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AURIGNY IS 50
Airline’s anniversary
celebrations begin
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CONTENTS
7 WELCOME ABOARD!
Message from Mark Darby, Aurigny’s
Chief Executive Officer
8 50 YEARS SERVING THE BAILIWICK
10 AURIGNY NEWS
13 SAFETY FIRST
18 CREATE YOUR OWN STORY
IN GUERNSEY
Guernsey set to star on the silver screen
22 THE HISTORICAL ISLAND OF SARK
The first in a three-part series
28 WHAT’S ON?
Forthcoming events in the Bailiwick
30 48 HOURS IN GUERNSEY
Fit a lot into your short break
33 COMPETITION
Win a trip to Guernsey
34 THRIVING ISLAND
Meet those behind Thrive 2020
38 FUNKY FOOD
London comes up trumps with
exciting places to dine
43 LONDON CONNECTING…
Explore Ireland and the ease of
connecting through London with Aurigny
46 GO IT ALONE
Embrace one of the biggest trends
in travel – going solo
50 HOTEL PICKS
52 MANCHESTER WITH THE MINIS
Discover the family fun in Manchester
56 AURIGNY BREAKS
Great offers on flights and hotel packages
57 AURIGNY SKI
Fantastic deals for fun on the slopes
58 FAMILY SNOW FUN
Aurigny’s Grenoble link has
your snow fun covered
62 A YEAR OF MUSIC
Nothing can beat the thrill of live
gigs and concerts
66 FOODIE TOUR
Discover the food fare in the
city of Winchester
70 CHINA RED
73 RESTAURANT PICKS
77 BUSINESS NEWS
Inspiring interviews and local
business news
117 ISLAND WAVES
Discover the island’s surfing glory
120 ROSS ALLEN
Lion leaves the pride
123 SPORTS DIARY
124 COMMUNITY SPIRIT
128 COLOURING COMPETITION
131 IN-FLIGHT AND DUTY FREE
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1968
Founded
15 MILLION
Aurigny carried its
fifteen millionth
passenger in 2016
AURIGNY
GUERNSEY’S AIRLINE
1977
First airline in the world to
ban smoking on all services
550,000
Passengers
carried in 2016
OK, it’s not the easiest of names –
pronounced Or-ree-nee – but it’s
certainly one that islanders are proud
of. ‘Aurigny’ is the Norman name for
Alderney, the northern island in the
Bailiwick of Guernsey, where Aurigny
Air Services was launched in 1968.
Aurigny has been serving the Channel
Islands for nearly 50 years and is owned
by the States of Guernsey.
2016
Voted 4th best
short-haul airline
in the Telegraph
Travel Awards
11
Routes
MANCHESTER
BRISTOL
LEEDS
BRADFORD
(Seasonal)
EAST
MIDLANDS
LONDON
STANSTED
LONDON
GATWICK
NORWICH
(Seasonal)
2017
Voted 2nd best
short-haul airline
by Which?
8
Aircraft
SOUTHAMPTON
ALDERNEY
GUERNSEY
300
Staff
1
In-flight marriage
DINARD
GRENOBLE
(Seasonal)
1
Birth on board
Between Alderney
and Guernsey
1
FA Cup
Flown to Guernsey
on 19th August 2016
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WELCOME ABOARD!
MARK DARBY
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
I hope you had a great Christmas
and that the New Year will bring with it
everything you hope and wish for.
I’m delighted to say that this year’s been
one of our busiest ever festive periods, flying
tens of thousands of customers all over our
network to spend time with their friends and
loved ones. This doesn’t mean that all the
fun and celebrations have to stop though.
While the holiday season may be coming
to an end, we, at Aurigny, are excited to
mark a very special year for the airline, our
50th anniversary. That’s right, all the way back
in 1968, Aurigny was born and took to the
skies for the very first time. It was on 1 March
to be precise. Our first commercial flight
between Alderney and Guernsey, all thanks
to our founder, the late Sir Derrick Bailey.
And as this is such a significant milestone
for the airline, we want the whole
community to get involved and help us
celebrate in style. We have a whole host
of community-based activities, events and
special competitions planned and we hope
people of all ages, across the Bailiwick, will
join us in marking this special year. More
information about our 50 years is available
on pages 8-9 and please look out for further
details in the coming weeks and months
about how you can play your part.
While, we may be reaching the big
‘five-0’ we are not looking to slow down
and have plenty of other exciting plans
for 2018 and many years to come.
2018 is going to be an exciting year for
Guernsey in many ways as it marks the
release of the much-anticipated film of
‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel
Society’, read more on pages 18-21. I’m
sure this will help to attract more people
to the Bailiwick and help us showcase
what a special place it is to live and visit.
If you’re new to the islands, this edition
features the first of a three-part series
on the island of Sark on pages 22-26
and we also have a great guide for how
best to spend ‘48 hours in Guernsey.’
For those looking to ‘kick-start’ the New Year
with a short break or holiday away from the
island, there are great options right across our
network, no matter what your age or interests.
In this edition of our magazine we’ve got all
you need to know about family attractions
in Manchester (pages 52-55). But if snow
and slopes are more your thing, turn over
to pages 58-60 to discover more about
family snow fun via our Grenoble route.
Wherever your heading and whatever
your plans, thank you for flying with Aurigny
and we look forward to seeing you many
more times during the course of this year.
We are incredibly proud to have
served so many loyal customers over
the last 50 years and hope to continue
for many more decades to come.
The whole team at Aurigny wish you
a very happy and prosperous 2018!
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1968
SERVING THE
BAILIWICK
1968 – the year it all began.
The year that Aurigny took
to the air for the very first time
in the Channel Islands.
1st March to be precise. The
passengers on board paid the first
£2 fares for their trip between
Alderney and Guernsey.
Aurigny started by making a
few trips a day, nine passengers
a trip, with the initial aim of
recouping the £20,000 cost
of their first Islander aircraft.
Business took off, and the
company obtained two more
aircraft in May 1968 when all
its inter-island flights began.
By the end of the first year,
45,989 passengers had taken
to the skies with the airline and
a fourth Islander was bought.
This was all made possible
thanks to Alderney’s late Sir Derrick
Bailey, the man who formed
Aurigny, having owned a small
charter company in the UK.
He had an Islander,
manufactured by Britten
Norman, which suited Alderney’s
needs and the company took
over the Guernsey-Alderney
route from British United
Airways Channel Islands.
From its humble beginnings, the
airline has grown its passenger
numbers and route network
considerably over the decades.
The introduction of the
much-loved Trislander aircraft –
which Aurigny introduced into
service first – came in 1971.
The company grabbed national
media headlines in 1977 for being
the first-ever airline to introduce
a No Smoking policy – a policy
that has now been followed by
every carrier around the world.
By 1980 the airline had been
sold to a consortium led by the
Exxtor Group Ltd, a shipping
and transport company, and
had reached the 2m. passenger
landmark. Four years later it hit
3m., by 1991 it was 5m. and at the
end of 2017 it stood at over 15.5m.
Its transition into a regional airline
came in 1999, when it operated
to Stansted and Amsterdam
using Saab 340 aircraft.
Another major milestone came
in 2002 when the airline’s website
Aurigny.com was launched,
featuring an online booking
facility for the very first time.
Then, just a year later, Aurigny
was acquired by the States of
Guernsey in a deal to safeguard
the future of several key air links,
including the lifeline Guernsey-
London Gatwick route.
As Aurigny celebrated its 40th
birthday in 2008, the airline
picked up its first of several
accolades from the consumer
magazine Which?, voted 4th best
short-haul airline. The airline has
since bettered that, by scooping
second place in 2015 and 2016.
2015 also saw Aurigny
recognised with the Silver Award
at the European Regions Airline
Association awards, and just a
year earlier, the airline’s flagship
Embraer 195 Jet operated its
first flight after being bought for
the Guernsey-Gatwick route.
Since then, the airline has
continued to develop its network
and the service it offers, picking
up accolades along the way.
As an airline, Aurigny is
incredibly proud to have served
the Bailiwick over the last five
decades and hopes to continue
for another 50 years!!
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2018
G-JOEY
AURIGNY AND ITS
FAMOUS YELLOW
Aurigny’s distinctive yellow
colour has been central to the
airline and its image right from
its foundations.
In fact, originally, Aurigny
sported a distinctive yellow,
red and black paintwork,
chosen by the airline
founder Sir Derrick Bailey.
These colours were picked
because of Sir Derrick’s other
passion – horse racing –
representing the colours of his
racing silks.
Over the years the paintwork
has evolved, as has the fleet,
and the now trademark Puffin
was added to the livery back
in the early noughties.
2018
A YEAR OF CELEBRATIONS
WHAT WE'VE FLOWN
Turtles, monkeys, births,
marriages and the FA Cup.
It’s not just passengers that
Aurigny has carried through the
decades – that’s just the bread
and butter of our operations.
We’ve also flown the coveted
FA Cup, we’ve had a televised
in-flight marriage and carried a
loggerhead turtle called Olivia, but
that’s just in the last few years.
In our time we have also
carried monkeys for Guernsey
zoo, the occasional spotted pig,
many more dogs and cats, and
a whole host of parcels, letters
and special deliveries.
We’ve even had a birth on board
between Alderney and Guernsey,
so it’s fair to say that life stays
interesting for our crews across
the fleets.
As a community airline, we want the whole of the Bailiwick to get
involved in celebrating 50 years of Aurigny.
During the course of the year, we have a host of special activities,
competitions and community events planned.
We are also planning special flights during the year, including a
commemorative recreation of the first ever flight on 1st March, between
Alderney and Guernsey.
Other celebratory activities include a Charity “Aircraft Pull” during the
summer and we also plan to be involved in all the major events in the
Bailiwick calendar including the North Show and Battle of Flowers,
the West Show, the Harbour Carnival and Alderney Week.
As well as this, there will be an island-wide primary schools competition,
community volunteering, and plenty of other activities planned.
If you have any other ideas, please get in touch with us and we will
see if we can get involved.
Email Paul Ainsworth, paulainsworth@aurigny.com
40TH ANNIVERSARY LOOK-BACK
THE VERY FIRST ENVOYAGE
AURIGNY'S FLEET OVER
THE LAST 50 YEARS
ATR-42
ATR-72
Britten-Norman
BN-2A Islander
Britten-Norman
BN-2A-III Trislander
De Havilland Canada
DHC-6 Otter
Dornier 228
Embraer 195
Saab 340
Shorts 360
Other types used for
period leases:
British Aerospace 146
De Havilland Canada
DHC-8-300
Other types chartered in
to do a few sectors:
British Aerospace 146/RJ
Boeing 737
Airbus A.320
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AURIGNY NEWS
STAFF PROUD OF
REPUTATION TO
‘GET PEOPLE HOME’
Steve Parrilla and Richard Pirouet
For Steve Parrilla and Richard
Pirouet, it’s Aurigny’s special
commitment to always ‘get people
home’ that has made the airline a
great place to work for so many years.
Steve, the airline’s Alderney
Station Manager, and Mr Pirouet,
one of Aurigny’s Duty Managers at
Guernsey Airport, are among staff
who have been honoured with Long
Service Awards. The two managers
have worked a combined 45 years
for Aurigny and still get a buzz out
of the daily challenges that airline
operations throw up, particularly
when the weather strikes!
Steve, a familiar face at Alderney
Airport for 25 years, started his
working life in his family’s bakery
in Alderney, and after a period in
another industry, a position came
up at Aurigny when his brother-inlaw
left. He started as a summer
temp and after six years, was
appointed the Station Manager.
In such a small community, Steve
admits there are not many people
who don’t know what he does for
the airline, but he enjoys working
at a place that is such an important
part of island life.
‘I enjoy it. I like dealing with
the public – you are the face of
Aurigny,’ he said. ‘I’ve also been
involved with our Medevac service.
For me, over many years Aurigny
has been that extra emergency
service out of the island. It has
saved so many lives. You get people
away quickly and a few weeks later
you could see them walking down
the street back in Alderney.’
Steve is often stopped in the
street, in his role at the airline, but
he is quite happy to chat to people
about work and the airline.
The same can be said for Richard,
who works at Guernsey Airport, but
regular sees customers in the high
street, who stop to say hello.
Like Steve, Richard also enjoys
dealing with the public in his role
as Duty Manager and takes pride in
the airline’s reputation for getting
customers where they need to be –
even in severe weather disruption.
‘It is a challenge. It doesn’t bother
me at all. You can be here until
midnight and customers will come
up and thank you. When you see
everyone get home at the end of
the day it can be very satisfying.
At a lot of other airlines, their first
option is to cancel because it
affects their punctuality figures. But
our first choice is to get you home.’
Richard first worked in the
growing industry, before joining
Aurigny 20 years ago. He started
as a loader and then worked
on inter-island manual checkin
at Guernsey Airport. He later
worked as a supervisor and has
been involved in training, before
becoming a Duty Manager.
Both Richard and Steve said that
the added security, following 9/11
in the US, has been one of the big
changes in the industry. Technology
had also made a massive difference
– when they first started everything
was done manually. Steve added:
‘Online is easier. People can book
24 hours a day now.’
AURIGNY’S 2017 CHARITY
WORK IN NUMBERS
During the course of 2017:
• Aurigny has supported over 50
charity events and fundraisers.
• Through this support, helped to
raise over £100,000 for various
local good causes.
• Staff have helped to raise over
£4,000 for various good causes
through their own charity efforts.
FAN-TACH-STIC EFFORT
BY OUR PILOTS
While every pilot tries their best
to avoid any close shaves, six of
ours took it a step further for a
good cause.
Pilots Ben Thompson, George
Santos, Dave Warren, Peter
Dunbar, John McGill and Sam
Benjamin all grew their very
best moustaches as part of
the Movember challenge and
managed to raise around £800
thanks to the support of the
travelling public.
Movember is the only charity
organisation tackling men’s health
on a global scale, year-round. They
address some of the biggest health
issues faced by men: prostate
cancer, testicular cancer, and mental
health and suicide prevention.
Ben said they were all too happy
to sprout some facial hair for
the worthy cause: ‘We are doing
Movember to raise funds to tackle
some of the biggest health issues
faced by men. It’s good fun raising
awareness and funds to try and help
tackle these issues. It is a very small
gesture to such a big cause and it’s
great to get involved’ he said.
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AURIGNY SUPPORTS
GOAL50 IN CAPE TOWN
Aurigny is proud to be among
those in the community to support
the Goal50 charity in its invaluable
work in South Africa.
The charity was launched back
in 2010, to help the GCU Soccer
Academy in Heideveld (Cape
Flats), create an orphanage and
since then its fundraising efforts
have multiplied, supporting tens of
thousands of people.
Over the last four years,
Aurigny has assisted the
Guernsey charity with support
with their luggage allowance.
The founders, Nigel and Jayne
Pascoe, have recently returned
from their latest trip to Cape Town,
where they provide their invaluable
support through Goal50 in many
different ways.
Nigel said: ‘We are very grateful
for the support of Aurigny. On
all of our trips, we take football
kit, boots and balls and the extra
luggage allowance is very much
appreciated. Some of the township
boys play football with rags tied
up with string and so when we
bring them footballs, there is
always great excitement. Without
Aurigny’s support, this would not
be possible.’
On the latest trip Nigel and Lynda
assisted in Feeding Programmes
in the township communities,
made possible through Goal50,
where 125,000 meals were
provided last year.
The charity’s first orphanage is
almost ready for the first intake of
children. In addition, attorneys are
drawing up documents to transfer
a government owned plot of
land to Goal50 where a children’s
daycare centre is planned.
Nigel and Jayne also helped set
up a new Porridge Station in one
of the local schools. Sadly, most
parents cannot afford to give their
children breakfast and so the
children arrive at school hungry.
Over 1,000 bowls of porridge were
served during the week.
From a football perspective,
the soccer academy will be
entering the fourth tier of
South African football.
Nigel added: ‘The coaches and
players are so excited about this
new opportunity. It will raise the
standard of football in the area.’
The football academy was
formed 14 years ago by a reformed
gangster, Mario Van Niekerk.
He has over 300 children in the
school and helps to keep them
out of gangs and away from drugs.
Part of his plan was to incorporate
an orphanage under the umbrella
of the soccer school and Goal50
was set up specifically for the
funding of an orphanage and to
make this dream become reality.
Since those early days, Goal50’s
support and activities have
multiplied. The first property
was purchased in November
2014. A kitchen has also been
constructed to prepare meals for
Goal50’s Feeding Programmes.
The Feeding Programmes are
based in Heideveld, Langa, Nyanga,
Khayelitsha and the Ark Drug
Rehabilitation Centre in Eerste River.
A job creation scheme has
also been launched to help a
community where 80% of the adult
population are unemployed. 80%
of the population also take drugs.
Salaries of some of the coaches are
also provided by Goal50.
Kit and footballs are regularly
taken out. Kit Xchange collects
sports kit that is no longer needed
in Guernsey and the UK and these
are then shipped to South Africa.
Regular trips are made to Cape
Town to encourage the coaches
and to help with the programmes.
Nigel and Jayne Pascoe with
Clive Acton, Aurigny Commercial Manager
Our Gatwick ground handling team
GATWICK TEAM
NOW SERVING YOU
We’re delighted to have our own
team of staff serving customers at
London Gatwick now.
We launched our ground
handling team at the London
Gateway airport at the
beginning of December, so our
customers are now looked after
by a dedicated Aurigny team
throughout their journey.
We’d like to thank everyone
for their positive response and
warm welcome to the new team.
They’ve really appreciated being
made so welcome to the Aurigny
family and have enjoyed their first
month working for your airline.
It is an incredibly important move
for us at Gatwick and will help to
enhance the overall service we
can provide customers.
Remember, they are there to
help you and will help to answer
any questions you may have.
STAFF
REWARDED
Three long-serving staff from
Engineering have been honoured
with Long Service Awards this year.
Engineering Inspector Supervisor
Shane Browning has received his
award for 35 years of service, while
Engineering Shift Manager Dave
Ozanne and Principal Avionic/
Maintenance Control Engineer
Rick Brouard have been honoured
for 30 years.
A total of 15 staff picked
up awards this year. A big
congratulations to everyone!!
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YOUNG CHEF THROUGH TO REGIONALS
AURIGNY NEWS
A budding chef from Guernsey’s
Blanchelande College will represent
the Bailiwick in the Rotary Young
Chef of the Year competition.
Sophie Charmley will compete
in the UK regional after being
crowned the champion locally in
a hotly contested competition.
She competed against 12
students from Guernsey and
Alderney, at the College of Further
Education, winning the day with
a menu of poached egg on
toast, seabass on chive mash and
pavlovas with Guernsey cream.
Aurigny was one of the sponsors
of the competition, by providing
complimentary flights for the
Alderney competitors. We also
gave free travel to the competition’s
head chef, Steve Bacon, as he
headed to Alderney to provide
training sessions, including Food
Hygiene, and oversaw the island’s
preliminary competition.
AURIGNY WINS AT
TRAVEL AWARDS
We’re delighted to have been
ranked the world’s third best shorthaul
airline in the 2017 Telegraph
Travel Awards, thanks to the
positive feedback of our customers.
Finishing the year on a high,
Aurigny was the highest ranking
British airline, and came just
behind Swiss and Icelandair in
the standings, compiled by the
UK newspaper. It comes less
than a year after we scooped
second place in the annual
Which? Magazine best short haul/
economy airline survey. It also
betters its fourth-place finish in the
2016 Telegraph Travel Awards.
The competition was also
sponsored by the Co-op, which
covered the food costs.
The Guernsey competition was
judged by Aurigny’s PR Manager
Paul Ainsworth, Tanya Dorrity from
the Co-op, Charlotte Jones from
Environmental Health and catering
professional Paul Wilson.
‘All the students should be very
proud of their efforts. The standard
of the food and the presentation
of the dishes was just outstanding.
They have shown some incredible
skills at such a young age,’ said Paul.
Aurigny achieved the highest
ranking of four British and Irish
airlines to make the top ten, with
Jet2 in fourth place, Aer Lingus in
ninth and CityJet in tenth.
Aurigny CEO Mark Darby, said it
was a really positive way to end 2017.
‘These rankings are based on the
views and opinions of the people
who matter most, our travelling
public, so third place is a great
achievement and it’s great to see
we came out on top of all the
British airlines.
‘None of this would be possible
without the hard work and
dedication of everyone here at
Aurigny, so I’d like to say a big
public thank you to all our staff for
their tireless efforts.’
BAGGAGE
ADVICE FOR
PASSENGERS
ATR 42
AW
Trislander
DORNIER 228
Always secure a tag onto
your baggage containing
key contact details,
including where you will
be staying.
Insert a sheet of paper into
your bag with key personal
details, such as your name,
contact details, flight
numbers and address of
where you will be staying.
Carry any essential items,
such as medication
and money, with
you on the flight.
Customise the look
of your bag to make
it easier to identify.
Immediately report the
loss of checked luggage
if it does not arrive at your
destination. Do this before
leaving the airport.
COMPETITION WINNER!
Colette Fairfax was the winner of issue
6’s luxury trip to Guernsey. She won
two return flights to Guernsey as well
as a two-night stay at the island’s only
five-star hotel, the Old Government
House Hotel & Spa.
ATR 42
Trislander
DORNIER 228
DORNIER 220K
DORNIER 220K
Embraer 190
OUR
FLEET
Embraer 195
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil
ENGINES
2 x General Electric CF34-10E7 Turbofans
MAXIMUM SPEED 542 knots (624 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 122
RANGE 2,500 miles (4,023 km)
Embraer 190
ATR 72
NUMBER IN FLEET 3
BUILT Toulouse, France
ENGINES
ATR 70
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 M Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 276 knots (318 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 72
RANGE 1,023 miles (1,646 km)
ATR 70
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SAFETY
FIRST
HAND BAGGAGE
Once you’ve boarded and located
your seat, please ensure your hand
baggage is stowed safely. Small bags
can be placed underneath the seat in
front of you, unless you are seated in
an emergency exit row.
All other items should be placed
inside an overhead locker. Please
take care when opening the
overhead lockers as items may have
moved during flight and falling items
may cause injury.
YOUR SAFETY
We want to look after you on board
and our main concern is for your
safety and that of the Aurigny crew.
Cabin crew are here primarily for your
safety, so please pay attention to their
instructions. Any feedback about the
crew and flight is welcomed.
Life jackets are provided for use
in the extremely unlikely event of
an emergency. It is an offence
to tamper with or remove them
without authorisation and this may
jeopardise the safety of others.
Both staff and passengers have the
right to fly within a calm, safe and
friendly environment. Aurigny has
a zero-tolerance policy towards
any violent, disruptive or offensive
behaviour, and crew have been
trained to deal with such incidents.
SMOKING
Smoking of cigarettes and
e-cigarettes is not permitted on
board, including within the toilets.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Allergy information is available for all
snacks – please see the packaging
label or ask a member of the crew.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES *
HANDHELD DEVICES WITH
A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE
Handheld devices, such as tablets,
e-readers and mobile phones, may
be used during all phases of the
flight, provided the ‘flight safe’ mode
is enabled before departure. Larger
devices must be safely secured in
hand luggage during taxi, take-off
and landing, either in the overhead
locker or under the seat in front
of you. Any device that transmits or
receives communications but does
not have a ‘flight safe’ mode must be
switched off from doors closed to
doors open.
LAPTOPS, ULTRA-BOOKS
AND NOTEBOOKS
Devices may be used during boarding
but not for taxi, take-off and landing
when they must be safely stowed
away in hand luggage. They may be
used in flight, provided any built-in
connectivity such as WiFi is switched
off or set to ‘flight safe’ mode.
DEVICES WITHOUT
A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE
This will include items such as DVD
players, electronic games and music
players. Only small, handheld devices
may be used during taxi, take-off and
landing. Larger devices must be
switched off and safely stowed away
in hand luggage during taxi, take-off
and landing.
BLUETOOTH ACCESSORIES
All Bluetooth accessories (for
example wireless keyboards,
headphones etc.) must be switched
off from doors closed to doors open.
ARE THERE ANY TIMES
I CANNOT USE MY
HANDHELD DEVICES?
Under certain circumstances your
flight or cabin crew will ask that
all electronic devices be switched
off, for example, during refuel
operations. This will be announced
over the PA.
CAN I USE MY HEADPHONES
THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT?
Personal headphones can be used
for some stages of the flight and may
be attached to your personal device.
We ask that customers remove their
headphones whenever the seat-belt
signs are illuminated during the taxi,
take-off and landing phases and
during the safety demonstration.
CAN I USE A REMOTE
POWER PACK?
ATR Aurigny 42 does not allow passengers
to charge their devices whilst on
board our aircraft.
Please ask a member of cabin
crew if you have any queries.
Trislander
*Electronic devices can only be used on the ATR and Embraer E195 aircraft. Unfortunately they cannot be used on the Dornier.
ATR 42
Trislander
DORNIER
ATR 42
DORNIER 228
DORNIER
ATR 42
Dornier 228NG
Dornier 228-200 and 220k
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Toulouse, France
ENGINES
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 E Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 299 knots (344 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 48
RANGE 966 miles (1,555 km)
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
ENGINES
Trislander
2 x Garrett TPE331-10 Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 223 knots (257 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 19
RANGE 350 miles (563 km)
NUMBER IN FLEET 2
BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
ENGINES
DORNIER 220K
2 x Garrett TPE331-5 or 10 Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 223 knots (257 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED Up to 18
RANGE 350 miles (563 km)
Embraer
DORNIER 228
Embraer 190
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AURIGNY BEHIND THE SCENES
TRISTAN MARCHENT
ATR FIRST OFFICER &
TECH SUPPORT PILOT
I’ve been working at Aurigny for nine months and
I’m now a First Officer on the ATR fleet. I also worked in
Flight Operations before that.
Can you tell us when you first wanted
to embark on a career as a pilot and
the kind of training that is involved?
I was at the young age of about 8-9
when I went around to a friend’s
house after school and he had a flight
simulator on his computer. I was totally
fascinated by this and begged my
parents to get this game when I got
back home. I really enjoyed playing
this, but I also was intrigued as to what
flying a real aircraft would be like. So,
around my 11th or 12th birthday, I was
very lucky to receive a trial flying lesson
where I went up with an instructor and
flew from Gloucester to Wellesbourne
and back. As they say, the rest is history!
Pilots need to start in small aircraft
first and work their way up to bigger
aircraft and that’s exactly what I did.
You usually start off training for a
Private Pilot’s Licence and then move
onto your professional flight training
ground theory which involves 14
theoretical exams covering everything
from Air Law to Principles of Flight,
Navigation to Meteorology and more.
After that is complete, you can train for
a Commercial Pilot's Licence which
enables you to be paid for your flying
and then you need to learn how to
fly in not so great weather and how
to fly multi-engine aircraft. All this is
single pilot flying so after that you
need to learn how to fly as a two-man
flight deck team, and once employed
with an airline, you need to be trained
onto the specific aircraft that you will
fly for the airline. Pilots get regular
simulator checks every six months, so
you are very safe in the skies with us!
What are the biggest challenges
in your training as a pilot?
A big challenge is just the wealth of
information we must take onboard,
memorise and learn sometimes.
The key thing here is finding
something that works for you to
absorb the amount of information.
I also do an office role as part of
being a pilot for Aurigny, and I have
found challenges with this role too.
I am sometimes tasked with editing
technical documents which are then
distributed to aircraft. However, I
make sure I ask for as much advice as
possible if I am unsure on anything and
check and re-check everything I do.
What’s the best thing about
being a pilot? What are you
most looking forward to?
I am most looking forward to flying
into some big airports I have always
wanted to fly into, such as Manchester,
Gatwick and Bristol. I spent my younger
years at these airports watching aircraft
take-off and land and now to be flying
an aircraft like the ones I used to see
is incredible. It just shows that dreams
can come true and I hope to inspire
other people who may be watching
aircraft just like I did to try flying!
Could you share an amusing
tale/anecdote/memory from
your time in aviation so far?
When I was doing my commercial flight
training we were just about to take-off
and had to do some normal checks
beforehand. I engaged the parking brake
and carried out our checks and when
finished I tried to disengage the brake...
I couldn’t! My instructor and I were both
trying to release it but it seemed it had
jammed in place. Our engine was still
running and aircraft were being blocked
behind by us. This of course was really
embarrassing but quite funny as this had
never happened before. We had to shut
down, call some engineers over and get
them to release it. After a while, we were
eventually on our way. Safe to say, I’ll
be a little bit more careful next time!
Tell us something people may not
know about working for an airline?
Flying is a very small part of the job
actually. Crews do not just turn up, get
onboard, start the engines and take-off,
there is a lot more to it than meets the
eye. A lot of flight preparation goes
into each flight and each crew brief
together before a day’s duty where
they will discuss items such as weather,
passenger loads, special requirements
and also discuss a safety scenario. Once
onboard they make sure the aircraft
is fit to fly by checking everything.
What do you enjoy most about
working in aviation? What’s the best
thing about working for Aurigny?
The new opportunities it presents.
For example, we’ve recently done
some charter work on behalf of
Loganair with one of our ATR aircraft.
Although I have just become a First
Officer and won’t be able to fly these
charters, you never know what can
happen in a year's time. You may
be asked to operate a charter to an
airfield which is new to you and the
challenge of learning how to operate
in and out of those airports is great.
The best thing about working for
Aurigny is the family feel to the
company here. You get to fly with
people regularly and it’s a real team
effort to deliver a great customer
service to our passengers.
Any advice for budding pilots?
Always make contacts in the industry,
you never know who you are talking to
and who you may meet. Talk to people,
get their advice and don’t stop learning.
Always keep pushing yourself as some
things are easier than originally thought,
for example, learning a new procedure.
But most of all, enjoy your flying! Always
strive for the best you can and take
every opportunity that is given to you.
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CREATE
YOUR OWN
STORY IN
GUERNSEY
GUERNSEY IS SET TO BE STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN IN 2018,
THANKS TO THE FILM ADAPTATION OF BESTSELLING NOVEL,
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY.
Guernsey has long provided inspiration to visitors and
is now the birthplace of the international bestselling
book, ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society’. Penned by Mary Ann Shaffer and completed
by her niece, Annie Barrows, the book tells the
island’s story under German Occupation, through
a series of letters. Mary Ann travelled to Guernsey
on a whim in 1980 but found herself stranded on
the island due to fog. She picked up a book about
the island’s wartime past, and was completely
hooked. You could say the rest was history.
The book has now been adapted into a feature
film, set for release on 20 April 2018. Directed by
Mike Newell (who directed the blockbuster film Four
Weddings and a Funeral), and starring Hollywood
A-listers Lily James (Cinderella, Downton Abbey) and
Michiel Huisman (Game of Thrones), the spirited
story sets the scene of the lead character’s journey
of self-discovery and fascination for the island.
Learn more about the extraordinary true-life
events that inspired the story, experience the
warmth and friendliness of the locals, visit the
charming places that feature in the book and walk
in the footsteps of the characters as though they’re
stepping through the pages of the novel itself.
Make 2018 the year you visit our glorious island,
and create your own story in Guernsey.
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LILY JAMES
AND MICHIEL HUISMAN
© 2017 – STUDIOCANAL
CROWDS OF PEOPLE CHEERING AS DIGNITARIES EMERGE
FROM THE ROYAL COURT HOUSE IN ST PETER PORT,
AFTER THE LIBERATION OF GUERNSEY
US516 TANK LANDING CRAFT IN ST PETER PORT HARBOUR AFTER
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LIBERATION OF GUERNSEY, MAY 1945
VISIT GUERNSEY DURING THE 2018
GUERNSEY HERITAGE FESTIVAL!
The Heritage Festival is now in its fifth year and,
in 2018, shines a spotlight on the island’s wartime
past. The Occupation and Liberation of the Channel
Islands is one of its darkest, and most fascinating,
stories to tell.
The Festival takes place from Friday 30 March
to Thursday 10 May and features guided walks and
talks, exhibitions and outdoor activities, guided
cycle and coast tours and one-off events that
commemorate and celebrate this unique part
of our very special heritage.
FULL PROGRAMME ON PAGE 20
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THE PROGRAMME
OF EVENTS INCLUDES:
TOUR – OCCUPATION TOUR
OF THE ROYAL COURT
6pm every Tuesday
Includes an explanation of the activities of all the
modern Courts, including a presentation on the roles
of the Court and also the States of Deliberation during
the Occupation, as well as an opportunity to view the
historic Royal Charters.
EXHIBITION – PRIAULX LIBRARY
UNDER GERMAN RULE
Daily 30 March-10 May
This exhibition at the Priaulx Library reflects the
German Occupation through the perspective of
personal accounts, including Red Cross letters and
GUNS (Guernsey Underground News Service) news
sheets. Also features the life and career of Ralph
Durand, Chief Librarian of the Priaulx Library (1927-45).
Mr Durand placed copies of GUNS in reference books
at the Library. His book 'Guernsey under German Rule'
was released in 1946 but, sadly, the publication was
posthumous as Mr Durand died on 22 December 1945.
AFTERNOON TEA – CHILDREN OF
THE OCCUPATION
2pm 15 April
Join social historian and Evacuee Community
Group Leader Gillian Mawson for afternoon tea and
conversation in the eclectic surroundings of the
Duke of Richmond Hotel as she talks about the life
of Guernsey evacuees as they travelled to Stockport
at the outbreak of WW2. The Priaulx Library will
also bring along duplicates of wartime papers and
documents, helping to bring their story to life.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE – LOOK OUT
PLEINMONT!
1pm 22 & 26 April and 4 & 6 May
This tour will take in a number of unusual, well
known and little known fortifications and watch towers
like Batterie Dollman, MP4 L’Angle and Mont Herault
from unusual perspectives. The tours will end with an
optional abseil off MP4 or a visit to Creux Mahie Cave
where you will hear how the cave changed during the
Occupation. £25 per person.
LILY JAMES, PLAYING JULIET ASHTON, GUERNSEY
© 2017 – STUDIOCANAL
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EXPERIENCE – LIVING OFF THE LAND
10am-4pm 29 April
Discover what it was like to live off the land
during the Occupation at the Victorian Walled
Garden, Saumarez Park. Read personal stories
about food from people who lived in Guernsey
during the War. Taste the dishes that have been
recreated from original recipes. Plenty to do
for everyone both inside and outside including
competitions, games, live musical entertainment,
food stalls and indulge yourselves in our version
of the Roast Pig Dinner and Potato Peel Pie.
WALK – THE GERMAN DEFENCES
OF ST SAMPSON
10am-12pm 29 April
Starting from Vale Castle, this tour of the Bridge and
surrounding areas focuses on WW2 fortifications. Tour
includes Mont Crevelt Fort, previously not open to the
general public.
WEEKLONG EVENT – SHIP AND CROWN
GOES BACK TO 1940
Step back in time and experience the 1940s by
visiting what was once ‘The Crown Hotel’, one of
the locations referenced in The Guernsey Literary
and Potato Peel Pie Society. Now a popular
pub, it was also the German Naval Headquarters
during the Occupation. The staff will all dress in
1940s clothes for this special themed week and
will feature traditional Guernsey food, real ales
and plenty of Potato Peel Pie, as well as many
more events and activities over the week.
DINNER – OCCUPATION THEMED
DINNER AT THE BELLA LUCE HOTEL
7.30pm 4 May
Dress in your finest 40s clothes and enjoy a night of
locally-produced gin tasting and a luxurious spin on
an Occupation menu. Features Wheadon’s Gin and
a menu based on the foundations of The Guernsey
Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society book.
TALK – MOLLY BIHET – A CHILD’S WAR
2pm Bank Holiday 7 May
Join local author Molly Bihet at Les Cotils, as she
talks about her first-hand experience of life under
German rule during the Occupation of the island.
No booking required.
For details of all the events taking place, go to
visitguernsey.com/heritage-festival
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The historical
island of Sark
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LA COUPÉE, SARK – SARK.CO.UK
IMAGE COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY
In this, the first of a
three-part series on Sark,
En Voyage takes a look at
the events that shaped this
very special island and the
traces they left behind..
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the UK to Guernsey at
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Nine nautical miles separate Guernsey and Sark,
but travelling this short distance transports you into
another world. It’s like going back in time in the best
way: with no cars, you can walk or cycle around
the island with only the odd tractor or horse-drawn
carriage to look out for. And at night, you couldn’t
ask for a better place for a spot of stargazing.
The Isle of Sark Shipping Company operates a
passenger ferry service from the Inter Island Quay
in St Peter Port to Sark, with several sailings a day in
peak season and a reduced winter service with daily
boats from Monday to Saturday. Tickets can be bought
online, by telephone or from the White Rock office in
Guernsey, and the journey takes just 55 minutes.
If you’re staying overnight, make sure your luggage is
labelled, hop on the ‘Toast Rack’ transport up to the
Village – or walk up the hill through the woods – and
your bags will be delivered to your accommodation.
There is so much to discover on this small island and
it helps to know a little about its fascinating history,
which dates back to the Stone Age. It’s thought that
the Romans inhabited Sark, possibly for a few
hundred years, and it’s certain that the missionary
St Magloire landed on the island around 560AD; he
is credited with founding a monastery on the site still
known as La Moinerie. Sark’s long association with
the English Crown dates back to 1066 when William
the Conqueror defeated England. The strategic
importance of Sark’s location in the Channel has
meant it has long been the subject of close attention
from the French: following its occupation by a French
naval force in 1549, which was eventually expelled,
the Seigneur of St Ouen from Jersey, Helier de
Carteret, moved to the island to deter further attacks.
In 1565 Elizabeth I granted him the feudal title of
fief; this royal recognition formally established the
constitutional basis which exists in Sark to this day.
THERE IS SO MUCH TO
DISCOVER ON THIS SMALL
ISLAND AND IT HELPS TO
KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT ITS
FASCINATING HISTORY
SARK'S DARK SKIES
SARK VENTURE
SARK PRISON
SEIGNEURIE GARDENS
IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY
IMAGE COURTESY OF SARK.CO.UK
Sark is alleged to be the smallest independent feudal
state in Europe and to have the last feudal constitution
in the western world, although international Human
Rights legislation has led to major changes to the
island’s inheritance and tax laws. Whilst not strictly
speaking a sovereign state, under a unique status the
Seigneur holds the island for the English monarch.
The beautifully tended Seigneurie Gardens have been
open to the public since the 1850s and displays in
the newly renovated chapel tell the story of Sark’s
Seigneurs through the ages. The Gardens also have a
maze, old cannons – including a bronze cannon sent
to Helier de Carteret from the Tower of London by
Queen Elizabeth – and the original carp ponds of
St Magloire’s monks. There’s even a dovecote, an apple
crusher and a small pet cemetery, commemorating
Dame Sybil Hathaway’s beloved cats and dogs.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
VENUS POOLS
IMAGE COURTESY OF SARK.CO.UK
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PILCHER MONUMENT
IMAGES COURTESY OF SARK.CO.UK
SARK WINDMILL
DATED 1571
LOCATED IN BIG SARK
Put on some walking shoes or hire a bike to discover
more vestiges of Sark’s past. The island has a windmill,
a heritage room hosting archaeological finds,
a museum mainly dedicated to the Occupation, the
smallest working prison in the world and brand new
Sark Henge, located on the south coast of Big Sark.
Little Sark is home to the remains of the Silver Mines,
an enterprise that was prompted by the discovery
of copper and silver deposits in 1833 but doomed
when no precious
minerals were found.
PUT ON SOME
WALKING SHOES
OR HIRE A BIKE
TO DISCOVER
MORE VESTIGES
OF SARK'S PAST
Pilcher Monument rises
up above Havre Gosselin
on Sark’s west coast and a
sad story lies behind its
existence: in October 1868
a group of five men,
including Agnew Giffard,
engineer-in-charge of the
recently completed
breakwater at Creux
harbour, set off to Guernsey in a small boat, although
they had been told that the poor weather and
approaching darkness would make their crossing
dangerous. A storm broke and darkness suddenly fell,
and all the men perished. One of them, Dr Gatehouse,
was never found but the body of Mr Pilcher, a London
oil merchant, came ashore on the Isle of Wight two
months later. The monument was erected by Pilcher’s
widow; it was made from Guernsey granite by Henry’s
Monumental Masons in the Bordage, St Peter Port.
SARK HENGE AT DAWN
OLYMPIC GOLD
Sark’s more recent history is celebrated by
its only postbox, which was painted gold
in homage to dressage champion Carl
Hester, following his team’s gold win at the
2012 Olympics. Like most other Bailiwick
postboxes, it had previously been blue,
and it was originally intended that it would
remain gold for four years, until the next
Olympics. However, the golden postbox is
so popular that there are no plans for it to
return to its former colour, so it will remain
as a lasting legacy to Carl’s achievements.
CARL HESTER AND SARK'S GOLDEN POSTBOX
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La Sablonnerie, Sark
La Sablonnerie, Sark
La Sablonnerie, Sark
La Sablonnerie
First established in 1948, La Sablonnerie retains the characteristics of an old
farmhouse built some 400 years ago and is situated on the lovely island of Sark
in the Channel Islands.
La Sablonnerie is owned and managed by Elizabeth
Perrée. Guests return-year-after-year to recapture
the beauty of the island and to enjoy the excellent
cuisine, wine, cosiness and friendliness that is
evident at the hotel.
Of course being so close to the sea, freshly caught
fish and famous Sark lobsters are popular specialities
of the hotel.
La Sablonnerie has been featured by the Which?
hotel guide as ‘The place to stay in the Channel
Islands’, and also received the highly coveted award
from Condé Nast Johansen - ‘Small Hotel of the
Year’ as well as being nominated as their “Most
Romantic Hotel” and now Les Routier’s “Hotel of
the Year” Award. Needless to say, you have to visit
us to find out exactly what everyone is talking about.
Arrive by ferry or private boat, horse and carriage
or just shank’s pony to enjoy the charm of La
Sablonnerie, a hotel of rare quality situated in the
southern part of Sark, even more beautiful, remote
and romantic than the rest. Nestled in gorgeous
gardens, a haven for lovers of peace and tranquillity;
birds, butterflies and flowers - how could one not
enjoy this amazing paradise….. a stepping stone to
heaven, even if you just arrive for one of our glorious
cream teas or a Lobster Salad in the garden.
Guests gather in the bar or the rose and lavender
scented garden for a cocktail or a glass of champagne
before dining. The bar with its roaring log fire is a
convivial meeting place. After dining, guests return
to the bar to sit and converse with each other. Some
guests take advantage of Little Sark as the perfect
place for a moonlit walk or simply gazing at starstudded
skies. Sark offers exceptional star-gazing
due to its lack of light pollution.
Sark is how life used to be, it is like stepping back
into an Enid Blyton book….. what dreams are made
of, but still having the modern luxuries.
La Sablonnerie is a hotel of rare quality situated in
a time warp of simplicity on the tiny, idyllic Channel
Island of Sark, where no motor cars are allowed and
life ambles along at a peaceful, unhurried pace.
The hotel has an enviable reputation for its superb
food and wines; local butter, fresh cream, meat, fruit
and vegetables which, where possible, are sourced
from the hotel’s own farm and gardens. The hotel
accommodation is very clean and comfortable and
totally geared to unhurried relaxation.
The hotel has been extended and discreetly
modernised to provide 22 rooms, each individual in
style and décor, including a delightful Honeymoon
Suite. Immaculate comfort, lovely linen, fresh flowers
and fruit; room service upon request.
Excellent food and service, have ample staff that are
courteous and a joy to be with, creating lots of fun
and a real joie de vivre for everyone.
Contact: Elizabeth Perrée at TEL: 01481 832061
E-mail: reservations@sablonneriesark.com
WEB: www.sablonneriesark.com
Little Sark Little - Ideal Sark Honeymoon - Ideal Honeymoon Destination Destination
reservations@sablonneriesark.com
The
Good
Hotel
Guide
2016
Editor’s Choice Award
Honeymoon Hotel
The
Good
Hotel
Guide
2016
Editor’s Choice Award
Honeymoon Hotel
The
Good
Hotel
Guide
2018
Editor’s Choice Award
Eco-friendly Hotel
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WHAT’S ON
IN THE BAILIWICK?
17 February
WINTER GUIDED
WALKS
RICHMOND KIOSK
CAR PARK
Silver Accredited tour guide Andy
Walker will take you on a walk
abounding with green lanes and
stunning views. Taking in mills,
mares, mortars, mile stones, motors
and much more. Sturdy footwear
and a torch needed. £8pp.
14 January
GUERNSEY HEALTH SHOW
Les Beaucamps High School
The Guernsey Health Show, promoting beauty,
anti-ageing, nutrition, sport & fitness, organic &
natural, plus mental health. This one-of-a-kind trade
show offers local businesses a platform to promote
health and wellbeing services and products.
24 January
INTEGRITY MATTERS EMPLOYMENT
LAW CONFERENCE
St Pierre Park Hotel
The GTA University Centre, in partnership with Carey
Olsen, is hosting an interactive half-day conference
focusing on employment law issues. The event
will explore the role of integrity in the modern-day
employment relationship, with a particular focus
on the financial services sector, through the use of
role-play, group discussion and short presentations.
Places are £45 each and can be booked via
admin@gta.gg or through the website gta.gg.
OLYMPIA MCEWAN
YELLOW CHAIR PROJECT
26 January-11 March
26 January-25 March
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Guernsey Museum at Candie
Experience this new selection of spectacular wildlife
photography in this international touring exhibition
as the popular annual exhibition returns with a
stunning display of wildlife photography from around
the world. It features winning images from the 2017
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.
10 February
DIGITAL ACE 2018
Beau Sejour
AMAZING WOMEN!
YELLOW CHAIR PORTRAITS
Candie Museum
An exhibition of colourful
paintings by artist Olympia
McEwan. Her portraits are a
celebration of local women
who contribute to the happiness
and welfare of our islanders and
beyond. There will also be an
event happening alongside the
Women's Day, on 8 March.
Running from 12-5pm, this event provides guidance
on online safety and security and showcases the many
areas that digital touches our lives in a very positive
way. Digital ACE is about providing people with an
environment that can feed and support their Aspirations,
providing people with the inspiration and tools to
Create new things, and to Empower us all to learn,
discover and be safe in our amazing digital world.
Throughout the day there will be
a carousel of short talks, repeated
each hour, on subjects such as
staying safe and secure online, online
behaviours and lifestyles and advice
for parents and carers. Along with
these there will be local companies
showcasing new technologies and
innovations in the digital world.
2-3 FEBRUARY
BON JOVI TRIBUTE
The Doghouse
Enjoy a UK tribute to Bon Jovi
at the Doghouse. For more
details on live music at the
venue go to doghouse.gg
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WHAT’S ON
ELSEWHERE?
23-25 March
ALDERNEY
LITERARY FESTIVAL
ISLAND HALL,
ALDERNEY
The Alderney Literary Festival is
the Channel Island's boutique
history festival where people
who enjoy reading and writing
about the past come together
to talk books and have a great
weekend. In the Festival, history
is explored through thrillers and
detective stories, romance and
the supernatural, adventure,
warfare and politics and even
poetry. Visiting authors are
encouraged to throw new light
on old events and reinterpret
them anew to make history
relevant to the present.
ELVIS ON TOUR
Until 4 February
@ The O2, London
Elvis on Tour will chronicle how
Elvis impacted popular culture
around the world through his
music, movies and personal style.
Covering the years 1969-1977,
the exhibition will feature many
items that were seen in the 1972
tour documentary, Elvis on Tour.
elvisontourexhibition.com
WICKED
31 January-3 March
@ Bristol Hippodrome,
Bristol
Wicked, acclaimed as one of the
greatest musicals of our time, tells
the incredible untold story of an
unlikely but profound friendship
between two sorcery students
and their extraordinary adventures
in Oz before they ultimately fulfil
their destinies as Glinda the Good
and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Audiences can expect technical
wizardry, stunning costumes,
and show-stopping songs.
atgtickets.com
DINOSAURS IN THE WILD
12-28 February
@ Greenwich Peninsula,
London
Dinosaurs in the Wild takes you on
the voyage of a lifetime. Board the
time machine and your adventure
begins – in seconds, pioneering
technology will transport you
back 67 million years to see living
dinosaurs with your very own
eyes. Get closer to dinosaurs
than you ever imagined possible
– right at the heart of the action
– and experience the fiercely
competitive prehistoric world
of the hunter and the hunted.
dinosaursinthewild.com
MANCHESTER
IRISH FESTIVAL
2-18 March
@ Various locations,
Manchester
Commencing with a showcase
of the best of Ireland and
Manchester's Irish community,
through music, dance and
literature at the launch night,
Manchester's Irish Festival
continues with the Irish Markets,
live music and charity events,
as well as the ever-popular
St Patrick's Day Parade.
mcririshfestival.com
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48 HOURS
IN GUERNSEY
Guernsey typically wows visitors with its
breathtaking natural beauty, tranquil pace
of life and rich history. Stunning beaches
and bays line its rugged shores, yachts
rock at anchor in its picturesque harbours,
and its fascinating history has shaped
the island’s landscape. Just a short flight
from London, and with direct routes to
other major UK airports, it is the perfect
location for a short break. At just 24 square
miles, you can fit a lot into 48 hours.
GETTING THERE
Aurigny serves 11 destinations with direct flights from
major hubs including London Gatwick, Manchester
and Southampton.
The Guernsey bus system extends to 19 routes and
has a simple and inexpensive fare structure: one ride £1,
one-day pass £4.50, two-day pass £7.50. Alternatively, to
make the most of a short stay, hire a car with Europcar
Guernsey, which has an office at the airport.
CHECK IN
£££ THE OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
Perched on a hill above St Peter Port, the island’s only
five-star hotel has elegant bedrooms that boast lovely
views of both the town and the island of Herm.
££ ZIGGURAT
A quirky boutique hotel with a warm heart high above
the town harbour. With a Middle East influence felt in
the design and dining, book to eat in a beach hut on
the terrace and enjoy the views of Castle Cornet.
£ THE DOUVRES HOTEL
A welcoming, characterful hotel perfectly placed in
the country parish of St Martin’s. Just a few minuteswalk
from the south coast cliff paths, locals flock to this
good value restaurant and bar, serving delicious gastroinspired
cuisine.
ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY
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DAY 1
3PM – MARITIME MEMORIES
Head along the coast to Guernsey Pearl and the Asterix
Wreck. Here you will find locally cultured pearls and
jewellery, while next door lies Guernsey's Roman ship –
believed to be one of only two of its type surviving. Just
across the road you can discover more about those
who have lost their lives at sea at the Fort Grey
Shipwreck Museum.
10AM – EXPLORING THE COBBLES
Start with a wander around the narrow lanes of St
Peter Port, home to many of Guernsey’s fascinating
museums, including Castle Cornet which has guarded
the island for 800 years. Continue inland to Hauteville
House, where you can follow in the footsteps of French
author, Victor Hugo. He fell in love with the island
after moving here in 1855 and wrote Les Misérables.
6PM – AYE AYE CAPTAIN
Venture back inland to Pirate Bay Adventure Golf –
Guernsey’s new premier attraction. Based at The Golf
Club at St Pierre Park Hotel, players tackle an array of
challenges, including water and moving obstacles. Or
why not try your hand at the state-of-the-art driving
range with 14 floodlit and heated bays, as well as ball
tracking table service from the nearby 19 Bar and Grill?
1PM – FEELING PECKISH
Stop off at the weekly farmers' market where you can
pick up golden-yellow Guernsey butter, succulent steaks
from the Meadow Court Farm stall and homemade
Guernsey Gâche and biscuits. Or why not indulge in
some locally-sourced cuisine at The Imperial Hotel?
Nestled in the south-western part of Guernsey, knock
back a glass of local Rocquettes cider while enjoying
the hotel’s unbeatable views of Rocquaine Bay.
8PM – WINE AND DINE
For one of the newest additions on the local cuisine
scene, head to The Slaughterhouse. As the name
would suggest, it serves a whole host of delicious
meat dishes, while there are also vegetarian and vegan
options on its diverse menu. Housed in the island’s
old slaughterhouse, on St Peter Port’s Castle Pier,
it is a unique venue featuring two outdoor seating
areas and bars, as well as an indoor restaurant.
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE
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DAY 2
IMAGE COURTESY OF ZIGGURAT
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9AM – SURF'S UP
After breakfast, it’s time to hit the popular west
coast and hone your surfing skills with the Guernsey
Surf School. Or for those wanting to explore the
inlets along the coast and beaches, why not try
kayaking or hiring a stand-up paddle board, or
even try coasteering with Outdoor Guernsey?
GUERNSEY'S MILITARY
HISTORY IS LARGE WITH
COASTAL FORTIFICATIONS
DOTTED ALONG THE
SOUTHERN CLIFFS
NOON – CULTURAL AFTERNOON
The afternoon can be spent visiting one of
Guernsey’s most iconic landmarks – the Little Chapel.
Nestled in a valley in the parish of St Andrew’s, the
chapel built in 1904 is renowned around the world
and its striking décor and charm is always a real talking
point. From here you will be able to take a leisurely
stroll through the green lanes and Ruettes Tranquilles,
before resting your feet at Hotel Fleur du Jardin in
front of a roaring open fire together with a large glass
of red.
3PM – HISTORY LESSON
Guernsey’s military history is large with coastal
fortifications dotted along the southern cliffs, but
enthusiasts should make the German Occupation
Museum a priority stop. Newspaper cuttings and
striking images of Nazi-occupied Guernsey sit
alongside uniforms and unexploded bombs,
providing a fascinating insight into one of the
island’s darkest periods.
7PM – TASTING LOCAL
Tucked inside the luxury four-star Fermain Valley
Hotel, Ocean Bar & Grill prides itself on preparing food
with passion and care using locally and sustainably
sourced produce. Its terrace offers east coast views
of the neighbouring islands, so take it all in while
you enjoy some delicious cocktails and food.
9PM – GRAND FINALE
Why not finish your short-stay with a bang and head
to St James Concert & Assembly Hall? With a central
location in the heart of St Peter Port, the former
church provides Guernsey with a unique and versatile
venue where you find a wide variety of events each
month such as concerts, plays and musicals.
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Run with passion and personality, you’ll find a unique hidden gem tucked
away in the heart of town on Constitution Steps. Guests say that it feels more
like staying in the home of an interior designer than being in a hotel.
Sit in the garden with stunning panoramic views, book in for a home-cooked
dinner and enjoy a great British breakfast with a twist.
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THRIVE EVENT 2017
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THRIVING
ISLAND
The Dandelion Foundation was created with the goal of bringing the community
of Guernsey together to help create a better place for us all to live. Thrive 2020
is the mental wellbeing platform of the Foundation, with the aspirational aim to
make Guernsey the happiest nation on Earth by 2020. Thrive 2020 runs a series
of events that has already made an impact – and everyone has a part to play in
this amazing revolution.
‘GUERNSEY IS A TEST BED
FOR SOLVING COMPLEX
CHALLENGES,’ SAYS MARC
WINN, WHO FOUNDED
THE DANDELION
FOUNDATION ALONG
WITH JOCK PETTITT.
Every society has problems,
and solving them doesn’t have
to be the sole responsibility
of government. With the
confidence that communities have
enormous strengths and assets
to address their own problems
without having to demand
taxpayer funding, the Dandelion
Foundation invites speakers
from all over the world, as well
as some home-grown talent, to
inspire islanders to adapt to the
challenges of a rapidly changing
world. The latest edition of Thrive
2020 was entitled From Surviving
to Thriving and covered a full
spectrum of thinking and solutions
to coincide with the new Guernsey
Mental Health and Wellbeing
strategy launched in 2017.
‘Guernsey is a test bed for solving
complex challenges,’ says Marc
Winn, who founded the Dandelion
Foundation along with Jock Pettitt.
‘We’re living in an extraordinary
time where small teams of people
can do extraordinary things, and
large systems propagating old
ways of doing things are being
reimagined. Small islands are in a
strong position to adapt and adjust
to the changing environment in
which they find themselves.’
So far four Dandelion TEDx
events have taken place, which
covered a range of issues that
addressed the question, ‘How do
we make Guernsey the best place
to live on Earth?’. Journey to 100,
in June 2017, explored ideas for
a new and sustainable approach
to lifelong health. Marc is a firm
believer in the power of meeting
for coffee and Thrive 2020 was
launched after he met Dr Greg
Lydall, a Consultant Psychiatrist
based at the Oberlands Centre.
As Greg explains: ‘I decided to
meet with Marc for what turned
out to be a life-changing series
of coffees after I saw him at TEDx
and thought that he was just
about crazy enough to make his
dream come true! I also thought
the Dandelion team needed a
team psychiatrist to keep them
on the straight and narrow. In
my job I was acutely conscious
of the unmeetable demands
on healthcare systems, locally
and globally. I realised that our
community had an opportunity
to reimagine mental health to
meet these challenges. It struck
me that we needed a platform
for “solving” one of the biggest
challenges – mental health –
and Thrive 2020 was born.’
Although Greg and Marc
co-curated the first two Thrive
conferences, by the third Greg
had gained the confidence to
lead the event. ‘I was initially
somewhat fearful as a government
employee associating with
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ELAINE WYLLIE
DANDELION FOUDATION FOUNDERS JOCK PETTITT AND MARC WINN
disruptive innovators. How would the
system respond to change? My intentions
were always good: who could not support
a movement to dramatically improve our
community’s mental health, and ultimately
save taxpayers money? After two years
of Thrive 2020, I felt that we had built
enough support from the community,
the Health & Social Care Committee,
and our government, that I could stand
up as a citizen and doctor and lead with
confidence. It is still a highly aspirational
idea – to “solve” mental health – but if
anywhere can do it, I believe Guernsey can.’
It’s exciting to see how many initiatives
have arisen following Thrive 2020. MUG
Men’s Shed is in the process of being
created by dedicated volunteers; based on
the successful UK Men’s Sheds Association
and inspired by a talk by Patrick Abrahams
at Thrive 2016, it will offer a place for men
to share skills and social interaction. Mental
Health First Aid (MHFA) was introduced
by Sue Hayward at the second event, and
MHFA training courses are now being
offered by Guernsey Mind to businesses
and individuals alike. After Dr Melrose
Stewart’s talk on her involvement in the
Channel 4 documentary Nursing Home
for 4 Year Olds, numerous nursing homes
and preschools are working out how to
join forces. The online Guernsey Recovery
Community Group was set up by patients
and staff in partnership, enabling people
to connect and support each other in
mental health and addiction recovery, and
has nearly a thousand members to date.
Shifts in States policy are underway: as
well as the launch of the Mental Health
and Wellbeing Strategy in 2017, the new
Bailiwick education curriculum has been
implemented to promote ‘joyous and
purposeful learning’. People have been
inspired by the speakers to take on their
own projects for the benefit of the whole
island. There are a number of charities,
social movements and other initiatives soon
to be revealed, all inspired by Thrive 2020.
The Dandelion Foundation reminds us
that we don’t need permission to make our
community happier and healthier. One of
the most popular talks at the 2017 event was
by Elaine Wyllie, who introduced the Daily
Mile to schools. Children doing a Daily Mile
in school demonstrated improved fitness,
learning and behaviour. This simple yet
effective initiative has already been adopted
by many Guernsey schools, without the
need for a government directive. Marc,
Greg and Jock have brought in world
resources to inspire us and show us the
way, but making a real difference at a
community level depends on us taking up
the baton, not waiting for government to
provide the resources or lead the way. ‘We
exist to motivate, inspire and accelerate
the process of change,’ says Marc. The
community revolution has already started,
can you help make a difference?
Find out more at dandelion.gg and
thrive2020.org. All the talks from October
2017 can be accessed via thrive2020.org.
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Small Island,
Big Events
Alderney
Literary Festival
23-25 March
Channel Islands Heritage Festival featuring
Alderney Heritage Week
31 March - 7 April
Alderney
Performing Arts Festival
25-28 May
Alderney’s
Food & Drink Festival
25 June - 6 July
Alderney Week’s
70th Anniversary
4-12 August
Chamber Music Festival
29 August - 2 September
Dive into our packed events programme
where there is always something going on.
To see our full list of events visit
www.visitalderney.com/events
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FUNKY
FOOD
Whether your reservation is for two or a large group
of friends, London comes up trumps when it comes
to unique and exciting places to dine. Here En Voyage
rounds up some of the most popular.
Book direct
flights to
London Gatwick
and London
Stansted from
Guernsey at
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BOUNCE FARRINGDON TABLE TENNIS THEMED RESTAURANT
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Not ready to go home just yet? Head on
over to Ballie Ballerson in trendy Shoreditch
– a ball pit cocktail bar with one million
balls – which is fast becoming one of the
most entertaining restaurants in London.
The ultimate adult playground this side of a
theme park, there’s a ball waterfall and some
fantastic retro sweet cocktails. Be sure to try
the Bubble Gum Refresher made from tequila,
elderflower, black cherry and Refreshers.
IMAGE COURTESY OF INAMO
If small yet perfectly formed dining is for you,
our first restaurant could be right up your street.
At HipChips in Soho the humble potato is the
star of the show. Pick your seasoning – sweet
or savoury – then choose from a glorious
array of dips including baba ghanoush and
katsu curry. There’s even pudding dips such
as campfire s’mores and chocolate salted
caramel for those with a sweet tooth.
For the serious throw-yourself-in-head-first
ballers, there’s even an extra deep VIP pit as
well as a private pit which looks straight out
onto the street on two sides. Kind of like an
infinity pool for big kids. Book yourself in
for a bottomless pizza adult playdate now.
Your Instagram will thank you for it!
IMAGE COURTESY OF TROPICANA BEACH CLUB
If you’re sticking around Soho a little longer,
Asian fusion restaurant Inamo brings a
pioneering, tech-savvy approach to dining with
interactive projections on your table surface
that allow you to set the mood with a choice
of virtual tablecloths and discover the local
neighbourhood. You can even play retro games
and watch a live chef-cam feed. And at the end
of the night you can order a taxi home from the
comfort of your table top.
Heading back over to central London and we
find ourselves in Covent Garden and in a bit of
a time warp as we enter Tropicana Beach Club
– a flamboyant late-night bar and restaurant
and certainly one of the capital’s more unusual
clubs serving up beach-style grub and tropical
cocktails. You’ll be transported to a tropical
paradise as the kitchen prides itself on capturing
the vibrant flavours of our favourite beach
restaurants from across the globe. Why not
partake in the five-course sharing menu and enjoy
tortilla chips, sharing starters, tacos and churros
washed down with frozen strawberry daiquiri?
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IMAGE COURTESY OF BOUNCE FARRINGDON IMAGE COURTESY OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE
From back in time to back to school now as we
move on to The Schoolhouse on St John’s Hill.
This new school-themed restaurant and bar is
located in the heart of Battersea and is sure to
take you for a walk down memory lane with its
nostalgic décor complete with lockers, books,
desks and even school photos on the wall. You
might even catch a glimpse of a few throwback
toys such as Trolls and a Furby or two!
Staff are dressed in school uniforms, meals
are served on canteen trays and there’s even
a Tuck Shop of lighter snacks to enjoy. You
can treat yourself to science-inspired cocktails
served in beaker glasses or one of the 90+
craft beers on offer. We don’t remember
those being on the menu at school!
With lessons comes break and time to let off
a little steam. Bounce Farringdon (with a sister
establishment on Old Street) is a table-tennis
themed restaurant where wood-fired pizza
and classic cocktails meet eclectic music and
ping pong. Settle in with a group of friends and
enjoy an evening of table tennis tournaments
and competitive banter in quirky surroundings
whilst chowing down on 12” stone-baked pizza.
There’s even a guy who comes around and
picks up all the ping pong balls while you play.
IMAGE COURTESY OF AERONAUT
By now I’m sure you can tell we at En Voyage
enjoy our themed restaurants….and another
option is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. where
food is the hero and meals are enjoyed in a
Forrest Gump get-up. This Piccadilly-based
South American seafood restaurant plays up
to the film’s main characters and locations
and, as Bubba would say, it’s all about the
shrimp (any way you like it). But don’t worry if
you’re not the biggest crustacean fan, try the
slow-roasted ribs instead, they’re delicious.
In amongst the cinematic tributes and deep
south décor sits a licence plate-style sign at
the centre of each table saying, ‘Run Forrest,
Run’ and you simply flip it to ‘Stop Forrest,
Stop’ when you need a server’s attention.
If you need entertainment in its true form
look no further than Aeronaut on Acton High
Street. It’s a west end pub where you can
savour pub grub and drinks with a side serving
of cabaret performances and circus acts.
And just in case we haven’t covered all
the bases, a final suggestion for an unusual
experience is Dans le Noir restaurant in
Clerkenwell where you have your entire dining
experience in complete darkness. Served by blind
waiters, the meal itself challenges your senses
at the same time as educating your palate.
So next time you’re in the capital and
looking for something to eat, don’t just
take a stab in the dark – pick somewhere
that’s an experience not just a meal.
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LONDON>CONNECTING
HOW TO GET THERE
Aurigny operates regular flights
to Gatwick and Aer Lingus flies to
Dublin six times a day, with a flight
time of one hour and 25 minutes.
WHEN TO GO
Poet William Drennan was the first to
refer to Ireland in print as the ‘Emerald
Isle’ and it’s no accident that it’s so
green and lush: although temperatures
are moderate, it rains for an average
of 150 days a year along the east
and southeast coasts, and up to 225
days a year in parts of the west and
southwest. April is the driest time of
year and overall the southeast gets the
most of the sunshine, but the weather
is very changeable so whenever
you go, don’t forget your cagoule.
WHERE TO STAY
Flying to Dublin doesn’t mean you
have to stay put in the city, although
it’s an excellent destination for a short
break. The boutique Dean Hotel is
centrally located; part of a terrace of
Georgian townhouses, it’s luxurious
yet quirky, with a funky vibe and
live music at weekends. The Marker
is in Dublin’s emerging Docklands
district; it’s at the forefront of Irish
design, with a checkerboard façade
and an emerald-green infinity pool.
Check out the Irish Landmark Trust
if you fancy staying somewhere
unique. Built in 1781, Wicklow Head
Lighthouse sleeps four and is a
peaceful haven. It has six octagonal
rooms and is beautifully decorated,
but there are 109 steps to the kitchen,
which is on the top floor. The Round
House in Castletown sleeps six and
is situated at the pedestrian entrance
to Castletown House, the most
significant Palladian country house
in Ireland. Both these locations
are within easy reach of Dublin.
EATING & DRINKING
From superb smoked salmon
to the creamiest butter, Ireland’s
food boasts an impeccable
provenance. Look out for Good
Food Ireland signs, a network
of top-notch restaurants, cafés,
hotels and producers committed
to using local, seasonal, artisanal
ingredients wherever possible.
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE – ST JAMES'S GATE BREWERY
IMAGE COURTESY OF VISIT IRELAND
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TITANIC BELFAST
NAAS FARMERS MARKET
COUNTY KILDARE IMAGE @JAMES FENNELL
VIEW FROM MOLS GAP – COUNTY KERRY
GETTING THERE
FROM GUERNSEY
GATWICK
CONNECTS
With so many flights from which
to choose, it’s easy to plan
your trip from Guernsey.
If you catch the earliest Aurigny flight
to Gatwick you can be in Dublin in
time for lunch, and the 12:50 Aer
Lingus return will give you bags of
time to get back to Guernsey.
Of course, if you’re planning a short
break you might prefer to leave Dublin
at 19:10 and stay overnight at Gatwick.
Looking for a quick and easy way to
transfer your luggage?
​For hassle-free transfers of your baggage
from Aurigny to onward destinations, and
even your onward boarding card, why
not try out the flight connections service​, ​
GatwickConnects?
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There’s no better way to start the day than with
an Ulster Fry: a feast of black and white pudding,
bacon, sausages, tomato and potato farls. Potatoes
proudly feature in a number of dishes, such as champ,
fadge, boxty and colcannon. Farmers’ markets are an
important part of the Irish food scene – Naas Farmers’
Market in County Kildare is on every Saturday from
10am-3pm and includes organic produce from the
Wicklow hills, fresh breads and farmhouse cheeses.
Ireland is famous for its whiskey and you can’t
beat sampling it at its source. Old Bushmills in
County Antrim is the oldest whiskey distillery on
the island whilst the Old Jameson Distillery in
Dublin was recently refurbished and offers three
guided experiences, all of which have a focus on
immersive storytelling – and tasting, naturally.
WHAT TO DO
Dublin is a multicultural, creative hub and in 2010 it
was designated as a UNESCO City of Literature. The
city’s most popular attraction for visitors, however, is
the Guinness Storehouse. Located in the heart of the
St James’s Gate Brewery, this seven-storey building is
dedicated to the history of the making of the worldfamous
beer. Learn how to pour the perfect pint, step
into the imaginative world of Guinness advertising and
finish off at the Gravity Bar, enjoying panoramic views
with a complimentary pint in hand.
The Dublin Discovery Trails are a series of free selfguided
walking trails, helping you to explore the city’s
history, architecture and hidden treasures. Dublin
Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and the Irish Museum
of Modern Art are all highlights not to be missed.
To appreciate Ireland’s diverse landscape, you need
to venture out of the city. The Wicklow Mountains offer
a spectacular contrast to city life, whilst further afield
lie the romantic-sounding counties of Galway, Clare,
Limerick and Kerry. Galway is home to Connemara’s
mountains, lakes, beaches and pretty villages; the
craggy coastline traversed by the Ring of Kerry is
another major attraction, but all of Ireland’s coast is a
joy, especially if you love to walk, cycle or horse ride.
It takes around two hours to drive from Dublin to
Belfast, which is a lively city well worth visiting. From its
mighty shipbuilding past – Titanic Belfast is a majestic
building standing on the very site where the Titanic
was built – to the thriving arts scene centred in the
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast has history, culture and a
wonderful culinary reputation.
Game of Thrones® has become part of Northern
Ireland’s story: as one of the key filming locations for
the hit show, the real-world Westeros is ready to be
explored. The Game of Thrones® tapestry is a 77-metre
long work of art that brings to life the events, locations
and story of this popular series. Currently on display
at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, a new section will be
added every week for the duration of season 7.
There’s too much to see and do in Ireland to do it
justice in one visit, but it’s so easy to get there from
Gatwick, you’ll soon be planning your next trip.
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GO IT
ALONE
Forget collective decision making and arguments
about how, when and where, and embrace one of
2017’s biggest trends in travel – going solo.
With no need to compromise
and the unbridled ability to
do what you want when you
want, all with a liberating
degree of indulgence, it’s no
surprise that solo travel is
more popular than ever.
No longer the reserve of
backpackers roughing it around
the globe, statistics reveal that
more of us are travelling alone,
especially women. All age groups
and personality types are getting
in on the act as more and more
people are discovering the many
pleasures of travelling solo.
Going it alone has the benefit
of gaining total control over your
precious holiday time. That’s right,
you can be completely selfish; you
decide the route, the itinerary, the
budget. Who’s to say you can’t
have ice-cream for breakfast? Or
if you want to take the guided
tour of an obscure museum in a
back alley of a small town without
meeting moans and groans, it's
entirely your prerogative. You
are truly free to create your own
experiences at your own pace,
making solo travel something
more of a personal odyssey.
The thought of jetting off alone
is something that can terrify a
lot of people, but forging a path
in solitude and making your way
through unknown terrain can
actually do wonders for your
self-confidence. People become
the best version of themselves
– more willing to try new things,
and push their boundaries. In
that respect, it might just be
good for overall wellbeing.
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Introverts can revel in the peace and anonymity,
but for reluctant introverts, those who wish
they were a little more outgoing, this way of
holidaying is a fabulous way to force yourself
to open up to new people. After all, travelling
alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely.
Travelling alone can often, almost paradoxically,
mean travelling in a crowd. Group tours, escorted
trips and group activities offer the chance to
travel with like-minded strangers. If you choose
it to be, it can, in many ways, be the reverse of
going solo, and not being in a clique of friends
and loved ones can make you more likely to
strike up conversation with new people.
For the solo traveller, small hotels and guesthouses
with just a few rooms can be a great source of
information and company. The owners of such places
often enjoy meeting and chatting with guests. They'll
also have the best advice
TRAVELLING
ALONE CAN
OFTEN, ALMOST
PARADOXICALLY,
MEAN TRAVELLING
IN A CROWD
and most accurate upto-date
information on
things to see, where to eat
and how to get around.
It is important to
remember a few simple
safety rules and tips.
If you are heading
out by yourself, let
someone know where
you are going, especially at night time. Don’t
carry all of your money around – keep some
locked securely away, along with an emergency
card in your hotel room – and make sure you
have access to a few emergency contacts.
When travelling alone, you can’t afford to
leave common sense at home, the onus sits
squarely on you. But for the chance to cast
aside the shackles of other people’s priorities,
the extra responsibility can be so worth it.
So whether it’s a short trip away, a week, or
longer, rejoice in the opportunity to escape
from the life-baggage of home and embrace the
freedom to explore the world on your terms.
LOOKING FOR PEACE AND QUIET…
Fly direct to Bristol and make the two-hour
drive to Gaia House, rated one of the best
meditation retreats in the UK. Offering silent
meditation in the Buddhist tradition, the
house is a historic listed building set deep
in the peaceful countryside of south Devon,
with views of Dartmoor National Park.
gaiahouse.co.uk
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD…
If you’re after a gourmet culinary break, in
which you can eat great fodder, learn how to
make it and meet like-minded foodies, then a
trip to the Northcote Cookery School, one of the
UK's top culinary schools, might be for you. Fly
direct to Manchester, from where you can reach
the school by road in under one hour.
northcote.com
IN SEARCH OF HISTORY AND CULTURE…
A two-hour trip by rail from London is the
world-famous city of Oxford. Particular sites to
see include the Gothic twin towers of All Souls
by Nicholas Hawksmoor, the domed Baroque
Radcliffe Camera by James Gibbs, and the
modern St Catherine’s by Arne Jacobsen.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is
celebrated as a place of historical and cultural
importance, and a beautiful city in which to
wander at leisure. Fly direct to Bristol, from
which the city is an hour’s drive.
A GATEWAY TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS…
Known as the 'Capital of the Alps', Grenoble
boasts great museums, excellent dining, exciting
nightlife and a superb public transport system.
It’s an excellent starting point for exploring the
French Alps. Fly direct to Grenoble from
3 February to 31 March.
IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHCOTE
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HOTEL PICKS
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
HOTEL FOOTBALL
Overlooking Old Trafford, the four-star Hotel
Football is an upscale football-themed hotel with
some rooms boasting fantastic views of the stadium
entrance. It is situated within a 10-minute walk
of Old Trafford Cricket Ground and a 20-minute
stroll of Old Trafford Metrolink Station and
Exchange Quay Metrolink Station, which allows for
convenient access in and around Manchester.
The hotel features a gym, as well as 24-hour
room service, free Wi-Fi and a football field.
Downstairs the hotel features both a restaurant and
a bar where guests can unwind at the end of the day.
REVIEWS
‘Absolutely outstanding’
‘Couldn’t fault a thing!’
DOUBLETREE
BY HILTON
BRISTOL NORTH
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North offers
a convenient location. Just eight miles
from the city centre and close to popular
attractions, the hotel’s location is ideal for
both business and leisure visitors alike.
The LivingWell Health Club features a
24-hour fitness room, swimming pool,
sauna, spa pool and steam room. Head
to Brunel's Hat Restaurant for delicious
British classics or settle into the cosy sofas
in the lounge bar with a freshly brewed
Starbucks coffee. 24-hour room service
is also available.
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‘A fantastic stop-over’
‘Brilliant staff made my stay’
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each individually designed to cater for a
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from the finest local ingredients.
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MANCHESTER
WITH THE
MINIS
En Voyage Editor Natalie took
her family on a half-term
break to Manchester
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Manchester
from Guernsey at
aurigny.com
DINOSAURS IN THE WILD
If you’re heading to Manchester with
youngsters, Trafford Park and Salford Quays
areas have you well and truly covered.
The flight to Manchester is a little under 90
minutes. We made the most of Aurigny’s luggage
allowance by taking our own car seats and at the
other end we picked up a hire car – a modest £50
Hertz booking – and set off for central Manchester
and our first port of call; the fantastic Dinosaurs in
the Wild at Event City.
I don’t know exactly what I was expecting but
Dinosaurs in the Wild far exceeded anything
I’d imagined. There were plenty of moments
where we had to remind our five and three-year
olds that it wasn’t real, such was the authenticity
of the props, staging and dinosaurs on the 3D
screens. Three-year-old Reuben came away
so convinced it was all real and was desperate
to tell anyone and everyone all about it.
I don’t want to give away too much of what happens
but this immersive experience is up there with any
Orlando theme park offering, and the flights to get
there are much cheaper. Check out page 29 to find
out where this fantastic attraction is heading next.
The afternoon on our first day was spent inside
the Intu Trafford Centre which, if you’ve not looked
at the floor map before heading in, could be a bit
of a minefield with little people in tow. There is,
however, tonnes to entertain the whole family.
We made our way to the Lego Discovery Centre,
which is attached to the Trafford Centre. The
whole centre is a hands-on children’s (and adult)
paradise with areas to build and run your Lego cars
as well as moving Lego displays, building tables
galore and even entire pits of Lego you can literally
sit in and construct to your heart’s content.
Poppy was rather chuffed to find a 4’ high Buzz
Lightyear made entirely of Lego and Reuben wasn’t
disappointed with Lego’s Ninjago franchise stars
also immortalised in multi-coloured blockwork.
POPPY & BUZZ
LEGO DISCOVERY CENTRE
THE FLIGHT TO MANCHESTER IS A LITTLE
UNDER 90 MINUTES. WE MADE THE MOST
OF AURIGNY’S LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE BY
TAKING OUR OWN CAR SEATS
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THE HOTEL REALLY IS STUNNING
– A FOOTBALL LOVER’S DREAM BLENDED
PERFECTLY WITH SOPHISTICATED
SERVICES AND DÉCOR
There’s a 4D Lego cinema
experience, an indoor play area,
Lego driving cars, rides, a café at
the end, and there’s a fantastic
gift shop where the prices
are reasonable. I strategically
packed a cup of Lego wheels
for my nephews and Poppy and
Reuben managed to spend an
incredible 40 minutes constructing
just three Lego figures each
at a pick’n’mix style station,
which was quite a novelty.
THERE'S A 4D LEGO
CINEMA EXPERIENCE,
AN INDOOR PLAY
AREA, LEGO DRIVING
CARS, RIDES, A CAFÉ
AT THE END AND A
FANTASTIC GIFT SHOP
We moved from Lego bricks to
concrete bricks in the search of
the ideal hotel and boy did we
find it. To level the playing field
of child-orientated attractions,
we booked in to Hotel Football
Manchester – the footballthemed
hotel part-owned by
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs –
which overlooks Old Trafford.
We had a room on the seventh
floor which, to everyone’s
delight, overlooked the stadium
entrance itself and offered
fantastic views of the area.
The hotel went above and
beyond; leaving the children mini
footballs, HF bags and sweets and
a well-stocked (child-orientated)
mini bar featuring favourites such
as Wham bars, space raiders
and Vimto. The hotel really is
stunning – a football lover’s
dream blended perfectly with
sophisticated services and décor
that make sure it’s appealing to
those less enamoured with the
beautiful game than their spouse.
In the morning, following a quick
wander around the outside of the
Theatre of Dreams, we headed
back to the Intu Trafford Centre for
an entirely different experience.
Build-a-Bear Workshop.
Somewhere I’ve never been
and had no plans to visit until
multiple people told us we
should and I am so glad we took
their advice. We were greeted
by a lovely shop assistant called
Amy who was determined to
make sure the whole experience
was as magical as possible.
Children can take as much
time as they want – or as
little in Reuben’s case as he
clocked the Marvel section
immediately – picking out the
bear they’d like to build. They
then get to control the stuffing
via a foot pedal and choose a
heart to place inside before it’s
sewn up and ready to dress.
You can try the outfits on your
bear to see if you like them.
Poppy tried various Disney
princess dresses on hers before
picking out a sequin dress and
microphone and naming her
Rockstar. As an avid superhero
fan, Reuben’s Spiderman bear
received a Batman outfit. Because
who knows when you’ll need a
second set of superpowers?
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LEFT-RIGHT LEGO DISCOVERY CENTRE
VIEW FROM HOTEL FOOTBALL MANCHESTER
DINOSAURS IN THE WILD
SEA LIFE MANCHESTER
The whole shop and experience
plays to youngsters' imaginations
with beautiful finishing touches
such as birth certificates and
cardboard boxes that double
up as a bear house that can be
coloured in. And I can confirm
that the boxes fit in a suitcase.
There’s no way to sugar-coat
it, the food hall in the Trafford
Centre is manic at the best of
times let alone at half term. The
best option that we could see was
to divide and conquer – I found a
table with the children whilst Joel
went hunter-gatherer and braved
the queues at not just one, but
two different fast food outlets.
Post pit-stop we spent the
afternoon in SEA LIFE Manchester
which again is part of the Intu
Trafford Centre. Poppy and
Reuben enjoyed completing their
Dive Log Books gathering a stamp
at each of the nine dive stations.
It’s definitely smaller than some
of the other SEA LIFE centres we’ve
been to but it’s got everything
you’d want from an aquarium.
The sharks, turtles and rays are
always the favourites with our two
and Manchester didn’t disappoint.
Maxed out on fun and new
information and thoroughly wiped
out from the excitement, both the
kids slept all the way to the airport.
It was all going so well until
Reuben learnt a life lesson on one
of those fairground-esque claw
games in departures. The machine
will always win, especially when
you’re only three.
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
REUBEN & MARVEL TEDDY
CHILDREN CAN TAKE AS MUCH TIME AS
THEY WANT – OR AS LITTLE IN REUBEN’S
CASE AS HE CLOCKED THE MARVEL
SECTION IMMEDIATELY – PICKING OUT
THE BEAR THEY’D LIKE TO BUILD.
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FAMILY
SNOW
FUN
Book direct
flights from
Guernsey to
Grenoble at
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Want to kick off your 2018 travel diary in true style?
How about snow-capped peaks, skiing to your
heart’s content, sledging down fresh powder with
your loved ones, stopping off at pretty log cabins to
sip on rich hot chocolate and ice skating under the
stars? If this sounds up your street, then we’ve got
just the destination for you.
Fly to the quintessentially European town of Grenoble with Aurigny
for the ultimate winter family adventure. This south-eastern French
city, aptly nicknamed ‘the capital of the Alps,’ has some of the best
views in Europe with its beautiful mountain backdrop and boasts
some seriously stunning architecture. What’s more, you can access a
whole host of ski resorts within two hours of landing at the airport.
FUN IN THE CITY
Grenoble is situated among
the looming massifs of the
Parc Naturel Régional de
Chartreuse and Parc Naturel
Régional du Vercors.
Cut by the swift-flowing River
Isère, the city itself has a lot to
offer. It achieves a unique blend
of cosmopolitan-meets-country
with its excellent tram system,
plethora of unique and high street
shops, riverside markets and
tiny restaurants dotted with fairy
lights. Before heading further out
to dust off your skis, check out
the Pôlesud ice rink. With two
ice surfaces and space for 2,100
skaters, you’re bound to have
an experience to remember.
You can’t miss out on La Bastille
either. Perched on Mont Rachais
and dating back to 1591, La Bastille
is one of the city’s most popular
attractions. There’s an interesting
military museum, two restaurants
and spectacular views across
the awe-inspiring landscape
around Grenoble. Remember to
pack your camera and a pair of
extra warm gloves as it can get
pretty chilly at the top. Then, sit
back and relax with a rhum au
chocolat and enjoy the vista.
On a clear day, the tip of Mont
Blanc even peeks through. Use
the cable car which has been
taking tourists from the city centre
to the fortress since 1934.
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BASTILLE CABLE CAR GRENOBLE
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FLY TO THE QUINTESSENTIALLY EUROPEAN
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THE ULTIMATE WINTER FAMILY ADVENTURE.
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TAKING TO
THE SLOPES
Just a stone’s throw (one hour)
from Grenoble Airport lies Saint
Pierre de Chartreuse, a familyfriendly
ski resort with a historical
village centre and charming aprèsski
scene. The 35km of slopes
are best suited to beginners,
but advanced skiers have some
off-piste terrain to play with.
You can also find breathtaking
views of the Parc Naturel Rēgional
du Vercors at Lans en Vercors
(an hour from the airport). The
ski area is best known for its
hundreds of kilometres of crosscountry
trails. However, the
downhill ski area which links up
with Villard-de-Lans and Autrans
also has 160km of alpine slopes.
Gorgeous tree-lined pistes
and stunning views characterise
the former Olympic ski resort
of Chamrousse, a long-time
favourite with British skiers and
snowboarders (an hour from the
airport). The family-friendly ski
area has a separate section for
beginners BRISTOLand children.
The Alpe d'Huez ski area,
which links up with Vaujany and
several other small resorts, is a
cosmopolitan ski area with an
international vibe and almost
250km of slopes for every level
of skier or snowboarder (90
mins from the airport). The ski
area is renowned for its highly
competent English-speaking
ski school instructors, as well
as for its freeriding terrain.
Les Deux Alpes has a snowsure
ski area thanks to its glacier,
which also makes it possible to
go summer skiing here (1 hour
30 mins from the airport). Young
people flock to this ski resort
for the top-notch snow parks,
challenging off-piste terrain
and wild après-ski scene.
SOMETHING A
LITTLE DIFFERENT
If you decide to head for Les
Deux Alpes, why not try something
a little different? You can take a
sleigh ride through snowy trees
or experience unforgettable
thrills behind the handlebars of
a two-seater snowmobile on a
night ride. Or why not try both?!
There is also an 1800m² open
air ice rink and lots of different
paragliding options if you want
to see the snow from above.
SLEDGING
A family favourite, sledging in the
snow is something both the oldest
and youngest members of your
family can enjoy. In Villard-de-
Lans at the heart of the Vercors,
Colline-des-Bains has great
snowy pistes for keen ‘sledgers’.
Run by professionals, the bright
and cheerful toboggan runs
give an atmosphere of fun and
games. There is also a free sledge
area for children at the bottom
of the slopes at Chamrousse
1650 near the draglift.
Book your ski holiday
at aurignyski.com
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A YEAR
OF MUSIC
In the era of digital, music of every genre has never been
more accessible. When it comes to experience, however,
nothing can beat the thrill of live gigs and concerts.
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IMAGE COURTESY OF BOOMTOWN 2017
FRIDAY STAGE
Listening to music on a smartphone
simply can’t replicate the powerful
feeling of being hit in the chest by a bass
line, or of being enveloped by a wall of
sound created right before your eyes.
Live music can’t be reproduced, it can’t be
pirated and it can’t be bootlegged — each
show is totally unique. Whether it be a
stadium-based extravaganza or an intimate
gig in a small club, it's one of life's most
intense and unforgettable experiences.
Aurigny flies direct to some of the UK’s
most exciting musical meccas. London is
home to iconic venues including the O2
Arena, Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal
Albert Hall, not to mention an amazing
choice of more intimate locations. The
bustling metropolis, essentially, caters to all.
Manchester is no slacker when it comes
to live music, either. With a unique scene
and musical pedigree, the northern city has
long been at the forefront of the live scene.
Bristol has also gained a reputation as
one of the UK's leading producers of both
professional and amateur musical talent.
The UK’s live music scene isn’t confined
to its cities. Events of all sizes take place
up and down the country and can be
conveniently reached via Aurigny’s direct
routes. And with 2018 shaping up to be
another exciting year for music, it’s never
too early to plan your next live experience.
Huge names such as Lady Gaga,
Morrissey, Foo Fighters and Sam Smith
will be performing in major venues across
the UK, so book early before they sell
out. Although the grandaddy of English
festivals, Glastonbury, is on hiatus for 2018,
there will be no shortage of contenders to
fill the gap. For example, just 30 minutes
from Southhampton is Winchester, the
home of Boomtown. Southampton Airport
is also your gateway to the famous Isle
of Wight Festival. Fly direct to the East
Midlands for rock-fest Download, or fly
into London for one of the city’s many
festivals such as Lovebox or Wireless.
Look beyond the headline acts, however,
and you’ll find festivals and events of all
sizes, for all tastes. If you’re looking to
indulge your love of eighties cheese or
electronic underground, no matter how
niche your sound, let Aurigny help you
get where you need to be to get your
groove on. Here’s a taste of what’s on
offer in Aurigny destinations in 2018:
AURIGNY FLIES DIRECT TO
SOME OF THE UK’S MOST
EXCITING MUSICAL MECCAS.
LONDON IS HOME TO ICONIC
VENUES INCLUDING THE O2
ARENA, HAMMERSMITH APOLLO
AND THE ROYAL ALBERT
HALL, NOT TO MENTION AN
AMAZING CHOICE OF MORE
INTIMATE LOCATIONS.
Love Saves the Day is a weekend
extravaganza that combines the best of
Bristol’s thriving underground scene with
pioneering artists in one buzzing, unified
space. Brand new stages in 2018 will be
showcasing a diverse range of genres and
styles. Expect the spectacular on 26-27 May.
Find out more at lovesavestheday.org
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ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
IMAGES COURTESY OF ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
It’s not just the UK that can lay claim to a
thriving music scene. A little closer to home is
Rock the Rock, a big event on the little Channel
Island of Alderney. Taking place on 8 August, this
event combines community fundraising with
juicy guitar riffs from the best local bands. For
more information visit rocktherock.co.uk.
Enjoy a blast from the past at Let’s Rock
Southampton!, which will return to Southampton
Common on Saturday 7 July 2018. With a fabulous
line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the
eighties, there is plenty to do for everyone at this
family-friendly event. Headline acts include Adam
Ant and Sister Sledge. letsrocksouthampton.com
Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre has a busy
programme of performances throughout the
year, from musical theatre to opera. This year’s
classical line-up includes a Remembrance Day
commemoration on 11 November, featuring a
300-strong cast of choirs, military drums and the
professional Showcase Philharmagic Orchestra.
The concert includes music by Eric Coates,
Vera Lynn, Edward Elgar and Karl Jenkins.
Film lovers of all ages can enjoy the sound
of the cinema at the stunning Royal Albert
Hall on 22 April’s Film Music Gala. A showcase
of all-time favourite Hollywood blockbuster
soundtracks, highlights will include Back To
The Future, Star Trek, La La Land, Star Wars, Out
Of Africa, Jurassic Park, Game Of Thrones, Dr
Zhivago, Chariots Of Fire, and many more.
LOOK BEYOND THE HEADLINE
ACTS, HOWEVER, AND YOU’LL
FIND FESTIVALS AND EVENTS OF
ALL SIZES, FOR ALL TASTES
Fans of cult comedy Flight of Conchords
can catch Bret and Jerome on tour at the
Manchester Arena on Friday 23 March – the
duo’s first UK tour in over seven years.
If you enjoy your music with a dose of metal,
don’t miss Bloodstock on 9-12 August, just 20
miles from East Midlands Airport. With Judas
Priest headlining, there’ll be 100 bands across
four stages, showcasing the best in metal from
around the world. bloodstock.uk.com
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Food
IMAGE COURTESY OF FORTE KITCHEN
FOODIE
TOUR:
WINCHESTER
For those of us who plan holidays around food and drink, the pretty
cathedral city of Winchester is well worth consideration. Not only a
haven for history buffs, this ancient English capital enjoys a glowing
reputation for local produce and fine fare. After all, you don’t get voted
the best place to live in Britain without delivering big in the food stakes.
Get stuck into fine beer and
hearty food in one of the city’s
friendly pubs, or enjoy light bites
and lunches in its handful of cafés
and delis. Weary visitors can also
fuel up on-the-go at one of the
UK’s biggest farmers' markets.
Winchester boasts a range of
cuisines, including Thai, Japanese
and Spanish, as well as a Michelin
Star restaurant – The Black Rat.
No foodie tour of Winchester
would be complete without trying
its regional produce, such as the
local leaf, watercress, which grows
in the acres of beds which span
the Itchen and Meon Valleys.
The area is also famed for
the wild trout that thrive in
the River Itchen, which runs
through the heart of Winchester,
along with the River Test.
And if you work up a thirst,
look out for the Itchen Valley
Brewery at Alresford, Suthwyk
Ales at Southwick and the
award-winning Flower Pots
micro-brewery at Cheriton.
Easy to navigate on foot, and as
satisfying for the stomach as it is
pleasing on the eye, Winchester
definitely deserves to be on
your foodie hit list this year.
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FOR BREAKFAST
OR BRUNCH…
THE CORNER HOUSE
Furniture is shabby chic, the atmosphere is informal
and food is served all day. Its breakfast menu offers
plenty of choice from fry-ups to waffles, butties to
chorizo bake and a wide range of coffees, fruit
juices and teas. Dishes cost between £5-£10.
the.littlepubgroup.co.uk/the-corner-house
FORTE KITCHEN
This place has made a name for itself thanks to
its deliciously rustic, home-cooked British cuisine.
Open from morning until late afternoon daily, Forte
Kitchen’s breakfast menu features eggs Benedict,
Scotch pancakes with smoked streaky bacon and
maple syrup and, of course, a hearty full English with
all the trimmings. Dishes cost between £5-£10.
fortekitchen.co.uk
FOR LUNCH…
RIVER COTTAGE CANTEEN
Right in the heart of Winchester is the River
Cottage Canteen, set inside the beautiful grade
II-listed Abbey Mill. Food is local and seasonal,
such as slow-cooked cauliflower with flat bread,
Laverstoke buffalo mozzarella with heirloom
tomatoes, or vegetarian meze board including
split pea hummus, asparagus crumble and squash
croquettes. Two-course lunch starts from £10.95,
Monday-Friday.
rivercottage.net/canteens/winchester
TOM’S DELI
A few minutes’ walk from Winchester Cathedral, Tom’s
Deli, part delicatessen, part café-restaurant, is the place
to head for delicious, Italian classics. Plenty of pizzas
and paninis are served alongside hearty pasta dishes
and homemade tiramisu and cannoli. The eatery’s
delicatessen is the ideal spot to stock up on authentic
produce like olive oils, meats and sweet treats.
FOR DINNER…
THE CHESIL RECTORY
This beautiful restaurant, located in a 600-year-old
Grade II-listed medieval building, serves modern
British cuisine. Highlights include Blackmoor pigeon
with onion confit, English feta or Cobley Farm lamb,
sweetbreads and salt-baked beetroot with black garlic
glaze, which are best washed down with a selection
from The Chesil Rectory’s exciting wine list. Mains
range from £13.95-£21.50.
chesilrectory.co.uk
THE BLACK RAT
Winchester’s only Michelin Star establishment, The
Black Rat offers modern British fare, with a seasonal
and constantly evolving menu. Try chalk stream trout,
Cornish crab, avocado and cucumber with sweet corn
and yuzu, or heritage beetroot, buratta, orzo, baby
gem with hazelnut, celeriac. Three courses range from
£38-£46 per person.
theblackrat.co.uk
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©THE ELECTRIC EYE PHOTOGRAPHY
Book direct
flights to
Southampton via
Alderney from
Guernsey at
aurigny.com
Getting to Winchester
from Southampton Airport
couldn’t be easier. A direct
train from Southampton
Airport Parkway takes
less than 15 minutes and
costs around £4.40. Rent
a car from Southampton
Airport and make the
20-minute drive to
Winchester via the M3, or
take a taxi for about £20.
THE BEST OF THE REST…
For food on-the-go, you can’t beat Winchester’s
farmers’ market, once voted the best in the
country by The Guardian Food Magazine. Held
in the heart of the city, it has more than 80
producers selling meat, game, goat meat, veal
and buffalo, cheese, milk, cream, ice cream,
honey, breads, cakes, fresh and smoked fish, and
a large variety of fruits and vegetables. For snacks,
check out the buffalo burgers, beef burgers,
salt beef sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls, hot
sausages in rolls, fish cakes, hot soup, hog roast
and mulled wine. The market takes place on
the second and final Sunday of each month.
Enjoy a truly indulgent afternoon tea at the luxury
five-star Lainston House, a gorgeous 17th century
house set in 63 acres of idyllic Hampshire parkland.
exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house/the-hotel
Need a coffee break? Try Steamy’s, a cosy
independent coffee and bagel shop that’s enjoying
great reviews.
thecoffeemademedoit.com
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Food
Top quality Chinese food might not be what you’re expecting on a visit to a small
island in the English Channel, but nestled on Guernsey’s east coast is China Red,
a gem of a restaurant that has been voted number seven in The Independent’s
top 10 UK Chinese restaurants, as well as the number one restaurant overall in
Guernsey on TripAdvisor.
With an impressive range of
authentic Chinese food, Dim
Sum and Chinese teas, China
Red has been a firm favourite
with Guernsey locals and visitors
alike for 10 years since it first
opened its doors in 2007.
The extensive menu offers
classic favourites such as Crispy
Aromatic Duck, Won Ton Soup,
Crispy Seaweed and Satay
Skewers, but there is much more
than your standard Chinese
menu items on offer here. The
chef has done an incredible job
of producing a menu that sticks
true to its Chinese roots while
giving it a Guernsey twist, making
the most of the fresh ingredients
available locally. As a result fresh
seafood features heavily on the
menu with mouthwatering items
such as Kung Po chilli prawns
garnished with cashew nuts,
deep-fried crispy squid with
Szechuan peppercorn salt, and
fresh local lobster with Szechuan
firecracker chillies. Local Sea
Bass, Turbot and Brill are available
either steamed with spring onions
and ginger or black bean sauce
or pan-fried with dark soya.
There’s also plenty on offer for
vegetarians with items such as stirfried
asparagus with bean sprouts
and cashew nuts, braised bamboo
shoots and Chinese mushrooms,
and pan-fried aubergines in black
bean sauce being favourites with
non-vegetarians as well. There is
also an impressive tofu section
to the menu. China Red is also
able to do an amazing 85% of
its menu items gluten free.
Those of you who suffer from
indecisiveness will be pleased to
hear China Red has a range of set
menus which boast their most
popular items, available for two,
three or four people. With all the
hard work of reading through the
menu done for you, all you need
to do is sit back and wait for the
food to be brought to your table.
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Reviews
TRIPADVISOR.COM
‘Best Chinese in Guernsey’
This is the only Chinese I go to
in Guernsey. Excellent food, and
Eddie is always very welcoming.
Great for parties, romantic
dinners or work nights out.
‘Wonderful food’
This was the second time going
to this restaurant and the service
and food are both incredible.
I'm definitely going back there
sometime in the future!
‘Very good once again’
Every time we visit Guernsey we
have dinner at China Red. Such
a great menu, excellent service
and delightful ambience. The care
shown by the restaurant to look
after the customers is first class.
We visited China Red this evening
and were not disappointed in
any way. We will be back next
time we are here.
China Red also has a takeaway menu, lunch
menu and Christmas party menu, as well as a
private dining room which is perfect for meetings,
events and tasting experiences. There’s even a
state-of-the-art karaoke system in the private dining
room, we’re assured the room is soundproofed!
A quick trawl through TripAdvisor shows that
China Red is a truly loved restaurant. So many of the
reviewers have dined there numerous times, and many
comment on the friendly and efficient staff, authentic
décor and of course the fantastic food. After reading
the comments it’s easy to see why China Red is voted
the number one restaurant in Guernsey, which is
no mean feat when you look at the incredibly high
standard of restaurants available across the island.
China Red is understandably a popular restaurant
and does get busy so it’s advisable to book early
if you want a table over the weekend or during
the holidays. To book call 01481 723888.
TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT
chinaredguernsey.com
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AFFAIR WITH GUERNSEY
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LONDON
RESTAURANT PICKS
GUERNSEY
RED
Red Grill House and Cocktail Bar offers some of the
best steak on the island with staff having worked
in New York Steak Houses, tasted Wagyu in Tokyo
and taken butchery courses in London, all in order
to cook some of the finest meat available. The
upstairs cocktail bar features not only a mindblowing
array of spirits collected from all over the
globe, but it also frames one of the best views of St
Peter Port on the island.
REVIEWS
‘Best tapas ever’
‘Perfect for chilling and grazing’
HYDE LOBBY BAR
A relaxed affair with a penchant for
effortless style, the Hyde Lobby Bar is
both a buzzing café in the morning and
the place to be seen when the sun sets in
the evening. There’s freshly baked pastries
and muffins in the morning, an enticing
menu of popular light lunches and in the
afternoon an assortment of tasty sweets
and savoury snacks. The comprehensive
list of wines and spirits, cocktails
and beers should satisfy all tastes.
REVIEWS
‘Amazing afternoon tea’
‘Excellent quality and service’
LEEDS
CITY 3
RESTAURANT
& BAR
This modern Leeds bar has low tables
and comfy seating in an open-plan space.
Relax with friends and mix and match
dishes from the lounge menu, light bites
and delicious burgers, all served within
the excellent Hilton Leeds City Hotel.
REVIEWS
‘Delicious dinner and breakfast!’
‘A very enjoyable birthday meal’
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THE ALL NEW
GUERNSEY
OPENING MARCH 2018
We’re currently undertaking an exciting refurbishment
project, so we will be closed from the end of January
until the beginning of March, but we very much look
forward to welcoming you and your family back to the
new look Christies from March 2018. Whilst everything
will look different our famous Christies warm welcome,
excellent service and delicious food will remain the same.
www.christies.gg
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IS A GREEN
SMOOTHIE A
GOOD IDEA?
BY NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST CLAIRE MAHY
You will probably agree that eating more greens is beneficial for your health, however you may be confused
over the advantages of blending them to create a smoothie and where to begin with this process. If this sounds
familiar then read on to find out how to create a green smoothie and why this would be an excellent healthy
habit to introduce in 2018.
Firstly, here are some general
guidelines on their basic
composition. To clarify, I'm
referring to a smoothie and not
a juice so you are consuming the
whole produce, which includes
the dietary fibre.
GREEN SMOOTHIE
1
Stick to one piece of fruit
to keep the overall sugar
content down, good options
are pear, apple, banana, berries
or pineapple (include the
pineapple core since this is an
excellent source of the enzyme
bromelain, which can help reduce
inflammation in the body).
2
The
bulk of your greens will
come from your vegetables
such as spinach, kale, celery,
broccoli, cucumber, lettuce,
avocado etc. Frozen vegetables
work just as well and help make
the smoothie more refreshing.
3
You can use lemon or lime
juice, fresh herbs or spices
such as parsley, mint, basil, ginger
or turmeric for more flavour
and additional health benefits.
4
Add
in some nuts, seeds or
a non-dairy milk for protein
and healthy fats. This will also
slow the release of sugar into
your bloodstream, meaning
you feel fuller for longer.
5
Rotate your greens on a
regular basis for exposure
to a larger array of nutrients.
NOW ON TO THE ADVANTAGES:
1
2
Dark
3
4
Once
5
Typically, greens are an excellent source of non-dairy calcium
and magnesium. These two minerals work synergistically in the
body, therefore consuming them together is advantageous.
greens contain high levels of non-haem iron and vitamin
C, again these nutrients work together with vitamin C enhancing
the absorption of this type of iron. During the winter months
it's particularly important to have optimal levels of vitamin C to
support your immune system in fighting off the common cold.
By blending your greens, you break down the difficult to digest plant
cell walls, meaning your body can more easily absorb these nutrients.
This is particularly beneficial if your digestive system is compromised.
you get into a new routine, which might include
changing your shopping habits, smoothies are simple, quick
and clean to make and are easily transported. They are also
an excellent way to use up fresh produce before it spoils.
This one may come down to preference, but once you
strike the right balance green smoothies are delicious and
a fun way to experiment and be creative in the kitchen.
Finally make sure you drink your smoothie through a reusable
straw to protect your teeth from the high levels of ascorbic
acid (vitamin C), which can damage tooth enamel over time,
especially if you are a fan of fresh lemon or lime.
Whilst I'm an advocate of eating a rainbow
coloured diet, I always ensure the green
part receives the attention it deserves,
happy blitzing!
For more information contact
Claire at hello@cmnutrition.co.uk
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BUSINESS NEWS
78 NEWS BULLETIN
The latest business news from
the Bailiwick of Guernsey
86 WE ARE GUERNSEY
Cybercrime high on the agenda
at Guernsey Insurance forum
89 FACES OF BUSINESS
Meet Sarah Willis,
Director at Intertrust Group
92 ASPECTS OF FINANCIAL
CONSOLIDATION AT
GROUP LEVEL
Beat Hearing and Nicole Flöthe
from Carey Group, Zurich
DOCUMENT DUTY 97
UPDATE – WHAT
DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Collas Crill takes a look at the
new law and the changes it brings
WHAT DO I KNOW? 99
Ravenscroft Investment Management
looks towards 2018
MEET JESS AND JAMES 106
En Voyage talks to the brother and sister
duo behind Concept 360
HIGH-FLYING 110
The latest appointments from leading
Guernsey businesses
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Guernsey
Harbour area:
Building for
tomorrow
Page 103
Guernsey
in winter
Page 109
Let's talk
about risk,
maybe
RAVENSCROFT
ACQUIRES
BULLIONROCK
The stockbroking and investment
management company Ravenscroft
has bought BullionRock, agreeing
to acquire the precious metals
business for an undisclosed sum.
The deal will see BullionRock
founder Robin Newbould return to
the company he helped establish
more than a decade ago.
‘BullionRock has seen incredible
growth and now has more than 500
clients who hold a substantial value of
precious metals,’ said Robin.
‘We have no immediate plans for
change and so it will be very much
business as usual at BullionRock. We
do, however, see real potential for our
clients who will gain access to a full
range of stockbroking and investment
management services as a result of
our business becoming part of the
Ravenscroft Group.’
ALLBEAUTY.COM NAMED UK’S NO 1
ONLINE RETAILER BY WHICH?
Guernsey’s online beauty and fragrance retailer, allbeauty.
com, has been named Which? 2017 Best Online Shop
in the UK for the second year running.
The local eCommerce business has beaten other wellknown
brands such as John Lewis, Superdrug, Marks &
Spencer and Argos as well as specialists Toolstation
and RicherSounds.
Consumers rated allbeauty.com as the number one online
shop, achieving a customer satisfaction score of 91% with
shoppers rating the retailer as excellent for price and range
of products.
allbeauty’s Chief Operating Officer, Janice Mancini, said:
‘Winning this extremely prestigious award last year was
amazing; to do this two years in a row is an outstanding
achievement. Our success comes down to our excellent
team that works so hard behind the scenes. Their passion
and dedication to our customers is second-to-none.’
Deputy Gavin St Pier, Guernsey’s Chief Minister, said:
‘I congratulate allbeauty.com on its achievement, especially
considering some of the giants of online retailing it took
on and beat. allbeauty.com has been a hidden gem but
is a credit to the island, making a significant economic
contribution to Guernsey.’
Ravenscroft Group Managing Director
Mark Bousfield said the addition of
BullionRock to the group’s offering
made sense in the current economy.
‘Investors are becoming increasingly
knowledgeable and we have seen
an increasing demand from them
for parts of their portfolio to be
invested in precious metals. Given the
continuing uncertainty in the global
markets, investors are comforted
by the fact that they are invested in
something which, if they want to, they
can physically touch,’ he said.
‘We want to ensure that as a group we
can offer our clients the investment
opportunities they are asking for and
so the acquisition of BullionRock will
further diversify our offering.’
GUERNSEY-BASED
CHINESE INSURANCE
COMPANY ESTABLISHED
Brilliant Reinsurance (Guernsey)
Limited has become Guernsey’s
first Chinese insurance company.
The company’s formation is
further evidence of the growing
ties between Guernsey’s insurance
industry and China’s business sector.
Managed and established by
Alternative Risk Management
(ARM), Brilliant Reinsurance will
focus on business being retroceded
from the Lloyd’s of London market.
The company’s Directors are Dr
Yu-Tsung Chien and Malcolm
Cutts-Watson.
Brendan Reeves, Client Service
Director at ARM, said the high
regard in which Guernsey’s
insurance sector is held
internationally played an important
part in the vehicle’s creation.
‘It was important that the Chinese
principals felt comfortable with
the jurisdiction they were working
with and Guernsey certainly met
those requirements owing to our
reputation as Europe’s number one
captive insurance domicile and our
well-regarded legal and regulatory
environment,’ he said.
Brendan highlighted Guernsey’s
close proximity to London and the
fact it is in the European time zone
as other important factors.
‘Logistically, Guernsey is really well
placed for Chinese businesses
expanding their focus internationally.
In addition, Guernsey Finance has
had an office in Shanghai for the
past 10 years and done a lot of
valuable work over that period in
raising the profile of Guernsey’s
offering in financial services.’
Guernsey Finance Deputy Chief
Executive Kate Clouston said she
was delighted to see business
opportunities emerging from
the region.
‘Guernsey’s ties with China have
rapidly developed in recent years,
and we are very pleased that the
island has gained such a positive
reputation there as an expert in
many different areas of financial
services,’ she said. ‘The insurance
sector in particular is yielding new
opportunities across the board
and we look forward to helping
Chinese companies enhance the
international aspects of their work.’
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JASON HYLAND, KARINA DE CARTERET, SIMON TORODE AND NICK PALUCH
LIVINGROOM NAMED WORLD’S BEST
ESTATE AGENCY FOR MARKETING
Livingroom Estate Agents has won a
highly-coveted international award
for its marketing at the global final
of the prestigious International
Property Awards.
The Guernsey estate agency won
three five-star awards – Single
Office Guernsey, Marketing Channel
Islands and Website UK – at the UK
edition of the International Property
Awards in October. Livingroom then
won both the marketing and website
categories at the UK regional
finals and was chosen to solely
represent the United Kingdom in
both categories against a further 48
countries at the grand final.
Alongside 100 property industry
leaders, Livingroom attended
the gala final in London and
subsequently won the industry
pinnacle award for International Real
Estate Marketing, beating finalists
from five other countries – Abu
GAME-CHANGING ID REGISTER GOES
FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH
ADVICE FROM CAREY OLSEN
A little over a year after launch,
the revolutionary Guernsey-based
private funds platform, the ID
Register (theidregister.com), has
grown substantially with help from
Carey Olsen.
The ID Register is a universal investor
onboarding platform created in
response to the changing regulatory
requirements and frustration in the
funds industry at the lengthy paperbased
processes for customer due
diligence (CDD); it lets users create
one complete Know Your Client and
FATCA profile and share it securely
with their counterparts.
Director of the ID Register, Tim
Andrews, said: ‘The ID Register
Dhabi, Germany, New Zealand,
Mexico and the USA.
Simon Torode, founder and
Managing Director of Livingroom
Estate Agents said, ‘We were
immensely proud to represent the
whole of the UK at the international
awards and to win the international
award for marketing was a huge
surprise and enormous honour.’
‘As a single office agency of just 18
people from Guernsey, to compete
against huge organisations with
international footprints is remarkable
but to actually win is amazing and
hopefully helps to put Guernsey on
the map in the property world. All
of our clients will hopefully benefit
from the exposure – especially our
Open Market vendors who have
now been exposed to a global
audience all curious as to how a
small unknown single office can win
on such a large scale,’ he said.
has doubled in size in less than 12
months by attracting clients from
across the world – a great success
story for Guernsey.’
The ID Register worked with
Stepstone, KPMG and IPES to build
the platform; Carey Olsen partner
David Crosland advised on the
register’s set-up and continues to
act as counsel for the ongoing legal
management of the system.
Tim said: ‘We rely on David and the
Carey Olsen team to help us navigate
intellectual property, client contracts
and data privacy legislation. Carey
Olsen really understand our business,
know their stuff and have gone the
extra mile to help us.’
SKIPTON WELCOME
BUSIEST QUARTER
FOR PROPERTY
SALES SINCE 2012
New business Lordes Luxury Car
Storage looks set to become a
focal point for international owners
of ultra-rare automobiles that
require state-of-the-art storage.
Lordes' facility, at a discrete location
on the island, will house 106 luxury
automobiles in a custom-designed,
high-security environment.
Chairman, Karen Lewis, and Chief
Executive Officer, Robert Lewis, have
moved their homes to Guernsey.
‘For us choosing the location for
our storage facility involved a lot
of factors from costs, to property
selection, to taxes and to lifestyle
and ease of doing business;
Guernsey ticked all the boxes. We’re
delighted to be a new member
of the business community in
Guernsey and eager to promote
the island to our international client
base,’ Karen said.
‘Investors from around the world,
including the UK, Europe, Middle
East, Asia and America, are
increasingly seeing the value of
collectable car investment – either
directly buying the vehicles or
through funds yielding excellent
annual returns,’ said Robert.
MOURANT OZANNES
'POWER WOMEN'
RECOGNISED
Three Mourant Ozannes
lawyers have been recognised
in the Citywealth 2017 IFC
Powerwomen Top 200 list.
Jessica Roland, Managing Partner,
Guernsey, Felicia de Laat, who
heads up the firm's marketleading
Funds practice in Jersey
and Rachael McDonald, Managing
Partner, British Virgin Islands have
been named among the 200 most
influential female professionals
across the world's international
financial centres (IFCs).
Mourant Ozannes Global
Managing Partner Jonathan
Rigby said: ‘We are very proud of
Rachael, Jessica and Felicia and
this recognition is testament to the
significant contributions they have
made in their respective fields.’
BUSINESS NEWS
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AON GUERNSEY
CELEBRATE
40 YEARS
Industry leaders including the Chief Minister
of Guernsey, Gavin St Pier joined Aon staff
and business partners at the Old Government
House Hotel to help Aon Guernsey celebrate
40 years in business.
Aon Guernsey is at the heart of
an insurance sector that forms a
strong pillar of Guernsey’s Financial
Services Sector. The insurance
sector contributes £187,000 per
employee to Guernsey’s GDP
which is 2.5 times the islands
average £75,000 GDP per
employee. ‘We have spent 40 years
at the cutting edge of Guernsey’s
Insurance industry; have 322
entities under Aon Guernsey
Management, and almost a 40%
share of the Guernsey Insurance
Management Market. Our success
is built on our people, our values
and giving our utmost for clients,
colleagues and the community
alike,’ said Paul Sykes, Managing
Director of Aon Guernsey.
Aon Guernsey has gone from
strength to strength, culminating
in winning Business of the Year
at the annual Guernsey Awards
for Achievement in February
2017. Aon’s performance was
recognised for innovation and
growth, employing 28 new
people over a two-year period.
The award judges said, ‘it was
inspirational, a fantastic role
model for Guernsey and how we
(Guernsey) can punch above our
weight on the international stage.’
‘Aon Guernsey’s success could
not have happened without
innovation and responsive
regulators that paved the way not
just for captive insurance but for
insurance linked securities and
commercial reinsurance to evolve
in Guernsey,’ said Paul Sykes.
Demonstrating Aon’s
commitment to the island and to
celebrate 40 years in business,
Aon Guernsey proudly announced
that they are now official principal
sponsor of the Guernsey Ladies’
Rugby Team. Aon plays a leading
role in supporting women’s
rugby worldwide through its
sponsorship of the Irish and
Australian women’s rugby teams
and partnership with the Women’s
Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland.
‘We have witnessed how
women’s rugby has evolved to
become a truly global sport that
embodies many of the values
we live and breathe at Aon –
leadership, teamwork, diversity
and integrity,’ said Paul Sykes.
Aon Guernsey plans to further
help and support the growth
of the insurance sector to
ensure our industry continues
to innovate and grow.
Aon Insurance Managers
Global Chief Operating Officer,
John English commented,
‘We are thankful to our clients,
colleagues and business partners
for supporting the Company in
Guernsey over the years and look
forward to working together for
many more years to come.’
AON’S GRADUATE
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
Our philosophy is to employ
people with the right skills and
attitude to help our clients –
giving them the support they
need to develop and enable
them to find opportunities
that play to their strengths.
From earthquakes and meteor
strikes to cyber terrorism and
widespread flooding, the risk of
catastrophes on a global scale
should never be underestimated.
But what happens when the
conventional insurance market
isn’t able to provide the requisite
cover for such occurrences?
These are the types of challenges
Aon Global Risk Consulting
(AGRC) tackles on a regular
basis, by providing a process
to determine the strategy for
achieving the optimal balance
of risk retention vehicles.
The Global Risk Consulting
European Captives Graduate
Programme in Guernsey lasts 18
months and has been designed
to identify and develop the
future leaders of our business,
if you think that this could be
the next step in your career
development, find out more
today guernsey.hr@aon.co.gg
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing
a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues
in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and
analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
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After relocating to
a destination you
must live there. Go
beyond the obvious
and take advantage
of the active lifestyle
available in Guernsey.
Guernsey is undoubtedly an
attractive place to relocate to. Its tax
system, status as a financial centre
of excellence and well connected,
professional business community
are well known. Many jurisdictions
which we may view as
competitors have these too.
Guernsey is more than just a
collection of facts on a page.
What about the life behind this?
Let’s explore what adventures
await those in Guernsey who
crave an active lifestyle:
We spoke to Ant Ford-Parker
of Outdoor Guernsey. No one is
more knowledgeable than Ant on
this subject, having run various
activity and nature trips around
the island for many years.
‘For its size the Bailiwick of
Guernsey punches above its
weight for the sheer variety and
beauty of its coastal play areas.
From Sark’s vast caverns and caves,
Herm Island’s Mediterraneanesque
archipelago and sparkling
Shell Beach to the wilderness
of Guernsey’s South Coast cliffs
contrasted by the endless
sandy beaches of the West Coast.
‘Add in huge tides that change
the coastline constantly, wildlife
including dolphins, seals, puffins,
THIS VARIETY IN
ENVIRONMENT AND
CONDITIONS CANNOT
FAIL TO LEAD TO MINI
ADVENTURES ON A
DAILY BASIS. I LOVE IT
and crystal clear water and
you have dream conditions for
anyone interested in kayaking,
coasteering, paddle boarding,
climbing, hiking, windsurfing,
surfing, bird watching or fishing.
This variety in environment and
conditions cannot fail to lead to mini
adventures on a daily basis. I love it.’
None of these things are unique
to Guernsey, however, the ease of
accessibility for each one is where
the lifestyle available in Guernsey
really comes into its own. We
asked Ant about what activities he
gets up to outside of his many
work commitments.
‘After work I often wind down by
picking up my SUP and heading
across to Lihou Island or to one of
the stunning West Coast beaches.
The clarity of the water and the
views from the board never fail to
make me catch my breath, maybe
a bit of surf too. If I want to stay dry
I can easily lose a day scrambling
or climbing along the coast. I also
love taking the dogs and exploring
the bunkers and rich heritage sites
that the islands seem to have an
endless supply of! There is always
a café or pub close by where you
can review the day with good or
new friends. Never a dull day.’
We couldn’t have put it better
ourselves. If you would like to take
advantage of the diverse array of
outdoor activities in Guernsey or you
wish to contact Ant please visit
outdoorguernsey.co.uk for more
details and to book excursions.
If you do not already live in
Guernsey and are interested having
read the above, it’s potentially very
easy! For those with UK, EU or
Swiss passports Guernsey’s Open
Market provides an ease of access
to relocation which is the envy of
our competitors. Get in touch with
Locate Guernsey to find out more.
Locate Guernsey is the States
of Guernsey’s inward investment
team which promotes Guernsey
as the destination of choice for
relocating businesses and HNWIs.
In addition a free hand-holding
service is provided to make the
process as simple as possible.
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DOFF YOUR CAP
The States of Guernsey has recently shown its
commitment to encouraging newcomers to the island
with a new measure that makes available a lower tax
cap for those moving to Guernsey.
The Guernsey tax cap is £110,000 for income arising
from outside the island or £220,000 if Guernsey income
is included. Both figures are now reduced to £50,000,
for up to four years, for people who are new to the
island and have bought a property of at least £1.5m on
the Open Market: the part of Guernsey’s housing stock
available to those who do not have an existing familial
connection to the island. Locate Guernsey is keen to
explain more about this positive new measure.
AN EVENT TO REMEMBER
Sarah Nicholls started as Relationship & Events
Manager for Locate Guernsey in December. Sarah is a
qualified marketing and business professional with over
20 years’ experience in the finance and legal sectors.
She will be taking a lead on many of Locate Guernsey’s
promotional events, having had plenty of experience
devising marketing strategies.
Most importantly Sarah is proactive, enthusiastic and
fun. All essential qualities if you are promoting Guernsey
as a destination of choice for relocation. We are really
pleased to have her joining our team. For her contact
details please visit locateguernsey.com.
LOCATE
GUERNSEY
YOUR HOME,
YOUR BUSINESS,
YOUR LIFE
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on excellence
Babbé is a leading offshore law firm with a
reputation for delivering world class legal services.
Responsive, knowledgable, determined and effective, our
approach has been recognised by the top legal directories.
“ Solutions oriented and flexible...quick to respond”
“ Babbé LLP’s advocates communicate well and are good listeners”
Legal 500
“ All of the partners are knowledgeable and accessible, and can be
relied upon to deliver a quality service on time and on budget.”
“ Their litigation experience and skills are unparalleled.
They are a formidable team.”
Chambers UK
We offer specialist legal advice and representation to global companies
and institutions and have led the way in developing legal specialisms that
continue to set the standards in offshore commercial markets today.
To find out how Babbé can help with your legal requirements, call us on
+44 1481 713371 or email mail@babbelegal.com.
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Babbé LLP P.O. Box 69 La Vieille Cour La Plaiderie
Tel: +44 1481 713371 Email: mail@babbelegal.com
St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 4BL Channel Islands
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Insolvency & Restructuring Investment Funds Trusts &Pensions Wills & Estates
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CYBERCRIME HIGH ON THE
AGENDA AT GUERNSEY
INSURANCE FORUM
Cybercrime losses to business and individuals are set to increase
further as a result of challenges posed by today’s far-reaching
connectivity, former FBI Head of Cyber Division James Trainor
told delegates at the Guernsey Insurance Forum in London.
Now Senior Vice President at Aon’s
Cyber Solutions Group, keynote speaker
Mr Trainor said that 2016 research by
Cybersecurity Ventures put annual losses in
this area at as much as $6 trillion, dwarfing
estimates of only two years earlier.
"There’s about six or seven billion devices
connected to the internet now. That number
could go up to 20 or even 50 billion devices
in the next three to five years," he said.
All this greater connectivity provided
more scope for criminals to carry out
denial-of-service attacks, more vectors
into networks and more opportunities to
extort funds through encrypting devices.
Mr Trainor warned there was a lack of
insurance premiums being taken out to
cover for the losses from cyber-attacks,
estimated at just around $3 billion annually.
It would be necessary for companies to
protect their network better, the insurance
industry to introduce more capital to
cover losses and the government to step
up its efforts to disrupt cybercrime.
The event, which served as a reminder of
Guernsey’s standing in the global insurance
market and provided a platform for local
industry to showcase its expertise to an offisland
audience, saw nearly 200 in attendance.
In addition to Mr Trainor’s address, the event
included two panel sessions. The first was
entitled ‘Insurance’s answer to 21st century
megatrends’ and saw Jonathan Howe,
PwC Global’s insurtech leader, recognise
the importance of collaboration between
insurance start-ups and incumbents. He
said start-ups needed the industry because
they lack vital elements such as funding,
customers and data, but at the same time
insurers needed access to the flexibility
and innovation offered by the start-ups.
LEFT-RIGHT: ROWAN DOUGLAS OF WILLIS TOWERS
WATSON, JULIA GRAHAM OF AIRMIC, JONATHAN
HOWE OF PwC, PETER VAN DEN BROEKE OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE
SUPERVISORS AND MODERATOR NAGA MUNCHETTY
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This sentiment was echoed by James Sore of
equity investment firm SyndicateRoom, one of the
panellists discussing the second topic, ‘Creating a
suitable environment for unicorns’ – the term used
for a start-up valued at $1 billion. He explained
that start-ups had historically struggled to make
progress with incumbents in implementing their
ideas and technology, but the increasing pressure
to adapt and develop meant that incumbents were
more open to interaction with newcomers.
‘The incumbents, the big existing providers, are still
around for a reason – because they manage risk,
but you also have the start-up mentality of "I can do
anything and change the world". It’s about findinging
the balance between the two,’ said Mr Sore..
GUERNSEY COMES OUT STRONGLY IN THE
WAKE OF SO-CALLED ‘PARADISE PAPERS’
Media coverage following the release of
information from files belonging to law firm
Appleby has drawn attention to the role of
offshore finance centres in recent months.
‘The release of the stolen documents is an
illegal hack and unacceptable. The sensationalist
reporting is designed to undermine the legitimate
business acts of offshore centres,’ said Guernsey
Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley.
‘The coverage attempted to portray a lack of
transparency in offshore finance centres, but in
the case of Guernsey that is simply not true. Early
adoption of global initiatives such as the Common
Reporting Standard and the establishment of our
central register of beneficial ownership evidence
our long-standing commitment to global standards
of transparency and information exchange.
‘By having these standards in place Guernsey underlines
its position within the mainstream of international finance.’
INDUSTRY UPDATE
Guernsey Finance stakeholders can learn more about
the promotional agency’s future plans, as well as the
island’s relationship with the City of London, at GF’s
annual industry update at St James on 24 January.
Miles Celic, Chief Executive of TheCityUK – the
representative body which champions the UK-based
financial and related professional services industries
– is keynote speaker. He will discuss his organisation’s
work in the UK, how Guernsey’s financial services
sector fits with its remit and TheCityUK’s involvement
in positioning London and the wider UK financial
services market for a successful post-Brexit future.
Stakeholders will also be briefed on Guernsey Finance’s
plans for 2018 across its target markets and hear
analysis of the agency’s performance during 2017.
Address PO Box 655, Somers House,
St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3PN
Phone +44 (0) 1481 720071
Twitter @WEAREGUERNSEY
Email info@weareguernsey.com Web weareguernsey.com
LEFT-RIGHT: CAROLINE BRADLEY (GUERNSEY FINANCIAL
SERVICES COMMISSION), EDMUND DILGER (POLICYCASTLE),
TAHIR FAROOQUI (CANOPY), JAMES SORE (SYNDICATEROOM)
AND MODERATOR NAGA MUNCHETTY
MEET THE TEAM
Emily Wild joined Guernsey Finance a little over
a year ago. Here, we find out a little more about
her and her role at the company.
Name Emily Wild
Position Events Executive
Responsibilities My role is to organise and assist
in the running of WE ARE GUERNSEY events,
conferences and seminars, and work closely
with our third-party event partners. A typical
day of mine involves liaising with industry and
suppliers, promoting the event and planning
our own events logistics from start to finish to
ensure all goes to plan.
When did you join Guernsey Finance?
December 2016.
Favourite aspect of the job? As part of the
events team, I have the opportunity to travel
regularly to manage the events on the day,
which also allows me to see different venues
off-island and connect with other event
companies and their employees.
How might people know you away from
Guernsey Finance? Outside of the office
you will find me spending time outdoors
or travelling overseas to climb a mountain!
I enjoy taking part in charity challenges
and I am deciding what to do next!
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If you are looking for a new position in Fund Administration, Accountancy,
Compliance, Trust Administration, Corporate Governance, Legal, HR,
Banking and Investments, Company Secretarial or any other area, or alternatively
seeking advice on your career, please contact a member of the team.
18-20 Smith Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JQ
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FACES OF BUSINESS
SARAH WILLIS
Sarah Willis has worked at Intertrust in Guernsey since 2016
when she returned to the island, she was promoted to Director
last year and heads up the Regulatory Compliance Services
department. The Guernsey team is responsible for the roll out of
the service line across the wider Intertrust Group. She previously
worked for Grant Thornton UK and qualified as a chartered
accountant in the Business Risk Services team before moving to
help set up the Grant Thornton Governance Institute in 2013.
How do you start off your
working day?
With the Today programme on
Radio 4 and four or five hits of the
snooze button. I’m not a morning
person so I keep my routine as
simple as possible. I lay out my
clothes and write myself a to-do list
the night before so that I don’t have
to think too much when I get up.
How would you describe
your leadership style?
Adaptive. The professional
environment, our business and
the needs of my colleagues
are always changing so what
works today won’t be right for
tomorrow. This is especially true
working in the field of regulation
as we’re always looking ahead
to the next development.
Do you travel much in
your role?
Our head office is in Amsterdam
and I work closely with colleagues
in Jersey, so I visit both fairly
often. I’m angling for a trip
to some of Intertrust’s more
southerly offices next year;
Madrid or Dubai would be nice!
Where is your favourite
place in the world?
Aside from Guernsey? The Yorkshire
Dales – the countryside there is
breathtakingly beautiful. I worked
in Leeds for several years and spent
many happy weekends yomping
around the Dales. I recommend
Fountains Abbey for picnics, Lumb
Falls for outdoor swimming and the
Yorkshire Three Peaks walk to make
you feel that you’ve earned your pint.
What single achievement
are you most proud of?
Finishing the Coast to Coast
adventure race. I ran, cycled and
kayaked 105 miles across Scotland
in the pouring rain. It taught me
the power of determination.
And that I really hate cycling.
How would you
quantify success?
Knowing that I gave everything
that I had on the day. Some days
I have more to give than others,
but I like to know that I’ve brought
all that I can offer to the table.
As a child, what did you want
to be when you grew up?
What’s the best piece
of advice you were
ever given?
There’s no point expending
energy worrying about things
that you can’t change. Instead,
focus on the things that you can
do something about. My Dad has
boiled this down to a four-word
maxim, but it’s unprintable!
How do you maintain a
healthy work/life balance?
It sounds obvious but I try to focus
100% on whatever I’m doing in the
moment. For me, to be stressed is
to not be able to switch off. I try to
put work to one side when I leave
the office and concentrate on the
meal I’m cooking or the people
I’m with. Running is my ultimate
de-stressing activity; I focus on
my breathing and my footfalls and
come back feeling refreshed.
What is the last thing you
think about at the end
of the day?
Whether I’ve locked the front door!
I have to go downstairs and double
check before I can fall asleep.
A long-distance lorry driver. Since
then I’ve realised that sports cars are
a lot more fun to drive than HGVs.
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GUERNSEY
HARBOUR AREA:
BUILDING FOR
TOMORROW
BY ANNALISA SPENCER, ASSOCIATE AT LOVELL OZANNE
IMAGE@JAMIELETISSIER.COM
St. Peter Port’s first man-made
harbour was built in 1275. The
construction of the harbour as we
know it was begun in the 1850s
after 20 years of deliberation by
the States. At this time the harbour
area was increased from 4.5 to 73
acres to include a large anchorage,
a floating dock, shipbuilding
yards and a careening hard.
The Guernsey we enjoy today
was built by our predecessors and
ancestors. Throughout Guernsey’s
history we can see examples of
where those in charge at the time
have made bold investments into
the island’s infrastructure in order
to facilitate our sustainable growth.
Making big investments in the future
is a daunting task. Nevertheless
we have a responsibility to the
island’s future generations to ensure
our infrastructure continues to
evolve and be fit for purpose.
Other previous examples can be
seen with the land reclamation of
the Braye in the early 1800s, forming
a connection we now rely on in the
island’s day-to-day functionality.
Likewise the land reclamation which
took place in the 1980s to create
North Beach and the QE2 marina;
which faced significant opposition
at the time and was barely approved
by the States. Looking back on these
decisions today, few would argue that
these developments have not been
economic enablers for Guernsey.
The Island Development Plan,
introduced in 2016, identifies
a requirement to consider the
Harbour Action Areas (HAAs).
This is a positive step in bringing
forward plans for the development
and expansion of these areas.
Members of Guernsey’s Chamber
of Commerce recently produced
a document which sets out a
suggested Framework for how
Guernsey’s Harbour Areas could be
developed, advising a communityled
vision, along with private and
public investment vehicles.
Even more encouragingly, the
States of Guernsey’s Committee for
Economic Development recently
published a paper which outlines
Guernsey’s Economic Vision. Amongst
other important areas identified
where States active encouragement
and investment will be necessary
to allow for economic growth, the
redevelopment of St Peter Port
Harbour is presented as a key issue.
The CfED advise that a coordinated
approach is taking place whereby
four of Guernsey’s committees (P&R,
CfED, CfE&I and the STSB) are coming
together to progress the first stage
of works in the enhancement of the
Harbour Area, and that this is one of
the States 23 prioritised policies.
The danger, of course, with such
a process is that there are too many
cooks! For all the interested parties
mentioned to agree a masterplan is a
major challenge – particularly within a
timescale that ensures the document
is still relevant when implemented.
Lovell Ozanne are about to
celebrate 60 years as architects on
this island. When we look back at
the many projects and dreams that
have been discussed over this time
frame it becomes apparent that
having focused and clear objectives
on a fixed programme is the only
way to avoid a project disappearing
into the bottom drawer of a filing
cabinet never to see the light of day.
Clearly this is the infrastructure
project of the generation and has the
potential for Guernsey to demonstrate
that we are a forward and outwardlooking
community. It is crucial now,
more than ever, that we continue to
build momentum and look to create
a legacy we can be proud of. This
means that we need to focus on
the bigger picture and avoid getting
distracted by short-term negativity.
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ASPECTS OF FINANCIAL
CONSOLIDATION AT
GROUP LEVEL
BY BEAT HAERING AND NICOLE FLÖTHE
FROM CAREY GROUP, ZURICH
beat.haering@careygroup.ch
nicole.floethe@careygroup.ch
In most countries groups of companies of a certain
size are required to prepare consolidated financial
statements. Normally this is seen as an unpleasant
obligation, while the business advantages of
consolidations are often ignored.
Even for groups that do not exceed the size criteria,
there are frequent situations where consolidated
figures are required, such as finding new equity
investors, negotiations with banks for new credit lines
or in the execution of succession plans.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTARY CONSOLIDATION
Usually the need to provide consolidated group
figures by third parties is experienced as an unpleasant
obligation. It is often ignored that consolidated group
figures offer numerous advantages which can lead to
better decision making in many situations. Therefore,
the consolidation of group figures on a voluntary basis
should be considered. The following four examples
will illustrate this proposal:
1
COMPANY ACQUISITIONS/
DISPOSALS OR DEBT FINANCING
In the case of a projected acquisition or
disposal of a company or debt financing
it is advisable to perform analysis of the
effects of the transactions on the financial position of
the group as a whole before it is executed. To do this
consolidation simulations are available which visualise
not only the changes in assets and liabilities on both
sides of the balance sheet, but also identify changes in
earnings, cash flow statements and KPIs.
2
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
The quality of consolidated figures is
reflected in depth and, in particular,
the analysis of information provided.
The decision-supporting numerical
data can create many benefits for the
company: cost reduction potential, early detection
of deviations from planning or the development
of individual revenue sources are examples
of the leads that an appropriate management
information system can provide for decision makers.
In addition, causes of problems can be easily
identified and therefore fixed. Used consistently,
the results of the performance management
should far exceed the costs of the consolidation.
3CURRENCY SHIFTS/CHANGES IN
EXCHANGE RATES
For international groups which have crossborder
supply chains in countries with
different currencies, changes in exchange
rates represent permanent challenges.
An overview of the financial status and the
development of such a group can by default only be
achieved at a consolidated level using a consistent
reporting currency. Highly functional consolidation
systems also allow for simulation analysis and can
make the necessary calculations of foreign exchange
reserves shown in the group's equity much easier and
the presentation more comprehensive.
4GENERATION CHANGE/
SUCCESSION PLANNING
In most cases where the management
of a company is handed over to the next
generation or, as part of the succession
process to external management, the
previous management generation still advises the
company in order to ensure a smooth transition. In
these cases, a consolidated financial status helps to
get a fast and accurate overview of the development
of the group of companies whilst also helping to
prevent the misunderstandings that frequently occur
with successions.
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SPREADSHEET OR
CONSOLIDATION
SOFTWARE?
Regardless of whether
the requirement to prepare
consolidated figures is based on
legal provisions, requirements
from the capital markets or
management requests for
better decision making, the
affected departments are
faced with new challenges
for which they are usually illprepared.
It is understandable
that initial consolidations, often
on an ad-hoc-basis, are carried
out on spreadsheets but it is
incomprehensible that around
two thirds of all consolidation
work performed around the world
continues to be done this way.
Particularly in groups that
operate internationally and
have subsidiaries subject to
consolidation or investments in
countries with different accounting
principles and exchange rates,
spreadsheet solutions are fast
becoming confusing. It must
also be ensured that relevant
changes in accounting regulations
are reflected over time. After
a few years, extensively linked
spreadsheets containing many
formulae develop with such
complexity that errors can
become difficult to detect.
The time factor must also be
considered: using spreadsheet
solutions the collection and
consolidation of data accounts
for the majority of the time
invested. As a result, too little
time remains for the much
more important tasks of analysis
and discussion of the results.
Software solutions significantly
reduce the burden of data
collection through automation
of the consolidation process.
Therefore, more time is left for the
interpretation of the results and
the formulation of operational
and/or strategic measures.
Additionally, there is the risk
of errors which can be critical
for a company, for example
consolidated figures are often
required in applications for loans
and errors can lead to rejection
or significantly worsened
terms. Furthermore, the use of
spreadsheets in such scenarios
increases the dependency on
individuals who are responsible
for the consolidation significantly.
CONSOLIDATION
SOFTWARE: BUY
OR OUTSOURCING?
When a company opts to
use consolidation software, it
decides whether the software
should be acquired or whether
the consolidation project is to
be handled through a service
provider. Highly specialised
providers, with extensive
experience in the preparation of
consolidated figures and equipped
with powerful software tools,
are not only able to significantly
reduce the costs that arise with
the project’s implementation,
but can also provide added
value at the same time.
In addition, the cost aspect must
withstand an objective analysis:
whereas the outsourcing solution,
with the exception of special
services, typically consists only of
clearly calculable monthly charges
the outright acquisition of software
involves a variety of hidden costs
which are often overlooked in
the decision-making process.
To name but a few, the cost of
implementation often requires
the hiring of external consultants
in addition to the requirement
for internal resources, annual
maintenance and support costs,
training of staff, additional costs for
further licenses as and when these
are required by the company's
growth, and software extensions
(in particular reporting and analysis
tools). If consistently applied,
performance management
results could far exceed the
additional costs of consolidation.
CONCLUSION
Good corporate governance
is forward-looking and active,
and this implies the existence of
timely, customised management
information. Efficient controlling
is essential, especially in the
digitised world with its rapid
and unpredictable changes.
Opportunities and cost/benefitaspects
of outsourcing solutions
should always be included
in such considerations. The
availability of consolidated figures
prepared by a sophisticated
system can quickly become a
catalyst for the future success
and viability of the company.
REQUIREMENTS TO CONSOLIDATE IN THE UK
The preparation of consolidated financial statements for groups of companies in the UK are prescribed by FRS 102
and section 383 of the Companies Act 2006. It provides a waiver for companies that in two subsequent financial years
do not exceed two of the following three size criteria: aggregate turnover: £10.2 million net (or £12.2 million gross),
aggregate balance sheet total: £5.1 million net (or £6.1 million gross), aggregate number of employees: 50.
Similar rules apply to other European countries.
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DIGITAL INNOVATION
TO SUPPORT
BUSINESSES
BY SHARON TAYLOR, HEAD OF GLOBAL
LIQUIDITY AND CASH MANAGEMENT, HSBC
CHANNEL ISLANDS AND ISLE OF MAN
With the Channel Islands and
Isle of Man having positioned
themselves strongly as dynamic
business centres, local businesses
operating or transacting locally
or internationally inevitably find
that having a banking partner
with the capability and reach to
meet their current and future
challenges is critical in helping to
deliver their corporate strategy.
The outward-looking nature
of the islands as centres for
sophisticated commerce is
reflected in HSBC’s approach. As a
result, we are seeing rising demand
for specialist and high-level
expertise that can support both
local and international businesses.
Time and again, we see
corporates, trust companies,
service providers and other
fiduciaries benefitting considerably
from having the support of a bank
that is credible internationally
and that can provide them
with innovative digital tools.
INTERNATIONALLY DYNAMIC
Of course, being successful
requires careful planning,
comprehensive knowledge and
real focus, and a global banking
network like that of HSBC that can
support internationally dynamic
firms in these ways is invaluable.
Cash management is a particular
area of growth for businesses, and
HSBC’s cash management team
in the islands is growing too.
The introduction of SEPA (Single
Euro Payments Area) has made
liquidity easier in Europe than in
regions with diverse market and
regulatory conditions. Even so,
with very high levels of market
volatility, such as GBP and EUR,
many treasurers are now revisiting
and revising their account
structures and use of liquidity
cash management solutions.
Considered a core service
by a growing number of fastpaced
businesses trading from
the Channel Islands and Isle of
Man, cash management services
enable them to quickly and easily
manage their cash and balances,
see what’s going in and out of
their accounts, and review their
liquidity and borrowings, wherever
in the world they are doing
business. There are a number of
key benefits to the business of
such an approach, including:
simplification of bank accounts
and non-core banking
relationships
• greater efficiencies
• rationalised and reduced
transactional pricing
• tighter control and visibility of
cash flow
• specialist single points
of contact and quick
query resolution
• real time balance and
transaction reporting
We frequently see businesses
benefitting from a robust approach
to cash management, and this
can take a number of forms.
For instance, one large
international client has recently
implemented a card solution
using HSBC’s MI Vision tool.
It allows them to take an extract
and upload direct to their
Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) platform, helping them to
make administrative savings.
We also recently undertook a
cash management review for a
locally based corporate client
with a view to reviewing their
processes and identifying areas
to help them be more efficient
and reduce costs. Reducing
costs is a priority for many of our
business clients so this service
can add real value to our clients’
overall business performance.
In all cases, an innovative
approach to cash management is
really helping businesses to plan,
manage and monitor their liquid
assets and, in so doing, streamline
their processes, reduce manual
labour costs, and position them
strongly for future growth.
INNOVATION
HSBC is working on numerous
innovations that will enable clients
to take full advantage of the digital
economy, and ensure they are
able to transact efficiently, quickly,
conveniently and safely across
borders. Globally, for instance,
the Bank is investing US$2.1
billion in digital transformation
between 2015 and 2020, and we
are seeing this sort of innovation
directly benefit local businesses.
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GLOBALLY THE BANK IS INVESTING US$2.1 BILLION IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
BETWEEN 2015 AND 2020, AND WE ARE SEEING THIS SORT OF
INNOVATION DIRECTLY BENEFIT LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Through digital enhancements, for instance, HSBC
is developing its account opening procedures,
to make the client journey even smoother.
We are seeing innovation transform the world of
cash management too. For corporate customers
HSBC has a number of platforms at its disposal,
such as our proprietary platforms – Business
Internet Banking, HSBCnet, HSBC Connect (host
to host) and full SWIFT functionality, that can be
tailored and adapted according to specific needs,
to help them navigate an evolving, complex
digital and instant payments landscape.
For example, a number of local corporate service
providers and asset and investment managers are
using the Bank’s full SWIFT functionality to obtain
global visibility and control over all their bank
accounts, including third party bank accounts
together with making payments. This is essential
in effectively managing their treasury functions.
One further success story is the Bank’s
communications platform HSBCNet, which has
become a gateway not only for cash management,
but also foreign exchange and international trade,
for a growing number of local corporates.
Accessed via the web or a mobile device
app, HSBCNet offers customers a number of
benefits, including:
• real-time visibility over cash globally wherever
they are in the world
• ability to create and authorise payments
• reconciliation and reporting facilities
• a range of interactive services
• enhancements rolled out on an ongoing basis
In a complex and volatile global business and
payments environment, corporate treasurers are
revisiting and revising their account structures and use
of liquidity management solutions.
Globally-experienced and innovative banks can play
a vital role in supporting them in these endeavours,
to turn what could be challenges into tremendous
opportunities. Embracing HSBC’s local, regional and
global expertise can undoubtedly give businesses
in the islands a genuinely competitive edge and
contribute towards their future success.
WHEN QUICK DECISIONS
ARE CALLED FOR, ARE
YOUR ACCOUNTS AS
ACCESSIBLE AS YOU ARE?
Business can take place anywhere,
at any time. HSBCnet puts control
in your hands, letting you view your
bank balances, make payments and
transfer money with just one login,
wherever you are.
Call Sharon Taylor, Head of Global
Liquidity and Cash Management,
on: 01534 606799*
*Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Your call may be monitored
and/or recorded for training and security purposes.
Issued by HSBC Bank plc, registered in England and Wales number 14259.
Registered office 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ. HSBC Bank plc
Guernsey branch is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission
for Banking, Insurance and Investment Business. © HSBC Bank plc 2017.
All Rights Reserved. 170614/MA/194
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Business
DOCUMENT DUTY
UPDATE – WHAT
DOES IT ALL MEAN?
ON 15 NOVEMBER 2017, NEW LAWS DEALING WITH DOCUMENT (STAMP) DUTY
CAME INTO FORCE – BUT WHAT HAVE THE STATES OF GUERNSEY ACTUALLY
CHANGED? HOW IS THE NEW LAW DIFFERENT TO WHAT WE HAD BEFORE?
COLLAS CRILL PROPERTY PARTNER PAUL NETTLESHIP EXPLAINS
RECAP – WHY NEW LAWS?
The reasons for the new laws were twofold.
Firstly the States wanted to "close the loophole"
of share transfers.
Under the old regime duty was not payable on the
transfer of shares. So if a house was owned by a
company instead of individuals (with those individuals
owning that company) a purchaser could buy
the shares in that company instead of buying the
property, and save considerable sums in duty.
Now, duty will be payable on such a transfer
of shares.
The second reason was to set out the various
offences of avoiding the payment of document
duty and putting it all on a statutory footing.
It also introduces an appeals process against
decisions of H M Greffier.
Neither law has changed the rates of duty
payable, which was done at the start of the year.
THE NEW LAWS
The laws in question are called the Document
Duty (Anti-Avoidance) (Guernsey) Law, 2017 and
the Document Duty (Guernsey) Law, 2017.
Both laws actually repeat many of the
same provisions and could probably have
been incorporated into one law.
THE NUTS AND BOLTS
As expected, these laws passed through the
States without opposition and so the proposed
framework is now in place.
Parties to a transaction must make certain
declarations (e.g. that the value disclosed is the actual
value being paid) which, in the case of a conveyance,
will be in the document itself.
The Greffier may require additional information or
refer the matter to the Director of Income Tax, who
may make his own formal assessment and has
powers to impose penalties or give directions to make
adjustments if he deems the transaction's purpose
to be to avoid tax liability. A right of appeal to the
Royal Court is available against such decisions.
However, we expect this to be a rare occurrence,
as most transactions are arm's length and/or the
value clear.
EXCHANGES
Under the old law, a saving was to be made for
two parties "swapping" their properties. This has
now gone. However, because transactions of
this sort were so infrequent, the change
will not have a significant impact.
EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS
This is a change from the previous regime.
Historically, there appeared to be a misapprehension
that "family transactions" (e.g. parents to children)
were exempt from document duty. However, this
was not the case.
Duty was always payable in full on the consideration
paid. However, it just so happened that for many of
these types of transactions the consideration was £1,
and therefore the duty was only two pence.
The new laws have made family transactions
(amongst others) exempt from duty.
The definition of "family member" is very wide
and incudes:
• Current or former spouses or civil partners
or co-habitants
• Parents, stepparents, children, stepchildren,
grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandparents,
great-grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts,
nephews and nieces of a person or a person's
spouse, civil partner or co-habitant
It also includes people who have a bona fide
intention of becoming a spouse or civil partner –
so presumably also covers engaged couples.
Under the new regime an individual can buy
from or sell to any of their relations that fall into
the statutory categories, summarised above,
for full value, and not incur duty.
By introducing these laws the States have sent
out a clear message: be nice to your family.
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Business
BY MARK BOUSFIELD,
RAVENSCROFT GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
RAVENSCROFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
WHAT DO I KNOW?
BUT LORD KNOWS EVERYBODY'S TALKING
'BOUT EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
AND THE STOCK MARKET CRASHING IN
THEIR PORTFOLIOS
What do I know? Ed Sheeran, 2017
Let’s step back in time a whopping 18 months. At the
beginning of June 2016 quite a few things were certain
in most prognosticators’ minds. Firstly, David Cameron
(remember him?) was the increasingly powerful UK
Prime Minister with a tight-but-workable majority against
a dead-in-the-water Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn.
Secondly, as a consequence of this (and despite no
little chuntering) under Cameron’s leadership, the UK
was about to reaffirm its membership of the EU and
take a leading role in what was an increasingly sceptical
assembly. Thirdly, Angela Merkel was the most powerful
woman in the world and Chancellor of a Germany
unchallenged in its de facto leadership of the EU.
Finally, since she was running against a reality show
host and all-round joke, Hillary Clinton was a shoo-in
to become the 45th President of the United States.
How do you like me now?
If you’re the type who likes to use world events and
politics instead of fundamental valuation to inform your
investment decisions – and still believes in their own
intellectual perspicacity – then I’m sorry to say that in
2017 you’ve almost certainly got it badly wrong. Again.
This is not to inveigh against those attempting to
use their education and experience to plot their way
through life while trying to make sense of what goes
on around them. After all, what else can we reasonably
do? But it is to point out, yet again, that things rarely
go to plan – and that forecasting is a mug’s game.
Of course, with hindsight all of us can confidently
state that the warning signs were there. But how
many of us made investment decisions based on the
correct outcome? Who, to put it crudely, put their
money where their mouth was? Not very many, by our
reckoning, since, despite the apocalyptic Brexit and
Trump forecasts put forward by the UK Treasury, the
EU, the IMF and just about every financial and media
institution you can name, global markets have basically
been on a one-way tear. None of this is to say that they
won’t reverse – they will – but it does mean that expert
forecasting is absolutely worthless, especially when it
is seasoned with a large pinch of political partiality.
Take this famous answer to the question of US
market recovery (it suffered a minor bump) from the
New York Times’ Nobel-laureate economist in the
days after Trumpageddon. Starting with a pouting
“frankly, it’s hard to care much…” he went on to say
that “…a first-pass answer is never.” You can take
two things from that. One, Paul Krugman allowed
emotion to cloud his judgement (which is interesting
for a ‘rational’ economist); and, two, that his advice
would have lost you a hell of a lot of money!
Here’s the thing. Psychologists can very clearly explain
to you all the reasons why we continually make these
mistakes; indeed, many other behavioural economics
Nobel prizes have been awarded for precisely these
insights. But their explanations also encompass why we
can, on the one hand, ‘know’ why, but, on the other, be
completely unable to overcome our own biases. It would
be funny if it weren’t quite so tragic (and expensive).
As we depart 2017, the world’s (2016 vintage) most
powerful woman may or may not be able to form
a coalition government and thereby limp, much
diminished, into 2018. The UK may or may not remain
part of the EU Single Market – or even the EU – as a
result of endlessly acrimonious negotiations that will
occupy the front page until at least 29 March 2019; this
may or may not precipitate a Labour government led
by a bloke who thinks that Venezuela is a beacon of
economic and social progress. Donald Trump may or
may not be impeached by the Russians (only kidding).
And Guernsey may or may not get an education policy.
To sum up Ravenscroft’s thoughts about what’s
to come in 2018? We have absolutely no idea…
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A LITTLE
CLARITY
BY JAMES ORRICK,
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PEA GUERNSEY
When Arthur Miller wrote of the Salem
witch trials in The Crucible he was
applying a dramatic metaphor to the
communist witch hunt that was taking
place in America during the 1950s.
I have always admired Miller
for tackling the uncomfortable
through his work. Make no mistake:
I do not profess to be of his literary
standing by any stretch. However,
I want to draw from his courage to
confront a populist topic head on.
My subject matter is slightly different
to Miller’s. I am writing to clarify
what takes place in Guernsey’s
investment funds industry to counter
some of the current misperceptions.
Experience tells me that Guernsey is
a well-established financial services
jurisdiction and I want to share this to
help shed some clarity on this topic.
So, where to begin? Guernsey plays
an important part on the world stage
by facilitating the investment of funds
drawn from around the world into
European financial markets. The return
to the investors is subject to tax in
their home country and the business
activity generated by the investment
in Europe is taxed in the jurisdiction
where that activity takes place.
Globalisation for the investment
funds sector sees funds that run
through Guernsey invest in a wide
range of projects that include
delivering sustainability, innovation
and important infrastructure
to developed and developing
countries. Advances in healthcare,
renewable energy, technology and
infrastructure are made possible
because of the international flow
of investment. Guernsey’s financial
services professionals offer appealing
expertise in these areas and beyond.
No financial services jurisdiction,
whether on-shore or offshore, has
shown itself to be immune from
scandal. Take Global Laundromat and
Amazon as just two operations to have
hit the headlines for alleged money
laundering and tax avoidance onshore.
Indeed, these are global issues
which need to be tackled unilaterally,
collectively and collaboratively.
So, what are the drivers for investors
and fund managers in the investment
funds space to choose Guernsey?
Let’s start with what’s not on the list:
1. Tax is not on the list of incentives.
As I’ve explained the businesses that
the fund invests in and the investors
themselves are taxed where they
are based. Any workflow through
Guernsey will not add an additional
tax requirement however neither
does it remove those that exist.
2. Neither does fund business
come here to hide. Regulation
shapes every aspect of how we
work. All investment vehicles are
subject to regulatory oversight in
Guernsey through the Guernsey
Finance Services Commission.
This uniform approach is not the
case for many onshore countries.
Guernsey has embraced global
regulation like FATCA and the
OECD’s Common Reporting
Standard and is fully compliant.
At PEA our experience indicates
the following three drivers for
choosing Guernsey as a good
place to structure funds:
1. The scope of investment. Offshore
funds are made distinct from
onshore funds through the eclectic
range of investors and investments
from a variety of different countries.
This scope is something that is
complicated for an onshore fund
to achieve. It’s easier to facilitate
a multi-jurisdiction investor base
via one independent location.
2. Investors in funds favour the
opportunity that exists here to
spread their financial risk across
the multiplicity of investment
options that are available to them.
3. Investors take comfort that they
are dealing with a reputable centre
that is well run. With a 50-year
track record, industry-leading
regulation and a multiplicity of
advisors on hand to administer
and provide advisory support,
Guernsey offers a close-knit and
experienced infrastructure.
New funds continue to launch in
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GUERNSEY IN WINTER
Some people might think winter is bleak and a time for hibernation but, just as
with every season, there are things to do and the Bailiwick of Guernsey comes
alive in a magical way at this time of year – it's all about knowing where to find
the magic, according to Livingroom Estate Agents
TAKING A WINTER WALK
If you’re feeling adventurous wrap up warm
and take a long walk around the island’s
dramatic coastline; on a windy winter’s day
the drama of the bays of the west coast to
the cliffs in the south can be awesome. You
can still take guided tours in the winter too.
DISCOVER A COSY COUNTRY PUB
Once you’ve experienced the bracing air
on your winter walk it’s time to find a cosy
pub with a roaring fire. Guernsey has some
perfect nooks in which to hole up from the
Douvres in the south to the Rockmount in
the west. Curl up with a glass of something
warming and let the wind howl outside.
SHOPPING IN ST PETER PORT
Making the most of the January sales is
a delight in Guernsey. The cobbled high
street is easily manageable between
showers. There’s the mix of quirky boutique
shops and well-known branded outlets
as well as jewellery shops and no VAT.
DISCOVER THE HERITAGE
OF GUERNSEY
The winter is the perfect time to learn
more about Guernsey’s compelling past.
There’s a myriad of themes to discover
from folklore to witchcraft or sites of the
German occupation. Guernsey’s history
is incredibly preserved through museum
exhibits and monuments all over the island.
WINTER SWIMMING
Many hardy souls in Guernsey take to
the sea in all weathers. The key here is to
read the weather well and find a secluded
bay where the wind is offshore and the
sea is relatively calm. Many will don a wet
suit to experience the bracing freedom
that comes with winter swimming.
GO TO HERM
Ferries to Herm Island run all year round
and there is nothing quite like a walk around
the island where the varied plant life shows
its winter face and the wildlife, particularly
birds, will keep walkers enthralled.
MOVE HOUSE
While winter may not be the ideal
season to sell your home, many people
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attractive in the darker months: let in the
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turn up the heat to welcome visitors,
create a mood with throws in the living
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photos of your summer garden and
artwork which depicts a happy home.
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simply call Livingroom’s Open Market team
on +44 1481 233008 or email info@livingroom.gg
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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
FOR EMPLOYERS
– HAVE YOU
MADE YOURS?
Business
BY ELAINE GRAY, PARTNER,
AND CARLY PARROTT, COUNSEL,
CAREY OLSEN.
Every year, we make our personal New Year's resolutions
but what about resolutions for your business?
The New Year is the perfect time to reflect on your
business and make plans for the coming year.
Here are some suggestions to get you thinking
about what should feature on your 2018 list:
DON’T LET YOUR BUSINESS BE THE NEXT HEADLINE:
The recent media frenzy around the Paradise
Papers was a good reminder of the importance
of data security. Data protection was one of the
biggest buzzwords of 2017 and it is about to
become even more real. The Data Protection
(Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 is due to be
implemented on 25 May so if you have not already
reviewed your data processes and contracts to
ensure GDPR compliance, add this to the top
of your list. Issues of consent, subject access
requests and data processing are going to be
hot topics in 2018 and with employee rights
expanding, you need to be ready. Get it wrong
and you will get more than just a headline – you
could also get a significant monetary fine.
CHRISTMAS: If you are reading this after a frenzied
festive season, have you received any complaints of
sexual harassment or other forms of inappropriate
employee behaviour? Is anyone being victimised
because they spurned the advances of their
manager? Are your policies on employee behaviour
at office social events up to date? Do your policies
deal with employee conduct at external events
where your employees attend as guests? We hate
being the Grinch but there are some really easy
processes and policies that you can put in place so
everyone understands what is and isn't acceptable,
and the consequences of stepping over the line.
CONTRACTS AND POLICIES: When was the last
time you reviewed your employment contracts and
staff handbooks? Are all your contracts up to date?
Do you have appropriate post-employment restraints
in your contracts for your senior employees? With
the introduction of parental rights, population
management changes and GDPR, make it a
resolution to check and update your employment
contracts and policies to ensure they are compliant.
REWARD AND RECOGNITION: When was the last
time you considered how you reward and recognise
your employees? Are your existing arrangements
appropriately motivational? Remember that some
of your employees may now have more mobility
under the population management regime.
Employee movements can also be affected by
long-term incentive plans. Moving the reward
goal posts in consultation with your employees
every once in a while can be positive for everyone,
so consider if this needs to be on your list.
TRAINING: What training opportunities do you offer
your employees? Have you asked them whether
there are any areas they wish to develop? Do you
have appropriate training/study fee agreements in
place with employees who you have supported
financially? Are you supportive of employee training
and development and does the business facilitate
this? Ultimately, a well trained workforce is better
for business and attention should be directed to
ensuring that your employees have the skills they
need. Training and upskilling of local staff will also
be borne in mind when the Population Authority
considers whether or not to approve you as an
employer for the purposes of employment permits.
CULTURE: How happy are your employees? When
was the last time you engaged with them about
how satisfied they were with their roles, what
improvements they might suggest for the business
or where they see themselves in the business in
the next year? Do you have an engaged workforce?
What is your employee turnover like? How are your
levels of productivity? We all know that a happy
workforce is good for the bottom line so a top
priority for any business should be employee morale.
2018 is going to be a year of change so make sure
you are ahead of the game – and don't just make
your resolutions, make sure you stick to them.
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Brother and sister team James and Jessica
Regnard are at the helm of Guernsey’s fastest
growing construction company. Concept
360 is responsible for island-wide projects
that include Fermain Valley Hotel, Búho and
Roc Salt. En Voyage caught up with the pair
to find out about the family-run business, its
accomplishments, and plans for the future.
Since its inception a decade ago, James has
built Concept 360 from a three-man team to a
company employing over 30 people on the island.
With its offices in Pitronnerie Road, close to
Guernsey’s thriving financial district at Admiral Park,
Concept 360 has undergone a rapid expansion over
the years. ‘I first started the company working out
of a spare room at home,’ said Managing Director
James. ‘This industry is always a risky one, but
thankfully the business took off and now Concept
360 is the only Guernsey construction company
able to provide a design, supply and installation
service for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.’
With 22 vehicles and a dry storage area, the firm
has required many changes over the years, including
the addition of Jessica as Finance Director in 2015.
‘We now have separate divisions with heads of
those divisions, which include; electrical, carpentry,
ground works, plumbing, and wet trades,’ she said.
MEET
JESS AND
JAMES
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FOR JAMES AND JESSICA, CONCEPT
360 BEING A FAMILY BUSINESS IS ONE
OF ITS MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES.
‘IT’S A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE ABLE TO
WORK WITH FAMILY AND WE PROJECT
THESE VALUES WITHIN THE TEAM
For James and Jessica, Concept
360 being a family business is one
of its most important qualities. ‘It’s
a great pleasure to be able to work
with family and we project these
values within the team. We take
steps to foster a special kind of
trust that enables us to accomplish
a great deal, every employee is
part of the family, having close
personal ties to the company and
staff can inspire anyone to work
that much harder,’ said James.
‘In running and owning a family
company we of course have
vested interests in the business
and our futures, which means that
our family is close, but as expected
siblings fight – it has been known
for a few pens to be thrown across
the office. But don’t fear, we’re
great friends again moments later.’
IN TERMS OF ITS
CHALLENGES, THE
RAPID GROWTH OF THE
BUSINESS HAS BEEN
SOMETHING JAMES AND
JESSICA HAVE HAD TO
MANAGE CAREFULLY.
‘WE FOUND THAT
DEMAND FOR OUR
PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES SKYROCKETED
AND THE COMPANY
NEEDED TO GROW
AND ADAPT TO OUR
INCREASING CLIENT
BASE,’ SAID JESSICA
Like any business, Concept 360
has had to adapt to advances in
technology, said James. ‘In our
industry, we have to ensure we are
up-to-date with the latest home
technologies and eco-friendly
solutions. We do this by regularly
liaising with our suppliers, partners
and contacts and attending
the large UK home shows. As
with any business, we utilise
technology in all areas, which
provides maximum efficiency,
security and structure,’ he said.
James believes technology has
been one of the biggest factors
that has had a positive impact
on the construction industry.
‘The increase in more advanced
equipment has revolutionised
the way we work. Gone are
the days when everything was
calculated by hand. Computers
calculate the cost and amount
of materials we require. If one
detail is changed it used to mean
hours of work, however a simple
click of a button and everything
is recalculated for you. Shipping
has also improved; we now have
the capability to bring more
varied stock and specialised
items over at reasonable and
comparable costs,’ he said.
James puts the success of
Concept 360 down to the quality
of the team. ‘Having a great
team working on your project is
essential, for both the best results
and your own peace of mind,
knowing that you’re putting your
home and one of your biggest
investments in the right hands.
We also pride ourselves on
adhering to the UK regulations
(CDM 2015).’ Only recently
the company moved into a
larger warehouse to house
plant machinery, tools, and
equipment to accommodate
jobs of all shapes and sizes with
further plans in the future.
In terms of its challenges, the
rapid growth of the business
has been something James and
Jessica have had to manage
carefully. ‘We found that demand
for our products and services
skyrocketed and the company
needed to grow and adapt to our
increasing client base,’ said Jessica.
‘Any successful start-up company
will go through an expansion
phase; this transformation is a
profound one. Being prepared
for growth is vital to success.’
Transplants from the UK, James
and Jessica are proud to call
Guernsey home and do business
here. ‘The island’s compact size
is a massive advantage when
it comes to business for us as
the close proximity means high
efficiency and less traffic. Word
of mouth is powerful and we are
thankful for the many referrals
from previous jobs,’ said Jessica.
The duo hopes to continue
to progress as a company,
successfully taking on jobs of all
sizes, from plumbing call outs to
full renovations for years to come.
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Business
LET’S TALK ABOUT
RISK, MAYBE
BY BEX GOATER
Investing carries risk. I think following the most recent
market crash in 2008 (and all of the gory headlines that
came with), most people know this now. And those
that don’t should have this pointed out to them about
20 times prior by anyone advising them in relation
to investments to ensure they’ve got the point.
But what does this mean? Well, essentially, if you’re
investing your money, you’re hoping it will provide
positive returns and either increase in value, and/
or perhaps provide you with an income. However,
there is also a risk that the investment can provide
negative returns, particularly in the short term, as
a lot of investments will be subject to fluctuations
as the markets go about their daily business.
IF CIRCUMSTANCES
ALLOW, OFTEN,
THE RATIONAL
THING TO DO IS
TO WAIT IT OUT
Because of this
fact, we generally
recommend therefore
that investments should
be made with a long
timescale in mind
(minimum five years),
in order that if the
investment does go
down one day, you don’t have to get too worried about it.
Instead, you are in a position to just wait for it (hopefully)
to go back up again and don’t have to cut your losses.
However, this is easier said than done; as us
homo sapiens are an emotional species and
don’t always behave rationally.
Depending upon the investment, following a loss,
if circumstances allow, often, the rational thing to do
is to wait it out. After all, for a lump sum investment
that is not providing any income, it is only really when
the investments are encashed again that you feel the
gain or loss in your pocket. Prior to this, it is all just
a value on a screen that can change at any time.
However, at times there can be an instinct to 'cut
the losses' and sell the investment and move it back
into cash. This might be the wrong thing to do, as
not only have you crystallised your loss, but with
interest rates in banks still at pretty low levels, you
are unlikely to make that loss back again simply sat
in cash. Conversely, by leaving the investment where
it is, you may see it go down further initially, but
we would then generally hope to see recovery.
This is best demonstrated by example. The below graph*
shows the performance of the FTSE 100 stock market
from just before the 2008 Financial Crisis, through this,
and then until the beginning of 2011. As you can see,
there was quite a frightening fall in 2008 and 2009, but
the market had significantly recovered within a year.
GBP
6,000
5,000
4,000
02 Jan 2008 01 Jan 2009 01 Jan 2010
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Those that panicked and did cut their losses therefore,
will have missed out on the recovery period after this.
So, what should you do? Well, firstly, it is very
important that you understand the risks applicable
to your investments, and your Financial Advisor and/
or Investment Manager should make these very
clear to you prior to making the investment. Because
of this, you should be aware therefore that your
investment can go up and down so you won’t be too
scared if you do see the value dropping at times.
Your adviser(s) will also be there to monitor and review
your investments to ensure they remain suitable, and
will be able to discuss anything with you. However, you
should ensure that you contact your Financial Adviser if
any of your circumstances change, as this could impact
upon the ongoing suitability of your investments.
Remember, everyone’s circumstances are different, so
if you’re not sure, do make sure you contact an adviser,
as sometimes, it might be suitable to cut your losses!
Contact Network Financial Planning on
01481 701 400 or at advice@network.gg today
for a free initial review with one of our qualified
advisers to discuss your personal circumstances.
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HIGH-FLYING APPOINTMENTS
OI GROWS SOCIAL TEAM
Leading advertising and digital
agency Oi has expanded its social
media team following continued
client growth, new client wins, and
successful campaigns.
Tia Gardner has joined as a Social
Media and Digital Marketing
Executive in the agency's Guernsey
office. Locally born, Tia is fresh from
university, having gained a degree
in International Fashion, Promotion
and Marketing. She is well placed to
facilitate all areas of social media,
and brings with her expertise on
user habits, social merchandising
and analytics. Tia works closely with
Stefanie Haigh, Head of Content
and Social Media at Oi, who was
previously the Marketing Director for
an international charity, as well as
Social Media Manager for a variety
of UK brands.
Peter Grange, Oi Chief Executive
Officer, added this latest
appointment illustrates the
importance Oi places on social
media as an essential marketing and
campaign channel.
NEW APPOINTMENT
AT POLYGON GROUP
Ed Daubeney has been appointed
Deputy Chairman of the Polygon
Group. Ed has been a Non-
Executive Director of the group
since 2011, having joined when
he worked with the Polygon team
during the management buyout
of Law at Work.
In his new position, Ed will take
a more hands-on role in both
Polygon’s own operation and also
in the broad range of companies
in which the group invests.
Martin Belcher, Chairman of
the Polygon Group, said: ‘I am
delighted to appoint Ed to this
pivotal role within the Polygon
Group. His depth of commercial
experience will be invaluable
to the group as we continue
to develop and grow our
investment portfolio.’
Recruitment Agency Alexander Daniels Offshore has
expanded its Guernsey office and seen a very busy and
successful first year of business. Hannah Le Tissier will be
focusing on temporary and contract recruitment, as the
need for temps increases in the market.
Hannah’s experience lies in HR Administration where
she got an insight into recruitment through daily tasks,
both locally and in the UK. Having realised this is where
her passions lie, Hannah has now started her career as a
Recruitment Consultant.
Director Andy Partlow said, ‘We are very excited to have
Hannah on board, Hannah is a very rare breed and is
such a genuine and enthusiastic member of the team.
She is someone who is clearly very talented and will
undoubtedly go the extra mile to help her clients and
candidates alike and is a great addition to the business.’
SENIOR PROMOTIONS AT JULIUS
BAER’S GUERNSEY OFFICE
Stephen Burt has been promoted to Branch Manager
along with Jon Burrows as Chief Risk Officer in
Julius Baer’s Guernsey office. Stephen will lead
Julius Baer’s growing team in Guernsey, having been
promoted from his previous role as Chief Risk Officer
and Branch Manager ad interim.
Jon has been promoted to the CRO role having
served as Deputy Chief Risk Officer in Julius Baer’s
Guernsey branch for the past five years. A specialist
in compliance and regulation, he is a Fellow of the
International Compliance Association.
FOUR JOIN GROWING TRUST
CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Trust Corporation International has continued its recent
expansion and appointed four new members of staff.
David Wilson joins the corporate services team, Joanne
Brehaut has been appointed as a Review Officer, Andrea
Bateman as a Client Accountant and Amelia Wells as an
Office Administrator.
Trust Corporation International Director Ken Wrigley
said: ‘The appointments of Jo, David, Andrea and Amelia
will enable us to continue to offer a high standard of
client service and are a result of our positive growth over
recent years. At Trust Corporation International we are
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C5 ALLIANCE STRENGTHENS PROJECT
DELIVERY TEAM WITH PROMOTION
C5 Alliance has promoted Jon Le Noury to Senior
Consultant and Business Analyst within the Project
Delivery Team in a move designed to recognise the
wealth of talent within the business.
Jon joined C5 Alliance as a consultant and business
analyst and has eight years’ experience in the technology
industry; he is now the most qualified business analyst
in Guernsey, having completed all four exams that form
part of the British Computer Society’s Advanced Diploma
in Business Analysis.
‘Jon has grown and developed considerably,' said C5
Alliance Project Delivery Team head, Simon Tidd. ‘Not
only has Jon gained valuable insight into business analysis
through the Advanced Diploma he has also developed
into an excellent consultant: organising a team, providing
expertise and advice to clients and organisations.
His knowledge and experience have deepened, and
his promotion is a consequence of his hard work and
a significant benefit to C5 Alliance and our clients.’
Laura Colley, Guy Hardill and Jade Cook
NUMBER OF NEW APPOINTMENTS
AT RAVENSCROFT
Stockbroking and
investment management
company Ravenscroft
has appointed a Group
Company Secretary,
an Assistant Company
Secretary and a Money
Laundering Reporting
Officer. The company
has made a number of
key appointments to its
support services team
with Jade Cook joining
as Group Company
Secretary, Guy Hardill
as MLRO and Laura
Colley as Assistant
Company Secretary.
Jade, who holds the
ICSA certificate and
diploma as well as
an MSc in corporate
governance, joins
after five years at Ipes
(Guernsey) Limited.
‘I’m looking forward
to bringing a proactive
attitude to ensure the
company’s corporate
governance practices are
to the highest standards,’
she said.
Guy brings more than 24
years' financial services
industry experience,
including five years with
the Guernsey Border
Agency specialising
in financial crime
investigations and
asset confiscations,
to his role as MLRO.
Laura has 30 years’
experience in the finance
industry and moves
to Ravenscroft from
Standard Chartered Trust
(Guernsey) Limited.
‘As a locally-owned
business Ravenscroft has
an excellent reputation
as both an employer
and a stockbroker and
investment manager. I
hope my three decades
of experience will be
invaluable as I move
away from trust into a
new sector,’ she said.
Dan Tibbs
JG ARCHITECTURE TAKES ON ITS FIRST
APPRENTICE IN PLANS TO GROW
JG Architecture Ltd has taken on its first apprentice in
line with its aspirations to grow and plans to invest in
training architectural technicians.
Dan Tibbs has joined the team as a junior architectural
technician having completed his A Levels last year.
‘Having trained locally myself I wanted to offer the
same opportunity to the next generation of building
specialists. Dan’s enthusiasm impressed us as his passion
for architecture was something which had been there
for some years, having done work experience at other
practices and spent time in the planning department,’
said JG Architecture founder James Gavey.
Dan will be trained by both James and senior
architectural technician Miles Pengelley until the States
of Guernsey’s Apprenticeship Scheme introduces their
planned course on construction in 2018.
‘JG Architecture are working on some really interesting
extensions, conversions and new build projects
domestically and continue to work on development
frameworks for residential and commercial proposals.
‘It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to join a company
that is growing and progressive and I know I will enjoy
learning the trade from the team,’ said Dan.
NWH MD BECOMES GLOBAL CEO
Seasoned private client wealth manager Charlotte
Denton has been appointed Global Chief Executive
Officer of NWH Global, formerly Newhaven.
Having led the Guernsey office since January 2017 and
overseen the rebranding of the business, Charlotte will
now assume responsibility for the global operation.
NWH Global, an independently-held trust and corporate
services provider, has offices in Guernsey, the BVI,
Hong Kong, Dubai, Mauritius and New Zealand.
Charlotte said: ‘I was invited to thoroughly review
Newhaven, which has been quietly successful for more
than 20 years, and this resulted in a vibrant rebrand for
the business. It’s been a fascinating project and I’m very
excited now to take on the management responsibility
for the global operation and take it to the next stage.
‘While we revisited the name and look of the brand there’s
a lot that we definitely didn’t need to change. NWH Global
employs great, expert people and we remain focused on
excellence and the continual development of our team.
We also remain independent and committed to focusing
on clients’ unique personal circumstances from our multijurisdictional
presence in key locations around the world.’
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ISLAND
WAVES
It is usually along Guernsey’s coastal roads that you start to notice it. Like
a rooftop craze, every other car seems to have sprouted a surfboard or
two. Some have hastily tied straps flapping against them; others are piled
up in vans ready to be used, and the shorter ones perched next to a proud
owner on a reclined front seat. As the main routes to the popular surfing
spots of the island, the coast roads are often buzzing with islanders trying
to make their way to the sea as quickly as possible.
But it wasn't always like this.
TOM HOOK COURTESY OF GUERNSEY SURF CLUB
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'WHAT BEGAN AS A PASTIME IN THE 1960S,
HAS TRANSFORMED INTO ONE OF
GUERNSEY'S MOST POPULAR SPORTS'
ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF GUERNSEY SURF CLUB
LOUIS TOSTEVIN
What began as a pastime in the 1960s
– enjoyed by a few hardy islanders on
huge boards – has transformed into one
of Guernsey’s most popular sports. If any
of the island’s 27 beaches has waves, it
is safe to say, it will be packed. Last year
(2017), the island’s surf calendar was jam
packed with events and competitions,
with hundreds of islanders and visitors
alike turning out in support. It is a prime
example of how surfing in Guernsey has
gone from a quirky hobby to a booming
industry and at just 24 square miles – the
island’s small size, means you can go from
work to waves in less than 10 minutes.
Many of those who surf now are not the
stereotypical drop-outs, nor are they all
muscle-bound beach jocks. Attracted by the
outdoor lifestyle, the adrenaline rush and
the simple pleasure of being pushed around
by nature, people from all walks of life – civil
servants, firefighters and teachers – are
prepared to spend money on the equipment
and all share an enthusiasm for the sport.
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JOSEPH GAUDION
JAKE WARR
Guernsey is home to a good range of
waves, but by far the most popular and
where it all began, is Vazon Bay. At
about one and a half miles long, it
is the biggest bay and where most
islanders learnt and got hooked on
surfing, including Dave Fletcher, who
founded the Guernsey Surf Club in
1964. Vazon has six main surf spots.
The most surfed spot is ‘The Beach’.
In 1968 the surf club negotiated with
the local government to have an area
of the beach specifically for surfing.
It has proved an important legacy and
has helped with managing the beach
for all users over the years and has been
fundamental in protecting the development
and progress of surfing in Guernsey.
The huge demand to surf has created its own
market locally. Surf shops Yak Wax and Freedom
continue to thrive, while new businesses such as
local start-up Roons Surfwax, are beginning to make
their mark in the market. But it is the establishment
of the Guernsey Surf School which has helped make
surfing accessible to all. During the summer, its
base at Vazon is swamped with people of all ages
and abilities wanting to hone their surfing skills.
Approved by the International Surf Association,
the school offers a fantastic programme of
classes, from family lessons and birthday
parties to one-on-one training and summer
camps. The instructors are all qualified
beach lifeguards and coaches, helping to
give people the confidence and the skills
they need to go surfing in Guernsey and
beyond. Here, islanders and visitors alike
can also learn about surfing etiquette and
pick up any equipment they might need.
Despite its small size, the island punches well
above its weight when it comes to home-grown
talent. Among those names to have come out
of Guernsey are Channel Islands champion and
euro team member, Johnny Wallbridge, as well
as British University Champion, Matt Le Maitre.
But it is Tom Hill, multiple champion and euro
team member, who many argue is the
best most powerful local surfer.
Hot on their heels however, is the
recent rise of junior surfers, who
are already putting Guernsey on
the map on a global scale. This
new group of young talent is
headed by Louis Tostevin and
Tom Hook. The pair competed
against the world’s best junior
surfers in October at the 2017
VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing
Championship in Japan. It was a
historic event for Guernsey and
Channel Island surfing with the first
ever CI team to compete at a world
junior championship event.
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LION LEAVES
THE PRIDE
Guernsey Football Club’s green lions lose
their star striker to New Zealand
ROSS ALLEN
For Guernsey’s Ross Allen,
the travel bug has gotten the
better of him and he has left his
striker position at the island’s
football club. We spoke to the
30-year-old just days before
he hopped on a flight and
headed south for the winter.
Ross has been a key player at
Guernsey FC since its inception
in 2011 – scoring more than
a goal a game – 239 goals in
226 appearances. He will be
greatly missed by fellow players,
the support team, and fans.
Having visited New
Zealand during the 2016 to
17 season, Ross is returning
on working holiday visa.
The number 10 said he would
miss the fans the most for sure.
‘They have kept this project
going and their support has
been phenomenal,’ he said. ‘Not
just the fans at home, but also
the dedicated “mainlanders”
who put in lots of hours to
come and watch us.’
It is clear that Ross is ready for
a new adventure, but Guernsey
will always be home. ‘A return to
Guernsey is always in my plans,’
he said. ‘I just don’t know when
that will be. It could be months,
years, as a visitor, or coming back
for good.’ But to live and work
in New Zealand was a chance
he could not turn down. ‘I just
know at this stage of my life I
would look back with regret if
I didn’t take this opportunity.
But I hope I haven’t played my
last game for Guernsey.’
Ross plans to weigh up his
options, in terms of work, when
he gets to New Zealand, and,
if he can put his football boots
on again – and play for a team
there – that would be a major
bonus. ‘My original plan was
just to spend more time there
travelling and maybe finding
some work, but if I can bring
football into the equation
then even better,’ he said.
239 GOALS
IN 226 APPEARANCES
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THERE’S NO DENYING
THAT ROSS HAS BEEN CRITICAL IN THE
SUCCESS OF GUERNSEY FC, BUT HE
NOW FEELS THE CLUB IS IN A STRONG
POSITION TO PROGRESS WITHOUT HIM
There’s no denying that Ross
has been critical in the success
of Guernsey FC, but he now feels
the club is in a strong position
to progress without him and
there are others that will fill the
void he is leaving behind. ‘I think
the greatest achievement I have
from my time at Guernsey FC is
just having been involved from
day one and helping to grow
the club to a position where it is
sustainable, successful, and known
all over the world,’ he said. His
beloved Guernsey FC is a winner
for the island in terms of getting
its name out to the rest of the
world – especially in the football
world. ‘Guernsey FC has definitely
helped put Guernsey on the map.’
Ross takes with him fond
memories of playing for his team.
‘I’ll miss everyone at the club,
but mainly my fellow players,
and the coaching and medical
staff who have been like a family
to me for the best part of a
decade. It’s a comfort to know
that the club is here to stay, and
that the Guernsey FC family
will always be there for me.’
Guernsey FC was established to
offer the island’s elite footballers
the chance to progress and test
themselves on regular basis
outside of the Channel Islands and
currently plays in the Bostik South
Division at Step Four on English
football’s non-league pyramid
system. The club is owned and run
for the benefit of the community
in Guernsey and its plays its home
games at the Footes Lane Stadium.
Although Guernsey FC is a
relatively young club, the island
has a long history dating back to
1893 when the Guernsey FA was
established. Several of its players
have succeeded at the highest
levels of the English professional
game. These include including
Bill Spurdle (Manchester City),
Richard Le Flem (Nottingham
Forest & England U23), Ron Farmer
(Coventry City), Len Duquemin
(Tottenham Hotspur) and, more
famously, the club’s former
president Matt Le Tissier
(Southampton and England).
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FOOTBALL
GUERNSEY FC HOME GAMES
Footes Lane
Saturday 13 January 14:00
v CRAY WANDERERS
Saturday 27 January 14:00
v ASHFORD UNITED
Saturday 10 February 14:00
v THAMESMEAD TOWN
Saturday 24 February 14:00
v HASTINGS UNITED
For more info visit guernseyfc.com
TRIATHLON
24-25 March TBC
HERM ROCKS
Herm Island
Trail run (5km or 10km), followed
by overnight stay and party with
live music.
Please register in advance at
guernseytriathlon.com/events
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday 23 June 17:00
SUNSET TRIATHLON
Swim, bike and run at sunset,
followed by a beach BBQ.
Herm Island
For more info visit
try-a-triguernsey.co.uk
guernseytriathlon.com
FUN/SPECTATOR
Every Saturday 09:00
PARKRUN 5k
Pembroke Bay car park
Please register in advance at
parkrun.org.uk
Every Saturday 10:00-12:00
TABLE TENNIS
GTTA Table Tennis Centre
Coaching given if needed. Everybody
welcome, all ages and abilities.
Bats and balls provided, just wear
some trainers.
Friday 5 January
TBC
FUNDRAISING ZUMBA
MASTERCLASS
Beau Sejour
Six local Zumba instructors all taking
part to raise funds for the Greenacres
Dementia Care Home. £10pp.
Thursday 11 January
GUERNSEY SPORTS
COMMISSION ANNUAL
SPORTS AWARDS 2018
Beau Sejour
For more info visit
guernseysports.com/awards
Sunday 28 January
EPIC MOONLIGHT
MARATHON
Octopus Restaurant
TBC
2am
Charity non-competitive run with
5km, 5 miles, half marathon and full
marathon distance options.
SPORTS
DIARY
RUGBY
GUERNSEY RAIDERS &
GUERNSEY RUGBY LADIES
Footes Lane
RAIDERS
Saturday 6 January 15:00
v TUNBRIDGE WELLS
LADIES
Sunday 14 January 12:30
v READING ABBEY LADIES
RAIDERS
Saturday 20 January 14:00
v DORKING
LADIES
Sunday 28 January 12:30
v TEDDINGTON LADIES
RAIDERS
Saturday 3 February 15:00
v SIDCUP
LADIES
Sunday 18 February 12:30
v WIMBLEDON LADIES
For more info visit grfc.gg
SWIMMING
13-15 April TBC
OPEN INTERNATIONAL
MASTERS SWIMMING MEET
Beau Sejour
FLY AURIGNY
FOR GROUP
BOOKINGS EMAIL
groups@aurigny.com
Entry forms available at
beausejour.gg/swimmingswimschool
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BUTTERFIELD SUPPORTS
ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN
FOR WE ALL MATTER, EH?
The winning entries of a competition to encourage people
to think differently about disability have been unveiled.
Thought-provoking designs from children and adults
have been selected to feature on 30,000 envelopes
being sent to local homes and businesses as part of
the We All Matter, Eh? Think Differently About Disability
campaign, which is supported by Butterfield.
‘We planned to have three winners, with each design being
printed on 10,000 envelopes. But we were so impressed
by the dozens of entries that we chose 12 winners in the
end,’ said GDA Executive Director Karen Blanchford.
Six winning designs appeared on 5,000 envelopes
each and a further six were displayed at a mini art
exhibition in the Market buildings in St Peter Port.
‘Disability is diverse, we want to take an active part in
the community and the art demonstrates this. Take a
beautiful watercolour by Bel at Greenacres Dementia
Home or 17-year-old Teah with Down Syndrome
taking her first driving lesson, which is an example of
achieving everyday life goals,’ added Ms Blanchford.
As well as changing attitudes to disability, the envelopes –
delivered by Guernsey Post – are raising money for GDA’s
and We All Matter, Eh? projects.
‘All of the entries were inspiring. Each of them in their own way,
highlights the importance of accessibility on the island, while also
offering positive images around disability. Butterfield is proud to
have supported this competition, and congratulations to everyone
who entered and all of the winners,’ said Colleen McHugh, Head
of Wealth Management at Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited.
To view the finalists go to matter.gg/competition.
‘EACH OF THEM IN THEIR
OWN WAY, HIGHLIGHTS
THE IMPORTANCE OF
ACCESSIBILITY ON THE
ISLAND, WHILE ALSO
OFFERING POSITIVE IMAGES
AROUND DISABILITY.’
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LOCALS PHOTOGRAPH THE
ISLAND THEY LOVE FOR BARCLAYS’
MORTGAGES CAMPAIGN
Two amateur photographers’
works are now the centrepiece
to Barclays’ mortgage advertising
campaign in the Channel Islands.
Karen Langlois and Sid Ahlawat
were selected as the winners by
Barclays judging panel following
a competition to find an image
that represented the best of
both islands. Their photographs
are being used in advertising
Barclays’ mortgage products
across different media.
The brief was simple: take a
photograph of a favourite place
on Guernsey and Jersey and
share it on social media, with
the hashtag ‘#IslandILove.’ The
competition also ran in the
Isle of Man and a winner was
selected for each island from
several hundred entries.
‘By showcasing local
photography skills we have
also been able to share the
ZEDRA’S STAFF
COOK UP A
STORM FOR
CHILDREN IN
NEED
Staff at the Guernsey office
of trust and fiduciary service
Zedra has held a Masterchefstyle
competition as part of its
fundraising for BBC’s Children
in Need.
Two of the best cooks from the
company were pitted against
one another in the final round of
a cooking competition.
Charlotte Robert was chosen as
the winner after she completed
a series of challenges alongside
fellow finalist Liz Carre.
‘I am really happy to have
won and very surprised,’ said
Charlotte. ‘I didn't think I would
win against Liz, especially when
one of the challenges was to
cook with unknown ingredients.’
beauty of the islands. Using
our insight into life here, we’ve
designed a range of competitive
mortgages to help islanders
“own” a piece of the island they
love,’ said Barclays Head of
Mortgages Julian Woodcock.
Based around the popular
BBC1 programme, both Liz and
Charlotte had to complete a
series of challenges set by local
chef James Ferguson from Cook
with James Ferguson.
Staff had the chance to vote
on the winner and Managing
Director Julian Sharpe said the
competition showed part of
Zedra’s social side.
‘Everyone had a chance to
get involved and it has been
something that people have been
seeming to really enjoy,’ he said.
CANACCORD GENUITY
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
LENDS A HAND TO THE
TUMAINI FUND
Canaccord Genuity Wealth
Management, a three-time headline
sponsor of the Guernsey Marathon,
has donated 45 t-shirts gifted or
leftover from the event to the
Tumaini Fund.
The Tumaini Fund is a Guernseyregistered
charitable organisation
which supports 25,000 AIDS orphans
in Tanzania by distributing clothes,
school uniforms, books, stationery
and mosquito nets to those in
need, from primary school through
to secondary, college, vocational
training and university.
The inspiration for the ‘t-shirt drive’
came from Gill Girard, a member
of the women’s organisation
Inner Wheel, who suggested
that anyone participating in the
Marathon who didn’t need their
t-shirt could donate it to a worthy
cause. In partnership with Ms Girard,
Canaccord were inspired to donate
t-shirts left over from the Guernsey
Marathon to Dr Susan Wilson,
MBE from the Tumaini Fund, in a
campaign dubbed #TsforTumaini.
Andy Finch, Head of Wealth
Management Guernsey, who
presented the t-shirts to Dr Wilson
on behalf of Canaccord said,
‘Canaccord is proud to support and
sponsor events and initiatives that
support a “can do” ethos, such as the
Guernsey Marathon, and we were
thrilled to be able to help such a
great cause in partnership with the
Inner Wheel.’
Dr Susan Wilson, MBE from the
Tumaini Fund, commented: ‘Since
its formation in 2003, the charity
has established four offices in
Kagera from which our social
workers service the orphans in the
surrounding parishes. Canaccord’s
donation will enable us to return
to our registered orphans with a
welcome package of two sets of
clothing, which enable the children
to re-enter back into society, as
well as other donated items such
as school uniforms, books, pens/
pencils and mosquito nets. We are
incredibly grateful to Canaccord, the
runners who donated their t-shirts
and to Gill Girard from Inner Wheel
for her t-shirt drive idea.’
For more information on the Tumaini
Fund, please visit tumainifund.org.uk
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HOLLYWOOD COMES
TO GUERNSEY FOR
THE HUB
An evening of glitz and glamour
came to Guernsey courtesy of
The HUB service, which provides
emotional support to children
and young people through the
Youth Commission.
The Hollywood-themed black
tie ball, sponsored by the Ana
Leaf Foundation, saw 170
guests dressing up in the most
glamorous outfits that befit the
world of film stars.
Jane St Pier, Chair of the Youth
Commission, said: ‘The ball
was held to celebrate the fifth
anniversary of The HUB, which
provides emotional wellbeing
services to children and young
people. Over this time it has
A member of the public’s
photo has been chosen as the
front cover of the Sure 2018
telephone directory.
The local telecoms company ran
a competition to find the cover
for its 2018 phonebook which
was open to anyone and had the
simple brief of taking a photo of
your favourite local scene. 200
entries were submitted to Sure in
the six-week period, after which
a shortlist of four was selected.
The shortlist consisted of two
images selected by Sure staff and
two with the most likes on Sure’s
Facebook page. The winning
image – of some Guernsey cows
leaning over a wall in the Castel –
was selected by a panel including
local professional photographer
Chris George.
The winning entry, from Karen
Langlois, was a unanimous
verdict from the panel.
‘We felt it was a superb photo as
it managed to capture a group
of iconic Guernsey cows in a
really interesting and unique
pose,’ said Emily Field, Sure’s
marketing and PR manager.
‘We were so impressed with the
level of photography submitted
provided vital support to over
2,000 children and young people
in Guernsey and Alderney.’
‘Thanks to the support from
the Ana Leaf Foundation which
covered the set-up costs of the
ball, all the money raised goes
towards The HUB to support the
important emotional wellbeing
work the team does with young
people locally.’
The HUB offers a safe and
confidential space for children and
young people to access one-toone,
structured and evidencebased
emotional support. The
Youth Commission operationally
merged with The HUB service in
July this year and the two charities
now work together to provide
a wide range of services, from
universal to targeted support, for
children and young people across
Guernsey and Alderney.
LOCAL COWS NEW FACE OF
2018 PHONEBOOK
and glad that the community
had its say on who the winner
was. We’re proud of the role we
play in island life and recognise
that community engagement
is a massive part of this. That’s
why we’re so glad that islanders
embraced the contest and
submitted such a fantastic range
of images.’
Sure also made a charitable
donation of £500 to its
Community Foundation to mark
the competition. The Foundation
supports local causes and
this sum has been donated to
Safer, which supports victims of
domestic abuse in the Bailiwick.
CATHERINE BEST AND FCG
HELP TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR THE LITTLE CHAPEL
FOUNDATION
The Little Chapel Foundation’s
fundraising initiative has received
a significant boost after local
jewellery designers Catherine
Best and her daughter Vikki
Freeman created the ‘Dress to
Impress with Catherine Best’
ball held at Beau Sejour.
The event raised more than
£84,300 for the Little Chapel
Foundation’s fund to restore and
maintain the historic monument
in St Andrew's.
‘The Little Chapel is an iconic
Guernsey landmark and tourist
attraction. I cherish the memories
of my visits there with family
and friends over the years and
we’re proud to be a part of the
fundraising effort,’ said Catherine.
‘We could not have had such
a successful event without
Guernsey people – within
weeks we had the support
of so many local businesses
buying tables to the event and
helping with sponsorships.’
Guernsey Fintech business
FCG, the parent company of UK
insurance provider 1st CENTRAL,
donated a Hyundai i10 premium
hatchback, supplied by Barras Car
Centre, as the feature item of the
raffle which sold 1300 tickets and
was won by Julia Jager.
FCG Group Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Mike Leonard
said: ‘We are a leading business
in Guernsey and we are
passionate about supporting
our island community.
‘When Catherine approached us
to help we were only too happy
to get involved in a project that
will help ensure generations of
Guernsey people and visitors will
enjoy this wonderful building and
its history,’ he said.
Little Chapel Foundation Head
of Fundraising, Jack Honeybill,
said: ‘The funds raised through
the car raffle and the event itself
gives us a fantastic start to the
winter fundraising campaign
in which we are seeking to
raise at least £130,000.’
The target is for the Little Chapel
to reopen by 1 March.’
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
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turns Indian ink paintings
into special gifts. She also
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Gina has been drawing
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and graduated with a BA
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Inspired by wagging tails
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100% cotton
IN GREY
OR BLUE
GIFTS
Model Aurigny
Aircraft
ONLY
£7.50
EACH
OR TWO
MODELS
FOR
£12
ATR 72-500 Embraer E-195
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In-Flight
SkySnacks
Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks at
great prices plus make the most of
Aurigny’s excellent duty-free offers.
Products listed may be subject to change
due to availability.
SOFT DRINKS
HOT DRINKS
Nescafé White or Black Coffee £2
Nescafé Cappuccino £2
Nescafé Latte £2
Aero Hot Chocolate £2
Tetleys English Breakfast Tea £2
BREAKFAST BITES
Muffins
Variety of flavours
Double Chocolate
Blueberry &
Toffee £1.50
Belvita Breakfast
Yoghurt Crunch
£1.50
COMBO
OFFERS
Coca Cola 150ml £1
Diet Coke 150ml £1
Schweppes Lemonade 150ml £1
Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale 150ml £1
Schweppes Tonic Water 150ml £1
Britvic Orange Juice 150ml £1
Britvic Tomato Juice 150ml £1
Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 150ml £1
Red Bull (not included in offers) 250ml £2
Robinsons Fruit Shoot 200ml £1
Still Spring Water 500ml £1.50
SNACKS
Pringles
£1.50
Original
Sour Cream and Chive
Mini Cheddars
£1.50
Sea Salted
Pretzels
£1.50
McVities Shortbread
£1.00
HOT DRINK
AND MUFFIN OR
BREAKFAST BAR
£3.00
HOT DRINK AND
MCVITIES
SHORTBREAD
£2.50
HOT DRINK
AND
BAILEYS
£5.50
CHEDDARS, PRETZELS
OR PRINGLES AND BEER,
CIDER, WINE OR BAILEYS
£5.00
CHEDDARS,
PRETZELS OR PRINGLES
AND SOFT DRINK
£2.00
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Duty-Free
BAR DRINKS
Echo Falls £4
White, Rosé
18.75cl
Live for the
Journey £4
Red 18.75cl
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR £7
Breda Lager, Magners Cider
£4 330ml
Lunetta
Prosecco
£6
200ml
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR
£10
Baileys
£4 50ml
DUTY FREE
SPIRITS
The Famous
Grouse Whisky
£11 or
2 FOR £18
1 litre
Gordon’s
London Dry Gin
£11 or
2 FOR £18
1 litre
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR £7
2 FOR £7
SPECIAL
OFFER
MIX AND MATCH
FAMOUS GROUSE WHISKY
AND GORDON'S DRY GIN FOR
£18
Spirits £4
Bacardi, Courvoisier, Gordon’s, Jack Daniel's,
Smirnoff Red, Bell’s Whisky, Bombay Sapphire 50ml
SPECIAL
OFFER
SWEETS
2 SPIRITS AND 2 MIXERS £9
Bombay
Sapphire Gin
£14 or
2 FOR £24
1 litre
Smirnoff
Blue Vodka
£14 or
2 FOR £24
1 litre
SPECIAL
OFFER
MIX AND MATCH
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN AND
SMIRNOFF BLUE VODKA FOR
£24
Dairy Milk Duo £1.50
Maltesers Big Bag £1.50
Fruit Winders £1.50
Kit Kat Chunky Duo £1.50
HOT DRINK AND
KIT KAT OR MALTESERS
OR DAIRY MILK
£3.00
SOFT DRINK AND
KIT KAT OR MALTESERS
OR DAIRY MILK
OR FRUIT WINDERS
£2.00
CIGARETTES & TOBACCO
Golden Virginia Tobacco 5 x 50g £33
Benson & Hedges 200 £37
Silk Cut 200 £37
Lambert & Butler 200 £37
Marlboro Gold 200 £37
Benson & Hedges 400 £47
Silk Cut 400 £47
Lambert & Butler 400 £47
Marlboro Gold 400 £47
200 pack equivalent to £3.70 per 20 pack
400 pack equivalent to £2.35 per 20 pack
On flights between the Channel Islands and the UK, the allowance
includes 200 cigarettes and one litre of spirits. A duty free service is only
available on the Embraer and ATR aircraft. You must be 18 or over to
purchase tobacco or alcohol. Credit cards, debit cards or cash accepted.
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