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Welcome to August My favourite month of the year; perhaps because of long, balmy evenings, perhaps because it’s holiday time with the children, or perhaps as it’s my birthday month and I’m blessed with a family that shower me with gorgeous gifts and luscious lunches, or maybe a combination of all three.

Most importantly here at The Jerseylife, it’s our ‘Summer Home Living Edition’ and we have some bright and beautiful bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and open plan, family living ideas for you to feast your eyes on.

Not forgetting feasting for the foodies amongst us, you will enjoy our recipes and wine Guru, Martin Flageul is tackling the most unusual subject of different coloured wine….food and drink for thought!

I had the pleasure of liaising with David Hesketh, Managing Director UK of LaurentPerrier who shared with me the fascinating ins and outs of LP history. I could have easily filled 6 pages with the stunning images and detailed story of the LP vineyards!

Penny Downes of Penny Feathers is this month talking about the issues of skin care during the Menopause and along with that we are delighted to be introducing Jenny Matthews of Felcroft Acupuncture. Jenny has kindly invited me for a treatment so I will tell you all about it in a future edition.

Jersey Lavender have added a most delicious Honey and Lavender ice cream from Classic Herd to their ever growing culinary crop.

I know it’s delicious as I managed a whole three scoops ~ quite something for someone who usually avoids dairy.

July edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Orderliness; 9 Outcast; 10 Colon; 11 Stoop; 12 Special; 13 Buffer; 15 Tomtom; 18 Lyrical; 20 Dogma; 22 Truce; 23 Genteel; 24 Versatility.

Down: 2 Ratio; 3 Example; 4 Latest; 5 Niche; 6 Soloist; 7 Possibility; 8 Inflammable; 14 Fortune; 16 Ordinal; 17 Blight; 19 Chess; 21 Great.

Rebecca Underwood is in what she describes as ‘beguiling’ Bath and it was a great pleasure to communicate with Thermae Bath Spa during research for this piece. Continuing with out of Island pursuits, it’s not long until the Southampton Boat Show so we just had to have a feature on this.

Lastly you will see I recently donated my hair to The Little Princess Trust, an experience which invoked rather more emotion than I expected; read about it on page 59.

Actually not quite lastly…I must also mention the kind Gentleman who called to say he’d very much enjoyed last month’s interview with Patricia Lyons saying 'very interesting article' and 'nicely presented double page adverts' and 'very professional presentation' but wanted to share that our parishes don’t have an ‘s’ on the end. He is quite right of course but I had to smile as Pat told me in her interview, her lovely little quirk of not being able to spell well and writing from the heart rather than with perfect gramma, is acknowledged by many of her regular clients as being warming and personal which they love….

So to enjoying the rest of the summer holidays and on to September…. our Wedding issue.

Juanita Shield-Laignel

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8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey

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Flavour of the month, cocktail and crossword

INTERVIEW 44 LAURENT PERRIER… IN ITS 205TH YEAR Juanita Shield-Laignel speaks with David Hesketh

FOOD AND DRINK 72 I CAN DRINK A RAINBOW

By Martin Flageul DipWSET

42 DELICIOUS DUCK Recipes of the month

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HOME AND GARDEN 10 TOTALLY TROPICAL It’s time for a style samba at home

16 FIND YOUR MARBLES The natural material or clever faux effects

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HOME AND GARDEN 22 BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL It’s hard to resist the lure of summer’s jovial brights

28 HOLIDAY MAINTENANCE You don’t want to return to bedraggled borders after your holiday

38 FIVE TIPS FOR OPEN PLAN LIVING

By Julian Gray

TRAVEL 52 THE BEGUILING BEAUTY OF BATH

By Rebecca Underwood

47 FESTIVAL OF BOATING RETURNS The Southampton Boat Show

ANTIQUES 66 THE MAGIC OF EDMUND BLAMPIED

By Stephen Cohu

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY 58 FIVE REASONS TO TAKE UP TENNIS THIS SUMMER

By Shadia Oseni

59 HAIR TODAY GONE TOMORROW Juanita Shield-Laignel donates her hair Little Princess Trust

60 THE CHANGE CAN BRING TOO MANY CHANGES

By Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers

62 IS THE CUSTOMER ALWAYS RIGHT?

By Mark Shields

FASHION 56 FLORAL FASHIONS BLOOM AGAIN Are they cool again? By Katie Wright

MOTORING 70 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE The latest set of wheels taken for a spin

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month sponsored by JT

Arts, Theatre & Music Coastal Cinema Finding Nemo is the 2003 animated film produced by Pixar Studios. It tells the story of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin who, with a regal tang named Dory, searches for his abducted son Nemo all the way to Sydney Harbour.

Thursday 4th August Meeting point – Parade Ground at Grève de Lecq Barracks Time – 7 – 9 pm Price - £10 including glass of wine (for adults only) 483193 – Booking essential Beatrix Potter Family Day Out - commemorating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter Storytelling throughout the day to celebrate the life of this much-loved children’s author who bequeathed 4,000 acres to the National Trust.

Saturday 6 August Meeting Point - 16 New Street Time – 10 am to 4 pm Price - £5.00; under 5s free of charge Come dressed as your favourite Beatrix Potter character!

Embroidery Week at 16 New Street The National Trust for Jersey has teamed up with The Embroiderers’ Guild to create a unique exhibition celebrating 300 years since the birth of landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Handembroidered cushions, inspired by landscapes and gardens managed by the Trust, will be displayed as a trail throughout the house. Free for Trust Members, £5 for non-members.

To 12 August 2016 - 10:00 to 17:00 16 New Street, St Helier T: +44 (0) 1534 483193 Email: donna@nationaltrust.je www.nationaltrust.je

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Adventure Park is hosting five days of flower craft activities and all included in your entry fee.

Come and make and take a unique flower craft as a memento of your visit.

08 to12 August 2016 – 10:00 to 17:30 La Hougue Farm T: +44 (0) 1534 482116 Email: contact@jerseyleisure.com www.jerseyleisure.com Jersey Live Festival Jersey Live has built a reputation as one of the most unique boutique music festivals in Europe, with over a decade of successful weekends, this years headliners are Discloser on Saturday, and Madness on Sunday. The festival takes place at the Royal Jersey Showground, a fantastic countryside location in the parish of Trinity, close to the island's north coast and only a short drive to the capital of St. Helier.

03 & 04 September 2016 11:00 to 11:00 The Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity Shuttle buses from the St Helier T: +44 (0) 1534 887786 Email: tim@eventshq.je www.jerseylive.org.uk

Food, Fairs & Festivals Island’s Farm & Craft Market St Aubin This regular farm and craft market takes place in the pretty harbour village of St. Aubin in front of the parish hall. There will be local produce and wares on display, including goods from farmers, producers and craft workers in Jersey. All goods sold by Genuine Jersey members will have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, picked, baked, smoked or processed by the stall holder, so come along and soak up the atmosphere while celebrating Jersey's finest. Entry is free.

06 & 20 August 2016 09:00 to 15:00 Parish Hall, St. Aubin T: +44 (0) 7797 780383 Email: john@genuinejersey.com www.genuinejersey.com The Jersey Battle of Flowers In celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra the Island of Jersey decided to stage a parade on 9th August 1902.

The event was so successful that organisers decided to repeat it the following year – and so began a summer tradition, which continues to this very day and is one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe and without doubt a major highlight in Jersey’s varied summer calendar of festivals and events. In those early days the floral floats were mostly horse-drawn and tradition at the time was for flowers and petals to be torn from the float and thrown to a lady in the crowd, in the hope that one would be thrown back! The floats themselves are works of art with designs a

closely guarded secret right up to the grand reveal on Battle day itself. At the heart of the Battle has always been the sense of community commitment and pride, although that is not to say competition among exhibitors does not remain strong. Come and enjoy the spectacle of flower festooned floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers providing a tremendous atmosphere in the Grand Day Parade.

11 August 2016 - 12:00 to 16:00 Victoria Avenue T:+44 (0) 1534 730178 e-mail:battle@battleofflowers.com www.battleofflowers.co.uk Jersey Battle of Flowers - Moonlight Parade The Moonlight Parade was introduced in 1989, as a further way to enhance the carnival atmosphere of Jersey during the summertime.

The evening parade is a truly magical spectacle with all the floats dazzlingly illuminated by thousands of tiny lights and where the music is turned up a notch so the exhibitors, spectators, family, friends, locals and visitors alike get the chance to let their hair down and party together well into the evening. A fitting finale to the ever popular Battle of Flowers experience..... to get a true flavour of Battle we recommend you experience both parades!

12 August 2016 -16:30 to 22:30 Victoria Avenue, St Helier T: +44 (0) 1534 730178 Email: battle@battleofflowers.com www.battleofflowers.co.uk/parades/moonlight/

Out and About Learn To Surf Riding your first wave is an experience you’ll never forget! That’s why we want to get you to your feet as soon as possible. You’ll learn some important safety basics on the beach, and then you’ll head out into the water with your qualified and experienced instructors. With plenty of encouragement we aim to see you riding the surf before long. If you have never surfed before or need a refresher then this lesson is perfect!

All Month - 09:00 to16:00 Splash Surf Centre, St Ouens Bay T: +44 (0) 7829 878878 Email: info@splashsurfcentre.com www.splashsurfcentre.com Jet Ski Adventure Escorted coastal trips by jet ski, from St.Aubin, going westwards along the coast and returning after about 1 1/4 hours. All equipment will be provided, bring a camera (preferably waterproof !) towel and change of clothes for later. Cost is £90 for 1 person on 1 jet ski, extra £40 for a passenger.

Why not organise a trip for a group of your friends, you can choose from the proposed dates on the website, or your own date and time, with a minimum of 3 jet skis- 3 riders. A unique experience!

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 -18:00 to 19:15 Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 10:00 to 11:15 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 18:00 to 19:15 Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 18:00 to 19:15

The Jersey Sea Sport Centre, La Haule slip T: +44 (0) 7797 738180 e-mail: info@jetskiadventure.com www.jetskiadventure.com Saturday 13 August – Big ‘Wild’ sleep out at Morel Farm A one night only ‘sleep over’ at Morel Farm. Cook on a campfire, go on a moonlit walk, search for glow worms, create a feast for a hedgehog, build a woodland lantern, sleep under the stars and enjoy the dawn chorus….

Meeting point – Morel Farm Time – 4 pm to 9 am Price - £10 483193 – Booking essential Families will need to bring their own tent, sleeping bags and a torch. Please note there are no washing facilities only toilet facilities.

The Sunday Cyclist Join us for a relaxed ride around Jersey’s Cycle Network with its unique speed-restricted Green Lanes.

14, 21 & 28 August 2016 - 10:00 to 13:00 Liberation Square, St. Helier Booking is essential. Remember to bring a bike!

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Fulll-Moon walks to Seymour Tower Leave the lights of Jersey behind you and stroll beneath the full moon to Seymour Tower, one mile off shore.

Monday, August 15, 2016 - 21:45 to 23:45 Advance booking is essential because we walk in small groups. East coast departure point is confirmed when you book.

Booking Office: Jersey Walk Adventures T: +44 (0) 7797 853033 Email: info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk/go/walk-dates/ In the tracks of steam cycle Tours Here is a cycle tour that takes place on an almost entirely traffic-free cycle track, and which has no hills along the route!

Tuesday 16, 23 & 30 August 2016 10am to 1pm Liberation Square, St.Helier Booking is essential. Remember to bring a bike!

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Our Bug Safaris have had a make-over! With a different focus for each session, children will not only hunt for their favourite invertebrates, but also join in with fun, educational games and crafts in our secret hideaway beside St. Ouen’s pond.

August 29th – Slugs and Snails Meeting point – given at time of booking Time - 2pm Price – Free for Trust members, £5 Non Members. 483193 – Booking essential For children 4-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long trousers and closed shoes. Unsuitable for buggies….Kindly supported by HSBC

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Tropical It's time for a style samba at home, as Rio puts jungle prints and flamboyant carnival colour on the decor map.

Luckily, you don't need to travel far to find a profusion of palm-print designs, on everything from wallpaper to fabrics, mimicking the lush, leafy landscapes of jungles and Amazonian rainforest, as designers embrace a 'hot house' look for interiors. By Gabrielle Fagan

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The trend for turning up the heat in rooms with sultry settings is a reflection of our continuing enthusiasm for all things natural for interiors - from botanical prints to materials such as wood and stone - as well as a growing willingness to use more colour.

Be as classic or exuberant as you like, accessorising with those most fashionable decor creatures, monkeys - used for everything from ornaments to lamps this season - and then add to the atmosphere with plenty of pot plants. Throw caution to the wind and go full-on carnival with a kaleidoscope of colour, from pink to burnt orange, and wing it with accessories featuring flamingos or parrots.

"The infectious spirit of Brazil is starting to sweep the UK as excitement gathers for the forthcoming Olympics, and Brazilian art and design, food and culture is inspiring everything from fabrics and ceramics through to furniture," says Joanna Feeley, founder and CEO at forecasting agency, Trend Bible.

"This is an energising trend featuring bold, up-scaled geometrics, thick looped lines and painterly effects for prints and textiles.

Roughly-glazed brightly painted ceramics add to a crafted feel and playful details are key, from paper garlands and strands of fairy lights, to flamingos and parrots, helping create a party atmosphere inside and out."

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PALM PASSION Exotic oversized foliage designs create a steamy tropical vibe and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.

"Create a tropical carnival-themed room by mixing natural green hues and botanical prints with a pop of contrasting colour, such as red or burnt orange. While green maintains an element of serenity, it's good to enliven it with an injection of hot colour," says Samantha Parish, interior design manager for bed specialists, Hypnos.

"Alternatively, look to the jewel-bright colours of a carnival procession for inspiration. Try mixing golden shades with rich-gemstone hues, such as deep purple and turquoise. Invest in a statement piece of furniture in a bold fabric and soften the look with patterned cushions and accessories in complimentary shades. The key to achieving this look at home is to focus on a couple of bright, complementary colours and then to play with pattern and shades."

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FLAMINGO FLAIR Flamingos are strutting all over decor, and their hot pink plumage instantly evoke sun-drenched foreign climes.

"Exotic carnival-style colour is a great way to add vibrancy and visual interest into a space. When decorating with carnival inspired colours - think hot pinks, zesty green, lemon yellow, electric blue and so on - remember a little goes a long way," says Will Taylor, interiors and design consultant and blogger, who's currently collaborating with blinds specialists, Hillarys.

"This doesn't mean you can't add a big dose of hue, but it's important to consider the surrounding space in order to get it right. For example, if you wish to go all out with, say, a hot pink splashback in a kitchen, keeping the cabinetry and surrounding walls white will act as a calming foil, also allowing the pink to zing and become that statement in the space.

"If you are looking to add carnival colours in more subtle ways, why not consider hanging a gallery wall of black and white photographs, where each frame is painted a different bright hue?

Adding colour via window treatments is also a stylish way to invite festival hues into a room - a graphic patterned roller blind in blue and yellow, or colour block bi-fold solid shutters, for example.

"Finally, as feathers are so synonymous with carnival, pay a nod to the colourful party vibes by hanging an African Juju hat in a vibrant shade to make a bold colour statement in a space.

Doing this also invites tactile texture into a scheme."

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Every so often there's a trend that rocks and this year, stone - the natural material or clever faux effects - is chiselling its mark in the decor stakes.

It was tipped as a winner back in 2015, and has amply fulfilled its promise to bring drama, luxury and personality to rooms. By Gabrielle Fagan

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Leading designers, including Matthew Williamson,Ted Baker and Tricia Guild, have embraced the material - especially marble (whose name derives from the Greek words for 'shining stone'), and creatively captured the magic of its richly veined patterns and subtle shades.

"Marble's very much proving to be the 'material of the moment' for interior schemes.

Best-known for being teamed with a rustic style over the last few years, where natural materials from wood to stone have been celebrated, it's now most frequently used alongside minimalist design, as it's renowned for exuding a strong sense of luxury and classicism," says Will Cawson, design manager for sofa specialists Duresta, who have a new bespoke furniture collection by Matthew Williamson, featuring stunning upholstery incorporating a marbled effect and the designer's signature butterfly motif.

"While marble and pale stones such as limestone are perfectly at home in the bleached wood and neutral palette settings characteristic of Scandinavia, there's also been a surge in the use of coloured marble," adds Cawson. "Geometric, coloured marble originally found favour in the Fifties, and its revival is a sign of the increasing exploration of the material's pleasing visual qualities."

AS WARM AS STONE Think again if you regard stone effects as cold! Lavish designs and rich colourways, from green through to dramatic black, used on wallpapers and fabrics have transformed the effect to stylishly cool rather than chilly.

Be aware, though, powerful and atmospheric shades or patterns are probably best reserved for a feature wall, with the other three walls in lighter, toning shades, otherwise you risk overpowering a space or making it too dark. continues overleaf...

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"We've been inspired by two key trends for our Marbled wallpaper, chosen as our Wallpaper of the Year: the natural simplicity of marbling in stone, complemented by metallic embellishment in blushing gold hues, which makes for a glamorous, handcrafted aesthetic," says Maryanne Cartwright, senior stylist at Graham & Brown, whose Marbled paper, in charcoal and rose gold has been created to celebrate their 70th anniversary.

"The natural, organic hues of pebble, stone and graphite ooze understated opulence and team harmoniously with either classic or contemporary accent colours, making them versatile for all tastes and rooms, and offering a cool canvas for interiors."

PALE & INTERESTING White or grey marble is a classic choice, can make a small space appear larger and is versatile, suitable for a sleek contemporary interior, or to ramp up the luxe factor in a traditional setting.

"Marble's synonymous with opulence. However, its muted tones and sleek finish means it lends itself to a plethora of interior trends," says Sian O'Neill, head of marketing at Topps Tiles.

"I particularly love the dramatic 'wow' factor of large format marble floor and wall tiles. Incorporating marbled touches, combined

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with all-white decor and bare wood, is an easy way to create the essential bones of the fashionable Skandi look, which is ideal for those who desire a pared-back aesthetic.

"Porcelain tiles can be a hard-wearing alternative to using natural stone, and these days, techniques ensure a marble effect is indistinguishable from the real thing. If you opt for real marble, be aware it's porous and needs sealing with a stone-specific treatment to protect it from stains and scratches."

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Even if you usually favour neutrals, it's hard to resist the lure of summer's jovial brights. This season's trend for cheery colour radiates friendliness, energy and warmth, and a colourful trove of textiles can really help pull a room together.

Whether it's in offbeat accessories, bold focal points, giving furniture a new lease of life with decorative paint or getting creative with window dressings, pops of colour create a fun-loving space. By Sam Wylie-Harris

"I get inspired when I'm surrounded by beauty and colourful things, even in the simplest of ways. You could easily argue that here are bigger things to worry about in life than surrounding yourself with small ideas and a colourful quirkiness, but little things count a great deal too," says Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau, author of Happy Home Outside.

"I have a soft spot for throws - and you can never have too many hand-embroidered cushions for their sheer beauty, while round velvet poufs or floor cushions come in handy when multiple guests show up," Hedeman Gueniau. adds.

BOLDER THE BETTER Teaming luxurious fabrics and accessories in jewel colours might sound showy, but this fearless approach can create an endless source of inspiration.

"Whether or not the sun is shining, the romance and flamboyancy of summer makes for the ideal backdrop to bold, bright and downright bonkers interiors," says Jenny Hurren, creative director of Out There Interiors. "Team bright, block, clashing colours with fantastical accessories and decadent fabrics for an indulgent bohemian feel that will work for every room in the home."

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Simon Wade, managing director at Parker & Farr, agrees: "While in winter, we tend to lean towards darker, more muted shades, summer is the ideal time to introduce colour into the home," he says. "Whether it's making a statement with a brightly coloured sofa, or simply adding pops with cushions and throws, a burst of colour in the home can really help to bring the outside in" continues overleaf...

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PUNCHY PALETTES Painting a tired piece of furniture in an unexpected shade, such as a bright buttercup yellow, can trigger a real sense of achievement, as you're bringing something old back to life, as well as revamping a space.

Annie Sloan has been working with paint in interiors for more than three decades, and there are "endless possibilities" with her Chalk Paint range, which sticks to just about any surface - inside or outside the home - without the need for priming or sanding.

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Johnstone's Paint is also joining in the fun this summer with their new Carnival Colour collection. We love Crushed Pineapple, cited as a creative and happy hue, with the highest saturation levels on the colour spectrum.

"It's perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, utility rooms and hallways," says Donna Taylor, Johnstone's Paint senior colour consultant.

"Due to its brightness levels, it will lift the dullest of rooms in a full wall format with ease, and is ideal for rooms with low natural light.

Its brightness also allows this colour to be used as a feature with a harmonious or contrasting bold shade, rather than accompanying it with an off-white or pastel tone."

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Shutters in a bright palette can also help bounce light around rooms, and can be a worthwhile investment as they're built to last. ''Shutters are a stylish way to make an impact. Unlike blinds or curtains, shutters do not obscure windows, allowing you to make a feature of beautiful period details and adding kerb appeal to the outside," says Murray Clark, director of The Shutter Store.

"To pack a punch, opt for a bold bright shade with our 'Colour Match Service'. Yellow's associated with happiness and optimism.''

HOTSPOTS A few rays of sunshine allows your outdoor space to be lived in, so make the most of it with some well-chosen accessories.

All-weather cushions and pillows, in pinks and oranges, will pull the colours of the house into the garden, and make it feel like another room, where you can entertain, dine and relax.

"When stocking up your outdoor kitchen, think low-maintenance," advises Hedeman Gueniau. "Use durable materials that can stand the weather changes. Melamine, plastic and treated wood are all good. Then you don't have to take everything inside all the time, but just leave it out until the season is over.

"Lanterns for candles create a cosy light when dusk sets in.

Being outside means you have the opportunity to go a bit crazier when decorating than you would inside. Pick the brightest plates and the funkiest prints."

Think of the patio or garden as an extension of your interior landscape. Garden planters with flowers on a wall, plus mixing and matching materials and colours, will create a relaxed and carefree look.

"Vibrant metals sat alongside nature's finest green grass and blue sky is always a winner!" says Hurren. "I love to add fairy lights, candles and floor cushions to my outside space, to make it feel more like an extra room of the house; perfect for long summer nights!

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On entering the Direct Furniture showroom in Don Street, the contemporary clean lines of the high end kitchens and bedrooms on display, immediately convey a sense of quality. Directors Alan Ricou and Mike Moyse pride themselves on being able to deliver a unique, complete and synergistic service.

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Holiday Maintenance

By Hannah Stephenson

If you're away for a fortnight in the summer holidays and don't want to return to bedraggled borders, dried-out pots and a lawn which looks like straw, take action now.

BEFORE YOU GO Weed, mow and water. Make sure beds and borders are tidy, weeded and well watered. Deadhead and cut back perennials which have finished flowering. If you have annuals in borders, deadhead them and even pick off emerging flowers to conserve the plants' energy for when you return.

They may reward you with fresh blooms which come through in your absence. Mow the lawn, leaving the clippings on it which will help conserve moisture should it be really dry when you're away.

Give containers and baskets a really good water and feed before you leave.

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WHILE YOU'RE AWAY Family, friends and neighbours: Call on kindly neighbours, friends or family who live nearby to maintain your garden in your absence. Leave clear instructions about watering and deadheading, and get them to harvest any ripening fruit and veg from your allotment or vegetable patch for their own use.

That way it won't go to seed. They could even freeze what they don't use.

Automatic watering: There are many automatic irrigation systems on the market which can be timed to go on and off as you wish.

More sophisticated models are activated depending on the dryness of the soil while others, such as Hozelock's Cloud Controller, this year's RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year, can be operated from your mobile phone.

Shade pots: If you have a collection of patio pots, give them a really good soaking just before you go away and put them all together in a sheltered, shady spot which is open to the elements (including rain). Clustering them should help conserve moisture, reduce evaporation and make it easier for friends or neighbours to water. Stand the pots in saucers or trays which act as a reservoir and hold some of the excess water as it drains.

Hanging baskets: These can need watering twice a day in the height of summer and if you don't have a neighbour to do it, you'll have your work cut out to keep them looking good. Take down the basket and dig a depression in the soil in a shady border that you can sink the basket in. Water and feed the basket, ensuring the soil underneath is thoroughly soaked too and give your basket plants a good trim before you go.

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Drought-tolerant plants: There are plenty of colourful plants which will survive your two-week absence. Geraniums, cosmos, escholzia (Californian poppy), gazania, osteospermum and nicotiana should all be okay. A wider list of drought-tolerant plants is available from the Royal Horticultural Society at www.rhs.org.uk

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BEST OF THE BUNCH - pelargoniums These are among the most drought-tolerant of summer bedding plants, adding colour and texture to containers and at the front of borders. They used to be known as geraniums as their seed capsules are similar to those of our native hardy geraniums, but the name still sticks. There are more than 200 species, but the most common are zonal perlagoniums, the ones with leaves like opened fans. There are also 'uniques', which bear masses of small flowers and scented foliage, while regal pelargoniums are among the earliest to flower and many produce rich colours including deep burgundies and plums. Ivy-leaved types are trailing, so ideal for hanging baskets and containers.

The beauty about these plants is that they hardly need watering - in fact most problems occur through over-watering - and if its roots become constricted in the pot it should flower profusely. Good varieties include 'Voodoo', a unique variety with wine red flowers with black centres, and 'Attar of Roses', a light pink type valued for its rose-scented foliage.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Autumn and winter salads You may now be reaping the rewards of your summer leaves from successional sowings, but there's still time to plant some salads to enjoy later on in the season. Rocket and lamb's lettuce can still be sown in most situations, while winter purslane prefers lighter soil. Sow seeds thinly in drills around 23cm (9in) apart. These leaves don't need to be thinned out. Just cut them as you need them and they will come again. Oriental veg such as Chinese radish, pak choi and mizuna can also be added to the mix or grown as ornamental plants in borders, sowing in rows 30cm (1ft) apart. These can be thinned to 15-30cm (6-12 inches) between plants.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Take cuttings of new shoots of camellias, rooting them in a gritty compost in a covered propagator.

• Clean pond pump filters to ensure they don't get clogged up with algae.

• Harvest Japanese onions planted last autumn.

• Thin out heavy crops of apples, picking off small, damaged fruits to give the rest more room.

• Continue to pick sweet peas for cut flowers indoors or remove dead seed heads to ensure that plants continue to flower.

• Feed established wisteria with a high potash liquid feed to promote flowering.

• Layer non-flowering side shoots of carnations to raise new plants.

• Water blue hydrangeas with a solution of colourant to ensure blue varieties remain blue in future and prompt pink ones to turn blue.

• Top up levels of ponds and water features as water evaporates.

• Pick ripe tomatoes as they form and remove leaves below the lowest truss to improve air circulation.

• Pick lettuce, cutting every alternate one in a row to leave others more space to develop.

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By Julian Gray

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If you want to demolish a wall, start by establishing what sort of wall it is. Both stud-partition walls (plasterboard over a wooden frame, or lath and plaster) and partition walls (bricks or blocks) are usually straightforward to remove, while main supporting walls, which are made of bricks, blocks or stone, aren't. Stud-partition walls are very rarely load bearing, although they can occasionally become so over time, while partition walls may or may not be load bearing. Main supporting walls are load bearing and tend to be expensive to remove.

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Load-bearing walls should never be taken down without using adequate supports and inserting a permanent steel beam (or steel frame) to take the weight the wall was supporting - not a job for DIYers. This type of work must be checked and signed off by a building control officer from the local council, or an approved inspector (who does the same job for a private company), to ensure it complies with building regulations.

Even removing non-load-bearing walls can be of concern to building control, if, for example, it would create a layout that breaks fire regulations.

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To determine if a wall's holding something up, there are various things to look at, including the joists and what's sitting on the wall, if anything, in the loft - visit www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Wall-is-LoadBearing for advice. Sometimes it's obvious, but if it's not, consult a structural engineer - don't take a chance because getting it wrong could make your home liable to collapse. A structural engineer will also be able to calculate what type of steel is needed to replace the wall.

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In most cases, removing a wall won't require planning permission. However, if you're combining wall removal with an extension, as is often the case with kitchen-diners, you may need consent from the local council for that, and all the layout changes will need to be drawn on plans for the application.

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With listed buildings, it's important to get listed building consent from the local council before removing a wall. Of course, permission may not be granted, which could make creating an open-plan layout impossible. With leasehold properties, you usually require the permission of the freeholder for alternations knocking down a wall could potentially affect the whole building.

If the work affects a shared (party) wall or other shared structure, you may need to serve a party wall notice on your adjoining neighbours.

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WHOLE SHREDDED GRESSINGHAM DUCK SALAD WITH FRESH PLUMS, RED CURRANT JELLY AND HERB NEW POTATOES This flavoursome whole shredded Gressingham duck salad is a great dish to enjoy in the summer with family and friends.

Serves 4 20 minutes preparation 2 hours and 30 minutes cooking You’ll need: • 1 whole Gressingham duck • 250g mixed leaves • 3 large plums, pitted and cut into quarters • 1 small jar redcurrant jelly • 1 bulb garlic cut in half • 1 small bunch of thyme • Few sprigs of parsley finely chopped • 175ml red wine • 175ml water • 500g new potatoes • 50g butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 lemon cut in half • Salt and pepper

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What to do: 1. Pre heat oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6 2. Take the whole duck and remove any giblets. Pat the skin dry with absorbent paper and prick the skin with a cocktail stick in and around the area between the leg and breast. Now season the skin generously with salt and also in the cavity.

3. Place into a deep roasting tray and add water, wine, thyme and garlic around the duck. Squeeze the lemons and add half of the juice and the husks to the tray. Set the remaining lemon juice aside. Place the roasting tray into the pre heated oven.

4. After half an hour, reduce the temperature to 150°C and cook for a further 2 hours. When ready, remove from the oven and place the plums around the duck. Cover loosely with foil and rest in a warm place for half an hour.

5. Meanwhile, gently warm the redcurrant jelly in a small pan on a low heat for 2-3 minutes and set aside in a warm place.

6. Boil the potatoes in slightly salted water for 15 minutes and then drain them. Return the potatoes to the pan and add the butter and herbs. Mix together and put into a serving bowl.

7. Wash and drain the salad leaves and place in a bowl, using the remaining lemon juice as a dressing. Add olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and place onto a large serving platter or plate.

8. Take the duck and carefully place it onto a chopping board.

Put the plums on top of the salad leaves and either carve or shred the duck meat away from the bone, placing it onto the salad leaves.

9. Serve with the potatoes, the redcurrant jelly, and perhaps some bread.

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PULLED GRESSINGHAM DUCK LEG WITH SWEET CHILLI SAUCE Serves 2 5 minutes preparation 1 hour and 30 minutes cooking You’ll need • 2 Gressingham Duck legs • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon of ground paprika • Salt and pepper • 200g sweet chilli sauce for cooking and extra for dipping • 150g mixed leaves What to do: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180oC, Fan 160°C, Gas Mark 4.

2. Season the duck legs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Then mix the cumin and paprika together in a bowl and rub in to the legs. Place the duck legs on a wire rack on a baking tray and put in them in the oven. Cook for approx 1 hour and 10 minutes and take out of the oven. Pour the chilli sauce over the 2 legs and return to the oven on a lower temperature of 160°C for 20 minutes.

DUCK STIR FRY WITH PEPPERS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE Serves 2 5 minutes preparation 15 minutes cooking

3.Take the duck legs out of the oven and allow to cool for a short period of time. Shred the duck with 2 forks and discard the bones. Divide the mixed leaves onto 2 plates and top with the shredded duck. Garnish with spring onions and serve with extra sweet chilli sauce.

You’ll need: • 2 skinless Gressingham Duck breasts, cut into 1 cm strips • 1 small onion, roughly sliced (approximately 1 cm) • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced • 1 large red pepper, cut into 2 cm pieces (core removed) • 1 small thumb of root ginger, peeled and finely sliced into matchsticks • 1 tablespoon of light soy • 2 spring onions, finely chopped into rings • 250 ml black bean sauce • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 large handful spinach or pak Choy • 1 chilli, finely chopped (optional) • Salt and pepper • Small jug of water What to do: 1. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan until hot.

2. Add in the duck and quickly stir fry for approximately 1 minute.

If the duck appears to be drying out too quickly add a splash of water and continue to stir. After 1 minute take the wok off the heat and quickly remove the duck from the wok and set aside in a warm place.

3. Return the wok to the heat and add in the onions. Put in a pinch of salt and a touch of water and fry for 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the onions, if the flame is too fierce turn down the heat a little and add another splash of water (about a teaspoon each time it is required).

4. Add in the peppers, ginger and garlic (and chilli if required) and stir fry for another minute.

5. Afterwards, add the light soy and spinach/ pak choy and stir fry for one more minute.

6. Now put in the black bean sauce and bring up to heat until bubbling. Return the duck to the wok and cook for a further minute. Mix well and serve with plain rice. Garnish with spring onion.

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Laurent-Perrier

...in its 205th year!

Winding back a few years to a time in my life B.C. (before children)…one of my favourite things to do was to meet up after work on a Friday with girlfriends and enjoy a bottle of pink Laurent-Perrier sitting on the veranda, such as it was then, at The Grand Hotel; so it was with much interest, I contacted David Hesketh MW, Managing Director Laurent-Perrier UK…..by Juanita Shield-Laignel I started by asking David to tell me about the extensive historical roots of LP in particular how the name came about. David eagerly obliged. “2012 was the bicentenary of Laurent-Perrier and it’s possible to trace our roots back to 1812 and the small village of Tours-sur-Marne.”

“In 1812 André-Michel Pierlot, a former cooper and bottler from Ay, settled in Tours-sur-Marne setting up as a champagne négociant (merchant). His son Alphonse Pierlot, established the champagne house; Le Roy Fils & Pierlot. Alphonse, on his death in 1881 and having no heir, left the house to his cellar master, Eugène Laurent and his wife Mathilde Emilie Perrier. The house became known as ‘Eugene Laurent & Co’.

“Eugène Laurent ensured that his business had the essential basis for producing great champagnes by buying several existing houses in Tours-sur-Marne. In parallel, he acquired a number of plots located in the very best terroirs of Tours-Sur-Marne, Ambonnay, Bouzy and Dizy.” (David laughed and pointed out these have to be two of the best village names.) David continued.

“He also excavated 800 metres of cellars and installed a tasting laboratory, only to meet an accidental, premature death in 1887; crushed by a newly installed lift.”

“As was traditional at the time, his widow Mathilde took on the running of the company and renamed the house as ‘Veuve Laurent-Perrier & Co’ linking her name with that of her late husband. Great importance is attached to the hyphen as it signifies the two family names joined together.” (I concur).

“By 1914 Veuve Laurent-Perrier was a significant producer of champagne with over 600,000 bottles in the cellars. This was a highpoint as the region of Champagne suffered hugely during the FWW and with the crash on Wall Street in 1929, the great depression and a second WW on the way, the region shrunk considerably with many growers going bankrupt; some changing to other crops to survive.”

for her eldest son Charles. It was intended that Laurent-Perrier be inherited by the next eldest son; Maurice. Unfortunately he was killed in a concentration camp in WW2 and so it was her youngest son Bernard De Nonancourt came to inherit the house.”

“When in 1945 Bernard de Nonancourt returned from war, he began his apprenticeship learning all he needed to know about how to make champagne in the houses of Delamotte and Lanson, and so by 1949 he was finally ready to take over ownership of Laurent-Perrier, which at that time was still called ‘Veuve Laurent-Perrier’. It was changed in 1964 to ‘Champagne Laurent-Perrier’.”

“From the start Bernard de Nonancourt’s ambition was to make great quality champagne and establish the House as one of the main players in the world of Champagne. In his 60 years at the helm, Bernard de Nonancourt, created the modern day LaurentPerrier style, he transformed Laurent-Perrier into a leading independent champagne brand with a global reputation with success founded on a healthy respect for the natural world and for people. His philosophy was ‘with quality people and quality products you cannot fail’.

“Sadly he died in 2010, aged 90 and is succeeded by his two daughters, Stéphanie and Alexandra.”

“Today Laurent-Perrier is the largest family owned champagne house and the group is the 4th largest producing around 10 million bottles. The combined group includes the houses of Salon, Delamotte, de Castellane, and Lemoine.” continues overleaf...

“Mathilde died in 1925 and her daughter Eugenie inherited the company. Eugenie faced a huge challenge but wanted to keep up the business her mother had worked so hard for. Eventually however, in 1939, with only 12,000 bottles in the cellars, she sold the company to Madame Louise Lanson De Nonancourt, the sister of champagne producers Victor and Henry Lanson. Mme De Nonancourt had already purchased the house of Delamotte

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at Orange & Co. I was very surprised when all 60 bottles of the rose were sold within a week and over half of the Extra Dry.” “By 1982 Laurent-Perrier had maintained its market position with wholesale prices of £5.95 for Brut LP and Cuvee Rose Brut at £7.65; Laurent-Perrier became very popular in wine bars and restaurants both by the glass and by the bottle. One well known St Helier wine bar was selling 120 bottles per week of Brut.”

Being fascinated by Bernard’s philosophies and interested in the life processes that shaped them, I asked David to tell me more about the man and his personal struggles and accomplishments.

David gladly carried on “Bernard joined the French resistance when he was just 18 and by 1945 he was a sergeant and a tank commander in General Philippe Leclerc’s 2nd French Armoured Division.”

“During 1945 the French sought to capture Berchesgaden, Hitler’s mountain retreat. It was also known as The Eagle’s Nest, due it being 8,000m high in the Alps.”

“A complex of former salt mines and the storehouse for looted items; it included money, gold, works of art and fine wine. In fact Bernard remembered in 1940, the German’s taking champagne from Champagne Delamotte Salon’s cellars.”

“According to General Leclerc, Bernard ‘knew something about wine’ so he was given the responsibility of ‘liberating’ the wines.

They had to climb the mountain as the retreating troops had sabotaged the lift. They could not believe their eyes finding in excess of 10,000 of the finest bottles of wine, great Burgundies and Clarets, Port and Cognac and most poignantly for Bernard; Salon 1928.”

“Given the lift was out of commission Bernard was left with the difficulty of getting the wine back down the mountain. It occurred to him that the best people to entrust with such precious cargo were the stretcher bearers. So 200 medics with stretchers set to work ferrying the wine down the mountain and fittingly the Salon 1928 was safely repatriated with Bernard’s tank crew.”

It would seem that having seen action from a young age and been in the thick of WW2 had definitely shaped the man and his philosophies.

I was keen to know more about the relationship with Channel Islands and how this had come to pass. David knew it stretched back for many years but was unsure of the exact history so I did a little digging.

The Jersey relationship with LP began in 1975 when the then chairman of G. Orange & Co. Ltd., Peter Mills, had a chance encounter in France with Bernard de la Giraudiere, Export Director of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

To grasp the full local history, I contacted former VHW Director Martin Flageul to tell us about the Laurent-Perrier arrival in the Island.

Martin Began “In the early 70s, 240 bottles of Laurent-Perrier Extra Dry and 60 bottles of Cuvee Rose Brut arrived at our warehouse

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“I was delighted when setting up Victor Hugo Wines that LP awarded us the distributorship. Sales of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut in the 80s and 90s were two to one over Brut LP in Jersey which was a higher ratio than any other market in the world.” Martin finishes proudly “I am so pleased Victor Hugo has maintained its longstanding relationship with Laurent-Perrier and am sure they will continue to do so for many years to come.”

Through my investigations it had become apparent that LP is still the luxury brand it has always been, I therefore asked David to talk me through this aspect of the business.

David carried on. “Each year, nature deals the cellar master a different hand and depending on the success or otherwise of the harvest, his task remains to create a Brut NV of the same high quality and consistent style.”

“The Brut NV is the single most important champagne, it is the signature of the house, requiring great skill and expertise to achieve consistency and quality. Each January following the vintage the cellar master creates the Brut NV cuvée. By blending wines from up to 55 villages across the three principal regions of Champagne, with a high proportion of Chardonnay and using up to 20% reserve wines from other years, the signature LaurentPerrier style of lightness, freshness and elegance is achieved.

There is no formula, just experience and know-how to deliver a hand-crafted luxury product.”

“When launched in 1968, Rose champagne wasn't very fashionable so a distinctive bottle was used to differentiate it from other styles of champagnes and has been such a success that it is now instantly recognisable.”

“The bottle itself is inspired by the classic bottle shape of the late 16th Century when the glass was blown by hand - a number of these bottles were found in the LP cellars which inspired the Cuvee Rose bottle. These bottles were shorter and curvier with a lip at the mouth of the bottle being caused by cutting the glass with a knife. In tribute to this LP added a raised lip on the Cuvee Rose to honour the Master Glass Blowers who created the original bottles.”

The history of Laurent-Perrier had so fascinated me, I had no time left, or space to print, the exploration of their extensive charity and community work including Chelsea Flower Show Gardens... perhaps that leaves a good excuse to ‘visit’ Laurent-Perrier again!

Today Victor Hugo Wines and Managing Director Tim Hubert, maintains a salubrious relationship with Champagne Laurent-Perrier. Tim says “We are delighted to be the sole importers and distributors of Laurent-Perrier in the island. Our relationship with one of the world's greatest Champagne houses goes back for so many years; we are proud to be identified with the care and upheld traditions LP is well-known for and see a healthy and happy relationship extending into the future."

BOAT SHOW

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:

Festival of boating returns to Southampton in September

Southampton Boat Show 2016 Date: Fri 16 September – Sun 25 September Location: Southampton, SO15 1AG Time: 10am – 6.30pm from 16 – 24 Sept and 10am – 6pm on Sunday 25 Sept Tickets: Advance tickets start from £15, with two children under the age of 15 going free with each adult. Concessions are also available. For further information on ticketing, including the new for 2016 premium Admiral’s Club ticket, please visit:

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www.regalboats.com Since 1969 Regal have been building boats which now range from 19 to 53 feet. The models flow from Bowrider to Cuddy, Deck Boat, Surf boat, Express Cruiser and Sports Coupe. Catering for everything from a day in the bay, to a week away, Regal has all angles covered.

All Regal boats come with an a rac ve 5 year warranty which covers both boat and engines for total peace of mind.

“We are very excited about offering Regal to the Channel Islands. Their boat range is vast; they have even brought the first surf boat to market which creates its own wave so you surf behind the boat without a tow rope. Our first Regal stock boat is a 28 Express cruiser, a large cockpit, galley, heads and accommoda on makes for a perfect weekend away. Buying from us is easy, we can take your current boat in part exchange and arrange finance and insurance quotes. All of our stock boats come with a full handover and tui on so give our office a call today!”

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Now in its 48th year, the Southampton Boat Show returns in September and will showcase the very best that the international sailing and boating world has to offer. With hundreds of boats on display, including 330 on the stunning marina itself and over 2km of pontoons, the Southampton Boat Show is a festival of boating fun for all the family.

Featuring one of Europe’s largest purposebuilt marinas, and as one of the world’s top 10 Boat Shows, the event plays host to lots of family-friendly attractions such as: • Bumper Boats in the Arena for the younger visitors; • A number of spectacular air display’s over the Marina; • A Festival Stage in Solent Park with live music, talks from sailing and boating professionals and fashion shows across the 10-day event; • The Global Challenge Sailing Experience on a 72ft Round the World Ocean Race Yacht; • The VIP Platinum Experience which includes a trip out on a luxury motor yacht; • The magnificent Tall Ship Artemis will be taking centre stage on the Marina, with visitors being able to climb aboard her.

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There will also be plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out on the water for free and experience dinghy sailing, power boating or taking a ride on a RIB. Regardless of age or experience, the whole family will be able to get active and explore the world of boating and watersports.

These free attractions include: • On the Water’s “Get Afloat”, supported by the team at Rockley: a tailor made attraction offering visitors aged 8-16 year the chance to discover dinghy sailing and Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP);

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• “Try-a-Boat” sessions from On the Water to allow visitors to experience being out on the water on a varied selection of vessels; • “Wet Wheels”, a 9m Cheetah Catamaran that has been specially adapted for wheelchair access. Powered by two of Suzuki's flagship V6 300hp outboard engines it is capable of driving at 40 knots.

For more information about the Show, the experience packages and to buy your advance tickets, visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com

TRAVEL

The Beguiling Beauty of

BATH

by Rebecca Underwood

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Thermae Spa copyright Colin Hawkins

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Located in the county of Somerset, beside the flowing waters of the River Avon, the city of Bath offers visitors the opportunity to take a tantalising glimpse into its rich and vibrant culture and colourful history.

Many flock to the city to admire its remarkable examples of Georgian architecture and of course it is the site of the Roman Baths, which date back to around 70 AD. Bath was built upon natural thermal springs and over a million litres of steaming spring waters, at a constant temperature of 114.8 °F, flow into the Roman Baths daily. Legend has it that Prince Bladud, king of the Britons, discovered the springs around 836BC and after bathing in the waters he was cured of leprosy. The site quickly became a popular gathering place for the Celts, and a shrine, dedicated to Sulis, the Celtic deity, was duly constructed. Between 60 -70 AD an ornate temple was built on the site and the Romans named the town Aquae Sulis and constructed a compound of bathhouses located beside the temple and above the springs.

At the centre of the complex lies the open-air Great Bath, filled with steaming water and lined with lead, which of course is unsafe for today’s bathers but just walking on the original paving stones, in the footsteps of the Romans, is simply fascinating. Brief encounters with an assortment of characters dressed in Roman costume, all of whom are based on real people who lived over 2000 years ago and once lived or worked at this site, truly enhances the experience. I was most fortunate to meet a Roman stonemason who proudly showed me his leather hide foot coverings, held precariously together by thin straps, and lovingly hand made by his ‘dear wife’. He also complained vociferously that since being forced to become a Roman citizen, his income taxes continue to increase and it has become a great burden!

Be sure to visit the King’s Bath, which was constructed during the 12th century and which features a statue of King Bladud, and then head for the Pump Room to quench your thirst with a glass of the mineral-filled spring water, which is supplied via a modern bore hole.

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scrumptious Cumberland sausage followed by the sticky toffee pudding.

Jane Austen festival Copyright Owen Benson

SACO Bath - Exterior For something a trifle stronger, head for the Roman Bath’s Kitchen right next to the Abbey on Hetling Court. The service is excellent and the menu presents contemporary British fare focusing on West Country produce. Choose a comfy seat outside and dine ‘al fresco’, sip on a glass of Bourgogne Pinot Noir, take part in the ancient sport of ‘people watching’ and then direct your attention to the

For those of us with an insatiable sweet tooth, the Fudge Kitchen, located steps away on Abbey Churchyard, offers a slice of heaven on a plate. You are sure to be tempted to savour more than a few nibbles of the hand crafted fudge, and with thirteen different flavours, including sea salted caramel, chocolate walnut and strawberries and cream, to choose from, it took me an inordinate amount of time to make a decision. Whilst you deliberate, take the opportunity to watch the on-site experts in the art of fudge making and consider purchasing home kits, which are splendid gifts for loved ones.

To work off that inevitable calorie overload, visit Bath Abbey and embark on the Tower Tour, which is fully guided and takes around 45 minutes. Climb the Abbey’s 212 steps, arranged in two spiral staircases, and make your way towards the top of the tower where you can visit the ringing chamber and the bell chamber. Stand on top of the Abbey’s vaulted ceiling and then sit behind the clock face and when you reach the summit you will be richly rewarded with an eye popping view of the city and the countryside beyond. However, if you prefer to remain on terra firma, be sure to view the beautiful stained glass window, which features King Edgar, the first king of England, who was crowned on the site in 973. That ceremony set the

precedent for the coronation of all of our future monarchs including Her Majesty Elizabeth II. If just the thought of that arduous climb leaves you feeling a trifle weary, the Thermae Bath Spa, located on Hot Bath Street, is the ideal place to unwind.

The main spa offers bathers the chance to relax in two spacious baths and guests are welcome to use a series of fragrance diffused steam rooms. Take a dip in the open air rooftop pool and admire the spectacular views over the city whilst you are soothed by the warm bubbling water jets. The popular Minerva thermal bath features massage jets, a whirlpool and a peaceful lazy river and it’s the perfect spot to reflect on the morning and to plan your afternoon’s activities.

In 1987, Bath was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of its best known Georgian treasures is the spectacular Royal Crescent, designed by John Wood the Younger. Built in the mid 18th century, the semicircular terrace of elegant townhouses is arranged around a lawn, overlooking the tranquillity of Royal Victoria Park, which was opened in 1830

by Princess Victoria at the tender age of eleven. The park covers 57 glorious acres and features a bowling and putting green, a boating pond, a golf course and a fragrant botanical garden. continues overleaf...

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you’re sure to meet a number of ‘Elizabeth Bennet’s’ in the company of dashing ‘Mr Darcy’s’.

Giraffe baby at Longleat For a first class luncheon take a short stroll along to The Circus and turn onto Brock Street and you’ll spot the Circus Restaurant. Listed in The Times at no. 4 of ‘20 secret restaurants that foodies love’ it offers an exceptional level of service and a wide range of delicious dishes. Order a bottle of the 2014 Pinot Blanc and consider sampling the ‘fish of the day’, which is delivered overnight direct to the restaurant and line-caught by boats sailing out of Newlyn, Cornwall, Beesands, Devon and Lyme Bay, Dorset.

After lunch, take a leisurely stroll along to The Circus, another of Bath’s Georgian gems, which was inspired by the Roman Colosseum, and consists of three curved sections of townhouses, designed by John Wood the Elder and built between 1754 and 1768. Due to the death of his father, only three months after construction began, John Wood the Younger completed his father’s work and it is a masterpiece with elaborate stonework and intricate features of acorns, serpents and Masonic and nautical emblems. A number of Heritage plaques are prominently displayed on some of the properties, where residents once included the explorer Dr David Livingstone, Major General Robert Clive known as Clive of India, William Pitt the Elder and the artist Thomas Gainsborough.

Another of Bath’s famous past residents is Jane Austen, the celebrated author of Pride and Prejudice, who featured Bath as the principle setting in her novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. Learn more about Regency life and visit the Jane Austen Centre, located on nearby Gay Street, where you will be greeted by guides wearing period costume and you too can dress up in the fashions of the day. Ladies are welcome to select a dress and a fancy bonnet and ‘get into character’ and as you wander around

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To continue with your relaxing afternoon, make your way to the riverside mooring just below Pulteney Pier and embark on the Sir William Pulteney. Select a seat on the upper open-top deck and admire the captivating beauty of Bath, sailing sedately along the river Avon for an hour. We were rewarded with the sight of an elegant egret and a couple of swans escorted by their six fluffy cygnets, born the previous week, and you may be fortunate to spot the family of playful otters and a kingfisher, known to frequent the route.

For animal lovers, Longleat is only 18 miles from Bath city centre and it is home to the BBC Animal Park, CBBC Roar and a host of other attractions. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Longleat offers visitors the opportunity to experience a safari and view giraffe, rhino, zebra, cheetahs, tigers and two separate prides of lions and their eight adorable cubs; all roaming freely across hundreds of acres. You can also experience the ‘Monkey Drive Thru’ and watch their hilarious antics, but be prepared to be closely inspected and to pick up unexpected passengers on the roof, bonnet and boot of your vehicle. We travelled on the park’s tour bus and watched a car aerial being chewed and of course monkeys are very attracted to wind screen wipers!

The Jungle Cruise is very popular and sails slowly past snoozing hippopotami and a colony of bachelor gorillas bursting with energy. Passengers are encouraged to feed fish to the very vocal and demanding sea lions that follow the boat in earnest, leaping out of the water with abandon. Or you may prefer to travel on the Jungle Express train, which also provides views of the hippopotami, Californian sea lions and white pelicans.

The Jungle Kingdom is where visitors can get close to giant anteaters, cape crested porcupines and chipmunks and you can visit a waddle of penguins, which children are absolutely mesmerised by.

I wandered around the Bat Cave and viewed a colony of bats fluttering around and others encased in their wings, fast asleep in the midst of the chaos.

For the ideal place for your slumber, the SACO serviced ‘aparthotel’ is a fine Georgian property located on St James’s

Parade and it is within walking distance to all the city’s attractions. Accommodations are light and spacious with contemporary furnishings and include studios and one or two bedroom apartments with comfortable beds swathed in crisp white linens and plump pillows. Indulge in a late lie in, followed by your own homemade breakfast, and relish the freedom of not being restricted to a time table for meals, which of course the majority of hotels adhere to. Relax in a spacious open plan lounge and modern dining area and take advantage of a fully fitted kitchen with all the amenities expected, including a hob, an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer and a dishwasher.

Or, if dining out is a more attractive option, visit Hall and Woodhouse, on Old King Street. Housed within what was once Bonham’s auction house, this contemporary restaurant, furnished with Chesterfield couches in spacious seating areas, covers four levels and features a very popular rooftop terrace, which is the ideal spot to sample a glass or two of their award – winning Badger cask ales.

The service is outstanding and the menu features a tempting selection of dishes including a succulent herb roast poussin and a delicious homemade baked treacle tart.

Treat yourself, visit Bath, and let the train take the strain. Avoid traffic delays and parking problems and hop on the direct GWR train service from London Paddington to Bath Spa. Sink back in the comfort of a first class seat, order a complimentary drink and snack and admire the views of the countryside whizzing past your window. The journey takes less than 90 minutes and for those visiting Longleat with GWR, Bath Spa to Warminster is less than 30 minutes or Westbury is less than 40 minutes.

Tip: For visitors to Longleat, travelling by train, disembark at Warminster or Westbury and make a reservation for a taxi to meet you at the station. For a prompt and efficient service visit www.starlinetaxis.co.uk Tip: For more information on GWR train services visit www.gwr.com Images, excluding SACO and Longleat, courtesy of Visit England

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Blue Islands is now a Flybe franchise partner, all our services can be booked at www.flybe.com We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.

FASHION

FLORAL FASHIONS bloom again

By Katie Wright

Have you heard? Florals are officially cool again.

After several seasons in the fashion wilderness, during which time minimalism and monochrome reigned supreme, flower-powered picks are back on the catwalks, and when you get a load of these gorgeous garms, you'll want them in your wardrobe too. But these aren't just any old petal prints, of course.

This season, say goodbye to micro-florals and hello to intricate illustrations, dark romance and 3D embellishments.

Take your pick from summer's best botanical buys...

BY THE TEXTBOOK For SS16, repetitive meadow motifs and blurred flower heads have made way for the kind of precise illustrations you see in botanical textbooks.

At Stella McCartney, dark tailoring got an injection of summer spirit with the addition of sparse, individual stems in bloom.

These stunning prints can really hold their own, so pair a top or trousers with tonal separates, and add a bright clutch or heels if it's a dressy do.

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BLACK MAGIC

BURSTING BLOOMS

Moody blooms don't have to be reserved for winter - bright florals on a black background are chic all year round.

Taking embellishment to the next level, on the Phillip Lim catwalk, floral corsages burst out of the surface of silk tops and dresses.

Oasis' recent collection, inspired by the Chelsea Physic Garden, is packed with beautiful, photo-realistic prints, ideal for teaming with black palazzo trousers or a white boho blouse.

On the high street, 3D flowers are concentrated on accessories, by way of petal-encrusted sandals and mini handbags.

That's the key to making a dark colour palette work in summer balance a slim silhouette with breezy pieces that flutter like flowers in the breeze.

These cute, focus-pulling bags offer great value for money if you're on a budget, use one to zhoosh up a trusty LBD.

SEW THE SEEDS Another side-effect of the seemingly never-ending Nineties revival, embroidery has made a major comeback this summer, on everything from gowns to jeans.

Inspired by the Gucci SS16 catwalk, a frock covered in floral applique can't fail to turn heads, and is ideal for a country wedding.

As for daywear, a smattering of stitched roses on a pair of 'mom' jeans, or an oversized denim jacket, is all you need to channel a pre-millennium vibe.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

5 REASONS TO TAKE UP TENNIS THIS SUMMER

Looking for a fun sport to keep you fit and active this summer?

Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world - both in terms of spectator figures and participation. The 'Wimbledon effect' is a prime example, with the tournament action gripping legions of fans, and inspiring countless others to pick up a racquet and get into the swing of the game themselves.

Tempted to tackle tennis yourself? Here, Wimbledon head coach Dan Bloxham, rallies five ace facts about the sport...by Shadia Oseni

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FAMILY FUN

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Tennis is one of those sports that can be enjoyed from childhood through to later life, making it a great way of keeping fit and having an activity the whole family can enjoy. The competitive edge adds an extra twist, but even if you're just in it for the exercise and fun and to see how long you can keep those rallies going - there are boundless benefits. Whether it's parent and teenager time, or something to keep the kids occupied on a Sunday morning, why not check out tennis courts in your area?

Wimbledon head coach, Dan Bloxham, believes tennis is a great way to combine exercise and socialising. "The gym is great, swimming is great, but it's pretty tough to have a chat when you're on the cycling machine in the gym. Tennis is a really nice way to meet people," he states. A weekly game of tennis can be a great way to keep in touch with friends, and a fantastic way for kids to build up social skills and self-confidence. You could even join a tennis club and become part of a community with a shared interest at its heart - a fantastic way to make friends and keep up those social engagements, particularly as you get older.

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In addition to the above, tennis isn't only something you can enjoy throughout life - it's also, as Bloxham notes, a sport where it's possible to "get better as you get older", because it's a game of skill and technique, not just fitness.

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WORKOUT WONDER

"The nice thing with tennis is you forget you're doing your workout," says Bloxham. "We've all sat on the bike in the gym thinking, '10 minutes gone', or, '20 minutes left'. But when you're rushing to your forehand [in a game of tennis], you actually forget you're working out. I think in years to come, in the next five years or so, people will lose interest in the gym and try and find things they can do that are also a little bit more exciting," Boxham adds.

Indeed, where other activities can seem repetitive, traditional sports like tennis offer something more action-packed and lively.

You'll be so engrossed you'll lose track of time, rather than counting down the minutes to the end of your workout. It's great for overall fitness too - you get a cardiovascular workout with the short sprints and dashing back and forth, head-to-toe muscle groups benefit (it's not just the arms and thighs!), not to mention the hand-eye co-ordination and response skills you're improving.

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IT'S EVERYWHERE As Bloxham adds, tennis is played "all over the world", which means it's usually not too difficult within reason - to find somewhere to play.

"I f you move to another country or your family goes to another city or town, if you can play tennis to a reasonable level or to a club level, you can walk into any club in the world and you have a social network," says Bloxham. "So I think it's a great sport to invest your time in as a young player, and also as an adult."

Hair today... gone tomorrow!

At Christmas, due for my biannual Branchage, I decided to keep growing for the Little Princess Trust ‘hair to spare’ campaign.

I’d seen many others doing this, most notably, ‘celebrities’ who actually shaved their head and I decided to investigate.

Relieved to learn ‘Little Princess’ don’t advocate shaving unless the donator is really determined, I registered and aimed to donate the minimum 7” required to make a short wig for a child suffering hair loss through chemo treatment and raise the £350 it takes to make a wig for a child, through sponsorship.

I was delighted when on ‘cut day’ my hair was 13” at its longest, meaning it was more likely to be used for a little girl. Having always loved my hair and knowing how much one’s hair is part of one’s identity, I very nearly burst into tears!

During the days leading up to ‘cut day’ I was amazed at the range of emotions I went through. A few nights before sitting in bed reading with my hair cascading down my shoulders, I was actually grieving for want of a better word, for the loss. I’m pleased to have been able to feel a very small portion of the devastation a mother must feel when her child’s hair starts to come out and the heart-breaking sense of loss the child themselves must feel.

The morning of the cut I woke at 5:30am feeling sick but I needn’t have worried as Derek at Rio Hair & Beauty made me feel very relaxed and it was obvious from his professional and reassuring manner, he had done this a few times before.

The outpouring of support from friends and family has been overwhelming and Cheryl Raphael of After Breast Cancer said “Just think of the amazing smile on a child's face that is going to receive the most amazing wig, and you are going to make them feel normal again. Money can't buy that, you are doing an amazing thing.”

I’m happy to say I love my new ‘do’ and I’ve raise 94% of my sponsorship target so far…To read more of Juanita’s story and to donate go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Juanita-Shield-Laignel

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Change Can Bring Too Many Changes

By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers Menopause. The word itself makes females feel old, It happens to us all, Some sail through and others don't. Life can feel like it's over during the period but with a little help and support it can become easier. As a professional skincare therapist I have spent my career looking after and treating the faces of beautiful ladies in the prime of their life who are dealing with this change. I feel ultimately my aim is to help these women look and feel amazing during the dreaded change.

First of all a brief overview of what this change means. As ovarian activity slows and B-estradiol levels decrease; our oestrogen and progesterone hormones lower so they can no longer mask testosterone. This change is why women experience symptoms such as a hairy chin, break outs, weight gain and a change in body shape.

So apart from a good pamper here's my top 5 tips on surviving the Big M. 1. Excess hair can be lasered away but only if it has colour too it. If it's white or grey choose electrolysis although its slower it's a very effective method. If neither appeal to you, choose a salon wax treatment. A quick fix for any excessive hair that may be growing.

2. Always wear a non-chemical sunscreen on your face every day. During the menopause, the melanocytes, mature melanin cells, reduce making your skin more prone to sun damage. Hence the increase in age spots and discolouration. If your are suffering from age spots and discolouration these can be treated with laser and IPL (intense pulse light) facials. They will also help improve skin tone which will change with the decrease in hormones.

3. Skin can Dry out because of a slower oestrogen supply. By this slowing down the growth of blood capillaries also slows, meaning nutrients and oxygen are less available to the basal laser in the epidermis. Our skin can also become thinner and less resilient to water loss.

Choose a hyaluronic acid-based serum and moisturiser with ceramides and fatty acids, which are known to plump and attract water to the skin. Hot flushes, are not only extremely uncomfortable but play havoc with skin hydration and sensitivity. I constantly tell clients to carry a spritzer to cool them down when on the move or a soothing toner with hydrating properties too rebalance and quench a thirsty skin.

4. Body brush daily, as early as Possible in life, will help lymph drainage and cell turnover leading too better and stronger skin. Pamper yourself by using Bath salts and a good body oil to combat the signs of dry,scaly and dull skin. I highly recommended oral supplements of omega oils and B vitamins help the trauma of the change on the skin.

5. As our body shape changes we find Fat appears on the stomach due to oestrogen redistributing the fat deposits from the rest of our body. This is why the face, neck, hands and arms lose their supportive fat, giving way to sagging skin. Give Treatments a try that focus on stimulating collagen using radiofrequency, laser and skin-needling give good results.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The Customer is always right?

Or rather they used to be Competition for the Client is greater than ever before on the Channel Islands so Client Relationships are Key. Does real customer service still exist on the channel islands and is the customer always right?

With Jersey and Guernsey being a financial hub and host to many financial services trust companies and banks it is fair to assume the staffs people’s skills need to be second to none.

With so much restricted competition on the island client relationships to all businesses are of paramount importance.

Mark Shields Explains...

There are a number of interpersonal skills that will be fundamental to your success when dealing with clients at all levels and I begin today by introducing you to in my opinion the most important of all of these skills.

Just to remind you recent research suggests people continue to buy people and the basic dynamics of a normal business relationship hasn’t changed.

What has changed and is constantly flagged is the amount of customer service we are getting at the moment, or should I say lack of it.

What happened with that old saying the customer is always right?

I think that disappeared ten years ago and sadly no one cares very much for the customer any more if at all.

Having said that I am a huge believer when all is failing around you somehow somewhere there is an opportunity awaiting to be discovered.

It would have to start in my opinion with an unprecedented customer care policy never before seen on the Channel Islands.

Just think how many new clients you would potentially attract.

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Scary isn’t it.

This in my opinion drives the need for real and meaningful training when it comes to interpersonal skills if you want to get one step ahead of the competition.

These skills have a proven track record in helping managers and staff not only dramatically improve the performance of their business but also assist with their own levels of confidence and motivation as well.

The Top Three Skills to Enhance Client Service and Sales Skills 1. The Art of Building Rapport Rapport is the ability to join someone at their 'reality' or 'map of the world’ and to make them feel comfortable, that you have a strong common bond and that you understand them. These are the things that put people at ease, make them more responsive to you, let down their guard and trust, like and befriend you.

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physical mannerisms Matching enables a high degree of control and influence over the individual that you are matching, In that it can make them feel totally at ease and fully responsive to what you have to say. This happens every day in our lives anyway.

3. Pacing and Leading Once rapport is created we then use it to ‘pace and lead' the client in the direction that we want (what is most beneficial to them). It is also a barometer to let us know when rapport has been broken. Pacing and leading is the process in which we pace (continually match) the client and lead them to more resourceful, constructive and beneficial states, behaviors and beliefs etc.

Summary Essentially rapport is the most important skill that you can develop when dealing with customers and for that matter in your everyday life.

Rapport is the ability to communicate successfully. Rapport is the ability make someone understand that you can fulfill their needs as well as allowing you to get the insights that you need from them to fulfill your own.

The saying goes 'people like people who are like themselves'.

The old clichĂŠ' of 'opposites attract' is actually just a misunderstanding of the depth and subtlety that rapport goes to.

When 'opposites attract' it must be that the so called opposites both have the commonality of being excited by the new and different, the sense of specialness and uniqueness of being 'opposites', in fact you will inevitably see in so called 'opposites' that the underlying similarities, value systems etc will be very alike. How is rapport created? First and foremost by finding things in common. The most effective ways of doing this are by mirroring and matching - two concepts that originated in NLP. Mirroring and matching are essentially the ability to pay close attention to someone's language, beliefs, values and physiology and copy them either overtly or covertly, consciously or unconsciously. 7% of communication is transmitted through the words themselves 38% via how the words are said (tone of voice) 55% through nonverbal - unconscious communication (body language).

2. What is Mirroring & Matching Mirroring is essentially copying without causing offense and without being obvious, essentially reflecting back the physical patterns of behavior. Matching is almost identical as a concept but normally includes the person’s personal perception, language, beliefs etc as well as the

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In my opinion building effective and meaningful rapport is the most important skill you can master when working within the channel islands. It will help you in all areas of your practice.

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ANTIQUES

The Magic of Edmund Blampied

By Stephen Cohu

We are approaching on 26th August 2016 the 50th anniversary of the death of Jersey’s most celebrated 20th century artist, Edmund Blampied.

spent his spare time in the countryside watching the local characters, particularly the seasonal workers from Brittany, the horse drawn traffic and above all, the animals.

At thirteen he visited the studio of celebrated Jersey artist John Helier Lander and left school at fourteen determined to be an artist.

Financial help allowed Blampied to study art in London and he enrolled at the Lambeth School of Art in January 1903 aged only sixteen.

Blampied the Dry Point Etcher and Lithographer In 1912 he began to study etching at Bolt Court, the London County Council School of Photo Engraving and Lithography. In 1913 he began to study what he has probably become most famous for, dry point etching. By 1914 his reputation was made and it was in this year that he produced one of his most iconic etchings,” Driving Home in the Rain”, produced in an edition of just 40 and now one of his most sought after images.

A fine small oil painting of St Martin’s Church from Ville Bree.

It is, in my opinion, quite incredible that the work of such a fine artist is becoming increasingly less well known in the island, whereas internationally he is still keenly sought. One recent customer in my shop, admiring a rather striking still life by Blampied and having no idea who the artist was, on being informed of its creator said, “I thought he only did pictures in black and white!” This is not to criticise the lack of knowledge of the visitor but I found it incredible that people are unaware of the huge range of work created by Blampied from the early years of the twentieth century until his death in 1966.

Edmund Blampied is undoubtedly Jersey’s best known and best loved 20th century artist and was an accomplished painter, etcher, sculptor, cartoonist and illustrator. Nearly 50 years after his death, his works are seen by some as old fashioned and indeed some of his humorous cartoons would not find favour in the present day being politically incorrect. The reality is far different with much of his work, particularly his oil paintings, being easy to accommodate in a 21st century setting.

His output covered a huge range and he had unrivalled skill in just about every artistic discipline.

The Early Years Blampied was born at Ville Bree, St Martin on 30th March 1886. He began his education on the Rosel Manor Estate at what is now the Old School House. He later moved to Trinity Parochial School and

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Blampied remained in London after the outbreak of the Great War and in 1915 three of his dry points were included in an exhibition entitled Modern Masters of Etching held at the Leicester Galleries. He returned to Jersey in 1916 and joined the Militia. On demobilisation in 1919 he returned to London to work for the Leicester Galleries and this marked the beginning of his most successful decade as an etcher. In January 1920 Blampied was elected an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and became a Fellow the following year.

In 1925 he received a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Art in Paris for his work. In 1926 the tenth book in the series Modern Masters of Etching was devoted to Blampied and in the same year Campbell Dodgson, Keeper of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, published “A Complete Catalogue of the Etchings and Dry points of Edmund Blampied”.

Many of his etchings were based on scenes from rural Jersey life, featuring both the bleak in works such as “The Knacker” and humorous such as “Farmer Dentist”.

During the Great Depression of the early 1930s Blampied’s output of etchings declined and ended in 1936.

Dry point etching of a traditional Jersey scene

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ANTIQUES In 1957 he produced his first etchings for over 20 years and these were printed in very small editions of only twenty five and are consequently rarely seen on the market today.

Blampied the Illustrator As well as producing the etchings he is so famous for, he illustrated many books and book jackets, many hundreds in total, and illustrated for many publications including “The Sketch”, “The Graphic” and others. This is how he earned his living and very occasionally the originals for these illustrations come on the market. His rapid sketches of important personages and events were to be found in all manner of publications.

Jersey in Jail by Horace Wyatt featured stories and illustrations from the German occupation of Jersey. “Peter Pan and Wendy” is one of his most celebrated commissions. Between 1930 and his return to Jersey in 1938 he became a celebrated caricaturist again with his drawings and sketches appearing in many publications. Most people would have little idea just how well known Edmund Blampied was during this period.

Works in Oil and Watercolour His early watercolours from the 1920s are rarely seen for sale now but when they do appear on the market they are invariably highly atmospheric and always very distinctive, often depicting scenes from rural Jersey life, particularly dimly lit barn interiors or stormy vraicing scenes.

way, created a V for Victory. In 1942 he designed a set of stamps, the elaborately designed bases again incorporating V for Victory signs. The threepenny stamp depicting a typical Blampied vraicing scene in front of Rocco Tower incorporated a clever and not particularly well disguised GR cipher either side of the value.

In 1948 the post Office issued the first Channel Island stamps, the 2 ½ d stamp featuring again a Blampied vraicing scene. 1.4 million of the stamps were sold in Jersey and Guernsey on the first day of issue and Blampied received £125 for the design.

Sixteen years later another regional stamp design was issued, this being the 2 ½ d and featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth with a border designed by Blampied. Several cartoon sketches by Blampied have been seen incorporating the stamp in the design, often personally inscribed by Blampied as being “My stamp, First Day of issue 8th June 1964. “ Doodles and Cartoons After the war, his work continued to be much in demand and he doodled constantly to amuse his friends and gave much of his work away. His amusing nonsense cartoons, often featuring dogs, ducks and horses are some of his best known output. No one could even guess as to how many of these quick sketches he produced but it will run into the tens of thousands. Some are better than others but they all have an undisputed desirability today. He would sketch characters at dinner parties and just make up amusing images, often repeating his favourites dozens or perhaps hundreds of times. If he was walking down the road and someone offered him a pencil and paper he would happily oblige with a cartoon or two.

In the early 1930s the Depression led to a decline in the demand for prints and Blampied turned his attention to oils, watercolours and Blampied Still Life of flowers, as good as any humorous drawings. of the Scottish Colourists In the spring of 1937, an exhibition of Blampied’s oils and watercolours was held at the Guy Mayer Galleries in New York and received critical acclaim. Many of Blampied’s finest works were sold in America and reside in many highly regarded private and public collections. On New York’s fashionable Fifth Avenue the Kraushaar Galleries advertised his works alongside that of Matisse, Manet and Pissarro, as did the Charles Sessler Gallery in Philadelphia.

In 1938 he returned to Jersey and during the German Occupation he continued to paint using whatever materials came to hand. He exhibited continually during the 1940s and 1950s and in 1960 one of his pictures, “The Distant Martello” was chosen as the wedding present given by the island of Jersey to Princess Margaret.

Blampied’s early oils are always highly charged, his later work being more sentimental. As he got older his brush strokes became bolder and he developed a more expressionistic style, perhaps to disguise the effects of the Parkinson’s disease that would eventually take his life. His still lifes of flowers are in the manner of the famous Scottish colourists alongside whose works Blampied exhibited in the post war period.

Stamps and Banknotes In 1941 he designed a set of Jersey currency notes from sixpence to one pound. The design on the sixpenny note, if folded in a certain

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Lithograph entitled Splash Splash, superbly capturing the movement of the man and the horse Where to see his work There is currently a very fine exhibition of Blampied’s works on at the Jersey Museum, until September and I have nearly two hundred of his works at my shop (not all on display though!).

Legacy In March 1966, Blampied celebrated his eightieth birthday but his health was failing and he died on 26 August of that year. His unrivalled ability to capture the very soul of his subject be it animal or human, will live on in his work for generations to come. His drawings, paintings and caricatures may soon become the only reminders of the characters and way of life in Jersey as it was for many centuries before it is lost forever to the modern world.

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE By James Fossdyke WHAT'S NEW?: This is Mercedes' newest addition to its SUV line-up, and its second attempt at a coupe SUV. Sitting below the GLE Coupe in the range, the GLC Coupe is essentially a GLC with a sleeker, sportier body atop the SUV chassis. But to dismiss this as a GLC for the fashion-conscious is to undersell this car somewhat, because the Coupe is also bestowed with more direct steering and a sportier suspension set-up that aims, in Mercedes' words, to make this "the sports car among the mid-size SUVs".

Under the bonnet you'll find one of Mercedes' now-ageing 2.1-litre diesel engines, but these will eventually be joined by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, a twin-turbo V6 petrol and a plug-in hybrid. Sadly, though, the latter won't be with us until 2018.

LOOKS AND IMAGE: For all Mercedes' claims of dynamism, it's difficult to get around the wanton stylishness of the GLC Coupe.

The standard C-Class Coupe is a gorgeous machine, and there's more than a hint of that sleek aesthetic about the GLC. Somehow, though, it doesn't sit all that well on the raised GLC chassis.

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Facts at a glance Model: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 250d 4MATIC AMG Line Engine: 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel producing 201bhp and 369lb/ft Transmission: Nine-speed automatic driving all four wheels Performance: Top speed 138mph, 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds Economy: 56.5mpg combined CO2 Rating: 143g/km of CO2

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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: The cost of all the GLC Coupe's stylishness, though, is practicality. There's plenty of room in the front, and access to the rear seats is good thanks to the sensibly sized back doors, but taller rear-seat passengers will find that headroom is at a premium. Fortunately, the boot is capacious enough for items such as suitcases and golf clubs, but the boot floor seems to be quite a way up and hoisting heavier objects in and out may be a bit of a faff.

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I Can Drink a Rainbow

by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant

Red and Yellow and Pink and Green, Purple and Orange and Blue – I can drink a rainbow – Can you? I’ve discovered that the colours used in the words of the song made famous by the late Cilla Black can all relate to wine colours Red and Yellow and Pink Red is a recognised colour of wine the world over and relates to the various shades of red given to the wine from the skins of black grapes during the wine making process. Yellow wine has been around for centuries and Vin Jaune is produced in the Jura region of France. It is made with Savagnin grapes that are picked late to ensure high sugar content. Fermentation is slow and takes place in small barrels. A veil of yeast forms over the wine and oxidation also takes place, which gives the wine a unique style of aroma and taste. Pink wine is rose or rosado wine and has grown in popularity over many years. The colour is obtained by leaving the skins of the black grapes in contact with the must just long enough to turn pink as opposed to red. The colours of pink or rose wine can range from delicate pale pink to a light ruby red colour or from pale perle d’oignon (onion skin) to a deeper almost tawny colour.

Green and Purple Vinho Verde is produced in northern Portugal and can be red, white or rose. Whilst Vinho Verde translates to Green Wine, it is not the colour of the wine that the name refers to but the young grapes that are not fully mature when harvested thus giving a high acidity and freshness to the wines. The white Vinho Verde wines are very fresh with fruity and floral aromas and have a small amount CO2 present that gives a tingle to the palate. The rose wines are fruit driven and pleasant but the reds in my experience should be avoided at all costs as they are tannic and acidic.

Purple is a colour which describes young wine and often very young immature Bordeaux red wines will have a deep purple colour which will change as the wines mature to a more ruby colour turning slowly to a chestnut colour after long ageing.

Orange Orange is not a colour that is usually associated with wine, up until recently that is. Apparently the smartest restaurants and bars in London and New York are selling Orange wines in quite large quantities. Orange wines are made with white grapes but using the same principles and methods as those used for red wines.

The skins are left in contact during the whole wine making process which gives tannins and spicy flavours not usually found in white wines. Orange wines tend to be more full-bodied, spicier and drier than most white wines. Dedicated producers in countries such as Georgia, Sicily, Austria, South Africa, Spain and Chile make the wines. Many of the wines are fermented in clay pots and generally presented in very attractive bottles or even in

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some cases terra cotta amphorae. Colours range from a very deep amber to a deep bronze. Orange wines are not cheap and start at around £10.00 per bottle to nearly £30.00.

Blue Yes it’s true Blue wine is now available! Six entrepreneurs in their 20s have created a blue wine called Gik. The wine is made with red and white grapes to which they add a pigment from black grape skins called anthocyanin then a plant based food dye Indigotine and non caloric sweeteners. The wine took two years to develop and support was given by the Basque government and University. The wines are sourced from La Rioja, Zaragoza in Spain and Courthezon in France.

The idea of Gik is to create something radically different and their marketing team state “Try to forget everything you know about wine”.

I think I will stick to the colours of wine that I know and leave the rest for someone else to try to find their pot of gold!

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