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CHERYL RAPHAEL EXPLAINS ABC

The Beguiling Beauty of Basel

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A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND BREAK COSY UP FOR WINTER • 3 MUST-HAVE AUTUMN LOOKS FOR YOUR HOME 3 DREAMY SETTINGS FOR BLISSFUL BEDROOMS • WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE TOP DRAWER • 5 TIPS FOR UP-DATING BATHROOMS 3 OF THE BEST BUSHES FOR BERRIES • GROWING YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES

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 Alistair Shield-Laignel Elizabeth Lawrence Follow us on Twitter: @TheJerseyLife1 Like us on Facebook: The Jersey Life © All rights reserved. The Jersey Life is copyright and may not be reproduced in any form either in part or whole without written permission from the publishers. Whilst Fish Media takes every reasonable precaution, no responsibility can be accepted for any property, services or products offered in this publication and any loss arising there from. Whilst every care is taken with all materials submitted to The Jersey Life the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to such material. Fish Media reserves the right to reject of accept any advertisement, article or material supplied for publication or edit such material prior to publication. Opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of Fish Media. We accept no liability for any misprints or mistakes and no responsibility can be taken for the content of these pages.

Welcome to October… As I write the sunshine is streaming through my office window…a rare sight indeed over the last few months! I am enjoying the warmth as the rays hit my arms; not so clever as I look at my screen, but far too nice to drop the blind. Autumn Home Living is our theme this month and the section of the same name is full of delightful, colourful articles, all of which I am looking forward to sitting down and reading in print, as soon as I get my copy of The Jerseylife. If reading all about home and lifestyle tips isn’t your thing, Martin Flaguel, Wine Consultant is talking about wine ‘Harvest in Paris’ and whilst we are focusing on realms beyond the shores of Jersey, Travel to Basel with Rebecca Underwood! Happy 10th Anniversary to Penny Downes of PennyFeathers. Penny has been a regular contributor to the pages of The Jerseylife and we wish her continued success for many years to come. Not only is October in the thick of autumn, it is also ‘Think Pink’ month; Cheryl Raphael explains the importance of After Breast Cancer care. Whilst looking at beauty and health…Mark Shields has written a fascinating article with the title… ‘Think Yourself Thin’! My interview this month is with the very lovely and even more talented Singer Songwriter, Juliet Osborne, known in musical circles as ‘Hoolio’. Meet Juliet, her musical talents and some rather unusual feathered friends on page 10.

September was seen out by the Festival of Words, literary festival, of which I was delighted to be a part. I was invited to talk about ‘Occupation Reconciliation’ - the life and times of Michael Ginns MBE, a potted version you will have noticed in these pages, throughout 2016. I am thrilled to say the book will be going to print in the next few weeks and launched during December. This leads me nicely to apologise for the errors on our September Crossword page. Thank you to those who called to let us know. We had used a new source and made every effort to make sure it is correct this month…enjoy!

Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.

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8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey

74 OCTOBER IS... Flavour of the month, cocktail and crossword

INTERVIEW 10 THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLASSIC HOOLIO An interview with Juliet Osborne

FOOD AND DRINK 66 RECIPES FOR BONFIRE NIGHT Classic comfort food

72 WINE HARVEST IN PARIS By Martin Flageul DipWSet

ANTIQUES 48 SHABBY CHIC TO ANTIQUE Antiques fair in aid of MIND Jersey By Stephen Cohu

TRAVEL 52 THE BEGUILING BEAUTY OF BASEL By Rebecca Underwood

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HOME LIVING 16 COSY UP FOR WINTERâ&#x20AC;¦ By Juanita Shield-Laignel

18 MUST HAVE AUTUMN LOOKS FOR YOUR HOME By Gabrielle Fagan

22 DREAMY SETTINGS FOR BLISSFUL BEDROOMS Snuggle up in new surroundings

28 WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE Halloween, that celebration of all things scary

34 TOP DRAWER Autumn, the perfect time to de-clutter

40 FIVE TIPS FOR UPDATING BATHROOMS By Julia Gray

GARDENING

44 HOW TO GROW 3 of the best bushes for berries

46 SAVE A FORTUNE By growing your own blueberries

FICTION

64 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE By Elizabeth Lawrence

FASHION 56 AUTUMN/WINTER FASHION TRENDS By Katie Wright

HEALTH AN BEAUTY 58 THINK PINK Cheryl Raphael explains ABC

60 A DECADE OF BEAUTY Pennyfeathers celebrates its 10 year anniversary

62 THINK YOURSELF THIN Can how much we think affect how much we weigh? By Mark Shields

MOTORING 70 ASTON MARTIN DB11 The latest set of wheels taken for a spin 6 | www.life-mags.com

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A large selection of decorative garden furnishings now on display at The Hidden Garden Company, St Lawrence

DEALERS IN FINE ANTIQUES, WORKS OF ART, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS We are the Channel Islands’ leading purchaser of antiques, jewellery and effects. We have recently completed the purchase of the entire stock of Brown’s Antiques and have taken on the lease of a 7000 square foot warehouse. These, together with my extensive experience and knowledge enable us to offer the most comprehensive service in the Islands, whether buying or selling.

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

Arts & Culture Trio exhibition at The Harbour Gallery, supporting 3 local charities Pat Robson BEM, is sponsoring an exhibition, "TRIO", supporting 3 local Jersey charities. Pat Robson and Art in the Frame Foundation invite you to TRIO, which opens on Thursday 5th October at 18:30. The evening will be hosted by Edward Sallis OBE. At 19:00 Sir Stephen Dalton will present Pat with her British Empire Medal. Situated on Le Boulevard, alongside the picturesque and charming harbour of St Aubin, the gallery can be reached by bus using the number 12, 12A and 15 from Liberation Station or Le Petit Train from Liberation Square. Parking is available on the street or the nearby public carparks. 05 October 2017 10:00 to 29 October 2017 17:30 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 743044 info@theharbourgalleryjersey.com www.theharbourgalleryjersey.com The Harbour Gallery Le Boulevard, St Aubin, JE3 8AB Concert at 16 New Street – Lieder Music from the Romantic Period The Georgian House is the perfect setting for tonight’s programme of 19th century Lieder music as the strong lyrical melodies and rich harmonies written for piano and voice were traditionally performed in period homes such as 16 New Street. The programme will consist of solos from Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Strauss, with piano accompaniment, together with two-part versions of songs by Mendelsohn sung in English. Price £12 to include a glass of wine on arrival. Proceeds from the concert will be shared between the National Trust for Jersey and The Jersey Vocal Trust. 16 New Street is located in the centre of St Helier, next door to De Gruchy's brasserie and opposite St Paul's Church. Booking essential via the National Trust for Jersey website. 12 October 2017 - 19:00 to 20:30 Contact: + 44 (0) 1534 483193 enquiries@nationaltrust.je www.nationaltrust.je/events 16 New Street, St Helier, JE2 3RA

Let us know the month before your event is due to take place, and we shall do our best to include it in our listings. Contact: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz

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Arts & Culture The Arts Society - ArtBeat Illustrated talk; Artbeat, by Malcolm Kenwood, a retired specialist policeman and private detective, investigating art and antique crimes. The delivery is full of fascinating facts of the criminal art underworld, their origins, methods and corrupt dealers in trade. He has lectured throughout the world even to the FBI. Tuesday 17th October - 6pm for 6.45 start The Royal Yacht Hotel, St Helier Tickets free to members, £12.50 to guests Optional Buffet £19.50, advance booking essential Contact carolyn@theartssocietyjersey.org or call 601195

Food, Fairs & Festivals Coco Bean to Chocolate Bar demonstration and tasting La Mare Wine Estate is delighted to offer chocoholics a very special sensory tasting experience tour. Join our skilled chocolatier for an exclusive thirty minute ‘Bean to Bar’ demonstration and tasting session. Bean to Bar tastings offer an insight into the much revered confectionery, from the origins of the bean to the flavour pairings that take place to create our exclusive luxury blends. La Mare Wine Estate is in the heart of St. Mary, in the Jersey countryside. Visitors can take bus number 7, 27 or 28 from Liberation Station, or if driving, head for St. Mary and follow the signs to Devil's Hole then to La Mare Wine Estate. Wednesday, October 11th, 18th & 25th 2017 - 12:00 to 12:30 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 681178 info@lamarewineestate.com La Mare Wine Estate, St. Mary, JE3 3BA

Oysterfest at Ormer Ormer restaurant will host Jersey’s first Oysterfest this year. Special menus, an oyster bar, oyster and wine pairings and DJ’s on the terrace will highlight this special Island delicacy. The monthlong celebrations will begin on Saturday 16th September. Keep an eye on www.ormerjersey.com for updates and menus. Ormer Restaurant is situated just off the main high street in the centre of St Helier. to 14 October 2017 22:00 Contact:+ 44 (0) 1534 725100 events@ormerjersey.com www.ormerjersey.com Ormer Restaurant 7-11 Don Street, JE2 4TQ

Black Butter Making at The Elms Thursday 19 October - 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!

Embrace the community spirit as you participate in the ancient art of making Black Butter – peeling apples from 2 to 5 pm in the wonderful old pressoir at The Elms. Friday 20 October - Peeling starts again at 10 am until late! The stirring of the apples and other ingredients will commence mid-morning on Friday in the large ‘bachin’ over a roaring fire in the Bake-House 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. Saturday 21 October - Sees Market Day in the courtyard at The Elms from 10 am until 4 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, craft activities and a nature trail for children. Browse the market stalls selling fresh produce, home baked cakes, apple juice, cider and sausages as well as art and crafts from local artisans. Participate in the jarring up of the freshly made Black Butter which then goes on sale! www.nationaltrust.je/events

Mind Jersey - Shabby Chic Antiques Fair Mind Jersey are hosting a Shabby Chic to Antiques Weekend, at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. Free Entry and plenty of parking. From antiques, to china, glass, books and even early Christmas gifts. Hot drinks and delicious food available from 11am – 3.30pm… Visit Stephen Cohu Antiques and many other exhibitors in the main hall. All money raised in Jersey stays in Jersey. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 10:00 - 17:00 RJA&HS, Trinity http://www.mindjersey.org/

Aga Cookshop Come along to VLJ, St Mary and learn how to make the most of cooking with your AGA. Watch a demonstration and take part in this exclusive event. Saturday 18th November ~ 10.30-2.30 VLJ Limited La Rue d’Olive, St Mary T: 483921

Sports & Out and About Halloween Spooktacular! Spooky fun for all the family, included in your entry fee! Haunted House, spooky crafts, and haunted maze are just some of the activities on offer. Get dressed up and join in the fun. The best Halloween event on the island! The park has fun activities too, to ensure all ages enjoy their visit. Located in the parish of St Peter. Accessible by bus. Only 10 - 15 minutes’ drive from St. Helier 7th & 8th October 2017 10:00 to 17:30 14th & 15th October 2017 10:00 to 17:30 21st to 29th October 2017 10:00 to 17:30 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 482116 contact@jerseyleisure.com

www.jerseyleisue.com A’Maizin Adventure Park La Hougue Farm La Grande Route De St Pierre

SandStorm Adventure Race The race is a fun but competitive challenge event that is open to everyone who is old enough (9+) and brave enough to enter. Sand Storm competitors will need to overcome the terrain and beat the obstacles as they throw themselves over walls, crawl under nets and more, scramble up and fling themselves down sand dunes and plough through water obstacles to be the first over the line. We operate two distances Trooper 6km and Cadet 3km, as well as the popular Trooper Team Relay category. Set in the stunning St. Ouen's Bay, Simon Sand & Gravel Quarry is located within the first of Jersey's Coastal National Parks. 14 October 2017 ~ 08:00 to 16:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 505926 eventhq@sandstormjersey.com www.sandstormjersey.com La Grande Route des Mielles St Ouen, JE3 7FN

Hidden Plémont Walk Explore the caves of Petit Plémont and Plémont beach and walk over the newly acquired headland to see what the National Trust for Jersey have achieved since demolishing the holiday camp. This short walk involves clambering over rocks and through rock pools. The beach is always changing and sometimes there are deep pools to get into the caves so sandals (not flip flops), neoprene shoes or trainers which can get wet are essential as well as some walking shoes. You will find out how earthquakes are responsible for today’s landscape and how man has modified what we see. Saturday 21 October Meeting point: Top Car Park at Plémont Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Price: Free for Members; £5 Non-Members www.nationaltrust.je/events

The People of the Bay from Neanderthals to Today Walk Join Nicky Mansell, who will bring the bay to life with tales of the people who once lived there beginning with the Occupation in WWII and travelling back in time to the prehistoric era when Neanderthal man once shared the bay with giant mammoth. This walk starts by 'Absolute Adventures' booking office in the Bay. The walk is gentle but does involve some clambering over rocks at the bottom of La Cotte (where Neanderthal man once lived) for those who want to 'clamber'! Sunday 22 October Meeting point: by the ‘Absolute Adventures’ Office in St Brelade’s Bay (Nr Oyster Box) Time: 2pm - 5pm Price: Free for Members; £5 Non-Members www.nationaltrust.je/events

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‘ That’s Classic Hoolio!’ Every year my family and I like to support the Jersey Film Festival held in Howard Davis Park and this year was no exception; but what did turn out to be exceptional, was the pre-film entertainment … Juanita Shield-Laignel interviews Juliet Osborne AKA Hoolio On one of the few sunny evenings during August, my husband, son and I were sitting comfortably on our camping chairs, eating a selection of cheeses and salads from our picnic basket, waiting with tens of other families for the big screen to light up with the wonders of the Wizard of Oz. As is often the case, the waiting crowds were being entertained by a few local musicians, strumming away in the background, singing their hearts out, whilst people chatted, drank wine and enjoyed the spectacle of the setting sun over the trees. Breaking a large crusty French loaf, I had to stop in my tracks. I looked at my husband. He looked back at me at the same time and said, ‘She’s good!’. I was thrilled he agreed with me as my husband is one of those people who knows so much about music, you would be grateful for his company in a pub quiz! We sat listening to a few covers and then much to the delight of the whole audience, the lady announced she was to play a track of her own called ‘Storm’. On hearing it, I just knew I had to interview her. A few weeks later Juliet Osborne AKA Hoolio, was sitting in my office. Born in Norfolk, Juliet met Jersey-native husband Kenan whilst studying Business and Finance at Northampton University. Arriving in the Island during 1997, Juliet put her education to good use and is now a Project Manager for Capita Asset Services. Naturally I was keen to know how a Project Manager came be strumming on stage at the Film Festival. Juliet began her story.

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“Growing up I was really lucky my mother was so artistic. Not only did she create the most beautiful watercolours and oil paintings, she was also quite accomplished at playing the classical guitar and she showed me the basics. Going back through my mother’s side of the family there are quite a few talented musicians; various aunts and uncles were musicians including professionally during 2nd World War with Stars in Battledress and, after that, Uncle Ken was always on the radio…. I learnt to read music and play recorder at school, for which I am truly grateful and think learning the basics should be a compulsory part of the curriculum… reading music can open so many doors. For example, it lead me to pick up the Irish whistle, during 2003, when I was asked to play the part of a travelling minstrel in the Samares Players’ The Twelfth Night. Although it’s not in my comfort zone, Kenan’s thing has always been acting, so it seemed inevitable I’d be drawn into his thespian world in some way. During our next production, The Tempest in 2003, where I played a singing Aerial, I found I was pregnant with our first child. I naively thought, as a new mum with my baby sleeping all day, I would have plenty of time on my hands,” Juliet laughed sardonically, as only a mum can, “so decided it was the perfect time to pick up a guitar again! Of course, I had hardly any time at all when Luke was born and even less when Ilana joined us 17 months later, but it had re-ignited my passion for music. Although I started off playing classical guitar with Mum, I wanted to explore something more contemporary, so bought a cheap steel string guitar and started practising some chords.”

In a moment of misguided madness, I looked into climbing to basecamp and beyond on Everest, but quickly discarded that idea when I found out how expensive and dangerous it was! Just about then, I learnt that Jersey Cheshire Home were organising a trek to Patagonia which sounded like about the right mix of adventure and safety, so I went along to their open evening. I had thought they provided care for the long-term ill, which is a worthy cause in and of itself, but I learnt they do so much more, including being the only residential facility for physically disabled adults on the island, and it just seemed to be a great cause and a perfect fit for me.” I’d picked up Juliet’s reference to her ‘singles’ and of course wanted to know how this had come about. “Well,” began Juliet, as if sharing a bit of gossip with a friend, “I load my tunes on to YouTube and Facebook, and publish clips on my page Facebook.com/HoolioMusic. Through that, I met Phil MacDonald, who is a locally based music producer in his spare time. He is an accomplished musician himself, but has gotten into production and finds he prefers it. His business is called ‘Right There Records’ and he has several UK artists on his books, but he was looking for a local musician to add to the label. We arranged the whole thing online.” I wanted to know if Juliet’s planning an album. “I probably have enough material to fill at least two albums but Phil has recommended I release several singles first, one after the other, as each release can be used to build interest around my music; it’s great to have someone who knows what they are doing standing by.

I asked Juliet what had led her to write her own songs. “In the very beginning it came about through frustration playing the same old chords as a learner, a friend suggested I write a song to make it a bit more interesting; so ultimately, I started writing songs to learn guitar. My first song was made up of just 2 chords, Em and G, and then I wrote a song using just three chords and then I’d learn covers in between. Each time I plateaued I wrote another song to practice the things I was stuck on. I’m a bit of a raging-insomniac so the song writing and guitar playing became a good way to fill a sleepless night. I really enjoy the process and writing my own tunes has just became the norm. As I gained confidence I started playing at open mics and then got offers to play in pubs and other public places such as local festivals; I was encouraged by the really generous feed-back. Like many other singer songwriters, I find it depends on the event as to whether I play a whole string of my own stuff… often, when doing a covers set, I slip a couple of my own songs in from time to time, without even announcing they are mine. I am amazed when people seek me out to tell me how much they enjoyed them.” I’d remembered Juliet mentioning, the proceeds of one of her songs was being donated to Jersey Cheshire Home and wanted to know more. “I’m involved with Jersey Cheshire Home anyway, so it just seemed natural to donate the proceeds from my singles. I first got involved with them because I had just finished my Master’s degree and wanted to set myself a new challenge.

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The recording process is quite interesting, completely different to playing live. You have to play over a click track so that every instrument can be played precisely to time, which can be quite challenging. We tend to do a run through three times, from start to finish and cut and paste where needed. It’s great having another person to bounce off, someone saying, ‘we could put a base line in here and add some strings under there’.”

This lead me to finally ask….why the name ‘Hoolio’? “Kenan’s cousin Sudi has always called me ‘Hooli’, it’s been a sort of joke for years… then I was working on being in a duet for a while and remembered an amazing Spanish duo called ‘Gabriela e Rodrigo’ and we laughed saying we could be ‘So-and-so e Hoolio’… that gave me a stage name. As Hoolio, I can be the outgoing entertainer and then Juliet is the Project Manager and mum!”

When listening to Juliet playing in the Park I’d found it interesting she had chosen a song called ‘Paranoid’ as her charity song and asked her to explain. “I know. It’s not an obvious fit so I did deliberate about using it, but chose it in the end as it is my most popular single. I wanted to generate as much income as I could for Jersey Cheshire Home.

So, with singing, a little acting, husband, children, full time job and trekking to far flung places for charity, I had to ask if Juliet had time for anything else in her life. “Well there’s the dogs…German Shepherds and Border Collies; walking Wookiee, Echo and Chili, every day is part of my Patagonia training. I also teach singing on a Saturday morning and one evening a week at JENCA music school ….oh, and yes I nearly forgot; the Penguins!” Having a son with a penguin fetish, I fully understood and listened intently as Juliet told me all about her penguin bathroom tiles, mirrors, pictures, stuffed penguins, penguin ornaments everywhere and just about everything penguin that one could imagine from adopting a penguin in the Falklands to her handblown glass penguin wine decanter! And just to underline this aspect of her personality, she handed me a penguin dongle containing the beautiful imagery for this piece.

My husband is enormously supportive and ‘bigs me up’ in a way I get embarrassed about. My kids think it’s normal for people to act and play music, although my son is very proud of his mum… he tells his friends things about me, like when I was performing on stage at the Opera House and when my singles are out too. The children seem to have picked up my musicality and Kenan’s acting skills, so Luke is in Joseph at the Opera House in October and Ilana plays saxophone and guitar, and she has such a beautiful singing voice. They are both learning guitar with String Theory run by very good friends of mine, Megan and Johnny.” Whilst Juliet was playing in the Park she made reference to the Songwriters Society and I asked her to tell me what this was all about. “David Keenan, who I met through open mics but, funnily enough, is a friend of Kenan’s too, they cycled through Mexico for Hospice together, wanted to set up a forum in Jersey for people who write their own music. We meet more in the winter, as during the summer most of us are performing at Groove d’Lecq, Reasons and the like, made more easily accessible through David and the Songwriter’s Society. The events are open to the public, and it’s great to chat with the other songwriters and then perform for each other, sort of showcasing our work. It is great to be able to see other people’s performances in the raw, listen for interesting chord progressions, original lyrics and so on. I learn a lot from watching others.” We chatted about the writing process and Juliet shared hers with me. “I take inspiration from all over the place. My lyrics tend to be observations about people or situations I witness, so I can be doing something as mundane as crossing the road and something will spark off a verse or an idea. I used to have lots of books and files and folders, rammed with ideas, but now it all goes on my phone or iPad….so much easier. Often a song will just flow and practically write itself, but other times I can make a start, it will go nowhere and I have to put it down and go back to it, sometimes months later.” I’d love to have more time, to sing and write and play, but I think I would find it less enjoyable if I had to rely on it as my only source of income. I know its right to assign a value to what I do…I don’t want to devalue my music or anyone else’s for that matter, musicians put a great deal into their work, but for me, it feels more comfortable to give that value to someone else at the moment; for me it’s a hobby”.

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‘Paranoid’ and ‘Storm’ are available for download at iTunes and Amazon. Proceeds are donated to Jersey Cheshire Home. Facebook: Facebook.com/HoolioMusic Twitter: @HoolioMusic Website: www.HoolioMusic.com The location photos are Copyright Mike James Photography

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

How To Talk About Care by Beth Gicquel, Director... Coming to terms with the fact that someone in your life requires care is never going to be easy. The initial conversations about including a carer in your loved one’s life can be equally challenging. At Cambrette, we understand how difficult and emotional these first conversations can be. But we also know from experience that people can continue to lead happy and mainly independent lives while receiving a bit of extra help. If you’re thinking about talking to someone about them needing care for the first time, these points will help you to approach the situation the right way.

framing the conversation around how having a carer could also help you and the rest of the family. They might not have thought about how their growing needs impact those around them. If you often find yourself worrying about your loved one’s wellbeing, let them know how having a professional carer to assist them will make you feel better. If you are currently acting as the primary caregiver, explain how a carer will help to free up your time, allowing your visits to become more meaningful, rather than functional.

Listen and be empathetic It is best to introduce the idea over a series of smaller conversations. Your loved one may feel they do not need care. Make sure to listen and show you understand their concerns. They need to feel that they will still be the gatekeeper in their own home and will still have control. They may also already have ideas of how and where they would like care in the future so it’s important to explore all of the options.

Start the conversation sooner, rather than later Consider your loved one’s personal health. If they are in a position where they might not be well enough to communicate their wants and needs in the near future, you will need to begin these chats as soon as possible. These conversations can be awkward, which is why many people decide to wait for the right opportunity. However, if there is a crisis, you may need to rush to arrange a suitable care package at the last minute. Starting early and being able to take your time to prepare the right care package will be much more reassuring for both of you and gives your loved one more control.

Talk about tasks that have become difficult or risky Carers can assist with tasks that have become difficult or increasingly risky, which in turn reduces the risk of accidents. Typical issues can include things like taking food out of the oven, changing the duvet, or bending down to do washing – tasks where people may fall or slip. Often little chores that were easy even a year ago are now challenging. Having someone coming in to assist will make a huge difference to this issue. Care at home can help reduce accidents. Focus on independence and staying independent Your loved one may associate care with sacrificing their independence. This is often what makes it such a sensitive subject to discuss. But it shouldn’t be this way! Great care should always be centred around the individual and designed to maximise their independence. Explain how the right kind of care will give them even more freedom. For example, taking small mundane tasks like grocery shopping and cleaning off their hands will free up time for hobbies and other more fulfilling activities. Make it about you too Only focusing on the reasons why your loved one needs care from a personal health perspective may come across as patronising and could put them on the defensive. Balance this by

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Get others involved If you know that your loved one needs care, it may be time to ask a trusted friend, doctor or care professional for help. It may be the case that a relative is too close to the situation but someone outside the family is likely to give advice that will be more easily accepted. Arrange a meeting somewhere comfortable and familiar, and try to keep it as casual as possible. At Cambrette, our Care Managers like to meet potential clients for a quick chat and a cup of tea in their own home. Nothing too formal! They may be daunting, but these first conversations could be a vital step in helping your loved one to continue living comfortably, safely and more independently for years to come. Careful planning and the right approach will ensure you will be able to move onto the next chapter of care planning. If you’d like to arrange a meeting to talk about your care options with one of our excellent Care Managers, don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01534 633083 or email info@cambrette.com

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Cosy Up for Winter… As much as we all love summer, winter has its own charm and now, during these magical autumnal days…is the time to prepare… by Juanita Shield-Laignel No sooner has the autumn equinox passed, we start to look to Harvest, Halloween and bonfire night, then before we know it, the shortest day is upon us. It could be easy to sink into a feeling of discontent; long dark nights and sometimes seemingly equally dark days, coupled with incessant rain and damp, cold mornings, could throw one into a deep dark place emotionally. However, some forethought and a little preparation, may very well have the capability of dissipating those winter blues. Picture this if you will…It’s a damp, slightly overcast Sunday afternoon…you’ve had a satisfying lunch of roast chicken and one too many potatoes, all you want to do is put your feet up in front of the TV but walking the dog beckons. You reluctantly pull on your boots, one by one very slowly, delaying the inevitable. Zipping up your coat and wrapping a scarf around your neck, albeit the first time this season as it has up ‘till now, been so mild; you grab Rovers lead and click your teeth in that way he knows it’s time for walkies. Walking on the beach is bracing but strangely satisfying and eventually you pile back into the car and head for home. Returning a little soggy but non-the-worse for a little exercise, you kick off your boots with a lot more verve than they were donned, hang your coat up, make a hot drink, cut a small slice of left over bread and butter pudding and head for the snug, all with Rover in tow. Pushing open the snug door, you light the ready-set fire, all the more satisfying because you chopped your own wood or maybe you prefer a log burner. Almost everyone loves a real fire, but open fires are generally only around 15% to 30% efficient, as most of the heat goes up the chimney. Wood-burning stoves are a better investment, as they're much more efficient and have other advantages, such as keeping smoke and sparks contained.

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Wood burners come in many different styles, from traditional to contemporary, and are a great addition to your home's central heating when it's really cold. Plus, they're ideal for heating a room or rooms when it's not cold enough to have the heating on. Whichever form of heating you choose, you sit back in your large comfy soft sofa to enjoy the lick of flames in the hearth. Your sofa in the snug is an old and worn, dark brown in colour, but oh so comfortable you are loath to get rid of it and it works so well in the snug. It matches the warm burnt oranges and rich reds in the rug…colours you have carried through into the other soft furnishings. You gather the cushions around you, making a little nest, with Rover lying on the floor next to you, up go your feet onto the terracotta ottoman; you snuggle into the cushions and wrap your hands around your hot mug… Now this is a scene we will all be familiar with in some way… but were I to re-write it saying, you sank into your white sofa, and surrounded yourself with cool blue cushions, the same colours reflected in your blue and grey rug….this would give an altogether different feel. Why do we describe, muted reds and oranges and browns as being warming colours? Why do we automatically feel nurtured and cosy by this end of the colour spectrum?

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surrounded by when putting ones feet up and enjoying a hot chocolate and slice of date and walnut flapjack. To enhance these feelings diffuse essential oils of: Ylang ylang, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Rose or Jasmine.

RED: Traditionally red is thought of as being the most intense colour as it is very ‘immediate’ so often appears closer than it actually is; psychologically this will make reds walls feel as if they are ‘closing in on you’…imbuing a nurturing, wrap around feeling…but only when the right, darker, muted red shades are used. Pillar box red on the other hand raises blood pressure and speeds respiration and heart rate, so is to be avoided when trying to impart a feeling of warmth and cosyness. Red on the whole raises room energy and pumps the adrenaline so is a good choice when you want to stir excitement. In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation and appetite, hence is used a lot in restaurants. If you usually use the room when it is dark, lamplight will make the colour appear muted and rich, warming and cosy. According to Hindu tantrism red is assigned to the root or base chakra and its element is earth, and Physical location, the base of the spine, associated with everything that gives the body its basis, its grounding; feet, legs, skeleton, blood and so on. It’s associated with the feeling of safety, grounding and security and lays the foundation for expansion in your life and provides the foundation on which we build. It supports us in growing and makes us feel safe to explore life. Diffuse these essential oils to re-inforce these associations: Rosewood, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Black pepper, Cedar, Cloves and Ginger. ORANGE: A colour often associated with autumn…think of pumpkins, wholesome squash or vegetable soups and autumn leaves and you automatically think of orange. Similar to red it can be an energetic colour and evoke excitement and enthusiasm but again given the right shades, its warmth enhances conversation and can help people connect. In the living room or social areas, pair this colour with browns or earthy tones to provide the kind of visual comfort that makes people want to get cosy and engage in long conversation. The colour orange has the second longest wavelength (635 nm) and second slowest frequency (480THz) in the visual colour spectrum. In Hindu Tantrism orange is associated with the second or sacral chakra. Its Element is Water and is located In the pelvic region. Parts of the body are Kidney, Reproductive system, Urinary bladder . Associated with the feelings of, being open to the world around you, energy, compassion, grounded intuition, emotional stability and a zest for life. It is also associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity. As its element is water its energy is characterized by flow and flexibility. The function of the sacral chakra is directed by the principle of pleasure; emotions, feelings, relationships, relating, expression of sexuality, sensual pleasure…thus being an idea colour to be

BROWN: Nature surrounds us with hues of brown. Brown is the colour of the earth, and many plants and trees contain brown. And brown has so many different hues, it can be used almost anywhere and at any time in the home; natural browns such as various wood, stone, and earth pigments are all part of the cosy pallet. The psychological effects of the colour brown are often described as reassuring, safe and stabilizing - we tend to feel safe in nature but brown can also be quite rich; think of chocolate and coffee; these are the shades of brown that remind us of creature comforts and the good life. In an interior design scheme, the colour brown can add warmth and depth. It can inject earthiness into a cool or neutral colour combination and make it more welcoming. So this autumn, why not make yourself a cosy nurturing nest to escape to, in which to rejuvenate, hibernate if you will, a place to enjoy long conversations with family and friends, a place to feel safe and supported, to enjoy trays of nourishing foods such as thick vegetable soups and warm homemade bread, a place to warm up in front of the fire after long invigorating walks on the beach with Rover…a place from which you can emerge next Spring, feeling revived and ready to go…

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Moody blues, oversized florals and woodland settings are the new-season interiors trends to covet. While the temperature may be dropping as autumn arrives, there's no need to feel the chill indoors. The season's three hottest new decor trends are rich with glowing colour, pattern and detail, and we can't wait to try them. MIDNIGHT TROPICS Deep moody blue shades and a focus on texture and luxury come together for this opulent trend. "Midnight Tropics sees the summery tropical theme continue and develop throughout the autumn and winter," says Clotilde Passalacqua, interior design leader, Ikea. "Instead of featuring bright and playful colours, this trend pairs rich, dark tones - such as navy and emerald green - with accents of brass and gold, to create an exotic and luxurious look with a touch of opulence. Accessorising with succulents and tropical plants is key, as is artwork and patterns that take their cue from nature, and in particular, feature foliage." Many major home brands have embraced this luxe look, including Marks & Spencer with its Manhattan collection (main image). It has a rich palette of inky matte black and brass accents, and is inspired by the opulence of New York's luxury hotels, with details including soft velvets and green marble, mixed with bold monochrome furniture.

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Our love affair with nature and the great outdoors continues, and one of the easiest ways to refresh an interior is to take inspiration from the countryside.

A berry-hued palette of blueberry, cherry, deep plum and purple, paired with designs featuring lush blooms, is a chic, seasonal way to interpret the fashionably botanical trend.

"Woodland walk captures the tones and textures of an autumnal country walk, creating a cosy living space with warm aubergine and mulberry colours, used across chunky knits and patterned textiles," says Andrew Tanner, design manager for home and seasonal, Sainsbury's Home.

"This season our collections draw inspiration from the humble tulip bulb that became more precious than gold and five times more expensive than a house. It's a bulb that went on to inspire generations," says Tricia Guild, founder and creative director, Designers Guild.

"These shades pop against mustard and duck egg blue tones, seen on ceramics and home accessories, complementing this classic look. There are figures in a rich, brass metallic finish, and we have a fragrance of Applewood and Clove - a woody, spicy scent all finishing touches for an interior which is cosy, nurturing and perfect for winter."

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3 DREAMY SETTINGS FOR Blissful Bedrooms By Gabrielle Fagan

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It's time to 'nest' as the temperature drops, and transform your bedroom - the room in the house where you can truly retreat and relax - into a cosy but stylish sanctuary. After all, this is the place where we start and finish our day. We spend a third of our lives in bed - so it deserves special attention. Whether you dream of a glamorous setting, a luxurious hotel-style bedroom, or would simply like a quick update, here's everything you need to know...

GLAMOROUS SANCTUARY "Creating a glamorous look is all about using rich, decadent colours and textured fabrics," says Samantha Parish, interior design manager for bespoke beds and mattress specialists, Hypnos. 22 | www.life-mags.com

"Conjure a warm and inviting colour palette with champagne hues, subtle pinks, purples and plums. Combine textures such as satin, velvet and faux fur, key to creating a luxurious, romantic feel.

"For a contemporary vibe, dress a bed with white bed linen and a velvet throw, and add an eclectic mix of cushions. In any style of bedroom, the bed should always take centre stage. For a more feminine interpretation, add art deco-style mirrored furniture and on-trend metallic accents, lamps and accessories." Tip: For smaller rooms, avoid heavy patterns and dark colours, as they'll look too busy, while at the other end of the scale, larger rooms shouldn't be too minimalist, as they can look cold.

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"Dress a bed with throws and cushions in a new colour scheme deep blues, teal and indigo are in fashion. This colour could be used to paint a feature wall behind the bed, or take the shade over the walls and ceiling for a cosy, cosseting feel. "Even a basic makeover can make a difference. Focus on decluttering and tidying surfaces - too many visual distractions can make it hard to relax and sleep. Change bedside lamps or just replace drawer handles and curtain ties with more decorative items. All these can make a surprising difference to the room's atmosphere and appeal, and all for a minimal cost."

HOTEL STYLE "A boutique hotel-style bedroom is a hugely popular choice and this crisp, smart look appeals particularly to couples who want a style that suits both their tastes, and is neither overtly feminine nor macho," says Samantha. "Colour is key in creating a haven of rest, so look at palettes you're both drawn to. If you can't agree on which shade, opt for something pale - like a soft grey or off-white hue - that provides a neutral backdrop. "Enhance the mood and ambience with carefully considered lighting, such as task lighting for bedtime reading on either side of the bed. Tip: Dare to go for a paler carpet, as this is normally a 'low-traffic' area and hopefully, where people don't wear shoes. Neutrals or greys will work with most schemes, and carpet is warmer underfoot.

BOUDOIR ON A BUDGET "Autumn's the perfect time to put a stylish twist on your bedroom's design. For a simple and easy way to rejuvenate the look of your space, consider changing a headboard," suggests Samantha. "A tall, winged headboard gives a room the 'wow' factor and completely transforms its aesthetic into something sophisticated and special. Or opt for a simple metal or wooden one, if you don't want the bed to dominate.

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Halloween, that celebration of all things scary and spooky, is looming, and could be the perfect inspiration for decor that takes you to the dark side, by Gabrielle Fagan Black and moody hues - the colour palette for the festival conjure drama in rooms, especially if enlivened with shots of colour, from pumpkin orange to blood red and night-sky inky blue. "I'm a total lover of decor's dark side, because those colours make spaces feel incredibly cocooning, cosy and beautiful," declares designer Abigail Ahern, who's renowned for creating mood-setting palettes. "It's such a shame people are wary, if not downright scared, of using these shades because they're worried they'll be gloomy and overpowering. But if they can be brave and step away from the comfort of neutrals, the rewards are tremendous," she adds. "Once they see that a dark backdrop makes other colours on furniture and accessories - literally 'pop' with contrast, they're hooked on a look which is grown-up and sophisticated. This approach is particularly effective in winter, when we get that lovely soft light and earlier dark evenings, and rooms can be made magical with candlelight." Follow her design 'tricks' for bewitching rooms and a Halloween setting that's spookily stylish...

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SHOW TIME "Don't just think of storage as tidying away, it's also an opportunity for you to display the things you love," says Myriam Ruffo, business leader for Ikea UK & Ireland. "The Kallax range is a perfect example of this, and can serve as somewhere to store and display your things." Along with wall units and cabinets, the range includes a work station which not only helps squeeze in extra storage but can serve as a room divider and looks good from every angle. Available in white with a funky green trim, which can be colour co-ordinated with magazine files, house plants and decos, it also comes in piano black and a birch effect, to channel some Nordic charm. continues overleaf... 34 | www.life-mags.com

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NEW ORDER With the change in seasons, it's definitely time to pack away your summer wardrobe. If there's space under the bed, now's the time to utilise it. "By using under-bed storage bags or boxes, you can easily store out-of-season clothing and blankets, or other seldom-used items," says decluttering expert Suzanne Baker, The Holding Company. "Most wardrobe spaces are poorly planned, so don't be limited by the standard hanging bar and shelf; install additional rods or purchase stackable shelves. "In the living room, look for a solution that features shelving or drawers above or below, to really maximise vertical space. Shelving solutions are available in attractive finishes, and to create clever storage solutions, think vertically. "Another way to increase storage capacity is to purchase end tables or ottomans that double as storage areas." Wondering what to style next to your ottoman, or need a seat that can double up and offer greater storage capacity? Investing in a storage sofa bed might be an idea.

And if you find yourself struggling to find homes for all the smaller bits and pieces, Ikea has a wide range of storage accessories, available in a choice of styles.

"Clever storage solutions are worth their weight in gold," says Vanessa Hurley-Perera, chief product officer at Sofa.com.

"It's easy for spaces to be become cluttered and messy if you don't have an organised structure in place - we all know the feeling where we avoid putting something away because we just don't know where to put it," says Jill Reedman, interior design manager for Ikea UK & Ireland.

"Our Fleetwood sofa bed is a three-in-one multifunctional piece of furniture, working as a comfortable perch by day and spacious guest bed by night, with the added bonus of having clever storage space that's ideal for extra bed linen, towels or your summer wardrobe."

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"Boxes, files and in-drawer dividers can help to create organisation in any room."

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THE LOVING CHAIR COMPANY are welcoming in the new season trend of vivid colours with open arms. From electric blues and spicy oranges to delicious berry reds it's time to get colourful. And when it comes to colour, nobody does it quite like TLC! Visit their gorgeous new website at www.thelovingchaircompany.com to shop the latest collection of sofas, chairs and accessories that can be upholstered in your choice of beautiful fabrics including luscious velvets and the iconic TLC, in-house designed prints. Fresh from exhibiting their latest collection at London's 100% Design show, pop into their Bath Street boutique to hear about the newest styles, see the collection and shop beautiful furniture, cushions and home accessories. Whilst The Loving Chair Company team are always on hand for style advice and ideas, their unique service means bespoke, made to measure furniture is easily accessible. Be your own interior designer and add a personal touch to your space. Get creative and visit The Loving Chair Company for a home full of life, style and luxury.

TLC designs, manufactures and upholsters statement and everyday furniture to create high style looks for your home. From gorgeous sofas and comfy couches to striking side chairs and footstools.

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5 TIPS FOR UPDATING BATHROOMS An ugly, dated or barely functioning bathroom or shower room can make home life miserable, so how can you improve yours? by Julia Gray

If the bathroom suite's fine, changing the tiles may be all that's needed to give the room a great new look. The easiest and quickest way to remove tiles (and plaster or render) is with an SDS drill and chisel attachment.

A budget way to make over tiles is to paint them, although it can look odd to have the tiles and grout the same colour (unless they're white). Use a specialist primer and a tile paint or conventional wood/metal paint for the topcoat. Painting the walls a different colour is another quick and easy way to give the room a new look. Special kitchen and bathroom emulsions are designed to withstand things like steam and mould. You should

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never apply paint in wet, damp or steamy conditions, so if you've only got one bathroom and want to redecorate it, ventilate it well before starting to paint.

Perhaps you fancy turning your shower room into a wet room? This is typically a waterproof room where there's a shower but no shower tray or enclosure, so the whole room effectively becomes the enclosure. Creating a wet room may work in a really small space, but a wall-to-wall shower tray and a fixed glass screen, produce a similar look for less money, and there's no danger of soggy towels or toilet paper.

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It's advisable to consult a good plumber before making anything more than cosmetic changes to your bathroom or shower room, as there may be issues you hadn't thought of. It's easy to unwittingly buy a shower or tap, for example, that's not suitable for your home, although some manufacturers make it easy, so as long as you know which system/boiler your home has, choosing one is simple.

Updating your bathroom may enable you to benefit from new technology like digital showers, which can be controlled from a remote control (and often an app too) and let you pre-set personal preferences to get the same showering experience every time. Digital showers can also save water - if a member of your household spends too long in the shower, you could set their shower to shut off after a certain time!

You may also want to ask a plumber/heating engineer or builder about improving the room's heating. With the weather getting colder now autumn's here, underfloor heating (wet or electric) is a luxurious addition to a bathroom or shower room, although it can be disruptive to retrofit. A heated towel rail (or radiator) is needed for drying/warming towels, but many models are quite small, which can make it difficult to dry wet towels properly and to heat a larger room. Really tall models are relatively rare, but are a great addition to a bathroom or shower room, both practically and aesthetically. If you want to transform your bathroom or wetroom with real stone or porcelain floor and wall tiles then why not visit the JMCo showroom located at Unit 2, La Rue Gosset, La Collette. We are open Monday to Friday 8.a.m â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.p.m. or visit www.jmco.co.je to view our ranges online. Our friendly, experienced team will be happy to work closely with you to help you achieve a stunning bespoke look.

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RUBiS Rubis launches new website Rubis customers will be able to order oil and sign up for services online with a new website. Customers visiting www.rubis-ci.co.uk can benefit from a whole host of services from ordering heating oil to signing up for the company’s market-leading fuel card scheme, switch to online statements or setting up a planned delivery agreement that makes sure you never run out of oil. There is also a series of handy ‘How To’ videos to guide customers through common issues including how to prepare for a boiler check or service to reading your oil level, to save customers time and our friendly customer service staff are always on hand to arrange a home visit by one of our experienced engineers. In our news section, you can find out about all the things we are doing to help our local communities, from supporting industry to working with charities and events. There are also details of our latest promotions and offers, so you’ll never miss out on our great deals.

credited to your account. You can either redeem them to spend at any one of our partners in Jersey, including Condor Ferries, M&S or St Peter’s Garden Centre, or you can convert them into Avios and jet away for a well-earned break as the weather turns autumnal. And with winter just around the corner if you are a Rubis customer you can also use your Rubis Points to offset your heating oil bills. Don’t forget to make the most of your oil-fired heating system as well this year by signing up for our Boiler Maintenance contracts, and following the handy heat saving tips on our website www.rubis-ci.co.uk.

Trees We Love Our Trees We Love photographic competition is now in its third year and this year has brought another bumper crop of Channel Islanders’ pictures of their favourite trees. The competition is organised by Jersey Trees for Life and Guernsey Trees for Life and is open to Islanders of all ages and skills. The only criteria for entries is that the subject of the photo has to be a tree in the Channel Islands. Winning entries are selected by an independent panel of judges and we profile them in our popular annual calendar. We are proud to support the initiative and the two charities involved, which are devoted to exclusively promoting the welfare of our trees and help reduce the impact of fossil fuel consumption in the Islands.

Fill up and fly or save A Rubis Card is not only a great way to save money, it can also earn you points every time you fill up at a local Rubis forecourt. Card holders save 4 pence per litre, so for every 25 litres of fuel purchased, £1 worth of Rubis Points will be

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As the RHS predicts a bumper berry haul this autumn, expert Guy Barter looks at three of the best shrubs for berries. UK gardeners, as well as birds, are in for a bumper berry haul this month, the Royal Horticultural Society is predicting, thanks to a warm, dry start to the year followed by summer rains. Gardens are displaying a variety of autumn berries including callicarpa, clerodendrum, pyracantha and honeysuckle. So, what colourful berried plants could we be growing in our gardens to bring us a bountiful show of reds, blacks, yellows and purples? Guy Barter, RHS chief horticulturist recommends:

1. GUELDER ROSE (VIBURNUM OPULUS) - Try this tall native quick-growing deciduous shrub with lobed leaves, reminiscent of an acer, with good autumn colour and masses of translucent red berries following white summer flowers. A particularly lovely yellow form is also available (Viburnum opulus 'Xanthocarpum'). Berries hang for weeks but are eventually consumed by birds. It's not fussy about soil or site and can even tolerate shade, and works as a stand-alone shrub, or in groups, or as part of a lightly pruned informal native hedge.

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2. CLERODENDRUM TRICHOTOMUM VAR. FARGESIL This moderately fast-growing medium-to-large deciduous shrub produces sweet-smelling white summer flowers followed by the startlingly turquoise berries, encased in a red ear-like calyces. There is even a variegated cultivar: Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii 'Carnival'. Any soil suits clerodendrum except the driest ones, but it does need at least partial sun. Suckers (shoots from the roots) often form, which can be dug up and given to gardening friends. 3. SKIMMIA JAPONICA - These slowgrowing evergreen medium-size shrubs are widely sold in autumn as they are particularly valuable in winter bedding and container displays. Male and female plants are separate, so a female and a male plant is required although hermaphrodites are offered. Skimmia japonica 'Nymans' carries abundant red berries that last deep into winter. Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a widely sold male with bright red flower buds. Moist soils or potting composts suit them well and they prefer shade to hot places and especially relish shady patio containers.

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Love blueberries but want to save on your supermarket shop? Grow your own by following our expert guide. They have become one of the most popular soft fruits on the market - and one of the most expensive. Yet blueberries are easy to grow and fruit specialists are constantly expanding their selections to include easy varieties for gardeners. Markus Kobelt, founder of specialist fruit grower Lubera, offers the following growing guide: WHERE SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM AND IN WHAT SOIL? All blueberries need a well-drained, acidic soil and can be planted in either the partial shade or full sun in a sheltered spot. Use a fertiliser to keep the pH low or help reduce it. CAN YOU GROW THEM IN CONTAINERS? Yes. If growing in a container, use one 30cm in diameter for young plants, then move into a 45-50cm one when the plants start to get too big for the earlier pot. The blueberry 'Little Blue Wonder' is one of the most compact blueberries at only 50cm high. This variety is perfect for dense area plantings or as an underplanting.

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HOW IMPORTANT IS PRUNING? Pruning for rejuvenation and renewal of growth is important. If you don't prune them, they will become woody. So cut out old shoots that have already fruited as low as possible to a stub to stimulate new growth at least every two to three years. ARE THERE DIFFERENT COLOURED BLUEBERRIES? Did you know you can get pink blueberries? 'Pink Lemonade' is a beautiful pink blueberry and planting another genetically related blueberry next to it works wonders. The latest blueberry variety Buddy Blue, which belongs to the so-called Rabbiteye group of blueberries, has shown the best results - together they are dynamite! You can even buy the two varieties together in one pot for maximum pollination. The Moreberries 'Pink & Blueberries' gives you not just the combination of two flavours, but a visual joy in the garden and on the plate, when they ripen consecutively so that you can enjoy delicious berries until well into October.

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Make a note in your diary By Stephen Cohu preserve its integrity. The event was in November and was billed as a Christmas fair with the title “Shabby Chic to Antique” and included sales of Christmas decorations, floral creations, painted furniture, jewellery and many selling traditional antiques and collectables. The event was well supported and was a success. THE 2017 EVENT The event early this November will feature many of the usual suspects and is fully booked with both the main hall and the Members’ Room full. Sadly one of the more flamboyant characters of the fair passed away a few months ago and we shall miss Robin Harvie-Smith with his eclectic mix of interesting bits and pieces and 20th century art, always impeccably dressed, a perfect gentleman with a knowing twinkle in his eye!

The weekend of the 4th and 5th of November 2017 sees the annual antiques and decorative fair organised in aid of MIND Jersey at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. The fair has the title “Shabby Chic to Antique” and features exhibitors from a wide variety of businesses. For the last four years the fair has taken place in its new guise having taken the place of the more traditional event.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE ORIGINAL FAIR In 2013 the fair organisation was taken over by MIND Jersey in aid of the charity of the same name. The event was completely remodelled to take into account the radical change in the traditional market. It was opened up to vendors of goods related to the home furnishing and decoration market with the focus remaining on antiques, collectables and design in order to

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Mark Howe will be there with a large selection of decorations, Ian and Paul with painted furniture and decorative items, Pine for Pine (Brenda and Lorraine) with a mixture of furniture, decorative items and small gifts. Michael Vibert will be there with a good selection of quality jewellery and Sebastian Manti with a vast selection of top quality pre-owned wristwatches including Rolex, Omega, Breitling and more. Country House Antiques will bring a good selection of formal antique furniture, art and objects at a range of prices and Tom Dickinson, the chirpy Lancashire lad will be there with his usual selection of quality collectables, contemporary glass and jewellery. There will be many stands selling everything from ancient to modern. There will be postcards, coins, stamps, silver, art, furniture, clocks, books, sculpture with items priced from £1 to £10,000 or more. If you haven’t had a mention then I apologise but I think anyone reading this will get the idea that there will be something for everyone to suit all budgets. Anyone visiting will be amazed by the selection of items available and few will leave without buying anything. There will also be a good selection of quality food and refreshments available throughout the duration of the event.

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Of course I will be there as well but I am more of a traditionalist and will bring a selection of quality previously unseen stock including antique furniture and decorative items, paintings including works by Edmund Blampied, pre-owned quality jewellery, rugs and much more.

THE ORIGINS OF THE FAIR Originally the fair started many years ago as a proper full fat bona fide antiques and collectables fair and was held twice or even three times a year at the showground in April, July and a Christmas fair in late November or early December. It featured many full time professional dealers (when they existed in numbers) including at least half a dozen from Guernsey and one from France (Crocodile Antiques, Melany Bradley, but she was originally from Guernsey). The numbers were made up by enthusiastic amateurs who sourced their goods from car boot sales and job lots in the auction. Quality was good with many interesting and often highly priced items on show. The fair was well attended by an equally enthusiastic public who came in their thousands. This was in the early 2000s when antiques and collectables were still keenly sought Sadly as the decade progressed the interest in antiques and collectables steadily began to decline and the grass roots business basically fell out of bed as minimalism and the desire to own not much more than a sofa and a big TV hit hard. The introduction of GST also played its part with visiting dealers from outside the island having to comply with the requirements of the law to pay 5% GST on all sales. This meant a slightly skewed playing field against the visitors as few if any of the local sellers (other than myself) had sufficient sales to be GST registered. Eventually the hassle of GST put off many visiting dealers and the number of exhibitors and the quality of the stock on display began to decline eventually leading to the fair being abandoned. THE DECLINE OF TRADITIONAL FAIRS Nothing stays the same and that includes the demand for things that no one thought would ever decline. Back in the nineties and early 2000s the typical antiques fair would feature many dealers selling cranberry glass, Staffordshire figures, copper lustre and Victorian oil lamps. These items were expensive and keenly collected. Today you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any of these items for sale and if they are they will be just a few pounds, that is unless they are particularly good examples of fine quality. A badly made last out of the mould Staffordshire figure left in the white was 50 | www.life-mags.com

virtually given away when it was made and the same will be true now, if you can find anyone who wants it at all! Nearly all fairs have changed to include contemporary items and design and very few now have what was known as a date-line. The Antiques for All fair at the NEC in Birmingham was one of the biggest traditional events with 600 or more exhibitors and a waiting list to participate. There were two sections, One and Two, section One for the finest antiques with a strict date-line and Two for more general items, particularly collectable ceramics from the 18th century to art deco. Contemporary design was not permitted in either section. Now the event is much smaller at perhaps 200 exhibitors and it has been opened up to modern and contemporary design including studio ceramics and glass. A strict vetting procedure is still in place though ensuring all items are correctly described and fair-worthy. The changes were essential for the event to survive and many dealers in traditional items have adapted their buying to include quality contemporary items. This is true of the Shabby Chic to Antique Fair as a wider variety of items need to be on offer in order to attract people to the event. THE FUTURE I believe that the Shabby Chic format will allow the event to prosper in the future. The traditional idea of physically going shopping for something you do not know if you will find has almost become a thing of the past. The internet has been responsible for a decline in physical shopping; we cannot simply blame minimalism although younger people want to be more mobile and therefore want fewer possessions to tie them down. The internet is no longer a modern phenomenon, it is here to stay and anyone in retail has to accept that an online presence is essential to do business in the 21st century. However I have to say that many people coming to my shop looking for one specific thing leave after buying something completely different! That is why you should go to the Shabby Chic to Antique event on the first weekend in November as you never know what you might find and decide you cannot live without! Even if you think you have no need to buy anything other than from IKEA, ordered from a catalogue and delivered to your door, there is nothing like actually going to have a look for something a bit different. The world of antiques has changed, they are no longer for a discerning investor, they are for people who want something a bit different, to make their house a home! If you have never been before then I would implore you to go and have a look, I guarantee you will have fun and even better, entry is free to all visitors!

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Basel - Copyright by: Switzerland Tourism - Andre Meier For those keen to take a break from the relentless stresses of life in the fast lane, consider a long weekend in Basel. Located on the banks of the river Rhine, where the Swiss, German and French borders convene, Basel is a captivating city of contrasts, cosmopolitan yet traditional, with a vibrant culture and an impressive number of museums, attracting over 1.5 million visitors every year.

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Art lovers should head for the Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts), which features three venues containing the largest art collection in Switzerland. View extensive paintings and drawings highlighting the works of artists active in the Upper Rhine area and dating back to the early 15th century. Wander around the fabulous collection of Holbein masterpieces and admire the stunning works of Rembrandt, Rubens, Manet, Monet, Gauguin, Cezanne and Van Gogh. The contemporary collections include works by Andy Warhol, Brice Marden, Mimmo Paladino, Walter Dahn and Siegfried Anzinger. Another popular attraction is Basel Zoo, located on Binningerstrasse. Set in lush, landscaped parkland it is easy to navigate and the 600 species include Kangaroos, African elephants, lions, crocodiles, giraffes and rhinoceros. The antics of the

monkeys and apes enchant visitors for hours and don’t miss the pelicans and seals devouring huge numbers of fish during their afternoon feeding sessions. For our own dining experience, we hopped on the no. 34 tram at Zoo Dorenbach, disembarked at Universität, and headed for the family-owned and managed Restaurant Zur Harmonie, located on Petersgraben. The property has an intriguing history and is mentioned as an inn on records dating back to 1807. The interior features antique wood panelling and a beautiful lead glass window, created by Auguste Philippe Matisse. This restaurant specialises in Swiss, Italian and French dishes and I sampled the succulent ‘Café de Paris’ sirloin steak, served with pommes allumette, which was presented with much aplomb. Accompanied by a glass or two of Monferrato Rosso Lanimo 2009, it is a first class dish. An exceptional vegetarian dining experience awaits diners at Tibits, located on Stänzlergasse. An extravagant buffet style display features fresh, homemade vegetarian and vegan salads, hot dishes, soups, freshly pressed juices and a choice of desserts. Diners select a plate, choose their food and then proceed to the cash desk where the plate is weighed and this determines the cost. I sampled the

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scrumptious quiche with a crispy salad, followed by pistachio ice-cream and it was first rate. The Basel Minster, once a Catholic cathedral and now a reformed Protestant church, is also among the most popular tourist attractions and is listed as a heritage site of national significance. Take a stroll around the busy market square and admire this imposing building, the red sandstone architecture, the multi coloured tiled roof, the soaring twin towers and the cross shaped intersection of the main roof. Built between 1019 and 1500 it is a magnificent example of a mesmerising blend of Gothic and Romanesque styles. Energetic visitors are welcome to climb the steep staircases within the towers in groups of two or more. For a less strenuous bout of exercise, breathe in the crisp Alpine air and take a leisurely stroll along the meandering alleyways of Basel’s Old Town, where you will find a mixture of 15th century and contemporary buildings. Basel is home to the works of a number of world renowned architects including Renzo Piano and Mario Botta. Browse around the trendy boutiques and dusty old book shops, stop at a coffee shop and sample a Swiss pastry or two. If you love to rummage for a bargain, the Flohmarkt, held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Barffüsserplatz, is the place to be. Bargain hunters gather to search the stalls, crammed with goodies galore. When you are in need of a sugar rush, Lackerli Huus, located on Gurbergasse, is a paradise for a sweet tooth. Sample the Basler Leckerli, a rectangular piece of gingerbread and a veritable feast of honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied lemon and orange peel and a dash of spices. Leckerli, which dates back to the 15th century, was a source of nourishment for church dignitaries and it is simply divine.

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Swiss chocolate fans should visit Xocolati, situated on Glubengasse, it’s a charming chocolate boutique where you will find more than 700 exclusive chocolate products as well as over 50 varieties of hot and cold drinking chocolate. For an absorbing insight as to how the affluent people of Basel lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, visit the Haus Zum Kirshgarten. This 18th century property was once a silk merchant’s private residence, and the family wealth is evident. The museum features 25 rooms, lavishly furnished with period pieces. The permanent exhibitions include ‘Basel – symbols and Images’, which gives an insight into the history of Basel from the Middle Ages to the present time through the displays of images, symbols and badges of identity used by past rulers and their subjects. ‘The Basel Dance of Death’, another popular exhibit, is a sixty metre long mural, once painted onto the wall of a cemetery within a Dominican convent and although fragmented it is prominently displayed and thought to signify the 1439 plague epidemic. Visitors seeking an exceptional place to stay in an excellent location will discover that the Gaia Hotel, located on Centralbahnstrasse, is a short stroll from Basel’s main transportation hubs and it offers the highest levels of comfort and service, a complimentary in-room mini bar and free Wi-Fi. This impressive property, which is family-owned and managed, opened in 1929, and provides spacious and contemporary accommodations with charming traditional touches. We stayed in a superior, air-conditioned; double room, measuring 36 sq. metres, which featured an espresso machine, a large flat-screen TV and a spacious en suite bathroom. The beds, swathed in crisp, white linens, were ultra comfortable and ensured a deep and peaceful slumber. Our organic buffet breakfast, served in the hotel’s

elaborate dining room, which has retained its rich traditional wooden panelling, was absolutely outstanding. The service was excellent and it was a pleasant surprise to find a hotel that caters for vegans and diners requiring gluten free produce. Hotel facilities include an excellent spa, which features a Kneipp trail, a Finnish sauna, a treatment room, an inviting relaxation area, and rejuvenating rain showers. Visitors with a preference for apartmentstyle accommodation will find that the Adagio aparthotel, located on Hammerstrasse, is just the ticket. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre with rowing machines, a self service laundry, a business centre and complimentary WiFi. We relaxed in a 1 bedroom apartment measuring up to 35 sq. metres, which provided a welcome retreat after a day of arduous explorations. The lounge area offered a comfortable, plump sofa and an LCD TV with more than 35 channels and the kitchen included a microwave with a grill, a ceramic hob, a dishwasher and all amenities required for self catering. We opted for the hotel’s excellent buffet breakfast, which included a wide selection of fresh breads and pastries, yoghurts, cold meats, cheeses and a selection of hot dishes. After such a sumptuous feast, we burned up a few calories by taking a stroll along the banks of the river and then hopped on one of the four ferries, which sail between Basel’s five bridges spanning the river Rhine. Whenever you decide to visit, you can be sure that the locals will offer a warm welcome. We were truly enchanted with the beguiling beauty of Basel. ‘Top tips – accommodations’ For more information on the Gaia Hotel visit gaiahotel.ch or call +41 61 225 1313 or email welcome@gaiahotel.ch and for the Adagio aparthotel visit adagio-city.com or call +41 61 686 4600 or email h7039@adagio-city.com ‘Top tip – flights’ 'Fly the flag' in comfort with British Airways from LHR to Basel. Business Class offers access to the airport lounge, a dedicated check-in area, complimentary bar service (including champagne) and a contoured leather seat with a guaranteed window or aisle. For more information visit britishairways.com Images, excluding hotels, supplied with the kind permission of Switzerland Tourism. OCTOBER ISSUE | 53

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AUTUMN/WINTER FASHION TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT... We look back at the AW17 catwalk shows and ahead to the high street collections to map out the pivotal trends of the season. The October issues are on news stands, the summer sales are well and truly over and we're starting to see knitwear in the shops - that's right, it's autumn fashion time again. And what a season we've got to look forward to. The catwalks gave us heaps of ideas for revamping our cold-weather wardrobes and the high street has really delivered with the autumn/winter collections, which are landing in stores in the next few weeks. So there's still plenty of time to plan your seasonal shopping list, but don't delay if you want to nab the perfect winter coat and the must-have boots of the season, because they're sure to sell out. Here are the six trends that are set to dominate AW17, By Katie Wright 56 | www.life-mags.com

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RED - The undisputed colour of AW17, red cropped up on so many catwalks we lost count. Roksanda went for oxblood and crimson, at Prada it was pure scarlet, while Victoria Beckham and Molly Goddard plumped for brightest tomato. From cosy coats to bombshell dresses and Fendi's showstopping latex midi skirt, whatever you wear this season, make sure it's red.

EIGHTIES BOOTS The most talked about footwear of AW17 fashion month? It's got to be Saint Laurent's blinged-out, crystal-covered slouch boots, and at just ÂŁ6,855 you'll obviously want a pair... Well, maybe not.

FLORALS - The trees may soon be bare but your wardrobe can still bloom this winter if you take your cue from Mulberry, Erdem, Preen and Simone Rocha, where dark petal prints abounded. Midi dresses suit this trend well but for extra style points, opt for a trouser suit in a textured flower print.

TROUSER SUITS - This is workwear, yes, but not as we've previously known it. Suiting is now slouchy, mannish and worn with trainers, as decreed by Celine, Stella McCartney and Vetements. A doublebreasted blazer should be priority number one, preferably in a grey or brown heritage check (give black a rest for a while).

CARDIGANS Yes, really. The knit that has been decidedly out of vogue for years is back and better than ever. At Miu Miu, snug cardis were cinched in with skinny belts, while Christopher Kane went oversized - in green, pink, grey and a gorgeous shiny silver - lending a bit of librarian cool (yes, that is a thing) to pretty midi frocks.

SEVENTIES Marc Jacobs was at the front of the Soul Train trend for AW17, sending out fabulous wide-collared coats in cord and suede. Mulberry and Chloe followed suit with wallpaper prints and a palette of mustard, ochre, crimson and camel. Equal parts cosy and cool, this is one trend that's autumnal in every sense.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

THINK PINK Month Cheryl Raphael explains the ABCs of ABC... and the last thing you want to be thinking about is the cleaning and ironing, so whilst you are receiving treatment ABC will provide a local cleaning company to sort it for you.

Like many local charities, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tend to know or hear about them until you need them. This is how I came to learn about After Breast Cancer Jersey (ABC) 8 years ago: on hearing my breast cancer diagnosis I was desperate for help and information and this is where ABC came into their own. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be misled by the name of the charity, as ABC are here to help from diagnosis to completion of treatment. Everyone at the charity has experienced breast cancer and so knew how I was feeling, what I was facing and how to help me. ABC hold monthly meetings at The Oasis at Macmillan, have a dedicated helpline, a Facebook Page and a well informed website with up-to-date news, events and helpful information. If you want to meet in the privacy of your home or somewhere for a good old cuppa they are only a phone call away. It is not only the emotional side of cancer that they can help you with but they can also help financially. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be incredibly debilitating

ABC also offer childcare costs to mums receiving treatment so they have can have time for themselves to recover, as we know how important this time is. For ladies requiring surgery, ABC pay for postoperative bras which will be specially fitted for you by the Breast Care Team, which will ensure the correct support is given after surgery. If reconstructive surgery is needed ABC fund nipple tattooing, which is carried out by Karen Betts, an Elite Medical Tattooist from the UK. With some treatments only available off-island we recognise the need for support from family and friends and therefore ABC help with flights to the UK for a loved one to accompany you to appointments, and also for patients to travel to Jersey during their enforced absence. Over the past 3 years through continuous fundraising ABC have also supplied much needed medical equipment for Oncology and The Breast Care team. This has included a chemotherapy fridge, a vein finder and 2 portable scanners, which have helped in early detection of breast cancer and also cut down on waiting times. Our most recent purchase has been a lipo sculpture machine, which enables the use of fat from your body to be used to reconstruct the new breast. Previously patients would have had to travel to the UK for this procedure.

Last year we were very proud to have launched ABC Fitness. This is a program especially designed for breast cancer patients by Georgina Hopkins, a Level 4 Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist. Thanks to her and the amazing team at Healthhaus who offer the use of the fitness room for free - we are able to help women gain flexibility and fitness and give them confidence to start exercising again. The 12-week program has proved invaluable to so many women and runs alongside weekly health talks by health care professionals who give up their valuable time to help ladies in their recovery. It is so rewarding to be recognised for the voluntary work that we all do and last month we came 3rd in The Small Charity of the Year Award; in 2015 we were incredibly proud to win that award. We work tirelessly all year around and rely entirely on the incredible generosity of the local companies and the general public who support us. Every penny we raise stays in Jersey and helps us support local women through their treatment.

If you would like to help ABC you can donate at our Just Giving Page After Breast Cancer Jersey. For further information about ABC please go to www.afterbreastcancer.org.je or visit our Facebook page. We also have a designated helpline 07797 814522.

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A Decade of Beauty By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers, St Clements This month I celebrate 10 years of owning my salon and thought it was a fabulous opportunity to review the decade of beauty and celebrate the best and worst of this time period in my column.

to a previously taboo subject is liberating as many gents used to be embarrassed to look after themselves, well in fact the male beauty industry is now worth more than the female.

Our main beauty breakthrough of the decade has been the Gel polish, whether you know it as Shellac, Geleration or Gelish they are all similar. The instantly drying colour which sets under a light and lasts for up to 21 days. This small yet amazing invention has made the nail industry what it is today. Immediately clients can leave without smudging or chipping their nails, a manicure can last a full holiday and it makes the Beauty treatment accessible to all as its better value for money. In the periods of the recession the nail industry boomed as it gave an instant feel good feeling to brighten even the worst times. Just like the 80s when the lipstick effect happened it became the Gel Polish effect in the last decade.

Some of the worse treatments we have seen this decade have been the craziness of celebrity culture. The growth of social media makes a celebrity more accessible and many see them as a 'online friends'. In turn this helps breed the crazy beauty world. We may remember the tooth fairy gems which were superglued on to teeth for that glitzy smile this was a huge treatment when I first opened but has soon died a death. For me the Sheep Placenta Facial for youthful skin, the Vampire Facial for more hydrated skin and the numerous make up trends like punk lashes and the newest wavy brow, have come and gone but they have always given me a great talking point with clients. Some are here to shock and many haven't lasted but we all love to talk about them.

Going a long the line of long lasting beauty the increase in Semi Permanent make up and micro blading for the use of brow enhancement has seen a dramatic increase in the last 10 years. We are in an era of being time poor, increasing the demands of treatments which last the length of time to save you time. This is where these treatments have exceeded you can now wake up to make up and look your best 24/7. Pressures of staying young and looking your best has seen the increase injectables especially in male clients. A little Bro-tox in our male clients is now the norm and many gents are more open to speaking about their beauty care regime. This modern approach 60 | www.life-mags.com

Over all 2007 to 2017 has seen the beauty world boom and it continues to be exciting. Whether your a beauty guru, trend follower or a natural beauty we all love to take care of ourselves. So as we move forward we have to thank the decade of make up contouring, fake lashes for daily wear, gel polish manicures, easy faultless fake tanning, gems on our teeth and nails and waking up to make up with semi permanent techniques. Then we can ask ourselves what will the next decade have in store. www.penny-feathers.co.uk

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Think Yourself Thin for the Autumn in Jersey! Can how much we think affect how much we weigh? Mark Shields takes a closer look... THE FACTS • 80% of us seriously consider dieting every year • 98% put the weight back on within 3 years of dieting Every diet asks us to change our eating habits until we have lost weight Often we starve ourselves and lose weight quickly only to put it all back on twelve months later. I believe what drives us to overeat in the first place takes place in our head. Our thoughts directly affect how we feel and our feelings drive us to over eat.

To enable us to make change in our lives we first need to have the will to want to lose weight and then work on changing our thinking feeling and beliefs to bring about positive and lasting change in helping us shed the pounds. The Effect of Stress Let us first look at how feelings affect how much we weigh. It is common for many people to eat as a result of stress, boredom or general unhappiness. Eating can be the only part of a person’s life where they feel happy and in control. This can result in what we call emotional hunger and binging.

NLP Can Help.

The bodies stress response increases adrenaline and cortisol (bodies stress hormones} which elevates blood sugar levels creating short term highs and long term lows. It is also responsible for cravings for carbs and sugar.

Neuro Linguistic Programming is an excellent strategy for us to bring about a change in our thinking, feelings and beliefs.

The motivation for our eating habits is therefore driven by us trying to feel good and obtaining what we call a serotonin high.

Therefore the long term answer to weight loss lies directly in addressing what goes on in our heads.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Diets Don’t Work

Change Your Internal Dialogue

To lose weight successfully and keep it off it’s important to realise from the outset diets don’t work.

Generate an understanding when stressed and unhappy you eat to feel good. Think of other ways to feel good and put this into action. Our internal dialogue and conversations formulates our internal relationship with food. Create new internal thinking and you will break the bad habits and create a new relationship with food.

This style of thinking puts dieting and food deprivation in control. We need to address the cause of the weight gain as opposed to the effect, IE putting on the weight. Diets simply deal with the effect, so while the cause is left unchallenged we simply put the weight back on. Pain and Pleasure As human beings we are motivated and driven by two key emotions. These are pleasure and pain. Nothing influences us more in life than the survival instinct of moving away from pain towards pleasure. Unconsciously this is very powerful and the brain will always look for the cause and instinctively drive you away from pain as much as it can. We are driven to overeat because we link food with pleasure and feeling good. Although feeling good is short lived, once the binging is over we then beat ourselves up with thoughts such as, “look at the size of my stomach, that was no good for me, or I am going to look fat tomorrow”. By having these self programming thoughts we are now linking pain to our food experience as well as pleasure. This confuses the brain as it is very confusing to link pain and pleasure to the same thing. We simply then go round and around achieving nothing and getting nowhere.

Change Your Feelings List on a piece of paper all of the things that make you happy and you enjoy about your life. Include everything you have achieved and feel grateful for. Buy a small box of blank cards and transfer each of the things on your list onto a separate piece of card for each item. Review your achievement box every day. This will help ground you, and realise how good life is and impact on your mood. We all need to revisit our life’s achievements and accomplishments and often when we lose sight of how good our lives are we can turn to food for comfort. Summary Remember when we experience rapid hunger is likely to be emotional hunger. Real success lies in how we shift the way we think about and subsequently behave towards food. Change how you think and your relationship with food will change forever. My next article will share a very personal journey into weight loss so be sure to pick up your copy of the magazine next month. Best wishes

NLP STRATEGIES TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD FOREVER. The Power of Visualisation

Mark Shields Managing Director Life Practice UK Head office 01462 431112 www.lifepractice.co.uk

Get into the zone of yourself at this thin new you. Visualise yourself at the weight you want to be. See yourself at your perfect weight and connect with your feelings as this thin new you. See what you would see, hear what you would hear and really feel all of those feelings of health, achievement and feeling good as this new version of yourself. Do this every day and allow yourself to mentally become your ideal weight. Once your mind is in gear your body will follow. Create a Food Anchor to distract you from Habitual Eating Mentally attach foods you hate to foods you love. Imaging a bowl of all your favourite foods mixed in with all the foods you despise. Imagine this mixture of foods in your mind. Allow the new feelings of the new smells and taste this mix of food formulates in your mind. As you focus imagine the smell and look of the mix of food getting stronger and more powerful. When these feelings of disgust reach a climax squeeze your thumb and forefinger together and create an anchor to this revolting new mix of food. Whenever you feel emotionally hungry in the future squeeze your thumb and forefinger together once again recreating those feelings of disgust.

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FICTION

All You N d is Love

by Elizabeth Lawrence

“Rise and shine Mother dear,” I say placing a bowl of bran flakes in front of her. She greets me with her usual morning, sour expression. Mother looks older than her seventy years; her wrinkled skin the colour of walnut. Spongey pink rollers frame her face giving her an air of deceptive vulnerability. She reaches over to the bedside table for her lighter and cigarettes, “Look out Mother!” I catch the tray just before the cereal spills over the bedclothes. I glare at her. “Do you really have to light-up before breakfast?” She inhales deeply ignoring my remark, “and what's more,” I pour her a cup of tea, “why do you insist on keeping your make-up on at night? your mascara's half way down your face.” “You wouldn't understand,” she says knocking the ash in the general direction of the ashtray and in so doing, sprinkling a fair amount of it onto her bran flakes. “I've always been a beautiful woman, not...” her lip curls, “that you'd know much about that, but then...” she sniffs in disdain, “you've inherited your father's looks.”

“To die!” she says in exasperation. “Ah,” I smile, “hence the make-up.” Faded blue eyes meet mine, “And what about these?” I say flicking one of the rollers, “imagine 'going' with these stuck in your hair.” She chuckles and slaps my hand. “Actually Ada dear, whilst we're on the subject,” she says in a wheedling tone; my brow furrows in suspicion, “I thought it would be nice to go to church this Sunday.” “Hmm, is this a case of nearer my God to thee, you haven't been to church in years!” “I'm told the new vicar is rather handsome and...” she pauses for effect, “a widower.” Her vanity amazes me. “Well you know what they say Mother, while there's life there's hope.”

My eyes narrow, “For your sake it's just as well I'm single...”

The doorbell rings.

“And” she quips, “thirty-five.”

“Hi Kate, in here.” Kate is part of the community nursing team and my best friend. “Zsa Zsa has been fed and watered.” As I leave I hear her ask Mother if her friend Bridget is coming to play Gin rummy later. Bridget has a creepy son.

“And willing to take care of you!” She shrugs. “Also,” I mumble, “naming me Ada in a fit of pique didn't help matters.” “It wasn't pique, it was post-natal depression - anyway,” she continues, “It usually happens at 4 o'clock in the morning.” I look at her blankly. “What happens at 4 o'clock?” “It's the prime time for going.” “Going?” I say, now totally confused.

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The wind is bitter as I approach our Surgery in David Place. After restoring the phones I check my watch, Tracy my cousin's daughter is late again, she arrives as I take my third telephone call. “Good morning - Surgery.” I place my hand over the mouthpiece and look at Tracy's face and the over-arched eyebrows, “What's wrong with your eyes?” I whisper.

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“Nothing.” she says. “Why?” “No reason.” She resembles a startled rabbit caught in the headlights of a car, but I wisely keep my counsel and return to my phone call. “Sorry to keep you waiting Jessie, – yes it's me your favourite receptionist – how are you? I'm so sorry - your tablets? - but Jessie I don't think I'll have time.” “Tell her you can't do it Aunt Ada.” “Yes Jessie I know, it is awful growing old.” Tracy smiles and whispers, “Tell her it's better than the alternative.” I am a little surprised by the cynicism in one so young. Jessie continues by saying she doesn't think she'll make November let alone Christmas. I agree to collect her tablets.

lights up, it's Dr McIntyre saying to send them both in. I remove the pipe from Albert's lips and watch him and Boris disappear down the corridor. It isn't long before Tracy and I hear raised voices. Albert stomps back into the office followed in hot pursuit by Dr McIntyre and bringing up the rear – Boris. “I'm not going to that bloody hospital and I'm certainly not seeing any foreign doctor!” “Albert you're a sick man, just let me admit you for some tests.” “I'm not seeing a foreign...” “Okay-okay. I'll make sure you see an English doctor.” “That's not much bloody better!” “Aye, well I'd agree with you there.” “What about Boris?”

By mid afternoon things have quietened down a little.

“We'll arrange for him to be put up at the Animal Shelter.”

“Are you doing anything for Halloween, Aunt Ada?”

Albert looks aghast, he turns towards me, his eyes pleading with me to intervene - this fleeting expression changes to one of cunning. “I'll only go to the Hospital if Ada takes care of him.”

“I shouldn't think so, what about you?” “I'm going to a fancy dress party; my friend Sue says if you sit in front of a mirror at midnight, the face of your future husband will appear – perhaps I'll do that.” “Personally, I'd rather like a knight on a white charger to ride through that door and take me away from...” As if by magic the surgery door opens, the diminutive figure of Albert walks in, followed closely by Dr McIntyre. “Albert you can't bring that mutt in and, I've told you before” he says noticing Albert's pipe. “No smoking! dogs and tobacco are not permitted in the Waiting room.” He reflects for a moment, “Only infections and diseases.” This appears to amuse him as he walks towards his consulting room chuckling.

“Albert I'm very honoured but - ” In my mind's eye I can see Mother's face. Hmm. How sweet - revenge! “Don't worry Albert, of course I will.” Albert writes a small, detailed shopping list of Boris's requirements. Rump-steak, sausages... and wipes away a tear as an ambulance siren approaches... To be continued...

I open the office door, aware that Albert looks quite unwell. “You'd better bring Boris in here.” I put a chair next to the electric fire, “take a seat Albert.” Boris, the old bassett hound slumps to the floor, his rolls of fat cascading around him. “I've got something for you Ada.” Albert gets up from the chair only to sit down again; from his oil-cloth bag with its faded picture of the Bisto kids, he produces a large jar. I look at the leaking, murky, pickled contents with some suspicion. “I do all me own onions.” “Hmm, they look delicious.” “I know a good woman when I see one Ada, and if I was ten years younger and me kidneys weren't hanging by a thread...” he manages a tired smile. I thank him for the gift and dubious compliment, aware of the precarious drip at the end of his nose. The buzzer on my desk

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PESTO AND GOATS’ CHEESE MUSHROOM BURGERS WITH CARAMELISED SHALLOT TOPPING Perfect for a quick and easy vegetarian supper, the caramelised shallots make a really tasty topping. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: 2 large Portobello mushrooms 8 shallots, peeled and quartered 4 tbsp vegetarian pesto, plus a little extra 1 tsp olive oil ½ tsp sugar 85g round soft goats’ cheese 2 ciabatta rolls What to do: Pre heat oven 200c/180c fan/gas 6. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and chop them very finely. Finely chop one of the shallots and mix it, and the chopped mushroom stalks, into the pesto. Place the whole mushrooms gill side up on an oiled baking tray, fill with the pesto mix and cook for approximately 15 minutes until softened. Whilst they are cooking place the shallots in a pan with the olive oil and sugar, cook over a low heat until softened and lightly caramelised. Top the mushrooms with the goats’ cheese and return to the oven alongside the ciabatta for a few minutes until the cheese is beginning to melt and the bread is warmed through. Serve in the split ciabatta topped with the shallots and an extra drizzle of pesto. www.ukshallot.com

TOFFEE BERRYWORLD CRANBERRY PUDDINGS Not quite as rich and sweet as sticky toffee puddings but just as delicious. Ideal for a quick weekend pudding any time of the year Serves: 4-6 (depending on size of pudding basins) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes You’ll need: 110g/4oz butter, softened 175g/6oz soft light brown sugar 2 free range eggs 1tsp vanilla essence 110g/4oz wholemeal self-raising flour 50g/2oz cranberries, chopped 1-2tbsp milk Sauce: 110g/4oz cranberries 4tbsp water 110g/4oz soft light brown sugar 25g/1oz butter 50ml/floz double cream 66 | www.life-mags.com

What to do: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas Mark 4. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then blend in the eggs, vanilla, flour and cranberries, adding a little milk if necessary to give a fairly soft consistency. Spoon the mixture into lightly greased individual pudding basins. Cover each loosely with a piece of greased greaseproof paper. Place on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until well risen and just firm. For the sauce place the cranberries in a saucepan with the water and sugar and heat gently until the cranberries pop and burst and the sauce reduces a little. Stir in the butter and continue for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes slightly syrupy. To serve turn out the puddings and pour on a little of the cranberry toffee sauce. Serve with thick cream or ice cream and the rest of the sauce. www.berryworld.com

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Data Protection What’s changing and how does it affect my business? By Michelle Leverington, Advocate at Benest Corbett Renouf

What is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? An EU Directive which comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and to which Jersey businesses will need to comply if they wish to do or continue to do business with EU citizens that use their services or buy their goods. In addition, Jersey intends to pass a law in broadly similar terms to the EU Regulation and so all Jersey businesses will need to comply, whether or not they have customers in Europe.

What essential steps should a business take now to be ready for the new law? 1. Raise awareness and engagement at both senior and staff levels, including training; 2. Risk assess and audit of the way data is held and processed, both by the business and others which hold its data (e.g. IT providers); 3. “Spring-clean” the businesses’ data and remove or archive all data which should no longer be held;

What does GDPR change? GDPR has similar core rules as existing legislation and continues to only deal with personal data.

There are key new features:• Risk based approach with additional oversight and record keeping being required by businesses. • Greater individual rights which will include: • The right to have all data erased from a business’ system and records. • Reduced time for a business to respond to a request for access to the information it holds on an individual. • The right for an individual to restrict the information a business holds about them and the need for them to give specific consent for certain types of information to be held. • Children will be given greater protection regarding data held about them and the right to have information erased. • Enhanced record keeping which businesses will be required to show the Information Commissioner to prove they’re monitoring their business appropriately. • Compulsory breach reporting must be made within 72 hours of a business becoming aware of a breach. The current position is that a breach is only investigated if one of the parties involved makes a complaint to the Information Commissioner. • Sanctions under GDPR for a breach will be high at 4% of the worldwide turnover of the business or €20m (approx. £18,030,000) whichever is the higher figure. The Jersey law fine level is yet to be confirmed. 68 | www.life-mags.com

4. Update policies and procedures to ensure compliance; 5. Review whether an individual needs to give consent for a business to hold information about them and then obtain that consent; 6. Assess whether it is necessary to appoint at Data Protection Officer for the business.

What can we do to help you? We can help you through this process, advise on what needs to happen and when, help you draft your procedures, train your staff and give you practical advice on how to interpret the laws.

For further advice about how to prepare for GDPR and its impact on your business, please contact Wendy Lambert, Partner on: 01534 760882 / wendy.lambert@bcrlawjersey.com or Advocate Michelle Leverington on: 01534 760867 / michelle.leverington@bcrlawjersey.com

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Facts at a glance Model: Aston Martin DB11 Engine: 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 Transmission: 8-speed automatic ZF Performance: 0-62mph in 3.9seconds, top speed 200mph

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LOOKS AND IMAGE Heralding a new design era for Aston Martin, DB11 is the latest landmark in a remarkable aesthetic journey; one that gave icons such as the DB2/4, DB5 and, most recently, the DB10 developed specifically for James Bond. DB11 re-imagines the relationship between form and function with a series of fresh design signatures. Foremost amongst these are the front-hinging clamshell bonnet, distinctive LED headlights and accentuated lines of the iconic Aston Martin grille. The profile is equally dramatic, thanks to the roof strakes that flow uninterrupted from A-pillar to C-pillar. The clean lines continue at the rear, with a sloping decklid that smoothly blends into boldly sculpted tail-lights to create a new and unmistakable graphic. Innovative aerodynamics play their part in this aesthetic revolution with clever management of airflow both over and through the bodywork aiding stability while preserving the DB11’s uncluttered surfaces. Front-end lift is reduced by the gill-like Curlicue which releases high-pressure air from inside the wheel arch via a concealed vent within the redesigned side-strake. Meanwhile, rear-end lift is reduced by the Aston Martin AeroBladeTM; a virtual spoiler fed by discreet air intakes located at the base of each C-pillar. Air is ducted through the bodywork, before venting as a jet of air from the aperture in the rear decklid. Like every Aston Martin, the heart of the DB11 is found beneath the bonnet, though unlike any Aston Martin before it, the DB11’s heart is a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12. Designed in-house this new engine develops 608PS1 (600BHP) and 700Nm of torque, making DB11 the most powerful production DB model ever. Naturally, it’s the most dynamic and most accelerative too, with a top speed of 200mph and a 0-62mph time of just 3.9 sec. Thanks to intelligent bank activation and stop-start technology that potency is matched by greatly improved efficiency. To exploit the advantages of its new body structure and harness the immense performance of the new twin-turbo V12 engine, the DB11’s chassis, suspension, steering and electronics have been

re-imagined and key new technologies embraced. Multiple driver-selectable dynamic modes - GT, Sport and Sport Plus progressively intensify the response of the engine, 8-speed automatic ZF transmission together with the new electric power steering and Torque Vectoring by braking while increasing the firmness of the adaptive damping for a greater sense of agility. The result is a driving experience that combines exemplary ride comfort and true sports car agility, for an extraordinary breadth of dynamic capability. BEHIND THE WHEEL As a true 21st century Aston Martin the DB11 combines the very latest technology with the finest quality and hand craftsmanship. Using a full-colour 12” TFT LCD display, the all-new instrument cluster presents primary vehicle information with absolute clarity, while a second, centrally-mounted 8” TFT screen is dedicated to infotainment. Controlled via an intuitive rotary control, with an optional touchpad offering character recognition, multi-touch and gesture support, the new satellite navigation and audio system have never been more effective, sounded better or been easier to operate. A newly implemented auto-park assist feature and 360-degree birds-eye view camera helps provide safe maneuvering at slow speeds and is also operated via the car’s infotainment system. With wider door apertures, significantly increased occupant space - especially head and legroom in the rear - fully integrated rear ISOFIX mounting points for a pair of child seats plus a luggage compartment large enough to accommodate two large holdalls plus carry-on baggage, the DB11 is a genuine Grand Tourer. WHO WOULD BUY ONE? The DB11 is ideal for those who want a supercar with poise, pinpoint handling and addictive performance all wrapped up in a double-take body. There’s no doubt that it is expensive, but then cars in this category are. Aston Martins have been held with high esteem throughout history, and it’s cars like the DB11 that keep this reputation going.

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WINE

Wine Harvest in Paris by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant

Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire and Champagne are regions that might spring to mind when planning a wine-tasting trip to France. But what about visiting a vineyard in Paris?

Montmartre Every year in early October “La Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre” is held and this year the celebrations will take place from 11 October until 15 October. Famous for the white domed basilica of Sacré Cœur, its artists, nightlife including Le Moulin Rouge and Pigalle, most visitors are unaware of the Clos Montmartre vineyard which is tucked away on top of Montmartre hill. Numerous activities take place each year during La Fête with dances, walks, concerts, exhibitions, markets and of course wine tastings and stalls selling of artisan products. The forty or so restaurants and bars in the 18th Arrondissement offer food and refreshments with a local flavour. The five-day event finishes on Sunday with a spectacular firework display and dance party. The Vineyard Montmartre was once covered by vineyards which were originally planted in the 12th century under the supervision of the nuns of the abbey. Financial problems forced the abbey to sell the vineyards in the 16th century and by this time mediocre wines were being produced, sometimes red, sometimes white. By the 17th century the quality and reputation of the wines was sadly so poor that it was considered only as a diuretic and a derogatory poem was thus written: “C’est du vin du Montmartre - Qui boit pinte en pisse quarte” Subsequently the vineyards were abandoned and by 1860 residential buildings took over from vineyards and by 1928 not a single vine remained. Five years later in 1933, Clos Montmartre was saved by a petition of local artists led by the illustrator Francisque Poulbot to the government which approved plans to replant vines. Primarily Gamay and Pinot Noir were planted but 25 other varietals were also used. The 1600 square metre vineyard yields around 1,500 bottles of 500ml annually. The Wine You will not find Montmartre wines in restaurants or wine shops because the yield is either sold en primeur or auctioned every year with the proceeds going to local children’s charities. The price is expensive at around €50 per half-litre bottle for a wine that is never going to be great. The labels for each vintage are designed by local artists so the wine is more of a collector’s item than a fine wine. Even the winemaker has to admit that although the wine well crafted, the quality of the grapes harvested from north facing vineyards leaves a bit to be desired. The plot does not receive the appropriate light, air or moisture to produce the best fruit. La Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre Each year the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre adopts a different theme and this year for 84th festival the theme is “Freedom”. The festival recruits each year a marraine and parrain (godmother and godfather) to lead the festivities. For 2017 the singer/songwriter Hugues Aufray, a great friend of Bob Dylan, is joined by actress Sarah Biasini who is the daughter of Romy Schneider will accompany the mayors of Paris and Montmartre for the five-day festival. A different wine producing country is invited each year and Portugal has been selected as the country to showcase their wines this year alongside many French regions. The coronation of Montmartre’s Reine des Vendanges, a beauty queen chosen from local students in May, will also take place. A ritual involving “NOT getting married to your partner” is organised at the fête and is called “Cérémonie de-demande en mariage” – quite bizarre Sadly, I will be unable to attend La Fête des Vendanges this year as I will be soaking up some winter sunshine in Fuerteventura but let’s hope I can make it for 2018.

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