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The Phoenix Rises from e Ashes…
AN INTERVIEW WITH JUNE ASH
The Dark Side of Food
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Welcome to August….and may it be far warmer than July! What a wash out last month was; well at least in terms of the weather. We still managed to enjoy lots of days out, even if we did have to take an umbrella.
This is of course our bumper Summer Home Living, Home Loving Edition, so you will find lots of interesting ways to make the most of your home and garden during the warmer months.
Whether you find yourself sitting in the garden in the glorious sunshine, surrounded by blooming dahlias, or tucked up in the conservatory against the wind and the rain…there are lots of great articles in this month’s Jerseylife.
That’s it for this holiday month.
My interview is with the wonderfully knowledgeable and entertaining June Ash, formerly of Ash interiors and now Founder and Chairman of The Arts Society Jersey. We spent a most enjoyable afternoon, exploring June’s history and our shared passion for all things arty. The third and final part of The Dark Side of Food, looks at food intolerances and other foody issues and ways to overcome them. If you’ve missed parts I & II and would like a copy, drop me and e-mail. Staying with health…Mark Shields tells us all about NLP at work. Penny Downes at PennyFeathers is talking about the world’s weirdest beauty treatments! Enjoy…if you can. And then using food as it was meant; Relishing Summer on page 54, shares Florian’s latest, taste bud tantalisers. Travel takes us to Portsmouth and wine takes us to France. Martin Flageul AIWS, Wine Consultant looks at the sad decline in French production over the last few years.
July edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 7 Contamination; 8 Addendum; 9 Oily; 10 Picked; 12 Column; 14 Always; 16 Lustre; 18 Slur; 20 Intrigue; 22 Confectionery. Down: 1 Goodwill; 2 Streak; 3 Amid; 4 Inimical; 5 Stroll; 6 Soil; 11 Distinct; 13 Mortuary; 15 Adrift; 17 Skinny; 19 Loom; 21 Trim.
May we all return, refreshed, re-vitalised and rearing to go for our September, Weddinglife.
Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.
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Events and walks around Jersey
74 AUGUST IS... Flavour of the month, cocktail and crossword
ARTS AND CULTURE 10 THE PHOENIX RISES FROM THE ASHES Interview with June Ash by Juanita Shield-Laignel
14 CLASSICS FROM VIENNA Emma Pickering looks ahead to this delightful evening
FOOD AND DRINK 52 LUNCH BOX RECIPE INSPIRATION Recipes perfect for back to school
54 RELISHING SUMMER Gorgeous chocolates by Florian
72 FRENCH WINE PRODUCTION By Martin Flageul DipWSet
HOME LIVING 20 3 FRESH AS A DAISY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME Make rooms look blooming lovely with floral designs
24 TURN YOUR HOME INTO A SUMMER SANCTUARY Make the warmer weeks even more special by Gabrielle Fagan 4 | www.life-mags.com
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MAKE THE SWITCH TO ELECTRIC HEATING In years to come people will look back with wonder at the dirty and inefďŹ cient fossil fuel burning systems that heated our homes and hot water. These days clean energy from 100% efďŹ cient electric heating systems will not only look after the pennies but will also help save the planet. Isn’t it time you considered making the switch?
Call us on 505460 to discuss your current heating system and how we can help you to make the switch to electric and a cleaner, greener future. or visit www.jec.co.uk/switch
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HOME LIVING 30 DECLUTTER BY DESIGN “Tidy House, Tidy mind” by Sam Wylie-Harris
34 TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR BATHROOM By Julia Gray
40 PIPELESS CENTRAL HEATING Slimline electric pane heaters throughout your home
41 LATE FLOWERING BLOOMS TO MAKE SUMMER LAST By Hannah Stephenson
ANTIQUES 50 EXCEPTIONAL RARITIES By Stephen Cohu
TRAVEL 56 A NAUTICAL ADVENTURE IN PORTSMOUTH By Rebecca Underwood
FASHION 60 SUMMER’S HOTTEST SUNGLASSES TREND Get on board with the latest sunnies styles
62 LUST-WORTHY SHOE TRENDS To refresh your Summer wardrobe By Katie Wright
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BUSINESS 47 USE A BUSINESS LAWYER FOR PREVENTION NOT CURE By Parslows
48 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MERGER AND AN ACQUISITION? By Benest Corbett Renouf
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HEALTH AN BEAUTY 16 THE DARK SIDE OF FOOD Focus on the beauty in you By Juanita Shield-Laignel
64 WORLD WEIRDEST BEAUTY TREATMENTS By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers
66 NLP AT WORK Mark Shields Explains
MOTORING 68 RANGE ROVER VELA The latest set of wheels taken for a spin 6 | www.life-mags.com
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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month sponsored by JT
Arts & Culture CafeJac Summer Cinema 2017 CafeJAC are delighted to announce another summer of the very popular "silent cinema". It is our 8th Annual Summer Silent Cinema which starts on Monday 24th July. Movies are free and include classics such as: Point break, A Monster Calls, Another Mothers Son and Risk. Everyone gets a pair of wireless headphones so you can still have a conversation if you’re not watching the movies. We have great meal deals on offer. Call or book online to reserve a table. To 01 September 2017 20:00 Contact: + 44 (0) 1534 879482 mail@cafeac.co.uk We are situated in the Jersey Art Centre, Philips Street, St Helier, JE2 4SW
Motion Studio Summer Animation and Digital Illustration Courses Summer camps and courses will take place in the beautiful gardens and classroom of St George’s Preparatory School. Make new friends and build your creative talents! Our team of teachers are experienced artists, makers and animators providing an exciting range of creative activities to inspire your kid’s imagination. St Georges Preparatory School is in the Parish of St Peter just down from Classic Herd Farm. 07 August 2017 09:00 to 11 August 2017 01:00 21 August 2017 09:00 to 25 August 2017 01:00 28 August 2017 09:00 to 01 September 2017 01:00 Contact: + 44 (0) 7797 756008 info@motionstudiojersey.com St Georges Preparatory School La Rue de la Hague, Mont du Presbytère St Peter, JE3 7DB
Let us know the month before your event is due to take place, and we shall do our best to include it in our listings. Contact: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz
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Arts & Culture 19 August 2017 ~ 19:30 to 21:45 Contact: + 44 (0) 1534 879737 lindakirkjersey@hotmail.com Fort Regent Leisure Centre, St Helier, JE2 4UX The Bee Gees Story at the Opera House Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs, from over four decades, from the 60s to the 90s. With musical authenticity, and in particular the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees, this show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert. The 6 piece live band blend the classic hits and acoustic medleys. The Opera House is located on Gloucester Street opposite the General Hospital. 26 August 2017 ~ 20:00 to 23:00 Contact: + 44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/show/ the-bee-gees-story/ Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, JE2 3QR
Food, Fairs & Festivals Summer Meze & BBQ Nights at Cafe Firefly Every Friday & Saturday night from 6pm - 9pm (last orders 8pm), we invite you to dine al fresco at our ‘Summer Meze & BBQ Nights’ on the Café Firefly terrace. Tuck into a ‘Meze Table Sharing Platter’ with friends and enjoy something from the grill. Our new BBQ nights are a great way to spend a summer evening! View our menu here: http://bit.ly/2srVGMc Please book your table by calling Café Firefly on 01534 860082. Please note, our BBQ nights do not include afte-rhours access to the Zoo. Cafe Firefly is located at the Zoo, four miles north of St Helier, in the Parish of Trinity. You can reach the Zoo by car on the B31 or the public bus on routes 3, 4, 13 and 23. Enjoy a stunning cycle ride by taking cycle routes 3a, 1 or 1b. 11 & 12 August 2017 19 August 2017 25 & 26th August 2017 01 & 02 September 2017 Times: 18:00 to 21:00 Contact: +441534860082 food@durrell.org Jersey Zoo, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP Durrell at Dusk - August 18th Spend your Friday evening exploring Jersey Zoo at dusk. Dine al fresco on the terrace of Café Firefly (please book by phone) or grab a takeaway pizza from Café Dodo to enjoy within the Zoo grounds. Attend our special Keeper Talks or meet us at the Manor House for live music as well as music and dance spectacular Stayin’ Alive. And whilst you’re there, why not treat yourself to a drink from the pop-up bar? It’s the perfect evening to spend with that special someone! Jersey Zoo is located in the country parish of Trinity, the attraction is marked on the official Jersey map and a bus service is available regularly from St Helier.
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 18:00 to 21:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 860000 events@durrell.org Jersey Zoo, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP
Sports & Out and About Victoria's Favourite Place 1200 Years of History This is a circular guided walk in the lanes of St.Lawrence and St.Peter's Valley led by Blue Badge Guide Jon Osmont. It is an area of tranquil countryside, lush water meadows and historic buildings. You will learn about some of the island's history from the ninth century to the present day. We will also look at the geography of this area and discover the agricultural story of the island. Along the way we will see some historic buildings and admire the beautiful landscape of these two parishes. This walk starts at the bus stop shelter at the Jersey War Tunnels. Bus routes 8 and 28. The walk is fairly easy on country lanes, some gravel tracks and footpaths. Good walking shoes will be fine. There is one steepish hill to climb. Distance 6.2Km and will take about 3 hours. Cost £5 To Monday, August 14, 2017 - 10:00 to 13:00 Contact: +44 (0) 7797 735147 jon.osmont@gmail.com Jersey War Tunnels Les Charrieres Malorey, St Lawrence, JE3 1FU Ancient Jersey - Neanderthals, Dolmens & more Tucked away in secret places, Jersey has a superb ancient history second to none. Neanderthals sheltered in Jersey caves on hunting trips, and the Neolithic were the first people to leave their mark all around the Island with dolmens, burial sites and standing stones. We explore the sites, ponder the question of how and why these impressive structures were built. A unique Island tour to explore the magical and mainly coastal ancient locations where other coach tours don't go. Our pick-up point is by the Steam Clock, St Helier. We will also do hotel pick-ups from a number of hotels. Please see our website for pick up details, availability and booking. Pre-booking on-line is essential to secure seats. See our history, military and other tours on different days. Tuesdays; 8, 15 & 22 August 2017 Times: 10:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 7797 969818 info@historyalive.je The Steam Clock, New North Quay, St Helier, JE2 3ND
Open Garden Sunday ~ St John’s Manor The Manor stands in 10 acres of land, with an additional 40 acres of farmland and surrounding woodland. The magnificent grounds incorporate a lake, a chapel, Japanese and kitchen gardens. There is also a yew maze and an aviary containing golden pheasants and parakeets. Over 12,000 bedding plants enhance the natural beauty of the gardens. All proceeds will be donated to JAYF. Delicious Jersey cream teas will be served. 20th August ~ 14:00 to 17:00 St John’s Manor, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St John, JE3 4EH Entrance £4.00 - children under 12 free Regret no dogs 1st Jersey Open Water Festival 2017 Whether you’re a serious competitor with something to prove, or just want to try a new activity, the action-packed 1st Jersey Open Water Festival has something for you. Taking place over two days at the picturesque Ouaisne beach in St Brelade, the event will see the Island’s finest swimmers race for Island honours. It’s completely free for spectators, so family and friends can come along to support swimmers and enjoy the atmosphere on the shore. The Jersey Open Water Festival 2017 will be held at Ouaisne, located on Jersey's stunning south coast. Bus route 12a. 26 August 2017 08:00 to 27 August 2017 11:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 870788 admin@jersey-swimming-club.org www.jersey-swimming-club.org Ouaisne Bay, La Mont Du Quaisne, St. Brelade JE3 8AW Bouley Bay Hill Climb The first hill climb was held in 1920 when the road surface was concrete. Today the club organises a number of hillclimbs a year and has a membership in excess of 500. Demanding, technical and challenging are just a few of the descriptions used by the UK competitors who visit each year for the British National Hillclimb championship. Ideal for all the family, with amazing views from the top of the valley. Parking available a short walk from the hill climb course. Bouley Bay is located on Jersey's stunning north coast. Just 15 minutes drive from St. Helier. Parking is available within a short walk of the course. Follow signs for parking. 28 August 2017 ~ 10:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 852952 secretary@jerseymotorsport.com www.jerseymotorsport.com/hillclimb
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The Phoenix rises from the Ashes… Were you in my company and I suddenly and quickly said ‘NADFAS’, you may be tempted to reply; ‘gesundheit’, with JADFAS perhaps demanding a reply of ‘pardon’! The very reason, The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Society, opted to re-brand. The Arts Society was born and Jersey, with a sigh of relief, followed suit…. an interview with June Ash by Juanita Shield-Laignel Recently, founder and Chairman, June Ash, was happy to explain. “NADFAS is an International association with some 374 societies across the UK. I only started JADFAS about a year ago and when I began talking about it locally, I could see the curtains come down. The title was just too long and often people would grasp the wrong thing, insisting they weren’t arty. I then had to spend time explaining, it was an Arts appreciation society, started for sharing, education and inspiration. When the UK elected to change their name, it made sense for us to do so at the same time.” I was keen to know how June had first been introduced to NADFAS and how she brought it to the people of Jersey. “I had been aware of the association for a long while, as I have friend who works for NADFAS in London and whilst visiting, I’d attended a few talks, however, it wasn’t until I officially retired from my work as an Interior Designer, I say officially, as in actual fact, I am not the retiring sort…I moved to Spain, the Costa de Sol, but inland and joined a society in the local village. I had a lovely Finca and was very happy there, but being retired and on my own, I wanted to get involved with the local culture.” “I was living in Spain and wanted a bit of European culture. The talks were wonderful, but the venue was awful; a flea pit of a theatre. We went in, sat down, heard the talk and then left, without really speaking to anyone. However, on one occasion, I had the good fortune of sitting next to a fascinating American lady, of about 94, who had lived in Hollywood in its hay-day and new all the great Hollywood stars personally. She was such an interesting lady and really instrumental in helping me to formulate how I wanted JADFAS to be. The other influential factor was, I’d managed to find another association near my home in Spain, held in a golf club, so it was a bit smarter and the members were encouraged to stay for lunch after the talks to get to know each other. I decided when I came back to Jersey and discovered
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there wasn’t a NADFAS here, which amazed me, to start one and definitely, not just a talk, but, an evening out, so we have a buffet to enable members to socialise if they want to.” This led me nicely into asking June about the talks themselves. My husband and I were recently invited to attend an evening and were spoilt with a talk by a highly professional speaker from the Tate Modern. The title of the evening was ‘Tarts in Art’ and we were treated to the back stories of works of art and portraiture of the likes of Nell Gwyn, Lady Emma Hamilton and of course Jersey’s own Lilly Langtry. The evening was fascinating and highly engaging. June continued. “Ah yes, she was a particularly good speaker, although I have to say, all of them are incredibly knowledgeable.” “The lady who founded NADFAS one hundred years ago, did so to inspire and educate people about the arts; give them a taste of what a particular subject is about, to give a glimmer to stimulate you, to perhaps do some of your own research. This happened for me recently, when I attended a talk in the UK by Tracey Emin, who’s work, I admit, doesn’t do a lot for me, but she is a brilliant speaker. I still don’t like her work, but now I know more about her. I hadn’t known for instance, she does tapestries, which I do actually quite like. Each talk has broadened my artistic horizons.” “My son has been a great help and announces the talks. He said he would do the first few for me, but has continued, as everybody seems to like his complete lack of art knowledge and find it refreshing. He makes it clear he is there to learn too. And that’s the crux of it really. I didn’t want potential members to arrive thinking, it was going to be so high-brow they would get lost. I remember the first evening, people arrived thinking it would be highly intellectual and when my son stood up and it became obvious the evening was to be much more relaxed, you could literally feel the atmosphere in the room change.”
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Having had to miss two previous talks due to family commitments, I understood what June was saying. “I’ve wanted to include mums and dads with children at home, so to capture them after work, I pitched the evenings for 6pm to start at 6:45pm in the hope of getting them there – it’s just so inspiring to learn about different things. So many people are channelled by what they look like, whether or not they have a Gucci handbag, what their figure is like, what their makeup is like….there are so many other things in this world and other values. And this is why we encourage people to stay for the buffet and share who they are and their ideas.”
ASJ Lady Emma Hamilton
AJS Lilly Langtry I asked June to tell me about the venue, The Arts Society Jersey use. “Our talks are always at The Royal Yacht in St Helier and they couldn’t be more accommodating. When I started, I remember a friend saying she thought I would never get more than 50 people to join, so I approached the Yacht asking, if only 20 people turned up would that be ok? They have been amazing right from the start and would tailor the room to be intimate and cosy for small gatherings, or expand, for our now two hundred strong membership.” Having attended a talk and noted the members were from a vast cross section of society, including, very obvious students, to ladies that lunch and everything else in between, I was interested to know, where June had pitched her market. “Personally, I find there are so many interesting people here, doing all sorts of interesting things. We took JADFAS into the schools and have had a great response and as you pointed out, the ladies that lunch and their partners are our stalwarts to some extent, but we find the 30 to 50s with young families aren’t yet represented well at the talks , so that is our next target audience.”
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I asked June what she had planned for the forthcoming season. “We do have a very full programme and I am currently working on our October offering that promises to be very exciting. Jersey lady, Rosemary Crill has just retired as the head of Indian Textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum and just before that she curated the very special Fabrics of India Exhibition there and she is talking to us about that on 6th October at the CCAI Gallery.” This sounded right up my street so I asked June to expound… “Well Indian textiles are close to my heart as my father was a Parsi. This means his family were originally, many hundreds of years ago, Persian, my father believed; one of the ten lost tribes of Alexander the Great. The Persian communities that followed the prophet Zoroaster were persecuted and fled to India. They integrated well into Indian society but also kept their heritage alive. It is a tolerant religion, believing in one God but many prophets. As time went on the Parsis of Persia became known as the Parsis of India. They came to be the entrepreneurs of India, very cultural and involved in industry; sometimes referred to as the Jews of the East.” “Their philosophy is to do a lot of good. They are big benefactors in the arts, museums and concert halls. It is a fascinating religion with an amazing history and my father was a practicing Parsis.
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Guest speaker - Bertie Pearce, magician My maternal grandfather was with the East India Company and his daughter, my mother, was taken from station to station and baptised by the missionaries in each, as a Catholic. So naturally, I am interested in anything to do with India and am thrilled to have Rosemary speak to The Arts Society members.” I had to agree, this sounded amazing. I asked June how she had come to be in Jersey in the first place. “My parents came here to Jersey in 1953, but I was sent to school in England and eventually married an English chap. I of course came back for holidays and loved Jersey, but my life was in the UK. Then sadly my mother passed and my father was ill. At that same time, my marriage had failed, so I came back here to look after my father. When I was young, I ran Art Galleries whilst living in London. I’d studied the History of Art and History of Design but it was definitely my appreciation of art that came first. Interior Design was led by my interest in the arts.” I asked June to tell me more of her work as an Interior Designer. “Not one to be idle, when I arrived back in the Island I started Laura Ashley in town, but quickly grew out of that for one reason and another and set up Ash Interiors and concentrated on interior design, with several regular clients and staff, I built a really nice little business. Back then Jersey still had an individual feel. Now sadly, Artisans have been pushed to the perimeters of town and are hard for the tourists to find and there is so much amazing talent in Jersey.” “I then, as I’ve said, officially retired and went to Spain for a few years, but, I had to return as I needed a serious eye operation which has left me unable to drive on motorways and of course my son and grandchildren are here. When I left for Spain there was a bit of a dearth of art and when I came back I was amazed at the blossoming, of not just art but also music.” I’d heard that JADFAS had been involved with helping young people in the Island and asked June if The Arts Society Jersey would continue this good work. “Oh yes, absolutely. At each talk we hold a raffle and that money is ring-fenced for bursaries.
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We formed a Young Arts Group and sponsored them to enter the CCA Summer Exhibition… the standard was amazing. We also managed to pin down Peter Le Rossignol who did a talk called, the Art of Elegant Dining, for us at Highlands Catering College, with a lunch after. We made a thousand pounds and used the money to send the aspiring college chefs to The Young Chef of the Year competition in Guernsey. Our boys came 1st, 3rd and 4th with the young man that came 1st, being invited to The Young Chef of the Year competition in London. We were so proud of them all.” “Luckily we now have sponsors. The first year was tough, as we had no track record. The cost of bringing speakers over is phenomenal…. nevertheless, it’s only fifty five pounds for a membership for the year, with husband and wife being just one hundred.” I commented that June’s work with ASJ is almost a full time job. June laughed “Yes it is, but I love it. We meet from September to May and then during the summer months we work towards the following winter’s programme, so The Arts Society Jersey is always busy….permeating society in different ways…there is nothing else like it in Jersey, so we’ve achieved something. There are good people here, who are aware of how important the Arts are to young people and society in general. The Jersey Arts Trust, with Tom Dingle, bringing over ‘Paper Cuts’ a fantastic exhibition, setting a very high standard and giving us a chance to see what is going on in the world, is a point in case. I feel very privileged, to be at the cutting edge of this expanding Arts appreciation movement in Jersey and know that the Arts Society Jersey, is an important contributor to the education and inspiration of many.” With that June and I chatted a little more about our personal appreciation for Art and the Arts in general and I left feeling thoroughly ‘culturized’! For more information go to: www.theartssocietyjersey.org
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Classics from Vienna MUSIC IN ACTION presents the Jersey Chamber Orchestra performing Classics from Vienna on 7 October 2017. Emma Pickering looks ahead to this delightful evening Islanders to be a part of a very special evening. The music is exciting and you will love the sounds as I chase after the pack with my horn imitating a hunting horn” Jersey Chamber Orchestra was founded in 2007 as part of the charity Music in Action (MIA). MIA works to promote and support the development of music in Jersey by organising popular cultural events, such as Jersey Sings! and The Liberation International Music Festival and developing music-focused outreach projects for the Jersey community.
Look forward to indulging yourself in an evening of musical mastery as Jersey Chamber Orchestra performs Classics from Vienna. Set to delight and entice, the evening will transport you to the Viennese streets and bring together incredible, high-quality talent with a profound programme including: Beethoven’s Cariolan Overture, Mozart’s Horn Concerto No 4 with soloist Martin Owen, and Beethoven Pastoral Symphony No.6. Set in the grand interiors of Jersey Opera House, the proceeds of this concert will support Jersey Child Care Trust. The Trust provides direct services to children and their parents through a special needs inclusion project and much more. The conductor Justin Doyle is the new chief conductor of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra. He brings a vast wealth of experience and passion, having worked with orchestras both throughout the UK and internationally. He is currently Musical
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Director of the Haffner Orchestra, works at Opera North and is a guest conductor of the Halle and Chief Conductor at the RIAS chamber choir in Berlin which is one of the most prestigious choirs in the world. Soloist Martin Owen is widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest horn players. He is currently Principal Horn at the BBC Symphony Orchestra as well as having held the position of Principal Horn at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. You can see him performing at the BBC Proms on the TV at present - where he has also been a soloist. Speaking of the upcoming performance, Martin Owen said: “I am incredibly excited for Classics from Vienna, especially to perform as a soloist on Mozart Horn Concerto No 4 with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra. I will be playing alongside some very talented musicians, including the internationally-acclaimed Justin Doyle. This really is a wonderful opportunity for
James Mews, Chairman of MIA said: “Bringing high-calibre musicians, soloists and composers to Jersey to work with our young performers is one of our charitable aim of Music in Action so we are thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity to the local community through the performance of Classics from Vienna. It is set to be a truly brilliant and memorable performance with popular music that we know and love.” Tickets are priced from £15 with all proceeds going to support Jersey Child Care Trust. For ticket information, please contact The Jersey Opera House on 01534 511115 or visit their website at www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk. For further information on the Jersey Chamber Orchestra or Music in Action, please contact the Music in Action offices on 01534 767547 or email info@musicjersey.com
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
e d i s k r a d The of food... Part III
Given the success of our series of articles on the menopause, we decided to pen a series on the emotive subject of body image and weight issues. In this Home Living, Home Loving issue we continue discussing some health issues and then look at ways in which we can overcome…the dark side of food… by Juanita Shield-Laignel
If you’ve read part I and II in previous issues, you will know we talked about eating disorders and other health issues that can be the root of problematic weight. This needn’t be as debilitating as one might first think…there are lots of things one can do to minimise or lessen body image related problems.
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You may recall me mentioning that in preparation for this series, I called on the very lovely and oh so wise, Vivien Aygun at Up and Above. Vivien castigated me for even thinking about using the ‘f’ word in my pieces and continued sharing some of her thoughts on the subject. Vivien prides herself on being able to provide fabulous clothing to ladies of all sizes and shapes. “It’s about feeling comfortable.” She openly shared during our conversation… “I see so many people trying to fit into, let’s say for instance a size 18, because they are a size 18 in certain brands or lines of clothing, but of course we all know that sizes vary from label to label and shop to shop and is really just a number, so in my opinion, dress size, should just be used as a starting point; a rough guide, if you like.”
Eating a healthy diet and remaining active may not feel sufficient to maintain the BMI you desire. You may struggle to keep yourself at a certain weight or size. Well I know how you feel. Last month, I ended Part II beginning to talk about food intolerances. Not the same as allergies, where a person may very well go into anaphylaxis if the food allergen is imbibed, even in small amounts, but rather a sensitivity to a particular food that can make you feel bloated, uncomfortable or any other of a myriad of minor irritants…but minor though they maybe, they should certainly be taken into consideration when trying to get to the bottom of one’s weight issues.
I knew exactly what she was talking about…my husband recently needed a new suit and insisted he is a 32 inch waist…well, he looked like a grown man trying to fit into one he’d had in his early teens! The legs and arms were far too short and the tightness around his crotch area, was positively indecent. “But all my trousers are a 32 inch waist” he said. I explained to him that dependant on the make, the style, the cut of the cloth and even the fabric itself, can all have a bearing. He conceded and tried on a 34 inch waist and what a difference. Yes they were a little loose on the waistband, but he usually wears a belt anyway and the legs and arms fitted perfectly, not to mention that other area, which I’m sure was making the shop assistant blush! So Vivien’s advice is absolutely right. Someone usually a size 18, may find, a dress made of chiffon looks so much better in a size 16, or indeed, a silk dress may very well have to go to a size 20. Feeling and looking fab is the important bit and let’s face it, no one will know what the label says, unless you choose to tell them. Feeling fab leads me on to the other part of our conversation… Vivien vehemently believes it’s important to focus on feeling and being healthy. Doing all the things we are all supposed to; eating health giving natural foods, remaining active and focusing on the 16 | www.life-mags.com
Cow’s milk immediately gives me gripping stomach ache, most breads and wheat products and even oats, give me terrible bloating and pain and just don’t get me started on sugar! So I have to be and am really quite careful. If I do allow myself to enjoy a scone and cream, I have to take digestive enzymes to me able to tolerate it. For the people who think food intolerances are hocus pocus…I actually consulted with an allergy doctor in Southampton, who injected small amounts of over 90 different substances, subcutaneously into my arm and measured the resultant weal; the larger the circle the more adverse reaction had occurred. Of the 90, I reacted adversely to 73 including things such as dust and leaf mould. The antidote was to inject tiny amounts of these substances into my blood stream twice a day…I did it for a few months and then gave up, as it meant continuous trips to the UK and carrying needles, which I didn’t much like. Intolerances schmolences….I hear you say…but look at peanut allergies, who thought that would be a thing fifty years ago. Maybe we are becoming increasingly unable to process the things around us, as we are so constantly bombarded with all sorts of things our bodies were never meant to have to cope with; aviation fuel, petro chemicals of all kinds, cleaning products, even the beauty and self-grooming products we slather ourselves with on a daily basis, all contain substances our bodies don’t know what to do with…it’s a wonder we are all still alive at all!
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So what happens to the body when an intolerance occurs…well in my case… first it is the bloating and pain as described above, followed by sometimes a dizziness or headache. If I continue eating / drinking the offending material (I’m going to call it a ‘pathogen’ as the wrong foods do, in my opinion, create disease) I feel puffy all over, I may have a food induced asthma attack and will feel a general malaise, tiredness and sometimes emotional irritability…all from eating the wrong foods. For me the answer has been to eat as ‘cleanly’ as possible; lots of fruits and veg, small amount of carbs, small amounts of high quality protein and no packaged food. Even vegetarian ready meals, contain all sorts of added ingredients that we really don’t need and are just guaranteed to set me off. However, as I’ve said before, on occasion, the temptation to get ones chops around a huge slice of berry cheese cake can just be too much, so I always carry a herbal product called Proactazyme or Food Digestive Enzymes and these really take the edge off my adverse symptoms. I also find taking Pro-Biotics really helpful. I see food intolerances as being a little like hay fever. We know this is the body’s over-reaction to pollen / grass cuttings etc…so too it is, with certain foods, for certain people. So you see, next time you admonish yourself for not being the proportions you would wish for, cut yourself some slack. It is all so much more complicated than just about being fat, or thin, or perfect. We are a sum total of all our parts and all our experiences and all the genetic input from not just our parents, but many generations before. Don’t be so hard on yourself…we are what we are…love yourself just the way you are and then other people will be able to as well. Conversely, if you are perfectly happy with your body because you are in your mind, a perfect size 10 and you think everyone else should be also; cut others, who don’t fit into your idea of
perfection, some slack. It is likely to be something they are continuingly battling with and need support, love and understanding. There are numerous reasons why a person’s weight might not be perfect. We have only just covered a few in this series, we didn’t get so far as to discuss prescription drugs for debilitating health problems, that can cause weight gain, neither did we get to hormonal irregularities, thus, please don’t be so hard on your fellow man/woman…be gentle…you have no idea what is going on inside. Be less judgemental and more tolerant…you may just say the right combination of kind words to spur someone on to be the best version of themselves they possibly can. The ultimate lesson I have learnt from a lifetime of struggling is…don’t let it hold you back…be the person you want to be. I used to think I had to get slim first, then, I could be a natural health therapist, a writer and painter, a mother, a gardener and a happy wife. It took me years to realise, if I just allowed myself to be the person I always knew I was on the inside, then maybe, just maybe, the body beautiful I aspire to, would appear…I can’t say it has as yet…and it may never, but at least I am a happy wife and mum, artist, author and gardener etc. in the meantime. It did once occur to me; ‘we’re all skinny once we have left this world for the next’…so why not enjoy life no matter what size or shape our bodies are, whilst we still can, and with a little help from Vivien and her team and numerous others who all understand and are all willing to help you achieve your most beautiful you, on the inside and out. For more information on ways to overcome allergies/intolerances contact Health Kinesiologist Claire de Gruchy on 07797 714758 or Juanita Shield-Laignel on 07829 856976 or visit: www.shalbeckcentre.com
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Make rooms look blooming lovely with floral designs guaranteed to grow on you... Florals never fade or go out of fashion, thanks to our enduring passion for reflecting nature and the great outdoors in our homes - and right now, they're in full bloom everywhere. But just as you wouldn't have a wilting bouquet of flowers in your home, any floral look you introduce should be fresh and bang-up-to-date too. Luckily, today's designers are making sure their interpretations are a world away from the old-hat chintz and fussy 'grandma' looks of yesteryear. They've embraced petal-power with bright, bold, new designs, aided by up-to-the-minute digital techniques. So pick one of these looks - no water needed, and they're guaranteed never to wither... by Gabrielle Fagan THE NEW PRETTY Think pastel pinks and wallpapers featuring petals and pretty blooms, for a fresh, feminine spin on florals... Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor at Furniture Choice says: "When people talk about florals, it tends to be centred around spring and summer fashion and interiors, with powdery pastel pinks a hot favourite both for the catwalk and the home this year. "Unusually, the trend will carry through late into winter and those pastel hues will move into deeper, darker reds and pinks. Plum and deep magenta against a smoky black background will conjure a dramatic, gothic effect." DECOR TIP: Hot house botanical prints are packing an interiors punch this year, featuring vibrant Caribbean colours on dark backgrounds.
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DRAMATIC BLOOMS Striking, pared-back, nature-inspired designs and bold colourways are perfect for a no-fuss or frills approach to this look. "Giant florals have been the stars of the catwalk shows, and now, from wardrobe to walls, we're reviving floral patterns and embracing large-scale designs in bright, vibrant colours for a statement look," says Paula Taylor, colour and trends specialist at Graham & Brown.
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"Expressive, elaborate blooms are making their way onto our walls, furniture and homeware to create dramatic, coloured backdrops for the home. People are becoming much braver in their choice of design and colours and after decades of plain magnolia walls, Brits are falling back in love with these patterns. It's time to be colour-confident again and express personality through dynamic palettes and opulent patterns."
Botanical illustrations, that could have come straight from the pages of a traditional nature study book, combine with natural textures and a neutral colour palette for an update on that perennial favourite - classic country.
DECOR TIP: Plants and flowers will always stand out against a dark backdrop of deep grey or black. Test your taste by painting an alcove or the inside of a dresser in a dark hue and then arrange bright flower displays in front of the backdrop, so the colour really pops.
"If, like me, you love reflecting the subtle tones that you find in the garden, a palette of lavender, sage, rose and heather is a perfect place to start," advises Claire Hornby, creative stylist, Barker & Stonehouse. "These can be incorporated into your scheme through soft furnishings, or smaller upholstered pieces featuring designs reminiscent of natural history drawings, which will inject character into your living space." "If an abundance of flowers, plants and all things natural appeals to your sense of style, then don't be afraid to use a large variety of plants and blooms in one room, to help achieve a fresh feel. These can be potted plants, vases of flowers, or even indoor trees. Intersperse greenery with country-themed decorative objects." DECOR TIP: Wallpapering stair risers with floral papers is an inventive way to conjure a country-cottage look. Strip a staircase of carpet, sand and paint with floor paint, then use wallpaper offcuts or a paper of your choice for each stair. Attach using wallpaper paste or a strong glue.
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4 WAYS TO TURN YOUR HOME INTO A SUNNY SANCTUARY By Gabrielle Fagan
Make the warmer weeks even more special, outdoors and in. Going away on holiday is lovely, but there's nothing nicer than enjoying sunny days at home (no packing, flight delays, crowds or mozzies to content with). So why not turn your home into it's own super-summer destination by creating a desert-inspired setting, perhaps even an outdoor cinema, beautiful balcony, and children's play area? Here's how to go about it...
HOTHOUSE STYLE Even if the weather's changeable, you can turn up the heat at home with decor inspired by the dessert and tropical zones. "I am obsessed with cacti, so I jumped at the chance of creating my own collection," says designer, Abigail Ahern. "My new botanicals range at Debenhams is desert-inspired and I've been playing with scale, which is one of my trademarks, and the result is these fabulous jumbo-sized faux cacti. I have them everywhere in my London home, because they really add instant 'wow' factor and are a great way to add colour, intrigue and texture to rooms." continues overleaf...
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BUT WHERE TO START? "Decluttering isn't about throwing out the old to bring in the new, it's about stripping it back, leaving only items that you need and that add value to your home," says Simon Granville, managing director at Store (aplaceforeverything.co.uk). "To avoid feeling daunted, tackle a single drawer, cupboard or shelf at a time. Sort through each item one by one making four piles - keep, sell, charity, bin - but be ruthless. Once you've decided what you're keeping, it's important to find a home for each item; if you know where everything lives, you're less likely to 're-clutter' throughout the year."
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Interior designer Amelia Carter (www.ameliacarter.com) agrees: "Consider a plan of attack. I would pick the room that is most vital and needs to be in working order, and begin there. Also, don't over estimate what you can achieve in a day. We all start with good intentions and get bored, so think of it in smaller jobs, rather than one big one."
HALL OF FAME First impressions count, and the hallway offers a clear vision of what the rest of the house may look like. Storage benches are the perfect way to declutter your hall, and baskets grouped together in varying sizes can be functional as well as fun. And don't pooh-pooh the humble shoe rack; it can take care of wellies, trainers and everyday shoes, and you can always turn one of the shelves into a makeshift wine rack!
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BEDROOM BLISS Taking time to create a clutter-free boudoir, with the focus on a few crucial items - like crisp bed linen, a tidy dressing table, fresh flowers and a radio instead of a TV - will look AND feel relaxing, and therefore help you get a decent night's sleep, too. An untidy wardrobe, strewn with clothes that should have gone to the charity shop years ago, might mean you start the day with unnecessary stress as well. But with a little thought, you can make the most of your accessories, while hiding more mundane items behind closet doors.
LOVE YOUR LIVING ROOM This is the place that needs to work extra hard, especially if you want to keep it clutter-free, as it's where we relax, watch TV, entertain - and display all those precious family photos, paintings, books and pretty knick-knacks. Back in vogue, a dresser or cabinet can not only mask a TV screen when not in use (and unsightly cables), but provide extra storage space for possessions you can't bear to part with. Another must-have, a butler's tray (with a removable tray) is a modern yet timeless way to serve cocktails, canapes or a TV supper, and with a wide table top it can double up as a sideboard. And if you're not sure where to store those glossy magazines, winter throws and small soft furnishings, a footstool with hidden storage, covered in a favourite fabric, could become a key feature (it'll also come in handy for putting your feet up after all this tidying!). 32 | www.life-mags.com
Your colour scheme could add a sense of calm, too. "Cool tones of soft greys and neutral light-grain wood are key bedroom colour palettes this year. Our stunning new colour combinations, such as cashmere, stone and satin white, also work with this trend perfectly to create a tranquil space," says Rachal Hutcheson, design expert at Sharps. Along with calming those wardrobe woes with fitted units, an ottoman bed means heaps more storage to stow things away, without taking up extra space in the room. "There's nothing more tranquil than a bedroom with a place for everything," says Willow & Hall founder, Sarah Massouh. "When considering an ottoman bed, it's important to give some thought to the size that will work best for you, according to your needs and storage expectations."
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Redoing your bathroom can be a great opportunity to improve the layout, but there are lots of things to consider...
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If you're happy with the layout of your bathroom, replacing the suite should be straightforward and relatively inexpensive, but if you want to change the layout, expect it to be more complicated and costly. Unless you're a very experienced and competent DIYer, get a good plumber to do the work. They should be able to offer advice about changing the layout and what is and isn't possible or advisable, as should a good bathroom/interior designer. A professional may think of things you haven't, such as what you can and can't do with the wastes, which could affect the layout and the products you choose.
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piece of graph paper and the fittings you want on another, using the same scale. Then draw different layouts on different pieces of graph paper and lay them over the first plan to see how they work, or make life simple and do all this on a computer or tablet!
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Having an above-bath shower will restrict where you put the bath, for example, and you may come across other problems when placing your templates. Better still, try the actual loo, basin, bath, etc, when the room's empty to see how they work together and in the space you have. If returning them isn't a problem, you could try different loos, basins and baths if you're unsure about which will work best.
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manufacturing kitchens since 1945. They have a vast range of true handle-less doors and units, but this one we have chosen to display is such a lovely, soft white and we have complimented this with a very dark brown wood and copper accessories. We have already seen an increase in sales for this exact colour combination. Anyone passing either during the day or night will see this new kitchen lit up from the road.”
Enthused by their beautiful new products, Directors Mike and Alan gave me a grand tour…
“We’ve also gone for a copper hot water tap and Neff appliances throughout including a down-draft extractor, warming draw, induction hob plus a fully integrated washing machine and fridge / freezer. They are all proving to be popular and work really well with this kitchen
“You will notice this white kitchen is completely handle free. This new display has been developed by German supplier, Pronorm, and has
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in terms of design, colour and feel; the copper offsets the white perfectly, complimenting the Cameo white Corian work tops and light Porcelain tiled floor. Both regular and new customers, have complimented the combination.” Mike then went on to tell me that Direct Furniture Supplies are still offering many of the lines and brands that have proved to be so popular over the years including well known, reputable brand names such as Jane Cheel, a hand crafted British manufacturer, as mentioned already, Pronorm, an exclusive German kitchen supplier, Interior Sliding Doors by IDS, Corian, Silestone, Dekton and Granite work surfaces, pus a new range of ultra thin hardwearing laminate worktops, Neffs' innovative range of appliances, a fully working Quooker hot tap and so much more. Being someone who prefers country to contemporary, I asked Alan if the market for a more traditional or a shaker style furniture was still buoyant? Alan replied “Of course. If you want a shaker or traditional kitchen, or bedroom, or an eclectic look combining a variety of two different styles, then they are still available for your personal tastes and requirements. We are on the whole, finding that every project is pretty well unique, whether it's a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom . We are so led by what we see on the internet, in TV programs and in magazines, even in hotels, restaurants and in motoring. It’s not surprising that many of the items we install are clean lined and contemporary in appearance. It's a fashionable look that is here to stay, however, we are aware that many of our clients have a wide design criteria and we would like to be able to accommodate them all".
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Sleek, modern, panel heaters provide instant heat wherever and whenever you need it. They are 100% efficient as they directly convert electricity to heat at the point of use. So all the energy you pay for is converted into heat. Today’s panel heaters are especially efficient because you can set the time and temperature on individual heaters for different rooms – so you are not wasting heat or money. What’s more, today’s panel heaters are Smart. That means even more efficiencies because you can control them from your mobile phone or tablet and switch them on or off remotely when you need to. So, for instance, if you are going to be later home than you planned, you can delay the heating coming on from wherever you happen to be – saving you more energy and money. Panel heaters can be fitted in any home and plugged into existing sockets working off Jersey Electricity’s General Domestic Tariff. But to take advantage of the lower cost Economy 20 Plus Tariff you will need a separate dedicated electrical supply, via your meter and fuse board to your heaters and hot water immersion tank, connecting those appliances to the discounted tariff.
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7 LATE-FLOWERING BLOOMS TO MAKE SUMMER LAST by Hannah Stephenson
Keep your garden looking colourful for longer. The end of summer can mark the start of wilted annuals and faded perennials, but if you add some beautiful, bold lateflowering additions, you can make your garden a riot of colour until autumn. It's easy to prolong the season with dahlias, heleniums, rudbeckias and a host of other bright blooms which will fit into many planting schemes and situations. 1. HYDRANGEA
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Flaunting an old-fashioned charm in a variety of colours - blues, vibrant pinks and frosty whites - Hydrangeas grow up to six feet high and wide, so they're great for creating a 'sea of flowers' effect. You can get different varieties, including lacecap, mophead or oakleaf hydrangeas. Consider placing in front of taller plants like small or medium-size trees that could offer the shade the shrubs prefer. But beware, too much shade can reduce their flowering.
Flowering from mid-summer until the first frosts (which can be around mid-October, depending where you live), these popular blooms come in bronze, dark red, lavender, orange and pink, and are all different shapes and sizes. They make great standalones in their own beds or paired with grasses and verbena plants. They need a well-worked soil with good drainage and, once they're established, be sure to water them three or four times a week.
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4. SEDUM SPECTABILE These pink late-summer flowers will save your garden from getting the blues well into autumn. Plant in a sunny position in your garden and pair with Japanese anemones, phlox or penstemons. These require little care, just check your plants regularly to make sure they're not too dry.
3. CROCOSMIA These bright flowers are maintenance-free and easy to grow, so they'll add an easy shot of colour to your garden. Their bold, sword-like flowers mainly come in reds, oranges and yellows. Depending on the variety, crocosmia can grow up to a metre tall, and they don't need pruning, just remove the dead leaves and flower stems before spring, when new growth starts.
5. RUDBECKIAS These are bushy plants that create masses of bold, zingy yellow flowers. Also known as black-eyed Susans because of their distinctive big black cone in the centre, they have a long flowering period between July to October. They are drought-resistant, not too fussy about soil type, and can grow over three feet tall, with a flower diameter of 2-3 inches.
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7. HELENIUM These vibrant, daisy-shaped orange flowers bloom in late summer and autumn. Brilliant on their own or pair with tall, purple salvias, for a nice contrast. Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil and deadhead regularly to ensure they flower for longer.
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Use a business lawyer for prevention not cure It’s said that the business life cycle is similar to a person’s, except with a business there’s the chance of a takeover before you die.
Exit: If you’re selling with a view to starting afresh be sure restrictive covenants in the sale terms don’t curtail your new venture.
The legal aspects a business will encounter from conception to start-up, growth, maturity, expansion and, finally, exit are many and varied, for example:
So, do you really need a lawyer to help you through the evolution of your business? Often entrepreneurial spirit will find commercial solutions to resolve issues as they come up. However, if things do go wrong they can go fundamentally wrong, and prove costly.
Seed / conception: At the outset you’ll need to decide what ownership structure is right for you: sole trader; limited company; partnership? If embarking on a joint venture, a clear written agreement will help avoid ambiguity or misunderstanding unravelling the business later down the line. Start- up: Some more mundane aspects follow the excitement of taking your business from concept to reality. You’ll need a business licence, and you may need to get to grips with industry regulations and best practice. A modern business without a website? Unlikely, so your “terms of use” need to reflect proper data usage and protect you and others from misuse of your site. Growth: You drive to grow your customer / client base. Clear terms of business go a long way to establishing good client relationships. The same principle applies to supplier contracts. Maturity: Many businesses underestimate the value of intellectual property. Faced with multiple demands on business resources, when should you focus on identifying and protecting IP rights? From the outset, ideally, but certainly that‘s an increasing priority as the business matures. Expansion: Admitting new business partners means focussing on the terms on which entrants buy in. Alternatively, granting third parties a franchise or license with controls to ensure your brand / product isn’t compromised.
A real life example: Your business partner’s not pulling his weight and decides to quit day-to-day involvement in the business, but wants to keep his equity interest and decision making powers. Unfortunately, your business agreement doesn’t specify his time commitments or provide for you to buy him out, so you face being stuck with him as a silent partner or an acrimonious legal battle. It’s at times like that a lawyer gets a call, but prevention is better than cure, and engaging a lawyer to help plan changes to your business so as to prevent problems arising will be more productive and cost effective. In that sense legal advice is analogous to insurance. Both protect against unforeseen, unlikely, but seriously damaging events. It’s perhaps counter-intuitive then that business owners accept insurance costs as a necessity, but will forego legal advice.
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What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition? By Emma Baker, English Solicitor at Benest Corbett Renouf
A merger is the act or process of combining two or more businesses. When one company takes over another company and establishes itself as the new owner it is called an acquisition. There are two main types of acquisition: Share purchase: The buyer buys the shares from the shareholders and acquires all of the target company’s assets, liabilities, rights and obligations. Asset purchase: The buyer buys assets (and certain agreed liabilities) that form the business. The buyer can ‘cherry pick’ and leave behind any assets or liabilities it does not want. Most acquisitions involve private companies or businesses but, if the buyer or seller is a public limited company, additional legal formalities will need to be considered and complied with. What is the legal process? No two acquisitions are the same. However, a typical acquisition – of shares or assets – can be divided into five distinct stages: pre-contact; contract; pre-completion; completion; and post-completion Pre-contract: The parties do not immediately enter into a sale and purchase agreement. The buyer makes thorough investigations of the target and heads of terms are agreed and circulated, recording the main agreed points and the basis upon which the parties will proceed with the transaction. The buyer will often in this stage engage lawyers and accountants to carry out checks on the target companies and their assets. This is called the due diligence process. Contract: When both parties are ready to commit themselves contractually, they will enter into a sale and purchase agreement. The seller will also hand a disclosure letter to the buyer at the same time, disclosing matters relating to the target and its affairs.
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Pre-completion: Completion can take place immediately after the sale and purchase agreement has been signed. However, sometimes there is a gap between signing the contract and completion where, for example, the contract has been made conditional upon the happening of certain events. During this period the parties are concerned with the satisfaction of any outstanding completion conditions and ensuring there has been no change in the general state of the assets of the target during the intervening period. Completion: On completion, title to the assets which are the subject of the acquisition are formally transferred to the buyer in return for the buyer providing the purchase price. Post-completion: The post-completion formalities will vary in each jurisdiction according to the required method of transfer. They can include, for example, the payment of stamp duty or the transfer of ownership of licences in respect of certain assets. Please contact the Business and Property Law team at Benest Corbett Renouf on 01534 760860
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Exceptional Rarities Mi’kmaq quillwork chair By Stephen Cohu This exceptional quillwork decorated chair was purchased in Jersey a number of years ago and represents the clear trading link between Jersey merchants and the indigenous populations of Nova Scotia and the Gaspe Peninsular throughout the 19th Century.
The Mi’kmaq fought alongside the French and other Acadians for the latter part of the 17th and early 18th century against losing control of their land to the British. Military and political control was eventually lost by the French by 1710 and by the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 Acadia was ceded to Britain. Sovereignty of the Mi’kmaq land and people was handed over by France to Britain but as the Mi’kmaq people had never officially been ruled by the French this was not recognised by the native population. British rule was not as peaceful as heavy numbers of settlers put pressure on the local population and their way of life. The British dominated by military power rather than peaceful trade and led to many casualties on both sides. The Acadian populations continued to fight the British alongside the French but France’s influence in North America was ended by 1750 by which time they had lost all their possessions. PEACE AND BURYING THE HATCHET
HISTORICAL LINKS AND FIRST CONTACT It always rather confuses me that European explorers are credited with “discovering” far off lands already occupied and sustainably exploited by local indigenous peoples. Unfortunately for the local “Indian” populations this first contact often led to a significant reduction in their population either through fighting or more often through illness as they had no immunity to European disease such as smallpox. The famous explorer Jacques Cartier from our near neighbour Saint-Malo was credited with discovering Canada in the early 16th century. Rather than claiming the territory for France, trade was encouraged with the nomadic Mi’kmaq population as they were expert fur trappers, hunters and fishermen. Within a few years many European traders were visiting the area, primarily for furs, minerals and salt fish from the exceptionally rich cod fishing grounds just off the coast. The area was named Acadia and co-existence was relatively peaceful. 50 | www.life-mags.com
The Mi’kmaq realised the British were there to stay and had little chance of military success. Raids would kill British settlers leading to British retaliation. After many skirmishes, the Peace Treaty of 1752 was signed with the Mi’kmaq Chief Jean-Baptiste Cope. The rights of both sides, although one could argue the surrender of the Acadia people, were recognised by the “Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony” in Halifax in 1761. The Mi’kmaq chiefs ceremonially buried a hatchet and washed off their war paint and their rights and protection were guaranteed by the British. Any further settlement of Mi’kmaq lands had to be negotiated and rights of occupation were ceded by the giving of presents to the indigenous peoples. They continued their normal way of life, hunting, trapping and fishing. This is a rather romantic view as the rights of the Mi’kmaq ware largely ignored over the next 200 years. JERSEY AND GASPE - THE BIRTH OF THE TRADE TRIANGLE Charles Robin was born in St Aubin in 1743. Having heard stories of the rich old French fishing grounds of the western North Atlantic, he persuaded family and friends to invest in a new venture to exploit the rich cod fisheries of Gaspe and Cape Breton. In 1765 they purchased the brig Seaflower and Charles and his brother travelled to Cape Breton to scout for a possible base in the area. The small port of Paspebiac was chosen as the base of operations and in 1766, five years after the Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony, Charles Robin and Company was formed. It was rapidly expanded and many Jersey residents moved to Gaspe to work in the cod curing industry. The cod was purchased from the Acadian and Mi’kmaq fisherman by way of exchange of
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goods rather than exchange of money and soon the business grew to many locations in the Cape Breton region. By the beginning of the 19th century, Jersey traders were a major influence in the area which had been largely ignored by the British who concentrated their activities 200 miles further south in Newfoundland. Other Jersey companies set up business and the trade triangle was established. This led to many merchants becoming wealthy in Jersey who then constructed “cod houses”
The points of the star represent the world, north, south, east and west and the points in between. This chair clearly shows this detail.
Mi'kmaq porcupine quillwork boxes in the condition you normally find them! to display their success. Cured cod was shipped to the colonies in America and the Caribbean and to the Catholic countries of Europe to satisfy the market for eating fish on Fridays. Rum, sugar and timber were also brought to European ports where supplies were collected to take back to Gaspe to trade with the fishermen. MI’KMAQ QUILLWORK This trade with the indigenous fishermen, trappers and hunters also extended to decorative goods, particularly quillwork. In fact so desirable was the decorative quillwork throughout Europe and North America that the Mi’kmaq became known as the “Porcupine People”. Porcupine quills were used to decorate clothing, boxes, baskets and in fact just about anything that the visiting traders would buy or exchange. The process of quillwork decoration is complex and highly skilled. Porcupine quills were soaked in water until they became soft and pliable and were then split into lengths and dyed using natural dyes in a variety of colours or left in their natural state. The moist porcupine quill pieces are then pushed into holes made in birch bark in geometric patterns and tighten in place as they dry. The principal geometric pattern as seen on the chair is the Mi’kmaq eight pointed star.
MI’KMAQ QUILLWORK IN JERSEY Over many years in the antiques business in Jersey I have come across small items of Mi’kmaq quillwork, particularly the well- known birch bark boxes. Unfortunately few people are aware of what they are and also they are rarely in good condition. This means that they are often thrown out as being of little value or significance. This couldn’t be further from the truth as each piece, even those that have lost much of the quill decoration, represents a part of Jersey’s rich trading history with the fisheries of Nova Scotia. Often in poor condition to survive at all only to be thrown away is a real loss to our history. If you would like to look at examples of Mi’kmaq quillwork then simply google the term and you will see many different pieces from boxes to chairs, shoes to jackets. If you discover that you are the current custodian of a piece of Mi’kmaq quillwork, even if it is in poor condition then you should treasure it as part of the island’s rich history. Make sure your descendants know what it is so that they continue to do the same.
THE EIGHT POINTED STAR This symbol has been used for centuries as a symbol for the sun and has various meanings. Seven of the points represent the seven provinces of the Mi’kmaq nation; the eighth was added with the alliance with Great Britain in 1761 when peace was made. The four colours, red, black, yellow and white represent the four races of people and symbolise togetherness.
THE CHAIR We will never know exactly who brought this chair to Jersey in the late 19th century. Sadly, over the last 120 years the decoration has become worn and damaged but overall it is an exceptionally rare survivor and will remain in my personal collection as one of my most treasured possessions.
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We’ve put together a selection of recipes perfect for Back to School lunchboxes HERBY LEMON CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS This recipe is perfect for using up your leftover roast chicken from your Sunday roast. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1½ hrs Serves: 6 You’ll need: 40g butter, soft 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, crushed 4-5 sprigs thyme 2-3 sprigs sage, leaves finely chopped 1 whole chicken approx 1.7KG
6 spring onions 2 bags herb salad 1 carrot, grated 2tbsp olive oil 1tbsp whole grain mustard 2tbsp red wine vinegar 6 wraps
What to do: Heat the oven to 190C/ 170C fan. Beat together the butter, zest of the lemon, garlic, thyme leaves and sage. Use your hands to ease away the skin over the breast of the chicken and spread the butter mixture under the skin. Put half the remaining lemon inside the chicken (keep the other half for the dressing) and season the chicken skin with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 1 ½ hrs, basting regularly. Mix together the oil, mustard, vinegar and squeeze of the reserved lemon and season. Slice the spring onions and mix with the herb salad and grated carrot in a bowl. Cut the Chicken into portions and lay on top of the salad. Drizzle everything with dressing. Divide the salad between the 6 wraps and serve. Salad Used: Bags of herb salad.
CELERY AND CHEDDAR PITTA POCKETS WITH SPRING ONION & LEMON MAYONNAISE Perfect for packed lunches or just an easy, very quick and delicious snack anytime. The filling also makes a great topping for baked potatoes. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins You’ll need: 4 wholemeal or white pitta breads 4 sticks celery, finely sliced 4 spring onions, finely sliced 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated 2 -3 tbsps mayonnaise ½ lemon 1 bag lambs lettuce 52 | www.life-mags.com
What to do: Warm the pitta bread, split in half. Mix together the celery, cheese and spring onions. Stir in the mayonnaise, a good squeeze of lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper. Fill the pittas with the mix and the lambs lettuce and serve with some celery on the side. www.lovethecrunch.com
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CHORIZO AND SHALLOT GALETTE This quick and easy galette with shallots and chorizo serves as a great lunchbox filler! When cool, slice into 6 portions and wrap in greaseproof paper as an alternative to sandwiches! Serves: 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes You’ll need: 100g cooking chorizo, sliced 8 shallots, quartered 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 2 roast peppers, sliced, from a jar is fine 125g mozzarella, torn into pieces 1 egg, beaten Basil leaves to serve What to do: Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7. Cook the chorizo in a frying pan until crisp on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reduce the heat and cook the shallots gently while you put together the rest of the tart. Don’t over brown the chorizo and shallots as they will continue to cook in the oven. Unroll the pastry and gently pull out the long sides and trim off the corners so it becomes more circular. Lay it on a non-stick baking tray. Leaving a 3cm border of pastry clear, fork lots of small holes in the centre area of the pastry then scatter with the chorizo, pepper, chunks of mozzarella and finally the shallots. Carefully fold the edges of the pastry up to slightly overlap the edges of the filling. Brush the crust with egg wash and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is crisp and puffed up and the filling is dry and browned. When ready to serve scatter with basil leaves. www.ukshallot.com
BERRYWORLD BLUEBERRY AND LEMON CURD MUFFINS These delicious tangy muffins with a crunchy topping are just bursting with blueberries, best served warm and fresh from the oven. Easy and quick to make they are perfect for a breakfast or a teatime treat. Makes: approx 10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: 100g butter 200g blueberries 250g self raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g caster sugar zest of 1 lemon 2 free range eggs 150 ml semi skimmed milk 10 tsp lemon curd 6 tsps demerara sugar
What to do: Preheat the oven to 220c/200c fan/gas 6. Line a deep muffin tin with paper cases. Place the butter in a small pan and melt, allow to cool for a few minutes. Wash the blueberries and pat dry, toss in a little flour. Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl. Stir in the caster sugar, blueberries and lemon zest. Beat the eggs, add the milk and melted butter, mix together and pour into the flour mixture. Mix together quickly and lightly, the mixture should still look a bit lumpy. Divide between the muffin cases, make a little indent and place a teaspoon of lemon curd on the top of each one, sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Bake for approx 20 mins until risen and golden. Cool for at least a few minutes before enjoying. www.berryworld.com
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. . . r e m m u S Relishing Wondering through our picturesque town on a recent, beautiful sunny day, it occurred to me, it’s been a while since I visited Relish on the corner of Halkett Street and Market Street. Determined to rectify this, I headed in the right direction and soon found myself gazing upon the glorious olive trees surrounding the home of the delicatessen and eatery….by Juanita Shield-Laignel Proprietor and fine food impresario, Florian de Poray, greeted me with open arms as usual and said my visit couldn’t be more timely, as he has lots of Relish news to share. He invited me to sit down and join him for a wonderfully aromatic coffee whilst we explored his upcoming events. We started by chatting about all the amazing things Florian has been doing over the winter months. “My fondue nights were, again, a huge success. It seems there, is nothing my customers like more, than a huge pot of smoking hot cheese, to dunk gorgeous artisan breads into on a cold winter’s evening. We will definitely be doing them again next winter.” I asked Florian to tell me about his private parties and corporate evenings. “Well it’s all about being led by the customers’ wants and needs. If I have a party of people who want to eat Alfresco, I arrange a long table out in Market Street and serve every kind of delicacy I have; from the very popular and delicate langoustine pots, served with some beautiful breads, ripe tomatoes and a drizzle of oil, Chorizo paste from Majorca, then the very creamy, very delicious French, Delice De Bourgogne, some silky Gorgonzola Dolce, a little Sobrasada salami from Majorca, Sicilian olives and lots more.” “I am always on the hunt for new products and regularly return to my spiritual home of Italy were as you know, I was fortunate to live and work for many years, which is exactly why I opened Relish; to bring my passion for fine food from all over the world, to my home Island of Jersey,…anyway I digress.” Florian flashes one of his winning smiles. “…so big tables outside is the completely lavished, decadent end, all out, no holds barred affairs we cater for, but often our corporate events are a little more intimate, with perhaps an office of maybe, twenty people, wanting to come in and almost do a food tasting; a paring of foods, what goes with this and what goes with that and of course I always have wines and delicious Champagnes to accompany the beautiful foods. I really like to create and extoll memorable taste sensations, ensuring my guests come back for more.” Having myself indulged in some of Florian’s offerings and particularly enjoying a smorgasbord of cold meats and cheeses some time ago, I knew how seductive this ‘taste a little of everything’ could be. Florian reminded me he also does outside catering. “If you’re having a party at home and don’t have the time or inclination to prepare, we can do it for you. You just need to call me and tell me how many people to cater for and I will send, beautifully arranged platters to your home, covered in the most delightful fayre and your guests will be wowed. I can also supply varying sweet treats including glorious macarons and…”
At this point Florian got very excited… “oooo yes of course….I am about to launch my very own delicious chocolates. They are absolutely fabulous! They are deliberately a bit messy to look at, but taste soooo divine. You know what I mean by that; how many times have we been served a cake that just looks like it’s gone wrong somewhere in the aesthetic department and yet the appearance speaks nothing of the taste. Well I thought it would be amusing to create my chocolates looking a little ‘rustic’ but blow you away on the tongue! They are called ‘Chocolats Florian’.” I loved this concept and hoped Florian would offer me some to try, but they had not yet arrived on site. “I’m due to launch at the end of July, so by the time this magazine goes to print your readership will be able to come in and sup the ‘Chocolaty delights’.” I knew I would be amongst them and with ten different flavours to try, including Orange, Chili and Parisian Macaron…I really cannot wait!
day. It really is a great pleasure to do.” “My continental breakfasts are still very popular…I am thrilled to say I have several regular French customers, who come here for breakfast every summer. That’s when you know you are doing something right. Repeat business of any type is high accolade, but repeat business of that calibre, is really heart-warming. I’d always wanted to share my continental artisan food passions, but it’s things like this, that just take your passion to the next level.” Well with ‘Chocolats Florian’ on the way and evenings of alfresco food tastings on the horizon, I am looking forward to being taken to the next foodie level with Florian this summer. I hope you are too.
I asked Florian what else he is up to this summer. “Weddings of course - the summer months are always busy with Wedding catering. I find my Cheese Cakes are extremely popular. Brides and Grooms to be, just love coming in and tasting my exclusive European and English cheeses and choosing which three, or five are going to be stacked and decorated with flowers and delicate fruits, to garnish their burgeoning Wedding Breakfast table. It always gives me immense delight to know I have somehow added to the joy or their
Orders can be made for any of our goods in advance, these include: Sumptuous bespoke hampers Artisan British and Continental cheeses, celebration Cakes of Cheese Private Parties in and out Continental Breakfast ‘Simply ice cream’ and sublime sorbets Succulent salami, pâtés and antipasti Grade I and II Oscietra cavier Foie Gras and its accompaniments Smoked duck, eel and hams Panettoni, panforti, pandori, amaretti and brutti ma buoni A wide selection of the best chocolates and sweetmeats The finest Wines, Ports, Spirits, Champagnes and Artisan Ales
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Full steam ahead for a nautical adventure in
PORTSMOUTH!
by Rebecca Underwood
Emirates Spinnaker Tower.
HMS Victory's authentic colour based on accurate research. Credit: National Museum of the Royal Navy. The city of Portsmouth in the county of Hampshire, lies mainly on the island of Portsea, the only island city throughout the United Kingdom.
High Tea at Spinnaker Tower.
Considered to be the home of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth has been a crucial port for centuries and includes the world’s oldest dry dock, which is featured on Historic England’s Heritage List. Tourism numbers continue to grow at a remarkable pace; visitors are aptly rewarded with a fascinating glimpse into the colourful kaleidoscope of Britain’s maritime history, and there is much to see and do. In the summer of 1545, during the Battle of the Solent, Henry VIII’s majestic warship, the Mary Rose, which was built in Portsmouth, was sunk a short distance from the harbour by the French armada, led by King Francis I.
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Today, Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard remains the city’s most popular attraction and the wreck of the Mary Rose, which was discovered in 1971 and raised from the deep in 1982, is on display in all her glory. The vessel, now in the last stages of conservation, is housed in the Mary Rose Museum, along with thousands of
artefacts recovered from the site of the wreck. We examined a tankard made of oak, poplar and pine and lined with pitch, and imagined the crew members collecting their day’s ration of a gallon of light beer and how much of that would be immediately consumed to quench a raging thirst after a hard day’s toil. The most commonly found personal objects recovered were 82 nit combs, all made of wood, except one, which was made of ivory, clearly, it was to deal with a higher class of nit! The exhibit features moving holograms of the ship’s crew projected onto the vessel and accompanied by sound it provides the viewer with an intriguing insight of life aboard. Another vessel, which attracts the crowds, is HMS Victory, launched in 1765 and the flagship of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson’s fleet. From 1794, the Royal Navy, led by Nelson, continually defeated Napoleon, and HMS Victory was triumphant at the heart of the Battle of Trafalgar against the combined forces of the Spanish and French fleets in October 1805. Stroll along the decks; view the cannons, and note Nelson’s surprisingly cramped sleeping quarters, which lack any real home comforts, apart from a portrait of Lady Hamilton.
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Tudor warship Mary Rose is viewed through a bank of glass at Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Esa Apartments Bedroom. We stepped on board HMS Warrior; constructed in London and launched in 1860, she was the UK’s first iron-hulled, armoured battleship and measures 418 feet in length with a width of 58 feet. Built to deter the French battleship, she was powered by steam and sail and was the largest and fastest vessel of her day. Now a museum ship, visitors are encouraged to experience a ‘hands on’ approach and to explore the four decks, touching exhibits and trying things out in order to have some understanding of the harsh life at sea for Queen Victoria’s navy. Another popular attraction, and for those with a head for heights, is the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. Take the high speed lift to the view deck and at 100 metres you can admire the spectacular panoramic view across the South Coast. And if that experience has made you a little light headed make your way to The Clouds and indulge in a traditional ‘high tea’ experience, which includes an array of delicate sandwiches and an assortment of delicious sweet treats and scones served with fruity jams and clotted cream. And as you sip on your piping hot tea you’re sure to spot the National Museum of the Royal Navy, below, which is the ideal place to wander around and work off those calories. The National Museum of the Royal Navy invites visitors to examine three centuries of naval history under one roof. Exhibitions include HMS – Hear My Story, which tells the tales of ordinary men, women and ships forming naval history over the last one hundred years. Make your way to the Victory Gallery and experience the multimedia show ‘Trafalgar!, which introduces the audience to Nelson and Napoleon and places the viewer on the gun deck amidst battle and then in the confined space of 58 | www.life-mags.com
the cockpit where the ship’s surgeon treats the wounded. If that incident hasn’t affected your appetite for some first class ‘scran’ and a generous serving of ‘grog’, Loch Fyne, located in the Vulcan building in Gunwharf Quays, is the perfect spot. I savoured the succulent pan- fried, line-caught, cod fillet, served with roasted chilli oil and sautéed potatoes and accompanied by the smoky and fruity flavours of the Pouilly-Fumé Cuvée D’eve, it is an exceptional dish. Or, should you prefer French cuisine, Brasserie Blanc, located on The Plaza of Gunwharf Quays, serves a first rate Chateaubriand for two. The Chargrilled and 30 day dry-aged beef, which is sourced from prime, pasture reared, Cornish cattle, is served with a choice of sauces, and I opted for the Béarnaise and the delicate flavours of a glass of Margaux Château Durfort-Vivens enhanced the dish perfectly. For weary explorers seeking a spacious abode, the ultimate place to stay and right in the heart of the action, is the Esa luxury serviced apartments located at Admiralty Quarter. We stayed in an enormous property featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a comfortable lounge and modern kitchen with a dining area and all stylishly furnished. Taking advantage of the freedom that a real home-from-home experience affords, we relished a lie-in without those time restrictions imposed by hotels. I prepared a ‘hearty’ breakfast using all the appliances provided, including a dishwasher, and those all -important gadgets that you rely on in your own home make all the difference, and of course there is ample opportunity to enjoy your meal at leisure. Amenities include an allocated parking space, complimentary
Wi-Fi and a ‘welcome pack’ of essential groceries. The property is within walking distance to Portsmouth Harbour railway station, Portsmouth Dockside and the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre, which is crammed with designer outlet shops, bars and restaurants. For a hearty Italian ‘al fresco’ dining experience we headed to Carluccio’s, where we selected a table next to the waterfront and admired the view of the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. I sampled the delicious festoni pasta with smoked salmon and vodka and it was served with panache. We ordered a bottle of Vermentino Belguardo Mazzei; Italy’s most popular white wine; and held our glasses aloft whilst reflecting on our stay in Portsmouth and the words of one of the city’s most famous residents, the writer and Nobel Laureate Joseph Rudyard Kipling, who once said ‘This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures’. ‘Top tip’ For more information on the featured apartment and other Esa properties throughout the UK visit: esa-servicedapartments.co.uk, email: enquiries@esa-ltd.co.uk or call 01635 904019 ‘Top tip’ Book tickets through the Trainline App, Europe’s number one train travel app. It features live travel and platform information and the BusyBot feature, which predicts where you can find a seat on the train – all designed to make your journey easier. www.trainline.com Flights to Southampton by Flybe Visit: www.flybe.com
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Don't just dig out your old Ray-Bans again this summer, get on board with the latest sunnies styles. Sunglasses are an essential part of every summer wardrobe, and not just for eye protection purposes. The right pair of sunnies can turn an average outfit into a triumph, especially if they're one of the latest crop of celeb-approved shades. Take the shortcut to stellar summer style with these fashionable frames... by Katie Wright
s d n e r T s e s s la g n u S u m m e r ’ s Hottest S 2. RETRO ROUND SUNGLASSES 1. NINETIES CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES Beloved of Bella and Gigi Hadid, Sofia Richie et al, Le Specs' narrow, Nineties-esque cat-eye sunglasses have become ubiquitous in paparazzi shots of fashion's hot young things of late. The good news is that these skinny, eyebrow-revealing sunnies are less than £100 - but if you want an even cheaper pair, Topshop does a decent £20 dupe.
Round frames are making a big comeback this season with huge, retro-style sunnies showing up in lots of designer collections, from Acne to Max Mara. Pop on a pair of these face-shielding shades when you want to exude celeb-dodgingpaps-at-the-airport kind of nonchalance.
3. MARBLE SUNGLASSES Not literally marble, of course - eyewear that heavy would be hard to keep in place - but the marble trend has made its way from the interiors world to accessories. If tortoiseshell was your go-to for shades before, try switching it up with this modern motif.
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5. JEWELLED SUNGLASSES Gucci's blinged-out shades have been a massive hit with the fashion crowd this year (can Alessandro Michele do no wrong?), but at more than ÂŁ400, they're not exactly cheap. To try the trend at a less anxiety-inducing price point, look for oversized glittery specs on the high street.
4. FLORAL SUNGLASSES Dolce and Gabbana have brought their signature Sicilian prints to sunglasses, with gorgeous results. From fuzzy colourful florals to pink rose designs, these frames are as summery as sunnies get. 6. COLOURED LENSES Another consequence of the Nineties revival (will it ever end?), we're seeing more rose-tinted spectacles in the shops. And yellow-tinted, and red... you get the picture. Sunset-hued sunnies are the ones to be seen in this summer.
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Lust-worthy shoe trends to refresh your Summer wardobe...by Katie Wright
Snap up one of the season's key looks for feet. Stuck in a wardrobe rut? Take the shortcut to trend town with a pair (or three) of the season's chicest kicks. From comfy flats for day to statement-making high heels, these are the shoes to choose this summer... 1. FRILLED SANDALS Frilly, but not too fussy - that's the sandal mantra right now. So think stilettos in punchy hues or metallics, paired with tough-girl ripped jeans and the latest Nineties revival, the 'going out top'.
3. FAIRYTALE HEELS Minimalist mules, move over - right now it's all about ornate princess shoes with opulent detailing. Basically, if they look like they could have fallen off Cinderella's foot at midnight, you're on the right track.
Extra points if you can work a bit of tulle or velvet into the mix.
You'd needn't reserve these beauts for balls, however. Wear metallic mules with a pleated midi skirt and cropped tee for daytime princess vibes.
4. SPORTY SANDALS Like the pool sliders trend but want a bit of lift? Then these chunky sandals are for you. Cool and comfy but not so massive that they veer into Spice Girls territory, they'll become your holiday staples.
2. NEXT-LEVEL TRAINERS The humble white trainer gets a makeover this summer with floral prints, embroidery and all kinds of embellishment turning this daywear staple from boring to bling. A pair of pimped-up kicks updates a simple jeans and bardot top combo, or punctuates an all-black-everything ensemble. 5. BACK DETAILING While mules may be having a moment, elsewhere embellishment is focused firmly on the backs of shoes, with frills and florals making a strong case for court shoes and strappy sandals. Liven up a much-loved LBD with a pair of these statement stilettos.
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World Weirdest Beauty Treatments By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers, St Clements We all love a little pamper now and again however some new and weird beauty treatments have just launched that take looking after your skin to a new extreme. I thought this month I would introduce you to a handful of them too you. Gone are the days of the fish pedicures after this run down they will seem the norm. The latest in skin care comes from Sheep Placenta. This natural protein has been included into a treatment perfect for the hand and dĂŠcolletĂŠ (chest area). Straight from LA and a fav with Victoria Beckham and the Kardashians this super plumping, skin firming, cell stimulating treatment uses stem cells from New Zealand sheep placenta to give you a baaa-rmy beautiful glow. A sheep Placenta cream can also be purchased for home use to increase cell regeneration and stimulate immunity. Keeping with an animal theme next up for a perfect complexion is the Japanese Geisha facial masque. This unique treatment is derived from UV dried bird droppings mixed with rice bran and water then used as a masque to soothe and smooth to give a flawless complexion. Think Geisha beauty. A second anti ageing Botox style masque new to market is the Bee Venom Masque. The natural and organic alternative to Botox, a favourite of the Duchess of Cornwall, promises an instant face lift working on the skin and muscles.
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A Chilean discovery for the beauty industry is the serum Helix Aspersa Muller Glycoconjugates, simply Easy to say in an every day discussion, better known as Snail Serum. This slimy organic ingredient is used to relive acne, brighten a complex and decrease lines. A facial has been known to be given in New York by letting snails move over the face to increased the serum intake and reveal a healthy looking skin. As we keep with slimy sisters Leech Therapy is becoming more and more popular for detoxification. Centuries old and loved by Demi Moore. Specialist clinics use Leeches to purify the blood for 2 hours leaving skin clearer and brighter. So that's the latest in weird and wonderful beauty on offer today in so specialised clinics all over the world. For me I'll stick to my usual skincare routine and lots of water. www.penny-feathers.co.uk
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NLP at Work Build stronger relationships with colleagues and customers and improve teamwork achieving better results for everyone Mark Shields Explains...
NLP or Nuero Linguistic Programming as its also known is accepted today as one of the world’s leading success strategies. It is used within the therapeutic and coaching arena with individuals and within the corporate business arena with company’s. It is becoming increasingly popular with more and more individuals and businesses adding NLP courses to their workplace staff development programmes with a view to upskilling staff and more business leaders adding it to their key strategies to improve overall business performance and productivity. I have chosen a number of core NLP principles and success strategies to share with you in this article and how to apply them in the workplace. Working successfully with many employers and employees over the last five years I have found these core NLP principles have helped many think and view their jobs in a completely different way. 66 | www.life-mags.com
This not only results in the employee being happier and more fulfilled within their role, but also resulting in improvements in performance and their over all effectiveness in their job. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO YOU Ever sat in a meeting for hours and wondered what you were doing there. No one can agree on anything and when you do agree no one follows through on what was agreed anyway so what was the point in the first place. Sound familiar? What you have to remember is everybody sees things differently. In the NLP model we accept that every body’s brain filters and processes information differently depending on the type of person they are. It is also proved no two people process information in exactly the same way. The result of this thinking is known as an individual’s map, their perception of what’s going on at any particular time. What we experience, see, here, feel, etc at those meetings is represented completely differently to everyone sat around that meeting table.
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Our experience is our perception of reality our perception in this case of what is going on at the meeting.
Everyone makes mistakes; it’s what you learn from making that mistake, and what you do with that feedback that important.
THE DIFFERENT MAP FACTOR Everyone else sat around that table will have a different perception of reality, hence the Constance arguing, debating, and almost impossible task of actually agreeing anything positive and taking it forward.
Knowledge is power. No one can blame anyone for trying and feedback is fantastic because it gives you the knowledge you need to improve at certain things in your life.
Etc. everyone is processing the debate differently depending upon how their brains filter information and this affects their map and perception of what’s going on around them. How are you possible going to move forward easily within that set of dynamics. So back to the meeting. The reason the meeting doesn’t seem to be progressing is the attendees are from something we call different map factor (everyone in the group is working from a different viewpoint) which ultimately reduces any chance of progress. The art is accepting everyone has a different perception of reality and take a step back and see if you can understand your colleagues map to help you understand where he or she is coming from. Imagine the power in getting inside your bosses map. Another good example of this is remember the last time you went to watch a movie with a group of friends and all discussed the movie afterwards as you do. How many times have you wondered were you all watching the same film? THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE Wouldn’t the workplace be a much nicer place if no one every failed at anything. Thoughts of failure can be destructive, unhelpful and de motivational to say the least.
How are you going to know what you need to improve on and how to improve if you don’t get the feedback to help you in the first place? I have worked with a lot of staff in my time that want to get promoted but have no idea what their strengths and weaknesses are. I got them to complete what we call a 360 feedback exercise and ask all their work colleagues to give them written feedback in the following areas More / better / different / less. From this they had objective feedback on where their development areas were and could put together a meaningful personal development plan and take their career to the next level. Well I hope you enjoyed this brief insight into NLP and how it can be applied in the workplace. For any information on the article or to find out more about our workplace nlp courses call Mark Shields direct on 01462 431112. Article written by Mark W Shields. About the author: Mark Shields Life Coach, Author, Media Expert and Motivational Speaker, is Managing Director of the NLP Coaching Company. Specialists in NLP training and coaching for professionals. Contact: 01462 431112 for more info to see how NLP can help you or your business www.thenlpcoachingcompany.com
Failure gets in the way of us achieving because we are too afraid to have a go again so we don’t bother. The fear of the failure got the better of us. So how are we ever going to learn anything about ourselves and what we are capable of achieving if we limit our behaviour and action by fear of even trying? Remember that last presentation you did and how terrible you thought it was. Everybody told you it was great though but you still didn’t believe them. Have you done another one since or avoided it at every opportunity and even the word presentation makes the hairs on your neck stand up on end. Some people, who I call programmed failures are unsuccessful in a couple of job interviews and then they spend the next six months telling you how they cant possibly apply for a new role as they expect to fail from the outset. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE ONLY FEEDBACK AND LEARNING Lets be frank here, nobody gets everything right all the time. People from every walk of life make mistakes every day, some costing millions of dollars or people jobs, family homes and so.
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RANGE ROVER VELA By Jack Evans Jack Evans heads to Norway to test Range Rover's latest SUV - the Velar WHAT'S NEW Those looking to purchase a Range Rover used to have three main options. There was the Evoque, representing the more affordable end of the spectrum, the Sport, which sat in the middle, and the standard Range Rover at the very top. Now, there's one more car in the family the Velar. Designed to sit in between the Evoque and Sport, it's a mid-sized SUV for those who want a little more space and a little more luxury. Featuring an all-new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which comprises two high-definition 10.2-inch touchscreens, and fitted with Range Rover's latest tech, it's the most cutting-edge car the brand has ever put to market. There are rivals - the Porsche Macan being the primary one - and with a segment almost brim full of SUVs, the Velar does have a tough fight on its hands if it wants to succeed.
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Facts at a glance Model: Range Rover Velar Engine tested: 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel Power: 300bhp Torque: 700Nm Max speed: 150mph 0mph: 6.1 seconds MPG: 44.1 Emissions: 167g/km
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LOOKS AND IMAGE The front end of the new Velar is unmistakable as that of a Range Rover, but with a twist. It features full Matrix LED headlights that are almost razor thin, sitting either side of a large, prominent grille. A side look at the profile of the Velar reveals it to be rather raked, though it still incorporates a 'floating roof' design as seen on other cars in the range. The extremely short overhang at the front is contrasted by quite a large one at the rear which, in our eyes, can make it appear a touch dumpy. That said, the door handles, which electronically retract to become flush with the car's bodywork, are an extremely neat touch, and it all works together to create a car that looks more like a concept than a vehicle you can actually go out and buy. Inside, the cabin is dominated by Range Rover's new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system. The dual 10.2-inch touchscreens give easy access to navigation, media and phone functions via the top monitor, or climate control settings and driving mode selections through the lower one. It's a system that is just as good to use as to look at, and represents a huge step forward for the brand over its existing offerings. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY To achieve in the SUV segment, any car needs to be practical. The Velar is somewhat of a mixed bag in this respect. The boot space, for example, is impressive. There's 632 litres of boot space to be found with the rear seats raised, rising to 1,731 litres with them folded flat. It's a huge load area, and because it's square in size, it is very useable. The Velar is quite a high car, which does mean that lugging heavier items into the boot could be more of a challenge, but there's not much of load lip which makes things a little easier. In contrast, the rear seat legroom seems somewhat mean. With two average-sized adults sat up front, there really wasn't much space in the rear - though head and shoulder room levels were just right. In truth, we could have seen a little more taken off the boot capacity for the sake of a little more legroom, as there just doesn't seem to be quite enough of the latter for a car of this size. That said, the cabin's airy nature means it does feel spacious overall, while soft-touch materials and well-padded seats make it a comfortable place to be. BEHIND THE WHEEL The Velar, as mentioned earlier, is designed to sit in between the Evoque and Sport in the product line-up, and as such you'd expect it to drive perhaps not quite as keenly as the car above it, but offer more involvement than the one below it. However, the first thing that strikes you when you get behind the wheel - and before you've even started the engine - is just how vast the Velar feels. It's near impossible to see the very front of the car, and this can be a little disconcerting to begin with. It could be down to the cabin's low positioning inside the car as a whole, combined with the vehicle's sheer size - though we'd need a little more time in it on UK roads to find out. 70 | www.life-mags.com
After selecting 'D' on the car's rotary gear controller, the Velar fitted with the turbocharged V6 diesel in our test car - pulls away cleanly and responds with more than enough urgency for a car of this size. The eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox shifts without any fuss, and you can take manual control of switching cogs via the steering wheel-mounted paddles should you want to - though most drivers are likely to forget these in daily driving and leave the gearbox in all-auto mode. The impressive 700Nm of torque on tap makes for swift and easy overtaking, and means the Velar never feels out of puff, even on extremely steep gradients such as the ones found along our Norwegian test route. The steering feels somewhat distant to begin with due to its relative lightness, but you soon become used to it. There's not a huge amount of feel, but it's not a hard car to place on the road. The only drawback is, again, the car's size, and this can make it feel somewhat cumbersome on single country lanes. Our car was a HSE model and came fitted with the turbocharged V6 diesel, air suspension, and rode on 21-inch alloy wheels. We also tested a First Edition-specification car - limited to the first year of production - and the ride was noticeably firmer on this model's larger 22-inch alloys - we'd recommend choosing the smaller wheel as it does wonders for the overall ride quality. The Velar is also nothing short of exceptional when it comes to tackling tricky conditions. It's fitted with the latest Terrain Response system, and it allowed the car to scrabble up incredibly steep gradients, as well as handle all manner of slippery surfaces. If left in full Auto terrain mode, it'll happily tackle almost anything even when on standard road tyres. If you're looking for a car for all conditions, then the Velar is the car to go for - and it more than lives up to Range Rover's 'go anywhere' ethos. WHO WOULD BUY ONE? The Velar will be perfect for those who want elegant looks and the latest tech wrapped up in a true go-anywhere package. It's likely many drivers will be tempted to Range Rover from other brands and we couldn't blame them. Relatively limited rear legroom aside, the Velar is a very well-rounded car, and it's likely to be immensely popular - and deservedly so.
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The Ministry of Agriculture in France has recently warned of a dramatic drop in production of French wines for the 2017 vintage Significant Decrease Not since 1991 have the vineyards throughout the whole of France been affected so badly by frost as in April of this year when on 26th and 27th April many French vineyards were hit by a sudden extremely cold spell. Statistics issued by the French ministry’s office Agreste this July suggest a decrease in wine production of around 16 per cent below the average over the past five years. Inferior Quality The traditional time for harvesting the vineyards in France is between August and October depending on the elements, so it will not be until then what the full impact of the severe April frost will be known. It is more than likely that many regions of France will produce significantly less wine and of an inferior quality to even those of 1991 which is the last time such a devastating drop in temperature was recorded. Regional Variations Although the region of Champagne was badly affected by frost which was even worse than 2016, the reserve stocks of wines from previous vintages lessens the problem for production of non-vintage champagne. The south-west of France was the hardest hit and Bordeaux suffered really badly even though giant candles and pot heaters were placed in many vineyards to try to keep the vines warm. With temperatures falling to minus 7c in some areas, the possibility of 50 per cent loss is likely. The hardest hit areas of Bordeaux were Saint Emilion, Margaux and Graves (Pessac-Leognan). Whilst Alsace and Jura were affected, the Burgundy region was spared the worst of the frost which is quite fortunate for them, having suffered a run of bad weather for several successive vintages. Losses Forecast The French wine trade is worth around 12 million Euros annually so if the drop in production is as high as 17 per cent as forecast, it could see losses of up to 2 million Euros to the industry. France still retains second position after Italy for world wine production with an average of 44 million hectolitres per annum but the fall in production as forecast by Agreste could see this drop to 37.6 hectolitres - the lowest seen since 1991. It has to be stressed however that these estimates issued in July are provisional and it is only at harvest time that the full picture will emerge.
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