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With a bank holiday and well deserved, much needed and long overdue staff annual leave, getting this September Weddinglife issue to press has been a little hectic to say the least! For Brides to be and wedding parties at large we have lots of hopefully, helpful articles ensuring the smooth running of the big day. Penny Downs of PennyFeathers helps the bride buff up her beauty and Sandy Moretta of TernEvents leads us on a ‘Pathway to the Perfect Day’.
I had the great fortune to meet with and listen to the life path taken by Dr Helen Miles, Criminologist and a lady of many talents and passions, doing her bit to make Jersey a safer place for all and striving to provide a better future for families living with Autism. Gardening brings Dahlias into centre stage, although these beautiful blooms pretty much do that all by themselves at this time of year – it doesn’t hurt to gain a few more tips on how to care for them best.
Not getting married…never fear, there is still lots to read and look at between the glossy pages of The Jerseylife this month. Mark Shields talks about gratitude in all things and the science behind this seemingly new craze! Although giving thanks is mentioned a few times in a certain book of antiquity so by no means a new concept – it helps to have a reminder from time to time.
Well that’s it. Summer is over and we are all back into the routine of school runs and lunchboxes. Soon it will be winter but meanwhile let’s make the most of autumn, get out and about, enjoy what we have and give thanks for it. A little more Going Wild with Gorillas for my family and I – thanks to Durrell and their wonderful sculptures dotted around the Island.
Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant takes us through French vineyards and what better way to travel then in our Road Test feature the new Mercedes GLE. Or you could take a short break to delightful Dubrovnik with Rebecca Underwood.
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In keeping with our wedding theme I asked Paula Darroch, Author of Jersey: The Hidden Histories and his newly released title, Jersey: Secrets of the Sea, to share a tale or two with a romantic edge. I am delighted he provided the tale of Elinor Glyn – Jersey’s Queen of Romance for your enjoyment and mine.
August edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 3 Precision; 8 Real; 9 Overpower; 10 Meagre; 11 Deter; 14 Terse; 15 Name; 16 Ratio; 18 Void; 20 Clasp; 21 Teach; 24 Junior; 25 Indicator; 26 Just; 27 Statement. Down: 1 Primitive; 2 Maladroit; 4 Rove; 5 Curse; 6 Spoken; 7 Open; 9 Order; 11 Ditch; 12 Rapacious; 13 Temperate; 17 Occur; 19 Desist; 22 Charm; 23 Unit; 24 Join.
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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10 UP AND COMING Events and walks around Jersey
74 REVIEWS AND CLUES Book of the month plus the crossword
INTERVIEW 12 GOING THE EXTRA MILE An interview with Dr Helen Miles
ARTS, MUSIC AND CULTURE 15 JERSEY OPERA HOUSE What’s on this autumn
16 THE BEST OF MOZART Music in Action presents the Jersey Chamber Orchestra
18 BRIGHTER FUTURES St Martin’s Musical Society’s 45th Anniversary
WEDDING LIFE 21 MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY By Sarah O’Meara
24 PATHWAY TO THE PERFECT DAY By Sandy
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26 WEDDING LIFE 26 BUDGET FOR THE BIG DAY By Vicky Shaw
30 BEAUTIFUL BRIDES WEARING BEAUTIFUL RINGS By Juanita Shield-Laignel
34 WEDDING MAKE UP AND SKIN CARE By Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers
36 WEDDING BELLES By Lisa Haynes
40 THE BEST MAN Know your duties
HOME AND GARDEN 44 ROLL UP, ROLL UP Wake up your rooms with wallpaper
48 BRIGHTEN UP YOUR CONSERVATORIES Top tips by Jane Stevens
52 ARE YOUR DAHLIAS A DISASTER THIS YEAR Here’s why and how to get better results
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FOOD AND DRINK 56 ONE POT WONDERS Keep it simple with one pot or pan and tray
72 FRENCH VINTAGE By Martin Flageul DipWSET
FASHION 60 FRINGE BENEFITS Three ways to wear the tassel trend
HEALTH AND BEAUTY 66 GRATITUDE, SCIENCE OR EMOTION Mark Shields Investigates
TRAVEL 62 DUBROVNIK – THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC By Rebecca Underwood
MOTORING 70 THE NEW MERCEDES GLE The latest set of wheels taken for a spin
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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month
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Art, Music & Entertainment Jersey Writers Social Group The Jersey Writer's Social Group was formed during October 2017 by local author James Sillwood. The group has gone from strength to strength since its first meeting and provides an easy-going, friendly and supportive environment for anyone interested in writing. Members of any age and with any level of experience are welcome, whether they be published authors, or someone who simply enjoys writing as a hobby. Come along and see for yourself! Every Tuesday: 11am – 12:30pm Jersey Library contact James at jerseywritersgroup@gmail.com Free admission: no booking necessary “All Washed Up 2” Mixed Media Exhibition Featuring the work of 45 local artists working in many different mediums including painting, prints, ceramics, 3D, jewellery, textiles and much more. All Washed Up 2 will focus on the seas, sands, cliffs, sea life and what might be washed up onto the beach and what can be crafted from it. It will also feature driftwood painted figures by UK artist Lynn Muir and the large and small ceramic pieces on driftwood by Jersey artist Jane James. Opening Exhibition
Party 11 July 18:30 - 20:30. Situated on Le Boulevard, alongside the picturesque and charming harbour of St. Aubin. Parking is available on the street or the nearby public car parks. 11th July to 15th Sept 2019 10:00 to 17:30 The Harbour Gallery, Le Boulevard, St. Aubin's Village Jersey, JE3 8AB Contact: +44 (0) 1534 743044 info@theharbourgalleryjersey.com theharbourgalleryjersey.com/ The Arts Society - Wine Talk and Tasting at Government House The Arts Society Jersey is holding a Wine Talk and Tasting at Government House on Friday 13 September and invites anyone who might be interested in joining the Society and attending the event to get in touch. Tickets cost £25 per head and cover the reception with drinks and canapes in the presence of Sir Stephen and Lady Dalton; a talk entitled A Brief History of Wine given by David Wright who has been a wine retailer, importer and distributor; and a tasting of three wines which is organised by Love Wine. There will be music from a Jersey steel band. The evening starts at 6.30pm and will conclude at about 8.45pm. The Arts Society holds talks in St Helier every month from September to May.
Friday 13 September ~ 6.30pm to about 8.45pm Contact: Lesley@theartssocietyjersey.org Telephone 01534 617144 Go Wild Gorillas To celebrate Jersey Zoo's 60th anniversary, 40 colourful, artist imagined, life-size gorilla sculptures will be placed across Jersey, leading people on a trail of discovery, not only to see the gorillas themselves, but the nature in which they are placed. The sculptures will inhabit our streets and wild spaces, showcasing a wealth of artistic talent. The zoo is working with Wild in Art to produce this exciting event. The gorilla sculptures will be placed all around the island, and can be accessed by bus and walking. Visit the website for more details. e 28th August 2019 to 14th October Various Locations Jersey Contact: +44 (0) 1534 860026 events@durrell.org www.gowildgorillas.org
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Colour Kitchen - Discovery Day Join us at La Hougue Bie as we explore the possibilities of natural dyes and local textiles using plants that can be found in Jersey such as wool, nettles and hemp. Free for Jersey Heritage Members and children under six. Normal entry price applies for non-members. 15 September 2019 10:00 to 16:00 La Hougue Bie Museum, La Route de la Hougue Bie Jersey, JE3 9HQ Contact: +44 (0) 1534 853823 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org
Sweet Tooth Walking Tour Discover new sweet tastes and revisit old favourites whilst strolling 2 km through the coastal lanes of this sun-kissed island. This 2 hour fun, family friendly guided tour takes in the best sweet treats, Jersey ice-cream, sorbets, pastries, fudge, truffles, salted caramel sauce and honey on cabbage loaf. What about Jersey Wonders or Black Butter? Visit selected eateries and choose from scrumptious desserts, all this and a goody bag to take home. £25pp, children 5 and under free. 07, 10, 14, 17, 24 September 2019 11:00 to 12:30 Longbeach Car Park, Gorey, JE3 9DY Contact: +44 (0) 7797 903621 hello@jerseyfoodtours.co.uk www.jerseyfoodtours.co.uk
Choral Evensong - St George’s Church The church music choir, Cantabile, are delighted to return to St George’s. The service music to be sung is all by English composers of the early 20th Century – Elgar, Bairstow, Ireland and Bernard Rose – with a final organ voluntary by J.S. Bach. The service will be preceded by a short organ recital beginning at 5.40pm. Sunday 15 September - 18:00 to St George’s Church, Rue du Nord St Ouen, JE3 2BW Contact: 863826 (Fred Benest) www.cantabile.org.je Jèrriais Social Catch Up and Les Chaboleurs Dance Practice Come to Hamptonne Country Life Museum to experience and learn about Jersey's language, Jèrriais. Join local Jèrriais speakers as they meet for a coffee and a chat from 11:00. Then, from midday, why not tap your feet or hum along to the music as Les Chaboleurs dancers and musicians practice. All are welcome! This event is free for Jersey Heritage members. For non-members, usual entry fees apply. 21 September 2019 11:00 to 13:00 Hamptonne Country Life Museum La Rue de la Patente, JE3 1HS Contact: +44 (0) 1534 863955 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org Jersey Apple Quilt Workshops Take part in the Jersey Cider Apple Quilt community project by decorating four-inch squares of calico. An artist or craftsperson will be on hand to demonstrate and supervise techniques, such as fabric painting, embroidery, or appliqué. Reference images and materials will be supplied. Decorated squares will eventually be stitched together to create a huge apple-themed quilt, which will be displayed at Hamptonne Country Life Museum. Suitable for all abilities. At The Weighbridge, next to the Royal Yacht Hotel, through the courtyard. 28 September to 04 October 2019 11:00 to 13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00 Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, JE2 3NG Contact: +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org www.jerseyheritage.org
Air Display Lunch at The Waterfront Have a first class buffet lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant, with views overlooking the Air Display from the Waterfront Bar and Terrace. Served between 12:30-15:00. Book your front row seats! £32.95 per person. Under 5's eat for FREE. 12 September 2019 12:30 to 15:00 Rue de L'Etau, St. Helier, JE2 3WF Contact: +44 (0) 1534 671100 events.jersey@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-jersey Jersey Beer & Cider Festival In association with Liberation Brewery, Jersey's annual Beer & Cider Festival is a paradise for beer lovers, with an ever growing array of guest ales, craft beers and ciders available to suit all tastes. Jersey's annual Beer & Cider Festival will see up to 60 different craft beers and ales from the UK – from small craft beer brewers to the big ones. There will also be a range of cider, street food and beer garden so you can relax and enjoy some live music and entertainment. 12, 13, 14 September 2019 13:00 to 22:30 People´s Park, Jersey, JE2 3AS Contact: +44 (0) 7797 740913 admin@ec-jersey.com www.beerfestjersey.com 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. Come and be pampered at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Jersey's waterfront and learn more about how you can lead a healthier lifestyle. Workshops throughout the day in the Noirmont Room on Saturday and Sunday. 12 September 2019 13:00 to 20:00 13 September 2019 10:00 to 18:00 14 September 2019 10:00 to 18:00 15 September 10:00 to 17:00 The Radisson Blu Hotel, Rue de L'etau, St. Helier, JE2 3WF Contact: +44 (0)1534 484649 ian@barnespublishing.com www.barnespublishing.com
Jersey Festival of Words 2019 Jersey Festival of Words 2019 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. Veteran broadcaster and journalist Sir Michael Parkinson will be appearing at the Jersey Festival of Words on Friday 27 September, other artists and writers will be confirmed shortly. 25 to 29 September 2019 10:00 to 22:00 Gloucester Street, St. Helier, JE2 3QR Contact: +44 (0) 1534 511115 info@jerseyfestivalofwords.org www.jerseyfestivalofwords.org
Sports & Out and About Living with the Enemy - A guided walk about life during the German Occupation Take a stroll through beautiful St Peter’s Valley as you delve into life in Jersey when it was occupied in World War II. What was life like for everyday people? What did they eat? How did they know what was going on in the outside world? You will see the original trenches and gun emplacements built by the occupying forces and hear all about the excavations, before finally ending up at the famous Jersey War Tunnels. No need to book, just turn up! Adults £10.00 Every Tuesday, from May 7th until October 29th Leaving Gunsite Café, Beaumont, in St Aubin's bay at 10:30 Arriving at the Jersey War Tunnels about 12:45 Contact Blue Badge Guide Tom Bunting on 07797780868 or email tom.bunting@localdial.com Lions Muddy Fun Run 2019 Come and join the Lions Club of Jersey for a fun few hours of running, climbing, jumping, crawling and of course laughing as you attempt to traverse the obstacles and fields in their Muddy Fun Run 2019. 14 September 2019 10:00 to 17:00 Princes Tower Road, St. Saviour, JE3 9HQ Contact: +44 (0) 7797726710 ianbarette@gmail.com, www.lionsmudrun.org.uk Super League Triathlon Jersey 2019 Super League Triathlon returns to Jersey this September. Featuring the best 50 triathletes in the world selected using a qualification system that rewards the best performances and offers new talent the chance to compete at the highest level. The Super Leagues Champions are the ultimate swimmers, bikers and runners on the planet. The event is free to attend for spectators, with a wide selection of entertainment, food & games. 27, 28 & 29 September 2019 09:00 to 17:00 Elizabeth Marina, St. Helier, JE1 1HB Contact: +44 (0) 1534 859000 info@superleaguetriathlon.com www.superleaguetriathlon.com
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Richard, Martyn, myself and Chewbaccah the dog
Going the Extra Mile… INTERVIEW WITH DR HELEN MILES – BY JUANITA SHIELD-LAIGNEL Earlier this year I attended a talk given by the highly engaging Alan Gardner, star of Channel 4’s ‘The Autistic Gardener’ and staged by Autism Jersey at the Radisson Hotel. There I was introduced to Dr Helen Miles who exuded a warmth and quiet authority and an obvious passion for AJ. I soon learnt she has a doctorate in Criminology and the wife of Richard Miles of ‘Hoard’ fame, no less! It quickly became apparent Helen would definitely be a person of interest for the Jerseylife readership. Recently I invited Helen to my office in Hill Street... I asked Helen to share her life story with me and as is the norm with the majority of interviewees, she took up the gauntlet and ran. “I was born in Halifax and came to Jersey during the 60s, aged only 2 when my Dad got a job teaching at St Helier Boys School. I don’t remember anything other than living here. Initially my Dad worked with children with special educational needs but also taught woodwork, metalwork and outdoor activities. From St Helier Boys he moved to Les Quennevais. There is a whole generation of people who will tell you they made wooden dolphins, football rattles and stools with Mr Sykes. He was quite an eccentric character and did a lot of sailing and what we now know as coasteering.” “My mum, Sheila, was the Secretary to the person developing the Fort Regent Dome which was all very exciting at the time. I went to St Lawrence School and then St Helier Girls followed by Hautlieu.
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I didn't have a private education and that has stuck with us for our children who have all done really well. We are very lucky to have some great schools here in Jersey.” “I focused on French, Spanish and English and had the great fortune of attending Rennes University for my Diploma in French, which was completely immersive and a wonderful experience. Then I joined the Civil Service – I like the concept of public service - the Immigration and Nationality department then called the Bureau des Etrangers at end of Conway Street. Yes, we did get bombarded all through the summer by people asking if Bergerac was in! From there I moved to Customs and worked as a Customs and Immigration Officer where I met my husband. We got married in 1993 and have just celebrated our Silver Wedding.”
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“Next I went to the Probation Service and under the inspirational tutelage of Wendy Kinnard, I started my Open University degree in Social Sciences. Joining Probation was really like joining a family, the work we were doing made a positive difference.” “Meanwhile Richard and I had our family, two boys, Scott and Harrison and we’re also very involved in helping care for Richard’s two boys from his first marriage.; James and Martyn who lived predominantly with their mum and her new husband, but Marty has severe autism and as is always the case when you have a child with autism, you become one big extended family because it’s all about the care for that child. We’re like the Waltons even to the point of having bought a large 3 generation home in St Brelade with my parents!” “My working life with Probation was very rewarding. Probation is an agency of the Court and you get used to regularly dealing with international evidence. The Court provides lots of services including guidelines for the family court covering adoption and guardianship, but it mainly works in a social work capacity with offenders helping them build better lives and make better choices. I was very involved in the research side and a year after completing my OU degree, got very interested in criminal justice and sociology; not about why people commit crime, but more interesting to me, about why they don’t! What makes people behave and conform…because if you can get that right, you can really make a difference. Actually from this perspective, you can have a greater impact. So right at the beginning I became involved in building a safer society, strategies based on International evidence, on what would make society safer through harm reduction and a public health approach to addiction rather than criminal and that approach did pay dividends. During my time at Probation, I was lucky enough to undertake my PhD with the University of Wales. It took me 8 years to complete , I was privileged to be able to study and document the Honorary Police and the Parish Hall Enquiry.” “Then I moved to the States Police. All through my career I’ve been a lone women with very few female role models and most seniors to me have been men, but this hasn’t deterred me and I’ve always achieved what I wanted to. Then I moved to what was then called the Department of Community and Constitutional Affairs working alongside local Politicians and in the last year in particular, delivering Criminal Evidence Procedure Law but also Sexual Offences Law, one of the things I’ve been most proud to be involved with, because it will
Left to right : Scott, Harrison, Martyn, James make a significant difference for victims and witnesses both male and female and of course for children. But then after thirty one and a bit years working in Civil Service, I realised there were no further promotion opportunities available for me, so took voluntary redundancy. Part of my values is about making a positive difference and I wasn’t sure I could do much more that would be positive and I needed a new challenge.” “This gave me the opportunity to focus more on Autism Jersey. My involvement with autism goes back twenty five years of course with having Marty in my life. Thirty years ago it was deemed there was no autism in Jersey, which is ridiculous to think now we know it has always been around but not necessarily picked up on, or has been misdiagnosed, particularly for girls. But then they started to talk about ‘the 6 Boys’ locally, as suddenly, a group of six boys, born within six months of each other, so a ‘cluster’ if you like, were displaying what was thought to be autism.” “The six boys were all at Mont a L’abbe Nursey and then went to the first autism provision in a mainstream school at Rouge Bouillon School - leading the way with an inclusion model for primary schools. Some transitioned to mainstream secondary school but those who struggled went back to Mont a L’abbe. Those six included my step-son Martyn. The parents got together and set up a branch of the National Autistic Society then other parents became involved, mostly through Rouge Bouillon. Very little was known about autism at that point, we used to just meet in each other’s houses and give each other support. After a while, we were lucky and very stunned to have a £10,000 donation from The Italian Golf Society. It was a huge amount as before that we had just raised a few pounds from cake sales and the like. We used it wisely and held a conference, bringing over speakers from the UK to raise awareness and talk to parents and schools.” “Members were telling us their children were lonely as they didn’t make the same friendships, so we emulated the N.A.S. Befriending Scheme and recruited a number of Befrienders, had them properly trained and they would partner with families; they might play on the play station whilst mum had a bath or befriend a sibling taking them out shopping without embarrassing little brother! It was hugely successful and then we employed our first part time member of staff. She co-ordinated the Befriending Scheme and all the time more and more were coming out of the woodwork. And then we had a turning point with N.A.S. - fundraising had to go into a central pot and our wage differentials were too great, so we broke away and formed Autism Jersey about 15 years ago. I was on the board and Phil le Clare was Chair and then when he became Chief Exec I became Chair and we started growing. We were all parents around the table and realised we needed a Chairperson with business expertise to grow more.” “We were very lucky to have Stuart Taylor as our first business Chairman and then Nick Winsor of HSBC with massive International and corporate experience joined us. Nick has been our Chair ever since and taken us from a group of parents around the kitchen table to now employing seventy staff.”
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space is large enough for us to develop a one stop shop for the Boutique and our Family Service drop ins such as our counselling service, coffee mornings and even our dad’s group. Dad’s often have a rough ride and need support too. Whatever we do, we have to make sure it is sustainable. We don’t want to offer a service and then find we can’t fund it and take it away. Doing things slowly is the key. I always like to say ‘you don’t learn to dance five minutes before the ball’ – it’s all a process and takes time and dedication.”
Awesome Trek Team leaving for Morocco in 2017 we desperately don’t want people to go off island. This is our community and we want to look after our own. It became apparent we needed someone with experience and were delighted when Paul Sullivan from the UK joined us. He not only had business experience but could also hold his own on the care side of things. Paul was a strong hand on the tiller and helped us gain proper accreditation so we can offer a range of services. We are not for profit and ultimately we want families, not to want us. Everything we do is to promote independence - we are not a baby sitting service. For instance, we helped a young man living with his parents and with no employment and now after two years of living independently, he no longer needs us. It’s a joy to see a young person grow and develop and gain their own independence with our help.” “We work in partnership with the States of Jersey Adult Autism Service. Our mission is always to work closely with others to help our families. Financially we have some big challenges and are selffunded and I am very involved in the fundraising. I run the duck race at Easter and am now known as ‘the Duck Lady’! We also have a trek coming up on 17th October to Machu Picchu. Currently there are twenty eight people going including myself and my husband but we do have two spaces left and aim to raise £50,000 towards our new centre.” “This will be our third trek – they are always challenging. For people who have that connection with autism, it’s about pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone knowing that your family member or loved one with autism has to push themselves every day – seeing someone in a bright coat, going to Waitrose, walking past someone with a dog and many other seemingly tiny things can be very challenging to someone with autism, so when things got tough on the trek last year, and they did, I had to have a serious word with myself to keep going!” “Autism Jersey is going from strength to strength. It was always our plan to appoint a new CEO because of our plan to develop a centre. We’ve been let down a few times with an appropriate building, but we needed a CEO regardless, to move forward. Chris Dunne is absolutely the right person. He came from a background of being Director of Adult Services and we worked together for years in public services.” “So we have signed up with Andium for our new centre and are working on raising a million pounds. In the interim, we are moving our Boutique to where Steve Wellum’s studio was on the Parade and the
“We have just opened our Summer House in partnership with Andium at First Tower where Autism Jersey Staff can take children when the weather is bad or if they are having a particularly difficult day. It is decorated appropriately with a sensory room and a kitchen – so we are making lots of small steps in the right direction, being user friendly, accessible – our community keeps us safe, we all look out for each other and it’s an investment in our future.” I asked Helen to tell me a little more about her family. “My husband Richard is a collector and a metal detectorist. I’ve always know him with a pocket full of old coins as that is how you clean them, you leave them together in your pocket and they slowly clean themselves. He always has holes in his pockets as a result! My house is full of bits of old metal and old coins and he is also into old glass bottles. It’s just something you get used to. He and Reg who found the hoard with him, have known each other a very long time. Richard is actually quite a serious archaeologist and had he gone to University he would have studied geology and archaeology. Now he has retired from Customs he spends a lot of time at La Houge Bie. His thing before he found the hoard, was Celtic coins. He can spend hours and days looking at and identifying old coins. So it was serendipitous really, how it all came together – that’s your thing and then you go and find the biggest hoard of coins not just in Jersey but probably Europe! He spent quite a lot of time helping to dismantle and identify everything. Of course it all belongs to the crown and it’s been seven years now, but he loves what he does and is still out looking.” “Our two children Scott and Harrison are coming to the end of their education so maybe finally we can finish renovating our home. My step-son James is thirty and a teacher at Mont Nicolle and is getting married next year to Nadia who is also a teacher. Marty is going to be thirty next year and accessing the right care for him long term, remains challenging; many young people who are unable to work and need 24/7 care are being looked after at home by their parents.” “My next challenge is to help, predominantly young men but also young women who are in the family home and need to be transitioned out of the home and into long term independent living accommodation or into long-term care - young adults in limbo! I don’t like injustice and there are a small group of families really struggling with caring for adult children with autism and they really need help.” …and it seems Helen with her determination, dedication and sheer passion is absolutely the right person to procure that help. We at the Jerseylife wish Helen and the rest of the team good luck on their upcoming trip to Machu Picchu and beyond.
Summitting Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014
Summitting Mount Toukbal in 2017
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ART AND CULTURE
This autumn at JERSEY OPERA HOUSE Going out when the fall comes can be quite a challenge since the weather usually encourages you to stay in with a cup of tea. Before deciding to barricade yourself at home for the next few months, check out the upcoming events at Jersey Opera House, because these are definitely worth experiencing! THE MARGARET ATWOOD’S TALE LIVE FROM THE LONDON STAGE Live Screening / Tue, 10 Sep If you appreciate good literature and TV shows, you shouldn’t miss the live screening of an interview with Margaret Atwood, the author of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and its recently revealed sequel - ‘The Testaments’. The interviewer, Samira Ahmed, will take you on a journey through Atwood’s astonishing career as a writer, critic, inventor and a person that started a cultural phenomenon that became a symbol of women’s rights. FLEABAG: A HILARIOUSLY FILTHY EVENING WITH PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE Live Screening / Thu, 12 Sept Encore Screening / Fri, 11 Oct New Yorker called it ‘legitimately hilarious’, The Guardian described it as a 'witty, filthy and supreme', and BBC based their hit TV show on it. If ironic humor is your kind of humor, this one-woman show about a young lady trying to cope with life in London is the perfect fit for you. So leave your blanket at home and come to see this award-winning show, written and performed by hilarious Phoebe Waller-Bridge. THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS TOUR: RUSSELL KANE IS BACK Live Performance / Fri 20 Sep Yes, the winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, and many other awards is back and ready to help you with building a muscular six-pack by laughing hard! There’s no need for a longer introduction - if you watch BBC and appreciate a great sense of humor, you probably know who this hilarious guy is, and are on your way to buy a ticket to see him live.
‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’ (AND MOST PROBABLY A FULL THEATRE!) Encore Screening / Sun, 29 Sep The hilarious West End and Broadway hit ‘ One Man, Two Guvnors’ with a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden (The Late Late Show) returns to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Everyone who gets exciting thrills while watching a subtle mix of humor, crime, romance and conspiracy should see this play! LIVE SONGS FROM LES MUSICALS YOU LOVE! Live Concert / Fri, 4 Oct & Sat, 5 Oct Musical Theater’s and X-Factor stars, Jonathan Ansell & Jai McDowall have joined their forces (and voices) to create a spine-tingling music spectacle called ‘Les Musicals’. If you’re into musicals, such as Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Blood Brothers, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Chess, or We Will Rock You, you can’t be missed here! ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH GRIFF RHYS JONES Live performance / Sat, 12 Oct ‘The jokes come faster than the rapids on the River Tay’ The Guardian. Do you need a better recommendation? We thought so! Griff is back with pockets full of hilarious stories, observations, details of his recent medical procedures and pains of being a celebrity - are you ready to handle such a huge dose of humor? STEWART FRANCIS’ FAREWELL: INTO THE PUNSET Live performance / Wed, 16 Oct The man named ‘one of the funniest comedians in the world’ by CBS' Late Late Show Craig Ferguson decided to retire in the coolest way. If you’re a true comedy fan, don't hesitate and buy your tickets before they’re sold out!
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The Best of Mozart Music in Action presents the Jersey Chamber Orchestra performing in a Mozart Gala on 19 October 2019... Look forward to indulging yourself in an evening of musical mastery as Jersey Chamber Orchestra performs musical favourites by Mozart. Set to delight and entice, the evening will transport you to the Viennese streets and bring together incredible, high-quality talent with a profound programme including the Don Giovanni Overture, Mozart Piano Concerto No 20 with international soloist Peter Donohoe, excerpts from the wonderful opera the Marriage of Figaro and Mozart’s fabulous Paris Symphony No 31. Set in the grand interiors of Jersey Opera House, the charity Music in Action that is using the musicians to do educational outreach work in schools will also work with and enable the proceeds of this concert to support Durrell. Soloist Peter Donohoe is widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest pianists. In the years since his unprecedented success as Silver Medal winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Peter Donohoe has built an extraordinary world-wide career, encompassing a huge repertoire and over forty years’ experience as a pianist, as well as continually exploring many other avenues in music-making. He is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique. During recent seasons Peter Donohoe’s performances included appearances with the Dresden Staatskapelle with Myung-Whun
Chung, Gothenburg Symphony with Gustavo Dudamel and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Speaking of the upcoming performance, Peter Donohoe said: “I am incredibly excited to be performing in the concert this remarkable piano concerto with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra. I will be playing alongside some very talented musicians, as I work towards a Mozart recording. I love coming to Jersey and this is a wonderful opportunity for Islanders to be a part of a very special evening.” Jersey Chamber Orchestra was founded in 2007 as part of the charity Music in Action (MIA). MIA works to promote and support the development of music in Jersey by organising popular cultural events, such as Jersey Sings! and The Liberation International Music Festival and developing music-focused outreach projects for the Jersey community. James Mews, Chairman of MIA said: “Bringing high-calibre musicians, soloists and composers to Jersey to work with our young performers is one of our charitable aim of Music in Action so we are thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity to the local community through the performance of classics by Mozart. It is set to be a truly brilliant and memorable performance with popular music that we know and love.” The conductor Eamonn is the new chief conductor of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra. He brings a vast wealth of experience and passion, having worked with orchestras both throughout the UK and internationally. He is currently Musical Director of the Haffner Orchestra, works at Opera North and is a guest conductor of the Halle and Chief Conductor at the RIAS chamber choir in Berlin which is one of the most prestigious choirs in the world. Tickets are priced from £10 for adults and £5 for children with all proceeds going to support Durrell. For ticket information, please contact The Jersey Opera House on 01534 511115 or visit the website at http://www.musicjersey.com. For further information on the Jersey Chamber Orchestra or Music in Action, please contact the Music in Action offices on 01534 767547 or email info@musicjersey.com
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Festive fun and unique gifts at Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio
Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio is more than an ordinary gift shop, it’s a creative place to inspire giving, beautiful living and let your imagination sparkle! Owned by Charlotte Langley, Island Girl and illustrator, Love Bird was launched in 2010 purely as a gift shop selling my own designs and illustrations, the Jersey Gals, Little Jersey Bean, China & Ink and Coastal Blue amongst other quirky and different gifts, however, I always knew I wanted to incorporate my love of arts and crafts into the business. In the studio we have a huge selection of white bisqeware waiting to be decorated. Items range from functional to decorative mugs, moneyboxes, figurines, plant pots, teapots, trinket boxes and much much more! Some of my favourite pieces to create are the clay family impressions, a stunning way of capturing those little hand and footprints, lasting mementoes of those little fingers and toes that grow so quickly. No Reservations Necessary for groups of 4 or less. At Love Bird Gifts & Pottery Studio, no reservations are needed to pop in anytime we’re open to paint ceramics between 10am -5pm everyday – last painting time is 4pm.
I sell all sorts of things that I love in the shop, and that I hope you will love too. From pretty things for your house to Little Jersey Bean babygros, the full range of my ‘Jersey Gals’ cows, amusing things to make you laugh, crafty things for the crafty minded, and nostalgic bits for those who like to reminisce. As a mum of two some of the most important people are the staff of Love Bird, the girls. We as a team all have different strengths, abilities and roles yet we work together making sure we deliver the best service and experience we can, always learning, trying, failing, dreaming big, enjoying the small stuff and helping each other every day. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, along with a healthy dose of laughter everyday – welcome to Love Bird! X
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You’ll choose from a variety of bisque (ready to paint ceramics) pieces. Our helpful staff will then guide you on your path to ceramic painting bliss. We’ll get you started by showing you our color selection or beautiful papers for decopatch. We have no studio fee – you just pay for what you paint or decorate! We’ll provide instruction on how to apply the paints using a multitude of techniques such as: sponging, bubbling, stencils, stamping, tool decorations, taping, glaze pens, or free forming designs on with a pencil. We’re happy to assist you with any design questions or color consultations. We want you to love what you make and smile while you’re doing it! I truly enjoy watching people paint and decorate ceramics especially when they believe they have limited artistic talent, we show them some tools give some advice and then they go ahead and create some amazing and beautiful, pieces that they are proud of.
Love Bird Gifts and Pottery Studio is located at Jersey War Tunnels, Les Charrieres Malorey, St Lawrence, JE3 1FU. Open 7 days a week between 10am – 5pm • Telephone: 865972 • Email: charlotte@lovebirdgifts.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovebirdgiftshop • www.facebook.com/nestartstudio (Closed between 19th December – 1st March, although open for parties and by appointment)
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
St Martin’s Musical Society’s 45th Anniversary This year marks the 45th anniversary of the St Martin’s Musical Society (SMMS), a local amateur cabaret club with a long legacy of raising money for local charities (from Jersey Hospice to the Blind Society) through the performing arts, having raised over £137,000 since its inception. Founded in 1974 by Mrs Sophie de la Mare, SMMS performed a yearly Cabaret at the Jersey Opera House until the 2000s, when the annual show moved to ever smaller venues due to rising costs and fearing closure. But thanks to a great local community effort, lead by Roberta Rainbow as the Chair, SMMS has enjoyed a renaissance and raised over £13,000 in the last two years alone, with shows at the St Martin’s Public Hall. Now on it’s 45th anniversary year, the SMMS is moving to the Jersey Arts Centre to stage its best show yet, Hollywood Musicals, in support of two fantastic local charities: Brighter Futures and the Lady Taverners. This year’s show will be a tour de force of musicals from Hollywood’s golden era, from
The Sound of Music and South Pacific to Annie Get Your Gun and West Side Story. This year’s show will be produced by locally resident artist Damien Cayro, a Cuban-American bass-baritone opera singer of international acclaim. Originally from Miami, Damien studied voice and piano at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida where he began his career at the early age of 15 years old as the youngest soloist of Miami’s oldest Cathedral’s concert choir. At 17, Damien was awarded the competitive Albéniz Scholarship to study opera, piano, and composition at the prestigious Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain, one of the most selective music schools in the world, whose patron is the Queen of Spain. Damien has studied and sung throughout Europe and the United States, including with some of Opera's greatest stars, including Tom Krause in Madrid, Renata Scotto in Rome, and Helen Donath in Bavaria. Since moving to Jersey in 2015, Damien has performed, played in and directed numerous shows on the Island, including as assistant Musical Director for three Opera House productions, and has raised over £20,000 at solo recitals for local charities, Brighter Futures and Lady Taverners. The Lady Taverners is a leading youth disability sports charity, enhancing the lives of disadvantaged and disabled youths. Supporting some of the most marginalised and at risk young people in the UK and Jersey, the Lady Taverners works to enhance lives through sport and recreation, giving them a sporting chance. Brighter Futures is a local charity supporting parents, families and young people in Jersey. Working alongside the main carer, our educational model provides them with the tools to cope. Supporting 150 families at any one time, we focus on 3 key areas; • SECOND CHANCE LEARNING • PARENT – CHILD RELATIONSHIPS • MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Together, we are creating Brighter Futures for families in Jersey. This year’s SMMS show, Hollywood Musicals, will feature at the St Martin’s Public Hall on 12th October and at the Jersey Arts Centre on 24-26 October 2019. For more details and to make a reservation please contact: Sharon Betts: 01534 449154 Mobile: 07797 849312 s.betts@brighterfutures.org.je www.brighterfutures.org.je
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WEDDING LIFE
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In our day-dreams, the romantic proposal of marriage is effortlessly followed by a Cinderella-style wedding day, and the planning process is carefully edited out as Sarah O’Meara discovers
As lovely as these fantasies are, they’re hardly a blueprint for organising the big day. Whether you’re planning a modest yet elegant affair or a week’s worth of wild hedonism, every dream wedding needs a strong plan to transform it from an idea into reality. Don’t panic, just make sure you’re asking the right questions at the right time. There’s no point in worrying about the details of the day until you’ve made five key decisions. Your big five are... how, where, when, who and budget. Do you want a religious or civil ceremony, in which geographic location, at what time of year, who will you invite and how much can you spend?
a reality
The Big Five are your road map and until they’ve been agreed upon you can’t get down to the details. Follow these tips to make sure your wedding day is a success... JUST GOT ENGAGED At this stage you could be three years or three months away and should be fizzing with excitement about the big day. Announcing your engagement is an incredibly special moment for a newly-engaged couple, so it’s important to enjoy the moment, while treating the occasion with care. Think carefully about who needs to know. If you’ve got children from a past relationship, or relatives you rarely see, you don’t want them to find out in the wrong way. continues overleaf...
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The etiquette is, ‘They should hear it from you’. Then work on your Big Five. When do you want your ideal wedding to be? Bear in mind that off-season weddings in January and February can be more affordable. The ‘Just Got Engaged’ period is also for thinking about the tone and style of your wedding and you may want to start a mood board. This will get you on the right road and mean everything starts to fall into place. Cut out pictures from magazines, from the internet and stick them on a piece of card. As you stick pictures in, you’ll see themes appear. It’s very helpful for key suppliers. Take it with you, and that’ll inspire the people you’re hiring. It’s like furniture shopping. This is definitely the time to go and look at a variety of wedding venues for inspiration, to try on dresses on a whim and have fun looking at different ideas. But also remember that if you’ve decided to have a religious ceremony, your church ideally shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes from the venue. TWELVE TO NINE MONTHS TO GO Having enjoyed the luxury of travelling to venues, perhaps trying on a few gowns and looking at pretty pictures in magazines, now’s the time to firm up those plans. Imagine that this phase is called ‘Ideas and Decisions’ and that now you’ve got a sense of the key elements which will define the look and style of day, it’s important to hire suppliers who can make sure those are all in place. You don’t yet know exactly what they have to do but decide what florist you want to use. DON’T FORGET: • Set the date, book the ceremony and venue(s) • Book key suppliers (catering, florist, photography, transport, stationer) • Compile guest list • Book entertainment (band, DJ etc.) • Reserve suits, purchase bridesmaids’ outfits and select wedding gown • Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards/email NINE TO THREE MONTHS Having sketched the outline of your wedding and hired the key players, it’s now the fun part - filling in the details of the day and designing your perfect wedding! Think about what it’s going to look like -and if you’re not sure, get help. It’s important for all the elements to be co-ordinated, otherwise you’ll end up with something random, like a cake that doesn’t work with the venue. You need a design overview. Imagine that you’ve renovated your house and now you’re dressing it with delightful ornaments, curtains and pictures which reflect your own fabulous taste.
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DON’T FORGET: • Menu tasting • Choose cake, flowers, readings and music • Purchase wedding ring(s) • Register for gift list • Choose stationer and agree invitations • Book honeymoon THREE TO ONE MONTHS TO GO At this point, you’ll hopefully be tying everything together, confirming all your plans and adding those final details. For those who feel that there’s simply too much left to do, or are worried about being stressed on the day, you might consider bringing someone in to bring it all together. Planning a wedding isn’t hard - but there is a lot to do. Our wedding day schedules are 30 pages long and every 15 minutes is accounted for. DON’T FORGET: • Confirm menu • Mail invitations 12 to 8 weeks before wedding • Confirm order of service with officiant • One month to go, chase outstanding RSVPs TEN DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING If you’ve done it right, there shouldn’t be much left to do - apart from keep staying rested, and going on that last minute diet. A key point to remember is that if everyone involved has the same expectations of the day, then the day should run smoothly. If you’ve talked through the Big Five at the beginning, then any last minute controversies should be avoided. Listen to suggestions from friends and family throughout the process. Some people just want to be heard and by hearing them out, you know they’ll be supportive on the day - even if you’ve ignored what they said!. DON’T FORGET: • Confirm final guest numbers with venue and caterer • Collect Orders of Service, menu and place cards if necessary • Prepare ‘Wedding Day Schedule’ and distribute as required • Confirm shot list with photographer
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Pathway to the
Are you worrying about your wedding planning? You’re not alone. It’s a mammoth task and most brides’ biggest fear is forgetting something. Hence I’m a fan of a good Timeline or Project Plan. For those in project management don’t panic. I hope it’ll be your favourite project ever. But viewing it as such, with deadlines and milestones, calms those wedding worries. Everything’s your Timeline and cannot be forgotten. It also helps manage well meaning family and friends. You can explain that flowers, transport or whatever they’re making suggestions about, are on the Timeline and will be dealt with in, say, June. LET’S LOOK AT YOUR TIMELINE… Every couple and wedding is different therefore so is your Timeline. Destination weddings involve considerations such as flights and may want longer lead times. If you’ve limited planning time, you’ll be doing more each month than others.
This makes it easy to see exactly what needs doing each month and means you have bite sized chunks of planning, rather than looking at a list of 100+ things to do and doing none because it’s too overwhelming. THE ORDER IN WHICH TO BOOK THINGS… Start with booking your ceremony and your venue – these may be one and the same for a civil marriage. Thereafter I recommend you look at catering & bar, if your venue is not your caterer, photography and florist as the popular ones do get booked up quickly. You may also wish to confirm your stationer early on, particularly if you are sending Save The Dates and you wish them to coordinate with future stationery items such as invitations and place names. You may well have started looking at dresses as soon as you became engaged – many do – however if not it’s worth doing this 10-12 months prior to the big day if possible. It can take time to choose and alterations will need to be made. Entertainment, transport and accommodation come next, followed by cake. Have a look at my example in The Emboldened Bride group for specific action points for each supplier type. Many are the same, such as search, shortlist, meet, confirm, however some relate only to one or two supplier types.
The important thing is that everything is on your Timeline and you know what you anticipate doing when and who’s responsible for each element.
For example, in most cases it is enough to ensure you have the email and contact number for each supplier but, for example, for transport many companies allocate drivers only a couple of days prior to each event and you need the mobile number of the driver not just the company headquarters.
WHAT WILL YOU USE TO CREATE YOUR TIMELINE?
MOVING PROJECT WEDDING FORWARD
Totally up to you. I have colleagues who use complicated project management systems, Word and Calendar systems.
You will know how long you have to plan your wedding and when it will take place so please alter the spreadsheet to reflect your personal situation.
I’m a lover of spreadsheets so have one for each client. If you’d like to join my highly supportive bridal Facebook Group ‘The Emboldened Bride’ you can download my free Timeline template and tailor it to your wedding.
I am a lover of ticking things off as it gives me a feeling of achievement. I hope that works for you too!
BREAK YOUR TIMELINE INTO SECTIONS…
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Mine is broken into sections, for example ceremony, venue and each supplier type. I then allocate a month, week or specific date where appropriate, to each action.
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L.J. Event’s and services offer a full range of services to make your wedding day individual and special. We can advise and guide you from initial planning stages to the wedding day for all lighting, audio, video and theming stages. For entertainment we can also provide cost effective solutions for all budgets, whether large or small.
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BUDGET for the
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.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS:
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. Don't forget points make presents - check how many rewards points you have on your credit, charge or store card. You may have enough to get a wedding gift with your points, which means you can give a gift without spending a penny. continues overleaf...
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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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We are the ones to call if you would like to arrange: • A Jersey Wedding Carriage • A Jersey Funeral Carriage • A Prom Night Carriage • Carriages for Business Promotions in Jersey • A Private Drive in Jersey To add to the magic and enchantment of your Millennium Carriages experience, all of our drivers are dressed in formal attire. Each and every horse drawn carriage in our selection provides a stunning backdrop for any photograph, and for your convenience all Jersey excursions are individually priced according to mileage, distance and timing. Please visit us to meet our staff and see our beautiful horses and carriages. Contact us by for phone or email for rates or to make a reservation.
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Beautiful Brides, wearing Beautiful Rings
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by Juanita Shield-Laignel
From the very moment a couple decide to make the commitment of marriage, there is an absolute endless list of things to do. Often it starts with the buying of rings. Luckily we have some amazing local jewellers interlaced into the fabric of our town, most with many years of experience and who will be more than willing to help. Don’t forget they can also help with gifts for the wedding party. Bridesmaids always love little packages tied neatly with a satin ribbon and containing little diamond delights and what about a gorgeous high-end watch for the best man! Then it’s time to send out those invitations and somewhere along the line, table placements, napkins and all sorts of other emblazoned paraphernalia are required. It’s important to purchase the right printed or embroidered material, to set the tone for your big day. Long gone are the days when a venue choice was limited to the Parish Church or the Registry office. With its award winning
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golden beaches, an abundance of well-appointed hotels, Jersey is such a bountiful and beautiful place to get married. Weddings can be held almost anywhere the happy couple desire, including their own garden. Erecting a Marquee for the reception is a very popular choice. Marrying during the summer months is extremely popular for obvious reasons but one still has to take into consideration the possibility of inclement weather, even in the height of summer. Dancing through muddy fields, clad in wellingtons and wedding garb is not a particularly good look, so a Marquee helps cater for every eventuality ensuring your special day runs smoothly. And then there’s the question of transport. Should it be horse and cart or classic car or vintage coach? There are many options and hiring a beautiful wedding car is one of them. And not forgetting taking care of your guest’s needs there is always well-established local coach service companies that have a reputation for reliability.
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Refresh and radiate your skin with a course of individually prescribed peels to suit all skin types. The peels will stimulate cell turnover, dynamise skin repair and protect the skin from oxidising stress. No downtime. Courses for best results should start 2-3 months before your big day.
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Then there are the flowers. Button holes for the gentlemen, big blousy bouquets or modest bunches of wild flowers for the Bride and her Maids and also importantly, table and room decorations; it’s an absolute horticultural minefield! Again life is made so much easier with the expertise of our local florists. Mother-in–laws, Champagne, discos, photographs, canapés, menus, nut allergies, vegetarians and on it goes. And then there are the superstitions to think of such as not seeing the bride the night before, something new, borrowed and blue, to name a few. No wonder some people just slip away quietly and get married elsewhere or elope and return having done the deed. Others prefer to fly to sunnier climes or participate in extreme sports and troth themselves whilst dangling over a cliff on a rope or some such dare devil escapade. If living on the wild side is your thing but closer to home is preferred, there are plenty of options for the extraordinary dotted around our nature imbued Island. With all this frenetic activity it’s not unusual for brides to be, to drop a dress size or two. As a result, off the peg or handmade, that perfect dress is bound to require alterations. The bride has to stand still as a statue waiting for the seamstress to finish pinning the hem or adjusting the bodice. Thousands of pounds later the blushing bride emerges in the dress of her dreams; not that everybody gets married in the traditional long white
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dress anymore but whatever your dream dress, local boutiques and seamstresses are bound to be able to look after you. Of course the bride will want to look her personal best for the day and for the Honeymoon so seemingly endless sessions of waxing, plucking, self-tanning, hair-straightening and nail polishing are all required and if something a little more permanent is need there is always Botox! Luckily, we here on the island of Jersey, not only have the most beautiful venues imaginable to choose from, but also have a whole host of help on hand. Florists, Caterers, Coach Drivers, Dress Makers and if you would rather not have to worry about anything at all; there are a good selection of local Wedding Planners, all keen to make your day run smoothly. A definition of marriage is ‘it’s a method for two people who love each other, to make their relationship official, public and permanent, a joining in a bond.’ On your wedding day, months, maybe even years, of organising, culminate in a very special occasion that you have chosen to share with your friends and family. Your wedding day signifies the beginning of the rest of your lives together as a couple and as such needs to be treated with great deference, so make the most of the wonderful expertise at your fingertips and then sit back, relax and enjoy! Good Luck!
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Wedding Make up and Skincare By Penny Downes Pennyfeathers, St Clements Wedding make up and Skincare is being taken to new levels in many salons and with more high end aestheticians offering more advanced treatment too look after your skin for your big day. A Dermaplane Facial for exfoliation and smooth skin is an instant go to facial for bride and her party. This month I want to introduce this simple and effective facial. So If you’re looking for a painless, all-natural treatment to give your skin a smooth, supple and refreshed look, then dermaplaning is for you. Dermaplaning is manual exfoliation technique that gently removes the skin’s surface and removes vellous hair (peach fuzz) from the face using a surgical blade in a very specialised method. However Please don’t think it is a men’s wet shave your vellous hair won’t come back thicker or darker from this technique! Dermaplane treatments are like a light chemical peel. It removes dirt, impurities and dead skin cells from the outermost layer of your skin. The result is a healthy looking complexion that leaves your skin feeling smooth. It’s perfect for you if You prefer a non-invasive Treatment which is natural to refresh your skin. You have little to no downtime so normal activities can commence post treatment and mineral make up can be applied. Dermaplane is suitable for all skin types and ages. It gives results in 60 minutes and they can be seen as soon as you look in the mirror. Furthermore, your skin will also feel smoother to the touch, fine lines are reduced and your at home Skincare products will worker deeper into the skin. Your make up will appear smoother and more radiant giving you that HD ready skin. www.penny-feathers.co.uk
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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! And with gowns from Kenneth Winston and Madeline Gardner New York, new for this season and also men's suits for hire from Cameron Ross, my precious brides and grooms will have an experience they will never forget and I will look after you and be a part of that wedding experience all they way through until you walk down the aisle. Contact me via email, phone, or for a quicker response, FaceBook messenger to arrange your free consultation. Looking forward to meeting you soon.
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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. 38 | www.life-mags.com
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The 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.
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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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Roll Up, Roll Up... 6 WICKED WAYS TO WAKE UP YOUR ROOMS WITH WALLPAPER Think wallpaper's too daunting or outdated? Gabrielle Fagan reveals how to get on board with one of decor's boldest shifts... Be honest, are you weird about wallpaper? Relax - you're not alone if you resort to safe, old emulsion, rather than delving into a world of exciting pattern, colour and dazzling designs.
You may find the prospect too scary, demanding or the choice bewildering - but truly, it's time to wake up from your decor slumber and embrace the future. Because, like it or not, wallpaper is the way to go. Walls are being wickedly transformed by designers, who can literally create any pattern or image to suit your taste and fulfil your visual dreams. There's even a growing trend for papering the fifth wall - the ceiling! Don't hang around. Let wallpaper transport you to a jungle or country garden; embrace stately home-style panelling, industrial, pared-back 'brick' walls or chic chintz patterns (yes, twee flowers are back in fashion), or even plunder the work of the great artists at the National Gallery. One design house, Andrew Martin (andrewmartin.co.uk), is reproducing famous paintings from the famous gallery, so they can grace the walls in your home. "This is the year to fill your home with bold prints and pattern and wall coverings are the perfect way to get maximum impact," enthuses Nina Tarnowski, founder and designer of Lancashirebased specialist wallpaper company, Woodchip & Magnolia (woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk).
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"There's no need to be intimidated because there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to what looks good. Individuality is key to adding your own personality to the home. If you follow your instinct and go with what you love, your home will never look better." Papering the ceiling proves being adventurous and abandoning convention can pay dividends, she points out. "Putting wallpaper on the 'fifth wall' can make a room appear larger and brighter, but it also adds a surprising focal point," she says. "Test it out in a spare bedroom or small room to see just what an impact it can have on your decor. You'll be amazed - honestly, these days, the sky's the limit for experimenting and playing with wallpapers and murals." Follow these six easy steps to waking up your walls... 1. DON'T JUST FOLLOW THE TRENDS OR THE PACK "Your home is an extension of your personality and should reflect that. No two people are the same, so why should their homes be?" declares Tarnowski. "Find wallpaper that speaks to you and make sure it's something that you fall in love with. Don't settle for decor that ticks the box on a trend but does nothing for your soul."
3. BAG A HIGH-STREET BARGAIN High-street lifestyle and fashion brand, Accessorize, has launched its first range of wallpaper, with 13 designs including florals, wild prints, metallics and texture, all at £30 a roll. My favourite for adding texture is the Camden White brick. Check it out at WallpaperDirect.com. continues overleaf...
2. WHAT'S HOT? Patterns and images which are eye-catching and make a statement are becoming hugely popular, says Tarnowski.
"As a designer, working digitally lets me explore colour and scale in ways never before possible. I used to design traditional analogue wallpapers working within a set repeat. I now feel free," she says.
"The digital age has enabled wallpapers to be designed in new and creative ways, and the results are spectacular. It's a really exciting time to be in the industry, with new designs coming out everyday."
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4. STEP INTO THE JUNGLE One way to escape our unpredictable weather is to change your indoor landscape. Put away the passport and simply replicate a hot, steamy jungle (wildlife optional) and key into one of the strongest trends in decor. "The jungle trend has been around for a while now so we're seeing a lot more people being more adventurous and playful with it to keep it alive and fresh," says Rachel Kenny, head of the studio team, Wallsauce.com. "Exotic wallpaper designs, which bring in pattern and colour, are giving rooms that punch with show-stopping feature walls."
three shades to avoid overwhelming a room. "Balance large-scale patterns with smaller-scale prints, and keep some areas devoid of pattern altogether," he summarises. If you're still nervous about wading into wallpaper, Harris suggests turning your attention to the - often neglected - smallest room in the home. "If there is one room in the house where you can afford to have lots of decorating fun, it's probably the downstairs loo," he says. "Why not make this a fun and interesting place of contemplation? Anything goes wallpaper wise; bright colours, geometrics, florals, stripes, books, animals and maps.
Another mural in its range features a more delicate colour palette and design but has a similar faraway feel: The Birds Voyage of Discovery Wallpaper Mural, from £32 per square metre, Wallsauce.
"Finish by adorning the poshly-papered walls with your favourite pictures, photography, mirrors and collectables to add extra depth, texture and light."
5. TRICK THE EYE "Wallpaper just keeps rolling, and whatever your taste, there is something for everyone," promises David Harris, design director at innovative and cult interiors destination, Andrew Martin.
6. MAKE A SPLASH "Wallpaper's a quick and affordable update for a bathroom far cheaper than tiles and easier to change," points out Alex Whitecroft, head of design at I Want Wallpaper (iwantwallpaper.co.uk).
"From traditional florals and trompe l'oeil, to contemporary geometric and tropical patterns, or animal motifs and architectural designs, it's a world of endless possibilities." Wondering how to best style your wallpaper? "Ideally, pair a large-scale patterned wallpaper with a plain rug, and add in cushions with smaller-scale patterns," Harris advises. "Instead of using matching colours, opt for shades that complement one another, to create a sense of cohesiveness." For those who are more wallpaper-wise and using two different contrasting patterns, he recommends limiting the palette to two or
"The damp and steamy atmosphere needn't be a problem if you use the right paper, and that doesn't need to limit your choice. From glamorous metallics to faux tiles and tropical jungles, there are some stunning papers around. "When applied correctly, modern wallpapers can stay strong for years," Whitecroft adds. "A top tip is to apply a coat of Decorator's Varnish over the top to seal and make the surface moistureresistant." Feature walls, she suggests, work brilliantly in this room, and fashionable mosaic, slate and marble tile effects can be recreated at a fraction of the cost. They can also be a way to enlarge the space, she says, as a patterned paper can help create the illusion of more room in a compact bathroom; murals or large-scale patterns can work well. Finally, Whitecroft concludes, source the appropriate type of papers, which should have a hard-wearing vinyl finish. For instance, some are marked 'scrubbable' or 'highly scrubbable'.
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If your conservatory's looking a bit tired, try these ideas to make it a brighter and fresher space you'll love to relax in, by Lisa Salmon... If you're lucky enough to have a conservatory on your home, now is the time to make the most of it - so you can bring the outdoors indoors, where it's warm and dry. But if your conservatory isn't quite as attractive as it once was because it's old, or old fashioned, you might need to spruce it up. And while some conservatory modernisation ideas will cost a lot, others just involve a few easy tweaks which will leave your room looking much brighter, fresher and more appealing.
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Jane Stevens of Konservatory.co.uk, which offers design inspiration for conservatories and has just created a Conservatory Calculator (www.konservatory.co.uk/calculate-the-cost-of-aconservatory) to help people work out how much it'll cost to build a conservatory, says: "Although it may feel like a challenge to take your nice but boring and outdated conservatory into the modern age, there are ways you can do it - not all of them costly. There are some you can do in a day or two, and others that require investment and hiring professional tradespeople."
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Here, Stevens outlines 10 ideas to brighten up your old conservatory. 1. GORGEOUS GREENERY Conservatory plants are a great way to bring new life and a modern touch to your conservatory - and bigger plants can cover a multitude of sins. Plants have never been more in trend - even some of the most popular fashion brands are now stocking decorative planters to suit all tastes. Filling your conservatory with flora brightens the space and keeps you very much in vogue. If you don't think you have space, create some using macrame baskets. Think brightening up empty and darkened corners with tall plants, and don't be afraid to stretch as far as the ceiling. 2. BOTANICAL BLUR Blur the lines between the interior and exterior by using botanicalinspired prints with lots of green leaves and a variety of white shades. This will give it a very natural and light look. Botanical prints are in and it looks like they are here to stay. What's more fitting for your conservatory that neighbours your garden than bringing the outdoor theme in? These prints aren't limited to traditional floral colours, you can even find fabrics in monochrome. The background of these fabrics are typically quite muted so you can easily fit these in with your current room without being overpowering. 3. TRANSFORM YOUR DINING TABLE If you've got a dining table in your conservatory, use it as a focal point for the whole room with colourful and seasonal tableware and tablecloths. You can help emphasise it more by keeping everything else subtle, or matching just one colour. 4. GO TROPICAL For an exotic and spicy look, source a fabric with an outlandish leafy motif for the table runner, blinds and cushion covers and introduce a lot of lemon yellow, or add bold prints of orchids in different colours.
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5. BRIGHTEN UP WINDOWS People often overlook how much of an asset a window can be, and your conservatory is full of them. Statement blinds tie in colour schemes and add extra pizzazz, and bay windows provide the perfect opportunity for custom seating. Matching scatter cushions and blinds really make an impact with minimal effort. 6. BE OPEN TO NEW DOORS A little secret that can change everything? Doors! Standard conservatory doors can look dated quite quickly, but bifold doors instantly transform a room. The change is almost unbelievable and really helps to make the room the hub of summer parties by effortlessly connecting your home and garden. Remember, if you're changing the colour scheme too, you need to find doors in a similar colour or tone that will work with the new main colours.
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7. THINK FRENCH COUNTRY You can add some pleasant French touches here and there such as street signs in French, as well as painting any brick walls in clean, crisp and brilliant white gloss. Add bright and smart white furniture with gentle accents of blue and perhaps a floral centrepiece to really make it feel European. 8. CONVERT INTO A TRENDY ORANGERY Traditionally, orangeries were grand buildings used to grow orange trees in large period homes, and they're currently very trendy, as many homeowners like the privacy and luxury they get from a more orangery-inspired construction. There are many similarities between conservatories and orangeries, but instead of the corner posts seen in conservatories, orangeries have brick columns or pilasters, which sheltered the orange trees that used to be grown in them, a deep pelmet partially supporting the roof, and a larger gutter. They also tend to be larger (and more expensive) than conservatories. 9. REPLACE THE ROOF Conservatory roof replacements are easier than you might think, and are one of the most popular forms of conservatory alteration. You can modernise your conservatory virtually overnight just by switching out the polycarbonate roof, if it has one, for a glass one. Polycarbonate was more trendy in the 1980s and 1990s, and it
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may be less expensive, but it's also not nearly as effective as glass. Glass, especially double-glazed conservatory roofs, helps to improve the use and investment of your conservatory in various ways including reduced heat loss, and self-cleaning glass, which uses the sun's rays to remove debris and dust. 10. GET REAL Alternatively, you could opt for a real, solid roof installation, which adds a touch of elegance and helps to bridge the gap between your conservatory and the main house, as well as improving the heat retention and energy efficiency of the space. The perfect solution for how to make a conservatory into a room.
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Are your Dahlias a disaster this year? HERE'S WHY AND HOW TO GET BETTER RESULTS By Hannah Stephenson
Dahlias are the divas of late summer but if yours are looking lacklustre, experts offer tips on what you can do about it. As dahlia shows take place throughout late summer, these spectacular plants continue to dazzle, their gorgeous blooms creating a riot of colour. But what if your own specimens are looking tired and forlorn, with damaged leaves and petals or stilted growth? We spoke to the experts to find out how to tackle these problems, with The Cornish Dahlia Society, which is this year staging its 39th annual show at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, offering the first three of the following tips... 1. CHECK IF YOUR DAHLIAS HAVE A DISEASE Fungal diseases (powdery mildew & dahlia smut) are the most difficult of dahlia ailments to remedy. Spider mite is also difficult to deter, but could be treated every 10 days using a horticultural soft soap. It's recommended to remove the lower leaves affected by mildew to improve air circulation. You could also try a milk/water 30/70 solution, which is commonly used to manage powdery mildew on cucumbers and courgettes. Dahlia smut presents as pale spots in the early stages and then develops into yellow and finally dark brown spots. Older, lower leaves are generally first affected.
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Tubers will not be affected so can be lifted as normal and cleaned thoroughly but the spores can contaminate soil for years afterwards so plant your dahlias in a new location the following year. You could also try mulching below plants, using straw, to limit further spread through splashback from the soil on to foliage when rain is forecast. 2. WHAT ABOUT BUGS? Deformed blooms are likely due to capsid bugs. As they suck the sap of plant tips, usually developing flower buds, toxic saliva enters the plant, causing distorted buds and flowers.
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Follow us on Facebook Capsid bugs are green, so they are difficult to see - it's best to look out for early signs of damage, such as holes in leaves and distorted foliage. Simply remove foliage affected. Leaves may develop many small holes, which get bigger as the plant grows and the bugs are most active from May to August. You could try an organic spray but try to do so at dusk, when pollinating insects are less likely to be affected. Weed control is another way to help prevent the spread of capsid bugs, which may use weeds as host plants over winter. Vaseline on stems could be worth a try. Aphids such as blackfly can cause issues on the tips of plants. Spray off using water or you could use a horticultural soft soap. Alternatively, cut out the infected stem and monitor closely. continues overleaf...
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3. DO YOU HAVE HOLES IN PETALS? This is likely to be due to earwigs. The best solution is to put an upturned pot, filled with straw, on top of a cane secured in the ground. Check the pots regularly and empty earwigs elsewhere. Put the pot at a similar height to the dahlia flowers you want to protect. Planting depth for tubers is 10-15cm (4-6in) and 60cm (2ft) apart. Rotted cuttings grown on in pots can be spaced slightly closer together. Mulch after planting to conserve moisture. Katie Kingett, productive garden supervisor at Heligan, offers these additional tips:
5. PROTECT AGAINST SLUGS Slugs love dahlias, so be vigilant against slugs while the plants are establishing. Put your slug traps out before you plant, so you clear the area before you begin. Transplanting bigger plants from containers which were started off indoors may also help reduce slug damage. 6. PLANT AFTER RISK OF FROST HAS PASSED If you plant them out too soon, they could get knocked back by frost. Alternatively, pot up tubers in containers in early April indoors ready to transplant later, which would give you an earlier flowering period. Don't plant them out until at least the end of May. 7. WATER AT THE BASE OF THE PLANT This will help alleviate the risk of powdery mildew. Hot, humid and damp weather can lead to powdery mildew destroying foliage. Remove foliage affected to prevent it spreading to the healthy part of the plant. Regular feeding on a weekly basis is a good idea. 8. DEADHEAD FLOWERS If you want the flowers to last until the end of autumn, you'll need to deadhead them regularly. As the plant develops, pinch out the dominant bud, which will encourage sideshoots to produce a much bushier plant with more flowers. 9. LIFT THEM AFTER A HARD FROST Leave the tubers in the ground until the foliage has been hit by frost and the leaves are blackened. Cut the stems to ground level then dig out the tubers carefully.
4. PREPARE YOUR GROUND IN AUTUMN Ground preparation is key. Add manure early on in the autumn in an area where you are intending on planting your dahlias. Alternatively, add mature matter from your compost heap or blood, fish and bones at planting time. Poor preparation may result in a reduced show of flowers and a less vigorous plant.
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Once the tubers are out, hang them upside down in a dark, dry, frost-free place with the stems pointing downwards because that allows any water collected in the stems to drain away so it won't rot the tubers. Leave them upside down for two to three weeks before storing them in crates for the winter. Check spasmodically and remove any tubers which look like they are rotting. They can then be started off again in late spring. If you live in a mild area and decide to leave the tubers in the ground, cover them with a thick mulch of straw or added compost.
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One Pot Wonders Throwing a few ingredients in one pot and forgetting about them while they cook can be a lifesaver at this time of year. So when it comes to making dinner tonight keep it simple with just one pot (or pan and tray) and minimise on the clean-up afterwards... BRITISH ASPARAGUS AND LAMB CHOP TRAY BAKE The perfect alternative to a Sunday roast. Just 5 ingredients, this has little preparation time and will seriously deliver on flavour. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes You’ll need: 250g white potatoes 4 lamb chops 2tbsp olive oil A few sprigs of rosemary 250g British asparagus 260g frozen peas
What to do: Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place a medium pan of water onto boil while you chop your potatoes into 3-4cm chunks. Add the potatoes to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, then drain. Place a large frying pan on the heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the lamb chops and sear on all sides until browned. Place the potatoes into a medium sized oven tray and nestle the lamb chops in amongst them. Add the rosemary, asparagus spears and peas and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes until the asparagus is cooked and the potatoes are crispy. Serve immediately. Credit: www.britishasparagus.com
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500ml almond or oat milk 80g caster sugar 250g BerryWorld blueberries 50g desiccated or shaved fresh coconut What to do: Place the rice, coconut milk and almond milk into a large saucepan, add the caster sugar. Cook gently for approx 20 mins, stirring occasionally to stop the rice catching on the bottom of the pan. Add the blueberries and cook for a further 10 mins until the blueberries have softened but still hold their shape and the rice is cooked through. Toast the coconut until golden. Serve the rice pudding warm in heatproof glasses or bowls with a little of the toasted coconut stirred in and the rest sprinkled on top. Credit: berryworld.com
BUTTERNUT PILAF WITH ALMONDS & COCONUT YOGURT The wonderfully fragrant smell of the onions and spices cooking at the beginning of the recipe will really get you in the mood for food with this delicious pilaf. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: 4 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic sliced 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tsp black onion seeds 400g basmati rice 400g pumpkin diced 800ml hot vegetable stock
Salt and pepper 100ml coconut yogurt 100g radishes sliced 100g roasted almonds crushed Small bunch mint roughly chopped Small bunch coriander roughly chopped 1 chilli chopped
What to do: Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a tight fitting lid, add the onion, garlic, cumin, fennel and black onion seeds, cook for 3 minutes, stirring every now and then until the onions are translucent. Now add the rice and cook for a further 2 minutes until the rice has also turned translucent, stirring the rice all the time. Add the pumpkin and stock, bring to the boil and turn down the heat to a gentle simmer. Season and place the lid on the pan and leave to cook without stirring for 10 minutes, or until all the stock has been absorbed, turn off the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking. Remove the lid and give a gentle stir. Top with a spoonful or two of coconut yogurt and scatter the sliced radishes and remaining ingredients over the top. Serve at once. Credit: www.loveradish.co.uk
BERRYWORLD BLUEBERRY AND COCONUT RICE PUDDING Blueberries bursting into creamy rice and coconut make this a luxurious pudding that could be served for a special occasion, or just when you need cheering up after a long day. Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes You’ll need: 200g pudding rice 1 x400ml reduced fat coconut milk
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Elinor Glyn – Jersey’s Queen of Romance By Paul Darroch eyes, the book’s scandalous power arose from the shocking social assumptions in the novel. In this romance, the powerful woman is in complete control – she is the hunter. Three Weeks flew off the shelves. Within nine years it had already sold two million copies in Great Britain, the British Empire and America alone. Eventually it would sell many more. It was translated into virtually every European language. The tiger skin that the lovers reclined on became a favourite cliché of the age, immortalised in music hall doggerel: Would you like to sin With Elinor Glyn On a tiger skin? Or would you prefer To err with her On some other fur? Elinor’s journey began in a troubled home in Jersey, but eventually it would lead her to the pinnacle of Hollywood fame. She was born at Number 1, Saint Saviour’s Road in the dark October of 1864. As she grew up, she was driven by the burning desire to escape the confines of her small Island and the anger of her loveless stepfather.
Elinor devoured her newfound fame with relish. Just before her forty-third birthday, she set sail for America, with sixty pairs of high-heeled shoes neatly packed. On this triumphal Stateside tour, she even dined with a literary giant, the elderly Mark Twain.
She married young, but it was sheer desperation for money that eventually compelled her to write. As her charmless, spendthrift husband systematically gambled away the family fortune, Elinor needed to keep the wolf from the door. So, she picked up a pen. Elinor’s romantic novels would eventually sell by the million, scandalising and seducing the Edwardian age in equal measure.
America’s allure would draw her back in later years; for after the carnage of the Great War, she pursued a new life in California, taking up residence at the Hollywood Hotel. Elinor instantly grasped the fluid new artistic medium of the cinema and she began to produce a succession of romantic movies. When her films became enormously successful in the Twenties, they helped define the myth of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her masterpiece was the movie ‘It’, released in 1927, starring the irrepressible Clara Bow.
The plot of Three Weeks, her runaway best-seller, was hardly Shakespearean. A dashing and handsome young man, fresh out of Oxford, falls under the allure of a sophisticated older lady. She is a Balkan queen whose life is in danger, and for three weeks they enjoy a passionate love affair. It was hardly its purple prose that made Three Weeks an immediate sensation; in truth it was less bawdy than many a music hall rhyme. In Edwardian
Bow was an inspired piece of casting; a devastatingly appealing young woman who seemed utterly modern in her self-reliance and sheer verve. The movie’s sassy star helped ‘It’ make a million dollars in profit, and sealed Elinor’s reputation in Hollywood. Elinor’s concept of the ‘It Girl’ – someone blessed with innate, effortless charisma and magnetism – has since become part of the English language.
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‘It’ had always been the animating spirit of all of Elinor’s romances, a magnetic allure and beguiling appeal that transcended the purely physical. The Roaring Twenties were made for the ‘It Girls’. This was the Jazz Age, an era of effortless style, easy money and easier morals, and Elinor Glyn captured its spirit. Elinor Glyn had made her mark on history; yet her glittering career nearly never came to pass; her flame was almost extinguished before it could shine. Turn the clock back, long before the cascade of fame and wealth, to a Jersey winter’s night in 1875. You will find a frightened little girl on a black steamship, heading home in the night. Winter has fallen hard, and a shroud of fog cloaks the Channel as the ferry trundles down from Southampton to St Helier. The hours of the night have dragged on, and landfall cannot be long. Elinor and her sister have enjoyed an uneventful voyage so far, but history has other plans. Before the clock strikes the hour, their ship will lie beneath the waves. Discover the dramatic story of Elinor Glyn’s life and her childhood shipwreck in Jersey: Secrets of the Sea, the new book by Paul Darroch. The book is on sale at Waterstones Jersey, WH Smith, Maison de la Mare and Amazon UK.
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Fringe Benefits... 3 WAYS TO WEAR THE TASSEL TREND Take inspiration from the catwalks with flippy fringing, says Katie Wright... Is there anything cooler than a model sashaying down a runway as her fringed frock bounces around her? We were treated to tons amazing tassels on the spring/summer catwalks, and now the trend has reached the high street, with everything from dresses to accessories featuring these dangly details. One of the great things about fringing is that it's got great trans-seasonal appeal, with pieces to suit summer holidays or when the weather starts to cool. Inspired by the catwalk, here's three ways to try the trend and where to shop the look... 1. METALLIC FRINGING Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller spearheaded the fringing movement, using long fabric strands in the brand's haute couture and ready-to-wear collections. The latter included some fabulous metallic tassels that were longer than Ariana Grande's ponytail (yes, really), which has sparked a trend for sequinned fringing on the high street. Make like a Givenchy model and pair one of these shiny skirts, tops or dresses with black separates and accessories for a cool, high-fashion feel.
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2. PARTY PIECES Givenchy's haute couture catwalk featured masses of flippy fringing in a kaleidoscope of colours. Super-bright tassels were also seen at Valentino, MSGM and Celine. This look is all about movement, so if you know you're going to be hitting the dance floor at a summer party, make a beeline for a block colour fringed dress or statement top. May we suggest a slow-mo video makes for the best Instagram post? Or position yourself by a fan and hit the Boomerang button... 3. AUTUMN ACCENTS With summer fading fast (sigh), the shops are now filling with new-season collections that have got us excited for autumn.
Take your transitional fashion cue from Longchamp, where leather and suede bags come with a heavy dose of tassel edging, or Isabel Marant, with an eternally stylish fringed jacket.
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TRAVEL
Dubrovnik
the Pearl of the Adriatic by Rebecca Underwood
Cable Car - photographer Luka Esenko
Orlando's-Column photographer Luka Esenko
Dubrovnik, in the southern region of Croatia and the Dalmatian province, borders the Federation of Bosnia Herzegovina and the Republic of Montenegro and is encircled by the Elaphite archipelago. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, this enchanting medieval city offers visitors a tantalising opportunity to take a glimpse into its rich and colourful tapestry of culture and history. As a consequence of the break- up of Yugoslavia, Dubrovnik was besieged by Serbian and Montenegrin forces in 1991 and the city endured substantial damage caused by continuous shelling. Restoration and repairs projects, carried out under the direction of UNESCO, were sympathetic to the original styles and successful in preserving the character. To learn more I made my way up Sr, a low mountain at a height of 1,352 feet, and headed for the Museum of the Croatian War of Independence located within Fort Imperial, which was built in 1810 during the Napoleonic Wars. Exhibits include a wide range of documents, photographs, weapons, explosive devices, maps, military equipment and video recordings including international news reports.
Old Town photographer Luka Esenko
For brave souls keen to experience a new perspective of the city and beyond, the nearby cable car station is popular. Soaring high in the air you are sure to spot Lokrum, the 180 acres of wooded island where, it is said, Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked and cast ashore in 1192. I prefer to remain on terra firma and after appreciating the view of the Lawrence Fortress, which was built in the 11th century, and known as Dubrovnik’s Gibraltar, I headed back down the Sr towards the Sponza Palace. Constructed between 1516 and 1522 the palace houses the national archives and one of the many striking features of the property is the ornate atrium, which was once a gathering place for traders. Luža Square, in front of the palace, is the site of the opening ceremony of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which began in 1950 and is held from July 10th until the 25th August. More than 70 open-air theatre, opera and dance performances are held on the city’s squares and terraces and in
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The Church of St Blaise photographer Zoran Jelaca
fortresses, churches and palaces. One of the most popular events is the performance of Hamlet at the Lawrence Fortress and of course it sells out fast! Whilst strolling around the meandering streets of the city I constantly admired the imposing walls, which are 1,940 metres high. During the 14th century, the walls were strengthened by 15 forts and again in the 15th century, to deter the Turks, additional forts were built until the entire town was encased. For an outstanding panoramic view of the city and eager to view the bright Croatian sunlight flooding over the terracotta roofs I made my way to the top terrace of Fort Minenta, located on the highest point of the city walls. This fort, which was once square, was built in 1319 and in 1464 it was modified to form a circular shape. Fort Minenta recently featured in the popular HBO series Game of Thrones and it is quite simply mesmerising. Making my way to the Church of St. Blaze, another popular site, I stopped to admire Orlando’s Column, which features the armoured knight bearing a sword and shield. Carved in 1418 by Antun Dubrovcanin, a local master, the statue is a symbol of Dubrovnik’s freedom and the celebration of the raising of the flag takes place here to mark the opening of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The Church of St. Blaise is an outstanding example of the Baroque architectural style. St. Blaise, is the patron saint of the city and this dazzling church, was built in 1715 by Mario Gropelli, the Venetian sculptor and architect. The elaborate features on the façade include four magnificent Corinthian columns and a free standing statue of Saint Blaise and the interior of the church is ornately decorated and very detailed to enrapture the viewer. Wandering around the cobbled stoned streets outside I decided to visit the 360 Restaurant, which is a short stroll away on Ul. Svetog Dominika. Recipient of a Michelin Star, this restaurant features a lovely terrace, which stretches along the medieval walls and the fortress of St John. The dining room, which features a kitchen encased with glass, allows diners to view a bevy of chefs creating two five course tasting and a la carte menus. The cuisine is inspired by local and Mediterranean flavours and ingredients and this is an exceptional dining experience. I opted for the succulent octopus and the flavours of the lime ravioli and fish soup were sublime and accompanied by a glass of the fresh and smooth Malavazia Istriana the flavours were enhanced perfectly.
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Lawrence Fortress - photographer Ivo Biocina
Following my arduous explorations and feeling rather guilty after indulging in too many delicacies throughout my visit I hailed a local taxi and headed for the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel for a leisurely lap or two in the gorgeous outdoor pool followed by a snooze on a comfortable sun lounger. Later in the evening I wondered around the verdant gardens leading down to the beach and after the hustle and bustle of the city this calm and relaxing retreat was just the ticket. Accommodations include spacious and contemporary furnished one bedroom executive suites measuring 45sqm, which are located on the higher floors of the property. The separate lounge and bedroom both feature spacious balconies; the perfect spot for a pre or post dining tipple, and the floor to ceiling windows ensure that the areas are flooded with natural light. In-house dining options include the Leut Restaurant, which serves a wide range of international and local dishes with an impressive wine menu. The extravagant buffet breakfast is first class and as I devoured a juicy slice of water melon and gazed upon the twinkling waters of the Adriatic I reflected on the words of George Bernard Shaw who visited the city in 1929 …. ‘If you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik’. Images (excluding accommodation) provided courtesy of The Croatian National Tourist Board. Minceta Fortress - photographer Ivo Biocina
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their lives and they even did almost 1.5 hours more exercise a week than those in the hassles or events condition. Amazing to think that seeing a sunset has such an impact on your physical state. 1) GRATITUDE FACILITATES COPING WITH STRESS When stressful events happen in life, our minds go into a state of irrationality, over analysing and negative self-talk. By consciously controlling your thoughts into positive thoughts this can increase the focus on benefits in life and on others, and reduces the maladaptive focus on losses. For example, gratitude has been associated with distinct coping styles of seeking social support, positive reframing, approach-oriented problem solving, and active coping and resilience. 2) GRATITUDE IMPROVES SELF ESTEEM When individuals practice gratitude they are able to focus on how their lives are supported and sustained by others, which might make them feel more secure and are therefore less likely to seek material goods to strengthen their self image.
Gratitude, Science or Emotion? Mark Shields Investigates... Gratitude is the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself and represents a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation. The art of gratitude is a basic practice carried out in order to benefit individuals psychologically, physically and socially and research studies in the last decade have offered scientific evidence showing that gratitude does contribute to positively psychological and social wellbeing. Emmons and McCullough (2010) examined gratitude and well being under three experimental conditions. Participants were divided into three groups: The first group were asked to write down five things they were grateful for that had happened in the last week for each of the 10 weeks of the study. This was called the gratitude condition. The second group were asked to write down five daily hassles from the previous week. This was the hassles condition. The third group simply listed five events that had occurred in the last week, but not told to focus on positive or negative aspects. This was the events or control condition. The types of things people listed in the grateful condition included: Sunset through the clouds. The chance to be alive. The generosity of friends. And in the hassles condition: Taxes. Hard to find parking. Burned my macaroni and cheese. Before the experiment began participants had kept daily journals to chronicle their moods, physical health and general attitudes. These were then used to provide a comparison for after the experimental intervention. People who were in the gratitude condition felt fully 25% happier – they were more optimistic about the future, they felt better about 66 | www.life-mags.com
Grateful people may also have more stable self-esteem that is less contingent upon transient success and failure experiences, contributing to their ability to cope with stress, as discussed in explanation No. 1. 3) GRATITUDE REDUCES TOXIC EMOTIONS RESULTING FROM SELF AND SOCIAL COMPARISONS Grateful individuals are less likely to engage in upward social comparisons that can result in envy or resentment, or selfcomparisons with alternative outcomes in one’s own life that can result in regret. Either type of these invidious comparisons can cause people to feel that they lack something important that either others have or that they desire for themselves. Envy is a negative emotional state characterised by resentment, inferiority, longing, and frustration about other people’s material and non-material successes. Considerable research has shown that envy creates unhappiness and is associated with a host of negative mental health indicators. 4) GRATITUDE REDUCES MATERIALISTIC STRIVINGS Gratitude and materialism represent opposing motivational goals. Gratitude may aid well-being by motivating people to fulfill basic needs of personal growth, relationships, and community — motives that are incompatible with materialism. As a route to the bolstering of well-being, gratitude may block materialistic pursuits. Materialism is damaging to subjective well-being. Materialistic adults tend to exhibit life dissatisfaction unhappiness; low selfesteem; less concern with the welfare of others; less relatedness, autonomy, competence, and meaning in life and higher levels of depressive symptoms and envy. Materialistic adults are less satisfied with their standards of living, family lives, and the amount of fun and enjoyment they experience. 5) GRATITUDE ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY TO POSITIVE MEMORIES In one study scientists investigated the impact of grateful processing on bringing closure to unpleasant emotional memories. After recalling an open memory, participants were randomly assigned to one of three writing conditions. For three sessions, participants wrote about neutral topics, the unpleasant event itself, or positive consequences from the event from their open memory that they felt they could now be grateful for. Results showed a significant effect of writing condition, and the pattern of means were as predicted: those in the grateful condition showed more memory closure, less unpleasant emotional impact, and less intrusiveness of the open memory than the other writing conditions. Grateful reappraisal of unpleasant memories may
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help individuals emotionally process these events, thus bringing emotional closure to these incidents. This might be one reason that grateful people tend to be happy people. 6) GRATITUDE BUILDS SOCIAL RESOURCES Gratitude may contribute to overall well-being by enhancing social relationships. Gratitude has been linked in a variety of ways to positive interpersonal functioning. Gratitude facilitates the building of social resources by broadening the thought action repertoire (i.e., via initiation of friendships or consideration of a wide range of strategies by the beneficiary as a form of repayment) Moreover, besides building new bonds, gratitude also helps strengthen and maintain existing relationships and fosters trust. Grateful people possess a number of resources that make them desirable friends and romantic partners. They are extraverted, agreeable, empathic, emotionally stable, forgiving, trusting, and generous. Furthermore, gratitude is a strength of character that is highly desired in romantic partners. 7) GRATEFUL PEOPLE ARE SPIRITUALLY MINDED Many world religions commend gratitude as a desirable human trait (which may cause spiritual or religious people to adopt a grateful outlook. Religion also provides texts, teachings, and traditions that encourage gratitude. When contemplating a positive circumstance that cannot be attributed to intentional human effort, such as a miraculous healing or the gift of life itself, spiritually inclined people may attribute these positive outcomes to a nonhuman agent (God or a higher power) and thus experience more gratitude. 8) GRATITUDE MOTIVATES MORAL BEHAVIOUR Gratitude is an essential part of creating and sustaining positive social relations. One way that gratitude sustains personal relationships is that it motivates moral behaviour — action that is undertaken in order to benefit another. Gratitude is also motivating and energizing. It is a positive state of mind that gives rise to the “passing on of the gift” through positive action. As such, gratitude serves as a key link in the dynamic between receiving and giving. While a response to kindnesses received, gratitude drives future benevolent actions on the part of the recipient. 9) GRATITUDE FACILITATES GOAL ATTAINMENT There is an exercise I ask my clients carry out at the beginning of a session with them to identify and measure their levels of satisfaction in areas of their life such as Physical Health, Mental wellbeing, Purpose/Work, Relationships, Family, Self, Environment, Spiritual life, Finances, Love & Romance – something as known as “Quality of Life therapy”. By doing this exercise it advocates the importance of revising goals, standards,
and priorities as a strategy for boosting life happiness and satisfaction. 10) GRATITUDE PROMOTES PHYSICAL HEALTH Dwelling on goodness may promote more efficient physical functioning, through either inhibiting unhealthy attitudes and emotions or facilitating more health-promoting inner states. Gratitude interventions have been shown to reduce the health issues, increase sleep duration and efficiency, and promote exercise. From a pathophysiological perspective, McCraty and colleagues found that appreciation increased parasympathetic activity, a change thought to be beneficial in controlling stress and hypertension, as well as “coherence” or entrainment across various autonomic response channels in the body. This suggests that there might be some direct physiological benefits to frequently experiencing grateful emotions. The use of heart-based positiveemotion-focused techniques can help people self-induce and sustain states of appreciation and other positive emotions. The variety of findings from research above demonstrates a link between positive emotions and increased physiological efficiency, which may partly explain the growing number of correlations documented between positive emotions, improved health, and increased longevity. Mark Shields www.nlpcourseschannelislands.com 01462431112 REFERENCES Emmons, R. A. , McCullough , M. E. , & Tsang , J. ( 2003 ). The assessment of gratitude. In S. J. Lopez & C. R. Snyder (Eds.), Positive psychological assessment: A handbook of models and measures (pp. 327 – 341 ). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association . Fredrickson , B. L. ( 2004 ). Frisch, M. B. ( 2006 ). Quality of life therapy: Applying a life satisfaction approach to positive psychology and cognitive therapy. New York: Wiley. McCraty, R. , & Childre, D. ( 2004 ). The grateful heart: The psychophysiology of appreciation. In R. A. Emmons & M. E. McCullough (Eds.),The psychology of gratitude (pp. 230 – 255 ). NewYork: Oxford University Press. McCullough, M. E. , Kilpatrick , S. D. , Emmons, R. A. , & Larson, D. B. ( 2001 ). Is gratitude a moral affect? Psychological Bulletin, 127, 249 – 266. Polak, E. , & McCullough, M. E. ( 2006 ). Is gratitude an alternative to materialism? Journal of Happiness Studies, 7, 343 – 360. Smith R. H. , & Kim S. H. ( 2007 ). Comprehending envy. Psychological Bulletin, 133, 46 – 64. Wood, A.M. , Froh, J.J. , & Geraghty , A.W.A. ( 2010 ). Gratitude and well-being: A review and theoretical orientation. Clinical Psychology Review, 30 , 890 – 905. Watkins, P. C., Cruz, L., Holben, H., & Kolts, R. L. (2008). Taking care of business? Grateful processing of unpleasant memories. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 3(2), 87-99.
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THE NEW MERCEDES GLE By Jack Evans Longer and wider than before, Merc's new GLE is a comfortable and capable SUV option - but what's it like to live with? Jack Evans finds out... WHAT IS IT? This is the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLE, and it's the latest incarnation of Merc's SUV range which started with the old ML-class way back in the late-90s. It's now longer, wider and lower than the car it replaces, and it's available with seven seats for the first time too. Forming up as one of eight SUVs in Merc's current range, the GLE slides in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS in the range. And with so many rival offerings currently on the market, the GLE isn't alone elsewhere, either. We went out in the four-cylinder powered GLE300d to see what it's like. WHAT'S NEW? Being one of the most successful SUVs produced by Mercedes, it's little wonder why the firm's thrown so many features at the new GLE. It's packed with tech, including the manufacturer's latest MBUX infotainment system. Most of the higher-powered models feature air suspension as standard; our test car would usually have ridden on
Facts at a glance Model: Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4MATIC Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel Power (bhp): 242 Torque (Nm): 500 Max speed (mph): 140 0-60mph: 6.9 seconds MPG: 33.6-39.2 Emissions (CO2): 169g/km
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Our car rode on 20-inch wheels, which despite their size only look 'just' large enough for the GLE's wheelarches. The biggest benefit is the tyres that the alloys wear; big and squashy and a welcome break from the painted-on rubber that we've become accustomed to on premium vehicles. WHAT'S IT LIKE INSIDE? Mercedes has cut a fine line between outright luxury and the rugged usability that people want from their large SUV. It means that while there are plenty of widescreen displays and high-quality materials, you also get solid grabhandles in the centre and chunky controls for the air suspension height. And there's plenty of space too - though you'd expect this given the car's size. There's the option of seven seats - which makes it a great option for larger families - and the boot is impressive too; there's 630 litres of space with just the second row of seats in place, rising to a palatial 2,055 litres with all rows folded flat. Put those sixth and seven seats into place though, and space does take a dive, falling to 130 litres.
steel springs but had air suspension fitted as an optional extra instead. Merc has overhauled the perception of quality inside too, with plenty of sturdy materials used to help justify the car's high price. WHAT'S UNDER THE BONNET? For this particular GLE, there's a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel pushing out 242bhp and 500Nm of torque. Sent to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic gearbox, this unit can power the GLE to a top speed of 140mph - and it'll dispatch the sprint from 0-60mph in just 6.9 seconds too. Efficiency is at the forefront however, with Mercedes claiming up to 39.2mpg combined and CO2 emissions of 169g/km. Though you'd usually associate a six-cylinder engine with a luxury SUV like the GLE, the four-cylinder unit suits the character of the car well; it's torquey and surprisingly refined, while the gearbox is well-matched and shifts smoothly. WHAT'S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? This is a big car, so you'd expect it to feel pretty unwieldy from behind the wheel. However, thumb the starter button and kick the engine into life (met with a slight four-cylinder grumble) and you'll quickly find that the GLE is a far more compact car to drive than its outwards appearance would lead you to believe.
WHAT'S THE SPEC LIKE? You do get plenty of kit, however, with our AMG Line-specification test car including a full sports bodykit, LED performance headlights and even ambient lighting with a heady 64 colours to choose from. But it's the new MBUX infotainment system which makes the biggest difference here. It's arguably one of the best systems around at the moment, and though the new touchpad may not be quite as intuitive as the old rotary dial, it's still a breeze to use. VERDICT The Mercedes GLE makes an admirable first impression. The biggest feature here is that ride; it's super-refined and transforms the driving experience. It also means that the GLE will be a great go-to option for those who travel big miles on a regular basis. The engine, likewise, is refined and economical, while the overall build quality builds on the excellent form being set by Merc's other cars. It's a well-rounded package for sure, and one which manages to tick all the boxes that you'd want ticked on a four-wheel-drive. An SUV for every day? The GLE feels like just such a vehicle.
The ride is excellent on air too, ironing out almost all of the potholes and road imperfections that are such a frequent occurrence on the UK's roads. The steering is light but not overly so, while the nine-speed automatic gearbox is smooth shifting and doesn't delay when you need a quick burst of acceleration when moving away from a roundabout, for instance. HOW DOES IT LOOK? The GLE is a large car and therefore quite the presence out the on the road. The front grille is uber-wide, with a Mercedes badge so large that it looks as if it's prepped and ready to draw other cars up and into it. Ours was finished in a silver colour which didn't do it any favours, however; we'd probably opt for a darker shade to give it more impact.
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French Vintage by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant
The grape harvest in France, depending on region, commences in August each year and continues through until October and this year is likely to produce up to 15 per cent less wine than 2018. Different regions have experienced various setbacks during 2019 ranging from frost earlier in the year in Jura and Burgundy’s region of Macon and heatwaves in the South plus localised hailstorms in August in Beaujolais.
FORECAST Whilst the harvest is likely to be smaller than last year, it is still too early to predict the quality and as usual, this will vary from region to region. Whereby frost caused problems in eastern France, it was scorching temperatures that caused major concern in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon. The searing heat from the sun appeared to have “blow-torched” some vines during June and July. In Bordeaux the highest ever temperatures in July since records begun in 1947 caused water stress in some vineyards. On the positive side, lack of rain reduced the pressure of diseases and there was less likelihood of mildew attacks which caused concern in 2018. ABILITY TO COPE During June 2019 steps were taken to protect vineyard workers from the 45ºc heat. Very early starts were put in place by some winemakers for their vineyard workers to enable them to finish before noon when the heat was unbearable. In Champagne, Chablis and Côte d’Or many workers would start their shift as early as 5 am to finish no later than midday. Unfortunately, it is predicted that heatwave frequency is very likely to increase putting more and more emphasis on the need to control and reduce carbon emissions. BEAUJOLAIS The Beaujolais region has suffered a series of problems during 2019 resulting in a drop in volume of at least 25 per cent. This is neither good news for the grower or for the consumer as prices are set to rise but at least the most recent reports indicate good quality wines. Frost in April, heatwaves in summer, followed by violent hailstorms have led to a much-reduced harvest in the region. Losses in the vineyards due to the August hailstorms are estimated to be up to 50 per cent in some areas of Beaujolais. The hailstones were huge, varying in size from that of a golf ball to the size of a pétanque boule. One vineyard owner expects his total losses due to frost, heatwave and hail could reach 75 per cent. HARVEST TIME The time to harvest grapes in France is an administrative decision decided when the grapes are considered perfectly ripe in the opinion of the wine growers. The prefecture orders the publication of the Banns or proclamation of the grape harvest as to when harvesting can commence. The dates usually correspond to 100 days after the vine has flowered. Due to vast area of France under vine, from the southernmost Corsica to Champagne in the north, the harvest times vary considerably. There are 17 wine growing areas of France and over 350 grape varieties planted, so the decision as to when harvesting will take place is extremely important. Other details of harvesting that need to be considered are the location and aspect of the vineyard. In fact, it is really all down to Mother Nature because there is an optimum level of sugars that will turn into alcohol and acidity levels need to be balanced and no intervention by man can control the elements. Well it is still too early to say what the 2019 vintage in France will bring but one thing is almost certain, the cost of your favourite bottle of French wine will be higher in future than it is now but hopefully the quality will be worth it!
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3. Uninviting (9)
1. Collapse (9)
8. Bellow (4)
2. Miserliness (9)
9. Kind, helpful person (9)
4. Tidy (4)
10. Not present (6)
5. Be of value (5)
11. Mix (5)
6. East (6)
14. Object (5)
7. Genuine (4)
15. Rotate (4)
9. Trap (5)
16. Boat crew (5)
11. Start (5)
18. Coil (4)
12. Astonish (9)
20. Saunter (5)
13. Compensation (9)
21. Long (5)
17. Implied (5)
24. Repudiate (6)
19. Erase (6)
25. Translate (9)
22. Swift (5)
26. Entanglement (4)
23. At one time (4)
27. Mythical (9)
24. Beloved (4)
Answers can be found in next month’s edition of the Jerseylife.
Local author, James Sillwood, after gaining much help and support from attending a writers groups in the UK started the Jersey Writers Social Group in October 2017. The group has since grown in size and has now over seventy members with a diverse range of ages, backgrounds and experience from published authors to those still at the planning stage. This is a friendly and supportive group, providing inspiration and encouragement to one another. Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at the Library. All are welcome and all genres of writing, including non fiction and poetry are represented. For those unable to attend the morning meetings, Chris Rive runs an evening group on Tuesday evenings at the Library. Members of the very active facebook page are also welcome to contribute to various writing projects online. As well as giving an oportunity for members to air their own work, collaborative projects have proved popular with the group where one member begins a story and others contine with it until it reaches a satisfactory conclusion. Spontaneous writing is another popular activity where someone brings along a picture or an object and the group have a few minutes to each improvise a short piece. James has been so impressed with the quality of writing produced that he recently put together an anthology of work from the group over the past year entitled Gathered Writings from an Island. Contributions include poems, songs, short stories and travel articles and are varied in length and style. The aim of the anthology is to provide a showcase for local talent and to hopefully inspire others to commit their thoughts to paper. The book is now available on Amazon and is free to download from Kobo, Apple ibooks, Smashwords and Barnes & Noble. The links to these sites can be found on James Sillwood's website: www.jamessillwood.com
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