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the Jerseylife | AUGUST 2015 ISSUE 118 | THE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Farewell to Reg HE OPENS HIS DOORS FOR THE LAST TIME?

Musical Education in Jersey by James Mews

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August is always a great month, full of sun, sand, sea and Battle of Flowers. The holiday season for many and a time to relax and enjoy the clement weather at leisure, or to party hard in the garden or as often happens a seamless mega-mix of both. This being our summer Home Living Edition we have lots of home improvement feature articles including a look at ‘Boho Chic’ with Sam Wylie-Harris; a rather eclectic and attractive style (right up my street). One can’t have Bohemian without art so in view of this, I had the great pleasure of whiling away an afternoon at Victoria Art Gallery with Carole and Michael Bourke and enjoyed a surprise guest appearance from local artist Edward Blampied. To all the nauticalheads out there, our Southampton Boat Show article will give you all the details you need for a truly successful trip. If you’re heading further afield this summer, beautiful Shri Lanka maybe the destination for you. Darren Davison of Travelmaker tells us about his recent trip. However, staying in sunny Jersey for the month ahead could also be beautiful, especially if you take one of the last opportunities to visit Reg’s garden in St Brelade. Reg has been titivating his garden to share with the populous at large for twenty years now and feeling the need to retire, he tells me of his future plans. I am also absolutely delighted that Michael Ginns MBE, Author of Jersey Occupied, has put his trust in The Jerseylife to start sharing his life story with the public at large. Keep a look out for this mini-series over the coming months. That just leaves me to make an official apology to Mark Rive of M C Rive for inadvertently printing his business name as GMC Rive in our July issue. We have rerun the classified advert correctly and once again sincere apologies to Mark. Enjoy your summer break wherever it takes you……

Juanita Shield-Laignel p.s. If you would like your restaurant reviewed or to be included in We’ve Spotted or our Business Pages, contact me on: Juanita@fishmedia.biz July edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 3 Implement; 8 Next; 9 Loathsome; 10 Ensued; 11 Drain; 14 Tread; 15 Cope; 16 Spats; 18 Once; 20 Pious; 21 Empty; 24 Senior; 25 Warranted; 26 Pull; 27 Sedentary. Down: 1 Inception; 2 Existence; 4 Mood; 5 Later; 6 Mystic; 7 Name; 9 Lends; 11 Diary; 12 Notorious; 13 Leisurely; 17 Speed; 19 Emerge; 22 Tenet; 23 Face; 24 Sage.

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EDUCATING OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN By James Mews

INTERVIEW 56 MICHAEL GINNS MBE The first of a series of his life stories

HOME AND GARDEN 12 GOING GLOBAL Revisiting the seventies, a fresh approach to bohemian chic

16 JERSEY ELECTRICITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 90th ANNIVERSARY We want to find the oldest domestic working refrigerator

18 FIVE TIPS FOR WINDOW PRIVACY By Julia Gray

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27 TAP INTO A NEW TREND Are your taps a design statement

34 THE POWER OF HEALING PLANTS

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38 FAREWELL TO REG AND HIS WORKING GARDEN He opens the doors for the last time

BOATING 50 FESTIVAL OF BOATING RETURNS The Southampton boat show

HEALTH AND BEAUTY 60 HELP YOURSELF TO HELP OTHERS Dementia rates are on the rise

62 ARE YOU GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR COACH by Mark Shields

64 HOW TO RECOVER FROM HAIR COLOUR DISASTERS by Sophie Walton of Stylistics

65 SIZZLING SUMMER STYLE by Penny Downes of Pennyfeathers

66 FIND THE DIVINE WITHIN YOUR HEART by yoga instructor Patricia Thomas

ANTIQUES 52 THE ART OF RENE LALIQUE by Stephen Cohu

FOOD AND DRINK 68 THE HANGOVER by Martin Flageul

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TRAVEL 44 THE EAST COAST OF SRI LANKA By Darren Davison of Travelmaker

46 OSLO – THE CAPTIVATING CAPITAL OF NORWAY by Rebecca Underwood

MOTORING 70 MERCEDES BENZ GLE The latest set of wheels taken for a spin

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Our selection of events to enjoy in Jersey this month

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

Art, Exhibitions and Theatre Impressions of a Landscape - Daniel Porter (Link Gallery) London-born Daniel G Porter is based in Jersey and works in a studio in Rozel. Throughout his career, Daniel has been strongly influenced by the extraordinary and varied landscapes in which he has lived. Daniel studied Fine Art painting in London before travelling to New Zealand and then Laos – working from a studio on the banks of the Mekong River and drawing inspiration from the stunning landscape and Buddhist traditions and motifs. This resulted in some very expressive abstract work that has influenced his current landscapes. Consistently exploring new techniques and approaches, Daniel’s world view currently finds expression in bright, vivid canvases; portraying both the beautiful colour and light of the Jersey countryside and the everyday, even mundane and unnoticed, spaces that surround us. Price: Free of charge When: 08/08/2015 - 06/09/2015 Where: Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier, JE2 3UG Contact: Jersey Heritage +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org Jersey Film Festival Enjoy some great films alfresco in the park. Free of charge with a retiring collection. Bring a picnic and a blanket and maybe some cushions! All films shown nightly at 20:30. Free admission with a collection for a local charity. Price: Free of charge When: 10/08/2015 - 17/08/2015 Where: Howard Davis Park, St. Helier Contact: Kevin Lewis +44 (0) 1534 857223 cinecentre@jerseymail.co.uk www.jerseyfilmfestival.com The Band of the Island of Jersey Town March Starting from the Town Hall, the Band of the Island of Jersey march through St Helier's town centre to the Royal Square where they perform a concert and a marching display. Price: Free of charge When: Monday 17/08/2015, 19:30-21:00 Where: Town Hall, St. Helier, JE4 8PA Contact: Nick Manning nickmanningjersey@gmail.com

Fairs, Food and Festivals Jersey Seaside Festival A day of traditional seaside fun at Havre des Pas for all the family. The seafront and outdoor swimming pool will be jam-packed with beach games, live entertainment, music, local art and crafts and alfresco dining. Price: Free of charge When: Sunday 09/08/2015, 10:00-20:00 Where: Havre des Pas Lido, St. Helier, JE2 4UQ Contact: Mario Pirozzolo +44 (0) 1534 280159 empire@localdial.com www.facebook.com/JerseySeasideFestival Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular carnivals in Europe. Enjoy the spectacle of flower festooned floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers providing a tremendous atmosphere for one of the highlights in our summer events calender. Price: From £7.00 - £34.00 When: Thursday 13/08/2015, 14:30-17:00 Where: Victoria Avenue, St. Helier Contact: Battle of Flowers (Events) Ltd 01534 639000 Website: www.battleofflowers.com Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade The Moonlight Parade is an amazing evening parade of the flower covered floats that are festooned with thousands of illuminated lights to give a truly magical appearance and a fitting finale to the Battle of Flowers floral extravaganza. Price: From £7.00 - £28.00 When: Friday 14/08/2015, 20:00-23:00 Where: Victoria Avenue, St. Helier Contact: Battle of Flowers (Events) Ltd, 01534 639000 Website: www.battleofflowers.com La Ferme Open Day Come along with all the family to this rural fun filled day out. Activities will include: nature trail, musical entertainment, face painting, dairy tours, pets corner, tractor & trailer rides, a straw castle, Classic Cars, crockery smashing, Top Dogs display, children’s games, a Grand Raffle and a Cow-Pat competition. Refreshments available all day. All proceeds to charity. Price Adults: £5.00 Children: £0.00 When: Saturday 15/08/2015, 11:00-17:00 Where: La Ferme, Le Becquet, St. Martin, JE3 6UJ Contact La Ferme, 07797 735458 or 863224 laferme@localdial.com Jersey Farm & Craft Markets This regular Farm & Craft Market takes place at the pretty harbour village of St Aubin in front of the Parish Hall. Price: Free of charge When: Saturdays, 01/08/2015, 15/08/2015, 05/09/2015 Time: 09:00-14:00 Where: St Brelade Parish Hall, St Aubin, St. Brelade, JE3 8BS Contact: Art in the Frame Foundation +44 (0) 1534 853395 partintheframe@yahoo.co.uk St Catherine’s Farm & Craft Markets In this stunning location, with its excellent views of the French coast, browse a variety of Farm and Craft stalls selling Genuine Jersey goods. Price: Free of charge When: Sundays 09/08/2015, 16/08/2015, 23/08/2015, 30/08/2015 Time: 10:00-16:30 Where: Outside Jersey Turbot (C.I.), St Catherine, St. Martin Contact: Tricia or Dave Cowburn +44 (0) 1534 868836 sansnom@localdial.com Website: www.stcatherinesmarket.com

Summer Flower and Produce Show The Royal Jersey Horticultural Society hosts this colourful show full of dahlias, roses, pot plants and vegetable displays, inviting all gardening and flower enthusiasts to step into the hall to view the marvellous floral displays and exhibits. Price: To be advised. When: 22/08/2015 - 23/08/2015, 10:30-17:00 Where: RJA & HS Royal Jersey Showground, La Route de Trinite, Trinity, JE3 5JP Contact: RJA & HS +44 (0) 1534 866555 society@royaljersey.co.uk Website: www.royaljersey.co.uk Vintage Fair The Vintage Fair at St Aubin will be selling collectable items and unique gifts from the 1900s to the 1980s. Price: Free of charge When: Saturday 29/08/2015, 09:00-17:00 Where: St Brelade Parish Hall, St Aubin, St. Brelade, JE3 8BS Contact: Susan Falla, +44 (0) 7797 744848

Sports and Charity Afternoon tea party at Reg's garden Enjoy a delicious homemade afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cake, and visit the beautiful grounds of "Reg's garden". There will also be live music, & a plant stall. Open 2.305.30pm. Entrance to garden free, cost only for the refreshments. In aid of CRY Jersey charity. Price: Free of charge When: Saturday, 15/08/2015, 14:30-17:30 Where: Reg's Garden, Badger's Holt, La Route des Genets, St. Brelade, JE3 8DB Contact: CRY Jersey 01534 618497 cryjersey@gmail.com Website: www.cry.org.uk/ Horse Racing 'Ladies Day' Place a bet or two or just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the horse racing. Organised by the Jersey Race Club. Price Adults: £10.00 When: Sunday, 16/08/2015, 14:30-18:00 Where: Les Landes Racecourse, Grosnez, Contact: Jersey Race Club 01534 863484 secretary@jerseyraceclub.com Website: www.jerseyraceclub.com Moto X at Sorel Point Youngsters as young as six years to adults race moto-x bikes over the demanding course. All welcome and catering on site. Price: Free of charge When: Sundays, 16/08/2015, 23/08/2015 Time:10:00-17:00 Where: Sorel Point, St. John Contact: Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club +44 (0) 1534 852952 secretary@jerseymotorsport.com Jersey Open Shore Angling Festival A week long 24/7 competition open to senior and junior anglers with many trophies and prizes, culminating in a free meal and prize giving presentation on the final night. Price: From £10.00 - £35.00 When: 29/08/2015 - 05/09/2015, 12:00-12:00 Where: La Folie (next to the former pub), Commercial Buildings, St. Helier Contact:René Thébault +44 (0) 7797 743492 rene@thebault.co.uk Bookings: JOSAF Facebook Group The Halkett Hoedown for Headway Come and join in with The Halkett Place Hoedown for Headway Jersey, a street party like you've never seen before! Live music, food, drink,

facepainting and fun for all the family. Western theme fancy dress. Price: Free of charge When: Sunday 30/08/2015, Monday 31/08/2015, 13:00-20:00 Where: Halkett Place. St. Helier, JE2 4WG Contact: Headway Jersey 01534 505937 loustirling.headway@gmail.com Bouley Bay Hill Climb Watch a variety of motor vehicles race against the clock on this hill full of twists and turns, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Spectators welcome. Price Adults: £4.00, Pensioners: £3.00, Under 16's: £0.00 When: Monday 31/08/2015, 10:00-17:30 Where: Bouley Bay, Trinity Contact: Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club +44 (0) 1534 852952 secretary@jerseymotorsport.com Website: www.jerseymotorsport.com Bouley Bay Hill Climb Watch a variety of motor vehicles race against the clock on this hill full of twists and turns, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Spectators welcome. Price Adults: £4.00, Pensioners: £3.00, Under 16's: £0.00 When: Monday 31/08/2015, 10:00-17:30 Where: Bouley Bay, Trinity Contact: Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club +44 (0) 1534 852952 secretary@jerseymotorsport.com Website: www.jerseymotorsport.com

Out and About Bug Safari Stride through the wild grasses of Le Noir Pré to our secret hideaway beside St. Ouen's pond to discover and learn about the abundance of invertebrates hiding in this unspoilt habitat. Price: £5.00 National Trust for Jersey Trust Members: £0.00 When: Monday 10/08/2015, Tuesday 11/08/2015, Thursday 13/08/2015, Monday 24/08/2015, Tuesday 25/08/2015, Wednesday 26/08/2015 Thursday 27/08/2015 Time: 14:00-16:00 Where: Given at time of booking ~ Island Wide Contact: National Trust for Jersey 01534 483193 enquiries@nationaltrust.je Wild Vegetables of the Ocean. Discover the beauty of Seaweed Time to discover their values on a gentle coastal walk. Jersey has more than 200 species of seaweed, some of them tastier than others, all of them healthy, great to bake with or to use as condiments to bring the sea to your kitchen. We shall show you how to find them. Price Adults: £14.50, Children: £7.50 When: Wednesday 12/08/2015 Time: 10:30-13:00 Where: Jersey Walk Adventures Departure point is confirmed when booking ~ Contact: Jersey Walk Adventures +44 (0) 7797 853033 info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk Website: Jersey Walk Adventures Free Kayak Skills Class Get ready for summer. This free 2½ hour Kayak Skills and Safety class is for anyone who owns a kayak and wants to develop essential safety skills or is considering taking up kayaking. Contact: Jersey Kayak Adventures Ltd, 01534 853138

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Educating our school children

A look at some of the opportunities for Musical Education in Jersey including Baroness Floella Benjamin coming to Jersey later this year. Music education brings benefits even beyond itself. Studies show that students who have early music training will help develop areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. It also helps with the mastery of memorization and aids improvement in studying. Music helps with emotional development and aids the growing of self-confidence. Whilst at times relaxing it can help us with creative thinking. Music provides the framework for cultural awareness. Finally it helps develop both teamwork and selfdiscipline as practitioners have to set aside time to practice. There are many examples of musical education in Jersey from the Jersey Music Service to providers such as the Jersey Academy of Music and the charity Music in Action. Music In Action is a local charity which helps bring children and music together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outreachâ&#x20AC;? events are structured around Jersey Chamber Orchestra (JCO) concerts which take place annually in Jersey during January and October. They also run during the Liberation International Music Festival which saw its seventh anniversary this year and took place from the 7-17th May. The events comprise educational visits by both JCO members and internationally renowned musicians to our island schools. They also include performances at the Jersey Opera House and at the Jersey Academy of Music.

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During the Liberation International Music Festival in May over 1,500 island primary schoolchildren participated in three matinee recitals at the Jersey Opera House. The children learnt all about the various musical instruments in an orchestra. They also raucously sang songs from the “Sound of Music”, masterfully lead by the internationally renowned soprano, Sarah Fox and supported by the One Foundation. Ned Malet de Carteret, Event Officer for Music In Action said, “I hugely enjoyed one of the recitals. The atmosphere was electric, the music magnificent and the engagement by the children a true delight to witness”. May also saw “Outreach” visits to St Saviours, Haut Vallee, FCJ Primary and Mont A L’Abbe schools. Haute Valle schoolchildren experienced music by a French Jazz quintet lead by saxophonist Guillaume Saint-James, the co-writer of “Brothers In Arts” with trombonist Chris Brubeck. Islanders were treated to hear this fabulous recent work at the “Liberated By Broadway” concert during the festival. Music In Action works closely with the Jersey Academy of Music at Chateau Vermont. Operating after school and at weekends, the Academy currently has two hundred and eighty local children attending on a weekly basis for music lessons with a team of twelve instrumental teachers specialising in strings, woodwind, brass, piano, percussion, and pre-school music groups. The music lessons run by the Jersey Academy are actually only the tip of the iceberg. The Academy’s remarkable provision of ‘Projects and Events’ aims to create a regular series of educational activities to inspire the island’s youngsters, often involving visiting teachers and students through links with leading specialist music schools worldwide, including the Royal College of Music (UK), Chetham’s School of Music (UK), Guildhall School of Music and Drama (UK), Escola Das Artes (Madeira), Lilla Akademien (Sweden), and the Ecole de Musique de Coutances (France).

Together the Jersey Academy of Music and Music in Action supported by Mourant Ozannes and Deutsche Bank brought the Berlin Philharmonic Octet to Jersey who gave an educational concert in the Opera House with lots of excited children learning about music. Looking forward, one children’s event soon is the next Jersey Chamber Orchestra event in October with performances of “The Selfish Giant” a short story by Oscar Wilde set to music by Howard Goodall, the famous British composer (well known for the theme tunes for TV including Blackadder, Vicar of Dibley and Mr Bean). Howard Goodall was commissioned to write the piece by the Brighton Music Festival in 2010. He is a prolific composer of choral works, musicals, classical music and for film and TV. On Saturday October 10th, there will be an afternoon matinee performance of “The Selfish Giant” at 2.30pm at the Jersey Opera House showcasing this magnificent work. Over 100 school children from the Singcredibles (the choir formerly known as the Island Games Choir run by Victoria Laurens and Maggie Picot), a choir from Victoria College Preparatory school run by Jane Silvester, and JCGlee (run by Philippa Le Feuvre) will take part. Conducting the Jersey Chamber Orchestra will be Daniel Cohen who has recently been appointed the Director of the Deutsche Opera in Berlin and the choir master will be Dominic Ferris. Baroness Benjamin of Beckenham better known as Floella Benjamin (from the children TV series Playschool amongst others) will narrate the wonderful story of the giant and his beautiful garden. The concert is eagerly anticipated and will be great fun for children and parents alike. Then for older children and students the piece is repeated in the evening alongside classics such as Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. To book tickets contact the Jersey Opera House on 511115 or through the website at www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

The Academy helps to provide many educational opportunities around the Liberation International Music Festival each year, and this year this included a composition project with international music stars, Michael Collins (clarinet) and Leonard Elschenbroich (cello), and a workshop with the Berlin Philharmonic Octet.

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Glorious Lavender Tea-Towel. £8 Designed by local company MollyMac Exclusively at Sprigs Shop at the Jersey Lavender Ltd., or online at www.jerseylavender.co.uk

Frenchic paints, sample pot £5.95 and a tin of 750ml paint is £16.95 from Shutter Hut Plus Unit 1, Doue House, Longueville Rd St Saviour, JE2 7SA Tel: 618222 www.shutterhut.co.uk

Floating Pearls Silver Earrings £56.00 from Jersey Gems, Queen Street, St.Helier Tel: 01534 732014

Rolex Yacht-Master Model 16622 Year 2004 Platinum Dial & Bezel Price: £4,950 Please contact Sebastian Manti on 07797739468 or visit me at Stephen Cohu Antiques.

DKNY double zip satchel bag £144 Available from our luggage department in store, or from www.voisins.com

Emerald & Saltwater Pearl Silver Ring £136.00 from Jersey Gems, Queen Street, St.Helier Tel: 01534 732014

Rene Lalique Ondines pattern bowl, c1928 from Stephen Cohu Antiques St Lawrence. 01534 485177

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GOING GLOBAL Revisiting the Seventies has conjured a fresh approach to the bohemian chic trend. But it's not just time travel that's inspired the latest collections; actual travel is at the heart of the look too, with designers venturing back to favourite far-flung haunts through exotic themes. As a result, it's never been easier to create a 'well-travelled' feel at home. All you need to complement these vibrant prints and textiles are some key accessories, and a little imagination. By Sam Wylie-Harris

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Not to be confused with shabby chic - which is more chintzy and distressed than glam, globe-trotting gypsy - boho chic is all about texture, colour and pieces with a 'sense of story'. The detail is in how you blend gorgeous jewel tones with terracotta hues, to create an eclectic space that can be as subtle or daring as you like. "Patterns have played their part in many trends of late and this summer's infatuation with boho chic shows how confident we've got at bringing these bold and beautiful designs into our home," says Ian Dykes, founder and director of Voyage Decoration. "What's great about this stylish take on a bohemian look, is its inherent lack of rules; anything goes." Indeed, Moroccan styles can be combined with Mexican brights and Indian fabrics with English country garden florals - the more creative clashes the better. Soft furnishings, such as cushions and throws, are perfect for building up a boho vibe and will add a concentrated burst of colour and pattern.

Along with folk art, glassware and fun statement pieces, feel free to mix the look up with woven baskets or something tribal. And don't forget plants are a great way to bring an air of carefree cool to your scheme, and can be dotted around a room to great effect. "I love the idea of travelling the world, finding hidden gems on great escapes and bringing back unique, one-off pieces to add charm and character to my home," says Claire Hornby, creative stylist at Barker & Stonehouse. "Many furniture designers are finding inspiration in far-flung places and incorporating ethnic fabrics, reclaimed woods from afar and bold prints into their collections. continues overleaf...

"Use them to adorn sofas, window seats and chairs, to create a visually interesting and tactile display," advises Dykes. "Once you've created this foundation, add another layer, using small decorative accessories and treasures from your travels."

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"You can completely redesign a room, or simply add a hint of exoticism from overseas by using the right accessories," adds Hornby. "Start with an eye-catching piece and build your accessories and colour scheme around it. Team with a rich, deep colour on the walls to pull the look together, and bring it to life with an exposed, sanded wood floor for an industrial take on going global. Soften the look with beautiful woven rugs from afar." There's plenty of room in this scheme for your own personal finds, too, s o if you're jetting off this summer, don't forget to leave some extra room in your suitcase for those rare finds; treasures and brocades from the souk market, carved decos or even a beaded kaftan if you're feeling free-spirited. And if you're not jetting off overseas any time soon, simply explore the shops at home instead.

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Jersey Electricity 90th Anniversary The search is on for the Island’s oldest domestic working refrigerator and the owner will take home a brand new A++ energy efficiency rated Hotpoint ECORM1820P model courtesy of Jersey Electricity and the Powerhouse. The competition is part of the 90th birthday celebrations of JE’s retail arm which opened in July 1925, a year after the then Jersey Electricity Company was established. Like Jersey Electricity itself, JEC Retail, known as the Powerhouse today, has come a long way in three decades. From humble beginnings as a small showroom in Jersey Electricity’s first ‘generation station’ at Albert Pier, displaying a few lights, fans, a carpet sweeper and washing machine, the Powerhouse today covers 12,000 sq ft, stocks over 2,500 electrical products both in store and online, employs 45 full and parttime staff and attracts over 220,000 shoppers to its Queens Road site and Don Street outlet. Its purpose, then as now, is to showcase electrical innovations and encourage us to use electricity in more applications. In the Twenties and Thirties expansion was rapid. By 1930, unit sales exceeded one million and customers on supply numbered just under 2,000. The Company opened a new power station at Queen’s Road in May 1934 and its architect, Roy Blampied, was commissioned to design a new retail showroom in Broad St. It opened in 1939 and was described as ‘an outstandingly successful design, though modern, it does not clash with neighbouring premises. The delightful staircase effect at once catches the eye with its beautifully illuminated glass panels, and it is so cunningly disposed that it leaves the showroom and the entrance to the demonstration theatre beyond free of obstruction. ‘The showroom fittings possess many unique features, particularly the display stands, which were

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designed in the company’s own drawing office. An ingenious grille device, on the showroom walls, makes it possible to demonstrate various types of fittings without disturbing the wall surfaces.’ The report concluded: ‘The Jersey Electricity Company has done everything to ensure that domestic and industrial electrification shall continue without interruption. In fact, the electricity supply scheme in the island is a good example of what can be done when sound engineering is coupled with common sense.’ A year later, the German Occupation cut short that expansion. Electric fires had to be surrendered and by 1943, new connections were prohibited, consumption restricted to four units a week and use of refrigerators banned between October and March. A decade on, and JEC again sought to increase electrical equipment sales, especially electric cookers on which it presented cookery demonstrations in the Broad Street showroom. An old mobile greengrocery van was even converted into a travelling electrical showroom and, with the advent of television, the Company became agents for the sale and rental of TV sets. By 1962, unit sales topped 100million and maximum demand had doubled 33.8MW in six years. The decision to build La Collette Power Station was taken in 1963 but it was not until 2000, when the second of JE’s undersea power links to France was installed, enabling Jersey to import the bulk of its electricity requirements from low carbon sources, that the Queen’s Road site was redeveloped into what we see today. Behind the scenes though, the business continues to evolve. To counter the UK online threat, the Powerhouse was one of the first Jersey electrical retailers to go online with a its own ‘click and collect’ service, giving customers the convenience of 24/7 home shopping with the added benefit of next day delivery or same-day collection and the

security of trusted, local aftersales service. This, along with a major restructure and re-branding last year, have brought better value and improved service for customers. Energy efficiency is now the order of the day. Choosing the most energy-efficient model over a least efficient one can result in annual savings of around £35 for washing machines, £93 for a tumble dryers and £88 for a fridge-freezers, according Which? ‘While we continue to hope people will use electricity in more ways, we equally want them to use it wisely and in the most efficient way possible,’ says JE CEO Chris Ambler. ‘Our retail arm plays an important role in this by advising on and making available the most energy efficient products, for example LED lighting and induction cooking. And with continued innovations in smart technology and home interconnectivity, we believe the Powerhouse will continue to have a leading role in our business and in the Island as a whole.’ To enter The Oldest Fridge Competition, email the make, model, model number or date of manufacture, together with a picture, with your name, address and daytime telephone number to: gmurphy@powerhouse.je, alternatively upload a picture of your fridge to our Facebook page or post it to Jersey Electricity Fridge Competition, The Powerhouse, PO Box 45, Queens Road, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8NY. Closing date 31 August 2015

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By Julia Gray

If you want something less fussy than net curtains and these days most of us do - how about frosted window film? This film is sticky on one side and gives a smart, contemporary finish both inside and out. The effect is the same in daylight and at night when the light's on in the room, giving you total privacy. The only real disadvantage is that you can't see through the film, so while people outside can't see in, you can't look out either.

Frosted film works well on sash windows when confined to the lower window, but if you don't have sashes, you can just frost the lower part of the glass, leaving some unobscured. Another option is having a design, such as rows of cut-out circles or squares, incorporated into the film, which makes it more interesting and allows you to see out (and people outside to see in) just a little. However, patterned film is more expensive and harder to fit.

The Curtain Loft MORE THAN JUST CURTAINS The Curtain Loft believes in providing the highest levels of quality and great service. Blinds to wallpaper and curtains to shutters are just a few items available at the spacious Trinity showroom. Contact Paul on 07797714530 to arrange either a home visit or to the showroom conveniently situated on the outskirts of town with ample free parking available. The Curtain Loft, Stonewall Farm, Oaklands Lane. (Ring for directions)

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Blinds are another popular and obvious solution to privacy problems. Although quite costly, bottom-up blinds are the best ones to use. These are roller blinds that go up from the window sill, rather than down from the top of the window, so you can cover as much of the glass as you want. Go for a sheer fabric and you'll be able to see out, but not the other way round (unless the light's on).

Some people like Venetian blinds because they give privacy during the day (providing the slats are angled the right way) and at night (providing the slats are closed). That said, plantation shutters, which are similar but look more elegant and up-to-date, have become more popular than Venetian blinds in recent years.

Plantation shutters are fitted to the window and this means they block out more light than blinds when the slats are closed (providing the shutters cover the whole window). However, they let in less light when the slats are open because they have frames around them. These shutters come in panels, so you can fold them back out of the way, and are made of wood or faux wood in different designs. Although not cheap, plantation shutters will enhance the room and can even add value.

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Wouldn’t it be amazing if your home could somehow anticipate your return? Just imagine; it could turn the lighting on low, make sure the temperature is just right and switch the radio on to your favorite station so all you would have to do on arrival, is kick off your shoes and relax. It would also be great if you could check the lights had been turned off in the children’s bedroom, or if the TV had been left on accidentally in the kitchen and all without moving from behind your desk at the office? Working closely with you, Zero1 can help you design your intelligent home so it compliments and enhances your lifestyle and works the way in which you want it to; being able to achieve all of the above and so much more.

No one knows or understands your home more intimately that you, which is why it is so important to us that, from the outset, we work closely with you to fully understand how you and your family use and enjoy your space. Together, we can then design a home automation system that really considers every aspect and detail of, not only how you currently use your home, but is capable of responding intelligently to you and your family. From window treatments that automatically open or close depending on the position of the sun or the temperature in your room, exterior lighting that responds to how dark it is outside rather than coming on at a set time, or a heating system that knows how warm you like it when you’re home but knows to lower the temperature automatically when you’re not, our systems can

“Our goal is to provide what our clients want from technology, not a list of things we think we can achieve” We have the right blend of experience and expertise to help turn your ideas and aspirations into reality. We are not only passionate about the design of your home, we also understand the importance of positively contributing to the environment, with this in mind, we design our systems so they not only work beautifully for you but also work hard to save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. From lighting systems that know when you’re no longer in the room to heating systems that learn your habits and program themselves, Zero1 can give you a home that looks after you and your family, keeps you safe and lets you concentrate on the things that are important to you.

not only enhance your home but help you save money by reducing wastage. So, if you are a Facilities Manager looking for greater control and efficiencies, a Developer embarking on a new building project, an Architect who understands the need to design smarter homes for the future or a home owner who would like to know more about the endless possibilities that home automation offers and how it might work for you, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01534 888003, email us at contact@zero1.je or pop into our showroom at 6-10 Minden Street, where we can sit in comfort and discuss your specific needs.

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I’ve always been a firm believer a house should be not just a place you call home and return to each day but a real haven, somewhere you feel completely cocooned, a nest from whence your children can fly…….. by Juanita Shield Laignel One of the few television programs I make any effort to catch is Kevin McLeod’s Grand Designs. I find the process of people building their dream home fascinating and what each householder deems to be their dream, in their diversity, astounding. None of them have built my dream home yet, although a few have come fairly close. Personally the glass box, clean lines style leaves me cold, I prefer the built in a forest wall to wall wood, sustainable potager, composting

toilet and reed bed type of dream far more enticing. However, it would seem that particular dream, is only accessible to a rare few. Instead I’m currently making the most of what I have, a suburban, detached 1960s three up three down with Victorian walled garden to the rear and tiny garage to the front. Bijou thought it may be, I’m intent on making it as comfortable and plush as I can. The temptation in such a compact

space would to be to keep it clutter free but ‘clutter’ is my middle name. I like lots of bits and pieces to remind me of my progress through life, the people I have met and experiences I’ve had. Having said that there comes a point when you really can’t fit anymore in and decluttering or Feng Shuiing comes into play. Before I get to that point I’ve still got lots to work on. Looking back over the last ten years in this property, we have replaced the leaking roof and repaired all the ensuing water damage, replaced an old and tired garage door, taken down all the old guttering and fitted new bright white, modern guttering, completely re-vamped the garden, built on a conservatory and most recently replaced the hand-built 1960s kitchen. This was so well built in it was very difficult to remove but the poor old carcases were so ancient they were limping along pretending to be functional but really just fit for the knackers yard (a bit like how I feel on a Monday morning!) But it was worth all the hard work in the end. With not that much left to do structurally I have been able to turn my hand to the task I love the most, soft furnishing and all the bits and bobs that evoke a sense of wellbeing in a home. Unable to attain the wattle and daub lifestyle above, my default seems to be old manor house, library; continues overleaf...

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lots of books, high backed leather chairs, dark wood tables and side lamps casting a sultry light, woven red rugs and plush red and gold curtainage (yes I know I’m inventing words again but if rappers can do it!) Bedrooms I think should be boudoir-esque and Kitchens most definitely Country, in my humble opinion that is. In researching this piece I had the most good fortune of discovering Paul at The Curtain Loft and yet another Paul at Decorare. My bedroom is in need of an overhaul, the walls having been painted when we moved in and not touched since are looking more than a little

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tired. Paul at Decorare could well be my saviour in this department as he specialises in wallpapering and painting and decorating. I fancy a gorgeous, lush, feature wall and I know he will be able to help me. Paul at the Curtain Loft on the other hand will be able to provide sumptuous cushions and the window dressings in my sitting room. We currently have a very old, cream, nondescript blind that doesn’t even work anymore and most certainly does not go with my dusty manor house library look. Time for an upgrade me thinks! Whilst I’m at it, the children’s bedrooms could do with a revamp. As often happens in children’s bedrooms, there is a lot of pine which on the whole has become passé, unless it is antique pine of course. To spruce it up I have already painted one chair white and covered it with a cream and pink tapestry I did eons ago. Unfortunately the paint I used was just whatever emulsion I had to hand and it’s beginning to flake. I’ve noticed that Shutter Hut Plus sell Frenchic furniture paint so I will be along to their new showroom as soon as it opens. Fortunately I hear they will also be offering furniture painting classes so that may set me in good stead too. I have also been in touch with Highlands College to see if they offer similar and was given the following information about DIY/ Arts and Crafts courses at Highlands; City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate – Interior Décor, Stained Glass for Beginners and Improvers, Basic Woodwork, Upholstery and lots of other craft based courses such as sewing, patchwork and quilting, knitting, crochet, flower arranging, printing and card making, are all available. If I had time to do any of these I really don’t know which I would choose – I’d want to try and somehow do them all!! continues overleaf...

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Realising not everyone likes old fashioned and quirky and that some people are much more in touch with the real world, I contacted Zero1 to familiarise myself with the other end of the spectrum. I was invited to spend, what turned out to be, a most enjoyable coffee break with Kevin Stewart of Zero1 to talk about the amazing technology available to home owners. I naively asked him if the majority of his customers are thirty something unmarried males, with bachelor pads and he quickly realigned my thinking. “You’d be amazed at the diversity of our demographic. This last week I sold a state of the art security system to a retired lady who wants to be able to check wherever she is, her windows are all securely closed and locked. Many of my customers are wives and mothers who want help with caring for their family in the best possible way and the other clients we are regularly involved with are care homes. We are currently working on an alarm system that alerts carers if a person’s bathroom door hasn’t been opened for a certain amount of time denoting the person hasn’t moved and may be in need of assistance. The permutations are endless.” I was pleased to hear that up to the moment technological advances aren’t all about loud music, bright lights and enabling the younger generation to form social media relationships. I am so glad there are real, practical and social conscience driven uses. My nirvana could possibly be a marrying of sensitive technology installed in a Cobb House – watch this space! Of course what really makes a home special is the people in it, our families and the friends we invite in for fleeting periods of precious time. After all, what good is a palace with no one to share it with? Better a tent with love I say!

TAP INTO A TREND By Julia Gray

Bath and basin taps are essential to any bathroom, but their beauty doesn't stop at function; they can also be a design statement in their own right.

day, so think about how you'll interact with them," says Simon Browning, industrial design director at Mira Showers. "Make sure the control feels precise and the taps are easy to use."

Because there are lots of things to consider when buying bathroom taps, but the style is paramount.

You don't need to spend a fortune to get good taps, but it can be a false economy to buy really cheap ones because a tap has working parts and those parts can fail if they're poor quality. If you soon end up having to get the taps repaired or replaced, you'll wish you'd spent more on a product designed to last.

The different elements of your bathroom should go together, so if you have a period-style room, you need classic taps to suit that period, and if you've gone down the contemporary route, you need sleek, modern taps. Try the taps with the bathroom suite to check they're the right style and size - it's especially important that the basin tap is in proportion to the basin. Most bathroom taps are chrome these days, but other finishes are available. That said, it's not all about looks, and you'll obviously need to consider ease of use when buying your taps too, especially for the youngest and oldest members of the family, who may have difficulty operating some designs. "You'll use these taps every

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There's nothing worse than a tap that's more a dribble than a deluge, so do consider your home's water system before you buy. "This tends to be more important if you have a low-pressure water system - if the tap isn't suitable and the water flow is poor, it will take a long time to fill a bath," says Browning.

Mixer taps, which only have one spout, are a popular choice and mix hot and cold water in different ways (ask a plumber if in doubt about which sort you need), but some people prefer separate hot and cold taps (often called pillar taps). If your bath has two tap holes, you're not confined to having separate taps - many bath mixers are designed for two holes. However, not all baths come pre-drilled with tap holes - to avoid drilling them, use wall-mounted taps or floor-standing taps (popular for freestanding baths).

He continues: "Improvements in technology can not only make taps work better, but also improve their longevity and ease of cleaning. Taps from Mira's Aspects range, for example, perform well even on low-pressure systems, and have integrated flow straighteners, which make them easier to clean as they allow for straight lines and avoid dirt traps that are difficult to clean." Good water pressure is especially important for bath-shower mixer taps. These taps are a cost-effective way to have an over-bath shower because you need bath taps anyway, so why not pay a bit more for taps that connect to a shower head and hose? Bath-shower mixers are useful for washing your hair, the dog and the bath itself, but good water pressure is needed for a good showering experience, so they can't always be used instead of a separate shower.

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Alan Ricou - Director In 1986 Alan was a self-employed kitchen and bedroom fitter. “I’ve been doing this longer than I care to remember and have over the years built up a good reputation for my attention to detail and customer service. I went on to bring these skills and experience into Direct Furniture Supplies as part owner in 2003. I am really proud of what I have achieved over the years. In 2009 Mike joined the Company as joint owner to offer another dimension, with his vast experience in design and product knowledge to enhance the business and keep up with all the latest designs and new products within the retail industry. We have built up a strong reliable team with Lucy and Martin and then Mike and I Michael Ginnsincluding MBE project at the helm. I know we are able to deliver a unique service from design and fitting managing with all other trades if required. We will keep pushing the company forward to strive for the high standards our clients have come to expect.”

Lucy Hume - Showroom Manager Having moved to Jersey from Hertfordshire at the age of twenty one, Lucy worked for Mappin and Webb before joining Direct Furniture during 2006. “I do the book keeping, invoicing, ordering and CAD drawings for Alan and Mike as well as other administrative duties such as pricing up jobs. I also have my own clients and am usually the first point of contact for people phoning or coming into the showroom. The business has grown so rapidly over the past five years, it’s been great to have the newer members of staff on board to relieve the pressure. Martin is a great help in the showroom and having a reliable team out in the field, means we can plan installations in a fluid way.”

Martin Peters - Designer During April 2014, the Directors of Direct Furniture Supplies, were more than happy to engage the services of Martin, adding his extensive design knowledge and experience in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, to the business. “Working for Direct Furniture can be very challenging but in a good way, Alan and Mike ensure each job is done to the highest of standards. We have a constant stream of both, existing, long term clients and new clients making every project unique in its requirements and complexities. Each of us has our own strengths, making the process a real team effort rather than an individual project. I really like that we are able to offer a personalised service regardless of the size of project or budget.”

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RUBiS in Jersey – fuelling our island community for 60 years BY NICK CROLLA, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER RUBiS in Jersey has played a significant role in the Island’s economic, social and cultural infrastructure; keeping essential industries such as agriculture and hospitality moving, fuelling our vehicles and vessels, and heating our homes, striving to source the latest products and behaving as an environmental good neighbour for 60 years. RUBiS supports many charitable and community initiatives throughout the year including the Jersey International Motoring Festival, the largest of its kind in the Channel Islands, and one of the biggest events held in the island generally, attracting entrants from the UK, Europe and the other Channel Islands and more than 20,000 spectators. Starting with Karting and then the Moonlight Sprints and including hill climbs and exhibition events, the Festival is now firmly established on the summer calendar and RUBiS remains a proud headline supporter. But it’s not all petrol-heads and burning rubber. RUBiS also supports a number of important cultural events in the Island such as the Home and Lifestyle Show at Fort Regent, the International Food Festival and Funfair, as well as a large number of charitable organisations and initiatives including Wetwheels Jersey, the island’s only powerboat dedicated to enabling disabled passengers to experience the joy of being at sea; the Police and Community Charity Fun Day; the Société Jersiaise and in Guernsey the Victorian Walled Garden project, the Air Display and the Guernsey Sports Association for the Disabled. In 2014 RUBiS were match sponsors for the visit of Carmarthen Quins RFC to Jersey Rugby Club, which is something the business will repeat for the 2015/16 season. RUBiS recognises the benefit the Island derives from having a sporting team representing Jersey at one of the highest levels of national competition and is proud to support the effort of the Reds in the RFU Championship.

This year RUBiS got behind Jersey’s successful bid to host the NatWest Island Games, the largest sporting event held with thousands of competitors, coaches and supporters travelling from all over the world to take part. As part of the company’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations it is supporting a competition organised by Jersey Trees for Life and Guernsey Trees for Life. The competition, Trees We Love, will encourage islanders to take great photos of their favourite trees in Guernsey and Jersey. It is open to all amateur photographers, with entries split into three categories: Primary School, Secondary School, and Open. RUBiS takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and is proud to support initiatives that reduce the impact of fossil fuel consumption in the Channel Islands. RUBiS is constantly investing to deliver the latest products and services as part of its commitment to making Jersey a clean and better environment. Jersey Trees for Life and Guernsey trees for Life are the only charities whose work helps to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Funds raised through the campaign linked to the competition will provide vital support for projects in both Islands by enabling the planting of trees and hedgerows, creating valuable ‘habitat corridors’ for wildlife in the process. The subject of the entered photographs must be a tree, existing in the Channel Islands. Entries will be judged by an independent panel, and there will be three winners and three runners up in each category. Adult winners will receive a £500 credit to their RUBiS Card (or a pre-loaded RUBiS Card for new customers), whilst younger entrants will be rewarded with a £200 Amazon voucher to spend on whatever they wish! There will also be a prize giving event and exhibitions in both Islands to showcase the best entries, with the top six photographs from each island making it into the sought after 2016 RUBiS calendar. To register for the competition, please email education@jerseytreesforlife.org. All registrations must be received by 31st August 2015, and the closing date for entries is 20th September 2015. For full details visit www.jerseytreesforlife.org

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THE POWER OF HEALING PLANTS By Hannah Stephenson

As a teenager, Chris Beardshaw was a keen sportsman, running half-marathons for his county, destined to achieve great goals as an athlete. Suddenly, within the space of 10 days, his feet swelled up so chronically he couldn't walk. The condition spread to his ankles, hands and wrists. His case was a mystery and, after numerous trips to specialists and consultants, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. His choice was to undergo major surgery on his toes and lower joints, or face a lifetime in a wheelchair. This is where his interest in holistic treatments began - he changed his diet, eating fewer vegetables which exacerbated his symptoms, such as aubergines, red peppers and tomatoes, cut

out red meat, red wine and dairy products and started investigating the power of herbal remedies. "I went through four-and-a-half years of being explored," the award-winning garden designer and broadcaster recalls. "I became used to being a curiosity. They were never able to get a full diagnosis on the type of arthritis. "I had gold injections, radiotherapy, hydrotherapy and tried Voltarol-based products. Some provided short-term gain, but four weeks later the condition would return." He found that comfrey cream, arnica and devil's claw helped alleviate his symptoms to a degree, but the whole experience made him think more about the healing properties of plants, some of which he now grows in his own garden.

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While one in six of us can recognise echinacea, which is used to produce cough and cold remedies, even fewer of us know how to recognise a safe herbal remedy, according to new research from Potter's Herbals. Yet many plants that can help us maintain our wellbeing are so easy to grow and we may already have them in our garden. Common plants which Chris recommends and uses for his own wellbeing include: Lemon balm: "It's very easy to grow - once you have it in the garden you'll never get rid of it. It's a herbaceous perennial which grows vigorously and has a hawthorn-like leaf. You harvest the leaf tips from May to mid-summer and make a tea out of it. Tip on boiling water, let it steep for three minutes and when it's cool enough, drink it. It has a citrus zing to it which cleanses the palate and is uplifting. It's also good for improving circulation." Rosemary and thyme: "Grow them hard, don't overwater or overfeed. Don't grow in a rich garden compost, grow them in a soil-based compost like John Innes No 2 which is less fertile and has a more mineral-rich structure to it. The plants will stay dwarfed but will be more concentrated in their components. Put them in the sun to intensify the oils. Rosemary and thyme can break down fats in the body, they serve as a remedy for bad fats. So if you're eating fatty barbecued meats, take some sprigs, crumble them in your hands and throw them over the meat, not so they burn but so they are warmed." Black peppermint: "It's the most potent form of mint. Grow it at the back of a herbaceous border and let it run forward. When it starts to invade other plants, rip it out and use the bits you've ripped out in salads or in tea, as a digestive promoter and to alleviate bloating. Alternatively make it into a compress, hold it on the skin and use it on sunburn. Keep it wet. Mint doesn't like to dry out. It will also need feeding."

Lavender: "Lavender is anti-bacterial, so it's good to wash your hands in a tea made of lavender. It's good for fungal infections, if you've hit your finger while gardening and you have bleeding under the fingernail, it will clean the skin and cuticles." Tansy (Tanacetum - a member of the Aster family): "This produces tiny yellow flowers with 'shaving brush' heads. The leaves are an insect repellent. It will grow to 4-5ft and is very good if you've got pets because at this time of the year there are lots of tics and fleas about. Harvest the leaves and take a bunch and wipe them down the side of the cat or dog, just behind their ears. It's a sun-loving perennial, so grow it in sun at the back of the herbaceous border, combined with aconitums, Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) and eupatoriums which will shore up the tansy." continues overleaf...

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BEST OF THE BUNCH - Bacopa This effective trailing perennial, often grown as an annual in this country, combines well with almost any colour scheme, its tiny white flowers draped over window boxes or spilling out of containers and cascading over hanging baskets. You can also grow mauve varieties and it spreads quite effectively in containers so is great as a fill-in. It will do well in sun or light shade in multi-purpose compost, but keep it well watered throughout the summer months, trim and feed it occasionally to keep it going. Good varieties include B. 'Snowflake' and B. 'Snowtopia'.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Growing gooseberries Delicious gooseberry fools, coulis and even gooseberry-based sauces to enhance rich, sweet meats will add a zing to summer dining. They are among the easiest soft fruits to grow and there are hundreds of classic green, red, yellow or white types, along with mildew-resistant or thornless ones, which can be grown as bushes, fans, cordons or standards. They should be planted in autumn or early winter in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil. Once planted, dress with high potash fertiliser in spring and mulch with compost, water well in dry weather and start harvesting from late spring onwards. The first unripe berries can be thinned and used for cooking, the remaining ones left to ripen for dessert use. Prune them when the crop is over, cutting out dead or damaged wood.

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Farewell to Reg and his working garden As a family we’ve spent numerous wonderful hours wondering around Reg’s garden enjoying the many and various charity driven spectacles, delighting in the huge variety of fauna and marvelling at the beautiful combination of flora……….. Juanita Shied-Laignel explores Reg’s garden for the last time….or is it?

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It was during spring half term my family and I last frequented Reg’s garden. My seven year old thoroughly enjoyed discovering each area with great anticipation and excitement. His incessant childhood chatter consisted of ‘look at all the butterflies Mummy, wow look at the size of those fish, let’s go over the bridge, oh no the tortoises have gone and ohhhh Mummy, look at all these toys.’ This probably sums up many a Reg’s garden experience, with the exception of adults probably adding things like, ‘what lovely planting combinations and thank you Reg, yes I will have a cup of tea’. Given all these positives and in the knowledge of his imminent closure, it was with a tinge of sadness I visited Reg to chat about his past and his future. Reg began “It’s so nice to sit here and chat, normally I’m really busy.” We were sitting at the south end of the pond and as if deliberately putting on a show, a magnificent dragon fly was darting over the water. I asked Reg how long the garden had been open and how he began. “We’ve been open for 20 years on 31st August, hence closing at the end of the month, 20 years to the day. I began because I’d been working for the family business for 30 years running St Brelade Campsite on this land. My Father had passed and the rest of the family wanted to sell the land for a building project. I didn’t want to sell because I loved the work. My Dad started with capacity for just 50 visitors but in the end we were up to 1,000. I was Manger and the work was so varied it really got the adrenaline pumping. Sadly I was outvoted and made redundant so I decided to do something with the field at the back of my house and here were are.”

The pond is so vast I’d always imagined it had once upon a time it been an elaborate swimming pool but Reg explained how it had come into existence “It took 12 of us 3 weekends to build 6,500 concrete blocks into the 160 foot pond. It takes 700 tons of water and contains about 400 Koi Carp at the moment, they are bottom feeders and disappear down into the depths in winter and re-appear in March.” Yet again as if deliberately orchestrated a carp splashed up to the surface and with a flick of its tail was gone again. continues overleaf...

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8 o’clock, 4 had died. The 3 remaining were tested and samples of the dead ones were sent to a specialist in the UK. It came back they had a virus. After that I went down to the enclosure every morning with my heart in my mouth waiting for the others to die too and it got to the point I couldn’t stomach it anymore, so I found homes for them.” I hadn’t heard this story before and was very sad to hear it had happened.

I commented on the beautiful flower combinations and asked Reg if he had been a gardener all his life. “My grandfather was the largest tomato grower in Europe. Pop Langlois they called him, so I’m from a growing family and yes I suppose I’d been brought up with planting things. The beauty of this garden is, flowers are growing all the time, one lot finishes then another lot comes up. But you know, I can tell you that’s an Agapanthus,” he said pointing to a late flowering white variety “but,” he continued “I can’t pronounce most of the Latin names. I discovered when I was about forty that I’m dyslexic. It didn’t matter that I came last in my class, as when I left school I went straight onto driving the Ducks for Elizabeth Castle and then later into the family business but I remember being quite frustrated by my need to examine every word just for a split second before saying it to ensure I was pronouncing it properly.” This was something of a revelation as Reg always seems so eloquent and has done so much to help other people over the years; one wouldn’t imagine he suffered such a debilitating problem. I said as much. “My intention was always to put the garden to good use. I like to support the Women’s Refuge, they do so much good work. They hold ‘Ladies Day’ here each year and I’ve known them take £5,000 in a day. I’ve also had a singing gala in aid of Multiple sclerosis and so many other charitable events over the years to raise funds.” A couple who had been wondering around the garden then came over to chat to Reg and he told them all about the birds he used to keep “I kept 250 birds at one time, mostly rescued, I had finches, budgies, cockatiel, quail and ringed teal but they became too much work so I gave them to a pet shop.” I remembered the huge cage well, “It was 30 feet deep and 7ft high and ran the entire length of the garden” said Reg. The visitors thanked Reg for a lovely afternoon and left smiling so Reg continued “I didn’t get to make them a cup of tea. I’m usually down in the shed at the back making free cups of tea for all the visitors.” He grinned, “quite often they’re suspicious when I offer a cup of tea then when I say it’s free ‘oh yes ok then’ they say.” Reg continued giggling at this thought and told me of a day when 36 people congregated for a cup of tea all in one go. I asked what had happened to the Giant Tortoises previously ensconced in the middle of the garden. “Their previous owner was quite unwell and needed a new home for his tortoises. I agreed to look after them and gave them every comfort. I laid fresh turf, put heat pads in their enclosure and built a conservatory for them. I’d had them about two years when one night I went down at five o’clock picked them up and put them indoors as it was cold, but the next morning when I went down at

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But Reg’s mood then lightened again as we decided to take a walk around so I could take some pictures. As we walked Reg explained “Although I’m closing on the 31st August, I’m not.” Now I was confused. He carried on “I won’t be spending any more money on the upkeep of the garden, I’ve spent several hundred thousand over the years and enough is enough, instead I will be leaving it to return to nature so people are welcome to still come in at their own risk as I will no longer be insured, and enjoy the garden in a wild state.” At this point I noticed numbered signs dotted about. “Ah yes, I’m selling off sections of the planting to the highest bidder in a last ditch attempt to raise funds for charity and for myself, in a hope to recoup a little of 600K I spent over the years.” This seemed like a brilliant idea and a great way for me to get my hands on some of the beautiful, well established plants I’ve coveted for years. Having been in Reg’s company for nearly two hours I found myself needing to leave for other commitments although I believe we would both have been happy to continue until nightfall, but sadly I had to return to real life outside of the magic of Reg’s garden. It will be a great shame not to enjoy it in its current incarnation anymore, but at the age of 80 and having difficulty with his knees and ankles Reg really feels it is time to lay down his trowel and who can blame him when he’s been so dedicated to sharing with the public at large for such a long time. I’m looking forward to visiting and enjoying the garden in its wild and abandoned state. I’m sure you will join with me in saying thank you Reg and good luck in your retirement.

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10,000 dogs finish racing a year and our branch together with 72 other branches of the Retired Greyhound Trust all over the U.K. and independent groups try to find homes for these racing dogs when they are ‘surplus to requirements’ due to injury or lack of interest. They start racing at 18 months old and some finish long before the standard retirement age of 4, if they don’t make the grade or don’t have the chase instinct. Injuries can be horrific and most of the time, not seen to.

We home dogs in the Channel Islands but it’s a costly business to get them here, have them neutered, vaccinated and although we do ask for a donation it is less than half the amount that we pay to get a dog into a home. Contrary to popular belief they are very affectionate dogs, with the most amazing nature and for this reason we have 6 of our own dogs as P.A.T. (Pets as Therapy). We have recently been allocated the Silver Spring Residential Home. The pleasure they bring to elderly people, some suffering from Alzheimers, is incredible, they love to be able to stroke the dogs and the visit once a week is something they look forward to.

Another role they play is school assemblies. Alison, who has been with us for 7 years and I, visit schools taking 4 or 5 of the dogs and giving a talk on their history including the fact they used to be worshipped and now are just a commodity discarded when no longer of any use. We also attend Brownies and more recently W. I.’s As greyhounds are bred for high performance, their blood is of excellent quality so some of our dogs as blood donors. They have saved many lives. They just stand there whilst a huge needle is inserted into the Jugular vein and happily give a pint of the best for another poorly breed of dog. To continue what we do, as with any charity, we need funds and our guys work really hard to do this but we can always do with a bit extra….. Further information can be found at www.jerseygreyhoundrescue.org.uk

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Victoria Art Gallery... not just a pretty facade Growing up I always dreamed of being an Artist and romanticised the mandatory bohemian lifestyle to accompany such a career path. Sadly it wasn’t to be, however, much of my personal time has been spent in creative pursuit and as such, I’ve been a regular frequenter of The Victoria Art Gallery located at the foot of Victoria Street, so it was with great delight I wandered along there to talk to husband and wife proprietors Carole and Michael Bourke by Juanita Shield-Laignel Walking in I was first greeted by the pleasant tinkling of the shop bell and the next thing that struck me was that wonderful individual smell of art materials; a mixture of wood and paints and glue and graphite and paper – lovely. Then of course I was greeted by the smiling faces of Carole and Michael who began telling me their story.

business together and that’s how Art Workshops began 25 years ago. After about seven years my business partner and I found we wanted to do different things so we parted company. Carole continued “We’d both always been really passionate about art, making every possible excuse to visit local exhibitions or to go away to Paris to visit The Louvre so decided to expand into what is now the back of the shop and rebrand from Art Workshops to Victoria Art Gallery.” Carole then showed me work by local artists “Ian Rolls, Yvonne Wright, David Henley, Maureen Osborne, who has painted some wonderful Oils of Seymour Tower, Stained Glass by Pauline Taylor and Edward Blampied who painted the Hungry Man at Rozel,” and at that moment as if by magic the bell tinkled and in walked Ed. “Talk of the devil.” said Carole and went off to attend to Ed. Michael and I continued chatting and I commented on the lovely carved wooden door surrounds separating each section of the shop. Michael explained “Interior Designer David Rondel did them for us when we refurbed.” With that Carole re-joined us bringing Ed into the conversation. I asked Ed how long he had been displaying at the gallery. His answer was ‘about ten years’ and I took the opportunity to take a picture of him with one of his latest pieces.

“My background is in engineering,” said Michael “but I was made redundant and ended up working in Andersons where I learnt to frame and really enjoyed it. I’d been framing for six years or so, when I found myself regularly cutting glass for an independent framer and we got chatting and decided to set up

Carole then went on to say how lovely it’s been to see some the of the local artists developing over the years and watch them coming in as students then going to Uni and coming back as fully fledged artist. I asked Carole if it is just her and Michael in the shop. “My daughter works in the mornings so we really are a truly family run business; it seems to work well.” As a regular customer, I agreed. We then had a good look around at all the materials

available, from water colour and oils, acrylic and gouache, gift ideas and of course, artwork. I was there for well over an hour and I’m sure I didn’t take it all in. Canvases stacked up against the wall reminded me of times I’d popped by to purchase one or two. Michael told me he gets all sorts of challenging things to frame. He then went on to explain they can use museum quality, anti-reflection glass with 99% ultra violet protection. As someone who likes to hang paintings in the conservatory, this was worth knowing.

Local Artist Eddie Blampied Having spent a most pleasant afternoon in the company of like-minded art ‘appreciationists’ (yes I know that’s not a word, but it should be) I thought it high time to leave these good people with their day. On the way out I spotted lots of pencils and pens and this reminded me I need to stock up for September when the children go back to school. “See you soon” I said as I left, knowing I would be returning again in the very near future.

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka has been a popular destination for many years for British tourists who traditionally have flocked to visit the historic monuments, wildlife and the west and south coastal beach resorts. Since the end of civil war in 2009 the whole country has been opened up to tourism and on a recent summit in Sri Lanka, being hosted by tour operator Kuoni, Darren Davison from Travelmaker joined a group to visit the relatively unknown East Coast of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka itself is approximately ten and a half hours flying time from London, on this occasion the flight was with Sri Lankan airways on a brand new Airbus A330, the economy class was very comfortable with friendly and attentive crew ensuring the flight was a pleasant experience. From Colombo (Where the international Airport is located) to get to the east coast, the easiest and most convenient way is to fly, Cinnamon Air operate light amphibious aircraft which can transport up to 8 passengers in approximately fifty minutes to Trincomalee air strip on the east coast. This part of Sri Lanka has a summer climate and between May and October should be warm and sunny for the best part which contrasts with the west of the

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Island. The west coast will benefit from better weather November – April. So Sri Lanka appeals as a year round destination.

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A popular choice for visitors will be to take a tour inland to destinations such as Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before heading to the east coast for some relaxation. It is an affordable alternative to heading to the Maldives which traditionally has been a common twin centre destination.

summer months. The wildlife guide at the hotel claimed an 80% chance of seeing Blue Whale or other species such as Sperm Whale. The chances of seeing Dolphin are almost 100% claimed the Guide! This is normally an early morning excursion taking around three to four hours.

Trincomalee itself is a natural deep water harbour and has been a strategic naval base in the Indian Ocean for many years. In the surrounding area are temples and many historic sites that are well worth a visit.

The next night was at the popular Uga bay in Passikudah which is about a two hour drive from Jungle beach. This is very much an appeal to the “flop and drop” holidaymakers featuring one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. An ideal spot to relax, take in spa treatments or just chill on the beach. A popular excursion is to hire the Catamaran which will take you to the nearby reefs at elephant rocks where you can enjoy snorkelling in clear, warm waters teaming with colourful tropical fish.

Accommodation on the first night was at the Jungle Beach hotel which as the name suggests, is in a secluded part of Jungle that leads on to a beautiful white sand beach. There are no Private beaches in this area however it remains pretty much untouched by the locals. The sea in this area is one of the main attractions as whilst the beach is shallow and calm, close by is very deep sea and this coast is one of the few places you can view Blue Whale on an excursion at sea. Normally around an hour and a half from shore, Blue Whale can be spotted during the

The flight returning back to Colombo was from Batticaloa which was about a forty minute drive and the airport is a pontoon on the lagoon side where the sea plane lands collects you and takes off from the sea, a truly memorable way to end a fantastic visit to the East Coast of Sri Lanka.

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Oslo offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into a rich and colourful history and the vibrant Nordic culture. Founded in 1000AD and established as a strategic trading place less than half a century later, Oslo emerged as the Norwegian capital during the rule of Haakon V, King of Norway in the 14th century. Today, Oslo is the hub of Norwegian trade, a leading city for the Council of Europe and the heart of the European Commission’s intercultural cities project. Widely acknowledged for the high quality of life enjoyed by its fortunate residents, Oslo is also recognised as a city of modern architecture and its skyline continues on a rapid path of transformation. Oslo’s Opera House is a fine example of contemporary architecture. The property’s striking design features pristine Italian white marble with the rich tones of Oak, and an aluminium roof and extensive use of glass has resulted in a very impressive construction. Should you wish to attend an opera in this magnificent building, performances scheduled for the autumn

include Don Giovanni, The Barber of Seville, Carmen and The Flying Dutchman. For skiing enthusiasts the Holmenkollen Ski Museum will be of interest. A wide variety of exhibits reflects 4000 years of history related to skiing. Be sure to wander around the popular Freedom on Snow exhibition, which focuses on snowboarding and skiing and don’t miss the informative film on the development of modern skiing, which features interviews with the world’s best athletes and afterwards you can practice your techniques on the snowboards and gyro boards. Holmenkollen National Ski Arena is one of Norway’s most popular attractions and for brave hearts with a daring sense of adventure there is a zip wire waiting for you. For those who prefer to remain on terra firma, take the elevator up to the top and admire the spectacular sweeping views over the city. Another popular attraction is the Royal Palace. Built in 1849, this neo-classical style property, which features a stuccoed brick facade, has 173 ornate rooms.

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The palace was built as a residence for King Charles III and is now the official residence of the current monarchs; King Harald V and Queen Sonja. During the summer months, visitors are welcome to view a selection of the state rooms including the Great Hall and Banqueting Hall. The changing of the guard ceremony takes place at 13.30 hours every day and it draws the crowds in earnest. For a taste of Norwegian culture, head for the Norsk Folke Museum, located five kilometres from the city centre. Displays include a wide range of exhibits focusing on Norwegian folk dress, folk art, textiles, crafts, weapons, musical instruments and old toys. View the many examples of daily life dating back to the 16th century and the collection of artefacts, photographs, records and documents. Learn about Norway’s Viking past at the nearby Viking Ship Museum, and view the Gokstad ship, which was built at the height of the Viking period in around 850. Discovered buried on farm land in 1879, the Gokstad became a burial ship with a chamber built at the stern. The interior walls were decorated with birch bark and as remnants of silk and gold thread remained it is thought that the walls were decorated with rich tapestries. A raised bed provided the final resting place for a male corpse and studies concluded that he died in battle. Another exhibit of high interest is the Oseberg, which became a burial ship for two wealthy women who died in the year 834. Their burial chamber was built behind the mast with the two bodies lying on a raised bed. Burial gifts consisting of clothes, shoes, combs, ornate sledges and carved animal heads were placed nearby. The Oseberg was discovered by a farmer in 1903. The excavation took less than three months and the restoration lasted 21 years. For art lovers, the Munch Museum, located on Tøyengata, offers an insight into the life of Edvard Munch, a master of Modernism who remained committed to his passion for more than sixty years. Part of the Symbolist movement in the late nineteenth century, he was a pioneer expressionist who bequeathed his work to the City of Oslo. The collection includes over a thousand paintings, 7,500 drawings and watercolours, 18,000 prints and six sculptures. Another popular site is Vigeland Park, a unique sculpture park, which displays over two hundred of Gustav Vigeland’s 48 | www.life-mags.com

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sculptures in wrought iron, granite and bronze. The Vigeland Museum, within the park, was built in the 1920’s and is a fine example of Norwegian Neo-Classicism and displays Vigeland’s lifework of sculptures, drawings, woodcuts and woodcarvings. The ideal place to stay and centrally located on the corner of Rosenkrantz Street and Karl Johan’s Gate, is the Grand Hotel, which has been welcoming guests including the dramatist Henrik Ibsen, since 1874. Members of the aristocracy, world leaders, including President Clinton and numerous high profile celebrities are attracted to this property, which offers a blend of tradition and contemporary flair. Accommodations are spacious and sumptuously furnished with rich fabrics and the level of comfort and service is first class. Be sure to visit the King’s Salon and note the painting of King Frederick V of Denmark and Norway. Dating back to 1732 it has been displayed in the hotel since it opened in 1874. Another painting, which is much admired, features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, which was presented to the hotel after her visit. Visit the hotel’s Etoile Bar on the top floor and as you admire the surrounding views order an evening tipple and raise your glass to Oslo, a captivating city.

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Southampton Boat Show 2015 Date: Friday 11 September – Sunday 20 September Location: Southampton, SO15 1AG Time: 10am – 6.30pm from 11 – 19 September and 10am – 6pm on Sunday 20 September Tickets: Advance tickets start from £15, with two children under the age of 15 going free with each adult. Concessions are also available. For further information on ticketing please visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com The world leading Southampton Boat Show is getting ready to return this September and will include one of Europe’s biggest purpose-built marinas. Now in its 47th year, the festival of boating will showcase the very best that the international marine industry has to offer. With a host of fantastic attractions as well as thousands of boats, brands and equipment to see and try first-hand, there will be something for everyone.

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As one of the world’s top 10 Boat Shows, the event will feature lots of family-friendly attractions such as: • Plenty of opportunities to get out on the water for FREE; • A big wheel offering panoramic views across the Show; • The spectacular Earl of Pembroke tall ship will take a break from featuring in blockbuster movies to allow visitors to climb aboard; • The Red Arrows will be swooping across Southampton on Saturday 12 September treating visitors to their famous show-stopping display.

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There will be plenty of opportunities to experience the latest RIBs, powerboats and yachts at no extra cost, whatever your age, and whether you are an advanced sailor or a bold beginner: • On the Water’s “Get Afloat”is a tailor made attraction for younger visitors which gives 8-16 year olds a chance to discover the excitement of dinghy sailing and Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP); • “Try-a-Boat” sessions will allow visitors to experience the thrill of being out on the water on a varied selection of vessels;

• “Wet Wheels” is a fully wheelchair accessible, 9m Cheetah Catamaran. Capable of driving at 40 knots, it has been specially adapted to allow disabled access; • RYA Active Marina Experience will once again be offering visitors the opportunity to refresh their boating skills and gain top tips from expert instructors through their on-water and shore-based workshops.

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ANTIQUES

The Art of Rene Lalique By Stephen Cohu Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was undoubtedly the greatest designer and maker of glass throughout the Art Deco period but before this he was a world famed jeweller with many Royals included in his client list. From his exquisite early creations in jewellery to complete church interiors, there are few people who can rival his success in the medium of glass design and manufacture. Early Life Most people associate the name Rene Lalique with opalescent vases, bowls, dishes and scent bottles in the angular designs of the Art Deco period. Before this however he was an exceptional jewellery designer and maker almost exclusively in the Art Nouveau style. Lalique was born in the French countryside in 1860 and two years later his family moved to the Paris suburbs. They continued to holiday in the area of his birth and as he grew up he was familiar with all the elements that he would later incorporate into his designs, fabulous and colourful dragonflies, birds, frogs, serpents, fish. He continually sketched what he saw and became an expert draughtsman. In 1876 at the age of 16 he was apprenticed to the renowned Parisian goldsmith Louis Aucoc. He spent two years with the firm that gave him the basic knowledge of both the materials and working methods of jewellery manufacture. He also studied in England at Sydenham School of Art where he was able to develop his own style, free from the strict French design styles of the period. Laliqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest lay in much more organic creations than the formal jewellery of his contemporaries.

Each jewellery design was first sketched by Rene Lalique and he would then always create the first prototype. When he was happy with his creation it was then passed to the master craftsmen in his Detail from a Rene Lalique brooch. workshop to be put into production, usually with only a few of each being made. He designed pieces for the stars of the stage, large bold pieces that needed to be seen from the theatre Gods and smaller more subtle pieces for more general wear. Each piece was signed Lalique although his designs were so recognisable they did not need a signature. Adornments for the hair, hatpins, brooches and pendants were the mainstay of his business and all produced in materials that did not detract from the overall organic look of the piece. Carved ivory, rock crystal, topaz, amethyst, peridot, moonstones, glass, these were his materials of choice. The fact that his jewellery prices today bear no relation to their intrinsic value was recently demonstrated in auction in America where a 5 inch long hair comb of c1900 made from carved horn applied in gold, silver and glass with a design of sea holly sold for US$170,000 to an Asian collector.

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Stunning Rene Lalique brooch from around 1900

Rene Lalique the Jeweller By 1881 Lalique was back in Paris and decided to pursue a career entirely in the design and manufacture of jewellery. He produced designs for the great houses of the day including Cartier and Boucheron. By 1885 he had his own workshop and was free to design as he wanted in the Art Nouveau style, a move entirely away from the stiff formal designs of the late 19th century. Large heavy gems set in precious metals ceased to be desired by the fashionable rich and nature inspired pieces made often from inexpensive materials became the new must have. Many of Laliqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jewellery creations have very little intrinsic value, made from carved horn, enamel, glass and semi-precious stones. The pieces were all individually created entirely by hand rather than being mass produced. 52 | www.life-mags.com

During his time as a jeweller, Rene Lalique experimented with the use of glass moulded or cast by way of the cire-perdue or lost wax process. Small adornments to his jewellery started on him on a path to what he is best known for today, his Art Deco creations in moulded glass. Lalique was an expert scientist in the creation of glass and knew exactly the proportion of addition of different oxides and chemicals to create glass colours and the temperature required to generate or create his famed opalescent pieces. Many people consider Lalique to be the creator of opalescent glass but the technique was known during Roman times and was used to great effect in France in the mid and late 19th century. The difference is that Lalique was able to control the opalescence, to generate strong or Rare red vase in Perruches design

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ANTIQUES weak colouring to enhance the piece. He also created pieces in many colours, the final outcome being dependant on the temperature of the molten glass. He sought to develop his own glass style, completely different from the Art Nouveau creations of Galle and Daum in cameo glass and Loetz and Tiffany in sparkling iridescent glass His early vases were produced by the lost wax process, first developed four thousand years ago to cast bronze. To create such pieces he would carve a design out of a solid block of modelling wax, this was then encased in a wooden box or frame. Plaster of Paris was poured into the frame and allowed to dry fully. The wax was then melted from the mould leaving every detail in the carving process in the design. Glass was then blown into the mould to create a hollow object. It is believed that Lalique produced around 500 individual pieces by this method and consequently today they are rare and highly sought. You may remember a few years ago on the Antiques Roadshow a couple brought along a Lalique cire-perdue vase bought at a car boot sale for 50p. The lady had only bought it because she wanted the plant that was in it and it was subsequently sold for over £30,000!

colours of glass are gathered by the glass blower in layers and then blown into a mould, an opalescent layer covered by a clear layer then perhaps a coloured layer. These cased pieces are also rare and desirable and will cost many thousands of pounds today. Also single colour pieces in red, cobalt blue, emerald green, dark amber, yellow were produced but only in small numbers and are subsequently expensive. Over 200 designs for vases were made, numerous perfume bottles with elaborate stoppers, car mascots modelled as animal and human figures, clocks, lamps, his output was vast numbering hundreds of thousands of pieces.

Detail from St Matthew’s Church, Jersey

The Glass Church, St Lawrence, Jersey Ondines pattern opalescent bowl

Mass Produced Art Deco Glass All of Lalique’s mass produced items were either blown or pressed into moulds. This allowed for the production of a high number of repeat pieces and made his output available to the less wealthy middle class emerging in the late 1920s and 1930s. The press moulding technique of forcing molten glass into a mould with a mechanical plunger allowed very crisp details to be retained in the manufacturing process. Although coloured examples were produced of most pieces, over 90% from the 1920s/30s were in opalescent glass. To make clear glass opalescent requires a great knowledge of the chemistry required to do so. Phosphates, fluorine and aluminium oxide were added to make glass opalescent as was a tiny amount of cobalt to make the glass faintly blue. The resulting opalescence is stronger on the relief parts of the design as opalescence is stronger where the glass cools quicker. Many firms quickly came into the market to compete with Lalique, Verlys, Etling, Hunebelle, Sabino in France, Barolac in Czechoslovakia (set up by workers from Lalique with knowledge of the formula for opalescent glass) and Joblings in England, to name but a few. Most people will be familiar with the opalescent vases, dishes, bowls, boxes, perfume bottles, car mascots and numerous other forms of design, but he also used cased glass techniques where different

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Rene Lalique also produced many architectural designs and monumental glass panels set in furniture. He designed and manufactured the glass interiors for the Art Deco liner, the Normandie but locally he is most well-known for the interior of St Matthew’s Church at Millbrook dating from 1934. The project was a renovation of an early Victorian church commissioned by Florence, Lady Trent in remembrance of her late husband Jesse Boot. The Boots’ and Lalique were friends, having adjacent villas in the south of France and Lalique had already produced a pair of doors for their Jersey house. There is little point trying to describe in words the interior of the church, you have to go and visit to appreciate this masterpiece in glass, even a photograph will not do it justice.

Legacy Rene Lalique died in 1945 and the factory still continues in production today. 450 workers are employed with many of the original designs together with many new models still being produced today. Rene Lalique was undoubtedly the finest exponent of moulded glass of the 20th century and many of his pieces can still be found today. Pieces produced during his lifetime are always marked R Lalique, the R being dispensed with after his death. An attractive piece of Rene Lalique glass is within the grasp of most buyers and will fit well with a modern interior. Prices for original items range from £50 for small items of tableware to mid hundreds for bowls and dishes. The rarest pieces make six figure sums but they may be out there just waiting to be rediscovered!

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Occupation Liberation Extractions from the forthcoming biography of

Michael Ginns MBE You may not think you know locally acclaimed Historian and Author Michael Ginns, however, if you have frequented the War Tunnels, been a member of the Occupation Society, have an interest in German Fortifications or read local publications, his name and work will have brushed by you whether you are aware of it or not. In this, the first of a series of extractions from the forthcoming biography of his life story, Michael shares with us how he came to be an Islander…… by Juanita Shield-Laignel

illiam Michael Ginns MBE, born of coffee export General Manager William Tyrell Ginns and First World War Nurse Emma Wilson, took his first breath on 16th December 1927, by a quirk of nature, not in the Island of Jersey where his parents had been resident for several years, but in South London. However, returning to Jersey when he was just six weeks old, being schooled here and aside from a well-documented, enforced period of time spent in a German internment camp and a few years participating in Army Service, Michael has been a firm part of Island life for the majority of his 87 years at the time of writing. Michael tells part of his story in his own words ………

Born in 1874, my Father was 54 when I was born, so I was half a step out in generations and didn’t ask him the questions I now wish I had. He was an austere Victorian, one of five siblings with a brother and three sisters. As a young adult he worked in the City and South London Bank, now HSBC. After a few years of working his way up the ladder he decided to see the world so secured a position as General Manger of a coffee export company in Brazil. He found himself in South America in the late eighteen to early nineteen hundreds in the thick of civil revolutions. My father returned to London in 1919 where he met and married my Mother. She nursed at the king Edward VII Hospital for Officers. We have reason to believe she had previously been engaged to an Officer in the British Army in the First World War, not that she ever talked about such things, but I remember she always kept a fob watch and a photo of an Officer on her writing desk. I made the mistake of picking the photo up one day when I was quite small and she told me off so severely, I never dared touch it again. From what I can piece together she had been very much in love but he must have died in the First World War. I still have the fob watch today and often look at it and wonder what really happened.

Michael Ginns MBE

fashionable, but they always stuck together. Not long after they were married my Father returned to Brazil and of course took Mother with him. She unfortunately found the heat difficult and it took its toll on her health culminating in the sad stillbirth of my older brother had he survived. This devastated my Mother and being a late Victorian my Father wasn’t given to showing his emotion, so I image she had

For the times, my parents met relatively late in life, my Father had concentrated on his career and my Mother had her previous life. I’m sure they were in love, although it was difficult to tell as demonstrative signs of affection weren’t

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to pretty much deal with the grief in silence, but eventually with one thing and another they decided to return to the UK. On the huge liner that brought them home my Father struck up a friendship with the Captain and as they chatted my Father happened to say he wasn’t looking forward to returning to the bleak English weather and the Captain suggested he repatriate to the Channel Islands where the weather was at that time, guaranteed to be more temperate. My parents thought this was a great idea and moved here in 1924. On arrival in Jersey they decided to rent until they found the correct place to purchase. When they started to seek a proper home, my Father wanted to buy what is now the Water’s Edge Hotel, but at that time it was a private residence. It fell through and they eventually bought Les Mars now the Beausite Hotel, Grouville. Shortly after, my Mother fell pregnant with me and having already devastatingly lost a child, decided to have me at Streatham Nursing home, South West London as in those days Jersey was not so well equipped to deal with problematic births. Luckily my birth passed without incident but my Mother always worried about me. She also had high expectations, probably as a result of already having lost a son. I’m afraid I disappointed her on more than one occasion. She was determined I was going to be a Doctor or a Lawyer but I was equally determined I wasn’t. Ironically, my (in her opinion) disappointing life choices, led me to what I believe has been a crucial part in Island History and I like to think she would be proud of me now. Who knows, perhaps she is with my big brother, looking down and smiling upon me from above………

Parents’ Wedding

Next time Michael talks about his formative years, leading up to his internment during the Occupation.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

'WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF' By Abi Jackson

'You're perfect as you are... Eat well, exercise and meditate for your own enjoyment and enhancement.' Isn't that a great philosophy? The fitness and wellbeing world is full of mottos and maxims that, while on the surface are meant to be motivational, can sometimes be anything but. Take all those 'fitspo' feeds on social media telling us to 'Go hard or go home', or implying that being fit means rock-hard abs and looking good in teeny-tiny Lycra. What if you can't really 'go hard', but do still fancy doing some exercise? What if you've no realistic desire to 'achieve' Instagram-worthy stomach muscles, but do, as it happens, really enjoy working out?

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We're all different - we have different goals, different interests, different strengths and limits - and that's OK. The point is, we can all still benefit from taking care of ourselves, doing things that are good for us and that make us happy, and we all have the right and responsibility - to do that. How that looks won't be the same for everybody - and that's what I love about the philosophy above. These are words I heard at the UK launch of Somuchmore (somuchmore.co.uk), a wellbeing membership scheme that originated in Europe. Members pay a monthly fee and, though an online community, get access to hundreds of fitness classes, as well as things like meditation and nutrition workshops.

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The aim isn't only to give members more choice and access for their money, but to nurture a holistic approach to living. If holistic sounds a bit hippy-dippy, don't let that put you off. It basically just means balance, looking at the whole picture, rather than individual components - and that makes a lot of sense. For example, if you've prioritised work to the extent that you're not getting any decent sleep and are constantly run down and anxious, you might have a big 'tick' in the career box, but the whole picture probably isn't that rosy. Or if you've taken your healthy-eating regime to such extremes that you can no longer socialise with your friends, is it really that good for you? Balance is far more achievable than perfection, and chances are your life will be more joyful as a result too. Somuchmore recently launched in London, and they're hoping it'll roll out across the UK in the future. In the meantime, co-founder Johannes Klose shares some more pearls of wisdom below... Somuchmore seems to be about fitness, nutrition and mindfulness mediation. Is this 'whole' approach central to your philosophy? "100%. How do you propose to get the most out of life and living by ignoring an aspect of your personal being? We are animals who have evolved over time and instinctively had to use all elements of our being to survive. To neglect any part of our persona is detrimental to our general wellbeing, and sanity. "Why do people go stir-crazy when they haven't exercised enough, or when they are not feeding themselves with the right nutrients at the right time? Our bodies get misaligned and imbalanced. To understand the way we work, we need to listen to our bodies and nourish them with the movement, food and contact with nature and human contact they deserve."

"What really matters is how you feel about yourself, and how your life affects those around you. If you are content that you radiate happiness internally and externally, then to us you have found 'success'." Lots of us have a tendency to compare ourselves to others, and measure our own achievements to others', particularly where exercise and fitness are concerned, and it can lead you to think, 'Well I'll never be as fast/good/fit as them, so what's the point?' What are the rewards of letting go of that urge to compare, and just doing things for ourselves? "Freedom... Once you are at one with yourself, you are at one with the universe. It's the internal seeking and profound understanding of who you are, and the greater good of the world around you, that humbles humankind and restores a sense of contentment in your daily life. "Digital platforms, press and all forms of media, including the more aggressive and unavoidable social media platforms, feed us with images, photos and videos of societal 'perfection'. The six-pack, the bronzed, toned physique, whiter than white teeth, thick manes of hair... Strip yourself away from streams of societal labelling and you will find that by not comparing yourself to anyone around you [including the people you follow on Instagram or watch on TV], you will create a sense of serenity in your life. That's the 'Somuchmore' moment. The experience of being completely happy with your true self, and smiling as a result."

Society has tended to put a lot of emphasis on certain things - like career success - and it's easy to forget, or not realise, how all aspects of our lives (sleep, exercise, socialising...) can all feed into each other. Do you think there's more to success than selling your soul for your career, could true success be about balance? "We believe eternal happiness stems from revealing, identifying and enhancing your true potential in life. The definition of success can mean many things to many people. Yes, some people still rank their success by their pay check, or the new car they've just bought, or even the amount of designer clothes they have. But strip them of their consumerist trophies and they have nothing.

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Help yourself to help others Dementia rates are believed to be on the rise, with around 850,000 people in the UK already diagnosed with some form of the condition. The number of people 'living with' dementia however is far higher. Because, as with many conditions, it isn't an illness that only impacts the person who actually has it. Dementia affects those around them too, especially the spouses, partners and relatives who become carers for their loved one, as the recent tragic case of Meryl and Michael Parry - who killed his wife and later himself, reportedly after struggling to cope with her dementia - highlights. Extreme cases like this are rare, but it's important as carers, medical professionals and as a society to be aware of carers' needs, and know that support is just as vital as diagnosis. IT CAN BE EXHAUSTING Recent research by Alzheimer's Society revealed that most GPs believe their patients with dementia have to rely on families and unpaid carers. "While there are positive aspects of caring, such as learning new skills, strengthening relationships and supporting someone who is important to you, it can also be both physically and mentally exhausting," says George McNamara, head of policy and public affairs at Alzheimer's Society. "Sadly it can be common for carers to struggle, and many experience stress and depression," adds Susan Drayton, clinical lead for Admiral Nursing DIRECT at Dementia UK. "Dementia can still have negative connotations and many people are unaware of the support and services available. Older carers can also have their own complex physical and emotional needs which can add to the challenges of caring for a spouse with dementia."

By Abi Jackson

SUPPORT IS OUT THERE Just acknowledging that being a carer can be challenging, and that it's normal to find it a struggle at times, can make a big difference to people, but actual support is also very important. "A simple phone call to a specialist, like one of our Admiral Nurses on our helpline, can help carers feel less isolated, and we can also point them in the direction of local support services," says Drayton. "Our helpline is staffed by expert Admiral Nurses who provide practical and emotional support for family carers, as well as health professionals. We've seen a 78% increase in calls over the last year, and callers have described the helpline as a 'lifeline' when they've needed support." YOU'RE NOT ALONE Talking openly about how you're coping and feeling doesn't come naturally for everybody, but talking to others who are going through - or have previously been through - similar situations, can be immensely helpful. And even if you don't want to 'open up' about your personal situation immediately, just spending time with other carers and people who understand what living with dementia is like can be a big relief and confidence boost. "Many find it helpful to talk about their feelings with their friends and family or those in a similar situation. Online forums such as Alzheimer's Society Talking Point can be a useful source of support and practical suggestions, or simply a place for carers to let off steam after a difficult day," says McNamara. "Other types of support include local groups, which can be found through our website. GPs, counsellors and other professionals can also offer support."

FEELING GUILTY IS NORMAL BUT NOT NECESSARY Being a good carer does not mean you should never admit that you need a break, a change of scene or that you'd like some time to yourself. In fact, while it's totally normal to feel guilty about these things, it's actually extremely important that carers do look after their own needs too - and that means having some time off, even if it's just a few hours here and there to go for a walk, enjoy a hobby, or simply have a bath, eat a meal and watch TV uninterrupted. "Guilt is very common, carers can feel they're never doing enough for the person they're caring for," says Drayton. "But it is so important that carers look after themselves, by talking to someone and accessing services that support them. "By investing in the health and wellbeing of carers, who provide the lion's share of care, we in turn are then providing better care for the person with dementia. "It's important that carers don't feel they have to cope on their own."

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Are you getting the best out of your coach? Mark Shields Investigates There are many different forms of coaching nowadays and more and more people are pursuing a career as a full time professional personal coach. They can range from personal fitness trainers, Psychotherapists, Life Coaches, Sports Coaches, Fashion Coaches (Stylists) and many more. This article looks mainly at Lifestyle coaching as this type of coaching is rapidly on the increase. As life seems to get tougher many more of us are employing the services of a professional coach. Whether it is to help coach our attitude and performance or simply get our priorities in order physically or mentally. The success stories are growing daily. Nowadays whatever magazine you pick up or paper you read will tell of the success of someone seeking the services of a professional coach. So how does this affect channel islanders and do they have the scope of choice they need? This combined with the developing array of coaching services available spurs me into action to look at these different offerings in more depth and decide are they all as good as each other and most importantly do they help the client get to where they need to go?

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In the world of coaching today, simple choices include Face to Face Coaching, Tele Coaching (coaching over the telephone) Webinars (Live coaching seminars via the internet), or Computer Based Coaching, the latest being Cognitive Behavioural Therapy done directly online such as www.liveyourlifetothefull.com The most common of these are face to face coaching or Tele-Coaching, coaching conducted from a distance. This means wherever you live you have you have the freedom to choose any coach you want to work with in the world, assuming you have SKYPE of course and a good broadband connection. I think before we delve any further we need to re examine the main ingredients needed in an effective coaching relationship and some of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;must havesâ&#x20AC;? to ensure the success of that relationship. Both the coach and the coachee need to feel they can work well together so trust is of vital importance. Also it is important the two get along together so respect and rapport are important ingredients of this relationship. When I first appraised the differences between telephone and face to face coaching I would have opted for face to face coaching anytime. However now following experience and research my view is completely different.

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Here are the facts…. Over 90% of successful coaching is conducted over the telephone and here are the reasons why. 1. You are not limited by logistics. You can choose the best coach for you from anywhere in the world so you can focus on how well they meet your needs without geographical limitations. 2. Neither you or your coach will be distracted by physical appearances of each other or the surroundings where you would meet. 3. Normally telephone coaching costs less and on average is 60% less than face to face sessions.

I am sure every one of these individuals would have their own view on what is the most effective form of coaching however I think as a coach it is important to be able to meet the demands and needs of your ever changing client base. All this is good news for Channel Islanders as they have the luxury of choosing face to face coaching on the island or Tele coaching with their choice of coach world wide.

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4. Telephone coaching is very relaxing and convenient. You are able to partake in your session from any location that you wish without the hassle and delays of travelling. 5. Often people can feel nervous or anxious in a coaching session; however it is proven people are much more comfortable and confident on the telephone. 6. Telephone coaching is done in complete privacy. Nobody knows what you are doing. You are simply on the telephone. To some privacy is of utmost importance. You will be able to enjoy the session without the fear of anyone watching or listening.

How Long Should a Telephone Coaching Session Last? A typical telephone session should last no less than 30 minutes and no more than 60 minutes. This caters for our average attention lifespan. Anything beyond this could become laborious and lose its power and effect. Face to Face sessions tend to take longer than this.

When would Telephone Coaching not be effective? It goes without saying telephone coaching wouldn’t work with the actual coaching of a set skill perhaps in the Gym, as live observation would be vital. A golden rule always to remember is whenever live observation is required the first port of call would always be live face to face coaching. You can successfully mix the two, an example of this may be sessions are conducted over the telephone, with a live assessment being conducted face to face at the end.

And finally…. As we advance into the millennium years lifestyle coaching seems to be becoming more popular and in demand than ever before. There are more people needing help and guidance, and in turn more people are turning to life coaching as a career to meet the demands of the increasing masses.

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How to recover from hair colour disasters By Sophie Walton of Stylistics Hair Studio

Changing our hair colour is one of the most creative things we can do when changing our appearance. For years many of the great colourists have been trend setting, creating new techniques and ensuring that there is something for every client. But what happens when your hair colour doesn’t turn out how you’d hope? Whether applied at home or within a salon, hair colour can sometimes go wrong and come out a totally different hue to what we had hoped for. Many consumers think hair colour is efficacious and will turn out exactly how it looks on the box. It’s important to note that there is a real distinction between DIY and professional colour. There are many differences and they can be very complex.

If you have had a DIY disaster, don’t panic! There are options to help you. The most obvious choice is to seek professional help, if this isn’t an option, check out the manufacturer’s instructions. They will normally have a help line you can call in case you do have any queries regarding their products. Its best to avoid applying any more bleech or permanent colours to the hair, if you must apply a new colour use a semi or demi permanent they are gentler to the hair. Whilst there are colour removers on the market, these usually contain strong chemicals or bleech and used incorrectly can result in serious damage to the hair structure. It is important to remember most colours are chemicals that change the melanin in the hair, applying more chemicals is only going to create an adverse reaction, resulting in disappointing colour results and breakage. With either home or professional colour you have an approximately 48-72 hour time frame before the colour is fully absorbed in the cuticle of the hair. A colourist will usually be able to rectify any problem they encounter as they already know the history of your hair. It’s always best to go back to them first before seeking any professional backup.

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As for lips it's all about the pastel lips this season. Exfoliate the lips first for flawless application. Use a soft tooth brush to remove dead skin and moisturise daily with a lip cream then embrace colour. Pastel pinks and purples are great this season, if your more adventurous I've seen minty greens and baby blue being worn. Line the lip first to give volume and stop colour bleeding then with a good lip brush build the colour in layers, blotting and applying a matte face powder each time. For a fuller brighter evening look colour your lip in with the liner and then apply the stick over the top for high voltage colour.

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Yogically speaking, sure isn’t that the whole point? to achieve bliss, oneness, union, Self realisation, remove duality? I too have had my bliss in unexpected places and I remember each and every one; in a church, by the sea, in a forest, on a beach, in my garden, in a lake and yes, even at a rave (no chemical influence J ). Once you get those glimpses you are ruined! They will haunt you if you cannot recreate them. HOWEVER! Since I took up Yoga and meditation and learned to practice in a particular way I find the Yoga studio and the practices therein VERY conducive to recreating this liberation again and again. As I transcend more and more frequently, so much so that I cannot remember each and every one I recollect my memory of the former random fleeting experiences that I thought were ‘lifetime one-offs’.

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The Hangover Some people find that by alternating alcoholic drinks with plenty of water or soft drinks can keep them hydrated and slow down the intake of alcohol thus avoiding the morning after feeling pounding head, queasiness and dry mouth. But the only guaranteed way to avoid a hangover is to stay away from alcohol entirely!

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Be Warned If you do find yourself waking up with a hangover, you may be tempted to try one of the supposedly tried and tested remedies. There are numerous so-called hangover cures but be warned – some of these can actually make you feel much worse! Never be tempted to try the ‘hair of the dog’ as that is likely to lead to an even worse hangover the following day. A big greasy breakfast does get the calories back into the system but side affects such as increased heartburn can result. Eating toast or cereal and drinking plenty of water is a better option and some people swear by honey sandwiches to get them back on track. Ancient Remedies It is not recorded whether or not Noah suffered with a hangover but after over-indulging in wine from the vineyard that he planted but he is written in the Bible (Genesis 9:21) thus: “…after he drank the wine he became drunk”. Ancient Egyptians definitely suffered from ‘drunken headaches’ according to recently translated extracts from medical records known as Oxyrhynchus papyri which were excavated in 1896 and have been laboriously translated ever since. And by simply wearing a necklace made from the leaves of a shrub called Alexandrian laurel, also known as Poet’s laurel, any ill affects of over-indulgence will be eased. In ancient Rome preventative measures could be taken by stuffing your pillow with saffron and if you still ended up with a hangover then saffron added to wine was supposed to be a cure. Romans with hangovers could also crush a snail and rub it over their head nine times and the throw the snail as far as possible – this was supposed to take the hangover way with it. The thoughts of sorting out that fuzzy head were noted as long ago as c5000 BC when a physician wrote words along these lines “if a man has taken strong wine and his head is affected, he should take liquorice, oleander, olive oil and wine in the morning before sunrise and before anyone has kissed him, let him take it and he will recover”. Descriptive Names & Cures From Europe Whilst the English name ‘hangover’ states exactly what we feel when we have over-indulged in alcohol, other European countries have even more colourful names to describe that ‘morning after’ feeling. In Germany the word Katzenjammer is used and translated means “wailing of cats”. In Sweden the hangover is described as hont i haret which translates to “pain in the hair roots” whilst the Norwegians have “carpenters in my head” – Jeghar tommermen. So-called cures from other countries can also be quite different from the full English breakfast. In France there is a remedy called Parisian Drunkards Soup and consists of onions, champagne, and butter with a Camembert lid. The Germans might favour pickled herrings with sour cream and onions and in Poland pickle juice is still a common cure. Mexicans might take a plate of fried shrimps, the Italians drink lots of espresso coffee and in USA a mixture of tomato juice and raw egg yolk supposedly does the trick. From the Far East it appears that the Chinese prefer green tea and Japanese take tea served with ripe plums whereby closer to home the Dutch will still consider the best remedy … a large glass of beer! We haven’t really come very far at all when it comes to trying to cure a hangover but all of the above appeal more than the ancient Greek recipe of deep fried canaries or the Roman dish of sheep lungs and screeching owl’s eggs. Maybe it’s best to stick to mineral water?

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE By Matt Kimberley

WHAT'S NEW?: Mercedes has realigned its naming structure to something more straightforward. If it starts with 'GL' then it's an SUV, while the suffix (C, E or S, mirroring the saloon range) defines the size. With this shift comes a new GLE that's actually half the old ML, with the chassis, parts of the bodywork and the suspension carried over. But a new interior and lower emissions, plus a plugin hybrid option, add new dimensions to consider.

LOOKS AND IMAGE: Avoid pale colours and you can't lose. There's a slight awkwardness to the upper-rear bodywork between the C- and D-pillars that's hidden by dark blue, for example, and that's always a classy choice anyway. The GLE looks bulky without being flabby, muscular without the 'roid rage and classy without being boring. As for image, a new naming structure takes time to settle into consumer consciousness but the GLE is one of the less ostentatious and in-your-face SUVs you could buy, though that means some of the standard wheel designs are a bit dull.

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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: With five seats in place there's a whopping 690 litres of boot to play with, which rises to more than 2,000 litres with the 60:40 split bench seat folded. There's a mountain of legroom for rear passengers, too, and only the longest-legged drivers will spoil that. The cabin's cupholders aren't positioned in the most helpful place but it's probably not a deal-breaker. What's of much greater import is the sense of size on the road, which some people will actively want and others just won't get on with. A test drive will tell you which category you're signed up to.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: The entry-level four-cylinder 250d model is actually much better than you'd imagine, hauling the 2,075kg body along with little less real-world grunt than the 350d and its diesel V6. It's not the quietest by a long shot, and its stop-start action is coarser than the 350d's, but the 250d is a much cheaper option. Body control is good through corners, but without the high-spec adaptive air suspension there's a noticeable jiggle to the ride quality that, in the UK, might be a bit sub-par. The few larger

bumps we could find on the Swiss ribbons of perfection that made up the test route suggest the GLE won't like potholes much - although we'd need to try it out thoroughly to be sure. If you can bring yourself to lift off the throttle (very) early when slowing for hazards, and to use momentum control to help smooth out short inclines, this GLE can actually record decent fuel economy. The figures experience some bad times if you jam your foot into the carpet though. The nine-speed automatic gearbox is standard and shifts seamlessly and instantly, but can hunt around for the correct ratio too often.

VALUE FOR MONEY: The GLE has a lovely sense of solidity about it that makes you feel you're getting a quality product. That goes a long way to justifying the price, but at the same time the options list is long and tempting. List prices are rarely left unmolested on models like this, so prepare to budget for add-ons.

Facts at a glance Model: Mercedes-Benz GLE 250d Sport Engine: 2.1-litre turbodiesel producing 201bhp and 354lb/ft Transmission: Nine-speed automatic driving all four wheels Performance: Top speed 125mph, 0-62mph in 8.6 seconds Economy: 52.3mpg combined CO2 Rating: 140g/km of CO2

WHO WOULD BUY ONE?: An obvious target buyer is the safety-minded parent who wants that height and size on the road, combined with a level of premium feel not found in cheaper cars. No doubt plenty will crop up in Kensington, for example, but the GLE does harbour a secret - and deeply impressive - off-road ability that will appeal to people who tow heavy trailers on grass, gravel or mud. THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Solid IF THIS CAR WAS A...: flavour of fruit squash it would be orange. It's a satisfying classic that you always seem to come back to.

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Sweet Eve Strawberry & Ginger Salad with Grilled Asparagus Spears By Alex Hollywood. Alex says “This salad is such a pretty one! Grill the British asparagus, mix the fresh halved Sweet Eve strawberries with crispy lardons, toasted almond, adding everything together. A little ginger preserve, a dash of vinegar & olive oil mixed together are perfect drizzle on top of the salad with lots of black pepper.”

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

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Having removed the tough ends, add the young asparagus spears to the hot pan, turning every so often and cook for 3-4 minutes so they are nicely charred. Remove and place in a warm dish.

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Brush the griddle pan with the tsp of oil and fry the pancetta until crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.

Using an empty jam jar, put all the dressing ingredients in together and with the lid on, shake vigorously to emulsify the vinaigrette. Scatter the warm pancetta over the asparagus followed by the strawberries and crumbled goats’ cheese, sprinkle with the toasted almonds and drizzle with the ginger dressing. Season well with salt black pepper and serve. www.sweetevestrawberry.co.uk

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