The Jersey Life - September issue

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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office 20 Hill Street, St Helier, JE2 4UA 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 Paul Darroch Front Cover Sandde Beautheil 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.

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With the end of the school holidays and back to a normal routine, September is always a busy month. Also of course the first month of autumn and we start to notice the nights drawing in and the evening air is a little cooler but with Indian Summers often favouring us here in Jersey, there is still plenty of opportunity to get out into the garden and the countryside and even on the beach, there is still some swimming to be had.

Our wedding insert holds much of interest for new brides and on the same theme I enjoyed a wonderful few hours at The Bridal Boutique with Caroline Trehiou as she shared with me how she came to be working in such a magical space.

It was also my great pleasure to sing at the wedding of Suzanne Le Quesne and Guy Webb – page 21.

Nails have to be tip-top for weddings; Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers shows us how and thinking of taking a cruise after the big day…Rebecca Underwood takes us on the River Countess through Venice.

Wine fraud is a growing concern and Martin Flageul addresses this on page 72, whilst Mark Shields looks at our fears holding us back and how to overcome them.

August edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 4 Display; 8 Nought; 9 Acquire; 10 Entail; 11 Deceit; 12 Penalise; 18 Satirise; 20 Bullet; 21 Thread; 22 Viscous; 23 Flagon; 24 Cruelty.

Down: 1 Unkempt; 2 Cutting; 3 Thrill; 5 Incident; 6 Pounce; 7 Adroit; 13 Instruct; 14 Lineage; 15 Verdant; 16 Junior; 17 Cliche; 19 Inhale.

Road test shows us the BMW i8 Roadster in all its gloriousness and if you want to spice things up in the garden, we show you how to grow your own chillies.

So, an interesting and varied issue…

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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3 WELCOME and The Jersey Life contact information

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8 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey

74 REVIEWS AND CLUES Book of the month plus the crossword

INTERVIEW 10 CAROLINE Juanita Shield-Laignel speaks with Caroline Trehiou

ARTS, CULTURE AND MUSIC 16 MUSIC IN ACTION Reaching out to schools and those seeking work

WEDDING LIFE

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21 HEAVEN SCENT The marriage of Suzanne Le Quesne and Guy Webb

24 PRE-MARITAL AGREEMENTS

By Barbabra Corbett

26 WEDDING PLANNING

By Sandy Moretta

30 MILLINERY STYLE

By Vivien Aygun

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WEDDING LIFE 32 BUDGET FOR THE BIG DAY

By Vicky Shaw

36 WEDDING BELLES A style guide by Lisa Haynes

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40 THE BEST MAN What are your responsibilites

HEALTH AND BEAUTY 60 NAIL IT…

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By Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers

66 INBOX MINDFULNESS 68 IS FEAR HOLDING YOU BACK Mark Shields explains

HOME AND GARDEN 44 COLOUR AND PRINT A catch up with designer Orla Kiely

48 MOTHS – MAKING THEMSELVES AT HOME Here’s what you need to know

52 WANT TO GROW YOUR OWN CHILLIES Nigel Parkers top tips

56 ASTERS Symbolisms and meanings

FOOD AND DRINK 18 COOKING IS LOVE MADE VISIBLE

By Lorraine Pannetier

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64 LUNCHBOX RECIPES Lunch on the go ideas

72 WINE FRAUD

By Martin Flageul DipWSET

ANTIQUES 14 THE VALUE OF PROVENANCE

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By Stephen Cohu

FASHION 62 COULD CRYSTAL JEWELLERY CHANGE YOUR LIFE Five energy –altering stones you can wear everyday

TRAVEL 58 ALL ABOARD UNIWORLD’S RIVER COUNTESS

By Rebecca Underwood

MOTORING 70 BMW I8 ROADSTER The latest set of wheels taken for a spin 6 | www.life-mags.com

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month

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.

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Arts & Culture The Real Story; ‘Behind the Scenes at Jersey Opera House ~ Theatre Tours & Afternoon Teas’ Explore the nooks and crannies and go behind-the-scenes to learn more about this iconic venue; a theatrical landmark in architecture and Island history. From circus to comedy, from tragedy to the high notes of opera and ballet, a wealth of stories will be unraveled throughout the tour from font of house to backstage. You can join the guide to get a taste of what really happens behind the curtain, learn how a show becomes a reality and hear about some of the glittering lives that have tread the boards. Theatre Director, Jasmine Hendry comments, “Since being established in 1865 as Cornwall’s Royal Amphitheatre and Circus the venue has had a colourful history involving two fires (1899, 1921), oddly enough with the same caretaker in post, and a major restoration before reopening in 2000. It continues to play a central role in the community, offering opportunity for both local and professional companies to perform whilst providing a varied programme of entertainment for all to enjoy. The new Theatre

Tours and Afternoon Teas launched earlier this year offer the perfect complement” Theatre Tours started at Easter and have been a great success, receiving the following feedback so far: “Fabulous”, “Well presented”, “History in the shape of a story”, “Delicious”. Tours take approximately 1.25hours and it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes due to the amount of walking and stairs involved.

8th 15th 22nd September ~ 2pm Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street, St Helier Tickets cost £19.50, including afternoon tea in OH! Cafébar Booked by ringing the Box Office on 511115 or visit www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk G4 Live Tour 2018 The UK’s No.1 classical vocal harmony quartet are back with another exhilarating tour – G4 LIVE. Having exploded into the industry and the public’s hearts back in 2004 on the first series of the X-Factor, G4 continue to blow people away, year after year, with their unique style and impactful harmonic vocals, which are incomparable to any other. They have to be heard live to truly appreciate the power and passion of their voices.

13th & 14h September 2018 20:00 to 22:30 Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street, St. Helier Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Jay Foreman is an award winning musical comedian whose songs have been heard on BBC Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, The One Show, London Live TV and Dave Gorman’s UK/Ireland tour. Jay provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

23 September 2018 14:00 to 15:00 23 September 2018 16:00 to 17:00 Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street, St. Helier Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

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Arts & Culture The Merry Widow – Australian Ballet 2018 The tiny principality of Pontevedro is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the dashing Count Danilo must rescue his country by marrying the newly widowed and fabulously wealthy Hanna Glawari. Only when they meet does he realise that she’s his childhood sweetheart – and that she hasn’t forgiven him for jilting her years ago. Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque Paris and is dressed magnificently in velvet, silks, spangles and feathers. You’ll find us in Gloucester Street in St Helier, opposite the General Hospital. We’re a five minute walk from the main town shopping area and the bus terminus, Liberation Station.

23 September 2018 19:00 to 22:30 Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

Food, Fairs & Festivals Walking Through Autumn Festival Discover country lanes, granite cottages, abrevoirs, Manx Loaghtan sheep, Choughs and puffins, urban trails and lost heritage on a series of guided walks this autumn. Explore mills and valleys, coastal sites and fortifications and discover National Trust sites rarely visited by the public such as Grouville Marsh.

The walks will take place around the Island near to National Trust sites, lands or properties.

12th to 16th September 2018 10:00 to 17:00 The Elms La Chève Rue, St. Mary Contact: +44 (0) 1534 483193 enquiries@nationaltrust.je www.nationaltrust.je Burger and Beer Night at Street Wednesdays are BURGER + BEER NIGHT! Join us for a burger and a beer for £15 from 15:00 onwards.

Bring some friends, bring your other half or bring the family for one of the tastiest burgers you'll ever try, along with a beer. Vegetarian burgers also available.

See you at Street! Book a table or view our menu at www.street.je, call us on +44 (0)1534 484846 or email us on book@street.je 12th & 19th September 2018 15:00 to 21:00 Just off King Street, next door to Samphire 13 Don Street St. Helier Contact: +44 (0)1534 484846 book@street.je www.street.je Cheese Masterclass at Relish Delicatessen Award-winning and picturesque, Relish has the finest cheese, wine, champagne and deli produce available in the Channel Islands. Join us this Autumn, on Thursday evenings, and sit at a beautifully dressed table to learn or improve your knowledge of cheese, and how to create the perfect cheese board.

Be inspired and explore the taste, texture and wine pairing available to design your dream plate. This is a ticketed event with 10 places available.

13th, 20th, 27th September 2018 18:00 to 22:00 Relish Delicatessen 22 Halkett Street Contact: +44 (0) 1534 618844 florian@relishjersey.co.uk www.relishjersey.co.uk The Healthy Living Festival Celebrating all that is best in wellbeing and lifestyle.

Over 40 exhibitors including readers, therapists, healthy products and services, nutrition and fitness.

Exhibitors from the UK and Jersey. Free admission to the event at the Radisson Blu Hotel. Come and be pampered and learn more about how you can lead a healthier lifestyle. Workshops throughout the day in the Noirmont Room on Saturday and Sunday. Situated next to the new marina in St. Helier, The Radisson Blu Hotel is only 5 minutes walk from the central bus station or St. Helier. Parking on the open car park next to the hotel or if room in the hotel car park.

14th to 17th September 2018 13:00 to 21:00 The Radisson Blu Hotel Rue de L'etau, St. Helier Contact: +44 (0) 1534 484649 Jersey Festival of Words 2018 Jersey Festival of Words 2018 is a five-day literary event promoting a love of the written and spoken word across the community and in a variety of styles and settings. With over fifty events spanning a range of local venues, writers this year include Peter James, Joanna Trollope, Lemn Sissay, Luke Harding, Libby Page and Bryony Gordon. For further details and ticket bookings . Events are taking place at Jersey Opera House, Jersey Arts Centre, Jersey Library, The Lido Jersey, Club Soulgenic, Pizza Projekt.

26th to 30th September 2018 10:00 to 22:00 Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 info@jerseyfestivalofwords.org www.jerseyfestivalofwords.org

Sports & Out and About DRIFT Retreat A DRIFT Retreat is a unique wellbeing experience incorporating surfing, yoga and delicious nourishing food. DRIFT Jersey is our flagship Retreat, based on the west coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands.

At DRIFT we share fun-filled healthy days, delicious wholesome food, practice yoga and get in the sea.

We stay in the historic Kempt Tower renovated with all the mod-cons located within the Jersey National Park.

We are five minutes drive from the airport.

14th to 17th September 2018 09:00 to 17:00 Kempt Tower Grand Route des Mielles, St. Ouen Contact: +44 (0) 7797 846155 hello@driftretreat.co.uk www.driftretreat.co.uk

lively programme complements racing, ensuring a warm and memorable welcome from the Clubs.

The cruiser/racer, sportsboat, quarter ton and dayboat classes sail out of St. Helier. Berthing is either in La Collette marina or Number 5 berth, main harbour.

The dinghy classes sail out of St. Aubin, with the sport catamarans and windsurfers sail from The Gunsite.

14th to 16th September 2018 09:00 to 18:00 UBS Jersey Regatta, Regatta Office, St Helier YC South Pier Contact: +44 (0) 1534 732229 info@jerseyregatta.com www.jerseyregatta.com Super League Triathlon Trial Run Get in the spirit of the Super League Triathlon! Join us in the beautiful setting of the Botanic Gardens for a trail run around the grounds. Complete a 1.1km lap or two … or more (!) then enjoy a healthy breakfast/brunch/lunch at The Herb Garden Café.

Relax and spend as much time as you like in the gardens, visit the manor house and museum too!

Located 1.5 miles east of St. Helier on La Grande Route de St Clement. Pass the tennis courts on the left and the Roman Catholic Church on the right and the entrance to Samarès Manor is a further 500 yards on the left. Look out for the flags.

15th to 30th September 2018 09:30 to 17:00 Samarès Manor La Grande Route de St Clement St Clement Contact: +44 (0)1534 870551 samaresmanor@gmail.com www.samaresmanor.com Build A Castle - Discovery Day Who remembers the last time we built a castle at Mont Orgueil? We created secret doors, dungeons, turrets, a working drawbridge and loads of child sized tunnels.

Let’s do it again! Head to Mont Orgueil to be part of the creative collective – it’s amazing what you can create when you do it together. Normal admission fees apply.

Jersey Heritage members go free.

16 September 2018 ~ 10:00 to 16:00 Mont Orgueil Castle, Castle Green, Gorey, Contact: +44 (0)1534 853 292 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org

UBS 20th Jersey Regatta The UBS Jersey Regatta, provides fun and excitement for all, local and visiting boats, keen racers and novices alike. Cruiser, quarter ton, sportsboat, dayboat, dinghy, sport-catamaran and windsurfer classes race in the beautiful arena of St. Aubin’s Bay and in Jersey's coastal waters. The IRC CI Regional Championship for cruisers is an exciting addition, this year. Ashore, a SEPTEMBER ISSUE | 9

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Caroline…

Having long since enjoyed my second wedding day and definitely not in the market for another wedding dress, I only had occasion to visit The Bridal Boutique, tucked away in the heart of St Helier, as part of our September 2016 Weddinglife issue.

The vestige imparted by the tiny, oldy-wordy frontage is one of a tiny, oldy-worldy interior, so imagine my surprise when stepping inside the newly painted white double-doors I was greeted by a wide-open and beautifully decorated, magical, fragrant, sparkly, space, housing the most gorgeous gowns imaginable. But it didn’t end there…Caroline met me with a big smile and a huge hug and invited me upstairs where she showed me room, after room, packed with silky, white gorgeousness.

Wow! That was nigh on three years ago and Caroline had not long taken over the business. She tells me in her own words how she came to be the proprietor of such a magical business.... interview by Juanita Shield-Laignel I grew up in Lincoln with my Mum, Dad and older brother Charles, my father was a very successful businessman and my mum, as was typical of the time, stayed at home and cared for me and my brother. My father’s business’s revolved around his love of cycling, fitness and the great outdoors. One where he sold new modern bicycles and his other where he traded in antiques, especially vintage bikes, I have many old bicycle lamps and pieces of antique furniture which once belonged to him which I will always cherish, my grand daughter clock is here in the boutique with me but the spinning wheel and three legged chair sit at home in a special place. His shop was called Berley Cycles which was an anagram of their names, Bert and Shirley! One of my oldest memories, was that he would bring home a huge cloth bag of money every day which would have been the takings of the day. I even remember the smell of it! Even before I could count properly, I would put the notes and coins into piles of the same shape and colour, so I grew up with ‘a hard work reaps rewards’ ethos. He had one of those magic wallets too for the notes, you know, the ones that you flip over one way and you can see notes in it, then you do it the other way and they disappear.

Funny what you remember!

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One of his favourite bikes was a Penny Farthing which he rode all the time and we would all dress in period costume and go to rally’s where he would ride up and down showing off his pride and joy. He was such good fun and we were really close, so you can imagine my devastation when we lost him to ill health when I was just 9 years old and my brother was 14. When any parent dies, especially when you are so young, you are forced to grow up very quickly and it makes you determined that nothing else will hurt you that much ever again. Losing Dad and watching what Mum went through made me realise at a very young age that you are on your own in life and if you want something, you have to get it for yourself.

I’ve always been very creative, I like to keep busy and move around, I got bored very easily so when I finished school, I went into a pharmacy as a trainee and started learning to be a dispenser, which I loved; all those lotions and potions, it was fascinating. Not many people in sleepy Lincoln went to University in those days so I went straight to work after my GCSE’s.

One of my best friends moved to Jersey with her boyfriend, who was plastering the General Hospital at the time. Her leaving

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left a big whole and then for my 21st birthday she bought me a ticket to meet her in London. I was so thrilled to see her again and we had such a great time she said to me on the Sunday… ‘why don’t you come back to Jersey with me?’ I really resisted to start with as having lost Dad I didn’t want to leave Mum but she had remarried to a most fabulous man and role model for me, so I knew she would be ok, eventually she convinced me so I gave up my studies at the Pharmacy and arrived in Jersey with yet another broken heart having left Mum behind, I know it broke hers too but she was happy for me to step out of my comfort zone and into a new life to which I will always be eternally grateful for as I probably wouldn’t have come if not for her encouragement and selflessness, having children of my own now who are making their own decisions in life I know how hard it must have been for her to lose me to Jersey.

So of course when I arrived I went straight into finance and ended up in Stock-broking, which was great in that it meant I could afford some brilliant holidays which lead me to go travelling for a year which I loved. But traveling changes you and when I’d done, I wasn’t sure where I belonged; did I go back to sleepy Lincoln, did I take up residence in London and working in the banking scene, or did I come back to Jersey? I decided to come back here and I’ve been here ever since.

I met my husband and we had three beautiful children, Luke, Xanthe and Yannick. My marriage sadly dissolved but my wedding day will always have a special place in my heart, the same as I would like for all my brides. When I was married, I was a stay at home mum which I absolutely loved, but then when we parted, I was left here in Jersey with no family and 3 young children, my youngest was just 9 months old so I had to be really very organised. It made me realise just how resilient I am.

I tried a few jobs, one was Security at the airport, which I really enjoyed. I’ve always been customer orientated; I’m a people person. But like my father, I always wanted my own business so trained in various things including Beauty Therapy at Highlands College with the idea of having my own nail bar but having three young children and no support system over here forced me to rethink my future. I was a Dental Nurse previously so I helped a friend out and I was doing teeth whitening for a short while.

At that time, on a trip away, I met a lovely man on a BMI Baby

flight of all things…very romantic! His name is Christian, cupid must have shot his arrow at us that day because we instantly fell in love within the 45 minute flight which was seven years ago now and have been together ever since. You never know, there may well be another marriage just around the corner!!

Christian is a pilot, but without going into too much detail, he suffered ill health for three years and couldn’t fly so that’s when my yearning to have my own business really kicked in. I had to be the person who brought the ‘sacks of money home to count’ not just for my children but for Christian and I too. That’s when I found this boutique and absolutely fell in love with it the minute I walked through the door, so I know how my brides feel when they walk in.

I often have mums who burst into tears as soon as they step in…it’s quite extraordinary how a place can have that affect.

It even makes me feel special when I come in every morning…

When I took over the business, the previous owners had wound down their stock so in the first year, I had to build the business back up again, which was both an enormous thrill and an even bigger challenge. I worked very hard and still do and that’s one of the many things about owning my own business I hadn’t appreciated, it’s a 24/7 commitment.

Weddings are such a special time of your life, most little girls dream of their wedding day, but are quite apprehensive when they come in and usually come with a large entourage – mums, bridesmaids and best friends. It’s nice to be able to spoil them, I always have pink bubbly ready and even have different coloured champagne flutes so everyone can keep track of their own glass.

And of course it’s the husbands to be special day too, so I also like to spoil the men when they come in to find their perfect suit hire in the grooms wear dept upstairs.

It’s my job to make people feel comfortable by speaking to them for as long as it takes before even looking at gowns. Most people have something about their body they don’t like; tops of the arms, bottom and thighs are classics and if a bride is self-conscious she is not going to relax and enjoy her day. So I have to respect what they are telling me and really listen to their needs and help them make the best choices. A lot of my work is about gaining their trust and listening to them. It’s a huge day of their lives and you have to get it right.

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It’s a large purchase for their big day and it has to be perfect, you have to take your time and not rush. The thing about my boutique is, you get to hold their hand and go on what I call, a ‘bridal journey’. I get very close to my brides and go through all their emotions every step of the way, I try and sooth all their stresses and calm them when needed; from the first day in the boutique to the aisle….then I can let them go and I confess I always have a tear in my eye when It’s time. I worked out the other day I probably spend around 11 hours with them from start to finish so no wonder we get so close, from stranger to friend in a year!

Whilst it’s a beautiful thing to be able to do and an enormous privilege, it’s not without its challenges. The Bridal industry itself is very fickle and only last year, my main supplier Alfred Angelo, went bust. That was a huge knock as it was 75% of my bridal stock and 100% of my bridesmaids stock. I took a ginormous loss which has been hard to come back from but it was maybe the steep learning curve I needed, as I’ve learnt the hard way, not to put all my eggs in one basket. I have now diversified so as not to be so vulnerable in the future and carry many more collections.

With up to 10 new brides a week and anything between 2 and 9 weddings in any weekend between now and October, you can imagine how busy I am as a ‘one-woman-band’! I don’t really get any time off at the moment, but now just into my forth year, I am on the brink of finally being able to afford to employ someone to help out on a daily basis perhaps. So with Christian back flying and loving it even more than ever and with the possibility of staff on the horizon, I hope to take at least one more day off a week to spend time with my family and my two Jackapoos, Toby and Roxy they are the funniest and most adorable doggies, everyone who meets them loves them too, they have the character of a Jack Russel and the intelligence of the poodle.

I really did struggle after Alfred Angelo went bust but my inner resilience just kept me going yet again and have managed to come through a difficult time with my head above the water, I did think about finding a business partner that could help, but I couldn’t give half of my little girl away….we merge into one really, I am her and she is me, the ethos is very much me and hard to replicate so it will stay just me for now I have to keep a good sense of humour, and any of my brides will tell you, between the natural tears of emotion that flow, we laugh a lot too.

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Not all of the ladies that come in here end up buying from me but that’s fine, so long as they have the dress they feel a million dollar in and have the very special day they deserve then I am happy.

Every woman deserves to feel as special on their wedding day as absolutely humanly possible and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.

I still have my wedding dress and I keep it here to show my brides when occasion calls…I can speak from the heart, how wonderful my day was and how much I loved my dress and how I still love it just as much now nearly 25 years on. If I can impart that real sense of love, comfort and passion, in an ongoing part of their lives…I’ve done my job. I love all my brides and they always take a little piece of me away with them. Their wedding dress choice will always be a part of them, what little girl doesn’t love to look at photos of her parents on their wedding day? To ensure every bride preserves her gown to look at and share with her own family in time and remember her amazing experience, I offer a clean and box service which will help keep her perfect for years to come. I always say ‘a really dirty dress tells me they’ve had a really good time!’

ANTIQUES

THE VALUE OF PROVENANCE

By Stephen Cohu

In the 21st century where the prices of the most highly prized items have rocketed and the skill of the forger has become ever greater, never has more value been placed on provenance. A cast iron, preferably unbroken line of ownership from the days the piece was first created has become of ultimate importance especially in certain collecting fields. The difference between having total comfort that an item is real and genuine and having no proof of its history means everything to the value.

FAKE OR FORTUNE Anyone who has watched “Fake or Fortune” on BBC TV will realise the huge value that will be placed on an piece of art having an unbroken run of history from when it was first created to the present day. Obviously such items are not featured on the show otherwise they would not need to prove their authorship.

The program should actually be called “Forgery or Fortune” because a fake is a genuine item that has been materially altered from its original state to improve it, for example making a kneehole desk by altering a chest of drawers. A forgery is a completely new item created to deceive.

A recent episode of the show featured a still life painting purported to be by William Nicholson. The owner had paid £165,000 only for it to be denounced by the powerful world renowned expert on Nicholson as a forgery. This effectively reduced its value to the value of any decorative picture without a high profile creator, just a few hundred pounds. The program sought to prove it was by Nicholson by analysing handwriting, paint samples, style, date, signature and the back of the painting.

Unfortunately even though it looked as if they had proved beyond doubt that the painting was by Nicholson the expert refused to accept the evidence. What was on the back of the picture did not prove that what was on the front was by Nicholson and the painting, although attractive and very accomplished remains virtually worthless. A complete history from when it was painted to the present day prevents this problem.

CHINESE WORKS OF ART The Chinese have been creating forgeries of their own artworks almost since they were first created! The techniques of production have changed little over the years so a Song Dynasty Jun glazed bowl can be created now in the same way as it was created 1000 years ago. Following the meteoric rise in value of Chinese porcelains, bronzes, jades, etc., the number of forgeries and fakes on the market has increased at the same meteoric rate.

Even the experts are often fooled by the copies. A dealer friend of mine recently purchased a pair of Tang dynasty figures from a high profile auction in the USA. They arrived in the UK but Chinese buyers will not buy them as genuine unless they have been subjected to a thermo-luminescence test to establish their antiquity. He duly sent them to Oxford for testing and the result 14 | www.life-mags.com

Song Dynasty jun glazed bowl was they were brand new. He would have bet his reputation on them being “right” and the auction had been confident as well.

They have agreed to refund his outlay.

As you may have read before, a couple of years ago we discovered a potentially very valuable piece of Chinese porcelain on a routine house visit. It was sitting on a mantelpiece and was not individually insured. It was a piece of Yongzheng ducai decorated porcelain sold by Bluetts, a top oriental dealer, in 1946 for £9. This provenance put beyond question its authenticity as at the time pieces from this period were not valuable enough to be forged. We advised on the sale and the owners were delighted when it went on to sell for just under £1 million! Without the provenance it may have made a fraction of this amount.

TRIBAL ART This collecting area is probably the one where values are most greatly influenced by a good provenance. Items collected pre-World War II are valued at a huge premium over post war pieces mostly created to satisfy the “tourist market”. Pre-war items are considered to have been used by their creators for tribal use. A poorly carved item sold at the roadside to Western tourists never intended for tribal use in ceremony, witchcraft etc. will be worthless except for a small decorative value.

Being part of a good collection put together many years ago will be the difference between tens of pounds and tens or hundreds

ANTIQUES

allowing the mascot to be lit at night from underneath- it must have looked spectacular!

During the later 1930s the use of such flamboyant bonnet mascots was discouraged partly due to the fact that they obscured the view of the driver (particularly if illuminated at night!) but mainly because they had a habit of eviscerating pedestrians that happened to be hit by the vehicle. A fantastic example is the rather less than safe Hispano- Suiza stork that used to adorn the radiator cap of that particular marque, a flying bird with a pointed beak and outstretched wings about a foot long! Bonnet adornments on all modern cars either have to be of safe rounded form or sprung so that they give if in contact with a pedestrian.

Interestingly there are examples of drivers coming to a sticky end on their own mascot as in the days before seatbelts, in the event of an accident, drivers were often projected through the windscreen and you can imagine the rest!

Antique African Tribal Art Table/Stool - 19th century of thousands or even millions of pounds. The average person will not be able to tell the difference and collectors will rarely pay serious money for newly “discovered” items with no provenance.

AN IMPECCABLY PROVENANCED EXAMPLE Over the years most items to be found in the average property have changed hands many times since they were new, either through inheritance or by being sold. Rarely nowadays do we find objects of real interest that have an impeccable provenance back to the original owner with literally photographic evidence of this unbroken line of ownership.

On a recent house visit we were surprised and delighted to be offered a glass car mascot with its original bonnet fixing by one of the most famous of all glassmakers, Rene Lalique. This particular model is called “Coq Nain” and was first designed in 1928.

It bears a moulded signature R Lalique France around the base indicating a pre-war date of manufacture. After the death of Rene Lalique, days before the end of the Second World War, the factory no longer used the initial R at the beginning of the mark, simply marking their products Lalique. Any item of Lalique glass marked simply Lalique will be post-war and will not be as valuable as the same model made pre-war.

The most exciting thing about the example we were offered is that it came with a photograph of the mascot on the original Jersey car together with its owner. A local vehicle expert identified the car as an Armstrong Siddely 30HP, a model that first appeared in 1928, the same year as the mascot was designed.

This identification was further confirmed by checking the vehicle registration in the list of vehicles and their owners by J-reg published annually by the Roads Department. This gave us the name of the owner whose name was also written on the back of the photograph, you can’t get a much better cast iron provenance than that! The mascot was also accompanied by the original bonnet fixing by Breves Galleries of Knightsbridge.

This fixing contains an electrical connection to a light bulb

THE VALUE OF PRESERVING PROVENANCE It is rare to find items with documentary evidence of ownership, most items have lost their provenance and we have little idea of who originally owned them.

Provenance adds great historical value to such pieces and can obviously enhance their monetary value as well as collectors of these items are rarely just Lalique car mascot interested in the object but also its history. If you have valuable items with a good provenance it is imperative that these are kept together or a least written down, not only to preserve its historical value but to make it more interesting and desirable when it comes to be sold.

It is a privilege to acquire such items and we would like to thank the vendor of the Lalique car mascot for providing its detailed history and allowing us to publish the family photograph of the vehicle.

Rare photo of the car showing the Lalique mascot.

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COMMUNITY

Music in Action reaches out to schools and those seeking work Another key part of Music in Action’s aims is to bring music to those who will find it therapeutic and uplifting. Residential and Care Homes are visited, musicians play to those with special needs and even entertain those on wards or in the hospital chapel thanks to support from the Greville Bathe Fund. A Care home manager stated, “It was wonderful, all the residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed it. We would be honoured if they were to return!”

Many local charities aim to help islanders get back on their feet and provide education to them. Music in Action is one of the most effective and offers one of the largest programmes running to over 6,000 islanders.

There are three main strands to the charitiy’s outreach offering: the employability programme using music events to upskill those seeking work, the musical outreach programme to students, and the therapeutic programme using music to improve the lives of those in the hospital of care homes.

As a charity, a high proportion of the outreach work exists to try to help disadvantaged students. The programme aims to ensure that every school on Jersey receives at least one educational workshop with a group of high quality musicians. The charity focuses on ensuring that schools with minimal musical opportunities and experiences are targeted first and these educational visits allow for children to experience the joy and excitement music can provide. Thanks to PWC, the One Foundation and the Association of Jersey Charities there have been many special workshops offered to our children. A primary school teacher said, “Extraordinary - simply amazing! It was fantastic and everyone loved clapping along and answering the questions and asking them! The music was very beautiful the improvised ‘coming in’ music was hypnotising.”

Music in Action is extremely proud of the Employability Programme which provides structured work experience and skills development to inspire and progress those who have been long term unemployed or seeking to develop their skills for the workforce of the future. Music in Action partners with other organisations - mainly charities but also government and educational establishments. Thanks to support from Barclays there are up to 100 events throughout the year from the largest community event at Fort Regent - Jersey Sings!, educational workshops and events all over the island from Jazz at Hamptonne to the bunker concerts at Corbiere Phare. Interns get a huge sense of achievement through seeing 1000s of happy participants.

Interns are trained in areas of office administration, marketing, customer facing roles and event logistics. Music in Action also works with talented artists and musicians who wish to become professional artists and teachers to develop their skills. Many of the interns have gone on to find a range of roles in the work force or in further education. For example, an intern on the autistic spectrum learning graphic design found a job at a publishing company, another set up their own graphic design business, and another working on events found a job as an Event Manager.

Openings are also made available to those talented students wishing to take up a musical career, by way of workshops and masterclasses thanks to support from Art House Jersey.

If you would like further information on Music in Action, or wish to help in some way, please email: admin@musicjersey.com

For the last three years, Music in Action have partnered with the BBC to bring the “10 Pieces Concerts” to Jersey children, opening up the world of classical music to 7-14 year-olds, introducing them to inspiring music and empowering them to make their own creative responses. This year three concerts at the Jersey Opera House were free to attend for all schools and home educators. Over 1,500 students took up this wonderful opportunity to see professional musicians perform live and receive tutoring on the varied instruments of the orchestra thanks to the Great War Fund. Over 1100 participants took part in Music in Action’s educational event Jersey Sings.

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Cooking Is Love Made Visible Whoever declared that ‘cooking is love made visible’ was definitely a wise old soul. In modern times if we think of food + love together we generally conjure up images of romantic candlelit dinners for two. But what about the food you buy, prepare, cook and eat for yourself?

Isn’t nourishing yourself important too?

If we’re eating healthy, whole-food, home cooked meals most of the time (remember that 80:20 rule), then we’re taking good care of our bodies at a cellular level. When our cells function optimally this allows all the other body processes to work properly too: like hormones for fertility, adequate iron levels for exercise and hormones that help regulate our sleep and appetite.

Around 2400 years ago another wise old soul, Hippocrates, figured out the importance of food for our health and well-being and shared the words you’ve no doubt seen across social media and in nutrition books and magazines: ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’

So, with this in mind, and the theme of this edition revolving around the food of love and love of food, I want to share with you some simple recipe hacks and inspiration to boost your health, energy levels and brain power using two simple additions…

Raw cacao powder and avocado.

Raw cacao powder is rich in antioxidants (over 40 times more antioxidants than blueberries), it’s the highest source of plantbased (vegan) iron, contains lots of magnesium for brain and heart health, is packed with more calcium than cow’s milk and is a natural anti-depressant and mood elevator. What’s not to love?

Avocado is jam-packed with essential fats - in particular oleic acid which has been associated with reduced inflammation and a reduced risk of cancer. Plus, it’s low in sodium and rich in potassium, making it heart-healthy too. The high fat content makes it a handy little ingredient to help you absorb more of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K from your food.

Here are some simple recipe ideas: BANANA - CACAO SMOOTHIE: Add 1 tsp of raw cacao powder and 1 tsp raw cacao nibs to your morning smoothie. I like to start with 2-3 ripe bananas, 6-8 soaked almonds (soak them overnight, they’re delicious and easier on your digestion), 1 large cup of water, 3-4 ice cubes, 1/4 tsp vanilla powder and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and enjoy immediately.

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into balls that hold together. 60g porridge or rolled oats, 2 tsp raw cacao powder, 1 tsp raw cacao nibs, 1/4 tsp vanilla powder, 6 Medjool dates (soaked in hot water for 20-60 mins), 3 tsp melted coconut oil. Roll into 12-15 balls and store immediately in the freezer. These will keep for up to 6 months so it’s fun to vary your flavours and use other dried fruits and nuts so you have a variety of healthy snacks available all the time.

AVOCADO - CHILLI DIP: You can easily make this dip by hand with a fork, but popping it into a small blender or mini food processor will give a smoother finish and will save time if making a large quantity for a party.

Mash (or blend) ripe avocados with finely chopped coriander, lime zest, fresh lime juice, chilli flakes and a little sea salt. Use in buns with your favourite bean burgers or as a starter with slices of raw carrot, celery, pepper and apple.

CHOCOLATE - AVOCADO DESSERT: (a plant-based, 3 ingredient version of chocolate mousse) In a mini food processor blend together 2 ripe bananas, 1 ripe avocado and 1-2tbsp cacao powder. Add a dash of water if needed. For extra sweetness add a little maple syrup or agave.

Chill for an hour and enjoy by itself or with fresh summer fruit.

AVOCADO ON TOAST: A delicious and healthy alternative to butter and margarine and a fabulous topping for breakfast, brunch or a side dish with hot tomato and basil soup - yum! As a meal in itself, simply mash half an avocado onto a thick slice of wholemeal toast and season with sea salt and a little fresh lemon juice. Top with rocket or microgreens or slices of tomatoes for extra nutrition. A sprinkling of sesame seeds will further boost protein and essential fat content.

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Heaven Scent…

THE OCCASION OF THE MARRIAGE OF…SUZANNE LE QUESNE & GUY WEBB I first met Suzanne during my very early twenties when having been gifted a small box of essential oils and totally blown away by their romance and therapeutic value, wanted to learn more. At the time Suzanne was owner of Image Hair and Beauty on the Parade and a casual meeting led to me agreeing to pursue a career in complimentary therapy, with Suzanne, ten years or so my senior, as my tutor. On 1st September 2018, nearly thirty years later, I found myself singing at her wedding! How did that happen?.....

by Juanita Shield-Laignel On my 22nd birthday (quite a few years ago now) a close friend gave me ‘The Art of Aromatherapy’ by Robert Tisserand and a beautiful box of 6 little bottles of essential oils. The same friend introduced me to Suzanne who quickly became my teacher and mentor. I qualified in anatomy and physiology, body massage and Aromatherapy during 1993 and began building my own holistic therapy business.

As often happens in life, Suzanne and I lost touch but by a quirk of nature/fate or maybe by design, whatever you want to call it, recently our lives collided again. After meeting for a long catch up lunch where there was little time to eat we both had so much to share, it became apparent my working life was going to re-align with my original career path and Suzanne would once

again become one of my much respected mentors.

Suzanne has been a huge part of the Island’s health and beauty industry for many years. Practicing, teaching, studying, writing and generally sharing her wealth of knowledge, including studying at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, Writing a book called ‘Nutrition; A Practical Approach’ and continues overleaf...

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It became evident their relationship had grown ever deeper, so it was no surprise when during a talk Suzanne was giving on the benefits of cedar wood and orange oils that I noticed a beautiful row of diamonds on her ring finger. I managed to catch her eye mid speech and intimated I’d noticed and she glowed with pride as she surreptitiously waved her hand in the air so I knew she understood what a meant….it’s amazing what can be intimated in a glance or two among friends. I was thrilled for her.

Not long after Suzanne and I both found ourselves on Amanda Bond’s Wild Shinrin Yoku walk, (written about in our August issue) and there she shared just how poorly her husband to be really is and that, he having never been married before, wanted to make her his wife whilst he still can. You can imagine the tears of both sadness and joy we shared as long standing friends.

Arrangements for the wedding were soon afoot and with a month to go and wedding cake discussions in full flow, Suzanne asked Claire de Gruchy and I if we would sing at the wedding, knowing we both have experience singing in choirs. I confess I declined in the first instance feeling I didn’t have the time to practice to do it justice and not wanting to let Suzanne down.

However, on hearing Claire bravely sing The Prayer on her own, I decided I should perhaps find the courage to do it after all.

Several rehearsals later, Claire and I were ready and sang from our hearts with gusto on the big day.

several others, being a lecturer for the IFT and more recently running her holistic business from her home in Spain. Suzanne travels all over Europe and Britain teaching and spreading her enthusiasm and knowledge of essential oils but a few years ago, on a routine business visit to Jersey she met up with a gentleman she had known many years before.

Guy and Suzanne quickly re-kindled their friendship and it became apparent to Suzanne that Guy was very unwell.

Over lunch Suzanne told me how she was taking Guy back to Spain with her for recuperation. As she spoke, I thought, ‘typical Suzanne, ever the practical therapist and healer’. With her wealth of knowledge in nutrition and experience in improving health naturally, I couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to help an old friend.

Meanwhile, Suzanne and my professional paths were crossing intermittently and each time she was in the island we would have occasion to meet. Earlier this year I learnt she was to return to Jersey with Guy and they were to set up home together in beautiful St Aubin. From a professional point of view I was thrilled to learn Suzanne was returning as I still have so much to learn from her and yet the circumstances around her personal relationship had deteriorated. Guy had been doing really well for a while in Spain but had experienced a big life-changing set-back with his health and needed to come home.

Ever dedicated Suzanne decided to come back with him and continue caring for him.

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It was a truly beautiful wedding; intimate, heartfelt and full of love, gratitude and warmth and held in the oh so divine, Fisherman’s Chapel, St Brelade. The Groom, unwell the day before, galvanised strength from his desire to marry this amazing woman who has been caring for him with everything she has. Guy unashamedly shared his deep emotion, love and gratitude for Suzanne for all present to witness and Suzanne stood resolute in her ongoing care for Guy. The emotive ceremony completed we all travelled along the bay to the L’Horizon for afternoon tea.

I was touched to see Suzanne had chosen chamomile as one of her flowers as on our Wild Shinrin Yoku walk, we had drunk wild chamomile tea and marvelled at the aromatic, cushions of chamomile growing in the wilds of St Lawrence, the walk had touched her so much she had chosen this humble yet powerfully medicinal plant for her day, yet another reminder how life moves in circles, in eddies and everything we need is presented to us when we need it.

I wish Guy and Suzanne the most peaceful and beautiful of times together, however long that may be.

With love x

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Peace of Mind: pre-marital agreements

By Barbara Corbett, Corbett Le Quesne So, you’ve arranged the date, the venue, flowers, cake, bridesmaids, best man, clothes and the honeymoon………what else do you need to do?

Your wedding is planned, the rest of your lives together mapped out. Many weddings are months if not years in the planning but, as with most things, the boring bits are left until last. Who wants to be bothered with legal agreements when there is a colour scheme to choose?

Pre-marital agreements are unromantic and just for millionaires, right? Wrong! Today many more people are entering into pre-marital agreements (or “pre-nups”) as part of the preparation for their wedding, not just the rich and famous. And there is absolutely no need for the agreement to be unromantic.

Okay, so perhaps a pre-marital agreement is not quite as romantic as the proposal in St Ouen’s Bay at sunset, or the engagement ring delivered by turtle doves. But what a pre-marital agreement gives a couple can still be part of the romance. A pre-marital agreement gives you and your future spouse, reassurance and peace of mind.

One of the really lovely parts of my job as a family lawyer is advising people before they marry. There are many different specific reasons why couples enter into pre-marital agreements but all the reasons come down, in one way or another, to reassurance. It may be that one or both parties have been in previous relationships and want to ensure that children are protected. It could be that a young couple want to reassure their respective parents that inherited land or family wealth will not leave the family after a marriage breakdown. Perhaps a future spouse has spent a lifetime working hard to create a successful business and needs reassurance that they will not lose what they have achieved.

As people marry later, with many having built up careers and wealth independently, pre-marital agreements are increasingly being considered. Couples can show how much they care for each other by providing reassurance about the future, by reaching an agreement when they are happy and in love.

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A pre-marital agreement is drafted with your own special circumstances in mind. It may provide for all pre-owned assets to stay in separate ownership but for everything acquired during the marriage to be shared. It might specify that all assets remain separate throughout the marriage but then make specific arrangements for the less financially advantaged spouse if the marriage ends. The agreement may determine what happens to business or trust assets, it may make different arrangements for different circumstances. It is your agreement, tailored to meet your specific needs.

“A pre-marital agreement gives you and your future spouse, reassurance and peace of mind” The law about pre-marital agreements has changed considerably over the last 10 years. There was a time when a lawyer could confidently say that a pre-marital agreement was not worth the paper it was written on. In the past the public policy was that it would undermine marriage to plan for what may happen if the marriage came to an end. In fact, the thinking now in legal circles is quite the opposite. Since the English case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010 and more recent cases in Jersey, the courts recognise that far from undermining marriage, a properly formulated pre-marital agreement which has been prepared with the best of motives, can in fact strengthen a marriage.

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By the couple knowing in advance what will happen if their marriage ends, they can be more relaxed in their relationship, secure in the knowledge of what the arrangements would be, they can have peace of mind. And that may well mean that it is less likely that the marriage will break down at all.

“A pre-marital agreement is drafted with your own special circumstances in mind” For a pre-marital agreement to be upheld by the Family Court in Jersey, it will need to be: Freely entered into.

There must be no mistake, misunderstanding, pressure or undue influence which might affect the free will of either of you making the agreement.

You must both understand what the agreement means and agree to be bound by it.

Usually when a marriage ends the court has discretion to make financial orders. A pre-marital agreement aims to restrict that discretion and you need to know what that will mean.

You must each have told the other what your assets are (disclosure).

You will each need to set out a list of all your assets and the value of them. If not all the assets are disclosed that may invalidate the agreement.

You must both have received independent legal advice.

This is essential for the agreement to be upheld. The best way of preparing pre-marital agreements is by collaborative law, when both parties and their lawyers (you need one each) sit around a table to reach agreement then all sign the final document together. That way everyone can be sure that their queries have been dealt with, they understand what is involved and have signed freely.

The agreement must be made well before the wedding.

Ideally the agreement should have been discussed and finally signed at least 2 months before the wedding. If the time is shorter than that you will need to confirm that you had enough time to properly consider the agreement.

So, we are back to those arrangements…….a pre-marital agreement is something that all couples should consider, although it won’t be necessary for everyone. A pre-marital agreement is made to provide reassurance.

And don’t leave it too late!

Advocate Barbara Corbett Corbett Le Quesne 1a West’s Centre St Helier 01534 733030 www.corbettlequesne.com

WEDDING LIFE

Kicking off your

Wedding Planning

By Sandy Moretta

If you are recently engaged, or even not so recently but finally getting round to the planning, many congratulations on both.

For some, planning a wedding is wonderful and a doddle, but for others it can seem quite overwhelming.

I am a big believer in approaching your wedding planning as a project. Now, for those of you in Project Management I don’t mean this to sound like a busman’s holiday; I sincerely hope it will be the prettiest, most fun project ever, but having a plan, milestones and lots of checklists really can help.

YOUR VISION As you begin to think, and talk, about your wedding many couples find that friends and family can tend to jump in with lots of, without doubt well meant, advice and experience. I would suggest, ideally before this happens, that the two of you spend some really valuable time establishing exactly what sort of wedding you want.

I find couples who do this, and are really clear not only about what they want, but also why, find it much easier to stay on track and to stand firm when other suggestions are made.

For example, if you feel strongly about having a small, eco-friendly wedding with only those there you have seen or communicated with in the last 3 years great. That is eminently understandable and explicable to others.

Creating a vision board, be it physical with magazine cut outs, ribbon samples etc. or an online version, can really help remind you what you want and allow you to show others.

YOUR BUDGET You knew I would mention it at some point, but it is really key and actually budgeting for your wedding can be fun (honest).

The key is to be certain from the outset how much you have, or how much you are choosing, to spend. Make sure you include all contributions from family members etc. so you have a total.

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If possible I would advise holding back around 5% of the total to use as contingency. For example you might find you want to invite a handful of extra guests or spend more than anticipated on the dress.

Once you have your total, break it down into high level sections such as attire, catering etc. and enter estimated amounts into a spreadsheet so you can keep track and enter actual figures against your estimates as you confirm suppliers and costs.

With your vision and your budget in mind it can be a fun exercise to stick to it and a great way to start married life.

If you are on a tight budget think about simple ways of keeping costs down such as: • Invite only those you really want: set strict rules about children, plus ones, etc.

• Consider a week day wedding: in some cases venues and suppliers may be cheaper on weekdays.

• Have a later wedding, avoiding the need to feed people twice.

• Accept, or request, help from talented family friends who might be expert make up artists, hairdressers, bakers or musicians who would gladly use their talent as your wedding gift thus saving you money.

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YOUR TIMELINE Having a well organised timeline or project plan can really put your mind at rest both in terms of ensuring nothing gets forgotten and in knowing when you will be tackling each element of your wedding planning.

You can do this however works best for you but a simple spreadsheet works very well.

For my clients I itemise each element, such as photography, catering, venue, ceremony and list all the tasks required for each from researching, meeting and choosing through to agreeing design and final payment.

Allocate which month or week each task is to be completed and give yourself the satisfaction of ticking each off as you complete it.

suppliers to your specification in terms of budget and style.

It makes sense to give people tasks they have an aptitude for or interest in of course.

You make the final decisions but key people love to feel involved and of value and it can considerably reduce your workload.

I hope this will help you kick off and enjoy your wedding planning.

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DON’T DO IT ALONE Wedding planning should be great fun but there is no denying there’s a lot to do and many couples have busy lives and jobs, small children to manage etc.

You may choose to hire a professional wedding planner to ease the load, but if not I highly recommend choosing a ‘wedding team’ from amongst friends and family who you know will genuinely help you.

A team of around 5 or 6 is great; more can become unwieldy.

I recommend allocating tasks from your Timeline to specific named individuals and ensuring they research and shortlist

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A note to all Brides to Be...

From the first time you walk into the Bridal Boutique you will be struck by the sheer size and elegance of the space.

Being the largest wedding boutique in the Channel Islands, I can offer you a large amount of diverse wedding gowns across all categories together with an abundance of wedding accessories from veils to shoes to wedding lingerie and umbrellas! You will be hard pushed not to find the gown of your dreams inside these pretty walls!

I want everyone to immediately feel special, from the moment they come through my doors until the moment they leave. You will always be treated with the upmost respect and special touches will remain throughout your search of your perfect wedding attire... after all, it is one of the most special times of your life and so you should be treated accordingly. Bridesmaids and Bridegrooms are equally well catered for!

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What a beautiful summer we have had and how glorious that the sun shone on so many weddings. Autumn is also proving popular for tying the knot and with Princess Eugenie choosing October we all get to ogle the fabulous outfits and stunning headwear on show one more time this year at another Royal wedding.

Vivien from Up and Above in Don Street said that many brides were asking guests to consider wearing some form of millinery.

This has maybe been in response to the wonderful array seen at Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May. You can understand why; so much thought, planning, time and expense goes into a wedding that it really is a great compliment to the Bride and Groom if guests dress up and nothing says “dressed up” more than a hat.

Mothers of the Bride and Groom should always have something on their head unless it is a very informal wedding. However, after this the choice as to what and how big is up to the individual.

Some revel in the opportunity to dress up and others cringe at the thought of wearing something on their head. “This is often because we don’t have many occasions to wear a hat and we are so unsure as to what would suit us” Vivien said. “However we sell hundreds of millinery items every year for weddings, the races and Buckingham Palace so we know what suits and encourage ladies to try on different styles until they feel really comfortable in their choice.”

It is essential that you take your outfit with you when shopping for millinery and Vivien explained why, “So often someone will

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be convinced they know the colour or shade they need however as exchanges are not possible we always insist they bring in their outfit to be sure and yes, nine times out of ten it’s wrong and we have to find something else. It’s not a problem but it does save our ladies time in the long run if they bring it with them first time. We definitely give brownie points to the ladies who come in clutching their dress and accessories if they have them; it makes everything so much easier.”

Even if a wedding is relaxed or informal this is not an excuse to be lazy or simply not care what you are wearing. Maybe a headpiece would not be essential in these circumstances but even a simple outfit can be chosen with care and put together thoughtfully. You don’t have to have something new but it must look as if you have made a real effort and that goes for the men too. A wedding day is the most important day not just for the Bride and Groom but also for their close family who have also probably helped to make it very special, so to go along not looking your very best, is almost an insult.

To make sure the choice is still at its best, new styles have been delivered and are now out on display at Up and Above for Autumn weddings.

“We absolutely love putting the finishing touches to an outfit and to see everything come together and someone looking amazing, is a great reward” Vivien said.

Before we left we were given a sneak preview of next years ‘Occasion’ and ‘Ascot’ hats, and were simply blown away, this amazing little shop just seems to up the ante every year!

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Big Day

Many of us will attend a wedding this summer but you could find yourself saying, "I do" to a big bill.…

by Vicky Shaw

The cost of the big day can soon add up. Guests can expect to pay nearly £500, while bridesmaids and ushers can find themselves spending more than £1,000, according to research amongst 2,000 people.

In a bid to fund the cost of attending a wedding, 44% of guests plan to dip into their monthly salary, 26% will use their savings, while a further 22% expect to put their wedding costs on a credit card.

For many guests, the outgoings can start way before the big day itself, with the typical cost of attending a stag or a hen do coming to £58, according to a survey from American Express.

So if you're planning to attend a wedding this summer, how can you keep the costs down and enjoy the big day without worrying about how it will affect your bank balance?

Choosing the perfect gift for the happy couple costs £102 on average.

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A new outfit will come to £75, while topping it off with hair and beauty treatments costs another £28.

Guests typically spend £94 travelling to a wedding and £74 on a hotel, while a further £48 is spent on average toasting the bride and groom.

This brings the total cost for a wedding guest to £479 on average, according to the findings.

If you're lucky enough to be asked to be a bridesmaid, you can expect to spend £1,267, while an usher can expect to pay £1,127.

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Personal touch. If your gift budget is limited, consider giving a present that has a personal touch. Video compilations or framed photo montages can be very meaningful. If you're creative, offer to make or design the wedding stationery for the happy couple as your gift to them.

Plan ahead. When gift lists are sent to guests, ensure you're one of the earlier purchasers. For those using registers, getting in early can mean picking and choosing reasonable gifts that suit your budget, as opposed to being left at the end of the queue with only the higher budget items to choose from.

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Get renting. It's always fun to have something new to wear for a wedding, but this can get expensive. Consider hiring a dress or suit for the weekend. Plenty of companies now offer designer dresses and suits that can be rented at a fraction of the price.

Use your tech. If you only need a ride from the station to the reception, consider using taxi apps instead of hiring a car.

Don't forget to cut costs by car sharing with other wedding guests.

If you do spend, do it wisely. Take advantage of vouchers and discounts.

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Wedding Belles Walk down the aisle in your dream dress with Lisa Haynes’ big day style guide.

Just like meeting the man you’re exchanging your vows with, they say when you’ve found The dress, you ‘just know’.

But you still might have to kiss a whole bunch of frogs first and wriggle your way into gown after gown until you find your perfect match.

Sometimes even hardened anti-meringue brides may be swayed once they first step into a flowing voluminous dress, and similarly those seeking gigantic trains can fall head-over-heels with a sleek fishtail frock.

The big day might be all about you and your husband-to-be but the stylish search for your dress is a love affair you’ll never forget. Traditionalist, modernist or bling-fiend bride, your gorgeous gown awaits...

MRS TRADITIONALIST If you’ve always dreamed of the big white princess wedding, now is your chance to wow your very own Prince Charming with a modern-day fairytale gown.

Think tumbling cascades of tulle, beaded bodice and never-ending train.

Styling tip: Floral corsages, oversized bows or crystal sparkle, make sure any extravagant detailing is focused on your best feature.

MRS MODERN Those seeking something different to avoid being a cookie-cutter bride don’t have to opt for a daring black gown a la Sarah Jessica Parker to stand out.

Opt for clean lines, simple shapes, and futuristic detailing for a cutting-edge look to echo the catwalks. Quirky detailing and embroidery can also make you stand out from the traditional bridal brigade. continues overleaf...

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In the sea of white dresses there is definitely a yearning for individuality. Embroidery lends itself to this perfectly, from personal embellishments, the name of your betrothed embroidered on the dress, through to an alternative to a veil, it’s all about the detail.

Styling tip: Body-hugging sleek dress? Invest in comfortable but silhouette-enhancing underwear to flaunt your figure to the max.

MRS MAGPIE Your big day focus doesn’t have to be all about the dress.

If you’re a self-confessed accessories addict, keep your gown pared-down and sparkle with jewels, pearls and diamonds.

Splash out on statement shoes, jewellery or a head piece to make a decadent impact.

If the dress is very ornate, you need a simple style of accessory, but if you’re wearing a sleeker style, go to town with more elaborate jewellery.

It’s important not to over-complicate the look. Either wear earrings and a bracelet, or a necklace - if you have too much going on you lose the effect.

Styling tip: Long chandelier earrings will really set off an asymmetric neckline.

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The Best Man Well, it’s finally happened - you’ve been asked to be a best man! So, what does being a best man involve?

What are your responsibilities and what about the speech? This article will answer these and other questions about being a best man.

Historically, a bridegroom’s best man was chosen for being strong and a good fighter who assisted his friend when he captured his bride. A best man’s support was also needed on the wedding day to protect the bride from any rival who might try to carry her away for his own. When the practice of capturing brides ceased, the best man’s role of supporting the groom and protecting the bride altered to the best man becoming exclusively the groom’s escort while the bride was supported by her bridesmaids.

Today, the role of best man (or best woman) is offered to the groom’s closest adult relative or friend but is not one that should be accepted lightly. You will be a main player not only on the day itself, but your advice and practical help will be sought in the preparations beforehand. Your tasks are many and varied but essentially during the run up to the wedding you will be relied upon as a supporter and organiser.

THE BEST MAN’S DUTIES Before The Wedding It is important at the outset of being asked to be a best man to establish from the groom the level of input he would like you to have. Some grooms require as much help as you are able to offer, while others are happy for you to have a minimum amount of input during the pre wedding period but require your help and support on the wedding day alone. Listed below are the traditional responsibilities of a best man: Become involved in discussions and decisions in the planning stage with the groom, acting as a sounding board for his ideas.

Help the groom choose the ushers, who are usually picked from both the bride and groom’s families and friends. You need to make sure the ushers are aware of their responsibilities (see over), attend fittings of outfits and ensure they are available to attend the rehearsal (if required).

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Together with the groom, decide on the outfits for both yourselves, and the ushers (if the outfits are hired the cost is usually the responsibility of the groom - if his finances permit).

Arrange the stag night - at least a few days before the wedding to give everyone a chance to recover. Attend the wedding rehearsal and check car-parking facilities and access, particularly if there will be disabled guests.

On the day A best man’s role on the wedding day is of the utmost importance.

The groom will no doubt be very nervous and the calming support of his escort is vital.

Here are your other duties: Meet the groom at least a couple of hours before you need to leave for the ceremony venue.

Help the groom dress and ensure he looks his best.

Make sure you have the ring(s) and take possession of the money for the church fees.

Transport the groom to the ceremony venue making sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to begin.

A telephone call to the bride’s father telling him that you are leaving will provide welcomed comfort!

Pay the church fees, on behalf of the groom.

Take your seat with the groom on the front right-hand pew while waiting for the bride. Shortly before the bride arrives, you will be prompted to stand in position at the head of the aisle (standing to the groom’s right).

Hand over the ring(s) at the required moment.

Accompany the chief bridesmaid (or matron of honour) to the vestry for the signing of the register. You may also be asked by the groom to sign the register as a witness.

Join the recessional down the aisle following in line after the bride and groom, the bride’s father and groom’s mother and the groom’s father and the bride’s mother. You will escort the chief bridesmaid on your left arm.

Upon arrival at the reception venue, your duties are as follows but some will depend upon whether you have agreed to take on the role of toastmaster.

Collect any greetings messages from the bride’s father and check to see if any messages have been delivered direct to the reception venue.

When everyone is seated and before the meal/buffet is served, call for silence and either invite the minister to say grace or, if one is not present, say it yourself.

When the meal is finished, introduce the speeches inviting the bride’s father to speak first.

After the bride’s father has delivered his speech and toasted the bride and groom, introduce the groom for his much awaited words!

The groom’s speech ends with a toast to the bridesmaids.

You will reply to this toast on behalf of the bridesmaids and deliver your speech, read the congratulatory messages from absent family and friends, and close by toasting the bride and groom.

Once the speeches have concluded, you will announce the traditional cutting of the cake ceremony.

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Orla Kiely: COLOUR AND PRINT CAN LIFT YOUR SPIRITS LIKE NOTHING ELSE No one knows pattern like Orla Kiely.

Gabrielle Fagan catches up with the designer to find out how it can make you happy...

Orla Kiely's renowned globally as the Queen of Prints - and it's a well-deserved title. The Irish-born mother-of-two, who began by designing hats and handbags in the early Nineties, has seen her retro motifs - most famously stems and pears - adorn everything from housewares to wallpaper and clothes.

Her latest book, A Life In Pattern: And How It Can Make You Happy Without You Even Noticing, coincides with a major exhibition, Orla Kiely: A Life In Pattern, at The Fashion and Textile Museum, London, until September 23, 2018.

The designer reveals how it all began, her inspirations, and her tips on decorating the Orla Kiely way...

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WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOUR DESIGNS? "Growing up just outside Dublin, I was aware of nature and I loved art at school. I'd always wanted to do fashion at art college - my sewing machine was my most treasured possession - until I discovered the option of printed textiles.

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"As a student, I was very drawn to architecture, which influenced my earliest print designs, the strong geometric lines dictating how the pattern would work was something I loved. These early influences are still there, often informing the structure of repeats throughout."

HOW DID YOUR BUSINESS BEGIN? "If I am ever asked when we first started our label, I think back to working at my kitchen table, designing handbags with Robert, our baby son, on my lap. I had a full-time position as a print designer in the fashion industry on a freelance contract, so those moments were usually after work on the weekend.

"We lived in a purpose-built, first floor Victorian flat, which doubled up as a design studio, office and distribution centre, where boxes of stock were delivered and turned around while I was at work.

"Every day, my husband, Dermott, who had the business skills and entrepreneurial tendencies, would do all the jobs a strong team would normally do, in an office shared with Robert and his toys.

"We financed it ourselves from day one and our lives were invested. Our second son, Hamish, was born - and nothing could have been more motivating than our two little boys depending on us for their all."

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS FROM TODAY? "Nature's a great source of pattern ideas. My personal take on nature has always been more abstract and graphic. I absorb inspiration in my travels, reading books, films, going to exhibitions, it never stops.

Everyday objects inspire too, they can be interestingly random, which I love. I'll spot something and store it away for the right moment."

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORK? "It's clean, controlled and orderly. It has a strong, bold graphic style, where colour plays along. As a design company, we're always drawn to modernist/mid-century design and print.

This has informed all aspects of our product, from the ready-to-wear collections, fragrance, beauty, handbags, watches, jewellery, homeware, wallpapers and more.

"Our style will always remain quite Sixties and Seventies, but our colours and prints continue to evolve - and we're always open to off-piste influences for a quirky twist."

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN? "I can't help but say Stem, the simple organic leaf motif. The idea arrived as an inspiration while developing new print designs back in 2000. It was, as all good things often are, a very quick sketch.

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN HOME DECOR? "My home is Victorian with a very mid-century aesthetic, original features, cornices, high ceilings and fireplaces. I've combined vintage furniture found in fairs and second-hand furniture stores with products we've made.

"Growing up in Ireland has had a big influence on my taste for colour.

My love for green, from moss to seaweed, the greys and browns of those rainy Irish skies, the mustard and orange of the wildflowers found on the roadside, have become my palette. I mix these with some other bright pops of colour, like pink and yellow.

"Our patterns are present in every room, whether it's a printed cushion, wallpaper or ceramic, an element of my work will be there. In the kitchen, our tableware adds something special at dinner times, and our towels in the bathrooms add that extra colour and pattern to everyday life."

HOW DO PEOPLE CREATE A SUCCESSFUL INTERIOR? "Consider the space and light of the room. Think of those colours that you love the most. Research design eras you love, visit flea markets, vintage fairs and off-beat stores. Find a piece you love -

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entomologist at Nottingham Trent University (ntu.ac.uk). "You are likely to be visited by more of these 'accidental' moths in summer, because we often leave windows open at night, and most moths are attracted to light."

WHY DO SOME HOMES ATTRACT MORE MOTHS THAN OTHERS? Where 'accidentals' are concerned, a number of factors apply here. "This depends on how accessible the house is to nightflying insects," says Dr Terrell-Nield. "It depends on where houses are, what kind of plants are in the garden and how biodiverse the local area is. Consequently, a city-centre flat is much less likely to attract lots of moths than a suburban house with a large garden, or one bordering semi-natural habitat, such as woodland."

Talking of plants, these are actually key in your home's mothappeal. "Moths are unfortunately attracted to certain plants, so if you're growing them around your house, you may be the source of your own problem," says Andy Baxter, gardening expert and MD of InternetGardener.co.uk. "Evening primroses, butterfly bushes, honeysuckles, foxglove, longer weeds and grass will all attract moths.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Carpets, curtains and your favourite woollens can all be at risk from these pesky garment-gorgers.

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Anyone who's ever pulled a beloved sweater from the darkest depths of their wardrobe, only to discover it's developed a smattering of holes since you last wore it, will know: It's impossible to spot a moth in your home without feeling that shudder of dread.

Whether they're growing outside, near your windows and doors, or if you've got some house-planted primroses, you could be attracting moths without even knowing it."

WHAT ABOUT THE MOTHS BREEDING INDOORS - AND RAVAGING MY CLOTHES AND CARPETS? Dr Chris Terrell-Nield says a few UK species can breed in houses, including "the brown house moth, the case-bearing clothes moth, and the common clothes moth". The most commonly seen clothes moth is 'tineola bisselliella': Adult females are about 1cm-long, silvery brown, and can lay about 40 eggs. "These hatch in a few days, but the caterpillars can live for up to two years before becoming a chrysalis, from which the adult emerges," Dr Terrell-Nield notes.

"The stage that causes damage is their caterpillar. Unusually for animals, these have the necessary enzymes to digest proteins such as keratin, which is what hair, wool and feathers are made of.

What's it plotting; where's it breeding; has it laid an army of larvae munching silently through every soft furnishing within a 20ft radius right this second? For a tiny insect that couldn't look less threatening if it tried, moths pack a mighty punch.

Wondering why you keep spotting moths hanging out on your walls or fluttering around your wardrobe, and - importantly - when to worry and what to do about them? We talk to the experts...

YOU MIGHT BE SPOTTING MORE MOTHS RIGHT NOW BUT DON'T PANIC At this time of year, it's common to notice more moths indoors, but good news - they're not all the garment-gorging kind. "There are two basic categories: Those that enter the house by accident and are unlikely to cause damage, and those that can breed inside houses, feeding on clothing and sometimes stored food.

The former are more commonly seen in summer and autumn, the latter at any time of the year," explains Dr Chris Terrell-Nield, and continues overleaf...

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Larvae don't like light and will drop off.

5. Vacuum upholstery and fixed textiles - but put the bag or contents straight into an outside bin, since vacuuming itself tends not to kill eggs or larvae.

6. Use an environmentally-friendly household insecticide in hard-to-reach corners.

7. Wash suspect clothing at 50ÂŹâˆžC minimum. An economy low-temperature wash may not work. Alternatively, freeze at -18C for a couple of days.

"When an animal dies outdoors in summer, after about a month, all that's left is skin, hair and bones. The species found on this corpse include beetles (those that can eat your carpet) and clothes moths. So, as far as a clothes moth is concerned, your best woollen dress, cashmere sweater or sheepskin coat is a dead sheep, and thus a suitable place to lay its eggs!" he explains. "Locating a breeding site is helpful, as these moths are attracted to dark places such as wardrobes and draws, where clothes are usually stored. The larvae will eat any natural fibre, so curtains and bedding are equally at risk."

IS IT TRUE WE'RE SEEING MORE MOTHS INDOORS? "There are certainly more reports of clothes moth damage in recent years. This is largely due to our lifestyle. Centrally-heated homes provide year-round warmth throughout the house, which speeds up larval growth, producing more generations of adults.

What we wear has also had an impact, since there is a trend towards more natural fibres and fashion clothing often being mass-produced; people often stockpile clothes. Moths also prefer dirty clothes (this adds to the nutritional quality) and love sweat residue. Stores often recommend dry-cleaning for natural fibres, so if people delay taking coats and suits to be cleaned, there is a ready egg-laying site, from which caterpillars can spread to other items."

8. Store rarely-worn clothing in a sealed bag. Moths can eat silk as well as hair-based fabrics, so wrap your best silk clothing in acid-free tissue and store in a breathable bag.

9. Instead of using naphthalene moth balls and cedar balls (which can be effective), why not try a Moth Box. This contains a female pheromone and attracts male moths to its sticky interior.

10. Declutter - each time you buy something, take an item to a charity shop or to be recycled.

11. Keep second-hand fabrics in sealed plastic bags until they've been thoroughly washed or dry-cleaned. Old furniture, clothes and upholstery can contain moths or their larvae recognisable as inch-long, silvery threads.

12. If all else fails, call in a pest control company.

SO, HOW CAN YOU KEEP CLOTHES MOTHS AT BAY? Dr Chris Terrell-Nield says "the best solution is to make your house as unattractive as possible".

He suggests the following tips: 1. Turn off the heat and open windows in the daytime to allow air to circulate.

2. If you want windows open, draw the curtains and/or turn out lights at night. This will prevent 'accidentals' entering and causing disturbance.

3. Shake out your clothing in daylight once or twice a month.

This will disturb/dislodge the insects and make you aware of any early stages or damage.

4. Beat rugs and cushions, then hang them out in the sun.

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EMPLOY SOME PLANT POWER As well as being attracted to certain plants in and around your home, Andy Baxter says moths are repelled by certain plants too - which can be used in your anti-moth arsenal.

"Moths are repelled by certain types of plants, so your best defence is a natural one. Make life easier and get growing some lavender. The moth repellents you buy from shops often are largely lavender-based, so by growing it yourself, you're saving a bit of cash and it's natural too.

For extra goodness, take the dried lavender and pop that in problem areas and you're good to go," Baxter suggests.

"Spearmint is also a great one for achieving the same goal moths just aren't a fan of this and will avoid it. Take your spearmint and lavender and place it by windows, doors or any place where the moths are massing."

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With the beautiful summer we've had, any chillies you've been growing in sheltered, sunny spots against warm walls should have ripened beautifully, if you've kept them fed and watered.

Nigel Parker, an expert grower who will be exhibiting his chillies at Holker Chilli Festival in Cumbria in September, says that providing you follow a few key rules, you shouldn't go far wrong.

Here, he discusses the dos and don'ts and shares some top tips for growing chillies...

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANT FOR THE RIGHT PLACE "If you have a greenhouse, you can grow virtually any chilli on the market because you have an extended growing season," Parker explains.

"The general rule of thumb is the hotter they are, the longer they will take to fruit."

Really hot habaneros take longer to mature, so you need a conservatory, polytunnel or a greenhouse to grow them successfully. "If you grow them on a windowsill, or you intend to put them on the patio, choose a chilli variety that's faster, such as 'Prairie Fire', 'Basket of Fire' and 'Super Chilli', which are quick maturing if you haven't such good conditions."

HOW HOT SHOULD YOU GO? "Don't underestimate the heat," Parker warns. "Often people grow types that are too hot for them. A jalapeno is around 6,000-8000 Scoville units, the measuring scale of heat.

"A habanero can be 30 times hotter than a jalapeno. So when you say something is 'a bit hotter', people don't realise it's a significant jump.

"Extremes include as the 7 Pot group - including 7 Pot Jonah which are really hot, and then you have the ghost chillies such as the bhut jolokia, which are running at a million Scoville units."

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Milder types include 'Beaver Dam', a really large podding type, which is quick to grow and can be stuffed or used in a salad.

For a slightly warmer flavour, you might prefer purple jalapeno, which is also an attractive plant.

GERMINATION IS KEY You need a propagator for germination, at a minimum of 22ºC, or ideally 28ºC. If you sow seeds in the ideal conditions, they can germinate in six to 10 days. Cooler temperatures will result in much slower germination times.

"Don't sow too early. Some people sow in January or February, but you'd be wasting your time. Sow chillies in early March through to late March. They will grow faster because the light's better," Parker advises. "If they need watering, use warm water, not water straight from the tap which will be too cold and you'll stop the germination. Then the seed will have to heat up again.

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POTTING THEM ON If growing chillies in a pot, you can put six to eight seeds in a 9cm pot in a standard seed and potting compost. If you're using a propagator, take the lid off as soon as the seeds have germinated because lids reduce light levels, even if they are clear plastic or glass. Too little light will make seedlings leggy.

Don't overwater them, and transplant when there are two mature leaves big enough to handle on each seedling and pot on to a 7cm or 9cm pot individually, using a good quality compost, and definitely not a soil-based one. You can put the plants outdoors from late-May onwards, after all risk of frost has passed.

Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) and seaweed extract (calcium nitrate) can also be watered in. Do that from time to time from flowering onwards. "Epsom salts improves the quality of the fruit, with better skin quality, and makes the plant look healthier, while calcium helps prevent deficiencies in the fruit."

WHEN WILL THEY BE READY? If you put your plants out at the end of May, you should be picking fast varieties by the middle of July onwards. "'Super chilli', for instance, is very quick and you'd be picking green pods in mid-July and red pods at the end of July and beginning of August. Flavours do change depending on the ripeness," says Parker.

"Purple jalapeno is nearly black to start with and when it ripens it goes burgundy. With this one, you need to wait until it ripens.

Others in their first stages, such as standard jalapenos, can be eaten green or red."

HARVESTING AND PRESERVING "Once you've picked them, chillies will keep in a fridge for several weeks. You can keep them longer by freezing them. I just freeze them whole and they do retain their heat," adds Parker. "They may go a bit mushy, like soft fruit, but if you are using them in curries and stir-fries it doesn't matter."

BUY PLANTS TO SAVE TIME Small chilli plants can be obtained from garden centres, to be planted straight into a pot and placed in a sunny, sheltered spot on the patio.

"If you put the plant close to a brick wall, the wall will act as a heat reservoir so you're creating a little micro-climate to improve conditions," says Parker.

MAINTENANCE IS KEY Add granular slow-release fertiliser to the compost, which will feed your plants for three to six months, but also feed the plants with a high potash feed, such as tomato food, when the fruits have set.

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AUTUMN STARS...

Asters!

What could be more beautiful than a vase of bright blue Asters? The September birth flower, asters are also the 20th wedding anniversary flower.

Asters are daisy-like perennials with starry-shaped flower heads.

With their wildflower beauty and lush texture, asters have long been considered an enchanted flower. They bring delightful color to the garden in late summer and autumn when many other summer blooms are fading away. As cut flowers, asters have a long vase life and may last up to two weeks.

The ancient Greeks burned aster leaves to ward off both snakes and evil spirits. Today, they're known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience. Also known as starworts, Michaelmas daisies or Frost flowers, the name aster is derived from the Greek word for "star," and its star-like flowers can be found in a rainbow of colors – white, red, pink, purple, lavender and blue, with mostly yellow centers.

Symbolism of the Aster Flower; The aster has enjoyed a rich cultural history filled with legends of magical gods and goddesses.

According to Greek mythology, when the god Jupiter decided to flood the earth to destroy the warring men, the goddess Astraea was so upset she asked to be turned into a star. Her wish was

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granted, but when the flood waters receded she wept for the loss of lives. As her tears turned to stardust and fell to earth, the beautiful aster flower sprung forth. Asters were believed to be sacred to the gods and were used in wreaths placed on altars.

According to Cherokee legend, two young Indian girls who hid in the woods to avoid warring tribes sought the help of an herb woman. While the girls slept, the old woman foresaw the future and knew the girls were in danger. She sprinkled herbs over the girls and covered them with leaves. In the morning, the two sisters has turned into flowers. The one wearing the blue fringed dress became the first aster flower.

You can find an aster for almost any garden at garden centers in autumn. The plant can be used in many places, such as in borders, rock gardens, or wildflower gardens. Asters also attract butterflies to your garden.

Common meanings of the Aster are:

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River Countess in Venice River Countess Lobby For landlubbers yearning for tranquillity, Uniworld, voted ‘No. 1 River Cruise Line’ at Travel and Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards, offers the ultimate retreat for lovers of art and architecture and for ardent food and wine connoisseurs.

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My mother and I embarked on the sleek-lined River Countess to experience ‘Venice and the Gems of Northern Italy’.

All dining, unlimited alcohol (excluding some premium brands), soft drinks and speciality hot beverages are included along with a choice of excursions hosted

by English speaking guides, a ‘do as the locals do’ programme, Quietvox audio headset systems and the use of Nordik walking sticks. Nothing detracts from this first class river cruise experience.

Check-in procedures are swift and we received a warm welcome whilst admiring the opulent reception area adorned with a glittering chandelier and plush leopard print seats on swish marble floors.

A charming escort led us to our sumptuous stateroom and we were provided with the utmost care for the duration of the cruise. We later made our way to the Il Castillo lounge to attend Captain Roland Oost's 'welcome aboard reception' and to meet our fellow passengers and together we marvelled at

the spectacular views of Venice, known as the ‘city on the water’.

The River Countess is elegant and tastefully decorated and accommodations range in size from 4 suites, measuring 214 sq ft with balconies, to a choice of 61 staterooms measuring up to 151 sq ft.

Our lavishly appointed stateroom featured handcrafted Savoir® of England beds swathed in crisp Egyptian cotton linens, and our plump pillows ensured a deep slumber, cosseted by the gentle movement of the shifting waters of the Venetian Lagoon. Other stateroom features include spacious built-in closets, individual climate-controlled thermostats and en-suite marble bathrooms with fluffy towels, plush bathrobes, cosy slippers and a generous selection of L’Occitane en Provence products.

Up with the larks and following a yoga session on the gorgeous sun deck we indulged in the elaborate breakfast buffet in the Savoy Restaurant, the ship’s main dining venue. Afterwards, in the comfort of the Captain’s Lounge and Library, we planned our excursions, beginning with an escorted morning walk around the historic Castello district, where Venetian ships were once built, St Mark’s Piazza and the Doge’s Palace.

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During the evening we attended an exclusive opening of St Mark’s Basilica, and, devoid of crowds, it was simply magical.

St Mark’s Basilica features five Byzantine domes and the 24 carat gold leaf and glass mosaics glittered in the moonlight and demanded our appreciation. Guided into the dark interior we took our seats and one by one the treasures, including the 'Pala d'oro', within were illuminated and the stunning surroundings were revealed to an astonished audience.

Back on board, and the vessel sailed sedately around the Venetian Lagoon and we delighted in the sights of Venetian life and the stunning scenery, which, along with the excursions, were discussed at length during dinner. A dining experience on board the River Countess is outstanding and my choice of Chianina beef tenderloin accompanied by a glass of Valpolicella Classico Bonacosta Masi Veneto 2017 was unforgettable. We ended our evenings with a tipple in the Castillo Lounge and as I looked through the panoramic windows, sipping on a chilled glass of wine, I experienced a taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’.

Chioggia, our first port, is the southernmost island in the lagoon, and we joined the Padua Walking Discovery Tour. All around gazed in wonder at St. Anthony’s Basilica, one of only eight international shrines acknowledged by the Holy See. Construction is thought to have begun in 1232 and the elaborate exterior reflects Byzantine and Romanesque styles with Gothic influences.

During our tour, the River Countess crossed over part of the Adriatic Sea to reach Porto Viro where we re-embarked and sailed along the Po River docking in Polesella. We opted for the excursion to Ferrara, which was awarded Unesco World Heritage status due to the magnificent Este Castle, erected in 1385, the Diamanti Palace, which houses the National Picture Gallery, and the Romanesque St George’s Cathedral, consecrated in 1135.

The following day we sailed back to Chioggia. Once known as the Venetian pantry, Chioggia’s weekly market is one of Italy’s largest and we browsed along the colourful stalls and admired the elaborate displays of all kinds of merchandise.

Another of the many highlights of our cruise was the ‘Magical Islands of Venice’ excursion. We visited Torcello, which was founded before Venice and it is the site of an 11th century mosaic, which is housed within the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and depicts the Last Judgement. Another island, Burano, is known for its brightly coloured fishermen’s cottages and local lace making. We also explored Mazzorbo, the location of a wine

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estate utilizing Dorona grapes, which produce a delicious golden wine. At the end of the tour we raised our glasses high and made a toast to the River Countess, a true Venetian gem.

‘Top tip’ For more information on the River Countess visit uniworld.com or call 0808 271 5243.

Stop-over in Venice The NH Venezia Rio Novo Hotel, in the Dorsoduro district, is a short walk from the Grand Canal and offers a wide choice of air conditioned, contemporary accommodations, including a premium room with a view, which measures 19 sq metres and features include ultra comfortable beds, flat screen satellite TVs, and spacious bathrooms with refreshing rain-effect showers.

Hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, access to the hotel’s gymnasium, and a sumptuous buffet breakfast is presented in the hotel’s restaurant.

And for a very special dining experience, head for the Ristorante Al Giardinetto da Severino, located on Sestiere Castello, and only a five minute stroll from St Mark’s Square. This property dates back to the 15th century and has been managed by the same family since 1949. The main dining room, which features a vaulted ceiling, was once a chapel, and there is also a spacious courtyard where diners are seated under a vine covered canopy.

I opted for the scrumptious fegato alla veneziana (Venetian style calves liver), and my glass of Ornellala Rosso Bolgheri 2014 complimented the flavours perfectly.

And those with a sweet tooth should make haste for Grom, the very best Italian gelateria, located on Campo San Barbara, a short walk from the NH Venezia Rio Novo. Choose from a selection of delicious gelato, shakes, sorbetti, biscuits and hot chocolate and all gluten free!

‘Top tip’ Venice accommodation For more information on the NH Venzia Rio Novo visit nhhotels.com or email nhrionovo@nh-hotels.com or call reservations on 0203 499 8271 'Top tip' - Venice tours and information Isango.com is a specialist retailer of tours, experiences and attraction tickets and offers a reliable service with competitive rates for over 300 destinations including Venice. For more information visit localvenicetours.com and for information on the city of Venice including events visit www.veneziaunica.it

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Nail it...

By Penny Downes of PENNYFEATHERS Beauty, St Clements Natural nails and nail care is the real buzz for this winter.

With the classic French Manicure making a huge come back and nudes being a trend look for many This month I'd help you grow the perfect nail.

polish on any longer than 5 days, then remove and reapply. Many professional nail care systems in salons use base coats suited to your nail type, just like skin types all our nails are different. So pop by and meet a nail professional to get the best results.

Nails are made up of keratinised protein and a fatty substance.

Both are a very important synergy to give you grow the perfect nail and are both very different to look after. The gelatine substance needs moisture and oil to ensure the building blocks are kept strong. I recommend a good quality rice oil or almond oil applied daily on and around the nail followed by a light hand cream with vitamin E. Make sure that it's alcohol, paraben and mineral oil free.

This will give your nails and surrounding skin a good feed each application. Ensuring the elements that make a nail are kept healthy, strong and hydrated. The cuticle is where the nail grows from so concentrate on this area to give you a good natural nail.

Other damaging factors to bad nails are diets and medication so think about picking up a good multi vitamin which contains Zinc, calcium and Vitamin E. This isn't an instant fix but over a matter of weeks you will see a difference. Trauma like using your nails as tools can make them peel or become brittle so use a coin to scratch your Paycard not your thumb nail. Wear gloves when washing up,think how quickly the detergent strips the grease of your pans well that's what it's going to your fatty substance holding the keratin together..Imagine the damage that does to the nails in one go let alone daily or more. Make sure if you wear Gels to have them removed properly, don't pull them off, it's tempting I know but the damage done is irreversible and will take 6-9 months to grow out.

Also take a break every third set, even if it's a week, let your nails rest without the structure over the top.

Another great way of keeping the nails healthy is to apply a protective layer over the top. This does mean polish. I can already hear the screams of I can't...it will damage my nails in the long term and who has time for that! I'm not talking colour everyday. Just a good base coat and top coat to protect from damage. It acts like a cling film layer over the nails to absorb trauma and stop damage.

Long term wear of Polish won't damage the nail it will enhance.

Staining only comes from not using a base coat when applying colour or for wearing the Polish too long. I recommend not to keep

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COULD CRYSTAL JEWELLERY CHANGE YOUR LIFE? 5 ENERGY-ALTERING STONES YOU CAN WEAR EVERYDAY Whether you believe in their mystical powers or not, these gemstone jewels are undeniably pretty, says Katie Wright...

Crystals have been used in jewellery for centuries - because what's not to love about their gorgeous, glinting colours?

But recently, the semi-precious stones have taken on new meaning, as crystal healing has become increasingly popular with millennials - and celebrities.

Katy Perry says she loves the amorous effects of rose quartz, Kim Kardashian claims crystal helped her recover after her Paris burglary incident, and Victoria Beckham believes in their power so much that she designed a range of crystal necklaces and charms as part of her autumn/winter collection.

"I like to surround myself with positive energy, so I was so excited to have been able to include gemstone jewels in my collection this season," the fashion designer wrote on Instagram, alongside a ÂŁ350 six-stone necklace which promptly sold out.

SO HOW CAN THESE SHINY STONES HELP US? "When we are doing crystal healing, we're looking for blockages," explains Reeya Avani, a crystal therapist and dealer (reeyaavani.com) who performs hour-long sessions with her clients, placing crystals on the seven 'chakra' points of the body. "It's the energy of the crystals that work with your energy, removing the negative energy and making you feel better," she adds.

Avani says removing blockages can alleviate physical and emotional ailments and even help your career - but it should be pointed out that sceptics say there's no evidence crystals can do anything of the sort.

We say each to their own. Magical effects aside, crystal jewellery is beautiful - and even if it doesn't change your life, it will certainly aid you aesthetically.

Here, Avani talks us through five types of crystals and how they can (possibly) effect you, and we match her recommendations with the coolest jewellery...

1. Rose quartz "I certainly use rose quartz. It helps open the heart chakra, it helps when you are going through hard times emotionally, so it gives you emotional support. Its very calming, it's good for pain.

It's good for depression and anger," says Avani.

2. Lapis lazuli "There's a mix of different crystals that will help with the physical side. Lapis lazuli is good for back pain. "I would generally use blue stones on our throat chakra," adds Avani.

"Crystals like aqua aura and lapis lazuli give you confidence. They work on the throat and help give you the confidence to speak for yourself."

3. Amethyst "Mental stones - a big one I would say is amethyst, it helps with the third eye, which is just below the crown," says Avani.

"That's the mental part of the body, so it helps you think.

It will absorb your negative energy from inside and from your environment."

4. Clear quartz "There are some crystals which are high vibration crystals; I always put clear quartz in the corners [when doing healing], which magnifies the crystals being used on the centre of the body.

"If you want the best from your work, you should have a good work environment. Clear quartz is good to have in the office."

5. Aventurine "There are also crystals that help with heart problems, such a cholesterol and high blood pressure. By wearing, say, green aventurine regularly, you will feel better - it balances [the energy] and your cholesterol comes down," says Avani.

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ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEAN MINT AND MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA Makes 4, Serves 4 as a starter or snack Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 300g podded and shelled broad beans 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus an extra drizzle at the end 1 lemon, juiced A handful mint leaves, saving a few small ones back to garnish Salt and pepper for seasoning 100g British asparagus, cut in half lengthways 4 slices rustic white bread, such as sourdough 1 garlic clove, peeled but left whole 1 small ball (approx.150g) of buffalo mozzarella, roughly torn What to do: Cook the broad beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water, drain again, then peel from their skins.

Use the back of a fork to roughly crush the beans with the olive oil and lemon juice, then stir through the mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the British asparagus in boiled salted water for 1 to 2 minutes and drain under cold water too.

Heat a griddle pan, toast the bread on both sides, then rub with the garlic clove. Spoon some of the beans over each slice of bread, scatter over the British asparagus, mint and mozzarella and drizzle with more olive oil to serve.

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MUFFIN TIN FRITTATAS WITH SHALLOTS, ROAST NEW POTATOES, HAM AND PEAS These individual frittatas are great served alfresco as a part of a picnic or packed into a lunchbox on a work day.

Makes: 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes You’ll need: 150g baby new potatoes, quartered 3 shallots, sliced into chunky rings 2 tbsp olive oil a pinch of dried herbs 5 eggs 30g freshly grated parmesan a handful of frozen peas a couple of slices of ham, chopped salt & freshly ground black pepper You will also need a 6 hole muffin tin.

What to do: Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Tip the potatoes and shallots into a small roasting tin. Sprinkle over the herbs and season well with salt and pepper. Drizzle over half the olive oil, tossing to cover the potatoes and slide into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring half way through cooking, until they are just cooked through. Lightly beat the eggs in a jug then stir through two thirds of the parmesan and set aside. A few minutes before the potato and shallot are due out the oven, drizzle the rest of the olive oil into the holes of the muffin tin and brush well all over. Slide into the oven to heat up. Remove the hot tin and the roasted potatoes and shallots from the oven. Quickly pour the egg mixture into the holes of the muffin tin, whilst the oil is still hot (this will help prevent sticking). Then divide the roast vegetables evenly between, spooning them in gently. Finally gently scatter over the peas and ham, so the egg doesn’t spill out, they will be quite full. Sprinkle over the reserved parmesan.

Slide the tin into the oven and bake for about 12 minutes until the egg has just set. When removed from the oven allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes or so, then slide a knife around to release. Serve warm or leave to cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge.

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BERRYWORLD STRAWBERRY ROCKY ROAD Our strawberry rocky road is a decadent and quick way to indulge. Whip up a batch when you’re expecting visitor, just don’t expect it to last long! It’s the ultimate naughty but nice snack.

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes You’ll need: 400g plain chocolate 2 tbsp golden syrup 50g unsalted butter 250g strawberries, hulled and halved 1 apple peeled and cut into chunks 100g blanched almonds 100g dried sour cherries Icing sugar to dust What to do: Line an 8” square tin or small roasting tray with greaseproof paper. Melt the chocolate, syrup and butter over a pan of simmering water. In a bowl, mix the strawberries, apple, nuts and cherries. Once the chocolate has melted, pour over the fruit and nuts and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, and allow to set. Turn the Rocky Road out, and cut into chunks before dusting with icing sugar.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE PRACTISING 'INBOX MINDFULNESS' TO REDUCE STRESS AT WORK Become an inbox zero person with these handy email-busting tips, by Liz Connor...

We all have that friend who never lets their phone battery get below 70%, has a 10-year savings plan and - most frustratingly of all - seems to always be on top of their inbox flow, with their important emails filed away in neatly organised folders.

If you're anything like me though, your desk is littered with empty coffee cups, your clothes are haphazardly strewn around your bedroom and your inbox can be described as 'organised chaos' at best. And that's OK; Albert Einstein was famously messy, and recent studies have found that people with disorderly desks tend to be more creative on the whole.

What's not OK though, is getting into work and having a minimeltdown over the number of unread emails in your inbox, when you've got a whole list of other things to be getting on with.

Unread emails equate to insidious clutter on the brain, and just like working in an unclean space, having the spectre of hundreds (or even thousands) of unanswered requests can really start to take its mental toll. When I've paid my bills, cleaned my room, banked eight hours sleep, worked out and drank a small lido'sworth of water, I feel so much more prepared to take on the day and the same goes for the state of my Outlook account.

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That's why we should all be practising a thing I've discovered called 'inbox mindfulness'. It sounds like an oxymoron - surely being connected to tech is the opposite of being mindful? But it's really not. Because being conscious about the fact an out-ofcontrol Hotmail account can leave you feeling frazzled is always a good thing. Plus, taking manageable steps to fix it can help you to live more peacefully in the present moment.

It's not about checking your emails 24/7 or staying constantly connected to work. It's about recognising that emails can trigger stress, which causes up to 40% of all workplace illnesses (so says an HSE report), and therefore, a certain proportion of your working day should be spent keeping your emails in a healthy state.

Thankfully, there are loads of easy tips and tricks that can help you achieve digital nirvana. Here are just a few I've found helpful...

1. GO THROUGH YOUR EMAILS FIRST THING IN THE MORNING It sounds obvious, but there are mornings where I'm so busy with other things that I only have the chance to do a quick scan of my inbox for the important stuff, and then I don't get around to looking at my emails properly until lunchtime.

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This isn't great, because I constantly have the niggling feeling that I've missed something important. Now I've made it a rule to set aside at least 20 minutes each morning to click through everything that's come in, before I move on to any other tasks.

If your inbox regularly fills you with trepidation, make a relaxing playlist, brew a calming herbal tea and tackle it before anything else - email by email.

2. CLEAR OUT THE JUNK Mass delete any emails you know you don't need, like notifications from social media or newsletters from retailers.

The easiest way to do this is by searching your inbox for common senders or subject lines (for example: Pinterest notifications), highlighting and deleting them all at once.

3. GET A NICE FOLDER SYSTEM GOING Every organised inbox owner will have one thing in common they file away their emails in folders. It's a really simple thing to do, but it makes your inbox so much more user-friendly.

Every job will have different folder needs, but I've found it's always helpful to have one for account login information. I can't tell you how much time I've wasted searching for software passwords floating around in my general email flow.

4. GET INTO THE HABIT OF DELETING UNWANTED EMAILS I used to keep every email I received, but this is such a drain on your storage, can cause your computer to crash and makes searching for important emails more cumbersome. Now every time I get an email that I know I won't need in the future, it goes straight into the bin, Marie Kondo-style.

5. ...AND ARCHIVING ANY YOU MAY NEED IN THE DISTANT FUTURE If you've finished with an email, but you're not sure if you'll need it later on, archive it instead of deleting it (you can normally do this by right clicking on the email and selecting 'Archive'). This removes it from your inbox pane but keeps it in the system, should you ever need to revisit it in the future.

It basically finds all your email subscriptions and allows you to easily opt out of them on iOS, Android or in Outlook, rather than trawling through them all individually.

8. SET UP SOME RULES If you use Outlook, there's a tool called 'Rules' that can make emails auto-filter into a folder. Once you set up a rule, any new messages that arrive to your inbox will be taken care of as per the rules you've created for yourself. This is particularly handy if you get lots of emails on a daily basis.

For instance, you could have emails from your boss automatically moved into an 'urgently reply' folder, while newsletter and offer emails you may want to read, but not right away, can be funnelled into a 'read later' folder. Simply setting up a few rules can help make your inbox look so much less intimidating on first open.

9. FINALLY, BE REAL WITH YOUR HOLIDAY TIME Part of being mindful with your inbox is in setting healthy expectations of how often you're going to access it. If you're going on holiday, and if it's reasonable to do so, let your team know you won't be opening your work emails, otherwise you won't properly unplug and unwind.

Out Of Office messages are usually short and polite, but there's no reason why you can't use them to your benefit. Let people know to email you again on the Monday when you're back in the office if it's urgent, otherwise their email will be deleted.

It's a bit of a brutal approach, but imagine how much less apocalyptic the first day back in the office would feel without a mountain of unread emails to get through.

Inbox zen? With a few easy tweaks and a bit more honesty, it's totally achievable.

6. COLOUR CATEGORISE This is a bit more fiddly to do but so worth it in the long-run.

Categories can help to organise the emails in your inbox, so you can tell what's still pending and what's completed. You basically choose a colour to represent a different category - I tend to use red for emails that 'need a response' and blue for emails that are 'done'.

Once you've added the colour categories (again, usually a rightclick job), you can get an overview of which emails you still need to focus on. You can also use categories to sort through your emails. So, for example, if you spend one day a week filing your emails, you can quickly locate all the 'done' emails, and then move them to their corresponding folders.

7. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM ANNOYING PROMOTIONAL EMAILS IN ONE FELL SWOOP New GDPR regulations that came into effect this year mean most of us have said goodbye to spammy prize-draw offers and '50% off' sale emails from retailers. But if you've accidentally opted in to a few, Unlistr lets you mass unsubscribe from annoying promotional emails that you might have unwittingly signed up to.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Is fear holding you back?

We all face fear at some point in our life and quite often it is more than once. It might be a fear of changing your job or maybe moving on from an old relationship or starting a new one? It might be the fear of being alone or the fear of not meeting your own expectations.

Mark Shields Explains...

In 2006 I faced my own fear of stepping out of my comfort zone and saying goodbye to my comfortable corporate baking career in Jersey and choosing to re-train in a completely new career.

Thankfully now, I can say that I have successfully been working as a Life and Business strategist and during this time I have had the privilege of working with thousands of clients, helping them to change aspects of their life and learn the many lessons about human behaviour in order to help them achieve their goals.

My work has shown me why certain people are successful and why others never seem to make the grade, get off the ground or have the confidence to even attempt what they want in life. One of the reasons that people don’t take action and move forward is fear. Fear is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of people and preventing them from achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential.

I would like to share with you five steps to conquer fear and move towards what you want in life. I would like to explain how to understand the impact fear can have on our every day lives and share with you what I call a “rapid change solution” or “breakthrough” strategy to give you the tools to overcome your fear immediately and allow you to experience significant and meaningful change in your life.

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behavior. Taking full responsibility for your feelings and accepting that your feelings will directly influence your behavior is the first step in the change cycle. You are what you think and pay attention to. Your reality is what you focus on.

All feelings are informational, letting us know sending us unconscious signals when we think, feel and take action.

The biggest feeling we experience when trying something new which takes us outside of our comfort zone is fear. Of course it makes sense doesn’t it most of us are afraid of stepping out into the unknown. We are all afraid of what we don’t know. 90% of people don’t take action because fear stops them.

Embracing all feelings. It's about moving toward your feelings rather than away from them with various forms of selfabandonment, such as staying focused in your head, judging yourself, turning to addictions to numb out, or making someone else responsible for your feelings.

2. Move into the intent to learn. Accept you want and need to change As human beings we have two automatic strategies that are pre-programmed deep into our psyche. We move away from pain and towards pleasure. This again happens on a very deep subconscious level. By definition this means we feel uneasy when we find ourselves in situations where we feel naturally uncomfortable and subsequently find it difficult to move forward.

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Step 2 is where we make our decision to change and find the appropriate learning arena that will give us the knowledge to facilitate that change. This may be a course, a job interview, a new hobby a new relationship etc 3. Learn about your false beliefs A belief can be defined as something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion. Beliefs are convictions that certain things are true or real. Beliefs are our on/off switches for our ability to do anything. If you don’t believe you can do something you probably won’t give yourself an opportunity to find out whether you can or you can’t.

Step three is a deep and compassionate process of exploration — of learning about your beliefs and behavior that may be driving the fear.

Ask your subconscious mind the part of you driving the feelings and creating the thoughts — "What am I thinking or doing that's causing the painful feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, jealousy, anger, loneliness or emptiness?" Allow the answer to come from inside — from your feelings.

List your 5 top beliefs one at a time. It is common for us to inherit other people’s beliefs such as our parents. Examine each of your 5 listed beliefs and identify the ones that you feel truly belong to you. This is important as if we inherit someone else’s beliefs and they contradict our own values this can create inner turmoil and conflict.

An exercise I sometimes use with clients is once they have established their true beliefs (sometimes these beliefs can be limiting) I then ask the client to apply a set of empowering beliefs to their own and then note down the differences.

Empowering beliefs I often use are as follows: • I am responsible for my life (Cause & Effect) • To have maximum power over all situations you encounter in life, you need to take responsibility for everything that happens in your universe.

• There are no un-resourceful people, only un-resourceful states.

• There is ONLY feedback! (There is no failure, only feedback.)

• The resources an individual needs to effect change are already within them.

• The Map is not the Territory. We all process and filter information differently. It doesn’t mean we are right or wrong, just different.

• The more flexible you can be in any given situation means more opportunities and options will always be available.

4. Be prepared to feel the pain of change Once you have the intent to learn and made the decision to change the next step is to understand the emotions and feelings you are going to experience associated with that change.

By coming out of your comfort zone and forging new outcomes and achievements in your life you have to accept you are going to feel an element of fear and anxiety. After all fear is the main cause of procrastination and directly stops people taking action.

common for people to educate themselves in mind strategies such as mindfulness, meditation or hypnosis to help them overcome the fear they are experiencing. Again it is OK to get help, remember the overall objective is to break the habit and move past the fear.

Another valuable statistic that supports this learning strategy is 95% of the learning of any human given is found when making mistakes. Therefore if we never find the confidence to try something new the learning process could be elongated by month’s even years.

It is worth mentioning at this stage that it is common for some people to make certain assumptions about their state of mind and mental health when experiencing the fear of coming out of your comfort zone. Many clients and students of mine have often got it confused with deep routed long term anxiety, depression, obsessive behavior even panic disorder.

5. Take the action learned in step four and adopt a robust evaluation process You've opened up to your pain, moved into learning, started a dialogue with your feelings, and tapped into your spiritual guidance. In step five; you take the loving action that, over time, heals the shame, anxiety and depression that have been the result of your lack of motivation and action.

Sometimes people think of "loving yourself" as a feeling you have to conjure up. A good way to look at loving yourself is by emphasizing the action, "What can I DO to love myself?" rather than "How can I FEEL love for myself?"

Evaluate your action.

Once you take the action, you check in to see if your new way of winning the battle against fear has worked. If not, you go back through the steps until you discover the truth and actions that bring you the results you desire.

Over time, you will discover that taking on your fear and feeling the pain will improve everything in your life — your relationships, your health and well being, your ability to manifest your goals, and your self-esteem. Understanding and connecting with yourself removing all blockages and conflicts is the key to being able to connect with others and create positive relationships.

And create a passionate, fulfilled and joyful life.

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If you can accept and understand that it is perfectly normal to experience fear and anxiety when doing things differently and it is perfectly ok to feel overwhelming emotion, anxiety, sometimes even panic you will build the courage and confidence to move forward through the fear. At this stage in the change process it is

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MOTORING

BMW'S I8 ROADSTER

By Jack Evans

The drop-top version of BMW's instantly recognisable hybrid sports car is now on sale. Jack Evans heads out to Valencia to see what it's like.

WHAT IS IT? That's right, it's finally here. After years of teasers, reveals and promises, we're finally behind the wheel of the BMW i8 Roadster.

A soft-top version of the iconic hybrid sports car, the Roadster is aimed at those who want the wind in their hair when piloting one of the most futuristic looking vehicles available.

It's also able to offer genuinely low running costs and emits next to nothing, but can that help the i8 Roadster to top the bill when it comes to performance drop-tops? Let's find out.

WHAT'S NEW? The biggest change here is, of course, the lack of a roof. BMW has whipped off the i8's top and, because of its predominantly carbonfibre underbody, it hasn't had to laden the car down with additional strengthening.

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Facts at a glance Model as tested: BMW i8 Roadster Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol linked to electric motor Power: 369bhp Torque (Nm): 570Nm Max speed (mph): 155 0-60mph: 4.4 MPG: 141.9 Emissions (g/km): 46

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That means the Roadster's weight stays down, and as a result it's just 60kg heavier than its hard-top brethren. The roof mechanism itself is clever too, taking just 15 seconds to raise or lower at speeds of up to 31mph. The exterior of the car has also been lightly breathed upon to freshen its looks, though we'll come to those in more depth later.

WHAT'S UNDER THE BONNET? The i8 Roadster makes use of exactly the same powertrain as the regular i8, so you'll find a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine linked to an electric motor. The combustion engine powers the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission, while the electric motor powers the front wheels through a twospeed automatic 'box.

BMW has also increased the car's battery cell capacity, so while you still get 369bhp and 570Nm of torque, the Roadster can still travel up to 33 miles on electric power alone. Both units combine to offer the best performance possible, with the electric motor filling in the gaps of the petrol's power delivery. Thanks to this, 0-60mph takes just 4.4 seconds, and it can a top speed of 155mph too.

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? Usually when converting a regular hardtop into a convertible, you'd expect a significant penalty to the way the car drives.

Lopping the roof off usually requires additional bracing to stop the car from flexing too much, and this adds weight, therefore blunting the vehicle's performance. However, as we mentioned, the i8 Roadster hasn't suffered too much with the conversion, with a negligible amount of weight added.

This means that it steers just as keenly as the Coupe, and manages the weight it does have impressively well through the corners.

VERDICT BMW already claims that the Roadster will outsell the Coupe three to one - and we'd we can already see that being the case.

There's little reason why you wouldn't go for the soft top; it's quick, great to look at and its roof mechanism is simple and easy to use.

The hybrid powertrain keeps running costs to a minimum, yet despite there's a whole lot of performance accessible under your right foot. It's an impressive car alright, and one you'd likely never tire of driving.

Push the i8 Roadster a little harder and it does fall into understeer, the front tyres scrubbing wide with little effort. We'd also like the brakes to be sharper; currently they feel underpowered and vague, leaving you guessing as to how much pedal force you need apply at any given moment.

HOW DOES IT LOOK? The regular i8 still looks like nothing else on the road, despite having been around for some time now. The Roadster, in our eyes at least, looks even better - particularly in the 'E-Copper' colour our test car was finished in. The bubbles behind driver and passenger have been accentuated, giving it the look of a 1950's racer, while the two-tone alloy wheels fitted to our test car stood out too.

The front of the car has benefited from some additional design touches too. There are revised air ducts finished in gloss black, while the headlight's look has been updated as well. It's still the i8 motoring fans know and love, just turned up a little bit more.

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Wine Fraud

by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant One year ago, two important wine companies were charged with fraud. In August 2017 two directors and an employee of Southern Boundary Wines, a New Zealand wine company were charged with fraud. In France, the largest bulk wine merchant, Raphael Michel, was placed under investigation and the CEO of the company was arrested.

NEW ZEALAND Two directors of Southern Boundary Wines of Canterbury in the Waipara region of New Zealand were charged in 2017 of wine fraud.

Directors Scott Berry and Andrew Moore along with employee Rebecca Cope were charged with over one hundred various offences of wine fraud.

The company, which has since gone into liquidation, produced such wines as Waipara Springs, Waipara Downs and Premo for the export market.

Fraud charges against the company include mislabelling vintages and origins of wine made between 2011 and 2013, presenting blended wines as single vineyard wines and falsifying and destroying records.

New Zealand government officials stated that this is the first ever case under the New Zealand 2003 Wine Act. The case has already taken a long time and it will not be until July 2019 that the trial will start.

A TINY FRACTION Trade body New Zealand stated that it believed this case involved only a tiny fraction of the national harvest of each of the two affected years.

New Zealand Winegrowers are committed to the highest standards of product integrity and quality and there are very good systems in place to ensure this according to CEO Jeffrey Clarke. He also said that the investigation proves that the systems work and that it is appropriate that this matter is before the courts.

The reputation of New Zealand wine is highly regarded and assurance has been given that none of the wines in question pose any health and safety danger.

The New Zealand Winegrowers are very keen to protect the country’s image for high quality which is worth 1.6 NZ dollars annually on their export market.

FRANCE Unlike the New Zealand situation, the wine fraud case in France is on a massive scale.

The leading bottler in the Rhone, Raphael Michel, is thought to have fraudulently passed off tens of millions of bottles of cheap table wine as Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and even Châteauneuf du Pape during a period from October 2013 and June 2016.

In August last year several managers of the company Raphael Michel including the CEO, Guillaume Ryckwaert, were arrested on charges of fraud.

Ryckwaert was placed on one million Euros bail and barred from having any dealings with the company during the investigation.

Raphael Michel has been placed under the administration of the French Courts and the Côtes du Rhône Producers Association is believed to be preparing their own suits against Ryckwaert for bringing their reputations into disrepute.

It has not been stated where the bottles were sold but the French supermarket chain Carrefour have cancelled their supply contracts with the company. The UK was an important market for Raphael Michel, so inevitably the chances are that many of the wrongly labelled wines have been sold in Britain.

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It will be interesting to follow the French fraud case to see if any aficionados of Châteauneuf du Pape have discovered something amiss.

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BOOK of the month...

WASHINGTON BLACK

by Esi Edugyan is published in hardback

by Profile Books, priced £14.99 (ebook £6.99).

Canadian author Esi Edugyan is back on the Man Booker Prize longlist again with her latest novel, a vast, brutal, intricate and searching novel that sees its eponymous hero, Washington Black, escape slavery via a 'cloud cutter'. The work of a bumbling Englishman, the clumsy airplane plucks Washington from the trauma and violence of the Barbados plantation he grew up on, and nudges him into a world of international travel and exploration. He paints on river banks on the Canadian frontier, chats with solitary ship captains and dives for octopus, all the while trying to unlatch himself from the past and his English patron. It is an epic adventure, pinned to a scaffold of jeopardy. Edugyan's descriptions of slavery - and the pained love between Washington and Big Kit, who tries to take care of him - are ferocious and terrifying, yet elegantly wrought.

The pacing feels a little off at times (leaping from continent to continent is a little wearying), and if the mythical doesn't enthuse you, you may find yourself skim-reading passages. But this is a bold, determined and often fascinating saga that will sit with you for days.

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