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the Jerseylife | JULY 2016 ISSUE 129 | THE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
MICHAEL GINNS MBE
From boy to man
Get ready for Summer HEALTH AND BEAUTY
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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office Chamber House, 25 Pier Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 4HF. Telephone: 01534 619882 Email: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz Website: www.life-mags.com Editor Juanita Shield-Laignel Art Director Alexis Smith Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz Production Sarah le Marquand Sales Executive Juanita Shield-Laignel juanita@fishmedia.biz Accounts and Administration Sarah Donati-Ford accounts@fishmedia.biz Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Lorraine Pannetier Front Cover Image Juanita at Spir-Art Follow us on Twitter: @TheJerseyLife1 Like us on Facebook: The Jersey Life
Welcome to July…….! Welcome, welcome, welcome and first of all, I must say a huge ‘thank you’ to all the lovely people who took the time to give us fabulous positive feedback for our June issue…it’s always nice to be appreciated. Let’s hope this issue is equally successful and with items such as gorgeous summer recipes, fashion, beauty and health, just to pick out a few, there is no reason why it shouldn’t be. Kicking off in the bespoke article department, I’m taking a tongue in cheek look at the joys of preparing to bare on the beach this summer and Penny Downes of Penny Feathers is once again reminding us of the importance of protecting our skin from the sun’s less beneficial side. Carrying on with matters of health, our local plant based nutrition guru, Food Coach, Lorraine Pannetier is sharing her take on alternative carbs. Not quite an alternative carb but when it comes to wine, just maybe it’s acceptable to blur the lines a little, Wine Consultant Martin Flageul looks at ‘wine without grapes’! Who knew! Mark Shields is talking about the most important aspect of business; cultivating beneficial business relationships and of course this sound advice can be integrated into everyday interactions. And whilst on the subject of good business relationships, regular contributor Patricia Lyons of Lyons Estates and I, had a wonderful morning talking about her working life history and her dreams for the future.
June edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Clandestine; 9 End; 10 Discourse; 11 Terse; 13 Luggage; 14 Fringe; 16 Stripe; 18 Cottage; 19 Wrest; 20 Torturing; 21 Era; 22 Proliferate. Down: 2 Lad; 3 Nudge; 4 Easily; 5 Thought; 6 Narrative; 7 Certificate; 8 Deferential; 12 Roisterer; 15 Gradual; 17 Belief; 19 Wager; 21 Eat.
Dreaming of the past; Michael Ginns MBE shares his transition in to manhood in the sixth in the series chronicling his life. Now in his 89th year, Michael is keener than ever for his life story to be told. That’s more or less it for this month other than to say take a good look at the picture above as this is the last time you’ll see my long, luscious, locks, this side of New Year as I’m having the chop for charity and donating at least the minimum 7” required to ‘Hair to Spare’… read all about my cut at Rio Hair & Beauty in our August issue. Lastly, sincere apologies to both Liberation Brewery and JEDFAS for mistakenly merging some of their information in our June Events pages - we hope it didn’t cause too much confusion and that both events were a roaring success. Well until next month when we should all be buffed and bronzed…..
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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3 WELCOME and The Jersey Life contact information
8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey
74 JULY IS... Flavour of the month, cocktail and crossword
INTERVIEW 28 PAT LYONS OF LYONS ESTATES By Juanita Shield-Laignel
ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC 58 JERSEY SINGS Children’s choir wows Jersey
HOME AND GARDEN 34 HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SELLABLE By Julian Gray
36 PURE AND SIMPLE A white palette’s the obvious choice
41 SELLING A PROPERTY CAN BE STRESSFUL How to avoid last minute complications by Paul Scally
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HOME AND GARDEN 50 COASTAL CRUSH By Gabrielle Fagan
54 TIME TO CLIMB Filling a tall space with fragrant blooms
FOOD AND DRINK 24 ‘CARBS’ THE SIMPLE TRUTH By Lorraine Pannetier
26 HEALTHY SUMMER RECIPES Rustle up and enjoy
72 CAN WINE BE MADE WITHOUT GRAPES? By Martin Flageul DipWSET
TRAVEL 30 A GRAND WEEKEND IN EASTBOURNE By Rebecca Underwood
ANTIQUES 62 OUR MONTHLY INSTALLMENT By Stephen Cohu
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10 GOOD DAY SUNSHINE Get ready for the beach
13 HOLIDAY HAIR CARE By Sophie Walton of Stylistics
14 SLIP, SLAP, SLOP THE SUNSCREEN By Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers
16 WHEELS OF CHANGE The world’s first, and only, all diabetic pro cycling team
20 CYCLE PATHS AND CYCLING FACILITIES By Aaron of Aarons Bikes
60 THE POWER OF BUILDING RAPPORT By Mark Shields
FASHION 22 WATER BABES Swimwear trends of the season by Katie Wright
MOTORING 70 AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI S LINE The latest set of wheels taken for a spin
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Arts, Theatre & Music Sundowner Fridays at Grand Jersey Grand Jersey & Philosophy of House presents... "SUNDOWNER" Fridays begin at Grand Jersey - A great mix of music and atmosphere! Philosophy of House will be our permanent Friday entertainment starting from the 18th March! Enjoy great food, cocktails, beautiful views and fine tunes played between 6pm 8pm every Friday in the Champagne Lounge and on the Terrace from May to September! What better way to start the weekend? Price: Free of charge When: Fridays Time: 18:00-20:00 Where: Grand Jersey, Esplanade, St. Helier Contact: Grand Jersey 01534 722301 reception.grandjersey@handpicked.co.uk Website: www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/grandjersey
Coastal Cinema - Point Break Point Break is the 1991 cult classic surfing thriller starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. The title refers to the surfing term where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land. Reeves stars as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah who infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. The film will be shown at The White House (Le Don Hilton) next to St. Ouen's Bay - Jersey's surfing beach. When: 07 July 2016 Time: 20:00-22:00 Where: The White House, Le Don Hilton, St Ouen’s Bay Contact: 01534 483193 Email: donna@nationaltrust.je Website: www.nationaltrust.je
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Chaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story Chaplin, The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema. This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s early journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glitz of early Hollywood. Featuring an all star West End cast this beautiful and hilarious musical play follows Chaplin through his early career, showbiz ambitions and often-fractious relationship with his mother, family and first love. Price: £20 - £40 When: 09 July 2016 Time: 21:00-23:30 Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier Contact: 01534 511115 Email: boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Website: www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk
Legends in the Park Big Gig are repeating last year's successful 'Legend in the Park' on Friday 15th July. In previous years performers such as Tom Jones and Spandau Ballet have entertained huge crowds in Howard Davis Park. 2016 will be another year to remember. The Human League, Billy Ocean, Marc Almond, Odyssey and One Night of Queen will be performing. Price: available online When: Friday 15/07/2016 Where: Howard Davis Park, St. Helier Contact: Big Gig in the Park info@biggigjersey.com Website:www.legendinthepark.com
Food, Fairs & Festivals St Aubin Vintage Fair 2016 YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND !! A huge selection of vintage and antique items. Price: Free of charge When: Saturday 16/07/2016 Time: 09:00-17:00 Where: St Aubin Harbour-Side, St. Brelade Contact: Sue Falla +44 (0) 07797744848 arthur_falla@hotmail.com Website: www.facebook.com/vintagefairjersey
Sports & Out and About 2016 European Touch Rugby Championships The 2016 European Touch Championships will be hosted by Jersey, over the period 7th - 10th July 2016. Touch started in Australia in the early 1960s as a social game and a training and warm-up technique for rugby league. The first official Touch Tournament was held in Sydney in 1968 and then spread to New Zealand. From there the game has expanded rapidly, especially in the South Pacific and now all around the world and especially in Europe. The Federation of
International Touch -F.I.T., founded in 1985, includes more than 50 members. The 2016 event in Jersey will be held at Les Quennevais Sports Complex. Price: Free of charge When: 07/07/2016 - 10/07/2016 Where: Les Quennevais Sports Centre, Contact: Rena Nelson R.Nelson2@gov.je Bus: 15, 22 Website: www.internationaltouch.org 2016 Jersey Triathlon The Jersey Triathlon is the most Southerly triathlon of the British Isles and is one of the most exciting, challenging and picturesque courses in Britain. In 2013 the event had a makeover and relocated the core race areas to the waterfront in St Helier, as it commenced its preparations for the hosting the Jersey 2015 Island Games triathlon event. It also added a shorter Super Sprint race to the day as well as team relay option on the Olympic course. In 2016 the Jersey Triathlon will continue to follow this course, meaning that it will be identical to the course that was used for the Island Games Event in June 2015. Entry is now open. Price: Free of charge When: Sunday, 10/07/2016 Time: 11:00-00:00 Where: Waterfront (next to the Radisson Hotel), St. Helier Contact: 3D Events 01534 505926 enquiries@3dperformance.co.uk Website: www.jersey-triathlon.com
Bouley Bay Hill Climb Come to Bouley Bay and get close to the action as racers of bikes, cars and karts take on the high speed challenge of the Bouley Bay Hillclimb. The stunning north coast hosts this year’s four hillclimb events. Hillclimbs have been run here since 1920, stopped only during the German occupation. A must see for all motorsport fans. Price: Free of charge When: Thursday 14/07/2016 Time: 09:00-17:00 Where: Bouley Bay, Trinity Contact: Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club +44 (0) 1534 852952 secretary@jerseymotorsport.com Bus: 4 Website: www.jerseymotorsport.com
Jersey Beach Rugby Tournament Beach rugby is a fast, enthralling version of the 15-aside game. Open to Men’s & Ladies Teams, it is very fast, full contact Rugby Union played with teams of a maximum of 10 players. The 2016 Jersey Beach Rugby Tournament will be held on 16th July at St Brelade's Bay. Games are 5 minutes each way. There's no kicking, scrums or line outs and it's played on a pitch that's a third of the normal size.
Price: Free of charge When: Saturday 16/07/2016 Where: St Brelade’s Bay, St. Brelade Contact: Jersey Rugby Association Bus: 12, 14 Website: www.jrarugby.com
Jersey Round Island Challenge This unique endurance event that will take place on Saturday 23rd July 2016 has already caught the attention of SUPboarder Magazine and Red Bull UK who included the Jersey Round Island Challenge in the Top 11 Extreme UK Fitness Challenges for 2016. Building on the success of last year's Grace Crocker Challenge, organisers have created a brand new endurance event that will see five different race categories circumnavigate the stunning island of Jersey either solo or as part of a team for the benefit of the Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation. The race will include five race categories in the first year: Swim Relay, Run Solo & Relay, SUP Solo & Relay Rowing Solo & Team Solo, Kayak/ Canoe Solo & Relay. Visit the website to sign up now. Price: From £40.00 - £250.00 When: Saturday, 23/07/2016 Time: 07:30 onwards Where: Steam Clock, New North Quay, St. Helier Contact: 3D Events 01534 505926 enquiries@3dperformance.co.uk Website: www.jerseyroundislandchallenge.com
JAYF Open Garden Sion Hall Farm, St. Saviour Come and visit the beautiful private gardens of Sion Hall Farm. Although the land surrounding the property has been in the family since 1921, the present garden has only been in existence since 1977. Two spring fed ponds have been dug and over 200 trees planted in the valley. The steep banks are planted with many shrubs and there is also an apple orchard and wild flower area with garden benches to enjoy the garden planted with care and vision by the Langlois family. The gardens will be open by kind permission of Mr and Mrs J Langlois in aid of JAYF (Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship). Cream teas will be served. Free parking. No dogs. The route for the garden will be signposted at nearby junctions on the day. The Open Garden scheme is sponsored by Moore Management. Price Adults: £3.00 When: Sunday 24/07/2016 Time: 14:00-17:00 Where: Sion Hall Farm, La Rue St Thomas, St. Saviour Contact: Rachel Andrews Tel: 07797 718592 westlynnjersey@gmail.com Website: www.facebook/JAYFgardens
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Good Day Sunshine…
said the Beatles way back in the day and this year, our summer has been so long in coming, it truly feels we have to greet it formally. Not exactly Honolulu but nevertheless something of a marvel, come summer our Island beaches are strewn with bronzed, rippling muscles and smooth toned thighs that can make the rest of us feel quite inadequate in the body beautiful department… by Juanita Shield-Laignel 10 | www.life-mags.com
Pumping Iron is something many of us do mid-afternoon while watching re-runs of Rosemary and Thyme or Midsomer Murders, when we repeatedly press the spritz button, working our way through the laundry basket, smoothing out what seems to be a million creases, so the thought of baring our wobbly bits for the whole world to see, (because of course the entire population of the beach has nothing better to do than stare at us) sends us into a world of complete self-conscious madness. But all in all, summer is actually something to look forward to and even those among us who like to conceal our carefully matured bodies rather than flaunt all, can do lots to prepare for the first bikini day of the season. Tights, stockings, thick socks and clompy boots have all been relegated to the back of the wardrobe and replaced by delicate strappy sandals, bare feet and legs and tiny little shorts; unless you are a keen walker, surfer or boy scout, then long
shorts are perfectly permissible. Or you could pretend to be into surfing and wear board-shorts over your bikini or speedos but be warned, this won’t do much for tan lines. Of course you could do away with tan lines altogether and go for an all-over fake tan but be careful which particular pantone you choose or risk looking like certain well known ‘orange’ celebrities. There is plenty of advice around to hone that body beautiful. For instance, don’t eat or drink anything that causes bloating before going to the beach; if you know chicken and mayo on granary makes you look five months pregnant, give it a miss. Some say drink only green tea (or is it tequila? I can’t quite recall) to detoxify. To lose inches you could try a mud and cling film body wrap and lie quite still like a pre-cooked sausage for an hour but make sure you exfoliate every last morsel of mud afterwards as greyish/greenish stains on your knees tends to be a little unattractive no matter how honed and toned you are. continues overleaf...
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GET READY FOR SUMMER
Aside from feeling compelled to spend long hours sweating in Lycra at the gym, there are so many other things that have to be attended to before the woolly socks can come off. With beauticians as busy as they are you might have to paint your own toe nails and run the risk of looking as if your toes are bleeding because ‘Rio Red’ spills into your cuticles and every time you use a cotton bud with polish remover it takes half the wanted polish off as well. After the third attempt you are likely to give up knowing that left to nature, in a few days, sufficient skin cells will have died to make your polish splodges acceptable. And then there is de-fluffing. Again your beautician is so busy with weddings and holiday goers she can’t fit you in for six weeks by which time you will look like the long lost cousin of the Sasquatch so DIY is the only way. Do you go for cream, razor, home wax or some electronic equipment that burns your hair ‘with hardly any pain’ at all? Whatever you choose there is bound to be some pain but as they say ‘no pain no gain’. But if you don’t rip half your hairs out you’ll not just have wobbly bits but, all aghast; hairy, wobbly bits and that would never do. So having walked five miles a day on the treadmill, feeling the slimmest you possibly can and plucked within an inch of your life, you eventually turn up at the beach comfortable in the knowledge that you have worked out regularly and done everything you possibly can to make yourself presentable and you deservedly feel rather smug. You strategically sit yourself in amongst a sea of nameless faces and prepare to relax with your latest easy-going trashy novel and then the worst thing that could possibly happen; happens. Someone you know walks over to talk to you – worse still it’s ‘Someone you know’s’ husband who is extremely handsome and always makes you feel a bit coy even though you are very happily married and all your smugness falls in a heap around your suddenly very chubby ankles. After smiling your widest smile and faking confidence you chat and then he walks away and says “I’ll tell the family you’re here”. And you dread ‘Someone you know’ coming over as she is at least 2 dress sizes smaller and will look great in her bikini. You hope he forgets and decide to console yourself by wrapping yourself in your, this year’s must have, ‘Magma Orange’ sarong and leave the comfort of your self-made nest to go and buy an ice cream. At the kiosk you look at the kaleidoscope of beach balls, flip flops and ‘incy wincy’ bikinis no doubt there to remind normal people not to eat ice cream. Why is it when you get to a certain age all
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bikinis look absolutely tincy even when they are in size ‘humungous’? Now feeling completely depressed, you decide to go for a cone with 2 flakes and strawberry sauce. As you turn with a large piece of flake clinging to your lip (well it looked sexy in the adverts) you spot Mr and Mrs ‘Someone you know’ walking up the steps, waving and yes, she looks absolutely gorgeous in her leopard-skin, hardly nothing to it, bikini and you suddenly lose your appetite for ice cream. They invite you to join them and you can’t help but do so, without appearing exceedingly rude. You spend a surprisingly pleasant afternoon browsing through women’s magazines giggling about obvious airbrushing, Botox and nose jobs. And then incredulously Mrs ‘Someone you know’ confesses to being less than enamoured of her own body because she put on a whole 3lbs over the winter (you smile and listen but don’t share) and she goes on and on and on about her flaws and after a while you faze out but occasionally nod and say “u-hu”, you hope in the right places. You gaze out to watch the sunshine dancing on the sea and groups of children laughing and playing with innocent abandon and begin to think about what really matters. The fact that all people no matter how tall, short, slim, overweight, pale, darkskinned, freckled, grey-haired or bald, all have aspects of themselves they would like to change and even more importantly, there is so much more to those very same people than the colour of their eyes or the tone of their skin or the size of their bottom. There is also the endless amounts of incredible intellect, kind heartedness and creative talent and capacity to care and in that moment you tune back into the seemingly mindless whining of Mrs ‘Someone you know’ and feel a renewed warmth towards her as she genuinely feels inadequate even though to you and most of the people on the beach, she looks absolutely stunning. After all even those rich and famous bodies beautiful of yesteryear probably now have saggy bits and wrinkly bits – why else would they need Botox and Lipo etcetera? And yes, even Mr & Mrs ‘Someone you know’ are just as likely to need hip replacements and hearing aids in their dotage as you will, so don’t despair but instead prepare. Go to the gym, humiliate yourself in Lycra shorts, eat healthy food, drink smoothies, get buffed and sluffed but whatever you’ve done to make the most of yourself this summer; be safe, drink plenty of water and as the very famous song says, ‘Wear Sunscreen’ then why not just throw caution to the wind and let it all hang out – after all, none of us are perfect!
Holiday Hair Care
By Sophie Walton of Stylistics Hair Studio
Having a holiday should be a relaxing time for both you and your hair. Following these simple tips, you will avoid any hair styling nightmares and look after your locks while on holiday. Fun In The Sun You should have your color done at least two weeks before going away so the the color will not instantly fade as soon as you hit the sun. Make sure you apply a deep leave in conditioner to your mid lengths and ends if you're out in the sun all day to protect and lock in moisture. Keep your hair loosely tied back and under a hat. Hair grips and bands are a must holiday item (tying your hair up too tight can cause your hair to damage and break). Make sure you use a color shampoo every other day to keep your hair color bright. Extreme heat will cause your hair to expand, so to keep the frizz away, use a sun protection serum that will coat your strands and keep them in place.
Water Baby Don't like the texture and damage of your hair after you have been swimming in chlorine and salt water? no worries, to prevent too much chlorine and salt being absorbed, wet your hair before swimming. You should always wash and shampoo any chlorine or salt water out of your hair as soon as you can after swimming. To prevent excess moisture from invading your hair shaft, make sure you nourish and seal in your cuticles with a pre-holiday treatment. Get double use out of your sunprotection spray by making sure you apply it before and after swimming. The UV filters will help to screen out any seawater damage.
Ice Cold Just because you're not holidaying in the sun that doesn't mean your hair is not susceptible to damage. Cold temperatures will weaken your hair and should be treated as you would when venturing into the sun. Make sure to coat your hair with a protective serum to keep the elements out and the moisture in. Call 726104 to book your summer hair appointment or pop by and see our selection of products.
Come and visit the team at your local friendly Pharmacy for help and advice on all your travel needs. We stock a wide range of products to ensure you have a perfect holiday.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Slip, Slap, Slop the Sunscreen By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers Avid readers of my page know that sunscreen is my bug bare and know how much I shout about it being a crucial anti ageing step. We are well aware of what the sun can do to the skin and its down sides. Although most of us love the feeling we get from the warmth on our bodies and the good feeling the Endorphins leave us with, we still risk the down sides for the tiny benefits we get.
I learnt at a few years ago at a medical presentation that most sun blemishes and cancers are found in the most unusual places. For example gents get them on the ears or behind the ears from where they have short hair and its actually their Barbers who notice them, for women commonly they are found on the parting again mostly discovered by their hair stylist.
I love the fact that whilst writing the bright ball of fire is shining down on us and the heat is filtering through my salon window, it's a real boost. However I'm all to aware of the damages and down sides and feel the guilt setting in when I consider basking in it.
I for one ensure i check clients as they visit me in treatments, especially when I see a change in a mole or skin blemish I tell clients and advise them that I see a difference and to get it checked out. I build trust with clients and put them at ease. I sound like a broken record for many but protection is the best form of staying young. A sunscreen is the best anti ageing cream, it stops the damage from happening and prevents the scary skin damage of a sun worshipper. We need to slip, slap, slop these creams on to keep our skin protected if we don't it can't protect itself.
I agree that we need a little sun to boost our feel good factors, give us strong bones from the Viatmin D, the glow is lovely and we do feel better with a little colour but my key point is everything should be in little amounts. Protection is the best prevention for sun damage and helps slow the signs of ageing right down. I cringe as a Skin Care Therapist when I'm face to face with a handbag skin, not only do I think ouch that's looking dry, crusty, flakey and sore but I know that all that melanin has surfaced, it isn't there for the good but there to protect and restore the skin and its now gone too far. I still find it hard to see the point of the look and why people think they look great. We need sunscreen the sun is strong and yes we are in the UK but we need the protection, even on the wettest day as long as there is day light we are getting UV Ageing and UV Cancer Causing rays. Titanium Dioxide based sunscreens give you the best coverage. This ingredient masks the sun rays away from the skin to stop the dangerous rays inhibiting the skin and causing damage.
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I'm not saying stay out of the sun thats impossible and not an option for many and a little bit is good but the fake cow hide handbag look isn't, get a tan from a bottle, be safe, be aware and be wise, protect and prevent that's all I can say.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
WHEELS OF CHANGE
Standing on a hillside road in Alicante, south-eastern Spain, a row of white cycling helmets, glinting in the sunlight, suddenly appears on the horizon. Moments later, the Lycra-clad peloton whizzes past, super-honed calves making light work of the climb. There's nothing immediately remarkable about this sight; the region is a popular training ground for pro cycling teams, with its miles of quiet mountain roads and favourable climate. Look a little closer, however, and you'll notice that the slogans on this team's kit are a bit unusual. Team Novo Nordisk's shorts and jerseys are emblazoned with the words 'changing diabetes' - and that's exactly what they're doing, as the world's first, and only, all diabetic pro cycling team. "When you're diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, there's a lot of emphasis on what you can't do," says Phil Southerland, Team Novo Nordisk CEO and co-founder. "So let's show them what you can do."
By Abi Jackson
CHANGING DIABETES Cycling has always been an important part of Southerland's life. He was diagnosed with diabetes - which occurs when the body either doesn't produce any insulin (type 1; a lifelong condition where a person's own immune system has mistakenly attacked pancreas cells, so insulin has to be injected) or no longer produces enough, or sufficiently-working, insulin (type 2; the type associated with age and weight) - as a baby. Insulin enables cells to convert blood glucose into energy. Without it, they can't function, plus blood glucose levels can build up dangerously high. If this isn't managed, all sorts of complications can develop, including organ and nerve damage, blindness, and life-threatening comas. Around 415 million people are believed to be living with diabetes (including more than 3.5 million in the UK) and figures are expected to rise. Type 2 is far more common, but type 1 rates are increasing; experts don't know why. For Southerland, the outlook was grim (doctors initially said he probably wouldn't live beyond 25), but growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, he discovered that riding his bike everywhere helped him manage his condition. This childhood passion became a professional goal. He eventually formed Team Type 1 in 2005, made history when the team won Race Across America a few years later, and then joined forces with Novo Nordisk - the pharmaceutical company responsible for more than 50% of the world's insulin supplies, and committed to 'changing diabetes' - in 2012.
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tune their understanding of their condition and how their bodies respond to the pressures of riding and racing in various conditions. Castol acknowledges that it's not simply a case of telling everybody with diabetes that it's fine to go out and push their physical limits - "that would certainly increase the risk of problems" - but those limits can be pushed, providing the diabetes is managed extremely well. "For our riders, the most important thing is for them to have a proper education of their condition, and understanding of what it means and what proper management means," he explains. "Once they've reached an optimal level with their therapy and management, they'll need to go through a trial and error phase, and learning curve, to get to know how their body and glucose levels respond at different exercise intensities." Team Novo Nordisk now has 18 pro riders from 10 different countries (with many more in their elite, development and junior teams) - and they're making quite an impression. SERIOUS CONTENDERS In the early days, their presence at races was seen as a bit of a gimmick. "Other racers looked at us and went, 'Oh you're the team with diabetes, hope you finish'," Southerland recalls of the first time they entered Race Across America. They did finish, but lost by three minutes. "The following year, people were scared of us," Southerland adds with a grin. They've since won that race, of course - and others - and at the age doctors once predicted he'd be blind or dead, Southerland was in fact standing on winners' podiums alongside world-class athletes. It's an image that flies in the face of what many of the riders were first told after being diagnosed. While some had been living with diabetes for years before getting into cycling, most were already keen riders with promising futures when illness struck - and 12 were told, 'You'll never ride again', or words to that effect. This was the case for Irish Stephen Clancy, who was well on the way to a successful career when, at 19, his health plummeted. He remembers a nurse telling him a list of professions he'd no longer be able to do as a result of having type 1, but it was the consultant's words that hit hardest: extreme exercise could complicate his diabetes management, so perhaps he should try cycling for a mile at a time.
Things like weather conditions can also have an impact - though Castol notes this is the case for all athletes, diabetes or no diabetes - and blood glucose variations are highly individual. This is why living with diabetes is all about good management, and ultimately that comes down to the patient. Adequate healthcare support is a box that must be ticked, of course, but being engaged and motivated to look after those management needs is key - and it's this which really drives Team Novo Nordisk. INSPIRING EVERYBODY Their aim is to 'inspire, educate and empower' people affected by diabetes - and not just the ones with dreams of becoming pro athletes. "You might not want to be a cyclist - but the point is; you can do anything you want. Diabetes doesn't have to stop you," says Southerland. "That's what we want to show people." That said, winning races is still very much on the agenda, and there's one race in particular that Southerland would love to see Team Novo Nordisk be contenders for... the Tour de France. Yep, the biggie, and they want this to happen by 2021, the year that'll mark the 100th anniversary since the discovery of insulin. "The journey we still have to get to the Tour de France will have a lot of success, and also a lot of challenges," Southerland admits. "But if we can get our message to that platform... These guys won't just be racing to motivate riders with diabetes; they'll be racing to motivate everybody with diabetes." To find out more, visit www.teamnovonordisk.com
"I didn't follow that advice!" Clancy adds. Instead, he went through the Team Novo Nordisk development programme, and now at 23 has an impressive list of accolades under his belt. CHANGING ATTITUDES Clancy understands where the negative outlook comes from. "It's fear of the unknown," he says. "At the end of the day, doctors are trying to protect their patients." Dr Rafael Castol, the team's medical director, agrees. "The misconceptions exist from previous years, when the newer types of insulin and [blood glucose monitoring] technologies didn't exist." Advancements now mean Team Novo Nordisk riders can monitor their blood glucose levels constantly, which enables them to fine-
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Case study Laura Wilson is 31 and a mother of two. In the past year Laura has lost 5 stone, making her total weight loss 7 stone over 4 years. Laura believes she has managed to achieve this weight loss by cutting sugar from her diet. I am a sugar addict and I always have been, it’s a life long battle and it’s only when you manage to cut it out you realise what a hold it has on you. As soon as I start eating more sugar the weight loss slows down. Going back to before I lost the five stone, I would eat sweet treats all day and evening between meals. These habits also rubbed off on my toddler which I felt awful about, I was terrified of him growing up with bad habits! Sugar cravings are my biggest downfall! I managed to cut sugar out at first but it crept back in. The afternoons were the worst for me, I used to end up with crazy sugar cravings! When I heard about a natural supplement called Bio-Gluco Control, which can help to reduce cravings for sugary foods and carbohydrates by controlling blood sugar levels, I thought it sounded ideal and was more than happy to give it a try. Since taking the supplement I feel great to be honest! I find my sweet cravings less physical and more mental, habitual from years of routine, it’s a lot easier to cope with and it’s good to have something to help me stay on track. I used to graze constantly, eating non-stop all the hours I was awake and I’m not even joking! The hardest thing is just to stop when I don’t need it and avoid comfort eating. It’s breaking the old habits that is really hard. It sounds stupid because essentially all we have to do is not eat rubbish, but it’s undoing years and years of bad ways so will understandably take some time.
*Findings are from a Pharma Nord survey, compiled with 547 respondents
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Encouraging people to cycle in Jersey has got to be a good thing the recent initiative by the department for infrastructure to get people on Electric bikes is the first of hopefully many incentives to encourage more cycle use in Jersey, so the building and development of infrastructure to enhance the use of cycling needs to go hand in Hand with this encouragement. Ideas to kick off this forum could be parking of a secure nature for the increased number of quality bicycles parked in St Helier, shower and parking ? so you can be fresh when going into work after cycling to work. The Island isn’t massive and once people get the idea that movement around such a compact island makes sense then more and more people will see it as a great alternative to fossil fuel impacting transport. E-bikes are the future as well as the conventional bike and are healthy and beneficial to island life. To enhance cycling even more in Jersey maybe there has to be a stronger approach to the infrastructure that can lead to more people being on bike’s and cycling. Of course, infrastructure is key. In Denmark and the Netherlands, where cycling is the biggest transport used, a set of rules has evolved over a century. Tried and tested and proven to work, this established best practice is the model for cities everywhere. It includes making protected, one-way bike lanes that aren’t
shared by cars, buses, or pedestrians. This approach is not always easy to implement in places like Jersey where the road network is already in place, it can be changed though and is not a bad thing to work toward. If a path network is created that takes these notions onboard the affect will be to enhance higher levels of cycling as preferred transport. The economic, environmental and health benefits of more people walking and cycling are undeniable. In fact research from Sustrans shows that there are tangible cost benefits both to the NHS and society by increasing levels of physical activity, Sustrans are a UK based charity, They work with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in. Ok so here in Jersey at least the States are trying to facilitate the building of a cycle network to enhance links throughout the Island. And the green lane network we have has encouraged a lot of cycle use, these lanes, which restrict motor traffic to 15mph do make sense and are a pleasure to use and benefit the Island. Cycle paths seem to be springing up all over the Island at the moment we now have 3 designated paths the Corbiere to
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St Helier route from the west into town a path used by a great number of people to commute from the west of the Island into St Helier. St Martins now has a purpose built path from the village at Gorey to Café Poste. And the Airport path which begins at the west side of St Peters village and ends at the Railway track by-passing Don Farm and the playing fields at Les Quennevais. These paths are important and should take precendence as they can provide transport links used by cyclists and pedestrians. They should also be designed to be safe and cyclists need to endeavour to become more conscious of other cycle users as the paths that are used at the moment can sometimes feel oppressive and unsafe if other users are travelling to fast or without care, Children don’t know where they are headed sometimes so need room given to them by other cyclists. The upcoming development of the St Peters valley path is certainly a move in the right direction creating a safe route from west to the path along the seafront. Hopefully the future will hold more development of the cycle network in Jersey, which in turn will continue to reward the Jersey cyclist with attractive routes that make cycling safer and more fun.
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The celebrity consensus is in: everyone from Lorde to Lupita Nyong'o has been seen in a Marysia bikini, featuring the LA brand's signature scallop-edging.
The 'athleisure' vibes that have been trending in mainstream fashion for the last couple of seasons have spilled over into the beachwear sector big time, resulting in bright, wetsuit-esque one-pieces, zip-up suits, and lots of mesh detailing.
The bandeau Antibes style is the most popular choice, and for SS16 it's back in a new, sunny 'papaya' colourway. The fast-fashion world has cottoned on to the scallop trend too, and you can now find wave-edged swimmers all over the high street at less than designer prices.
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For an authentic surfer-girl feel, look for high-necked styles in neoprene fabric - the advantage of this trend is that, compared with flimsy string bikinis, you'll feel thoroughly secure and strapped in, no matter how choppy the surf.
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WATER BABES
By Katie Wright
Remember last summer when that Protein World billboard featuring a skinny, toned and tanned model, asking 'Are you beach body ready?', went viral? The ad attracted hundreds of complaints, as women the world over declared: 'Yes, I am, actually, and I don't need to look like that to prove it'. It proved that, actually, being beach-ready isn't about unrealistic ideals - it's about feeling confident, whatever your shape and size, and rocking the swimwear that makes you feel good. From celeb-approved bikinis to catwalk-inspired one-pieces, take your pick from the swimwear trends of the season...
TAKE THE HIGH ROAD If there's one thing we've learned from plus-size models like Ashley Graham and Robyn Lawley, it's that a high-waisted bikini is your shortcut to beach-babe glamour. Make like a modern day pin-up in pretty floral or printed styles - look to plus-size brands for the best combos of flattering briefs and supportive tops.
TAKE THE PLUNGE Just because you don't have tens of millions of Instagram followers doesn't mean you can't make like a Kardashian in this year's sexiest swim trend. Combining bondage and bandage detailing, these skimpy swimsuits look best in monochrome, and are pretty much made for showing off on social media. The only downside is that with all those straps, you risk some pretty weird tanlines...
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‘Carbs’ The Simple Truth
By Lorraine Pannetier, The Food Coach
These days just about everyone has an opinion on carbs. But why? Confusion. Overwhelm. Marketing. Misinformation. Fear. Unfortunately, this has led to mass confusion and a sharp increase in disordered eating patterns. I meet people all the time who tell me they’ve cut out carbs, and then tuck into a chocolate covered biscuit bar. I meet people who swear that a low carb diet gives them more energy for sport, and then months later they are burnt out. I meet people every day who blame a portion of grapes or an apple a day for their weight gain and are oblivious to the fat, alcohol or sugar they’ve consumed in other meals and snacks. It’s confusing, I agree. And who should you believe? Rather than make this more complicated and have you jump from one camp to another, then back again, I want to make it much more simple. Start with real food. Whole food. Food that doesn’t contain a long list of ingredients and is made in nature by the sun. My philosophy revolves around eating more plants. In particular, a lot more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and beans/lentils. Each individual is free to prepare or cook those things in whatever quantity or flavour best suits them, but, should be basing every meal around fresh fruit or vegetables. When we eat a lot of fresh produce (5-10 portions a day) we give ourselves the best opportunity to be nourished at a cellular level by easily absorbable minerals, vitamins, fibre and water. Plus, fibre is very filling and therefore reduces cravings, aids digestion and enhances fat loss or weight normalisation. Fruit contains natural sweetness that also satisfies the human body’s need for that sweet taste but in a ready-to-eat, natural form.
TRY THIS DELICIOUS MEXICAN SALAD WHICH COMBINES VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAINS AND BEANS AS WELL AS A LITTLE HEALTHY FAT FROM AVOCADO. Ingredients: 1-2 cups quinoa (cooked, rinsed and chilled) 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can sweetcorn 1 red pepper 1/2 iceberg lettuce 1/2 cucumber 6 ripe tomatoes 1 small red onion (or spring onions) 2 ripe avocados 2 unwaxed lemons 2 unwaxed limes 1 fresh red chilli or dried chilli flakes bunch of coriander, parsley and mint seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika Method: Combine quinoa, black beans, sweetcorn, finely diced onion and chilli, zest and juice of two lemons and one lime, seasoning, smoked paprika and chopped parsley, coriander and mint. Dice the cucumber, tomatoes and red pepper. Finely shred the lettuce. Using a Nutribullet, hand blender or potato masher, blend the ripe avocados with zest and juice of one lime, seasoning, chopped fresh herbs and add a little more chilli if you enjoy the spice! To make a more liquid dressing add a little water. Layer up the vegetables and quinoa/bean mixture with the avocado dressing. Makes 4 portions as a main meal or serves 8+ as a party side dish. Not suitable for freezing but will keep up to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruit are all carbs. Do you really want to avoid all that goodness in your diet? The kind of carbs we should be reducing are the highly processed ones made from white flour and refined sugar. Lowering our intake of biscuits and cakes, bread, pasta and other flour or sugar rich foods will definitely make a difference to our waistline and our energy levels. However, look at the Italians and all that pasta they eat. Look at the French and all the baguette they eat. Neither culture has the same issues of obesity and diabetes that we have in the UK and USA - meaning, there is a lot more to the story than the elimination of pasta and bread alone. My best advice is to Eat More Plants. Fill up your lunch and dinner plate first with vegetables, whole grains and beans or lentils and then, allow for small portions of organic, high quality meat, dairy or fish if you desire to eat these. (Note: there is plenty of protein in plant-based foods so animal products are a choice not a necessity.)
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Summer recipes STRAWBERRY, LEMON & BASIL SALAD WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA This salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy mozzarella, sharp citrus lemon and fragrant basil. For a lower fat version try using reduced fat mozzarella, and pile high on crisp breads for an easy lunch snack. Serve: 2 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes You’ll need: 100ml olive oil 1 lemon 10-15 basil leaves 10 strawberries, halved 1 ball of buffalo mozzarella What to do: 1. Using a vegetable peeler remove slivers of the lemon peel. In a small pan heat the oil then drop in the lemon peel and cook till it shows the very first signs of browning. Fish them out immediately with a tongs and dry on some kitchen roll. Turn the temperature down a little and do the same with the basil leaves taking care as the oils may spit. Cook until they're translucent then set the flavoured oil aside to cool. 2. Rip the Mozzarella ball into pieces and arrange the strawberries and mozzarella on 2 plates. Squeeze half the lemon into the cooled oil, add a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper and whisk. 3. Drizzle a few spoonful's of dressing over the strawberries and mozzarella then scatter over the basil and lemon zest. 4. Keep any remaining dressing in the fridge and use on salads, fish or pasta. www.berryworld.com CHICKEN SHASHLIK SALAD Serves: 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: 4 chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks 8 small shallots, peeled and halved (or quartered if they are large) 2tbsp olive oil 4tsp honey 1tsp cumin
2 garlic cloves crushed 1 butterhead lettuce, shredded 1 avocado ¼ cucumber 12 cherry tomatoes ½ lemon 4 flatbreads or large wraps
What to do: Put the chicken chunks and shallots into a bowl and drizzle with half the oil, honey, cumin and garlic. Toss well and leave to marinate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, if you’re using wooden kebab sticks soak them in water and light the BBQ. Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado and cucumber and halve the tomatoes. Make the dressing by combining the lemon juice with the remaining oil and season. Thread the meat and shallots onto 8 kebab sticks and when the BBQ is ready to use, cook them for 10-15 minutes turning frequently. When the chicken is almost cooked, heat the flatbreads on both sides on the BBQ. To serve toss the salad in the dressing then pile on top of the flatbreads and top with 2 kebabs. Give the kebabs and extra squeeze of lemon juice and serve. Note: If it’s not barbeque weather the kebabs can be cooked in a griddle or frying pan or grilled. www.makemoreofsalad.com 26 | www.life-mags.com
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MOROCCAN CRUSTED SALMON WITH AN ASPARAGUS, ROCKET AND PRESERVED LEMON SALAD Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need for the salmon 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp soft light muscovado sugar small bunch parsley roughly chopped salt and cracked black pepper 4 pieces of salmon fillet, scales removed 4 tbsp olive oil for the salad 2 bundles of asparagus trimmed 1 preserved lemon, seeds and flesh removed 1 shallot thinly sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced 2 plum tomatoes cut into chunks 2 handfuls rocket washed 4 tbsp Greek yogurt extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
CUMIN ROAST BEETROOT, SQUASH & CARROT WITH HERB SALAD Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You’ll need: 800g pumpkin or butternut squash 4 raw beetroot 3 carrots 2-3tbsp rapeseed or olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch dried chilli flakes salt and pepper 2 tbsp hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1 bag herb salad 100ml coconut or natural yogurt (low fat if you prefer) 1 lime
What to do: Preheat the oven to 180°c, gas mark 6. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, paprika, allspice, sugar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon and drizzle over the olive oil. Bring a medium sized pan of salted water to the boil. Place in the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain then cool and set aside. In a hot non-stick frying pan seal the salmon skin side down first, then place in the oven for 6-8 minutes. While you are waiting for the salmon to cook, chop the lemon skin and place in a medium sized bowl. Then add the asparagus, shallots, chilli, tomatoes, rocket and a splash of extra virgin olive oil, season and mix. When the salmon is cooked, divide between 4 warm plates, top with the salad. Finish with a spoonful of yogurt, cracked pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. www.british-asparagus.co.uk
What to do: Heat the oven to 200C. Peel the pumpkin, beetroot and carrot and chop into bite size chunks. Lay in a single layer in a large baking tray and drizzle with half of the oil. Sprinkle with the cumin seeds and chilli and season well with the salt and pepper. Toss the veg well so it’s all coated and roast for 30 minutes until the veg are softened and charred. Meanwhile toast the nuts in a dry frying pan then set aside. Once the veg are cooked tip the salad bag onto a large serving plate, spoon the roast veg over the top then scatter with hazelnuts. Mix together the yogurt and zest of 1 lime and dollop over the veg then drizzle the whole plate with the remaining oil, the juice of the lime and a good pinch of salt and pepper. www.makemoreofsalad.com JULY ISSUE | 27
INTERVIEW
Patricia Lyons... Pat Lyons
LYONS ESTATES is a regular contributor to our property section so I often engage in light telephone banter with owner Pat Lyons, but until recently it was only her voice I was familiar with. Wanting to find out more, we invited her to The Jerseylife office and I finally met the Lyoness in person…..by Juanita Shield Laignel
Pat arrived in my office smiling and bubbly. Having spoken on the
“Meanwhile, one day, I was passing an estate agent’s and in the
phone on numerous occasions, I felt I knew her already but we
window, saw the most beautiful 500 year old granite house with
professionally shook hands. Delighted to meet her at last, I asked
flowers growing up the outside. It said POA and I had no idea what
about her working history, arrival in Jersey and about her thriving
this meant so went in and just stopped short of asking to see The Poa
business. We sat and Pat began her story.
House. I’d fallen in love with it and although the interest rate was 14% at the time, we bought it and have been living there very happily for
“I’m one of six siblings. My father was a successful business owner
the last 33 years. I think it was then I realised that a house buys the
with a chain of shops in Kent but as a young woman, I lost my heart
person not the person the house!”
to a musician and followed him to Jersey. Although the musician and I didn’t last, I met and married my lovely husband and it’s now been 40
“After the Army I opened a second hand designer clothes shop in
years. We have a beautiful daughter, who makes me so proud to be
Conway Street. I loved it. I’m a bit of a clothes-aholic and handbag-
her Mum and the most gorgeous chocolate Labrador called
aholic so it was perfect for me. I love the law so did my law degree
Wellington.”
whilst running the shop, then sold it to move to London without my family for a year to train as a Barrister. It was an absolute adventure, I
“As soon as I came to Jersey I started work at Redifusion and was
lived on Ben and Jerry’s, lost two and half stone and made lots of
there for 10 years. I met lots of lovely people and we were all like a big
friends, who I’m still in touch with today. A qualified Barrister I returned
family….it was sad when it closed down. From there I went on to work
to Jersey to find that being older I couldn’t get into a law firm try as I
for the JEP for a while, then started my own business, a video
might.”
advertising company working on projects such as The Battle of Flowers which was a challenge as we had to get the filming, editing
“Not one for sitting around, when Beck and Dene Estates approached
and production all done overnight for sale in tourist outlets the next
me I took up the chance. About this time, devastatingly my sister died
day.”
which threw me sideways. We were very close and I ended up feeling as if I was on a hamster wheel, working around the clock to cope with
“I then decided I wanted to join the Army and spent a lot of time at
the grief. Unbelievably my mother passed on 9 months after my sister.
Sandhurst. It was brilliant. It strengthens your strengths and
It was a really difficult time for me and the time came for me to move
strengthens your weaknesses and when you come out you think you
on from Beck and Dene.”
can conquer anything. I think National Service should still be in force as it makes men of boys. There is nothing else like it that gives you
“I joined ROK Property. They were an Internet Company at the time. I
regimentation and values to carry through life. There is so much
bought into the Company and helped bring it into the general market
apathy and escapism amongst the young these days,
place but it soon became apparent I was ready to move from there
if you don’t direct them, they won’t know what direction to go.
and do my own thing.”
As the old adage says, ‘show me a boy at seven and I’ll show you the man’. I really do fear for the young and the quality of
“So I started my on agency 9 years ago. I called it Lyons as that is my
their future.”
family name. Having lost my mother, father, sister and a brother at just
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INTERVIEW
23, I feel as if they are all up there watching me and I owe it to the
I asked Pat if she gets to spend much time with her husband.
family Lyons to do my absolute best.”
“He’s retired and a rugby man through and through. As President of The Rugby Club there isn’t anything he doesn’t know about rugby.
“I have a lot of loyal clients. It’s fantastic, I love it. For me, it is all
He’s such a lovely man and has never tried to nip me in the bud or
about the clients, nurturing the person, if I get the house it’s a bonus.
clip my wings; he has always supported me in whatever I do as he
I’ve got relationships going back 13 years. I can pop in for a cup of
just wants me to be happy. I’m a great believer in going out and
tea with someone no matter which Parish I’m in. If a client gives me
getting my hands dirty and knowing I’ve earnt my living honestly. Like
the responsibility of their home, I think it’s an honour and will look
when we bought our home, there was no way I expected him to look
after them. I’m only a one man band so offer a bespoke service; they
after the mortgage all by himself, I wanted to be able to contribute.”
are dealing with one person who knows every nook and cranny of their home.”
“I’m a great believer that you get back what you give out and that you write your own ending to your life, however you want it to be.” I asked
“Lyons Estates is a busy, one to one service that people like. I love
Pat what her ending will be.
the homes I take on, I love what people put into their homes, the feel and the energy. It’s very rewarding. I work 24 hours a day, 7 days a
“My ending will be a very happy grandmother, a Lyon and lots of little
week, but I choose to because I love it so much.”
cubs.” She said laughingly. “But before I retire from property, my aim is to see a change in the law regarding house purchases and selling,
“I never leave a stone unturned and if a chain starts to fall apart I will
to safeguard both the vendor and purchaser and I believe we should
do everything in my power to turn it around again for the wellbeing of
be looking at the Scottish model.”
my customer. I cope with the challenge well and have been quite successful over the years. I’m a lateral thinker and very pro-active,
With that Pat got up to go to an appointment with a gentleman she’d
which is quite lucky as it can be a cutthroat business and I have to be
done a valuation for 7 years ago and was now ready to sell. “Such is
ahead of the game.”
the nature of the property business.” she said simply as she gave me a big hug and left.
“As a family we jokingly say I work with my head and my daughter Emma who is just the most beautiful person I know both inside and out works completely at heart level all the time. She does pregnancy yoga and yoga with children with special needs and absolutely loves it.” “Madeira is my holiday destination of choice and as I’m always working I’ve ended up with a lot of Madeiran clients who are also great friends. I sell properties in Madeira, Spain and Guernsey.” “I’m quite happy and content with my lot. I don’t want much but I do like to be rewarded for my hard work and I always try to adhere to the notion ‘it is nice to be important, but more important to be nice’. It doesn’t matter what you think you deserve in life, if you put in the hard work you’ll get what you deserve.” “I also love psychology and study of the mind. I’m fascinated by people and the mind. Recently I did an online course on criminology. I love studying for some reason even though my spelling isn’t so good. I don’t type well….I write from the heart and give little thought to whether it’s grammatically correct or not. I had a lady just this morning say ‘When I read your write-ups I get a lovely warm feeling’. I had a chap once ring and ask if he could see the house with the 'dinning' room I said 'all my houses have 'dinning rooms' which would you like to see? We instantly hit it off and we’ve now become great friends and I’ve sold three of his properties.”
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TRAVEL
A Grand Weekend in
EASTBOURNE by Rebecca Underwood
Bandstand
Carpet Gardens
Saunter along the elegant King’s Promenade towards the pier with a gentle breeze fluttering over the waves and the cornet in your hand melting in the sunshine. Pause a while to admire the colourful carpet of flowers on display and listen to the tunes from the bandstand as the soaring seagulls squawk over your head. Welcome to Eastbourne, known as the Empress of Watering Places, a fine example of a Victorian resort, which continues to attract over 4.5 million visitors every year. The best place to stay in Eastbourne is the Grand Hotel on King Edward’s Parade. This imposing property is a striking example of elegant Victorian architecture located in a prime position on the seafront. Known as ‘The White Palace’, the hotel was built in 1875 and it dominates the shoreline. Guests from the past include Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, Winston Churchill, Harold Macmillan, Ernest Bevin, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Alexandra, Charlie Chaplin, Elgar, and the composer Dubussy, who completed his enchanting symphony ‘La Mer’, during his stay at the Grand in 1905.
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From 1934 to 1939 orchestras broadcasted live on the BBC every Sunday evening from the Grand’s Great
Hall, which was once the venue for Dennis Potter’s drama ‘Cream in My Coffee’. These days, traditional afternoon tea is served in the Great Hall. Temptations include fresh scones oozing with fruity jams and thick fresh cream, a selection of dainty sandwiches and assorted pastries, and to keep trim, practice your dance moves with the ‘live’ resident band performing in the Chatsworth Lounge on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. And every Saturday from 02 July until 03 September a BBQ luncheon is served on the terrace and an excellent jazz band entertains the diners. As expected of a five star hotel, the service is first class; the accommodation features plush furnishings and rich fabrics, ultra comfortable beds and plump pillows, ensuring a deep slumber in preparation of the day ahead. After a sumptuous breakfast, guests are welcome to take a dip in the indoor pool or the spacious outdoor pool, where you can select a comfy lounger and relax in the sunshine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with aplomb in the elegant Garden Restaurant where the menus feature traditional British dishes with a contemporary flair and I highly recommend the succulent pink breast of Cornish duck, ideally served with a cool glass of Pinot Noir.
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For a more sedate morning’s exercise and an excellent round of golf, consider the nearby Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, which was founded in 1887 when Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee and following patronage by her grandson Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence. This traditional member’s club, located within the South Downs National Park, caters for all levels of handicap. The scenery is glorious and the courses are maintained to the highest standards.
The Grand Hotel on King Edward’s Parade For an afternoon tipple and a delicious luncheon head for the Crown and Anchor, on Marine Parade, which attracts locals and visitors alike and you may be wise to make your reservation in advance. The menu features a delicious slow cooked lamb shank oozing with real ale gravy and served with a pint of Greene Kings India Pale Ale, it is simply scrumptious.
Eastbourne Pier
Feature bedroom at The Grand Eastbourne offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into a fascinating history. In 1849 the railway was connected to the town and tourism began to develop. The promenade was built and the pier opened to much fanfare in 1872. To this day, the pier and the 1930’s seafront bandstand are among the most popular attractions. As the music drifts over the promenade from the bandstand those strolling by cannot resist taking a seat and joining in the toe tapping and spontaneous applause. One of the most popular events in Eastbourne is ‘Airbourne’, the world’s biggest and free seafront air show, due to be performed this year from August 11 to 14. The sky is usually awash with the red, white and blue formations of the Red Arrows, displaying their union jack tailfins and whizzing overhead as the onlookers, in their thousands, all cheer in celebration.
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In 2014 Eastbourne Pier, the 144 year old Grade II listed building, was badly damaged by fire and is still undergoing restoration. Fortunately, two thirds of the building was saved, including the outer pavilion, and it is still possible to walk the entire length and, as usual, it always attracts the vast majority of visitors, keen to take in the panoramic views across the ocean. A breath of sea air usually awakens the appetite and if you feel a little peckish, head for Harry Ramsden’s on the corner of the Grand Parade and Terminus Road. Select an outside table, sink into a comfy chair and savour a tasty luncheon of fresh fish ‘n’ chips with mushy peas. Harry Ramsden’s has been serving our national dish for over 75 years so you can rely on excellent service and a mouth watering menu. To work off those calories, consider visiting Seven Sisters, the undulating cliffs, which are remnants of dry valleys eroded by the sea, and take a stroll by Beachy Head, a spectacular chalk headland rising to more than 160m. The cliffs provide nesting ledges for Kittiwake, Herring Bull, Rock Pipit, Northern Fulmar and Feral Pigeon and the dense cliff top scrub supports breeding Stonechat, Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer and White and Lesser Whitethroat. For those of us who love nature, a trip to the South Downs, Britain’s newest National Park will not disappoint. The area covers 627 square miles, two thirds of which is in Sussex, and where you will see some of the most varied and stunning English landscapes.
For a relaxing afternoon, the Towner, a contemporary art museum, located on College Road, features a unique programme of major exhibitions of historical visual art in addition to an extensive contemporary collection. The internationally renowned collection of approximately 4000 works includes pieces of modern British art and do make a note in your diary: the David Bomberg: A Sense of Place runs from 09 July until 11 September. Although Bomberg died in 1957 without gaining recognition of his extraordinary talent, his work is now rightly celebrated. The Towner holds a selection of his landscape paintings and he is now acknowledged as an early pioneer of early modernism. And for a spot of evening entertainment, the Congress Theatre, is a short stroll from the Grand Hotel and presents an array of ‘West End’ productions including the musical; Made in Dagenham, which runs from 26 to 30 July and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical; Cats, with performances from 22 – 27 August. Whatever you decide to do, rest assured that you will certainly have a grand weekend in Eastbourne. Top tip: *Summer rates offer at the Grand Hotel; dinner, bed and breakfast from £125.00 per person per night based on 2 adults sharing a deluxe ‘inland’ bedroom for two nights or more (Sunday to Thursday inclusive – special rates apply for Friday and Saturday). Welcome homemade lemonade and shortbread in your room on arrival and on day two of your stay a £10 voucher, per room, towards luncheon, served between 12.30 – 2.00pm. Children’s rate from £10.00 per night. Tel: 01323 412345. Tip: Avoid the traffic and let the train take the strain. Southern Railway's direct service (under 90 minutes duration) to Eastbourne departs from London Victoria. For more information visit southernrailway.com Resort images courtesy of Visit Eastbourne.
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HOME LIVING
5 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HOME MORE SELLABLE
By Julian Gray
If your kitchen units have seen better days and you don't want to go to the expense and hassle of replacing them, give them an instant makeover by changing the doors and drawer fronts. This will transform the kitchen and needn't be too expensive. If the units aren't standard sizes or you want a more affordable option, simply paint the doors and drawer fronts to give them a new look, or glue thin MDF to the front to change the style and then paint them.
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Cluttered kitchens aren't a selling point. If lack of worktop space is a problem, think about how you can make what you have go further. Use microwave brackets to get your microwave off the worktop, or fit nice wall shelves to declutter the worktop. In a small kitchen, a hinged wall-hung table will give you more work space and somewhere to eat. If your kitchen has highish ceilings and you're happy to change the wall units, tall ones provide extra storage. Failing that, stack attractive baskets or boxes on top of the existing wall units to make the most of the space, but don't store anything heavy up there.
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Somewhere to shower is essential for most buyers and if your bathroom doesn't have a shower, it may be letting you down. There's an inexpensive answer - replace the bath taps with bath-shower mixer taps, which are bath taps with a shower hose and head. As long as your bath is suitable for showering and the water pressure is good, all you need is a bath screen or shower curtain, plus a riser rail on the wall to hold the shower head, and you have a shower that should add value and make your home more sellable.
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Grubby tile grout makes kitchens and bathrooms look grotty. White grout is easily marked by cooking splashes, shampoo, shower gel and the like, but there is a quick and easily solution steam-clean it. Use a steam cleaner and your grout should soon look like new. If the power of steam doesn't work, or work sufficiently, you can apply grout paint to re-whiten the grout. In the worse cases, consider raking out the stained grout and applying more, but this is a big job and you may chip the tiles in the process.
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If you're selling your home, giving tired walls and woodwork a fresh coat or two of paint will make a big difference to any room, but especially the kitchen and bathroom because they're key rooms. Make sure you use a scrubbable paint so it stays looking good - special kitchen and bathroom emulsions are designed to withstand things like mould and steam and are available in all sorts of colours these days.
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and simple Colour may be cool currently - but if you prefer to dance to a different decor tune, and yearn for light-filled, calm, easy-on-the-eye rooms, then a white palette's the obvious choice. By Gabrielle Fagan
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Ignore the 'white is for wimps' wisdom; that only the brave stylishly splash on fashionably bright shades and enjoy a technicolour world, while the rest of us scaredy-cats pale at the sight of colour charts and scurry back to the safety of neutrals. What this theory fails to recognise is the simple fact that white works. What's not to like about a palette which makes spaces appear lighter and larger - and with such a huge variety of shades on offer (yes, really!), from subtle and warm, to crisp and sharp, there's bound to be at least one, or more, that suits. "White, combining all the colours of the visible spectrum, is a dramatic, affirmative choice, rather than a passive one," declares Karen McCartney, champion of a white palette and co-author of White Rooms: Decorating With Style, Pattern And Colour.
DIP INTO WHITE Bewildered by the vast array of white paint shades? Follow a few simple guidelines to ensure a white scheme works. "Simple white reflects light and helps to make a space appear bigger, but can feel cold and impersonal," says Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux. "Try a combination of pure white and a warm off-white with added light-reflective properties, such as Absolute White and Morning Light from our Light & Space range. "Layers of subtle neutrals make a different kind of impact on a room than deeper shades, but they'll still make an impact. The creative use of light from floor to ceiling brings subtle shades to life at night too, and of course, you can add colour to a neutral room in accessories." WHITE WISDOM: When you're not using much colour in the room, you need to excite the senses with texture. Use a velvety flat matt on walls and layers of sensuous fabrics on furniture, with warm, smooth wood flooring. Use tester pots and view in all lights before making a final paint choice.
"White creates the sense of a blank canvas, a fresh beginning upon which we can impose our decorative style," she adds. "Light reflects off white; it bounces around and has the effect of lifting the spirits. "And its credentials have been proven over time white's been used for generations and in many cultures, to symbolise honesty, purity, perfection and spirituality." She firmly believes white has the power to "set rooms free" and suits any style of home, from modernist to Moroccan interiors, country cottages to industrial lofts - examples of which all feature in the beautifully illustrated book. "It may be, of course, that other factors are needed to make a white scheme work - textured neutrals against a soft white background, a hint of pink in the paint to tie in with a key decorative feature, or being clever about the way in which gloss and matt contrasts. There are all sorts of additions which can enhance a white space, whether its sheer white curtains or shutters at a window, or lighting, from natural light to LED." Sound all-white to you? Time to freshen up those rooms...
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WHITE MAGIC "What's so appealing about white is its great democracy. It doesn't discriminate between high architectural art and a warehouse interior, where garage paint can cover every surface, rendering ugly pipes, bricks and stained floorboards invisible," says McCartney. "White allows the eye to float over every surface, and the furnishings, art and objects to take centre stage. Patterned pastels, bold artworks, antiques, sculpture, designer pieces and found objects all work stylishly within the context of white." WHITE WISDOM: If a white open-plan room with large floorto-ceiling windows is eye-wateringly bright, use tints to soften the effect. A touch of grey/brown for paint and a low-reflection flat wall and ceiling paint will help.
WHITE CLUSTER Interesting white objects in a group act as an eye-catching feature in a space. "The joy of grouping white objects together is that while they may vary slightly in shade, this only adds to the interest they provide when displayed in a pleasing cluster," says McCartney. "Pay particular attention to the shape, materials, height and placement of objects, to ensure that, whether they're showcased in front of a dark or light wall, their form is easily defined."
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It is often said that selling a property can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. The purpose of this article is to highlight a few issues that come up on a regular basis and what a vendor can do to avoid last minute complications... 1. Planning Permissions and Building Controls It is very common for questions to be raised about Planning and Building permissions. If you have had any work done to your property make sure that the necessary planning permits were obtained. If Building permits were issued when necessary make sure that you have a Certificate of Completion. If you have any concerns about any work that has been done to your property I would suggest that you contact your architect or builder who completed the works to make sure that they have necessary paperwork. If the works required structural or specialist reports and guarantees have been issued have these to hand. 2. Drains The law concerning drains was changed in 2005 to make it illegal for any surface water to drain into the mains drainage system. It has, however only recently that the Department of Infrastructure has sought to enforce this legislation. It is a sensible idea to check whether or not any of your surface water drains into the mains drains. It may also be worthwhile contacting the Department of Infrastructure as they can access the records of your property and confirm whether or not there is a potential issue. 3. Boundaries In all contracts the boundaries of your property will be clearly stated and may go as far as to describe the nature of the boundary e.g. wall, fence or bank. If you have done any works to the boundaries for example replacing a bank with a wall it is likely that the purchaser’s lawyers will ask that the owners of the neighbouring property are party to the contract to ratify the new boundary. This is a simple process but if it is left to the last minute can cause unnecessary stress and delay. If you have made any changes to your boundary I will suggest you contact your lawyer to get more detailed advice as to whether or not the neighbours should be party to the contract. 4. Flying Freehold/Share Transfer Sales If you are selling a share transfer or a flying freehold property there are additional matters to take into account. They are as follows:-
(i) Company/Association Records. The Buyer’s lawyer will want to inspect the Company/Association Records to go through the minute book, accounts and insurance policy etc. Make sure that the records are up to date and easily available. (ii) Fire Certificate 2012 saw the introduction of new legislation dealing with the requirement of houses of multiple occupation e.g. flat/apartment blocks who have a valid fire certificate. A fire certificate will be required if the apartment block is (a) not purpose built; (b) does not require Building Bye laws (Jersey) (2007) and (c) less than two thirds of the flats are owner occupied. If you are thinking about putting your apartment on the market I would suggest that you check immediately as to whether or not a fire certificate will be required. (iii) Anticipated works Due to the nature of flying freehold and share transfer flats it is not unusual for there to be various works that need to be done to the communal areas and structure of the building. If these works have been discussed or you are aware of them as a vendor there is little point trying not to disclose them to a potential purchaser. These matters will be raised by the buyer’s lawyer and if they are left to late in the day it then becomes harder to negotiate an agreement which is suitable for both parties. As a vendor you are reliant on the purchaser’s lawyers doing their title checks and investigations in a reasonable time frame. There are, however certain things that you can do in order to make the sale process easier and less stressful. If you have any particular questions about the points raised in this article please do not hesitate to contact me. Paul Scally PARTNER pscally@lgl.je T: 01534 760 734
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RBS International is opening doors into the mortgage market RBS International is committed to helping local customers buy their dream home and in 2016 the Bank is on track to help even more of its customers in Jersey. In the first three months, the bank arranged on average five new mortgages a week, valued at nearly £15 million in total. In 2015, the bank agreed 162 new mortgages during the whole of the year in Jersey so with 62 agreed in the first quarter of 2016, the Bank is set to exceed that number this year. A major supporter in the mortgage market in each of the locations where it has a presence, RBS International, which also operates under the NatWest and Isle of Man Bank brands, has welcomed nearly 650 new mortgage customers in total during the first quarter of this year in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar, lending more than £120 million. A further 730 of its existing customers renewed their mortgage with the bank between January and March 2016, borrowing an additional £110m. With the bank determined to be the number one bank for customer service, trust and advocacy by 2020, it is investing further in its service to customers including in its teams of mortgage advisors who are on hand in branches to explain the various schemes and the procedure for buying a residential property. Steve Wakelin, Managing Director, Personal and Business Banking, RBS International commented: ‘Buying a home is one of, if not the biggest financial decisions anyone makes in their lifetime. We want to be the bank that people come to for their mortgage because we offer the best service and support but also because we have the best products. We’ve made great progress so far in 2016 and I think the figures speak for themselves. We know we can do more and are looking forward to supporting even more of our customers, existing and new in 2016.’ For more information on the mortgages including the savings possible from opting for a fixed rate product, simply visit www.natwestinternational.com/mortgages or pop into one of their branches in Jersey and speak to an advisor.
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A non qualified/Share transfer, imposing Victorian delight, offering 3 lots of accommodation or 3 generation home, moments to beach and local pub/restaurant. Totally refurbished
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On a good bus route 2 bedroom luxury flat 3 bedroom duplex 2 bedroom cottage Parking to rear for 7 cars A great investment opportunity as let at 75K per annum
A unique home that offers space in abundance throughout. Stunning mistrals gallery, fantastic drawing room. dining room, eat in kitchen, 4-bedrooms 4 bathrooms study and cloakroom, delightful garden plans passed and approved for double garage and parking. Close to all amenities, shops schools restaurant and on good bus route.
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The boiler house contains three oil-fired steam boilers, each capable of producing 3,600 kg per hour of steam, generating 2,000 KW per hour of energy. To put that in context the average three bedroomed home heating boilers can generate 19 KW per hour. Each boiler can consume up to 160 litres of oil every hour and the two huge storage tanks, which have a combined capacity of 96,000 litres, are always kept topped up. Dave Donoghue, Senior Engineer at Seymours, says, “We are very conscious of the amount of energy we use. Oil is the most cost effective fuel we can currently use to make sure we are delivering what our guests and staff need.” The boiler uses over 1,000 litres of fuel per day to generate enough steam for all of the heating services for the entire Merton complex. The steam is piped around the complex at a temperature of 165°C and as it gives up its heat, condenses back to water ready to be re-heated. The fuel tanks are monitored electronically by Seymour Hotel Group’s oil supplier RUBiS, who make sure that deliveries are planned to meet the demand and help the hotel keep its guests, and staff, comfortable. Because of the disparity in age of the various buildings around the complex there are always challenges to maintaining optimum efficiency. “In a brand new building, state of the art equipment and building management systems can be planned on the drawing board”, says Donoghue. “We don’t have that luxury in all parts of the complex and we have to work with what we have. It’s really important to have a fuel supplier that understands these issues, and ensuring that we can operate efficiently even at peak times. RUBiS has been by our side for over 40 years.”
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As an island nation, it's hardly surprising we're drawn to the sea, and the trend for coastal style decor returns with the regularity of the tide every summer. It's clean, crisp look is so appealing, and lifts spirits by bringing to mind memories of sun, sea and sand holidays. Happily, taking the plunge and conjuring this easy-on-the-eye look isn't difficult, and it's a perfect way to revamp rooms suffering a decor winter hangover. So get on board and cruise into a full-on captain's cabin look, complete with anchor motifs and a ship's wheel, conjure the sand-between-your-toes informality of a beach hut, or simply be inspired by the natural landscape of the seashore with a neutral palette and swooping seabirds imagery. By Gabrielle Fagan SHIPSHAPE CHIC Salute a classic coastal look with a sea-spray white and blue scheme, with nautical touches. "The spirit of the British seaside is alive in our coastal collection, where the warmth of nostalgia is given a fresh, modern update," says Caroline Driver, designer at John Lewis. "Relaxed textures, simple stripes and plainly crafted pieces reflect the comfort and informality of a home by the sea. We've enjoyed reminiscing about our childhood experiences of the coast and visiting British seaside towns for inspiration. We've included marine motifs, such as ropes, anchors and sailing boats, on all sorts of pieces, alongside fabrics with classic deckchair stripes in whites and blues." continues overleaf...
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BEACHCOMBER BEAUTY Sun-bleached neutrals and driftwood grey tones conjure an unpretentious beach-hut sanctuary. "Opt for a pared-back style with a muted colour palette, which reflects all the shades of the sea, from stormy steel to high-noon azure. The addition of bleached woods and pale textiles will create a living area that's as calm and cool as an ocean breeze," advises Andrew Tanner, head of home design at Sainsbury's. "The essence of our coastal collection brings together organic forms, reactive glazes and matte tactile surfaces. Bring in detail with sea-green bubbled glassware, model sailing boats, beachy artwork, and interesting textures provided by wicker storage and pottery in driftwood-hues, to add further charm and personality."
RULE THE WAVES Evoke a gentle, seashore setting with a soft palette of pale, watery blues. "This trend evokes the romantic notion and escapism of life at sea, and our collection's influenced by the tantalising tales and legends of the ocean life," says Julie Varma, senior design director at George Home. This season sees the conventional coastal colour palette take a theatrical turn, with the introduction of inky blues, hints of soft pastel blue and smoky grey hues and lilac. Thoughtful details, such as rope, rustic linens, classic sailor stripes, emulate the beauty of an antique cabin."
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Do you have a tall space you'd like to fill with fragrant blooms? Or perhaps an eyesore you want to mask? The answer may be in a carefully chosen climbing plant, whether it's roses around the door or velvet blue wisteria dripping from the house wall, fragrant sweet peas in a pot to enjoy as soon as you open the patio door or an arbour covered in the saucer-sized clematis blooms. When early-flowering perennials such as lupins are flagging, many climbers may be coming into their own. Clematis and roses form a perfect combination for focal-point obelisks in borders. I have the rich pink David Austin English rose 'Gertrude Jekyll', combined with the pink-striped Clematis 'Nelly Moser', which form a stunning accent in a romantic border and require the same sort of feed, so are perfect plant partners.
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Striped clematis are a good choice for shadier areas in the garden. They bloom in late spring, but produce another crop of flowers in summer, ideal to brighten up a dull corner. No pruning is needed unless they outgrow their allotted space, they then can be cut back immediately after the first crop of flowers.
fencing, while vigorous plants such as Vitis coignetiae will hide eyesores such as sheds or ugly walls, cloaking them in large, heart-shaped leaves which turn into a fiery mix of blood-red and yellow in the autumn. In fact, foliage climbers can really play their part in the garden. Ivies are often unfairly dismissed as dull but take a look at Hedera 'Buttercup' and 'Sulphur Heart' with their fresh summer foliage and you will have to think again.
Other clematis will prolong the season of interest. Late-flowering C. viticella varieties happily scramble through spring and summer-flowering shrubs such as philadelphus and syringe and will flower well into autumn, long after the flowers of the shrubs have faded.
Try growing them on trellis screens with their foliage wound in and out of the holes - they make excellent screens for unattractive compost heaps and recycling bins.
Ivies are often unfairly dismissed as dull, but take a look at Heder 'Buttercup' and 'Sulphur Heart' with their fresh summer foliage and you will have to think again. Try growing them on trellis screens with their foliage wound in and out of the holes - they make excellent screens for unattractive compost heaps and recycling bins.
Make a doorway inviting by adorning it with a Chilean potato tree (Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'), whose purple-blue flowers last from summer to autumn, or an ornamental vine, which will provide a spectacular red foliage finale in autumn. Annual climbers like the exotic Cobaea scandens, the cup and saucer plant, and the fabulous blue trumpets of morning glory, Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue',
The soft green foliage and eye-catching flowers of clematis make them favourites for breaking up the outline of trellis
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planted in pots and grown up a tripod of bamboo canes, can be popped into any gaps that appear in borders. They flower continuously as they grow and so will carry on producing delicious flowers right through to October. If you have a sheltered, sunny spot close to the house for a large pot and want an exotic-looking addition, the climbing glory lily, Gloriosa Rothschildiana, might be your best bet with its zingy red and yellow-based tropical-looking blooms, which will climb up a wigwam happily. Create a fragrant seating area by making a canopy of scented plants around an archway over a garden bench. Climbing roses such as R. 'Climbing Iceberg' will provide the height and scent, while clumps of deep purple catmint could provide a strong, vibrant colour contrast at ground level.
If you find your large flowered clematis always looks fabulous while you are away on holiday, try cutting it back in the spring this will delay flowering and enable you to enjoy it on your return. Dead-head climbing roses as they finish flowering - many will reward you with an extra crop of flowers. Rather than snipping off individual blooms, cut back flowerheads to two or three buds further down the stems. Feed the plants with a rose fertiliser to encourage the later flowers. Planting climbers now gives them time to settle in and so produce even more spectacular flowers next year. Passion flower, campsis and Plumbago auriculata will all add an exotic touch to the garden.
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Propagating strawberries If you want more strawberries for next season, check your existing plants, looking for the runners formed around them, which are potential new plants. Remove any which look tired and unhealthy and leave enough for the number of extra plants you need. To give the new plant its best chance, peg down the runner using a U-shaped piece of wire and improve the soil beneath the mini plant on the runner. The best way, although it is fiddly, is to peg the runner into a small pot of compost which you then put into the ground. It makes it easier to lift the plant later on. Once the new plant has formed a good root system, cut it off from the parent plant and then plant it out. You should soon have a bigger glut of strawberries in the new season.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Sow a few seeds of salad crops like lettuce, radish and salad leaves every two weeks during summer. • Continue to sow Chinese vegetables such as pak choi. • Prune cherries, almonds and plums. • Feed the lawn if you didn't do it in spring. • Give herbaceous geraniums a haircut when the last of the flowers have faded. • Remove suckers from roses. • Thin out hardy annuals which are too closely packed. • Start deadheading early summer-flowering plants such as lupins. • Pinch out the shoot tips on summer bedding. • If you have a pond, introduce new surface-floating plants, which should establish quickly.
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Jersey’s largest ever children’s choir featured 1400 Jersey boys and girls wowing the crowds on 21st and 22nd June. From the opening announcement “Welcome to Jersey Sings!” to the outstanding song ‘Power in Me’ the energy flowed as the children danced and sang in a remarkable show. Local charity Music in Action transformed Fort Regent into a giant arena with a spectacular show of lighting setting off the songs. Jersey concert-goers and children grabbed a “once in a lifetime opportunity” performing a variety of music, varying from rock ballads to gospels alongside international artists. The programme covered pop songs, ballads and West End medleys arranged especially for the event.
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The starry cast was led by Laura Wright, the official English rugby & 2016 Invictus Games anthem singer and Randolph Matthews, a jazz star & vocal percussionist. Laura sang ‘World in Union’ which she performed at the Rugby World Cup as well as ‘Agnus Dei’ from her latest album. Some of the loudest cheers went for Randolph’s amazing beat boxing as he set up a loop involving the local choirs before delivering melodies over the top. Holding her own was teenage sensation and local singer Danni Le Feuvre who sang Somebody to Love and I have a Dream to stunning effect. The choirs were conducted dramatically by locally based international conductor David Lawrence who brought a strong and wonderful sound out of the choirs. Supporting them was the Jersey Sings seven piece band led by their outstanding musical director Craig McLeish. Local percussionist Nicole Taylor also showcased her talent peforming with the band. The band have performed multiple times at venues such as the O2 Arena in London and their energy was infectious from the word go.
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During this period the volunteers were encouraged to increase their digital skills by working on their Barclays Digital Driving Licence. The key support of Barclays and their staff has led to great successes with training opportunities alongside experienced members of the Barclays team. Paul Savery of Barclays said, “We were delighted to support the outreach work carried out by Music in Action for Jersey Sings. Giving experience to young people to help take that next step into the workplace is something that we value highly. Having such a wonderful showpiece at the end of the project supporting education in music is a win win situation for all and something that we passionately believe in.”
Caroline Buchanan, development and operations director at Music in Action, said: “Our vision was to make singing in schools and other groups easy and accessible to everyone and the Jersey Sings event is a huge part of this vision. This event is a unique opportunity for local schoolchildren to experience singing in a large choir in an arena style event. We were delighted with the support from schools and local groups taking part in this event.” A parent stated, “It was an amazing show - all the children were fantastic and should be very proud of themselves as us parents/family are. Well done all the music teachers for all their hard work rehearsing with their pupils!” Another said, “Absolutely fantastic! Well done everyone.” While a third said, “We went to this evening. It was amazing.”
Running outreach schemes alongside all of our events is integral to Music in Action’s charity ethos, and another scheme is planned to be launched for Jersey Sings 2017. Meanwhile the sound of singing from 1000s of happy concert-goers as they went home was a joy to listen to. For children who wish to do more singing and voice training Music in Action has set up a choir which meets monthly called Gouray Young Voices. The voice coaches include some internationally renowned conductors. There will also be opportunities to perform with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra in the Opera House and other venues in Jersey. If you are interested in singing and taking part then contact Naomi Mews on 767547 or info@musicjersey.com for more information.
Music in Action supported by the Barclays Community Programme has been delighted to offer the opportunity to develop event management/business skills by working with people aged between 16 – 25 years since the Jersey Sings project launch in January when Sarah McCluskey joined the team as project manager. During this time a series of workshops, projects and placements have run alongside the planning of this event to help develop the outreach workers’ skills with a view to assisting candidates in sourcing future work opportunities. The delegates were given exciting, varied experience by Music in Action providing opportunities to develop skills on other Music in Action events including the Liberation International Music Festival and with other delivery partners such as The Arts Centre and Fort Regent, and at the Barclays Boat Show.
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Make more sales, Keep your customers happy, Get great results, Enjoy more meaningful relationships. Mark Shields – Life and Business Strategist Explains...
I will never forget my trainer Alistair Horscroft, Living Televisions Life Guru at the time telling me if you can build strong rapport quickly with a client you are 95% of the way to achieving a successful outcome. He was so right. Rapport proved to open the locks of doors never opened before, enabled me to get inside the thoughts of clients that hadn’t expressed themselves in years, and helped me change people lives in a single session after only spending an hour with me. Remember Rapport = Client trust, buy in, commitment, focus, confidence and belief. Nil Rapport = a lack of client trust, speculation, worry, doubt, and disbelief So I think it is fair to say establishing rapport is the un challenged number 1 skill that we all not only have to master but master with real style and vigor. This is it, master this and it will make the difference between the success and failure of so many things you experience everyday. Sales results, personal relationships, stronger business connections, in fact when I talk on this subject I simply refer to it as “ improving your personal and Business results Our Natural Ability to relate to others Some of us seem to flow through life getting on with everyone and are confident in our ability to naturally build rapport with other people. Others struggle, are shy and really struggle to strike up small talk conversations with people they don’t know.
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This is all down to self confidence and self belief. Remember a lack of understanding naturally breeds fear. We are afraid of what we don’t know and understand. I am now going to teach you a set of skills that will guarantee you will be able to build rapport with anyone you meet, using the awesome power and strategies of NLP.
The Secrets of Building Rapport using the principles of NLP The POWER OF Building Rapport Rapport is the ability to join someone at their 'reality' or 'map of the world’ and to make them feel comfortable, that you have a strong common bond and that you understand them. These are the things that put people at ease, make them more responsive to you, let down their guard and trust, like and befriend you. Think how powerful it would be to get inside your bosses map, partners, your staff. Think about who you could influence and the changes you could make to certain key relationships and the impact of making those changes, scary eh? Essentially rapport is the most important skill that you can develop in a customer facing or sales role, and for that matter in your everyday life. Rapport is the ability to communicate successfully. Rapport is the ability make someone understand that you can fulfill their needs as well as allowing you to get the insights that you need from them to fulfill your own. continues overleaf...
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The saying goes 'people like people who are like themselves'. The old cliché' of 'opposites attract' is actually just a misunderstanding of the depth and subtlety that rapport goes to.
Whole body matching Adjust your body to approximate the other person’s physical behavior - head, arms, legs, toes, hands, feet, fingers etc.
When 'opposites attract' it must be that the so called opposites both have the commonality of being excited by the new and different, the sense of specialness and uniqueness of being 'opposites', in fact you will inevitably see in so called 'opposites' that the underlying similarities, value systems etc will be very alike. How is rapport created? First and foremost by finding things in common. The most effective ways of doing this are by mirroring and matching - two concepts that originated in NLP. Mirroring and matching are essentially the ability to pay close attention to someone's language, beliefs, values and physiology and copy them either overtly or covertly, consciously or unconsciously. 7% of communication is transmitted through the words themselves 38% via how the words are said (tone of voice) 55% through non verbal communication (body physiology)
Gestures Match the person’s gestures - hand waving, cross of arms or legs, finger movements, head tilts Next time we will carry on with the NLP theme and look at what NLP Practitioners call the Presuppositions of NLP and how they work in everyday life. For details on this article or to find out more about NlP Courses call Mark Shields direct on 01462 431112 www.thenlpcoachingcompany.com
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Mirroring & Matching Mirroring is essentially copying without causing offense and without being obvious, essentially reflecting back the physical patterns of behavior. Matching is almost identical as a concept but normally includes the person’s map of the world, language, beliefs etc as well as the physical mannerisms. Matching in NLP is also a meta program pattern. For the sake of this manual we will be using the word matching as inclusive of the concept mirroring. Matching enables a high degree of control and influence over the individual that you are matching, In that it can make them feel totally at ease and fully responsive to what you have to say. This happens every day in our lives anyway, in NLP the structure has been studied so that it can be done with more success and consistency. For example, if you observe the other person tilting their head to the right you can adjust the tilt of your head to the right also in a corresponding fashion to match their movement. This can also be done in a great variety of other ways as listed:
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Four hundred years in Five Fabulous Objects By Stephen Cohu I have acquired all of these five objects over the last few months. They represent items made over a period of 400 years, each approximately a century apart. From late Medieval to late 19th century they each tell an amazing story. Each one would deserve an article in its own right but space is limited!
Madonna and Child- Late Gothic c1480 This image represents Madonna Enthroned wearing a crown and holding the baby Jesus. The name Madonna comes from “ma Donna” meaning “My Lady”. It was carved out of a solid oak tree trunk over 500 years ago, probably either Flemish or German. Religious iconography was permitted by the Catholic and Orthodox Eastern churches as the worship or reverence of an Madonna and child icon or statue was deemed to pass through the image to the person depicted in the image. This figure shows the influence of the Byzantine Empire in its style, the Madonna crowned being an important difference between Eastern depiction and the covered head and halo of the Roman church. With the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks, the late Gothic period of late medieval times gave way to the Renaissance and a more European style. It is incredible that wooden carvings such as this have survived in relatively good condition for such a length of time. Religious carvings were precious and would have been looked after. It must have remained in Europe for most of its life as with the Protestant Reformation in Britain in the 16th century nearly all religious iconography was destroyed. Stone Mason’s Dividers c1580 This pair of large and heavy wrought iron and brass Gothic design dividers was made in South Germany at the end of the sixteenth century. They were made for a stone mason and would have been extremely expensive to buy and would have been the property of a Master Mason. They would have been made by a highly skilled blacksmith using only charcoal as a heat source and an anvil and hammers to create the shape. They would have been used for scribing stone before cutting and shaping. You can imagine them being used in the construction of one of the great European Cathedrals or important houses. The Master Mason would have been one of the highest paid craftsmen of his day, a high ranking individual in social class.
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The construction of these dividers or pair of joined compasses is truly remarkable bearing in mind the technology available at the time. The horizontal bar is wound anticlockwise to open the dividers and clockwise to close. Each end of the bar the tread is cut the opposite way to the other so winding in one direction operates both points. The skill to hand cut this thread with the precision to prevent the dividers jamming or winding at different speeds is incredible.
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Tools such as this are very rare as they would have been superseded by new technology over the years and either scrapped or left to rust away. Delft or Faience Apothecary Jar c1680 This is another extremely rare survivor, only a handful of remaining examples being known. It is made from the very fragile material called Delft in England and Holland and faience in the rest of Europe. This Apothecary’s Jar is monumental in size which makes it even more extraordinary to have survived. The Apothecary in this period would make rather extravagant claims about their curative abilities and probably killed more people than they cured! The size of this jar, 16 inches tall, would have conveyed an air of importance and flamboyance necessary to convince people to buy the product. Delftware of this type was developed to rival the imports of the white Chinese porcelain that was beginning to arrive in quantity by the seventeenth century. The secret to making porcelain had not been discovered in Europe at this point in time so the white body was achieved by covering buff coloured earthenware with a white tin or lead glaze. The pottery body is not translucent as with porcelain and the glaze did not fuse with the earthenware underneath. The decoration is hand painted in cobalt blue. True porcelain is translucent and the glaze fuses with the body. This jar was probably made in Frankfurt between 1660 and 1680 and the decoration copies that of Chinese porcelain produced in the Transitional Period and the reign of the Emperor Kangxi. The painting
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is much less precise than the Chinese originals and shows a European interpretation of the design, a Royal Procession through an extensive landscape. Where the glaze is chipped around the top edge this is known as fritting as would be rare for a piece of faience to not show this. A Jersey Silver Marriage or Christening Bowl c1780 This bowl is of a form typical to Jersey that appeared in the late 17th century. The earliest Faïence jar known examples were made around 1680 and loosely follow the form of an English porringer or a Scottish Quaich. They were given as marriage gifts or as christening gifts. If given for marriage they often bear two sets of initials to the side or base or for christening just one set. They are also often dated which gives us valuable information as to when the various known Jersey silversmiths were working. Many of the early silversmiths were Huguenot refugees from France which explains why a relatively small community as Jersey had such skilled craftsmen. There were a number of very skilled silversmiths working in Jersey throughout the eighteenth century making christening and marriage bowls, beakers, two handled loving cups, mugs, spoons, teapots, coffee pots, candlesticks, salvers, Church plate, wine cups both Church and secular and many other items. This particular cup bears the mark of Thomas David Mauger, father of another highly regarded silversmith, George Mauger. Thomas flourished from about 1730 until 1796 when he died. He was a prolific maker of all types of items but the two handled bowl was the “must have” item for wealthy individuals of the period. The bowl bears the contemporary date 1763. By the beginning of the 19th century few items other than a multitude of spoons were manufactured in the island, most hollow ware being imported from England.
Mi'kmaq chair Peninsular by a Jersey merchant vessel supplying the cod fishing industry with supplies. It was decorated by the Mi’kmaq native population with flattened porcupine quills that were dyed and softened and then woven into birch bark by pushing the quill into small pierced holes. As the quills dried and hardened they shrank which held them in place. This was a highly skilled and extremely difficult thing to do and this chair would have taken considerable time to create. It represents an important time in history when the aboriginal First Nations peoples of the Atlantic Canadian coast were trading with European settlers, selling quillwork goods and furs in exchange for food, clothes and weapons. By the end of the 19th century the skills of quillwork production had all but disappeared following the crushing of native population culture and practices by the European governing forces. Like Jersey French, the Mi'kmaq language is now spoken fluently by just a few thousand people, following discouragement of its use. The skill of quillwork rapidly disappeared after the arrival of beads as trade goods. Beadwork is much quicker and simpler to do than quillwork and also more resilient. A quillwork war shirt could take up to a year to embroider compared to days or weeks for beadwork.
Jersey silver bowl Porcupine Quill decorated chair, Cape Breton, Gaspe Canada c1860-1880 This is probably one of the most remarkable survivors to come to light in recent years. It is a mahogany chair with the seat and back decorated with coloured porcupine quillwork set into birch bark. It would have been acquired in the Cape Breton area of the Gaspe
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Surviving quillwork is very rare, especially items in good condition. This chair seat and back shows considerable loss to the decoration but remains an extremely important example of a lost craft and a lost culture. Finding objects such as these is why I do what I do, to encounter extraordinary objects that are the only connection to the lives of people who lived centuries ago. Rarities that most people will only see in museums, found on our doorstep in the Channel Islands!
Love Bird & Nest Art studio… You’ll choose from a variety of bisque (ready to paint ceramics) pieces. Our helpful staff will then guide you on your path to ceramic painting bliss. We’ll get you started by showing you our color selection or beautiful papers for decopatch. We have no studio fee – you just pay for what you paint or decorate! We’ll provide instruction on how to apply the paints using a multitude of techniques such as: sponging, bubbling, stencils, stamping, tool decorations, taping, glaze pens, or free forming designs on with a pencil. We’re happy to assist you with any design questions or color consultations. We want you to love what you make and smile while you’re doing it!
Love Bird & Nest Art is more than an ordinary gift shop, it’s a creative place to inspire giving, beautiful living and let your imagination sparkle! Owned by Charlotte Langley, Island Girl and illustrator, Love Bird was launched in 2010 purely as a gift shop selling my own designs and illustrations, the Jersey Gals, Little Jersey Bean, China & Ink and Coastal Blue amongst other quirky and different gifts, however, I always knew I wanted to incorporate my love of arts and crafts into the business. Such an opportunity came along when I opened Love Bird and Nest Art Studio at Jersey War Tunnels – Over the last few years the pottery studio has taken on a life of its own, hosting ladies nights, baby groups, birthday parties, hen parties and a few date nights – it is a really fun way to start off the day or evening and a great ice-breaker! In the studio we have a huge selection of white bisqeware waiting to be decorated. Items range from functional to decorative mugs, moneyboxes, figurines, plant pots, teapots, trinket boxes and much much more! Some of my favourite pieces to create are the clay family impressions, a stunning way of capturing those little hand and footprints, lasting mementoes of those little fingers and toes that grow so quickly. No Reservations Necessary for groups of 5 or less. At Nest Art Studio, no reservations are needed to pop in anytime we’re open to paint ceramics between 10am -5pm everyday – last painting time is 4pm.
I truly enjoy watching people paint and decorate ceramics especially when they believe they have limited artistic talent, we show them some tools give some advice and then they go ahead and create some amazing and beautiful, pieces that they are proud of. I sell all sorts of things that I love in the shop, and that I hope you will love too. From pretty things for your house to Little Jersey Bean babygros, the full range of my ‘Jersey Gals’ cows, amusing things to make you laugh, crafty things for the crafty minded, and nostalgic bits for those who like to reminisce. As a mum of two some of the most important people are the staff of Love Bird, the girls. We as a team all have different strengths, abilities and roles yet we work together making sure we deliver the best service and experience we can, always learning, trying, failing, dreaming big, enjoying the small stuff and helping each other every day. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, along with a healthy dose of laughter everyday – welcome to Love Bird! X
Nest Art Studio is situated at Love Birds 2 at Jersey War Tunnels, Les Charrieres Malorey, St Lawrence, JE3 1FU Open 7 days a week between 10am – 5pm • Telephone: 865972 • Email: charlotte@lovebirdgifts.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovebirdgiftshop • www.facebook.com/nestartstudio (Closed between 19th December – 1st March, although open for parties and by appointment)
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Occupation Liberation Extracts from the forthcoming biography of
Michael Ginns MBE You may not personally know locally acclaimed Historian and Author Michael Ginns, however, if you have ever frequented the War Tunnels, been a member of the Occupation Society or read local publications, his name and work will have brushed by you whether you are aware of it or not. In this, the next in a series of excerpts from his forthcoming biography, Michael shares his army experience and the meeting of his first wife, Margaret by Juanita Shield-Laignel
aving spent the most crucial time in his education interned in Germany, Michael’s Father thought it wise his son join the Army. Sadly during August 1946, after battling for years with ill health, Michael’s Father died. However, in April 1947, at the age of 19 and at the behest of his Father, Michael’s Mother shipped him off to the UK. WWII was over but national service was still in force, however, being an Islander this wasn’t obligatory. Michael takes up his story.
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“My Mother had visions of me being a good looking officer and my Father had wanted me to complete my education. Failing maths had meant I couldn’t attain my higher education certificate and he was keen for me to rectify that and had heard the Army also educated their officers. When I landed in England I was sent straight to Bodmin for six week’s primary training. Then we were split into two training battalions and I ended up at Farnborough in Hampshire training as a tank transporter mechanic for The Royal Army Service Corps. I was then based at Newbury, Greenham Common where I learnt to drive and spent a lot of time in the classroom. We had to write lots of notes and were then tested at the end of every other week. My memory being what it was, I always passed.
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After that some of the Cadets went overseas but I went to St. Neots, Huntingdonshire where there were German Prisoners of War working on the farms. My colleagues couldn’t understand why I got on with them and was able to converse with them. There were polish workers as well and surprisingly, there was absolutely no enmity between the Polish and Germans. Likewise, although interned in Germany during the War, I also felt no animosity to the German farm workers.
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I went to London to meet her and as she wasn’t due to sail for New Zealand for a few more weeks we arranged to meet several more times before she went. One weekend she wanted to go to Eastbourne where she had done her Nurses training and I’m guessing we both must have just thought we might not see each other again so I proposed to her and we got engaged. A few days later she was off to New Zealand.
We were then all shipped to Colchester Victorian barracks which had one water heater for twenty men but luckily, after just a few short weeks, we were sent on to Willingale in Essex on an old airfield. It was mostly all work but on Friday nights we got the bus into Chelmsford to the local dance.
Not long after she’d gone the Korean War broke out. Quite a few of my peers were shipped out to Korea but I was instructed to keep working on the tanks at Newbury. It didn’t seem long before Margaret was back. She had more or less just about landed in New Zealand and then decided to come home again because of the Korean War.
My next post was Hampshire, Barton Stacey in wooden barrack huts. By now it was early 1950 and on my way back from annual leave home to Jersey, I met a young Nurse called Margaret Bouchere on the mail boat. A locally born girl, she was travelling to England to go on to New Zealand for a two year nursing contract. We spent the day together on the boat just talking and talking and said goodbye when we docked. I got on the bus and she got on the train to London and I thought nothing more of her. Then a few weeks later a letter turned up addressed to Lance Corporal Michael from Jersey at the camp near Winchester; amazingly it found me!
When Margaret arrived back she went into private nursing because the pay was better. She was working for an agency and had to go where she was sent. She started in Derby but tried to get a post closer to where I was based. She managed to secure a post in Nottingham with one Mrs Julia Florence Bruce Ismay widow of the infamous Joseph Bruce Ismay who was vilified by both the American and the British press for deserting the Titanic while women and children were still on board. Then Suddenly Mrs Bruce Ismay decided to move to London and Margaret had no choice but to travel with the entire household in a cavalcade of Bentleys to
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her penthouse in St. Johns Wood, London, opposite Lord’s Cricket ground. Margaret lived in a bedsit nearby. Margaret used to work nights so on my visits she decided it would be ok if I was to sleep at her bedsit whilst she was working. She was however conscious that the cleaner might think we were up to no good which of course we weren’t. Margaret had a very strict moral code and there was no way we were going to be allowed to enter into any premarital hanky-panky. I remember distinctly the first time I stayed there having the most frightful stinking cold.
Then on 7th November 1952 after five years and ten months in the army I was demobbed. We moved to Worksop. There was nothing about in mechanics so I tried to get a job with the London Buses without success. I was still earning a monthly demobilisation pay but I needed a job so went to the Labour Exchange where a very nice Civil Servant gave me a cup of tea and a biscuit. He suggested I consider doing some early Christmas casual work at the post office.
No sooner had I started then I was told they had a vacancy as an employee on reserve had been called up for Korea. I was told on the Friday and started my full time position on the Monday….little did we know this turn of fate would seal the path of the rest of my life!” Next time Michael returns to Jersey and settles with his new family…….
This toing and froing from Newbury down to St John’s Wood was really eating into my salary making me a bit short at the end of the week. Margaret didn’t really want to leave her post, Mrs Bruce Ismay was a rather good client but her employer at the agency said ‘you’re not seeing much of your fiancé’ so arranged for Margaret to look after an elderly gentleman called Mr Foreshaw who had been a breeder of horses and Frisian cattle on a big farm in Sutton on Trent, Nottinghamshire. The house was the most beautiful house you could imagine. It was called Hillside and stood on a hill above the main railway line to Scotland and the Express would shoot passed at 80mph or more. As a family they were really quite generous and Margaret was allowed a Saturday off which we would invariably spend together and then on Sunday’s Margaret was obliged to take the old man to church but in the afternoon the old man’s daughter and her husband would look after him so we could go on a walk in the countryside and then they would insist we returned for afternoon tea. This carried on for some time and eventually in the spring of 1951 we got married in Bedworth church not far from my camp and reluctantly Margaret left her post. When we married Margaret was twenty five and I was just twenty three, my Mother came over from Jersey for the wedding.
Traditional Jersey Post Box
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AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI S LINE By Matt Joy WHAT'S NEW?: Large premium SUVs are more popular than ever and, given that the outgoing Q7 is nearing its ninth birthday, Audi has decided it's time for a new one. Rather than a refresh, the German maker has gone to town with Q7 MkII; there's a new body and chassis with a substantial weight reduction, a new exterior and interior, the latest engines and a major upgrade in terms of standard and optional technology too. Few stones have been left unturned in the quest for the best-in-class title.
LOOKS AND IMAGE: Presence and stature are everything at this end of the market, and clearly Audi have given the Q7 as much of both as possible. Ditching the grey plastic cladding around the lower portion of the car for body colour gives it a smarter look, and the old car's curvy waistline has been ditched for something a little more squared off. Whether it's better looking or not is a matter of opinion however; the front grille is inspired by the smaller Q3 but looks huge on the Q7. There's nothing to touch the Q7's image this side of a full-size Range Rover. People will see you coming and be in no doubt about which manufacturer your mighty SUV comes from.
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Facts at a glance Model: Audi Q7 3.0 TDI 272 S Line Engine: 3.0-litre unit producing 268bhp and 443lb.ft of torque Transmission: Eight-speed automatic gearbox driving all four wheels Performance: Top speed 145mph, 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds Economy: 47.9mpg combined CO2 Rating: 153g/km of CO2
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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: It might be lighter than the old car, but the new Q7 is certainly not short of space. Inside it is absolutely vast; it doesn't matter which seat you sit in, there's head, leg and shoulder room in spades. The larger windows help the feeling of space too, while the space itself is very well managed. The third row of seats can stow electrically while the second row tilts and folds for easy access. You can fit three child seats across the second row, giving you the nightmarish prospect of being able to carry six infants in one car. Even with all seats in place there's 770 litres of boot space, and 1,990 with them all folded. BEHIND THE WHEEL: There are few better views than from behind the wheel of the Q7, thanks to the high driving position and large glazed area. There's fewer buttons now thanks to the slick MMI Touch system and it all works beautifully well.
WHO WOULD BUY ONE?: If there was ever a perfect family wagon then the new Q7 is it. With so much space inside and a great deal of flexibility on how that space is used it can probably cope with any kind of combination of passenger size, number and accompanying luggage as you could throw in it. What's more, those passengers will be carried in comfort. It's not cheap of course, but it's a luxurious cabin and an effortless driving experience to boot. THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Massive IF THIS CAR WAS A...: boat, it would be a luxury cruise liner; big, comfortable and a fine place to relax.
Diesel will be the preferred option in the UK and the latest 3.0-litre TDI unit is a gem. Refined and with plenty of torque on offer, it can move the Q7 along very briskly indeed, with 0-62mph taking only 6.5 seconds, although it's so refined it doesn't feel as fast. Remarkably, it's also frugal with it, with a claimed combined consumption figure of 47.9mpg with 153g/km of CO2. It's secure and stable, rather than thrilling to drive, but it's the level of comfort on offer that is most importanT, and the refined driving experience and low noise levels are impressive.
VALUE FOR MONEY: All Q7 models come with a lengthy standard specification, with highlights such as DAB audio with satellite navigation, electrically operated and heated front seats, electrically folding third row and electric tailgate, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, front and rear parking system, keyless start and hill descent control. SE models get 19-inch wheels as standard too, whilst S Line models add 20-inch wheels, leather seats, privacy glass and four-zone climate control. The options list is huge too, but includes goodies like the clever virtual cockpit already seen in the TT, Apple Car Play or Google Android Auto and a smart rear tablet for entertaining passengers.
WINE
Can Wine Be Made Without Grapes? by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant
The definition of wine according to The Wine and Spirit Education Trust is “ the alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermentation of the juice of freshly gathered grapes, the fermentation taking place in the district or region according to local tradition and practice”. “Not so!” say Mardonn Chua and Alec Lee, the founders of Ava Winery in San Francisco. These two scientists believe that they can replicate fine wines by mixing amino acids, sugars, volatile organics and ethanol to simulate fermentation and the ageing process. Stem-cell Scientists Alec Lee. 27 and Mardonn Chua, 25 are both stem-cell scientists and they have embarked on a controversial “wine” producing method which involves no grapes, no fermentation and no ageing in their winery in San Francisco. The two graduates in bio-engineering claim that in just fifteen minutes they can produce outstanding quality sparkling wine, which is comparable to Dom Perignon 1992 vintage champagne but that it will sell for around £100 less per bottle of the real thing at a price of £35 per bottle.
Blind Tasting So far at a tasting of Ava Winery’s synthetic wine has not been very complimentary. Ruffino Moscato d’Asti from Italy was tasted blind against an artificial take on it and did not fare very well. Whilst Ruffino’s Asti smelt pleasant with fragrant grapey fruitiness, the synthetic wine smelled more like cleaning alcohol or plastic. The colours were also quite different with the real moscato showing a golden hue and also holding the side of the glass well with legs but the Ava winery product was pale in colour with no substance. The taste of the artificial product was sweet with pear or peach with some unusual scent not unlike soap and a finishing taste of plastic.
Ava Winery The scathing comments from the blind tasting do not appear to have deterred the two young scientists and they are going ahead with their venture and even asking for ideas to recreate other wines. According to their website, all ingredients used are vegetarian/vegan friendly as they are derived from plants. Chemicals used to make their products are considered ”food grade” and according to Chua and Lee “they should be as safe as drinking any other wine”
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Wine of The Future So far many professionals in the wine trade from as far a-field as Australia and France have dismissed the wine venture as “nonsense” but French winemaker Julien Miquel did say that he could imagine people being interested, saying that there would be some curiosity to see how close they could get the real thing. I haven’t put my name down on the waiting list for their “Dom Perignon”.
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JULY IS...
July is... Flavour of the month...
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Peach Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe Ingredients
• 1 half very ripe peach • ¾ ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 to 2 limes • 1 teaspoon sugar • 2¼ ounces cachaça • ½ lime, cut in 4 wedges
Instructions Slice peach in quarters and place in cocktail shaker. Add limejuice and sugar, muddle well. Add cachaça and lime wedges, fill shaker with ice and shake until very cold, about 15 seconds. Pour unstrained into a rocks glass.
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