The Jersey Life - May issue

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ELIZABETH CASTLE Lock Stock & Barrel… and no Damp Squib

THE LATE PETER KNIGHT A tribute by Juanita Shield-Laignel

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Welcome to our May issue. Being the month of Liberation we thought it would lend itself rather nicely to being our Heritage edition of the year. As such I recently visited Elizabeth Castle and enjoyed a fun family day out.

Interview this month is with the very lovely Dawn Heard, known to many in both the netball and equestrian worlds, but also as a business women and being involved in several charities over the years; a great philanthropist. Dawn tells her story on page 10.

Mark Shields is this month talking about how to achieve more in business with NLP and Martin Flageul, Wine Consultant is ‘Making Sense of Wine Scents’.

Travel takes us with Rebecca Underwood to The Majestic Sultanate of Oman and Penny Downes of PennyFeathers is encouraging us to slap on the seaweed for the best beauty results. Copywriter and healthy eating guru, Lorraine Pannetier has written a rather lovely ‘Love Letter to Jersey’….very sweet and fitting in with our Heritage theme.

April brought the very sad news of the great Artist and Teacher, Peter Knight passing away.

Just last April 2017, he was in good health and visited my exhibition at the Link Gallery.

April edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 1 Rudimentary; 9 Eye; 10 Substance; 11 Lodge; 13 Darling; 14 Nipped; 16 Addict; 18 Seepage; 19 Canon; 20 Eradicate; 21 Ass; 22 Delectation.

Down: 2 Use; 3 Issue; 4 Embody; 5 Tutored; 6 Rendition; 7 Replenished; 8 Weightiness; 12 Deprecate; 15 Evasive; 17 Depart; 19 Cleft; 21 Ado.

Having been one of my art teachers, I was delighted he’d shown an interest and he had taken the time to write a beautiful and heartfelt note to me.

He was a lovely man and as such we thought it a fitting tribute to re-print an interview he and I shared during 2013. He will be much missed.

It is true that the sunshine makes us all feel a bit better, so I am looking forward to a May filled with much warmer days and now start work on our June issue.

Until next month…

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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8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey

74 REVIEWS AND CLUES Book of the month plus the crossword

INTERVIEW 10 DAWN HEARD LOCAL BUSINESS WOMAN

By Juanita Shield-Laignel

ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC 14 TENTH LIBERATION FESTIVAL

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By James Mews

16 ERROLLYN WALLEN MBE Lighting up the Opera House

18 A REVIEW OF ELIZABETH CASTLE

By Juanita Shield-Laignel

TRIBUTE 50 IN HONOUR OF THE LATE PETER KNIGHT

By Juanita Shield-Laignel

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FASHION 62 RETURN OF THE PENCIL SKIRT It’s back and it’s anything but prissy

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MOTORING 70 BMW X2 The latest set of wheels taken for a spin

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

Arts & Culture Peaceful Living Workshops Claire de Gruchy, Founder of The Shalbeck Life is excited to launch The Peaceful Living Workshops.

Claire says “There is a place within us that is always calm, no matter what is happening around us.

Come re-connect with your calm, release stress or find clarity with paint, pen, paper, collage, meditation, colour, crystals, essential oils - whatever is right for you. No previous experience needed…just Time for You and your Self.” Research shows (Moran et al.) that ‘During quiet times your brain can integrate your internal and external world, allowing cells to grow, neurons to function and help you think about profound things in an imaginative way.’

April 2018 Intro Workshops and/or 4 week programmes Contact: 07797 714758 Claire@shalbeckcentre.com www.shalbecklifecentre.com Family History Workshop Start discovering your family history at Jersey Library.

Staff will show you how to research using the broad range of resources in the Library, from newspaper archives & reference resources to the latest online databases such as Ancestry.com and Forces War Records.

Saturday 12 May ~ 10am-12pm Jersey Library Free admission: to reserve a place visit Jersey Library or call 448701 in advance.

The Golden Age of Murder - a special talk by Martin Edwards Classic crime fiction has an enduring worldwide appeal. This talk examines the story behind the seemingly artificial world of country house murder and bodies in libraries, and explains why the books of Agatha Christie and her colleagues said more about the real world than is usually supposed.

Saturday 12 May ~ 4:30pm – 6pm Jersey Library

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Arts & Culture Gandeys Circus – Greatest Showmen Tour The UK’s biggest and most spectacular Big Top show, Gandeys Circus is coming to Jersey with an action-packed star-studded production for the whole family – all new acts never before seen in the Channel Islands. Raising the bar sky-high and smashing expectations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the creation of circus, The Greatest Showmen will be staged in the fully-heated 1,500-seat Big Top, equipped with theatrestandard lighting and sound, at People’s Park.

People’s Park is in St. Helier. Just a few minutes walk from the central bus station.

24th to 28th May 2018 ~ 12:00 to 21:30 Contact: +44 (0) 8432 080500 info@arts-exchange.com www.gandeyscircus.com

Food, Fairs & Festivals Raclette Evenings at Relish Delicatessen Sit in the dappled sunlight of our olive trees to enjoy Relish’s raclette evenings, served with the highest-quality raclette cheese on Jersey Royal potatoes, alongside a wonderful selection of the finest wine and champagne. Perfectly situated on the corner of Market Street, outside of the famous Central Market, you can watch the world go by in the winding streets of St. Helier’s historical quarter. Relish is located on Market Street just outside the Central Market in St. Helier. A 5 - 10 minute walk from the central bus station.

Every evening in May 2018 ~ 18:00 to 22:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 618844 florian@relishjersey.co.uk Cheese Masterclass at Relish Delicatessen Award-winning and picturesque, Relish has the finest cheese, wine, champagne and deli produce available in the Channel Islands. Join us this summer, on Monday evenings, and sit at a beautifully dressed table to learn or improve your knowledge of cheese, and how to create the perfect cheese board. Be inspired and explore the taste, texture and wine pairing available to design your dream plate. This is a ticketed event with 10 places available. Relish is located on Market Street just outside the Central Market in St. Helier.

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May 2018 ~ 18:00 to 22:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 618844 florian@relishjersey.co.uk Jazz at Hamptonne Picnic at Hamptonne enjoying classic melodies headlined by Hollywood singer and acclaimed star Joanne L'Estrange and her Band. Relax on the lawns or take a seat in the marquee at Jersey's jazz event of the year. There's fun for all the family with Royston South's balloon magic, bouncy castles, a classic car exhibition and many spellbinding acts. Hamptonne Country Life Museum is situation in the country Parish of St. Lawrence, sign posted from St. Lawrence main road.

13 May 2018 ~ 11:45 to 16:30 Bus Routes: Route 7: Liberation Station St Johns Church Contact: +44 (0) 7700 720589 officer@musicjersey.com www.liberationjersey.com Liberation Gala with Jersey Chamber Orchestra A celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Liberation Festival with Elgar’s luscious work Introduction and Alegro, Mozart’s dramatic Jupiter Symphony and a major world premier commissioned from Errollyn Warren MBE and written from acclaimed trio Kosmos and Orchestra.

Saturday 19th May 2018 Jersey Opera House 8pm (Q&A 7pm) officer@musicjersey.com www.liberationjersey.com The Jersey International Motoring Festival The Jersey International Motoring Festival is the largest annual motoring event in the Channel Islands, which includes competitive sprints and hill-climbs for classic & vintage cars and motorcycles. There is a full programme of events for touring cars and motorcycles and the largest static motor show in the Channel Islands featuring motor and ancillary trade stands and exhibits from all Jersey motoring clubs.

There will be exciting additions to this year's festival so stay tuned for details. The Festival is run at various locations in and around St. Helier.

Please visit the event website for time tables and event details.

31 May 2018 19:00 to 22:00 01 June 2018 19:00 to 22:00 02 June 2018 10:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 767726 admin@jimf.je www.jimf.je

Sports & Out and About Healing Waves - Ocean Therapy We enable individuals despite their condition and/or disability to access the ocean in a safe way to participate in sporting activities. This is so that they can experience the therapeutic benefits that the ocean holds for us all. We want to better the lives of others and enable them to have the opportunity for new meaningful experiences that they might not be able to do otherwise.

The surfing charity is soon to receive its first wheelchair adapted surfboard, sponsored by Enable Jersey. Our sessions run from both Le Braye and St. Brelade's dependent on weather and surf conditions. We meet at Le Braye Beach Car Park and St. Brelade's Car park (opposite Pizza Express) so please look out for the Healing Waves flag and volunteers in shirts. Sessions run between RNLI flags.

From 1st May 2018 ~ 09:00 to 18:00 La Braye or St Brelade's Ring to check on day Bus Route: Route 22: Liberation Station L'Etacq

Contact: +44 (0) 7797 825865 healingwavesoceantherapy@gmail.com www.healingwaves.org.je Shinrin-Yoku - Forest bathing Weekly gentle walks under a forest canopy, or other wild area. My approach to Shinrin-Yoku incorporates activities to develop greater mindfulness and presence while moving through a forest or other wild landscape. A foraged wild tea ceremony will conclude the EarthWalk.

Meeting point given at time of booking.

Please book in advance.

Various days throughout May ~ 10:00 to 12:30 'The Forgotten Forest' La Grande Route de St. Pierre Route 9: Liberation Station - Greve de Lecq Route 15: Liberation Station - Airport Contact: +44 (0) 7797825107 cyrakinti@me.com The Durrell Challenge 2018 Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is delighted to announce the return of ‘The Durrell Challenge’, a 13k road race from St. Helier to Jersey Zoo, and the Superhero Safari, which invites all children under the age of 10 years to complete an important mission for Durrell! This will be followed by a 'Really Wild Day', including all sorts of wild entertainment at the Zoo. Enjoy a fun day out whilst raising funds for Durrell. Can you ‘Do it for Durrell’? The 13K road race will start at 09:00 from People’s Park, St. Helier and finish at Jersey Zoo. The Superhero Safari starts and finishes at the Zoo (time TBC).

13 May 2018 08:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 505926 info@doitfordurrell.com JAYF Open Garden - Les Chasses Open by kind permission of Mr Roberts.

Delicious Jersey cream teas are available.

All proceeds to the Jersey Association of Youth and Friendship. Admission £4, children under 12 free. Regret no dogs. Les Chasses on La Rue des Chasses in St. John. The garden will be signposted from nearby junctions on the day.

20 May 2018 14:00 to 17:00 Route 5: Liberation Station - St John's Church Contact: +44 (0) 7829 712279 jayfgardens@gmail.com Horse Racing - Les Landes Come Horse Racing at the beautiful race course in St. Ouen. With 5 exciting Races on the card you are sure for a fantastic day out! Gates open at 12:00 , first race 14:30 for the afternoon Meetings and gates open at 17:00 - first race 18:30 for the evening Meetings. On site food and beverages, on course Bookies and Tote. Lunch and Dinner bookings available in the Marquee.

Les Landes Race Course, La Route de Grantez, St Ouen, Jersey JE3 2AD. Free Parking.

28 May 2018 ~ 12:00 to 17:00 10 June 2018 ~ 12:00 to 17:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863484 secretary@jerseyraceclub.com

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Giving Through The Worst of Times…

An Inspirational local business woman, leads the way…

An Interview with Dawn Heard….by Juanita Shield-Laignel the position of Junior Vice President in the Jersey Netball Association and I also spent many years playing and umpiring netball for St Clement Sports club and made many wonderful friends. I qualified as a B umpire and had pleasure travelling to England with the young Jets team. Unfortunately being diagnosed with Arthritis in my knees I have had to give Netball up.

But then life takes you in different directions and soon my daughter Elizabeth was born unfortunately the marriage to her father did not last.”

A couple of years later I met Phil at The Mermaid Hotel. He was, oddly enough, given the subject of this article, working as a DJ doing a gig for a cancer charity. Soon Michael then Samantha and Andrew came along and it worked out well for me to work from home as a childminder looking after other children. When Andrew went to primary school, I decided to change tack a little and re-train with an NVQ so I could work as a TA specialising in primary age children. This worked really well as it gave me school holidays to look after my own children. I loved my work being a Teaching Assistant at St Luke’s school. We had such a great team of teachers who were just wonderful.”

Dawn and Granddaughter Amélie If you belong to a golf club, tennis club, a charity, a singing group or any other institution that requires you to wear a logoed t-shirt or shirt of some kind…then it is likely you have come across Dawn, Co-proprietor and Graphic Designer at Magic Touch.

Housed in a large warehouse type building at what we still fondly refer to as the Weighbridge, Magic Touch is a thriving local business specialising in attaching your logo to whatever you want. Dawn and her husband Phil and their team can produce individualised wedding cushions, mouse mats, T-shirts and any number of personalised, bespoke, branded items. But what of the person behind the business woman?

Dawn is a native, born and bred in Jersey and with the maiden name of Barette, her family stretch back generations. Dawn begins her story.

“Growing up my passion was for horses and I was lucky enough to have a pony. I left school to follow a career in hairdressing but after a few years I became a groom . I envisaged my life would revolve around horses and I was lucky enough to work at Multina then in a private yard as a girl groom for a number of years. I held

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“Life seemed to be going ok, but then we had a great shock when my husband was made redundant after 20 years working for a local company in various departments and ending in Management. Having been in the same job for so many years, Phil didn’t know what else he could do and employment agencies advised him that he was almost unemployable so we started to explore the idea of having our own business. As often happens when disaster strikes, a whole new path opened up before us and after several attempts at trying to find alternative employment,

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all of a sudden we saw an ad in the paper for Magic Touch.

We were lucky to be in the right place at the right time.”

“Acquiring our own business meant I had to eventually give up my work at St Luke’s which in a way was a great shame because I loved working with children and staff.”

“Magic Touch turned out to be one of the best things we could have done as a family. Our staffing needs have fluctuated over the years and we were really pleased when Michael joined us for a while. Running your own business has its highs and lows.

There are times when we’ve had to work long into the night to get a job finished on time for delivery to a customer and times, especially in the early days, when you wonder if everything is going to come in on time, it can be quite tough. But over the years we’ve got better at what we do and learnt to ride the storms that inevitably happen in business and now we know the positives out-way the negatives. It really is the best thing we’ve ever done.”

“Working together with family can be tricky and Michael decided to try something else. Not long after he left, Samantha came to work with us at Magic Touch which was brilliant. With Samantha and the rest of the team being able to use all the machines and mirror me, it meant from time to time Phil and I could go away on holiday knowing they could do a really good job.”

“Devastatingly Samantha passed away just before Christmas 2014 and any mother who has lost a child will tell you, that devastation never leaves you. I carry it with me every day.

She had so much life left to live and so much to give. It really was the absolute worst of times. There were days when I thought I couldn’t carry on. Phil was heartbroken too but men handle these things in a different way and he was my absolute rock. I don’t think I’d have got through the funeral and following weeks without him. Last month would have been her 28th birthday so, as I always do, I took the day off and spent a beautiful day with one of my gorgeous granddaughters, one year old Isabella. Samantha adored her niece Amelie who is now at school, so it seemed a fitting way to spend the day with her baby sister. They really keep me going. Samantha wouldn’t want us to be sad all the time!”

Dawn and Dr Hima with it and I am sure this helped me; gave me a focus in the early days when our staff and many customers were brilliant and gave us both support.”

“It is with thanks to my wonderful children and some special close friends and family who gave me the strength to keep going that I eventually returned to full time work.”

“Being in business, there is a sense of social responsibility that comes with that and as such we’ve been involved with various charities over the years. Holidays for Heroes Jersey has been one of our longest standing but more recently we were introduced to‘Island Friends Together’ a charity set up by Dr Siva Himayakanthan, known as Dr Hima at the Hospital, during 2004 after the Tsunami hit Thailand and Sri Lanka. Dr Hima is from that area so it was close to his heart. Funds raised locally, initially set up educational spaces for orphaned children but over the years it has grown and developed to the point that Dr Hima now sends out a container full of suitcases of toys and clothes for the children two or three times a year.”

“In a way having to get up and continue running the business each day was my saviour. When you have staff to pay and customers to see and deadlines to meet you just have to get on

“Dr Hima is a customer and we just happened to mention that we were planning on going to Sri Lanka for our 30th Wedding Anniversary so he asked if we would visit one of the schools he

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funded and meet the children and hand out toys. We were thrilled to be asked to do this and had an amazing time and met some fantastic people. The children were so grateful for the smallest thing because they have so little…even a used tennis ball brings a beaming smile to their faces. Phil always says that charity starts at home and he is right. That is one of the reasons we have warmed to this charity as Dr Hima prides himself on being able to re-home items that are no longer used or wanted and that other local charities have no use for.”

“We had the most wonderful trip to Sri Lanka, met some incredible people and saw parts of the island that the general tourist doesn’t see…the real poverty which breaks your heart.

But as I was distributing soft toys I knew Samantha would have loved to be there with me. She’d have been completely enamoured of the children who in spite of having no money obviously take a pride in their immaculate uniforms. She would have got down on the floor with them and played and bonded with them on a whole different level. As I was thinking this I knew it was absolutely the right thing for us to be doing. We hope to go out to Sri Lanka again sometime.”

Dawn urged me to talk to Dr Hima in person to find out more about this amazing charity but before we finished chatting I wanted to know what the future holds for Dawn and family and if she still has time for her passion for horses.

“I still love horses but life is so busy the only opportunity I really have, is to go to the races at Les Landes whenever I can.

The smell of the turf and the pounding of the hooves bring back so many memories but right now it’s my family and working life and of course charity involvement that take up my time. But who knows, maybe when I retire I can think about returning to the equestrian world.” Dawn smiled, the smile of someone who has suffered much pain but has continued to work hard and prosper nonetheless; a true inspiration to the rest of us.

They enjoyed their anniversary and got to meet some local children who have benefited from our charity. Quite a few people from Jersey have been able to witness our work and come back and tell others.”

“We go into the remotest areas in the north of the Island where Tourism is practically non-existent and aim to help the poorest families. Sri Lanka is a developing country and poor anyway but there are pockets where the poverty is extreme and we want to help bring the standard of living up where we can. Education builds firm foundations for the future so we mainly work with primary school children giving them the tools they need, educational games, computers and many other much needed facilities. If I take a computer to a family maybe 5 to 7 people will get use of it. If I take one into a school maybe 50 people will have access to it. My next project is to build a community centre with half a dozen computers and a few sewing machines and lots of games and a television, then the whole community can benefit.”

“Recently we’ve been doing a lot of work here with St Peter’s Football club as there are football clubs in Sri Lanka that are so poor they don’t even have boots and play bare foot. Our aim is to maybe take a team of 15 or so children from Jersey to play a few games with these children and do some coaching. We aim to do that in 2019.”

Dr Hima finished by telling me my husband and I really must go to one of his curry evenings…as we love curry and like to do what we can for charity…I agreed we most certainly would.

Dr Hima said….“I am so grateful that Phil and Dawn and so many other people are involved with my charity. I set it up in 2004 purely to help the people of Sri Lanka after the Boxing Day Tsunami but of course the country was still engaged in civil war which devastated the ordinary people yet again; as if they hadn’t suffered enough.

Island Friends Together aims to supply as much respite to the poorest people that we can.”

“Over the years we have been involved with hundreds of projects but it started when after the devastation of the Tsunami, a few of the ladies at the hospital came to me and asked if we could do something to help. They organised dress down days and car boot sales but then I had the idea of cooking curry and inviting 70 to 100 guests to raise funds. Island Friends Together was born and with help from the Overseas Aid Commission we initially raised approximately £14,000 needed to build an orphanage for the displaced children and around £18,000 to build a school.

The pound is so strong we can achieve a lot with very little, by comparison.”

“Dawn and Phil became involved because I learnt they were going to Sri Lanka and I asked them if they would like to visit some of our projects and meet the children. They were pleased to do so and I organised some special trips for them and a guide and so on.

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“Must see” events at the 10th Liberation Festival Incredible music is sure to inspire at the Liberation Festival.

Organised by local charity Music in Action, from 9th to 19th May 2018 the island will be filled with international music stars as Jersey celebrates the 73rd anniversary of Liberation from occupation. This preview highlights some of the “must see” events as we approach the tenth Liberation International Music Festival.

Like to stroll? The Festival is delighted to bring new twists on favourite events such as the Musical Walk against the backdrop of Corbiere lighthouse. Enjoy excitement? The International Chamber Music Series brings us the sizzling hot Jennifer Stumm possibly the finest viola player in the world. Love new frontiers?

The Festival is proud to bring a new world premiere to the island commissioned from celebrated composer Errollyn Wallen inspired by global music group Kosmos.

Musical Walk and Liberation Concert – Saturday 9th May 2018 The musical walk is always one of the most exciting events of the Festival. In 2018 the Festival takes it to the furthest end of the island – to Corbiere - where the views are stunning and there are some dramatic and breathtaking bunkers. Led by violinist Harriet Mackenzie and cellist Dora Kokas and local strollers Five Brass Holes the walk will be great fun involving seeing the sites, listening to some upbeat and atmospheric music and being guided by blue badge guide Ned Malet de Carteret. Then in the evening M19 Bunker will be opened in all its glory for a very exclusive concert for only 40 guests. A dramatic story of death and fighting over a Jersey girl in the war will be told with atmospheric music by Bach and Kodaly.

Youthful exuberance – Saturday May 12th 2018 On Saturday 12th May 2018 a major highlight of the festival will be Mendelsohn’s Octet and Brahms’ Sextet in Bb major performed by Alexander Sitkovetsky and friends. Two landmark pieces filled with stunning and beautiful tunes and ending with the joyful and exuberant music of the Octet. Written when Mendelssohn was only 14 it is a tour de force of writing for eight soloists and is sure to bring a smile to your face.

The leading soloist Alexander Sitkovetsky’s career was launched at the tender age of 10 years old. As a protégé of Lord Yehudi Menuhin they performed together in concerts and for dignitaries.

Alexander is joined by such luminaries as Boris Brovstyn a global star who came to the Festival two years ago. On viola there will be arguable ons of the greatest viola players in the world - Jennifer Stumm who won the William Primrose international competition recently. The concert is sponsored by UBS Wealth Management.

Jazz up your Sunday – Sunday May 13th 2018 If you want to hear the sound behind Star Wars, Wonder-woman, from Hollywood blockbusters to art house films then Jazz at Hamptonne is a must. The lead artist Joanna L’Estrange is an incredibly versatile singer featuring on over 160 film soundtracks, while simultaneously being in huge demand for her remarkable

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jazz and classical singing. She comes to Jersey with her 5 piece jazz band led by husband Alexander L’Estrange and top London jazz-men. For Jazz at Hamptonne she will lead you on a tour of popular standards. From Cole Porter in “Bees do it- lets fall in love” to comic new jazz songs about the female emancipation, it is sure to be an exciting show.

Laugh and cry at The Artist – Thursday 17th May 2018 Come to the screening and talk about the BAFTA and Oscar winning film – The Artist. Possibly the gretest film of the last ten years – it swept all before it at the award ceremonies – as well as all dog lovers with some of the cutest scenes seen in the history of film. A dramatic, funny and romantic comedy, the film defies all descriptions. If you missed it on the big screen then you need to come to see it for yourself!

Be inspired by a World Premiere – Saturday 19th May 2018 A world premiere is a moment to savour. The first time that people get to hear the precious words and voice of a baby. A “must see” event is a creative highlight for the Festival - a new concerto commissioned from Errollyn Wallen MBE described as the 'renaissance woman of contemporary British music'.

Featured at the BBC Proms, and the 2012 Olympics, she is a very special talent.

Sandwiched between an attractive set of Elgar’s rich and tuneful Introduction and Allegro, and Mozart’s final outpouring of genius (his Jupiter Symphony), the concerto stars global music stars Kosmos well known to Jersey audiences thanks to leading light violinist Harriet Mackenzie. Supporting Kosmos is our own Jersey Chamber Orchestra.

Kosmos are one of the most exciting groups to perform globally inspired music and this new piece is based around their confident, dramatic and inspiring style.

Of the great Jupiter Symphony, Sir George Grove writes, ‘It is the greatest orchestral work of the world which preceded the French Revolution’ and ‘it is for the finale that Mozart has reserved all the resources of his science, and all the power, which no one seems to have possessed to the same degree with himself, of concealing that science, and making it the vehicle for music as pleasing as it is learned.’

In her book Learned Style and the Rhetoric of the Sublime in the “Jupiter” Symphony , Elaine Sisman comments, ‘That the end crowns the work is surely one of the most historically significant features of his “Jupiter” Symphony’. She later adds, ‘As we have seen, the astonishing force of the sublime was likened to a thunderbolt, an image of nature, but it was also often personified: the orator and the artist awe their audience just as did the great hurler of thunderbolts from Olympus - Jupiter himself’.

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Music from a Lighthouse to Jersey Feature on Errollyn Wallen MBE – the composer that will be lighting up the Opera House on 19th May at the Liberation gala concert.

Set between Elgar’s rich and tuneful Introduction and Allegro, and Mozart’s final outpouring of genius (his Jupiter Symphony), the concerto stars global music stars Kosmos well known to Jersey audiences thanks to leading light violinist Harriet Mackenzie.

Kosmos are one of the most exciting groups to perform globally inspired music and this new piece is based around their confident, dramatic and inspiring style.

Supporting Kosmos playing this world premiere is our own Jersey Chamber Orchestra led for the first time by Grammy award winning conductor and singer Eamonn Dougan. Springing to fame for his work with the Sixteen who are arguably the finest choir in the world, Eamonn is rising fast to much acclaim.

Errollyn said to Jersey Life, “The music in my new Triple Concerto draws from a variety of influences from around the world reflecting the enduring inspiration of song and dance forms on instrumental music. It was inspired by the vitality of Kosmos and the joy of their playing.”

One morning in April, Jersey listeners to the BBC Jersey heard 5 seconds of beautiful music. It was played from the furthest reaches of Scotland where Errollyn Wallen likes to take herself to compose. Commissioned by the Liberation International Music Festival to write a world premiere for the 10th Anniversary, she was head down, working hard on her new piece.

From Harlem, New York, before continuing her journey in London and Cambridge, Errollyn Wallen is in huge demand as a cutting edge exciting composer. As well as multiple commissions from the Royal Opera House, the Royal Ballet and the BBC, her song Daedalus appears alongside songs by Björk, Sting, and Elvis Costello on the Brodsky Quartet’s CD Moodswings. She has been commissioned to write works for major state occasions such as the Olympic Games in London in 2012, “Our English Heart”, to mark the 200th anniversary of Trafalgar Day and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, while her titles include eclectic names as “Spirit Symphony - Speed-Dating for Two Orchestras”.

Errollyn Wallen was awarded an MBE for her services to music in the Queen’s honours list in June 2007.

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Chairman of Music in Action James Mews stated, “Errollyn is one of the finest composers of our time and so we were delighted that she wanted to write for the Festival to celebrate our 10th anniversary. It is a wonderful time to celebrate the music that she writes and also very pleasing that the Triple Concerto will also be played in 2019 in festivals around the UK. Our particular thanks go to the One Foundation who are supporting a series of schools workshops around this new work. It will be inspiration for us and for our children.”

Do not miss Errollyn Wallen talking in the Q and A before the concert on 19th May interviewed by Jersey film composer Charles Maleverer.

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Lock Stock & Barrel…. ...and no Damp Squib!

Review by Juanita Shield-Laignel Each year, around about this time, we enjoy a family outing to Elizabeth Castle. Now you might wonder why, being local, why would we want to keep going? ‘Magic’….is the answer.

Both my husband and I remember the magical and fun experience of either walking across the causeway or being jiggled around in what used to be called the Dukw to enter the enormous granite archway and hare around the grounds of the castle pretending to be knights, soldiers and princesses.

Naturally my husband and I have lost the ability to play in the realm of fantasy, but joyously our children have taken over.

So it was recently, on a perfect day for the trip; not too hot but with sun shining and not a hint of rain…we found ourselves waiting with a dozen anticipant tourists for the next amphibious vehicle to roll up the slip at West Park. The short trip across the

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rising tide was picturesque to say the least. Hobbycats, yachts and jet skis dotted across St Aubins bay really set the tone…one always feels slightly different when detached from the ‘rock’ no matter how close one remains; canoeing, surfing, sailing and so on, always makes one relax and forget about the usual humdrum of life…and our glorious heritage sites seem to have the same otherworldly effect.

As is their want, the children ran off to explore the German bunkers scaring the small island, leaving Daddy and I to saunter at leisure and look at the things that take our interest.

It has been some years since we walked all the way out to the end of the breakwater and up to the famous Hermit Hut at the back of the castle. When younger the children would exhaust

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themselves running up and down the huge stone stairs all the way to the flag on the German fortification at the top of the castle and then just want an ice cream before walking back across the causeway. So leaving them to pretty much do their own thing now they are so much older (being boys they find the rows of glass encased weapons and armour in the artillery room fascinating), we enjoyed the tranquillity of walking out to the hermits hut. It’s been many a year since we’ve done this and I’d forgotten just how atmospheric it is. How St Helier must have suffered!

Reaching our destination at the end of the breakwater, we took time to pause and look back at the castle; quite spectacular in the near noon day sun. We wondered if the people we could see at the top of the castle were the children and being mindful of the time, knew we had to get back to the parade ground for the noon firing of the cannon. We just missed it on this occasion but have been enthralled by the talk and display previously. The children had seen it though and were as usual, chattering about how loud it was and having to stick their fingers in their ears.

It was time for some lunch so we sat outside the café and enjoyed sandwiches and cake. Armed with extra water as the day was heating up, we then wondered off, all four, to watch the Chief Musketeer show his wares to the visitors. Again it had been some years since we’d stayed to watch this display and we were enthralled by the enthusiastic talk given and all the tit-bits of information, including the history of phrases such

as ‘lock, stock and barrel’ (all component parts of the 17th century musket) and ‘damp squib’…a squib being the name of given to the paper tube of gunpowder and shot, dropped down the barrel of the musket. If damp of course the squib would be ineffectual! Other phrases such as ‘half-cocked’ and the ‘thin red line’ were all explained in a fascinating tale of 17th century life as a soldier. And finally, what we had all been waiting for, the Chief Musketeer fired the musket over the wall (not using live ammunition of course)…and what a noise.

He did warn us it would be loud, but it still made me jump out of my skin. The boys were shrieking with delight of course.

With just a little time left we enjoyed an ice cream and with the tide now low enough, debated walking or going back on the now high and dry amphibious vehicle; the boy’s choice and they won.

Once back on the island, we stood, looking back and as usual the children were pointing to the flag and commenting they had run all the way up there just a short time ago. Chatting in the car on the way home they were full of tales of how many German guns they had seem in the artillery room and how loud the cannon and the musket had been and arguing about how many steps it was to the top of the castle. And after all the fresh air and exercise, an early night beckoned.

A thoroughly fun family day out…

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THE YEAR SO FAR

By Stephen Cohu

We are already a third of the way through 2018 and have already had summer, albeit only five days long in the middle of April! Hopefully that is not the last bit of summer weather we will see this year but when the air is 26 degrees Celsius and the sea is only 11 there were some rather horrified children at the water’s edge at St Ouen last Saturday!

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After last month’s article it would appear that the shed has become more of an attraction than the shop! People are intrigued as to what they may find within and most are certainly in awe as they enter the building. Taller customers almost invariably bang their head on the door frame but we have tissues ready to stop any blood going on the furniture! Since last month when the shed became officially full we have purchased more furniture, paintings, objets d’art, all of which we have managed to squeeze in by going upwards. Eventually we could stack chests of drawers five high if we had a means of getting them up there! Obviously stacking chests of drawers from step ladders may breach the odd health and safety guideline in today’s rather over-regulated workplace!

As we’ve said previously, any new customers in the shop confess their surprise as to how large the shop is. From the main road, the showroom looks like it consists of the windowed area by the front door, about the size of a telephone box. There are actually three different showrooms to the shop, covering a retail area of about 1500 square feet. The shop is fuller than the shed which can lead to problems with accessibility, not just for customers but for us as well! Someone will always ask to look at the most inaccessible thing in the shop, usually in the newly arranged window display.

Sarah my colleague will always be more than happy to help, rather than the vexed grunt you are likely to get from me.

Long standing customers will know what I’m talking about!

Because the shed is called “The Shed”, its official legal name, we call it the shed. Unfortunately this gives the impression that it contains things only worthy of being put in a shed. This is not the case as it is actually dry storage overflow from the shop and contains many good items, especially items too large to display in the shop.

We have had many phone calls from people asking where the shed is and what our opening times are. The shed is never open as such because it is classed as dry storage, but during shop opening hours, Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, we can go to the shed to view the items within and then go back to the shop to conduct any business. The shed is only two minutes drive so is very conveniently located.

The year so far has been busy, particularly with selling higher value items of traditional furniture, art and jewellery. We have noticed a positive change in the desire to own what has now become unaffectionately known as “brown furniture”. Perhaps people are realising that brown furniture represents fantastic value for money compared to flat pack MDF, it is already assembled, requires no instructions, there will be no bits missing and it won’t fall apart in a year’s time. More importantly antique furniture has a zero carbon footprint and can be sustainably and responsibly sourced without the need to fell areas of rain forest to make it. The mixing of old and new is definitely catching on.

As an example we sold an eclectic mix of contemporary art, antique furniture and some quirky decorative pieces to the owners of a recently refurbished house that can only be described as ultra- modern. With other pieces of contemporary lighting and décor the mix worked really well.

Sadly the view of most people moving to such a property would be that everything has to be ultra- modern and white, like walking into a snowstorm, very minimalist and quite frankly not homely at all. Every day we visit properties where the people are downsizing and feel their vintage items will not fit into their new home, usually saying “We have gone all modern”. Old pieces will fit into a modern location as long as they are carefully and thoughtfully selected, just give it a try! We are happy to let smaller items go out on approval- try before you buy, within reason obviously!

A selection of objects on shelves at the shed.

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We are currently selling plenty furniture and bits and pieces from the post-war period which shows what everyone always says, “One day it will come back into fashion”, may be true. Twenty years ago general furnishings from the 1950s to 1970s were looked upon rather unfavourably but now they are in keen

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demand, especially items made in Scandinavia as they tend to be functional and with simple lines. Perhaps in twenty years’ time, currently overlooked antique furniture may be back in fashion resulting in price rises of many times over. My crystal ball is currently out of service and everyone in my business is a bit in the dark as to what the consuming public actually currently want!

A small selection of items at the shop.

IN THE GARDEN This winter has been very long and wet and people’s focus has definitely not been in their gardens. I have never seen so much surface water lying on the fields as this year and consequently it has been a slow start in the garden “furnishings” department.

Just in the last week or so, after the brief dry spell and the taste of summer, the whole of the population seems to have come out of hibernation and we have been busy with enquiries particularly for granite troughs, posts and other features.

Reconstituted stone urns of traditional form have been selling well and we have sold a couple of monumental troughs. To use granite troughs rather than wooden planters or plastic tubs

Sculptural granite posts akin to Henry Moore makes so much more sense primarily as you only have to buy them once! They last forever and will still be around after a succession of plastic or wooden tubs have crumbled away. If you move house you can take them with you and if you downsize to an apartment you will be able to sell them- you can’t say that about plastic or wood!

We have sold a couple of apple crusher wheels, one to use as a table top and one to use as a house name feature in an entrance.

The interesting sculptural granite posts I have in stock are selling to imaginative landscapers to be used as standing stone features. Set in a lawn singly or as a group to discover in a wooded area they have a sculptural quality in the manner of Henry Moore or Barbara Hepworth, only 300 years older!

I have written several articles about being more adventurous in the garden, creating water features and tricks with perspective.

It just needs a little imagination first to create the idea and then be able to see how it will mature with the location. We have a vast selection of granite and other garden features both at the shop and the Fencing Centre/ Hidden Garden Company. Now is the time to act- evenings are getting lighter and the weather is (hopefully) getting warmer.

TIME FOR A CHANGE

A vast selection of granite and architectural antiques at the shop

Minimalism and everything white has been with us for far too long. Many houses seem cold and empty; make it a home by trying something a bit different. Mixing and matching old and new can work as we have seen over the last few months. Perhaps conformity will be put to bed and people can finally venture again into the rich world of antiques and vintage items.

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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING AN EXTENSION

By Faith Dunne

Decided to make your kitchen bigger, or tag on an extra room or two? Faith Dunne runs through the groundwork.

From guttering to gateways, make sure you have all of the practicalities covered so that the work can feasibly go ahead.

You've made your house a home, and now want to tag on some extra space - but is it really that simple?

So, if you do have a terrace property, meaning all the building materials will have to be carried through the front door and house to wherever they're needed, consider whether this is actually going to be possible. If you don't have a driveway, consider whether there is enough parking for yourself and potential builders. If you have low or beamed ceilings, consider if there is an alternative route for building materials to pass through.

Extending offers great potential for transforming your home, adding value and much-needed room for growing families, but there's a number of - important - things you'll need to think about beforehand.

If you're dreaming of an extension, here are 10 things you should consider before getting started...

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DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION? Before you think seriously about starting your extension, it's vital to make sure you have the correct planning permission.

Referring to your planning department is a helpful way to find out whether there are any restrictions in place that could hamper your plans before they've even begun.

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IS THERE ADEQUATE ACCESS TO YOUR HOUSE? It seems obvious, but it's easy to forget how important it is to make sure you and the builders will be able to gain access to the property.

Maybe you have a terrace house, maybe you don't have a driveway, maybe you've got low beams on your ceilings.

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THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR HOME'S SURROUNDINGS You're getting to the point of drawing up plans, but are you sure you've scrutinised everything about your home and it's environment?

Issues such as soil conditions, surrounding trees, and any history of flooding could cause problems with an extension, so you should make sure you've checked them out before you go ahead.

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Don't worry though, there are trustworthy builders out there you just have to do your research.

Has one of your friends done a similar project? Ask them for a recommendation. Speak to people locally who might know a good, reliable builder. And don't be afraid to call it quits if you're having doubts.

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DOES THE DESIGN SUIT YOUR EXISTING HOME? According to renovation expert Michael Holmes, extensions should seamlessly merge into the original part of the house. However, that doesn't have to mean matching materials exactly. "Choosing a different period style can work very well, designed as if the house has evolved over time," suggests Holmes.

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HAVE YOU CHOSEN THE BEST BIT TO EXTEND? You might already have somewhere in mind, but is this definitely the best place for the extension? It might make sense to demolish a garage or shed to make room for the extension, or perhaps build on top? "It's usually more cost-effective to build over two storeys than one, because it spreads the cost of expensive elements, such as foundations and a roof, and sacrifices less garden space than a larger single storey," says Holmes.

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KEEPING THE NEIGHBOURS HAPPY Of course, you're free to build your own extension in whatever way you like (providing, as mentioned, you have the appropriate permission!), but do bear a thought for your neighbours. Even if planning permission is granted, it's courteous to at least inform your neighbours about your building plans.

You'd be surprised about the number of neighbours who fall out over extensions, so be considerate and have a quick chat with them before work gets underway.

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WHAT IT'S ALL GOING TO COST Obviously, your location, the size of the extension and even things like soil conditions will all affect the overall cost of the work, but there are average figures which you can keep in mind.

According to homebuilding.co.uk, you should allow around £1,000 - £2,000 per square metre. Depending on the number of

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storeys, the cost of an extension can range between £10,000 £50,000, says Jill McLintock, product manager at everest.co.uk.

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HOW YOU'LL COPE WHEN THE BUILDING WORK TAKES PLACE The end product will look great - but the day-to-day logistics in the meantime can be tricky. "For a dust-free life, moving out and finding temporary accommodation can be one of the most hassle-free options, but that's not always possible," says Robert Wood, founder of SimplyExtend.co.uk. "If you do decide to stay in the property, it is likely you will have to navigate life - for a short period of time - with dust, no kitchen, and occasional breaks to the power and water."

At least take all the steps you can to make managing the upheaval easier: Invest in dust sheets, move other belongings to storage, and even take the family out for dinner more often so you can escape the mess.

DON'T FORGET THE BUILDING CERTIFICATES Once the building work is complete and the extension of your dreams has become a reality, make sure you ask your builder or contractor for all the necessary certification, including building control certificates, electrical and gas safe certification.

"Without these, it will be harder to sell your property later should you wish to," says Wood.

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TIRED OF GREY SKIES?

Here’s how to give your rooms 6 shots of Sunshine

By Gabrielle Fagan

Put a spring in your step - and home - this season.

Gabrielle Fagan seeks out all things bright and beautiful.

If you're longing for sunny days but the weather's not cooperating, you could change the climate indoors by embracing a sunshine colour palette.

Adding splashes of yellow to your decor with a lick of paint, a feature wall in a zingy paper or some vibrant accessories, will give it an instant lift.

Pick a shade you like, whether it's canary, daffodil, buttery or a mellow golden hue, and then sit back and bask in the glow (no sun protection required)

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1. TURN THE TABLES ON THE WEATHER Yellow's sunny properties make it ideal for a kitchen or dining room. Lift the spirits with a bright tablecloth or, if you're up for some spring DIY, paint kitchen chairs in a bright yellow shade, or add a citrussy splash back.

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2. COLOUR UP WITH YELLOW If you're nervous of yellow (for some people, it can fall into the Marmite category) simply add pops of the colour in accessories, from tableware to lights.

3. WAKE UP A WINDOW Guarantee a sunny outlook by dressing a window with bright yellow shutters, a blind or curtains. This colour is the ultimate mood booster - with a mellow undertone, it's cheerful without being too in-your-face, or in its boldest form, it gives rooms confidence and freshness.

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6 Interior Experts reveal eir style secrets

Want to create a Pinterest or magazine-worthy setting? As Homesense turns 10, industry pros tell Gabrielle Fagan how they do it.

Giving a room a style revamp is one of life's joys - but it can also be a daunting task if you're not sure where to start, or lack confidence in your colour choices, for instance.

The great thing is, it's perfectly OK to 'borrow' tried-and-tested approaches from the experts, whether that's trawling Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration, browsing through glossy magazines, or even studying how shop displays have been styled up.

And to make things even easier - to mark their 10th anniversary, leading homewares haven, Homesense (homesense.com), have invited a host of industry experts to share some of their personal top tips for curating fabulous settings.

Curious? Here, six interior style pros reveal simple tricks and secrets, along with some examples of how they've style up items from Homesense's eclectic - and largely budget-friendly - range for inspiration...

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1. DIANA CIVIL: INTERIOR STYLIST AND ART DIRECTOR No fail colour scheming: "If you're unsure how to choose a starting point for a decorating scheme, a simple trick is to buy one fabric item that you love for the room - for example, a patterned cushion or curtain for the living room, or duvet cover for the bedroom, then use these as the template for the room scheme," says Diana Civil, whose career includes stints as art director on magazines including Good Homes, Ideal Home and House Beautiful.

"Designers do a lot of research making sure colours work perfectly, so you know it's a tried and tested colour combination because the designer has done the matching for you. Pick two or three colours from the design and colour match the tones for the key elements in the room - it's a simple trick that works every time."

Fake plants, real impact: "Artificial plants are my top styling secret of the moment - not only do they add an instant splash of colour and burst of greenery, they can really up the wow factor in a room," Civil adds. "Fake foliage has moved on a long way from the naff plastic of the past and is now amazing and realistic.

Go all out with height and structure, with oversized plants such as cheese plants, palms or cacti, group together a collection of smaller plants to style up a tabletop, windowsill or mantelpiece, or add an artistic flourish with a collection of hanging plants for a garden-like feature wall."

2. CASSANDRA LISA MARIE DOYLE: INTERIOR STYLIST AND TREND RESEARCHER Do neutral with a twist: "Sage is becoming the new neutral, which works perfectly in a bedroom. Curate your space using a muted colour palette; use velvet for a statement soft furnishing in trending emerald green or ochre," suggests Cassandra Lisa Marie Doyle, whose work includes creating trend-led set design and sourcing props for photography and TV advertising.

"Statement ceilings are a big trend this year," she adds. "Paint the coving and ceiling above in a darker complementary colour to the walls, or be brave and go for a complete contrast. If you're lucky enough to have high ceilings, you can do the reverse. Paint the ceiling, coving, and a foot or two below in crisp white and your walls stunning sage" Little details: "Try adding a picture shelf the full length of one wall, using oversized prints to add a sense of height. Group small accessories together in odd numbers, which will appear more pleasing to the eye".

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Change your cushions and rug seasonally. Update your rooms with pretty summery cushions in linens and cottons for your summer look, and replace them in the colder months with velvets, weaves and woollen cushions. Don't stress about where to store the extra set, use the same cushion inners, ideally feather-filled pads, for both summer and winter sets, this way you only end up having to store the cushion covers, nicely folded up with the rest of your linen.

"The same can be done with a floor rug, especially now that flatware rugs are so trendy, they roll or fold up pretty small and can be stored under a bed or in the back of a cupboard, and the difference a seasonal rug change makes, is priceless," she adds.

3. GEORGIA GOLD: INTERIOR AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER Simplicity is key: "I love colour but one of my best-kept photography secrets is to go back to basics. Make sure you leave empty space when putting a room or area of your home together.

It will naturally create a focus, a balanced setting and gives an opportunity to let the product speak for itself."

4. EMILY DAWE: INTERIOR STYLIST, WRITER AND CRAFT DESIGNER Colour co-ord: "If you have a lot of books, grouping them together by colour can look really striking. You don't have to necessarily create a whole rainbow, but by stacking all the blue books together, or all the green books etc, you will make your shelves look more uniform and it will create a real visual impact."

DIY style: "Create one of those expensive fluffy stools at a fraction of the price. It seems so simple, but if you get an inexpensive stool (if it has hairpin legs, then even better), attach a fluffy cushion to the top of it. You may need to use a circular cushion pad, then attach the excess fabric to the underside with a staple gun. And voila - chic on a shoestring!"

5. AURELIEN FARJON: PROP STYLIST AND SET DESIGNER Picture play: "If you want to create an arrangement of different picture frames on the wall, cut sheets of paper the size of the picture frames and stick those out on the wall first with Blu-Tack.

This will allow you to test and try different heights. It will also allow you to step back and decide if it's correct before drilling into the wall. Make sure the paper is a different enough colour to the wall - for example, brown paper on light walls, white paper on dark walls."

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by Hannah Stephenson

Hannah Stephenson reveals easy-peasy ways to keep your outdoor space looking great.

So, spring is here - but you don't have to break your back double-digging, bending over to tend to your beds and borders, or stress over watering and weeds.

There are ways to make gardening easier, whether it's removing or reducing the size of a high-maintenance lawn, or choosing easy ground cover, no-fuss permanent planting and raised beds for easy vegetable growing.

Gardening charity Thrive, which uses horticulture to improve physical and mental health, and the RHS, offer the following tips to make life easier for gardeners

1. USE 'NO DIG' METHODS IF YOU HAVE A VEGETABLE GARDEN If your soil is pretty healthy already and not too heavy, don't break your back by digging it over, which will only destroy any natural tunnels and pockets which promote air circulation and free drainage, as well as encouraging root growth, Thrive recommends.

The ground will need added organic matter, so cover the bed with a thick mulch, such as newspapers, and then a top layer of manure or compost.

Worms and micro-organisms will help break down the soil, and the mulch will act as a weed suppressant.

2. CHOOSE PLANTS CAREFULLY The RHS recommends that if you have high-maintenance perennials which require staking, cutting back, and lifting and dividing regularly, you may want to replace some perennial borders with shrubs.

To keep the workload down, avoid growing a lot of tender plants which require seasonal TLC, such as winter wrapping or moving to a sheltered spot in the cooler months. Go for plants which can be left outside all year round.

Bedding plants may look colourful, but they can be hard work, especially if you're growing them from seed, hardening them off and planting out.

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Many drought-tolerant plants have silver or grey-green leaves, their light leaf colour reflecting the harsh rays of the sun.

Some have a coating of fine hairs on their leaves or stems.

There are lots of hardy evergreens which, once established, will require little care. Ensure you check the expected mature height and spread, otherwise pruning may be necessary if the space is too small for the plant.

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4. THINK ABOUT CONTAINERS CAREFULLY Save on watering time by selecting the largest pot you can, which will take the most compost and therefore retain the most moisture. You can also add water-retaining gel or granules to the compost, and put a saucer underneath the pots to catch the water during dry periods. Don't plant loads of little pots if you're not prepared to water them daily in summer. And consider permanent plants in pots if you don't have time to replace annual bedding.

5. TAKE ACTION TO STOP WEEDS INVADING Use deep organic mulches, such as bark or woodchip, to smother weeds around plants. Keep them topped up to a minimum depth of 10-15cm to smother established annual weeds.

If you have recently cleared soil in preparation for new borders or beds, spread landscaping fabric over the soil to suppress the re-growth of old weeds and prevent new ones from emerging.

Good ground cover plants are also ideal candidates for suppressing weeds. Try cranesbill geraniums, Alchemilla mollis, Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea', Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Queen' and Hypericum calycinum - but there are many more.

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6. CREATE RAISED BEDS TO EASE MAINTENANCE People who have difficulty bending may find raised beds an attractive addition to a garden, says Thrive. They can make digging, weeding and planting easier, and allow you to introduce different soil types, or soil of a better quality.

Beds at different levels also add shape, form and focus to the garden, and can make the whole design more interesting. You can even use higher raised beds to partly screen items like compost bins and sheds.

Plants growing in raised beds have a limited source of moisture and nutrients, so the soil or compost used to fill the bed must be of good quality and watered regularly. You will also need to provide good drainage, so put holes in the base of the bed and several centimetres of clean stone or rubble, before the soil or compost is added.

7. DESIGN TIPS FOR TIME-SAVING GARDENERS Hedges provide good screening in a garden, but usually require cutting back and can be difficult to manage. To make things easier, consider alternatives, such as a wall or fence with climbing plants covering the surface.

Avoid large lawns and curved edges, as they will be more time-consuming to maintain. Consider having a semi-wild lawn with mown paths, to save time and effort.

Try to position features that are more labour intensive closer to the house or shed, so you're not wasting a lot of effort walking, carrying items up and down the garden.

Splash out on an automatic irrigation system, so that you don't have to think about watering, let alone pick up a hosepipe.

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First established in 1948, La Sablonnerie retains the characteristics of an old farmhouse built some 400 years ago and is situated on the lovely island of Sark in the Channel Islands.

La Sablonnerie is owned and managed by Elizabeth Perrée.

Guests return-year-after-year to recapture the beauty of the island and to enjoy the excellent cuisine, wine, cosiness and friendliness that is evident at the hotel.

Of course being so close to the sea, freshly caught fish and famous Sark lobsters are popular specialities of the hotel.

La Sablonnerie has been featured by the Which? hotel guide as 'The place to stay in the Channel Islands', and also received the highly coveted award from Condé Nast Johansen - 'Small Hotel of the Year' as well as being nominated as their “Most Romantic Hotel” and now Les Routier’s “Hotel of the Year” Award. Needless to say, you have to visit us to find out exactly what everyone is talking about.

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Arrive by ferry or private boat, horse and carriage or just shank’s pony to enjoy the charm of La Sablonnerie, a hotel of rare quality situated in the southern part of Sark, even more beautiful, remote and romantic than the rest. Nestled in gorgeous gardens, a haven for lovers of peace and tranquillity; birds, butterflies and flowers - how could one not enjoy this amazing paradise….. a stepping stone to heaven, even if you just arrive for one of our glorious cream teas or a Lobster Salad in the garden.

Guests gather in the bar or the rose and lavender scented garden for a cocktail or a glass of champagne before dining. The bar with its roaring log fire is a convivial meeting place. After dining, guests return to the bar to sit and converse with each other.

Some guests take advantage of Little Sark as the perfect place for a moonlit walk or simply gazing at star-studded skies. Sark offers exceptional star-gazing due to its lack of light pollution.

Sark is how life used to be, it is like stepping back into an Enid Blyton book….. what dreams are made of, but still having the modern luxuries.

La Sablonnerie is a hotel of rare quality situated in a time warp of simplicity on the tiny, idyllic Channel Island of Sark, where no motor cars are allowed and life ambles along at a peaceful, unhurried pace. The hotel has an enviable reputation for its superb food and wines; local butter, fresh cream, meat, fruit and vegetables which, where possible, are sourced from the hotel’s own farm and gardens. The hotel accommodation is very clean and comfortable and totally geared to unhurried relaxation.

The hotel has been extended and discreetly modernised to provide 22 rooms, each individual in style and décor, including a delightful Honeymoon Suite. Immaculate comfort, lovely linen, fresh flowers and fruit; room service upon request.

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5 TOP TIPS ON ‘How to Perfect Jersey Royals’ Jersey Royal potatoes are at their best in May – so it’s time for you to learn how to cook them to impress friends and family while they are in season. If anyone knows their Jersey Royals from their Maris Pipers its Steve Smith, Head Chef at Michelin-starred Bohemia.

Below, Steve shares his top tips for how to cook the perfect potatoes this season.

SAVE THE SKIN Simply wash off the excess dirt from the potatoes rather than peeling or scraping them. This removes any unwanted bits without wasting a good source of fibre and texture.

BOILING POINT When boiling or part-boiling the Jersey Royals place them in cold, salty water and allow the water to gradually reach boiling point.

You can add a bit of mint or dill to the water for flavour when cooking. Once the water has come to the boil and is simmering, the potatoes should take around 10 minutes. You can tell when they are ready by stabbing them with a knife. Leave them to cool in the water.

FRESH IS BEST Cooking with fresh Jersey Royals may seem like stating the obvious, but it has such a huge impact on the final taste. We are lucky at Bohemia that we can locally source them so they are always at their very best. At home, avoid any potatoes that have gone soft or green.

NICE AND CRISPY If you are roasting your potatoes then you want them to be as crispy as possible. In order to do so, get a potato masher to crush the cooked potatoes to increase the surface area so that the heat gets into every crevice. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh thyme and Maldon salt then roast the Jersey Royals at around 200°C.

AVOID THE FRIDGE It is a common misconception that if you want food to last longer you should keep it in the fridge. Wrong! When it comes to Jersey Royals you should store them in a cool, dark place as putting them in the fridge turns the starch to sugar, making them lose much of their signature flavour.

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

A Love Note for Jersey Living, writing and creating in Jersey is a breath of fresh air.

From the rugged north coast to the palm trees of the south, the waves of the wild west to the glowing eastern sunrise, there’s something unique and special about every aspect of our tiny island.

Our landscape is an endless source of inspiration for local creative artists, many of whom have successfully created products that are sought after worldwide for customers wanting to take a little of Jersey’s essence into their homes. Even if you’ve never heard of the island of Jersey, chances are you’ve tasted a Jersey Royal or can spot a Jersey cow!

When I first came to Jersey twenty years ago as a young personal trainer and massage therapist, I soon discovered a whole circle of incredible healers and practitioners whose magic hands were capable of transforming energy levels, health and well-being.

I intuitively felt safe, supported and inspired by their wealth of knowledge and experience and immersed myself in many kinds of treatments such as reflexology, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy and crystal healing.

Investing in our body’s health should really be a no-brainer.

Except we live in a world where obesity and chronic illness are prevalent in developed countries while malnutrition and preventable disease run rife in the third world. So, looking beyond diet, exercise and disease control, what else can we do to make our human bodies run more efficiently and enjoy happier lives?

Well, I believe that part of the secret lies here in Jersey.

Spending time being active outdoors in nature and breathing in our fresh, unpolluted air is one way to boost our health and spirit. However, there is one important thing that needs to be added here…

Gratitude.

Too many of us simply take our island and our beautiful surroundings (and many other amazing things in our lives) for granted.

When was the last time you found yourself stuck in traffic along The Avenue? Probably fairly frequently if you’re a rush hour commuter. But did you take the time to notice the millpond-like sea in St Aubin’s bay, to watch the palm trees fluttering gently in the breeze or to look up and see a flock of birds or a ‘kiss’ of aeroplane trails in the sky?

Being thankful for our island’s natural beauty is a prerequisite for a more joy-filled existence.

We will all experience problems, challenges and pain in our lives, but how we choose to react to those situations will be far more positive when we begin to live every day from a place of love, kindness and gratitude.

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As a writer and creative entrepreneur based in Jersey, I’m grateful every day for the inspiration I find in our island and how that translates into beautiful words for my clients. Whenever my creativity gets stuck or my energy feels stagnant, a short walk in nature, a trip to the sea or some time in the company of animals reawakens my passions and stimulates my creative juices.

Here are my top tips to living life from a place of gratitude: • Keep a gratitude diary. Write down at least three things you’re grateful for every day and how they make you feel.

Need some inspiration? Read on…

• Take a few moments every morning to look out of your bedroom window. Notice the trees and flowers, the clouds, the sky, the sunrise and the birds. Watch how the seasons change the colours and textures.

• Close your eyes in the shower and feel the warmth of the water trickling over your body. Whilst appreciating the availability of running water, heating, fluffy towels and clean clothes, think about your big dreams or life goals. What would you like to achieve? Where would you love to travel to? What legacy would you like to leave behind? Thinking about these things daily and taking small action steps towards achieving them is far easier when the rest of your day is rooted in gratitude.

• Do kind things for others. It doesn’t have to be a grand or expensive gesture, but perhaps something as simple as cooking a meal for an elderly neighbour, bringing fresh fruit into work to support your colleague’s health goals, passing on a good book or donating unwanted clothes or household items to charity.

• Spend more quality time with your children, family or friends without the distraction of smart phones. Listen to elderly relatives’ stories and pass on their wisdom and history to the younger generation.

Our island’s natural beauty and heritage is not a separate entity.

It’s interwoven into every piece of creative artwork and lives on forever through each one of us.

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6 MYTHS ABOUT YOUR GUT THAT YOU NEED TO STOP BELIEVING

By Liz Connor

Gut health has never been trendier - but it can still be a confusing topic for consumers.

Liz Connor speaks to a microbiome expert to help sort fact from fiction.

Thanks to lots of exciting new research and the rise of prebiotics, gut health has become a hot topic, and something many of us are starting to invest more time and money into - but with so much conflicting advice out there, it can be difficult to know what to believe.

Here, Dmitry Alexeev, from personalised health technology company Atlas Biomed, helps sort through six of the most unhelpful misconceptions around gut health...

1. ALL BACTERIA'S BAD FOR YOU Many of us fear bacteria because we associate them with disease-causing pathogens. But Alexeev explains that our body has its own army of friendly bacteria called the microbiome: trillions of microbes that hang out on your skin, your gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. Your gut microbiome helps regulate your metabolism, break down food and protect the body against harmful infections, along with a host of other important functions - we couldn't really live without it.

"A huge number of them [gut bacteria] reside in our small and large intestines- the latter is particularly dark and damp, kind of like a rainforest," says Alexeev. "We have a 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' relationship with our good microbes: they serve on the frontline when it comes to infection, helping our immune system distinguish good guys from bad, and they help us break down complex foods for nutrients. In return, they get a free meal ticket - so long as we eat a healthy diet.

Everyone benefits."

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2. HEALTHY EATING JUST MEANS KEEPING TRACK OF CALORIES, SUGAR AND FAT INTAKE You're not just eating for one, you're eating for billions. That ham sandwich you had for lunch may tick the boxes when it comes to calories, but meanwhile the microbes in your gut are starving.

"Think about it: a piece of white bread has been processed so that it can sit on the store shelf without going stale," says Alexeev.

"That same processing means it's very easy for your body to break it down.

It's counterintuitive, but being able to break food down easily is not necessarily a good thing: that bread won't make it far in your intestinal tract before it's pulverised and absorbed for all the nutrients it has, which aren't a lot. There is nothing left for your microbes, most of which are hanging out further down in your large intestine."

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5. I CAN ONLY GET VITAMINS FROM FOOD AND TABLETS Our bodies need a range of vitamins in order to keep everything functioning. While you can get them from supplements or food, you might be surprised to hear that many vitamins are also produced by the microbes in your gut.

"We are just learning about the differences between the ways vitamins consumed orally and those produced in our gut are absorbed, but we are certain that some vitamin groups - for example, many B vitamins - can be obtained via our microbes," says Alexeev. "Another interesting discovery has been an important one for the elderly: as you age, it becomes harder for you to absorb calcium and vitamin D, which leads to decreased bone strength. We are now learning that we can increase absorption of calcium in the gut by tackling the microbiome with prebiotics like inulin."

While added sugar and certain kinds of fat are bad for you in large amounts, Alexeev believes we should be focusing on what's good for us: "We need foods that are complex and difficult for our body to break down, so that our microbes have something to eat."

3. IF YOU'RE SKINNY, YOU'RE HEALTHY "Also not true," says Alexeev. "You can have a high BMI and be healthy, and you can have a low BMI and have major issues with microbiome nutrition. We're discovering that the microbiome has all sorts of implications for other diseases: diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular and bowel diseases.

"An unbalanced microbiome is often marked by low-grade inflammation that characterises many of these diseases-so while other factors, from your environment to genetics, play a role, gut inflammation is a particularly influential factor. Whilst we're still untangling how the microbiome is linked to disease, what we do know for sure is that individuals with these diseases have abnormal, less diverse microbiomes."

4. TAKING PROBIOTICS IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR GUT HEALTH Probiotic drinks are marketed as a cure for a cocktail of health issues, but Alexeev says "they certainly aren't that. When you eat probiotics, you're not actually feeding your microbiome: first of all, probiotics themselves need external support, like dietary fibre, to survive.

Secondly, probiotic creatures need comprise less than 1% of your microbiome, while the rest of it is starving without extra fibre," he adds.

While probiotics - the live bacteria found in yogurt and other fermented products - are good for you, Alexeev says it depends on what your problem is. "If you've just taken antibiotics or have had other damage to your gut, it's important to restore your microbiome, and probiotics are a good way to do that. However, while we would all love a magic pill for gut health, the best way for now is the old fashioned way: veggies, fruits, and whole grains."

6. YOUR STOMACH ONLY GROWLS BECAUSE YOU'RE HUNGRY When your tummy embarrassingly rumbles in a work meeting, it's not necessarily because it's crying out for food. "That noise is actually coming from the small intestine," says Alexeev. "If there is a significant break between meals, the small intestine likes to do some cleaning up and flush the leftovers of your meal further down the intestinal tract. You can't always hear your small intestine doing this, and when you do it's often because a lot of air has accumulated there as well."

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Get your taste buds ready for National Vegetarian Week 2018 which runs from 14-20 May. It’s all about eating delicious and exciting veggie food and promoting the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. So sink your teeth into or range of delicious dishes and go vegetarian for just one week.

QUINOA ‘TABBOULEH’ WITH BRITISH ASPARAGUS, HALLOUMI AND KALE This warm salad has an added protein boost from the quinoa while the British asparagus and kale keep things fresh. The asparagus is boiled only briefly to make sure it keeps its bite.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: For the tabbouleh: 200g quinoa 350ml hot vegetable stock 2 bunches British asparagus, trimmed and sliced into bite size pieces 200g kale, torn into bite sized pieces 1/2 bunch spring onions, finely sliced 1 large bunch flatleaf parsley, chopped a handful of radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 200g pack pomegranate seeds for the dressing: juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp runny honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp dijon mustard 6 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to serve (optional): 2 x 250g packs halloumi, cut into 1cm thick slices 1 tbsp olive oil What to do: Add the quinoa to a small saucepan and pour over the hot stock.

Bring up to the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes until the grains are tender and the stock absorbed.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by adding the lemon juice, honey, garlic and mustard to a mixing bowl and whisking together. Slowly pour in the olive oil whisking until you have a thick creamy dressing. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water up to the boil and tip in the asparagus. Simmer for 2 minutes until just tender but with plenty of bite. Remove with a slotted spoon to a colander and allow to drain then tip onto a plate and allow to cool.

Add the kale to the boiling water and cook for another 2 minutes then drain and rinse under cold running water to cool quickly. Drain well, ideally spinning dry in a salad spinner.

Add the kale to the bowl of dressing, along with the spring onions, parsley, radishes and blanched asparagus. Toss together lightly to mix.

Once the quinoa is cooked, fork through the grains to separate and tip into the salad, lightly mixing through. Spoon onto a serving plate and scatter over the pomegranate seeds before serving.

If you are serving with halloumi, heat a griddle pan until really hot.

Brush the halloumi slices with a little oil and grill on both sides until lightly charred and crisp. You may need to cook in batches depending how big your pan is. www.british-aspargus.co.uk 48 | www.life-mags.com

CHESTNUT, MUSHROOM & SHALLOT PIE Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes – 1hour You’ll need: 200g cooked chestnuts 2 bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 200ml red wine 300ml vegetable stock 25g butter 1tbsp olive oil 12 shallots, peeled & left whole 250g chestnut mushrooms, cut into quarters 2 tbsp Beurre Manie (1 tbsp flour mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp softened butter) 2 tsp Dijon mustard freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 225g puff pastry What to do: Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6.

Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the olive oil to stop it burning and fry the onions until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Add the mushrooms, bay leaves and rosemary and cook for a further 4-5 minutes.

Add the chestnuts, red wine and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the onions are soft.

Add the beurre manie, stirring constantly until is dissolves, and cook for a further 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

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In tribute to the late Peter Knight Dear Peter Knight invited me into his home during the summer of 2013. He told me of his childhood, teaching, accomplishments and goals. We had a wonderful afternoon, looking through some of his amazing work in his studio. Sadly Peter has now passed away so we thought is fitting to re-share my time with him in this article.....

An Artists Life......

Interview with Peter Knight

by Juanita Shield-Laignel Being Jersey born and educated and having spent most of his working life here as a teacher, Peter Knight is one of a hand-full of artists who quietly but positively permeate the social fabric of this Island. It is likely that you have heard his name or seen his face or perhaps just admired his work. Maybe you were at Hautlieu with him or perhaps you or your children were taught by him or maybe you have yet to be introduced. Allow me…

Peter in his studio

Having been enthusiastically taught by Peter many years ago and being aware of his striking stylistic paintings from the Harbour Gallery where he exhibits, I was more than delighted to interview him in his family home in Grouville. It was immediately apparent that Peter is an artist through and through as almost every wall is used to its full extent as a gallery. He wasted no time in ushering me into his studio where the furthest end was set up perfectly to capture the daylight and thrust it onto an easel laden with his latest canvas.

“This is my studio” he said proudly, not that it needed any introduction, the remaining space was bulging with canvases of every size stacked neatly at a slight angle and the walls were decorated with sketches, wall hangings and pictures of every sort. “This used to be one of the children’s rooms but now they’ve all grown up I’ve made it into studio space and through here” he said as he led me through a contrastingly, light starved corridor “I’ve turned my old study into a printing room”. We sat to look at some of his work and chat.

“If I’m doing parts of the coast” he started “I have to use photos that I’ve taken on site to get accuracy of features but I paint the background and foreground in my own style. He showed me a recent piece of textured work. “I have three main styles, the geometric style being the most popular, then I have a softer more flowing style and then I like to use this collage technique. I use pebbles and drift wood, tissue paper and pva” I asked if he ‘tinkers’ much with his paintings. “I step back a lot and have another look or my wife comes in and says ‘I don’t like that, the colour’s wrong’ and nine times out of ten she’s right.

She’s spotted something I’ve been sitting too close to see.

Paul Klee said ‘colour takes a lifetime’ and he’s absolutely right.

It may be a gift for some people but sometimes a painting might take seven or so coats of acrylic to get right”.

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“For people who don’t want ‘originals’ I produce my own prints which are very affordable. I’m one of only a few Artists who print their own. I do love the process of following my work through to print. However for large images I outsource. “ We then moved to the dining room where Peter has more work on display and on the table was a hand written catalogue of all the originals and prints he has produced over the years. “I keep my editions limited and I number and catalogue them. I sell locally and to the UK but the furthest was Australia”. Peter then launched into an amusing story about a gentleman who asked to purchase a particular painting of Le Hocq. “I said I’d deliver it to him and he said ‘I don’t think so - I live in Australia and I’m leaving tomorrow’ so he paid for it to be shipped and it was stopped at customs, not because of any legality but because they wanted to know who the artist was” he recounted chuckling to himself.

I asked Peter how he’d come to be a fulltime Artist. “I loved teaching so much but knew I wanted to do something for myself so left teaching three years short of my pension. I was Head of Creative Arts and there was no way I could find time to paint seriously. My wife thought I was crazy but fortunately I had paid off my mortgage which helped considerably. So I pursued my dream but did part time for Blacks Academy to start with then gave up to concentrate on my own work. I’ve never looked back”.

Peter told me that one of his first paintings was bought at the Harbour Gallery by Sir Bob Murray CBE who now has several of his pieces and “He made me believe that my work was worth selling”.

Having a style of his own I asked Peter who, if any other artist, inspires him. “Turner” he came back without hesitation “Turner to me was the first modern artist, years ahead of his time. There is so much work to admire, particularly his use of light but for me nothing touches him”. I then asked his opinion of controversial contemporary artists such as Damien Hurst. “He makes us look at things in a new way - breaking new ground but not in a way I particularly like. I accept that other people may think otherwise.

I’d be careful not to criticise having not seen his work in person and I’d like to talk to him. I think spontaneity in art is perfectly acceptable but there should be some skill, whatever our talent is measured by there should be some dexterity. We are all on different levels and I realise that I am probably on a lower level” he says in the typical self-effacing way I’ve become familiar with when talking to this mild mannered, gentle man. “I don’t think I’d have made it if I’d lived in London”. He goes on “It’s easy to be successful in a beautiful place like Jersey. People wouldn’t want my work if I was producing scenes of Tuscany; they want local, recognisable scenes”. We then went on to chat at length about commercial viability and although Peter’s paintings sell well he is adamant he only paints what he likes and selling is an added bonus.

As so many creative people start at a very young age I asked Peter when he first came to realise his creative potential. “I used to make things. I made a Robin Hood outfit out of tissue paper at an early age; I remember taking great care over it. I always had a steady hand. My Mother was a brilliant cook and made lovely cakes and I enjoyed doing the icing”. To my surprise he went on to say that it wasn’t until much later that he realised what he wanted to do. “I was doing my ‘A’ Levels at Hautlieu and my Art Teacher Derek Crow lit the fire for me. Of all the subjects I was doing it was art that gave me the most enjoyment. It was then I decided I wanted to teach art. I never considered anything else.

I attended St Luke’s Teacher Training College in Exeter”.

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Peter explained “Derek Crow lit the fire but it was Derek Lawrence at St Luke’s that stoked it – he was quite a brilliant man”. I could have gone to Art College but as broad minded as I am, was worried about what was going on - artists at that time were pretty cynical and producing, in my opinion, minimalist rubbish”.

I then asked Peter to share with me any rituals he has whilst painting. “None really” he says convincingly “I like to get up early in the morning but I don’t always go straight to paint. Sometimes I paint to music. I like the Moody Blues and U2” he grins almost apologetically. I asked him if he ever gets ‘painters block’.

“I sometimes delay if I’m not sure how to approach a new painting but once I’ve started I’m ok. So I don’t get artists block it would be more like laziness” he chuckles. “And I don’t paint all day, I have other interests. I like to go off on my boat. I’m lucky that I don’t need to paint to survive, I paint because I want to”.

Nearing the end of our time together I asked of Peter if he has any remaining ambitions. Expecting him to say ‘to exhibit in the Tate Modern or paint the Queen in geometric style’ I was most surprised when he simply said “To regain my health”. It transpires that Peter has been suffering bouts of anxiety and depression since May 2012. “I have a fairly rounded life and think I have enough not to look for anything else, I’ve realised my ambitions if you like, but my current ambition is to have my health. The frustrating thing is I actually have nothing to worry about and up until it started I know I had a charmed life. I’m not ashamed or embarrassed about it. It’s a chemical thing. I can’t paint when I’m like this and I’ve only produced one or two pieces this past year.

This interview was a challenge – I’m normally a complete chatterbox but it was hard for me to see you this evening. In the mornings I’m much worse”. Peter and I then chatted about the nuances of depression. “Creative people can be vulnerable and sensitive but I don’t think I’m sensitive in a vanity sense of the word. But I am sensitive to the world around me”.

Maybe sensitivity is what makes Peter such a great Artist and I sincerely hope he soon makes it to the other side of this debilitating chapter of his life. Perhaps he will bring this experience to his work but whatever he draws on, I’m sure he has many more delights in store for us before he finally lays down his brush.

Thank you Peter for sharing your wonderful work with us all and for the inspiration you gave to many.....you will be much missed.

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The TOP 12 white lies parents tell their kids FROM GETTING CHILDREN TO FINISH THEIR DINNER TO BRIBING THEM TO BE GOOD, IT SEEMS THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS PARENTS TELL LITTLE PORKIES, AS LISA SALMON REVEALS. Many parents have told their child a white lie or two, usually with the best of intentions.

Research suggests 45% of parents tell their children a white lie at least once a week, and a fifth (20%) tell them well-meaning untruths daily to satisfy their curious minds.

And a lot of parents don't feel at all guilty about occasionally being less than truthful with their little ones - in fact, the survey by online card and gift retailer Moonpig.com found 58% of mums think answering their child's tricky questions by telling little white lies is a great part of being a parent.

So what porkies are parents telling their kids? Here are the 12 most common ones, according to Moonpig's survey...

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

1. Eating carrots will help you see in the dark (43% although, to be fair, there is some truth to this, actually!)

2. Santa has a naughty list, so you have to be on your best behaviour (38%) 3. Yes, we are nearly there (38%) 4. If you don't go to sleep soon, the tooth fairy won't come (28%) 5. Santa is watching you at all times (28%) 6. If you watch TV all day, your eyes will swell up/go square (25%) 7. You won't like it (21%) 8. The ice cream van playing a tune means they've run out of ice cream (11%) 9. Cutting your hair makes it grow quicker (9%) 10. We can't play this game as the computer/iPad is broken (8%) 11. If you don't finish your dinner, Santa won't visit this year (7%) 12. If you eat any fruit seeds, the fruit will start growing in your body (7%)

ARE WHITE LIES HARMLESS? Clinical psychologist Linda Blair, author of books including The Happy Child, says there's no one simple answer as to whether white lies are harmless or not.

"Each parent has to parent the way they think best, but my advice is you need to look at the intent of a lie. If the intent is to share and make some events more fun and exciting, for example Father Christmas or the Easter Bunny, then I don't see any harm in that.

But if the intent is that you can't be bothered to tell your child the right answer to a question they've asked, then I don't think that's good.

"In the long-run, they'll know less and they'll also not want to come to you when they want to learn something, and that's going to be terrible when they're teenagers and you really need them to communicate," she adds.

Blair believes that even with questions about Father Christmas and the Easter Bunny, if your child asks you if it's really true, parents should tell the truth. However, there are thoughtful ways of doing it - for example, you may just ask the child: 'What do you think?'

Blair points out, however, that care needs to be taken when parents tell a white lie - the one about fruit seeds growing inside children's bodies if they eat them, for example, could scare them and be construed as bullying.

"A lot of people will say they were just teasing when they tell a white lie, but there's a very, very thin line between teasing and bullying, and you have to be awfully careful where you are on that," she explains.

"If you have the remotest doubt, then don't say it at all, because you might be too close to bullying. Bullying produces more bullies, and you don't want your child to be a bully."

PARENTS LIE TO STOP QUESTIONS Parents don't just tell white lies to tease or for fun: 39% admit they sometimes simply tell little porkies to stop their children asking incessant questions. But although some children's questions can be annoying, particularly if they're constantly repeated, parents might be well advised to appreciate being asked while it lasts.

The survey suggests youngsters are increasingly turning to tech to find answers to their questions, rather than to mum or dad, with 71% of parents anticipating their children will use tech devices more and more to help find answers.

THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON QUESTIONS KIDS ASK 1. Are we nearly there yet?

2. Will you read me a story?

3. Why do I have to go to bed?

4. How come they're allowed that and I'm not?

"They need to know they can trust their parents," says Blair. "Your first aim is to educate your child as much as possible, to make sure they're as good a human being as they can possibly be when they go out into the wide world.

5. What's the time?

"The second aim is to make sure they know they can always come to you and you'll do your best to talk to them and to listen to them, and the third aim is for them to know they can trust you."

8. Can I play on the phone/tablet?

6. Why do I have to go to school?

7. Why can't I stay up as late as you do?

9. Why do I need to eat my vegetables?

10. Where do babies come from?

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JERSEY OCCUPATION REGISTRATION CARDS The Jersey Occupation Registration Cards are a set of unique documents that show the faces, backgrounds and communities of the people of Jersey who lived under the German Occupation.

The cards are part of the Jersey Occupation Collections which were inscribed on the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register in 2011.

The cards have been available to view at Jersey Archive for many years but they can now be downloaded on a pay per view basis or as part of an annual subscription to the Archives and Collections Online resource - http://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ Wishing to control the movements of the civil population, the German authorities made it compulsory for everybody to be registered under the Registration and Identification of Persons (Jersey) Order, 1940. This registration process required the collation of personal details concerning everyone within the island. Every islander was then issued with his or her identity card whilst the German authorities kept an official set which is now at Jersey Archive.

The specific information collected includes name, maiden name, address, date and place of birth, occupation, any militia experience and distinguishing features. Children under the age of fourteen were recorded on the back of their father’s card. As a result a set of cards was created which includes a great deal of personal information together with a photograph of each adult.

The cards were updated regularly with details added if people moved or had more children and as soon as children reached the age of fourteen they were issued with their own card.

The Occupation registration cards form a pictorial census of the Islanders who were occupied and their experiences and memories have shaped the views of the local community.

The cards have no direct equal but Guernsey do hold similar material registering the population of Jersey’s sister Island.

The cards reflect the most studied, written about and most well-known part of Jersey’s history. They also reflect the most controversial part of Jersey’s recent past – within the faces of the

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individuals who have been registered we see those who became local heroes such as Albert Bedane who hid a Jersey Jewish woman from the German Authorities and was honoured by the State of Israel as ‘Righteous Amongst the Nations’, or, Louisa Gould a woman who sheltered a Russian prisoner of war and, after being convicted by the German Courts for spreading news and listening to wirelesses, died in Ravensbruck Concentration Camp.

We also see so called collaborators such as the infamous Alexandrine Baudains who informed on her fellow Islanders and, after Liberation, was imprisoned and subsequently left the Island for fear of reprisal.

The cards also show us the faces of our own relatives and those who have Occupation stories to tell that are less well known.

Izett Croad was a member of the Croad Family who ran a successful undertakers’ business from their shop at 46, Colomberie from the 1840s – 1930s.

In 1930 the business was moved across the road to 39, Colomberie, and was still there when the island was occupied

by German forces in 1941.

George Croad and his grown-up children Edward and Izett lived on the premises, as can be seen from Izett’s occupation registration card. Izett kept a diary of her occupation experiences, part of which was later published by the Presbyterian Church.

The original manuscript is held at the archive.

She wrote neatly on vertical, ‘reporter’ style notepads until the end of 1942, when it is presumed she ran out of paper. Her account of the early German air raids on the island includes a description of an unusual impromptu air-raid shelter: ‘At about 12:45 the siren went again and Ford came in to say that the workshop was full of people, so I told him to send the women in to me, which he did.

And put the men in the mortuary, a cheerful place to use as an air raid shelter. At least one is ready for all contingencies!’

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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 Gifts & Pottery 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 4 or less.

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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

Love Bird Gifts and Pottery Studio is located 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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TRAVEL

The Majestic Sultanate of

Oman

by Rebecca Underwood

An Omani welcome

Muscat's natural beauty The Sultanate of Oman, located at the mouth of the Arabian Gulf, is a land of elements steeped in rich traditions and warm hospitality, a land that offers the discerning traveller a variety of surprises including majestic ancient forts and imposing castles to beautiful mosques and dramatic geographical features. The Omani mountains soar 3000 metres into the sky and represent a cross section of almost all the rocks of the earth, from the upper mantle, continental and oceanic crust; a geologist’s joy!

Nizwa Fort

Oman is a country of diversity, from the monsoons in the south to the deserts of the north and it’s a place of contrast and legend.

It is said that the Queen of Sheba resided in Taqah, a coastal town in the south-west, and the aromatic gum, known as frankincense, and that which was carried by the three kings, came from Ubar in Oman’s Empty Quarter; the heart of the ancient spice routes.

Muscat, Oman’s picturesque capital is delightful and although this cosmopolitan city provides today’s visitors with all the modern amenities expected it has retained its ancient traditions and a strong sense of identity within a truly serene environment. Muscat, which means ‘anchorage’, lies in a natural volcanic bowl and the view of the scenic harbour draws one’s eyes to the aquamarine sea, reminding the visitor of Muscat’s sea faring past.

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Prior to the 14th century Muscat was a strategic trading post and became a stronghold for the Portuguese until the Omanis re conquered the town in 1650.

Take a glimpse into Muscat’s fascinating trading roots and head for the Mutrah Souq; a warren of meandering alleyways crammed with little shops bursting with all manner of glittering trinkets including ornately decorated Khanjars; the small daggers worn by Omani men. The extensive displays of sparkling jewellery boxes, decorative lights and silver and gold jewellery easily persuaded us to part with more than a few Omani Riyals and for a breather we selected a table outside one of the little cafés and sampled a serving of thin Rukhal bread, which is baked over a fire of palm leaves and dipped in Omani honey, and accompanied by a small cup of steaming hot coffee it is quite simply delicious.

Thirsts quenched and appetites sated we took a leisurely stroll around the pretty harbour and admired the latticed buildings, the tall minarets of the mosques, and His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s majestic dhow bobbing on the waters with its white sails billowing gently in the breeze. Sultan Qaboos, who acceded to the throne in 1970, is responsible for one of the most respected environmental policies in the world and the evidence is apparent. Muscat is a naturalist’s garden with the most extensive array of

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The treasures of the Muttrah Souq

flowers and plants reflecting a kaleidoscope of colours and exotic fragrances linger in the air.

Exhibits include a fine collection of khanjars, jewellery, swords and firearms, stamps, coins and medals, maps, household goods and male and female apparel.

For nature lovers, Ras al Hadd is a nature reserve based 170 km south of Muscat and is the nesting ground for more than 20,000 turtles. Visitors will be rewarded with the opportunity to observe these graceful creatures laying their eggs in the sand in the dead of night with the moon lighting up the beach and the sound of the waves lapping the shores creating a sense of tranquillity for the fortunate spectators.

Follow this with a visit to the 17th century Nizwa Fort, 90 minutes by car from Muscat. A large earth-filled circular tower soars 35 metres above the fortification and it offers an astounding view of the surrounding date palms. Nizwa Fort is connected to a labyrinthine castle and for those keen to practice their bartering skills, it’s adjacent to a traditional souq.

Visit Oman for an unforgettable Arabian experience.

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Birdwatchers will wish to note that Oman is a strategically located land bridge through which millions of birds migrate twice a year.

There are more than 400 species including lappet-faced vultures, white storks, flamingos, blue cheeked bee eaters and imperial eagles.

Oman has one of the largest protected nature areas in the region, home to the only free ranging herd of Arabian Oryx in the World and it is possible to spot Ibex, Gazelles, Striped Hyena, Hyrax and the elusive Arabian Wolf.

And for those with a real sense of adventure and energy to spare, a trip to Wahiba Sands in a 4WD is not to be missed. The sight of a sea of red sand dunes under a carpet of glittering stars in an inky black sky is simply mesmerising.

Weary travellers seeking a luxurious base and the highest levels of comfort and service should head for the Sheraton Oman, located in Ruwi; Muscat’s financial and business district. The property, which is the tallest in the city, was built in 1985 and completely renovated, to a very high standard, in 2016. Accommodations are spacious with stylish, sumptuous furnishings and the comfortable beds swathed in crisp, white linens ensure a deep slumber after arduous days of exploration. We relaxed in an impressive executive suite, measuring an ample 93 square metres, and which featured uninterrupted glorious views of the Al Hajar Mountains. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, a spa tub and sauna and an absolutely gorgeous outdoor pool surrounded by swaying palm trees, water fountains and beautiful landscaped gardens, and the ultra comfortable sun loungers are perfect for an afternoon snooze in the sunshine. For a first class casual dining experience the hotel’s Courtyard restaurant offers all day dining and presents an elaborate buffet and a wide variety of à la carte options for lunch and dinner. Flooded by natural light, the venue’s atrium-style interior is surrounded by pink peach trees and it’s the ideal spot to ‘chill’ and plan the day’s activities.

To learn about Oman’s military history head for the nearby Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, located in the Bait Al Falaj Fort, which dates back to 1845 and Bait Al Zubair, located on Al Saidiya Street, is a museum within a traditional Omani house that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lifestyle and traditions of ancient Omanis.

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For visitors keen to take advantage of the freedom that apartment-style accommodation offers, this is the ideal place.

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THE PENCIL SKIRT IS BACK AND IT'S ANYTHING BUT PRISSY It's the only skirt to be seen in this season. Katie Wright rounds up the season's sharpest separates.

Every season, there's at least one surprise hit on the runways, something no one predicted designers would home in on but which makes total sartorial sense when you think about this.

For spring, that unexpected sensation is the pencil skirt - and we're not just talking workwear. Once synonymous with typing pools and temps, the body-skimming skirt has escaped the office and wants to star in your weekend wardrobe, day and night.

With so much catwalk inspiration to draw on, right now there's no shame at all in being a pencil pusher. Here are four ways to wear the trend...

1. PRINTED PENCIL SKIRTS Wintery checks and tartan make way for fresher prints, like gingham and stripes, for spring.

Team a white logo tee with a gingham skirt, or pair a sporty striped style with trainers for a relaxed take on the trend.

2. TEXTURED PENCIL SKIRTS Don't discard your leather or PU knee-lengther just because winter is over - Bottega Veneta makes a strong case for textured pencil skirts in warmer weather.

Ditch the black tights and boots and swap your usual jumper for a body top and heels, for a cool cocktail look.

3. LACE PENCIL SKIRTS On the catwalks, sheer pencil skirts were a trend in their own right, seen at Victoria Beckham, Dolce & Gabbana and Max Mara.

Not quite ready to reveal your knickers to all and sundry? Us neither, which is why we'll be opting for a pretty lace skirt, to nod to the trend without feeling exposed.

Try a lace co-ord set for your next wedding or party, or contrast a bright skirt with a block colour blouse and matching heels.

4. DENIM PENCIL SKIRTS The coolest pencil skirts of the season were seen at Prada, and while these ultra high-waisted indigo designs weren't actually made out of denim, they've sparked a whole heap of jean skirts on the high street.

In distressed denim and with raw edges, these are about as casual as a pencil skirt gets and they're ideal for tapping into the cowgirl trend too, by adding a Western belt and buckled boots. For extra style points, do the double with a denim shirt.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

A firm favourite...Seaweed

By Penny Downes of PENNYFEATHERS Beauty, St Clements We see the words algae and seaweed cropping up regularly in our industry and throughout counter beauty and body products but what makes these two ingredients so super special that the fad of marine products has never gone away?

It's simple... it's tried, tested and has evidence to show results.

Seaweed and algae has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine as it is high in many potent minerals. In fact minerals make up over 36% of the dried mass of this natural sea fodder. These include amongst others potassium, Magnesium and calcium. All building blocks for good skin and healthy bodies. It is especially high in Vitamin C the most powerful skin vitamin to protect and fight ageing. It doesn't matter whether the seaweed is red, brown, green or yellow they all contain what we need to shine.

This proves that not only is it great for our potatoes as used a famous Jersey Vraic but our bodies benefit too.

Four commonly used Weeds that turn up in beauty products are Laminaria a kelp and a brown algae. Ecklonia is a green algae.

Sargassum is another brown alga an pyrphora is a red algae.Bladderwrack has a high amount of vitamin C and alginic acid, which is insoluble in water and swells by absorbing water up to 100 times its weight, this potent natural avid makes the weed perfect for a detoxing body treatment and the treatment for cellulite.

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Jersey has an abundance seaweed laying just under our glorious waters and whilst diving it's amazing too see the marine life thriving on the plants. It proves how amazing it is and reaffirms to me how amazing it can be for us land lovers. Even St Malo weed is used in a world wide skincare brand.

Recently, seaweed has emerged as a potent antioixidant.

Researchers in the USA have found that brown algae applied topically and orally reduced the number of skin tumors on hairless mice by up to 60 percent and their size by up to 43 percent. It also reduced inflammation. This isn't just a medical break through but will also benefit the beauty industry by demonstrating skin healing can be increase by potent seaweeds.

Exeter university has also researched this amazing plant and shown it has believable antibiotic properties when the essence is removed.

Finally recently Seaweed was unveiled as a firm celebrity and royal favourite for face and body care. In particular Princess Kate swears by the powers of the humble sea plant for anti ageing. www.penny-feathers.co.uk

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Achieve more in life and Business with NLP With NLP becoming one of the most popular life and Business coaching strategies of our time more and more people are turning to it as a strategy to help change their life and career.

What was infamous as a life coaching strategy, has progressed into the corporate arena in recent years and more and more companies are using it as part of a winning formula to success.

Mark Shields Explains...

Building a career and finding opportunities to progress in the right job is very important to most of us. Having a good boss, enjoying your job, and learning new skills all at the same time are of paramount importance.

Sometimes however work can get the better of us and we find the stresses of work eating into our personal time and find ourselves thinking about our job even at weekends.

Embarking on Change Facilitating and embracing change is difficult in any part of life yet change at work in 2018 is both regular and constant.

If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got.

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NLP offers you the keys to help facilitate that change and in doing so helps you unlock your full potential. You are in control of reprogramming your mind for success, getting rid of any previous limiting beliefs or negative thinking habits. Thus helping you remove blockages and progress through change much more easily.

Learn to Reprogram your Mind If you think of your mind as a computer and these limiting beliefs and negative thinking patterns are just learned software programs that have been installed over the years creating you to experience and view life in a certain way?

In the same way you learned them you can unlearn them by simply installing a new computer software program into your minds computer overriding and deleting previous programs.

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The beginning process of understanding how NLP can help you at work begins with you understanding your own thinking patterns. You need to learn to understand about how the impact and control your internal dialogue / inner voice, has over your thinking, actions and behaviour.

These patterns drive how you think which in turn drives how you feel which in turn influences how you behave and act.

All of your life’s experiences and the way you filter the information you receive determines what you think, how you feel, act and react.

Therefore you can directly impact on how you feel and behave by taking control of your thoughts and internal dialogue.

For example if you are feeling upset and negative about your boss imagine him or her dressed as a chicken with a long yellow beak and sprouting white hair. Notice how you immediately smile and those thoughts provoking negativity now provoke humour which lifts how you feel.

Taking Back Control NLP teaches us how to take charge of our thoughts. In addition it teaches us how to recognise negative thinking patterns and when they are limiting our ability to succeed or achieve our goals.

These are known as limiting beliefs or blocks in the NLP world.

These are the first steps in learning how to take back control at work.

When you know and understand how your are blocking the path to your own success you can start to use these new insights to help you make the changes you desire.

It is a fact that as we progress into the millennium years we need to take more and more responsibility for our own personal recognition, development and success. Having said this people are still very set in their ways and passive about their own careers and progression.

Ask yourself this question. Are you someone that believes?

• You work hard and it’s up to your boss to notice what a good job you are doing.

• Your boss needs to recognise your talents and abilities.

• It is the job of your company to recognise your limitless commitment and effort.

Sadly these sets of beliefs are no longer common in the workplace and sensory awareness and responsibility is a thing of the past.

It is fact in 2018 managers and bosses carry a huge workload themselves and they often won’t be paying as much attention to your needs and contribution as you want them to.

Equally most of them are unable to be as committed to your job satisfaction as you expect them to be.

Therefore it is apparent you need to be taking responsibility for your own working life and achievements.

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Ask yourself the following: • Do you expect your employer to recognise your own personal development needs?

• Do you think your boss can mind read what you need and require?

• Are you trapped in a job because you believe a job is a job and you are only there to earn an income?

• Do you feel powerless at work and believe you don’t have the influence or ability to create change or make things happen.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions it suggests you are creating your own barriers to success and therefore limiting your own beliefs and achievements.

Changing your thinking doesn’t always happen overnight and sometimes can take you a while, but once you realise the need for change your on well on the way to achieving it.

To celebrate Mark Shields writing for the Jersey Life Magazine for 12 years Mark has launched an NLP Training Academy specifically for residents of the channel islands.

The academy contains lots of free NLP resources and vocational diplomas channel islanders can access.

You can find a direct link below.

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By Jamie Fisher BMW's revealed an all-new model to its line-up.

Jamie Fisher finds out whether the new X2 is a worthy rival for the Jaguar E-Pace.

Facts at a glance Model as tested: BMW X2 xDrive20d

WHAT IS IT? The X2 is a totally new model in the BMW range, as the German firm continues its pursuit to fill every possible niche in the market.

Here we have a small SUV with a coupe-like body shape.

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The X2 is based on the chassis of the X1, BMW's crossover with slightly less sporty looks, though the firm says that the chassis has been tweaked to make the X2 more fun to drive.

The main changes are to the exterior styling, you also have the option of four-wheel-drive xDrive models which are frontbiased - This new set-up also means there's more space inside - noticeable for rear passenger legroom.

Standard equipment appears pretty generous, with some basic safety assistance systems, smart 17-inch alloy wheels and BMW ConnectedDrive, which includes sat nav, real-time traffic updates, a 'concierge' and various other services.

Our M Sport model was happily well-equipped, approximately ÂŁ3,000 premium over the standard model. For the money, you get 19-inch alloy wheels, leather and Alcantara upholstery, LED lights all around and a sportier body kit. There's also a great range of colours, with the bright Misano Blue and Galvanic Gold really suiting the car's handsome looks.

WHAT'S UNDER THE BONNET? At launch, there's just the one engine option - xDrive20d.

That means you get all-wheel-drive, eight-speed automatic transmission and a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine.

Three more configurations will be made available later in 2018, all with the same diesel engine, bringing a manual transmission, lower power output and front-wheel-drive to the line-up.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? Safe, predictable and capable is the simple way to describe the X2's driving experience. The ride is superb, absorbing bumps and settling quickly which is excellent for navigating our country lanes.

VERDICT The BMW X2 is, in so many ways, an utterly predictable car.

Despite being a totally new model, it carries all of the characteristics we've come to know and appreciate from modern BMWs - an unflustered ride and safe handling.

The X2 stands out for being genuinely worthy of attention.

It looks good, has a Tardis-like cabin, and is lovely to drive.

The Jaguar E-Pace should be very concerned.

HOW DOES IT LOOK? The first thing that strikes is just how small it is. In pictures, it looks like a compact SUV, but in the metal, the X2 looks more like a large hatchback. It's handsome too, particularly from the front, wearing the new upside-down kidney grille design and chunky bumpers well. A particularly nice touch is the C-pillar-mounted BMW logo, a well-judged nod to models gone by - to our eyes, at least.

WHAT'S IT LIKE INSIDE? The X2 is decently spacious inside. For front passengers, you could be forgiven for thinking you're in a mid-sized SUV, while rear passengers get decent legroom and only a small compromise on head space thanks to that slightly sloping coupe-esque roofline. We tested a high-spec M Sport model with optional full leather upholstery, and it was typically BMW high quality and well put together.

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WINE

Making sense of wine scents

by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant

Although all wine is made from grapes, no wine tastes and smells the same. Many wines have a buttery scent while others might smell like leather. There are many factors that create the structure of how your wine smells – the type of grape used, the area where the vines are grown and your memory all play an important part in taste and smell.

The Importance of Smell When you smell a wine, you are preparing your brain for what you are about to taste and by swirling the wine in the glass you are releasing aromas to help identify the aromas that are produced.

The sense of smell has a profound effect on how we process flavours. To help understand this more, try chewing on a ripe strawberry whilst holding your nose and then halfway through release your nose and you will be stunned by the amount more flavour you taste.

When tasting wine, stick your nose all the way into the glass and as you breathe in the aromas try to think about what scents you are detecting. Remember that there are no wrong answers as it is your memory that will be recalled to remind you of what flavours you pick up.

Different Aromas If you are tasting a white wine you might smell bananas, pineapple, lemon rind or even the salt air that you remember from visiting the seaside or any number of other aromas. Red wines can smell of cherries, strawberries, plums, tobacco, vanilla, peppers or prunes as well as host of other fruits, herbs, spices or flowers.

As everyone’s memory is their own, you can only recall scents that you will have smelled before and so if nine or ten people are tasting the same wine you could get nine or ten different comments and tastes.

Unpleasant smells can be reminiscent of damp cardboard, a mouldy basement, mushrooms or boiled cabbage which will mean that the wine is faulty and quite possible cork-tainted. It is usually best to ask for another opinion and if you are dining out you should ask the sommelier to change the bottle. If you are at home you should retain the bottle with as much of the bad wine as possible and return it to your supplier as soon as you can.

Remember that synthetic closures and screw-caps cannot be “corked” but can still have other faults which could make them smell and taste bad.

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aromas. Names such as Esters, Thiols, Lactones, Pyrazines Sotolon and Terpenes would confuse all but keen scientists, so it might be easier to explain some more basic styles that can be picked up on wine aromas.

Fruit: The aromas of fresh apples, raspberries strawberries or the mingled berries of fruit salad are the result of reaction of alcohol and acids during fermentation forming esters which can give fresh fruity aromas.

Floral: Notes of orange blossom, roses, rosemary and pine can be attributed to terpenes of which there are over fifty terpenic compounds found in wine.

Herbal: Sauvignon-Blanc is a good example with grassy notes, peppers, asparagus and fresh green peas – powerful aromatics which are due to naturally occurring pyrazines.

Honeyed: Dessert wines, like Sauternes or late harvest Muscat which are produced with overripe fruit can often have an overwhelming smell of honey thanks to the botrytis (noble rot) that occurs before picking takes place which contains compounds of sotolon.

There is such a huge range of terms to describe wine aromas and flavours that sometimes it might be better to just enjoy the glass in hand without searching for chocolate, coffee, tobacco, vanilla, ginger, marmalade, caramel or hazelnuts. But it is fun and also good to keep your memory working.

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Jersey: The Hidden Histories imagines Jersey’s history through the eyes of those who witnessed it; an unknown Charlie Chaplin exploding onto the stage of the Jersey Opera House; Queen Victoria travelling to Gorey Castle; Sir Walter Raleigh strutting into the States Chamber. This is the story of Karl Marx supping in St Helier; the fugitive King Charles II seeking sanctuary here, and Jersey’s own Lillie Langtry treading the boards in her prime.

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THE NEW MITSUBISHI

ECLIPSE CROSS PETROL SUV

When the journey ahead seems a little ordinary, seek out something different. With ultra-dynamic styling, the all new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is our new breed of SUV. It comes with state-of-the-art technology, including an innovative head-up display, touchpad controller and Mitsubishi’s clever Super All Wheel Control four-wheel drive system. Defy the ordinary with the all new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

FROM £199 PER MONTH Including 3 years servicing & 5 years warranty

MANSELL MITSUBISHI The Mansell Collection, La Route St Aubin, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3SD 01534 880606 www.mansell-mitsubishi.co.uk

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Eclipse Cross range fuel consumption in mpg (ltrs/100km): Urban 34.4 – 35.3 (8.2 – 8.0), Extra Urban 45.6 – 49.6 (6.2 – 5.7), Combined 40.4 – 42.8 (7.0 – 6.6), CO2 emissions 159 - 151 g/km.

the Jerseylife | MAY 2018

ISSUE 151 | THE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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