRANSFERS AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Book private airport transfers for London Heathrow and Vienna. Take advantage of a reliable and punctual first class service. Prices are all inclusive and guaranteed in advance, so you can sit back and relax upon arrival. Visit blacklane.com 'TOP TIP' – ATTRACTIONS AND GETTING AROUND Purchase a Vienna Pass, which includes entrance fees to more than 60 attractions. For more information visit viennapass.com and for getting around a Vienna City Card valid for 24,48 or 72 hrs includes access to all public transport and discounts on a wide variety of attractions and more. Visit viennacitycard.at 'TOP TIP' – THE VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS CONCERT AND THE IMPERIAL BUTTERFLY HOUSE For more information and tickets visit www.concert-vienna.infoI and schmetterlinghaus.at AUGUST ISSUE | 33
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‘THE CARER’
One of this summer’s must reads is ‘The Carer’ by Deborah Moggach – the author of the book that was turned into the movie ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’. A Sunday Times bestseller, the book is described as “Joyous” by the Daily Mail and “Unputdownable, fun and tender…” by the Times. But does that reflect real life caring as a profession? “Yes and no” says Emma Bree, Deputy Manager at CI Home Care. “You laugh, you cry, you have wonderful clients…and some whose behaviours can be more challenging. But one thing that elderly home care isn’t is boring!”
60s on the team.” Explained Nicola Heath, one of CI Home Care’s Managers. “The most important qualities are empathy and common sense – but a sense of humour helps! There is minimum mandatory training – formal and on the job including “shadowing” experienced Carers, but lack of education and previous care experience are not a barrier to entry. Our door is always open to anyone wishing to have an informal chat about a career in care.” Somehow between new book releases such as The Carer, constant media coverage about our ageing population, movies such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and its “Real” TV followups, the subject of elderly care seems to be being thrust at us from all quarters. If you’re looking for a career change now may be time to book that informal chat!
But is it fulfilling? Happily, many people believe so. Even on a relatively small island some days the Carer is the only person the elderly client will see. That makes whatever you do for clients a privilege – and a responsibility. “You can’t go to a client’s home and be down as that can be contagious. Happily, if I am ever feeling a bit low it doesn’t take long to snap out of it as the joy of putting a smile on someone’s face by preparing their breakfast just the way they like it, or sharing a joke, or sometimes just by turning up, soon takes over.” “I live far from my family and I like to treat our clients in the way I would like my grandparents to be treated” explained Helena, one of CI Home Care’s Carers. “Sometimes it’s stressful – there’s traffic and parking issues and sometimes visits run over however hard you try. But receiving the thanks and building a genuine bond with people – and feeling you really have made a difference in someone’s life each day certainly makes up for the hassles.” Helena concluded. Age is no barrier to a career in Care. “You do have to be fit and healthy, but CI Home Care is proud to count people in their 20s to
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Detailed datasheets on household 'performance' surveillance cameras and digital locks artificial intelligence - with its own 'human' names - ruling our appliances with an iron fist. It almost sounds a little dystopian. But while modern smart devices are just the latest step in the ever-evolving quest for ultimate convenience and efficiency - with constant new developments and an endless stream of jargon, they can still be thoroughly confusing. Here's the lowdown on connected domesticity, from D ,000 smart fridges down to the humblest light bulb... AT S A SMART ME In its simplest terms, a smart home is a connected set of domestic gadgets and appliances, controlled via a central hub or smartphone. Many of these gadgets will feed back information and performance data, some are automated and will perform their function without human intervention, and almost all are geared towards convenience.
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Take, for instance, the smart thermostat, one of the harbingers of the smart revolution. Hive Active Heating (from D1 without Hive Hub, hivehome.com) allows you to control your central heating via your smartphone. Either set schedules remotely ahead of time, or simply turn on your heating en route and arrive to instant snugness and warmth. A few years ago, devices like these were the headline act, and each new addition would be accompanied by an app. Now, a lot of smart homes are ruled by larger, interconnected systems, usually commanded via voice-activated AI. Add flexibility with dull-sounding but actually-super-convenient smart plugs. This works with Alexa and Google Assistant, and allows you to remotely control power flow through your sockets with a button press or voice command. Lights and plugs can operate property-wide, but there's a smart device (or three) for each of your main rooms. Easily the most appliance-heavy area of most homes, it's no surprise that the kitchen might now be the smartest too.
AmaBon Echo is perhaps the most prominent, spearheaded by your friendly neighbourhood Alexa, with Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit in hot pursuit. Other platforms are available, and homeowners should do their research and decide which one best suits their needs. These systems work with a wide range of other brands and gadgets, so if you do choose to build a home around an AI, be sure to check compatibility before you buy. AD ET Once your smart home is responding to your voice, you can start giving it interesting toys. Philips Hue have cornered the market on smart lighting - often one of the first appliances to be swallowed up by smart tech.
Their range of multi-coloured LED smart bulbs can flicker between 16 million distinct shades. And with excellent compatibility, most home networks can activate the lights with a simple voice command. To really raise your guests' eyebrows, accessorise with frills like motion sensors and dimmer switches.
A quick Google search yields tens of smart, remotelycontrollable coffee machines, pressure cookers, and even fully-fledged microwave ovens. The most demanding customers should try Samsung's Family Hub Multi-Door Fridge FreeBer - a multimedia entertainment and life-organising system that occasionally moonlights as a refrigerator. The interface contains deep breath - a calendar, a speaker system, a touchpad, a television, a grocery list, and a search engine, and can open a video link of your fridge interior from half way around the world. For well-trodden floors, swap your bogstandard vacuum cleaner for a Roomba an automated vacuum robot with sensors that help it detect and avoid walls and furniture. To see your wooden floors similarly spick and span, try the Braava, a self-propelled mini-mop with the same capabilities as its carpet-cleaning cousin. continues overleaf... AUGUST ISSUE | 3
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You can even go smart while you sleep. The bedroom is not traditionally ruled by gadgets, but the Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed (it's likely to launch in the UK eventually but currently available from the US website - sleepnumber.com) ensures that even your mattress is now G i-Fi connected. The 'firmness' and 'support' settings can be set separately for each side of the bed, and the mattress will even lift a pillow of its own accord to alleviate mild snoring. Each morning, the bed will rank the soundness of your sleep with a data-driven 'sleep I '.
No security system would be complete without cameras. The Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera and Nest Cam I Outdoor Security Cam can stream pictures live to your tablet or phone. For the cautious, concerned or frequently absent, consider the Hive G ireless G indow or Door Sensor, a motion sensor that can alert you every time your door or window opens or closes.
A Nest Hello Video Doorbell sends a full-length visual to your phone every time it detects a visitor. G ith excellent night vision and two-way intercom to boot, you can deal with deliverymen and all manner of door-knockers whether you're home or not. Round off your bulwark with that simplest of securities - the lock. The Codelocks CLG G 10SS Electronic Digital Lock can be reprogrammed at will by smartphone with time sensitive code changes. Forgetful souls need not worry - it does also come with two manual keys.
All in all, there's precious few household gadgets that can't now be voice-activated, and those determined to out-smart their neighbours can buy smart humidifiers, smart carbon monoxide alarms, and even smart toilets. The In-G ash Inspira (for stockists and price details, visit uk.roca.com) uses a remote control to regulate water jets and dryer, with variable temperature and water pressure. SMART A+ D SA+ E G ith all this tech lying around in full view, the smart money bets on smart security. Perhaps the most developed and mainstream of all the smart fields, these defensive devices erect an impenetrable wall of technology around your home to repel would-be interlopers.
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ith your stock-take complete, move furniture that might be blocking a window's view, and clear out cluttered windowsills. If you have several electric lights covering a space usually bathed in sunshine, re+ig your room rather than spending a fortune adding to it. Consider moving obstacles outside your home too. If your climbing hydrangea has launched a hostile takeover against your windowpanes, it's time to call in the garden shears. L GHT AR ssuming that you do, in fact, have windows, your next key point should be colour. ure white surfaces can feel a little cold, but offwhite or light cream is a shoo-in for walls and ceilings when cultivating a brighter feel. Soft hues absorb far less light than dark ones, and for the most radiant rooms you should look beyond the masonry. Consider pastel-coloured cupboards, pale wood furniture, or light-hued
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decorations. There's nothing wrong with a black leather sofa, or some statement, patterned wallpaper, but they won't necessarily help your rooms retain light. esthetically, many designers opt to add in darker trimmings. Cushions, knick-knacks and other smaller furnishings look great in dark grey or navy, and provide contrast without significantly sacrificing light. RRORS LOTS O If you're looking to increase your intake of natural light, mirrors are perhaps the most literal way of doing so. They reflect light that would otherwise be absorbed into the wall, and hanging one opposite a window sends daylight bouncing round the room. all-mounted mirrors are a go-to for grooming as much as for decor, and fashion-conscious bedrooms often boast something free-standing and full-length. Next level homeowners could employ mirrored furniture - mirrored tables, mirrored wardrobes, even a mirrored chest of drawers. Large mirrors give the illusion of a much larger, lighter space, and if the room feels bright and bree;y, so too will its reflection. W N OW RESS NG !our windows are your main allies in your fight for light, so you'd be wise to give them plenty of tender loving care. linds are a good bet for a light-heavy home, leaving the window entirely exposed when open and creating lovely lines of light when down.
They can't produce blackouts, so are less advisable in the bedroom of a light sleeper. Light linen or cotton curtains are similarly appropriate - and can be hung in layers to more closely control the flow of light. Heavier, thicker fabrics like velvets and brocades are generally more accustomed to blocking light, while wide-slat shutters are flexible and channel a Mediterranean feel. THE L GHT NG O THE LA S Natural light tends to gobble up the headlines, but artificial light is where the buck stops. Let's divide it into three stylistic varieties. mbient lighting diffuses evenly through a room, and is usually the starting point for a larger scheme. Think ceiling lights, perhaps integrated with lamps on floors or tables. Naturally, ambient lighting isn't strong on contrast, so try some accent lighting to help instil separation. ccent lighting is brighter and much more directional, ensuring centrepieces like dining room tables get the focus they deserve. Make sure these lights are not so concentrated that they behave like spotlights. !ou don't want to channel a the sort of aggressive glare normally reserved for police interrogation rooms. Finally, consider task lighting - very strong light sources marshalled for specific purposes. Think downward-facing desk lamps that can illuminate a keyboard clear as day, or a row of bulbs as floodlights for a worktop. There's no point illuminating the corridor with pixel-perfect high-def, if your closet is so dimly-lit all your darker clothes merge into one.
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Keep these principles in mind when allotting wattage in your home, and where possible try before you buy. Road-test bulb brightness, or better yet employ a dimmer switch.
STR2 2 T2 RAL 2 HANGES For those with the time, inclination and, most of all, the money, there are plenty of home improvements that can turn dingy dungeon to gleaming greenhouse. Some are obvious - more and bigger windows, glass patio doors and so on - but others are slightly less intuitive. Skylights are an oft-neglected sub-genre of window - the light comes straight from source and can often spread across an entire floor space. Thick-set, dark-coloured doors can keep natural light from reaching the heart of your home, so consider glass panelling even on doors that don't open into the air. Next-level homeowners can go one better by embracing a more open-plan layout throughout their dwelling.
WASH 2 O2 R WALLS No, not with soapy water - in this context washing your wall means to splash light across a surface, creating the illusion that the whole room is aglow. Consider vertical light fixings, that send a warm light upwards and downwards, creating a sheet-like glow across a wall. It's better to bathe an area with one effective light source than pepper it with unattractive fixings.
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Though not traditionally a light-emitting surface, even the floor can play its part. Opting for polished, well-finished hardwood, ceramic or stone can keep light ricocheting off your interiors like an underfoot mirror.
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Is your home ready for a low carbon future? The Government of Jersey’s decision to declare a climate change emergency and aim to make Jersey carbon neutral by 2030 will require all of us to cut our carbon footprints. Islanders will need to become more energy efficient in all aspects of their lives and ditch fossil fuels for low carbon electricity. In Jersey, 38% of all energy used is by households, so it’s an obvious place to look for savings – but what can you do to make your home ready for a low carbon future?
remotely from a computer, tablet or smart phone. In today’s Internet-enabled world, smart home systems have gone beyond the ability to programme devices so they are turned on and off at particular times. They can detect whether a room is in use or a window left open, and then adjust energy usage accordingly. This means home smart home systems can have a dramatic effect on your energy efficiency.
The amount of energy a home uses varies widely depending on a property’s size, type and the number of occupants. A typical new-build home uses considerably less energy than a typical older home because it is likely to have more thermal insulation and more thermally efficient windows and doors. It is also likely to have a more efficient heating system and will have been constructed to achieve a better standard of airtightness to control heat loss.
“In Jersey, 38% of all energy used is by households, so it’s an obvious place to look for savings – but what can you do to make your home ready for a low carbon future?”
Once the fabric of your home is as energy saving as possible, it makes sense to use the most efficient energy source for your heating. Electricity is not only 100% efficient, with a virtually completely decarbonised supply in Jersey, electric heating is also 12 times cleaner than oil and ten times cleaner than gas in terms of carbon emissions. Further efficiencies can be gained with the use of renewable technologies such as air source heat pumps, or smart heating controls that allow you to manage your heating and hot water
There are various smart control systems on the market such as the Hive Active Heating thermostat, or the self-learning Nest. The Nest Learning Thermostat learns your energy use behaviours and automatically adapts the home environment to the way it is being used. Nest's energy saving capabilities have been shown in independent studies to save people an average of 10% to 12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills. In fact, as more and more home appliances are now made with wireless connectivity, ready to join to the internet and communicate with other appliances, it’s possible to automate and remotely operate virtually every electrical device in the home. You could begin with a lighting starter kit and add on security devices later. Philips' Hue lights offer various lighting effects. Screw these LED bulbs into your regular fixtures, install the app to
your phone or tablet, and then you can turn the lights on or off, brighten or dim them, or select from an endless palette of colours. If you want to start with a more expansive system with many features, it's a good idea to design how the home will work, particularly if rewiring or renovation will be required. Smart homes do make life easier and more convenient. Whether you are at work or on holiday, the smart home will alert you to what's going on, and security systems can be built to provide and help in an emergency. For example, not only would you be woken with notification of a fire alarm, the smart home would also unlock doors, dial the fire department and light the path to safety. Smart home technology promises tremendous benefits for elderly people living alone. A smart home could notify the resident when it's time to take medicine, alert the hospital if the resident falls and track how much the resident is eating. If an elderly person is a little forgetful, the smart home could perform tasks such as shutting off the water before a tub overflows or turning off the oven if the cook had wandered away. They say that home is where the heart is, but maybe it’s time to think again – for a low carbon home that’s ready for a connected future, home is where the smart is.
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Seek and Hide 6 STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR ROOMS COOL AND CALM THIS SUMMER
D*)3. 1 ). .* %/-. #/ & 1 2 '' .# . '/.. , G ,$ '' F " ) , 0 '- -$(+' 1 2- .* " . $. */. *! -$"#.... If you're feeling hot and bothered this summer, it may not just be the weather. Look around your home - if it's overflowing with clutter, and every corner and surface seems to be a magnet for bits and bobs that should be sorted but never are (the school holidays could make it a whole lot worse), this is probably contributing to those raised stress levels. The good news is, to tackle this oh-so common scenario, you don't have to turn yourself into a dedicated disciple of ' ueen of lutter' Marie ondo and rid yourself of every possession you've ever owned. Instead, it's time to play 'seek and hide'. This new decor game simply involves hunting down all the 'stuff' you want but don't
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. STE I TO CALM As a hallway's the first port of call when you get home, having to s.uee7e your way past a chaotic collection of coats and tripping over shoes and kit every day certainly won't make you feel 7en. Slim down that coat rack eep out only what's suitable for the season and store away heavy winter coats and jackets. eep shoes on a rack and label drawers on a storage chest ( olaroid pictures work well for younger children), so everyone knows exactly what goes where to encourage order rather than dumping.
on the top of a coffee table. Simply lift the lid, sweep away and store A coffee table which incorporates storage is another way of keeping its top clear and tidy. Dress windows simply with blinds - less bulky than curtains - and choose a neutral shade or white to make a room feel more spacious and airy. . MAKE A SCREE STAR If you've ever felt panic at unexpected visitors suddenly arriving and seeing mess everywhere, a screen is the perfect fast cover-up solution. These can be easily moved around to hide 'clutter spots', as they're brilliant for masking a cluttered corner or untidy collection of clothes, and crucially can be folded away when not in use. They can also work as flexible room dividers, allowing an open-plan space to be used for a multitude of purposes. Another bonus They're a great way to introduce texture, colour and pattern to a room and you can also use them for display, maybe as picture board for family photos. . SIT A D STORE Multi-tasking seats with hidden compartments can be just the solution to get clutter off the floor. They could be the perfect home for maga7ines, toys, or all that debris that seems to accumulate continues overleaf...
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5 . SIDE5 OARDS OF ST5 LE Designers are proving that while storage is necessary it certainly needn't be dull, by creating pieces which are practical and also sleek and stylish. Sideboards can soak up a huge amount of possessions.
5 . S5 EET DREAMS STORAGE A calm, serene space for sleeping is essential, so that you relax and rest well. A headboard with storage is genius because it allows you to keep distracting clutter tucked out of sight, and can be a boon if you're tight for space and haven't got enough room for bedside tables. Under-bed storage drawers can also be super-handy for stowing away bedding or out-of-season clothes that you don't need to access for a while.
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There's something about eating outdoors. A generous helping of fresh air and (hopefully) sunshine can magically make even the simplest meal taste delicious. That's all to the good, because summer's no time to be slaving over a hot stove indoors - but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a little time and trouble over the table. By giving a setting a real sense of occasion, maybe opting for a theme, you'll not only make it memorable but you could ramp up the fun - a few drinks could turn into a party and a supper into a celebration. "Having lunch and supper parties outside is one of the real joys of summer," enthuses interior designer, Joanna Wood. "I really like using unusual nature-inspired dishes in the shapes of leaves, and I like to work to a theme and pick a different one each year." This year she's creating her own 'Midsummer Night's Dream' al fresco setting, to give a patio area a theatrical touch. "A theme allows you to be creative and you can incorporate flowers, candles and maybe floating flower heads with tea lights for evening parties," she says. "It's all about a bit of imagination and planning that will result in something you can enjoy for the whole season." So turn the tables on dull dining and instead experiment with one of these three themes Love Island style, a fun festival vibe, or a little slice of calm with country cool... INE LI E A LOVE ISLAN ER If you envy those fit reality TV show residents in their sun-drenched Mallorcan villa, create your own sizzling Mediterranean hotspot. It could be perfect for leisurely meals and chilling (romancing optional!).
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Group potted palms, ferns and other tall foliage around simple seating. Low benches or boxes made comfy with foam rectangles wrapped in bright fabric will do nicely. Finally, inject another zip of sunshine colour with outdoor rugs and cushions. Then sit back and enjoy the banter! Mix a decor cocktail and pick up on Love Island style with slogans and beach style accessories - pool blue and flamingo pink rules!
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GO F* LL* ON FES* IVAL Festival season's arrived. No tickets - no problem! Simply give a table setting a boho, laid-back vibe, turn on the sound system, and have your own personal 'feastival' without the mud, wellies or sagging tents.
"I live on a farm in the glorious West Country, so I really enjoy the chance to make the most of time outdoors with friends and family. And come the summer months, there is nothing I love more than a picnic or eating al fresco," says Liz Earle, founder of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine (lizearlewellbeing.com). "= icnics and meals outdoors are a great way of enjoying the great outdoors and making the most of nature's beauty, but they don't just have to be daytime affairs. There's nothing nicer than lingering over a meal on a sultry evening and pretty lighting will transform a setting."
This look i all about personality - pops of colour, mismatched china, and lots of freshly cut flowers and foliage. Don't take it too seriously - there's no room for formality here - just give it a bit of hippy-dippy character that makes it kick-offyour-shoes relaxing.
Battery operated tea lights, which will twinkle into the night, are a pretty and safe way to add enchantment, Earle says.
Feel free to pile on the paper lanterns and garlands - use solar lights for when the sun's gone down - and add jewel-coloured glassware for a dash of glamour. John Lewis is a brilliant destination for homeware that will ramp up al fresco style, including a brilliant range of tableware and furniture.
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* ON* * RE * O* N* R* * OOL The beauty of a rustic scene is its simplicity. All that's needed are a wooden table and chairs, a linen runner and napkins, and plenty of lanterns and candles. Don't forget to cater for chilly nights by putting a throw or a blanket on each chair.
"= erch them atop jam jars or logs to give them a bit more height, or use them in hanging glass lanterns above a table to turn it into a focal point," she suggests. The closer you get to echoing your indoor taste outside in your garden 'room', the more successful the result will be. Opt for accessories that would look just as good in a living room as on a terrace.
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Weave some magic at home WITH NEW-WAVE RATTAN, RAFFIA AND BAMBOO No longer confined to retro schemes and conservatories, nature's most versatile materials are making a stylish comebacks, says Gabrielle Fagan... We're all waking up to the magic of weave, with rattan - that blonde, slim, easy-on-the eye material - enjoying a starring role in homes right now. Pinterest and Instagram are full of stunning examples of how rattan can lend a 'wow' factor in a way that solid wood simply can't, and it's totally in tune with our growing desire for natural products and organic designs in our living spaces. Rattan was a huge hit in the Seventies, a trend that stuck for at least a decade, and has endured as a staple of the conservatory - but perish the thought that this is just a predictable reincarnation. Designers have so transformed it, with punchy colour and imaginative chic new shapes, that pieces are good-looking enough to be focal points in all areas of the home. Not only that - they're seemingly so entranced by all things woven right now, they've also turned their creative attentions to raffia, bamboo, and even simple straw. "Rattan really is the 'super food' of the homeware world," declares Sophie Garnier, founder of Kalinko (kalinko.com), specialists in hand-woven rattan furniture and accessories made in Burma. "Practically, the material is solid all the way through the vine, which makes it incredibly strong, and its flexibility means it can be woven into any shape. It also accepts paints and stains like wood, so can be made in a variety of colours and finishes." Not least, it's a good choice, Garnier points out, if you want to burnish your eco-credentials. "It grows very quickly all year round and is harvested without harming the tree and also grows back very enthusiastically, so an A-star for sustainability," she enthuses.
KEEP IT LIGHT Woven furniture won't dominate a space, which makes it ideal for compact spaces and especially good for renters as it's easily transportable, says Kate Butler, head of product design at Habitat. "Fast-growing materials like rattan and bamboo are increasingly becoming key materials for us, and we're incorporating these strong and lightweight materials into more modern designs that take advantage of their versatility," she explains. "They allow us to create more interesting 3D shapes, from fluid curves to angular forms, so we're moving away from traditional rattan associations - which confined it to the conservatory - to more inspirational, contemporary ideas for the home that allow you to add more personality to a space." She highlights the Nadia bedframe (designed by Matthew Long), made from four individual rattan sections which clip together for easy assembly, and Habitat's range of rattan light shades, which simply fit over a bulb.
Lightweight yet sturdy, it can also look fresh and modern depending on the shape and finish you choose, notes Garnier. Summing up its appeal, she says: "It brings the essence of the outdoors inside, which is very soothing and, while an obvious choice in the summer, will look great all year round in both classic and contemporary homes." What are you waiting for? Work the weave at home, with a variety of beautiful products...
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STORE & STUN We can never have enough storage - but there's no reason it should be boring. Turn it into eye-candy with wicked weaves featuring soft, blushing shades, which can hold everything from household essentials to toys.
MIX 'N' MATCH Double up for maximum effect - two chairs are better than one because they'll look as though you've committed to a style, rather than bought a random piece. If you want to make a statement, choose a rocker or a classic Peacock-style chair. The latter with its high back, which is also called a fan chair, originated in the Philippines and its striking style has featured in many iconic photographs over the years.
SCENE-STEALER SEATS If you like a laid-back vibe, hanging chairs are ultrafashionable currently, and Cox & Cox has an open weave Round Rattan Cocoon Chair. It comes with a stand or a hook so it can be hung from the ceiling. Enhance the cosiness by draping with a Curly Sheepskin -
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Rather than leaving tools in a chaotic heap, a row of hooks will keep everything off the floor and neatly stored. 2. BE BOLD WITH PLANT CHOICE The greenhouse needn't just be a space to nurture seedlings. Exotic and tender plants will thrive in the warm environment and brighten up the space.
If you're tripping over compost bags, battling with broken pots and spent seed trays and can't find a tool in sight, your greenhouse may be in need of a serious makeover. Smart gardeners can create a space that's not only useful for growing plants but acts as an extension of their home - a stylish, comfortable bolthole through the warmer months and beyond, with the help of a little furniture, cushions, wall art and some nifty tidying accessories.
Fill your greenhouse with a range of desert and succulent plants like cactus, agave and crassula. These easy-care plants flourish inside a greenhouse and are very on-trend.
Where to start with your makeover? Follow this greenhouse guide for inspiration, including tips from garden styling pros and Richard Baggaley, director of The Greenhouse People. 1. CREATE A POTTING CORNER To prevent clutter in your greenhouse, carefully plan your layout and segment the space into purposeful areas. Create a potting corner next to where you grow your fruit and vegetables to make planting more efficient and to save space. This area needn't be dull. Place seed packets in a brightly coloured tin to store them safely and add a pop of colour to your greenhouse. 58 | www.life-mags.com
If botany is more your style, orchids are among the most beautiful and exotic greenhouse plants. They require a high level of humidity though, so store your misting bottle nearby to keep your orchid healthy. Tom Barry, managing director of Hartley Botanic adds: "Architectural tropical and subtropical species are still very popular with both homeowners and gardeners alike. "These plants look dramatic and add height within a greenhouse which works well when combined with bench-level succulents and cacti. For colour, and to add an exotic look, orchids in pretty 'sweet shop' colours can be grown in individual pots." continues overleaf...
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3. CREATE A COSY NOOK Acclaimed author and botanical stylist Selina Lake (Selinalake.co.uk), who styled for Alitex (Alitex.co.uk) at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, suggests you update tired items such as old chairs, metal furniture or plant pots by adding a pop of colour with paints. A simple bench can be turned into a sumptuous day bed with a mass of comfy cushions. 4. USE INSECT DESIGNS Entomology, or the study of insects, is the new botanical trend, adds Lake. Get the look by having a go at drawing bugs on greenhouse windows using a chalk pen. Add prints and posters in frames or clipped to bare walls and use a wire washing line for another display. 5. GO FOR A NATURAL LOOK 'Upcycling' is the word on everyone's lips - and for a good reason. With items sourced from second-hand shops, or even junkyards, it's easy to go boho on a budget. Simple changes like a lick of paint on wooden furniture or changing the handles on drawers can have a huge impact, says Baggaley. In line with environmental issues, forgo plastic items for furniture and accessories made from natural materials such as metals, rattan and bamboo.
7. MAKE USE OF MIRRORS Add mirrors inside your greenhouse to reflect light and the sight of your beautiful plants, Baggaley says. Careful placement will give the illusion of more space but do consider what it will be reflecting. Try to reflect the leafy interest in your greenhouse, rather than watering cans or plastic pots. 8. USE YOUR GREENHOUSE AS A GALLERY To add further interiors-inspired touches to your greenhouse, wall art is a great option to make the space ooze personality and feel more like a home. Get creative and create your own works of art to display. You could decorate a canvas with cuttings from garden magazines, known in the art world as 'decoupage', for garden inspiration as well as decoration. 9. CREATE A HERB HAVEN Drying herbs in a greenhouse is ideal as they dry quickly under the concentrated sunlight, add scent to the space, and look decorative. Lavender, sage and thyme retain their fragrance when dried - just try to keep them out of direct sun. They dry quickly, so check periodically and package for storage as soon as they are crisp.
6. FIND SPACE TO SIT Baggaley advises: "Add comfort to your glass-walled structure with seating and soft furnishings. Textiles will instantly soften the space and make it feel inviting. "Be aware that these will fade under the concentrated sunlight, so shop for items with a vintage-inspired design or are second hand to accomplish the shabby-chic look."
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4 SUMMER BERRIES AND THEIR AMAZING
Health Benefits From strawberries to blueberries, Liz Connor hears why berries are nutritional powerhouses that deserve some space in your fridge this summer... Stir them into yogurt, dust them with cinnamon or eat them straight from the punnet - nothing beats tucking into a bowl of berries on a hot summer's day. And beyond tasting great, the nation's favourite berries have a lot going on in the nutrition stakes too. Packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, digestion-aiding fibre and several vitamins and minerals, consumed regularly as part of an overall balanced diet, these small wonders can do a lot to support our general health. We asked nutritionists to talk us through some of the key health benefits of tucking into fresh berries this summer... 1. BLUEBERRIES These little blue fruits (or deep purple, depending who you're asking) grow in bushes that are native to North America and can add an instantly Instagrammable edge to bowl of porridge - but there's way more to blueberries than their much-loved aesthetic.
3. RASPBERRIES Also known as 'Rubus idaeus', the raspberry is a perennial fruit that belongs to the same botanical family as the rose and the blackberry. They grow on thick, leafy bushes with woody stems, and are delicious either on their own or turned into a sweet dessert coulis. "Raspberries are full of nutrients and antioxidants," says Derbyshire. "Just one cup of raspberries contains 12% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin K, which is important for supporting healthy bones." She adds that studies have indicated that regularly eating raspberries could help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes, by helping to reduce glucose levels after consumption. "Ranked near the top of all fruits for antioxidant strength, raspberries are particularly rich in ellagic acid, quercetin and anthocyanins - all powerful antioxidants which have proven health benefits and help protect the body against disease."
"Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense berries going," says nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire, speaking on behalf of Love Fresh Berries (lovefreshberries.co.uk). "They contain fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese, and they also have one of the highest levels of antioxidants - specifically anthocyanins."
4. BLACKBERRIES Often found growing in hedgerows, blackberries are an aggregate fruit - which means they're composed of several small juice-filled drupelets.
If you're in need of a refresher, antioxidant-rich foods are important to help protect your cells against free radicals - harmful molecules produced from things like pollution, sunlight, smoke and alcohol.
They're usually eaten straight from the hand, but there are loads of inventive ways you can add them into recipes - like whizzing them into a smoothie, mashing them to produce jam, or even stirring them into a spinach and almond salad.
"In recent years, there has also been a growing body of science [suggesting] that berries could help to offset cardiovascular diseases and help to preserve heart health," says Derbyshire, who adds that blueberries may also help improve mood and aspects of cognitive function too. She advises trying to pack in an 80g serving of blueberries (four heaped tablespoons) per day, which counts as one portion of your five-a-day.
"Blackberries contain a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, potassium and magnesium, as well as fibre and other plant nutrients that have numerous health benefits," says nutritionist Anita Bean.
2. STRAWBERRIES The humble garden strawberry has plenty going for it. Aside from its vibrant colour, juicy texture and naturally sweet taste, Derbyshire explains that these heart-shaped fruits provide a pretty potent hit of vitamin C. "In fact, they contain more vitamin C than oranges," she says. "Eating just seven strawberries provides the recommended daily about of vitamin C, which is important for the normal function of the immune system, along with reducing tiredness and fatigue." As well as helping you to bounce out of bed when the alarm goes off in the morning, strawberries have other great benefits too. "They also provide vitamin K, manganese, folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, B6, copper, magnesium, fibre and phytonutrients," says Derbshire, "so they really do make the perfect healthy snack."
She explains that blackberries are notable for their flavonoid content, the phytonutrients that give berries their deep colour. Flavonoids have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can play a role in supporting the immune system, and studies have found that regularly eating foods that are rich in them can significantly reduce your chances of catching coughs and colds. Blackberries may also help keep your brain young. "A study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that blackberry extract may provide a protective effect on brain, improve memory, learning and general brain function, as well as slowing the decline in age-related memory loss," says Bean. The good news is, just 10 blackberries will count towards one of your five-a-day, and they also secretly make one of the best postworkout snacks - as flavonoids can also play an important role in performance and recovery. "Studies suggest these compounds help reduce muscle soreness, muscle damage and inflammation after intense exercise, as well as speed up muscle recovery," Derbyshire says. So next time you're heading for a spin class? Pack some in your gym bag.
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Make the summer of 2019 your best yet with NLP… With NLP becoming one of the most popular life and Business coaching strategies of our time more and more people are turning to it as a strategy to help change their life and career What was infamous as a life coaching strategy, has progressed into the corporate arena in recent years and more and more companies are using it as part of a winning formula to success. Mark Shields Explains... Building a career and finding opportunities to progress in the right job is very important to most of us. Having a good boss, enjoying your job, and learning new skills all at the same time are of paramount importance. Sometimes however work can get the better of us and we find the stresses of work eating into our personal time and find ourselves thinking about our job even at weekends. EMBARKING ON CHANGE Facilitating and embracing change is difficult in any part of life yet change at work in 2019 is both regular and constant. If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got. NLP offers you the keys to help facilitate that change and in doing so helps you unlock your full potential. You are in control of reprogramming your mind for success, getting rid of any previous limiting beliefs or negative thinking habits. Thus helping you remove blockages and progress through change much more easily.
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LEARN TO REPROGRAM YOUR MIND If you think of your mind as a computer and these limiting beliefs and negative thinking patterns are just learned software programs that have been installed over the years creating you to experience and view life in a certain way? In the same way you learned them you can unlearn them by simply installing a new computer software program into your minds computer overriding and deleting previous programs. The beginning process of understanding how NLP can help you at work begins with you understanding your own thinking patterns. You need to learn to understand about how the impact and control your internal dialogue / inner voice, has over your thinking, actions and behaviour. These patterns drive how you think which in turn drives how you feel which in turn influences how you behave and act. All of your life’s experiences and the way you filter the information you receive determines what you think, how you feel, act and react. continues overleaf...
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Therefore you can directly impact on how you feel and behave by taking control of your thoughts and internal dialogue. For example if you are feeling upset and negative about your boss imagine him or her dressed as a chicken with a long yellow beak and sprouting white hair. Notice how you immediately smile and those thoughts provoking negativity now provoke humour which lifts how you feel. TAKING BACK CONTROL NLP teaches us how to take charge of our thoughts. In addition it teaches us how to recognise negative thinking patterns and when they are limiting our ability to succeed or achieve our goals. These are known as limiting beliefs or blocks in the NLP world. These are the first steps in learning how to take back control at work. When you know and understand how your are blocking the path to your own success you can start to use these new insights to help you make the changes you desire. It is a fact that as we progress into the millennium years we need to take more and more responsibility for our own personal recognition, development and success. Having said this people are still very set in their ways and passive about their own careers and progression. Ask yourself this question. Are you someone that believes? • You work hard and it’s up to your boss to notice what a good job you are doing. • Your boss needs to recognise your talents and abilities • It is the job of your company to recognise your limitless commitment and effort. Sadly these sets of beliefs are no longer common in the workplace and sensory awareness and responsibility is a thing of the past. It is fact in 2019 managers and bosses carry a huge workload themselves and they often won’t be paying as much attention to
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your needs and contribution as you want them to. Equally most of them are unable to be as committed to your job satisfaction as you expect them to be. Therefore it is apparent you need to be taking responsibility for your own working life and achievements. Ask yourself the following: • Do you expect your employer to recognise your own personal development needs? • Do you think your boss can mind read what you need and require? • Are you trapped in a job because you believe a job is a job and you are only there to earn an income? • Do you feel powerless at work and believe you don’t have the influence or ability to create change or make things happen. If you have answered yes to any of these questions it suggests you are creating your own barriers to success and therefore limiting your own beliefs and achievements. Changing your thinking doesn’t always happen overnight and sometimes can take you a while, but once you realise the need for change your on well on the way to achieving it. To celebrate Mark Shields writing for the Jersey Life Magazine for 12 years Mark has launched an NLP Online Training Academy specifically for residents of the channel islands. The academy contains lots of free NLP resources and vocational diplomas channel islanders can access. You can find a direct link below. Mark W Shields Managing Director www.nlpchannelislands.com 01462 431112
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BENTLEY BENTAYGA HYBRID By Jack Evans T-* '., B*28&=,& -&7 ,32* -='6.) &(/ E:&27 -*&)7 83 S&2 6&2(.7(3 83 +.2) 398 ;-&8 &2 *0*(86.+.*) B*280*= .7 0./* 83 )6.:* WHAT IS IT? Though large, luxurious SUVs are proving ever-popular across manufacturers, they aren't often seen as the most efficient of vehicles. It's why many are turning to electrification, and Bentley is no different. The Crewe-based car-maker has recently introduced the Bentayga Hybrid - electrifying its big, opulent four-wheel-drive machine designed for those who tend to spend a lot of time driving through towns and cities, where more stringent emissions controls are making it harder for traditional SUVs exist. We've headed to sunny California to find out what it's like. WHAT'S NEW? Obviously the biggest change here is the powertrain, based around a turbocharged V6 engine (which we'll look at in a little more detail further on). Elsewhere, it's business as usual. High-quality materials meet a spacious cabin, while the looks remain in-your-face to say the least.
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H@ W @ @ ES IT @ @ @ @ ? There's little to distinguish the Hybrid Bentayga against the rest of the line-up, with - as mentioned - 0ust a few badges helping to differentiate it from its conventionally-powered stablemates. One thing is for sure, there are few cars with quite as much presence as this SUV. Is it prettyD That's for you to decide. But in our eyes the Bentayga isn't the most delicately-styled cars, though cars finished in 'Windsor Blue' look quite classy. The huge wheels are part and parcel of the modern SUV too, and they look the part on the Bentayga. WHAT'S IT @ I@ E INSI@ E? The Bentayga's cabin is a sumptuously made place to be, with plenty of high-end materials used throughout. The metal air vents dominate the forward area of the interior, and the whole front end feels spacious and airy. There are storage areas aplenty (Bentley, thankfully, hasn't forgotten that practicality is key when it comes to the SUV) with big door pockets and a large central cubby helping to keep the place tidy. Bentley has managed to keep the boot space the same, despite the inclusion of the batteries. It means there's still D D D litres to play with, extendable by folding down the back seats. How to distinguish a hybrid against other BentaygasD D ook to the flanks for Hybrid-specific badges, as well as on the boot. Inside, it now gets specific readouts surrounding the electrified powertrain, displaying charge rates and battery levels. In fact, one of the best things about the Hybrid is that it looks, pretty much, like any other Bentayga. WHAT'S @ N@ E THE B@ NNET? Under the bonnet is where things get really interesting. The Bentayga features a V6 petrol engine with a single turbocharger, and this is linked to a D D kW electric motor. Combined, the powertrain pushes out an impressive D D D bhp and 700Nm of torque. It means that the Bentayga will go from 0-60mph in a respectable D .D seconds, before pushing on to a D D D mph top speed. Being a plug-in, the Bentayga Hybrid can be charged via a wallbox, high-speed charger or conventional three-pin to keep the batteries topped up. In fact, Bentley says that the batteries can be charged from 0-D 00D in three hours via a fast charger. Running on electric power alone, the Bentayga Hybrid can travel D 6 miles - while a combined fuel economy of D 0mpg and COD emissions of D D D gD km show that this SUV is greener than most. WHAT'S IT @ I@ E T@ @ IVE? Set off and the Bentayga Hybrid moves away with the serene - yet slightly eerie - quietness that you get with all hybrids. It makes around-town driving - where Bentley expects most Hybrid drivers to be travelling - extremely relaxing, while a lack of any noise help to keep the cabin near-silent.
WHAT'S THE SPE@ @ I@ E? The main infotainment offering is centred around an eight-inch colour touchscreen, which is the key access point for features such as satellite navigation and media functions. It's not a bad system to operate, but against other screens in the segment it lags behind a touch. We'd driven the all-new Continental GT prior to the Bentayga, and the widescreen setup in that car looks sensational - we 0ust wish that you could get it in the Bentayga. D s mentioned, there are also a variety of screen displays unique to the Hybrid. They show information such as charge levels, as well as the amount of energy being regenerated by the brakes. The standard-fit audio system in the Bentayga comprises of a sixspeaker system, however the upgraded 'Naim for Bentley' set-up in our test car features D D speakers and a huge D D 00W of power it's properly impressive. VE @ I@ T The Bentayga Hybrid is a good move for Bentley. It shows that the firm is acknowledging the need for electrification in its cars, while giving those who want to keep around-town emissions and fuel consumption down an option. The all-electric range could be better, but we're certain that this tech will continue to be refined. It also takes the place as the cheapest car in Bentley's range, and as an entry into the line-up, it's no bad thing whatsoever.
The ride is a touch firm (Bentley took the decision to remove its D ynamic Ride active anti-roll bar instead of reduce boot siD e after the installation of the batteries), but we'd likely attribute this more to the D D -inch alloys our car was riding on. ress on and the V6 quietly chirps into life. There's performance there, for sureD the Bentayga is brisk enough to dispatch almost all traffic, and the eight-speed gearbox serenely sifts through the cogs. There's the option to take control via the steering wheelmounted paddles, but we found it best left to its own devices.
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The Use of Oak by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant
Many winemakers, including some prestigious Bordeaux chateaux, are changing their views on the use of oak in the winemaking process...
BE PATIENT When so much time and effort is taken in grape selection and choice of terroir, some winemakers have historically shown a remarkable talent for ruining their wines by unrestrained over-oaking them. I recall an Italian wine merchant many years ago telling me to be patient and to allow a particular Barolo to develop over several years. Unfortunately, the wine which was tart and dry when young only became oxidised and even drier, tired and lacking any trace of fruit and therefore remained undrinkable. BORDEAUX In Bordeaux it is encouraging to see that changes are being made. Between the years 2000 and 2010 some winemakers have switched from using 100 per cent new oak barrels for ageing their wines to more discreet use of oak for wine development. Several important Châteaux in Bordeaux have agreed to alter their ageing process by reducing the amount of time that their wines spend in new French oak and also reducing the usage of 100 per cent new oak barrels. In both Saint Emilion and Médoc at least two prominent renowned chateaux have decided to make important changes to their winemaking methods. Both Château Lagrange, 3 ième Cru, Saint Julien, Médoc and Château Angélus, Premier Grand Cru Classé (A), Saint Emilion have decided to implement changes using more discreet oak ageing. AUSTRALIA The once renowned Barossa Shiraz, which was sold lavishly over-oaked, has now moved into a new direction of fresher, purer, fruit driven wines enhanced by early harvesting of the grapes. Previously the use of new oak and even in some cases the addition of oak chips became the fashion but more recently the selection of barrels has become more important. In Australia the picking time and determining the wine style early has become the most important factor to most quality wine producers. CHANGES IN ITALY AND SPAIN The Tuscan “super reds” became very sought-after wines from the 1980’s and the use of French grape varieties aged in new oak barriques created a dramatic change in Italian wine culture. More recently though, changes are being made to some of these wines to make them less austere and more approachable at an earlier age. Some Spanish winemakers are delighted that their ideas forged decades ago, by using no oak in their wine production thus encapturing what they see as the true identity and flavour of the grape variety, are now reaping rewards due to the consumers’ latest preference for fresh, fruity style wines. However, in Spain there will always be a market for red wines, such as Rioja, with a hint of creamy vanilla imparted by judicious use of oak in their wines. It is important to consider oak as something to enhance flavours when used and not to undo what exists already from careful grape selection and terroir. THE CHOICE OF OAK The use of oak in wine production is still important so the barrel selection has to be carefully made. Some cooperages make barrels with a more oaky taste than others and wine aged in these barrels often can give coffee and chocolate nuances. The larger the barrel generally the less oak flavour will develop in the wine and the length of time wines spends in the oak barrel will also influence its flavour. Where the oak comes from and how it is “toasted” will also play an important role on the wine’s ageing potential. Whilst there is a place for using oak there has also become a trend by the wine consumer to prefer fresher, crunchier, juicier wines. I can recall the late Jean “Johnny” Hugel of Alsace remarking that if he had wanted to give his wines woody flavours, he would have bought a forest.
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