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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Recently I received an e-mail from a friend who wrote she can’t believe we are galloping headlong towards the end of the year – galloping is exactly the correct word; the days are getting shorter the nights colder and soon midwinter will be upon us.
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As is usual at this time of the year, most of us are busy readying ourselves for the Christmas furore, buying presents, preparing decorations and planning menus and generally looking forward to a short break from normality.
Art Director Alexis Smith
With the rush and hubbub it’s easy to forget about looking after oneself, so keen are we to celebrate, burning the candle at both ends, lack of sunlight and the stresses of daily life can all take their toll so we have put together a Winter Wellbeing and general Feel Good section to help you through this would be busy time.
Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz
Not only do we want to look after ourselves, most of us also enjoy making our home comfortable and impeccably presentable. With this in mind we have a gorgeous article bigging up berry colours with those warm autumnal hues that are so comforting in the home at this time of the year.
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And with mistletoe and family photos on the horizon make sure you have those pearly whites bright and clean and that pout ready for action with our top tips on ‘Supercharging that Smile’ for Christmas and beyond.
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Rebecca Underwood is off to marvellous Monaco, Martin Flageul talks about Madeira Wines and Lorraine Pannetier is joining in our Feel Good section with an article about building our immunity.
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So there is lots going on this month…… until next month when we will be in the thick of bells, baubles and bingeing!
Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Patricia Thomas Lorraine Pannetier
Juanita Shield-Laignel IF you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you. October edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 7 Theme; 8 Tuition; 9 Respect; 10 Prior; 12 Discontent; 15 Interloper; 18 Night; 19 Fervour; 21 Sweeten; 22 Sound. Down: 1 Attraction; 2 Lease; 3 Mere; 4 Static; 5 Dispense; 6 Divided; 11 Retrograde; 13 Irritate; 14 Stagger; 16 Offend; 17 Bogus; 20 Ruse.
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13 AFTER BREAST CANCER JERSEY Helping local breast cancer patients since 1999
16 VITAMIN D MAKES A DIFFERENCE Not getting enough can lead to health problems
18 BETTER SLEEP COMBATS COLDS By The Sleep Council
20 A FORMULAR FOR BEATING COUGHS AND COLDS By Lorraine Pannetier
21 CHOOSING THE ‘RIGHT’… By Patricia Thomas of Yoga Matters
22 AN EXPANSION FOR STYLISTICS By Sophie Walton of Stylistics
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FAMILY GUIDE 29 BRING THE FUN INSIDE Rainy Day Ideas for parents
HOME AND GARDEN 32 COME DINE WITH ME Is a dining room of your dreams on your home wish list
35 WHEN (KITCHEN) SIZE MATTERS Are you stuck with small or awkwardly shaped kitchens?
36 WARM, GLOWING AND BERRY WELCOMING Introduce warm accents and comfy chairs to ‘fall’ into
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FOOD AND DRINK 48 HONEY AND SOY GLAZED SAUSAGES by Martin Flageul
42 MADEIRA WINES by Martin Flageul
ANTIQUES 54 EPHEMERA Extraordinary insights into the past by Stephen Cohu
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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
Arts, Exhibitions, Theatre & Music Togetherness - Basement Jaxx at the Royal Yacht World famous electronic dance group Basement Jaxx will return to Jersey for an exclusive DJ set at The Royal Yacht on Saturday November 7th. The event is to be staged over the entire first floor of the Hotel and promises to be “The Signature Event of 2015”. All ticket holders are welcome to attend a pre-party at Sirocco from 18:00-21:00 Price Adults: £30.00 When: Saturday, 07/11/2015 Time: 18:00-02:00 Where: The Royal Yacht Hotel, Weighbridge Contact: The Royal Yacht Hotel T: 01534 720511 events@theroyalyacht.com Website: www.theroyalyacht.com/2015/08/basementaxx-return-to-jersey Abstract - Hugh Knaggs (Link Gallery) There’s something mysterious about paint and the way things happen, you can’t predict the outcome, much like life. Hopefully through chance, luck and a little bit of skill you arrive at a place where there are a few surprises that make you want to continue this adventure. Price: Free of charge When: 07/11/2015 - 29/11/2015 Where: Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier Contact: Jersey Heritage +44 (0) 1534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org Website: www.jerseyheritage.org The Jersey Projection Gallery The Jersey Projection Gallery is the final event in Jersey Arts Trust’s Skipton Art Series 2015. Skipton Art Series has involved visual art organisations, professional and amateur artists, community groups, schools and the general public. The exhibition includes work from Jersey Heritage, Societe Jersiaise, Archilse and CCA Collections, Skipton Art Series artists, Elektra’s Dazzle Camouflage, Les P’tits Faîtcheaux and the Island Games. There will also be an exhibition of Remembrance on November 11th. Price:Free of charge When: 10/11/2015 - 14/11/2015 Time: 17:30-00:00 Where: Normans Limited, Commercial Buildings, St. Helier Contact: Holly Jersey Arts Trust, e: holly@arts.je
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Arts, Exhibitions, Theatre & Music Pam Ann: Queen Of The Sky The world’s favourite International Air Hostess, Pam Ann is back in the UK with a new show for 2015. Pam Ann’s caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off – she’s Queen of the Sky and it’s guaranteed to be a turbulent flight. Price from £21.00 - £27.00 When: Tuesday, 24/11/2015 & Wednesday 25/11/2015 Time: 20:00-00:00 Where: Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, Contact: Jersey Opera House Tel: 01534 511115 boxoffice@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Website: www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk Bookings: Tickets available online
Remembrance 2015 Festival of Remembrance Featuring:-La Ronde Concert Band of Jersey, Jersey Pipe Band, Amity Singers, Town Church Choristers, Graham Caldbeck Cathy Sara. Free entry with retiring collection in aid of the British Red Cross. Price: Free of charge When: Saturday 07/11/2015 Time: 18:00-19:00 Where: Town Hall, St. Helier, JE4 8PA Contact: Sarah Cornish +44 (0) 7797 740857 scornishjersey@gmail.com Website: www.laronde.org.je Remembrance Sunday The annual Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph at 11am on Sunday 8th November 2015. Past and present members of the Municipality, parishioners and all congregations are invited to attend, with refreshments at the Town Hall afterwards. Price: Free When: Sunday, 08/11/2015 Time: 11:00 Where: The Cenotaph, St Helier
Food, Fairs & Festivals Eat Jersey Food Festival The Atlantic Hotel will host eight top chefs from across Britain and Europe for the inaugural Eat Jersey Food Festival. The chefs from across the British Isles and France will join Executive Head Chef, Mark Jordan, for the three-day gourmet event designed to celebrate the island's finest produce. Over the course of the weekend, guests will be able to attend one of two gastronomic evenings at the Michelin starred Ocean Restaurant with an all-day dining event at beachside bistro Mark Jordan at the Beach. Price: To be advised. When: Thursday 05/11/2015 Friday 06/11/2015 Saturday 07/11/2015 Where: The Atlantic Hotel, Le Mont de la Pulente, St. Brelade Contact: The Atlantic Hotel Tel: 01534 744101 reservations@theatlantichotel.com Bus: 12 Website: http://www.theatlantichotel.com Discover Science of the Sea Discover the science of the sea and what happens underneath the waves. Find out about the forces that affect tides, waves and the aquatic animals in the water and have a go at some experiments. When: Sunday 08/11/2015 Time: 10:00-16:00 Where: Maritime Museum, New North Quay, St. Helier, JE2 3ND Contact: Jersey Heritage, 01534 633300 info@jerseyheritage.org Website: www.jerseyheritage.org/whatson/discove y-days
Only Fools and Three Courses Join us for the dinner event of the year, which combines fine food and comedy action, served up 'Only Fools and Horses' style. Marlene and Boycie are hosting this gala dinner, but will things go to plan with Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert? Price Adults: £39.50 When: Monday, 23/11/2015 Time: 19:00-00:00 Where: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, St. Helier Contact: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Tel: 01534 671100 events.jersey@radissonblu.com Bus: Any bus line, a three minute walk from Liberation Station.
Out & About for Christmas Christmas Lights Switch On This year promises to be the most exciting yet with a Santa moving through town switching on the lights as he travels. Santa will be joined by a festive train full of excited children enjoying the festive cheer through St Helier. Local School choirs will be at some of the destinations to add that special magic to the event. Christmas Light Grand Switch on Santa’s Express Train will commence Christmas light switch on in Millennium Town Park through St Helier to the Weighbridge. Santa will make his way to West Centre for the switch on with even more carol singers followed by some Christmas characters. Santa’s parade will be in The Royal Square at around 6.15pm these times are approximate for the Grand Christmas light switch on with many more fun surprises and entertainment along the way. The parade will finish at the Weighbridge at approx. 6.30pm before Santa travels back into the high street to give out ‘goodie bags’ to the children. All the characters from the parade will be on the high-street, so come along to get your photo taken. For any enquiries please contact Daphne East, Town Centre Manager on 07797824843 Price: Free of charge When: Thursday, 26/11/2015 Time: 17:30-18:30 Where: Royal Square, King & Queen Street, St. Helier Contact: Daphne East Tel: 01534 811813 daphne.east@posh.gov.je A Jersey Winter Wonderland Enchanted Narnia Multi award winning production company Secrets Beneath are bringing to Jersey the biggest Christmas Winter Wonderland the island has seen. Step into the magical world of Narnia for the best family experience this Christmas! Pre booking is essential. Price: To be advised. When: 26/11/2015 - 29/11/2015 Where: Weighbridge Place, St. Helier Contact: Secrets Beneath info@secretsbeneath.com Website: www.jerseywonderland.com Father Christmas at 16 New Street Father Christmas welcomes you into his apartment to share tales of Yuletide yesteryear and receive a special gift all of your own. Be enthralled by the magic of Christmas past as you are drawn into the festive atmosphere of this beautiful Regency building. When: 28/11/2015 - 19/12/2015 (Weekly) Time: 10:00-17:00 Where: 16 New Street Georgian House Museum Contact: Catherine Ward 01534 483193 catherine@nationaltrust.je Website: nationaltrust.je/events
St Martin's Christmas Market There will be charity stalls and Jersey Bean Crock and soup lunches served + cake stall and raffle, all within a Christmas atmosphere. Free entry and all funds raised go to charity. Price: Free of charge When: Saturday 28/11/2015, Time: 11:00-15:00 Where: St Martin's Public Hall, La Rue de la Croix au Maitre, St. Martin Contact: St Martin's Church Tel: 07797939692 stmartinschurchjersey@gmail.com Bus: 3, 13, 23 Simply Christmas Market Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in festive cheer at this year's Simply Christmas Market. Showcasing Jersey's finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats. Set in the unique location of Greve de Lecq Barracks with free parking. Price:Free of charge When: Saturday 28/11/2015, Sunday 29/11/2015 Time: 10:00-17:00 Where: Greve de Lecq Barracks, Greve de Lecq, St. Mary Contact: Sarah Taylor Tel: +44 (0) 07797796720 sarah@thespiraltree.com Bus: 9 Website: www.facebook.com/simplychristmasjersey Christmas Crochet in a Day One day crochet course, for those who know basic crochet stitches. Making Christmas decorations and garlands, using a range of unusual threads as well as the usual wools. Make your own sparkle for the festive season. Price: To be advised. When: Saturday 28/11/2015 Time: 10:30-15:00 Where: Jersey Arts Centre, Philips Street, St. Helier Contact: Jersey Arts Centre Tel: +44 (0) 1534 700444 enquires@artcentre.je Website: http://artscentre.je/event/christmascr chet-in-a-day/ Bookings: http://artscentre.je/event/christmas-cr chet-in-a-day/ Christmas Crafty Session for Children It doesn't matter if is cold, wet and windy outside! Come along and get 'crafty' at two special Creative Kids sessions at Trinity Youth Centre (behind the Parish Hall). Enjoy getting messy in these fun sessions for children aged 12 months to 8 years. Please book in advance as numbers are limited. Price Children: £10.00 When: Saturday 28/11/2015 Times: 09:30-10:30 , 11:00-12:00 Where: Trinity Youth Centre (behind the Parish Hall), La Rue du Presbytere Contact: Jade Le Maistre Tel: 07797 770 745 creativekidsjersey@hotmail.com Bus: 4 Website: www.creativekidsjersey.com/ Bookings: www.creativekidsjersey.com/ Mistletoe and Oyster Meander A guided walk among the oyster and mussel beds in the Royal Bay of Grouville followed by the opportunity to sample fresh Jersey Oysters at Seymour Inn. Price Adults: £16.50, Children: £8.50 When: Sunday 29/11/2015 Time: 13:30-15:00 Where: Venue confirmed when booking. Advance booking essential as we walk in small groups. Contact: Jersey Walk Adventures T: 07797 853033 info@jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
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Feel Good Factor Following on from the recent ‘Feel Good Festival’ held at St Aubin, we thought it would be nice to join in and have a Feel Good, come Winter Wellbeing theme for this November issue... By Juanita Shield-Laignel MSBTh
IT seems that no matter which way one turns someone or other is suffering a debilitating disease. Uncles, Aunts and old school friends, close family and friends, adults and children alike, the long arm of Cancer, Alzheimers, Autism, Mental Health issues, Diabetes and Asthma to name but a few are reaching into almost every home. And one never knows when it might happen. This was brought home all too sharply recently with the news of well-known Honorary, Mitch Couriard at just age 61, dying of cancer, not only a devastating
blow to those who loved him but a shock to the community at large. Having always been a vibrant and ever present part of the community his absence will be felt by many and a reminder that anything can happen to anyone at any time. Also, yet again a reminder, to be as kind, to not only our family but everyone we meet, as much as we possibly can, in that moment. I’ve not heard this recently I have to say, but I’ve always felt rather frustrated at people shouting out to strangers on the street ‘Cheer up love, it might not happen’ because of course it may well have continues overleaf...
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already happened… we never know if a person serving in a shop has just been told they have MS or if our taxi driver has just found out his brother has cancer or the person on the telephone has recently lost a loved one. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….there may come a time when we need people to be kind to us. We are here for such a short period of time, why would we not want to be as kind as possible at every juncture? I know we all fail miserably from time to time, but it shouldn’t stop us from trying. We are extremely privileged to have people in the Island who have made it their daily business to help others and be kind. In researching this article I contacted After Breast Cancer and lo and behold as alluded to above, it turns out the lady devoting her time to helping other people after breast cancer, was in my year at school. After having been touched by cancer herself twice, she has made it her aim to do what she can for others and who knows it may be me or a member of my family that needs her help in years to come ~ we never know what is around the corner.
Most of us could probably reel off at least half a dozen charities we all see and give to on a regular basis; Jersey Brain Tumour, Headway, Macmillan Cancer Support, Mind Jersey, Autism Jersey, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Jersey Mencap, Age Concern and the list goes on and on and thank goodness it does. We may not all be able to give up hours and hours of time to volunteer but we can all put a penny or two in a box or donate bags of unwanted clothes to charity shops – there’s always something that can be done. Not only will you be helping someone in need, but it is a well know idiom that to give is to receive; in helping others we help ourselves. Often when giving and being kind we smile and smiling releases
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all those wonderful chemicals that help us feel good and in turn boost our immune system. Isn’t that amazing, by helping someone who is poorly you are helping keep yourself healthy!
and I boost our natural immunity has got to be a bonus. Smoothies and juices are also a brilliant way of getting the vibrancy of nature’s own pharmacy into our needy bodies.
So to keep yourself in tip-top condition this winter; ‘give’….. your time, your money, your kindness, your smile. However it’s not just philanthropy that will help keep us in good condition until the sun shines on us again but also plenty of rest, nourishment both physically and mentally and of course a little exercise and fresh air. I’m also a great believer in supplementation.
But there are times when we need that bit of extra help, when we are struggling to go it alone using natural methods, there will always be good old over the counter remedies and the advice of our expert pharmacists and failing all that, sometimes we have to resort to visiting the G.P. but aren’t we lucky to have all of this and so much more on our doorstep - so no one should feel left out in the cold this winter…. If you need help, there are lots of people willing and able; you just have to ask.
We’d all like to be able cook every meal from scratch but so many of us are busy being mothers, wives, entrepreneurs and trying to get to the gym and hold down a fulfilling hobby or two, good intentions sometimes go out the window so anything we can do to give ourselves a helping hand is good in my book. Anything that can help my family
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After Breast Cancer Jersey ABC Jersey has been helping local breast cancer patients since 1999
The charity was set up primarily as a support group, but due to its growth over the years, is now able to offer financial support to patients receiving treatment. ABC are a non-profit charity and we work solely on a voluntary basis so every penny raised stays on Island to help local women. Everyone at ABC has received treatment for breast cancer, so we know exactly how debilitating treatment can be and therefore know where help is required. ABC help with the purchase of wigs, when hair loss is experienced through chemotherapy; lymphoedema sleeves; post-operative bras; tattooing following reconstructive surgery; flights to and from the UK for treatment and hospital appointments; cleaning and ironing services and assisted childcare costs. ABC recently helped Susie Hazelwood during her recent treatment, and as with all of us, she wanted to give something back to the charity.
This October she very bravely took the decision to be photographed baring her mastectomy scar, in the hope to raise breast cancer awareness. Nothing could have prepared any of us for the impact this photograph has had, the picture has been shared worldwide and we have now set up a Just Giving page as so many people wanted to contribute to Susie's campaign. Susie said: "ABC are a fantastic charity who I cannot thank enough for their help through the most difficult time of my life. We still have everyday chores, even when ill, but ABC take the pressure off with supplying and paying for cleaners and also arranging for the ironing to be done. They also paid or my flights home to see my children whilst I was having radiotherapy treatment in Southampton. They really are angels in disguise". ABC have recently also donated several items of medical equipment to the General Hospital. A chemotherapy fridge and vein finder were donated to the Oncology Unit. The vein finder is amazing at finding viable veins for the cannula to be fitted to administer the chemotherapy.
This takes the stress away from patients who have experienced collapsed veins. We were also thrilled this year to have raised £28,000.00 to purchase a portable scanner for the Breast Care Unit, assisting in early diagnosis and cutting down on waiting times. We work tirelessly all year round and last month were truly overwhelmed to be awarded with The Jersey Small Charity award for 2015. To have our work recognized is amazing. Our name After Breast Cancer, can sometimes be misleading, as we don't only help "After". We are here for local women all the way through their treatment. This year has been incredibly successful and that is down to the support of local companies and the many generous donations received from the general public. Without their help, we could not continue with the important work that we do.
If you would like to help ABC you can donate at our Just Giving Page After Breast Cancer Jersey. For further information about ABC please go to www.afterbreastcancer.org.je or visit our Facebook page. We also have a designated helpline 07797 814522.
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BOOST your natural immunity One of the best ways to support your immune system and protect against colds and flu is to focus on the right nutrition. The challenge is that many of us struggle to get all the vitamins and minerals we need from diet alone. Did you know that we all have a natural immune defence that is coded into us from birth? It can fight 99 out of every 100 intruders but needs to be activated.
The Yestimun® beta glucans found in Bio-Glucan Plus have a high degree of purity and can get to work within hours. Perfect for the onset of seasonal illnesses and to prime your immune system for winter!
RRP £19.95. 60 tablets. Visit your local health food retailer or pharmacy, including Diana Mossop Clinic, 100% Health and Roseville Pharmacy.
The best way to build up our natural immunity is to seek out beta 1,3/1,6 glucans, compounds within yeast that are readily destroyed by farming and food processing. Beta 1,3/1,6 glucans 'unlock' our immune defences, allowing us to defend ourselves naturally from winter illnesses. Two tablets of Pharma Nord's Bio-Glucan Plus per day provide 250mg of beta glucan extract. Bio-Glucan Plus is the ultimate immune booster as it combines beta glucans with an organic selenium yeast called SelenoPrecise and vitamin D3.
Winter health top tips from Pharma Nord DO try a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D3 may be better than vitamin C for cold and flu protection. Studies in Finland and Japan showed that adults and children who had adequate vitamin D levels were less likely to get respiratory illnesses. This could be because vitamin D supports our production of anti-viral and anti-bacterial proteins. Sadly, many of us are deficient in vitamin D, due to a lack of good sun exposure. If choosing a supplement go for vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) such as Pharma Nord's Bio-Vitamin D3 as it's identical to the form produced naturally in the skin. Take an oil-based supplement for best absorption, avoiding dry, chalky tablets. DON'T be lazy. Cold and flu prevention starts with a strong immune system. Keep active and make sure your diet is rich in fruit and vegetables. DO take action straight away. Pharma Nord has a Bio-InfluZinc+C pastille that delivers zinc directly into the mouth. It's now understood that zinc, when taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, can reduce the duration and severity of a cold. Zinc and vitamin C are best taken every few hours, rather than in one big amount. DO get some sleep and seek ways to reduce your stress levels - they impact on your immune health. DON'T eat high sugar foods. They have an almost instant impact on your white blood cells, making it harder to kill germs.
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VITAMIN D
makes a difference
By Lisa Salmon
As the days get shorter and duller, the UK gets less and less sunlight - which means its residents get less and less of the sunshine vitamin D. And not getting enough of this essential vitamin can lead to health problems, including the bone-deformity disease rickets, which is on the rise in UK children. Recently, National Vitamin D Awareness Week was hoping to to alter misconceptions about how easy it is to get the necessary amount of vitamin D and wanted to increase understanding of the health issues associated with declining levels of the essential vitamin.
BONE HEALTH The vitamin helps keep bones and teeth healthy by controlling the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, and aids the maintenance of a robust immune system. Plus, a new Danish study has suggested that higher exposure to sunlight in the teenage years may delay the onset of multiple sclerosis. Dr Sarah Brewer, a former GP and now a registered nutritionist and author, explains that it's increasingly recognised that getting the right amount of vitamin D has a number of health benefits. "Vitamin D was once thought to be all about calcium and bone health," she says, "but it's now recognised as having effects all over the body through it's hormone action and ability to interact with DNA."
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SUMMER SUN Most people should be able to get all the vitamin D they need from a healthy balanced diet and summer sun, as vitamin D is produced naturally when the skin is exposed to UVB radiation from the sun. However, there's not enough sunlight at the right wavelength between October and April in the UK for people to produce the vitamin under their skin. Partly because of this, and the fact that children play outside less than they used to, the number of children suffering from vitamin D deficiency tripled in the four years up to last year, and in England alone, around a sixth of children are thought to have low vitamin D levels.
"Rickets is increasing, and less time spent outdoors is only one factor," explains Dr Brewer. "While kids can make some vitamin D in their skin, this only occurs when the UV index is 3 or more. We make no vitamin D during autumn and winter in the UK, and during summer on cloudy days. "And even when the sun's shining, not everyone produces vitamin D efficiently." In addition, the proper use of a sunscreen with a protection factor of SPF15 reduces vitamin D synthesis by 99%. CANCER RISK But how do parents ensure their children are getting enough sun in the summer without putting them at more risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure? "To balance adequate production of vitamin D against skin cancer risk, the usual advice is to obtain 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure to the face, arms, hands or back, two or three times a week, without sunscreen," says Dr Brewer.
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In children, whose bones are growing, vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets, which makes the bones soft and weak and can lead to deformities. The disease was rife in the Victorian era and had been virtually wiped out, but cases have risen five-fold in the past 15 years.
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Longer exposures don't provide additional benefit, she says, as vitamin D is rapidly degraded by excess UV radiation. SENSIBLE SUPPLEMENTS Vitamin D can be found naturally in a small number of foods including oily fish, fish liver oils, animal liver, eggs and butter, as well as fortified sources such as margarine, breakfast cereals, yoghurts and milk - although UK milk isn't routinely fortified. However, it's hard to get an adequate amount of the vitamin from food alone. Current government advice is that at-risk groups, including pregnant women, children up to the age of five, adults over 65 and people with darker skin, as well as those who don't expose their skin to sunlight, should take a daily vitamin D supplement. Late last year, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended increasing access to vitamin D supplements, and a recent report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), an independent advisory body to the Government, suggested that all people in the UK over the age of one should supplement with vitamin D due to the lack of sunlight exposure and because natural food sources alone aren't enough to boost vitamin D levels. Dr Brewer agrees that vitamin supplements are key.
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"It's already recommended by the Department of Health that all children from six months to five years are given supplements, in the form of vitamin drops which contain vitamins A, C and D," she says. "The only way to know if a child is getting enough vitamin D for sure is to follow Department of Health guidelines and give them a supplement until at least the age of five, and to ensure they have a vitamin D-rich diet."
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BETTER SLEEP COMBATS COLDS
An effective weapon against coughs and colds this winter is a great night's sleep according to The Sleep Council, which has been looking at research into sleep and the immune system. "Experts agree that those who sleep better have a stronger immune reaction, suggesting that sleep can banish bugs as well as making you feel a lot healthier," says Lisa Artis, of The Sleep Council. "A longer night's sleep - around seven to eight hours for most adults - seems to guard against common winter nasties such as coughs and colds, while scrimping on sleep appears to make you more likely to succumb to the sniffles. This seems to be particularly common in young people." Researchers in America have found that burning the candle at both ends increases the chances of coming down with coughs, colds and upset stomachs - especially among students and young adults. Lisa explained; "The study, by boffins at the Bradley Hospital, Rhode Island, showed that bouts of illness declined when pupils had a longer night's sleep. Sleeping for longer also guarded against school absences because of illness, especially among boys.
Better sleep could be the answer, helping to reduce absence at both school and work." Not only does sleep help to prevent colds, it is also useful in recovery. Said Lisa: "Experts suggest that eight hours of uninterrupted sleep when you are suffering from a heavy cold is essential for recovery. Taking to bed to relax can make a real difference to the way the body copes with a heavy cold. " The Sleep Council offers tips for those suffering with a sniffle to optimise their enforced bed rest to help get well soon: • Make sure you have a comfortable bed which allows you to properly relax and get the most health benefits from your sleep. If you are feeling ill, chances are your bed is the only place you want to be. A Sleep Council survey found that 89 per cent of people agree that comfortable sleep is important to aiding recovery from a cold. • Choose a supportive pillow, especially if you're a girl. A Sleep Council survey suggested that four out of 10 women like to sleep propped up to ease congestion, which for many is the worst bit of having a cold. Men however, tend to prefer to sprawl out. • Try a comforting hot drink to help sleep.
"Meanwhile German researchers have suggested that the release of certain hormones during sleep may boost the immune system.
• Make sure your bedroom is at a comfortable temperature. Experts say around 18C is the best.
"This is all useful information for a nation where a third of us are afflicted with a bad cold between and two and three times a year.
• Clear your bedroom of electronic devices which can inhibit a good night's sleep.
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Would you like to know the formula for beating winter illness, coughs and colds? By Lorraine Pannetier - The Food Coach www.beetrootbrownie.com The human immune system is a complex structure of cells and chemical reactions that are easily damaged or disrupted by emotional or physical stress. Disease, stress/trauma, inadequate nutrition, poor lifestyle choices and chemotherapy, or any combination of these, all play a role in damaging the immune system.
means eating less than usual or having a whole day of soup or fruit. You know your own body better than anyone else - but you may not have learnt your body’s language just yet.
While there isn’t any scientific evidence that definitively claims certain foods, supplements or activities will improve immune function, there have been many studies that indicate more-thanlikely links between lifestyle factors and immunity. Therefore, the best formula is to boost total health; to give your immune system the best possible chance to fight.
1/2 a butternut squash 2-3 carrots 1 large sweet potato 2 regular tomatoes 1 small leek 1 red onion (finely chopped) 5 garlic cloves (crushed) 1/2 inch fresh root ginger (grated) small piece grated fresh root turmeric (if available) or dried turmeric one small fresh red chilli (optional) fresh parsley 1 pint vegetable stock (ideally yeast, sugar and gluten free) Sea salt & black pepper
Top tips to create your personal formula for enhanced immunity this winter: • • • • • • • •
Get regular exercise Eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole-grains and low in saturated fat Maintain a healthy weight Control blood pressure Ensure a good intake of natural vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; avoid mega-doses of any single nutrient Drink alcohol only in moderation Do not smoke Take steps to avoid infection: wash your hands regularly, keep surfaces clean
Following a diet rich in plant-based foods will give you the best chance of taking in an adequate amount of health-boosting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients whilst not over-doing the calories nor saturated fat. Swap meat based meals for vegetable-rich ones, using local, seasonal and organic produce as much as possible. Ensure breakfast and snacks are rich in fruit and avoid refined sugars in the form of biscuits, cakes, pastries and processed foods. Get plant-based protein from nuts and seeds, quinoa, brown rice, beans and lentils, vegetables and fruit.
Health-Boosting Roasted Vegetable Soup (Serves 4+) Ingredients:
Method: Peel and chop the squash, sweet potato and carrots. Season with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper then roast in the oven for around 30 minutes or until cooked through. Add the tomatoes for the last 10 minutes of roasting. In a large saucepan, soften the onion and garlic, then add finely chopped leek, grated root ginger and turmeric, finely sliced red chilli (optional) and seasoning. Cook over a low to medium heat for around 5 minutes until the flavours have combined and the leeks have softened. Add the roasted vegetables and 1 pint of vegetable stock. (You may need to add more stock later depending on your preferred soup consistency.)
Get adequate sleep by going to bed at a regular time each evening, ideally before 11pm (that old saying that an hour before midnight is worth two after midnight still rings true!).
Pour half of the soup mixture into a jug blender and whizz for 1-2 minutes or until thick and creamy. Repeat with remaining half. If you do not have a jug blender, use a handheld one in the saucepan. Serve immediately with a generous handful of chopped parsley.
Drink around 2 litres of water every day. If you’re feeling unwell, try to tune in to your body’s signals and eat intuitively - even if that
Store chilled soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze once chilled and use within 3 months.
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“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jnr.
CHOOSING THE ‘RIGHT’ The word ‘right’ is not right! The word ‘perfect’ is not perfect! Words are so powerful; what would we do without Shakespeare’s 800? I fancy I have invented a few myself over the years too! In teaching Yoga I can come up short trying to find the ‘right’ word (thankfully there are other forms of communication going on in the Yoga room). So I may be limited to ‘right’ or ‘perfect’ and YET...! Well. YE know what I mean J. The visions of the ideal that we have in our heads, often taken from pictures, of that perfect/right posture/action is useful, to a point, but YOUR right action or perfect posture will fundamentally be different from those on the mat next to you. Never think beyond the parameters of your own mat as there will be 20 different ‘rights’ and ‘perfects’ going on around you. Your day, your life, your history will have a bearing on your ‘perfect’ moment. And it will be perfect. For you and you alone.
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When I say right, I mean correct. Correct for you in your unique body and where your unique mind is right now. The ‘better’ position may have already been attained by some or it may be in the ‘future’ for others. You may or may not be aware what is ‘right’ for you yet. You may know and STILL be choosing to stand/move in a ‘not right’ way because that is the path of least resistance at that second. It is only ‘not right’ BECAUSE you made that choice. Choose to perfect your right technique diligently and patiently. Choose this over height or depth every time. But. First KNOW where you are in your body right now and remember! regardless of how it arrived where it is, it is STILL on the move. Om Om Om CHOOSE to MOVE Patricia Thomas Instructor at Yoga Matters www.yogamatters.yolasite.com
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Meet our wonderful team who together not only make you feel welcome, but also ensure you leave feeling your absolute best. Sophie Walton, owner and stylist. She enjoys all aspects of hairdressing, with a keen eye for colour. Charlotte Payne, Salon manager. Charlotte has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of hairdressing. Katie Ireland, Senior Stylist. Katie enjoys all aspects of hairdressing and specialises in cutting and styling. Aldina Nobrega, Stylist. Aldina is a wonderful all rounder whose balayage techniques are not to be missed. Löis Jones, Nail Technician. Löis is renowned for her nail skills. She enjoys applying extensions and creating nail art. We have just undertaken a expansion and are currently improving our services to include a fully functioning beauty room in order to provide you with a range of treatments including Billion dollar brows, Sienna X tanning and Lash FX eyelash extensions.
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SUPERCHARGE YOUR
SMILE
By Lisa Haynes
In recent years, teeth have shifted from just being a dentist's domain to your best beauty accessory. Buoyed by the pursuit of the Hollywood smile and the perfect Instagram post, brightening those gnashers at home is now virtually as easy as highlighting your face.
and brightening teeth, using a non-abrasive whitening toothpaste. Used twice daily, you should begin to notice a difference in five days."
More than half of Brits (57%) say there's more pressure than ever to have a good smile, according to a recent Philips survey.
Be mindful of what you eat and drink too, if you're dedicated to upping the whiteness. Barnby lists coffee, tea, red wine, curry and fried foods as prime teeth stainers.
Thankfully, an abundance of at-home products can produce convincing transformations with minimum commitment. Think subtle tweaks, rather than dayglo fakery. From pearly whites to pout plumping, try this step-by-step guide to smile self-improvement... TEETH BRIGHTENING A bright, open smile is your secret weapon for a dazzling first impression (research shows you have just seven seconds so make it count!). "The mouth is the first focus when we meet people," says Graham Barnby, dental care expert and Arm & Hammer ambassador. "Boost your smile confidence by removing stains
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Amp up the whiteness with a safe, DIY booster that won't damage tooth enamel. There are countless techniques, from dissolvable strips to 100% natural charcoal polish.
LIP PRIMING Whether your teeth are the star attraction or not, hydrated, plump lips can dramatically improve a smile - and they require extra TLC over the winter months. "Lips need to look smooth and moist for lip products to look their best," says Rupert Kingston, creative director of Delilah cosmetics. He suggests exfoliating with a gentle sugar scrub and using a healing lip balm. If fine lines are your bugbear, use a light eye and lip cream to tighten and plump the contours daily. Before you reach for your lipstick bullet, prep around your mouth for a smooth finish. "Start by using a primer, concentrating on the nasolabial folds [smile lines] and any creases that run through the lip line,"
Kingston suggests. "Then use a brightening cream concealer through the same areas, to lift out any shadows."
SMILE ENHANCING The type of lip product you use can be a cheat in itself, in the quest for whiter-looking teeth and juicier lips. If you're after instant lip volume, opt for a plumping gloss containing chilli extracts and light-reflecting particles. For brighter teeth, you can create the instant illusion of whiteness simply by using the right shade of lipstick: "A red or pink lipstick with a blue tone or subtle amount of blue pearl can be very flattering, because it makes your eyes and teeth look whiter and brighter," says Poppy King, founder of Lipstick Queen. Conversely, brown and peachy tone lipsticks can bring out the yellow in your teeth, so avoid these if you're on a whiter-than-white mission. Don't be daunted by full-on blue lip products either. "They actually give lips more of a berry tint," explains King, "and they're perfect for maximising a brighter smile."
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Ever wondered why you get nervous for no apparent reason or the smallest of tasks or commitments seem impossible?
Have you been afraid to go out for a simple drink with friends, go to the cinema or even pick up the phone? All this with no explainable reason. What is this unknown adversary that affects nearly half of us, restricting our social lives and limiting our ability to interact confidently with friends and even family? Mark Shields takes a closer look... According to research carried out in the United States, Social Anxiety Disorder is the third most common psychiatric disorder after depression and alcoholism; however, due to its very nature it is relatively unknown in the public domain. WHAT IS SOCIAL ANXIETY? Social Anxiety Disorder is a fear of social situations with people and interaction with them. It can spark feelings of self-consciousness, judgment, evaluation, and inferiority. Can you think of anyone you know or a family member that always puts you off when invited for dinner or a night out. Can you hear yourself thinking “they won’t come, they never do, or, I bet she’s ill on the day and will cancel”? Even worse, why are we never invited around for dinner? It is common for sufferers to keep this condition to themselves sometimes not even knowing what is wrong. They simply suffer with terrible nerves whenever they have to commit to a social engagement even if it is going for dinner with friends they have known for years. Everyday tasks that we take for granted such as talking on the telephone, shopping, socializing or working can create deep routed feelings of humiliation, inadequacy and embarrassment.
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Physical symptoms such shaking, blushing or sweating can be experienced and the sufferer is likely to pre-empt any public contact if at all possible. If it is out of their control to avoid they are likely to build up their anxiety surrounding the given event or meeting and once passed they would relive it over and over again. There are two forms of Social Anxiety Disorder they are: Performance social anxiety - these feelings only occur in a few specific situations such as public speaking, eating in public or dealing with authority figures Generalized social anxiety - this affects most, if not all areas of the sufferer’s life. The latter is the most common type, affecting around 70% of SA sufferers. Here is an idea of the situations that spark off people with this disorder….. “I used to sit in front of the telephone and agonize because I was afraid to pick up the receiver and make a call. I was even afraid to call the customer service desk about the electric bill because I was afraid I would be "putting someone out" and they will be upset with me. I was especially afraid to call people I knew because I felt that I would be calling at the wrong time - the other person will be
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busy - and they won’t want to talk to me. I felt rejected even before I had made the call. Once the call is made and over, I would sit, analyze, and ruminate about what was said, what tone it was said in, and how I was perceived by the other person....my anxiety and racing thoughts concerning the call would prove to me that I had "goofed" this conversation up, too, just like I always did. Sometimes I would get embarrassed just thinking about the call”.
HOW TO WIN AGAINST THIS UNKNOWN ADVERSARY So what help is available to sufferers? Well, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been proven to tackle this crippling state of fear and anxiety and it can work within a few sessions as well. This type of therapy splits the issue into three. 1. What’s happened? 2. How do we feel about it?
“Every time I used to go into work I would dread hearing the voice of my boss calling out to me at my desk outside her office. As soon as I heard her call my heart would start pounding and a thousand thoughts would run through my head of how I was going to respond to her.” I didn’t want her to notice how nervous I was as I needed this job and wanted to work my way up to the next level. Once in front of her with the desk between us I could feel the lump in my throat and my facial muscles tighten. By the time I got back to my desk and she had finished telling what she needed I could never remember what had been asked of me. Why was it that I felt so intimidated by people of an authoritative nature?” “I wish I didn’t get so nervous at the thought of having to go out at the end of next week. What if I can’t sleep the night before or I am ill on the day?
3. What do we do about it. With CBT we accept that we cannot change what has happened, and subsequently our thought patterns directly influence our feelings. What we think and focus on today will determine how we feel tomorrow. Therefore we focus on helping the sufferer change their thoughts which in turn will change how they feel. In addition a gradual exposure to the fast lane again taking things one step at a time helps sufferers regain lost confidence and overcome their fears. Setting and monitoring achievable but equally challenging goals is also a sensible strategy in overcoming social anxiety. It is also important for sufferers to research and understand their condition, and there are now many websites and books available to help the researcher understand that they are far from being alone. In fact two books that have been renowned to help those that experience social anxiety are.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES?
“Feel The Fear and do it Anyway”, by Susan Jeffers, and “Hope and Help with your Nerves” by Claire Weeks.
I believe there are numerous contributors to social anxiety from neurological causes, to simply falling out of the habit of life. Bad past social experiences and work related stress can also have an impact.
TO CONCLUDE
What is often overlooked is that this is a very common issue and one that can affect up to half of us at some time in our lives. Just think it is only a very fortunate few that enjoy standing up at a sales conference and presenting to two hundred people. Yet most people would avoid this at all costs. From the work I do with people in my clinics, I find common causes often involve individual comfort zones. It is common as we get older to restrict ourselves in what we do, where we go, and how we generally live our lives. Often without even realizing it, we withdraw and live and experience life in a very different way to how we once did. For example, think of the young mum who was used to working and interacting daily with colleagues and friends. A year later she is a mother and housewife. What would have once seemed routine now appears almost impossible. Calling out a washing machine repair man, or going to nursery school function takes on a whole new meaning and challenge.
From my experience the most important thing to recognise is that you are not alone and many other people are in exactly the same situation. It is recognised and accepted that an element of anxiety keeps us on our toes and appropriately challenged. The majorities of people overcome or outgrow this condition with the appropriate support and understanding from friends and family. It is a process we have simply “learned” over time and we can “un-learn” it in exactly the same way. Mark Shields Coach, Mentor, Educator, Author Life Practice UK Ltd www.lifepractice.co.uk Tel: 01462 431112
It is the same for retirees who one day are working hard and challenged and the next find themselves with little to do. Many of us suffer at some point in our lives and you will undoubtedly know someone close that may come to mind.
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An Autumnal Glow By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers Catwalk make up is always something that is hard to adapt for day to day life but this season the catwalk look is tipped to be the look on the high street this Autumn. As the leaves colour and fall the clothes warm up and we snuggle down for the darker evenings we get to embrace the seasonal shades of brown, gold and plums to liven our face when our tan fades.
Designed by Poppy-Anne Trinity School Age 8 Hundreds of children have marked the Eco Schools Energy Month of November by creating fabulous designs on how electricity can be used. Poppy-Anne from Trinity School was winner in the category MY SMART ELECTRIC GARDEN.
November is Eco Schools Energy Month
Well done to everyone who entered their designs. You truly are SMART KIDS designing with a SMART ENERGY... clean, efficient, sustainable electricity.
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An easy to wear look this season is on the lips. It's a simple look of either matte or gloss, you choose, however go for a bright red, think post office red, or a dark sumptuous plum. Always line the lips first as dark colours can bleed. Blot after application then layer again. This is fool proof long lasting colour for the stunning pout. This seasons lips are about texture. Eyes this season are still continuing to be feline in appearance with an elongated flick of liner. For a more subtle feline eye choose a chocolate brown liner, this is especially good for fair complexions as it warms them. Shadows are in warm shades of orange and gold. Use all over the lid and finish with a liner. A lick of mascara and your ready to go. Blush this season is all about glistening browns. Use high on the cheek bone for sculpturing or on the apples of your cheek, the pad when you smile, for a youthful glow. Don't over do the blush and leave the matte translucent powder behind this time. Foundations should be sheer, try the BB Creams that are still amazing the beauty world for a flawless look or a light mineral foundation to soften the complexion ready for your lustrous eye and lips. Enjoy the Autumn look,it's an easy to wear glow that will brighten any dull day. www.penny-feathers.co.uk
Designed by Patrick St Clement’s School Age 9 Hundreds of children have marked the Eco Schools Energy Month of November by creating fabulous designs on how electricity can be used. Patrick from St Clement’s School was winner in the category MY SMART ELECTRIC CAR.
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BRING THE FUN INSIDE By Lisa Salmon
When it's pouring down outside, it can be tough for parents to stop their kids playing on tablets or mobile phones, or vegging out in front of the TV. But during school holidays and at weekends, there has to be more for them to do inside than simply stare at a screen. And if parents need a little inspiration, Dawn Isaac is here to help. The mother-of-three has just written 101 Things For Kids To Do On A Rainy Day, as a natural follow-up to her 101 Things For Kids To Do Outside guide. She says: "When the weather's gorgeous, life's OK, but sadly you can't always rely on the British climate. "Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep kids entertained inside - and what's more, you shouldn't need to switch on a screen, buy expensive supplies or micromanage the children while they're doing them." Isaac thinks there's nothing wrong with playing the odd computer game or watching a bit of TV, but she points out: "There's always a danger of getting to bedtime and realising no-one's moved off the sofa all day.
And a houseful of children with energy left to burn doesn't make for an easy night's sleep for anyone. "Children are at their most imaginative and creative when they're helping to make their own entertainment. And let's face it, who looks back on their childhood and gets nostalgic for that perfect day spent in front of the telly?" So instead of relying on technology, Isaac, who's usually a garden designer, recommends parents encourage their kids to get creative and/or active inside, perhaps by trying a few of these ideas:
PLAY BALLOON STOMP Tie a balloon around the ankle of each player and on 'go', try to burst everyone's balloon - while keeping yours intact. This should be a nocontact game - except for the balloons. continues overleaf...
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TAKE FINGERPRINTS Need to know who's been pinching those cakes? You can lift fingerprints by sprinkling a little chalk dust onto the tin with a fine paintbrush. Lift any subsequent prints off with a piece of tape, before sticking this to a dark piece of card. You can fingerprint suspects with a homemade ink pad (scribble some felt-tip pen on to a plastic lid) and compare the two. Cake thieves beware!
The first to complete their mummy wins or, for added amusement, why not get the mummies to race each other at the end?
CATAPULT MARSHMALLOWS Give everyone a pile of lollipop sticks, elastic bands and a few plastic spoons and allow them 20 minutes to construct a catapult. Each player can then launch three separate marshmallows - and the one whose goes furthest wins, and gets to eat their missiles.
INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE Let off some steam by creating and racing through your own obstacle course. Chairs are great for climbing over or crawling through, and a blanket on the floor weighted down at the edges makes a perfect homemade tunnel. Place cushions some distance apart and leap between them, and if you have a narrow corridor you can even use wool and masking tape to create your own spy web to negotiate.
HOLD A JUNK FASHION SHOW Bin liners and newspaper might not sound glamorous, but they make the perfect materials to create fashion masterpieces. You can employ masking tape to join everything together, and why not raid the recycling bin for some avant-garde accessories?
WRAP THE MUMMY Each team has a toilet roll and must wrap one player head-to-toe as their 'mummy' , leaving eyes, and mouth showing, and wrapping arms separately to the body. Balance care with speed, because, if you rip the paper, you must start again.
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BOOBY TRAP YOUR BEDROOM This is a great deterrent for sneaky siblings who go into brothers' and sisters' rooms without permission. Push a drawing pin through a piece of sticky tape and fasten this to the inside of your door about 15-20cm from the hinge so the sharp end points outwards. Blow up a balloon and fasten it with tape to your bedroom wall, just behind the door and in line with the pin. Carefully slip out of the room without letting the pin touch the balloon and wait for intruders to get a shock.
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COME DINE WITH ME By Gabrielle Fagan Our dining dreams are getting grander, and a 'proper' dining room is increasingly featuring on home wish lists, as we rediscover an appetite for lingering over meals and savouring the opportunity to connect and socialise with loved ones. Almost 60% of us prefer dining areas to be a separate room, according to a survey by Anglian Home Improvements, and hankering for more formality appears to be in tune with a general change in attitude to mealtimes. TV dinners on the couch are falling out of favour, recent research by Waitrose revealed (apparently a round a third of people are cutting back on that habit), while 50% of parents are making a 'conscious effort' to gather the family together for at least one meal a week. 32 | www.life-mags.com
"Separate dining rooms fell out of favour at the turn of the Nineties, with hugely popular TV renovation shows such as Changing Rooms focusing on open-plan multi-functional rooms, but as with all trends, it looks as though the modern British household could be set for a separate dining room revival," says Julie Yarwood, interior designer at Manchester-based furniture store, Housing Units. "With increasingly busy lifestyles, the dining experience can be awelcome break from everyday stress and a chance to reconnect with family members and friends. Not only this, a separate room allows us to temporarily remove ourselves from the post-meal clean-up, which often looms over diners in open-plan kitchen and dining areas."
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Post-recession Britain's also become more budget-conscious, she believes, and as a result, the 'big night in' trend is stronger than ever. "It's inspired a dinner party revival and those often work best in a separate dining room environment. We all wish to make more of dining, and a beautifully furnished space where we can fully enjoy the moment, is becoming an essential," she says.
TIPS: Round tables generally suit smaller groups better, allowing for intimate gatherings. Avoid large vases and flower arrangements or tall ornaments in the middle of a table, as they can form a barrier and discourage interaction.
If your dining area's looking a bit dull, or your dining room rarely used, it's time to revamp the space. No matter what's on the menu, this should be a space to suit every occasion... DOWNTON DINING Separate dining rooms are spaces where you can truly play with decor and conjure stately home grandeur (butler optional). "We're noticing an enormous change in the approach to dining areas," says Mark Kelly, marketing manager at Furniture123, who recently found that 69% of people now regard the dining room as their favourite place in the home, while 89% spent more on furnishing it - around ÂŁ3,000 - than on any other room. "This is no longer a room used only for special occasions - it's the main gathering point for the family and where people lavish a lot of care and attention getting the decor and furnishing right. They want dressers, a console table, wine racks, decorative lighting and accessories such as mirrors. It's all about creating a stylish sanctuary which combines a cosseting, comfortable atmosphere - essential so you can enjoy a meal - with practicality and good storage." NOVEMBER ISSUE | 33
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RUSTIC RETREAT Natural materials - especially wood - are ultra fashionable and suit an informal setting. "While we haven't seen a huge push for one specific style, one thing which has become clear is that large dining spaces are back and here to stay. Eight to 12-seater tables are proving extremely popular, as people focus on creating a central hub for family and friends to gather," says Jenny Hurren, founder of Out There Interiors.
MODERN TASTE The essential ingredients for this recipe are streamlined tables and chairs and a pared-back approach, so clutter is minimal or hidden in extensive storage. "Dining spaces are one of the hardest working zones in the home and have huge potential when it comes to style. You can opt for sophisticated glamour, think generous tables and overhanging pendant lighting in a combined kitchen/dining area which will make the eating area a stunning focal point," says Kate Tansley, creative director at Multiyork. "Bench seating has come a long way from the schoolroom and can take up less space than individual chairs and looks more modern. Just add cushions for essential comfort!" TIP: Lighting is key - ensure it's sufficiently bright for everyday meals (or tasks like homework) but have dimmers to create atmosphere when required. Over-the-table pendant lights are brilliant for creating an instant wow factor, but don't overlook floor lamps and table lamps around the room too, to create a more intimate feel.
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"This needs to be a multi-functional space - for food, for games, for homework, for catching up over coffee and cake. There really is no one formula for creating the perfect dining space; it has to work for you and your individual home, and you should feel free to experiment. "Bold, rich colours can make a separate dining area or room feel snug and cosy, while open plan areas can look stunning decorated in light, neutral tones, which blur the boundary between the indoors and outdoors, if they look out onto a garden." TIP: Establish which size table you need - it's the main focus of the room and must be large enough to seat the required number of people, but too large and it will swamp a room. If space is an issue, opt for an extendable option for versatility.
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WHEN (KITCHEN) SIZE MATTERS They’re the heart of the home but few of us are lucky enough to own those enviably vast spaces pictured in the glossy magazines, with most houses stuck with small or awkwardly shaped kitchens. Amelie Skoda finds solutions to suit all. Kitchens are the ultimate multifunctional room these days, where the family gather to cook, eat, socialise, and they may even double up as a work space. That’s fine, if your lucky enough to have a kitchen the size of an aircraft hanger, like the enviable, dream spaces portrayed in glossy magazines. But as new homes are generally smaller today than they were 30 years ago (according to a study by the Royal Institute of British Architects), many of us will be dealing with a smaller space than we’d ideally like. “Nowadays properties are getting smaller, which in turn means that consumers are searching for a smaller kitchen to suit their needs and home,” says Jason McNulty. “But smaller needn’t mean less functional or less stylish.” Planning how you use the space is key, so that not an inch is wasted and, if possible, has at least one area - even if only a breakfast bar where you can eat or utilise as an extra work surface. Also consider carefully what you need to include in your kitchen. If possible, move appliances into other rooms in the house - for example, a freezer can go in a garage, a washing machine in a utility room or bathroom, as this helps free up vital space in the kitchen. If you’re still in a stew, here’s what the experts have to say about tackling the most common kitchen dilemmas.
“A compact multifunction oven is a great way to make the most of precious space,” says Marco Rossi. “Try a built-in or built-under integrated fridge that will sit behind a typical unit door.” Galley gosh Galley kitchens are notoriously tricky with their long, narrow shape, but the right planning you can turn this to your advantage, says Abigail Ahern. “One of the secrets is open shelving on the walls so you avoid dominating wall units,” she says. “Concealing the fridge, dishwasher, washing machine behind cabinetry panels will make the kitchen feel more streamlined. “And no matter what the colour on the walls, paint the ceiling in the same hue - this will open and expand the space.” While a galley kitchen is an extremely functional space (it’s a layout preferred by many professional chefs) one of its challenges is making sure it doesn’t feel too enclosed. Top tips: Enhancing lighting works wonders in these spaces which often lack natural light, advises TV interior designer Richard Randall. “Feature lighting, like up-lit shelving or hanging a mirror on a wall to reflect more light, can both work well.” Using glossy or glass-fronted units with LED downlighters or LEDilluminated shelves inside will also create extra light and ambience.
Space starved Even if your kitchen feels more like a coat cupboard, you can improve the situation by making the most of the space you do have available - from the floor to the ceiling. “Too many wall units can make the kitchen feel cluttered as this is where the eye is drawn first. Choose tall wall units that provide plenty of space without taking up too much room,” says Marco Rossi, head of product for Magnet Kitchens. Shelves, racks and hooks attached to walls or ceilings are a perfect way to keep your kitchen tidy and work surfaces clutter-free. Light colours for the walls and units can also help to create the illusion of space in the most bijou of kitchens. Interior designer, Abigail Ahern suggests painting kitchen cabinets the same colour as the walls. “If the unit colour matches the walls, it gives an illusion of space,” she says. Shiny or glossy finishes on walls, units and splashbacks add to this illusion by reflecting light around the room. Top tips: As well as visual tricks, it’s worth considering smaller than standard appliances. Many manufacturers produce slimline dishwashers, ovens and coffee machines designed especially for smaller kitchens.
U-shaped shake-up A U-shaped layout is one of the most functional kitchen styles. “With three walls to work with, you can position the oven and hob in the centre of the room and the fridge and sink around it on either side, forming a compact and practical ‘working triangle’,” says Les Halls of Keller Design Studios. “If you can accommodate a central island, scale it down and create a sociable place for guests to perch,” he suggests. “If the size of your kitchen won’t allow a fixed island, a butcher’s trolley is a stylish alternative, providing additional storage and worktop space.” Top tips: Make sure your kitchen still has style and character. “I’ve seen some incredibly odd-shaped kitchens, but what made them stand out is how the owners accessorise them just like any other room with lamps on counters, art on walls, and colourful heaps of recipe books. “It’s a good trick because, rather than focusing on the shape, your eye focuses on the cool accessories.” Photo credits: PA Photo/Handout NOVEMBER ISSUE | 35
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Warm, glowing and BERRY WELCOMING With the leaves turning and the countryside ablaze with fiery reds, burnt oranges and straw yellows, there couldn't be a better time to spice up your space and introduce some warm accents and comfy chairs to 'fall' into. By Sam Wylie-Harris
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Even a short ramble in the early autumn sunshine can inspire a shift in style. Cue a gorgeous array of furniture in rich hues and modern metallics, accented with splashes of rust and berries to capture the allure of the season's richly-coloured foliage. And with Dulux announcing Cherished Gold as the 2016 Colour of the Year, there couldn't be a better time to reflect that golden glow...
DON'T BE A WALLFLOWER "Light and airy, adding gold to your hallway in the colder months creates a glowing halo that welcomes guests," says Paula Taylor, colour and trend specialist at Graham & Brown. "Our Quill Gold wallpaper looks fabulous in this part of the home in particular. The large-scale pattern elongates even the smallest of spaces, making it perfect for any sized home." For an extra hint of luxury, pair Quill's beautiful swaying leaf print with golden accents on furnishings and subtle elements, such as metallic light fittings. You can also offset this metallic wallpaper with autumnal shades like rich browns.
Balancing light and shade will set the tone for when the clocks change, and you're inviting friends and family in out of the darkness.
COCOONED IN COMFORT Turning over a new leaf and making the living room warm and cosy is easier than you think, and doesn't have to happen in one fell swoop. "Don't be afraid of experimenting with colour. Start by introducing splashes with accessories and textiles that are easily changed if you change your mind," advises John Sims-Hilditch, managing director at Neptune. "For the braver, choose one colour family and stick to it - blues and greys are great together. Our seasonal shades of Fox and Chestnut blend perfectly and look wonderful with the earthy colours of autumn." Indeed, one hero piece on the coffee table, such as a handcrafted woodland bird, scatter cushions on the sofa in tactile wool fabrics, or a wool throw, in a squash or pumpkin shade, strewn across an armchair, can make all the difference. continues overleaf...
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Not to mention a sideboard styled with colourful decanters, and set against a wall painted in a rich, russet shade, or a backdrop of floral printed curtains to add warmth and interest.
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BEDROOM BLISS "For an elegant and serene bedroom, try a palette of champagne, mink and taupe. Add layers of sumptuous bed linen, quilted and silk throws to create an inviting feel, while adding warmth, colour and texture," says Kerry Nicholls, interior decor buyer at John Lewis. "Reflect the autumnal hues of the countryside with parquet flooring, and lay a warm, woody-toned rug for a little extra luxury and underfoot comfort." After all, what could be nicer than stepping onto a throw rug and padding around on a smooth wooden floor? To warm things up, you can always style the room with a velvet chair in a sumptuous colour, invest in a luxury scented candle, or do something as basic as changing the wattage in your light bulbs to create a warm, yellowy glow.
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Madeira Madeira is an island of lush vegetation and exotic trees and flowers. Apart form the abundance of beautiful ornamental plants, the island boasts many types of tropical fruits and also grows commercially sugar, bananas and vines to produce table grapes and also for the production of wines.
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History The island of Madeira was discovered in 1419 by Joao Goncalves who was nicknamed Zarco due to a squint in one eye from a wound inflicted whilst in battle. The name ilho do Madeira means wooded island and was so named due to large forested areas that existed then. The trees were set on fire to enable easier access to the island and the fires raged for seven years. The result of wood ash and volcanic soil made Madeira particularly suitable for vine growing. Although the vineyards of Malvasia grapes, known as Malmsey, were planted as early as 1445, it was sugar cane that was the significant export during the 15th and 16th centuries. Birth of Madeira Wine By the 17th century Madeira had become a very important place for international trade and was a supply stop on the Atlantic shipping routes to America as well as Africa and Asia. The first commercial shipment of Madeira wine was made in 1665. Initially the then unfortified wines were shipped mainly to Portugal and England but often suffered during these long sailboat journeys due to heat and oxidation. Early in the 18th century wine traders started to add alcohol distilled from sugar cane to fortify the wine to help protect against bacteria and viruses. The taste of the wine was adversely affected so later only grape distillate was permitted. The Heating Process By 1750 British dealers had taken over the Madeira wine trade and used to send barrels of the fortified wine to India and the Far East. It was discovered that shipments of the fortified wine benefited from these long journeys in warm climates. The slightly cooked taste of Madeira was so popular that barrels of wine used to be sent on round trips just to take on the characteristics. In 1794 an inventor named Pantaleao Fernandez devised a heating process called estufagem whereby the wine is “stewed” for several months to impart the cooked taste without the necessity to ship it half the way around the world. The estufas slowly bring the wine to a temperature of around 45 degrees Celsius and after 3 months the wine is rested in oak barrels for at least one year. Grape Varieties and Disaster Traditionally there have been four basic styles of Madeira which were named after grape varieties; Sercial (dry), Verdelho (medium), Bual (sweet) and Malmsey (rich sweet) but in1851 another variety was introduced due to a disaster in the vineyards. The disaster occurred after the importation of American vines, which had devastating results with the vine disease odium being introduced and also phylloxera, which decimated the majority of the vineyards. Grafting vines onto American rootstocks, which are resistant to phylloxera was the only solution. Production The production of Madeira wine dropped from 50 million hectolitres in 1850 to a mere 600 hectolitres in 1854, which resulted in many British merchants leaving the island. The quality of the wine also suffered with introduction of plantings of the inferior grape variety Tinta Negra Mole and most of the wine produced for many decades was only aged for 3 years and exported for use in the kitchen. With only 15% of Madeira’s vineyards planted with “noble” grape varieties it has become increasingly difficult to obtain these outstanding wines without taking out a mortgage. Many of the island’s producers offer 5, 10 and 15 year old Madeira wines which are made with the Tinta Negra Mole grape and whilst these are quite good they do not compare with Madeira produced with the top grape varieties. Although expensive, it is well worth seeking out Malmsey, Bual, Verdelho or Sercial …. You won’t be disappointed!
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Although sales of Madeira are growing, they are a long way from the glory days of 19th century. Replanting of the classic grape varieties is probably their best way forward and encouraging quality wines for the table as opposed to cooking wine.
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GET YOUR GREENHOUSE WINTER-READY By Hannah Stephenson The first frosts have already arrived in parts of the UK, which is your sign to get tender plants under cover before they succumb to the ravages of winter. If you haven't already done so, check your greenhouse heater's working, that automatic vent openers are still operating, and clear out cucumbers, peppers, aubergine and chilli plants which have been fully harvested. As the weather turns cooler, close up the greenhouse in the early afternoon to trap heat, which will help to ripen indoor fruit. Keep dampness to a minimum and ventilate when possible to move air around the plants and keep them healthy. If you have permanent fruit growing in your greenhouse borders, work in organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure around them.
Bring in tender plants including cannas and bananas in pots, before the frost damages the leaves, as well as shrubs including azaleas, camellias and daphnes for early spring flowers. There's still time to sow Californian poppy, pansies, cornflowers and sweet peas, and plant bulbs for spring colour. Linda Lane, managing director of family firm Griffin Glasshouses, says key tasks should focus on letting in light, eliminating disease and controlling bugs and pests. Autumn is a great time to have a good clear-out as you will get rid of pests which might otherwise overwinter in the warmer environment. "It is essential to keep glasshouses clean and healthy," she says. "They should not be used to store garden tools, pots,
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old plant labels and seed boxes as they can harbour pests and diseases. Make sure the glass on both the inside and out is regularly cleaned to maximise the short daylight and sunshine hours we have in the winter." Use a proprietary glass cleaner if the panes are particularly dirty, otherwise just plain water, making sure it doesn't drop on to the leaves of the plants. She advises against using a pressure washer unless it's a warm day when plants can be taken outside.
shelves and staging, making sure you do the underside as well as the top. It may be too late in the season to repaint or treat wooden greenhouses, but all metal supports should be washed down, inside and out, again ensuring no spillage onto the plants. You may need to put up insulation to ensure overnight temperatures are kept as high as possible inside the greenhouse, saving money on heating bills.
"Keep pathways and staging clean and, if necessary, wash over with a non-toxic disinfectant. Repair broken glass because draughts can cause immediate damage in cold weather."
"Finally, our changing weather patterns suggest we are going to experience a lot more torrential rain, so make sure glasshouse guttering, and other rain harvesting facilities, are working efficiently and are clean.
Where panes overlap, use an old lolly stick or plant label to ease out the dirt, then give the area a gentle slosh with water to remove it completely. Use a scrubbing brush to wash down
"On warmer, sunny days, do make sure the glasshouse is ventilated, but remember to close up at night," warns Lane.
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BEST OF THE BUNCH - Miscanthus Ornamental grasses come into their own at this time of year and miscanthus is among the best, forming a large clump of arching mid green leaves - and in autumn upright stems appear bearing silvery flowerheads. It grows best in full sun in fairly fertile, moist but well-drained soil. The flowerheads can be left to create movement and structure in winter but should be cut down to ground level in early spring. Established clumps can be divided to increase stock in spring. Good varieties include M. sinensis 'Silberfeder'.and 'Grosse Fontaine', also known as 'Big Fountain', which grows to 2m (6ft). These grasses are popular for prairie and gravel planting and some, such as 'Undine', have good orange autumn colour.
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - Ripening tomatoes Even if your outdoor tomatoes are green, you'll have to bring them in now to avoid them being hit by frost. But there are ways of ripening tomatoes once they've been picked. If you have cherry tomatoes, for instance, you can cut trusses of them and hang them in an airy place such as the kitchen or a potting shed for them to ripen. Another good way is to put a few green tomatoes in a sealed jar or brown paper bag with a banana. Bananas emit ethylene gas, which encourage tomatoes to ripen. The cooler the storage area, the longer it will take for tomatoes to ripen, but in a normal household situation, they should ripen within two weeks. If you have immature green tomatoes which simply aren't going to ripen, consider making a chutney or green tomato relish with them.
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK • Cut the grass if the weather remains warm and dry, and trim the edges. • Cut down all dead flower stems on herbaceous perennials and tidy borders to remove foliage and plant remains, compost this material. Leave late-flowering perennials. • Sow a row of hardy peas and cover with cloches. Broad beans can also be sown now. • Remove old vegetable crops, clear the ground and dig compost or manure into the soil. Leave heavy soil rough-dug so frost can penetrate to help break it down. • Lift dahlia tubers when the foliage has been blackened by frost. • Throw a net over a branch bearing holly berries to stop the birds pecking at them. • Bring potted late-flowering chrysanthemums under glass before frost strikes • Wrap grease bands around the trunks of apple, plum and cherry trees to catch the winter moth as she climbs to lay her eggs. • Rake and scarify lawns to remove thatch and other debris. • Continue to take hardwood cuttings of roses and shrubs like cornus, buddleia and ribes.
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Honey and Soy Glazed Roasted Shallots and Sausages Sweet, savoury, sticky and totally irresistible, this quick to make supper dish is a great mid-week staple Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
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RUBiS With Channel Islanders spending, on average, at least 10% of their total household budget on home heating it makes sense to ensure whichever system you are using is as cost effective and energy efficient as possible, as Nick Crolla of Fuel Supplies (CI) Limited writes… make sure your system is running efficiently, so that you can maximise the cost savings: make sure your radiators are properly bled (removing excess air that builds up in the system); and keep your thermostat and radiator valves set at a constant level, because a low level of background heat will be more effective than always turning the heat up or down, making the boiler work unnecessarily. Turn your thermostat down to between 18 and 21 degrees and leave it there. It’s a myth that initially turning up the thermostat will give you more heat quicker! Reducing your thermostat by just 1 degree can knock 10% off your heating bill. Many boilers that have not been maintained, or have been set up incorrectly to start with, can run inefficiently. Significant improvements can be made to your heating system by investing in a new condensing boiler, with efficiency up to 93%. Check your oil tank as well, making sure in particular there are no leaks or signs of bulging or cracking. Oil tanks have come a long way and the models we install now are made to the latest safety and environmental standards. Most tanks come with a manufacturer’s guarantee of 10 years and as long as they are looked after and regularly checked, particularly for any areas where water might get in, they should give you a long and trouble free life. SUMMER’S ENDED and autumn is knocking on the door. Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night are upon us and it’s time to start thinking about getting prepared for colder weather. It’s never too early to check over your heating system and make sure there are no nasty surprises when you least expect – or need them. Oil fired heating can not only be less expensive than other types of home heating, it can be more efficient when using the latest condensing boilers. But efficiency, as with all things, depends on how well maintained your system is. There are many things you can do to make sure your system is running at an optimum, so that you can maximise the cost savings. Oil fired central heating has continued to be a popular choice for homeowners in the Channel Islands because boilers have become more efficient and cost effective to run. Studies have shown that a modern oil fired heating system generates 94% heat, and only 6% of the energy is lost through exhaust. Of course, the efficiency of your heating depends on choosing the right system in the first place and making sure your home is properly insulated; and that’s where it pays to get some expert advice. As well as calling in an OFTEC registered engineer to service your boiler at least once a year, there are many things you can do to
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Ephemera extraordinary insights into the past By Stephen Cohu WHAT IS EPHEMERA AND WHY IS IT VALUABLE? In collecting terms ephemera covers items that were designed for a single use and then disposal, they were designed to have a life of a single day. Such items include postcards, letters, pamphlets, newspapers, packaging, posters, programs for theatre, sports events and anything else designed with a brief life. The value is not just financial but also historical and can provide valuable insight into the lives of people temps passé. Every day interesting and irreplaceable items are thrown away in house clearances, particularly of elderly deceased relatives who may have occupied a property which has not been touched for generations. Some people save extraordinary things for years, often forgotten in attics, drawers and cupboards. If you consider our everyday lives and the amount of rubbish we dispose of and the things we actually decide to keep, items have next to no chance of surviving for perhaps a hundred years or more and the fact that they have makes them very important.
By the 1860’s, photography was available to the masses and many photographic studios were established in Jersey. Scenes of everyday life were recorded, working in the fields, outings by carriage, photographs were taken of buildings long since lost or countryside areas now covered by development. These photographs are often the only record of the way things were and as such are of immense historical value. The craze for the carte de visite took off in the 1860’s where a visitor to a house would present their own photo in the form of a thick card to be retained by the householder. Later, cabinet cards became the norm, larger and more showy. Portraits are relatively common and unfortunately rarely bear the name of the sitter. These are of low value unless they are of someone famous or perhaps Jersey Militia. Much more valuable will be topographical scenes, rare ones being worth perhaps hundreds of pounds. Stereo cards were also produced and when viewed through a special viewer give a 3-D image. These are rare and collectable and often record views that no longer exist or have changed beyond recognition. It can be a real challenge to work out where a photograph was taken and certain areas, for example St Brelade’s or St Aubin’s Bay have only really been developed in the last 100 years. Recently bought in America was a photograph of Billy the Kid playing croquet with his gang shortly before the shoot out at the OK Corral. It cost $2 from a yard sale and is expected to make $5 million at auction!
POSTCARDS
A late 19th century photograph of a farmer with his horse
Postcards have been collected since they first appeared in the late 19th century. By the early 20th century they were extremely popular and covered all manner of scenes and subjects. I could write a whole book on what value pointers to look out for in a postcard. Rarity is the primary value pointer, for example real photographic postcards of obscure or unusual scenes may only have been printed in very small numbers. Even after 25 years of looking I still come across cards and scenes I have never seen before and these will be rare and valuable. Good condition is also vital.
Photographs are not technically ephemera as they were designed to be retained as a keepsake for the owner to record family members or events but they do fall into this category.
A large and interesting collection of Jersey scenes can be put together very cheaply if you buy printed cards of common views, for example Needle Rock in Plemont Bay or Corbiere Lighthouse of which there are hundreds of different examples that are all the same! These cards are worth maybe a pound or two.
Photographs were first produced in the 1820’s and the first true glass negative was developed in 1839. By the 1840’s and 1850’s Daguerrotype and Ambrotype portraits appeared but few exterior photos were taken due to long exposure times required. Unlike painted portraits these early photographs are an exact record of a person or scene as it was at that precise time. They show clothing, hairstyles, studio furnishings of people who were alive 160 years ago.
Certain series of cards are highly sort after, for example numbered cards suffixed with the letters LL. This company produced cards all over France and the Channel Islands. Collectors like to make up the whole set and certain numbers for more obscure scenes are very difficult to find and are consequently expensive, some being worth £100 plus. Supply and demand determines the price, as with everything. If there are ten collectors all looking for the same card it
EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY
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ANTIQUES
digital age and data storage, eventually invoices will be a thing of the past but those from the past provide a fascinating insight into what people were buying a hundred or more years ago and what these items cost. Uniforms for the Jersey Militia, animal feed, general groceries, building work to name but a few. Several years ago I found in an attic a complete run of invoices from the 1870s to around 1900 of a retired General from St Clement. Many of these formed part of a book on Victorian Jersey written by Jane Edwards. These records do not have significant monetary value as there are few collectors but because of the number that are thrown away they are becoming rarer to find. The Jersey Archive is always interested in recording the information on these invoices, thus saving them for future generations.
PROGRAMMES, BROCHURES, CALENDARS
An early 20th century LL postcard of Halkett Place will command a high price. Once they all have that card the price will drop considerably. A common postcard can have its value enhanced by what is on the back, for example unusual postmarks from post offices such as First Tower or St Aubin, or from the boats that ran between Jersey and France. The stamps on the cards will almost always be very common 1/2d stamps, worth nothing in their own right. In the early 20th century the postcard was the equivalent of a mobile phone. Post was delivered many times a day and a card sent from St Ouen in the morning inviting a friend round in the afternoon could be delivered and replied to by lunchtime from Gorey. Not fast by modern standards but before the telephone was invented it was a rapid means of communication.
RED CROSS LETTERS OR INTERNEE MAIL During the Second World War Jersey was subject to occupation by the German armed forces. Many people of non-Jersey origin evacuated from the Jersey in the weeks leading up to occupation in July 1940. Of those that remained many were sent to Germany and other European countries under Nazi control as they were from enemy countries, primarily Great Britain, to internment camps. These were not prisoner of war camps and the regime in them was surprisingly relaxed. Those interned were able to leave the camps to go for walks and food, chocolate and cigarettes were supplied by the Red Cross. The messages on these letters provide a fascinating insight into what life was like in the camps until the latter months of the war after D-Day when conditions became more difficult. The content of the mail was subject to censorship but generally nothing could be said that wasn’t already known! Conditions in Jersey were much worse than in the camps and the internees actually sent parcels to Jersey containing amongst other things chocolate and cigarettes as these were in plentiful supply in the camps. Thousands of letters were sent to and from Jersey and also Prisoner of War mail from POW camps and from Jersey residents deported to German prisons for crimes against the occupying forces. These letters are highly collectable with both commercial and more importantly historical value. Once the generation that received these letters die out, few people know what they are or their significance and sadly many are simply thrown out when properties are cleared.
OLD INVOICES No one would think nowadays that in 100 years time anyone would be interested in our old invoices and receipts. With the advent of the
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A christmas card from 1900
Like today, every year many businesses sent calendars for the coming year to their customers, often quite large contemporary prints, with a calendar and almanac at the bottom. Very few survive as they were mostly thrown away at the end of the year. They are often very decorative and desirable today as part of an interior design.
Condition is key as they were printed to use and often became rather tatty by the end of the year. Recently I discovered a wall pocket with a calendar on the reverse for 1916, with the Allied Generals and leaders on the front for Beghin’s Shoes. Condition was extraordinary being near mint and it was quickly snapped up by a collector. Programmes for events, exhibitions, conferences also turn up but again were mostly thrown away immediately after. For many of these the only record of the event will perhaps be only one flyer or bill. Again monetary value may be fairly small but historical value is immense.
SAVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE It saddens me that every day many items of ephemera of both historical and monetary value are lost forever through being thrown out without due consideration of their significance. A good early postcard album may be worth many hundreds of pounds as indeed may old photographs, almanacs, calendars, paperwork. As the generations that carefully saved these items die out, they are wantonly destroyed. History and information that has gone forever. What better way to preserve these items from our history than by becoming a collector, you don’t need a large house or large pocket and you may soon become addicted to tracking down rare items! If you find old ephemera in a property, don’t just throw it away, get some advice as it may be worth a small fortune!
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Prince's Palace
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MONACO, the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican City, covers only 200 hectares and is subdivided into the traditional districts of La Condamine, which includes the port, Monaco Ville, known as ‘The Rock’, Fontvielle, and Monte Carlo. Situated on the French Riviera, overlooking the sparkling translucent waters of the Mediterranean, Monaco is a tax haven and has achieved the world’s highest GDP per capita. Monaco is known for the glamorous Grimaldi royal family, now headed by Prince Albert II. In 1956 the world was captivated when the elegant Hollywood film star Grace Kelly married the dashing Prince Rainier III and since then the family has remained firmly in the public eye. The Grimaldi descendants have ruled Monaco since 1297 when Francesco Grimaldi, disguised as a Franciscan monk, seized the fortress on the Rock of Monaco. In 1633, Honoré II, the first prince of Monaco, achieved independent sovereignty from Spain and in 1641 Louis XIII of France signed the Treaty of Péronne, leading to the Grimaldi family’s continuous rule, with the exception of two decades during the French Revolution when the family were exiled and the palace was seized and used as a military hospital. The Prince’s Palace was returned to the Grimaldi family in 1814 and restored by each successor. Today, the state
apartments are open to the public from April to October and include the striking Mirror Gallery, which is used during state visits. The Red Room is sumptuously furnished in the style of Louis XV and leads onto the York Room where King George III’s younger brother Prince Edward Duke of York and Albany died in 1787 as a result of illness during a sea voyage bound for Genoa. The Blue Room, which is one of the highlights of the tour, is used for official functions and features portraits of the Grimaldi family hanging on walls lined with blue silk brocade and illuminated by the sparkling Venetian chandeliers suspended from the ornate ceiling. After the tour, be sure to take a leisurely stroll along the Place du Palais where visitors gather to admire the striking palace exterior, which reflects a mixture of medieval fortifications and Renaissance architecture. Mingle with the crowds and view the changing of the guard, which takes place every day just before noon. Descendants of the Grimaldi family, including Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III, are buried in Monaco’s Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, which is a short walk away from the palace. Consecrated in 1875, the magnificent cathedral was erected on the site of the first parish church, which was built in 1252.
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Monte Carlo, the administrative district of Monaco, is the place to be seen, and appeals to a host of international celebrities, royalty and prominent figures on the world stage; all keen to attend popular events such as the annual Grand Prix motor race, which began in 1929. It is said that the 3.2 kilometre Formula One circuit takes six weeks to erect and is the most challenging racing track due to its narrow tunnel, elevation changes and hairpin bends. Stages of the Monte Carlo Rally are also held in the principality and it is thought to be one of the most arduous rallying events attended by thousands of ardent fans. For a more tranquil experience, head for the Terrasses de Fontvieille and view the personal collection of vintage cars owned by the late Prince Rainier III. Highlights include the champion William Grover-Williams’ Bugatti Type 35, which won the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929 and the Citroen DS3 WRC, driven by Sébastien Loeb, the champion of the 2013 Monte Carlo Rally. The collection also includes some of the most celebrated models from Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Mercedes and Maserati. Nature lovers will find a visit to Fontvieille Park and the Princess Grace Rose Garden of interest. The picturesque lake bordered by lush lawns, colourful flower beds, swaying palms and olive trees is the ideal spot for a breather. The garden features a meandering footpath with contemporary sculptures displayed along the way and the fragrance of 8,000 rose bushes hangs in the air. Another attraction is the Jardin Exotique, which houses the world’s largest collection of succulents and cacti. Exhibits include species from Central and South America, South Africa, Eastern Arabia, and the USA. Note that the entry ticket for the Exotic Garden includes access to the Observatory Cave, 100 metres above sea level, at the foot of the cliff. Another popular attraction is the Oceanographic Museum, located on the side of the Rock of Monaco. Founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I, the building resembles a palace, known as the temple of the sea. The palace reflects the architectural style of the Baroque Revival with a striking façade towering over the Mediterranean. Visit the aquariums and view the extensive collection of marine life, which includes jellyfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish and seahorses. Be sure to visit the six metre deep Shark’s Lagoon and Turtle’s island located on the terrace where you will also find a café with comfortable seating and while you enjoy
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Monaco's Grand Prix your snack ‘al fresco’ you can admire the panoramic views across the ocean below. For those with funds to spare and intent on ‘breaking the bank of Monte Carlo’, the Casino de Monte Carlo beckons, or you may prefer to splurge on a high end shopping experience at the Metropole Shopping Centre. Temptations include Max Mara, Kenzo, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss and if you are weighed down with purchases you won’t have far to go to relax. The luxurious Hotel Metropole, which dates back to 1886, is steps away. The opulent accommodation is spacious and comfortable and the service is of the highest standard. Features include the Odyssey swimming pool, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, with plump sun loungers, verdant gardens and a sundeck overlooking the pool. For a very special dining experience, Joël Robuchon, the hotel’s main restaurant, offers a wide range of Mediterranean dishes. The ‘small portions’ menu is an interesting concept and proving popular with diners as they are free to choose any number of dishes to taste. The deep fried shrimps in a vermicelli coating with a delicious herb and jasmine dip will need to be reordered.
you prefer a quiet tipple and to be serenaded by a jazz band, visit the Sass Café on Avenue Princess Grace. Join the jet set and visit the Principality of Monaco for a taste of the finer things in life. Images courtesy Monaco Press Centre Photos (excluding hotel images).
Metropole Monte Carlo
For night birds, The Living Room Club, located on Avenue des Spélugues, is one of the ‘coolest’ places to be and the ideal spot to practice your dance moves. The music is an eclectic mixture of disco, summer hits and classics and the action begins at 23.00 hours and continues until sunrise or, should you prefer a more relaxed spot, head for the terrace, which overlooks the casino gardens. Or, should Metropole's Superior Suite
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Christmas… Is it really Christmas again? Love it or loath it…there ‘aint no stoppin it! Supermarket shelves have been heaving with tins of sweets and burgeoning Christmas puddings since mid-October so we really do have to just embrace it and go with the flow….and anyway there is so much to do to prepare for Christmas; it makes sense to start as soon as humanly possible...by Juanita Shield-Laignel It seems like only yesterday we were carefully dismantling the tree, wrapping each and every precious bauble with great care and returning it to its dusty box to be offered up to the loft gods once more, and yet here we are again preparing to ascend those metallic steps to retrieve said dusty box to beautify our home in time for the ensuing festive season. continues overleaf...
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CHRISTMAS
I’m one of those people who believe Christmas should be confined to the month of December and the month of December alone. My husband and sons on the other hand, seem to look forward to Christmas all year round and start by sending me face book messages mid-July telling me there are only 160 days and so on, to Christmas on an irritatingly regular basis. They do this because they know it drives me crazy – I suspect they actually secretly agree that some commercial ventures start far more early than is decent…. but anywho, they do; so we might as well just make the most of it. It seems that many of us (self-included) have a natural propensity to work to deadlines and although the shops are now filled with mince pies and miles and miles of cranberry sauce, crackers and cake, many of us will leave it to the last possible minute to actually purchase said items along with all the other paraphernalia required for a successful Christmas day. A last minute dash around our favourite supermarket scooping armfuls of unnecessary stuff into trollies just to make sure we haven’t forgotten anything isn’t really necessary…. Is it? There are people who make lists in pretty covered note books. A list for lunch, a list for presents, a list for decorations, a list of guests and on it goes. Oh to be so organised. We usually start quite well in November with making a present list and each week adding to the carrier bags in the bottom of the shoe cupboard where we suspect the children won’t look. Collections of stocking fillers slowly build up joined before long with a few larger presents and then smugly, thinking we have everything in hand, the momentum slackens a little. But this is always fatal as time has the annoying habit of creeping along lulling you into a false sense of security, then when it knows you’re not looking, suddenly it whooshes by remorselessly, leaving a trail of panic in its wake. continues overleaf...
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Every year we chide ourselves and promise next year we will remember the tricks olde man time, he likes to play and yet every year is just as bad, if not worse than the last. However, maybe, just maybe we could get it right this year. The Christmas tree always goes up the first Sunday in December, in our home. We start after breakfast and make it a family affair. Accompanied by an assortment of Christmas music, mince pies and sherry for the adults, I suspect we enjoy it rather more than the children and probably largely due to the sherry. Our teenager still joins in this family tradition but with an increasingly obvious grimace so I suspect a period of absence is on the cards, at least until he matures a little and learns to appreciate the more traditional nuances of family life. Our youngest on the other hand gets completely stuck in and insists on putting the most delicate of our decorations at the highest point of the tree he can reach, nearly sending the entire thing crashing to the ground at least half a dozen times, rendering Mummy in a constant state of breathlessness as she anticipates the worst. But somehow the tree manages to stay upright and in spite of having too many of one colour on one side, looks alright and not as lopsided as Mummy and Daddy feared. Over the ensuing weeks presents begin to turn up and now and then little rips appear as if by magic in a corner or two. The excitement is all too much for little people (and some big people) and occasionally packages are longingly picked up, slightly shaken to try and ascertain the nature of the contents and then begrudgingly returned for
the grand opening on Christmas day (I wish my husband wouldn’t do that!!!). Eventually the big day arrives and all the pent up excitement spills out into a big billowing cloud of wrapping paper the likes of which would make any eco-activist shudder as the discarded matter is eventually stuffed into black sacks destined to the fiery furnace of the incinerator. The contents on the other hand are hopefully rather more useful and well appreciated. As a family we’ve gotten into a rather nice rhythm of purchasing ‘useful’ or at the very least, usable presents. As one gets older there are only so many wine bottle openers and garlic pressers one can cope with, wine and garlic produce on the other hand, can easily be assimilated into the daily needs of a family and are always gratefully received. After a breakfast of smoked salmon and pink Champagne, cooking a gargantuan lunch begins. Cooking is not one of my favourite pursuits. I love it when my husband cooks or when we eat out, but I have to say, I do rather like preparing and cooking Christmas lunch. Maybe it’s because I have plenty of time and not bound by the normal constraints of homework and bedtime. Or perhaps the pink Champagne makes everything a little more tolerable! Not that a traditional Christmas lunch is the norm in our home, with a staunchly vegetarian husband and two sons who seem to have, of their own volition followed suit, I usually cook a small individual portion of turkey for myself, a nut roast or two and endless mounds of vegetables. But all goes swimmingly especially with a copious amount of gravy (vegetable gravy of course). And then it’s time for pud – in my opinion, the best bit but whether to have custard or brandy butter is always the hardest decision of the day. With full, gurgling tummies and weather permitting a constitutional meander on the beach is a must and then back in time to warm our toes in front of the fire and watch the Queen’s Speech, for those who want to. Then it’s time for tea; sandwiches, cake, mince pies and trifle all washed down with a pot or two of Earl Grey and whilst watching a Christmas movie. Before long it’s time for bed, the children tiredly ascending the stairs carrying an armful of favourite gifts to house in the rooms. Lights out, the house is quite and soon to return to the normal hum drum of daily routine, until the next November, when we start making lists all over again.
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The benefits of partnering with a specialist multi asset manager By Nick Lee, Head of Portfolio Management Services, Ashburton Investments OUTSOURCING the responsibility for the day-to-day management of assets to a dedicated manager is a route which more and more advisers are taking, and this has been clearly evidenced through flows into multi asset funds and the increasing reliance on the expertise of discretionary fund managers. When advisors are thinking of outsourcing the investment management of their clients’ assets they should be focusing on Investment Managers with a solid long-term track record in multi asset investing, in addition to a robust and transparent investment process. Managing investments is complex: building a portfolio, monitoring its performance and adjusting for changing market conditions is a difficult, time consuming process requiring a high level of expertise. Therefore, advisors should be looking for a reliable partner who can expertly manage their client’s assets according to their attitude to investment risk and investment objectives. There should be a strong emphasis on building a close working relationship, which is vital in ensuring that the investment solution best suits the clients’ specific needs, enabling them to rest easy and be assured that their wealth is in good hands. Over the long-run, asset allocation is probably the biggest driver of returns for multi asset investors, therefore portfolios should be flexible and actively managed. Strategic asset allocation plays a major role in determining long-run returns for multi asset portfolios. However, one should not underestimate the impact shorter-term, tactical decisions can have. There are various ways of forming expectations of returns. Long-run historical returns can provide a guide. A better method, however, would also consider starting point valuations; since buying an asset at an elevated or depressed price is likely to lead to lower or higher future returns respectively over the long-run. Moreover, macroeconomic regimes are not static; the direction of inflation, interest rates and profit margins are among the factors that vary significantly from one decade to the next, with considerable implications for investment returns across asset classes. A major emphasis should therefore be placed on valuations and the macro environment when assessing potential future returns. The process is necessarily both quantitative and qualitative, since macro forecasting involves making judgements. Naturally, it is essential that such judgement calls are based on high quality analysis and debated rigorously within the team. Equally important, if not more important than a point forecast, is to consider the distribution of potential future returns, since the future will always hold surprises and one should be cognisant of risks to the central view scenario. It is important to be clear about time horizon. It is generally considered the short-term to be anything less than a year, the medium-term one to five years, and the long-term anything over five years. Secondly, a distinction must be made between nominal and real (post-inflation) returns. The investment focus should be on the latter.
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The starting point for constructing a portfolio is to decide what the investment objective is, including over what time horizon. Risk should be defined with that objective in mind, as should risk tolerance. Then the analysis that contributes to forming forecasts of returns, risk and correlation can be used to construct a suitable portfolio. The goal of maximising returns needs to be considered in the context of the client’s attitude to risk. Building a portfolio of individual assets requires analysis of how one asset price correlates to another and how far an asset price might fall in an adverse scenario. These relationships are not stable and vary according to macroeconomic conditions and valuations. For example, for much of the 1970s and 1980s government bonds and equities were positively correlated: as long as inflation expectations and real interest rates were falling, both performed well. However, since the late 1990s bonds and equities have been negatively correlated. This is because in the earlier period, real interest rates were high and inflation was the perceived macro risk. In more recent times low growth or deflation has been the greater risk, so when bonds are doing well because such fears are elevated, there are worries over profits growth and equities underperform as a result. Conversely, bonds have performed very well during periods of significant equity weakness. An active approach to investment management is therefore vital, particularly in the current climate. In summary, the portfolio construction process requires the combination of expected returns analysis with risk management. Multi asset investing seems relatively simple as a concept but is challenging to implement and adds to the argument to outsource this to a specialist multi asset manager.
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Aston Martin DB10 THE ASTON MARTIN DB10 is the first sports car in half a century to be built exclusively for James Bond and recently took its place on the red carpet at the world premiere charity screening of Spectre at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Attended by Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, the screening was for The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund’s (CTBF) Royal Film Performance 2015.
between Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, were a creative summit hosted by the government’s UK Trade & Investment department (UKTI) as part of the President’s three-day State visit to Great Britain. Aston Martin is a key supporter of UKTI’s GREAT initiative, and the luxury British sports car – built exclusively for Bond and limited to just ten examples – was on show as part of Aston Martin’s ongoing support for the British government’s successful GREAT Britain campaign, which showcases the best of what the UK has to offer to inspire the world and encourage people to visit, do business, invest and study in the UK. Looking at the future, Aston Martin has confirmed DB11 as the name of its forthcoming sports car. The new model – to be unveiled during 2016 – will sit at the heart of the luxury British brand’s range and represents the first major product of the company’s bold Second Century Plan.
Alongside the DB10 on the red carpet were the cast of Spectre, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, vice patrons of the CTBF and director Sam Mendes. Aston Martin CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said: “It was a pure delight to see the DB10 put to such spectacular use on the big screen. The ongoing love affair between Bond and Aston Martin has endured for more than half a century and I’m pleased to see the DB10 put through its paces in Spectre.”
Spectre, the 24th James Bond film and the 12th to feature an Aston Martin sports car, went on general release in cinemas across the UK to coincide with the world premiere in London. The Aston Martin DB10 has recently also taken pride of place outside London’s Lancaster House – the venue for a meeting
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While all technical and design details will be announced in due course, the confirmation of the name – which follows in the footsteps of other iconic Aston Martin sports cars such as the DB5 and DB9 – signals the start of an exciting period of dynamic product development by the company. Announcing the DB11, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: “Today I am proud and pleased to confirm that the DB11 nameplate will sit on our next new car. Not only is it a sign of our intention to continue the long line of iconic sports cars that bear the ‘DB’ moniker – the very bloodline of our brand – but it also shows the world our ambitious plan in action. The coming years will see Aston Martin transform not only its entire range of models but also its scale and global presence, and the new DB11 will be central to that success.”
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NISSAN JUKE NISMO RS XTRONIC By Matt Kimberley WHAT'S NEW?: Nissan has taken the flak directed at the first Juke Nismo on its chin, and rather than denying any fault, the Japanese firm has got stuck in to make its smallest performance car better. The original was a bit of a lame duck compared to true hot hatches, but it wasn't without talent under the surface. The Juke Nismo RS is firmer, more composed and more powerful. There's less body roll, more straight-line urge and it even looks better than before. Suddenly, this left-field hot hatch pretender looks a lot more serious, like a boxer who took a first-round beating but has come back with fire in his belly.
LOOKS AND IMAGE: If you don't like red detailing, you're in the wrong place. You'll find it on the outside, most obviously on the front bumper, and throughout the cabin, including on the chunky seats. Those bucket-style Recaro chairs are a serious statement of intent, giving the flagship Juke more weight to argue with. If you don't like the Juke's looks, this could be the model to make you think twice.
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Facts at a glance Model: Nissan Juke Nismo RS Xtronic Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol producing 211bhp and 184lb/ft Transmission: CVT automatic driving all four wheels Performance: Top speed 137mph, 0-62mph in 8.0 seconds Economy: 38.2mpg combined Emissions: 169g/km
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SPACE AND PRACTICALITY: Those aggressive seats don't do you any favours when you try to slide in and end up getting the tall side bolster stuck between your legs (or worse), so you have to adapt your entry technique. There's a modest boot that's big enough for the young and the child-free. The cabin is spacious enough in the front but a bit cramped at the back. BEHIND THE WHEEL: The motorbike fuel tank-inspired centre console is an acquired taste, but there's no arguing in favour of the rubbish and dated-looking (if novel) torque/boost/eco rating readouts. What you'll enjoy more is the Juke's renewed sense of purpose. It pulls hard, with an oh-soslightly improved soundtrack against the old one, but it also stands up to scrutiny in the corners. It changes direction with the fast reflexes that could only belong to a short-wheelbase car. Quick steering and a grippy Alcantara wheel mean you're never scrabbling for extra lock, and the car stays impressively flat even when you corner like it's 1999. There was never a shortage of cohesion in the Juke Nismo, but the RS brings noticeable extra bite at the front end and an ability to keep impressing you even when you keep pushing it harder. The front-wheel drive version now comes with a limited-slip differential, which makes a huge difference. The four-wheel drive version is automatic-only, which does take an edge off the experience.
VALUE FOR MONEY: The Nismo RS is not bad value at all depending on your perspective. On the one hand, it's the same price as the bog-standard entry-level seven-seat Nissan XTrail, but on the other it's vastly cheaper than other similarlyequipped hot hatches. For its size, the hot Juke punches well above its weight, which will be part of the appeal.
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WHO WOULD BUY ONE?: There's some debate among the motoring media as to whether buyers of this car will come from the general hot hatch fan club or from people who just love the way the Juke looks and want the best version on their drives. What's in no doubt is that the RS now has enough talent to swim with the bigger fish around it. And, of course, this is a car that offers a unique crossover kick in a purely hatchback market. THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Challenger IF THIS CAR WAS A...: film it would be Rocky III, where the hero gets it a bit wrong at first but comes back stronger in the end
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