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DJ Weiss to bring in the New Year Following a successful event in November, with DJ Mark Knight at The Royal Yacht, TogetherParties are bringing house music lovers another night to remember as DJ Weiss is set to bring in the New Year at Rojo. What makes Weiss a stand out DJ and producer?

It's the fact he embodies the spirit and simplicity of that original House sound. With a love of old school jackin', Chicago House combined with a modern approach to his productions and sets – as an artist he

has a unique and individual style that's won plaudits from across the scene. After a spectacularly successful intro to the scene in 2013 which saw Weiss being championed by the likes of Groove Armada, Green Velvet, Loco Dice, Kenny Dope, Pete Tong & more, the hit single ‘My Sister’ rotating on BBC Radio 1 whilst staying strong in the Beatport top ten chart for over four months, and countless gigs all over Europe, it was plain to see that Weiss was here to stay.

Following this lead, Weiss has risen to even greater heights, with his releases inspiring support from the

most respected & freshest names in the industry, including Gorgon City, Eats Everything, Shadow

Child, Hot Since 82, Claude Vonstroke, Tensnake, Jesse Rose and more. Continues on page 33

New re-use centre

Portuguese speakers

The Inn does it again

Recycling your trees

Prisoners could vote

A new centre will replace the recycling gate at Bellozanne, as part of efforts to encourage islanders to re-use items rather than throwing them away. Page 8

A service that helps victims of domestic abuse in Jersey is looking for a Portuguese speaker to help advance the service further. Page 8

The Inn Hotel, Restaurant and Bar has proudly retained its’ gold award from Visit Britain’s Quality in Tourism for an eighth consecutive year. Page 9

Jersey’s Christmas Tree Collection Scheme is aiming to beat last years’ total and raise more than £30,000 by collecting and recycling trees. Page 12

Prisoners serving sentences of less than 4 years will be able to vote if a proposition put forward by the Privileges and Procedures Committee is passed. Page 13

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6 Hair & Beauty

December Agenda

Local News

24 Home Living

Interview with Ellie and Ross 25

Home Accessories

Welcome to the 60+ Club

Words by Dennis Shore

Ups and downs of decorations 37

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Christmas Guide 16

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Food & Drink

The Taste of December

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St Peters indoor market

Father Christmas needs a wee!

Wednesday & Saturday | 9am - 3pm Sunday 11th | 11:00am - 14:00pm Jersey Opera House St Peter’s Community Hall

Carols under the stars - La Ronde

From royals to wonders

Wednesday 14th | From 18:30pm St Andrews Church, First Tower

Monday 26th | 10:00am - 12:30pm Liberation Statue

An evening of Christmas-themed music featuring school choirs. Lots of fun! Retiring Collection in aid of the Jersey Christmas Appeal. La Ronde Concert Band is a community band formed 30 years ago to allow adult musicians to come together and share their enjoyment of music. Forty players strong, La Ronde enjoys playing to local audiences at events throughout the year. As a registered charity, the band works hard to raise money to cover the cost of new music, uniform and instruments.

On a gentle guided walk through St Helier you will learn the history of eating and drinking in Jersey. From bean crock, conger soup, Jersey Royal potatoes and the Jersey cow to the growth of restaurants in the post occupation tourism boom and the present day foodie scene. There will be architecture and social history, visits to the Victorian markets and premier restaurants. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating, with Genuine Jersey oysters, black butter, cheese and more for your pleasure.

More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

UK Pink Floyd Experience

New Year’s Eve gala dinner

Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him, but when he reaches Number 10 he realises that he’s forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE! TaleGate Theatre hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously The last market is Saturday 17th December, funny and brilliantly bouncy musical. reopen Saturday 14th January. For stalls More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk please call 481170. St Peter’s Indoor Market (behind the Parish Hall) is open every Wednesday and Saturday supporting Jersey Cancer Relief. Various stalls of new merchandise including ladies fashion, greetings cards, wool and knitted children’s clothes/toys, adult and children’s tabards, jewellery, fishing gear and much more including some pre used goods. Food available.

Clip Clop Carols

A grand Christmas concert

Saturday 10th | 2:00 - 3:00pm St Ouen’s Village Green

Monday 12th | From 19:30pm Town Hall, St Helier

Come and sing along with our choir, enjoy a free hot chocolate and meet our adorable ponies and dogs in their Christmas outfits!

The Band of the Island of Jersey presents A Grand Christmas Concert at the Town Hall. Entry is free with complimentary refreshments during the interval. For further details contact Nick Manning on 07797711925.

Cakes for sale and Lucky Dip for the kids. Wrap up warm - festive attire encouraged! A collection will be made in aid of Brooke Hospital for Animals.

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Friday 16th and Saturday 17th Jersey Opera House

Saturday 31st | 19:00pm The Radisson Blu Hotel

Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat! For this tour the band is drawing on the whole catalogue of Pink Floyd material, with a set list drawn from all the iconic albums including; Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Saucer Full Of Secrets, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell.

Enjoy tasty canapés and a glass of bubbles, before being seated for our lavish seven course meal. The fabulous Little Big Band* will entertain you through dinner, followed by DJ Dapper Don* until the small hours and the Jersey Pipe Band* to ring in the bells alongside you.

Featuring top flight musicians the show uses quality sound and creative lighting, and as you would expect at a real Pink Floyd concert, the songs are accompanied by iconic projections on a large circular screen to recreate the atmosphere of the great Pink Floyd. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

Tickets are £99 and can be booked by emailing christmas.jersey@radissonblu.com or call 01534 671172. *Please note the hotel reserves the right to change the entertainment provided without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

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Exclusivity clause on all zero hours contracts banned Companies in Jersey will not be able to stop people on zerohours contracts from working for more than one company after a government vote. So called "exclusivity clauses" were banned in the UK last year. Members voted 42 to 1 in favour of a ban after deputy Sam Mezec of Reform Jersey brought the proposition. It was supported by the Health and Social Security scrutiny panel which says they stop those on lower incomes from topping up their wages elsewhere. A time limit has not been set for when work will get under way on the law change.

Domestic unit seeks Portuguese speaker Festive A service that helps victims of domestic abuse in Jersey is looking for a Portuguese speaker to join its ranks. The Independent Domestic Violence Unit supports hundreds of islanders every year, with many cases involving children. The organisation already has a Polish speaking Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA), but there are calls to employ people who are fluent in other languages. Detective Inspector Mark Hafey says clear communication is key in providing the right care to help people recover: “We have some police officers who are able to speak Portuguese, so that service is there, we just feel that if we had a Portuguese

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speaking IDVA then we could probably advance that service further. “Jersey is made up of very many different communities and we just want to make sure we are in a position where we have

New re-use

centre at La Collette ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK GATES AND RAILING SHEET METAL WORK SPIRAL STAIRCASES SITE WELDING AND BURNING Why choose The Old Forge? We are a small company which takes pride in looking after our customers. With many years experience in the marketplace, we are used to dealing with customers’ unusual and sometimes complex requirements. We make to measure, not make fit, whether the job is small or large, our high standard remains the same.

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A new centre will replace the recycling gate at Bellozanne, as part of efforts to encourage islanders to re-use items rather than throwing them away. It will be run by the Jersey Employment trust, and will open at La Collette in January. Items dropped off will be sorted and sent to a depot in Trinity to be sold. The Trust’s General Manager, Steve Pearce, says one of the aims is to support people with disabilities into open employment:, “Being an island, we have limited resources. Whatever we bring in and import to the island, we’ve only got a limited amount of space to dispose of, so if we can re-use things, that’s got to be good. “We hope to provide 20 jobs through the whole scheme. “It also has an environmental element to it, as we’re reducing landfill and giving all the goods that are coming to us a new lease of life. “The other side of the coin is it generates an income for the charity. All that income will be ploughed back into the work that we do.”

the mechanisms in place to be able to help all members of our community.” 1,000 abuse cases were reported to the police last year, of which more than 200 were classified as ‘high risk’.

LibertyBus closures and service times over the festive period. LibertyBus are keen to remind their users of the changes to their bus service over Christmas and New Year. For ease, these times are also available on the news section of the LibertyBus website. • Dec 24th – service stops at 9pm • Dec 25th – no service • Dec 26th – no service • Dec 27th – Sunday service • Dec 31st – service stops at 9pm • Jan 1st – no service • Jan 2nd – Sunday service Services on other dates around the festive period will run as usual. If you would like any further information, please contact the LibertyBus Customer Service Desk on 828555 or visit libertybus.je

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Public inquiry for Tamba plans The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, has announced a public inquiry into the planning application to create a leisure and activity centre. Tamba Ltd has applied to create a leisure and activity centre in association with Tamba Park at Retreat Farm and Field 772, La Rue de la Frontiere in St Mary and St Lawrence. The proposed development includes demolishing existing glasshouses and to change the use of the site to create a leisure and activity centre and construct 15 dwellings with associated parking and landscaping. The application also includes the creation of a bus shelter and toilets to the west of the site and altering the vehicle access onto La Rue de la Frontiere. Deputy Luce has decided that the application is a departure from normal planning policy and is also of sufficient public interest to hold an inquiry. The land is in the Green

Zone on the 2014 Island Plan, where there is a general presumption against development, and where exceptional reasons are required to justify new buildings. The next steps will be to appoint an independent planning inspector. A website will allow people to comment and a date will be set for the inquiry. Details of the application can be found online, Ref: P/2016/1483 An inquiry is usually held when an application is complex, it helps to provide a deeper understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of a project. The public inquiry is chaired by an independent planning inspector, and often includes a public hearing of one day (or more). The hearing is open to the public to attend. People can also apply to make a verbal submission in person. The inspector reads all submissions and writes a detailed report, with recommendations, to the Minister, who makes the final decision.

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The Inn has done it again The Inn Hotel, Restaurant and Bar has proudly retained its’ gold award from Visit Britain’s Quality in Tourism for an eighth consecutive year, and also received a Taste Award and Breakfast Award for the Restaurant for the third year running. Consistent high standards of service have once again made The Inn stand out from the crowd, exceeding expectations in all areas to achieve this coveted recognition

from the national Industry body. The Inn has recently invested in the restaurant, creating an exceptional dining experience, and has plans for further investment in the hotel this winter. These Quality in Tourism awards come just weeks after The Inn won the Jersey Customer Service Award 2016 in the Food, Drink & Hospitality sector. The Inn was extremely grateful to be voted as a nominee by customer votes, and

selected as the overall winner of this prestigious local award. Stephen Clipp, Managing Director, said “We are thrilled to have been awarded the Gold Award for the eighth year, the only three star hotel in Jersey to hold one. I am proud of each and every one of the hard working team, led by Lynne Dunham, going the extra mile so we can consistently deliver a memorable experience for our guests and diners.”

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A snapshot of Islanders' health and wellbeing Man Guilty Of Child Sexual Assault A man has been sentenced to four years in prison after he was found guilty on five counts of indecent assault against a young girl. 59-year-old Luis Pereira has also been placed on the sex offenders register for five years, following a five day trial. Speaking after the verdict, Detective Inspector Mark Hafey described the sexual assault of a child as an appalling crime, adding that all children have the right to be safe and protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.

Jersey's Bailiff keeps dual role as speaker and chief judge Jersey's Bailiff will remain as both speaker of parliament and chief judge, the island's parliament has ruled. An attempt to introduce an elected speaker in about a year's time was rejected. The office of Bailiff, which is a Crown appointment, is currently held by William Bailhache. Many deputies told the States that not enough work had been done to prepare for the change.

The newly released publication Health Profile for Jersey 2016 is a compendium of local population health indicators across a range of areas, many of which can be compared to other regions, including Guernsey. It provides a snapshot of the overall health of the population of Jersey and of the ‘determinants of health’. The Profile covers the time period from 2013 to 2015; this enables comparison with the latest available UK and EU indicators, but is not necessarily the most up to date or detailed local information available.

Jill Birbeck, explained “The Health Profile is made up of a number of health indicators, each of which describes a different aspect of population health. The aim has been to include indicators that give a balance of information across a range of areas that can be compared with other regions. The Health Profile provides an information source to support and inform a wide range of strategic initiatives, including the Sustainable Primary Care project and wider cross-governmental public health work.”

Overall, Jersey’s statistics are positive in many of the comparisons. The Profile shows: • our population scores its health higher than the UK population • high life expectancy • average life satisfaction scores are higher than most countries • low stillbirth and infant mortality rates • decreasing numbers of deaths from heart disease • very low teen conception rates • high coverage for childhood immunisations • decrease in smoking among children and adults

Head of Health Improvement, Martin Knight, commented “There is a commitment in the States of Jersey’s Strategic Plan to ‘do more to support healthier lifestyles and to help reduce preventable disease’. In essence, a sustainable healthcare system is one that helps people to stay healthy, and not one that only treats illness. The data in this report will help us to focus attention and resources on the importance and value of policies that help create healthier environments and support preventive measures.

However, Jersey has: comparatively low breast feeding rates; one in six babies living in homes where they are at risk from passive smoking; deaths from suicide and accidents, which result in many valuable years of working life lost; a high level of premature deaths from liver disease; one in three children and one in three pensioners living in relative low income. As with the rest of the world, cancers and heart disease remain the major causes of death in

The impact of alcohol and smokingrelated ill health on our economy is still evident in the data. Smoking still causes one in five of all deaths among those aged 35 and over, and lung cancer accounts for a high proportion of working life lost.

behavioural and environmental factors, some of which contribute to good health and others to poor health. Wider determinants of health, such as the society, environment and communities in which we live and work, make big differences to the health and wellbeing that people experience. Evidence also shows that our lifestyle and health choices can be shaped by the conditions in which we are born, grow, live and work.

The Profile also reports on multiple

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Jersey. The report shows that there are still premature deaths that are preventable – for example, much liver and heart disease, many cancers, accidents and suicides.

“This new report shows that smoking and alcohol risks, although still too high, are continual improving. We now need to ensure continued efforts through our States of Jersey alcohol and tobacco strategies to keep the momentum. Internationally, dietary risks are now known to have overtaken smoking and alcohol as causing the highest burden on health. The data from this report with findings such as 51% of the adult population are overweight and obese, and increasing, confirms this is likely to be the case in our Island population too.”

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New school inquiry date has been set

The date for the public inquiry into the planning application (P/2016/0870) for a new Les Quennevais School has been set for 24 January 2017 and is expected to last up to three days. The Department for Infrastructure has applied to build a new secondary school with associated facilities, parking, landscaping and a sports field on agricultural fields north of St Brelade’s Social Club alongside Route de Quennevais (south of La Rue Carré in St Brelade and next to Mont à la Brune). The school has been designed by Jersey Property Holdings architects. The inquiry has been called by the Minister for the Environment because the land is in the Green Zone on the 2014 Island Plan, in which there is a general presumption against development, and where exceptional reasons are required to justify new buildings. The Island Plan is the foundation for all planning decisions in Jersey, and is underpinned by a strategy to direct new development into more built up areas, and away from the countryside (policy H6). Deputy Steve Luce has decided

the application may be a departure from normal planning policy and is also of sufficient public interest to hold an inquiry at which the planning issues can be explored in depth to ensure it’s the right decision. The Minister said “This is an application for a largescale, significant and valuable development in the Green Zone and we owe it to parents, teachers, children, the local community, and Jersey as a whole, to make the right decision. I am entirely satisfied that the inquiry won’t be wasted time; indeed a thorough examination of the planning issues may help lessen the chance of possible delays further down the line by, for example, avoiding a planning appeal.” The choice of site was endorsed by a large-scale community consultation – it was the preferred option of 67% of people who responded to a public consultation. Other proposals to use the Les Quennevais playing fields and St Brelade Social Club were not supported by the majority of local residents who took part. The inquiry is being held at St

Brelade Parish Hall. An independent planning inspector, Graham Self (FRTPI), has been appointed to carry out the inquiry. He will review all the existing representations made by people to the planning application. Anyone who wants to give their view on the planning application (called a Statement of Case) should submit it by Tuesday 6 December. The Minister for the Environment will make the final decision, once he has considered the inspector’s written conclusions.

Reminder to combat spread of norovirus An increase in norovirus activity in both Jersey and the UK has prompted a reminder from the Health and Social Services Department (HSSD) about important precautions that should be adopted to combat the spread of the virus. Norovirus has been diagnosed within the community and temporary closures were implemented in five premises across the Island. There have also been isolated cases at Jersey General Hospital, although this has not affected business as usual. Symptoms of norovirus include one or more of diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, malaise and vomiting and will usually resolve spontaneously within 4872hrs. It is rarely serious but can spread rapidly, particularly within institutions. Resting at home,

ensuring adequate hydration and appropriate use of paracetamol are usually sufficient. Illness however may be more severe particularly in the very young, the very old and in those with underlying medical conditions. Individuals who are concerned about their symptoms, whether because of dehydration (thirst, light-headedness, headache, tiredness, dry mouth, dark urine, small amounts of urine) or are concerned that their symptoms may reflect another condition or if their symptoms last more than 48- 72hrs, should contact their GP for advice. Consultant Microbiologist at Jersey General Hospital, Dr Ivan Muscat, said individuals with symptoms of norovirus infection should avoid visiting the hospital and other institutions, including

food outlets, until completely asymptomatic. He added that workers in catering and in health establishments should not return to work for 48 hours from the time of their last symptoms. “Even in the absence of known norovirus cases in an area or institution, enhanced measures to ensure hygiene are important in helping to limit illness” he said.

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Christmas tree collection hoping to top last year Jersey's richest to pay more tax Jersey's richest residents could see their tax bills go up if an island politician gets his way. Deputy Geoff Southern is calling on socalled High Value Residents to pay a greater proportion of their earnings to the Treasury coffers. There's a current ceiling of £125,000 in the tax-take for HVRs, Deputy Southern's proposition would see that rise to £150,000.

Community service for 100mph speeder A man's been sentenced for dangerous driving in Jersey after uploading videos of himself doing 100mph in a 40mph zone. The footage from April showed Ruben Fabio Caldeira, 32, doing more than double the speed limit along Victoria Avenue. The court heard, when he was arrested, he denied the footage was of him and deleted the videos from YouTube. He was sentenced to 180 hours of community service for dangerous driving, perverting the course of justice, and possession of cannabis, which police had found at his home.

St Helier’s Constable calls States to extend Millennium Town Park St Helier's Constable is calling for the States to buy land owned by Jersey Gas to extend the Millennium Town Park. Simon Crowcroft is trying to block development plans on the Gas Place site in favour of creating 'additional open space and public parking'. A development company currently have plans to build 253 homes on the site, but Constable Crowcroft wants the government to negotiate a price for buying the land and pay for it using profits generated by the new International Finance Centre on the Esplanade.

Jersey’s Christmas Tree Collection Scheme is aiming to raise more than £30,000, to beat last years’ total. The team collects and recycles trees in return for a donation to Jersey Hospice. The project has raised more than £200,000 since it started in 2005. Emelita Robbins, Chief Executive, Jersey Hospice Care commented, “The Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Scheme has done so well in the past and makes such a difference to the charity, it is a lovely expression of Christmas spirit on the Island. We hope that the same number of people, if not more, will take part by either allowing volunteers to help dispose of their tree for a small charitable exchange, or by volunteering themselves.” As you can imagine, with over 2,000 trees to be collected, the scheme need an army of volunteers, so if you are free over

the weekend of 7 and 8 January and would like to help, please contact Loraine Fulton, Volunteers Manager on lorainefulton@ jerseyhospicecare.com

Survey results show what you would change by 2036 The results of a community consultation to help shape a shared, long-term vision for Jersey have been released. The consultation ran between January and July 2016. As part of it, a survey asked Island residents to rate Jersey in a number of areas. Overall, the survey painted an encouraging picture of Jersey but respondents were concerned about being able to independently afford a decent standard of living. Community safety, health care, and giving children the best start in life came out high in people's future aspirations, and protecting the beauty of Jersey's natural environment and our air and water quality scored highly. 4,146 Islanders took part in the My Jersey survey, providing more than 8,000 comments on different aspects of Island life now and how they'd like it to be in the future. People's views will inform a long-term vision for Jersey, so the Island can address economic, social and environmental challenges, such as an ageing population,

and technological and climate change. The results have been published in full online and in paper format. A set of proposed performance indicators will be published soon which people can use to judge Jersey's

progress towards achieving the vision. Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst said the Council of Ministers would reflect on the findings and use them to inform the work of government "This is a significant public consultation to

which many thousands of people contributed. I'm heartened by the number and quality of views expressed - particularly regarding the vision people have for their Island, and their appreciation of the challenges and opportunities that Jersey is facing. The Council of Ministers is now considering the findings and we will use them to shape a future we all have a stake in." Assistant Director for Strategic Planning, Dr Ian Skinner said "Thank you to the 4,146 people who took the trouble to complete the My Jersey survey and the many thousands more who took part in the consultation by coming to presentations, or talking to us on the street, in schools, or at events. "We've now got a fairly comprehensive insight into people's ambitions for the future and where they perceive the greatest need for change. The results will be used to shape a draft vision which will be published in the early New Year and which we will ask people to give their views on."

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Prisoners could get A Jersey sailor the right to vote if breaks record proposition is passed Prisoners serving sentences of less than 4 years will be able to vote in future Jersey elections if a proposition put forward by the Privileges and Procedures Committee is passed. Currently, the island is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, as all imprisoned offenders are banned from posting a ballot. Most countries in Europe permit at least SOME of their prisoners to vote in elections, as PPC Chairman, Constable Len Norman, explained: ”The legislation advisory panel reminded us of this, and after some discussion with them we decided to bring forward this proposition. We are compliant with that convention but this is one area which we’re not which needs to be put right.” If the changes are approved, they will come into force in time for the next general election in 2018.

Local sailor Phil Sharp has smashed the record for a solo crossing of the Channel. The Jerseyman knocked around 3 hours off the previous record for sailing 140 miles from Cowes in the Isle of Wight to Dinard on the French coast. His time of 9 hours and 3 minutes eclipses the previous record of 12 hours and 1 minute. Phil Sharp commented, “I am absolutely over the moon, I honestly didn’t expect to make such a quick time, but the wind was very persistent and the boat was on fire the whole time. It was like getting power hosed for nine hours. “Imerys was surfing down waves frequently at phenomenal speeds of over 20 knots, making the journey seriously wet and fast. When we put out the Code Green to go, we knew there would be a lot of wind, but the conditions ended up stronger with gusts peaking 50 knots. “There were a few risks we took when we went out today, but there always are in record breaking conditions.

“Aside from the challenging conditions, I am really glad we went for it today, even though there was more wind than I would have liked. The boat makes it exciting and it seems to have no top speed, the more wind there is the faster it goes! “The cross-Channel is a record I’ve had my eye on for many years and it lived up to being an incredible experience, though I am absolutely wiped out from the intensity of such an action packed day, but I hope it will motivate someone else to go and take it on!”

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Style & Trends

Celebrate ‘TIS THE in style SEASON TO

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Jeans and Tops have a huge selection of party dresses in various styles and colours perfect for the festive season. There’s no need to worry about the cold as they have capes and ponchos sorted too. Jeans and Tops are now in sale, don’t miss out - visit the store at 6 Eagle House, St Helier or check out their Facebook page: LadiesJeansandTops

With party season in full swing, and many dates pencilled in your diaries, we’ve picked our favourite party wear pieces, whatever your style may be.

Fur capes in various colours £49.99

A touch of glamour There is nothing quite like stunning accessories to transform a simple garment into a show stopping outﬁt. Imagine any of these lovely necklaces worn with something in your wardrobe and a whole new look is yours. This is a selection of the fabulous jewellery at Up and Above at 50 Don Street and it won't break the bank this Christmas!

Cream diamanté party dress. Other styles and colours available. £69.99

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It’s time to party!

15 Metallic bags available in different styles, ranging from £140 - £245 and sparkly clutches, with or without chain (£20 - £50)

’Tis the season to pile on the opulence. Velvet, brocade and sparkles in the form of dresses, coverups, trousers and tops are in abundance in Eclectic.

Cream velvet jacket £245 (other colours & styles available)

Whether it’s a Secret Santa you’re after, an outfit for the festive season or a more indulgent gift for the one you love, look no further ;) Liberty Wharf, St Helier 1534 870505 FB: eclecticladiesboutique

Silver star knit £50 (also available in navy and grey) Stacking bracelets (silver, rose gold & gold) French & English quotes - make these the perfect personalised gift (range from £40-£65)

Sparkle dress £93

Blue velvet dress £88 (also available in maxi). Blue velvet top £69 (also available in animal print) Trousers £69

Have a very pom pom Christmas! West Collections have everything you need to make your outfit stand out. From pom pom shoes and boots to sparkly necklaces and gorgeous bags, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for ;) West Collections, Les Quennevais Precinct FB: West Collections

WHERE THE BEST GIFTS ARE FOUND Mon - Sat 09:30 - 17:30 Les Quennevais Precinct, St Brelade T: 01534 491342 E: westcollections10@gmail.com Like us on Fb: West Collections

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POC Iris stripes snow goggles £70

Contemporary long necklaces from £18.99

Gorgeous hat and scarf set. Available in black, purple and navy £44.99

Animal Burst backpack £22.75

Chain detail bag £21.99 also in pink

Chunky knit poncho £34.99

Billabong Betty knit £56.88

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Gift Guide

The famous toggle wrap £41.99

Oxbow Kerro coat £131.25

FOR HER

14.

Four opal necklace £128

10.

13.

Italian poncho necklace included £18.99

Detailed ring with opals £89

11.

Italian diamanté tunic £22.99

12.

A selection of Monchhichi keyrings £7.99

15.

Round opal drop earrings £57

16.

Sterling silver bangle with opals £458

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18.

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Skull necklace £57

Skull bead bracelet £47

21.

20.

Sterling silver, micro crystal studs £67

Sterling silver sugar skull pendant £67

19.

22.

Skull clutch bag with shoulder strap £57

Skull wallet £45

24.

23.

Faux fur boots in various styles and colours price in store

Bolle Scarlett ski goggles £69

25. Faux fur hats £10

26. Red sparkly poncho £28

29.

Leather purses in various styles and colours from £5.99

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Hoppa trolleys £19.99

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Perfect secret Santa gifts at Jersey Natura�y!

30.

27.

Parka with faux fur hood £72

31.

Cheese board accessories including napkins and boards from £2.49

28.

Stylish black and white poncho £30

32.

Foldaway shopping bags £4.99

33.

Expandable holdalls in various colours £12.99

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - West Collections, Les Quennevais Precinct | 01534 491342 | FB: WestCollections • 6, 7, 8, 9 - Hapi, Liberty Wharf, St Helier | 01534 498057 | www.hapilifestyle.com 10, 11, 12 - Jeans and Tops, 6 Eagle House, St Helier | FB: LadiesJeansandTops • 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 - Aqua, 24 Queen Street, St Helier | 01534 735595 | www.aquajersey.com 23 - Harry Foster, 9 Beresford Street, St Helier | 01534 888400 • 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 - The Boutique at Murphy’s, West Centre, St Helier | FB: The Boutique at Murphy’s 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 - Jersey Naturally, Central Market, St Helier | 01534 731932

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cosy jumpers £22 each

Christmas t-shirts £6

Blue parka £34

Christmas jumper £20

12.

Animal T44 Model watch £157.50

Crosshatch padded sweat £32 each

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Leather wallets in various colours and styles from £5.99

13.

Pullin underwear £25

Stanley paint brushes £9.99

14.

Wavelines Billabong t-shirt £20.13

Country Matters coasters, placemats and lap trays from £2.99

10.

Ceramic wine tiles £25.99

Stanley 10 piece screw driver set £8.99

11.

Humbrol paints various prices

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20.

CZ leather bracelet £58

22.

15.

Bolle Modulator ski goggles £84

Leather bracelet £38

21.

Double wrap bracelet £28

16.

Classic cuﬄinks £37

23.

17.

Oblong cuﬄinks £45

Men’s leather wallet £37

18.

Leather skull bracelet £45

24.

Spongelle super buffer 28 washes £17.99

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necklace £37

25.

Chocolate novelty gifts by Schokolat from £12.99

26.

Hello there handsome mug £5.99

27.

Mood mugs £9.99

28.

Bottle opener £8.99

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - Murphy’s Menswear, West Centre, St Helier | FB: Murphy’s Menswear • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - Jersey Naturally, Central Market, St Helier | 01534 731932 12, 13, 14 - Hapi, Liberty Wharf, St Helier | 01534 498057 | www.hapilifestyle.com 15 - Harry Foster, 9 Beresford Street, St Helier | 01534 888400 • 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 - Aqua, 24 Queen Street, St Helier | 01534 735595 | www.aquajersey.com 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 - West Collections, Les Quennevais Precinct, St Brelade | 01534 491342 | FB: WestCollections

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Blue motorbike emblem £10 from 6 months

Black and white panel skirt £18 from age 4 upwards

Bolle Volt ski goggles £26

Dinosaur top 6 months upwards £10

Poncho from 3 months – 2 yrs £22 2 years upwards £24.99 also in blue and black

Bolle Volt ski goggles £26

Faux fur gilet £18 from 1 year

Cut out, lace dress £25 age 4-14

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Gift Guide 13.

CHILDREN

Bonnie Mob playsuit £46

Bollo slippers £21.87

11.

Animal Lamprey fleece lined shirt £40 - £48

14.

Trip Trappp table top £40

10.

Animal Lara fleece lined hoody £45

12.

Star Wars trooper projection watch £13.13

15.

Faux fur hat £25 other colours available

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18.

4 pairs of cotton sock £9.99

16.

Pokemon collectable trading cards from £3. Other Christmas gifts available.

19.

Nappy cakes made to order £29.99

17.

Soft knitted bunnies £9.99

21.

Lamaze hide and seek T-Rex £8.99

20.

22.

Classic train set with tracks £5.99

Peppa Pig push along wobbily car £10.99

25.

Silver Cross junior doll buggy. £48.99

23.

Frozen Create & Craft - over 1000 fun items £16.99

24.

26.

Nenuco runny nose doll £25.99 FREE baby buggy

28.

Sylvanian Families Log cabin £39.99

27.

Big Farm John Deere tractor £26.99 FREE spreader worth £21.99

Sylvanian Families starter cottage £39.99 FREE garden set

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Hidden Closet, 5 Market Street, St Helier | FB: Hidden Closet Kids Cothing • 7, 8 - Harry Foster, 9 Beresford Street, St Helier | 01534 888400 9, 10, 11, 12 - Hapi, Liberty Wharf, St Helier | 01534 498057 | www.hapilifestyle.com • 13, 14, 15 - Little Star, 17 Liberty Wharf | 01534 862114 | FB: LittleStar 16 - The Little Shop, Conway Street, St Helier | 01534 601925 • 17, 18, 19 - West Collections, Les Quennevais Precinct, St Brelade | 01534 491342 | FB: WestCollections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 - Jersey Naturally, Central Market, St Helier | 01534 731932

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Opticron binoculars for excellent value with up to a £35 saving

Various balls of wool including 4 ply, double knit, aran and tinsel plus much more from £1.99

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Heated blankets in 3 sizes from £18.99

Silverlabel Cameras for superb action results with a free second battery and a pole

Save £15 on Roberts Playduo radio only £54.97

SONY KD65ZD9BU save up to £400 with 5 year warranty and half price bracket or cabinet

Fuji Instax Camera for fun instant photos with a half price film offer

CHRISTMAS

Gift Guide THE FAMILY 12.

Igenix kettle now only £21.99 comes with FREE toaster

Specialized Hotrock £160

10.

Cube Access Pro £420

Jersey Scenes and Jersey Cow calendars in 4 sizes from £3.95 pictures by Sheila Baudains

13.

Giant Roam £485

11.

Frog 62 £260

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Hair & Beauty

Hair for the party season As the party season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about outfits, makeup and more importantly - that party hairdo. Whether it’s up or down, there is nothing that makes you feel more confident and elegant than a trip to the salon. With the gorgeous dresses on sale this season, a messy bun or a chignon really compliments a beautiful neckline or low back. To finish the look, compliment with a few beautiful hair pins, not too

many though - you don’t want to look like a bridesmaid! After the summer season hair is often a bit frazzled, dull and lifeless. Why not have little pick me up with a deep conditioning treatment to give the hair moisture and a super duper shine? Appointments are now being taken and don’t forget to visit our website and online booking system. 01534 720081 Bonitahairandbeauty.com

How alcohol affects your hair and skin It’s that time of year, the social calendar is full and you’ll probably indulge in one too many glasses of fizz, but just how is that affecting our hair and skin? Alcohol's effect on your skin is similar to its effect on the rest of your body, it steals the hydration and leaves the dryness, bloating, redness. Skin is the largest organ of your body and drinking a lot of alcohol leaves it dehydrated. When skin is dry, it is much more likely to wrinkle and make you look older than you are. Alcohol also robs your body of Vitamin A which is essential for cell renewal and turnover, so your skin could take on a dull gray appearance. Staying hydrated will obviously have opposing effects: smoothing out wrinkles, leaving your skin looking bright, young and fresh. Drinking water is the only way to combat the drying effects of alcohol, hydrating from within. Alcohol contains congeners, chemicals produced during the fermentation process that contribute to liquors’ unique tastes and smell, explains Dermatologist Dr. Colbert. The more congeners in your liquor, the worse you’ll look in the morning. It’s easy to lose count of how much you’ve drunk if you stick to shots, however, they are the best option for

your skin since there’s no extra sugar, salt or other harmful ingredients. White wine, beers and mixed drinks are the worst as they contain a high level of sugar and salt resulting in swollen, puffy skin. Drinking too much doesn't only affect the appearance of your skin, it will dehydrate your hair, making it more prone to breaking and split ends. While drinking in moderation is fine for your health (and sometimes even good for you - we're looking at you, red wine!) it seems there's a disconnect between what many of us view as "moderation" and the reality. When you consume too much alcohol, it can seriously affect your health and appearance, so it's important to keep your consumption in check. DIY face mask Facialist Joanna Vargas recommends combining 90g cooked oatmeal with four teaspoons of honey and 60ml milk for what can only be described as a miracle

mask. "Oatmeal is super soothing for the skin and calms any inflammation caused by too many beverages," says Vargas. "The honey is amazing for hydration, and milk has lactic acid for a gentle peel." Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. DIY hair mask Combine 1 Egg Yolk, 2 tbsp coconut oil and 1 tbsp honey and apply evenly through damp hair. Leave for approximately 30 minutes and then rinse in the shower and wash hair and wash as normal.

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The newly refurbished Salon at Highlands College is now open... ...And a brand new beauty apprenticeship programme with Trackers will start in January 2017. We caught up with Ellie Johnson Head of Hair and Beauty and Ross Edgar from Trackers to find out more. Hi Ellie, congratulations on the newly refurbished Salon! How are the staff, students and clients finding it? The new look in the Salon is great, it has allowed us to create a more commercial image for both our clients and our students. We now have a dedicated hair and beauty reception and teaching facilities purely for hair and beauty students. The Salon accommodates all aspects of hairdressing from blow dry’s, hair-ups and cutting to restyling and colour correction. You have been teaching at Highlands College for 18 years now, how did you get into the hair and beauty industry? I trained at Highlands College and completed my NVQ level 2 & 3 whilst working in industry. This then led on to me completing my assessor’s award and I developed a real passion for training students within my own salon and also part time assessing at Highlands College. I then took on a lecturing position here at Highlands and started developing my teaching team at the College. I started with 15 hairdressing students which has grown considerably over the years with many full time students and an ever growing apprenticeship programme. I took over as Head of Department at Highlands September 2015 after being curriculum manager for six years. Highlands hair and beauty has always been very competitively priced in the industry, is this still the case? Yes, as a training facility our main

focus is about the needs and learning environment for the students. All our staff are trained to a high standard both in their vocational skill and teaching. We work with the students to ensure they progress at the right speed within the Salon and are always supervised by our highly qualified and experienced staff. So what days is the Salon open and what prices can people expect? Monday & Thursday: 2pm – 8pm & Friday: 9.30am – 3.30pm • Cut and Blow dry £15 • Colours from £26 We also offer a complimentary shampoo and hot towel treatment on a Monday (11.30am - 1.30pm), Wednesday (12.45pm – 2.30pm) and Thursday (2.30pm – 7.00pm). As a very experienced hairdresser yourself, what’s your favourite products to use in the Salon and why? I would have to say the Wella colouring range. It gives fantastic long lasting results and excellent coverage and the education of Wella works really well with our students. Milkshake have some fantastic creative direct colours which are very popular such as lilacs, pinks and silver which are very on trend at the moment. We’ve also just taken on the Wella Eimi styling range which is quickly becoming a favourite in the Salon. So you have a brand new beauty apprenticeship programme starting in January, can you tell us

a bit more about this? The new beauty apprenticeships will allow employers to engage with Highlands College to develop a new way of training their beauty staff and growing their businesses. This is the first year and we envisage this to popular as well as an essential need for the beauty industry in Jersey. This also means our students will be taking beauty appointments in January and we have lots of exciting treatments on offer like; • Manicure / Pedicure from £10 • Waxing from £5 • Back, neck and shoulder £15 • Indian head massage £15 • Facial £20 • Hot Stone massage £25 • Aromatherapy £25 • Lash & brow treatment from £5 (Mondays 12.00pm – 8.00pm and Wednesdays 9.00am – 5.00pm) So tell us a bit about the training and the advantages of studying hair and beauty at Highlands: We run a full time VRQ level 2 hairdressing course, this prepares students fully for industry and our largest provision is the apprenticeship levels 2 and 3 for those that are already employed within hairdressing salons. I have a fantastic team of lecturers who are all highly skilled in all aspects of technical training. We are all current and working within the hairdressing and beauty industry. Alongside their studies at Highlands, all students have access to 1 to 1 support, English and maths opportunities and Trackers apprenticeship support which includes a mentor. Book your appointment today! hairandbeauty@highlands.ac.uk 01534 608555

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So Ross, you are Senior Mentor at Trackers, how long has this partnership between Highlands Hair and Beauty and the Trackers apprenticeship programme been in place? From day one! Since the programme’s inception in 2012 Trackers has supported the Highlands Hairdressing Apprenticeship by supporting students through their level 2 and level 3 qualifications. There was already a great set up at Highlands with Ellie Johnson and her team for us to link in with, in order to further support the apprentices and their employers. We enjoy a great partnership with the college who are continually looking to improve their service, something we mirror at Trackers and something which benefits the apprentices and students. How do you feel about the new beauty apprenticeship programme that starts in January? We’re very excited at Trackers to be launching our new Beauty Apprenticeship. One of the continuing remits of Trackers is to research and pin point new apprenticeship areas where there is a demand in industry and where new pathways can be established. As such we are always excited when we can launch a new pathway for Jersey’s work force to secure accredited qualifications in their chosen industry whilst working and studying in an apprenticeship format. So what are the benefits of studying an apprenticeship in association with Trackers? The main benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship in association with Trackers is the mentoring model that we use. Every apprentice on the programme (close to 300) is given a dedicated coach and mentor who is there to support the apprentice on their journey through

employment and study. Working can be demanding enough without the added pressures of studying at the same time and it is invaluable to have the extra support offered by a mentor who is there for an apprentice to turn to regarding a broad range of issues throughout their apprenticeship. Trackers brings together the three main parts of an apprenticeship and will ensure that the apprentice, the employer and the training provider are all in communication with one another to ensure strong working relationships across the board and ensure the continued success of the apprentice. What exactly does a Trackers Mentor do? A Trackers mentor will regularly meet one on one with their apprentices to help develop soft skills and challenge apprentices to develop and reach their full potential. Mentors will use personal reflection, performance review, goal setting and action planning, to name just a few techniques to meet this aim and will always tailor the sessions to the individual. As well as regular one to one meetings, mentors will arrange and facilitate quarterly appraisals with the apprentice and their employer to track work place performance; which will then influence the subsequent coaching and mentoring sessions. The reviews consider both their achievements, as well as areas that may need improvement. The Trackers mentor is someone that an apprentice can turn to for advice and guidance who can act as an impartial source of support. (Graduates 2016) 2016 Apprentices (total): 295 2016 New Starters: 102 2016 Graduates: 61 01534 449180 trackers@gov.je

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Health, Fitness & Well-being

From L-R: Marie-Christine Dix, chiropractor, Nick Dingle, personal trainer, Ciara Ahern, sports massage

Align yourself with Jersey’s newest health care agency A new health care agency with the collective vision of making alternative and natural based private health care affordable to all and an integral part of islanders’ ‘toolkits’ for staying healthy and well has recently launched in Jersey – just in time for the New Year. Staying healthy and ensuring we live an active and varied lifestyle is a top priority for Islanders and their families, but this can be challenging to achieve. As 2017 approaches, many people will be looking to the year ahead and considering what changes they can make to ensure they maintain their good health, or deal with any issues that have been causing pain or discomfort. With this in mind, founders MarieChristine Dix, Ciara Ahern, Nick Dingle and Kelly Keating have launched a new multidisciplinary health agency, the first of its kind in Jersey, with the intention of helping Islanders to change the way they think about their health.

Based at Lido Medical Centre, Align offers a unique range of services that address multiple aspects of health, including the physical, emotional and chemical aspects of wellbeing, alongside the key concept of prevention. Align’s concept is a 360 degree approach to health which is reflected in the range of services on offer: chiropractic and osteopathy, sports and remedial massage, acupuncture and dry needling, cognitive hypnotherapy and p s y c h o t h e r a p y, craniosacral therapy and life coaching, and Align 1-1 Fitness.

encourage patients to view their health and wellbeing as a journey. The more preparation we can do whilst we are in good health, the smoother that journey will be. Most of us tend to visit health care professionals when we are already experiencing pain and discomfort, but by applying a holistic and

find that patients’ niggles can be relieved most effectively by reviewing the bigger picture of their health. We thrive on empowering our patients to live pain and stress free lives where they can focus on what is most important to them.’

“This is the first time a range of such diverse but complementary services have been available from one agency in Jersey.”

Built on the philosophy that a personally tailored and proactive combination of these services will help people to feel the best possible version of themselves, an expert team of health specialists delivers each service. Marie-Christine Dix explains: ‘We

preventative approach we firmly believe that we can help patients to maintain their health and prevent the onset of issues. ‘Of course patients will still come to us because they have a specific problem with their back, for example, and we can help to address this issue. Often, we

Align has developed a number of bespoke packages and programmes that will help patients to follow a positive route to better health.

Join The Dots, Align’s signature programme, was designed to help patients to figure out what that small niggle is caused by or to provide answers where other health care professionals have been unable to help. Initially led by a chiropractor and involving a number of diagnostic tests, Align will then identify what steps need to be taken to resolve the issue,

be that within the public or private sector. 12 Weeks To Align Your Health is a unique, high quality programme of care centred on chiropractic, massage therapy, nutritional advice and dietary plans, functional exercise, mindfulness and measurable changes in blood analysis. Course leaders will test the key indictors of health including (not tested in Jersey previously) homocysteine levels, fasted blood sugar testing and functional movement screening to get a picture of participants’ overall state of health, before embarking on a specially crafted course to becoming fitter and healthier. ‘This is the first time a range of such diverse but complementary services have been available from one agency in Jersey, and our signature programmes have been specially created to address the whole self and set participants up for the long term,’ said Ciara Ahern. For more information please visit www.align.je or call 789367.

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Active launches new Sport and Fitness App Active sports centres have launched a new sports and fitness app – the Active Jersey App. Users can view up-to-date fitness classes, swimming pool timetables, centre information, opening hours, news, events and social media, and receive push notifications on the go. For Active members, the app is particularly beneficial allowing quick and easy access to book fitness classes at Fort Regent, Les Quennevais and Springfield. With over 120 fitness classes a week on offer, it’s a key benefit. To download the app, visit the App Store (apple users) or Google Play Store (android)

and search for Active Jersey (iPad users need to search for iPhone apps). After downloading, add each Active centre, known as a ‘Club’, by selecting Clubs and then +. Then search for ‘Active’ • FITNESS CLASS TIMETABLES Access up to date Active classes, times, instructors, description, duration and cost. • FITNESS CLASS BOOKINGS Check availability, make, amend or cancel bookings, add bookings to your calendar. • SWIMMING POOL OPEN TIMES Check Les Quennevais pool’s open times. • CENTRE INFORMATION Active sports centre opening times, facilities, clubs and associations. • NEWS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Instant notifications, centre news and events direct to your phone. The App is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (iOS 7.0.0 or later) and Android devices and is free to download now! Active is also launching a desktop online booking facility in December. E-payment opportunities for nonmembers will be available in 2017.

OUR POST PARTY HANGOVER TIPS It’s oﬃcial. Party season is here. It’s a known fact that we socialise more during the festive season so that can only mean one thing, more hangovers! Whether you’re out for a tipple with friends and family or are planning on attending every party invite, these handy tips should help ease or avoid the hangovers. One for one Tissues around the brain are mostly made of water, and dehydration will shrink these tissues, creating pressure in the head. Alcohol can lead to dehydration, so make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the night. Try matching each alcoholic drink with one glass of water. (We always start the night planning to follow this advice, but somehow manage to forget and wake up with a thumping head, every time.) Skip the bubbles Opt out of champagne or other alcohol that’s mixed with carbonated beverages - research shows that the bubbles may cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly, hence that New Year. Hair of the dog Pina Colada for breakfast? As tempting as it may sound, drinking more alcohol will not help. Whilst it may initially take the edge off, it will only make it worse in the long run by dehydrating you further. Healthy breakfast Though it may feel like the last thing on earth you would want to do, eating a good breakfast can be the difference between hangover and no hangover.

A decent meal, can help to replace some of the lost nutrients your body will have used to detoxify the alcohol. Nutritionist Shona Wilkinson says “Ideally choose eggs, because they are rich in cysteine, which is needed to break down acetaldehyde.” (Our post party breakfast usually consists of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and wholegrain toast!) Snack of fruit The water and mineral content of fruit is great at helping you rehydrate and can put an end to the hangover headache. There is an enzyme in pears that scientists are currently investigating for its ability to help us metabolize alcohol, and prevent us from having a hangover. If you’re not a big fan of pears, don’t worry, berries and bananas are a good option too. Say no to sugar When you know you have a party or

event coming up, prepare by cutting the sugary foods from your diet. Dr Glenville says “before, during and after drinking it's best to avoid sugary foods and drinks, as alcohol consumption tends to play havoc with energy and blood sugar control. It's better to focus on protein and unrefined carbohydrates, which release glucose slowly. Say no to caffeine and spicy food that can not only worsen the dehydration but also irritate your stomach.” Ginger tea If you did ignore the above tip, and you’ve ended up with an upset stomach, try a warm mug of ginger tea to settle things down. Ginger has been shown to help combat nausea. Of course, the only surefire way to dodge a hangover is to avoid alcohol all together. Swap the G&T for a fruit juice and wake up feeling fresh.

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Food & Drink

THE TASTE OF DECEMBER (All of our recipes are gluten free, but you can adapt them if you don’t need to follow a gluten free diet.)

Christmas Mincemeat Pear, blue

party food

& side dish recipes I have to admit it, I was once a part of the “I hate Brussels Sprouts” club. I hadn’t actually tried Brussels Sprouts and always presumed I wouldn’t like them, so never bothered trying. The Brussels sprout often divides opinion at the Christmas dinner table, but did you know two-thirds of our total sprout consumption occurs outside the festive season?! Overcooking sprouts makes them smell like rotten eggs due to the high levels of sulforaphane, but frying or roasting sprouts is a different dish altogether. Try our sprouts wrapped in bacon for a delicious party snack or try mashing wth butter and cream for an alternative side dish. It’s definitely worth the effort making your own stuffing for Christmas dinner. Follow our simple recipe for sausage, sage and onion stuffing or try adding some chopped chestnuts for an extra crunch. If you are looking for a vegetarian alternative, polenta would be a great option. Every year we run straight for the cranberry sauce, so we were sceptical when trying something new. The sweet and spicy plum sauce took only 1 hour to make and tasted delicious! It hasn’t knocked our favourite off the top spot, but it’s a close contender. We also made mincemeat, pear, blue cheese and prosciutto wraps and a honey and orange sweet potato mash.

Makes 4 jars Ingredients • 250g raisins • 375g currants • 100ml brandy • zest of 1 lemon, juice of ½ • 300g shredded suet

cheese & prosciutto A quick an easy appetizer which takes only 10 minutes to prepare.

• 250g dark brown sugar

Ingredients • 2 pears

• 85g chopped mixed peel

• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

• ½ small nutmeg, grated

• Rocket or salad leaves

• 1 large apple, peeled and grated

• 90 grams blue cheese

Instructions ■ Soak the raisins and currants in the brandy and lemon juice for 1 hour until plumped up, then drain and set the brandy aside. Mix all the ingredients together in the order given, then pour in the brandy when everything else is well mixed. Spoon and press into sterilised jars. Cover and leave for at least a fortnight. Will keep in the fridge for up to 6 months.

• 8 pieces of thin prosciutto Instructions ■ Slice the pears into 8 even pieces. ■ In a large bowl, toss the pears and lemon juice until evenly covered. ■ Layer a slice of pear, a salad leaf and a piece of cheese on a piece of prosciutto and roll, keeping in place with a small cocktail stick if need be.

Sprouts wrapped Mashed sprouts in crispy bacon This simple finger food is perfect for a festive dinner party. The saltiness of the bacon pairs perfectly with the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients • 500g Brussels sprouts, prepared • 25g butter, plus extra to serve

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Ingredients • 16 large Brussels sprouts • 8 slices of bacon • salt & pepper taste Instructions ■ Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with tin foil. ■ Roll each sprout in half a slice of bacon, securing the bacon with a small cocktail stick and place on the baking sheet. ■ Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is cooked and crispy.

• 75ml cream • fresh sage Instructions ■ Put the prepared sprouts in a large pan of salted water, cover and bring to the boil. Cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes, until the sprouts are tender. ■ In a small pan, melt the butter with the cream over a low heat. Drain the sprouts, then whizz in a food processor with the butter, cream and a pinch of pepper. ■ Spoon into a serving dish, add a knob of butter and garnish with sage.

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Sausage, sage & onion stuﬃng Ingredients • 2 onions, sliced • 25g butter • 1 small apple, peeled and diced • handful sage • 140g breadcrumbs • 800g sausages, removed from skin Instructions ■ Fry the onion in the butter for 5 mins, then add the apple and cook briefly. Cool, then mix with remaining ingredients and seasoning. ■ Use to stuff the neck end of the bird, then roll any leftovers into balls. Or, pack the whole mixture into a 1kg loaf tin and top with extra sage leaves. Bake with turkey for 30-40 mins. Drain off any fat and serve sliced.

Sweet and spicy plum sauce Cranberry is usually the first sauce that comes to mind when thinking of turkey, but why not try something a little different? This plum sauce is sweet but spicy, a perfect festive condiment. Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour Ingredients • 2 shallots, peeled and diced • 1 tbsp butter • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/8 tsp nutmeg • pinch of salt

• 75ml apple juice • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar • 3 large plums, diced • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Instructions ■ In a pan, sauté shallots in butter until lightly browned. ■ Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, apple juice, and brown sugar, stir. ■ Add plums and simmer until soft and falling apart, about 20 minutes. ■ Stir in the vinegar and simmer for a few more minutes.

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Instructions ■ Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. ■ Add the remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher or hand blender. ■ Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Where do our favourite festive treats come from? Mince pies, yule logs, mulled wine… It must be Christmas! Everybody has a favourite Christmas treat, whether it’s the classic Christmas pudding or the sugary candy canes, but where do they come from?

Christmas Pudding Christmas pudding originated as a 14th century porridge called 'frumenty' that was made of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices. This would often be more like soup and was eaten as a fasting meal in preparation for the Christmas festivities. By 1595, frumenty was slowly changing into a plum pudding, having been thickened with eggs, breadcrumbs, dried fruit and given

therefore making the Yule log a popular Christmas dessert.

more flavour with the addition of beer and spirits. It became the customary Christmas dessert around 1650, but in 1664 the Puritans banned it as a bad custom. In 1714, King George I re-established it as part of the Christmas mea and by Victorian times, Christmas Puddings had changed into something similar to the ones that are eaten today.

Yule logs are often served with one end cut off and set on top or at the side of the cake to resemble a chopped off branch. Candy Canes The Christmas Candy Cane originated in Germany about 350 years ago. They started as straight white sugar sticks.

Putting a silver coin in the pudding is an age-old custom that is said to bring luck to the person that finds it. Mince Pies Mince Pies were originally filled with meat, such as lamb, rather than with dried fruit mix as they are today. Its ingredients are traceable to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders brought them back to the UK,

along with Middle Eastern recipes containing meats, fruits and spices. Although the modern recipe is no longer the same list of 13 ingredients once used (representing Christ and his 12 Apostles), the mince pie remains a popular Christmas treat. A custom from the middle ages says that if you eat one mince pie every day for 12 days from Christmas, you will have happiness for the next 12 months! Yule Log Whilst we don’t know exactly who made the first Yule log cake, it is thought to date back to the early 1600s. In the 19th century, Parisian bakers were known for their elaborate decorations,

A story says that a choirmaster was worried about the children sitting quietly through the Christmas nativity service so he gave them something to eat to keep them quiet. As he wanted to remind them of Christmas, he made them into a 'J' shape like a Shepherds crook. However, the earliest record of candy canes came years later so, whilst it may be a nice story, it may not be 100% true! Mulled wine Wine was first recorded as spiced and heated in Rome during the 2nd century. The Romans travelled all across Europe, conquering much of it and trading with the rest. Over the years the recipe for mulled wine has evolved with the tastes and fashions of the time. In contemporary British culture, there is no

specific recipe for mulled wine and the spices involved in its recipe. It is commonly a combination of orange, lemon, cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel seed or star anise, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Gingerbread Gingerbread men were first attributed to the court of Queen Elizabeth I, who served the figurines to foreign dignitaries. Today, however, they are generally served around Christmas. The first documented trade of gingerbread biscuits dates to the 17th century, where they were sold in monasteries, pharmacies, and town square farmers’ markets. In Medieval England gingerbread was thought to have medicinal properties. One hundred years later, the town of Market Drayton in Shropshire, UK became known for its gingerbread, as is proudly displayed on their town’s welcome sign. The first recorded mention of gingerbread being baked in the town dates to 1793, although it was probably made earlier, as ginger had been stocked in high street businesses since the 1640s.

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WEISS // TogetherParties New Years Eve Party @ ROJO Saturday 31 December 2016 at 21:00 - Sunday, 1 January 2017 at 03:00 (GMT) Tickets on Eventbrite.co.uk - £15 plus booking fee 18+ (R.O.A.R) // PHOTO ID Essential SUPPORT :: SIMON GASSTON / LEE PINGLAUX / BRAD FERGUSON ::GROUND FLOOR:: Guilty Pleasures Set with ... CRAIG ALDER & COLIN MOORE Reading through DJ Weiss’ discography is like an accolade to underground club hits, with original productions like ‘Guitar Man’ ‘Man Gone’ ‘Our Love’ & ‘I Believe’ delivering that classic Weiss production, ranging from defining vocals to that unmistakable rumble and old school drums of the driving club cuts. Similarly Weiss has seen Huge demand for remixes, including MK, Rudimental, Gorgon City, Green Velvet, Tube & Berger & more all looking for that distinctive Weiss sound. Most recently he has seen success on labels such as Play It Down, Relief and Toolroom, with every release racing up Beatport’s charts whilst gaining widespread support from his peers and across global radio waves. Recent touring has seen Weiss play on some of the world’s most famous stages, including Fabric

London, BPM Festival Mexico, Kosmonaut Berlin, Exchange LA, Treehouse Miami, Cielo New York, Vista Club Ibiza, Sankeys Manchester and many more. Weiss ended 2015 with a DJ Mag Best Of British nomination, then world-renowned BBC Radio 1 put their bets on Weiss inviting him to be the first Guest of the year on Pete Tongs Essential Selection for the ‘Afterhours Mix’ where he was able to showcase his darker side with a suitably driving mix ranging from 6am heavyweights across to forgotten 90’s classics. A huge venture for Weiss seen him take his very own night into the clubs; ‘Weiss City’ which showcase this talented producer's ability to transcend the full spectrum of house music – and give his fans a true insight into his

musical talents. An opportunity to invite fellow producer/DJs who Weiss truly admires, this night will also feature special guests who will bring their own signature styles that are true to that original house sound. Following two stand out performances at the Egg in 2015, it made only natural sense for Weiss to be launching his own London residency at the club when the first ‘Weiss City’ took place earlier in 2016. Trends in dance music will always come and go, Weiss is an ambassador for real House music, championing the original Jackin’ Chicago house sound, and with a string of exciting projects, collaborations and hot releases, expect nothing but the best and most underground cuts from this rising star.

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How much ££££ are we spending at Christmas? Every year we spend more and more on Christmas, but just how much did we spend last year and what are this year’s predictions? A finance website, Bobatoo, recently carried out a survey to find out the UK’s Christmas spending habits. They asked 1,000 people ten questions ranging from how many people they buy Christmas presents for, to how much they usually spend in total. They found that, despite setting a budget, the majority of people in the UK tend to over spend at Christmas. Most people start their Christmas shopping between October and November and buy

presents for between 11 and 20 people. The majority of Christmas budgets go on presents for the children, with teenagers having the most spent on them. Most people fail to stick to their spending budget with the majority of people spending between £500-£700 on presents. On top of the Christmas present budget, 46% of people said they spend between £200 and £300 on things like food, drink, decorations, parties, clothing and any other expenses they may have. Food and drink Last year, 4.2 million Christmas

dinners were wasted across the United Kingdom, according to Unilever. The figure is the equivalent to 263,000 turkeys; 7.5 million mince pies; 740,000 slices of Christmas pudding; 17.2 million Brussels sprouts; 11.9 million carrots and 11.3 million roast potatoes.

Christmas cards The sale of single Christmas cards account for 12 per cent of the total retail value of the UK market. In addition 900 million boxed cards, worth £2billion are sent each year. Advertising Spending on Christmas advertising will be at its highest ever with

retailers spending £5.6 billion in the run up to Christmas 2016, £300million more than in 2015. If the findings of this survey tell us anything, it’s that Christmas is getting more and more expensive for us – and the need to plan financially is more important than ever.

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Welcome to the CVM 60+ Club

Words by Dennis Shore, Centre Ville Management So…I have had an epiphany, a full on, blow your mind, light bulb moment! “What!” I hear you shout all the way from the furthest points of the globe, well, St Ouen and Trinity anyway. Let me start at the beginning... I am a man of a certain age as you can see from my picture and a proud “Bean” by birth. I have worn OK over the years, but I have a number of friends and family who are wearing even better, and long may that continue. For my part I have chosen to work in property management and most things to do with houses, and if work needs to be done I have no issue in knowing where or how to get hold of the right person to do the job, ensuring it is done to a high standard and that the bill is right, taking all things associated with that work into account. Over the years my business partner Andrew Le Quesne (another Bean) and I, have formed some great working relationships with honest local businesses we can rely on. Andrew is a surveyor by profession, so between us we believe we have most things covered.

Here’s the thing, not everyone does know who to call when a job needs doing, or how much that job should be. Particularly those in the generation up from us. It is also at that “certain age” that you may become slightly less able to do the things you did a few years ago without a second thought, or you are now having to do things your partner used to do for you and these are presented as new challenges. There are also children and grandchildren that worry about older loved ones doing things that they probably shouldn’t, but they may not always have the time or skill set to do the job themselves, so who do they call on to help out? You may need a gutter cleaning or a shelf put up, it may be that the lock on the door is no longer as secure as it was, or the door is not closing the way it should. Perhaps a slate has come off the roof - is that £70 or £700? The outside could do with a coat of paint, but what about those cracks? are they a problem or is it purely cosmetic? The difference in cost could be substantial. The

garden could do with a tidy up before the winter but you don’t want a regular gardener, or maybe you do. Once the job has been done, it would be nice if somebody else checked that all was in order, made sure rubbish was removed, the job site left tidy and ultimately the bill was right. You may be going on holiday and just need somebody you can trust to keep an eye on your house or apartment to give you peace of mind. Flicking through the yellow pages or the small ads in local publications will throw up some names for you, but who is good? What is the right price? Who can you trust with access to your home? Temps passe the phrase often used was “wanting one bottom to kick”. Well from today, that can be us! Centre Ville Management Limited. How does it work? We are offering a club service, people will become members of “The CVM 60+ Club” and for less than £1 a week, you will have access to all of our partner services. We will call on you before, possibly during and certainly after

“The next chapter of your life is for dining and swimming, not ironing and strimming.”

any job has been undertaken to make sure you are happy. We will be the familiar face you will see. Yes, there will be others involved in doing the work, but you will rest assured we will only be using trusted people and we will be on the end of the phone, or around in a flash if there is something you need from us. We will make sure the tradesmen know what is required, know the standard we insist upon, and fully respect the premises they are working in and the people who live there. In the case of small run of the mill jobs, we will process the bill on your behalf and confirm it has been completed before it is paid. In the case of larger jobs, we can act on your behalf in organising quotes, explaining the options to you and help with deciding on who should undertake the work. We can then oversee the job for you and make sure there are no unexpected surprises when the bill finally arrives. We will provide a very high level of personal service and be the first and last point of contact, no matter what it is you need from us. So what does this peace of mind cost? We will charge an agreed administration fee for each service you are provided with in addition to the cost of the job. Our standard fee will apply in the vast majority of cases and stands at just £25. However, if it is a large job or a timeconsuming project, we will discuss with you any fees prior to any charge

being made. The ethos of this club is to provide reassurance to clients in the same way we would look after our Mothers. We want the right job done for the right money. We want to provide you with a familiar face you can trust, and we want to remove the uncertainties and stress from what should be a straight forward task. Apart from the experience and qualifications we hold, we are also regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. What does the membership fee cover? In the first instance, we will need to set each person and their property up on our systems, and issue a unique membership card and number. The cards are magnetic, so they can be stuck to a fridge or somewhere else making them easily accessible, and of course there is a high level of personal contact. How do you join? We will be running a number of campaigns over the next few months, online, on social media and as we have done here in the best local free paper, Jersey Pages. You can call us on 633144, email us at enquiry@cvm.je or call into our shop at 2 York Street opposite the rear entrance of Tesco by the Town Hall. If we’re out, you can leave us a message on our answer phone or drop us an email or telephone one of our mobile numbers available on the website www.cvm.je. Remember, the next chapter of your life is for dining and swimming, not ironing and strimming!

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The ups and downs of Christmas decorations Every year it seems that Christmas starts appearing that bit earlier than the previous year with shops now playing Christmas music as early as October. Christmas trees vary widely these days with some opting for real Norwegian spruces and others opting for fake plastic ones that can be pulled out of the attic, whichever you’re going for, when should we put them up? The Traditional Answer Traditionally, Catholics and most other Christians did not put up their Christmas trees until after noon on Christmas Eve. The same was true of all Christmas decorations. The purpose of the tree and the decorations is to celebrate the feast of Christmas, which begins with the celebration of Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve; by putting our Christmas trees up early, we anticipate the feast of Christmas, and Christmas Day itself can lose some of its sense of joyfulness when it finally does arrive. According to a recent survey, the majority of people in the UK wait until at least the first weekend of December to put up their Christmas tree and decorations, while the second highest proportion of people leave it until the second week. But the survey also showed a sizable one fifth of Britons start decorating their houses and putting up trees in November. We say, put your tree up whenever you like, after all, you’re the one that has to look at it ;) When should the tree come down? According to tradition Christmas

decorations should be taken down on Twelfth Night (January 5). A day sooner or later is considered unlucky, and if not removed on Twelfth Night, then they should stay up all year. Why is it unlucky? January 5 is observed as the last day of Christmas festivities (the eve of the Epiphany). In the past it was believed that tree-spirits lived in the greenery – such as holly and ivy – that people used to decorate their homes. Whilst the festive season provided shelter for these spirits during the winter, they needed to be released outside once Christmas was over. If this custom wasn’t followed, greenery would not return and vegetation would not grow as a result, causing agricultural problems. Even though Christmas decorations are now less about foliage and more about baubles and tinsel, people still feel uneasy about the superstition. Do all countries follow this tradition? No, as there is disagreement as to whether January 5 or January 6 is actually Twelfth Night, but January 6 is the day of the Epiphany. This is the Christian tradition that tells us Jesus was born on December 25, but the Magi (three kings, to you and me) didn’t actually arrive in Bethlehem with his presents until January 6. Which can happen if you rely on a star for navigation. Christmas tradition used to tell children that if you took down your decorations before January 6, the wise men might not be able to

find their way - as Christmas lights represent the Star of Bethlehem. How should I store my Christmas decorations? If your decorations aren’t keeping with tradition and going into a loft or attic, make sure they’re stored

in a watertight, plastic box - in fact, doing this wherever they are kept will protect them from damp and pests. It’s also worth wrapping fragile Christmas ornaments in tissue paper before storage and, of

course, coiling the lights in a neat circle round your arm. Obviously the loft fairies will have tangled them into a mess by next December, but at least you can say you tried! Part of this article was written by Sarah Jeffery for Chronicle Live.

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The Busy Queen Bee on customer service Value your employees & customers and they will give you loyalty in return The organising theme of the hive is that everything is done for the good of the whole and the community is central to the operations of the colony. Every single bee is aligned to the hive's value, and shared values are instilled through their frequent messages. Making your internal and external customers feel important is a tremendous step in building customer loyalty. How do you know what customers want in order to feel important? While each individual is different, there are ways you can make your customers feel important every time they interact with your business. Simple steps such as using your customer's name or shaking your employee's hand will go a long way to making them feel valued. You may be thinking that this is obvious, indeed, it is not rocket science. While it may be obvious, the truth is that it is also frequently not practised. And because it is not done well or consistently, it represents a key differentiator. “70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated” - McKinsey First let’s take look at “Employee loyalty”, if you want employees to go above and beyond for you, you must go above and beyond for them. Employees who are loyal will provide exceptional customer service and will be more adept at helping your business grow. Businesses that focus on keeping their employees informed, and in the know, help to make them feel part of a team. When you take

the time to clearly communicate with your employees, letting them know your expectations, their job duties, and provide feedback, they will be more loyal and you will notice a reduction on your staff turnover, saving you time and money. Next is your “customers’ loyalty”, the only way that small business owners can beat the big guys isn’t to compete with them on the things they are good at (e.g., low prices, logistics, etc.); it’s far more important to provide a level of service that your competition just can’t match: exceptional customer service and creating customer loyalty. “The probability of selling to an existing customer is 6 to 7%. The probability of selling to a new

prospect is 5 to 20%" – Marketing Metrics. One of the key to maintaining a thriving business is a steady customer base. A successful company typically sees eighty percent of its business come from twenty percent of its customers. If your business goal is to live long and prosper, then any efforts toward building customer loyalty will certainly pay off. You have to put real energy and effort into maintaining a consistent customer base; just providing a great product or service is rarely enough to keep them coming back for more: * If you understand your customer's needs * If you develop some buzzing standards

* If you train your staff * If you measure your services to identify your gaps * If you act quickly and effectively * If you learn from feedback * If you consistently deliver exceptional customer service * If you give value to your customers Well, you have it all. This is what

will keep your customers coming back for more, this is what will make your customers become your advocates, this is what will make you and your business thrive. Extract from the book, Thrive with the Hive, author Claire BoscqScott, download your copy here leanpub.com/thrivewiththehive

“This is what will keep your customers coming back for more, this is what will make your customers become your advocates...”

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Four associate director appointments strengthen Hawksford’s senior team Hawksford has strengthened its governance, private client and funds teams with four associate director appointments. David Hart has worked in the financial services industry for 40 years, with his career experience spanning the insurance, private client and compliance sectors. As associate director of Hawksford’s risk, governance and compliance (RGC) team he will provide the RGC director with technical advice on regulatory matters and assist with the management of Hawksford’s 15-strong team of Jersey based compliance professionals. Mr Hart worked at the Jersey Financial Services commission for 12 years and was also an independent compliance consultant to trust, investment and insurance businesses before joining Hawksford in 2016. Compliance specialist Nicky Longmuir has also been appointed an Associate Director within RGC. Nicky is Hawksford’s MLRO and as part of her money laundering reporting duties, she is responsible for advising and supporting the company on the identification of suspicious activity. With 25 years’ private client and compliance experience she

previously worked for Minerva and Ansbacher Trustees Jersey and ANZ Gringlays Trust Jersey before joining Hawksford in 2015. Mrs Longmuir holds the ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention as well as the ICSA diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration. Laura Le Meur, who joined Hawksford as a trainee in 2007, is now an associate director in recognition of the significant technical expertise she brings to the private client team. She qualified as an English solicitor in 2010 after training with Jerseybased Nigel Harris & Partners and completed her litigation seat with CJ Jones Solicitors in London. An associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management, Ms Le Meur works on a number of complex structures, combining advisory work with a focus on matters with a litigious element. Keith McSorley, who has nearly 20 years’ industry experience, has joined Hawksford as associate director of funds. He joins from ABN AMRO and has held various roles at a number of high profile firms, including eight years as head of private equity fund

administration at UBS Jersey. In his new role he will focus on team management as well as developing funds-related policies and procedures and new business opportunities.

Michel van Leeuwen, Group Chief Executive said, ‘David, Nicky, Laura and Keith bring significant strength and depth to Hawksford’s compliance, private client and funds offerings. They

are highly skilled professionals who bring robust experience to their respective teams and their associate director appointments are a reflection of the significant expertise they bring to Hawksford.’

New street on the block Barnaby Street at Holme Grown, Grouville is putting itself on the map! It's a brand new concept that is hoped to add a bit of sparkle to your daily grocery shopping. Tucked away at the back of the shop - but by no means unmissable, this quaint little 'street', decked out with green and cream shop front canopies and cobbled pathway, houses three pop-up stalls, hoping to attract little pockets of Jersey craft and retail to this already expanding location. It's already proving to be an amazing cornucopia of things to look at, things to do and things to buy, which will enlightened you with something different each time you visit. Brainchild of Barnaby Street, Tricia Barrett, is inviting pop-up shops of all shapes, sizes, and sorts to hire the 3m x 3m spaces from two days to two weeks at a time, with repeat visits across the year. She'd particularly like to see artists or crafters of any description come along and use it as an open studio, where they can work for a week or two and promote and sell their work

to boot! So, if that's you, contact her now and get your work noticed. In addition to the pop-ups is a small new initiative - ‘The 4 o’clock Club.’ Designed to give parents a taste of food shopping without the kids in tow! It's currently open on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and offers activities such as reading, drawing, writing, chess, and other ideas to keep children quietly occupied while parents wander round at their leisure. (Not a Gameboy or Nintendo in sight!) So shoppers, pop down to the pop-ups and see what's new today. If you, or someone you know has a craft, art, product to sell or promote; or a skill you would like to run a course in - then this is the place for you. With costs kept as low as possible, a chance to share space with other crafters to reduce the cost further - you can’t deny, it’s a great little space to pop-up in! With Christmas fast approaching, it’s a good time to book your pop-up shop! Contact Tricia 07797783800 triciabarre@gmail.com to book your space.

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SMP Partners confirms Caribbean expansion SMP Partners Group has completed the acquisition of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) trust and fund administration business in the Bahamas, expanding its operations into the Caribbean. It will operate from offices in Lyford Cay, with Stephen Turner, CEO – Caribbean Region, leading the team and Deidree Bain, Director, who is transferring from RBC, managing the operation and working with Stephen to expand the service offering. In November last year, SMP Partners announced it had entered into an agreement to purchase RBC’s trust, fund administration and custody business across the Caribbean region, which includes businesses in the Bahamas, Barbados and Cayman. The Bahamas portion of the transaction, which was subject to standard regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions,

Dominion acquires Swiss private client business Jersey-based trust company Dominion has acquired Oak International Fiduciary – which formerly comprised the Swiss trust companies of the Jon Jennings Royal Bank of Canada and Coutts UK Private Bank. This is Dominion’s second acquisition in 10 months, following the purchase of WPS, Mirabaud’s former Trust Company, in December 2015. Mirabaud is also a Swiss financial institution, founded in 1819. The acquisition is accompanied by several senior appointments at Dominion. Jon Jennings has been appointed Group CEO. Jon previously worked for Dominion in Jersey between 2007 and 2013, eventually as Managing Director, before leaving to join corporate services group TMF in Luxembourg. In addition, Ben Cooke, Dominion’s founder and majority shareholder, will take up the role of Chairman. Both Jon and Ben are based in Jersey in their new roles. Dominion, established in 2001, has offices in Geneva, Jersey, London, New York and Malta and provides solutions in private wealth, pensions and trust and corporate services from within Europe, the US and UK. It is in the process of opening offices in Asia as the firm expands from its core operations in Europe.

was concluded this month. The sale of the Barbados and Cayman businesses will conclude when certain regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions are fulfilled. Financial terms have not been disclosed. SMP Partners Group Chairman Steve McGowan said: ‘This acquisition further extends the Group’s global network by establishing our presence in the Caribbean region. We have earned an excellent international reputation as leaders in trust, fund and corporate administration services and look forward to delivering the same high standards to clients from our new offices in Lyford Cay.’ Headquartered in the Isle of Man, the independent SMP Partners Group is wholly owned by its management and is dedicated to providing trust, fund and corporate administration from

its offices in the Isle of Man, Switzerland, Hong Kong and now the Bahamas. The Group has a global client base with solutions spanning more than 60 jurisdictions and extensive experience in trust and company management, fund administration, tax, corporate law and accounting. Stephen Turner added: ‘SMP Partners is committed to investing time to establish long-term relationships and applying the collective expertise and experience to build and manage tailored solutions that fit precisely with the requirements of our clients. ‘This expansion of the business is an opportunity to bring our high quality services to a new client base while growing our Caribbean trust, fund and corporate administration operations as part of the SMP Group, further enhancing the services and opportunities for clients and staff.’

Rising compliance costs are pushing out smaller clients New STEP research demonstrates the impact of new regulations and tax reporting requirements on offshore businesses and their clients. The report, Offshore Perceptions, was based on a survey of more than 1,000 practitioners worldwide. It aims to highlight the main challenges faced by offshore practitioners and businesses, and identify future opportunities for growth. The research shows that antimoney laundering and tax exchange initiatives are having a significant impact, and many businesses have had to raise charges to cover the cost of compliance. In particular: • 85 per cent of offshore respondents say compliance is having an impact on charges to clients • 81 per cent of offshore respondents found compliance has affected the types of clients they serve, with low-value clients squeezed out by higher costs • 51 per cent of onshore respondents have seen clients moving onshore as a result of higher charges offshore. Across the board, respondents saw clients reviewing their structures in light of new requirements, cost and reputational

concerns. Many also saw clients considering relocating to protect confidentiality or save cost. Public perception was a key concern. ‘Reputation (with the public)’ was considered one of the most important qualities for offshore jurisdictions by both onshore and offshore respondents, while 71 per cent had noticed a shift in client priorities towards protecting reputation rather than minimising tax. Another theme highlighted in the research is the increasing pace and impact of market consolidation across the industry, with 76 per cent of offshore respondents saying it will affect employment in their jurisdiction. Despite the challenges, 81 per cent of respondents feel at least moderately positive about their jurisdiction’s future prospects, and 77 per cent about the future of their business sector. Asia tops the tables, with 90 per cent of respondents from the region feeling positive about their business sector and their jurisdiction. Looking at future prospects, family office was identified by both offshore and onshore respondents as a key sector going forward, and Asia once again came out top for future client growth.

Sanne commits to JIFC building International financial services organisation Sanne has signed an agreement to lease around 50 per cent of Building No. 5, the next building to be constructed at the Jersey International Finance Centre, located on the corner of Castle Street and La Route de la Liberation. The new Sanne Jersey headquarters building is due to be completed in August 2018 and will house 320 members of staff, making it the company’s largest office.

Established in Jersey over 25 years ago, Sanne is now listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and employs more than 700 people worldwide. The JIFC will provide Grade A office accommodation in a new flagship office district. The first building is scheduled for completion in February 2017. Mourant Ozannes' property team has advised Sanne on the pre-let agreement, led by Counsel Pamela Doherty.

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BSX and CISE Finance highlights sign agreement Jersey opportunity from Chinese The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the Channel Islands Securities Exchange [CISE] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to explore the opportunities offered by working closer together. The CISE is best known for listing investment vehicles, including open and closed ended fund structures, and international debt securities. BSX provides a fully electronic stock exchange platform to Bermuda’s domestic capital market and is known for supporting the global reinsurance and capital markets through the listing of a variety of investment vehicles such as fund structures and insurance linked securities. The exchanges have now agreed to look at areas for cooperation across both the commercial and regulatory aspects of their businesses. Fiona Le Poidevin, CEO of the CISE, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve signed this agreement with BSX.

I believe that there is significant scope for us to cooperate with similar exchanges as a way to harness synergies in our businesses and to that end, BSX is an ideal partner. “Our two exchanges differ in geographical location and market strengths so there is plenty of scope to leverage these complementary offerings in order for each exchange to diversify its product range and broaden its international appeal as a way to promote further growth. I’m really looking forward to closer cooperation with BSX and seeing what we can achieve together in the future.” The MoU means that the two exchanges will start to look into ways of working together, including the cross-fertilisation of regulatory best practice, information exchange in relation to market developments, potential resource sharing and joint promotional activities. Greg Wojciechowski, President

and CEO of BSX, said: “This is a really exciting development for both exchanges. Larger exchanges have taken similar action seeking to create synergies through closer cooperation or even formal collaboration, such as is the case with the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Bourse at the moment. “The MoU signed with the CISE illustrates that smaller, niche focussed exchanges are being entrepreneurial and forward thinking in relation to their strategic development. “I believe that closer cooperation between BSX and the CISE offers significant potential benefits to both exchanges, our clients, investors and the domestic economies which we serve. Both I and the BSX are looking forward to working with Fiona and the CISE team to maximise the potential of this MOU.”

Investcorp to invest $20 million in Calligo Channel Islands cloud solution provider Calligo has secured $20 million in investment from Investcorp. The firm plans to use the funding to open new offices in Guernsey, North America and the UK. Founded in 2012, Calligo provides cloud solutions to businesses across the globe. It currently operates from Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland, Singapore and Bermuda. The firm is targeting the fast-

growing public cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, which grew 51 per cent in 2015 and is expected to more than triple in size by 2020. Mid-sized enterprises represent the fastest growing but most underserved business segment, with a cloud adoption rate of only five per cent. Gilbert Kamieniecky, Managing Director in Investcorp’s Corporate Investment team in Europe, said: “The mid-tier enterprise segment

is lagging behind in adopting cloud solutions. In our view Calligo pairs an attractive market opportunity with a highly compelling product.” Julian Box, CEO, Calligo, added, “We are extremely pleased to have found the right partner in Investcorp during this exciting period of growth for the business. I believe Investcorp’s proven track record, global presence and extensive network will support the company’s continued international expansion and product innovation.”

internationalisation Chinese investors are increasingly looking for greater diversification beyond the mainland and specialist expertise for structuring their global private wealth, real estate and corporate affairs, according to new research from Jersey Finance. The white paper, The Internationalisation of Chinese Wealth – 2016, is based on research by Jersey Finance and Hubbis, a provider of events and content for Asia's wealth management community. It was launched at Jersey Finance’s Asia Roadshows in Shanghai and Hong Kong in October. The paper found that Chinese high-net-worth (HNW) and ultrahigh-net-worth (UHNW) individuals are increasingly looking to access to a full suite of global wealth management services. Key findings from the paper include: • There is an increasing need for business succession planning, with 43 per cent of practitioners confirming that is their main focus, followed by a mix of insurance/ protection, estate planning, and legacy planning – which are roughly equally weighted. • Asset planning, family succession and the diversification of wealth are the key drivers for much of the cross-border trust structuring out of China; 25 per cent is tax-driven. • The family office has become an increasingly popular option among (38 per cent of respondents), followed by traditional trusts (29 per cent) and private trust companies (22 per cent). • Looking ahead five years, respondents predicted this trend will be exacerbated, with just over

half of Chinese families opting for family office structures. Educational challenge The report also highlighted challenges faced by Chinese investors, including a lack of awareness of international regulation such as the OECD Common Reporting Standard. Other findings include: • 80 per cent of respondents cited a lack of good advice and starting a discussion about international wealth as the two biggest hurdles for Chinese clients when it comes to wealth transition. • The biggest misconception among Chinese families of international wealth structuring is that it involves a ‘loss of control’ (72 per cent of respondents). • Maintaining compliant structures in an increasingly transparent and compliance-driven world is a major challenge. Richard Corrigan, Interim Director of Financial Services for the Government of Jersey said: “As China’s HNW and UHNW individuals take an increasingly active role in their own investments, there are signs that more of them are entrusting a larger share to wealth professionals, both domestically and through international finance centres, especially in the current volatile environment. “We believe there is a stronger need for first-class IFCs and financial practitioners to provide a full suite of wealth management services – including estate and wealth planning, corporate finance and real estate to serve the needs of Chinese wealthy individuals.”

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