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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office Chamber House, 25 Pier Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 4HF. Telephone: 01534 619882 Email: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz Website: www.life-mags.com Editor Juanita Shield-Laignel Art Director Alexis Smith Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz Production Sarah le Marquand Sales Executive Juanita Shield-Laignel juanita@fishmedia.biz Accounts and Administration Sarah Donati-Ford accounts@fishmedia.biz Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Lorraine Pannetier

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October! Where has this year gone?

Before we know it, it’ll be Christmas…..

Before we get that far ahead of ourselves, hopefully you can find some time in your busy schedule to sit, relax and read the October issue of The Jerseylife.

This is our Autumn Home Living issue and as such packed full of home living, home loving and home making articles to delight and inspire you. Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms galore, soft furnishings, country style and so much more!

Of course we couldn’t let October slip by without some reference to Halloween, so Martin Flageul, our regular wine guru has written a piece aptly called ‘Witch Wine’ enjoy. Remaining in the food and drink section….‘Recipe’ just had to be about National Baking Week and continuing this most mouth-watering theme, Hotel La Place invited my husband and I to enjoy their sumptuous Afternoon Tea. In our Health and Beauty section you will find skin toning tips from Penny Downes at Pennyfeathers and Mark Shields is this month explaining the ins and outs of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)….much less complicated than it sounds and a great life enhancing tool.

Getting closer to book launch date, Michael Ginns and I got together to tell you the next part of his life story; when he met his lovely wife Josephine and they began their many happy years of marriage and work for the Occupation Society and Ex-Internees Association, together.

September edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 6 Despoil; 7 Sleek; 9 Dry; 10 Demarcate; 12 Distinctive; 15 Compunction; 17 Courteous; 19 Box; 21 Weigh; 22 Ignoble.

Down: 1 Weary; 2 Opt; 3 Fire; 4 Elocution; 5 Festive; 8 Magnet; 11 Disparage; 13 Tender; 14 Coronet; 16 Moult; 18 Urge; 20 Job.

And just to make sure I had plenty to write about this month, I spent some more time with the brilliant Claire de Gruchy learning about her work with DEP (Development Education Programmes) and hearing of her progress with the case study she has kindly agreed to share with us.

Rebecca Underwood takes us to the heart of the Netherlands in our Travel section and Road Test this month, is the powerful Porsche Panamera Turbo!

Well that’s it….enjoy your month and any ghostly goings on and prepare yourself for the onset of Christmas in our November issue……

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

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INTERVIEW 66 MICHAEL GINNS MBE The beginning of a new chapter

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42 NATIONAL BAKING WEEK Test your baking skills, from savoury to sweet

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HOME LIVING 12 SUNSET STYLE Are you ready to let go of those sunny season vibes?

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

Arts, Theatre & Music Edmund Blampied - Pencil, Paint and Print Exhibition by Jersey Heritage In 2014 Jersey Heritage bought eight sketchbooks by Edmund Blampied. These sketchbooks have revealed some of Blampied’s working methods and favourite subjects. In this exhibition we display these sketches alongside finished paintings and prints, showing Blampied’s process from start to finish.

Kindly sponsored by Credit Suisse. to 31 December 2016 ~ 10:00 - 16:00 Jersey Museum & Art Gallery, The Weighbridge Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 633300 Email: info@jerseyheritage.org Website: www.jerseyheritage.org/whats-on/edmundblampied---pencil--paint-and-print A Night at the Opera Join the National Trust for Jersey in some wonderful events and activities for all the family throughout the month of October….amongst which, a fantastic programme of operatic duets and arias performed around the grand piano in the magnificent Club Room at 16 New Street.

Thursday 13 October Meeting Point - 16 New Street Time - 7 pm – 8.30 pm £10 to include a glass of wine on arrival 483193 – Booking essential JEDFAS presents - The Art Of Francis Bacon JEDFAS presents an illustrated talk at The Royal Yacht Hotel given by Sarah Stopford, guide and lecturer at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Tickets free to members, NADFAS members £10, guests £12.50.

Optional Buffet £19.50.

18th October -6.30 pm for 7pm start For tickets contact carolyn@jedfas.org or call 01534 601195

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Arts, Theatre & Music Victorian Interiors In our final talk in the series National Trust for Jersey explore the rich and opulent interior design of the Victorian era (1837-1901), which saw the rise of influential artists such as Pugin and William Morris. The venue for this talk will be the beautiful Victorian Club Room at 16 New Street.

Thursday 20 October Meeting Point -16 New Street Time -7 pm – 8.15 pm Price - £10 to include a glass of wine 483193 – Booking essential Vintage Crafts Workshop: Making and Furnishing your Own Doll’s House In the National Trust for Jersey final half-term workshop, children are invited to make and furnish their own miniature doll’s house.

A wonderful opportunity for families to work together in the delightful setting of 16 New Street. Price - £5.00 Members; £10 Non Members to include materials and refreshments.

Tuesday 25 October Meeting Point - 16 New Street Time - 10am – 11.15am Suitable for 6 - 12 year olds 483193 – Booking essential

Food, Fairs & Festivals Tennerfest Tennerfest is the Channel Islands famous fixed price food promotion. From the 1st October, Channel Islands residents and visitors can look forward to 6 weeks of fantastic meals at fixed prices from over 180 participating restaurants.

The Tennerfest enables local restaurants to promote menus priced from £10. This provides restaurateurs a platform from which to promote their businesses and restaurant goers access to the finest food the islands have to offer at affordable prices.

01 October 2016 10:29 to 11 November 2016 Available throughout the Channel Islands Email: tennerfest@hamiltonbrooke.com Website: www.tennerfest.com La Faîs’sie d’Cidre Jersey Heritage Cider Fesitval Translated into English, La Faîs’sie d’Cidre is the annual cider festival celebrated at Hamptonne Country Life Museum. With the help of volunteers and apple and cider experts, you are guaranteed to have a fun-filled, family day out with live music, creative activities for children, dance, great food, great company, competitions, poetry, Genuine Jersey stalls and living history.

08 October 2016 10:00 to 09 October 2016 17:00 Hamptonne Country Life Museum - Jersey Heritage Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 863955 Email: info@jerseyheritage.org Website: www.jerseyheritage.org/whats-on /la-fa-s-sie-d-cidre

A Night with Steve Walker at Restaurant Sirocco An Amazing Night for Food Lovers to Enjoy an evening with Sirocco head chef Steve Walker and Island food producer talks and demonstrations.

Six course menu. £55 per person. The evening will allow Sirocco head chef, Steve Walker, and some of our amazing suppliers to showcase some of the island’s natural wonders through the preparation of some truly delicious dishes.

19 October 2016, 18:30 to 22:00 Weighbridge, St Helier Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 720511 Email: reservations@theroyalyacht.com Website: www.theroyalyacht.com Black Butter Making at The Elms Come along and get involved in the National Trust for Jersey’s annual Black Butter making event. It is a real community affair with all ages welcome and it is free! Participate in the jarring up of the freshly made Black Butter which then goes on sale! Kindly supported by HSBC Thursday 20 October – Embrace the community spirit as you participate in the ancient art of making Black Butter – peeling apples from 2 to 5 pm at The Elms, Friday 21 October - Peeling will start again at 10 am. Stirring of the apples and other ingredients will commence mid-morning on Friday in the large ‘bachin’ over a roaring fire in the BakeHouse and will continue all night until Saturday lunch-time. Volunteers are invited to peel, stir or contribute to the community supper which will take place on Friday evening with live music until 10.30 p.m.

Saturday 22 October – Market Day from 10 am until 4 pm. Pumpkin carving and apple related crafts for children, stalls selling fresh produce, home baked cakes and Jersey Wonders, cider and sausages as well as art and crafts from local artisans.

RNLI Spooktacular Halloween Ball L’Horizon Beach Hotel and Spa are pleased to announce that we have selected RNLI Jersey as our nominated charity for 2016. To celebrate this partnership, we will be continuing our support with a truly fantastic Halloween event in the Crystal Room at L’Horizon Beach Hotel and Spa on Saturday 29th October from 7.30pm until 2am. Arrive to a welcome drinks reception, followed by a three course dinner and wine.

Dance the night away with our live band and enjoy our very own fun casino. Best fancy dress!

L'Horizon is located in St. Brelade's Bay and for a convenient and easy access we have arranged for complimentary return transfers from The Esplanade car park in St. Helier. 6.30pm and 7pm from St. Helier, with return journeys at 00.30am and 2am leaving from L'Horizon.

29 October 2016 17:30 to 30 October 2016 2:00 L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa, La Route de la Baie Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 743101 Email: lhorizon@handpicked.co.uk

La Rioja Alta Wine Dinner at the Greenhill’s Country Hotel La Rioja Alta Wine Dinner at the Greenhill’s Country Hotel, hosted by Francisco Corpas, Export Manager for La Rioja Alta on Thursday 3rd November. 4 course menu to be confirmed with 5 top class wines from La Rioja Alta. £75.00pp Booking essential. This is going to be a very special dinner!

03 November 2016, 18:30 to 23:00 Greenhills Hotel, Le Mont de L'Ecole, St Peter's Valley Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 736418 Email: events@dunells.com Website: www.dunells.com

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Adventure Park Following on from the huge success of Jersey's first Halloween event for families, the second year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

A haunted house, a creepy maze, spooky goings on and "trick or treating" for the younger members of the family. This year sees a dedicated younger area, more spooky surprises and a full cast of creepy creatures! All included in your regular entry fee!

22 October 2016 09:00 to 30 October 2016 16:30 Situated in St Peter in the heart of Jersey countryside, La Hougue Farm Telephone: +44 (0) 1534 482116 Email: contact@jerseyleisure.com Website: www.jerseyleisure.com Bioluminescence on the Beach As night descends and the ocean recedes, star like shapes of luminous green begin to twinkle and sparkle in a few special spots at low tide.

Experience the uniqueness of bioluminescent creatures and other marine life on this “moonwalk” across the seabed. Advance booking is essential.

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 18:00 to 19:30 £15.50 adults, £7.50 children.

Book online: www.jerseywalkadventures.co.uk/go/walk-dates/ Jersey Walk Adventures, Ackaless Telephone: +44 (0) 7797 853033 Email: info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk Woodland Wanders As the seasons change, come and walk through crunchy leaves and squelchy mud in the beautiful setting of Hamptonne Woods. With a variety of crafts and activities, children will experience the season in a fun and educational way. For children 4 - 11 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Kindly supported by HSBC. Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th - 10am and 2pm Duration – 2 hours Meeting point – To be advised at time of booking Price - Free Trust members, £5 Non Members 483193 – Booking essential

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A late summer soiree can be an ideal way to keep the season alive a little longer - and Decorate For A Party, the new book by bestselling interiors author Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring, will provide all the inspiration you need for setting the scene.

Exotic prints and spicy tones, along with a warm mix of textures and tables dressed with pretty blooms are all perfect for the job but Becker and Shewring's gorgeously illustrated settings prove there are endless possibilities, and something to suit all moods.

The stylists and lifestyle bloggers (Becker runs decor8blog.com, while Shewring is the talent behind the A Creative Mint blog) explore a wide palette of decorating themes and styles, with detailed tips to help you get the look.

With a colour code of denim blue, peach and sand, alongside shibori (Japanese dyeing technique) designs and simple woven patterns, complemented by elements such as hand-dyed cotton, leather twine and garden roses, these are ideas you'll probably want to keep long after your guests have gone home.

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"We all want to keep summer going as long as possible, and a good way to do this is to bring the outside in, perhaps with house plants, such as a beautiful fiddle leaf fig tree or palm," says Helen Cordy, founder of UK-based lifestyle and homeware store Wood/Grey. " Another way to prolong the summer feeling is by adding pops of colour to an otherwise neutral interior. Vibrant, intricate cushions that remind you of faraway places enhance the feeling of wanderlust."

SAND STORM By filling your home with warm tones, perhaps combining copper, putty shades and salmon pinks, you can wind down the bright and bold hues of high summer and still channel a beach vibe when the temperature really drops.

Opt for something akin to what you might find in a stylish holiday villa or boutique hotel with some wow factor, they suggest (they feature a gorgeous fan-back peacock style chair in the book), along with "creating an assortment of cushions around low tables, which makes a wonderful alternative to a formal setting".

When planning a dinner party, for a fresh and modern take and hint of drama, the designers are fans of a bold palette, with bright fuchsia, matt black, shiny gold and a mix of greens. "From outside on the patio to inside the dining room, we wanted to keep the colours consistent, and just a few leaves in an assortment of vases can brighten up the hallway."

Little creative touches, such as using lush green leaves as place cards, with names written on them in gold, can be striking.

"This time of year is all about subtle changes. Opt for warmer yet still colourful tones, such as peach, dark blush, mustard yellow and ochre to disguise the transition," says Jenny Hurren, creative director at Out There Interiors.

"I love to combine a selection of textures to hint at the changes ahead, too. Use a woven or knitted wall hanging, or a soft and delicate blanket to create a few features, and make the most of warm evenings with low sun and brighter days."

Paintings that express happy memories of faraway places, and even a themed lampshade inspired by Egyptian temples, plus wall tiles can all lend an artisan feel.

TWEAK THOSE TEXTILES Along with using flora and ferns to add some green garnish to your entertaining space, throws, rugs and cushions can be changed to suit the season and easily be dressed up or down.

Think wooden beads with linen, and woven threads with silk.

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extra bit of warmth and luxury that colour alone sometimes cannot achieve," says Karen Brimacombe, business development manager at Reed Harris.

"The colour scheme allows you to be bright and bold with light blues, golds and yellow, yet can be toned down with creams and wooden textures once autumn/winter has arrived.

"Bring a Mediterranean touch to the home with our glazed ceramic Creta Deco wall tiles, which are perfect for creating a decorative splashback or feature wall. They have a distinctive, majolica design with a matt finish, for a creative look in a modern or country home."

"Scandinavian designs ensure a cool, finishing touch. The soft texture and pattern of the rugs add a pop of colour, and a pouffe offers a casual look for seating or dining that is more associated with summer."

INTO INDIGO Indigo, which channels blue and soft violet, creates a cool, comfortable space, especially when mixed with wicker, light oak and driftwood.

SUNDOWNERS Nothing says summer like a cheeky cocktail, and you can make Happy Hour that more special by having all the bar essentials for building a long drink on display.

Combining Moroccan, Persian, Indian and Chinese influences, the new Fusion A/W range from John Lewis features monochrome block prints in shades of blue, alongside earthy colours and flicks of saffron and paprika.

If you're stumped on how to lay out a basic bar cart, in their book, Becker and Shewring have a checklist of 14 items to make it a breeze". A help yourself drinks set-up and little dishes set out before dinner on the table for guests to pick at helps create a relaxed mood," they note.

"These Fusion pieces are great accents for keeping the summer feeling," says Pip Prinsloo, design manager for John Lewis Home.

Don't forget "a small bouquet of flowers, a stem of something green, like a palm leaf or a protea flower", they add.

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Creating Quintessential Country Style…

No matter where you are in the Island!

I’ve always loved the country cottage look but, over the years, having lived in a range of homes, I’ve had to get quite creative and realise it matters not where you live, from modern penthouse by the sea, to suburban semi, to quiet country retreat, it’s what you do with your home that counts…..by Juanita Shield-Laignel For the last twelve years we’ve been living in an almost ridiculously tiny 1960’s but oddly, detached, town outskirts, house that despite being all wrong on paper, actually lends it’s rather well to my love of country cottage style. We have thought of moving on, more than once, but the convenience of being so close to everything we need as a family and the fact I have ploughed so much love, time, effort and plenty of the green stuff into our home, renders me a little inert when it comes to the idea of leaving it all behind.

I grew up surrounded by fields and green lanes and that feeling of freedom to roam has never left me. As an adult I have had the

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great pleasure of having several homes in the countryside; my favourite being a farm house in St Ouen and yet another in Trinity, both with large rooms, fire places…even in the bedrooms and sprawling gardens….so I thought I’d share with you some of my top tips to ensure country style, when your heart is in the country but your home isn’t.

1. CHALK PAINT! I have awarded this decorative item an exclamation mark as I am a little perplexed by my love of it. I have always been a big fan of natural wood and have many dark wood, both old and new, pieces that I really love and the idea of painting them would be an absolute sacrilege….so to discover

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that I actually quite like smothering tired pieces in paint, has been something of a revelation, but I am slightly worried my passion for it may take over!

Having said that, I was thrilled recently when I discovered an old chest of draws (that I was on the brink of throwing out) has the most beautiful, ornate, Art Deco handles and rather than discard it, the only thing to do really was to give it a new lease of life with a lick of paint. In an attempt to remain faithful to 1920s style, I wanted to use emerald green but soon learnt from a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, Chalk Paint expert, friend of mine, that the closest available was a bright green Fusion paint.

I took it away reticently and started by painting just one draw to see. Two small and one large draw later, I was hooked. Now I’m toying with painting the entire chest of draws and several other pieces too.

2. FLOWERS & FOLIAGE. Now small town house I may have, but am still blessed with gardens both back and front and have taken the opportunity to cram them full with a multitude of flora, loved by me and to attract lots of fauna. Lavender, euphorbias, agapanthus and pelargoniums, rosemary, sage, scented geranium, fennel, roses and marjoram, to name a few of the permanents in my herbaceous borders. Each year a few new plants find their way into my trolley at my local Garden Centre but much of my garden is made up of deciduous trees including a most glorious lilac that during the winter months is sad and dreary but it’s sweet scented May blossom, more than makes up for it. Foxgloves and ferns grown in the dappled shade below and with a good measure of garden furniture and a few (in my mind) tasteful statues, I am in my element when pottering in the garden. Visitors say it is an oasis and love to sit and drink tea, eat cake and chat. And when the weather isn’t quite good enough to be outside, bunches of flowers and foliage decorate our indoor spaces. continues overleaf...

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3. SOFT FURNISHINGS. One of the things I’m not bad at, is sewing…much to the delight of my eight year old who has constant Cub badges to be sewn onto his uniform and friends who have occasionally been presented with a patchwork cushion or two, nevertheless my husband was perplexed recently when I invested in a new sewing machine, claiming it to be a white elephant, destined to live out its days in my work room cupboard. ‘Oh ye of little faith’ thought I and promptly produced a cushion cover, trimmed some curtains and took up the hem on a very long dress, all in quick smart time to prove him wrong.

We all have a fetish, secret or not - be it shoes, handbags, lipsticks or whatever…mine happens to be fabrics of all kinds and stationery. Were money no object what so ever I feel sure I would have a walk in wardrobe dedicated entirely to neatly folded, soft, towels, colour coded on one side and rolls of brightly coloured fabrics on the other and shelves of multi-coloured paper and card at the far end. Now I know I’m treading softly in OCD territory here so perhaps I should move on…..

I love plush, rich, fabrics and use them wherever I can but of course, even with the help of local Textile gurus, my own little sewing machine is no match for professional upholstery. I found myself in much need of this a few years ago when my playful boys knelt on one of my antique chairs and promptly went through the wicker weave. I had no choice but to have both chairs upholstered, but what a stunning job and I love them even more now.

4. KITCHEN, CONTENTS & COOKING. I confess I care not much for cooking at least in the conventional sense of the word.

The idea of producing supper at a certain time each evening leaves me cold, not helped by the complication of a vegetarian husband, fussy children and my own dairy and wheat intolerances, makes cooking with variety a logistic nightmare, especially when I’d rather be writing, painting or gardening.

Fortunately my husband likes to cook so takes the helm at least twice a week and eating out and take-away are often a welcome option!

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or two and lack severely in this department and feel terribly guilty that my children can be found baking me cakes rather than the other way round.

Mine always turn out either as hard as rock or burnt. However, I have discovered I really enjoy using fresh, plant based produce for meals, smoothies and juicing and regularly rely on my Better Raw ‘The Uncook Book’ by Tanya Maher.

Using raw ingredients I don’t have to worry about timing which is the thing that stresses me the most about regular cooking and I’ve found wonderful support for my preferred way of food preparation in the form of our own regular food guru Lorraine Pannetier and her Eat More Plants, online community.

And of course buying from local farm shops or at the very least organic and where I can, Genuine Jersey, always makes me feel I’m doing the best I can for my family nutritionally and the environment in terms of reducing our carbon footprint.

5. ECLECTIC, MIX & MATCH. In my take on Country Style, things rarely match, whether that be odd antique shop finds in the chairs around our dining room table that incidentally, is a much loved second hand shop find, or the one off pieces I find here and there, I really do love pieces that go with my general style but actually don’t really match anything….and this pretty much leaks into my dress sense, art work and probably my writing. Modern, clean lines do nothing for me darling…I much prefer wobbly lines and collections of books, photos and holiday memorabilia, displayed on old furniture that may need a piece of card under one leg to stop it wobbling too much. Old and new thrown together in a great mishmash of gorgeousness that is totally unique and can be emulated but not re-created in its entirety, as too many pieces, are bespoke, one off, no longer made; dare I say… vintage!

Recently my husband and I were watching a programme about an international Photography competition and the host said words to the effect ‘Our homes are a physical manifestation of who we are’. I would add; the place we can relax, unfettered, away from the world. A place we can hide in, or share and be our true selves. Whatever your personal style………….

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October SPRUCE UP A NEW LEAF - Reflect the glowing colours of autumn rich browns and reds - in decor, for a truly seasonal look.

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"The colours of autumn are rich, warm and earthy, inspired by the harvest. You can really change the look of a room by bringing in shades which reflect the purples and plums of berries, russet shades of leaves and dark greens of mosses, and which will create an autumnal sanctuary," says Sian O'Neill, head of marketing at Topps Tiles.

"Bring in the shades with tiles for a wall or the floor. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce a practical hard-wearing surface for a hall which will bear the brunt of all those wet, muddy boots and shoes. Spruce up existing tiles by using a colour intensifier solution, which will also provide stain and waterproof protection."

MIRROR MIRROR Bathrooms are often overlooked when it comes to a style shakeup, but introducing lighting via accessories, specifically with illuminated mirrors and mirrored cabinets, can make a huge difference to a room.

"Aside from sleek functionality, a carefully considered mirror can be a great feature statement. It's typically the first thing to catch your eye when you walk into the bathroom," says Steve Kaye, marketing director at HiB.

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"An alternative to harsh overhead lighting allows you to change the atmosphere in the bathroom, and help create a tranquil 'spa' effect."

GET A HANDLE ON IT "If you want to breathe a new lease of life into your kitchen but don't have the budget for a revamp, the introduction of new handles is an easy and affordable way of making a real style impact," says Ben Burbidge, managing director at kitchen specialists, Burbidge.

"The trend is for more discreet handles, such as top-fitting ones in brushed aluminium or chrome, and those whose finish - gloss or matt - match the doors."

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Giving the front of the home a quick facelift - by replacing the door and repainting the exterior - will work wonders.

It may still be too warm to light the fires, but a well-dressed hearth can still be a focal point. A chimney breast can be transformed into a feature by painting it and the fire surround in the same, or a complementary, shade.

"It's the ideal time to smarten up the front of the home, before the cold weather strikes," says Jill McLintock, product manager at Everest Home Improvements. "Updating a front door gives a home added kerb appeal," she adds. "Current popular front door shades include a subtle chartwell green and a pale porcelain blue - both ideal for those who want to introduce colour without being too bold.

"In terms of design, we're seeing a rise in popularity of the stablestyle door, particularly for country homes, while streamlined designs are traditionally favoured for urban settings. Timber doors are a classic choice but modern composite materials, which have the style, solid feel and even the grain effect of wood, can help minimise heat loss and improve the security of a home."

Black or moody grey shades, with the interior of the fireplace in a burnished gold, mimicking the glow of a fire, would be ideal for a dramatic scheme. Use the floor of the hearth to display candles (faux ones are safer), and interesting accessories such as a vintage trunk - perfect for housing distracting clutter - or even a floral display.

HUG THE HOME Treat rooms to a little TLC, and your home will repay you by being a cosy retreat this Autumn.

"We're seeing people follow the Danish art of living well - 'hygge' (pronounced 'hoo-ga') - and creating cosy homes that focus on relaxation and hunkering down with their families," says Joanna Feeley, chief executive of homes and lifestyle forecasting agency, Trend Bible.

"That atmosphere is compatible with a warm, earthy colour palette and heavily textured fabrics and materials. Ceramics and marl fabrics are flecked and speckled, adding subtle, organic pattern to home products.

Textile prints have a rawness to them, and Scandi-style floral prints have an imperfection which ties in perfectly with this idea of cosy, natural and casual living."

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It can be fiddly and frustrating to fit, but frosted window film gives a smart, contemporary finish both inside and out. The effect is the same in daylight and at night when the light's on in a room, giving you total privacy. The main disadvantage is that you can't see through the film, so while people outside can't see in, you can't see out either. Frosted film works well on sash windows when confined to the lower window, but if you don't have sashes, you can just frost the lower part of the glass. Another option is having a design, such as rows of cut-out circles or squares, incorporated into the film, which makes it more interesting and allows you to see out (and people outside to see in) a little. However, patterned film is more expensive and harder to fit than plain.

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Blinds are another popular solution to privacy problems. Although quite costly, bottom-up blinds are ideal. These are roller blinds that go up from the window sill, rather than down from the top of the window, so you can cover as much of the glass as you want. Go for a sheer fabric and you'll be able to see out, but people outside won't be able to see in - unless the light's on.

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Standard roller blinds are often a cheaper option, but even a fairly see-through white or cream fabric will cut out light if you have the blinds down during the day. However, this may not matter in a really light and sunny room, and may even make the room more pleasant to be in when it's hot and sunny.

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Venetian blinds provide privacy during the day (as long as the slats are angled the right way) and at night (as long as the slats are closed), although they do cut out some daylight. If you have small children, consider fitting Swish Cordless Metal Venetian Blinds which are safer because they don't have dangling cords, and give the window an uncluttered look.

because they have frames around them, but they do look great.

Shutters come in different colours, materials, styles and sizes, so you can customise them to your taste and home - and they should add value.

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Slatted shutters are similar to Venetian blinds and although they're usually expensive, have become popular in recent years. Shutters are fitted to the window and so block out more light than blinds when the slats are closed (if the shutters cover the whole window). They also let in less light when the slats are open

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Stepping under a cascading shower can be one of the most luxurious feelings in the world. But turning the shower on to be greeted with a pathetic little trickle can be one of the most frustrating and disappointing experiences!....by Sam Wylie-Harris Indeed, the power of a good shower should not be underestimated.

So much more than a means of getting clean, the right one can encourage us to break into a chorus of Singin' In The Rain, awaken the senses and leave us invigorated and ready to face the demands of the day.

Nearly 90% of UK households, according to AMA Research have at least one shower in their home, and with demand for super-stylish systems continuing to grow, leading bathroom specialists now offer an array of solutions for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

"The bathroom continues to be a key element of our homes, playing a much greater role beyond that of its traditional function as just another part of the daily routine," says Robin Levien, international designer at Ideal Standard.

"It has become both multi-purpose and multi-functional, an oasis of escapism and relaxation. A place for reinvigoration, transformation and even somewhere to pose, ponder and play."

Dreaming of a shower upgrade? The first stage in the planning process is to address a number of key issues, such as water pressure, the fabric of the building and ceiling height.

"The most important thing is to ensure you choose a shower system that's compatible with your water supply, to make sure you have sufficient water pressure to give optimal showering experience," notes Joe Stephens, product designer at Roper Rhodes.

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Once the practical points have been addressed, you can drench yourself in the fun bits...

DARK DEPTHS Style and ambience can make a big difference in a bathroom; an uncluttered spa style, and chic, minimal designs are ever-popular.

And while lighter colour schemes may be most traditionally associated with this part of the home, don't rule out moody hues, which can work especially well.

"There is a trend for using dark colours on the walls and floor, which with good lighting, can actually make a small space seem bigger, as well as delivering a boutique hotel feel," says Levien.

Think different shades of greys, particularly darker tones, which are very on trend and great for creating a tranquil feel of luxury and relaxation.

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THE WOW FACTOR When space is at a minimum, often it's all about finding inventive and user-friendly ways of fitting in the essentials - but those lucky enough to have lots of bathroom space to play with can tap into trends on a larger scale.

"Bathrooms are moving from the functional into the decadent," says Edel Nicholson, marketing manager at Merlyn Showering.

"There are no longer any taboos and the filter has been lifted!

Colour, texture, shape and size have moved from being 'safe' to almost stretching the boundaries of good taste. There has never been so much choice and product variation, and trends are very fast moving."

WET & WILD Oversized shower heads can - literally - wash our woes away and make us feel like we're in Club Tropicana.

"Drench shower heads are a fantastic choice for those looking to create a spa-like showering experience," says Helen Shaw, marketing manager at Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection.

"Large, 300mm shower heads, which can be ceiling-mounted for a dramatic effect, are perfect for this as they create a cascading rain shower effect. Diverter valves are very popular, as they give the ability to switch the flow of water between two or even three different outlets, such as the main overhead shower, a handset and a bath filler. Thermostatic shower valves are another popular choice, particularly for families, as they are safe and easy to use."

To create a beautiful bathroom, the pros at Merlyn suggest picking a statement piece that you really can't live without - make that the focus of the room - and design your bathroom around it.

Talk to your local bathroom retailer, as they can give you professional advice and use a suite of design tools, so you can be confident you've made the right choices for your space and needs, before any costly tiling or plumbing work begins.

Lisa Ward, shower design expert at Bristan, agrees: " Right now, bigger is better. Show-stopping ceiling-fed shower heads are a huge trend, because they look great, and they provide a really luxurious showering experience.

"We love giving a traditional bathroom an up-to-date facelift by removing the bath and replacing it with a large format slim tray and wet room," says Nicholson. "This totally transforms both the look, life and function of the bathroom.

"This year we're seeing the emergence of 'wow' shower head features, such as waterfall settings and LED mood lighting, which create a sense of total relaxation," she adds.

"Again, there is huge choice out there, and if you are concerned about plumbing and drainage, opt for a low level tray for a true wet room look.

"There's a perception that ceiling-fed shower heads are inflexible, but increasingly, homeowners are investing in a diverter to a second shower head, which can be adjusted to suit the needs of each user, meaning they get the best of both worlds."

"Think about coloured glass, as this can offer a 'wow' factor and also delivers some privacy, if the bathroom is used by more than one person at a time."

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The matching accessories allow you to design the interior of the cabinets more comfortably.

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THE GREAT SHED shake-up It's a luxury space with all mod cons where you rest, work, or play...

No, not your home - this beautifully equipped sanctuary is now just as likely to be your garden retreat....by Gabrielle Fagan While most homeowners have a basic shed, that traditional structure so beloved by the British - and just to prove it, the Cuprinol Shed of the Year contest attracted nearly 3,000 entries, a record, this year - there's a growing trend for converting these spaces into stylish hideaways, rather than reserving them for spiders and grubby garden tools.

"Our overall winner, the wonderful 'West Wing', was made from recycled materials, with a bed in a loft space, an area for relaxing and a bookcase disguising a secret playroom, as well as a workshop. It has so much more than the word 'shed' implies, and proves there's no limit to people's imaginations or resourcefulness in creating a space in their garden to suit them.

"Year on year, we're blown away by the amazing creativity and hard work of 'sheddies' in the UK. It's clear the humble garden shed is no longer just a space to store tools," says Katie Taylor, brand manager at Cuprinol.

"Our budget winner was a summerhouse transformed by into a colourful hideaway, and the cabin winner was aptly called 'Shed of Dreams', which has an extraordinary Gothic-style arch."

So while many of us just want to sit and enjoy a hobby, or escape the kids, in nothing more pretentious than a wooden box with a roof, others obviously have Grand Designs-style in mind. They're discovering that the bottom of the garden has never been so well catered for with buildings for every taste, from retro to modern.

Fancy perking up your plot with a shepherd hut, log cabin or chalet, or even an ultra-indulgent contemporary garden suite or state-of-the-art pod? Here's how to rustle up the backyard boutique of your dreams...

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SHE-SHEDS Although traditionally seen as a man's retreat, recent research by garden buildings specialist Waltons found that more than 50% of sheds bought this year were snapped up by women, mainly in the 25-44 age group.

"We're seeing the growing emergence of the 'she-shed' - an area of backyard bliss - where people can get some headspace and have a special zone for themselves. A well-furnished shed can be a perfect little oasis of calm," says Sophie Robinson, a presenter on BBC Two's The Great Interior Design Challenge, who's styled a she-shed for blinds specialists, Hillarys.

"This is somewhere where you can be wildly creative with design.

I painted this one black inside for a cocooning effect, with added blocks of bold colour and eye-popping neon accessories. I love mixing patterns, and chose contrasting floral geometric blinds and an abstract floral oilcloth.

"As it's a workspace, it had to be practical, so I fitted a central light and wire shelving, sprayed in neon bright colours. I upcycled an old junk shop chair by painting it turquoise, and added a pegboard organiser."

TIP: Think hard about how you're going to use the space. If you plan to use it all year round, full insulation would be sensible. Harmonise your shed's interior with the outside by using weathered woods, and natural fabrics such as cotton, wool and linen, in soft, earthy colours which will blend with the view. continues overleaf...

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BEYOND THE SHED Today's state-of-the-art garden rooms boast every modern comfort and convenience for those who want to 'live outdoors'.

"People are looking to maximise their personal space, add value to their property and enhance their lifestyle," says Chris Hill, managing director at Garden Hideouts.

"They're looking for a 'home away from home' that's only a walk away. There's a big retro trend, and our Shepherd Hut offers the nostalgic appeal of a traditional exterior. Our streamlined timber clad Pod can be used for everything from an office to a gym or games room, while our luxurious Garden Rooms can be interior designed to evoke the style of a library in a country home, the luxury of a boutique hotel suite, the stripped-back look of a loft apartment, or equipped and decorated to resemble an entertainment hub which is pure South Beach, Miami.

"Our structures are completely weatherproof and superior insulation means they're toasty warm in winter and cool in summer, and offer total peace and quiet."

JUNIOR DES RES Little people also love their own homes, where they can play house and let their imaginations run wild.

"One of the most popular choices are our bespoke, scaled-down versions of a family home, but we also make tree houses, castles and palaces," says Bernadette Day at Flights of Fantasy, specialists in bespoke luxury play equipment.

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"We go to enormous lengths to make dreams come true, and create everything from magical to practical settings for youngsters, rightly regarded as future family heirlooms. We've created lavish homes with six bedrooms, large enough so adults can enter - only 'by invitation' from the owners, obviously!

"Or we can conjure jungle-style tree houses on stilts; one we built in Ireland was accessible by climbing and balancing, so it was an activity centre as well. It's totally up to the client and their inspiration.

"People are increasingly conscious of using their outdoor space well, so it encourages children to play outdoors, but knowing they're in a safe and secure area where they're on hand. As the children grow up, the 'homes' can be turned into teenage dens, hobby rooms or home offices. They're very adaptable."

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Pots of Pizzazz in Autumn

By Hannah Stephenson

Don't worry if your Summer containers are now past their best because you can perk up your pots with autumn plantings that will give you colour and texture through the cooler months and beyond.

There are two approaches to autumn and winter pots, says Jeremy Hall, group plant buyer for Squire's Garden Centres.

"If you are a tonal person and like things in harmony, a good way of doing that is to match the colour of the flowers to the colour of the foliage you are using. Lamium with silver foliage and a pink flower would look great with the silver foliage of cyclamen.

"If you take an, 'I like it mixed' approach and like rustic charm, heucheras are great at giving contrast of foliage. I'd probably use two colours of heuchera together - go for a burgundy type with a bright yellow one.

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"To get some flower colour in there, I'd use autumn flowering callunas (heathers) called 'Garden Girls', which come in a host of colours. Their buds swell, but never open, but they last ages."

Other combinations he recommends include Ajuga 'Black Scallop' - very dark almost black foliage - planted with white mini cyclamen, or with the silver foliage of calocephalus.

For a traditional autumn feeling try orange pansies and viola with Ajuga 'Burgundy Glow', which has a pink through to burgundy foliage colour. Alternatively go for a tonal effect by combining the ajuga with pink mini cyclamen. "Lamium 'Beacon Silver' is another great subject for tonal planting. Its silver foliage edged in green is a great foil for pinks and whites."

Permanent plantings of acid-loving plants such as azaleas will require ericaceous compost in the pot, but if you are just planting up your pots short-term to last from autumn to spring, a multipurpose compost with added feed should suffice, he advises.

Flowering plants such as pansies and violas which bloom in autumn become dormant in the winter months, but will re-emerge and flower again in spring.

Other autumn and winter favourites, such as heathers, skimmia, ivy and other evergreens will give you at least some interest in the cooler months and if you plant some bulbs underneath them in autumn such as dwarf narcissi or muscari, they will add colour in spring.

"In our autumn barrel, we are using the miniature daffodil 'Tete-atete', which is the most popular because it's small growing and produces three or four flowers from a single bulb from February onwards," Hall explains. "Bear in mind the height of the plants in the pot versus the flowering height of the bulbs you put underneath them. You can get a pleasing effect if you put tulips in which are clearly going flower above the height of other plants.

But if they are too tall it will look crazy. "If you use a mixture of bulbs you'll get a succession of flowers. Muscari are our second most popular, which flower just after the dwarf narcissi."

Plant hellebores in pots in the autumn and they should give you winter interest. "I'd recommend Helleborus niger for pots.

'Christmas Carol' flowers really early, as does 'Verboom Beauty'.

They will flower just before Christmas if you're lucky and then right

through to March. They prefer a slightly shadier location, but aren't really fussy about soil."

Put more plants in your pots when autumn-planting than you do in summer, Hall advises.

"As the day length is shortening and light intensity is not so great, the growth rate is much smaller and, other than a filling out, you won't get plants overflowing like you do in summer."

Good specimens for permanent containers which will provide winter interest include Choisya ternata 'Sundance', which gives a fabulous splash of golden yellow foliage colour followed by fragrant white flowers in mid-spring.

If you want berries in winter, add Skimmia japonica subsp.

'Reevesiana' to your display, a small, spreading female shrub with deep green leaves which produces clusters of bright red berries in winter.

Ornamental cabbages are gaining in popularity as good breeding work has helped produce more compact plants, he points out.

'Curly Pink', 'Curly White' and 'Curly Red' are the most popular.

They'll last up until Christmas, although the best colour comes from them when the nights are colder and are good combined with heucheras.

Ornamental grasses such as pennisetums are also gaining popularity, their seedheads giving soft, wispy movement to containers and will come back year after year. Combine them with violas, hedera and callunas for further colour, he suggests. continues overleaf...

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BEST OF THE BUNCH Bugbane (Cimicifuga) These unusual perennials which flower from July to September have white or cream flower heads that look like bottle brushes and elegant foliage.

They are sturdy and easy to grow in a cool, moist position such as by a pond and are best left undisturbed once planted. Use them as a background plant to vivid phlox. You can also get purple-leaved bugbanes which are good plant partners for late aconitums or golden-leaved grass such as Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - potatoes for Christmas If you have a greenhouse, growing your own spuds in pots for Christmas is pretty easy, but you need to start now. Use a container at least 30cm deep and wide with drainage holes in the base. Add a layer of potting compost mixed with garden compost around 10cm thick for 30cm deep pots and plant one to three tubers per pot, each with around 30cm of space.

Cover them with 15cm of compost.

As the foliage develops, earth up the potatoes with further compost until the pot is full to within 5cm of the top, leaving a lip to aid watering.

Keep the pot well watered and feed with a general purpose liquid feed.

Keep the greenhouse frost-free as the season develops. The foliage should die down in late autumn and can be removed. The tubers can be left in the pots until needed during the festive season.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Spring-clean the greenhouse if you've finished harvesting summer crops • Keep brassicas covered to protect them from pigeons • Buy a compost bin as so much autumn debris can be added to it this month • Continue to plant spring bulbs including daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses • Stop feeding permanent plants growing in containers • If you're going to plant forced hyacinth bulbs for Christmas, do it now • Carry out lawn repairs, mending bald patches or sorting out bumps and hollows • Prune repeat or continuous-flowering old-fashioned shrub and species roses • If the ground is soft enough, move evergreen shrubs and conifers which have outgrown their allotted space • Sow overwintering onions in vacant rows in the veg plot.

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RUBiS Summer’s gone, you’ve cleaned and put away the BBQ, put the covers on the garden furniture and leaves are beginning to fall. Early autumn is a good time to start preparing for the colder months that lie ahead and, in particular, preparing your home for winter.

There are many things you can do to make your property as warm as possible and cutting the cost of heating. While oil fired central heating is and one of the most cost-effective way of heating your home, there are still actions you can take to improve it even further.

From a general point of view here are some tips to give your heating the best chance of working efficiently: • Make sure your roof space is properly insulated – most heat is lost through the roof and walls of your property.

• Check that your pipes are lagged and consider an insulating blanket for your hot water cylinder.

• If you have an open fire, when you are not using it close the flue to prevent heat escaping through the chimney.

• Move furniture away from radiators if possible to allow them to work as efficiently as possible.

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There are also simple steps you can take to ensure your heating system is operating at its maximum potential.

The first thing to do is to have your boiler serviced by a qualified engineer because it has been estimated that an unserviced boiler can operate at temperatures of up to 80 or 90 degrees. That’s totally unnecessary for most domestic systems: once it has been properly serviced it can run at a lower temperature but for slightly longer and deliver the same amount of warmth.

The next thing to do is to make sure your thermostat is working properly and then turn it down – reducing the setting by one degree can deliver up to 10% savings on your annual fuel bill. Finally, go around the house and bleed all of the air out of your radiators. Over time air gets into the system and this stops the radiators working efficiently. If you take these measures combined they can have a significant impact on both the warmth you enjoy as well as financial savings.

One final tip is to consider opting for a regular monthly automatic top up to have peace of mind you will not run out when you need it most.

At RUBiS we have been supplying heating oil products and services for over 60 years. Our highly experienced and trained professionals are here to help and will be happy to look at your system, check it over for you and make sure everything is working in tip top order to give you peace of mind. And if you are thinking of installing or replacing a system, we can advise on what will work best for you, from traditional oil-fired boilers and AGAs to our new hybrid systems that harness oil with solar power.

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Switch to electricity ebills will help the National Trust for Jersey restore the Island’s Elm population Jersey Electricity is asking its customers to ‘turn over a new leaf’ this autumn and switch from paper bills to ebills and help National Trust for Jersey to restore the Island's Elm tree population previously devastated by Dutch Elm Disease.

The Trust is this year celebrating its 80th anniversary and to mark the occasion wants to plant 80 Elms around the Island. So for every customer on paper electricity bills or statements who switches to ebills before the end of the year Jersey Electricity will donate £5 to the Trust's Elm Tree Planting project and Wildlife Hedge Fund to create 1km of hedging a year around the Trust's 600 vergees of agricultural land. All customers have to do is call 505460 or email bills@jec.co.uk with the email address they wish their electricity bills to be sent.

The Trust’s CEO Charles Alluto said: ‘The Elm leaf is our new logo and is symbolic of the work we undertake to safeguard Jersey’s natural environment and in particular those species at risk.

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common trees in Jersey until the onset of Dutch Elm disease which resulted in wholescale loss. To commemorate our 80th year we’re aiming to plant 80 disease resistant Elms in various locations around the Island. In addition, we have launched a “Hedge Fund” to enable us to plant 1km of hedges a year on National Trust sites. Hedges are crucial to wildlife, providing food, shelter and nesting for birds as well as providing safe travel networks for hedgehogs, lizards, slow worms, toads, bank voles and shrews. We are very pleased that Jersey Electricity and its customers can help us to make a real difference to our countryside by supporting these important projects.’

JE CEO Chris Ambler said: ‘Around half of our customers currently receive ebills and our goal is to make that 100 per cent. Now, with this latest initiative, not only would customers be saving trees by switching from paper bills, they can help to plant more trees and hedges here in Jersey. As long-term supporters

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National Baking Week Celebrate National baking week on 17th - 23rd October 2016 by cooking up a storm in the kitchen. We’ve selected a range of recipes to test your baking skills, from savoury to sweet, there’s something in here for everyone.

BERRYWORLD BLACKBERRY LEMON LAYER CAKE This lovely moist and tangy family cake is also great made with blueberries or raspberries.

Serves: 8 Prep time: 20mins Cook time: 60mins You’ll need: • 350g plain flour • 1tsp salt • 1tbsp baking powder • 175g butter or margarine • 200g demerara sugar • Finely grated rind 1 large lemon • 2 free range eggs • 200ml milk • 350g blackberries What to do: Sieve the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.

Rub in the fat until it resembles breadcrumbs and then add 110g of sugar. Beat together the egg, milk and lemon rind (save a little for the topping), and then stir into the dry mixture until you have a thick batter.

Rinse and dry the blackberries on paper towel then halve any very large ones. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas Mark 4.

Pour a good half of the mixture into a lined and greased 15-17.5cm loose-bottomed tin. Sprinkle on half of the blackberries, the rest of the batter and some more blackberries and sugar.

Bake for about one hour until firm and golden. Sprinkle with remaining fruit, lemon rind and sugar, and leave to cool in the tin.

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OUR ULTIMATE BEETROOT AND CHOCOLATE CAKE Serves 8, makes 1 generous cake Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes You’ll need: • 250g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained & pureed • 200g quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) • 200g plain flour • 200g unsalted butter*, melted • 100g dark brown sugar • 100g caster sugar • 3 large eggs • 2tbsp cocoa powder • 2tsp baking powder • 1tsp vanilla extract • Icing sugar for dusting

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Blitz until crumbed but not totally powdered - some larger pieces will give the cake a great texture.

Add the beetroot and blend together.

Then add the remaining ingredients to the processor and whizz until well mixed.

Pour into the prepared cake tin and lightly level out the surface.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. The surface of the cake may have cracked a little. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes in the tin before removing to a cooling rack.

Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve in wedges. For dessert, this cake is great with a little crème fraiche on the side.

What to do: Pre heat the oven to 180˚C/Gas Mark 4.

Grease and line a 23cm loose bottomed cake tin.

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Break the chocolate into pieces and put in a food processor.

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WATERCRESS, CHORIZO AND PEPPER PUFF PASTRY TART A great colourful centrepiece requiring minimum effort.

The flavour combination of peppery watercress, smoky chorizo and sweet roasted peppers is a crowd-pleaser.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes You’ll need • 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry • 1 egg, beaten • 80g chorizo • 85g watercress • 120ml crème fraiche • 2 roasted peppers (from a jar is fine) • 100g mozzarella What to do: Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7.

Lay the pastry onto a baking sheet score around the edge to make a 1cm border. Brush with egg wash then cook in the oven for 8 minutes until just golden.

CHEESE, FENLAND CELERY AND WALNUT SCONES WITH PARSLEY BUTTER Tasty and very ‘moreish’ these savoury scones should be served warm with the butter gently melting so you can swirl in a nutty-sweet stick of Fenland celery. It makes a perfect combination ideal for a light lunch or teatime treat.

Makes: 15 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes You’ll need: • 225g self-raising flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 50g butter • 125g mature cheddar cheese, grated • 1 head Fenland celery, finely chop 2 of the stalks • 50g walnuts, roughly chopped • 1 large free range egg • 6 tbsp Milk (approx.)

While the pastry cooks, cut the chorizo into slices the thickness of a pound coin and cook in a hot frying pan until browned, remove from the pan and set aside. Tip away most of the chorizo fat, leaving behind just a coating on the pan. Reduce the heat and add the watercress. Toss over the heat until just wilted then remove from the pan to a bowl or plate and use a knife and fork to roughly chop then season. Slice the roasted peppers.

Once the pastry is cooked remove from the oven and gently press down the risen centre. Spread the crème fraiche over the tart, leaving the borders clear, then scatter over the wilted watercress, peppers and chorizo. Finally, tear the mozzarella over the top and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes until hot and bubbling. www.watercress.co.uk

for the parsley butter • 50g butter, softened • 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped What to do: Pre heat oven 220c /200c fan/ gas 7 and grease a baking tray.

Place the flour and baking powder into a large bowl, rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs and then stir in the finely chopped Fenland celery, 100g of the grated cheese and the chopped walnuts.

Break the egg into a measuring jug, lightly beat and make up to 150ml with the milk, add all but a small amount, reserve to brush the tops with. Mix gently until you have a soft dough.

Knead lightly on a floured surface and roll out to approx. 2 cm thick, cut into 6 cm rounds and place on the baking tray, re roll any trimmings.

Brush the tops with a little of the reserved egg mix and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

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WINE

The Witch Wine Guide

by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant Strange Terminology

As autumn sets its scene and October offers Halloween and all we can think of is “Trick or Treat”maybe we should consider witches, wizardry and wines.

Many of today’s wine critics are accused and rightly so in many oenophile’s opinions, of being over zealous in their choice of vocabulary to describe wine aromas, tastes and after-tastes. Such terms as “liquefied Viagra”, “a salty tide”, “aromas of sweaty saddle leather” and “animal fur” have been used to entice us to consume various wines, or not as the case may be.

Not so strange though as terms used in the 15th century to describe bad wines as “reeking of witches’ urine”. Descriptions used today to describe wines that are not considered palatable might include “maderized”, “corked”, “mouldy”, “vinegary”, “musty”, “burnt match’ or “eggy”.

But due to superstitions of witchcraft in the1400’s, witches were blamed for any wines that were contaminated in the cellars and were often burned at the stake accused of urinating in the wine vats.

Who is to Blame?

Today if a wine is considered “out of condition” it is usually returned to the wine merchant who will endeavour to find out from his supplier the cause of the problem.

More often than not it will concern one rogue bottle or maybe one over vociferous complainant but should it be a more serious and valid problem, the wine producer will be contacted and a thorough investigation carried out.

Things were very different in 15th and 16th century Italy – you could just blame the witches. Witches throughout Europe were being burned at the stake by the thousands for their evil powers but still the problems that they were being sacrificed for could not be resolved. Accusations of invading villages and sullying the vats in their wine cellars with their urine or excrement after their satanic midnight parties were enough to cause their demise but still the problems in the cellars continued.

Good Walkers In northern Italy’s border with Austria lies the province of Friuli, which is a fine wine producing region. During the 16th century a group of individuals known as benandanti were believed to ensure protection of Friuli’s crops including the vines of the community. Benandanti translates to “good walkers’ in English and these men and women were said to leave their bodies at night to take the form of mice, cats, rabbits or even butterflies. The benandanti would fight and ward off evil witches to save crops from destruction and keep witches from spoiling the wine stored in the cellars. These ‘good walkers’ did not always succeed and sometimes they would return from their moonlit journeys exhausted and defeated.

Around 1575 the Inquisition became suspicious and investigated these strange “walkers” but decided that they were not satanic and no executions of benandanti were ever carried out.

Halloween Parties Today witches and wizardry are treated more as fun thing to be enjoyed at certain times of the year.

During October some hotels and restaurants offer themed parties to celebrate Halloween with names such as “Witches and Wine Night” or “Wine and Dine with the Witch”.

You can also do your own party at home with witch themed drinks to serve to your guests. Unfortunately, although there are many wines associated with witches, there do not appear to be any available in Jersey. Zin Witch is a zinfandel from California and Witch Creek winery is also in California producing a range of wines and Witches Falls produces a number of varietal wines in Queensland, Australia.

So if you decide to hold a witch themed party during October, you can always look up some mulled wine recipes or cocktails with a spooky name.

If you cannot find what you are looking for to give your party some really scary ideas, maybe you will have to refer to The Witch Wine Guide.

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Afternoon Tea at its Best ...

On one of the hottest afternoons of the summer, my husband and I arrived for afternoon tea, at Hotel La Place and Country Cottages, St Brelade. Having previously enjoyed visits to the Hotel for a number of different occasions, we were anticipating a grand affair but what we were greeted with surpassed all our high expectations……by Juanita Shield-Laignel On arrival we were immediately shown through to the peaceful secluded 17th century granite walled courtyard and chose comfortable cushioned garden furniture, partially in the shade. General Manager, Tim Brooke joined us for a while explaining what we could expect and being such a hot day, offered us a refreshing Pimms to enjoy whilst our Afternoon Tea Box was being freshly prepared.

Soon our tea box arrived with Bar Manager Rui Vieira and his staff who placed all we would need on a nearby table, dressed with a welcome parasol overhead. Delicious Pimms with all the trimmings finished, we sat at the table and marvelled over the spread before us.

Each compartment of the tea box was filled with some delicate delight or another; a range of finger sandwiches… egg and cress, chicken mayonnaise, salmon and cucumber, prawn and Mary-rose and additional plain cheese for my vegetarian husband. All beautifully displayed in bespoke white, rectangular ceramic dishes and held in place with a cocktail stick garnished with a black olive…. it’s the tiny details that make something superlative!

From the range of drinks offered I chose Earl Grey and lemon and my husband asked for one of the specialty Illy coffees.

Matching white ceramic coffee and tea pots arrived and I am happy to report, not a dribbling spout between them.

Satisfied with sandwiches we went on to the sweet treats… but with such a choice, which

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one to have first… decisions, decisions! After much debate we decided to have the in-house baked scones, fresh Jersey clotted cream and strawberry conserve…. I feel compelled to draw attention to the gorgeous heart shaped dish, filled with cream and topped with fresh strawberry slices as we most definitely eat first with our eyes and my eyes were overwhelmed with gorgeousness. We didn’t use it on this occasion, but butter was also available. It was at this point we discussed having made the right decision to avail ourselves for the entire afternoon, as we realised, it was going to take a good long while to do this treat proper justice.

Two pots of tea later and plates almost licked clean, we went on to the fruit tarts and not wanting to miss out on anything, agreed to cut them in half so we could both enjoy the two different flavours. Crisp bases, layered with French custard and topped with fresh fruit and a strawberry glaze, the pastries could have delighted us on their own, nevertheless we continued on, as one sometimes must!

Getting to the point of complete satiation, we were pleased the final morsel was welcomingly light and in the form of pink Champagne jelly topped with just a little more fresh fruit that we just about somehow managed.

Afternoon tea being one of my most favourite things, I sat back and exclaimed this was quite the best. Presented in a stunningly different way, attention to detail extraordinary and service exceptional, my husband and I agreed it had been the most wonderful way to spend an afternoon and vowed to return again soon, perhaps next time during the winter months and relax in the recently refurbished restaurant or luxurious lounge or even in the comfort of the cocktail bar.

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LONDON FASHION WEEK THE SUPER SEVEN

By Katie Wright

In the four-stop whirlwind they call fashion month, New York is renowned for polish and sophistication, Milan for high-octane glamour, and Paris for legendary houses like Chanel and Dior.

London Fashion Week, on the other hand, is easily the most boundary-pushing of the style capitals, and the SS17 shows, held this month, didn't disappoint.

From established brands like Burberry and Topshop, to young upstarts like Simone Rocha, we saw the best of British eccentricity, balanced with commercial desirability.

These are the shows that wowed the FROW this season...

1. TOPSHOP UNIQUE The Frow: Pop starlets Ellie Goulding and Ella Eyre, blogger Tanya Burr, models Arizona Muse and Lottie 'sister of Kate' Moss.

The Look: Eighties nostalgia for the digital generation. Wide-shouldered coats were thrown over nipped-waist skirts and peg leg pants in matte and wet-look leather.

What started as mostly monochrome made way for acid yellow slip dresses, and fuchsia and violet chunky knits.

The Hair: Eighties-tastic spiral curls were flicked over to one side and blasted with tons of hairspray.

The Stand-out Piece: A high-neck zebra print dress with slits up both thighs was super sexy.

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4. PREEN

The Venue: The show took place in Southwark Cathedral, with the aisle becoming the catwalk.

The Venue: A fake pavement catwalk was strewn with pressed flowers that were also stuck to models' faces.

The look: The setting gave a clue to the origins of the collection, which Rocha said was inspired, in part, by communion and wedding gowns. That meant lots of bright white broderie anglaise collared dresses, but deconstructed, tied or twisted asymmetrically. The designer's trademark trench was given the same treatment, and colour came from more frocks in red florals and black lace.

The look: Pentagram prints, ripped black denim and hefty-platformed shoes suggested Preen's 20th show would be its punkiest yet. But there was a whole heap of prettiness in the mix too, with bubblegum pink ruffled frocks and silver sequins aplenty. A trio of tattoo-style sequin-on-sheer dresses that closed the show were the perfect blend of gothic and gorgeous.

Stand out piece: A short-sleeved burgundy dress with white floral print was supremely pretty.

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Stand out piece: The 'cold shoulder' foil halter dress in Quality Street-purple.

3. BURBERRY The Frow: As usual, it was the best of the week. Regulars Cara, Jourdan and Alexa joined actors Nicholas Hoult, Freida Pinto and Jenna Coleman, who told us she was at her first ever fashion show.

Simone Rocha

The Look: Inspired by Virginia Woolf's Orlando, the gender-blurring collection featured an anything-goes approach to styling. Colourful pyjama silks and intricate military coats were layered over Elizabethan ruffles, with sweatshirts and striped shirting adding to the casual/formal melange. Outerwear was, naturally, outstanding, with a pair of blue capes drawing many an admiring glance.

And while this offering adhered to the see-now-buy-now approach that's creeping into high-end fashion, no doubt its themes will continue to influence the high street next spring.

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The Stand-out Piece: The elaborately embroidered Parade Jacket.

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6. EMILIA WICKSTEAD The Venue: Models walked on a marigold carpet, hinting at the collection to come.

The Look: Ethereal and elegant, the collection focused on Sixties shapes and sherbet hues - lemon yellow, mint green, sugared almond pink - and was made up almost exclusively of ankle-length dresses.

They'll no doubt be snapped up by Wickstead's socialite clients, as will the handful of gowns delicately embellished with round sparkling flowers.

The Stand-out Piece: An ivory empire line gown covered in multi-coloured spots and embellished coquettishly on the back.

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The Frow: Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe - all of Henry Holland's besties, basically.

The Frow: Daisy Lowe and Lottie Moss showed their support by wearing Kane designs.

The Look: Called 'Free to Roam', the collection was centred around ruffled gypsy dresses, skirts and flares in about 50 shades of gingham.

The Look: For his 10th anniversary show, wunderkind Kane revisited some of the motifs that have been his signatures stylised florals, 'scribbled' embellishment, metallic pleats and clingy lurex knit dresses - presenting them in fresh, albeit wearable, ways. Whether anyone will wear the shoes is another matter: Kane chose Crocs, the only shoe more hated by the fashion crowd than Uggs, giving them a mottled makeover and a smattering of gemstones.

The flamenco flounce was kept in check with boyish sweaters and bombers, while giant gold bamboo earrings add a streetwise edge.

The Stand-out Piece: The finale saw the return of the slogan T-shirts that made Holland famous, updated to reference the fashion stars of the day ('Suck on my toe Phoebe Philo').

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To Tone or Not to Tone, that is the question

By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers As Summer passes and Autumn take hold our skins start to change. Our glowing complexion full of vitamin D begins to fade as the heating clicks on a dehydration takes hold. We all understand that a skin lacking in water is dehydrated but using a moisturiser isn't always the answer. The use of a toner post cleanse will make your magic cream work more efficiently and deeper.

To tone the skin with a lotion rebalances the skins PH balance, removes any excess residue, helps clarify the skin and mildly tighten the pores.

In the ideal world everyone would tone, however when skins are oiler or combination it isn't the most important of steps. Dry and sensitive skins should always tone to ass extra moisture and rebalance the skin. Plus of you use a milk based cleansing lotion and toner is crucial as it will ensure no pore blocking residue has built up.

Toners are best used twice a day after cleansing and before your Moisturiser. Apply them too the skin gently either with cotton wool or a soft tissue. A little bit goes a long way so don't saturate the cotton disk just dampen it and smother the solution over the face, neck and dĂŠcolletĂŠ (chest). Allow to dry naturally and follow on with our skincare routine.

Ideal toners come along side our recommend cleansers. I particularly like Witch Hazel as a toner for oily, problematic skin and combination skin as its astringent properties help to reduce oil levels, tighten pores, kill bacteria to avoid and calm break outs and makes the skin feel squeaky clean. Rose water is best for drier and sensitive skins as it's gentle, soothing and very hydrating. It will leave a slight film over the skin to keep it rehydrated.

Within days of starting to use a toner you will see a difference to the skin.

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NLP

Behavioural Science, Magic or Myth?

NLP was recently described as one of the fastest and most powerful behavioural change strategies of the 21st century, helping individuals and businesses alike achieve excellent results with more individuals seeking out training in NLP than anything else!

In addition it seemed to attract the interest of doctors and healthcare professionals when a freedom of information request revealed the NHS spent £800.000 on NLP as early as 2006-2009 and a further £105000 training staff. This being said it is commonly suggested NLP lacks sufficient evidence supporting its claims when compared to such therapies as cognitive behavioural therapy and other selective talking therapies.

Mark Shields takes a closer look at this popular life and business enhancing strategy with a view of defining exactly what it is, how it works and why its so popular despite medical reservations?

Lets start at the beginning When researching ideas for this article I found myself revisiting my own definition of NLP that I always used at the beginning of day 1 on my NLP Practitioner Training courses to a room full of “would be NLP Practitioners “ and feeling at the time I had much room for improvement.

I also found my mind wandering to a recent NLP conference where I listened to a host of NLP experts trying to describe and define what NLP was and I remember thinking “surely they can come up with something clear, concise, consistent and meaningful. In a funny sort of way this confirmed I wasn’t the only NLP “expert” that struggled to find a clear definition.

This prompted me to revisit the origins of NLP as surely I should know the answers to such simple questions, after all I have written books on NLP, appeared on TV as an expert yet when recently asked to describe what NLP actually does and how it works I found myself faltering!!! Of course I had an acceptable vision in my head of my description of NLP however articulating it in a few words seemed to be the problem.

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I decided its time to revisit the basics, after all we never know everything and there is always room for more knowledge and learning. Prompted by a new revelation that the NLP community itself didn’t have a defined and consistent definition for NLP I decided I was going to conduct a broad search across numerous NLP resources until I came up with the perfect definition of: • What is NLP • How does NLP Work • What can we use NLP for?

What do we know for sure?

We know that NLP is seen by many employers and individuals as one of the fastest growing tools for those who want to improve results. This improvement is often achieved by individuals looking to improve their personal and business results whilst companies look to improve staff skills and sales and service performances.

We also know more people are attending NLP training courses than ever before with over 20,000 searches per month for NLP Training on google alone. continues overleaf...

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internal state, you will find that your external reality will change to match the new internal state. It's pretty simple, and quite astounding.

How Does NLP Work?

Think about this...was there a time when you decided you would change a dysfunctional behavior and do something different only to find you unconsciously repeated the same old habit?

Have you ever wondered why you repeat the old behavior?

Training providers have tripled in the last 3 years and The NLP Practitioner Certificate is now recognized by many employers as “meaningful qualification in coaching” in both the private and public sector and adds a “certain weight” to individuals value in the workplace.

So up until today and conducting the extensive research for this article descriptions of NLP have been few and far between including: • The study and application of the art and science of human behaviour and excellence • The application of a set of empowering beliefs known as the pre suppositions of NLP • The observation and subsequent modeling of human behaviour • The application of what is known as the attitude of NLP and a methodology in the form of a set of techniques leading to excellence • A successful coaching strategy often used to help individuals break serious habits or overcome certain fears, even phobias So here we go following research, investigation, and a lot of searching I have come up with the answer to the big 3 questions. What is NLP, How does NLP Work and finally what can we use NLP for?

What is NLP? NLP is like being given the manual and the highway code of your brain. It has been called the software for the mind, and it's easy to see why.

NLP is an attitude and a methodology, a set of techniques, which leads to excellence. It is the study of excellence, providing and enabling you to weave magic in all areas of your life.

It is an extraordinary and cutting-edge approach to human communication and the development of excellence. This remarkable set of tools is based on the amazing discovery that in changing how you think can change what you think - and in changing how and what you think, you can dramatically transform the results you create in your life.

NLP can assist you to develop and maintain a high level of motivation for achieving your goals, and can help convert barriers and obstacles into doorways to success.

Negative emotions and limiting behaviors tend to be stronger than your logical conscious mind and as habits / patterns are generated and stored by the unconscious mind the change needs to occur at the unconscious level!

If it were as easy as saying 'I will give that up right now' then we would all be our own therapists.

Unwanted behaviours and beliefs have been learned and stored at an unconscious level, and these may no longer serve you.

For example, as a child you may have 'learnt' to become afraid of spiders, this may have been because the first time you saw a spider the adults in the room showed you how to 'behave' by running away from the spider. This is then stored at an unconscious level and every time you now see a spider you react automatically in the same way.

It becomes an automatic unconscious response which you are unable to change consciously, this is the same for phobias and fears and they can only be changed at the unconscious level.

This is also true of limiting beliefs, you may be letting a belief that you formed at a young uniformed age hold you back today, like 'I am not worthy'. This is only a belief, it is not true and therefore can be changed at an unconscious level to a belief that will empower you life.

Often people do not consciously know what and especially how they do something. This is where NLP is important. It helps you see and understand how you can change the responses and behaviours that don't work for you to the ones that allow you to unlock your full potential.

What Can We Use NLP For? How useful would it be to have a manual for the brain?

A users guide?

According to William James one of the founders of American Psychology, the average person uses only 10% of their brains full potential.

NLP allows you to better understand your mind and enables you to access the excellence you already inherently have.

NLP will allow you to create new neurological pathways, this will create behaviors that better serve you for your life and eliminate old destructive patterns of behavior.

In a nut shell, NLP can help anything that you do in life that requires thought, either conscious or unconscious.

NLP can be used to learn the characteristics of top achievers and to create a blueprint for unlimited success.

So there you have it hopefully some easy to understand, easy to apply answers to some difficult questions.

Through the simple yet profound techniques that make NLP so powerful, you can eliminate unwanted habits, transform negative emotions into positive feelings, improve the way you see yourself, enhance your self-esteem and become the person you want to be.

I hope this helps however if you have any further questions regarding NLP, Mark Shields can be contacted on 01462 431112 or mark@lifepractice.co.uk. www.lifepractice.co.uk

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Article References extracts taken from www.kcl.ac.uk news Article References extracts taken from www.liveyourlifetothefull.com Article References Taken from The Certified NLP Practitioner course material “Get the Life You Want “ written and presented by Mark Shields.

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Developmental Training/Education Programmes DEP - Case Study part II In our March issue you will have noticed an interview with Claire de Gruchy, Jersey’s only Neuro-Developmental Practitioner.

Subsequently, Claire kindly offered to share a case study with the Jerseylife readership which began in June of this year. In this, Part II of the series, Claire shares Adam’s progress...by Juanita Shield-Laignel

As we learnt in June, Adam had presented with several behavioural and physical problems that were deemed inconsistent with a child of 7 years and 10 months. These included, inability to ride a bike, lack of night time bladder control, difficulty interpreting certain instructions, being easily distracted in the class room and being fixed or over-logical in thinking. You may recall Adam had already been assessed through school and was found to be displaying Spectrum behaviour consistent with mild Aspergers; although this is still waiting to be formally diagnosed.

Claire focused on her own set of physical assessments and confirmed that Adam’s problems were, in DEP terms, consistent with someone who’s Primitive (in-born/baby) reflexes had not fully switched off and Postural (mature/grown up) reflexes had not totally come into play. Areas that were tested included: muscle co-ordination and balance, motor development, cerebellar involvement, rapid alternative movements (of fingers, hands, feet) orientation and spatial awareness, visual perception and oculo-motor tracking ability.

Claire concluded that it was no wonder Adam was having difficulties within the classroom. Using Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation (JIAS) testing, Claire deduced that Adam also had difficulty identifying/discriminating between certain similar sounds, particularly when noises, (vocal or mechanical) arise from three or more sources, meaning Adam would find a classroom situation, in auditory processing terms, confusing and be more easily distracted by cars passing or a dog barking in the vicinity, than his fully developed peers.

Adam and his parents had been taught the first exercise, specific to his needs, designed to complete the immature stage of and then, inactivate the first primitive ‘Fight or Flight’ reflex present from 9-12 weeks after conception and ideally inhibited by 4 months after birth.

This reflex is connected to all the senses – sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. It’s activity is important and appropriate in an ‘infant’ to alert it to danger, temperature changes or hunger, but

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Claire with the late and greatly missed, Tom Dog when it fails to inhibit, continuing to be involuntarily triggered, it can cause an older child (or adult) to be overly sensitive to its surroundings – Adam being most affected by sound; when this reflex reduces from 100% activity to 0% he will feel more comfortable around his peers at school and at Beavers; becoming calmer and his attention will improve.

Claire explained the exercise, which replicated a natural movement known to the body, would enhance connections to improve balance and also inhibit spinal reflexes to specifically encourage bladder control. Adam had been dry during the day since he was fourteen months old but despite regular attempts to train him, night time wetting was still a regular occurrence and quite upsetting and frustrating for the whole family and embarrassing for Adam who felt unable to engage in sleep-overs and Beaver Camps as a result.

The exercise looks ever so simple and consists of the child (person) lying flat on their back in what Claire says some of her young clients call the ‘upside-down hedgehog’, like a foetal (supine) position and then opening out all four limbs. This exercise was done each night before bed, lasting a few minutes.

The first few nights were worse than ever with Adam wetting twice on more than one, but then after just one week Adam’s Mum reported he had enjoyed his first dry night. Claire explained “If any immature reflex has not reached its peak of activity it will need to do so, even with its ensuing effects (in the latter example lack of bladder control) before ‘turning the corner’ to start its neural path to become dormant and the benefits that brings such as bladder control.”

The family continued with the ‘hedgehog’ exercise for the next 7 weeks and returned to Claire for Adam’s first follow-up assessment.

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inborn movements are usually needed; as ‘balance’ plays an important part (see above) towards ‘switching off’ primitive reflexes, and our ‘hearing system’ is closely linked to our ‘balance system’. The Johansen technique on its own is amazing and can help bring on both academic and physical achievements where other therapies have not – improving speech, reading, writing, co-ordination and concentration. It is so easy to use, colleagues already using it in schools in the UK, and I would love to be able to find a way to offer this simple but profound tool to schools in Jersey too.”

Assessment two finished, Claire sent the family on their way to complete another seven weeks of exercises and music.

Adam’s Mum said, “I didn’t expect changes to happen so quickly.

Literally within a week Adam was dry at night and hasn’t wet since. This made a big difference to his life as he had been too embarrassed to go on sleep-overs and hated that he was still wearing pyjama pants at nearly eight years old. He has now been on his first Beaver Camp and we are all so thankful. I’d tried so hard to train him, choosing holiday times to do it so disturbed nights wouldn’t matter so much and had followed all the usual guide lines to no avail.”

Claire spent an hour and half systematically re-testing all of Adam’s Primitive and Postural reflexes and found there had been sufficient changes for Adam to cease his first exercise and begin the next.

The second exercise is designed to further enhance balance.

Claire said “Balance is the ‘foundation’ from which Primitive Reflexes emerge and a system that plays an important part in correct motor function, muscle tone (relaxed/flexed or tensed/extended as needed) and visual performance; the balance mechanism and the eyes are on the same neurological circuit so if information either within the body (proprioception) or from outside (via eyes, skin receptors) does not synchronise, faulty information outwards will result!”

The exercise involves the person lying flat on their stomach and lifting the head and limbs off the ground for a certain amount of seconds worked out by Claire to match the child’s ability at any one time when setting a new exercise at reviews – tailoring each to the individual/tailored to the individual as they progress.

In Adam’s case he was only ready to hold his ‘up’ position for 2 seconds.

This is done three times in a row and again each night. As this exercise continues to ‘switch off’ the primitive reflexes active in Adam, and stimulate his balance as mentioned above, Claire expected to seem Adam’s posture and motor skills improve, such as those required to ride a bike.

“Quite frankly, that improvement alone would have been enough, but it was also incredible to see the difference in the sound therapy graph. It’s brilliant that Claire can show us what’s going on in such a visual way. I was amazed at how much ‘smoother’ the graph was on the second visit although of course there is still a long way to go. It isn’t always easy getting Adam to do his exercises. I have made them part of his bedtime routine to try and integrate them into everyday life but he is having difficulty understanding why he needs to do them. The exercises for his lack of bladder control was easier to explain but the need for help with his ears was a little more tricky until we realised that he is the only child at Beavers that covers his ears and doesn’t participate when the children are encouraged to literally shout ‘good night’ to the leaders. Once we pointed this out he was happier to continue listening to the CD each night.”

Look out for Part III in our January issue where Claire shares the next stage in Adam’s Development.

To contact Claire at the Shalbeck Centre, for either Neuro-Developmental Training, Johansen IAS Sound Therapy or Health Kinesiology, please call: (01534) 485158 e-mail:claire@shalbeckcentre.com or visit www.shalbeckcentre.com.

Claire also holds a clinic monthly in Guernsey.

Also for the seven weeks, Adam had listened 10 minutes each evening to the CD made specifically for his listening pattern, to bring it in line with what Dr. Johansen refers to as the ‘Optimum Listening Curve’. Claire once again, using JIAS testing, plotted graphs to assess how Adam’s listening curve was responding and the change was already visible! She prescribed a new CD tailored to Adam’s current auditory needs.

Claire explained “When a child presents with a significant primitive reflex profile, Reflex Stimulation exercises replicating

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TRAVEL

Welcome to

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by Rebecca Underwood

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Terraces by the Canals, Utrecht

Dom Tower

Utrecht, located in the heart of the Netherlands beside the flowing waters of the river Rhine, offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into a vibrant culture and a rich and colourful history. The city, which was founded on a Roman Fort in 47 CE, features a charming medieval old town, meandering canals, museums galore, and an extensive selection of trendy bars, buzzing cafés and restaurants.

Utrecht has been the Netherland’s religious centre since the 8th century and today it is the see of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the country’s most senior Roman Catholic leader. The city’s skyline is dominated by the Domtoren bell tower, located opposite the imposing Gothic Cathedral of Saint Martin on Domplein Square; it is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, soaring 368 feet into the sky.

Construction began in 1321 when the tower was to form part of a new cathedral, which, due to lack of funding, was not completed, and the tower remained free standing. Energetic souls who negotiate the 465 steps leading up to the top of the tower will be richly rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of the city.

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For those intending to remain on terra firma, the DoMunder, a former excavation site underneath Domplein Square, is waiting to be explored. Visitors are welcome to take a leisurely stroll through the underground area using an interactive flashlight whilst viewing archaeological finds dating back to the Roman Castellum ‘Trajecturn’. Be sure to walk between the enormous pillar foundations of the Cathedral above and experience the power of the tornado, which tore down its nave in 1674.

For a more relaxing excursion and one which will allow you to fully appreciate the beauty of Utrecht, make your way to Oudegracht, where you will find the embarkation point for the hour long canal cruise. The curved canal follows the main branch of the Rhine and on each side of the river there are a number of warehouses, which date back to the 13th century. If you prefer to captain your own vessel you can rent a ‘canal bike’, which is a pedal boat that seats four passengers and if the weather is unreliable a hood, which fits over the boat, is supplied.

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Hotel Karel V Empire Suite For those of us who love to rummage for that elusive little trinket and unusual gifts for loved ones, Oudegracht is crammed with charming little antique shops enticing even the most resistant shoppers. Be sure to wander around the Lapjesmarkt, located on Breedstraat. It’s the oldest fabric market in Holland, attracting the crowds every Saturday between 08.00 and 13.00 hours. And to enhance your life with colour, the Bloemenmarkt on Janskerkhof, also held on Saturdays, is the largest flower and plant market in Utrecht.

To view more of Utrecht’s treasures, head for Lange Nieuwstraat, the location of the Museum Catharijne Convent, where you will discover a spectacular collection of medieval religious art. Housed in a former monastery, which was built in the 16th century, it is another exceptional example of Gothic architecture. Exhibits include unique pieces of art dating from the early medieval era right up to the 21st century.

Visitors will gain a deep insight into Christian art, the cultural history of the Netherlands, and its significant impact on Dutch society. Feast your eyes on intricately illuminated manuscripts, glittering images, elaborate book bindings, sparkling gold and silver artefacts, and spectacular examples of Dutch art including Jan Steen’s masterpiece The Feast of Saint Nicholas.

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Visit the Centraal Museum, Utrecht’s main museum, which was founded in 1838.

Head for the exhibition ‘The World of Utrecht’, which focuses on the story of the city through works of art, created locally by resident artists past and present.

The extensive collection is divided into sixteen themes and is spread out over two floors and includes old and modern art, applied arts, city history, fashions and period costumes. Admirers of Joachim Wtewael, one of Utrecht’s most gifted artists, will be delighted with the museum’s collection of his work, which is the largest in the world.

For weary travellers seeking luxurious accommodation, the Grand Hotel Karel V, located on Geertebolwerk, in the centre of the medieval part of the city, offers the highest standards of comfort and service.

The building, constructed between 1348 and 1359, was once the headquarters of the Tuetonic Knights’ Order and was known as The Teutonic House. Louis Napoléon, the king of Holland and brother of Napoléon Bonaparte, ordered the knights to surrender the property to the state in 1808 and it remained a military hospital until 1986.

Supported by the Dutch society for the preservation of monuments and the National Restoration Fund, several of the rooms within the original building were restored, and the Grand Hotel Karel V opened to much fanfare, in May 1998.

The property now consists of historic and contemporary buildings, featuring 111 rooms and 10 stylish suites. Surrounded by lush, verdant gardens, this hotel offers a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Consider staying in the spacious Empire Suite, which features a high ceiling and large windows and gives an overall impression of the

elegance of a bygone era. The suite includes a comfortable separate living room with a delightful seating area beneath a bay window. Hotel facilities include a wellness centre, located in the Roman Wing, and after exploring the city you can rejuvenate in the jet-stream bath, sauna or steam room or take a dip in the indoor pool.

Utrecht is the location of one of Holland’s most popular universities and the tens of thousands of students ensure that the city retains its cultural ‘vibe’, with a wide variety of venues where you can mingle with the locals. Pop into one of the many local restaurants and sample a plate of stamppot, Holland’s national dish, which consists of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with carrots, kale or sauerkraut with the option of smoked sausage or bacon and of course the cheese board should offer generous servings of Gouda and Edam. To quench your thirst, order a glass of Jenever, the juniper flavoured local liquor, known as Dutch gin, and make a toast to Utrecht, it really is a welcoming city.

Tip: On 11 November Utrecht celebrates the life of St Martin of Tours, the city’s patron saint. It is said that St Martin approached a beggar and gave him half of his cloak. The beggar is thought to have been a manifestation of Jesus. The festival of St Martin is a major event for the city and preparations begin in early November.

A wide variety of events take place all over the city leading up to the St Martin’s Parade when an illuminated horse leads the locals carrying home-made lanterns lighting up the way as they walk through the medieval town centre.

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Silver Tea Caddy This silver tea caddy was made in London and is hallmarked for 1764.

It bears the makers mark ST in a heart for Samuel Taylor who was registered as a silversmith in 1744.

He is not a particularly well known maker but he was obviously highly skilled. The decoration was all hand chased, not stamped by a machine which was the case with nearly all silver after the 1850’s The small size of the caddy bears testament to the high price of tea in this period. The style or design is oh so rococo, the height of fashion in the 1760s. All curves and swirls, leaves and scrolls, very different to the much plainer items of earlier in the 18th century. It was of course a Continental influence, a little over the top for the time. The traditionalists would have hated it! This desire for over the top designs was re-ignited in the Victorian period when totally plain items from the earlier 18th century were “improved” with the addition of Victorian rococo chasing, even more OTT than before and with experience relatively easy to tell from a period original. It wasn’t just silver that received this brutal treatment but also vast amounts of early plain oak furniture that was stiffly carved with stylised versions of 18th century carving.

This little aide memoir is entirely original and absolutely complete with original note pad and silver pencil. The enamel decoration is also perfect. To survive complete and intact is extremely rare, a drop or knock would damage the enamel or the pencil is lost. It must have had a very careful owner or owners or perhaps it belonged to a relative that passed away, was put in a drawer and never used again.

This would have been the must have notepad of the early Art Deco period and would have been a display of wealth and breeding!

What a shame that 90 years later this beautiful little object serves no purpose in the modern world, having been replaced by phones and tablets, the younger generations having no comprehension of having to write notes with a pencil! Its desirability lies not with its usefulness but in its extraordinary condition and hence collectability.

Remember when collecting nowadays condition is everything when it comes to value. In the good old days with collectors of anything and everything queueing at the door of the shop issues with condition were acceptable but with fewer collectors demanding higher standards perfection is paramount.

This caddy however has original period rococo decoration and is not an improvement of the Victorians. It would have contained loose black tea and many caddies were additionally locked away in a caddy box. There may have been a pair to it for green tea and both would have nestled in a velvet lined mahogany lockable caddy.

Today we have the pleasure of teabags in a box, a bag dropped into a mug with all the finesse of an ice skating elephant. We do however still serve tea from a pot in the shop but the ceremony of taking tea is long in the past.

Silver and Enamel Aide Memoir, a 1920s tablet!

This small objet d’art or object of virtue was made in Europe, probably Switzerland or Austria, towards the beginning of the 20th century. We don’t know for certain where it was made and it bears English silver import marks for 1926. The decoration is done in two stages, first the plain silver is engraved with an engine turned design, and then the pink enamel (effectively powdered glass) is applied, fired or melted onto the surface and then polished. It would have been an expensive process and consequently an expensive item to buy.

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Chinese Jar with “Clobbered” Decoration This small Chinese jar has led a much travelled and interesting life. The jar itself is made from hard paste or true porcelain, first discovered in China around 2000 years ago. With the development of trade with China usually through occupation and oppression rather than sitting round the negotiating table, vast amounts of porcelain began to be exported to Europe from the 15th century onwards. By the 17th century millions of items a year were being imported and Europeans were attempting to make or copy these beautiful fine objects. continues overleaf...

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The first European true porcelains were made in the late 17th century and were perfected by the Meissen factory in the early 18th century. In England and Holland, earthenware copies were made of porcelain with the addition of a tin glaze to make them white, these being known as delftware. Other European efforts along similar lines are known as faience but nothing quite compared with the originals.

Up until the 17th century, the most highly prized Chinese porcelains in Europe were decorated in various shades of cobalt blue on a pure white background, blue and white decoration.

They were specifically made for export with decoration that would not have been to the Chinese taste. The Chinese own tastes were for plainer items. Then came the Qing Dynasty, replacing the Ming and porcelains became decorated in a much more flamboyant manner. Tastes moved away from blue and white to the highly decorated wares of the 18th century.

initials of the giver and the date together with a heart carved to the upper section. The continuing marrow channel into the top section is blocked with sealing wax.

These love tokens were crafted from every available resource but few have survived. The hard bone has acquired a rich creamy colour and patination over the last 270 years.

There seems to be no modern day equivalent of such gifts, people neither having the time or the inclination to whittle a sheep bone into something special. Also perhaps slightly more might be expected by a girl from her man these days, with at least some money having changed hands for a bauble or a new I-phone!

Children at primary school still regularly make gifts for Mum and Dad for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Christmas cards, Easter presents to name a few and they cost virtually nothing but the pleasure they give is enormous. In the modern world, money is everything and sentimental gestures are few and far between.

First World War Flare Pistol

This is when our little jar gained its technicolour vandalism!

This porcelain jar would have left China in the late 17th century with simple underglaze blue decoration. The base of the jar bears a floral spray as a mark. During the Kangxi period conditions in China were rather unsettled and traditional reign marking was controlled. Bases were often marked with two concentric blue rings or an Artemisia leaf or Lingzi fungus. When it arrived in Europe it may have sat in a warehouse unloved for many years.

In order to make it more saleable the over glaze enamel decoration was added, probably in Holland, in the second quarter of the 18th century. This is called clobbering. The European decoration in comparison to Chinese decorated originals is brash and garish and any self-respecting Chinaman would probably smash this jar as an abomination!

These clobbered items are interesting for their history and are collectable in their own right. They represent an affordable way of acquiring what would otherwise be highly priced.

Carved Bone Apple Corer This apple corer was made by carving what is possibly a sheep bone in 1741. It would have been made as a love token by a countryside dweller for his sweetheart. In the days before romance died and when you couldn’t simply go to a shop and buy a bunch of flowers, the giving of these hand crafted tokens was the norm. If you wanted to give a special gift, you had to make it.

It is carved with some skill, the hollow channel in the middle of the bone where the marrow was removed forming the corer and the

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This brass barrelled flare pistol was made by Cogswell & Harrison and bears proof marks for 1916. It was made for the British Army for signalling including sending the troops over the top out of the trenches. The date of this gun corresponds with the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. We do not know the history of this particular pistol and I will leave you to write your own story of a gun that dates from a year in which millions lost their lives in the Great War. Every antique object tells a story, sometimes romantic, sometimes dramatic. They allow us to see into the past, giving us insight into the lives and lifestyles of those that originally owned them.

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Occupation Liberation Extracts from the forthcoming biography of

Michael Ginns MBE You may not personally know locally acclaimed Historian and Author Michael Ginns, however, if you have ever frequented the War Tunnels, been a member of the Occupation Society or read local publications, his name and work will have brushed by you whether you are aware of it or not. Previously Michael told us of his return to Jersey, joining Jersey Post and being instrumental in the beginnings of the Occupation Society.

In this, the next in the series, Michael tells us of the close of one chapter of his life and the opening of another.… by Juanita Shield-Laignel

other had passed away during 1969, so Margaret and I were living in my family home Rangistacey; Les Mars having long since been sold. Our daughter had long since grown up and flown the nest and we’d settled into a life of repetitive domesticity, as one does, with both of us keenly attending Occupation Society functions, me as President and Secretary and Margaret as an accomplished participator and contributor to the quarterly magazine.

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I continued to enjoy my work for Jersey Post and remaining on the St Ouen round, found myself increasingly mentoring young Matthew Costard who

came along to O.S. meetings and gatherings with his Mum. He was a very eager pupil and eventually as a grown man became Editor of the O.S. publications…but that was much further down the line. Between postal deliveries and O.S., I saw quite a bit of them as a family and was very sorry when I learnt that Matthew’s mother, Josephine and her husband of 20 odd years had decided to part.

Margaret never returned to work in an official capacity but she did get involved with all sorts of things she was passionate about. She would get a bee in her bonnet about things but sometimes it would pay off….

During the days when Nurses and

Michael Ginns MBE

patients alike were allowed to smoke on the wards in hospital, I remember her getting very indignant and pointing out that with oxygen canisters on the wards, aside from being bad for patient’s health, it was actually very dangerous.

She wasn’t scared of anyone and took her observation to the highest level, eventually lobbying with Senator Gwynwth Huelin to have smoking on the wards stopped and to her credit, it worked.

Margaret’s own health became more precarious. As she grew older she had to have special, rather expensive drugs for her blood pressure as the cheaper ones gave her terrible nightmares. She would wake during in the night screaming there was a crocodile in the bedroom or a bear at the window. Once she dreamt an Alsatian was giving birth to a litter of puppies on the bottom of our bed. Occasionally it was dangerous….she once lashed out at me, dreaming a pile of rubble was being dumped on me. These night terrors lead her Doctor to prescribe sleeping tablets and the Doctor had to come out and give her morphine from time to time.

Eventually she was diagnosed with angina.

Then came that fateful day during 1988….

The Occupation Society on one of their many excursions

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German artillery battlements in all sorts of capacities….for instance The German Underground Hospital, (as The War Tunnels were known at that time) called upon me in an advisory role regularly, as did other local historians, authors, news programmes and this just kept growing. Josephine was so supportive and naturally got involved when a few of us set up a group called the Ex-internees Association.

Michael surrounded by Occupation Society information I will never forget it. On Fridays, after my round, Margaret would meet me in town. On this particular day, she seemed her usual self, but when we arrived home she said she wasn’t feeling too well and by 8pm had made her way up to bed. She declined our usual Friday night supper so I went to get fish and chips for myself. About an hour after I’d settled into bed, Margaret awoke and went to the bathroom complaining of pain in her chest.

She passed out on the bathroom floor so I called the doctor and he quickly telephoned for an ambulance. They took her to hospital around midnight and then by the Sunday, she’d gone.

Her aorta had ruptured.

It was a bit of a shock as Margaret was in her early sixties, had never smoked, didn’t drink much at all and lived an active life and although suffering angina for a number of years, her combination of prescription drugs seemed to have it all pretty much under control.

I was 60 when Margaret died and still out on my rounds as a Postman.

Josephine was very kind to me and after just a few months of consoling cups of coffee it dawned on us both that our easy going chatting was quickly growing into something else. We’d

known each other for such a long time but initially both being married to other people, it had never occurred to us that our bond was anything other than friendship, but now we both found ourselves in a position to re-marry and we did.

We married on 24th November 1988, Josephine was just 46 and I couldn’t quite understand why such a good looking young thing would be interested in an old codger like me, but I am more than grateful she did. I don’t know how I would have survived all these years without her. We just, as the term is these days, ‘gelled’ I suppose and that was that. Josephine always says ‘we were on the same wave length’ and yes we are. After our wedding we went to London for a few days honeymoon and then returned to sort out our new lives together.

This became a regular thing and soon we were enjoying reconciliation trips to Germany lead by Angela Trigg, daughter of Doug Tanguy who had also been interned in Germany during the War. We enjoyed annual gatherings and started working on a twining of Bad Wurzach with St Helier which came to fruition during 2005 and I was made an honorary citizen of Bad Wurzach and presented with the Citizen’s Silver Medal in 2007.” …..next time we learn about Michael’s trip to Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE

We made the decision to sell Rangistacey and I moved to St Ouen into my new wife’s home where we still reside happily together today.

Both being members of the Occupation Society, we continued being involved and by now I had gathered so much information and my memory being such as it is, I was increasingly finding myself called upon for information to do with

Michael and Josephine Happy on their Wedding Day

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The new Panamera's proportions have increased over those of the first-generation model. The car is now 34mm longer, 6mm wider and 5mm taller, while the wheelbase has also been lengthened by 30mm.

Under the bonnet, Porsche has fitted a new 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8, which powers all four wheels through an eight-speed, twin-clutch PDK gearbox. While the Turbo's powerplant may have shrunk in comparison with its predecessor's 4.8-litre V8, power is up 30bhp to 543bhp.

The Panamera Turbo now has more pulling power than ever before, too, with the new car producing 770Nm compared with the old model's 700Nm.

LOOKS AND IMAGE: Despite a number of facelifts over the years, the first-generation Panamera was never much of a looker.

While the new car has been dramatically improved in the looks department, you would still be hard-pressed to label it a properly

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Facts at a glance Model: Porsche Panamera Turbo Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 543bhp and 770Nm of torque Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch (PDK) automatic Performance: Top speed 190mph, 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds (3.6 with optional Sport Chrono pack) Economy: 30mpg combined CO2 Rating: 214g/km CO2

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Although these new controls may not be as easy to use (or find) while on the move as traditional buttons are, they certainly make for an incredibly attractive and luxurious-feeling cabin. The Panamera's interior more than makes up for any misgivings the car's exterior might inspire.

Those features that aren't operated through the buttons on the centre console are controlled through the new 12.3-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dash - even the air conditioning.

Other features controlled via this large, responsive screen include the online sat nav, Apple CarPlay integration, and chassis set-up controls to name but a few.

SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: Like any vehicle that attractive car. Styling cues such as a new LED light bar that stretches across the rear end of the car help to link the Panamera to the rest of the current Porsche range - a similar feature also adorns the new 718 Boxster and Cayman models. In addition, trapezoidal quad exhausts help differentiate the Panamera Turbo from the new 4S and 4S Diesel models. The Panamera Turbo also features a new extendable rear wing, which splits as it deploys.

Not only does this help with downforce and stability, it also looks incredibly cool.

The Panamera's interior has also been completely reworked.

The majority of the traditional buttons that festooned the centre console on the old car have been done away with. Touchsensitive buttons housed in smart-looking black panel surfacing now control the majority of the Panamera's fixtures and fittings.

caters towards the premium end of the saloon car section of the market, the Panamera will certainly not leave you wanting for space on the inside.

Don't be fooled into thinking that the 20mm reduction in roofline height above the rear passenger compartment has infringed on space, as Porsche claims there is now more headroom available for backseat passengers than ever before.

This is a win-win situation, as the lower roofline makes the car appear longer, lower and, ultimately, better looking. Rear passengers also won't feel short-changed when it comes to headroom. As you would expect from a car of this nature, rear legroom is plentiful.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL: One thing rapidly becomes apparent the moment you set off in the Panamera Turbo: the huge amount of power the 4.0-litre V8 is capable of putting down on the road. Producing 543bhp, this new engine helps shift the car from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 190mph.

In a car this vast, experiencing such acceleration feels rather surreal, yet incredibly addictive. There is the tiniest amount of turbo lag when you first plant your foot, but as soon as the turbos kick in you'll find yourself rocketing up to speeds that certainly wouldn't please the local constabulary. While the V8 doesn't make the angriest or most exciting noise in the world, at the end of the day it's still a V8, which means it sounds good - if a little reserved.

The optional Sport Response button is also a great toy to play with, summoning the Panamera's maximum power for 20 seconds. Once pressed, the engine's response is dramatically sharpened, as is the shift ferocity of the PDK gearbox. This all adds up to you being thrown into the back of the comfortable, supportive seats.

Through the corners, all-wheel drive coupled with the optional active rear-wheel steering system we had on our test car mean you never really feel like you're going to run out of grip. The car's steering is also well weighted and gives a pleasing amount of feedback.

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Trundling around town, the Panamera is incredibly refined and comfortable, with road noise kept to a minimum. Put the car on the motorway and it's much the same story. This is a great cruising machine, with wind noise being the only intrusion you might notice as you push on. That said, even at speeds of up to 125mph on the German autobahn you still won't find the increased wind noise all that annoying.

VALUE FOR MONEY: Compared with its closest rivals, the Panamera Turbo could almost be considered something of a bargain. Porsche throws in plenty of kit as standard for the Panamera Turbo.

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