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CONTENTS
7 WELCOME ABOARD!
Message from Mark Darby, Aurigny’s
Chief Executive Officer
8 ISLANDS OF DISCOVERY
Unearth Guernsey’s unique and fascinating
history, just waiting to be explored
11 POUQUES AND OTHER
GUERNSEY FOLKLORE
Learn about the island’s legends
and superstitions
14 LOCATE GUERNSEY
Your home, your business and your life
18 THE MAGIC OF DARK SARK
Read about the world’s first Dark Sky island
22 WHAT’S ON?
Forthcoming events in the Bailiwick
26 BEHIND THE LENS
En Voyage talks to Guernsey’s Karl Taylor
30 CHRISTMAS CAPITAL
When it comes to Christmas, London
knows how to celebrate
35 COMPETITION
Win a luxury trip to London
36 TO SKI OR NOT TO SKI?
Find out where’s best to go for snow,
even if you don’t hit the slopes
41 LONDON CONNECTING
Discover Dubai and the ease of connecting
through London with Aurigny
46 SHOPHAMPTON
Explore one of the UK’s top 10
retail destinations
50 BANANA-EATING HEROES AND
UNRULY LIONS
When it comes to theatre, it’s all going
on in the West End
54 BREAKFAST LIKE A KING
Heading to Manchester?
Find out where’s brilliant for breakfast
56 RESTAURANT PICKS
58 NUTRITION FOR THE FREQUENT
BUSINESS FLYER
60 RAISING THE BAR IN GUERNSEY
The island’s latest food offering
62 AURIGNY BREAKS
Great offers on flight and hotel packages
63 AURIGNY SKI
Ski holidays direct from Guernsey
65 AURIGNY NEWS
69 BUSINESS NEWS
Over 40 pages of inspiring interviews and
local business news
114 IN-FLIGHT AND DUTY FREE
Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks at great
prices plus make the most of Aurigny’s
excellent duty free offers
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1968
Founded
9 MILLION
Aurigny carried its
nine millionth passenger
earlier this year
AURIGNY
GUERNSEY’S AIRLINE
1977
First airline in the world to
ban smoking on all services
600,000
Passengers
carried in 2015
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.
2015
Voted runner-up in
ERA’s Airline of the
Year Awards
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Routes
LEEDS
BRADFORD
MANCHESTER
EAST MIDLANDS
LONDON
CITY
STANSTED
2016
Voted 4th-best
short-haul airline
by Which?
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Aircraft
BRISTOL
GATWICK
SOUTHAMPTON
ALDERNEY
300
Staff
1
In-flight marriage
GUERNSEY
DINARD
GRENOBLE
1
Birth on board
Between Alderney
and Guernsey
1
FA Cup
Flown to Guernsey
on 19th August 2016
BARCELONA
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WELCOME ABOARD!
MARK DARBY
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
It’s my pleasure to welcome you on
board our aircraft today and I’m excited to
introduce you to our new look En Voyage
magazine, which has been created by our
marketing agency Oi. En Voyage was first
printed in April 1981 and in those days was
only published every six months. Now, a new
edition is added to the seat-back pockets
of our fleet every two months. The new
magazine is more destination-focused to
enable you to make the most of your time
away. Equally, for locals and visitors alike,
we’re adding more content on the great
things you can do in the islands that make up
the Bailiwick of Guernsey. I’ve been a resident
here for four years and I’m still enthralled by
its beauty and friendly people.
As the year draws to a close, Aurigny can
be proud of its achievements, notably in
terms of route development. We launched
three new services in the summer of 2016,
to Norwich, Barcelona and Leeds Bradford.
Whilst the first two were seasonal services,
Leeds Bradford is our 10th year-round
route to the Bailiwick and it is attracting an
impressive number of passengers.
New for this winter is an extra Gatwick
service on a Friday, meaning we offer 10
connections at the start of the weekend to
London; seven to Gatwick, two to London
City and one to Stansted. The new service
leaves Guernsey at 12:30 and returns from
Gatwick at 14:30.
On Sundays, we’re retiming the 18:00
departure from Gatwick to 14:30. This will
provide a better spread of flights across the
day and will benefit our customers who’ve
arrived into Gatwick late morning on a long
or short-haul flight.
I’m delighted with the performance of
our London City service which, while firmly
aimed at the business market, is enjoying
increasing popularity with leisure travellers.
Customers appreciate the fast access to
the City and the West End courtesy of the
airport’s excellent public transport links. And
on a fine day, especially when taking off to
the west, the views of London are unrivalled.
You can book a London flight at aurigny.com,
giving you a choice of departure and arrival
airports via our London All Airports offering,
so why not fly into London City and leave via
Gatwick or Stansted?
Looking forward to 2017, Oi will complete
the design, build and launch of a new Aurigny
website which will be fully compatible with
mobile devices and tablets to ease the
booking and online check-in process.
Later in the year, we’ll enhance our fleet by
taking delivery of a second new Dornier 228
for use on our Alderney route, so there’s a lot
to look forward to.
I hope that you enjoy your flight with us
today and we look forward to being of
service to you again in the near future.
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ISLANDS OF DISCOVERY
With ancient ruins dating back to the
Neolithic period, castles older than
the Tower of London and a pivotal
position in many a battle - Guernsey
has a unique and fascinating history
waiting to be explored.
Perfectly situated between England and France,
the Bailiwick of Guernsey was originally part of the
French mainland until the end of the Ice Age. Early
farmers settled and from the windswept priory of St
Mary on Lihou Island to Les Fouaillages, a Neolithic
burial mound thought to be the oldest man-made
structure in Europe, evidence of the past is around
every corner.
From 933AD the islands formed part of Normandy
when William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy,
defeated King Harold and seized the English Crown.
In 1066, the Duchy of Normandy and England
became one; this formed the bedrock of Guernsey’s
relationship with the Crown but this relationship has
not remained unchallenged.
Originally built to defend Guernsey’s busy trading
harbour in the 13th century, today Castle Cornet
forms the backdrop of the capital and houses five
museums telling the tales of the island’s rich and
varied history.
To find out more about the island’s unique and
fascinating past, head to visitguernsey.com
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IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY

DID YOU KNOW?
In around 6,000BC
rising seas created
the English Channel,
and along with it the
Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Still colloquially
referred to as The
Bridge, the northern
tip of Guernsey was
cut off by a stretch
of water until the
mid 19th century when
the area was drained
and land reclaimed.
The island’s unique
position left it perfectly
placed to benefit from
privateering
and smuggling.
Between 1815 and 1890
over 200 ships were built
in over 20 boat-building
yards on the island and
produced over 40,000
tons of shipping.
Guernsey has produced
some of the most
famous seafarers
in British history,
including Admiral James
Saumarez, who was
Admiral Nelson’s second
in command at the
Battle of the Nile.
A Guernsey sea captain,
William Le Lacheur,
established trade
routes for Costa Rican
coffee growers, helping
introduce coffee to the
western world.
The tragic sinking of
the SS Stella in 1899
was dubbed ‘the Titanic
of the Channel Islands’
when it sank in just eight
minutes. 112 passengers
and crew were saved,
but a further 105
were lost.
THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
OCCUPATION
AND EVACUATION
One of the most significant periods in the
Channel Islands’ history was the German
Occupation during World War II. From June
1940 to May 1945, it cast a long shadow over
the 20th century, leaving a permanent legacy,
both emotionally and physically. Many families
were separated and the coastline remains
punctuated with fortifications and bunkers,
which still bear testament to this time.
Heritage sites throughout the island share
this extraordinary story, and Liberation Day,
on 9th May, continues to be a poignant day
when islanders celebrate their freedom.
The Channel Islands Heritage
Festival (Saturday 8th April
– Wednesday 10th May) is a
celebration of a group of small
islands with a big history.
The islands’ astonishing tides,
rich landscapes and colourful
histories have drawn people
to their shores for centuries.
The 2017 festival will focus on
the islands’ heroes, myths and
legends.
From the first Neolithic settlers to Norse raiders,
Romans and even exiled royals, these small yet
surprisingly diverse islands have had more than their fair
share of adventure and adversity.
Visit their shores to uncover a wealth of stories,
from tales of early seafarers to heroic accounts from
the German occupation during World War II. Explore
their coastlines for yourself, discover their countryside
on foot, by bicycle or join a tour, visit their museums
and heritage sites and experience all the drama of the
Channel Islands with the programme of festival events.
Each with their own personalities, each with their own
stories to tell, discover the history at the heart of the
Channel Islands.
To find out more about the programme of events,
go to visitchannelislands.com
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POUQUES
AND OTHER
GUERNSEY
FOLKLORE
Legends and superstitions thrive in
Guernsey and form a large part of
its rich folklore heritage.
Stories of witchcraft and fairies, devils and ghosts
have been passed through the generations, from family
to family, and evidence of these tales can be viewed in
the physical landscape of Guernsey. Take street names,
for example. Les Varioufs, in the parish of Forest, means
‘the werewolves’ and Le Pid de Boeuf is where the
Devil was said to have left a footprint. Some homes
have stone witches’ seats built into roof windows and
chimneys for witches to rest on mid-flight. The Longfrie
Inn in the parish of St Pierre du Bois has a good
example of this, with a model witch in situ!
Myths about fairies, or ‘pouques’ as they are known
locally, are prevalent in and around the west coast
area. Le Creux es
SOME HOMES HAVE
STONE WITCHES
SEATS BUILT INTO
ROOF WINDOWS
AND CHIMNEYS FOR
WITCHES TO REST
ON MID-FLIGHT
Faies – the Fairy
Cave - is a prehistoric
dolmen (passage
grave) that was built
in the Neolithic period
and was believed
to be the entrance
to the underground
world where fairies
once lived. The
cave, located on the
L’Eree headland, is open to the public and presents a
fascinating reminder of Guernsey’s pagan heritage.
Other pouques locations include La Table des Pions
in Pleinmont, on the west coast, which is accessed by
foot. Known locally as the Fairy Ring, this ‘table’ was
once used as a picnic area for servants involved
in a formal 18th-century procession called La
Chevauchée. Local legend tells that fairies and elves
dance around the Fairy Ring at night and if you walk
around it three times and make a wish, your wish
will come true.
Another more seasonal
tradition that is still celebrated
today is the Wassail. Held in late
winter and organised by local
cider company Rocquettes,
there is a myth that holding a
Wassail in the winter helps to
encourage a strong apple crop.
This ancient drinking ritual is
intended to confer good health
to both apple trees and cider CAPTION HERE
drinkers and involves large
numbers of people consuming mulled cider on a cold
winter’s night and making lots of noise at the orchard,
to drive off evil spirits and wake the gods or goddesses
in the apple trees.
2017 will be a year rich in folklore celebrations across
the Channel Islands. Spring 2017 sees the opening of
a new Folklore Gallery at the Guernsey Museum and
Art Gallery in St Peter Port and the Channel Islands
Heritage Festival (8 April - 10 May 2017) will focus on
the islands’ heroes, myths and legends, with guided
walks, tours, and events celebrating the islands’ rich
history, from the first Neolithic settlers to Norse raiders,
Romans and even exiled royals, to tales of witchcraft,
fairies and ghosts.
‘Folklore is not magical, mystical or make believe’,
says Guernsey Accredited Guide and folklore expert,
Annette Henry. ‘It encompasses our beliefs, language,
customs, employment, leisure time, diet and education.
It is simply the way people live.’
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LOCATE
GUERNSEY
YOUR HOME,
YOUR BUSINESS
AND YOUR LIFE
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Locate Guernsey, a States of Guernsey initiative
headed up by Richard Le Tocq, is all about
assisting in the process of relocation, both
business and individual. This may be from the
UK, or indeed from other territories.
Whether it’s a corporate relocation, such as a fund
management business, the principal or members of
the senior management team of that firm, for example,
Locate Guernsey is here to assist in a number of ways.
It’s helpful that, unlike some locations, there’s no
requirement to register a business with government in
order to be allowed permission to trade in the island.
Guernsey also has a zero rate of corporation tax for
the majority of businesses, an exceptional professional
services community, excellent connectivity and a probusiness
government.
The ease of life in Guernsey is matched by the ease
of making the move to the island. Guernsey’s system
of ‘Open Market’ housing means if you can afford to
rent or buy a property in the Open Market then you can
make the move extremely quickly.
Unlike other locations, there are no wealth tests
to determine matters such as minimum financial
contributions. For those moving to the islands, that’s
often part of the attraction: as it’s clear that there is a
tax contribution ceiling rather than a minimum figure
to be remitted to the authorities every year. The island’s
attractive tax environment includes an absence of
inheritance and capital
gains taxes, making it an
exceptionally wise choice
for people contemplating
relocation. Many wealthy
individuals have relocated
to Guernsey over the years
and have been delighted
they did so.
THE EASE OF LIFE
IN GUERNSEY IS
MATCHED BY THE
EASE OF MAKING
THE MOVE TO
THE ISLAND.
Often, the team at Locate
Guernsey is the primary
point of contact for the
client, which provides peace of mind for many. Also,
you can rest assured that your approach will, of course,
be treated in the strictest confidence.
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The role of the team in Guernsey
involves navigating and contacting
various stakeholders on the island
who might be touch points for its
clients.
As well as its hands-on approach
with businesses or those
individuals looking to relocate to
the island, Locate Guernsey has a
responsibility to promote the island
to key target audiences; explaining
why Guernsey is such a good
place to live and work. It is tasked
with conveying the positives,
such as the island’s safety, sense
of community, and of course its
evident beauty. On-island travel
takes just minutes rather than
hours, enabling more quality time
to be enjoyed.
THE EASY LIFE
The team at Locate Guernsey
recognises that its audience is
cash rich and time poor so the
more it can do to help, the more
attractive the proposition of
moving to the island will become.
Whilst Locate Guernsey is your first
port of call, queries may require
input from different government
departments including Income Tax,
Social Security, Housing, Planning
and Regulation and Immigration.
Being part of the States of
Guernsey, Locate Guernsey can
quickly put together an itinerary
based on the needs of specific
clients and organise a meeting
of all the relevant parties across
government in order to make the
relocation process as seamless
as possible and at no cost to the
client. Guernsey’s professional
community also has great
expertise and their input, in terms
of knowledge, confidentiality and
welcoming attitude, is invaluable
to anyone considering moving
to the island. With this in mind,
Locate Guernsey has forged close
relationships with industry across
many sectors including legal, tax
THE ISLAND’S ATTRACTIVE
TAX ENVIRONMENT
INCLUDES AN ABSENCE
OF INHERITANCE AND
CAPITAL GAINS TAXES
advisors, estate agents, relocation
consultants and many more.
In addition, Locate Guernsey
works with people who have
already made the move to the
island to understand the needs
before, during and after relocation
in order to continue to improve
its service offering to anyone who
requires it.
Locate Guernsey is not only
committed to delivering the
highest quality service to those
relocating, but also to the island as
a whole by welcoming newcomers
and businesses to the community.
ISLAND LIVING
It goes without saying;
Guernsey is simply a fantastic place
to live. The schools are good and
it happens to be a little piece of
paradise too. The quality of life
is exceptional: a great work-life
balance, which means you can
put in a full day at the office and
still get home to have dinner on
the beach, run the cliff paths with
stunning views across to some
of the Bailiwick’s other beautiful
islands, including Herm and Sark,
or enjoy an evening fishing trip on
the boat. Of course, Guernsey’s
proximity to the UK, with frequent
and quick flights, is a very helpful
factor for those returning home for
a day or two or stopping off before
travelling further afield.
The team at Locate Guernsey is
keen to be contacted directly by
either relocators, or those who
may represent them. If you are
considering relocation, contact
Richard@locateguernsey.com.
Visit locateguernsey.com for more
information and follow the team
on its social media platforms.
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Sark has long been an idyllic destination for summer days but
in 2011 it was designated the world’s first dark sky island by the
International Dark-Sky Association. En Voyage finds out why
we should spend a night or two on this unique island.
Oscar Wilde famously said: ‘We are all in the gutter,
but some of us are looking at the stars.’ In his lifetime
the night skies would have appeared far more star
studded than those of today, particularly in urban
areas. The International Dark-Sky Association asserts
that the nighttime environment is a precious natural
resource for all life on Earth, but warns that the glow of
uncontrolled outdoor lighting has hidden the stars and
changed our perception of the night.
To label a place as being stuck in the past might
not seem like much of a compliment, but visiting the
Channel Island of Sark is to be transported back in time
in the best way. Its charms are obvious during the day:
it’s a haven for rare wildlife with a spectacular coastline,
whilst cycling and walking are a pleasure when you only
have to look out for the odd tractor or horse-drawn
carriage. But when the sun goes down, Sark’s skies are
simply breathtaking. There are no public streetlights or
car headlights – the only motor vehicles allowed on
the island are tractors. On a cloud-free night, countless
stars and dashing meteors are visible against the
stunning backdrop of the Milky Way.
The idea of pursuing dark sky status for Sark came
from islander Felicity Belfield, an amateur geologist and
astronomer. She saw a TV programme about the dark
skies of Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park and exclaimed,
‘We’re as good as that!’ ‘Indeed, we’re even better than
that,’ says Annie Dachinger, now Starfleet Commander
of SAstroS, Sark’s astronomy group. ‘I didn’t want to
be named after a piece of furniture,’ she adds. Annie
explains what happened next: ‘Felicity took it to Chief
Pleas, our sort of Parliament, and they agreed to make
an application to the IDA, after which began a process
of assessment that went on for two years. It did involve
some slight tweaking to our lighting, where we
had a few intrusive lights that shone upwards instead
of downwards.’
Fellow Sarkees were cooperative in making their
island even darker. ‘They realised it was an area that
was as yet unexploited by tourism and it could make a
big difference to Sark,’ says Annie. The assessors, who
awarded Sark its dark sky status in 2011, suggested
that an astronomy society be formed – and so SAstroS
was born. ‘Our remit was to encourage people to visit
and to enjoy our
lovely starry nights,
to help them if
they required
assistance and to
suggest locations
where they could
see the stars even
better, away from
other islands’ light
contamination.’
ON A CLOUD-FREE
NIGHT, COUNTLESS
STARS AND DASHING
METEORS ARE
VISIBLE AGAINST
THE STUNNING
BACKDROP OF
THE MILKY WAY.
The society put
on fundraising events to buy a decent telescope, and
in October last year the members realised their dream
of opening an observatory. Annie is enthusiastic about
the new facility: ‘It’s in the centre of Sark, almost on
the same level as the mill, which is built on the highest
point in all the Channel Islands. It’s in the corner of
a field where there’s no light pollution at all and you
get almost a 360-degree sweep of sky there. It’s a
wonderful place.’
Irish singer/songwriter Enya has been an unexpected
ambassador for Sark’s night skies. In November 2015
she released her first album for seven years and called it
Dark Sky Island. When Enya said it was inspired by Sark
her fans wanted to find out more, and it turns out that
she is wildly popular in Japan. ‘Enya has helped achieve
lots of good media coverage,’ says Annie. ‘We’ve had
quite an influx of Japanese tourists.’
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THE
MAGIC
OF
DARK
SARK
PHOTO BY SUE DALY
suedalyproductions.com
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Annie has always had a fascination with space, having
grown up in the 1960s when the first moon landing
took place. ‘I lived in London for most of my working
life. I discovered Sark when I was a teenager and loved
it - I discovered that you could see stars that weren’t
visible in towns and cities,’ she recalls. Stargazers who
come to Sark are richly rewarded, and there is an added
bonus for female astronomers: ‘They like to come here
because it’s a safe
environment in
which they can go
out at night.’
Sue Daly is
well known for
being a wildlife
photographer and
filmmaker, but her
images of Sark’s
starry skies are
as compelling a
‘IT’S QUITE MAGICAL.
I DON’T KNOW HOW
WE HAVEN’T HAD
MORE ACCIDENTS
WITH PEOPLE CYCLING
ALONG LOOKING UP
AT THE SKY.’
tribute to her island home as any she has produced.
Sue feels she benefits from the safety of Sark when she
takes these wonderful photographs: ‘If the conditions
are really good I’ll stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning.
For the long exposures that make the star trails the
shutter needs to be open for an hour, so sometimes I
set up a camera and leave it running and I come home!’
The way the stars form a circle gives the impression
that they are moving, but this isn’t the case. ‘The stars
appear to rotate but it’s Earth that is rotating,’
she explains.
Sue loves cycling home on a starry night. ‘It’s quite
magical. I don’t know how we haven’t had more
accidents with people cycling along looking up at the
sky.’ It’s clear that both Annie and Sue wouldn’t want to
live anywhere but Sark. As Sue sums up: ‘I used to say
that I couldn’t possibly imagine not living by the sea, but
now I also can’t imagine living somewhere where you
can’t see the night sky.’
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Little Sark - Ideal Honeymoon Destination
reservations@sablonneriesark.com
This delightful hotel and tea garden on the beautiful island of Sark promises you a truly magical stay. The hotel is a restored 16th-century
farmhouse and has 22 individually-designed rooms and suites full of rustic charm, plus cosy public rooms and beautiful gardens. La Sablonnerie
is noted throughout the Channel Islands for its excellent cuisine. Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch or superb Sark cream tea – or dine romantically
by candlelight. La Sablonnerie is like Sark itself – small, friendly and utterly enchanting. Come and find out for yourself.
For further details and reservations call Elizabeth Perrée on (01481) 832061 or Fax (01481) 832408 www.sablonneriesark.com
Don’t leave the Channel Islands without visiting Sark and Little Sark. ‘It will be an experience that will live with you forever’.
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The Wedding Chapel
at La Seigneurie Gardens, Sark
This beautiful old building within the grounds of La Seigneurie is available for civil marriage
ceremonies. The wedding party has full access to the enchanting Seigneurie Gardens for their
photographs and receptions can be catered for on site at Hathaways terrace café and restaurant.
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WHAT’S ON?
Until 31 December
‘GO’ BY BRUCE GILDEN
Guernsey Museum at Candie Gardens
This exhibition by internationally-renowned
photographer Bruce Gilden is named after the board
game ‘Go’ - and is an exploration of the darker side
of Japanese street life. Striking black and white
images capture the intimidating Yakuza (mobsters)
and Bosozoku (members of biker gangs), as well as
vulnerable and disheveled street people.
9 November
THE MALE PA WORLD
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Publishing, publishers of Executive Secretary Magazine
GUERNSEY FC HOME
GAME FIXTURES
Formed in 2011, Guernsey FC offers the island’s
elite footballers the opportunity to progress and test
themselves on a regular basis outside of the Channel
Islands. If you’re lucky enough to be on island during a
home game, you can watch the green lions in action.
Tickets can be purchased from guernseyfc.com.
Upcoming fixtures are:
Sat 19 Nov
GFC vs East Grinstead Town – 14:00
Sun 27 Nov
GFC vs Lewes – 14:00
Wed 30 Nov
GFC vs Tooting & Mitcham Utd – 19:45
Sat 17 Dec
GFC vs Molesey – 14:00
Sat 31 Dec
GFC vs Corinthian Casuals – 14:00
10 November
CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOP
Victorian Walled Garden
If you’re planning a trip to Saumarez Park during your
visit, time it right and you can enjoy making some
goodies for the festive season at the Victorian Walled
Garden - Even if you’re not here on the day, the
Garden is definitely worth a visit!
13 November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Castle Cornet
Although closed for the season, Castle Cornet will be
open for limited hours on the day to allow free public
access to the RGLI Museum. The cannon will fire to
mark the two minute silence.
18-20 November
WINTER FAYRE
Castle Cornet & its Museums
Pop in to the castle for some festive family fun with a
grotto, music, craft fayre, activities and much more!
19 November - 11 December
WINTERFEST
Sark
During the colder months, the island of Sark becomes
a wonderfully tranquil and calm winter wonderland,
with bracing walks by day or by night, and its legendary
magical dark skies. Stocks Hotel offers an ideal island
hideaway to curl up in front of a roaring log fire with
a good book and a glass – or two – of Sark sloe gin,
and hearty, wholesome winter fare. Its Winterfest rates
in November and December start from £90 per night,
based on two people sharing with breakfast.
stockshotel.com
19 November - 11 December
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ON HERM
Herm Island
On selected weekends in the run-up to Christmas, Herm
Island’s ferry service offers free crossings to the island
from Guernsey. Day trippers can use the free crossings
to do their Christmas shopping in Herm’s gift shop, as
well as enjoy the hospitality of the Mermaid Tavern and
have a winter walk around Herm’s stunning coastline.
Tickets are only available on the day of travel from the
Travel Trident ticket kiosk at St Peter Port harbour.
herm.com
1-31 December
REAL ICE RINK
Le Friquet Garden and Lifestyle Centre
Real ice returns to the island under the canopy
at Le Friquet. Once you’re done giving Torvill and
Dean a run for the money, you can relax with a hot
chocolate or browse the beautiful
Christmas displays.
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DISNEY CHRISTMAS MAGIC
St James Concert Hall
Take in some magical music from the movies with a
live concert of Disney soundtracks. Coming dressed
as your favourite Disney character is encouraged!
12, 14, 19 & 22 December
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR
Island wide
Board one the Island Coachway’s luxury coaches for
a two-hour tour of the island enjoying the beautiful
Christmas lights. Tours start and end at the
Liberation Monument.
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guaranteed to make memories your whole family
will treasure.
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LONDON BOAT SHOW
9 December-8 January
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Whether you’re a seasoned boater or looking to
dip a toe in the water, the London Boat Show
offers something for everyone. You can look
forward to an action-packed day with over 500
exhibitors showcasing the best in watercraft,
equipment and holidays.
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2017 CHANNEL ISLANDS
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
8 April-10 May 2017
If you’re thinking about booking a stay in Guernsey
next year, the 2017 Channel Islands Heritage
Festival is a good place to start!
The Channel Islands’ past is woven into its present
and its heritage is just one of its many outstanding
features. The festival celebrates a group of small
islands with a big history.
Visitors and locals are able to explore museums and
take guided walks, cycle rides, kayak adventures
and vintage bus tours plus the many events and
activites that take place at heritage sites around the
Islands, throughout the month-long festival.
To top it off, on 9 May each year, Guernsey
enjoys Liberation Day - a day of celebrations
commemorating the Islands’ freedom from German
Occupation during World War II.
Look out for a feature on the festival’s events
in the next issue of En Voyage!
visitchannelislands.com
LONDON ART FAIR 2017
18-22 January 2017
@Business Design Centre
Pop along to the 29th London Art Fair. It
brings together more than 125 galleries to
showcase museum-quality contemporary artworks
and pieces from today’s leading artists. There’s
also two specially curated sections beyond the
main fair focusing on new works, less established
galleries, and contemporary photography.
londonartfair.co.uk
BRISTOL SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL
19-22 Januray 2017
@Various venues
The annual slapstick festival gives you an
opportunity to see some extraordinary films
in unique circumstances. They showcase and
celebrate archive film predominately from
the silent era (1895-1930), accompanied by
live musical scores performed by world-class
musicians, and introduced by some of the most
prominent film historians, experts, and comedians
inspired by the comedy legends on screen!
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BEHIND
THE LENS
En Voyage talks to Guernsey’s Karl Taylor, to get
an insight into life as a professional photographer
and how forward thinking has helped
drive his success.
Globe-trotting for your job? Tick. Getting paid to do
exactly what you want? Tick. A YouTube channel with
more than 330,000 subscribers? Tick. All because you
got made redundant and took an opportunistic job?
Double tick.
For Karl Taylor, this is life. A professional photographer
for more than 20 years, he has travelled the world
on assignments, working for some truly mega
corporations, developing his passion, showcasing his
skills and building a huge following.
And he did all this, through a lens, because he was
made redundant from a ‘promising job’ in the design
industry aged 17. So, he applied for a job in a small retail
photography store selling camera equipment. It was a
choice that was to showcase – as is often the way in
life – that the smallest decisions can have the biggest,
unintended consequences.
‘That was 31 years ago, but yes I started off in art and
design and then got into photography more by chance.
The shop introduced me to cameras, and within a
month or two, I was in love with them. They used to
loan equipment to the staff and set projects, so you
knew what you were talking about.
‘I remember the first real shot I was proud of, it was of
a horse galloping on the beach, and I was just over the
moon with the results and in awe of what photography
could do.’
Within a year Karl had moved on, taking different
jobs to save money and buying better equipment.
Wanting to develop his skills and do a bit of travelling,
he spent three years as a photojournalist in South East
Asia, selling the resulting pictures to a variety of titles,
including National Geographic.
‘It was really a hand-to-mouth existence, and not
financially secure.
But I really got
to go to some
extreme locations
and this was
back in the days
of film, and you
had to carry all
the exposed film
around with you,
subjecting it to the
humidity of the
jungle. I had to put
it in polythene bags
with silica gel to protect it against moisture.’
‘I REMEMBER THE
FIRST REAL SHOT I WAS
PROUD OF... I WAS
JUST OVER THE MOON
WITH THE RESULTS
AND IN AWE OF WHAT
PHOTOGRAPHY
COULD DO.’
Deciding it was time to make enough money for a
better way of life, he returned to Guernsey and set up his
own studio, where he did advertising and commercial
photography. This was around the time when digital
cameras were on the cusp of becoming mainstream,
and that’s when he decided to embrace the fact
everyone was getting their hands on a camera.
‘I thought rather than fight it, we could make it into a
product, explaining how we did this or that. About nine
years ago I started running workshops, and then they
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VOLCANIC HIGHLANDS OF ICELAND
started to become so popular that
I could not run enough. I thought
they were so popular locally, what
would it be like on a global level?
‘I decided to film my methods
and make them into a course of
DVDs which could be sold via the
Internet. We hit the market at the
right time, and released a series of
everything from beginner to pro.
I wanted to show people what it
was like to be on a photoshoot,
so we travelled to places like Paris,
or around the UK and showed
people what to do – and shot it
documentary style. Some were 90
minutes long, and others four or
five hours.
‘We were very proud of this work,
it was a big success in the US, and
we got to travel there.’
Fast-forward a few years, and
the DVDs were still selling, but the
Internet had transformed the way
people consumed media. Fewer
people wanted to own physical
media, and instead were looking
for streaming services. Again,
Karl saw the change coming and
decided to ride the wave, rather
than swimming against the current.
More online activity meant coming
up against competitors, but Karl
was not particularly concerned by
this, and was focused on making
his brand the very best it could
possibly be.
‘We are now the third highest rated
photography channel on YouTube.
Putting it there just promoted what
we did, and obviously it is a free
platform, but we decided to do it
when broadband was becoming
more prolific.
‘I FEEL VERY LUCKY,
BUT YOU ALSO MAKE
YOUR OWN LUCK’
‘We now have some big
competitors in the US, and one of
them has had a multi-million dollar
injection of cash, whilst we are a
streamlined business and cannot
do that. But they are a jack-of-all
trades outfit, and ours is wrapped
up in my personality, theirs is more
corporate. People like what I do
because of the way I do things.
‘We have filmed all over the world,
once we said, “let’s do a fashion
shoot in Iceland for 10 days,” and
actually did it. I feel very lucky, but
you also make your own luck’
Clearly, whatever he is doing is
working well, with many of his
YouTube videos receiving six-figure
viewing numbers. Despite this,
Karl’s history of innovation means
there is no way he is going to rest
on his laurels.
‘We are having fibre installed into
the office so we can have gigabit
broadband and I will start doing
my courses live. I think a lot of
people nowadays want to know the
technical stuff. I love imparting my
knowledge and really enjoy teaching,
seeing that lightbulb moment on
someone’s face is great.’
To sum it all up really, he’s a
photographic version of Top Gear.
So keep your eyes peeled on
Amazon Prime.
Visit Karl’s website
for more on his
work and courses:
karltaylor.co.uk
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CHRISTMAS
CAPITAL
London can be considered
a capital in more ways than
geography, and when it comes
to Christmas, the city knows
how to turn on the magic.
Some head to London for the
streets paved with gold. But come
winter, with decorations in every
window, lights wrapped around
trees and the smell of Christmas
in the air, the roads may as well be
sprinkled with glitter.
WINTER WONDERLAND, HYDE PARK
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HEAD OUT
ON THE ICE
London offers some
of the most amazing
outdoor ice rinks
where you can glide
through the capital. Set
against the backdrop of
Hintze Hall, the Natural
History Museum Ice Rink is undoubtedly one of the
most magical places to be this winter. Stop for a hot
chocolate at the museum’s Café Bar and enjoy the
bird’s-eye view of the rink.
Somerset House and Hampton Court Palace both
offer festive outdoor ice rinks but if you’re looking for
somewhere less busy with an equally amazing backdrop,
the Tower of London offers seasonal skating
sessions within the iconic ancient fortress.
AFTERNOON TEA
After all that retail
therapy you’ll need to
refuel and what better
way than a Christmas
themed afternoon tea?
Bubbles anyone?
Most luxury hotels
in the capital will have
something to offer
but the coffee and
mascarpone Yule log
at Lanes of London is
delicious! For something
a little more theatrical,
head to One Aldwych
and feast your eyes on its
Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory-inspired
afternoon tea. Roald Dahl
would be in awe.
If you’re planning to
take in a bus tour of the
sights during your visit,
why not kill two birds with
one stone and savour a
Christmas afternoon tea
on a double decker bus?
Hop aboard an iconic
Routemaster and take
in the lights of London
whilst enjoying the
exquisite tastes of France
in the form of Christmas
tree cupcakes and Black
Forest Christmas balls.
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING
Continue skating while you shop at
Westfield London where the shopping
centre’s atrium is transformed into a 500
metre-square rink decked out for the
festive season.
Outside, most of the festive lights get
turned on in November so whether you’re
shopping on Oxford, Regent, Bond or
Carnaby Street, you’ll be surrounded by
sparkle. And if you’re one of the highly
efficient minority who complete their
Christmas shopping in September, head to
one of the capital’s traditional Christmas
markets and take it all in as the rest of us
rush around with lists.
Pretty wooden chalets selling intricate
decorations and handmade wooden toys
will fill the space between the Tate Modern
and the Thames, and the same Germanstyle
chalets will feature at the London
Bridge City Christmas Market. Peruse the
stalls of over 100 independent traders
as well as food stalls and bars serving
Christmas cocktails and mulled wine.
If you’ve never tried a hot cider, now
is the time!
SWING BY
A FESTIVAL
New for 2016, Christmas in Leicester
Square runs from 11 November-8 January
and offers a grotto, traditional Christmas
market and a vintage Spiegeltent - a
Dutch travelling tent - home to a vast
programme of Christmas shows.
Alternatively, Hyde Park Winter
Wonderland is a spectacular festive
event in the heart of the capital. The
six-week extravaganza brings together
a huge selection of entertainment from
circus shows and ice-skating, to festive
activities, Christmas markets and over
100 rides, fun houses and games.
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WINTER WONDERLAND, HYDE PARK
THE BIG DAY
If you’re actually in London over
Christmas, bear in mind that many
Londoners are likely to be away
themselves so make the most of it – book
a table at a fancy restaurant, appreciate a
bus-free view on Christmas Day and stroll
through an empty Hyde Park on Boxing
Day. Regardless of how you choose to
spend your time, London will leave you
filled with festive cheer.
CATCH A SHOW
Festive theatre doesn’t have to be confined to
January’s panto offering. A dance adaptation of
Raymond Brigg’s The Snowman will be showing at
the Peacock Theatre in Holborn. Offering a
family-friendly theatre experience, you can’t fail to
be enchanted as the boy and the snowman take
off and fly above the stage.
For something a little more bouncy, check out
Boing! from theatre company Travelling Light.
The show sees two boys use their beds as giant
trampolines as they stay up waiting for Santa.
If the ballet is more your thing, The Nutcracker
at the Royal Opera House draws
the audience into the magical
Land of Snow and Kingdom
of Sweets. Moving down to
Leicester Square and returning
for its seventh year, La Soiree at
Christmas excites its audience as
cabaret artists perform their quirky acts.
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lucy paine
Artist
ucy Paine was born and grew up
in Guernsey. After studying art at
The Ladies College she took an Art
Foundation degree at Kingston University. She
subsequently moved to Florence to study drawing
and painting at Charles Cecil studios. Here she
studied under the sight-size tradition. The method
has been used by masters since the seventeenth
century, including Reynolds, Lawrence, and
Sargent. She was trained to paint entirely from
life; the subject being placed alongside the
canvas, whereby the artist stands back to gain
perspective. This is the traditional method used in
portraiture which Lucy still thinks is the best way
of getting an accurate likeness of the sitter, and
does not rule out her adapting it for her own style
and modern approach. She is also comfortable
working from photographs when necessary. This
not only enables her to produce an image in
correct proportion with the features of the sitter,
but allows for a life-like interpretation of light
effects on the skin and a sensitive and personal
rendition of the subject being painted.
After sufficient experience she began teaching
summer courses in portraiture and life drawing.
She was later offered a scholarship at the Sarum
Studio in Salisbury. Here she studied for a month
to hone the technique and develop a personal
style of her own. Combining strong broad strokes
with a delicate attention to detail she draws
attention to a focal point, as if the viewer were
looking at the subject in real time as opposed to a
photo where the entirety of the image is rendered
to the same level.
She is now based in London and Guernsey,
travelling between the two to work on
commission basis. Besides portraits she also
paints landscapes, house portraits, pet portraits
and still life with equal vivacity.
Lucy is available to commission upon request.
lucypaine.com
lucy_paine@live.co.uk
lucy_paine_artist
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TO SKI
OR NOT
TO SKI?
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You’re either interested in the snowfall or you’re not, and with so much,
Grenoble is the perfect destination to enjoy a ski holiday, even if you don’t ski.
Ski holidays typically evoke a Marmite response; either
you cannot get enough of the addictive adrenaline rush
of hitting the slopes, or, you simply don’t ski; it’s not for
you and the thought of spending your long-awaited
holiday on a ski break fills you with dread. For those
in the latter camp, while you might not wish to join
friends and family as they embark on their umpteenth
exhilarating physical challenge, there are in fact plenty
of ways to enjoy a ski break without having to ski at all.
Grenoble is the gateway to a skiing paradise. With a
multitude of resorts in close proximity to this beautiful
city (located at the foot of the French Alps), you
are merely a short bus or train journey away from
truly exciting destinations. Do your research before
you book because the differences in price, facilities
and activity options for skiers and non-skiers vary
considerably. While listing recommendations for the
very best places to go could fill an extensive portion
of this magazine, three destinations that are definitely
worth exploration are Val d’Isère, Val Thorens
and La Plagne.
If you’re looking for a luxury experience, Val d’Isère
ticks all the boxes. This resort, together with Tignes,
falls within the Espace Killy – a ski area situated in the
Tarentaise Valley, Savoie in the French Alps. Here, an
enchanting, picturesque village possessing Disney-like
charm will capture your heart, with its baroque church,
illuminated streets, designer shops and a fine selection
of restaurants offering local cuisine. Val d’Isère knows
how to do gorgeous boutique hotels and pure
indulgence, via the incredible spas found in places
like the five-star Hotel Avenue Lodge and the traditional
chalet-hotel, Le Tsanteleina.
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Val Thorens
VAL D’ISÈRE IS HOME TO THE
INFAMOUS BLACK SKI RUN ‘LA FACE’,
POSING SUCH AN IMPRESSIVE TECHNICAL
CHALLENGE, IT WAS THE SLOPE USED IN THE
MEN’S DOWNHILL IN THE 1992 WINTER OLYMPICS.
For the experienced skier, Val d’Isère is home to
the infamous black ski run ‘La Face’, posing such an
impressive technical challenge, it was the slope used
in the men’s downhill in the 1992 Winter Olympics.
With 26 black runs and 66 blue runs in total, there’s
plenty here to occupy a keen skier.
Adventurous holiday-goers can also enjoy themselves
tobogganing, parascending, sledging and ice skating.
If that all sounds too energetic, besides shopping and
fine dining, relaxing downtime can be spent at the
cinema or the Sports Centre, which includes a steam
room, sauna and spa. And then of course there’s the
incredible nightlife where you can take your pick from a
wide selection of great bars, nightclubs, live music and
entertainment for your après ski.
The Three Valleys - Courchevel, Meribel and Val
Thorens - are also recognised as some of the best ski
areas in France. While Corchevel is a high-end option,
Val Thorens is a far more reasonably priced resort. As
the highest resort in Europe, it usually hosts the first
and last snow of the season, making it possible to ski
all through the winter and on into summer. With a
welcoming cosmopolitan vibe, this resort is suitable
for all ages. Skiers can pick from 30 black runs and 129
blue runs, where the fun begins right on your doorstep,
skiing directly from right outside your accommodation
onto the slopes.
Covering around 70,000m 2 , the Snowpark and Slalom
Stadium will be welcomed by boarders and skiers alike.
Within this resort, you’ll also find a fabulous indoor
pool complex with relaxation space and an assigned
area just for children. Bowling, snowmobiling, paint
balling, mountain biking, zip wiring and tobogganing
on Val Thorens’ 6km-long toboggan run (the longest
in Europe) are just some of the alternatives to skiing.
For the more reserved, opt for a foot pass where you
can take in the atmosphere, admire the scenery and,
depending on the timing of your visit, either relax by
the fire or bask in the glorious sunshine in the
warmer weather.
La Plagne is comprised of more than 10 small
villages, connected via bus and lift networks that run
until midnight. Offering everything from husky rides to
Babygym, La Plagne is always a big hit with families.
Although this resort has a relaxed family feel to it,
those who need their high-intensity snow fix have
their choice of 130 slopes, with 18 black runs and 69
blue runs. A further adrenaline thrill can be obtained
via bobsleighing, while those who enjoy heights
can take in a bird’s-eye view from a helicopter ride.
Snowshoeing, quad biking, dog sledding and ice karting
make for fun alternatives to skiing.
Every budget can be accommodated in La Plagne,
without compromising on quality. It is possible to
stay in beautiful apartments, chalets, B&Bs and hotels
and opting for self-catering can be a good way to
further stretch your holiday euros. Similarly, après-ski
opportunities are plentiful and can be as moderate or
indulgent as you like, with bars, restaurants, a night
club, an outdoor swimming pool and a bowling alley
being just some of the options across the villages.
So the next time a loved one suggests a group ski
adventure, even the most reluctant non-skiers can
actually find themselves having a fantastic ski break,
keen to return to the slopes next season.
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DUBAI
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Dubai, city of skyscrapers, crazy
manmade islands and gigantic
shopping malls, is situated on the
south-east coast of the Persian
Gulf and is the second largest
emirate in the UAE, after the
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AND PERSONAL BUTLERS
HOW TO GET THERE
Aurigny has regular flights to
Gatwick and there’s no need
to traipse over to Heathrow as
Emirates is an excellent airline
operating three direct flights daily
from Gatwick to Dubai. The flight
time is less than seven hours,
which isn’t bad considering
you’re heading for guaranteed
good weather.
WHEN TO GO
Depending on the time of year,
temperatures in Dubai range from
very pleasant to extremely hot.
In the winter you might need
an extra layer if you’re eating al
fresco, whilst in April and October
temperatures are in the upper 20s/
lower 30s. There are special offers
galore in the summer but with
an average high of 41°C (106°F),
you’d need to be a serious sun
worshipper to go then.
WHERE TO STAY
Dubai is not a budget destination
but if you want a luxurious, getaway-from-it-all
break, there’s a
huge choice of palatial hotels and
beach resorts.
The sail-shaped Burj Al Arab is the
ultimate in opulence, with suiteonly
accommodation and personal
butlers. You don’t need to splash
quite so much cash, however. You
could argue that the Jumeirah
Beach is a better option because
it’s opposite the Burj, so you get to
see this iconic landmark instead of
being inside it. Jumeirah and The
Palm – a group of islands formed
in the shape of a palm tree – are
ideal locations if you want a beach
resort and multiple swimming
pools. Recommendations on The
Palm include the Jumeirah Zabeel
Saray, Anantara, Waldorf Astoria
and Sofitel. The swanky Madinat
resort is comprised of five pricey
hotels interlinked by waterways, but
the half-board option at any of the
Jumeirah Group’s hotels allows you
to dine in Madinat’s
sumptuous restaurants.
Dubai Marina has some great
hotels, but pools tend to be on
rooftops so won’t keep water
babies entertained all day. The
city itself is home to a host of
luxurious business hotels, but if
you’re prepared to venture out
a little further (up to an hour’s
drive from the airport) there are
some amazing resorts, such as the
Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate and
the Palm Tree Court, with lower
room rates than those at the more
central beach hotels.
With new resorts springing up all
the time there are always deals to
be found, especially if you’re not
tied to school holidays. Even if you
are, look out for ‘free’ upgrades
to half board: these make a huge
difference to how much you
spend when you are there.
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WHERE TO EAT
If you have a half-board deal at a resort then you will
be more than satisfied with the choice of restaurants
where you are staying. Dubai is a gastronomic paradise,
with award-winning restaurants largely based within
hotels, like Traiteur at the Park Hyatt in Dubai Creek, Solo
at Raffles and Yuan at Atlantis.
There are plenty of affordable eateries away from the
hotels. Special Ostadi is an historic, family-run Iranian
restaurant in Bur Dubai, whilst you’ll have to queue for
fresh seafood with Keralan flavours at Jumeirah’s Bu
Qtair. Remember that alcohol is only served in hotels.
GETTING THERE
FROM GUERNSEY
To make the most of your time, catch
an afternoon flight to Gatwick and have
dinner at North Terminal – how about
Jamie Oliver’s restaurant? – before
catching Emirates’ 21:45 flight to Dubai.
The UAE is four hours ahead so you’ll
arrive first thing in the morning. If you’d
rather not sleep in the air, you could stay at
a North Terminal hotel and leave for Dubai
at 10:00, arriving at 20:00 local time.
The best return flight is the 09:50 from
Dubai, which will get you back to Gatwick
at 13:45, in plenty of time for your Aurigny
flight home.
WHAT TO DO
If relaxing by the pool and enjoying the delicious
food on offer doesn’t appeal to you, you probably
won’t choose Dubai. But there’s more to the city than
sunbathing.
There are two great water parks in Dubai: Wild Wadi at
Jumeirah Beach and Aquaventure at Atlantis the Palm.
Shopping, however, is the Emiratis’ principal pastime
and they are well served with a number of malls.
The biggest is the Dubai Mall, with 1200 shops. It has
spectacular fountains outside and it’s where you go to
take a lift up to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa,
at 829.8m the tallest building in the world. Do pre-book
tickets online to avoid lengthy queues. A trip to the
aquarium, also in the Dubai Mall, is well worth a visit,
and the slightly smaller Mall of the Emirates is home to
Ski Dubai, which has real snow and penguins.
It isn’t easy to find culture but do seek it out. The
Dubai Museum is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in
1787, and is the oldest existing building in the city. It has
dioramas of the pre-oil era and a Bedouin tent, whilst
a video shows how the urban scape has grown over
the past 40 or so years. Another must-do is a trip to the
desert. Arabian Adventures run daily tours, including
their popular Sundowner Safari. A fleet of 4x4s takes
guests on a roller-coaster ride on the sand dunes,
before delivering them to the Bedouin Camp for a
feast, and activities which include camel riding, henna
tattoos and shisha-pipe smoking, topped off with a
belly-dancing display. The desert itself is breathtakingly
beautiful, especially at sunset.
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Legoland to IMG Adventure, which hopes to become
the world’s largest indoor theme park. Pearl of Dubai,
its tentative completion date 2020 to correspond with
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The Patois Collection© was established by Paul Martin
of Martin and Martin Designer Goldsmiths in 1999, from
humble beginnings as a collection made up of only two
phrases, along with its popularity the range has grown
hugely and now boasts over 40 different phrases, and has
a repertoire of over 778 different designs within the range
inscribed with the island’s native tongue.
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At Martin and Martin we believe that distilled into
every piece of Patois Jewellery© is the essence
of Guernsey, it has been inspired by the beauty of
the Island of Guernsey and lovingly crafted by our
master craftsmen.
The first ever phrase was ‘friends forever’ and
since then there have been many different phrases
including ‘a la perchoine’, ‘live, laugh, love’, ‘live your
dreams’ and more recently, the tongue in cheek
addition, ‘The world is your Ormer’.
There really is something for everyone, friends, family
members, godparents, colleagues the list is endless.
The Patois jewellery is extremely popular both in and
out of the island. The team at Martin and Martin work
hard to ensure its jewellery is accessible to all, which
is why all of the Patois pieces are available in silver with
prices starting from around £33. There is, however,
a wide range of metals available including silver
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SHOPHAMPTON
If your life bears a
resemblance to that of
leading lady Isla Fisher
in ‘Confessions of
a Shopaholic’, then
you’ll already know that
Southampton is a first-rate
haunt for self-proclaimed
shopping fanatics.
For those who are not so familiar with
what this great city has to offer when it comes
to spending your hard-earned notes, here’s a
round-up of some of its best offerings.
As one of the UK’s top 10 retail destinations,
Southampton’s city centre is home to two
substantial shopping centres, designer boutiques,
high street favourites and specialist markets.
What’s more, it also features a large retail park and
local independent shops that cater to all tastes
and budgets.
WestQuay Shopping Centre is a great place
to start, with three levels of shopping heaven
and over 100 stores under one roof. Here you
will be spoilt for choice with well-loved fashion,
footwear, beauty, jewellery, technology and
homeware retailers. Staple favourites M&S and
John Lewis will keep you entertained for some
time, displaying a huge range of high quality
products. Anyone with a stationery obsession
or buying for a creative loved one is likely to
find an affordable, quirky gift in the Flying Tiger
Copenhagen store, showcasing bright, funky
Danish designs. For a more traditional gift of
fine jewellery, Pandora, Swatch, Thomas Sabo,
Swarovski and Ernest Jones can all be
found in WestQuay.
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MODELS FOR
TOPMAN
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FASHION LOVERS
Fashionistas wanting to enhance their wardrobe
with the latest high street trends will need to pace
themselves. Big name clothing stores are a plenty
with Jack Wills, Karen Millen, Hollister, H&M, River
Island, Superdry, Next and Oasis to name just a
few within WestQuay. Bargain hunters can hit
the High Street and Above Bar Street for Primark,
TK Maxx, Topman and Topshop. Meanwhile,
the athletically-inclined shopper can find a large
selection of sports clothing and footwear from
retailers including Foot Locker, J D
Sports and the Saints Store – the latter
being a must for official Southampton
Football Club merchandise.
RIVER ISLAND
For more unusual fashion pieces,
head to Bedford Place - just a
short walk from the city centre.
Here you can spoil yourself at
Devernois, a French ladies clothing
boutique with a touch of class and
elegance. And for designer shoes
and accessories, Scarpini is the go-to
boutique for designer
brands like Lucy Choi
London and Lisa Kay.
GADGET HEAVEN
Technology
enthusiasts will have
ample opportunity to
get their shopping fix.
A trip to WestQuay’s
Apple Store will soon
have tech geeks
gushing over the latest
Apple products and
accessories. This is
often the perfect place
to keep a reluctant shopping partner occupied
and it might even be possible to attend a free
workshop. Similarly, gadget addicts will likely have
an enjoyable visit to the Menkind store as it sells
smart watches, speakers, remote-controlled toys,
drones, virtual-reality headsets and a multitude of
novelty gifts
FOR THE KIDS
If you have little ones in tow on your shopping
trip, pay a visit to WestQuay’s Build-A-Bear
Workshop where children can assemble and
personalise a cuddly toy with their own choice
of outfits and accessories. Once complete,
head over to the Disney Store in The Marlands
Shopping Centre - always a winner with young
shoppers and often bringing smiles to adults
too. The Marlands is also a good place to
spend pocket money, as it features a Claire’s
Accessories, the Rockbottom Toy Store and an
Aladdin’s cave of craft supplies available from The
Market Gallery & Crafty Destination store.
HOMES SWEET HOMES
For those looking to bring their home
interior to life, Southampton’s IKEA is a must.
This colossal store has four floors of home
furnishings and furniture, with everything from
colourful cookware to wireless charging units
for smartphones. Even the most reluctant of
shoppers will find it hard to leave this store emptyhanded,
discovering items that you never knew
you needed but after seeing them, cannot live
without! Although visiting a furniture store might
not be your immediate thought on a short UK
break, you will be pleasantly surprised at just how
many fabulous IKEA products are small enough to
fit in your luggage.
SOMETHING UNIQUE
Depending on the timing of your visit, the
markets are worth checking out too. The General
Market operates every Friday in Southampton
City Centre. Saturdays see a cyclical rotation of
Antiques and Collectibles, Arts and Crafts, Artisan
Food, and Vintage and Retro Markets. New traders
regularly join the existing market-goers so there is
typically something new to see on each visit.
Should you require some time out from a heavy
shopping stint, Southampton has its own Oxford
Street with a wide selection of restaurants, serving
locally sourced food
ONE OF THE
UK’S TOP
10 RETAIL
DESTINATIONS
prepared by incredible
chefs. The Olive Tree
takes fresh to the next
level, baking bread
on-site and adjusting
its menu daily to
make the most of
the freshest local seafood caught each morning.
Live music and evening entertainment is also
abundant in Oxford Street, making it a great place
to unwind and admire your new purchases.
As the festive season approaches, Southampton
is a great place to make a weekend of it shopping
for gifts or even just to visit on a day trip. With
plentiful choice and hundreds of stores within
easy walking distance of one another, you
can effortlessly accomplish all of your present
shopping. Alternatively, a Southampton shopping
trip is a great way to take a short break with
friends, mark a special occasion like a hen do, or
to simply treat yourself on payday.
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BANANA-EATING
HEROES AND
UNRULY LIONS
IT’S ALL
GOING ON
IN THE
WEST END
For anyone who can effortlessly
distinguish between Madame Giry
and Glinda the Good, ‘happy is what
happens’ when you see a West
End show. The beauty of this form
of entertainment is that you can
go again and again, still enjoying
and taking away something new
from the theatre experience, even
if you return to watch the same
show several times. However, with
numerous theatrical delights to
choose from, it’s worth straying
from your faithful favourites and
trying something different.
London’s line up for shows in
2017 is typically vast, offering a wide
range of storylines to suit equally
varied tastes. If you were born in the
’80s, you can be forgiven for letting
out a shrill shriek of excitement
on learning that Bananaman: The
Musical is indeed a real thing that
should be hitting the stage next
year, with official dates yet to be
announced. Exactly what this
adventure will entail is anyone’s
guess but with ‘Peel the Power’
being the strapline on the website
holding page, you can probably
expect fruit puns and slapstick
comedy on a par with the beloved
TV cartoon and comic strip.
Another musical to look
forward to in January next year
is the eagerly anticipated Finding
Neverland. Featuring an original
score by Gary Barlow and Eliot
Kennedy, and described by Vogue
as ‘a true must-see’, this production
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promises all the key ingredients of
an outing that you’ll remember for
years to come. Based on the 2004
award-winning film of the same
title, Finding Neverland tells the
story of playwright J. M. Barrie and
the inspiration behind his magical
creation, Peter Pan.
If you want to be transported to
the African plains and indulged in
a magnificent array of colourful
costumes, striking masks and truly
breathtaking puppets, then The
Lion King is your show. It has been
running for 18 years now but if you
haven’t yet seen it, this incredible
production will not disappoint.
Staged in the Lyceum Theatre, you
will soon find yourself in total awe
of how the original 1994 Disney film
has been brought to life so vividly
on stage. Many a theatre-goer
returns to see this production again
and again; it’s just that good that
seeing it once is not enough.
For the more traditional, head
to the Queen’s Theatre for Les
Misérables – the world’s longest
running musical. Receiving a
total of 76 international awards,
you can rest assured that you will
be immersed in a breathtaking
performance. Even if you know
nothing about the storyline, you
will find yourself nodding along to
songs that you are likely to have
heard before but were perhaps
unaware that they are in fact from
Les Mis. Follow the struggles of life
in 19th-century France, fuelled with
IF YOU WERE BORN
IN THE ’80S, YOU CAN
BE FORGIVEN FOR
LETTING OUT A SHRILL
SHRIEK OF EXCITEMENT
ON LEARNING THAT
BANANAMAN: THE
MUSICAL IS INDEED A
REAL THING.
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FOR THE MORE
TRADITIONAL, HEAD TO
THE QUEEN’S THEATRE
FOR LES MISÉRABLES –
THE WORLD’S LONGEST
RUNNING MUSICAL.
RECEIVING A TOTAL
OF 76 INTERNATIONAL
AWARDS
passion, heartache and spirited survival. Ensure
you have tissues at the ready for ‘I Dreamed A
Dream’ and ‘On My Own’; that lump in your
throat is inevitable.
In total contrast, Kinky Boots is described
by Time Out as ‘dazzling, fabulously sassy
and uplifting’. Winner of the Olivier Award
for Best New Musical in 2016, this show
has taken London by storm. The storyline is
based on the true events
of Steve Pateman’s
working life when he
courageously took his
dying Northamptonshire
shoe factory in a different
direction to meet the
market demands for
supplying patent stiletto
boots and other heeled
shoes, specifically
designed for men. The
musical retelling of this
real-life business venture
has been embellished with the addition of
the fictional character Lola, played by Matt
Henry. Mr Henry might look and sound
familiar to you; he won the hearts of the
nation as a finalist on The Voice (the BBC’s
reality TV singing competition) back in 2013.
Not surprisingly, his West End stage presence
is flawless, while the accompanying cast will
enrapture you as they perform songs written
by iconic pop legend Cyndi Lauper.
Then of course there’s the musical Wicked,
telling the ‘untold story of the Witches of Oz’.
From the outset, you will be thrown into what
feels like a familiar environment of being back
at school and those recognisable emotions
of your first love, unexpected friendships
and rivalry, fitting in with the crowd, and the
push-and-pull dynamics of toeing the line
versus finding your own path. It doesn’t matter
that the characters are of the fairytale realm;
this story contains enchanting elements that
even the Tin Man would feel a warm, fuzzy
glow watching. If you’re a fan of spine-tingling
piano accompaniment, the song ‘Defying
Gravity’ will deliver.
To further enhance your trip, a variety of
full experience packages are available, where
together with great seats at your chosen
show, you can purchase a two-course, pretheatre
dinner or relaxing afternoon tea for
two, and also have the option to incorporate
a hotel stay. These packages make a perfect
present for treating a loved one. Whether you
opt for a long-standing classic or go for a
show that is just beginning its enthralling life
among the greats, with a London show break,
you can look forward to being ‘changed for
the good’.
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BREAKFAST
LIKE A KING
Whether you’re a lover of freshly baked French pastries, a baconobsessed
carnivore or an artisanal coffee junkie, there are few finer
things in life than a good breakfast and Manchester offers them all.
It’s often said that breakfast is the most important
meal of the day but when prepared just right and
leisurely savoured, it can also be the most memorable.
Manchester has a thriving, exciting - and growing -
food scene and while much is made of its fine dining
restaurants and cutting-edge cocktail bars, its wealth of
excellent eateries offers plenty of scope when it comes
to breakfast and brunch.
Add to that Manchester’s decent public transport,
friendly people and fantastically walkable city centre,
and it couldn’t be easier to track down a breakfast of
champions in this thoroughly modern city.
No talk of breakfast would be complete without
mentioning the full English, and if you take your fryups
seriously then the Albert Square Chop House in
Thomas Worthington’s iconic Memorial Hall, bang in
the heart of the city, is a good place to start.
The Albert’s Best of British Breakfast is a belly-busting
way to start the day, with Cumberland sausage, Bury
black pudding, streaky bacon, sautéed mushrooms,
roast tomato and free-range eggs, cooked how you
like, served on Povey’s Staffordshire oatcake - all for
a very reasonable £9. Plus, there are papers to read,
space to stretch out and good coffee. At Albert’s
breakfast becomes a full-on leisure activity.
If you like the idea of enjoying a full fry-up in a fine
dining setting, then the San Carlo Cicchetti is a great
shout. Set in sophisticated yet relaxing interiors, with
huge expanses of light Italian marble, the Cicchetti is
renowned for its Venetian cuisine. When it comes to
breakfast, however, this Italian restaurant pays kudos to
the British way of doing things.
The Great Cicchetti Breakfast includes two eggs
served fried, poached or scrambled, with smoked
bacon, baked beans, two Lancashire pork and leek
sausages, sautéed mushrooms with onions, hash
brown, tomato and
Bury black pudding.
IT COULDN’T BE
EASIER TO TRACK
DOWN A BREAKFAST
OF CHAMPIONS IN
THIS THOROUGHLY
MODERN CITY.
If a bargain feed is
more of a priority than
beautiful interiors,
Hansfords in the
Arndale Market offers
the full monty for less
than a fiver. It might
lack polish but you can
score seven breakfast
items and a builder’s tea for £4.75. For a value brekkie,
this place is unrivalled in the city.
Whichever side of the great red sauce/brown sauce
divide you might be on, there is no shortage of options
in Manchester when it comes to the full English. But as
any self-respecting breakfast aficionado knows, a good
breakfast comes in different guises. It’s not all about the
traditional fry-up, so here’s a look at the best of the rest…
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THE GUILT-FREE CHOICE
On Tib Street, in Manchester’s
creative Northern Quarter, Evelyn’s
is the place to head for nutritious
choices, including coconut chia
pots with mango and pineapple
and a ‘green bowl’ full of kale,
spinach, herbs, avocado and puy
lentils with a soft-boiled egg. There
are plenty of indulgent brunch
options too, from Korean chicken
with fried egg, chilli and watercress
in a toasted roll to buttermilk
pancakes with blueberries and
honeycomb butter.
Expect to pay between £1.50 and
£4.50 for pastries, toast and cereal
pots, and from £5 to £10.50 for a
more substantial start to the day.
Plus, a lot of the dishes can be made
gluten, dairy or meat-free on request.
A MANCUNIAN
INSTITUTION
Koffee Pot’s no-nonsense
breakfasts have been known to
cure the worst of hangovers. Its
full English and humble butties
have a very loyal following, and
there are Irish, Scottish, veggie and
vegan tweaks too. But it also does
a great line in brunch, offering
smoked kippers, rarebit, haggis and
shakshouka, an Arabic staple of
eggs poached in a spiced tomato
sauce, served here with smoked
feta crumbled on top.
Such is the Koffee Pot’s reputation
that it even got a shout-out from
Elbow front man Guy Garvey at a
Manchester Arena gig. He said, ‘If
you’ve never had a bacon sandwich
from there, you’ve never had a
bacon sandwich.’ Don’t just take
Guy Garvey’s word for it. Most
dishes range from £6 to £8.
BREAKFAST THE
AMERICAN WAY
Manchester’s worst-kept secret,
Moose Coffee, is renowned for its
generous portion sizes and popular
American-style dishes. A fantastic
alternative to the traditional English
breakfast, Moose Coffee boasts a
wide range of breakfast options,
from pancakes with smoked
sausage and bacon, to almost
any kind of egg-based breakfast
you can imagine. Try the themed
breakfasts, like Bronx Brunch or
Coney Island, for a true American
experience. You might have to
queue, but your hangover will
thank you for it.
Home Sweet Home, which has a
branch on Edge Street and in the
Great Northern Warehouse, is all
about big American flavours served
up in even bigger portions.
Bennies are what it’s all about
here - eggs Benedict, served classic
(hollandaise and bacon), Cali (with
salmon and avocado) and ‘macho’
(with chorizo and house hash). This
place does pancakes too. Really
big pancakes. And adventurous
breakfasters can opt for the
waffle-fried chicken, which comes
equipped with bacon and
maple syrup.
Nothing costs much more than a
tenner, with brunch prices between
£4 for eggs on toast to £10 for
steak and egg hash.
FOR FREE-RANGE-
LOVING FOODIES
West Didsbury’s Thyme Out
deli serves up eggs laid by its own
chickens, which roam around
the garden.
At £10.95, the Foodies Breakfast
might carry the price tag of a main,
but you get a lot of breakfast for
your bucks. Featuring venison
and pork belly sausages, horse
shoe Bury black pudding and
your choice of a freshly laid and
poached hen or duck egg, it’s a
firm favourite for fans of regional
produce. Other breakfast choices
include fresh fruit and granola and
Spanish churros with chocolate.
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GUERNSEY
RESTAURANT PICKS
THE HOOK
The Hook is a popular restaurant
located on the seafront of St Peter
Port offering beautifully blue views
of Victoria Marina and a stylish and
contemporary decor. From the
seafood and steak dishes, served on
the exclusive first floor restaurant, to
the beautiful elegance of the sushi bar,
there’s always something to savour.
For a picturesque lunchtime stop, the
Prix Fixe menu offers an extensive range
of dishes from just £10 each – the baby
octopus and chorizo ragu is amazing!
REVIEWS
‘Trendy spot with great sushi’
‘Amazing sushi, seafood
and cocktails’
BRISTOL
LONDON
BUBBA GUMP
SHRIMP CO
For an injection of novelty, head over to Bubba Gump Shrimp
Co. restaurant just a few minutes’ walk from Leicester Square.
The restaurant is a tribute to the film ‘Forrest Gump’ and
features a menu of comfort food from the American South
that reflects the film’s setting in Alabama.
Why not try the Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp (that’s prawns
to us across the pond) served with Cajun marmalade, fries
and coleslaw?
REVIEWS
‘Stumbled upon but delicious’
‘Great food and atmosphere’
PIEMINISTER
A much-loved local brand, Pieminister
is famous for its award-winning
pies, which are made in Bristol using
responsibly sourced ingredients.
There are two restaurants to choose
from in Bristol – Stokes Croft and Broad
Quay – where you can enjoy lunch or
dinner along with craft beers,
cocktails and music.
Be sure to try the Moo & Blue – British
beef steak and Clawson Stilton pie
– and add a side of salt and pepper
onion rings for an authentic Pieminister
experience.
REVIEWS
‘The Daddy of Pies’
‘Superb service, awesome
food and lovely staff!’
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FOOD
WITH
FLAIR
Octopus is the brand new restaurant and bar on the south
side of Havelet Bay in St Peter Port, Guernsey, offering
fantastic views towards Herm, Jethou, and Sark.
The varied international menu provides something
for all, from bar snacks and street food to Ramen
- Japanese noodle dishes - a substantial seafood
menu, soups, casseroles, and a children’s menu.
RESTAURANT
COCKTAIL BAR
VIEWING TERRACE
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
01481 722400 | info@OctopusGSY.co.uk | OctopusGSY.co.uk | Havelet Bay, St Peter Port GY1 1AX | OctopusGSY
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Food
Claire Mahy,
Nutritional Therapist at
Avenue Clinic, talks to
En Voyage about the
potential pitfalls of a
fast-paced lifestyle.
Do you spend more time in
airports, on board flights, in
hotel bars or dining out than at
home? If this sounds familiar
then you may wish to consider
how this busy lifestyle is affecting
your health. Whilst the jet
setter lifestyle can bring much
excitement and enjoyment,
you have to be careful that the
early starts, busy days, one too
many drinks during happy hour
and indulgent dinners don’t leave
you feeling stressed out, tired
and overweight.
NUTRITION FOR
THE FREQUENT
BUSINESS FLYER
Business trips often mean the
alarm clock going off in the
small hours, followed by rushing
around to catch a flight or get to a
meeting. In this situation perhaps
the first thing on your mind is a
caffeine fix, however your body
may not thank you for this! Coffee
is not inherently unhealthy, in
fact coffee has health-boosting
properties, however the problem
is people often substitute coffee
for a meal or rely on caffeine
to stay awake! Furthermore,
for some people caffeine
increases anxiety, affects sleeping
patterns and irritates the gut. That
said, if you tolerate caffeine well
it’s ok to have a morning coffee,
just make sure this accompanies
breakfast and that you’re not relying
on caffeine hits throughout the day!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It’s important to begin the day
with a nourishing breakfast, which
shouldn’t consist of processed
cereals, pastries or white toast.
These foods are a source of
refined carbohydrates which the
body rapidly converts into sugar
(glucose), causing a blood sugar
spike followed by a sugar crash,
resulting in energy slumps and
sugar cravings, and so the cycle
continues. A balanced breakfast
of, for example, toasted rye bread
topped with avocado smash
and poached eggs will help break
this cycle. This meal contains
good levels of protein and healthy
fats, which slow down the release
of glucose into the bloodstream,
keeping your energy levels up and
sugar cravings at bay.
During business trips you
may find your food choices
are based on what is most
easily accessible, which may be
different from your regular diet.
For the frequent traveller you must
consider these trips as your routine
and not continually make choices
as exceptions to the rule, simply
because you’re away, as the calories
soon mount up. Most airports
now offer a variety of freshly
prepared wholesome meals so
there’s no need to rely on junk food.
Take time to seek these out. When
dining out don’t be afraid to ask
restaurants to cater for your dietary
needs. Ask for a dish to be cooked
a certain way or for a side of
steamed vegetables or switch chips
for wholegrain rice or sweet potato.
Regular business trips can
also result in poor sleeping patterns.
There are however ways to improve
the quality of your sleep despite jet
lag, different sleeping environments
and long working days.
‘MOST AIRPORTS NOW
OFFER A VARIETY OF
FRESHLY PREPARED
WHOLESOME MEALS’
Firstly, keep your blood sugar levels
balanced by eating whole foods,
never skip meals and limit your
caffeine and alcohol intake.
Try upping your consumption of
magnesium-rich foods such as
dark green leafy vegetables, whole
grains, nuts and seeds. When we
are busy and stressed our body uses
up magnesium to keep us going
and we must replenish our stores.
During the evening avoid high sugar
foods and working too late, as these
factors increase your level of cortisol,
a hormone produced by the adrenal
glands in response to stress, which
is directly antagonistic to melatonin,
our sleep hormone. Therefore at the
end of a busy working day it really is
beneficial to unwind!
Why not use this journey to give
your body and brain a break, stay
hydrated, snack on nutrient-rich
foods, skip the caffeine and sit back,
relax and enjoy the flight?
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PRIVATE DINING
Here at the Chrisites Group we have everything you could ever need for your corporate or party function.
With two dedicated private dining rooms in two fantastic restaurants you’ll be spoilt for choice.
PRIVATE DINING
La Privata is the new function room located in the
heart of St Peter Port, on the first floor at Villa. Catering
for parties up to 56 people with its own private bar,
balconies, DJ booth and 3 multi view HD TV screens,
La Privata is perfect for just about any occasion.
From private dining, conferences, corporate functions,
televised sporting events, discos or even karaoke,
the possibilities are endless for La Privata.
With a 3 course menu available for private dining, from
canapés to hot and cold buffets, we can create a party
package to suit any occasion. La Privata also boasts a
cellar selection with over 150 champagnes and wines for
you to choose from, with the option to order in specific
choices if required. Open 364 days a year, La Privata will
make your special event everything you want and more.
For reservations or enquiries
call 01481 711162
or Email: manager@laprivata.gg
www.laprivata.gg
Christies is the place to meet and celebrate. The Private
Dining Room, situated on the first floor above the restaurant,
has been specially designed to cater for all types of events;
a grand banquet or less formal luncheon, business meeting
or conference, private party, dinner or wedding.
Special Features
Enjoy peace of mind with your own dedicated waiter, whose
aim is to make your memorable event something that your
guests will want to talk about. For your personal use there
is Wi-Fi, a 50 inch plasma screen and an integrated music
system and the exclusive use of our private terrace and
balcony with stunning views of the harbour and islands.
Menu Options
We are delighted to offer you our extensive A La Carte menu
for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, Canapé menu or Buffet.
For reservations or enquiries
call 01481 726624
or Email: manager@christies.gg
www.christies.gg
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Food
RAISING THE
BAR IN GUERNSEY
The latest offering to the Guernsey food scene - Octopus Bar
and Restaurant (hereafter ‘Octopus’) - opened its doors earlier
this summer, causing quite a stir amongst visitors and locals
alike for its international menu, stunning views and stylish
decor. With more than a little intrigue, En Voyage spoke to
owners, Delphine Pesrin-Auder and Mickael Pesrin, about their
tasty new venture and the story so far.
THE INSPIRATION
Delphine and Mickael are no
strangers to the hospitality industry.
They continue to run Le Petit Bistro
(hereafter ‘Le Petit’), a firm local
favourite nestled in St Peter Port
which Delphine describes as ‘a
little piece of France in Le Pollet, a
celebration of French cuisine.’
Octopus, which is situated on the
south side of Havelet Bay (on the
east side of the island), is perfectly
positioned for far-reaching views
of the entire bay and Castle Cornet
and further across to Herm, Jethou
and Sark. The new restaurant, with
its sleek and modern aesthetic,
could seem far removed from
the traditional nature of Le Petit.
However, the naming of the
restaurant itself is a nod to Delphine
and Mickael’s dual heritage.
It was inspired by Victor Hugo’s
The Toilers of the Sea, a gripping
tale set in Guernsey. Hugo wrote
the entire story in the island after he
was banished from his native home
of France, dedicating the story to
‘the noble little nation of the sea.’
‘He found solace in the beauty
of Guernsey despite his exile and
fell in love with the landscape,’ said
Mickael. ‘We feel proud of Hugo’s
take on our island, particularly
as French-born inhabitants of
Guernsey. We were moved by his
ability to align the two nations that
we equally call home. We named
Octopus after Hugo’s villain in the
tale - an enormous octopus who
fights the protagonist Gilliat - on
the 150th anniversary of the novel,
one close to our hearts.’
THE EATING EXPERIENCE
So let’s get to the important
bit - the food. Octopus hosts a
diverse international menu, with
a strong focus on locally sourced
produce. Delphine and Mickael
are passionate about working
alongside local suppliers to ensure
their ingredients are as fresh as
possible, whilst highlighting the
best Guernsey has to offer. This is
evident from the live lobster tanks
and vast range of local seafood,
potatoes and other island produce
on offer, which is both seasonal
and sustainable.
‘We wanted to provide something
for everyone with the food but
also incorporate the highest quality
ingredients possible - there is
nothing we love more than making
the most of the local produce
which can always be found on the
menu,’ said Delphine. ‘The ethos at
Octopus is very much that anyone
and everyone is welcome, it’s a
friendly and relaxed atmosphere -
and there is strictly no dress code.’
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Reviews
TRIPADVISOR.COM
‘Birthday Meal’
Fantastic location. Great
selection of food and drinks,
all at reasonable prices.
Presentation and flavours of
the food were fabulous. We
thoroughly enjoyed our visit to
Octopus and will most definitely
be returning again soon.
‘Stunning Views’
We sat and had drinks early
evening on the terrace, stunning
views of the castle, the staff were
very friendly and there was a
guitarist and singer performing
which was a lovely touch. It was
pleasantly busy; it seems the
place to be.
‘Happy Days’
I’ve sampled breakfast and lunch
so far at the recently opened
Octopus Restaurant and I can’t
wait to go there for dinner!!
A very stylish restaurant with
amazing views, fabulous food
which is beautifully presented,
and attentive and friendly staff,
what more can you ask for?
The mouthwatering menu includes
bar snacks, street food, ramens,
soups and casseroles and steaks
alongside an extensive seafood
selection featuring a local catch of
the day. Le Petit fans will also be
pleased to see a classic bouillabaisse
incorporated into the mix.
The inclusivity of the philosophy
and open menu at Octopus sets it
apart. Making it the place to be for
any occasion: breakfast, morning
coffee, an afternoon tipple,
ice cream with the kids, a long
lunch or special evening dining
experience.
THE AESTHETIC
The building itself is a testament
to the landscape that surrounds
it, complete with south-facing
terrace and glorious views across
Havelet Bay - the ideal location for
a sundowner throughout the year.
The outside of the building, which
is clad in wood with glass fronting,
creates a light and open space
inside, with a nuanced seaside
feel featuring hand-painted wood
and nautical roping, kept smart
with modern lighting and clean,
minimalist decor.
Hugo’s octopus is present
throughout the interior, on bronze
door handles, wrapping his way
around the fully stocked bar and
of course boldly at the entrance
and on the restaurant’s logo. The
overall design is memorable and
modern yet comfortable.
‘We are so pleased with the look
and feel of Octopus, we wanted to
create a place that is welcoming
and family friendly but also modern
and exciting - the perfect setting
to take part in some good eating.
Our amazing team of chefs and
front of house help to complete
the experience and make it all
possible,’ said Mickael.
...LIVE LOBSTER TANKS
AND A VAST RANGE
OF LOCAL SEAFOOD,
POTATOES AND OTHER
ISLAND PRODUCE
ON OFFER, WHICH IS
BOTH SEASONAL AND
SUSTAINABLE
It is safe to say that Delphine and
Mickael have created something
special in the heart of Havelet
Bay. Drawing from their many
years of industry experience and
the success of Le Petit to create
another restaurant that islanders
can both enjoy and be proud of.
TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT
OctopusGSY.co.uk
FOLLOW OCTOPUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
OctopusGSY
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AURIGNY NEWS
AURIGNY -
GUERNSEY’S
AIRLINE
Aurigny has introduced a new
brand positioning statement -
‘Guernsey’s airline’ – as part of a
new marketing approach.
The States-owned airline’s new
positioning replaces the previous
blend of either using ‘The islanders’
airline’ in Guernsey and ‘Channel
Islands’ in the UK. Peter Grange,
Chief Executive Officer of Aurigny’s
new marketing, creative and digital
agency Oi, said the small change is
a simple and cost-effective way of
connecting Aurigny with Guernsey,
which is what is needed now.
‘While there have been discussions
in recent times about whether it
would be useful to rebrand Aurigny
with a name more easily identifiable
with Guernsey, for the benefit
of those who aren’t familiar with
the islands, until a firm decision is
taken by the States as shareholder
we felt it was important to find an
immediate way for Aurigny to help
market Guernsey.’
This new positioning statement
will be gradually introduced across
all of Aurigny’s marketing.
The airline will be moving to a 100%
digital marketing approach
to target the UK in 2017,
supporting VisitGuernsey’s abovethe-line
television and print
advertising activity.
Mr Grange added that sometimes
small changes have a big impact.
On the developments, Malcolm
Coupar, Aurigny’s Commercial
Director, said: ‘We are all very
proud of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
and want to demonstrate this to
our travellers and potential visitors.
As part of our new strategy, we
want to work as closely as possible
with colleagues in government,
such as VisitGuernsey, to maximise
the visibility of the islands in the
UK, encouraging passenger and
economic growth to the Bailiwick.’
CENTRAL LEEDS
SUMMER
SUCCESS FOR
NEW LINKS
The new Leeds Bradford link,
launched in May this year, has made
a successful start. Between May
and the end of September, Aurigny
carried 5,962 passengers with an 81%
load factor. Aurigny’s Commercial
Director, Malcolm Coupar, said:
‘We are delighted with the route’s
performance which was well above
our expectations and proves that the
demand exists for the Leeds
Bradford route.’
The year-round service, originally
identified by VisitGuernsey as a good
opportunity, ran four days a week
and will run on Fridays and Mondays
throughout the winter with an
additional Sunday flight added to the
summer timetable in 2017.
Another new link - Aurigny’s summer
Norwich route, which ran from May
to mid September – carried 1,240
people with a 68% load factor, almost
double Flybe’s 669 passengers on the
route in 2015. ‘Passenger numbers
exceeded our expectations and
greatly exceed those achieved by
Flybe last year,’ added Mr Coupar.
AURIGNY NEWS
CRIMESTOPPERS
RUNWAY RUN 2016
The second Crimestoppers Runway
Run – a 5k run around the Guernsey
runway at midnight – has taken
place and Aurigny happily donated
free flights to head up the raffle. All
proceeds of the draw went to the
Channel Islands Air Search, for which
£800 was raised in total.
LONDON CITY SERVICE PRAISED
Islander David Oxburgh said, ‘I use
London City Airport whenever I can
because it provides a direct link with
the City of London, where I often
have to attend meetings.
The flight’s timings are well suited for
a day trip and the connections to the
DLR are fantastic with it often taking
only five minutes from the plane
steps to the platform. From there it’s
only around 20 minutes to Bank
(or to Westfield Stratford, my family
tell me).
Personally, I’d like to see more flights
and even a fast jet on the route!’
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AURIGNY NEWS
MORE
LONDON
GATWICK
FLIGHTS
TRACY DE CARTERET
& CLAUDIA TEIXEIRA
Customers now have an extra
flight to choose from when they
take Aurigny’s Gatwick service on
a Friday. The airline has added an
extra departure, leaving Guernsey at
12:30 and arriving into Gatwick an
hour later. The return from Gatwick
is at 14:00. The new lunchtime
connection began on Friday 4
November and will continue until
the end of March. It means the
airline is now offering up to 10
flights to London on a Friday; seven
to Gatwick, two to London City and
one to Stansted.
On Sundays, Aurigny has
rescheduled the 18:00 departure
from Gatwick to 14:30, which is
aimed at providing a better spread
of flights across the day. This is of
particular benefit to the connecting
flight traveller who may have arrived
into Gatwick mid-morning.
Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny’s
Commercial Director, said: ‘Fridays
are one of our busiest days,
with customers looking to book
weekends away and business
travellers heading home. The new
lunchtime service from Guernsey
plugs the historical gap in the
schedule in the middle of the day
and adds an extra 144 seats to our
Gatwick service on the day they
AN EXTRA 144 SEATS
TO OUR GATWICK
SERVICE ON THE
DAY THEY ARE
MOST NEEDED
are most needed, throughout the
winter months. For those choosing
to come to Guernsey, the new early
afternoon departure will mean that
they avoid the Friday rush hour.’
He continued: ‘The Sunday early
afternoon departure will remove the
gap between our 11:50 and 16:30
departures from Gatwick, meaning
much better flight time choices for
customers arriving into Gatwick on
Sunday mornings from a long or
short-haul flight.’
TOUR DE SEZ
BIKE RIDE
Two Aurigny cabin crew swapped
wings for two wheels when they
took part in the Tour de Sez cycle
ride from St Malo to Bilbao. The
charity event saw a large number of
Guernsey cyclists riding together to
raise money for the Sarah Groves
Foundation. The local charity’s
mission is to enhance the lives of less
fortunate young people and it helps
causes both in Guernsey and abroad.
Claudia Teixeira and Tracy de Carteret
trained for six months for the sevenstage
event, one of which was 100
miles long. The team cycled through
harsh weather conditions – wind,
hail and thunder – spending most of
the time cold and wet with only one
day of sunshine.
After training saw her cycle for the
first time in 35 years, Tracy said of the
ride, ‘I would definitely recommend
this to anyone and I would definitely
consider it again. I have a new
interest, many new friends and great
memories of something I would
never have dreamt of attempting let
alone achieving.’
Alongside putting in the miles, the
fundraising element was another
challenge, as each rider needed
to amass a minimum of £1,750 in
sponsorship or donations.
Aurigny’s CEO, Mark Darby, said:
‘In addition to working hard for the
company, many Aurigny staff are
active in the community. I’m proud of
Claudia and Tracy for taking on the
Tour de Sez challenge.’
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EMMA KENDALL (SKYBREAKS), CLIVE ACTON
(AURIGNY), JENNIE CARR (CREATIVE AND
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR SILVER
TRAVELLER), AND CAROL DORAN AND ANNE
ROWE, THE COMPETITION WINNERS.
SILVER
TRAVELLERS
TAKE A BREAK
IN GUERNSEY
AURIGNY NEWS
Three lucky winners recently
flew to Guernsey as part of their
competition prize to experience
travelling through Gatwick Airport.
The Silver Traveller competition,
in conjunction with Skybreaks at
Gatwick, offered a day trip to the
island to celebrate the launch
of the Silver Travellers’ Guide to
Gatwick Airport.
The group left Gatwick at 10am
and on arrival, were whisked off on
an island tour before enjoying lunch
at St Pierre Park hotel. Competition
winner Carol Doran said, ‘The flights
with Aurigny were brilliant…efficient
and the flights gloriously short. We
had a minibus tour of some of this
stunning island and of particular
interest was the Little Chapel…just
beautiful, and the silversmiths too.
The views around the island were
gorgeous.’ To fellow Silver Travellers
she encouraged, ‘If you’ve not been
to Guernsey do put it on your list as
I am sure you won’t be disappointed
and do fly Aurigny.’
Clive Acton, Aurigny’s Commercial
Manager, said, ‘It was a great
opportunity to work with Skybreaks
and Silver Traveller, and show how
efficient it is using Gatwick Airport
and the ease of flying with us on
such a short flight. It was also a
fantastic opportunity to highlight the
beauty of Guernsey to their readers.’
The guide has been created for
the mature traveller by Your Service
Centre Gatwick Airport and is full
of useful information and helpful
pointers for managing your journey
through the airport.
NEW AURIGNY.COM
TAKES OFF SOON
Aurigny, along with its marketing
agency Oi, is in the process of
redesigning and rebuilding its
website aurigny.com, which will
go live before the end of March
next year.
The project is well underway with
the first phase of qualitative market
research completed by specialist
market research company, 4insight.
Focus groups were carried out
in Guernsey and the UK to gain
consumer and business insights
into requirements from airline
websites in terms of functionality
and usability.
Dorothy Parker, a 4insight Director
who led the project, is a worldleading
authority on qualitative
marketing research, with major
skills in delving deep into
perceptions and drivers, to
allow quality brand building,
communications, positioning and
customer segmentation.
4insight are working closely
with the team at Oi, presenting
key insights from the first stage
research, and will be involved in the
coming months as the new aurigny.
com website is designed using
specialist eye-tracking software with
further research groups to ensure
the new website has all the required
feature sets and is leading the way
from a user experience perspective.
DESIGNED USING
SPECIALIST
EYE-TRACKING
SOFTWARE WITH
FURTHER RESEARCH
GROUPS
Aurigny appointed widely
respected digital design strategist
and experienced entrepreneur
Meriel Lenfestey as Non-Executive
Director earlier this year. After
spells in the 1990s working at
the BBC and Microsoft, Meriel
founded Flow Interactive, one
of the first experience design
consultancies in London. She
LOST PROPERTY
We are seeing an increase in items
left on board as passengers hurry
to get to their next destination.
Any items that are left on aircraft
or within the Terminal Building will
be handed in to the appropriate
Airport Information Desk.
Please contact the Guernsey Airport
Information Desk on +44 (0) 1481
237267, opening hours 09.00-18.00,
seven days a week.
OLDEST ATR SOLD
Aurigny has recently sold its oldest
ATR aircraft, with its replacement due
to arrive in mid November. The new
aircraft far surpasses its predecessor
with more hand luggage capacity
and 72 seats, meaning it falls in line
with the airline’s other ATRs.
has consulted to a wide variety
of global corporates, public
sector organisations and start-ups
across most sectors. Meriel
grew her business to become the
UK’s largest, and globally highly
respected, before selling it in 2011.
Meriel is overseeing Aurigny’s
website project.
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BUSINESS NEWS
70 NEWS BULLETIN
The latest business news from
the Bailiwick of Guernsey
74 WE ARE GUERNSEY
Guernsey Finance launches its
new brand internationally
78 WELL TRAVELLED
En Voyage talks to Andy Harrison
former CEO of easyJet
81 AS GOOD AS GOLD
What a year 2016 has been
for precious metals
TOP TEN TIPS 84
How to overcome resistance
to change in business
HIGH-FLYING 90
The latest appointments from
leading Guernsey businesses
FACES OF BUSINESS 97
Meet Andrew Haining, the new
Chairman of Aurigny
FINTECH FOCUS 101
How distributed ledgers could
revolutionise financial services
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Business
BUSINESS NEWS
Page 73
Sarnia Yachts,
one of the
largest yacht
fiduciaries in
Europe, has
opened a new
office in Malta
Page 78
The Business
Interview.
Meet Andy
Harrison
Page 90
Keep up to
date with
High-Flying
Appointments
RICHARD ROBINSON
HIGHEST RANKING
GIVEN TO ASHBURTON
FUND MANAGER FOR
ENERGY FUND
Jersey-based fund manager Richard Robinson has
secured a top ranking for the performance of the
Global Energy Fund that he manages.
Richard, who has been Energy Investment Specialist
at Ashburton Investments in Jersey for 12 years, has
been given a Citywire AA Fund Manager Rating, the
highest of any manager in the commodities funds
sector awarded by Citywire, a leading independent
information provider of news for professional advisers
and investors around the world.
Earlier this year the fund was given a five-star rating by
investment research company Morningstar, one of only
two funds to receive the highest five-star rating. The
Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS Fund is ranked number
one in its peer group since inception in its sector (C
share class) and now has assets of US$40 million under
management.
In his latest insight commentary on the energy sector,
Richard points to the recent change of policy by OPEC
with its first production cut in eight years. Although the
announced cut was a surprise to markets, there were
significant signs of production exhaustion. There was
therefore, Richard believed, a high chance that OPEC
production was about to slow anyway. The markets
are expecting to find out which countries will carry
the major burden for the cuts in OPEC’s next meeting
at the end of November, with Saudi Arabia looking
favourite to reduce the most (probably accompanied
by Kuwait and the UAE).
He added: ‘It will also likely mean that short-cycle
shale producers in the US will be called upon to meet
demand growth. We have already started seeing
budding signs of [this] with the upturn in US rig counts,
primarily in the Permian basis. Consequently, the call
on OPEC has categorically been shifted across the seas
to the US, something we are invested to capture
within the Fund.’
EQUIOM ACQUIRES
HERITAGE TRUST GROUP
AND EXPANDS INTO
SINGAPORE AND BVI
Leading trust and corporate services
provider Equiom has announced the
acquisition of Heritage Trust Group,
an independent Asian corporate
services provider with offices in
Singapore, Hong Kong and the British
Virgin Islands (BVI).
Established in 2002 and led by Chief
Executive Officer Angelo Venardos,
Heritage Trust Group provides trust,
foundation, fiduciary, corporate and
accounting services.
Equiom’s Global Chief Executive
Officer Sheila Dean commented: ‘The
acquisition of Heritage Trust Group
expands Equiom’s jurisdictional reach
into the new areas of Singapore and
BVI while expanding our current
team in Hong Kong. Equiom’s growth
strategy continues to concentrate
on achieving scale and substance
throughout every jurisdiction we
operate in. I’m pleased to welcome
Angelo and his team to Equiom –
they echo Equiom’s philosophy of
building long-standing relationships
with clients and very much mirror
our client services ethos. For Equiom
clients this provides further access to
international services and expertise.
I thank our equity partners LDC and
our legal advisers Gowling WLG
for their valued input and support
throughout this acquisition project.’
Angelo Venardos, Chief Executive
Officer of Heritage Trust Group,
added: ‘This is a positive move for
Heritage Trust Group. Our priority
has always been to provide the
best service in the industry and this
has become increasingly difficult
in an environment faced with
more competition and regulatory
requirements. Becoming part of the
Equiom Group will ensure our clients
continue to receive the service they
deserve, in addition to benefitting
from the breadth of services and
skills available through the wider
Equiom Group. Heritage clients can
rest assured that they will continue to
liaise with the same contacts who will
now become employees of Equiom.
From their perspective, nothing will
change other than access to a much
expanded range of global services.’
A total of 60 staff, including the senior
management team, will join Equiom
Group with immediate effect. The
Hong Kong team will move into
Equiom’s established offices and
Heritage will rebrand to Equiom in
January 2017.
The acquisition of Heritage follows
the recent announcement of
Equiom’s strategic partnership with
Links Group in the United Arab
Emirates and Qatar.
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FIRST FIAT 500
GATHERING
A SUCCESS
Guernsey’s first Fiat 500 gathering
at North Beach attracted 162 Fiat
500 and Abarth 500 cars, the largest
ever of its kind in Guernsey the
charity event raised over £1,500 for
local charities St John Ambulance,
Channel Islands Air Search and RNLI
St Peter Port Lifeboat.
The event was hosted by Le Mont
Saint Garage which teamed up with
local Fiat 500 enthusiast Stuart Dunn,
whose idea the gathering was.
Le Mont Saint Garage Director,
Peter Beausire was pleased
with the turnout: ‘Being the first
gathering of this kind, it was a
complete unknown how many
people and cars would join us, but
NORTH BEACH, GUERNSEY
we’re so happy with the turnout.
The pride people have in their
Fiat 500 cars is infectious and as
a result of the event, a local Fiat/
Abarth 500 group has been formed
with over 300 members. But most
importantly we raised a lot of
money for three great charities so
the event was a total success.’
The new model Fiat 500 and
Abarth 500s were produced in
2008 and since then have been a
very popular car in Guernsey with
over 1,300 sold by Le Mont Saint
Garage. In addition to the new
models, three original Fiat 500
models attended the event from
as early as 1972.
AUTISM GUERNSEY
LAUNCHES
MONTHLY LOTTERY
Autism Guernsey has been granted
£39,299 by The Lloyds Bank
Foundation for the charity to
support its Autism Services Manager
in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
Launched in 2013, Autism Guernsey
focuses on ensuring a positive future
for those on the autism spectrum in
Guernsey. They currently support
143 people in Guernsey who are on
the spectrum and offer outreach
services to the community.
One of the many initiatives that have
been put into place is the upcoming
Autism Guernsey Lottery. The lottery
is held every month and all proceeds
will help support the charity in what
they do. Tickets can be purchased
for £5 by standing order or £60
cheque for the year, and there are
four prizes to be won of £100, £50,
and two of £25.
To get involved with the lottery or
to find out more information, visit
the Autism Guernsey website here:
autismguernsey.org.gg.
Julia Watts, Autism Services
Manager, commented: ‘We’re
so thankful to the Lloyds Bank
Foundation for the support they’ve
provided to us. Having the salary
costs covered from the grant
allows us to focus on delivering an
effective and efficient service to
the autism community.’
Jo Le Poidevin, Executive Director,
Lloyds Bank Foundation for the
Channel Islands, said: ‘Providing
funding to charities to cover
the cost of salaries and admin
is an important part of how the
Foundation helps to support local
charities. Covering these costs takes
a huge burden off the charity and
allows them to focus their efforts
on the essential and valuable
services that they offer.’
BUSINESS NEWS
ANDREW WALTERS SHORTLISTED FOR CITYWEALTH AWARD
Andrew Walters, a Director at Trust
Corporation International, has been
shortlisted for the Trustee of the Year
– Boutique category at Citywealth
Future Leaders Award, which was
launched in response to a demand to
recognise young professionals in the
private client world.
The awards were open to all wealth
management professionals under
40 years old and the shortlisted
candidates will be judged by a
panel of highly regarded young
professionals.
Trust Corporation International’s
group Managing Director, Amit
Taylor, said: ‘We would like to
congratulate Andrew on his
shortlisting and wish him every
success for the awards. He is highly
respected within the industry and
among our clients; he fully deserves
to be shortlisted.’
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Business
BUSINESS NEWS
FROM LEFT: PATRICK SPITERI, ALASDAIR MILROY AND BRUCE MALTWOOD
SARNIA OPENS
MALTA OFFICE
Sarnia Yachts, one of the largest
yacht fiduciaries in Europe, has
opened a new office in Malta.
The company’s headquarters in
Guernsey will work seamlessly
with the Malta team to offer
yacht operation, ownership and
administration services.
The new office will establish and
administer Maltese companies,
handle Maltese flag registrations,
offer VAT administration, Maltese
leasing and other locally based
services for both private and
commercial yachts.
Having a team on the ground
in Malta also provides additional
support for the many yachts that
are required to visit Malta. The new
office in Floriana, close to Grand
Harbour, will allow Sarnia to give
a personal service to clients and
captains during their visits to Malta
and ensure that the yacht can
depart promptly.
Patrick Spiteri has been
appointed Managing Director of
Sarnia Yachts (Malta) Limited. His
fiduciary background extends
to tax compliance and structure
solutions across several European
jurisdictions.
‘Sarnia has been providing a range
of Maltese services for many years
and as the Malta business has
grown it became necessary to have
our own licensed operation based
there,’ explains Bruce Maltwood,
Business Development Director.
‘The quality of our service is
paramount to Sarnia and our
clients, so having our team in Malta
ensures we can provide the same
high standard of client service that
we have delivered from Guernsey
for the past 45 years. We’ve
always been a specialist marine
fiduciary and with our focus only
on the yachting industry, having a
presence in Malta makes sense.’
Malta is geographically well
positioned in the central
Mediterranean for yachts transiting
between East and West and has
extended its already well-known
and well-regarded shipping registry
and legislation to become one of
the most popular flag states for EUflagged
yachts.
Sarnia has over 40 years’
experience in yacht ownership
and operational services. Between
the two offices, 30 staff provide
a diverse and flexible range
of services including yacht
administration, VAT management,
flag registration, crew employment
and payroll and corporate yacht
ownership.
Alasdair Milroy, Managing
Director, comments: ‘The
extension of Sarnia’s business
into Malta is an exciting step. We
continue to expand but will always
remain focused on customer
service.
Malta offers many attractive
options for both commercial
and private owners and Sarnia
continues to offer the specialist
yacht services it has always
been known for, with the added
convenience of two locations.’
Contact Patrick Spiteri, Sarnia
Yachts (Malta) Ltd via Patrick.
spiteri@sarniayachts.com
Visit sarniayachts.com
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Business
GUERNSEY FINANCE
LAUNCHES WE ARE GUERNSEY
BRAND INTERNATIONALLY
The beginning
of the autumn
conference
season has
marked the
launch internationally of Guernsey
Finance’s new corporate brand
and logo.
The rebranding, which was
designed completely in-house,
followed lengthy consultation
with local industry focus groups
over the past year and means
that Guernsey Finance is now
promoting the jurisdiction
overseas under the branding of
WE ARE GUERNSEY.
Since 2007, Guernsey Finance
had been marketing under the
banner of Guernsey International
Finance Centre, however it was felt,
after nearly 10 years utilising that
messaging, that a new brand would
provide Guernsey with a fresh and
updated look which was more
appropriate for the modern world.
After all, it goes without saying that
Guernsey is an international finance
centre and Guernsey Finance
believes the new brand goes
beyond simply stating that fact
and helps better reflect the wider
Guernsey offering, while at the
same time differentiating the island
from its competitors.
The WE ARE GUERNSEY logo
itself incorporates five joined-up
chain links fashioned out of the ‘G’
for Guernsey – one for each pillar
of Guernsey’s finance industry.
It also incorporates the slogan
‘WE ARE CONNECTED’, which
was developed after extensive
market testing and highlights the
ease with which people can do
business with and in Guernsey
because of a joined-up approach
between industry, regulator and
government, and the island’s
extensive links and relationships
with the international business
community. Importantly, the
brand presents Guernsey as an
island with a finance industry, not
as a finance industry with
an island.
WEBSITE
To coincide with the rebrand,
Guernsey Finance has also
launched a new and improved
website at weareguernsey.com.
The site continues to cover all
industry news emanating from
Guernsey, list the events being
hosted and attended by the
company and act as a source of
information on Guernsey service
providers and the island’s wider
financial services offering.
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The decision to change the web address was taken
because it was important to ensure WE ARE GUERNSEY
was put at the front and centre of what Guernsey
Finance does. As is the case with not just the website,
but the brand overall,
THE BRAND
PRESENTS
GUERNSEY
AS AN ISLAND
WITH A FINANCE
INDUSTRY, NOT
AS A FINANCE
INDUSTRY WITH
AN ISLAND.
Guernsey Finance is not
focused on promoting its
own name, which refers
to a promotional agency
with a dozen or so staff.
Its sole aim is to promote
Guernsey’s finance industry
and its 7,000+ employees
internationally as best
it can.
At the time of writing,
Guernsey Finance has
already utilised the new
look at events including SuperReturn Infrastructure, BVCA
Summit and the WealthBriefing Brexit Breakfast Briefing,
all of which took place in London. It has also been used
further afield during roadshows to both Miami and New
York to inform Guernsey’s US counterparts on the island’s
private wealth and investment funds offering.
Before the end of the year it will have been seen at
conferences including STEP Asia, STEP Arabia, STEP’s 25th
Anniversary Reception in London, AVCJ Hong Kong and
the BVCA Nordic Forum in London. In addition, Guernsey
Finance is leading a funds roadshow with industry
practitioners to Oslo and Stockholm, while it will also have
been seen for the first time at one of its own off-island
events – Guernsey’s Insurance Masterclass in Hong Kong
at the beginning of November.
POSITIVITY
Feedback towards the brand off-island has so far
been extremely positive. This is particularly pleasing as a
core part of the new identity is how it connects iconic
Guernsey imagery with key messages through the use
of storytelling and linking the island and its people with
the way it does business. It underlines the fact that
Guernsey is an island with hundreds of years of history
and community, as well as being an ideal location to
do business. Guernsey Finance believes the WE ARE
GUERNSEY brand truly reflects the substance and
excellence of the industry and the quality of its regulation,
which are the foundations of its finance sector alongside
its commitment to international standards.
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
MEET THE TEAM
Guernsey Finance has a team of 13 working out
of its Somers House office in St Peter Port. In
addition, it employs Wendy Weng as its China
representative in Shanghai and Zoë Cousens
as its Middle East representative in Dubai. Over
the coming editions of En Voyage we’ll take a
look at those members of staff who work in the
Guernsey office under the leadership of Chief
Executive Dominic Wheatley.
Name Dominique Ogier
Age 27
Position Brand and Marketing Manager
Responsibilities Creating and producing visual
solutions, designs and layouts for promotional
materials including digital mailings, literature,
advertisements, website, conference stands,
presentations and other communication
needs. I am also involved in the development
of marketing strategies and the art direction of
video and photography campaigns.
When did you join Guernsey Finance?
August 2015.
Favourite aspect of the job? The rebrand has
been my biggest and most rewarding challenge
of the last year. The challenge was not only to
develop something that would suit the industry
but also appeal to a global market. The feedback
on this project has been incredible and hugely
satisfying. I am extremely proud of what we
have achieved so far and am looking forward
to the future.
How might people know you away from
Guernsey Finance? I am a creative through and
through. My other passion aside from design
is music. I sing in a local band ‘Static Alice’ and
regularly perform in charity concerts. I play
guitar, tenor horn, trumpet and ukulele and in
2015 won the ’Songs from the Shows’ category
at the Guernsey Eisteddfod.
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Business
En Voyage caught up with the former CEO of
easyJet, Andy Harrison, to find out what life is
like at the top of a big brand.
Heading up three massive companies in 19 years
makes for quite the CV, but for Andy Harrison, it was a
daily reality with daily pressures.
There is no linear thread through what he did, with
Chief Executive Officer positions at car breakdown
firm RAC, budget airline easyJet and Whitbread – the
company responsible for expanding the Costa Coffee
and Premier Inn brands.
This certainly means he knows his stuff, but he
confessed that when he started at each of the
businesses he ‘knew nothing’ about the industries and
had to learn. Now Chairman of the Dunelm group – a
homeware retailer – and adopting a slower pace of life,
he spoke about the ups and downs of daily life being
the man in charge of three gigantic companies. But
at the end of the day, business was ‘common sense’,
and as long as the big decisions were made correctly
and the team was motivated to give their best, the rest
would fall into place.
MEET
ANDY
What was it like being at the helm of easyJet?
‘I found it a huge personal responsibility. If there was
an accident and management was found to be at
fault, how would I have lived with myself? I was the
responsible officer and we were doing 1,000 flights a
day, so it is definitely about safety.
It is also about long-term thinking, about network
and fleet plans, there are very interesting macro issues.
There is also immense short-term operational intensity.
It is a very interesting business to run and a very
interesting place to be – it is just constant change. I led
easyJet through the recession. In 2008 oil hit its peak
price of $140 a barrel, and then by October that year,
HARRISON
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‘REALLY STAND BACK AND THINK ABOUT THE
BIG PICTURE, SO YOU CAN GET A CLEAR SENSE
OF DIRECTION... YOU HAVE TO CREATE THAT
SENSE OF MOTIVATION IN PEOPLE‘
it had dropped to $50 a barrel.
And then we had the closure of
European skies because of the
Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
As with any business, things
happen and you deal with them,
and easyJet had a really great
team of people.’
What tips do you have for
people taking up the top job
in a business?
‘Really stand back and think
about the big picture, so you can
get a clear sense of direction. You
have to lead and create that sense
of direction. You have to create
that sense of motivation in people.
Having lead three completely
different companies, dealing with
cars, planes and coffee shops, it
IF YOU WORK HARD
AND DO YOUR BEST FOR
YOUR BUSINESS AND
YOUR PEOPLE, THEY
WILL DO THEIR BEST
FOR YOU.
was mostly about getting the right
direction and making sure the
team were motivated.
I led three totally different
companies, with three really
different identities, and I knew
nothing about the industries
– I had to learn. I left behind a
stronger business than when
I started. It is about building
the brand, the culture and
management team. When I left
I asked myself, ‘did I get the key
decisions right?’ When you are
a CEO there are a huge amount
of decisions to make, but you
only make a few really important
decisions – you have to step back
from the smoke of the day-to-day
and concentrate of getting those
big decisions right. I used to make
a concerted effort to stand back.
And you have to ask some really
good questions.’
How did you manage the
work/life balance?
‘My wife would say not very
well. I used to wake up every day
thinking about work, and mentally,
you do not get any time off. It is a
great, great relief not to have those
immense responsibilities anymore.
I always tried really hard to spend
time with my kids, to give them
what they needed.
In my late 20s, someone took
a risk and made me Finance
Director, before being elevated to
my first CEO position aged 39.
I was given an excellent
opportunity and it has made its
mark on me.
I have repaid the favour, there are
a few people I have given really
great opportunities to – and many
people perform their best when
they are outside of their comfort
zone. If you work hard and do
your best for your business and
your people, they will do their best
for you. Do what is best for your
company and what is best for
your people.’
Is technology a blessing
or a curse for a modern
day CEO?
‘Modern technology does make
things easier, although it does
mean you cannot get away from
it, although this does not mean it
makes things any more difficult.
For me, I found work at the
forefront of my mind all the time,
so whether it’s an iPad or a fax, it
is useful.
The great thing about technology
is, you can learn things so quickly.’
What are you up to
nowadays and how do you
feel about your career?
‘I am an amateur pilot, and I
spend my time with my wife.
We live in St Albans and fly out
from there. I was in Guernsey in
September, speaking to Aurigny,
which I think is a great airline, you
can see it is an essential lifeline for
the island, like the railways of old.
I wanted to be a lawyer, but
I grew out of that. I feel very
fortunate with the way my life
has unfolded – I wake up and feel
lucky. There were ups and downs
every week, and I think I left every
business better than I found it.’
The proof, of course, is in the
balance sheet and when Andy
left Whitbread he had steered
it through five years of growth
during which its market value
increased to £9.7bn from £2.5bn.
Mission accomplished.
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Business
AS GOOD
AS GOLD
Robin Newbould and Sam Schofield, Directors of BullionRock,
discuss what a year 2016 has been for precious metals!
At the time of writing, the gold price most often quoted
- US dollars per troy ounce - has moved from USD1,072
at the start of the year to USD1,260, a rise of some 17.5%.
This is impressive even when compared to conventional
bond and equity markets which have also performed
well in 2016. This fact is in itself not normal, by the way –
all three markets tend not to rise at the same time – but
then these are really not normal times, are they? Easy
money, incomprehensible levels of government debt
(what does USD150trillion look like please?) and no sign
of any significant interest rate rises, which are normally
a bad thing for non-income-producing precious metals,
have all helped keep the shine on gold, as has the fact
that cash in the bank is now earning savers nothing
either.
For most readers though, assuming (no matter where
they might be travelling to) they are sterling-based, the
price move above will represent, quite literally, less than
half the story. Gold in not-so-great British pounds per troy
ounce this year has moved from GBP725 to GBP1,020,
an astonishing rise of more than 40%. At BullionRock, we
believe in the power of precious metals as a portfoliodiversifier,
as an insurance against you-never-know what …
and this year that was, of course, the surprise result of the
Brexit referendum vote and the subsequent hammering of
sterling against all of its peer currencies.
GOLD IN NOT-SO-
GREAT BRITISH
POUNDS PER TROY
OUNCE THIS YEAR
HAS MOVED FROM
GBP725 TO GBP1,020
So, what do we need
insurance against from
now? Well, without
saying we have a crystal
ball, we think that
sterling weakness may
prevail, that the end of
the QE party must come
at some point and bring
with it the mother of all
hangovers and that, more immediately, the US election,
which has come down to a decision akin to choosing
which kneecap you would prefer to have shot, could
keep the lustre to the appeal of investing in gold, silver,
platinum and palladium. We do have to admit that we
reckon a Trump victory, rather than Clinton, would have
more money flowing to precious metals.
Once investors have decided to allocate a part of their
overall portfolio to precious metals, it is vital that they
know what they are dealing with. The strange maths and
lingo (did you know there are 32.1507 troy ounces in a
kilogramme, for example?) of the shiny tangible asset
world can leave some feeling a little uneasy. BullionRock
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FROM
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OCTOBER
2016
GBP t/oz
USD t/oz
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
4.1.16
4.2.16
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Holly’s no teacher,
but she’ll get your children
through university.
Why?
Because Holly can introduce you to Ravenscroft
Investment Management.
At Ravenscroft we understand the individual
investment needs of each client and believe there
is an investment for everyone, which is why you can
start your own plan with a minimum investment
of just £5,000. So if you’re thinking about saving for
your children’s education, it’s worth meeting Holly.
To find out more about Ravenscroft
Investment Management’s products and services
call Holly on +44 (0)1481 732769,
email her at hwarburton@ravenscroft.gg
or visit www.ravenscroft.gg
INVESTMENTS FOR EVERYONE
Guernsey: +44 (0)1481 729100 Jersey: +44 (0)1534 722051
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office addresses at P.O. Box 222, The Market Buildings, Fountain Street, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 4JG. Ravenscroft Investment Management is a trading name of RIML. RL and RIML are licensed and regulated
by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and RL is a member of both the London Stock Exchange and the Channel Islands Securities Exchange. Ravenscroft is the registered business name of Ravenscroft
Jersey Limited (“RJL”) (company number 99050) whose registered office address is at P.O. Box 419, First Floor, Weighbridge House, Liberation Square, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NA. RJL is licensed and regulated by
the Jersey Financial Services Commission in the conduct of Investment Business and Fund Services Business. About the Ravenscroft Group of Companies: RIML and RJL are wholly owned subsidiaries of RL.
82 En Voyage | Aurigny’s Magazine

Business
It’s close to midnight
and something evil’s lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight you see a sight
that almost stops your heart
You try to scream but terror takes
the sound before you make it
You start to freeze as horror looks
you right between the eyes,
You’re paralysed
THRILLER, ROD TEMPERTON, 1983
CAN YOU
DIG IT?
BY MARK BOUSFIELD,
RAVENSCROFT
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
I know you’re probably
thinking, ‘Hang on a mo…
wasn’t that Michael Jackson?’
Well, as regular readers will
know, we always give credit
to the writer – in this case, Rodney Lynn Temperton of
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, which is a long way in the
imagination from the smooth sound with which he
dominated popular music in the late 70s and early 80s.
Think Boogie Nights by Heatwave and Off the Wall by
the aforementioned Michael. To see him in a spandex
onesie (and hear his Lincolnshire twang) in his early Top of
the Pops appearances was to realise that he was unlikely
to make it as an artist in the MTV age, but who needs
to when you’ve written the one song that personifies
the transition from audio track to music video? So Rod,
who died recently at the age of 66, should rightly be
remembered as a pop titan. Which is quite something for
a lad from just down the road from Grimsby…
You’re probably also thinking Trump and hard Brexit.
We were too, for a while, but we’ve got election and
referendum fatigue (and no idea who’s going to win –
though Trump seems to be trying very hard to lose as we
go to press) so have decided it’s time for a (temporary)
change of subject.
Our topic for this edition returns to the idea of investing
in technological progress and innovation at a time of
unprecedented human progress. We will do so through
highlighting two of our closely linked global investment
themes: technology and healthcare. Now there is no
way we can possibly do other than skate very quickly
across topics as complex and specialised as these, so we
won’t try. Instead, we’ll simply introduce the idea of how
technology is changing the way in which patients are
now diagnosed and treated since the maturing of such
technologies as regenerative medicine (think stem cell
therapy) and antibody design (used in targeted diagnostic
kits to allow individually tailored treatment).
Frankly, we’re not sufficiently scientifically inclined to be
able to research these sorts of technologies for ourselves
– we can run the numbers, but can’t identify the fine
lines between success application and failure. So instead
we rely upon very specialised fund managers (in many
cases scientifically and medically trained) to conduct due
diligence on the hundreds of emergent companies and
associated technologies.
To illustrate, we highlight one recent success
concerning the application of stem cells to a 21-year old
quadriplegic patient, as
described in an investor
YOU’RE PROBABLY
ALSO THINKING
TRUMP AND HARD
BREXIT. WE WERE
TOO, FOR A WHILE,
BUT WE’VE GOT
ELECTION AND
REFERENDUM
FATIGUE ...
newsletter from John
Mauldin. Even though the
treatment was considered
to have been undertaken
late in the day (as a result
of delays in gaining the
patient’s consent because
his severe injuries meant
he couldn’t give it verbally),
progress in the months
since March 2016 has been
remarkable. In short, from
a situation where he was
paralysed from the neck
down, the patient has now recovered sufficiently to be
able to lift weights above his head with his upper body –
all from an injection of stems cells into his cervical spine.
It is also hoped that this will not be the end of his recovery
and that he may also regain lower limb function.
This fantastic story is but one of many in diverse areas
of research and innovation that are transforming our
existence. Such treatments may not be immediately
available to all, but the mere fact that they exist
means that one day they will be as widespread and
commonplace as hip replacements and heart transplants.
That, alone, is cause for celebration – regardless of the
outcome of November’s Thriller!
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Business
It’s true that change is a fact
of business life – but it’s
also true that most people
don’t like it. Erika Lucas from
Cezanne HR explains how to
ease the transition.
When a change is made, people
within a team can vary widely in the
way they react. A few will immediately
see the benefits of whatever shift
is proposed and will embrace it
enthusiastically. Some may grumble
and say things like ‘we’ve always
done it this way,’ but will get on board
before too long. Then there are the
people who stamp their feet, fight
against the change every step of the
way and refuse to cooperate until the
last possible moment.
This latter group can be tricky to
deal with and if you’re not careful
they can not only delay whatever
change you are trying to introduce,
but can also have a negative impact
on team morale. So what steps can
you take to overcome resistance to
change and get people on board?
TEN TIPS FOR OVERCOMING
RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
BY ERIKA LUCAS, CEZANNE HR
1UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE
RESIST CHANGE
People are creatures of habit. It’s only
natural for them to prefer the norm
over the uncomfortable and unknown.
Understanding why people often
fight against change is the first step to
overcoming that resistance. In many
cases, fear is at the root of resistance.
Faced with a reorganisation, for
example, they may be anxious about
their job. Or if a new HR software
system is being brought in, they may
be worried their IT skills are lacking
and they will struggle to get to grips
with it.
ADDRESS PERSONAL
2 CONCERNS FIRST
When a change is announced,
people’s immediate priority is how
it affects them personally. Naturally,
they have questions about the impact
on their day-to-day job and how a
change might affect their role in the
longer term. Make sure to address
these personal concerns first, before
trying to ‘sell’ the business benefits
of whatever change you are trying to
make.
3USE RESISTANCE AS AN
OPPORTUNITY TO START
A CONVERSATION
If people challenge a change, they
are actually demonstrating an interest
in the business and a desire to get
things done the best way. Use their
objections as a way to start a positive
conversation about what’s happening
and what role they can play.
LISTEN AND WELCOME
4 SUGGESTIONS
Listen to people’s challenges and don’t
immediately dismiss their concerns.
They may know things you don’t. If
you’re introducing a new HR software
system, for example, the people who
will be using it every day will be in the
best position to point out any gaps
in processes. And they can make
suggestions about additional useful
data that could be input.
5 UNCOVER
CONCERNS
Don’t assume you know what people
are worried about. Their concerns
often go deeper than you might think.
Probe to find out what is really on
their minds. It will help to underline
the message that you value their views
and actively want their input.
DON’T LET
6 PEOPLE WALLOW
You need to allow people some ‘hippo
time’ to wallow in their feelings and
concerns. But don’t let it go on for
too long. There comes a point when
people will have to accept that the
change is happening and they need to
move on.
7COMMUNICATE
REGULARLY
Keep everyone in the loop about
what’s happening, and give them as
much detail as possible. If people don’t
know the details, they will speculate
and imagine the worst. In a major
change scenario (such as a merger or
restructuring) it’s important to keep
communicating what you know –
even if you don’t have the full picture
yourself.
IDENTIFY CHANGE
8 CHAMPIONS
Identify the people who are most
likely to be early adopters of
change. You need people who will
enthusiastically embrace new ways
of working. They will be trusted by
their peers and will be able to lead
the way and encourage others to
follow suit.
9PROVIDE SUPPORT
AND TRAINING
If people are asked to adopt new
systems or work in a different way,
make sure they are equipped with the
skills and resources they need to do
the job. Don’t just throw them into the
deep end. Provide training and support
to help ensure a successful transition.
ACCEPT SOME PEOPLE
10 WON’T ADAPT
However hard you try, there are some
people you will never be able to win
over. If they can’t accept the change
they (or you) may decide it’s time for
them to move on – which may be the
right solution for both parties.
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Opening New
Doors.
Offshore Recruitment Expert Andy Partlow talks to EnVoyage about
the launch of Alexander Daniels’ Guernsey office, the merits of working
with friends and the joys of being part of a business which has its very
own bar!
This month has seen some fantastic developments for Alexander Daniels. Only a few short weeks ago, I was sat where you are now flying back to the Island to
launch our new Guernsey office in St Peter Port.
The office is located on Smith Street which is an ideal central location, near the beautiful front and the business hub of Guernsey. When I arrived, I was pleased
to see that the fit out was in full swing. Our new desks, chairs, IT equipment and other office necessities had arrived and we were ready to turn our hands to
building what would be a new ‘work home’ for our latest recruits, Sarah Elliott and Steve Hubert (pictured below with our Managing Director, Ian Mourbey).
In true Guernsey style, Steve and Sarah have known each other for many years and they also became good friends of mine during my time living there. I knew
that they would be perfect, not just for the Guernsey office, but for Alexander Daniels too, which has a real family culture and prides itself on sourcing staff
from both referrals and reputation. I could talk about my newest team additions all day long, but I thought it would be great to let them make their own
introductions!
A few words from Steve: ‘Having worked within the Financial Services sector for the past 20 years at all
levels and within organisations ranging from large corporate companies to small businesses, I have
gained a real understanding of the difficulty in recruiting the right people- which leaves me well
positioned to achieve my main aim of hiring the right individuals for the right opportunities!
My main focus is really getting to understand both the candidate and client’s specific requirements and
also providing the candidate with guidance from my own industry experiences. This not only enables
me to place candidates where they really want to be, but also save clients precious time in their
recruitment process by presenting them with people that are the “right fit” for the organisation.’
A few words from Sarah: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of Alexander Daniels! When Andy Partlow
first approached me about this brand new boutique style Recruitment Consultancy, I felt honoured to
have been given such a prestigious start in a brand new business. I believe we can really make a difference
to the Island and add value to both our clients and candidates.
Our main priority is to engage and partner with our clients to really understand their business needs, culture and what kind of person they generally look for.
Similarly, with our candidates, we ensure that we appreciate all of their skills, experience and what they are looking for in their next move to ensure we can
find them their perfect job. My previous background was in Learning & Development and to complement our business here, we offer another service called
‘ADvisory’ which aims to assist school leavers, graduates, part-qualified professionals or even senior executives by providing valuable and tailored career advice.
It’s a fantastic added value offering which allows us to demonstrate our passion for helping candidates ascend the career ladder.’
We are now fully operational, so if you are passing Smith Street then feel free to drop your CV in or give us a call on 01481 729 340. If not, Alexander Daniels
Offshore also has a brand new, fully optimised, dedicated website, which makes it easy for candidates to find and apply for vacancies in either the Channel
Islands or further afield. I especially like our jobs basket feature which allows you to apply for multiple vacancies at once. Make sure you check it out at
www.alexanderdaniels.gg and let me know your thoughts!
In the news back home, the business has also purchased its own grade II listed, Georgian building in the Jewellery Quarter- a very scenic and traditional part
of Birmingham. Grosvenor House is unique in every sense and overlooks the beautiful church of St Pauls; although my favourite part has to be the fully stocked
basement bar (obviously!) I feel very lucky to be one of the few based in both Birmingham and Guernsey, meaning I can benefit from free beer in the UK and
the sea air and relaxed way of life that I came to love on the Island! Check out the pictures of Grosvenor House at www.alexanderdaniels.co.uk.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY?
Andy Partlow heads up the Offshore Division for Alexander Daniels, a specialist recruitment group.
Andy is an experienced recruiter of professionals within the finance sector across the Channel Islands. As well as providing a local offering,
recruiting for positions with local candidates, Andy also benefits from a history of acquiring talent in the wider UK marketplace and other
jurisdictions for overseas opportunities.
If you are looking for a new position in Finance & Accountancy, Trust Administration, Fund Administration, Compliance, Company
Secretarial or any other area, or you are seeking advice on your career, then please contact Andy on +44 (0)7467 953 604 or by email at
andy.partlow@alexanderdaniels.co.uk.
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Business
REG TECH SOLUTION
SUPPORTS CROWN
DEPENDENCY
TAX REPORTING
Guernsey is part of an overwhelming majority of jurisdictions
that have signed up to global taxation reporting. Enterprises
and their owners who do business here may be expected to
provide specific tax data. James Orrick, Managing Director of
PEA in Guernsey, and Gez Overstall, Business Development
Manager at InfrasoftTech, share details of their recent fintech
project geared towards meeting these requirements.
James Orrick explains the
requirements that boutique
private equity administration
company PEA had:
‘At PEA we work in a fast-paced,
data-rich environment and place a
strong focus on using technology
to improve our clients’ experiences
of working with us and, like other
companies, to make our business
more efficient.
‘Tax reporting is a core client
service. With the introduction of
FATCA and Common Reporting
Standards (CRS) it was important
that we were in a position to
capture and house specific tax
data to meet our own reporting
obligations. Our brief involved data
capture for Guernsey income tax
authorities, to seamlessly house
and report on data and to manage
the flow of this data across an
entire investor base to meet
reporting timelines.
‘We were not simply looking
for an out-of-the-box solution.
InfrasoftTech consulted with us on
the accuracy and integrity of the
data that was being captured and
worked alongside us to ensure
the software was going to prove
effective in what is a very important
area of industry regulation. The
Guernsey tax authorities are
collecting this data across a
multitude of entities and then
distribute it to the jurisdictions that
have signed up to receive it. Data
quality is therefore key.’
Gez Overstall of InfrasoftTech,
fintech digital solutions provider,
describes the product.
‘We’ve been working with
financial institutions in the Channel
Islands for over 10 years and we
have a solid understanding of the
data and reporting challenges
that the sector is facing so when
I first met James I understood his
position well.
‘InfrasoftTech’s FATCA/CRS
solution is part of our ‘Regtech’
offering and can be delivered
on premise or as a cloud-based
service. The software captures,
validates and stores core client data
supporting audits and submissions
to tax authorities on time without
the need for manual intervention.
We mapped the required data
from PEA’s existing systems and
applied it in the varied formats
required. The solution incorporates
workflow, robust security and audit
trails and is deployable across
multiple jurisdictions.
‘We developed this solution
locally with a range of commercial
options which include licence
fees and pay-per-user models
depending on client preferences.
Installations can take as little as
a month. Ongoing development
in line with changing reporting
requirements is a key component
of our system development
approach across our RegTech
offering and this very much applies
to our FATCA/CRS solution.’
And the outcome for PEA
according to James…
‘PEA has an obligation to report.
Developing our own systems
would have been resourceintensive
and costly. InfrasoftTech
provided us with the appropriate
software and help on a technical
basis where we had problems with
data which prevented errors and
the need for corrections.
‘It’s encouraging to partner with a
business that delivers leading-edge
technology in the business critical
area of global regulatory standards
that fully understands the nuances
we have to face in the crown
dependencies. This capability is so
important for Guernsey as a centre
of financial services administration
because it’s what enables
businesses like PEA to keep our
competitive edge.’
Private Equity Administrators Limited is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and licensed under both The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of
Guernsey) Law, 1987 and The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000.
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Business
WERGELD AND FEUD
THE TRUE ROOTS OF THE BRITISH
COMPENSATION CULTURE
BY OLIVER YARWOOD AND THOMAS CRAWFOURD
‘Find a cause and someone
to blame and you’ve got a
claim’, or however the
saying goes.
Our propensity to seek financial
redress for any injury, insult or
inconvenience is often portrayed by
the press as one of the worst traits of
the 21st century.
It has been dubbed the
compensation culture, reinforced by
frequent headlines of undisclosed
settlements measured in six or seven
figures and mammoth payouts
awarded by the courts.
Indeed, much of the time the
courts do not need to get a look in,
as financial reward can be reaped by
the mere raising of a complaint or
threatening of a claim.
We like to bemoan that this is a
modern disease imported from our
‘cousins across the Atlantic’ for whom
damages appear to be an antidote to
almost everything.
It is they we look to blame for
infiltrating our values of good-sport
with such an unsavoury amendment.
Whereas in those halcyon days
of old we acted with virtue and
self-restraint if we were wronged by
our neighbours, today our thoughts
turn immediately to converting our
misfortune into money by going for
the jugular.
But is this a rose-tinted view; a
nostalgic vision of a Britain which
never was?
Those with a keen interest in Anglo-
Saxon England will be quick to see
the hypocrisy of such a notion.
Why? Because in reality the
foundation of this compensation
culture lies much closer to home.
It is to the bleak and desolate era of
the Dark Ages that we turn in order
to find a society regulated by a strict,
honour-based, feud culture.
This feud culture existed in an age
prior to the emergence of a formal,
interventionist and regulatory state,
to ensure that ‘wrongs’ did not go
‘un-righted’.
In effect, it was your familial duty to
avenge the slaying of kindred through
a blood feud: the vengeful killing of
the perpetrator.
Thus in feud culture, kindred shared
a mutual responsibility to redress the
actions of one another.
However, this would for obvious
reasons result in a cycle of spilt blood
which would only serve to weaken
both sides of the feud.
THUS THE KILLING OF A
PEASANT WAS WORTH
SIX TIMES LESS THAN
THE KILLING OF AN
EALDORMAN.
Therefore, it became acceptable
and equally honourable for the
guilty party instead to pay financial
compensation to the innocent party
in lieu of blood, known in Anglo-
Saxon England as Wergeld.
Rather than viewing this payment
as a penalty for the commission of
crime, the Wergeld should be seen
simply as a means to end the need
for further bloodshed.
That said, it also came to be extended
to possessions, so that any item of
property which was stolen or damaged
held a compensatory value too.
Whilst Wergeld was undoubtedly a
more civilised alternative to feuding, it
was by no means egalitarian
Conversely, it enshrined inequality
by reinforcing the hierarchical nature
of society through a three-tier system
of life values worth 1200, 600 and
200 shillings respectively.
Thus the killing of a peasant was
worth six times less than the killing of
an Ealdorman.
Feud culture and Wergeld ceased
to exist as kings sought to centralise
their own power under a formal
system of law and order.
The arrival of Christianity in 597 AD
provided the excuse necessary to
discredit the feud system, arguing
that homicide was a crime not only
against God, but by extension the
King himself.
So we shouldn’t be too quick
to point our fingers and blame a
subversive ethos from afar when in
fact the roots of the compensation
culture lie historically on our own turf.
And perhaps we can be grateful at
least that our judicial systems, unlike
those in the land of opportunity,
do not ordinarily award on top of
compensation vast punitive damages
designed to punish and deter
defendants.
In a way, long after the
disappearance of Wergeld,
unintended social inequality in the
legal system still exists today as so
often the ability to seek meaningful
compensation lies only with those
who can afford to take the risks and
pay the costs of litigation.
Oliver Yarwood is a history student
with a keen interest in law. Advocate
Thomas Crawfourd specialises in
employment law and also undertakes
a variety of dispute resolution work.
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Business
HIGH-FLYING APPOINTMENTS
Kate Ovenden
BEDELL CRISTIN
APPOINTS NEW
MANAGING PARTNER
IN GUERNSEY
Bedell Cristin in Guernsey has appointed
a new Managing Partner. Kate Ovenden
is an experienced corporate, banking and
financial services lawyer who spent 10 years
working at leading law firm, Withers LLP.
Acknowledged in leading legal directories
for her loyalty and dedication to client
service and described as ‘bright, pragmatic
and responsive’, Kate also has extensive
experience in advising all types of clients on
banking, funds, corporate and commercial
matters. Kate became a Partner of Bedell
Cristin in 2010, having returned to Guernsey
to join the firm in 2006.
Advocate Mark Helyar, the former Managing
Partner, will remain with the firm in an ‘Of
Counsel’ role.
DEUTSCHE
BANK CHANNEL
ISLANDS BOLSTERS
INTERMEDIARIES AND
TRUST TEAMS
Craig Robert (centre) with Albecq Trust’s
founding directors Mik Underdown (left)
and Mike Kupenga.
ROSSBOROUGH
HEALTHCARE
APPOINTS
NEW MANAGING
DIRECTOR
Rossborough Healthcare
International Limited, the specialist
Richard Clarke
healthcare division of the Rossborough Group and the only
local healthcare insurance broker based in the Channel
Islands and Isle of Man, has strengthened its specialist team
with a number of new appointments.
Richard Clarke has been appointed as the new Managing
Director of the Rossborough Healthcare business, and now
leads a team of 12 specialist healthcare advisers across Jersey,
Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
Richard had previously looked after Rossborough Healthcare’s
Jersey office, and will now assume responsibility for the
overall business as well as continuing with client work. He
said, ‘This is a very exciting time for our business. We have
a dedicated, specialist team here that takes a huge amount
of pride in providing healthcare solutions for individual and
corporate clients.’
Deutsche Bank in the
Channel Islands has bolstered
its senior team in its Guernsey
office by appointing Daniel
O’Driscoll as Head of
Financial Intermediaries and
promoting Jayne Wallbridge,
Head of Business Operations
for the Bank’s Global Trust
Solutions Division, to
Director.
Daniel, who brings a wealth
Daniel O’Driscoll
of experience in financial
services, will focus on growing
Deutsche Bank’s well-established business that supports a
broad cross section of financial intermediaries. In addition, he
will also take on the responsibility of Guernsey Branch Manager.
Jayne originally joined the Bank as Manager of Client
Accounting in 1997 when it was Deutsche Morgan Grenfell.
She now heads up the global business management team
that is responsible for overseeing the control environment of
the whole of Deutsche Bank’s Trust Solutions division, which
has a presence in Guernsey, Singapore, the Cayman Islands
and Switzerland.
ALBECQ HIRES TEAM TO
ESTABLISH NEW DIVISION
A team of three experienced fiduciary professionals has been
hired by Albecq Trust Company Limited to establish a niche
private funds division.
Craig Robert has joined the business as a director of Albecq
Services Limited, supported by chartered accountant Janette
Robert and longstanding relationship manager Tony Rouillard.
Craig said: ‘Our area of expertise is a bespoke market
inasmuch as it’s neither institutional fund business nor
private client trust work. A private fund has investment fund
characteristics and usually holds family investments so it
appeals in particular to high net worth families, family offices
and small groups of club investors.’
Mik Underdown, Managing Director of Albecq Trust, said: ‘This
is a great opportunity for development of our business model
as we continue to expand into complementary areas.’
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ZEDRA APPOINTS NEW
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
AND SALES DIRECTOR
Robert Burchett-Coates
ZEDRA, the global
independent specialist in
trust, corporate and fund
services, has appointed
Robert Burchett-Coates
to the newly created role
of Director of Business
Development and Sales.
Robert has over 15 years
of multi-jurisdictional
experience in the
fund administration,
investment management
and corporate solutions
markets. He has a
thorough understanding
of the challenges of
establishing mainstream
and alternative funds
in sectors as diverse as
private equity, real estate,
marine and aviation.
Operating from the
Group’s London office,
Robert will have a
worldwide brief to develop
new business both from
within ZEDRA’s existing
large client base and from
new partnerships.
Alan Tidy, Executive
Director and board
member, added, ‘Robert
has joined us at an
important time in our
development and his track
record and experience as
a buyer and seller of fund
based corporate solutions
marks us out as having a
genuinely new approach.’
Left to right: Natalie de Woolfson, Jo McMinn, Lucy James
and Claire Lincoln
BRAND NEW THINKERS JOIN Oi
Oi has made four new
hires in Guernsey.
These new hires mark a
dynamic period of growth
for the full-service creative
and digital agency with
offices in Guernsey
and Jersey.
A talented editor and
graphic designer, Natalie
de Woolfson has joined
as Editor of En Voyage
Magazine.
Natalie has a true creative
flair, plus over nine years’
experience - three of
which were spent as Editor
of Blue Islands’ magazine,
Blue Skies.
Jo McMinn brings over
eight years of senior
marketing experience to
the account management
team, including managing
multi-platform campaigns
across the UK.
Lucy James joins Oi with
strong marketing agency
experience and a love of
photography, all of which
have seen her develop
campaigns and materials
for local and global brands.
Production designer Claire
Lincoln has over 15 years
extensive experience
in the design industry
including working for one
of the largest independent
builders’ merchants in the
UK and producing awardwinning
work for Bayer.
DELOITTE WELCOMES LOCAL AND
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE AND
UNIVERSITY GRADUATES INTO
THE BUSINESS TO START THEIR
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Seven school leavers and university graduates have started
client work with Deloitte in Guernsey as they commence
three and four-year training contracts with the firm. The
new trainees represent a broad range of backgrounds and
academic specialisms, from aerospace engineering and
physics to archaeology and economics.
In Guernsey, the trainees include school leaver Brendan
Chapman and local graduate Nathan Hazzan who read
Economics.
A further five trainees have relocated to Guernsey. Graduates
include Jefferiss Mathews from the Isle of Wight who read
Archaeology, Ed Price from Stroud who read Economics,
Ben Ackland-Snow from Chipping Norton, who read
Physics, and Caitlin Grupping from Dollar in Scotland who
read Law. Completing the group is Thomas Malagodi who
read Aerospace Engineering. Thomas joins on Deloitte’s
Brightstart programme.
Deloitte’s Talent Partner John Clacy commented: ‘We invest
heavily in our people to ensure that they have a very positive
working experience with us from the outset.’
ESTERA
SIGNALS
GROWTH
AMBITIONS
WITH SENIOR
APPOINTMENT
Fiduciary and administration
services provider Estera has
Ethan Levner
strengthened its management team with the appointment of
Ethan Levner as Group Head of Corporate Development. He
will be responsible for leading the company’s growth strategy,
including mergers and acquisitions.
Farah Ballands, CEO of Estera, said: ‘It gives me great pleasure
to welcome Ethan to our expanding team. Following the
success of our rebrand earlier this year, we are in a strong
position to realise our growth ambitions and Ethan’s
appointment will be pivotal in reaching those goals.
‘Ethan brings a wealth of M&A and strategy expertise to Estera,
having worked as both principal and adviser. I look forward to
working with him and our existing senior management team to
continue to build the Estera business.’
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IS IT TIME TO STAMP
OUT BANTER IN
THE WORKPLACE?
BY SHARON PEACOCK, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, LAW AT WORK (CHANNEL ISLANDS) LIMITED
Business
As the maxim goes, all work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy. It is hardly surprising
to learn, therefore, given the unrelenting
dominance of work in our lives, that we
workers like to lighten it up with a bit of
banter. What may be surprising to learn,
however, is that even after 40 years
of anti-discrimination law in
the UK, and the Channel
Islands following suit,
discriminatory banter is
still rife in our workplace.
A recent survey of UK
employees found nearly
half of employees hear
discriminatory remarks once a
week, and over 70% hear them
once a month. 1 The figures on
objecting to such banter are,
however, very telling as only 4%
of employees actually complain
of discrimination. This either
suggests the overwhelming
majority of workers indulge in a bit
of discriminatory bashing of others
with immunity, or we are reluctant
to object to or, perhaps worse,
we may be oblivious to the fact
that such conduct can amount to
discrimination. Either way, it’s bad
news for employers.
If workers are indulging in, or oblivious to,
inappropriate banter they should note the risk
they run. In law, one person’s light-hearted and
humorous gag can be another’s offensive and
unacceptable bullying or harassment. Further,
when banter is unwanted and relates to a
protected characteristic such as gender (inc.
gender re-assignment) (in Guernsey) and race,
sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or
age (in Jersey) and disability or religious belief
(in the UK), and its purpose or effect creates
an unpleasant working environment, it can
be actionable discrimination. And that can be
expensive: compensation varies from three
months’ pay (in Guernsey); up to £10,000 (in
Jersey) and uncapped compensation (in the
UK) per head of claim.
Moreover, as illustrated by recent Jersey
case law, individuals as well as their employers,
foot the bill. In Flanagan v Islands Greetings
Ltd & M Ferreira & D Wozniak (JEDT), a bout
of homophobic banter from Mr. Flanagan’s
colleagues, his subsequent report in good
faith to management and resultant selection
for redundancy, landed successful claims of
harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal,
and damaged reputations all round. However,
unlike UK authorities, where the buck invariably
stays with the employer who hasn’t trained its
staff, the Jersey
NEARLY HALF OF
EMPLOYEES HEAR
DISCRIMINATORY
REMARKS ONCE
A WEEK
tribunal was very
quick to order
the perpetrating
employees
pay their fair
share of the
compensation.
Further, just because some workers do
not report discrimination, doesn’t mean that
they tolerate it. Most employees want to be
treated with respect and work in a professional
environment; they go to work to work, not to
witness or suffer abuse. Once word gets round
that bullying or harassment occurs in a given
business, workers can vote with their feet and
the business can struggle to attract or retain
staff without knowing why. This is particularly
pertinent in the Channel Islands where the
labour market is limited and recruitment costs
of replacements are high.
LAW knows from its daily caseload what
it means for local businesses when their
employees are unable to give their best work
because of being undermined or excluded.
That said, no employer wants to create a
sterile working environment, void of humour
or enjoyment. It is crucial to strike the right
balance. There is plenty of scope for nondiscriminatory
banter; it is the grey area
between banter and bullying or harassment
that is the nettle employers should consider
grasping. At the very least, employers should
audit their workplace profile and practices,
roll-out some equal opportunity training, curb
discriminatory banter, and mitigate risk by
supporting victims and disciplining offenders.
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FACES OF BUSINESS
ANDREW HAINING
A Cambridge graduate who has spent his
career in private equity, Andrew was appointed
as Chairman of Aurigny in April 2016.
How do you start off
your working day?
Quietly. I have always started early.
I try to absorb as much information
from the media as possible and
plan what I hope to achieve during
the day. I also try to do my sevenminute
workout – with varying
degrees of regularity!
How would you describe
your leadership style?
Collaborative. I am not smart
enough to know all the answers but
I have tried to use my leadership
roles to draw out the best in those
who work with me. In the end,
though, you have to be prepared to
make the final decisions.
Do you travel much
in your role?
I am fortunate in that I have a
number of roles these days with a
variety of different businesses. My
role at Aurigny, funnily enough, has
not yet involved that much travel
other than to London and Alderney.
However, I have over the years
been lucky enough to travel to most
parts of the world. I used to fly most
months between Europe and the
US for my private equity firm and
when I was chairman of a Formula
1 team, weekends normally involved
some form of international travel.
Where is your favourite
place in the world?
How many categories am
I allowed?
For business, arriving in New York,
seeing the skyline emerge on the way
in from the airport and catching the
buzz from the city over a short stay.
For relaxation, on the back of a
sailing yacht pretty much anywhere
– preferably when it’s sunny!
For variety and activity, a mountain,
any mountain and snow.
However, Petit Port at low tide on
a late summer’s day is still the best
beach in the world – and I am lucky
enough to live at the top of the
steps.
What single achievement
are you most proud of?
I have been involved with a number
of businesses that have grown. I have
sailed across the Atlantic and raced
a skeleton toboggan. I was also very
proud of the single I recorded at the
age of 13 at Guildford Cathedral -
although my mother was probably
the only fan.
The standout winner though is that
my wife and I have three children
in their 20s who still seem happy to
spend time with us!
How would you
quantify success?
Setting yourself goals be they
personal, academic, commercial,
financial, sporting etc. and then
achieving them to the best of your
ability.
What’s the best piece
of advice you were
ever given?
‘Stay in the game.’ My chairman for
many years during my private equity
career had a great influence on me.
He was a talented amateur tennis
player who played in the US Open
and it was his expression.
How many times have we watched
great tennis players 0–40 down with
two breaks of service against them
in a crucial set, who then produce a
miraculous recovery? That’s when
not only their desire to win comes
through but also their training and
they pull it out. For those top-seeded
players, it is not luck, it is mindset.
I am sure all of us can relate to being
0-40 down in some commercial,
personal or sporting situation. I have
and I always try to ‘stay in the game’
if I can.
How do you maintain a
healthy work/life balance?
Sadly, if I do maintain a balance it is
by accident rather than design.
I have been lucky enough to enjoy
what I do in my work, which is a
major part of my life so work
and life have tended to blend
happily together.
As a child, what did you
want to be when you
grew up?
A racing car driver.
What is the last thing you
think about at the end of
the day?
Where have I left my phone?
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EDITORIAL
POTENTIAL
PITFALLS
BREAK CLAUSES IN COMMERCIAL LEASES
BY JEFF O’BOYLE, SENIOR ASSOCIATE AT COLLAS CRILL
A well-drafted commercial lease
and strong tenant can combine
to add significant value to any
investment property. However, for
unwary landlords and tenants, there
are serious pitfalls in commercial
leases which can be absolutely
disastrous. Break clauses are among
the most legally complicated areas
of landlord and tenant law.
If you are the landlord or the
tenant of commercial premises, it
is quite likely that the tenant has
a right to break the lease prior
to the end of the term. This is a
complicated area of law in which
it is incredibly easy to slip up. If you
are unaware of the complicated
obligations on the parties, you could
be facing significant costs and, as a
tenant, an invalid break.
If a break right is conditional (as
they often are), the tenant’s break
notice will be invalid if any of the
conditions have not been satisfied
by the break date.
VACANT POSSESSION
For example, where a break right is
conditional upon the tenant giving
up vacant possession, you need to
consider whether alterations such
as internal partitioning qualify as
fixtures or as chattels.
The crucial distinction is that,
usually, tenants are required to
remove chattels, but not fixtures.
Therefore, by not removing, for
example, the partitioning between
offices, a tenant runs a serious risk
that their break will be invalid. This
would mean that a tenant would be
on the hook for many more years of
rent, service charge and rates.
ALTERATIONS
Has the tenant made alterations
to the premises? If so the break
clause will need to be interpreted
in conjunction with the alterations
and yielding up provisions in the
lease. If, for
example,
‘SEEK EXPERT
ADVICE AT
THE EARLIEST
POSSIBLE
STAGE’
the tenant is
not required
to remove
alterations
unless the
landlord
requests their
removal,
is there a timescale for such
notification? Could the landlord
serve notice on the penultimate
day of the term, potentially
invalidating a break?
MINOR BREACHES
Perhaps most surprising is the UK
court’s approach to any condition
that the tenant must have complied
with its obligations in the lease at
the break date. Unless the condition
is qualified in some way, then any
minor breach of the lease could
invalidate a break notice.
This means that a break notice
could be invalid if the walls have
been painted with the incorrect
shade of paint or there is a cracked
window pane. It is fair to say that
almost all tenants will be in some
form of breach when they leave
the premises, so the risk to tenants
is significant.
On the other hand, conditional
break clauses provide an
opportunity to landlords, especially
in a market where rental demand
is weak. If, as a landlord, you are
aware of the strict interpretation of
conditional break clauses, then it
may be possible to take advantage
of an invalid break notice. However,
by not seeking specialist advice, you
could be allowing a tenant to walk
away, quite unnecessarily.
RENT REPAYMENT
Assuming that a break clause has
been validly exercised, then surely
there will be a refund of rent to the
tenant for the period following the
break date? Well, no actually. Unless
the lease provides for a refund,
then the landlord may retain any
overpayment of rent. This is another
reason to seek expert advice at the
earliest possible stage in a lease
negotiation, preferably when heads
of terms are being discussed.
Break clauses are one of the
most contentious and complicated
areas of landlord and tenant law.
However, by seeking expert advice
at the outset, the process can be
managed smoothly to mitigate the
risk of nasty surprises. At Collas Crill,
we have a dedicated team
of UK-qualified specialists who
would be delighted to assist
you in this process.
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DISTRIBUTED
LEDGERS COULD
REVOLUTIONISE
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
BY STEPHEN OZANNE,
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AT WALKERS
At Walkers, our global Fintech
group is focused on technology
and how it is changing both
the legal sector and our clients’
industries. Technology is a
fundamental part of our strategy,
which is evidenced by the fact
that we have our own in-house
software development team. We
also monitor new developments
and trends, so that we are always
in a position to advise our clients
who wish to utilise the latest
technologies to improve the
operation of their businesses and
to provide new services.
One trend starting to gain
traction and popularity is the use
of distributed ledgers. Blockchain is
the distributed ledger technology
that underpins Bitcoin. However,
whilst blockchain is mainly
associated with crypto-currencies,
distributed ledgers have the
potential to radically change
financial services in many other
areas too.
CONNECTED
In essence, a distributed ledger
is a database that is shared across
a network of computers, which
can be held in any location around
the world that is connected to the
internet. Each participant in the
network has their own identical
copy of the database and any
changes to the database must
be made to all copies of it. For a
change to be recognised all (or at
least a majority) of copies of the
database must reconcile with each
other. This process in itself makes
distributed ledgers very secure,
because a hacker should not be
able to make a change to the
information recorded in the
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distributed ledger by altering just
one copy of the database. Instead,
they would need to access and
manipulate nearly all copies of it,
which in the case of blockchain
is made even more difficult
because it is also protected by
sophisticated cryptography.
Blockchain works using a
process that creates ‘blocks’
of data and connects them to
form a ‘chain’. A request for the
creation of a block is distributed
across a network of computers,
which operates under a set of
rules that dictate the elements of
a valid block. Importantly, a block
can only be created after applying
considerable computing power
to solve a cryptographic puzzle.
Once each computer receives
the data for a new block, they
work to solve the puzzle, which
links the new block to the block
immediately preceding it in the
chain. The first computer that
successfully solves the puzzle
creates the new block and then
distributes the updated chain
to the network, which must be
agreed by all participants to
be validated.
In theory, any type of information
can be recorded in a distributed
ledger. In financial services, using
a distributed ledger, such as
blockchain, to record ownership
of financial instruments, including
company shares, could quickly
become the industry standard.
Using distributed ledgers should
be quicker, cheaper and more
secure than traditional methods.
Distributed ledgers could also have
a significant role in compliance.
An example that might be used
soon is using distributed ledgers
to securely record client due
diligence (CDD), such as identity
documentation. The technology
could reduce compliance costs
whilst making it much easier
for service providers to record,
monitor and (where required)
share clients’ CDD.
OPPORTUNITIES
We have identified that many
large organisations already see the
opportunities that may be created
using distributed ledgers and they
are investing in the technology. For
example, UBS has its Crypto 2.0
Pathfinder Program and they have
created the Utility Settlement Coin
(USC) as a distributed ledger-based
cash equivalent of major currencies
for making payments and settling
transactions quickly. The Hyper
Ledger Project, a collaboration
between the likes of J.P. Morgan,
ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas, and
technology businesses such as IBM
and Cisco, is aiming to establish
a cross-industry open standard
for distributed ledgers to change
the way business transactions are
globally conducted. Further, the
European Securities and Markets
Authority (ESMA) is currently
assessing the use of distributed
ledgers in securities markets.
Distributed ledgers can also be
combined with other technologies,
such as smart contracts (computer
programs that verify and enforce
contracts) and digital signatures, to
enable fast and secure execution
of legally binding agreements.
The Channel Islands may have
a unique advantage for smart
contracts because in Guernsey and
Jersey the formalities for forming
most types of agreements can
be completed digitally, whereas
in England, for example, many
types of agreements are written
as deeds and it is currently
questionable whether deeds
can be electronically executed.
This factor, combined with the
islands’ successful track record for
completing online transactions
in the e-gaming and online
retail sectors, demonstrates why
Guernsey and Jersey could be
leaders in this area.
The use of distributed ledgers
and blockchain technology outside
of crypto-currencies is still in its
infancy. However, their potential
uses and the large amount of
interest they have attracted from
major financial services and
technology organisations indicate
that we will start to see distributed
ledgers being used in a number of
different areas very soon.
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HERE’S THE PLAN
LOVELL OZANNE: CHARTERED ARCHITECTS & SURVEYORS
With the imminent introduction of the new Island
Development Plan, there has been much talk of the
new constraints to development but we are also
hopeful that it may bring new opportunities. Either
way, it is inevitable that architects, developers and
homeowners alike will have to think smarter and work
harder to adapt to this new regulatory context.
It’s a great time for new ideas. Guernsey can use the
change to the new IDP as a chance to hit refresh and
recognise the need to aspire to new solutions.
The island risks becoming constrained in the
collective way we think about our built environment.
Perhaps there is a general desire not to introduce
architecture which stands out. This is combined with
planning constraints, high build-costs and perceived
limitations on the accessibility of new technologies
within the island.
There is doubtlessly a lot to protect here in terms
of the island’s historical architecture and beautiful
landscapes. New additions to the building stock need
to enhance and improve this setting. This cannot
mean bland, poorly thought-out design or we risk
the development of a Guernsey vernacular which
is neither exciting nor in keeping with the island’s
traditional character.
Developers and property owners should be
challenging our architects, engineers, designers and
construction professionals to innovate and think
outside the box. Let’s also look outward to other
countries and cultures and see if we can’t learn a
thing or two.
Are there any parallels in the seafront architecture
of Copenhagen, for example? Or can Japan’s ‘Pet
architecture’* be used to create small and intricate
modern buildings, maximising on awkward town
infill plots? Why
GUERNSEY CAN
USE THE NEW IDP
AS A CHANCE TO
REFRESH AND
RECOGNISE THE
NEED TO ASPIRE TO
NEW SOLUTIONS
not also look to the
subtle enhancement
of traditional
architecture which
can be seen in a Swiss
mountain village?
Should we create
jaw-dropping
Californian-style clifftop
retreats to encourage ‘archi-tourism’? Or does
the island really need a Sydney-style iconic building
to create a whole new perception to those visitors
arriving at the port?
This doesn’t need to be about landmark buildings
and drama. Maybe we feel that these are not right
for Guernsey. To put it more simply, how can we
best design and work with our assets and unique
environmental factors? How do similar islands or
environments evolve their local vernacular? How
successful are they? Should we copy? Can we set a
benchmark of our own?
Guernsey is a beautiful and inspirational place,
and it can provide a context for inspired buildings,
art and design.
* This is nothing to do with animals. The term is used to describe the
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Oi LANDS
AURIGNY
ACCOUNT
Progressive Channel Island-based creative and
digital agency Oi has been appointed as the
full-serve marketing, design and digital agency
for Aurigny - Guernsey’s airline.
‘HAVING WORKED WITH
THAI AIRWAYS FOR THE
PAST SIX YEARS, Oi HAD A
VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO
THE AVIATION INDUSTRY’
Following a rigorous pitch process against every
agency in Guernsey, Oi has been awarded the contract
to refresh Aurigny’s brand, implement and manage a
more modern marketing strategy, revamp then manage
the publishing of the airline’s En Voyage magazine,
and implement many other customer-centric, and
commercial, marketing initiatives to make Aurigny more
loved and more successful - locally and nationally.
Malcolm Coupar, Aurigny’s
Commercial Director, said: ‘With an
impressive amount of destination
marketing expertise under their
belt, and having worked with THAI
Airways for the past six years, Oi
had a valuable insight into the
aviation industry. The company
demonstrated great strategic
thinking and creativity that will
modernise our brand. Oi had excellent customer
service improvement suggestions, they challenged our
processes and highlighted ways that we can market
Aurigny in a more progressive manner.’
He continued: ‘We’re excited about our new
partnership with Oi and we look forward to working
with their team to make the Aurigny brand even more
successful.’
Aurigny has also decided to award Oi the contract for
the redesign, build and management of its website -
VISIT JERSEY
Oi has been Visit Jersey’s campaign
agency since spring 2015. Its work has
helped increase visitor numbers from
January to April 2016 by 9% compared
to the same period in 2015.
Nearly 66,000 people visited Jersey
in the first three months of 2016, the
highest number for almost a decade.
The agency launched Visit Jersey’s new
brand via a predominantly digital, major
national summer marketing campaign,
incorporating 360° videos and virtual
reality, which showed very
strong results.
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SHANGRI-LA
HOTEL, AT THE
SHARD, LONDON
Oi is the creative and
digital agency for the
five-star Shangri-La Hotel
at The Shard, London.
It helped launch the
luxury hotel in 2014 and
continues to be
the agency of choice
for the global brand
in the UK.
AWARD WINNING
Oi won a 2016 global platinum
creative award for its effectiveness in
launching Taj Hotels London in 2015
and continues to be the luxury Indian
hotel group’s retained full-service UK
marketing agency.
aurigny.com - following a separate pitch process against
local, UK and European agencies. The decision was
based on Oi’s significant digital expertise and track record,
including designing and building the THAI Airways UK &
Ireland website and the agency’s ideas to reshape and
refine aurigny.com.
‘When we were invited to pitch for the Aurigny account
we knew that it was a client we wanted to work with. The
airline industry is dynamic, full of challenges and Aurigny,
as the island’s flag carrier, is a local brand with great
potential,’ said Peter Grange, Oi’s Chief Executive Officer.
‘This is definitely a career high and we’re relishing the
opportunity of influencing and improving hundreds of
thousands of people’s travelling experiences to and
from Guernsey.’
Established in 2004, Oi has become the leading
Channel Islands marketing communications agency, now
employing 30 staff across Guernsey and Jersey. The fullservice
agency has also created a niche in the international
travel and tourism sectors, achieving significant success for
Channel Island and international brands.
Oi has worked with THAI Airways UK &
Ireland since 2010, providing full creative
and digital services for the airline that
generates over £100m a year.
FIVE STARS
Oi recently won a global pitch to
launch Milaidhoo, one of the top luxury
Maldivian island resorts, which opens
later this year.
Oi is an accredited Google Partner, has been a CPD Accredited agency of the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) since
2010 and won the Marketing Team of the Year Award at the 2015 Channel Island Chartered Institute of Marketing Awards.
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Heritage & a
Handcrafted
Approach
NEW
GENUINE
GUERNSEY
RANGE
There is a great deal of Guernsey in
Wheadon’s Gin. The Wheadon family
have been involved in the production
and distribution of fine alcohol on
Guernsey for over a hundred years and
it is this heritage, combined with our
island’s maritime environment, that is
the inspiration behind Wheadon’s Gin.
Produced in traditional copper stills in the
atmospheric cellar lounge of the Bella Luce in
St Martins, proprietor Luke Wheadon uses rock
samphire foraged from the nearby cliffs and other
carefully sourced botanicals to create perfectly
balanced artisanal gins in very small batches.
We pour time, effort and expertise into the process
of crafting the most exquisite gins possible; gins in
which flavour is king and provenance is key.
For further information call 01481 238764
or visit wheadonsgin.co.uk
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NEW
GENUINE
GUERNSEY
RANGE
Great gin gains its reputation because of flavour; the
balance of botanicals producing a spirit perfect for sipping
on its own, pairing with high quality tonic, or as the basis
for your favourite gin-based cocktail.
By distilling Wheadon’s Gin in
very small quantities its makers
are able to finely tune the flavour
profile of each batch to ensure
consistency and quality, thereby
delivering delicate gins for the
connoisseur.
The Wheadon family distills a
range of different seasonal gins
on Guernsey, each made to
complement the flavours that
they will sit with in a gin and
tonic, martini, negroni or other
classic drink.
As a proud supporter of the
Bailiwick of Guernsey and its
community, in 2017, Aurigny will
introduce a Genuine Guernsey
range of local products on board
and Wheadon’s Gin will launch
the collection. Why not treat
yourself or a loved one to a
bottle and help support our local
craftsmen, spreading the story
of our small but highly talented
community amongst friends and
far beyond our shores.
Look out for new products
throughout the new year
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DRINKS
Echo Falls Wines £5
Red, white, rosé
18.75cl
IN-FLIGHT
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.
SPECIAL
OFFER
TWO FOR £8
WINE + ANY SNACK £6
FREE DRINKS
SERVED ON BOARD
EAST AFRICA GOLD FAIRTRADE TEA
CAFE DIRECT FAIRTRADE COFFEE
SUNMAGIC JUICES:
ORANGE, APPLE AND TOMATO
COCA-COLA
DIET COKE
LEMONADE
SLIMLINE TONIC
TONIC
SODA WATER
BITTER LEMON
CANADA DRY
Bottega Gold £6
Prosecco
Spirits £5
Bacardi, Courvoisier,
Gordon’s, Jack Daniels,
Smirnoff Red,
Bell’s Whisky
50ml
Breda Lager £4
Free drinks are served on our Embraer
and ATR aircraft on flights between
Guernsey and the UK.
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
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
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SNACKS
Eat Natural Snack Bars £1.50
Various Flavours
Pringles £1.50
Original
Sour Cream and Chive
Dairy
Milk
Duo
£1.50
Grasshopper
Organic Porridge
£2.50
Coconut & Date
Coconut & Raisin
Kit Kat Duo £1.50
Mini Cheddars
£1.50
Cafe Brontë biscuits
£1.50
Various Flavours
Maltesers
Big Bag
£1.50
Haribo Starmix
£2.50
DUTY FREE
Courvoisier
Artisan VS Brandy
£29 or 2 for £52
1 litre
The Famous
Grouse Whisky
£11 or 2 for £18
1 litre
Gordon’s London
Dry Gin
£11 or 2 for £18
1litre
Bombay
Sapphire Gin
£14 or 2 for £24
1 litre
Smirnoff
Blue Vodka
£14 or 2 for £24
1litre
Courvoisier Brandy
and either
Famous Grouse Whisky
or Gordon’s Dry Gin
for £38
MIX AND MATCH
Famous Grouse Whisky
and Gordon’s Dry Gin
for £18
MIX AND MATCH
Bombay Sapphire Gin
and Smirnoff Blue Vodka
for £24
SPECIAL
OFFER
SPECIAL
OFFER
SPECIAL
OFFER
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT
VICTORIAN VALLETTE
Legacy Team leader Pat Johnson talks to En Voyage
about what’s been happening at La Vallette in Guernsey.
In years gone by, La Vallette
Bathing Pools were a hive of
activity. A place where a huge
number of people on the island,
who grew up without Beau Sejour
Leisure Centre - which was only
built in 1979 - learnt to swim. They
went down with their schools and
to catch up with friends.
Over time the area fell into
disrepair and after the pools were
damaged during storms in February
2014, the gents’ pool remains
closed with repairs estimated to
cost £200,000.
Following a radio interview in
September 2015, Floral Guernsey
Chairman Pat Johnson walked
from one end of La Vallette
to another and decided its
rejuvenation was doable. Floral
Guernsey agreed to put up
£10,000 which was enough seed
corn to start the engine and the
Legacy Team Committee, of
which Pat is also Chair, was born.
Talks began on how to tackle the
project, repairing the battered
bathing pools and rejuvenating the
Victorian promenade.
Pat said: ‘This was a Victorian
esplanade that had been left
to rot with a vengeance. Its
redevelopment is a concept that
Floral Guernsey are facilitators of
but we only have nine Councillors
so we can’t take on a project of
that size. We accept that we have
limitations but we are there to
inject enthusiasm.’
And inject enthusiasm they did.
The call for volunteers proved
more fruitful than anticipated. Of
the response, Pat said: ‘Never in my
‘DON’T CHANGE
ANYTHING, APPRECIATE
WHAT YOU’VE GOT’
wildest dreams would I be faced
with 160 volunteers at 7:45am on a
Sunday, with another 160 arriving at
lunchtime - all rallying to the call of
recovery to reinstate this area. They
all did seven to eight hours’ work
in each four-hour session of hard,
mundane but crucial work.’ With
advice and free-of-charge work
from CVTS and Paulo’s Garden
Services, the volunteers chopped
PHOTO: DAVID DUQUEMIN LEAPS
FROM THE STEPS TO THE POOL IN
1976. PHOTO BY ROB MILARD
down self-seeded sycamores to
create light to allow principal trees
to prosper and vegetation to grow.
They came in groups of 10, from
triathlon teams to motorcycle
groups, they shifted 27 tonnes of
green waste and removed 200
tonnes of wood that was chipped.
It was backbreaking work but the
local spirit and island pride shone
through - over 600 people helped
and a further 300 had to be turned
away as so much got done in the
first few weekends.
The ladies’ pool changing rooms
are fantastic now. Local firm AFM
asked if they could contribute
and ended up donating £50,000
of work. Staff and their Managing
Director worked late, sometimes
until midnight, and the changing
rooms now have hot showers
and a cleanliness that wasn’t there
before. There’s also a room where
tea and coffee can be made at
7am by those brave enough for an
early morning dip. Sarnia Roofing
also sealed the floor of Island Cafe
to stop damp getting into the
cubicles. Aside from their time,
the local community showed its
support with financial donations
large and small from companies,
charities and individuals.
Pat insists that the finest view
of St Peter Port is from Havelet.
‘We need to appreciate what the
Victorians gave us and recover 30+
years of environmental growth
that is spoiling views. Unless we
celebrate what we’ve got, how can
we expect tourists to?’
The Legacy Team are not alone in
their regeneration and La Vallette
Challenge is the front garden to the
area. The opening of Octopus Bar
& Beach Restaurant (see page 60),
in addition to Coco Mini Brasserie,
Surf ’n’ Turf and Randalls Brewery’s
development of the Slaughter
House on Castle Pier, and the
entire area is set to be a hive of
activity once more.
‘It’s an incredibly exciting time
and long overdue. Something
that the tourist industry needs,’
Pat explained. ‘If you think we’re
stopping where we are we’re
not. Polishing the silver has no
boundaries and the cause is great.’
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