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Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano FROM CAESARS PALACE, Rock’ and ‘Your Song’. LAS VEGAS – TO YOUR LO- At the centrepiece of the performance is the show’s nameCAL THEATRE sake piano, an engineering marvel featuring more than ENCORE SCREENING 68 LED video screens created CinemaLive is excited to be by Yamaha. Nearly four years bringing one of the world’s in the making, the state-ofmost spectacular concerts to the-art piano is the perfect accinema screens worldwide in companiment to Elton’s greatest hits displaying imagery to March 2014. World-renowned singer, song- complement the entertainer’s writer and performer, the fan favourites. Creating a legendary ELTON JOHN per- whimsical, one-of-a-kind enforms his critically acclaimed tertainment experience, the ‘THE MILLION DOLLAR PI- piano weighs in at nearly ANO’ concert from The Col- 3,200 pounds. Completing osseum at Caesars Palace the incredible spectacle is the in Las Vegas. ‘THE MILLION show’s impressive and elaboDOLLAR PIANO’, is currently rate baroque style stage set, being performed to standing masterminded by the show’s ovations during Elton’s resi- design team, Mark Fisher dency at Caesar’s Palace and and Patrick Woodroffe. Fisher includes all of Elton’s great- (best known for his design of est hits from throughout Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” and his career including ‘Rocket his work designing the openMan’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Saturday ing and closing ceremonies Night’s Alright for Fighting’, of the 2008 Beijing Olympics) ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Goodbye and Woodroffe conceived and Yellow Brick Road’, ‘Crocodile designed the impressive lights

display that perfectly augments the set and piano. Elton said, “I’ve had the best time (in Las Vegas) because I always thought of it as a challenge and wanted to put on

the best show. If you put on a great show and a spectacle, and it’s fun and people feel as if they are getting value for money, then it’s a no-brainer. I don’t think there could be a

better-looking show than this in Vegas or in any venue anywhere.” Sun 23rd March | 7.00pm TICKETS: £15 www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

The Moscow State Circus- Park Gorkogo The Moscow State Circus returns to Jersey with its latest production Park Gorkogo. Set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural and artistic quarter Park Gorkogo (Gorky Park) is the perfect back drop for what is undoubtedly the most famous circus on earth. Superstar Clowns Splendid

Pavlik & Klava invite the audience to this wondrous place, a place to see magnificent feats of human achievement, the like of which have never been witnessed in Great Britain before. As our Loveable Buffoons reminisce about past times they are surrounded by a multitude of flying, back flipping, jug-

gling and roller skating performers. As the park changed in accordance with the mood of the new century, its traditions were the basis of the new concept of Park Gorkogo, these changes are reflected in the new show, as like a pendulum, it swings from the earth to the sky in incredible breath-taking succession.

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Jersey Post Re-Cycles for Africa We often take for granted having a means of transport to get to and from work, school and essential services such as health facilities. However imagine if the only way you could get there was a long exhausting journey on foot, come rain or shine… This year Jersey Post is going to support poor families in Africa, by working with the charity, Re-Cycle. Jersey Post is donating 26 former postal bikes and parts, in order to enable African families to dramatically improve their lifestyle. Re-Cycle is a non-profit organisation that receives bikes and parts from all over the UK, which they later ship to Africa. Over the past ten years Re-Cycle has distributed more than

Re-Cycle Founder and CEO, Merlin Matthews. “Jersey Post knows that by donating these bikes, we will be contributing towards a family’s future, which will further enhance their quality of life. The aim is to provide the bikes by the end of February and so far the project is on schedule.” Jersey Post Fleet Manager, Nick Perchard-Rees. Jersey Post hopes to build a long term relationship with Re-Cycle so that when more post bikes become available, they too can be sent to Africa to help families in need. Jersey Post would also like thank Ferry Speed for their assistance, as they are supporting our project and providing “For many people, a bicycle freight space, to transport the can be a first step out of pov- bikes to Re-Cycle headquarters in the UK. erty towards a better life.” 55,000 bikes. Their work has had a massive impact on the lives of people living in remote villages, giving quicker access to health care, education and employment. Simple, affordable transport generates income opportunities in developing countries, as well as saving lots of time and back-breaking work. The bikes enable easier transportation of water, fire wood and food, as a bicycle lightens this burden of walking for hours in the scorching sun, and dramatically improves their health. To make it as cost effective as possible the organisation needs at least 400 bikes to fill a container.

Jersey’s St Thomas’ Church lightning strike costs £30K Repairs to a church in Jersey which was struck by lightning during recent storms will cost about £30,000. A lightning conductor prevented any structural damage to St Thomas' Roman Catholic Church, but many electrical fittings were burnt out. The leader of the island's Catholic congregations, Monsignor Nicholas France, said the repair costs would be covered by insurance. Among the things broken are amplifiers for the church's audio system, some light fittings and the electronic mechanism for the church's boilers, which was blasted off the wall in the boiler house. Insurers have already carried out an inspection of the building, Monsignor France said.

Independent report on changes to Island Plan published

A report by independent Planning Inspectors into the latest review of the Island Plan has been released by the Minister for Planning and Environment. The report’s authors, independent Planning Inspectors, Chris Shepley and Alan Langton, have set out their views and comments on proposed changes to the Island Plan. They take into account the nearly 700 comments made as part of the public consultation and January’s Examination in Public of the most contentious issues and proposed changes. Deputy Duhamel will now reflect on the inspectors’ comments and their recommendations before deciding whether to amend his proposals to change the Island Plan. The Minister will publish his response to the Inspectors’ recommendations when he lodges his proposed revision to the Island Plan in the States later this year. States Members will have an opportunity to propose their own amendments to the Minister’s proposals, which, if they raise new issues, will be the subject of further consultation and independent examination. It is likely that the proposed changes to the Island Plan will be debated by the States in June.

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Beer lovers from around the world were able to sample a little bit of Jersey at the weekend when Liberation Group attended the Craft Beer Rising Festival in London. The Group’s Liberation Blonde was one of more than 200 different craft beers to be showcased at the sell-out event which attracted thousands of visitors and over 60 breweries from across the globe. Widely known as one of the hottest tickets in town, Craft Beer Rising is an event at the heart of the craft beer renaissance, paying homage to locally brewed beers produced with passion and innovation. Liberation Group have been moving into the craft beer arena over the last year and the festival was the perfect opportunity for the team to introduce their locally brewed Liberation Blonde to a larger, international audience. The Group also took along a batch of their awardwinning Liberation Ale which

proved a hit throughout the weekend long event. Mark Crowther, Chief Executive of Liberation Group said the weekend had been a great success: ‘It was fantastic to be a part of the Craft Beer Rising festival and to see people enjoying Liberation Ale and Liberation Blonde alongside beers created by some of the finest brewers in the world. We’re very proud to be taking our locally produced craft ale to

a wider audience and it was exciting and encouraging to see it receiving such a positive response this weekend.’ Paul Hurley, Head Brewer at Liberation Brewery also attended: ‘We had a really great weekend speaking with people who are passionate about craft ale and others who are new to it. For us, one of the best things about being an independent brewery is our ability to experiment with different beers and in-

novative flavours and this is what events like Craft Beer Rising are all about. We’re working on some new ideas at the moment and hope that Liberation Blonde is just the start of our craft beer offering.’ Liberation Blonde Craft Beer is available at many Liberation Pubs across the Island including the Cock & Bottle, The Bar & Canteen, St Mary’s Country Inn and Dix Neuf.

Preparing for the toughest footrace on earth – the Marathon des Sables Jersey runner James Manners is to run six laps of St Ouen’s beach carrying a heavily laden rucksack – and that is going to be a walk in the park compared to the reason why he’s training – the Marathon des Sables. The Marathon des Sables – or Marathon of the sands has been called the toughest footrace on earth. It is a multi-stage race through one of the world’s most inhospitable climates, the Sahara desert. Temperatures can rise to about 50 degrees Celsius, and runners will cover around 156 miles – the equivalent to six marathons in six days over uneven rocky ground and sand dunes. Add to that the fact that runners must carry on their backs everything they will need to survive – except water – and you can see what a big challenge it is. Jersey runner James Manners is competing in this year’s race, starting April 4th – despite having a hamstring injury which has hampered his training for the past six weeks: ‘I enjoy long distance running, I did the Round the Rock ultra marathon in Au-

gust, that was 48 miles, but this really is the ultimate challenge and will test me not just physically, but also mentally. Not only have I had an injury to cope with, but the recent weather hasn’t helped. To try to help me acclimatise to the conditions in the Sahara I am going to do some Bikram yoga which involves exercising in a hot and humid room. ‘I am running for Facing Africa, a charity which funds skilled volunteer surgeons

to perform facial reconstructive surgery on children who have been the victims of Noma, an acute and ravaging infection affecting the face. This charity really changes lives and as I work for an African bank this seemed a natural choice.’James is being sponsored by his employer, Standard Bank. Head of Marketing Claire Reid says: ‘All of James’ colleagues are behind him in this amazing physical challenge. To complete one marathon is a huge

test of endurance, but to run more than six in such harsh conditions is gong to require great depths of stamina and mental resolve. We all wish him the best of luck for the race and in raising funds for Facing Africa.’ The Marathon des Sables takes place from the 4th to 14th April. James has set up a Justgiving page, if you would like to support him in his challenge and donate to Facing Africa. https://www.justgiving.com/ James-Manners

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Jersey Housing Department becomes Andium Homes Jersey's social housing department is to be renamed Andium Homes once it becomes a private company. The States of Jersey approved plans to turn the Housing Department into a new firm, giving it greater decision-making and revenue-raising freedoms. Deputy Andrew Green said Andium was the name the Romans gave Jersey in the 1st Century BC. He said: "We wanted to include a

reference to Jersey in our name to reflect our pride in the Island." Deputy Green said the current housing department staff would be transferred to the new company, which is expected to launch in July. In December politicians approved plans to borrow £250m to build new social housing properties and refurbish existing ones to be operated by the new company.

The sky’s the limit as Jersey joins the list of jet-set lunch locations Luxury Jersey Hotels has teamed up with leading private charter network PrivateFly to offer the ultimate in luxury lunch experiences, a private jet ﬂight to Jersey and a three-course Michelin-starred lunch with each course served at a different island location. Described as the ‘ultimate long lunch’, diners are whisked to Jersey in their own private jet, where they begin a tasting tour of the island’s top tables with each course of their three-course lunch served in a different Michelin star restaurant. Chauffeur-driven to each restaurant location, diners will enjoy a luxury lunch experience at Grand Jersey’s Tassili, Bohemia at The Club Hotel and The Atlantic Hotel’s Ocean Restaurant, with time free to enjoy a stroll on Jersey’s beaches or a round of golf before returning to their jet. With excellent food and a high concentration of leading res-

taurants, Jersey is well placed as a destination for gourmet high flyers looking for a luxury dining experience. Patrick Burke, owner of The Atlantic Hotel and chairman of Luxury Jersey Hotels said: “We don’t just have superb produce here in Jersey, we have the restaurant locations to match and to be able to offer diners the chance to experience not one but three different restaurants during one very exclusive lunch trip is something very exciting.” Carol Cork, marketing director of private jet booking service PrivateFly commented: “This exclusive private jet day trip to Jersey is a perfect addition to our range of inspirational jet flight experiences, with a chance to enjoy a taste of three of Jersey’s Michelinstarred restaurants – all in one lunch. And travelling by private aircraft gives the chance to enjoy a full day on the island, setting your own schedule. It’s a unique and

exciting experience for those looking for the ultimate luxury long lunch.” The lunch menu includes a specially chosen course served at each restaurant location and selected matching wines. Typical dishes include

clam velouté with torched scallops and poached cod, lamb loin with Jerusalem artichoke, goat’s cheese and sea aster and poached pear with spiced jelly, dulce mousse and pear sorbet. From £584 per person including private air-

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Evans House opening adds new dimension to help for homeless adults The Lieutenant-Governor is to conduct the official opening of a new facility in St Helier, providing a valuable addition to the accommodation available for Islanders who have been affected by homelessness. Evans House, formerly Roseneath, closed in December 2011, but was subsequently acquired by the Health and Social Services Department (HSSD) and is being run in collaboration with the Shelter Trust. The property has been substantially refurbished at a cost of £250,000 and opened its doors just

before Christmas 2013. It has been renamed Evans House as a tribute to the late Winifred Evans, whose generous bequest provided a significant proportion of the funding for the project. Now the new facility is to be officially opened by General Sir John McColl; the Lieutenant-Governor is a patron of the Shelter Trust and has taken a close interest in the challenges faced by homeless people since his arrival in Jersey. A total of 22 newly refurbished rooms are available at Evans House, which is staffed 24/7 and also includes communal lounge,

A delay in publishing a review into a possible living wage for Jersey will "bury it as an election issue" according to a St Helier politician. Deputy Geoff Southern introduced a successful proposition in May 2013 calling on the chief minister to review the concept of a living wage. Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst, said he needed more time and would publish an interim report at the end of 2014. Deputy Southern said delaying the report until the end of 2014 would "bury it" as an issue for the elections in October. "It was accepted at the time that it would take longer than January to produce the report but what that has done

is sweep it off the table, so it is not a topic for active debate. It should be an issue we are presenting to prospective members of the States 'are you for or against a living wage'." In the original proposition, approved 35 votes to seven, Deputy Southern asked the chief minister to "investigate the feasibility and desirability of the introduction of a living wage for Jersey". The report is expected to examine the experience of other jurisdictions, the appropriate level it could be set at and the impact on the business sector. "Work on the 2014/15 Household Income Distribution Survey will start in spring 2014 and will be completed by the end of 2015.

Jersey politician concerned over living wage study delay

Highlands College students attend housekeeping training day at the Somerville Hotel Hospitality students from Highlands College have been behind the scenes at the Somerville Hotel to learn about housekeeping as part of Dolan’s on-going educational outreach programme. As part of the course curriculum, the Highlands students were required to successfully service and maintain a public area and bedroom, including a bathroom or washroom with a toilet. Tasks involved stripping and remaking beds and cleaning washrooms and surfaces with the correct materials and health and safety precautions. The Dolan educational outreach programme was launched in October 2013, initially offering tailored support and advise to students studying at the four state-funded secondary schools in Jersey. Students from Years 10 and 11 at Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Vallee paired up with each of Dolan’s four properties (three hotels and a restaurant) to receive expert guidance and practical exposure to the daily functions of the hospitality industry. Following the programme’s initial success, Dolan invited Highlands College to join the programme in 2014, resulting in the provision of further assistance to students studying Travel and Tourism

and Business Management through work placement schemes and training days. Andrew Shrimpton, director of Dolan Hotels, said: ‘I am delighted that Highlands College have opted to join our educational outreach programme this year. The initial feedback that we received from the participating schools was really positive, with many hoping to take further advantage of the partnership in 2014. Practical exposure to the industry in an integral part of the school curriculum and we hope that training days such as this will assist with the students’ academic progress and future career development.’ Lisa de Gruchy, curriculum manager of Business at Highlands College commented: ‘This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for our students. A partnership with such a successful, local business like the Dolan Group offers our students from both the Business and Travel & Tourism subject areas the opportunity to place their theoretical learning into practice and observe and experience life in a real organisation. The expertise of the business professionals at Dolan will be invaluable to the students and we are very grateful to their team for their generosity of time and commitment to developing our local learners.’

dining and laundry areas. The first residents moved in from the emergency accommodation they previously occupied at Aztec House, and the facility is now moving towards full occupancy. Chairman of the Shelter Trust, Nick Gorrod, said “The opening of the new service has allowed us to secure single-room occupancy for homeless people, which is a long-term goal of the Trust. “We are indebted to all those who have supported the project, particularly Winifred Evans and the Jersey Homeless Outreach Group, who provided much of the re-

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Hotel Cristina general manager completes ‘Britain’s toughest endurance event’ The general manager of the Hotel Cristina, Steve Hayes, has recently completed the Spine Race, a 268-mile, nonstop, 7-day winter marathon across the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales in England. The event is regarded as one of the toughest physical endurance challenges in Britain, with only a third of the 80 competitors finishing the race in 2014. Mr Hayes completed the ultra-marathon in 155 hours and 45 minutes, finishing in 17th place. Mr Hayes was also commended for his bravery and compassion after helping an injured competitor to descend a mountain four miles from the finish line. He carried the runner’s rucksack and called for medical assistance when the person became dangerously hypothermic. This, along with his persistence to finish the race against all odds, led to Mr Hayes receiving the Cognitive Fitness Award 2014 in recognition of his flexibility, resilience, mental toughness, sense of humour and selfmanagement. The Spine Race encompasses the entire Pennine Way, producing some of the most demanding terrain and severe weather conditions in Northern Europe. The course

spans across the Peak District, Cheviots, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park – finishing on the Scottish boarders. During the race, Mr Hayes had to endure extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, illness and freezing weather conditions as he battled to survive. He explained: ‘It was incredibly tough out there. The weather was appalling – at one point my eyes had frozen shut, my water bottle froze and my Mars bar had turned to solid ice. The main challenge was sleep deprivation, especially on day two which took around 28 hours of constant walking and running. I hallucinated many times and fell asleep whilst walking.’ There were many other challenges along the course, including severe waterlogging, illness, blistered feet and trench foot. There were a number of difficult mountains to climb, with the highest point reaching 893 metres. The competitors also had to scale a 60-metre waterfall, the Cauldron Snout on the River Tees. ‘The ground we were covering was extremely muddy and on several occasions I was waist deep in a bog, with one particular section taking over an hour to cover 400

metres. Each day I suffered quite bad trench foot and was constantly fighting a painful left knee that needed regular medical attention at the checkpoints. I also developed a nasty chest infection, which led to me losing my voice on day four. The medics put me on drugs and antibiotics to fight the pain and infection,

allowing me to carry on and complete the race,’ The Spine Race follows a number of other challenges that Mr Hayes has accomplished in recent years. In October 2012, he completed the English Channel Swim Challenge in 17 hours and 47 minutes. The encounter involved a 21mile swim from Dover to Cal-

National Accreditation for Jersey’s Autism Services Services which support both children and adults with Autism run by Health and Social Services have been given official accreditation by the National Autistic Society. HSSD staff who work at Eden House, Aviemore and Adult Day Services have received the accreditation for their work, and this is being officially marked with a presentation of the award from the Society on Monday (24 Feb) at the Grand Hotel. Robert Pritchett, Director of Accreditation from the National Autistic Society, will be at the event to present the awards. The National Autistic Society is a UK charity which campaigns on behalf of autistic people. Assumpta Finn, Team Manager and Lead for Autism and Learning Disability at HSSD, said “This accreditation has been achieved by the hard work of all our staff

who work with adults and children who have autism over the past couple of years.” “We’re delighted that all three areas of service have been awarded accreditation by the National Autistic Society. The aim of accreditation is to achieve a unified standard of excellence both in policy and practice. This award provides evidence that services have achieved excellence in the delivery of services both for children and adults. Our aim now is to continue to develop services of this standard and maintain the national recognition we have now in place.” Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all people with

autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways. Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need a lifetime of specialist support. People with autism may also experience over or under sensitivity to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours. UK guidance would suggest a ratio of 1 in a 100 people have Autism therefore suggesting approximately 1000 people on the spectrum reside in Jersey. Not all people will require the support of services but for those that do then support will be offered in a personalise way unique to that individual and their family and / or carer.

lais and raised over £4,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. He plans to take part in more local events, including Round the Rock and the Jersey Marathon in 2014 and hopes to compete in further international challenges in the future such as the Deca Ironman and the Race across America.

Health and Wellness Pages Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Health and Wellness pages! Firstly, can I thank all of you readers that sent us your questions, I know that you were all satisfied with our service and it was a pleasure to help. We are excited that all of our Herbalife 3 day weight management trials were received and everyone enjoyed their free wellness evaluation including a full body analysis – Good luck to everyone, we are all here to help you on your journey from Good2Great. If you are interested in receiving this package then please do not hesitate to contact the team here at Channel Islands Wellness. As promised this edition is going to be full of exciting beauty tips and information of which I will be utilising the skills of our team. There are a few big days in March, Mothers Day and St Patricks day to name but two, so we have tried to aid the process of managing these days with a few tips! Look out for the results of our Mothers Day poll of What Mums really want on Mothers Day! Hope you enjoy this months edition as much as we have enjoyed compiling it! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to ask a question or just take advantage of any of our products ranges Enjoy Mark mark@channelislandswellness.co.uk www.channelislandswellness.co.uk

The Kiss of death! Dry, chapped lips are something we all experience at one time or another. Our lips are sensitive and need to be protected. Elements like the sun, the wind, dry and cold weather conditions can really affect our lips. It’s time to take charge and say goodbye to chapped lips! During these last few months we have experienced awesome winds and incredible stormy weather carrying salt particles throughout the air. This unpredictable cold and windy weather can wreak havoc on our skin and especially our lips. And in the summer we can’t relax either – our lips can suffer sun damage and become chapped in hotter weather too. So here are my teams top five tips to keep your lips in their most kissable condition. Chapped lip tip 1: Serve & Protect! Our lips have a very thin outer layer of skin and they contain little melanin, which is necessary for protection against the wind and sun’s rays. Always protect your lips by applying a lip product with SPF UVA/UVB protection within all seasons. Chapped lip tip 2: Stay hydrated! Our lips lack in both sweat and oil glands making them susceptible to dehydration. My team here have a consistent supply of Herbal Green tea and water with Aloe Vera concentrate of which we drink throughout the day because chapped lips are an indicator that your body is dehydrated and needs water. Drink, Drink, Drink!

Chapped lip tip 3: No licking! We tend to lick our lips as they begin to dry out. And while this may provide temporary relief, the reality is it can worsen the condition. As our saliva quickly evaporates, our lips are left even drier than before. It’s a vicious cycle that we have to break. Try to resist the temptation and keep reapplying your lip product instead of licking your lips throughout the day. Chapped lip tip 4: Take your vitamins! Believe it or not, vitamin deficiencies can affect our entire body both inside and out. And, these deficiencies can lead to chapped lips. Be sure to eat a varied, healthy diet and consider taking a daily

multivitamin that includes vitamins B, C and E to nurture your lips from the inside out. Chapped lip tip 5: Eat healthy A healthy diet that includes essential fatty acids is also important when it comes to our lips. If we are deficient in essential fatty acids the chances are that our lips will be affected. Some healthy food choices include fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains and olive oil. Top Tip - Omega 3’s are amazing for our skin and lips. Follow these simple tips and you too can avoid dry, chapped lips and instead enjoy healthy, happy, kissable lips!

Replenish, Revitilise and Restore – No more Dark Circles! Do you have dark circles and eye bags? Do your eye bags remain no matter how much sleep you’ve had? There is help at hand – let’s talk about how to banish under-eye puffiness! Not sure how your office looks after a team night out but after our monthly team review I can barely recognize myself never mind my team. Now, of course, this usually happens after a very late night out but whatever the reason, no one wants to wake up with unsightly bags under their eyes. They can make us look tired, stressed and, dare I say it… OLD! The team at Channel Islands Wellness has devised four simple tips to help fight against under-eye puffiness, however the team have asked me to stress that your skincare nighttime routine is essential, every night – Try not to drink fluids at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. It’s fluid retention that tends to be the most common factor with under-eye puffiness. The skin around our eyes is very thin and fragile, so when fluid starts

to build, this area can become puffy and droopy. - A flat pillow is not our friend! Some particular members of our team have this night time mantra , “Make sure my pillow is fluffy so I won’t wake up puffy”. Flat pillows allow for fluid retention to build under our eyes. By slightly elevating our heads with a fuller pillow, we can help prevent the fluid buildup that leads to noticeable eye bags. - Try to limit your alcohol and salt intake. They are both key contributors to eye bags and puffiness because they can lead to dehydration. Drink water throughout the evening and try not to wait until you go to bed and neck 3 pints after a night out! - Plain old tiredness is also a major culprit. We are all guilty of sitting in front of our computers and televisions for far too long. We must give our eyes, and ourselves, a rest too. Remember, it’s called “Beauty Sleep” for a reason so let’s all get plenty of it and help banish those eye bags forever. There are many contributors to under-

eye bags including allergies, heredity, hormonal changes and even our diet. My personal tip is probably the most practical of all: if you don’t want any-

one to notice your under-eye puffiness, invest in a pair of sunglasses. You will look fabulous and nobody will know you were out dancing all night long!

Snacking – Is this the secret to successful Weightloss! Snacking – good or bad? Find out once and for all! A healthy snacking habit can help you manage your weight and balance your diet. There seems to be a big divide between those who think snacking is a good thing and those who think snacking is bad … which baffles me a little bit. I’ve always been solidly in the pro-snacking camp – for reasons I’ll get to in a minute – and I just assumed that most other people felt the same way about healthy snacking. However the majority of people seem almost offended if I suggest that they snack (“Me, snack? Never!). For a long time, I couldn’t make sense of this, and then one day, it struck me. To some, snacking means “eating when you’re not hungry” – which, of course, is “bad”. To others, the question, “do you eat snacks?” is heard as, “do you eat snack foods?” which may explain why they get defensive – it sounds as if I’m accusing them of loading up on unhealthy snack foods like crisps, chocolate and sweets. So here’s my take on snacking: when it’s done right, snacking can be a healthy habit that may help you manage your weight and balance your diet. Five Reasons Why Snacking Can Be a Healthy Habit 1. Smart snacking may prevent you from overeating at meal time. Most of us get hungry about every 3-4 hours. So, if there’s a long stretch between meals, you’re likely to get hungry – which is why a snack would be appropriate. But if you resist the urge to snack and try to “tough it out”, there’s a good chance you’ll just

make up for it by overeating at your next meal. 2. Smart snacking can help you reduce your overall calorie intake for the day. Sometimes I have a hard time convincing people that healthy snacking can help them control their total calorie intake for the day – they figure that they’re just going to add snacks (and their calories) right on top of everything they’re already eating. But if a well-planned, healthy snack helps you eat less at mealtimes, then you’ll cut your daily calories overall. 3. Smart snacking can help you to work more healthy foods into your day. This is usually my strongest argument for those who resist snacking (or who skip meals altogether). The more often you eat, the easier it will be to work in your daily servings of healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, and calcium-rich dairy products. 4. Snacks can help you maintain your physical and mental energy. When you eat regular meals and snacks, it can help keep your blood sugar more stable throughout the day – a good defense against between-meal dips in blood sugar that can sap your mental and physical energy. 5. A substantial afternoon snack can help control portions at dinner – which tends to be the largest meal of the day. Lots of people manage to control their eating pretty well during the day, but really cut loose at night and eat a huge dinner. For those folks, a larger afternoon snack – almost a small “second lunch” – makes it much easier to cut back at the

evening meal. Are we designed to snack? Spend some time around kids – or your household pets – and you’ll see that frequent grazing is the instinctual way to eat over the course of the day. We certainly evolved as frequent foragers, not meal eaters, and frequent snacking isn’t

necessarily a bad thing – if the foods you choose are appropriate, and if you are truly hungry, it can be a healthy habit. If after-dinner snacking is a problem for you, try brushing your teeth after dinner. It works as a great signal to stop eating aswell as giving you minty beautiful breath!

Which Milk is better for YOU? If you’ve spent any time staring into the dairy case lately, there are enough milk choices to make your head spin. No longer is the decision simply whether to buy regular, reduced fat, low fat or skim – we’ve got goat’s milk, and milks made from soybeans, almonds, rice, oats and even hemp. But making nutritional comparisons among all these choices is no easy task. Cow’s milk and goat’s milk are great protein sources, but some people can’t tolerate their natural lactose. Almond milk is lowest in calories, but it contains very little protein – and some brands can have a fair amount of salt. Hemp milk, although it provides some healthy omega-3 fatty acids, doesn’t offer much protein, either. Neither do rice or oat milk, but at least they’re naturally mild in flavor – so some might prefer them over soy milk which can be a tad bitter. So how do you choose? Get a boost of calcium and protein, with low fat or nonfat cow’s milk or low fat goat’s milk – or soya milk if you’re looking for a non-dairy alternative. The cow or goat milk will give you somewhere in the range of 7-10 grams of protein per cup, along with about a third of your daily calcium needs – all for 90-120 calories. The same for the soya milks, which are also naturally cholesterol-free, and don’t contain lactose (although lactose-free cow’s milk is fairly widely available, too). Some people have trouble digesting some of soy’s natural carbohydrates – excess gas is not an uncommon complaint among soya milk drinkers. And,

since plain soya milk may be an acquired taste, keep in mind that the flavored ones have added sugar – and more calories. Almond milk, like soy, is plant-based, so it’s naturally cholesterol-free. It’s also lactose-free, and has the fewest calories – averaging about 60 per cup. But almond milk contains only a pinch of groundnuts – almonds are usually listed as an ingredient after water and sweeteners (although, to be fair, most soya milks list water and sweeteners first, too). Almond milk doesn’t offer much protein –only 1 gram per cup, but most are calcium-fortified, so this might be a good choice if you simply want something with very few calories to wet your whistle. Like almond milk, the plusses of rice, oat and hemp milks are more about what they don’t contain – no lactose, no saturated fat, no cholesterol. Of the three, rice has the least protein (1 gram per cup, vs. about 4 for oat or hemp) and rice and oat milks have naturally mild, sweet flavors so they usually have less sugar. All are calcium-fortified, too, often to levels that come close to matching what’s found in cow’s milk. But they’ll cost you somewhere between 100 to 120 calories per cup. Allergies to rice and hemp are rare – something for the allergy-prone to keep in mind. They’re also gluten-free – as are all milk and milk alternatives, with the exception of oat milk. To summarise, all milk carry’s its benefits however it all really depends on what you are looking to achieve! For me and my team Soya wins the race!

What Mums Really Want On Don’t Just Wear Green, Eat It! Mothers Day! Mother's Day is less than a month away! Flowers and chocolates are lovely traditional gifts, but sometimes it's fun to break the mold and treat that special woman in your life to something a little different.

a meal out, what alternative ideas are there for a nice Mothers Day gift – Need Inspiration? Wouldn’t it be great if we could get into the minds of our mums and find out exactly what they would like……… Well, here at Channel Islands WellWell preparations for Mother's Day ness we have polled 100 mums to have begun in earnest here and if find out from the horse’s mouth exnot flowers, chocolates, perfume or actly what they would wish for from

you, their beloved kids! Here is the Top Three; Number Three – Accessorising Gifts Hand picked jewellery, hats and everyday use garments like scarfs. Check out a new and Innovative business recommended to us called La Belle Scarf Boutique on facebook, which has fantastic gifts for every woman in your life! Number Two – Personalised Family Canvas Taking the time to transform a favorite picture onto a canvas seems a big win-win this year. You can now do this online at very reasonable prices but allow at least 7-10 days to be safe on delivery. Number One – No breakfast in Bed, Just a sleep in! Save the breakfast for as soon as they get out of bed on there own accord, then pounce with breakfast, flowers, cards and everything else you may want to do because now ‘mum’ has had a lie in she will love absolutely everything and anything you do that day! Mothers Day is on March 30th and don’t forget the clocks go forward!

What’s More Important Skin Care Products or Skin Care Routines? The Future of Skin Care – Refresh – Replenish – Rejuvenate - Repeat We spend so much time thinking about what we put into our bodies that it’s easy to overlook what’s on the outside; don’t forget your skin and hair need a little TLC too. From daily cleansers and moisturisers to collagen boosters, scrubs, and shine enhancing shampoos. Personal skin care is not only for the lady’s, more and more men are in pursuit of that healthy glowing looking body beautiful! My team of therapists often talk about differing products and what’s best for who, however they consistently refer back to the more important side of Skin care – Routines! The skin is the body’s largest organ and the first thing that people notice. It’s important to keep the skin nourished and clean to protect and repair against environmental factors such as sun exposure, pollution and stress. Using a daily skin care regime will help ensure that the skin is kept clean with a healthy glow. Look for products that contain vitamins A, C, and E and preferable skin-enhancing organic ingredients The future of Skin care is ACE Vitamin A • Helps regulate skin growth. • Improves skin moisture content. • Helps promote your skin's own renewal. • Help reverse signs of premature aging. Vitamin C • Helps your skin produce collagen. • Promotes firm skin tone. • Supports your immune system. Vitamin E • Protects skin moisture. • Smoothes skin surface. • Helps reduce skin inflammation.

Transform your daily routine with these simple steps Cleanse – Tone – Moisturise Most people have combination skin, meaning that some of the skin on their face is normal, whilst other patches either tend to be dry or oily. Find a cleanser, toner and moisturiser that are all available in either normal to oily or normal to dry varieties. And not to forget at least a SPF of 15 to protect from UVF and UVB rays. Eye Care The area around your eyes has few oil glands and is more vunerable to dryness. Find a product that let you target this area to refresh tired eyes. Masks Try a Moisture Mask to reduce the appearance of dry skin. Alternatively, used once or twice a week, a Clarifying Mask will leave oily skin clean, clear and glowing. Night Time Care The peak time for cell reproduction is between midnight and 4am. Night Cream contains vitamins and minerals that your skin shouts out for during the night. Exfoliating Scrubs Using a Exfoliating Scrub after cleansing invigorates your skin, by brushing away dead skin cells and stimulating blood flow to your face. To answer the question - What’s fundamentally important is to use products that give your skin what it needs, and more often than not, as long as you have the right products for your routine, you are on the path to healthy, beautiful skin!

Traditionally, St. Patrick's Day is heavy on the Guinness, whiskey, potatoes, and corned beef. Together these things are not a picture-perfect recipe for health. Don't fret; you can still get into the spirit of this months celebration by eating a bevy of healthy, green foods. With this kind of diet, you won't need luck — you'll have good health on your side! St. Patrick's Day means that Spring is just around the corner, so why not use some refreshing produce – - Cucumbers. A good source of vitamin C and fiber, you could make a sweet and sour cucumber salad. - Aloe Vera Concentrate. After that hearty Guinness, you will need to stay hydrated so add

this to give your water a refreshing citris twist and with all the additional benefits of the Aloe leaf - Leafy greens. Whether enjoyed cooked or raw, they're full of nutrients like vitamin A, folate, and fiber, and they're low in calories. Be experimental, you might get lucky with a cracking combination salad. - Kale is a good source of vitamins K and C and beta carotene. A half-cup of cooked kale packs 1.3 grams of fiber but just 20 calories. Make some kale chips to snack on while you enjoy a heart-healthy Guinness, or really get into the Irish spirit and make colcannon, a traditional St. Patrick's Day side dish. What ever you do Enjoy and think Green!

TTS apprentices build vehicle and give it to Highlands College The first batch of Transport and Technical Services (TTS) apprentices have used their skills to rebuild a vehicle which is now being given to Highlands College. The eight TTS apprentices took a vehicle which was unroadworthy after an accident and stripped it, restored the engine, and built a rolling frame. TTS are now donating it to Highlands College so that other apprentices and students in full time education can use it to learn and apply new skills. The apprentices, from TTS' mechanical, electrical and fleet management sections, are the first group to be trained in-house by fully-qualified TTS technicians. Philip Dodd, Mechanical Engineering Manager for TTS, said “We have a lot of highly skilled staff at TTS and I am really pleased we have been able to develop this training along with the technicians that allows our staff to pass

on their knowledge and which will provide long term benefit for the Island skill base.” TTS decided to provide training modules which would give the apprentices competency in a broader range of skills than they would have received elsewhere. Since the apprenticeships started last September just over half of the 15 training modules have been delivered, covering areas including bearings, pumps, shaft alignment and boiler maintenance. The modules run for between one and three weeks, with apprentices graded on their attitude and skill, and expected to keep a log book and portfolio of work as evidence of the skills learnt. After their four years of training, apprentices who do not go on to full time employment with TTS will have an extensive record of experience to showcase to potential employees.

Charities warn of Jersey food bank rise Charities have warned of a rise in people using food banks and relying on food parcels in Jersey. The Grace Trust said almost 80 households each month relied on food provided by the charity. It added that since 2008 the number of people needing a regular bag of food has doubled. Lt Melanie Scoulding, from the Salvation Army, said: "We see people who haven't eaten for a couple of days". The charity also gives emergency supplies to

people in need and believes more people are relying on food banks. Gerry Padden, from the Grace Trust, said: "We're quite a wealthy island and we have people who are struggling to make ends meet. "Many people come to us with a face a mile long and we try and send them back out in a better frame of mind." The charity helps people who have been referred by parish halls, citizens advice bureaux, social services and churches.

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Jersey's Elizabeth Harbour bridge extension delayed by weather Repairs to the Elizabeth Harbour extension bridge have been delayed due to bad weather. The linkspan - a bridge used to move cars on and off ferries - was ordered from Rotterdam, in Holland, but has not yet left the dock. The £5.5m project aims to improve access for boats and allow more ferries to berth on the island. The Ports of Jersey said it hopes for a weather window soon so the linkspan can be delivered.

It said the harbour's current linkspan, built in the 1970s was "beyond economical repair and of little benefit to existing harbour operations". Repairs were due to be completed by Spring 2014, but there is now no clear date for when it is likely to be finished. The Ports of Jersey said; "When the bridge arrives, there will be a period for installation, testing and commissioning before it can enter service."

T & G continue expansion into Plumbing firm fined £9000 for breachGuernsey T & G has strengthened its presence across the Channel Islands by merging its Guernsey operation with The Don Babbé Practice, a longstanding Sarnian engineering consultancy. The practice has merged with McCathie Associates Limited, a T & G Group company, to form Babbé McCathie and will operate from McCathie’s current premises in St Peter Port. The two Guernsey firms, who were both founded in 1990, will continue trade as normal but will now offer clients an extended range of services, including project management, consultancy and guidance, civil and structural design and advanced engineering solutions. Ian Bashforth, the chairman of the T & G Group, said the merger would enable them to build on their existing presence in Guernsey and, with Babbé McCathie’s enhanced resources and skills capacity, allow them to take on bigger and more complex projects. “T & G is already the largest single discipline engineering consultancy in the Channel Islands and the addition of The Don Babbé Practice will not only give us greater exposure to the Guernsey market, but add to the

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continued development of T & G as a pan-island business.” The T & G Group now comprises a 20-strong team across the two islands, including five Chartered Engineers, and offers extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of structural and engineering consultancy and building surveying across a multitude of different sectors. “Combined, the experience, skills and resources of the T & G Group can deal with pretty much any civil and structural design challenge in Jersey and Guernsey while still remaining at a manageable size for its constituent markets,” said Mr Bashforth. Don Babbé, the founder and

principal of the Don Babbé Practice, said the merger was a natural progression for both Guernsey companies, especially as they had the same outlook and approach to doing business as well as hard won reputations for attention to detail and personal service. “Being part of the T & G Group will give us a good platform for continued success and growth and means we can offer an even higher level of structural engineering expertise as well as unrivalled local knowledge, something that is especially important in light of increasing demands for trusted and proven professional advice,” he added.

The prosecution of a local plumbing firm has highlighted the need for heating boiler installations to meet important health and safety standards set out within the Jersey building-bye laws. Plumbing firm Kanetech Ltd was fined a total of £9000 in the Magistrate’s Court on 18 February 2014, for breaching building bye-law requirements relating to the installation of domestic heating boilers. Kanetech Ltd installed 16 boilers without building permission. Householders are being reminded that their safety is being put at risk if oil or gas fired central heating boilers are not properly installed. To safeguard against this, householders should request a certificate of compliance is provided at the completion of the work that confirms the installation meets the safety standards set by the building bye-laws. A certificate can be obtained from the Department of the Environment in cases where a building application has been submitted, or from the installer’s registration body, where the work has been undertaken by a registered competent person. Director of Building Control at the Department of the Environment, Mo Roscouet, said: “We are reminding any person who is having an oil or gas boiler fitted of the importance of receiving a certificate of compliance. An incorrectly installed boiler can result in the release of poisonous carbon monoxide gas and increased fire safety risks.” Anyone who has recently had an oil storage tank or new oil- or gas-fired boiler installed in their home and has not received a certificate of compliance, or who would like further advice should, contact the building control team on 448407.

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Tel: 869221 | 07797 755108 New Jersey Airport cargo centre approved Plans for a new cargo centre at Jersey Airport have been approved. The building is expected to be completed by January 2015. The existing cargo building will then be demolished. The States of Jersey is trying to find a contractor to build the single-storey centre and a two-storey building where the airport's engineering team is expected to be based. The States said the cost of the construction could not be

confirmed until a contractor had been found. Funding is expected to come from the Ports of Jersey Trading Fund and not directly from taxpayers. The trading fund is money made from commercial activities such as rentals, passenger charges and advertising and is used to pay for dayto-day running and for major projects. The plans were approved by Jersey's planning applications panel.

Black Spots and Lichens Lichens are strange things. They are symbionts, which means they are two different organisms living in sin, if you will. There is a bit that does the photosynthesis business which is usually some form of algae or bacteria, and this gets into a mutually beneficial relationship with a fungus, which functions as an anchor as well as acquiring minerals from whatever it is the lichen is growing on. The fungus sends little fungussy rootlets, known as hyphae, down into the substrate, namely the paving or walling, and such is the tenacity of these things that it’s damned near impossible to shift them. They form a ‘crustose’ growth, which means they are flat and stick like the proverbial to a blanket. As hundreds, if not thousands of visitors to this site have commented, brushing, scrubbing, and even powerwashing can have little effect on the disfiguring little spots, and the longer they are left unchallenged, the bigger they get. In theory, all paving and walling materials are susceptible, but some are more susceptible

than others. The exponential growth in the use of imported stone for paving in recent years has provided a wonderful new opportunity for lichen. Although they can and do set up residence on concrete paving, it wouldn’t naturally be their first choice. What they like is a nice, porous, easily penetrated sedimentary stone, which is what we’ve been providing for them in abundance with the mass installation of imported sandstone paving. The limestones imported from the same part of the world are less affected, but not immune, and the various granites and basalts from wherever are much more resistant, due to their crystalline rather than granular structure. As mentioned, concrete products are liable to colonisation by these airborne squatters, but the type of con-

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2013 – Energising year for hundreds of Islanders More than 300 Island homes benefited from a States initiative to improve energy efficiency in 2013. The Energy Efficiency Service runs a programme called the Home Energy Scheme. It helps people on reduced incomes become more energy efficient by funding home improvements at no cost to the applicant. In 2013, the Home Energy Service achieved the following: Energy efficiency improvements carried out on 326 properties. 8548m2 of loft insulation installed – the equivalent of covering 32 tennis courts. Installation of cavity wall insulation in

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Plans to move the runway at Jersey airport could cost '£80 million' Jersey's economic minister has said that moving the airport's runway could cost "in excess of £80m". The airport terminal, built in 1937, was declared Grade II listed in January - despite the proximity of the runway being a serious hazard. Planning Minister Deputy Rob Duhamel decided not to demolish the terminal but has suggested the runway be moved towards St Peter's Village. Senator Alan Maclean said he was "disap-

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Knocks the Competition for six at 2014 Business Vans of the Year Awards Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating a stunning trophy haul at the inaugural 2014 Business Van Awards. The brand swept the board on its way to collecting the sought-after Van of the Year title for the Transporter. As well as winning the top honour, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles claimed five of this year's 12 categories, including Best Large Trades Van for Transporter, Best Heavy Van for Crafter and Best Util-

ity Pick-Up and Best Double Cab for the Amarok. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also scooped the manufacturer award for Best Service Package. Announcing the results before an industry audience, Business Vans' editorial director, Ralph Morton, commented: Van of the Year and Best Large Trades Van - Transporter 'Congratulations to Volkswagen and its Transporter model for winning the inaugural Busi-

ness Van of the Year award and Best Trades Van accolade. The Transporter is the ideal all-rounder for the trades, offering quality, value and reliability in equal measure - exactly what any small business running a van requires.' Best Utility Pick-Up and Best Double Cab - Amarok 'The Amarok scooped a double win for delivering high standards of quality and reliability. Everything you would expect from a Volkswagen.' Best Heavy Van - Crafter

The Crafter impressed the judges with its ability to surpass operators' needs while delivering reduced running costs thanks to its BlueMotion Technology.' Best Service Package for Van Owners - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles 'The judges were impressed by Volkswagen's service offering and the back-up provided by the brand's dedicated Van Centre network which features extended hours, fast emergency repairs and courtesy

vehicles that are vital for busy small businesses.' Commenting on the awards success, Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, added: 'We're delighted to receive these honours from Business Vans. To get such recognition demonstrates the strength of the brand and the quality of our products. Winning the best service package shows that we're doing a great job of keeping customers happy and on the road, which is truly gratifying.'

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New technology to JTC Group announce further boost inward in- strategic alliances with firms in Europe vestment ‘Smart’ devices that constantly monitor driving habits are being launched by an international partnership involving JT. The devices combine GPS tracking, ‘black box’-style data recording about acceleration and cornering, and a SIM card to communicate through the mobile phone network. They mean that insurance companies will be able to track exactly where, when and how a car is being driven, leading to a significant reduction in insurance premiums, and potentially reduce the number of accidents. JT’s involvement comes from its extensive range of roaming partners around the world. Because the company is independent, it can sign deals giving it a network of agreements with all the major carriers. Paul Bullock, Head of M2M at JT, said that the service was a good example of how JT was doing more and mo e business overseas, and so bringing investment back to the Island. He said: ‘It has been estimated that over the next five years, 70% of cars in the UK could have these devices installed. ‘We hope that we can play a big part in that through our network of roaming agreements, and all of this will be managed in the Channel Islands, bringing money back to JT, which of course is ultimately owned by the Jersey taxpayer. ‘Most importantly, this technology could have significant safety implications, not just for traffic management, and “black box technology” for use in court, but also because parents could get reports on how their children are driving. The collective data will also be of enormous use to car manufacturers in terms of monitoring car performance and flagging up issues that can be alerted directly to the owners.’ The technology could change the way that people in Britain pay for insurance by offering discounts to drivers who eliminate risky behaviour from their driving. For instance, by restricting driving late at night or at the weekend when a disproportionate number of ac-

cidents happen, people could pay far less for their premiums. It could even lead to insurance being charged on a by-the-mile or by-the-hour basis. Additionally the same technology could also be used to send messages to parents when their children break the speed limit whilst driving, could be used in court to resolve disputes about how an accident happened, or ultimately to send them diagnostic reports about when engine parts need servicing or replacing. JT and Progressive Platforms are offering the Smart systems as a Managed Service to allow insurance companies to offer ‘usage-based insurance’ that will in-turn allow people to pick and choose when and how they drive, and to offer discounts accordingly. That technology will be particularly of interest in the UK where young drivers have to pay premiums of anything up to £4,000 for insurance. John Diamond, MD of the Wholesale Business Unit at JT, commented: “We were very proud to unveil our partnership with Progressive Platforms at the at the M2M Telematics for UsageBased Insurance conference in London. Launching this new service is another demonstration of our commitment to become the partner of choice for global telecoms innovation”. Progressive Platorms managing director, Mark Fensome, said that the service was a practical application of M2M technology. ‘By combining our software which analyses the data generated through these devices and integrates with insurance providers’ systems, and JT’s network of roaming agreements, we think we have a perfect match,’ he said. ‘More and more, M2M technology, ‘Big Data and the “Internet of Things” is going to be a part of our everyday lives, and this is a great example of how innovation can improve public safety and save people money.’

JTC Group has formed alliance partnerships with two firms within the EU to widen its geographical reach and add further to its global expertise. The alliances are with Trust Company Amsterdam in the Netherlands, which has a strong focus on corporate structuring work, and Aspen Trust Group in Cyprus, which provides a range of services to both private and corporate clients, including structuring cross-border solutions. Now represented in 18 jurisdictions, these new alliances confirm the JTC Group as one of the largest independent trust and corporate service firms in terms of global reach. JTC Group Chairman and CEO, Nigel Le Quesne, commented: “Our ‘Alliance Partner’ strategy is to extend our international reach and provide additional services to our worldwide client base. There is a growing trend for clients to seek flexible, multi-jurisdictional solutions and through these two alliances with high quality partners based in EU locations, we will have greater capabilities in servicing new clients in growth markets including Russia.” Andreas Athinodorou, CEO, Aspen Trust, said: “We are delighted to have secured an alliance with the JTC Group. Their extensive presence in so many jurisdictions offers our clients a wide selection of different structuring options and adds

weight to the cross border expertise that we can offer.” Robert van der Velden, Managing Director, Trust Company Amsterdam, echoed those comments and added: “We will be looking at the increasing opportunities that arise as a result of our alliance and in particular we anticipate that there will be synergy between the services we provide in the Netherlands and the established JTC Group presence across Europe, especially in Luxembourg.” JTC Group is a multi-jurisdictional, independent provider of private client, corporate and

fund services. The Group expanded and enhanced its capabilities in 2013 through a series of acquisitions and alliances which included the purchase of Guernsey based Ardel Fund Services and Ardel Trust Company (Switzerland) SA in Geneva; a strategic alliance with Kensington Trust Group which operates predominantly in Asian markets; the acquisition of Anson Fund Managers Limited, which has offices in Guernsey and the UK and the purchase of a significant book of business from Herald Trust Company in Jersey.

Mourant Ozannes’ success at China Business Law Awards Leading offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has been announced as a winner in the China Business Law Journal’s 2013 China Business Law Awards. The firm was recognised in the category for ‘Best law firms for offshore work’ as announced in the February 2014 issue of the China Business Law Journal. The awards are described by the China Business Law Journal as, “a celebration of the most innovative and sophisticated legal work undertaken in China in the past year.” An extensive consultation exercise was undertaken by the

judging panel, including client interviews and careful consideration of the achievements in relation to landmark deals, cases and the successes of each firm. Mourant Ozannes’ Hong Kong Managing Partner, Paul Christopher, was thrilled to receive notification that the firm had won. He said: “To have been nominated for this award is a privilege, but knowing that our position as one of the best law firms was down to feedback from the people who work most closely with us, our clients, makes the achievement even more important.” Mourant Ozannes’ Global Man-

aging Partner, Jonathan Rigby, said: “I am delighted and very proud for Mourant Ozannes to have won this award in such a highly competitive market. The recognition from our clients is testimony to the hard work and dedication of the Mourant Ozannes team in Hong Kong.” Based in Hong Kong, the China Business Law Journal is published ten times a year in a bilingual format. The journal’s editorial team includes China-focused professionals with more than 40 years’ combined experience in leading media groups.

First and only Family Arbitrator in Jersey

Orbital Financial Advisers Ltd Wealth Managers •Are you getting the return you expected on your investments? •Is your bank only giving you around 2% interest rate on your money? •Do you know there are funds available which have consistently provided returns in excess of 5% per annum?

The Prudential Prufund Cautious (Sterling) Fund This fund was launched in November 2009 by one of the UK’s leading investment houses who currently have over £300 billion under management and carry a Moody’s (Independent rating agency) A2 senior credit rating. Standard and Poor’s AA stable. Over the last 3 years this cautious fund has produced an annualised return in excess of 5% per year net of charges. The graph below illustrates the return since launch. Returns are shown gross. 31/10/08 - 31/10/09

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Hanson Renouf is delighted to announce that Advocate Barbara Corbett, Partner and Head of Family Law, has qualified as a Family Arbitrator; she is the first and only one in Jersey. Family Arbitration is a process in which you place the decision making in the hands of an Arbitrator who is the equivalent of a Judge, but doesn’t involve you having to issue Court proceedings. There are several advantages of using an Arbitrator: you can ask the Arbitrator to deal with all of the issues arising from your family breakdown or

alternatively limit his/her involvement to one or two specific aspects; the process is completely confidential; you will get a final decision much more quickly and it is more cost effective than going through the Court process. Barbara is committed to helping people to resolve their family law problems and disputes in an amicable and conciliatory manner; she already offers a dynamic variety of collaborative law, mediation and traditional court based solutions, and the addition of arbitration to the services she is able to offer is further proof of her commitment.

Silver: The Forgotten Metal? A seminar for investors & intermediaries Is it silver’s time to shine? GoldMoney is delighted to present a seminar to explain more about silver’s role in the preservation of wealth and for inclusion in a diversified portfolio. Investors often include gold within a portfolio, and the recent news that physical gold can be included in Jersey pensions has increased its appeal – but silver has its own, often over-looked advantages. GoldMoney is to hold a breakfast seminar looking at the precious metal and its current market potential for investors, on Friday 21st March. The seminar is to be hosted by GoldMoney’s Head of European Business Development, Martyn White: ‘For this seminar we will look at why investors might consider silver, as well as providing the latest statistics on physical silver purchases worldwide and exploring some of the fundamental reasons silver may or may not be an attractive purchase in 2014 and beyond, including how it is currently undervalued relative to the price of gold.’ Silver is an industrial metal, not just one used as a currency or for jewellery making. Nearly 60% of silver mined in

2012 was consumed by industry*, and a further 24% went into jewellery making. Due to its excellent electrical conductivity almost all electronics are configured with silver. In addition, over 36 million ounces of silver are used annually in the car manufacturing industry. This demand should rise in line with a worldwide economic recovery. The free seminar will discuss who the main buyers of silver are, and explore: The gold/silver ratio and its impact on the future silver price; A comparison between gold and silver when considering your asset allocation; A look at the volatile nature of silver’s performance over the past few years; and The advantages of diversifying your portfolio with a varying selection of precious metals. The seminar is taking place on Friday 21st March at the Pomme d’Or Hotel, Jersey. There will be a light breakfast provided in the Liberation Suite from 07.45, with the seminar running from 8am to 9am. Booking is essential, please visit: www. goldmoney.com/company/events/forgottensilver

The Prufund Growth (Sterling) Fund The PruFund Growth (Sterling) Fund was launched in November 2008 and to date has grown by 68% this equates to OVER 1% PER MONTH gross before charges or over 13% per year as an annualised return. This is just over 10% a year after all charges. The fund is for those who are more adventurous as there are more equities in this fund than the Prufund Cautious (Sterling) Fund. Of course investors could have some of their money invested between the two funds. 31/10/08 - 31/10/09 31/10/09 - 31/10/10

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Both funds have the beneﬁt of penalty free access at any time subject to a maximum 30 day allowance to repatriate monies to client’s accounts. Those seeking income can withdraw up to 6.5% of the fund value every year, at whatever frequency is suitable. Investments can go down as well as up. Please remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. You may not get back the original amount of your investment. For full terms and conditions please contact Gordon Jenkins. With over 27 years experience in this sector and 12 years as a Director in one of Jersey’s leading independent Wealth Management Companies, If you would like more information regarding this fund or many others please contact myself, Gordon Jenkins on 720303 or E:Gordonjenkins@orbital.co.je Orbital Financial Advisers Ltd is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission for the conduct of investment business.

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Ravenscroft appoints new Chief Executive in Jersey

Ravenscroft Stockbroking and Investment Management, the Channel Islands-based investment services group, has appointed Haydn Taylor Chief Executive Officer of its Jersey operation. Haydn has more than 30 years’ stockbroking and banking experience in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Haydn was previously at Standard Bank, where he was Managing Director of the Stockbroking and Asset Management business as well as having responsibility for the Private and Corporate Banking businesses. Prior to joining Standard Bank, Haydn began his career with Trevor Matthews & Carey Stockbrokers, later Hoare Govett Channel Islands, following which he was a founder of Brown Shipley Stockbroking which became part of the Standard Bank Group in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Securities Institute. In his new role as Chief Executive Officer at Ravenscroft in Jersey, Haydn will focus on further developing the company’s relationships with trust companies and independent financial advisors, as well as developing the firm’s high net worth business with both local and international private clients.

Haydn said “I am delighted to have joined the team at Ravenscroft, which has a reputation for excellence and independence in the industry. In the future I look forward to adding to our existing team with people who share the company’s core values of delivering a personal service and effective investment opportunities. This is an exciting time to be joining the firm and I look forward to the opportunity of playing a significant role in achieving Ravenscroft’s aim in becoming the leading stockbroking and investment management company in the Channel Islands.” Ravenscroft employs over 40 people across the Channel Islands. Jon Ravenscroft, Group CEO and one of the founders of the business, said “We are delighted to appoint someone of Haydn’s calibre and experience to the role of Chief Executive Officer of our Jersey business. Ravenscroft is an independent stockbroking and investment management firm and our reputation is founded on the quality of the service we provide, the processes we follow, and the people we recruit. Haydn is well respected in our industry and is an excellent person to lead our future plans for growth in Jersey.”

Senior Risk Management Appointment by State Street State Street in Jersey has appointed Paul Mundy as Head of AIS (Alternative Investment Services) Risk Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Based in the Jersey office, he is responsible for enterprise risk management and supporting the private equity and real estate fund administration and corporate services groups in EMEA. His responsibilities will also extend to State Street AIS operations in London, Guernsey, Luxembourg and Dublin. Prior to his move to State Street, Paul Mundy had been in a senior management role in risk management at the Royal Bank of Scotland International (RBS International) in Jersey for more than 13 years, most recently as Di-

rector of Risk, Service and Operations in Corporate Banking, a post he held since 2007. He began his finance career in 1982 with Chase Manhattan Bank and he has wide ranging institutional banking experience in global custody services, operations and securities lending. Phil McGowan, EMEA Head of Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Servicing at State Street, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Paul to the State Street senior management team. His substantial experience in risk management within the corporate banking sector and his leadership in this field, makes Paul an important addition to the expertise we have available from our offices in Jersey.’

Skipton International strengthens its position as a leading Channel Islands’ bank Skipton International has consolidated its position as the lender of choice in the Channel Islands in 2013, growing its mortgage business by 10% on the previous year and further bolstering its deposit taking activities. Profit before tax increased to £8.75 million, from £5.78 million in 2012 reflecting the bank’s increased trade and prudent business model. Managing Director of Skipton International, Jim Coupe said: ‘The 10% increase in mortgage lending goes hand in hand with our very low level of mortgage arrears which demonstrates the effectiveness of our underwriting and our understanding of the local market. ‘Our low risk appetite when it comes to where depositor funds are invested has also allowed us to grow the business in a provident manner maintaining substantial liquidity and capital buffers that exceeds both local regulatory and Basel III requirements. I believe that our success has come from listening to our customers and understanding the Channel Island communities in which we live and operate, and 2014 looks set to be another record year for us.’ During 2013 Skipton International was named ‘Best Offshore Account Provider’ in the Moneyfacts Awards. It was also Guernsey’s leading supplier for new

mortgages for the 4th year running. In Jersey Skipton International was the only mortgage lender to support the Deposit Loan Scheme set up by the States to enable islanders without a large deposit to purchase their first home, and its mortgage business in Jersey is set to outgrow Guernsey’s during 2014. The Bank also launched a new UK mortgage product for islanders who want to invest in UK buy-to-let properties during 2013, and maintained its Next Generation Mortgage which help buyers get on the property ladder with the support of parents and family members. During 2013, the bank invested in technology to improve its customer service, launching a new eMortgages platform to improve the turn round time of mortgage applications received through the bank’s network of intermediaries. Skipton International also continued its commitment to investing in the community. Its Skipton Open Studios sponsorship in Jersey saw a trebling of visitors in 2013, whilst the Skipton Swimarathon in Guernsey had over 1,500 swimmers taking part in the charity fundraiser. 2013 was the second year that Skipton International was a stand alone bank, maintaining all its own assets separately to its parent, Skipton Building Society in the UK.

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