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CONTENTS 

7 WELCOME ABOARD! 

Message from Mark Darby, 

Aurigny’s Chief Executive Officer 

8 AURIGNY NEWS 

11 SAFETY FIRST 

12 ISLAND HERITAGE 

Celebrate the big history of our small islands 

21 OPEN DOORS 

Guernsey Open Market property feature 

61 COMPETITION 

Win a luxury break in Guernsey 

62 HERITAGE COMES TO LIFE 

IN ALDERNEY 

Explore the island’s many layers of history 

66 WHAT’S ON? 

Forthcoming events in the Bailiwick 

68 CHANGING FACES 

Meet James Partridge 

70 EASTER IN THE CITY 

Uncover the cracking array of events 

on offer in London this Easter 

75 LONDON CONNECTING… 

Explore Hong Kong and the ease of 

connecting through London with Aurigny 

78 FOREST FANCIES 

En Voyage takes a look at all the 

New Forest has to enjoy 

82 MARVELLOUS MANCHESTER 

An ideal family break destination 

84 HOTEL PICKS 

86 BUSTLING BRISTOL 

There’s something for everyone in 

Bristol this summer 

90 PEAK YOUR INTEREST 

The Peak District National Park is at 

your fingertips with Aurigny’s links 

92 AURIGNY BREAKS 

Great offers on flights and hotel packages 

94 MY SECRET CITY 

The locals impart their wisdom. 

This time… shopping! 

96 BEACHSIDE GUERNSEY 

There’s a wealth of food with 

a view around Guernsey 

98 RESTAURANT PICKS 

100 SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIET 

102 RED EMPIRE 

Unearth one of the island’s finest 

restaurant collections 

105 BUSINESS NEWS 

Over 40 pages of inspiring interviews 

and local business news 

138 TRY-A-TRI 

Try this up-and-coming sport 

141 SPORTS DIARY 

142 LIFE IN THE FAST LANE 

Meet local track star Cameron Chalmers 

144 COMMUNTY SPIRIT 

147 COLOURING COMPETITION 

151 IN-FLIGHT AND DUTY FREE 

5

1968 

Founded 

9 MILLION 

Aurigny carried its 

nine millionth passenger 

in 2016 

AURIGNY 

GUERNSEY’S AIRLINE 

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. 

1977 

First airline in the world to 

ban smoking on all services 

2016 

Voted 4th best 

short-haul airline 

in the Telegraph 

Travel Awards 

550,000 

Passengers 

carried in 2016 

12 

Routes 

MANCHESTER 

BRISTOL 

SOUTHAMPTON 

LEEDS 

BRADFORD 

EAST 

MIDLANDS 

LONDON 

CITY 

LONDON 

GATWICK 

NORWICH 

(Seasonal) 

LONDON 

STANSTED 

2017 

Voted 2nd best 

short-haul airline 

by Which? 

9 

Aircraft 

ALDERNEY 

GUERNSEY 

300 

Staff 

1 

In-flight marriage 

DINARD 

GRENOBLE 

(Seasonal) 

1 

Birth on board 

Between Alderney 

and Guernsey 

1 

FA Cup 

Flown to Guernsey 

on 19th August 2016 


WELCOME ABOARD! 

MARK DARBY 

CHIEF 

EXECUTIVE 

OFFICER 

This is always a such wonderful time of 

year to visit our islands, and there is so much 

to explore and discover, whether it’s a short 

break or longer holiday. 

From the Bailiwick’s idyllic scenery, to its 

rich local heritage, sporting and adventure 

activities and its top restaurants, with the 

freshest local produce, there is so much 

to enjoy this spring. Here at Aurigny, we 

launched our own marketing campaign 

to entice more first-time visitors to the 

Bailiwick, and have teamed up with 

VisitGuernsey to help promote the Channel 

Islands Heritage Festival, which kicks off in 

April and promises to be as popular as ever. 

For people living in the Bailiwick, we have 

also been looking at how we can improve 

the services we provide to those closer to 

home. So, I’m delighted we are launching 

a new Compassionate Fares and Flexibility 

service, supporting people with cheaper 

flights when they face a family bereavement 

or emergency. We hope this can make a real 

difference at a time when people need our 

assistance most, and in this edition of En 

Voyage we provide more details about how 

this service can support islanders, on page 8. 

For those keen on a short break off the 

island this spring and summer, there are 

a wide range of exciting attractions at the 

destinations we serve in the UK. 

In this magazine, you can read about 

Easter activities in London, making a trip to 

Manchester with your children and all that 

Bristol has to offer this summer. You can 

also discover the breathtaking views and 

attractions of the Peak District and the New 

Forest, just a short journey from Manchester, 

Leeds Bradford and Southampton airports. 

Elsewhere, this edition of En Voyage 

features news of a talented young chef from 

Alderney, Poppy Taylor, who is representing 

the Bailiwick in the regional finals of the 

Rotary Young Chef of the Year competition. 

In addition, we celebrate the news that one 

of our longest serving Aurigny employees, 

Phil Lanoe, has been recognised for 40 years 

of valuable service to the company. 

Another milestone will be the launch of 

our brand new website, which we hope you 

will find to be a vast improvement on the old 

site, and make the customer experience that 

much more enjoyable. 

With Easter and the warmer weather 

hopefully on its way, we are about to enter 

what will be a very busy period, and all our 

staff are here to help make your journey an 

enjoyable and pleasant one. 

Thanks for flying with us today, and we 

hope to see you again soon. 

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AURIGNY NEWS 

AURIGNY LAUNCHES 

COMPASSIONATE FARES 

Aurigny has launched new 

Compassionate Fares to support 

people with cheaper flights when 

they face a family bereavement 

or emergency. 

Our comprehensive Compassionate 

Fares and Compassionate Flexibility 

Scheme, starting 1 March, is 

designed for islanders who need to 

book unexpected flights, and find 

themselves facing high costs for 

urgent last-minute seats. 

It can help keep costs down in 

the event of a recent bereavement 

of an immediate family member, 

or when an immediate family 

member suffers an unexpected 

critical medical situation or has to 

attend hospital or a hospice as an 

in-patient. 

Commercial Director Malcolm 

Coupar said Aurigny was one of 

only a small number of airlines to 

launch such a scheme and the first 

in the Channel Islands. 

COMPASSIONATE FARE 

He said they had first seen this 

type of service being provided by 

the Scottish regional airline Loganair 

and wanted to offer something 

similar to islanders. 

Mr Coupar said: ‘We know people 

can face high fares when booking 

last-minute flights for family 

emergencies, and we hope this 

service will make a real difference at 

what is such a difficult time. 

‘This will always be an incredibly 

stressful period in anyone’s life and 

we would like to do whatever we 

can to help support them and make 

it as easy as possible. 

‘We are confident this service can 

provide enormous support, during a 

time when people really need 

it most. 

‘It is part of our ongoing efforts 

to try to improve how we serve 

our customers.’ 

A Compassionate Fare will cap the cost of a one-way flight to £75 

between Guernsey/Alderney and the UK mainland. If you travel 

between Alderney and the UK, but via Guernsey, the flight is capped 

at £105 each way. 

For further information about the scheme visit aurigny.com 

or call the reservations team on 01481 822866. 

COMPASSIONATE FLEXIBITY 

Compassionate Flexibility is 

another service designed to 

support customers who have 

already made travel plans 

with Aurigny, but their plans 

are disrupted due to one of 

these family emergencies. 

FOR TRAVEL NOT YET STARTED 

If you hold an existing ticket 

for travel, which has not yet 

started, there will be a number 

of options: 

• Cancel non-refundable 

fares and have the value of 

the fare held on a voucher 

for up to 12 months. 

• Apply the value of your 

existing ticket towards a 

compassionate fare (any 

difference in the fare will 

have to be paid). 

• Apply for a refund in the 

case of a bereavement to an 

immediate family member. 

FOR TRAVEL ALREADY STARTED 

If you hold an existing ticket, 

where your travel has already 

started, but you need to return 

home (for one of the abovementioned 

reasons) you 

will be able to change your 

travel without penalty. This is 

providing seats are available. 

LAST YEAR IN NUMBERS 

Aurigny operated 

more than 

15,000 

flights to 

14 destinations 

The fleet travelled 

over 3 million km. 

Equivalent to 

flying an estimated 

80 times 

around 

the world 

Of the 4% of services 

cancelled the majority 

were due to adverse 

weather, mostly fog. 

The airport was 

affected by fog 

on a total of 46 

days last year 

Carried more than 

half a million 

passengers 

Last year reliability 

stood at 96% 

and more than 

80% of services 

departed on-time 

(within 15 mins) 


MARK DARBY, AMANDA HOBART AND PHIL LANOE 

PHIL’S 40 YEARS OF 

DEDICATED SERVICE 

One of our longest-serving 

members of staff, Phil Lanoe, has 

been recognised for 40 years 

of dedicated service and he still 

thoroughly enjoys the hustle and 

bustle of airport life. 

The Deputy Station Manager and 

Cabin Services Manager joined 

the islands’ airline straight from 

school, having watched planes with 

enthusiasm, alongside friends, from 

the edge of the airport as they came 

in to land in the 70s. 

Back then, the industry 

and operations were almost 

unrecognisable from what is seen 

today, but for Phil it is still work at 

the airport, and particularly with the 

travelling public, that has kept him at 

Aurigny for four decades 

and counting. 

‘It is airport life I really enjoy,’ he 

said. ‘You can walk around, chat to 

people, and help them out 

with anything. 

‘Also, getting everything out on 

time gives you a buzz. 

‘If we are busy at check-in, I have 

helped to keep the operation going. 

It helps from time to time to get a 

feel for what’s going on.’ 

Phil said it was not unusual to 

see famous faces travelling to the 

islands. However, there is a far more 

significant meeting he has had at 

the airport. 

He met his wife Michelle when 

they both worked at the former 

airport building. She first worked 

there as an airport general officer, 

and the pair started dating when she 

returned as an immigration officer. 

YOUNG 

‘MASTER’ 

CHEF 

REGIONAL 

FINALIST 

They now have two daughters. 

Phil first began his working life 

with Aurigny in the summer of 1976, 

starting straight from school. It was 

his perfect job, as a young fan 

of aviation. 

During his career he rose through 

the ranks to Senior Traffic Officer, 

and then Duty Manager, before 

spending more than 12 years as 

Station Manager. 

There is also not a single day in the 

calendar that Phil has not worked, 

having been called in on Christmas 

Day, more than 10 years ago, when 

weather disruption impacted flights. 

He now serves as Deputy Station 

Manager and Cabin Services 

Manager and still thoroughly enjoys 

serving the public and supporting 

the day-to-day operations. 

PRIZE WINNERS! 

A young chef from Alderney is 

representing the Bailiwick in the 

Rotary Young Chef of the Year 

competition. Poppy Taylor, 14, 

who attends St Anne’s School, will 

compete in the regional finals after 

being crowned champion locally. 

AURIGNY SUPPORTED 

HER EFFORTS BY 

PROVIDING HER 

COMPLIMENTARY 

TRAVEL TO COMPETE 

IN GUERNSEY. 

She won her first round at St Anne’s, 

and then took the top prize at the 

Guernsey College of FE. 

Aurigny supported her efforts by 

providing her complimentary travel 

to compete in Guernsey. 

Poppy will produce the same 

winning menu, featuring local 

seafood, at the UK competition, 

and her local victories have given 

her added confidence. ‘I’m a bit 

scared, but definitely more confident 

than I was in Guernsey. I am looking 

forward to it.’ 

VALERIE LANGLOIS WITH HUSBAND DAVE 

Valerie Langlois was the lucky winner 

of Issue 1’s luxury weekend in London. 

She wins a two-night stay at the 

luxurious St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel 

with afternoon tea and flights included. 

Valerie says ‘It’s almost six years since 

we spent a few days in London, I’ll be 

taking my husband Dave along to carry 

the shopping bags!’. 

Wilma Edwards was the lucky 

winner of two return tickets from the 

prize draw held at Guernsey’s first ever 

Health Show, who was ‘gobsmacked 

but delighted to have won’. 

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AURIGNY NEWS 

BAGGAGE 

REUNITED 

ADVICE FOR 

PASSENGERS 

Always secure a tag 

onto your baggage 

containing key 

contact details, 

including where you 

will be staying. 

It’s a rarity that baggage ever 

becomes lost when you’re travelling. 

But in the very unlikely event it 

does ever happen, we can reassure 

you that our staff will work around 

the clock to find your case, no 

matter where it could find itself. 

Most recently a bag destined 

for Guernsey became lost on 

the airport’s baggage system 

at Gatwick. It ended up being 

transported on a lorry to Heathrow, 

together with other bags, and 

then on a cargo aircraft to Lagos 

in Nigeria. 

Our staff worked tirelessly to try 

to find the bag, and once it was 

located, it was transported all the 

way back to Gatwick, and then 

onto Guernsey, to be reunited with 

its owner. 

Like in this case, it’s most 

often completely outside of our 

control when a bag goes missing. 

But we are always 100% committed 

to ATR reuniting 42 the passenger with 

their possessions. 

There are also handy tips that you 

can follow when you travel abroad, 

in the unlikely event your baggage 

does Trislander go missing. 

At Aurigny, we take great pride in 

carrying your luggage safely and 

speedily to your final destination. 

But if it does go missing, rest 

assured DORNIER 228our team will pull out all 

the stops to make sure it is found 

as quickly as possible. 

AW 

Insert a sheet of paper 

into your bag with key 

personal details, such 

as your name, contact 

details, flight numbers 

and address of where 

you will be staying. 

Carry any essential 

items, such as 

medication and 

money, with you 

on the flight. 

Customise the look 

of your bag to make it 

easier to identify. 

Immediately report 

the loss of checked 

luggage if it does 

not arrive at your 

destination. 

Do this before 

leaving the airport. 

ATR 42 

Trislander 

OUR FLEET 

DORNIER 220K 

DORNIER 228 

Embraer 190 

ATR 42 

DORNIER 220K 

Embraer 195 

ATR 42 

Dornier 228-200 and 220k 

NUMBER IN FLEET 1 

BUILT Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil 

ENGINES 

2 x General Electric CF34-10E7 Turbofans 

MAXIMUM SPEED 542 knots (624 mph) 

PASSENGERS CARRIED 122 

RANGE 2,500 miles (4,023 km) 


BUILT Toulouse, France 

ENGINES 

ATR 70 

2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 E Turboprops 



RANGE 966 miles (1,555 km) 


BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 

ENGINES 

Trislander 

2 x Garrett TPE331-5 or 10 Turboprops 


PASSENGERS CARRIED Up to 18 

RANGE 350 miles (563 km) 

Embraer 190 

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DORNIER 228 

ATR 70

SAFETY 

FIRST 

HAND BAGGAGE 

Once you’ve boarded and located 

your seat, please ensure your hand 

baggage is stowed safely. Small bags 

can be placed underneath the seat in 

front of you, unless you are seated in 

an emergency exit row. 

All other items should be placed 

inside an overhead locker. Please 

take care when opening the 

overhead lockers as items may have 

moved during flight and falling items 

may cause injury. 

YOUR SAFETY 

We want to look after you on board 

and our main concern is for your 

safety and that of the Aurigny crew. 

Cabin crew are here primarily for your 

safety, so please pay attention to their 

instructions. Any feedback about the 

crew and flight is welcomed. 

Life jackets are provided for use 

in the extremely unlikely event of 

an emergency. It is an offence 

to tamper with or remove them 

without authorisation and this may 

jeopardise the safety of others. 

Both staff and passengers have the 

right to fly within in a calm, safe and 

friendly environment. Aurigny have 

a zero-tolerance policy towards 

any violent, disruptive or offensive 

behaviour, and crew have been 

trained to deal with such incidents. 

SMOKING 

Smoking of cigarettes and 

e-cigarettes is not permitted on 

board, including within the toilets. 

FOOD ALLERGIES 

Allergy information is available for all 

snacks – please see the packaging 

label or ask a member of the crew. 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES* 

HANDHELD DEVICES WITH 

A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE 

Handheld devices, such as tablets, 

e-readers and mobile phones may 

be used during all phases of the 

flight, provided the ‘flight safe’ mode 

is enabled before departure. Larger 

devices must be safely secured in 

hand luggage during taxi, take-off 

and landing, either in the overhead 

locker or under the seat in front 

of you. Any device that transmits or 

receives communications but does 

not have a ‘flight safe’ mode must be 

switched off from doors closed to 

doors open. 

LAPTOPS, ULTRA-BOOKS 

AND NOTEBOOKS 

Devices may be used during boarding 

ATR 42 

but not for taxi, take-off and landing 

when they must be safely stowed 

away in hand luggage. They may be 

used in flight, provided any built-in 

connectivity such as WiFi is switched 

off or set to ‘flight safe’ mode. 

Trislander 

DEVICES WITHOUT 

A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE 

This will include items such as DVD 

players, electronic games and music 

DORNIER 228 

players. Only small, handheld devices 

may be used during taxi, take-off 

and landing. Larger devices must be 

switched off and safely stowed away 

in hand luggage during taxi, take-off 

and landing. 

DORNIER 220K 

BLUETOOTH ACCESSORIES 

All Bluetooth accessories (for example 

wireless keyboards, headphones etc) 

must be switched off from doors 

closed to doors open. 

Embraer 190 

HAVE A 

DRINK ON US 

Please enjoy a complimentary 

drink and newspaper. Choose 

from: Tea, coffee, still and 

sparkling mineral water, orange, 

apple and tomato juice, Coca- 

Cola, Diet Coke, lemonade, 

ginger ale, bitter lemon, 

soda and tonic water. 

ARE THERE ANY TIMES 

I CANNOT USE MY 

HANDHELD DEVICES? 

Under certain circumstances your 

flight or cabin crew will ask that 

all electronic devices be switched 

off, for example, during refuel 

operations. This will be announced 

over the PA. 

CAN I USE MY HEADPHONES 

THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT? 

Personal headphones can be used 

for some stages of the flight and may 

be attached to your personal device. 

We ask that customers remove their 

headphones whenever the seat-belt 

signs are illuminated during the taxi, 

take-off and landing phases and 

during the safety demonstration. 

CAN I USE A REMOTE 

POWER PACK? 

Aurigny 

ATR 42 

does not allow passengers 

to charge their devices whilst on 

board our aircraft. 

Please ask a member of cabin 

crew if you have any queries. 

*Electronic devices can only be used on the ATR and Embraer E195 aircraft. Unfortunately they cannot be used on the Dornier or Trislander 

Trislander 

ATR 42 

ATR 70 

DORNIER 228 

Trislander 

ATR 72 


BUILT Toulouse, France 

ENGINES 

2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 M Turboprops 



RANGE 1,023 miles (1,646 km) 

Dornier 228NG 


BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 

ENGINES 

2 x Garrett TPE331-10 Turboprops 




Britten Norman BN2A Mk.III Trislander 


BUILT Bembridge, Isle of Wight 

ENGINES 

DORNIER 220K 

3 x 260hp Textron Lycoming pistons 




DORNIER 22 

Embraer 190 

DORNIER 11 22


ISLAND 

HERITAGE 

TABLE DES PIONS - 

THE FAIRY RING 

This spring welcomes the return of the Channel 

Islands Heritage Festival (8 April–10 May), celebrating 

our group of small islands with a big history. 

For centuries the islands’ 

astonishing tides, rich landscapes 

and colourful histories have drawn 

people to our shores. From the 

first Neolithic settlers to Norse 

raiders, Romans and even exiled 

royals, these surprisingly diverse 

islands have seen their fair share 

of adventure and adversity. For 

2017 a wide programme of 

events are being held across the 

Bailiwick of Guernsey, bringing 

to life the fascinating history of 

our heroes, myths and legends 

and culminating in the iconic 

Liberation Day events of 9-10 May. 

LOCAL HEROES 

You’ll be surprised at how many 

heroic figures have derived from 

Guernsey’s shores. This Heritage 

Festival we pay homage to those 

heroes (famous and lesser-known) 

who have shaped the history of 

the world as we know it. Take a 

tour with Lord Eric de Saumarez 

in magnificent Castle Cornet, as 

he uncovers the private and public 

life of his ancestor, Admiral James 

Saumarez, Guernsey’s greatest 

naval hero of the Napoleonic Wars 

(The Life and Times of Admiral 

James Saumarez). Did you know 

that military officer Sir Isaac Brock 

– nicknamed ‘The Hero of Upper 

Canada’ - was born and lived in 

Guernsey? Dr Jason Monaghan’s 

intriguing talk Sir Isaac Brock, a 

Hero and his Portrait offers the 

rare opportunity to view the only 

portrait made of Brock in his 

adult life. From naval figures to 

occupation resistance fighters, join 

expert Dr Gilly Carr for afternoon 

tea at the OGH Hotel as she 

captures the heroic voices of 

locals who challenged life under 

occupied rule, in her haunting 

talk A Stub of Pencil for a Piece of 

Bread: Why Frank Falla is My Hero 

of the Occupation. 


Join us in celebrating the 

modern local heroes making 

their mark in history in a 

series of festival-exclusive 

‘Local Hero’ events. 

Sporting enthusiasts will be 

inspired by racing legend and 

present day European and Triple 

World Touring Car Champion, 

Andy Priaulx MBE in an evening 

of good food, honest stories 

and uncovered myths from the 

professional racing circuit, held at 

the Duke of Richmond Hotel. 

Horticultural fans however 

should not miss the rare 

opportunity to join Guernsey 

hero Raymond J Evison OBE, 

renowned clematis expert 

and legendary Chelsea Flower 

Show gold medallist (boasting 

a record 28 medals!) on his 

evening tour of the sprawling 

Guernsey Clematis Nursery. 

STEP OUTSIDE AND 

EXPLORE 

With so many unique historical 

locations across our beautiful 

islands, there is no better excuse 

to step outside and explore! 

Choose from a range of festivalthemed 

guided walks, from the 

dark and mysterious cobbled 

streets of old St Peter Port, to 

retracing the infamous coastal 

steps of war-time heroes. 

For those with a more 

adventurous side, join the islandwide 

digital treasure hunt on a 

‘Learn to Geocache’ guided walk; 

a modern twist on hide-and-seek, 

taking in stunning views across the 

Bailiwick as you use navigational 

techniques to discover ‘caches’ 

(small trinkets) and a few 

surprising tales along the way. 

If you prefer to explore with 

the wind (or sea water) in your 

hair, there are bike and waterbased 

activities to suit all. 

The Pagans, Pirates and 

Pouques Guided Cycling Tour 

visits historic landmarks and 

mysterious sites across the island, 

from Neolithic burial chambers 

to world war fortifications, each 

steeped in history and intrigue, 

whilst family-friendly ‘Legends 

of the Coast’ Island Rib Voyages 

running throughout the festival, 

offer the chance to get up close 

to Guernsey’s rugged natural 

coastline, accompanied by 

accounts of smugglers, pirates 

and maritime legends. 

If getting your feet wet is more 

your thing then Exploring the 

Creux Mahie Cave with Outdoor 

Guernsey is not to be missed! 

Their walking and coasteering 

tours offer a rare opportunity to 

visit this vast, privately-owned 

cavern which is normally 

inaccessible to the public but 

was once a mysterious Victorian 

tourist attraction. 

IMAGE COURTESY 

OF VISIT GUERNSEY 

Find out more about how our fascinating history is coming to life this 

Channel Islands Heritage Festival by heading to visitguernsey.com/ 

event/2017-channel-islands-heritage-festival or pick up a festival guide 

at the Guernsey Information Centre. A sample of the events taking place 

can be seen on pages 66-67. 

ISLAND HOPPING 

With Heritage-themed events 

taking place across the Bailiwick, 

a short trip to our sister islands of 

Herm, Sark and Alderney 

is tempting. 

Visit Herm for a glimpse into 

the unexplained myths of this 

island paradise including a guided 

walk and lunch with author 

Paul Sherman, who reveals the 

locations and folklore that inspired 

his new book. For those brave 

enough, embrace the supernatural 

by spending a night with a 

difference on Herm Island assisting 

in a Paranormal Investigation 

Evening - be prepared for a night 

you won’t forget! 

It’s no wonder that for centuries 

Sark’s wild and romantic coastline 

has inspired artists, writers and 

even pirates. 

Take to the seas with Adventure 

Sark as their experienced guides 

lead walking, coasteering and 

kayaking tours exploring the 

mysterious coast. Visit the silver 

mines and revel in the history of 

the old mine buildings, including 

ventilation shafts descending 

290 feet. Listen out for the 

underground rumble – legend 

tells it’s the sound of a Minotaur! 

Why not hop across to Alderney 

to explore their family-friendly 

events running throughout the 

festival, including a journey back 

in time riding Alderney’s Granite 

Train as you follow the story of the 

island’s historic breakwater from 

its Victorian origin to WW2? 

Each with its own personalities 

and stories to tell, discover the 

history at the heart of the Bailiwick 

islands this Heritage Festival. 

IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY SARK SILVERMINES 

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WELLNESS 

BREAKS IN 

THE BAILIWICK 

VisitGuernsey talks to us about the popularity of 

wellness travel and what the islands have to offer. 

With wellness breaks showing 

exponential growth worldwide, 

the Bailiwick is set to tap into this 

rising travel trend during 2017. 

With spectacular scenery and cliff 

paths, fresh sea air, quiet lanes and 

a peaceful way of life, Guernsey 

and its neighbouring islands 

are perfectly placed to offer an 

alternative retreat for relaxation 

and rejuvenation. 

But what is the meaning of 

wellness tourism? 

In simple terms, it’s about offering 

a landscape, environment, 

activities and food that promote 

feeling better – both mentally and 

physically. This could incorporate 

simply getting away from it all 

for a few days, visiting a coastal 

destination to unplug and unwind. 

More serious-minded wellness 

tourists expect a bit more 

though, with bespoke wellness 

packages including a mix of 

yoga, meditation, spa treatments, 

creative classes, exercise and 

boot camps, with emphasis on 

fresh organic food and healthy 

menus. For the more indulgent 

of us, incorporating a day or two 

of wellbeing into a longer holiday 

is enough and this ‘secondary 

wellness’ traveller forms the 

bulk of the billion-dollar global 

wellness market. 

TOP: 

VENUS 

POOLS, 

LIHOU 

ISLAND 

MIDDLE: 

WALKING THE 

SOUTH COAST 

BOTTOM: 

STAND UP 

PADDLE- 

BOARDING COBO 

SO WHAT CAN THE BAILIWICK 

OFFER THE WELLNESS-MINDED 

TRAVELLER? 

Guernsey Yoga and Wellbeing Retreats 

are offering weekend retreats in March 

and May packed full of activities and 

healthy vegetarian meals using fresh 

local produce. The programme includes 

guided meditation and yoga sessions, a 

gentle scenic run and, for the creative 

guest, a jewellery class hosted by highly 

regarded local jeweller Athene Sholl. 

beinspiredby.co.uk/Guernsey-retreat 

PORT SOIF YOGA 

OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE 

For five-star luxury, the Old Government 

House Hotel offers a three-night 

Wellbeing Experience which includes a 

fitness assessment and personal training 

session, 60-minute spa treatment, 

revitalising (and healthy) afternoon tea, 

daily breakfast and complimentary use of 

the gym and spa facilities. 

theoghhotel.com/offers/wellbeing 

ST PIERRE PARK 

Following a £2.5 million spa 

refurbishment, the four-star St Pierre Park 

offers a luxurious Classic Spa Break. With 

its new swimming pool, marble steam 

room, volcanic stone sauna and outdoor 

sun terrace with hot tub, this is wellbeing 

at its most luxurious! One-night breaks 

include dinner, bed and breakfast, 

two-course spa lunch and two 

25-minute treatments. 

handpickedhotels.co.uk/stpierrepark 

STOCKS HOTEL 

Lastly, for the island hoppers amongst us, 

Stocks Hotel offers relaxed charm and 

barefoot elegance on the car-free island of 

Sark, a 45-minute ferry ride from Guernsey 

where life is about kicking back, enjoying 

nature and breathing in the unpolluted 

air. From 1 April-30 September 2017 

they are offering three-night ‘Discover 

Sark’ wellness packages. Prices are from 

£420pp, based on two sharing a superior 

room and includes an evening horse and 

carriage ride under the legendary Sark 

dark skies, use of the gym and swimming 

pool, a three-hour guided walk, boat trip 

around Sark and bicycle hire. 

stockshotel.com 

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LES BARDEAUX 

LOCAL MARKET | 4 BEDS | FOREST | £1,750,000 | TRP 317 

Les Bardeaux is an incredibly special property situated in a peaceful location in the parish of Forest. Built in 

2010, this architect designed home offers stylish contemporary living with a flexible layout, complemented 

by modern technology. Upon entering the house one is aware of the space and light that this house exudes. 

The open plan kitchen/dining room and sitting room with open fire and sliding Fine Line windows recess 

completely into the walls, leaving an interrupted view of the South West facing garden and swimming pool. 

Additional accommodation on the ground floor comprises a cloakroom, family bathroom, three double 

bedrooms, of which one is en-suite with private terrace. Above the reception area is the entire master 

suite with dressing room and bathroom which is accessed by its own separate staircase. There is a further 

secondary living area with adjacent WC above the bedrooms and accessed by another staircase. 

A. LIVINGROOM ESTATE AGENTS ®, THE OLD MILL, ST. MARTIN, GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS, GY4 6DB 


LES JEHANS 

LOCAL MARKET | 5 BEDS | TORTEVAL | £1,950,000 | TRP 752 

Situated in the heart of rural Torteval surrounded by Guernsey’s finest countryside, Les Jehans boasts 

privacy and tranquility in abundance. Extensively renovated within recent years, this period farmhouse has 

been full insulated and enhanced to provide comfortable family living with a stunning quality of finish. The 

property benefits from exceptional levels of natural light throughout and offers up to five bedrooms, three 

bathrooms, four substantial reception rooms, study, workshop and garage. Of particular note is the stunning 

sitting room with feature fireplace adjacent to the generous kitchen/breakfast room, which leads perfectly 

onto the enclosed South facing courtyard. The gardens are truly spectacular and highly private and must 

be seen to be fully appreciated. Externally, there are numerous outbuildings, parking for multiple cars and 

two gravelled driveways. 

T. (0) 1481 233008 W. WWW.LIVINGROOM.GG 

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GUERNSEY’S 

RENTAL MARKET 

The rentals market in Guernsey is booming thanks to the 

island’s large and varied housing stock and a healthy turnover of both tenants 

and properties. Livingroom’s Open and Local Market Residential Lettings Negotiators, 

Sally Nickolls and Emily Rowe, examine the reasons why the market is busy and what 

people are looking for in their rental property. 

The very British aspiration to own a 

property is alive and well in the 21st 

century but that doesn’t mean that 

it’s the right option for everyone. 

Indeed, Guernsey has a dynamic 

rentals market that provides good 

quality homes for thousands of 

islanders. The quality of the island’s 

rental property stock has been 

driven, to a degree, by the distinction 

between the Local and Open 

Markets which applies to property 

rentals as it does to property sales. 

Many who move to the island 

live on the Open Market and want 

a good quality property whether 

renting or buying. Others are granted 

a housing licence that enables 

them to live on the Local Market, 

which provides affordable, sensible 

options for the short and long term. 

Of course, rentals on the Local 

Market are equally popular with 

local people so the lettings team 

at Livingroom is kept busy in both 

markets. 

The reasons for renting are just as 

varied as the properties themselves; 

we see a lot of young professionals 

looking to rent – whether as 

individuals, couples or groups of 

friends. Despite the property sales 

market levelling out to more realistic 

levels in recent times, it can be hard 

for people in this demographic to raise 

the deposit and mortgage required. 

Renting is also an opportunity 

to experience the freedom of 

living independently without the 

commitment of a mortgage so it’s 

no surprise that renting appeals 

to them. We also have a steady 

demand from empty-nesters and 

young families for rental properties. 

At Livingroom we’ve recently 

restructured our lettings team to 

meet this demand to ensure our 

rental customers get the same 

level of service prospective vendors 

and buyers receive. This includes a 

professional service and the skill set of 

our in-house creative team to expertly 

market our properties. A range of 

excellent, professional photographs 

helps landlords to promote their 

property and prospective tenants to 

make a quick decision – something 

that’s especially important in 

the dynamic rentals market. 

Some of the maxims that apply to 

the purchase of properties also apply 

to renting. It’s true, for example, that 

‘you get what you pay for’ when 

renting a place to live; there are no 

truly bad properties on the rental 

market in Guernsey but paying a little 

extra per month can get you more 

floor space, a more modern kitchen 

or a much-coveted parking space. 

Another point that applies across 

both buying and renting is that the 

market is price sensitive. A property’s 

asking price must be balanced against 

competition to attract interest. 

Livingroom offers rental property 

in all price brackets starting at circa 

£800 per calendar month. If you 

happen to be looking at the higher 

end of the market, some luxury rentals 

on Livingroom’s books are available 

for in excess of £5,000 per calendar 

month. The most popular bracket 

for rentals is always changing but at 

the end of 2016 and into 2017 we’ve 

found that properties between £800 

and £1,600 a month are the most 

in demand. This bracket starts with 

one-bedroom flats and ranges up 

to houses – some with the benefit 

of outside space and parking. 

The buy-to-let market in Guernsey is 

another core element of our business. 

With low interest rates and money 

just sitting in the bank, investors have 

turned to the tangible investment of 

property to rent out for greater returns. 

Livingroom has some great 

options for renting property and 

we’re always looking for more 

good quality rentals for waiting 

tenants. Livingroom’s Lettings team, 

Sally Nickolls, Emily Rowe and 

Lynsey Elliott, are happy to answer 

any questions you may have. 

Call 01481 233008 or email 

info@livingroom.gg 


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NON-DOM 

DILEMMA 

Major reforms coming into effect 

this April will force UK non-doms 

to reconsider their tax residence 

position – for some, relocation to 

Guernsey could be the ideal solution. 

Separate to the UK yet part of the British Isles, 

Guernsey is just a short fight from many of the UK 

regional airports including London Gatwick, and its 

low tax regime make it an attractive choice when 

considering a change of lifestyle. 

Swoffers, one of the island’s leading estate agent, 

believes Guernsey is in a great position to welcome new 

residents, and its team can offer expert advice to any UK 

non-doms considering a move to the island. 

The property specialists at Swoffers have unrivalled 

knowledge of Guernsey’s Open Market, which offers 

an extensive range of properties to overseas buyers, 

including seafront penthouses, contemporary family 

homes, elegant town and historical farm houses. 

‘Last year Swoffers maintained more than 50% of all 

Open Market sales and enjoyed a significant number of 

lettings. We were able to show potential buyers a huge 

variety of attractive properties to suit all lifestyles,’ said 

Swoffers Director Shauna Clapham, a specialist in Open 

Market sales. 

‘For those looking to maintain close ties with the UK, 

whether it’s for personal or business reasons, Guernsey 

can be an ideal relocation destination. Vitally, it’s a safe 

haven and a stable environment to live and do business.’ 

Guernsey is both a destination of breathtaking beauty 

and a world-class centre for business. With beautiful 

MAKING GUERNSEY 

YOUR NEW HOME 

Guernsey has two property markets – the 

Open Market and Local Market. If you do not 

have an existing right to live in a Local Market 

property, the Open Market is the best route to 

establishing residency. 

The Open Market is very straightforward and 

available to anyone who holds a EU passport. 

It’s also available to non-EU passport holders but 

the Guernsey Border Agency will also be involved 

in assessing the application. 

People coming to Guernsey to work – either 

employed, self-employed or as an employer 

– may be able to reside in Guernsey’s Local Market, 

but will need to apply for a licence to do so. 

beaches, stunning cliff coastline and idyllic countryside, 

it is renowned for its relaxed quality of living and 

favourable work-life balance. Yet it also offers 

excellent professional services with a global network, 

and its finance industry is highly regarded for its 

robust standards. 

With a mature legal system and democratically elected 

government, the island offers political and economic 

stability. Its legislative and fiscal independence from the 

UK and EU also means it can respond quickly to the 

needs of businesses. 

It has its financial attractions too; the general rate of 

tax payable by Guernsey companies is zero (with limited 

exceptions), there is no capital gains tax, inheritance tax, 

value added tax or withholding tax, and income tax is 

generally a flat rate of 20%. 

‘People decide to relocate to Guernsey for a number 

of reasons. Those with young families, for example, are 

often attracted by Guernsey’s lifestyle and stability, and 

the opportunity to leave behind the daily commute,‘ 

said Shauna. 

‘For others, it’s the infrastructure for business that’s 

the real opportunity. The wealth of talented and 

entrepreneurial individuals who live in Guernsey 

should not be underestimated.’ 

Locate Guernsey, which launched in 2016, is a 

government-funded body tasked with promoting 

Guernsey on the global stage and providing 

information and resources to potential new residents. 

Since news broke of the changes to UK non-dom 

legislation, Guernsey has enjoyed increased interest 

from people looking to avoid UK deemed domicile 

status, which can be done by ceasing UK residency 

for six tax years. 

Last year’s EU referendum and shock Brexit result 

has also led to enquiries, as details of Britain’s future 

relationship with the EU remain unclear. 

‘In terms of the EU, the position of Guernsey is clear. 

We are regarded as a third country (neither part of the 

UK nor part of the EU) and that position undoubtedly 

offers us opportunities,’ said Shauna. 

‘We anticipate that if current levels of interest continue 

then 2017 will be a busy year. Changes to the non-dom 

rules in the UK are imminent and it is inevitable that 

Guernsey will be one of the choices for those affected. 

We offer a simple and straightforward solution and a 

stable, safe, well regulated environment.’ 


SPECIAL FEATURE 

OPEN DOORS 

GUERNSEY OPEN MARKET PROPERTY 

22 LOCATE GUERNSEY 

Guiding you through the process 

of relocating to Guernsey 

26 OPEN MARKET PROPERTIES 

Cooper Brouard, Livingroom, 

Martel Maides, Sarnia and Swoffers 

51 IS MY BUILDING ADEQUATELY INSURED? 

Lovell Ozanne examines the potential 

pitfalls of building insurance 

52 A PARTICULARLY CREATIVE YEAR 

CCD Architects & Interior Designers 

take a look back at 2016 

56 THE DESIGNER TOUCH 

Luxioso, the place to go for a new 

kitchen, bathroom or bedroom 

L’ETOILE DU NORD, PAGE 29 

21

Property 

LOCATE 

GUERNSEY 

YOUR HOME, 

YOUR BUSINESS, 

YOUR LIFE 

There are more 

than 1,500 

properties on 

Guernsey’s Open 

Market register, 

with a wide range 

of different types 

available, as one 

would expect. 

Richard Le Tocq, 

the Head of Locate 

Guernsey, the island’s inward investment 

agency, explained the important role that 

the Open Market plays in helping to bring 

people to Guernsey. 


‘Guernsey is a fantastic place to live and work. 

Those of us who can call it home are really very lucky, 

and the island’s Open Property Market means access 

to our excellent quality of life is also available to those 

who may not have an existing familial connection to 

Guernsey. Therefore, for the work of Locate Guernsey 

and our very many stakeholders, the Open Market 

is vital. 

Guernsey’s Local Housing Market of course also has 

relevance and people who come to the island and 

create additional employment may qualify for the right 

to live in Local Market accommodation. Naturally, 

Locate Guernsey supports this, as job creation and 

economic diversification are key parts of what we do. 

The Open Market is unlike property markets in other 

territories in that it doesn’t require official governmental 

permissions for incomers to take up residence. If you 

have an EU passport and want to live in the island, then 

the Open Market is a great route in. For those who 

have non-EU passports, there are still excellent 

Investor Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration 

programmes, which also lead to an individual being able 

to call Guernsey home. My Locate Guernsey colleagues 

and I can explain more about these options. 

As well as being an excellent residency mechanism, 

the Open Market also gives the incomer so much more 

than ‘merely’ a property. Living in Guernsey confers 

various other advantages too: like a better work/ 

life balance, short journey times, beautiful land and 

seascapes that just make you feel uplifted and a low rate 

of income tax. All available through the Open Market. 

Locate Guernsey can assist directly with relocations 

into our Open Market. That could take a number of 

different forms – we can assist with introductions to 

different parts of Government or help make other 

business or social connections. It’s all part of the service. 

We’re fortunate also that the island has an excellent 

professional services community to support the Open 

Market and property 

transactions within it. 

Estate agencies, law 

firms, surveyors and, 

for those who may 

need it, tax advice, are 

available to ensure 

that expert guidance 

and advice is provided 

throughout the 

journey. Complement 

all of that with 

assistance available 

THE OPEN MARKET 

IS UNLIKE PROPERTY 

MARKETS IN OTHER 

TERRITORIES IN 

THAT IT DOESN’T 

REQUIRE OFFICIAL 

GOVERNMENTAL 

PERMISSIONS 

from the Locate Guernsey team and a smooth transition 

is assured. 

Elsewhere in this supplement you’ll see some of 

Guernsey’s Open Market properties to buy. There’s a 

great range of options and at Locate Guernsey, amongst 

other things, we promote many of these fine properties 

through our @locateguernsey account on Twitter, where 

we’ve been showcasing specific Open Market homes. 

RELOCATING TO GUERNSEY? 

THE TEAM AT LOCATE GUERNSEY CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS 

WHICH TYPE 

OF PASSPORT 

DO YOU HOLD? 

PURCHASE OR RENT AN 

OPEN MARKET PROPERTY 

INCOME 

TAX CAPS 

No Capital 

Gains Tax 

EU 

EU 

NON 

INVESTOR VISA 

INVEST £750K 

IN GUERNSEY 

£ 

£ 

No Inheritance 

Tax 

No Value 

Added Tax 

No Wealth 

Tax 

Locate Guernsey exists to promote the island as a place to live and do business, and we’re also here to help 

those making the move. The Open Market makes that easy. Visit us at locateguernsey.com to find out more 

about our beautiful island and how you can make it your home. 

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N U M B E R 3 2 , O N E S T J U L I A N ’ S A V E N U E , G U E R N S E Y

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THE ONE FOR A LESS 

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exceptional spaces, quality furnishings and outstanding design, perfect 

for luxurious living in the heart of St Peter Port, Guernsey. 

Cupola windows and a large terrace boast fabulous views across the 

island’s capital towards Herm, Sark, Jersey and France on a clear day. 

Penthouse number 32 is finished to the highest standard – with white 

silk-brushed oak floors, under-floor heating, the latest kitchen appliances 

and home automation systems. 

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call + (0) 44 7781 103074 or visit www.one.gg/penthouse32 

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Property 

CARTERET MANOR 

CASTEL | £2,800,000 SOLE AGENT 

A distinctive period house, built by one of Guernsey’s 

most distinguished families during the 18th century in the 

manner of a Breton Château. 

The property is close to some of the island’s premier west 

coast beaches and is only 600 metres from the village 

shops and sandy bay at Cobo, which offers excellent 

opportunities for windsurfing, swimming and sailing. 

Extensively modernised and refurbished, Carteret Manor 

is notable for its light and generously proportioned rooms 

enjoying a south facing rear aspect overlooking secluded 

walled gardens and tennis court. A fabulous family home 

with a staff or guest annexe. 

OPEN MARKET 

4 BEDROOM SUITES 

DRAWING ROOM 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 

DINING ROOM 

FAMILY ROOMS 

OUTBUILDINGS 

GARDENS/ TENNIS COURT/ 

POOL 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 236039 

enq@cooperbrouard.com cooperbrouard.com 

LA PORTE 

LA VILLE BAUDU, VALE | £1,850,000 SOLE AGENT 

HONFLEUR 

RUE DU PONT, ST PIERRE DU BOIS | £895,000 

SOLE AGENT 

La Porte is a stunning example of a local Victorian 

villa and one of 10 outstanding properties to have 

been put on the new list of top tier protected 

buildings. Lovingly upgraded and modernised by 

our current vendors offering a balance of modern 

living with beautiful period features. 

Added sympathetic extensions create a bright and 

spacious family home. the large south facing gardens 

are beautifully maintained and filled with numerous 

shrubs and trees. A large two floor renovated barn 

provides ample space for studio, games/party room, 

potential office storage and garage. There is excellent 

parking, orchard and land with its own access the 

whole set in a site of 1.53 acres. 

A smart, stylishly presented detached bungalow 

located in a rural lane a short drive/walk from 

St Peter’s village and charming parish church. 

The property has been recently renovated and 

being neutrally decorated throughout can take 

an array of interior styles. 

Large windows allow plenty of light to flood the 

rooms and afford lovely views over the private 

and sheltered gardens. Reverse plan in design, 

the ground floor comprises a garage and lobby 

while the remainder of the accommodation is 

located at garden level. 

OPEN MARKET 

OPEN MARKET 

5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

LIVING ROOM 

DINING ROOM 

SITTING ROOM 


STUDY 

2 CONSERVATORIES 

DETACHED RENOVATED BARN 

3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

INC. MASTER ENSUITE 

SITTING ROOM/DINING 

ROOM 


CONSERVATORY 

FAMILY BATHROOM 

GARAGE 

PARKING AND GARDENS 

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Property 

ESCALLONIA 

ST. PETER PORT | £1,495,000 SOLE AGENT 

Escallonia sits favourably on Mount Durand, neighbouring 

the Governor’s residence. Georgian in architecture, the 

house offers period features throughout, complemented 

by a contemporary glass kitchen/dining extension to the 

rear, which enjoys the afternoon/early evening sun. 

The entrance hall has been recently glazed, providing 

access through to the kitchen/dining room at the 

rear of the house and the main hall. Ground floor 

accommodation further comprises a cloakroom, drawing 

room with a juxtaposed open plan piano room, snug and 

utility room. 

The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms, a 

single room/study, shower room and bathroom with stairs 

leading to the master suite 

on the second floor with 

OPEN MARKET 

bathroom including wet 

room and views across 

4 BEDROOMS 

St Peter Port. Externally, there 

3 BATHROOMS 

is parking to the front for 

three cars and to the rear is a 

TRP 320 

private patio off the kitchen/ 

dining room, which leads 

onto the lawned garden with 

mature planting and a 

green house. 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 233008 

info@livingroom.gg livingroom.gg 

ALBATROSS 

ST. PETER PORT | £3,450,000 SOLE AGENT 

L’ETOILE DU NORD 

CASTEL | £4,950,000 

Albatross is a fully modernised, detached home 

situated within the highly desirable Fort George 

enclave. Located behind electric gates, Albatross 

offers over 5,000sq ft of flexible accommodation 

with the recent addition of an en-famille integrated 

wing. Wing comprises sitting/dining room with 

kitchenette, shower room and double bedroom. 

Main house comprises hall, cloakroom, sitting room, 

contemporary kitchen/dining room, utility room, 

store room, basement snug/den and four generous 

bedrooms (three of which boast en-suite facilities) 

in addition to the wing. Garage, parking for multiple 

vehicles and landscaped gardens. 

Internal viewing essential. 

A contemporary masterpiece constructed in 2011. 

Arranged over three floors, the attention to detail 

and high quality design aesthetic were fundamental 

in winning prestigious awards from both the Royal 

Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Guernsey 

Design Awards. L’Etoile du Nord nestles into the 

hillside with panoramic views over the countryside 

towards Vazon Bay. Its stepped form and layered 

use of materials are designed to merge into the 

surrounding landscape and throughout the building 

careful detailing blurs the boundary between inside 

and out. Accommodation comprises generous 

reception space, cinema and four bedrooms (all 

en-suite). Garage, parking for multiple vehicles and 

landscaped gardens. Internal viewing essential. 

OPEN MARKET 

OPEN MARKET 

5 BEDROOMS 

5 BATHROOMS 

4 BEDROOMS 

4 BATHROOMS 

TRP 545 

TRP 511 

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Property 

LA CARRIERE 

LE BIGARD, FOREST | £7,350,000 SOLE AGENT 

A magnificent example of a traditionally constructed 

manorial Longhouse dating back to the 16th century and 

standing in an unspoilt hamlet on the edge of the island’s 

spectacular south coast cliffs. 

This imposing property was more recently subject to a 

reconstruction project spanning four years that established 

new benchmarks in terms of quality of craftsmanship and 

meticulous attention to detail. Works at this time included 

the complete underpinning of original walls, the addition 

of sympathetic extensions, the raising of a whole new oak 

framed roof, and the excavation of cellar space. 

The historic and attractive form of the dressed and random 

granite elevations are matched for character inside with 

a superb array of carved 

stone features, inglenook 

OPEN MARKET 

fireplaces, flagged floors 

and wood panelling. 

5 BEDROOMS 

5 BATHROOMS 

5 RECEPTIONS 

5 OTHER ROOMS 

2 GARAGES 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 713463 

richard.fox@martelmaides.co.uk 

claire.holliday@martelmaides.co.uk 

NO. 1 BELMONT HOUSE 

QUEEN’S ROAD, ST PETER PORT | £2,650,000 

LA COLLINE 

UPPER ST JACQUES, ST PETER PORT | £1,600,000 SOLE AGENT 

A superlative ground floor apartment with neo- 

Regency features in one of the island’s foremost 

developments of its kind. 

Ranging through part of the original building and 

substantial extensions, this graceful property offers 

well in excess of 2,000sq ft of impressive living 

space, which is all finished to the highest 

of standards. 

This prestigious apartment overlooks beautifully 

tended parkland style communal gardens at the 

front, while a private walled rear garden has a 

sheltered and sunny aspect and incorporates a 

detached double garage with a studio over. 

A characterful and very attractive listed farmhouse, 

dating in part back to the 16th century, in a 

surprisingly central location and within a walking 

commute of the hub of town. 

The property has been lovingly restored by the 

current owners whose recent works have included 

the sympathetic addition of two further bedrooms 

and a shower room in the converted roof space. 

Unusually light and bright for a house of this type, 

the accommodation includes a feature vine house 

overlooking a beautifully tended south facing 

garden, which is also accessed from a semiindependent 

ground floor wing. 

OPEN MARKET 

OPEN MARKET 

2 BEDROOMS 

2 BATHROOMS 

3 RECEPTIONS 

PRIVATE GARDEN 

5 BEDROOMS 

4 BATHROOMS 

3 RECEPTIONS 

GARDEN 

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Property 

APT 2 LES RESIDENCES 

ROUTE DE CARTERET, CASTEL | £1,750,000 

This penthouse measures approximately 

1,350sq ft. Internally there is spacious living 

accommodation which includes a designer 

kitchen, dining room/living room, utility 

room, cloakroom, separate WC, master 

bedroom (with dressing area and 

en-suite) and a further bedroom with 

en-suite facility. 

OPEN MARKET 

2 BEDROOMS 

2 BATHROOMS 

1 RECEPTION 

1 GARAGE 

GARDEN 

THE BEDFORD 

QUEENS ROAD, ST PETER PORT | £2,800,000 

Stunning period town house situated only 

a short walk away from the town centre. 

Offering spacious living accommodation 

retaining its period features of high ceilings 

and large reception areas. 

OPEN MARKET 

7 BEDROOMS 

6 BATHROOMS 

2 RECEPTIONS 

AMPLE PARKING 

GARDEN 

LE VARCLIN 

ROUTE DE SAUSMAREZ, ST MARTIN'S | £3,495,000 

In a rural and sought after St Martin's location 

with Fermain Bay and coastal cliff path walks 

three minutes away by foot, this property 

offers tranquil and luxurious living. 

OPEN MARKET 

5 BEDROOMS 

5 BATHROOMS 

2 RECEPTIONS 

1 GARAGE 

GARDEN 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 727989 enquiries@ 

sarniaestateagents.com sarniaestateagents.com 

SORTILEGE 

FORT GEORGE, ST PETER PORT | £3,250,000 

CANADA LODGE 

2 GRANGE TERRACE, ST PETER PORT | £1,495,000 

Recent investment has created a stunning, modern 

house with spacious reception areas together with 

three bedroom suites, double garage and garden. 

The property is configured in a reverse plan format 

to take full advantage of the views. There are three 

reception rooms including a drawing room with 

large terrace facing south east. 

Additionally, there is a spacious sitting room, 

sun room and modern kitchen open to a glazed 

breakfast room. 

The ground floor offers garaging, ample storage, 

study/office and games room with potential to 

create a fourth bedroom. 

LISTED - Canada Lodge is a beautifully renovated 

1830s period property situated on the Grange 

Terrace leading into St Peter Port. 

The ground floor offers a kitchen with access to 

the low maintenance rear garden, study/snug and a 

double reception room with double panelled doors. 

The first floor of the house boasts three double 

bedrooms (one en-suite). At the top of the house on 

the second floor, there are a further three double 

bedrooms, one en-suite and a bathroom. 

OPEN MARKET 

OPEN MARKET 

3 BEDROOMS 

3 BATHROOMS 

3 RECEPTIONS 

1 GARAGE 

GARDEN 

8 BEDROOMS 

5 BATHROOMS 

2 RECEPTIONS 

PARKING SPACES 

GARDEN 

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Property 

OPEN MARKET 

BEAUCAMP DE HAUT 

LES VIEUX BEAUCAMPS, CASTEL | £ P.O.A. 

CONTACT US FOR A VIEWING 

+44 (0) 1481 711766 

sales@swoffers.co.uk 

swoffers.co.uk 

AN EXCEPTIONAL GUERNSEY ESTATE. 

UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE ISLAND’S 

MOST SUBSTANTIAL HOMES. 

For the first time in over 30 years Swoffers is pleased 

to bring Beaucamp de Haut to the market and offer 

a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the 

island’s most substantial homes. 

Standing in the middle of more than 35 acres of its 

own land, it is a unique property which offers total 

privacy and seclusion, its peace and tranquillity are a 

true escape from the rest of the world. 

Located in Guernsey’s finest countryside, in the central 

parish of Castel, Beaucamp de Haut is only a few 

minutes away from Guernsey’s west coast beaches 

and a short drive from St Peter Port - the main town 

and business centre. 


PROPERTY DETAILS 

GROUND FLOOR 

Entrance Hall 

Cloakroom 

Reception Room 1 / 

Dining Room 

Sitting Room 

Drawing Room 

Morning Room 

Marble Hall 

Dining Room 

Kitchen 

Pantry 

Cloakroom 

FIRST FLOOR 

Master Bedroom Suite 

Bedroom 

Dressing Room 

Ensuite Bathroom 

Cloakroom 

Bedroom Suite 2 

Dressing Room 


SECOND FLOOR 

Bedroom 3 


Bedroom 4 

Family Bathroom 

Bedroom 5 

GUEST / STAFF 

ACCOMMODATION 

Bedroom 6 

Sitting Room 

Bathroom 

Bedroom 7 

Shower Room 

Bedroom 8 

Study 

Plant Room 

Laundry / Store Room 

Utility Room 

SELF CONTAINED UNIT 

Kitchen / Breakfast 

Room 

Study 

Sitting Room 

Bedroom 

BARN 

Garaging 

Gardeners WC 

Large Storage Room 

Plant Room 2 

OUTSIDE 

Stable Block 

Tennis Court 

Swimming Pool 

POOL HOUSE 

Kitchenette 

Changing Room 

Cloakroom 

Storage Room 

Wine Store 

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Property 

OPEN MARKET 

LE CLOS AU COMTE 

ROUTE DE CLOS AU COMTE, CASTEL | £ P.O.A. 

HISTORIC GUERNSEY FARMHOUSE 

CONTACT US FOR A VIEWING 

+44 (0) 1481 711766 

sales@swoffers.co.uk 

swoffers.co.uk 

Le Clos au Comte is a small country estate built around a 

classic Guernsey farmhouse with a history going back to 

1591, enjoying the tranquillity and views of the rural west 

coast of Guernsey overlooking Vazon Bay. The property 

sits in approximately 10 acres of land, including its own 

private woodland. 

In 1968 the house was reconstructed and extended into 

a substantial property. Further modernisation took place 

in the 1990s, followed by an ongoing programme of 

meticulous maintenance and upgrading. 


PROPERTY DETAILS 

GROUND FLOOR 

Entrance hall 

Hall 

Dining room 

Kitchen 

Utility room 

Conservatory 

Drawing room 

Living room 

Two studies 

WC 

Wet room 

FIRST FLOOR 

Master bedroom suite 

w/dressing room, 

2 bathrooms and 

balcony 

Bedroom w/en-suite 

bathroom, walk-in 

wardrobe and terrace 

Bedroom w/en-suite 

bathroom 

Gallery 

LOWER GROUND 

FLOOR 

Cinema 

Wine cellar 

Laundry room 

Studio 

Darkroom 

OUTSIDE 

Triple garage 

Workshop 

Boiler room 

Outbuildings 

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Property 

OTTERINGTON 

RUE CAUCHEE, ST MARTIN’S | £3,650,000 

This charming house was built in the early 1900s, and sits 

amid grounds of over one acre, located just a short stroll 

from the pretty village at St Martin’s and convenient for 

the main town. 

It has been constantly upgraded and modified into the 

stylish home we see today, offering enviable living space. 

The landscaped gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy 

and a sunny aspect with plenty of parking, there is also a 

double garage and newly built triple garage with fabulous 

guest annexe above. 

OPEN MARKET 

5 BEDROOMS 

4 BATHROOMS/SHOWERS 

ORANGERY & GARDENS 

FABULOUS GUEST ANNEXE 

GARAGING FOR 6 CARS 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 711766 

sales@swoffers.co.uk swoffers.co.uk 

SILVER SEAS 

FORT GEORGE, ST PETER PORT | £ P.O.A. 

Silver Seas is a sizeable property of over 3,800sq ft, 

located on the prestigious and well located Fort George 

development, close to the town centre and within 

walking distance of the beautiful south coast cliffs 

and bluebell woods. 

The property offers five bedrooms and three reception 

rooms and boasts stunning island and sea views. 

Outside is a well cared for garden together with swimming 

pool, garage and ample parking. This property really is one 

worth viewing. 

OPEN MARKET 

5 BEDROOMS 


3 RECEPTIONS 

SWIMMING POOL & 

GARDENS 

GARAGE & PARKING 

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Property 

DOLPHINS 

ST MARTIN’S | £ P.O.A. 

CLIFF TOP RETREAT 

Dolphins occupies a magnificent front line south coast 

position, with scope to enhance the existing property or 

create a new modern 21st-century home with stunning 

sea views and direct access to the picturesque cliff paths. 

This unique property is set in six acres of total privacy 

and is now available to the market for the first time in 

60 years. Dolphins presents a once in a lifetime 

opportunity to acquire a truly beautiful residence 

on the island of Guernsey. 

OPEN MARKET 

STUNNING FRONT LINE 

SEA VIEWS 

SCOPE TO ENHANCE THE 

EXISTING PROPERTY 

SET IN SIX ACRES 

ONCE IN A LIFETIME 

OPPORTUNITY 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 711766 


LES VIEUX MIELLES 

LES MIELLES ROAD, L’ ANCRESSE, VALE | £2,350,000 

Les Vieux Mielles is a rare opportunity to acquire a five 

bedroom picturesque farmhouse situated on the edge 

of L’Ancresse Common and a few minutes’ walk from 

some of the best beaches on the island. 

The property is close to a fantastic links golf course and 

the beautiful Beaucette Marina. 

Externally there is a walled garden laid to lawn with a 

central path leading to the front door, to one side is a 

further enclosed garden and driveway, which extends 

to the parking area flanked by outbuildings. 

Set in approximately 10 acres of gardens and fields with 

stables, outbuildings and indoor swimming pool, this 

farmhouse would make a fabulous family home. 

OPEN MARKET 

5 BEDROOMS 


3 RECEPTION ROOMS 

STABLES & 

OUTBUILDINGS 

GARAGING & PARKING 

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Property 

MAISON BLANCHE 

QUEENS ROAD, ST PETER PORT 

MAIN HOUSE £2,350,000 | APARTMENT £600,000 

Swoffers is delighted to offer this stunning period town 

house situated just a few minutes’ stroll from St Peter Port, 

the main town and seafront. 

This beautiful house has been totally renovated resulting in 

a fantastic home. The main house is set over four floors and 

finished to an incredibly high standard, superbly presented, 

south-west facing garden and parking for up 

to six cars. 

In addition there is a separate one bedroom Open Market 

apartment. Maison Blanche has luxury fixtures and fittings 

yet retains elegant period features. 

SAVE FEES 

- OPTION TO PURCHASE BY SHARE TRANSFER 

OPEN MARKET 

4/5 BEDROOMS 


LUXURY FIXTURES 

& FITTINGS 

SOUTH WEST 

FACING GARDEN 

PARKING FOR 6 CARS 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 711766 


LA CROUTE HAVILLAND 

CROUTES HAVILLAND LANE, ST PETER PORT | £1,150,000 

This large, attractive property with its high ceilings and 

wide hallways feels spacious and light throughout. 

There is a stylish fitted kitchen with a range of luxury 

appliances and two beautiful bathrooms, plus the added 

benefit of a playroom/study in the basement. 

Outside is an enclosed south facing garden plus paved 

parking for 2-3 cars, making this property one which can 

simply be entered and enjoyed. 

SAVE FEES 

- OPTION TO PURCHASE BY SHARE TRANSFER 

OPEN MARKET 

4 BEDROOMS 


RECENTLY RENOVATED 

ENCLOSED GARDEN 

PARKING FOR 2/3 CARS 

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THE ULTIMATE LOCK-UP-AND-LEAVE 

These luxurious apartments and penthouses overlooking one of Guernsey’s 

most beautiful west coast bays are perfect for downsizing and lock-up-and-leave. 


Located in the heart of Guernsey’s stunning west 

coast, Les Residences is the only coastal luxury 

development of its kind. Contemporary design and 

exceptional quality materials and craftsmanship, 

has ensured that it is one of the Island’s highest 

quality developments. 

Four open market apartments with prices from 

£1.75 million occupy premium positions, offering 

stunning sea views and large terraces that take full 

advantage of the spectacular west coast sunsets. 

Each apartment, including the magnificent 

2,400sq ft three bedroom Penthouse has 

been completed to the highest specification. 

A stone’s throw from the glorious beaches, shops 

and local restaurants, Les Residences is a premium 

development offering a premium lifestyle. 

• Stunning sunset views over Cobo Bay 

• Iconic Guernsey coastal location 

• Individual lock-up garages with storage 

• Lift access to your apartment 

• Whole-house ventilation and comfort cooling 

• High performance thermal double glazing 

• Charles Yorke kitchens and built-in wardrobes 

• Designer bathrooms and fittings 

• 10 year premier guarantee insurance warranty 

For further information, visit 

WWW.LESRESIDENCES.GG 

Or contact the following agents. 

www.swoffers.co.uk 

T: 01481 711766 

www.livingroom.gg 

T: 01481 233008 

www.cooperbrouard.com 

T: 01481 236039 

www.fineandcountry.com 

T: 01481 711511 

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NEW NON-DOM LEGISLATION?

GUERNSEY. 

LEAVE THE UK, STAY IN BRITAIN 

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to leave the United Kingdom for a number of years. 

However, a solution is close at hand. 

Being only 80 miles from the south coast of England, Englishspeaking 

and with a similar culture to the UK, the beautiful island of 

Guernsey is an attractive option for non-doms looking to relocate. 

Guernsey is politically and economically stable and offers a safe, 

secure living environment. It has its own government and sets its 

own law, enabling the island to offer a tax friendly environment, 

with NO Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax, CGT or VAT and only 

20% Income Tax. 

Swoffers is Guernsey’s largest and most experienced estate agent 

and, as well as offering the largest range of Open Market properties, 

can provide advice on all aspects of relocating to the island. 

To find out more call +44 (0) 1481 711766 

or visit our website: swoffers.co.uk 

The Property Professionals | Estate Agents | Valuers | Property Managers 

Tel: +44 (0) 1481 711766 | sales@swoffers.co.uk | www.swoffers.co.uk 

47

SUSTAINABLE 

THINKING 

Sustainable thinking is a significant part of 

JG Architecture’s (JGA) design approach. With the 

introduction of Policy GP9 (Sustainable Development) 

to the new Island Development Plan (IDP), they discuss 

how Guernsey could develop this policy to go beyond 

the current requirement. 

In June 2016, the UK Government 

adopted their fifth carbon budget, 

setting firm carbon targets for the 

period 2028 to 2032. To achieve 

these targets, bold and ambitious 

policy action is required by the 

construction industry, where it 

has been projected that the UK’s 

emissions from buildings will 

exceed those recommended 

by the Committee on Climate 

Change for the fifth carbon budget 

in 2030 by 18% (Guertler, 2016). 

Guernsey’s building regulations 

have always been several years 

behind the UK’s current edition. 

Therefore, neither the Guernsey 

Technical Standards nor the new 

IDP meet the current sustainability 

requirements that require ‘bold 

and ambitious policy action’. 

A new policy on Sustainability has 

now been written into Guernsey’s 

IDP under General Policy GP9. This 

requires designers to demonstrate 

consideration of the ‘triple 

bottom line’ (social, economic and 

environmental factors), paying 

special attention to the use of 

energy and resources that could 

impact the environment. This will 

require consideration of materials, 

the site’s location, orientation, 

impact on the amenities of 

neighbouring properties and the 

proposal’s resilience to climate 

change and flooding. 

While this generic policy is being 

developed, it will be interesting to 

see if its content will represent a 

clear and measureable framework, 

similar to the Building Research 

Establishment’s Environmental 

Assessment Method (BREEAM). 

We, as a design practice, are 

committed to providing a 

sustainable design approach for 

all of our projects. It is for this 

reason that JGA follow BREEAM’s 

voluntary framework; a framework 

of best practice in sustainable 

design. 

BREEAM schemes consider 

10 criteria of compliance. JGA 

have identified key points from 

these schemes that could prove 

beneficial for compliance during 

Guernsey’s Planning Stage: 

Energy: Reducing space heating 

requirements within the home 

will minimise the effects that 

mechanical space heating has 

on our environment because of 

the CO2 emissions produced 

during this process. This is largely 

achieved through insulation 

and material selection, but key 

considerations to thermal bridges 

and airtightness are also made. 

Health, Safety & Wellbeing: 

Providing a healthy and safe 

internal and external environment 

for building occupants is the 

ultimate aim of design, while 

simultaneously realising a new 

and exciting living space that is 

comfortable, and makes the most 

efficient use of the space available. 

Land Use: The recycling of 

redundant structures, through 

conversion, makes good use of 

already developed land. JGA set 

out to preserve any existing natural 

habitats, biodiversity and ecology 

systems within a project site. 

This is achieved by introducing 

appropriate protection methods 

and, where possible, enhancing 

these natural habitats by provision 

of additional soft landscaping to 

the site. 

Waste: Where required, Policy 

GP9 requires a waste management 

plan to be submitted with 

a planning application that 

demonstrates how construction 

waste is to be minimised; existing 

materials are to be reused; and 

how residual waste will be dealt 

with. JGA design with flexibility 

in mind when considering a 

building’s lifecycle, and how 

alterations to the property can be 

achieved with the least amount of 

remedial work. 

The ultimate goal, through 

design and the specification of 

building materials is to encourage 

a concept of ‘Reduce, Reuse, 

Recycle’, which aims to divert 

construction waste away from 

landfill - a concept that is very 

topical in Guernsey. 

In 2012, 28% of commercial and 

industrial waste was recycled, 

15% composted, 20% incinerated 

and 37% sent to landfill (Places, 

Spaces & People, 2016). While 

these landfill figures are slowly 

decreasing, designers should 

continue to help improve these 

statistics through sustainable 

design. 

JGA view sustainable design 

as ‘design that meets present 

needs, without compromising 

future generations to meet their 

own needs’, a philosophy that 

could be promoted by Guernsey’s 

Development & Planning 

Authority. 


EXTENSIONS - CONVERSIONS - NEW BUILDS 

AT JG ARCHITECTURE, 

CLARITY, COLLABORATION 

AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE 

INTEGRAL TO OUR DESIGN 

APPROACH. 

Our design approach will ensure that you realise 

a new and exciting living experience that meets 

your needs. 

Communicating effectively with our clients is 

fundamental. We will take the time to listen to and 

understand your vision, provide clear planning 

advice, and consider the construction process 

at an early stage. This will allow us to obtain the 

necessary Planning and Building Control approvals 

for your project, with buildability in mind and value 

assured. 

James Gavey BSc (Hons) 

Director 

Miles Pengelley 

Senior Architectural Technician 

We advise that the construction phase is overseen 

by JGA to ensure your project is delivered in line 

with the approved specifications. This will minimise 

the gap between what is designed, and what is 

built – a gap that is common in the trade and we 

endeavor to prevent. Employing JGA to oversee 

your project as Contract Administrator will also 

ensure that the appointed Contractor carries out 

the work to a high standard of workmanship, in 

accordance with the chosen contract and without 

any unnecessary additional building costs. 

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IS MY BUILDING ADEQUATELY INSURED? 

ROSS PAISLEY, LOVELL OZANNE & PARTNERS SURVEYING LIMITED, 

DISCUSSES THE POTENTIAL PITFALLS OF BUILDINGS INSURANCE. 

If you are the owner of a property, be 

it your home, office premises, hotel or 

other building, you will undoubtedly 

have buildings insurance. Thankfully, 

most owners never have the need to 

make a major claim on their policy but 

will be comforted by the fact that they 

have comprehensive cover. However, 

will that cover be adequate if a major 

event occurs? 

The most common causes of major 

claims are fire and water damage. 

Our Building Surveyors regularly deal 

with significant claims of these types. 

The modern insurance industry is of 

course very knowledgeable, supportive 

and understanding to their customers 

who are in the unfortunate position 

of having a major claim. However, 

our experience is that there are not 

infrequent occasions when a property 

owner finds that when it comes to 

making a claim they are underinsured. 

This rarely results in the claim being 

rejected but in such cases insurers 

are usually only obliged to pay a 

proportion of the claim based pro-rata 

on the actual sum insured compared 

to the full insurance rebuilding value. 

Imagine that you have a major fire or 

flood at your property which results in 

damage of say £250,000 and finding 

that you are 40% underinsured. In 

such a case you may recover only 

60% of your repair costs leaving a 

potential £100,000 shortfall. This often 

becomes apparent when making a 

smaller or medium sized claim when 

the same principle applies. 

Many property owners have a level 

of insurance which was calculated 

(or estimated) some years ago and has 

since been increased annually in line 

with inflation or other means. Property 

owners, perhaps understandably, 

expect that this gives them adequate 

protection. Alternatively, some owners 

believe that if they are insured for a 

sum roughly equivalent to what they 

perceive to be the market value of 

their property then they are adequately 

insured. Our experience has shown 

that such circumstances often result 

in an underinsured position. Another 

misconception is that it is fine to insure 

for ‘what I can rebuild for’. 

This would be a mistake as insurance 

cover and competitive premiums are 

based on the general market not select 

individual methods. 

IT IS UP TO THE 

PROPERTY OWNER... 

...NOT THE INSURER 

In addition to basic rebuilding costs, 

some property owners may not realise 

that buildings insurance needs to cover, 

amongst other things, site features and 

services (which may run a long way to 

the boundary). Higher quality fittings 

can also impact. 

Typically, house rebuilding insurance 

would include the main building, any 

garage, glazed buildings, garden walls, 

swimming pools, drives and paths and 

any other elements. On top of 

that there should be an allowance 

for demolition, site clearance, 

professional fees and the cost of 

any statutory applications. 

Certain local insurers produce 

helpful tables, which can assist with 

establishing the level of buildings 

insurance recommended for dwellings. 

Property owners wrongly assume 

that insurers have the responsibility 

to advise how much their building 

should be insured for. In fact it is up 

to the property owner to check that 

the building is adequately insured, not 

the insurer. With regard to commercial 

buildings, which can be considerably 

larger and more complex, there are 

no such tables produced which will 

provide accurate local information, and 

expert advice is therefore necessary. 

If you are unsure about the amount 

of insurance cover you should have 

for your property there are easy ways 

to address this. Apart from the guides 

mentioned above, your insurer or 

broker may provide guidance on where 

to get advice or you can contact an 

experienced chartered surveyor who 

can carry out a relatively inexpensive 

calculation for your particular property. 

In our professional experience 

there are few more unfortunate 

circumstances than a customer 

having the major worry of a significant 

loss and finding out that they are 

underinsured, perhaps leaving them 

with a damaged property and a 

shortfall in the funds required to 

reinstate it to its original condition. 

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Property 

2016 LOOKING BACK 

ON A PARTICULARLY 

CREATIVE YEAR 

By Oliver Westgarth RIBA 

Design Director 

2016 caught us a bit by surprise, 

it's only now, looking back on it, 

that we see it for what it was. There 

is no question that the Guernsey 

construction industry (in, at least 

apparent, contrast to Jersey) has 

had a tough year to 18 months. 

Whether delayed impact from the 

global financial crisis, a reaction to 

Brexit or simply a cyclical dip in 

confidence, there is less activity, 

fewer cranes on the skyline. There 

has been a noticeable impact on 

certain sub-sectors of the industry 

in particular. 

The most significant impact has 

been on large scale housing and 

infrastructure projects but there 

has also been a slowdown on 

the high-end of the Open Market. 

The slowdowns in both have seen 

Guernsey’s largest developer ‘go 

under’, a number of medium sized 

building firms close down and 

many of the larger building firms 

make redundancies. 

The local housing market seems 

pretty sound, with consistent 

transaction stats reflecting a level 

of domestic confidence, and in fact 

the latest figures on overall Open 

Market transactions are also up. 

Over the last decade we at 

CCD have become especially 

well recognised for two areas of 

our work; the conservation and 

modification of historic buildings 

(which are skills that have always 

been at the core of the practice) 

and the design of one-off bespoke 

houses, many of which have been 

at this high-end of the Open Market. 

In fact, throughout this time we’ve 

continued to produce many Local 

Market new-builds, extensions 

and renovations for our core local 

clientele, larger projects for a group 

of loyal developer clients and a 

number of community centre and 

civic or ecclesiastical projects, 

(such as Le Bourg’s Hospice, 

St Stephen’s Community Centre, 

Holy Trinity Centre etc). We’ve 

been quite happy being known 

for this work as conservation and 

contemporary design are two areas 

which represent what we pride 

ourselves on, namely, developing 

innovative design solutions using 

the best of old and new methods 

and knowledge. 

Both conservation and design 

require an integrity of process, 

specialist knowledge, constant 

innovation, real passion and a 

constant balancing of value. All 

the things we enjoy most, and 

exactly what distinguishes good 

architecture from average, whether 

traditional or contemporary. 

So what’s changed for us in the 

last 18 months or so? Well, until 

looking back at the end of our 

financial year, we had assumed it 

was business as usual - we've 

certainly been extremely busy - 

but in retrospect there does seem 

to have been one major twist. 

‘Business as usual’ in that we 

have still been responsible for four 

out of five of the most significant 

Open Market planning approvals on 

Guernsey (three of which for new 

THE LATEST FIGURES 

ON OVERALL OPEN 

MARKET TRANSACTIONS 

ARE ALSO UP 

contemporary houses on beautiful 

cliff top sites). But while four 

approvals like this (one representing, 

what we believe to be, the largest 

single dwelling ever approved on 

the island, at around 24,226sq ft) 

makes 2016 a truly bumper year, 

we have yet to see one of them 

start being built. 

One is now moving forward at 

pace, but nonetheless this static 

period is unusual and has disrupted 

the last decade’s flow of these 

very time consuming 

high-end projects. 

The slowdown, while at times 

frustrating, has actually had an 

interesting, positive and somewhat 

liberating effect on the rest 

of our portfolio. 


Senior members of the team, 

who might often be heavily 

committed to these demanding 

‘flagship’ projects, have been able 

to focus more of their energy on 

less obvious areas. This nurturing 

of often less ‘thrusting’ projects has 

lead to us now having what we feel 

to be the most exciting, diverse and 

creative portfolio we have ever had. 

The portfolio remains true to our 

central values of high quality (which 

doesn't inherently mean expensive) 

considered architecture founded 

on a deep knowledge and care for 

historic buildings and natural 

environment or context, merged 

with ever-evolving new thinking 

and innovative practices. 

Whether these admittedly lofty 

aims manifest in physical, technical 

or aesthetic decisions or simply 

in the processes we go about 

to develop a client's brief, the 

principals really are at the core 

of all we do. 

Just to give you a bit of a flavour 

of what we mean; in the same year 

that we have lead the project to 

restore The Little Chapel, we have 

also designed Tinto (one of the 

most compact but visually individual 

restaurants on the island); designed 

a cutting edge new children’s 

library for the Guille-Allès (over 

multiple levels with flying walkways, 

nooks and crannies for budding 

bookworms); designed and received 

planning approvals for an exciting 

new Centre of Sports Excellence at 

the Blanchelande College, received 

planning permission and begun 

works on the conversion of the 

Fermain Tower (a protected 

monument) into Guernsey’s 

smallest boutique self-catering unit, 

planned and planted a collaborative 

project to reintroduce an apple 

orchard at the historic Les Caches 

Farm site, are undertaking two 

master planning projects, an 

underground swimming pool 

complex, partly cantilevering 

out into a valley, a private house 

hanging over a historic quarry, the 

sub-division of two listed open 

market houses into multiple flats, 

designing a sheltered housing 

scheme, undertaking a ‘radical’ 

listed barn conversion, two bespoke 

libraries, two experimental 

ornamental outbuildings and 

much more besides. 

All of these projects either relate 

to or are informed by our work on 

historic and/or bespoke new 

buildings, touching on both sides 

of the virtuous circle that these 

apparently disparate areas of our 

work actually represent. 

...THE LARGEST SINGLE 

DWELLING EVER APPROVED 

ON THE ISLAND... 

There’s no space to go into any 

more detail on any of the exciting 

projects we’re currently working 

(for more see our social media 

pages) but in conclusion 2016, may 

have brought challenges for the 

construction sector generally, 

but in adversity we have found 

inspiration and satisfaction. 

Let’s of course hope the industry 

bounces back, there are signs that 

it already is, but let’s also not miss 

the fact that these are the very times 

that innovation and creativity often 

flourish most. 

For more information 

ccd-architects.com 

MAISON D'AVAL 

BLANCHELANDE MODEL 

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY 

BLANCHELANDE SPORTS HALL 

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Property 

THE DESIGNER 

TOUCH 

Over the last eight years Luxioso has quietly blossomed into 

the place to go for a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. 

With a stunning new showroom in St Martin’s village, it’s definitely 

worth a visit if you want to add a unique touch to your home. 

The Luxioso team will give you expert advice and source products 

that aren’t available anywhere else on the island. 


‘IF IT’S NOT FUNCTIONAL 

AND AESTHETICALLY 

PLEASING IT’S NOT IN 

OUR DESIGN.’ 

SAYS JUSTIN LE TISSIER 

CONTRACTS MANAGER 

LUXIOSO DESIGN 

Justin Le Tissier and his fellow designers Justeen Baker 

and Mike Henderson have a wealth of experience and 

bags of enthusiasm for providing bespoke designs for 

clients, whatever their budget. 

That means seeking out high quality suppliers and 

keeping up with the latest technology, plus knowing 

how to incorporate interesting details that bring a 

design together and inject that all-important wow 

factor. ‘Manufacturers are constantly on the cusp of 

new ideas and innovation so product training is key,’ 

adds Justin. ‘There are so many different products on 

the market and it’s very hard to be well informed about 

what’s right for you, so to have all the experts available 

at Luxioso can be a breath of fresh air.’ 

It is not just the designers’ product knowledge that 

sets them apart, but the fact that they manage every 

project from start to finish. As Justin explains, ‘We’re 

very protective over our projects because we see them 

all the way through, rather than just handing over 

the design.’ This bespoke service is available for the 

whole house: kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and 

bedrooms, even swimming pools and gyms. 

And the new showroom provides inspiration and 

gives you a real feel for how your completed 

project could look 

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KITCHENS 

Luxioso’s modern kitchen brand is Cesar, an Italian 

manufacturer providing a range of materials at different 

price points. ‘The Italians have a real flair for design and 

dare to go where the Germans don’t,’ says Justin. 

From concrete-effect laminate to actual concrete, 

and textures from glossy to leathered, these can be 

combined in a unique way: ‘People are being quite 

architectural in their modern designs, with contrasting 

textures being key.’ 

Davonport is an English company that crafts 

handmade wooden kitchens, each one completely 

bespoke. Everything is made from European oak, 

dovetailed and beautifully finished, at prices that 

compare favourably with mass-produced brands. 

There’s even a 25-year guarantee, which most firms 

will not offer. Whilst Davonport is ideal if you love 

traditional farmhouse kitchens, their designs also work 

well for a more individual look. ‘We’re seeing a trend 

for a more classically modern kitchen, something a bit 

more eclectic, and I think that’s borne from the fact 

that people are cooking more and using their kitchens 

in more adventurous ways,’ says Justin. ‘People want 

longevity for their investment, they don’t want to put 

something in and in five years’ time have to replace 

because it’s out of fashion, so they are opting for a 

more timeless theme.’ 

Those of us who aren’t designers might not know 

how to give our kitchen a funky edge, but the team at 

Luxioso does. For example, Buster + Punch hardware 

has an industrial look which works brilliantly with timber 

units, and Dornbracht is a high-end brassware supplier 

making taps in gorgeous designs and unusual finishes. 

When it comes to 

appliances, the Germans 

are always ahead of the 

game and Luxioso is 

Guernsey’s sole built-in 

dealer for high-end Miele, 

and a partner 

of Bosch. Smart 

appliances are coming 

to the fore, such as 

Bosch’s Home Connect 

range which links to an 

app on your phone. You 

can activate your oven 

wherever you are and 

‘WE’RE VERY 

PROTECTIVE OVER 

OUR PROJECTS 

BECAUSE WE SEE 

THEM ALL THE 

WAY THROUGH, 

RATHER THAN JUST 

HANDING OVER 

THE DESIGN.' 

the app has an interactive cookbook; the oven also 

has an assistance tool which works out cooking times 

and even adds steam during the process – perfect for 

producing chicken or fish with moist flesh and a crispy 

skin. You can programme the Home Connect coffee 

machine to make your Latte or Americano exactly 

how you like it, and fridge-freezers are equipped with a 

camera so if you’ve forgotten to check how much milk 

you have, you can check via the app whilst you’re in the 

supermarket. 

The kitchen/diner works with the way we live now 

and that means extraction is more important than ever. 

Italian company Falmec offers extraction systems that 

are effective and quiet and look stunning at the 

same time. 


BATHROOMS 

As with Luxioso’s kitchens, the team’s ethos is 

summed up by Justin when he says, ‘If you’re making a 

big investment it should look classy and expensive, but 

just because something looks expensive doesn’t mean 

that it has to be hard on the pocket.’ The Danish excel at 

bathroom design, with Dansani the chosen supplier. 

The showroom features a walkthrough wardrobe 

leading to a shower room, illustrating what you can 

achieve on a shoestring in a small space. Other 

fascinating displays include a working steam room and 

a Moroccan-inspired cloakroom with a curved roof and 

a toilet with a platinum-coated base. As Justin points 

out: ‘The cloakroom is often overlooked but it’s one of 

the most important rooms in a house. Everyone will use 

it and spend some time on their own in there.’ 

Lighting is key in any room and Justin - who has won 

a National Bathroom Designer award – is also qualified 

in lighting design. Low-level lighting is perfect for ensuites 

as you don’t have to put the main light on if you 

get up in the middle of the night, and the steam room 

stimulates the senses as it goes through a programme 

of changing lights. 

Walk-in showers are popular, as are luxurious 

free-standing baths, available in any colour. It’s the 

details that make all the difference - so you can see 

examples of a modern take on the traditional Victorian 

tile and taps with an industrial finish from British 

company Samuel Heath. 

Visit the Luxioso showroom on Grande Rue, 

St Martin’s, Guernsey or go to luxioso.com. 

LIVING 

Italian design reigns in the living room and bedroom, 

not just the kitchen. Presotto furniture is available in 

a wide range of finishes and textures, with sculptural 

designs that transform your home into a unique space. 

We all want to be proud of our homes and to have 

something different, maybe even a little quirky. Walk 

into Luxioso’s showroom and begin your design 

journey with them - you will quickly appreciate that 

their expert knowledge and advice will allow you to 

achieve just that. 

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FORT HOUMET HERBE AND THRIFT IMAGES COURTESY OF VISIT ALDERNEY - MARTIN BATT 


Heritage comes 

to life in Alderney 

In this, the second in a three-part series on the third largest Channel Island, 

En Voyage explores the many layers of history to be uncovered in Alderney, 

from Neolithic to Roman, Medieval to Georgian and Victorian to WWII. 

Although Alderney’s history has often been tumultuous, it has always been 

enthralling and it can be readily explored today. 

Alderney shares its prehistory with the other islands 

in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, becoming an island in the 

Neolithic period. Since then it has possessed a unique 

heritage, which is recorded in an incredible mix of 

Roman, Napoleonic and German architecture. 

There is evidence of farming on Alderney dating back 

from the Neolithic period, and many artifacts have been 

found on the island. You 

THE BREAKWATER 

IS AN IMPORTANT 

LANDMARK AND 

IS LONGER THAN 

ANY IN THE UK 

can see these at the multi 

award-winning Alderney 

Museum run by the 

Alderney Society, a group 

of dedicated volunteers. 

With five galleries to see, 

including a regularly 

changing temporary 

exhibition space, you will discover an island community 

changing over the years, due to both external and 

internal pressures. 

Alderney’s position in the English Channel, some 

60 miles south of Portland Bill and just eight miles 

from the French coast, has made it an important 

military outpost since Roman times. Around 300 AD, 

the Romans occupying the Channel Islands built a small 

fort at Longis Bay. Known locally as the Nunnery, it is 

remarkably intact today. Although it was subjected to 

modifications by both British and German forces, these 

too have historical significance. 

Privateering, or licensed piracy on shipping belonging 

to enemies of the Crown, provided much of the island’s 

income during the 18th century. The Clock Tower, part 

of the original church, Les Mouriaux House, Island Hall 

and the Town School (now the museum) were built 

during this period. 

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Guernsey 

and Jersey twice, but they made three visits to 

Alderney. They came to observe the construction 

of the breakwater and a chain of 18 forts and 

batteries built to defend Alderney against potential 

French attacks. The breakwater is an important 

landmark and is longer than any in the UK. 

Although some of these forts are derelict, Fort 

Clonque was rescued by the Landmark Trust in 

1966 and comfortably accommodates up to 13 

people - you can book a short break there through 

their website. Perched on a group of large rocks, 

you reach it by a spectacular causeway leading 

to a drawbridge. 

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It is, perhaps, the legacy of the German 

Occupation of Alderney that brings most historyseeking 

visitors to the island. On 23 June 1940, 

all but six of the island’s 1,400 residents were 

evacuated, nine days before the German arrival. 

Of all the Channel Islands’ Occupation stories, 

Alderney’s is the most harrowing. 

The island became one of the most heavily 

defended fortresses in Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, with the 

occupying forces constructing over 600 bunkers 

and defences against invasion, using forced labour. 

They also laid over 30,000 mines which were 

successfully removed before the islanders returned. 

Four labour camps were established - named after 

the German islands Borkum, Helgoland, Norderney 

and Sylt - to accommodate the workers who built 

the fortifications under Organisation Todt, and the 

last of these was later taken over by the SS. Research 

into the fate of the slave labourers in Alderney is still 

ongoing, notably by Dr Gillian Carr, but it is known 

that they were brutally treated and that at least 87 

prisoners died in Camp Sylt alone. The Hammond 

Memorial is dedicated 

OF ALL THE 

ISLANDS’ 

OCCUPATION 

STORIES 

ALDERNEY’S IS THE 

MOST HARROWING 

by islanders to the 

labourers, and can be 

found at Saye Bay. 

Do visit Bibette Head, 

the site of some of the 

most interesting and 

best-preserved German 

defences in Alderney. 

With its intact trenches, tunnel, armoured machine 

gun cupola and casemated gun positions, this site 

offers a remarkable insight into the fortification 

of the island. 

Following extensive clearance and conservation 

work, Cambridge Battery at Fort Tourgis is an 

excellent example of how the original Victorian 

fortifications were adapted by the German forces 

during WWII. An information board in the searchlight 

position gives a panoramic detail of the surrounding 

Ramsar site. 

HERITAGE EVENTS 

Although those returning to Alderney in 1945 faced 

hardship and uncertainty, they showed great spirit 

as they slowly rebuilt their island home. 

A full calendar of events commemorates and 

celebrates Alderney’s heritage. 

24-26 MARCH 2017 

ALDERNEY LITERARY 

FESTIVAL – HISTORY – 

FACTS & FICTION 

The Alderney Literary 

Festival is a niche 

event that promotes 

the enjoyment of 

historical literature. 

Speakers include poets, 

biographers, historians, 

crime writers and 

historical novelists. 

alderneyliterarytrust.com 

12–19 APRIL 2017 

ALDERNEY HERITAGE 

WEEK 

Part of the Channel 

Islands Heritage Festival, 

which runs from 8 

April – 10 May, this 

year’s festival is themed 

around ‘Heroes, myths 

and legends’. 

RAMBLING MONTH 

THROUGHOUT MAY 

Discover the history of 

Alderney’s fortifications 

and defences on the 

many guided tours 

and walks taking place 

in May, and through 

heritage-based events. 

visitalderney.com 

26–29 MAY 2017 

ALDERNEY 5TH 

PERFORMING ARTS 

FESTIVAL 

This year’s festival theme 

is Venice, which will 

be reflected in events 

celebrating the arts 

in historic venues all 

around the island. 

Events include a 

production by Limbic 

Cinema, masquerade 

ball with entertainment 

and a gourmet meal, upand-coming 

musicians, 

fairytale magic from a 

theatrical installation 

from the creators of The 

Icebook, opera recitals 

and more. 

On bank holiday Monday 

the inner harbour 

fiesta will host local 

and international folk 

performers including 

Gabby Young and band, 

Robert J Hunter and 

Kevin Pallot. Enjoy the 

relaxed atmosphere with 

local produce served 

by local restaurants 

and washed down with 

locally produced ales 

and cider. 

alderneyperforming 

artsfestival.com 

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WHAT’S ON 

IN THE BAILIWICK? 

8 April-10 May 

CHANNEL ISLANDS 

HERITAGE FESTIVAL 

Various events across the islands 

8 April-6 May 

SEND A POSTCARD WITH 

A DIFFERENCE! 

Iris & Dora, Ruette Braye 

Pop into Iris & Dora’s studio and have a 

go at printing your own postcard using a 

vintage letterpress printing machine. 


GUERNSEY HEROES EXHIBITION 

Guernsey Information Centre 

An exhibition celebrating the many Guernsey 

heroes (famous and lesser known) who have 

shaped the unique history of our island and 

left an unforgettable mark on the world. 

28-30 April 

FLEETWOOD BAC 

The Doghouse 

The UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac 

tribute show, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood 

himself, will be performing at The Doghouse, 

Guernsey’s finest live music venue. 

10-14 May 

GUERNSEY LITERARY FESTIVAL 

The fifth Guernsey Literary Festival brings 

a mix of talks, music and special events centred 

in and around St Peter Port. The festival will team 

up with Guernsey Museums to host Museums at 

Night on 12 May. The evening, in the atmospheric 

setting of Castle Cornet, will include live music, 

author talks, poetry readings, children’s activities, 

a book fair and castle tours. 

Entry to all outdoor events at the castle will be 

free with ticketed events to talks available to 

purchase in advance. 

9 May 

LIBERATION DAY 

Join islanders for a 

day of celebrations 

commemorating 

the islands’ freedom 

from German Occupation 

during World War II. 

14 May 

SEAFRONT SUNDAY 

St Peter Port 

On Sundays throughout the 

summer St Peter Port seafront 

is closed to traffic and transforms 

into a sea of market stalls and 

al fresco dining. Take part in 

cookery demonstrations and 

free tastings of traditional dishes. 

Browse stalls selling local 

produce and crafts – or simply 

take advantage of the al fresco 

dining and watch the world go by. 

LIBERATION DAY PARADE 


20 May-4 June 

SPRING 

WALKING 

FESTIVAL 

Island-wide 

Spring is a perfect time to explore 

the beautiful blossoming coastlines 

or amble around the ancient 

town. There are walks morning, 

afternoon and evening designed for 

all abilities. These guided walks are 

ideal for visitors who want to see 

the island or discover more about 

Guernsey’s history. 

WHAT’S ON ELSEWHERE? 

THE BOAT RACES 

2 April 

@the Thames, London 

Watch crews from Oxford and Cambridge 

universities battle it out on the Thames during the 

famous 4.2 mile Cancer Research UK Boat Race 

and the Cancer Research UK Women’s Boat Race. 

Up to 250,000 people gather to witness one of the 

biggest free sporting spectacles in London so why 

not join in the celebrations? 

theboatraces.org 

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT 

7-8 April 

@Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 

Direct from a smash-hit West End season and 

international tour, Michael Rosen’s award-winning 

book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is brought vividly 

and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s 

fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile 

lively score. 

mayflower.org.uk 

TWELFTH NIGHT 


@The Royal Exchange, Manchester 

Washed up on the shores of Illyria after a shipwreck, 

Viola hides her true identity by disguising herself 

as a man. Finding a job – and love – at the court 

of Duke Orsino, Viola becomes muddled in 

mistaken identities when her disguise begins to 

cause more problems than it solves. With some 

of Shakespeare’s most popular characters caught 

up in this outrageous tale of misadventure, join 

Malvolio, Maria and Feste as they argue, drink and 

trick their way through the wild world of Illyria. 

royalexchange.co.uk 

WONDERLAND 

8-13 May 

@Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol 

Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation 

of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 

and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, 

a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. 

atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome 

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CHANGING FACES 

En Voyage talks to James Partridge, founder of Changing Faces, about his love 

of Guernsey and passion for an organisation that has helped change so many lives. 

James Partridge, the founder of nationwide charity 

Changing Faces, made his wife’s native island of 

Guernsey his home almost four decades ago. He and 

his wife Caroline turned around a derelict farm and 

grew a herd of fine Guernsey cows. But then in 1992, 

all that changed as he created Changing Faces from 

scratch. Life-changing for so many, the organisation 

is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. 

After he was seriously burnt in a car accident at 18 

years old back in 1970, James had always wanted to 

share the unique insights he gained during his long 

recovery and put them to positive use. So he wrote 

the book Changing Faces, the Challenge of Facial 

Disfigurement, published by Penguin in 1990, and 

its warm reception led to the founding of Changing 

Faces just two years later. With the establishment of the 

charity, he was able to build a team to develop the ideas 

of the book, and to work for the rights and inclusion 

of people with facial and bodily disfigurements. 

It is estimated that over a million people in the UK 

have a scar, condition or loss of function that affects 

their appearance in a way that they find distressing 

and affects the quality of their life. ‘Changing Faces 

has pioneered and advocated for much more 

psychological and social support for people who have 

or acquire disfigurements for any reason - from birth 

or after accidents, facial paralysis, facial cancer or skin 

conditions like acne, psoriasis and vitiligo,’ said James. 

The charity is now planning the UK’s first 

Face Equality Day on 26 May 2017 – exactly 

25 years to the day since the launch. 

For James, alongside a strong family life (he and 

Caroline have three children and four grandchildren), 

his greatest achievement has been to grow Changing 

Faces to become a respected source of support, 

inspiration and advocacy for people with disfigurements. 

‘We have won legal protection for them against 

discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 in England 

and Wales, and launched the campaign for face 

equality - despite the doubters who say “you’ll never 

change people’s attitudes to disfigurement”!’ 

James believes there is still a great deal to be done 

through Changing Faces. ‘I want to make the things 

that Changing Faces has advocated for – and started 

to achieve – in the UK become do-able aspirations for 

people with disfigurements across the world,’ he said. 

The 64-year-old is recognised as a charismatic 

speaker and influential advocate for disfigurement 

in the UK. As a result he has taken part in numerous 

documentaries, interviews and panel discussions. 

In November 2009, James was a guest newsreader for 

a week on Five News. He was the first ever person with 

a disfigurement to do so worldwide – a breakthrough 

designed to foster acceptance and inclusion of people 

with disfigurements in society. 

James was appointed an Honorary Fellow of the Royal 

College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2005 and has 

Honorary Doctorates from both of the Universities in 

Bristol, his birthplace. In March 2010 he won the Third 

Sector award for Most 

Admired Charity Chief 

Executive 2010 and in 

October 2010, the Beacon 

Prize for Leadership. 

James currently splits 

his time between London 

and Guernsey, where he is 

a Trustee and Director of 

the Guernsey Community 

Foundation, and appreciates 

IT IS ESTIMATED 

THAT OVER A 

MILLION PEOPLE 

IN THE UK HAVE A 

SCAR, CONDITION 

OR LOSS OF 

FUNCTION 

much about the island. ‘Its vistas and light, its beaches 

and lanes, its cows and flora, its history and community... 

and most all, my feeling that it is home for me and my 

family,’ he said. 

‘If I could change one thing about Guernsey it would 

be to have civilised politics built on clear mandates, 

and one thing off: to remove Guernsey’s tarnished 

name as a tax haven... neither probably achievable.’ 

The Channel Islands branch of Changing Faces 

was launched in April 2006 and aims to offer 

advice and raise local awareness. It supports and 

represents people throughout the Channel Islands 

who have disfigurements of the face or body, from 

any cause – and works closely with the UK charity. 

After all he has achieved, personally and professionally, 

James would like to be remembered for being an 

energetic force for fairness and face equality. 

Find out more about James and Changing Faces 

at changingfaces.org.uk 

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Travel 

EASTER IN 

THE CITY 

London has an array of cracking events this Easter 

and En Voyage takes a look at a few of them. 

Book direct flights 

to London City, 

Gatwick and 

Stansted from 

Guernsey a 

aurigny.com 

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL 


1-17 APRIL 

WWT LONDON 

WETLAND CENTRE 

From 1-17 April 

visitors can follow 

the Easter Giant 

Duck Trail around 

the beautiful 

nature reserve at 

the WWT London 

Wetland Centre 

to discover where 

they are hiding. Afterwards you can join in the Easter 

arts and crafts sessions to make your own seasonal 

gifts to take home. 

14 APRIL 

THE 

PASSION 

OF JESUS 

On Good Friday 

and returning for 

its eighth year, 

see the biblical 

story spectacularly 

brought to life at the 

annual performance 

of The Passion of 

Jesus in Trafalgar 

Square. Witness a cast of more than 100 actors and 

volunteers from the Wintershall Players dressed in 

splendid costumes, as well as horses, donkeys and 

doves, come together to create an authentic scene 

in the famous square. 

EASTER GIANT DUCK TRAIL 

1-17 APRIL 

THE MOOMINS 

AT KEW GARDENS 

Across the same 17-day 

period, the Moomins 

will be coming out of 

hibernation and visiting 

Kew Gardens for the first 

time. Spring will be well 

and truly underway and 

the iconic gardens will 

be full of spectacular 

colour boasting a specially 

designed Moomin trail 

for children to follow 

with interactive activities, 

workshops, Moomin dens and much more. 

1-17 APRIL 

BATTERSEA 

PARK 

CHILDREN’S 

ZOO 

Over at Battersea 

Park Children’s Zoo 

they’re stretching out 

their celebrations for 

maximum entertainment 

with a basket-load of things to do. 

Good Friday plays host to Easter Bunny Day 

– a chance to meet real rabbits, make your 

own set of ears and have your face painted 

– while crafts and an egg display of the smallest 

and largest eggs laid at the zoo are part of 

Egg-stravaganza Days on 4 & 6 April. 

The Easter Egg Search runs from 1-17 April too. 

King’s Cross also welcomes families to an array of 

events such as egg painting and hunts. Further 

information to be released at kingscross.co.uk 

nearer the time. 

©MOOMIN CHARACTERS 

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Travel 

CHOCCYWOCCYDOODAH 

Looking for something even more adventurous? 

Head north to Carnaby and the home of 

Choccywoccydoodah, an art and design 

focused chocolaterie born in the bohemian city 

of Brighton. It specialises in chocolate, one-off 

sculptured fantasies, bespoke wedding cakes 

and chocolate gifts. 

14-17 APRIL 

LOOKING FOR A 

HUNT WITH A DIFFERENCE? 

Hop aboard the London & Essex Railway Easter 

Egg Hunt. Running from 14-17 April along the 

length of the Epping Ongar Railway on the Easter 

Express, solving riddles and finding eggs along 

the railway. 

One of the best places to join the fun is right 

outside Epping Underground Station where 

the vintage London Bus takes you directly to 

North Weald Station. Pre-booking is encouraged 

however tickets are also available on the day. 

15 APRIL CHELSEA 

CHOCOLATE MARKET 

Celebrate all things chocolatey at the Duke of 

York Square in the heart of Chelsea on 15 April. 

The glamorous square boasts over 30 stores 

including flagships for Richard Ward and Liz Earle 

and is also home to the iconic Saatchi Gallery and 

one of London’s best artisan food markets. 

For one day only, the square’s celebrated food 

market will be chocolate themed, serving hordes 

of chocaholics with their favourite brands and 

independent artisans to discover. 

EASTER FUN DAY 

Rounding off the celebrations, Easter Monday 

hosts an array of treats including an Easter Fun 

Day at Islington’s Freightliners City, where you can 

enter the Easter Bonnet Parade – you can rock up 

with your homemade bonnet or make one at the 

farm. There will also be stalls, face painting and, of 

course, an egg hunt. 

CADBURY EGG HUNTS 

And finally, the big boy of chocolate, Cadbury, 

has joined forces with the National Trust to give 

families an opportunity to explore some stunning 

properties and gardens in and around London. 

The ever-popular Cadbury Egg Hunts offer not 

only a chance to get your chocolate fix, but 

every time you head out on a Cadbury Egg Hunt 

you’ll be helping the National Trust fund vital 

conservation work to protect special places: 

Brave knights and 

dragon hunters can 

make themselves 

known at Bodiam 

Castle where rangers 

have found dragons’ 

eggs hidden around 

the grounds. Help 

find all the eggs 

to save the castle 

from a fiery end and 

receive a delicious 

Cadbury treat. 

For more information on Cadbury Egg Hunts go 

to easter.cadbury.co.uk/2017. 


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Hong Kong is a feast for the senses where old and 

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amazing cuisine and so much to see and do, a trip to 

this fascinating city should be on everyone’s bucket list. 

Hong Kong is a former British colony on the Pearl River 

Delta of East Asia, and is now an autonomous territory. 

Macau lies to the west and the Chinese province of 

Guangdong borders the territory to the north. Hong 

Kong’s densely populated urban centre is a major port 

and global financial hub, its famous skyline studded with 

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HOW TO GET THERE 

Aurigny operates regular 

flights to Gatwick and Cathay 

Pacific flies direct to Hong 

Kong from there, with a flight 

duration of 11 hours 30 minutes. 

Alternatively, you could travel 

via Dubai with Emirates. 

WHEN TO GO 

The perfect time to visit Hong 

Kong is October to May. June to 

August is hot and rainy, whilst 

September is typhoon season. 

WHERE TO STAY 

Most hotels are concentrated 

on colonial Hong Kong Island 

and in Kowloon on the mainland, 

with Hong Kong Island the 

pricier of the two. Many offer 

panoramic harbour vistas, but do 

expect to pay more for a room 

with a view. In recent years, 

lots of hotels and resorts have 

opened on the outlying islands. 

HONG KONG ISLAND 

There are plenty of luxury 

options here, such as the Upper 

House, with sleek rooms, a 

manicured lawn where guests 

can enjoy free yoga classes and a 

café famous for its afternoon tea. 

Tuve is a four-star boutique hotel 

full of industrial glam, its design 

inspired by a series of haunting 

photos of Lake Tuve in Sweden. 

The Mira Moon on Causeway 

Bay is a trendy alternative, with 

90 stylish guestrooms and a 

penthouse suite, whilst Butterfly 

on Morrison is a modestly 

priced boutique hotel with 

clean, contemporary rooms. 

KOWLOON 

Kowloon also has lots of options 

to choose from, with Nathan Road 

and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront 

being the most popular areas. 

The Peninsula is a luxury hotel 

with a rooftop helipad and a 

fleet of Rolls Royce Phantoms. 

Designed by famous local 

architects, the Hotel ICON has a 

heated rooftop pool, a spa and 

a health club. If you’re on a tight 

budget, Urban Pack is a lively 

hostel with mixed and women’s 

dorms as well as new private 

rooms and suites. Rain showers, 

free coffee and a massage 

chair are nice extra touches. 

OUTLYING ISLANDS 

The Tai O Heritage Hotel is 

Lantau’s coolest hotel, with 

nine rooms housed in a former 

police station. Concerto Inn 

is a good three-star resort in 

Lamma, overlooking tropical 

gardens and the sea. 


WHERE TO EAT 

Hong Kong’s cuisine is technically Cantonese, 

but it is known for its almost unrivalled culinary 

internationalism, with many of the world’s best chefs 

having set up outposts here. Opened by a former 

Four Seasons chef, Tim Ho Wan in Central District was 

the first ever budget dim sum place to be awarded a 

Michelin star. The baked barbecue pork bun is its top 

seller. Yè Shanghai in Kowloon also has a Michelin star 

and serves modern dishes in a romantic atmosphere. 

For great value seafood, head to the outlying islands. 

GETTING THERE 

FROM GUERNSEY 

Cathay Pacific flies to Hong Kong from 

Gatwick at 11:35 each day. You’ll land in 

your destination first thing in the morning. 

If you’re nervous about catching the red 

eye from Guernsey, why not stay at one 

of Gatwick’s hotels and enjoy a leisurely 

breakfast before you fly? 

The return flight leaves Hong Kong at 

00:45 and lands at 05:50, so you can 

catch the 08:35 Aurigny flight back home. 

WHAT TO DO 

We could fill En Voyage with all there is to do in 

Hong Kong, so here are the must-do highlights. 

No trip to Hong Kong would be complete without a 

ride on a Star Ferry, a fleet of vessels with names like 

Celestial Star and Twinkling Star. Take your first trip 

on a clear night from Kowloon to Central – it’s not so 

dramatic in the opposite direction. Star Ferry also runs 

a 60-minute Harbour Tour with calling points at Tsim 

Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai. 

Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point 

on Hong Kong Island. It’s one of the most visited spots 

by tourists and, with its sweeping views, it’s easy to 

see why. The best way to reach the Peak is by the 

125-year-old, gravity-defying Peak Tram. The lower 

terminus in Central has an interesting gallery that 

features a replica of the earliest carriage and the upper 

terminus is the site of the old governor’s summer 

lodge. Japanese soldiers destroyed it during WWII but 

the lovely gardens remain and are open to the public. 

Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 during the 

Qing dynasty by wealthy Chinese merchants and 

is dedicated to the gods of literature and war. The 

colonial government accepted oaths taken at this 

Taoist temple – often accompanied by the ritual 

beheading of a rooster. 

Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise and it has 14 Louis 

Vuitton shops alone. For more local atmosphere head 

to the Tung Choi Street Market in Mongkok. You’ll find 

some bargains at the Ladies’ Market and on Sneaker 

Street, and a stroll around Goldfish Market is 

recommended – feng shui subscribers regard an 

aquarium of goldfish as a good luck charm. Temple 

Street Night Market is another great place to go for its 

bustling ambience and street food. 

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Is a trip to the New Forest 

something that’s always 

sounded like an idyllic pipe 

dream that you’ll get around 

to embracing ‘someday’? 

Well, why not make 2017 the 

year you do commit to this longawaited 

adventure? To make 

your decision even easier, here’s 

some answers to a few questions 

you might have, to save you the 

trouble of researching 

for yourself. 

WHERE EXACTLY IS THE 

NEW FOREST? 

Located in the county of 

Hampshire on the south-central 

coast of England, the New Forest 

is a National Park spanning 

an area of 150 square miles. 

Varied landscapes that include 

picturesque villages, woodland, 

heathland, saltmarshes, rivers 

and mudflats, attract a variety 

of wildlife. Deer, ponies, donkeys, 

bats, sand lizards, woodlarks, 

oystercatchers, dragonflies and 

butterflies are just some of the 

creatures that call the New 

Forest home. 

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF 

YEAR TO GO? 

The short answer is – any 

time! Each season brings with 

it different benefits. Spring is an 

exciting time of new growth, while 

colourful autumnal leaves make 

for particularly beautiful forest 

walks, and winter brings with it the 

stunning illuminations of Beaulieu 

Palace House, kindling a feeling 

of festive cheer. 


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WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? 

A range of accommodation is 

available to suit all budgets and 

lengths of stay. For luxury, some 

of the New Forest hotels offer 

exceptional service, surroundings, 

and spa facilities, such as the 

five-star Lime Wood boutique 

country house. For a more 

affordable option that still offers 

home comforts, there is a wide 

range of B&Bs and guesthouses 

to choose from. Other choices 

include self-catering, camping, 

caravanning, holiday parks, dogfriendly 

accommodation, and 

places that are specially geared 

up for a family stay, or those with 

specific accessibility requirements. 

Should you be in the New Forest 

for a walking holiday, a list of 

accommodation that has been 

specially approved for walkers 

is available, including B&Bs, 

self-catering and hotel options. 

Any place featured on the list 

meets certain requirements, 

such as being equipped with 

facilities for washing clothes and 

making packed lunches, as well as 

loaning maps and geographical 

books to help walkers plan 

and navigate their route. 

HOW CAN YOU SPEND 

YOUR TIME? 

For active holidaymakers 

wishing to explore, horse riding, 

cycling and walking tours are 

all great ways to see the area. 

Water sports have a strong uptake 

with rib boat rides, water-skiing, 

wakeboarding, paddleboarding 

and canoeing among the 

recreational possibilities. 

FOR ACTIVE 

HOLIDAYMAKERS 

WISHING TO EXPLORE, 

HORSE RIDING, CYCLING 

AND WALKING TOURS 

ARE ALL GREAT WAYS 

TO SEE THE AREA. 

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OUT FOR A RIDE IN THE FOREST 

FROM DOG-FRIENDLY 

PUBS TO FIVE-STAR 

AND MICHELIN-STARRED 

DINING, THERE’S 

SOMETHING FOR 

ALL TASTES 

If history is of interest, Fordingbridge 

Museum sheds light on what life was like in 

wartime, while the Beaulieu National Motor 

Museum makes a great day out for the 

whole family. The New Forest Centre is a 

must, as it offers a multitude of activities and 

a wealth of information 

about the New Forest 

that will help you make 

WHERE ARE THE BEST 

PLACES TO EAT? 

the most of your trip. 

Wildlife lovers will be 

well occupied with 

the New Forest Reptile 

Centre, Deer Safari and 

Wildlife Park. If you’d like 

to just indulge, relax and 

switch off, a spa day will 

have you feeling 

rejuvenated in no time. 

After a day of adventuring, you’re going to 

want a good meal to restore your energy. 

Likewise, a fitting meal needs to suitably 

round off an indulgent day of pampering 

if you’ve spent your day in the spa. From 

dog-friendly pubs to five-star and Michelinstarred 

dining, there’s something for all 

tastes. Numerous tearooms are located 

throughout the area, serving breakfast, 

lunch, hot drinks and snacks, with some of 

them, such as the Buttery Cafe Tearooms, 

offering all homemade produce. Even 

afternoon tea comes on a sliding scale of 

standard, from the regular kind, to luxury 

afternoon tea at places like Bartley Lodge 

Hotel, Moorhill House Hotel and Chewton 

Glen Hotel & Spa. If you’re visiting in the 

summer months, many of the New Forest’s 

pubs have outdoor seating, where you can 

enjoy a drink while watching the freeroaming 

animals wander by. If you’re there 

in winter, head straight for the cosy log fire 

as you sip on a hot toddy. Should you be 

on a romantic getaway, the Montagu Arms 

Hotel will see to it that you are treated to the 

best fine dining. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND OUT MORE? 

Browsing the New Forest website will 

quickly give you an idea of what kind of 

adventure you would enjoy most, and 

which type of accommodation will be most 

suited to your needs. You’ll also get some 

inspiration for your stay and find useful 

advice on the best ways to travel to the area. 

So, with these tips in mind, all that’s left for 

you to do now is book your trip! 


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MARVELLOUS 

MANCHESTER 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM 

The ideal family break combines a bit of culture, a lot of fun and, 

most importantly, an escape from everyday life. Manchester offers 

all these in spades. 

If industrial heritage and a reputation for football don’t 

immediately scream family fun, think again because 

in its 21st-century incarnation, Manchester is a great 

place for family breaks or short holidays. And for those 

looking to combine a city break with an exploration of 

greener pastures, it’s just 25km from the Peak District or 

an ideal stop en route to the Lake District. 

More compact than London, Manchester is a breeze 

to get around thanks to its cheap and user-friendly tram 

system, which is just as well because it offers plenty to 

see and, best of all, many of its sights are free. 

The Museum of Science and Industry, where 

Manchester’s industrial heritage is brought stunningly 

to life through lots of hands-on experiences, should 

be the first stop for any family. You can crawl through 

a Victorian sewer and experience the requisite smells, 

sounds and rats, watch shows in the planetarium or 

4D theatre and witness one of the world’s largest 

collections of working steam engines. You won’t find a 

more entertaining or child-friendly introduction to the 

world of science, technology and industry than this. 

Also free and located in the city centre is the 

Manchester Art Gallery. Now, if an art gallery visit 

usually fills your family with fear, Manchester is the ideal 

place to test the waters. Its museums go that extra 

mile to create engaging, child-friendly experiences. 

At this gallery, for example, children get an explorer’s 

tool belt and hard hat, which will hopefully keep them 

entertained while you admire the world-famous Pre- 

Raphaelite paintings. 

For footie fans young and old, the National Football 

Museum is the largest football museum in the world, 

and just a few minutes from the city centre lies the 

Manchester Museum which, with its mummies, 

dinosaur skeletons and live reptiles, is worth a good 

half-day’s outing. 

If your brood are in need of fresh air, take the selfguided 

Manchester Treasure Trail. Simply solve the 

clues to crack the code and save the day like a true 

secret agent. It takes around two hours to complete 

the two-mile circular 

A GREAT PLACE FOR 

FAMILY BREAKS OR 

SHORT HOLIDAYS, 

AND FOR THOSE 

LOOKING TO 

COMBINE A CITY 

BREAK WITH AN 

EXPLORATION OF 

GREENER PASTURES 

loop route, but it can 

be enjoyed in your 

own time. 

If your little ones 

are Mr Tumble fans, 

it’s well worth taking 

them on a CBBC tour 

at MediaCityUK in 

Salford, just four miles 

from Manchester’s 

city centre. It’s where 

many favourite CBBC 

programmes are made, such as Blue Peter and 

Newsround. You can have a go at being a presenter as 

well as discovering what goes on behind the scenes. 


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from Guernsey at aurigny.com 

Feeding the family is a no-hassle affair too, with 

branches of child-friendly chains such as Carluccio’s, 

Giraffe and Wagamama. But there’s no need to play 

it safe if your youngsters are adventurous eaters with 

family-friendly eateries in Chinatown and on the ‘Curry 

Mile’ outside the centre in Rusholme, which offers 

an impressive choice of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, 

Bangladeshi and Afghan restaurants. 

As for accommodation, the city has a great range of 

hotels, B&Bs, cottages and more, with price tags to 

suit all family budgets. While Manchester offers plenty 

of occasions to splurge, if you choose self-catering 

accommodation and take advantage of the city’s many 

free sights, you’ll find that family holidays or breaks here 

don’t have to be expensive. And with Aurigny running 

daily flights from Guernsey and a flight time of just 

under 90 minutes, getting there couldn’t be easier. 

GREATER MANCHESTER 

AND BEYOND 

LEGOLAND 

At the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Greater 

Manchester, experience what it’s like to jump into 

the biggest box of LEGO bricks ever. There are easy 

transport links from the city centre and tickets are 

available online from just £17.50pp. 

legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk 

AIRKIX INDOOR SKYDIVING 

Experience what it is like to really fly in a fun and 

safe environment at the Airkix Indoor Skydiving 

wind tunnel. 

iflyworld.co.uk 

GO APE 

Reach leafy new heights with your very own 

tree-top adventure at the award-winning 

Go Ape zip-wiring park, set within the beautiful 

forests at Rivington. 

goape.com 

AIRKIX 

THE PEAK DISTRICT 

There’s a huge variety of family friendly things 

to do in the stunning Peak District, from amazing 

countryside walks and scenic cycling trails to 

cable car rides, caverns and exploring. 

An excellent public transport network from 

Manchester enables you to have a full day out 

without having to hire a car. 

See page 90 for our guide to the area. 

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LONDON 

HOTEL PICKS 

LEEDS 

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 

Situated in the waterside Granary Wharf area, just 

a short walk from the shopping district, DoubleTree 

by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre is the perfect place 

to unwind in contemporary rooms complete with 

a 42-inch flat screen TV, a walk-in shower and 

complimentary WiFi. 

Head to the 13th floor where the Sky Lounge, with 

its unique rooftop cocktail bar and spectacular view 

over the city, serves weekend breakfast and brunch, 

afternoon tea, signature cocktails and mouth-watering 

evening dishes. And as the lights go down, Sky@Night 

emerges with great music, DJs and a party vibe. 

REVIEWS 

‘Amazing stay’ 

‘Best hotel in Leeds!’ 

ROSEWOOD 

Rosewood is a luxurious High Holborn 

hotel that combines English heritage with 

contemporary sophistication. 

Set in the heart of the city near Covent 

Garden, the City and West End theatres, 

this five-star hotel serves as an ideal base 

for business and sightseeing in London. 

From the beguiling jewel box design 

of the Mirror Room to the modern 

British brasserie – not to mention the 

conversational Scarfes Bar and charming 

Edwardian courtyard terrace – the hotel 

offers some of the capital’s finest cuisine. 

An ideal destination for romantic dinners 

or corporate entertaining. 

REVIEWS 

‘Fabulous hotel with fantastic staff’ 

‘Just the right amount of posh’ 

BRISTOL 

WEBBINGTON 

HOTEL & SPA 

Ideally situated in peaceful countryside, 

the Best Western Webbington Hotel & Spa 

is arguably one of the most idyllic country 

hotels in Somerset. 

Originally an attractive Edwardian 

manor, the house and grounds have 

been developed to create a peaceful and 

spacious hotel with extensive facilities 

including swimming pool, gymnasium, 

sauna, steam room and treatment rooms. 

Tiark Restaurant provides gastro-pub food 

made from local ingredients served in a 

relaxing atmosphere of oak-panelled walls 

and open fire. 

REVIEWS 

‘Beautiful setting and property’ 

‘Excellent in every respect’ 


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BUSTLING 

BRISTOL 

It might seem a way off yet but we all know how summer 

just creeps up and before we know it, we wish we’d planned 

ahead to make the most of our precious holiday time. 

A short break to Bristol is a great way to unwind, and with 

so many exciting things to see and do between April and August, 

there’s never been a better time to book some well-earned R&R. 

Here’s a rundown of some of Bristol’s upcoming events, 

with something to appeal to all tastes. 

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Bristol from Guernsey 

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FOR RAUCOUS LAUGHTER… 

Leave your troubles at the door and let your hair 

down with laugh-’til-you-cry comedy. Jimmy 

Carr brings his finest repertoire from his sell-out 

tours to Colsten Hall on 7 April and 20 May. 

Lee Hurst has creatively named his ninth show 

‘Comedy Show No.9’ but don’t let that fool you, 

as this much-loved comedian will be packing 

a punch with all-new material. The Redgrave 

Theatre gives Lee a home for the night on 8 April. 

While 2016 is a year many would like to forget, 

Rory Bremner was given a wealth of satirical 

material for his laugh-out-loud impressions. 

Experience his take on Trump and the likes, 

with some special guests thrown in the mix, 

at the Redgrave Theatre on 28 April. 

With box office records behind him, awardwinning 

stand-up Omid Djalili is ‘Schmuck 

for the Night’ at Colston Hall on 12 May. 

And if all that wasn’t enough for you, the All- 

Star Stand-Up Tour is anticipated to be the 

comedy tour of the year, with some big names 

in stand-up and even bigger laughs ahead. 

COLSTEN HALL 

7 April & 20 May JIMMY CARR 

12 May OMID DJALILI 

REDGRAVE THEATRE 

8 April LEE HURST 

28 April RORY BREMMER 

FOR THE LITTLE ONES... 

..because happy kids mean happy parents, Gangsta 

Granny could be the winning ticket. This touring 

stage show, a dramatisation of David Walliams’ 

bestselling book of the same name, plays from 

31 May-3 June at the Bristol Hippodrome. 

If Cinderella is a beloved treasure in your house, 

then My First Ballet: Cinderella will tick all the boxes 

as the familiar story is brought to life through dance 

– a performance suitable for ages three and up. 

Head to the Bristol Hippodrome 20-21 May for 

your happy ending. 

As a parent, chances are you’re familiar with a 

little character named Peppa Pig. Well guess what? 

The masterminds behind it have created a live stage 

production of their equally popular Ben & Holly’s 

Little Kingdom. I know! You’re excited, right? Ok, 

well you might not be but your children will be in 

their element, so the Hippodrome needs to be 

your destination on 12-13 July. 

If fairytale kingdoms aren’t going to cut it for your 

mini-me, try the Horrible Histories production at 

Redgrave Theatre on 10 June. 

FOR AWE-INSPIRING 

PERFORMANCES… 

If you’re looking for ‘hairs standing up on the 

back of your neck’ moments, you could get 

yourself to a salon or alternatively, let the arts 

create the same effect for you. From 6-9 April, 

Handel’s Messiah comes to Bristol Old Vic, and if 

their 2013 Bristol Proms performance is anything 

to go by, you don’t want to miss this. 

For your inner drummer – and indeed everyone 

because even if you don’t consider yourself a 

music fan, this will grab you in ways you never 

thought possible – the Yamato Drummers are 

back in the UK and hit the Hippodrum (sorry) 

on 24 April with what Visit Bristol describes as a 

‘visually spectacular, high-energy and explosive 

show’. What’s not to like about Taiko drumming? 

BRISTOL OLD VIC 

6-9 April HANDEL’S MESSIAH 

BRISTOL HIPPODROME 

24 April YAMATO DRUMMERS 

25-30 April LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES 

8-13 May WONDERLAND 

A musical adaptation showcasing the best 

of Lewis Caroll’s Alice 

13-17 June THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG 

IN THE NIGHT-TIME 

3-8 July THE DIRTY DANCING STAGE SHOW 

7-12 August SISTER ACT 

BRISTOL HIPPODROME 

20-21 May CINDERELLA 

31 May-3 June GANGSTA GRANNY 

12-13 July BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM 

REDGRAVE THEATRE 

10 June HORRIBLE HISTORIES 

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BRISTOL BALLOON FESTIVAL 

FOR FESTIVAL FUN... 

Unleash your dancing spirit at the Bristol Swing 

Festival where swing, blues and party tunes reign 

supreme at the Trinity Centre, from 14-17 April. 

You don’t have to be vegan or even vegetarian to 

enjoy Vegfest, the largest vegan festival in Europe, 

running from 20- 21 May at the Amphitheatre and 

Waterfront Square. This two-day extravaganza 

includes live music, DJ sets, amazing vegan food, 

cookery demos, face painting and entertainment 

for the kids. 

2017 FESTIVALS WORTH EXPLORING 

14-17 April BRISTOL SWING FESTIVAL 

at the Trinity Centre 

20-21 May VEGFEST 

at the Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square 

27-28 May LOVE SAVES THE DAY 

Music Festival at Eastville Park 

1 July ST PAUL’S CARNIVAL 

Colourful, Afro-Caribbean celebration 

8 July BRISTOL PRIDE DAY 

(part of Bristol Pride which runs from 

30 June-9 July) 

10-13 August THE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL 

BALLOON FIESTA 

A free, family-friendly event showcasing 

hundreds of spectacular hot air balloons. 

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GLASSBOAT DINING 

PEAK YOUR 

INTEREST 

Aurigny’s Leeds Bradford and Manchester routes 

have opened up new possibilities for breaks in 

the UK and the Peak District National Park has so 

much to offer, whatever the time of year. 

The Peak District was the first designated National 

Park in the UK and is one of the most visited in the 

world. It covers an area of 555 square miles and 

straddles the counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, 

Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. Although 

classified as one National Park, the area has two 

contrasting personalities – Dark Peak and White Peak. 

DARK PEAK 

Dark Peak – the higher, wilder northern part of the 

Peak District – is easily accessible from both Leeds 

Bradford and Manchester airports. It gets its name 

because the underlying limestone is covered by a cap 

of Millstone Grit. A millstone shaped from this grit 

has been adopted as the emblem of the National 

Park, being part of its cultural heritage, and there 

are around 1,500 of them to discover, scattered 

within its boundaries. 

The Derbyshire village of Edale is best known as the 

start of the Pennine Way, but hikers with less time on 

their hands can reach Kinder Scout, the Park’s highest 

point, from here. The plateau features Kinder Downfall, 

the tallest waterfall in the Peak District, and Mermaid’s 

Pool, said to be inhabited by a mermaid who will 

bestow immortality upon those who see her on 

Easter Eve. Look out for ravens, red grouse, peregrine 

falcons and curlews and don’t miss the spectacle of 

the Woolpacks and Crowden Tower, a moonscape 

of weirdly curved stones, carved by the weather. 

There is a Visitor Centre in Edale, which provides a 

focus for moorland research and advice for anyone 

thinking of negotiating Kinder Scout or the whole 

Pennine Way. If climbing is more your thing, the 

Peak District has some of the most challenging rock 

climbing routes in Europe: there are a number of 

companies providing group courses and expeditions, 

including Pure Outdoor and Aspire Adventure Activities. 

Just south of Edale is Castleton, home of four 

spectacular caves where you can discover the hidden 

underworld of the Peak District. Peak Cavern has the 

largest natural cave 

PEAK CAVERN 

HAS THE LARGEST 

NATURAL CAVE 

MOUTH IN BRITAIN 

AND IS KNOWN 

LOCALLY AS THE 

‘DEVIL’S ARSE’ 

mouth in Britain and is 

known locally as the 

‘Devil’s Arse’, due to 

the flatulent-sounding 

noises that emanate 

from its depths! In 

Speedwell Cavern 

you cruise along an 

underground river 

by boat and listen 

to the guide’s tales 

as you head towards the Bottomless Pit. Treak Cliff 

Cavern, the only place where Blue John is still mined, 

has some amazing examples of stalactites and 

stalagmites. Venture up dramatic Winnats Pass and 

its towering limestone rock faces to get to Blue John 

Cavern, where bones dating back 4,000 years have 

been found. You’ll be glad to return to daylight in 


Castleton, where you’ll find plenty of pubs, 

tearooms and cafes as well as gift shops selling Blue 

John jewellery. 

On the border between Dark Peak and White Peak 

is Chapel-en-le-Frith, home of the Chestnut Centre. 

This otter, owl and wildlife park has a nature quiz trail 

available throughout school holidays and ‘Follow the 

Keeper’ tours take place every day, when you can 

hear all about the animals and see them being fed. 

WHITE PEAK 

Head further south and the landscape gets softer 

as you enter White Peak territory, with its limestone 

caves and lush green valleys. There are a number 

of iconic market towns here, including Matlock and 

Bakewell, known for its famous Bakewell pudding 

(not to be confused with Bakewell tart – the pudding 

has a flaky pastry base and is filled with jam and an 

egg and almond custard). Nearby is spectacular 

Chatsworth House, which featured in the 2005 film 

Pride and Prejudice as Mr Darcy’s home, Pemberley. 

A 15-minute drive from Chatsworth takes you to 

Eyam, which is known for the bravery of its residents 

over 350 years ago. In 1665 a tailor ordered a bale 

of cloth from London to make up into clothes, 

unwittingly triggering a chain of events that led to 

260 villagers dying from bubonic plague – more than 

double the mortality rate suffered by the citizens 

of London in the Great Plague. The noble villagers 

sacrificed themselves by sealing off Eyam to prevent 

the disease spreading. You can find out the whole 

story at the fascinating Eyam Museum. 

CHATSWORTH HOUSE 

Buxton is famed for its natural spring water and 

Georgian architecture. The town was founded by the 

Romans who named it Aquae Arnemetiae. Don’t miss 

the beautiful Georgian Crescent, soon to be a five-star 

spa hotel, and the Pavilion Gardens, 23 acres of awardwinning 

ornamental gardens which include serpentine 

walkways, children’s play areas, a lake and a miniature 

railway. The Winter Gardens link the Opera House 

with the main complex and house a bistro, art gallery 

and some charming shops. The Opera House itself is 

home to the Buxton Festival, which has developed into 

one of Britain’s largest opera-based festivals, Fringe, 

and the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. 

Whether you’re a walker, a cyclist, a climber or you 

just like pretty little villages, Britain’s first National Park 

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MY SECRET CITY 

Sometimes it’s best to ask the locals about where to 

go as their knowledge and passion might steer you in 

a fascinating direction you may have otherwise missed. 

So, in the first of a three-part series, En Voyage does 

just that and starts off with a little retail therapy. 

GUERNSEY 

BOUTIQUE 

SHOPS AND 

TAX FREE 

SHOPPING 

A Marketing and PR guru by day, 

Hayley Webb is also Guernsey’s 

only professional MAC make-up 

artist. Having completed a short 

course in drag queen make-up 

just for fun, she’s always 

up for trying something new 

and making sure life is lived 

to its fullest. 

ARE YOU A SHOPAHOLIC OR 

INDIFFERENT TO SPLASHING 

THE CASH? 

I like buying well and the thrill of a 

good bargain can be too good to 

miss out on sometimes. If I’m in the 

mood, I can shop with the best of 

them but I tend not to just for the 

sake of it. 

CLOTHES, HOMEWARE 

OR LIFESTYLE? 

All of the above! 

WHAT TYPE OF SHOP ARE YOU 

NORMALLY FOUND IN? 

The shops run by local retailers 

rather than any of the national 

chain stores because the handmade 

products available by local retailers 

and crafters are so unique. 

WHERE DO ALL THE TOURISTS 

GO TO SHOP IN GUERNSEY? 

They should go to IQ in the High 

street to get Apple products that 

have no VAT because the savings 

are significant and the staff 

extremely helpful. 

But for gifts to take home that are a 

bit more exciting they should go to 

the Bird Box in Mill Street for some 

really impressive prints of local birds. 

WHICH LOCAL STORE 

IS A HIDDEN GEM? 

Becky Rowe Jewellery in St. Martin’s 

is nothing short of stunning, and 

from the décor to the gorgeous 

smelling candles, you won’t want to 

leave. Becky specialises in bespoke, 

handmade, very personalised 

jewellery that has to be seen. Design 

something whilst you’re in Guernsey 

and Becky will send it to you when 

it’s complete. It’s easy to access with 

parking outside and good bus links 

from St. Peter Port. 

WHAT AREA OF GUERNSEY IS JUST 

WAITING TO BE EXPLORED? 

ST PETER PORT BECKY ROWE JEWELLERY 

Tourists tend to flock to shops along 

the seafront, but what they should 

do is venture a little deeper into 

St. Peter Port and find Mill Street for 

smaller, more boutique shops run 

by local retailers. 

For clothes, go and see Katie at 

Freelove who’ll take good care of 

you. It’s an excellent place to find 

something different for that special 

occasion and the shoes are divine. 

WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU 

PURCHASED IN GUERNSEY? 

The last thing I purchased was 

a cocktail in one of Guernsey’s 

awesome cocktail bars, which 

are a must for any visitor. Head to 

Hook for some amazing local food, 

cocktails, excellent music and with 

the bonus of great views over the 

seafront and it is money well spent. 


SOUTHAMPTON 

During the week, Justin Thomas works 

as a Business Analyst in the city and 

commutes from Southampton on a daily 

basis. At weekends he’s often restoring old 

motorcycles, watching rugby or enjoying a 

pint in one of the many local forest pubs. 

ARE YOU A SHOPAHOLIC OR 

INDIFFERENT TO SPLASHING 

THE CASH? 

Indifferent. I’m a typical male in that 

respect I’m afraid. 

CLOTHES, HOMEWARE 

OR LIFESTYLE? 

I like to get my money’s worth out of 

clothes so it’s an even split between 

homeware and lifestyle. I’m not sure 

I could choose one over the other! 

WHAT TYPE OF SHOP ARE YOU 

NORMALLY FOUND IN? 

Typically John Lewis – the place 

has everything! 

WHERE DO ALL THE TOURISTS GO 

TO SHOP IN SOUTHAMPTON? 

Definitely WestQuay shopping 

centre. There’s so many great brands 

in there and don’t forget the food 

hall. A lot of the restaurants are open 

late so it’s ideal for meeting friends 

after a long day at work. 

WHAT AREA OF SOUTHAMPTON IS 

JUST WAITING TO BE EXPLORED? 

I like a bit of history and, fortunately 

for me, Southampton is absolutely 

steeped in it. The historic medieval 

wall is reasonably interesting along 

with the Titanic museum. But a short 

drive away is the New Forest and 

that’s my favourite place to 

spend time. 

WHICH LOCAL STORE 

IS A HIDDEN GEM? 

Just outside of Southampton is 

a small village named Lyndhurst, 

which is often referred to as the 

capital of the New Forest. There are 

many unique little shops but two that 

spring to mind are Burrow & Hide 

and Shave Green. There’s all sorts of 

quirky little bits and pieces waiting to 

be found in both stores. 

WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU 

PURCHASED IN SOUTHAMPTON? 

Unfortunately it’s nothing overly 

exciting – a car battery after the cold 

snap killed my last one! Needs must 

though I suppose. 

WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL 

THING YOU’VE EVER BOUGHT 

IN SOUTHAMPTON? 

Some random electrical connectors 

for an old motorbike I’m rebuilding. 

I’d been searching for months but 

turns out there was a supplier right 

on my doorstep! 

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SHAVE GREEN 

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© LUCY JAMES 

BEACHSIDE 

GUERNSEY 

THE ROCKMOUNT 

Where better to enjoy good quality food than next 

to some of the island’s most beautiful beaches? 

Beaches are to Guernsey what 

Ant is to Dec, what Tom is to Jerry 

and what Bonnie is to Clyde. Okay 

maybe not that last one. But the 

point is that one really doesn’t 

work without the other – well, it 

would, but you really would notice 

the difference. The lack of quality. 

The joie without the vivre. 

But what makes a great beach? 

While it’s utterly delightful to have 

some killer surf, golden sand and 

just the right number of happy 

children milling about – it really 

comes down to one thing: food. 

Cos we all gotta eat. And nothing 

shatters the vibe or ruins the mood 

more than a rumbling stomach 

when you aren’t within sight of 

somewhere to satisfy your urges. 

Great news then, because there’s 

no finer array of foodie delights 

available but a stone’s throw from 

your beach towel than what you’ll 

find in Guernsey. So use this as 

your handy guide to where to eat 

beachside while you’re here. 

PORT 

SOIF 

Kicking off with a place that has 

benches so vibrant you’ll be able 

to see them as the plane banks 

over the island, Surfside at Port 

Soif. The cocooned beach has 

lashings of soft sand, a thousand 

THERE’S NO FINER ARRAY 

OF FOODIE DELIGHTS 

AVAILABLE BUT A STONE’S 

THROW FROM YOUR 

BEACH TOWEL THAN 

WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN 

GUERNSEY 

rock pools when the tide is out 

and with banked dunes, a natural 

windbreak. Beyond these shores 

lies this delightful little café, 

which dishes out a mean burger 

and chips, fresh coffee to fortify 

yourself after a bracing walk, 

cheese toasties, jacket potatoes, 

Guernsey gâche, fresh cream and 

cute triangle sandwiches. There’s 

even wifi to share your hotdog leg 

snap while you wait for an actual 

hotdog to turn up. 

ROUSSE 

KIOSK 

Heading round the coast we 

come to a small hut that has 

tourists and locals alike flocking 

to it. Why? Well, because here at 

Rousse Kiosk they churn out cakes 

of such staggeringly fantastic 

quality that Mary Berry herself 

would be asking what the secret 

ingredient was (honestly, try the 

coffee and walnut, it is to die for). 

Not got a sweet tooth? Okay, then 

try the homemade sausage rolls, 

which could sway even the most 

ardent vegetarian back into the 

meat-eating camp. All this while 

looking over the picture-postcard 

views the bay offers. 

PORT SOIF 


ROUSSE KIOSK 

OCTOPUS 

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Actually it’s probably better when 

drawn on an easel, but then you 

wouldn’t have time to head even 

further round the coast to one of 

the island’s newest establishments: 

OCTOPUS 

Located in the beating heart of 

the island’s capital, St Peter Port, 

Octopus blasted onto the scene 

by taking a rundown café and 

transforming it into a modern 

mecca of dining. Steak, lobster 

(which is killed freshly on site), 

craft beer, cocktails, floor-toceiling 

windows offering views 

guaranteed to de-stress you no 

matter what, right now it is the 

place to be seen in Guernsey. Plus 

it’s next to the bathing pools, the 

headland of which has undergone 

a total refurbishment thanks to 

an extensive volunteering drive, it 

makes a delightful spot for an after 

dinner walk. 

ICART 

ICE-CREAM 

Next up is a place that doesn’t 

really have a beach, but is in sight 

of one. Or it might be two. Either 

way it’s a total local institution - 

Icart ice-cream. Everyone goes 

for gelatinous goodness, which 

can turn a great day into a superb 

one, a good one into a great 

one and, well, you get the idea. 

There’s even specialist ice cream 

for dogs (really) and this true gem 

of a place sits at the end of either 

winding roads or undulating cliffs, 

depending on how you choose 

to get there. Which doesn’t really 

matter, as you are guaranteed to 

get dreadfully lost on the way – 

which is not only part of the fun 

and experience of going there, but 

makes it all the better when you 

do eventually find it. 

AT ROUSSE KIOSK THEY 

CHURN OUT CAKES OF 

SUCH STAGGERINGLY 

FANTASTIC QUALITY 

THAT MARY BERRY 

HERSELF WOULD BE 

ASKING WHAT THE 

SECRET INGREDIENT WAS 

THE 

ROCKMOUNT 

We’ll end up at what is probably 

the island’s best pub: The 

Rockmount. An extensive boots 

and braces revamp a few years ago 

transformed the place from oldstyle 

quaint to new age chic, and 

has been open just long enough to 

get that worn-in feel. With plenty 

of pub classics – not to mention 

a truly dynamite crab salad – and 

a rotating selection of fine, quality 

ales (available in small thirds on 

a taster flight) – there really is 

something for everyone. With no 

expense spared on stocking the 

place full of waiting staff, your 

glass need never be empty and 

your belly never full. Here’s a 

locals’ top-tip, head there late in 

the day to catch the last glimpse of 

daylight as night time gently casts 

its shadow over the jaw-dropping 

Cobo view. It is beyond stunning. 

And it’s even better with a pint. 

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GUERNSEY 

BRISTOL 

RESTAURANT PICKS 

LONDON 

SERPENTINE BAR & KITCHEN 

Serpentine Bar & Kitchen is in the green heart of Hyde Park 

on the banks of Serpentine Lake. 

With an outdoor terrace that looks out over one of 

London’s most-loved vistas, you’d struggle to find a 

better spot for an al fresco meal or drink, with plenty 

of tables and chairs, inviting shade under a wide 

canopy and stunning views across the lake. 

As the weather gets warmer, it celebrates the sunny 

days with pop-up BBQs and a Gin Bar serving jugs 

of Pimm’s, draft beers and cocktails. If you fancy a 

picnic, there’s a smaller counter serving takeaway 

sandwiches, fresh smoothies, cakes and coffees. 

LE PETIT BISTRO 

Discover Le Petit Bistro in the heart of 

St Peter Port – authentic, rustic, and 

romantic, with all the joie de vivre, and 

un je ne sais quoi that France has to offer. 

It’s owned and run by front of house 

Delphine Pesrin-Auder and executive 

Chef Mickael Pesrin, both professionally 

trained in the art of French cooking. 

Specialities such as coq au vin, frogs’ legs 

and Côte de Boeuf are firm favourites 

and the varied menu, constantly inspired 

by the seasons, ensures there is always 

something new on the specials board. 

REVIEWS 

‘Outstanding dining experience’ 

‘Great authentic French atmosphere’ 

REVIEWS 

‘Lovely place by the lake’ 

‘Fantastic pizza, views and service’ 

BRISTOL 

PATA NEGRA 

Pata Negra is a bustling, Spanish tapas and 

wine bar in the centre of Bristol’s Old City. 

Translated literally, the name Pata Negra 

means ‘black hoof’, referring to the finest 

Jamón Iberico, produced from free range 

Black Iberian pigs, fed on acorns and 

cured for 36 months. Needless to say, 

cured meats are a particular focus here. 

Guests will also find a regularly 

changing menu of seasonal tapas 

dishes, fresh seafood, vegetarian dishes 

and a short but sweet dessert menu. 

Be sure to try the pork bavette! 

REVIEWS 

‘Faultless’ 

‘Excellent tapas; excellent service!’ 


Experience the spirit of France on every plate. 

In the heart of St Peter Port, Guernsey, you’ll find 

Le Petit Café and Le Petit Bistro with all the joie de vivre 

and un je ne sais quoi France has to offer. 

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SPRING CLEAN 

YOUR DIET! 

Nutritional Therapist Claire Mahy talks about 

dusting off our eating habits this spring. 

With spring just around the corner, it’s time 

to think about lighter dishes and fresh flavours 

such as asparagus, radishes, artichokes, spring 

greens and rhubarb. As we enter a new season 

I thought it would be a good opportunity to 

consider the advantages of eating seasonally: 

1. 

Firstly when crops are allowed to naturally 

ripen and are harvested at the time nature 

intended, they are even more delicious! 

2. 

As well as enhanced flavour, in season fruit and 

vegetables have a higher nutrient content, since 

nutrients are not lost during transportation and storage. 

3. 

An interesting advantage of in-season crops is they 

provide the required nutrients to support your 

body at that time of year. For example, spring marks the 

start of hay fever season and also yields crops rich in 

vitamin C; the connection being vitamin C is a natural 

anti-histamine and can help reduce hay fever symptoms. 

Another spring connection is the abundance of 

vegetables that are a natural source of prebiotics, which 

help the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) found in our gut 

to flourish. Research suggests a potential link between 

allergies like hay fever and our gut bacteria levels. 

4. 

Eating seasonally can also reduce your 

shopping bill, since crops are harvested 

in larger quantities, meaning 

production costs go down 

and as the consumer you 

do not pay a premium 

for exportation of 

out-of-season fruits 

and vegetables. 

5. 

Finally, not only 

will you be 

nourishing your body 

and saving money 

but you can give 

yourself a pat on the 

back for supporting 

the local farming 

industry. Here in 

Guernsey we are 

fortunate to have 

an abundance of 

locally grown fruit 

and vegetables 

readily available 

on the roadside! 

With all this in mind I’ve come 

up with a spring-inspired recipe. 

This dish combines salmon for good 

quality protein and omega 3 fatty acids, 

asparagus, artichoke and garlic for natural 

sources of prebiotics and lemon and rocket 

for their high levels of vitamin C. 

SALMON WITH LEMON-ROASTED 

NEW POTATOES, ASPARAGUS 

AND ARTICHOKES AND A 

ROCKET PESTO DRESSING 

Shopping list (serves 2): 

2 x wild salmon fillets 

350g new potatoes 

10 x asparagus spears 

2 x small artichokes 

60g rocket 

1 x lemon (juice for pesto and zest for potatoes) 

1 x garlic clove crushed 

40g pine nuts 

Extra virgin olive oil 

(60ml for pesto and 20ml for potatoes) 

Himalayan pink rock salt 

Cracked black pepper 

Method: 

• Blitz the rocket, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts and olive 

oil in a blender to make the pesto and put to one side. 

• Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes before coating 

with lemon zest, olive oil and rock salt and roast for 

30 minutes. 

• Remove the artichoke stalks and steam whole, this 

should take around 20-25 minutes, add the asparagus 

spears for the last 5 minutes of steaming. Meanwhile 

season the salmon fillets with rock salt and cracked 

black pepper and oven cook for around 12-15 minutes. 

• Once cooked combine the new potatoes, artichokes 

and asparagus to infuse the lemony flavour, plate up 

with the salmon, drizzle with the rocket pesto dressing 

and enjoy! 

For more information contact Claire at 

the Avenue Clinic on hello@cmnutrition.co.uk 

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RED 

EMPIRE 

Cocktails. Pizza. Steak. Tapas. Gin. Wine. Craft beer. Sounds like a good recipe 

for a Saturday night (or a Wednesday, we’re not here to judge), but think it 

might just not be possible under one roof? Well. Think again. Because nestled - 

actually no, not nestled, that would imply it was all understated – brazenly and 

outwardly located in the Pollet are four of the finest establishments in the island. 

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Red Empire. Now while that’s in no way 

an official title, and might sound a bit communist, read on. 

RED GRILL HOUSE 

& COCKTAIL BAR 

We’ll start at the beginning, 

Red Grill House and cocktail 

bar, which arrived on the scene 

with aplomb in 2012, tearing up 

local convention and creating a 

whirlwind of excitement. 

Now while there’s nothing new 

about a steak house or cocktail 

bar, it was the way they did it, with 

its smooth groove, superior sense 

of self and trend-setting attitude. 

Red instantly became the cool kid 

that everyone had to be friends 

with. You get the sense that every 

element, no matter how small, was 

endlessly picked over, deliberated 

and carefully chosen in a Spielbergesque 

way. 

Finding out about how this 

place came to fruition makes your 

mouth water nearly as much as the 

steak does. For it wasn’t opened 

on a whim, no no, research was 

conducted across the globe, with 

stints in New York steak houses, 

tasting sessions of Wagyu in Tokyo, 

and undertaking butchery classes 

in London. 

Their meat comes from only the 

finest butchers from farms where 

the cattle are grass fed for the vast 

portion of the year, with hormones 

and recycled proteins against the 

rules. Only the finest cuts with the 

best marbling will do, and it is aged 

for between 25 to 30 days, and 

cooked at over 400 degrees on an 

enclosed charcoal grill for 

extra flavour. 

All that care, all that passion has 

been poured into the walls of this 

place to create the best steak joint 

Guernsey has to offer. On a total 

side note, should you find yourself 

not in a steak mood when you 

go, the beef wellington is jawdroppingly 

great and there are 

vegetarian and fish options too. 

Now, onto the booze. 

The cocktail bar oozes cool 

sophistication, with a Parisian/New 

Orleans vibe pervading. Staff will 

make you a drink from the menu 

or just ask them to go wild, and 

they’ll serve up something that 

would undoubtedly win an award. 

The sheer array of alcohol available 

in the cabinet is so vast that it 

could surely serve as collateral 

for a loan. Honestly it’s incredible. 

And the wine list is a sommelier’s 

dream, plus they serve up some of 

America’s finest craft beer from the 

Flying Dog Brewery. 


*All figures are correct as of the end of Q3 2016

Reviews 

TRIPADVISOR.COM 

‘Excellent food 

Red was recommended by a local 

colleague as having the best steak 

in Guernsey. He also recommended 

the truffle chips and minted peas 

and I’m pleased to say all of his 

recommendations were spot on. 

The wine, starter, dessert and service 

were all top notch as well. Definitely 

recommended. 

‘Amazing’ 

Delicious food, the best steak 

in Guernsey. Lovely atmosphere 

and polite staff. I would eat here 

everyday if I could. 

‘Never fails to impress’ 

I’ve been here every time I come 

to Guernsey, and I’m always blown 

away by the food served. You pay for 

what you get, the quality is excellent 

and the portions are generous, add 

to this great service and nice décor. 

ROSSO 

If that isn’t enough, hop out the door and into next 

door, you’ll find Rosso, where they make authentic 

stone-baked pizza in a handmade stone oven using 

gas and wood to get it to a perfect-crust inducing 350 

degrees. The bar is also so stylish it won an award, the 

views over St Peter Port are stunning, yet more amazing 

cocktails are available and to top it all off, every Monday 

kids eat free with every adult meal sold. There just isn’t 

enough of that going on in the world anymore. 

There’s even takeaways too. 

TINTO 

Should even that not impress you, the last salvo of this 

great gastronomic gathering is Tinto Tapas Bar, which 

has a huge menu of sharing dishes for all palates and 

even better, more than 30 gin and tonics. Yes. More 

than 30. All served in Game of Thrones-style goblets. 

Some even come with a tonic called BTW (Bermondsey 

Tonic Water) – an all-natural tonic water crafted in 

South East London, but, by someone from Guernsey, 

Nick Crispini. 

It’s like an adult Disneyland, honestly, challenge 

yourself to go along for an evening and not have a 

good time. The sentence, 'this is rubbish’ has 

never been uttered in any of the Red establishments 

for sure – with the possible exception of closing time. 

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106 NEWS BULLETIN 

The latest business news from 

the Bailiwick of Guernsey 

108 WE ARE GUERNSEY 

Guernsey continues to lead the way 

for London Stock Exchange listings 

111 FACES OF BUSINESS 

Meet Aurigny’s newest board member, 

Meriel Lenfestey 

117 CRY! 

Ravenscroft Investment Management 

looks at recent political events 

MEET JULIAN WINSER 118 

En Voyage talks to Cazenove's 

Chief Executive Officer 

FINTECH FOCUS 122 

The future of financial services 

is in machine learning 

HIGH-FLYING 128 

The latest appointments from leading 

Guernsey businesses 

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING 131 

ABN AMRO Investment Manager 

Jason Robilliard talks sustainability 

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Business 

BUSINESS NEWS 

21 RELOCATIONS 

AND 36 JOBS 

CREATED BY 

LOCATE GUERNSEY 

Locate Guernsey achieved impressive 

results in 2016, facilitating 21 

relocations and creating 36 local 

jobs. The team attended around 400 

stakeholder meetings, 50 events and 

handled 140 enquiries. 

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Do we 

still need 

performance 

reviews? 

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Is your 

property 

underinsured? 

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Keep up to 

date with 

High-Flying 

Appointments 

PRESTIGIOUS STEP AWARD 

FOR BUTTERFIELD TRUST’S 

MANAGING DIRECTOR 

Butterfield Trust’s Managing 

Director Paul Hodgson has been 

recognised by the Society of Trust 

and Estate Practitioners (STEP) for 

his outstanding contribution to the 

society. Paul was one of 14 individuals 

from across the world – the only one 

from Guernsey – to receive a 2016 

STEP Founder’s Award. 

The Founder’s Award is given to 

members of STEP for extraordinary 

service and meritorious 

accomplishments in advancing 

the aims and objectives of STEP 

worldwide. The awards take place 

annually and recognise individuals 

whose long-term contributions to the 

society have gone above and beyond 

what is expected of members. 

Paul said: ‘It’s a real honour to receive 

this award, and I would like to thank 

RAY & SCOTT 

JEWELLERS UNDERGOES 

REFURBISHMENT 

Ray & Scott Jewellers has been established for 53 years. 

It is situated in The Old Bank House, formerly home to 

the National Provincial bank on The Bridge, St Sampson's. 

The last year has seen a huge refurbishment programme 

with investment in a whole new lighting system and the 

installation of stunning boutiques for Omega and Hublot. 

Ray & Scott is home to one of the largest selection of 

watches and diamond jewellery in the whole of the 

Channel Islands as well as the only Accredited Diamond 

Museum in the British Isles, situated within the building’s 

original bank vault. You will also find most of the global, 

world-renowned watch and jewellery brands including 

Dior, Tag Heuer, Gucci, Hans D. Krieger and many more. 

PAUL HODGSON 

the Guernsey branch for nominating 

me, and for their support and 

friendship during my tenure on the 

committee and as chairman. 

‘STEP is an important organisation 

that helps ensure the highest levels 

of professionalism. In an industry that 

is increasingly under the regulatory 

spotlight, it’s important to have 

a society committed to ongoing 

professional development.’ 

Working with a budget of £400,000, 

Locate Guernsey, which is dedicated 

to attracting businesses and 

individuals to relocate to the 

island, has returned an annualised 

financial benefit to the exchequer 

of almost £700,000. 

Its flagship event was a London 

showcase presented to more than 

200 people including Guernsey and 

UK advisers and people potentially 

interested in relocating. 

Richard Le Tocq, Head of Locate 

Guernsey, said: ‘While we will never 

be complacent, it is rewarding that 

we have made significant progress 

with limited resources. We have been 

very pleased with the level of support 

that has been demonstrated by the 

Guernsey community. 

‘The biggest challenge is getting 

Guernsey on the radar and 

helping people to understand how 

straightforward it is to relocate here. 

We’ve had some very encouraging 

feedback from those who have made 

the move to the island. 

‘Typically and understandably, there 

can be a long lead time from initial 

enquiry to eventual relocation. A 

number of our leads from last year 

are part of our ongoing work in 

progress and will come to fruition 

further down the line.’ 

Richard said that the figure of 

£672,266 financial benefit to the 

island excluded wider economic 

value to Guernsey businesses such 

as contributions to the construction, 

service and hospitality, legal and 

financial sectors. 

‘The ripple effect of the relocations 

in 2016 extends much wider than the 

obvious benefits and will continue 

to do so as new ventures become 

established and mature,’ he said. 

During the year there were more than 

40,000 visits to Locate Guernsey’s 

website, there were more than 3.5m 

views of social media content and 

43,000 other digital interactions. 


BUSINESSES URGED TO PREPARE 

FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL OF DATA 

PROTECTION LAW 

The Office of the Information Commissioner and Data Protection 

Commissioner is calling on all businesses in the Channel Islands to ensure 

they make themselves aware of impending legislative changes that will have 

significant ramifications for the way that they handle all personal data. 

When it comes into force across the European Union (EU) from May 2018, the 

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aims to strengthen data protection 

rights for individuals and harmonise compliance requirements for businesses. 

GDPR is set to be the largest change 

to the protection of personal data 

across Europe since implementation 

in 1995 of the EU Data Protection 

Directive which is currently in force. 

At that time, and in response to the 

transfer controls on data exported 

from the EU, the Channel Islands 

implemented the Data Protection 

(Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2001 

and the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 

2005 which ensured the continued 

free flow of data to the islands. 

The Regulation will be overseen 

by the European Parliament, the 

European Council and the European 

Commission. The governments of 

Jersey and Guernsey, together with 

the Channel Islands Brussels Office, 

are working with the Commission 

as well as key stakeholders, to 

ensure the islands are prepared 

for the changes and businesses 

are aware of their responsibilities 

and have time to prepare. 

The Commissioner is using Data 

Protection Day, an international 

day designed to raise awareness 

and promote privacy and data 

protection best practices, to start 

the public conversation about 

GDPR and its implications. 

Emma Martins, Head of the Channel 

Island Data Protection regulator, said, 

‘The introduction of GDPR will be 

transformative for how businesses 

handle personal data; we are on 

the verge of huge change in data 

regulation. To support businesses 

of all sizes, we will be preparing 

information and guidance as the law 

drafting progresses throughout 2017 

and are committed to continuing 

this conversation with businesses. 

‘I cannot over-emphasise the 

importance of being prepared for this 

legislation. I particularly want to stress 

this to the islands’ small to mediumsized 

business communities who 

may not have access to the legal or 

compliance expertise and resources 

available to larger organisations. 

The new regulations are certainly 

going to up the game in terms of 

compliance obligations and there is 

much greater accountability for data 

controllers and processors. Wherever 

personal data is involved, whether that 

is staff, client or any other information 

relating to individuals, data protection 

compliance will have to be considered 

and built in at the beginning of the 

process and to a more significant 

and demonstrable degree.’ 

Emma is also clear that GDPR is 

extremely important for individuals: 

‘Whilst this is important for the 

Channel Islands in that it will ensure 

we remain a trusted jurisdiction 

with no restriction on data flows, 

its importance for all of us in a 

personal context should not be 

underestimated. We live in an era 

where a vast amount of our personal 

information is being collected and 

used in ways unimaginable only a 

few years ago. What happens to that 

data is a deeply serious question and 

effective regulation plays a significant 

part in ensuring we all have the rights 

we are entitled to and have come 

to expect living in a democracy.’ 

Both governments have committed 

to GDPR being incorporated into local 

law with the intention of being ready 

for implementation for May 2018. 

‘I have had extremely positive 

meetings with senior representatives 

from the States of Jersey and 

States of Guernsey, both of which 

are committed to ensuring the 

islands are fully compliant with 

GDPR. In anticipation, we have 

begun a comprehensive review of 

the Commission’s structure and 

resources to ensure we are in in a 

strong position to support businesses 

at this time,’ added Mrs Martins. 

Data Protection Day is aimed at 

individuals, families, consumers and 

business and encourages people to 

consider the important of protecting 

their personal information online. 

GLOBAL 

EXPANSION FOR 

COLLAS CRILL 

WITH BVI MERGER 

Offshore law firm Collas Crill 

has finalised its merger with BVI 

firm Farara Kerins, extending the 

client offering of both firms and 

expanding its global presence 

alongside its Singapore, Cayman 

Islands, London, Guernsey and 

Jersey offices. 

The firm will remain as Collas Crill 

in its current jurisdictions and trade 

as Collas Crill-Farara Kerins for a 

transitional period in the BVI. 

Collas Crill Group Managing Partner 

Jason Romer said: 

‘The last few years have been an 

exciting time for us, full of growth 

and prosperity, and 2017 marks 

the continuation of this. Our BVI 

merger was a direct response to our 

clients’ needs, extending both our 

Caribbean and global presence.’ 

ALEXANDER 

DANIELS OPENS 

NEW OFFSHORE 

DIVISION OFFICE 

Alexander Daniels Professional 

Recruitment Group has officially 

launch its Offshore Division based 

in Guernsey. 

The Alexander Daniels team 

welcomed clients, candidates and 

friends to the Venue at the Fermain 

Valley Hotel for an evening of drinks, 

canapes and live music to thank 

them for their continued support 

and announce the opening of their 

offices based in Smith Street. 

(L-R) ANDY FOOTE, NICK PEARCE, 

HANNAH CAMPBELL, SARAH ELLIOTT, 

ANDY PARTLOW, ANDREA PEARSON, 

STEVE HUBERT, LAUREN MARTEL 

AND IAN MOURBEY 

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Business 

GUERNSEY CONTINUES TO 

LEAD THE WAY FOR LONDON 

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS 

Guernsey continues 

to be home to more 

non-UK entities 

listed on the London 

Stock Exchange (LSE) 

markets than any other jurisdiction globally. 

LSE data shows that there were 124 

Guernsey-incorporated entities listed on 

the Main Market and AIM at the end of 

2016 – more than 40 ahead of its nearest 

competitor, which is Jersey with 82. 

It is also significantly more than the major 

economic powers of Russia (29), USA (28) 

and India (23), and well ahead of other 

centres such as Ireland (51), the Isle of Man 

(44), BVI (39), Cayman (37) and Bermuda (32). 

In fact, Guernsey added nine new entities 

to the LSE markets during 2016, which 

is the same number as its two nearest 

competitors combined, excluding the UK, 

and further evidence of the high regard in 

which our infrastructure and expertise is 

held by professional advisers in the City of 

London and beyond. 

Some of the notable listings included 

Hadrian’s Wall Secured Investments, the 

first investment company to list on the 

LSE’s Main Market in 2016, and VinaCapital 

Vietnam Opportunity Fund, which 

completed its migration from the Cayman 

Islands to Guernsey and its move from 

AIM to the premium segment of the Main 

Market in the early part of last year. 

In total, Guernsey has 91 non-UK entities 

listed on the Main Market of the LSE and 

is home to 33 entities listed on AIM. 

In addition, Guernsey is the clear market 

leader in terms of the number of non-UK 

‘Equity Investment Instruments’ – the 

majority of investment funds – listed on 

the LSE with 74. 

GUERNSEY ADVANTAGES 

Guernsey’s market leading position is due 

to a combination of the many advantages it 

offers companies looking to raise capital in 

London. In addition to our close proximity 

to London, Guernsey also has experienced 

providers of legal, tax, accounting and 

administration services, a state-of-the-art 

company registry, excellent regulatory 

standards and modern company law. 

Indeed, when directors of VinaCapital 

announced the fund’s migration they 

cited among the reasons for choosing 

Guernsey were the island’s well-established 

infrastructure for the administration of closedended 

funds listed on the LSE and a robust 

regulatory and compliance regime. 

In addition to the LSE, Guernsey can provide 

speedy access to a number of international 

stock exchanges including New York, 

Euronext, Frankfurt, Australia, Toronto, Hong 

Kong, Ireland and Johannesburg. Guernsey is 

also home to the Channel Islands Securities 

Exchange, which provides a quick and 

cost-effective alternative to a full LSE listing, 

especially where the liquidity of the share 

trading is less of an issue. 


GUERNSEY FUNDS MASTERCLASS 

Guernsey’s listings expertise will be a key part of our 

messaging internationally over the next 12 months, as 

will the the fact that latest figures show that, at the end 

of September 2016, the net asset value of all funds under 

management and administration in Guernsey stood at 

£249.4 billion – an increase of £2.3 billion (0.9%) since 

the end of June and was the fifth consecutive quarter of 

growth enjoyed by the sector. For the year ending 

30 September 2016, the total value of funds in Guernsey 

increased by £24.6 billion (10.9%). 

Both our listings prowess and recent funds growth 

were referenced when Guernsey Finance hosted its first 

off-island event of 2017, 

the Guernsey 

Funds Masterclass. 

GUERNSEY 

FINANCE’S 

FLAGSHIP EVENT, 

THE GUERNSEY 

FUNDS FORUM, 

TAKES PLACE THIS 

YEAR IN LONDON 

ON THURSDAY 

11 MAY. 

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 

The event, which was 

hosted in conjunction with 

the Guernsey Investment 

Fund Association, was held 

in London on 8 February. 

It considered the outlook 

for raising funds in the 

post-Brexit environment 

and featured a panel debate 

among leading figures from 

the funds industry and a 

keynote speech from Louise 

Harvey OBE, who spent 

13 years as a British diplomat working on EU issues in 

the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and, has since, 

worked in business management in Brussels. 

Since June there have been many theories put forward 

by commentators on what the short, medium and longterm 

impact of Brexit will be on the markets. The initial 

uncertainty over the summer has largely dissipated and 

a degree of normality has returned with investors and 

managers continuing to do business, but there are still 

many questions as to how this will play out further 

down the line. 

The Guernsey Funds Masterclass was a valuable 

precursor to Guernsey Finance’s flagship event, the 

Guernsey Funds Forum, which this year takes place 

in London on Thursday 11 May. 

MEET THE TEAM 

Simon Tostevin, Communications Manager 

at Guernsey Finance, is the longest serving 

member of staff at the promotional agency. 

Here, we find out a little more about him. 

Name Simon Tostevin 

Position Communications Manager 

Responsibilities Oversight of all media relations 

activity involving Guernsey Finance. This 

includes acting as the main point of contact 

for all local and international media enquiries, 

coordinating Guernsey Finance news releases, 

articles and newsletters and maintaining our 

social media presence on the likes of Twitter 

and LinkedIn. A key part of my role is also 

liaising with industry practitioners to develop 

and source content for stories and messaging 

concerning Guernsey’s finance industry. 

When did you join Guernsey Finance? 

March 2012 

Favourite aspect of the job? Seeing all the hard 

work we put into hosting our off-island events 

pay off. 

How might people know you away from 

Guernsey Finance? I enjoy my sport, particularly 

football and the NFL. Up until recently I used to 

play for Northerners AC locally and represented 

the Guernsey football team for several years, 

including at the Island Games (2009, 2011) and 

at the UEFA Regions’ Cup (2010). 

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FACES OF BUSINESS 

MERIEL LENFESTEY 

Having previously worked for the likes of 

Microsoft and the BBC before starting her own 

digital design consultancy, Meriel Lenfestey 

joined the board at Aurigny last year. 

How do you start off 

your working day? 

I hate to admit that it’s 

checking emails before I 

even get up. Enough said! 

How would you describe 

your leadership style? 

Understated but ambitious. 

I believe in motivating and 

empowering people to be their 

best and to do what’s right for 

others (colleagues and customers). 

Do you travel much 

in your role? 

I’ve been a heavy user of Aurigny’s 

services for the 12 years I’ve 

lived in Guernsey. Ironically, my 

Aurigny role is the one which 

requires the least travelling 

of all my roles. Usually just a 

bike ride up to the airport! 

What’s the best piece 

of advice you were 

ever given? 

I was rather a shy child and 

teenager, and always did what was 

expected, believing it would bring 

success. When my secondary 

school art teacher told my parents 

that I was too quiet and not 

stubborn enough to succeed at 

art college I began to be myself, 

and dared to challenge. 

Where is your favourite 

place in the world? 

I love to explore off the beaten 

track. My last few trips have 

included Iceland, Montenegro, 

Pantelleria and Borneo. My 

travelling is more about finding 

moments and new experiences. 

I keep my 'favourite place in the 

world' for the place I spend the 

most time. It has to be Guernsey’s 

south coast with its amazing 

colours, constant change and the 

most stunning beaches I know. 

How would you 

quantify success? 

By how much difference I have 

made. Difference to my family, 

difference to my colleagues, 

difference to my customers and 

their customers, and ultimately 

difference to the world. Having 

said that, I haven’t yet worked out a 

magic formula for quantifying that! 

As a child, what did you 

want to be when you 

grew up? 

A weather forecaster, a doctor 

and an artist! I liked the idea of 

predicting the future, making 

people better and creating beauty. 

I ended up putting it all together 

in a rather different way through 

designing digital products and 

services to deliver the most useful 

and intuitive end user experiences. 

How do you maintain a 

healthy work/life balance? 

By trying not to differentiate 

between them! I work from home, 

so work is something I see as part 

of my home life. The balance I 

maintain is family/everything else. 

What single achievement 

are you most proud of? 

Aside from my kids (the obvious 

answer which nothing else can 

compete with), my greatest 

achievement is the Experience 

Design business I founded in 

London in 1997, and exited in 2016. 

At the start I had to create a market 

by evangelising user experience 

design and usability testing, and 

to train staff because no one had 

experience of this new field of 

research-led design. The industry 

is now well established, and 

many of my old employees are in 

fantastic jobs around the world. 

What is the last thing you 

think about at the end of 

the day? 

Anything to stop my mind spinning 

through all the different things I’m 

involved in. Often a good book. 

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Business 

Erika Lucas from 

Cezanne HR discusses 

the trends in employee 

performance reviews. 

DO WE STILL NEED 

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS? 

BY ERIKA LUCAS, CEZANNE HR 

An increasing number of organisations are shifting away from annual appraisals in favour of 

on-going, just-in-time feedback. So what can you do to make your performance management 

process a valuable business tool and an engaging and productive experience for everyone involved? 

1 START WITH OUTCOMES 

The danger with performance reviews 

is that they can too easily become 

just a box-ticking exercise. If you 

start by agreeing the purpose of 

the performance reviews with the 

reviewing manager and their likely 

impact on the business, you’ll find it 

much easier to convince colleagues 

to get involved – and justify any 

resulting investment to the business. 

2 MAKE IT EASY 

Even with commitment, performance 

reviews can still be at the top of the 

list of tasks managers and HR least 

want to do. It seems to be associated 

with seemingly endless form-filling 

and admin, and little or no insight at 

the end of the process. 

Thanks to advances in technology, 

the latest performance management 

software is cost effective. If you 

haven’t looked at the market for some 

time, you may be pleasantly surprised 

at what is now available. 

This is an extract from an article orginally published by cezannehr.com 

3PROVIDE TRAINING 

FOR MANAGERS 

It’s easy to assume that managers 

will automatically ‘know’ how to hold 

an effective performance or career 

conversation. The reality is that 

many managers struggle with giving 

feedback, setting objectives and 

motivating their people whilst also 

managing expectations. 

Don’t throw your managers in at 

the deep end. Many will have been 

promoted because of their technical 

skills and don’t necessary have the 

soft people skills needed to get the 

best out of their teams. Provide 

training to give them the confidence 

to have open, constructive 

conversations with their people and 

to tackle poor performance head-on 

when necessary. 

4 BE TRANSPARENT 

In a recent CIPD survey, only 39% of 

employees felt their performance 

management process was fair. This 

isn’t really surprising, given that in 

many companies, processes are 

applied inconsistently. How highly 

people are rated then depends on 

variables such as: how much value 

the manager places on the process 

and how ‘soft’ they are. Think about 

what you can do to make your 

performance management process as 

fair and transparent as possible. 

5 FOCUS ON THE FUTURE 

Traditionally, appraisals tend to 

look back at how an employee has 

performed during the previous year. 

But in a fast-moving, constantly 

changing environment, priorities shift 

constantly, new skill needs emerge 

overnight – and what happened 

last year (or even last month) is 

largely irrelevant. Try making the 

focus of appraisals more about what 

the business needs for the future and 

how the individual can best use and 

develop their skills and competencies 

to meet future challenges. 

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Business 

CRY! 

BY 

MARK BOUSFIELD, 

RAVENSCROFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 

If there were one aspect of the recent inauguration 

of the 45th President of the United States of America, 

Donald Trump, that makes it more interesting than many 

of the previous ones, it would be the very public angst 

displayed by those who didn’t get the candidate they 

wished for. More surprisingly, this is not just confined to 

the losing supporters, but many in the media whom one 

might previously have presumed were – if not 

privately, then at least professionally and publicly – neutral. 

This raises all sorts of questions not only about the 

nature of modern 

YOU DON'T 

KNOW HOW 

TO PLAY 

THE GAME 

YOU CHEAT 

YOU LIE 

YOU MAKE ME 

WANNA CRY 

Cry, Godley & Creme, 1985 

politics, but also 

about news reporting 

and information 

dissemination in an 

age where, to steal 

the title of Peter 

Pomerantsov’s 

excoriating 2015 

book about life 

under Vladimir Putin, 

“nothing is true and 

everything is possible”. 

Given the furore over 

the nature of alleged 

interference and hacking by Russia in the recent election, 

there would seem to be a symmetry of approach. 

However, on closer examination, the certainty with 

which the recent accusations are being thrown around 

rather crumbles. After all, newspaper barons have 

been involved in trying to influence elections for time 

immemorial and, long before such people existed, more 

powerful nations have always tried to promote “friendly” 

political leaders. Many, like imperial Britain, France, 

Russia, Spain and now the United States herself, have a 

long record of interfering in the affairs of countries both 

near and far, and not always successfully. Indeed, wars 

have been fought as a result of such meddling – all of 

which rather puts the recent election in perspective. 

Newsflash: the sun continues to rise and set! 

Perhaps the better example in this age of ‘fake 

news’ and rampant Twitter-fuelled cynicism is the 

not-so-subtle campaign to overturn BREXIT. 

As stated, the constitutional lawsuit pretended 

simply to ensure the primacy of the UK’s parliament. 

Actually – as anyone can see – it’s about changing 

the outcome of the June 2016 referendum. 

The wish of those who were on the wrong side of 

the plebiscite to remain inside the EU is a very worthy 

political cause and certainly worth fighting for. The 

more disappointing aspect is the way in which many 

of those opposed to leaving have set about it. Instead 

of coming straight out and stating their aim, those 

involved have tried to maintain the pretence that the 

court case is simply about principle and that they in 

no way wish to overturn the result. It is precisely this 

sort of cynicism that alienates the average voter and 

leads to the sort of combustible reaction witnessed 

in the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy – and 

perhaps later this year in France and Germany. 

It bears repeating that the only reason Trump is now 

in the White House is because the average working-class 

American finally gave into frustration at seeing the 

same-as-usual parade of politicians saying one thing to 

get elected and then being 

captured by the machine 

once in office. For good or 

ill, Trump is perceived as the 

antidote to modern politics, 

i.e. that he means what he 

says and will act accordingly. 

Of course, whether it is worth 

placing one’s trust in quite 

so volatile a character is the 

64,000-dollar question! No 

WE ALL 

KNOW WHAT 

‘UNTHINKABLE’ 

MEANS IN THE 

CONTEXT OF 

VOTES. 

one knows whether Trump will be able to overcome the 

institutional inertia that characterises a 2,500,000-person 

federal workforce (don’t forget there are also 22,000,000 

state government employees to go with them). 

Moreover, how long will his acolytes give him before 

they deem his presidency a success or failure? Will 

he seek re-election in 2020 and act accordingly? Or 

simply relax and consider his ambition achieved? 

It is for precisely all these reasons that we can’t predict 

the future and don’t even try. Investing is difficult enough 

without second-guessing the cesspool that is politics. 

Know what you own, why you own it and avoid the cry! 

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MEET 

JULIAN 

En Voyage talks to Julian Winser about his 

transition from army to finance and his 

affections for life in Guernsey. 

The best bacon sandwich available ‘almost anywhere 

on earth’, is at Richmond Kiosk [mid way along 

Vazon, for those non Guernsey readers], according to 

Cazenove Chief Executive Officer Julian Winser. 

And this is from a man who used to travel the world 

flying helicopters for the Army Air Corps. So, he’s tried 

a few. 

‘It’s also the most generous in terms of the amount 

of bacon you get. I have never been there and not 

seen it without a queue.’ 

The former pilot, who flew helicopters for the army 

between 1978 and 1986, moved to Guernsey in 2005, 

when Schroders asked him to come and look at their 

business over here. 

‘I decided I couldn’t be in the army for the long-term, 

and joined Baring Asset Management, where I worked 

in operations for five years or so. But I wanted to be in 

the teeth of the business, so moved to the client side, 

working with pensions and charities. 

‘Then three years after that, Nick Leeson happened 

[the Singapore based trader who, in a matter of weeks, 

racked up hundreds of millions of pounds in losses 

disguised them as profits and fled authorities, bringing 

a 232-year-old institution to its knees. It went into 

administration and was sold to Dutch bank ING for 

£1]. I wanted to work with private clients and I thought 

they were the future.’ 

Working with Schroders in London from 1996 on the 

private client side for the next decade, he then wound 

up in Guernsey, and hasn’t looked back. 

WINSER 


‘WHEN YOU COMPARE IT TO LONDON, WHERE 

YOU DO NOT WANT TO CATCH SOMEONE’S 

EYE, HERE, WHEN YOU ARE WALKING TO 

WORK AT 7.15AM, YOU CAN SAY HELLO TO 

EVERYONE YOU PASS AND THEY SAY IT BACK‘ 

‘I was asked to come and look 

at the business here, as we had 

two chief executive resignations 

in short order. I found a fantastic 

business, slightly on its back, but all 

it had to do was find its feet again. 

I thought I was the person to do 

that, and I have now been here 

for 11 years. It is a very successful 

business, and while much of the 

local competition has fallen away 

we now mainly compete with 

London based banks. We have 

really great staff and low turnover.' 

‘I FOUND A FANTASTIC 

BUSINESS, SLIGHTLY ON 

ITS BACK, BUT ALL IT 

HAD TO DO WAS FIND 

ITS FEET AGAIN’ 

Guernsey is ‘great to work from’, 

he said, and that was partly down 

to the type of government it has. 

‘Guernsey is very steady as an 

economy, and much less cyclical 

than many other jurisdictions. 

I think this may be because 

we either have a non-party 

government; or the overall process 

of decision making is slow. But 

that makes an environment that 

is pretty much right. Our clients 

want consistency and stability, an 

environment that does not change 

too much, but keeps up. We 

[Guernsey] do not have to be the 

bleeding edge, we just have to 

be consistent. 

‘My feeling is that you can go 

through life challenging everything, 

and you might win a few battles, or 

you can just not make too 

many mistakes.’ 

Plus, there was the island’s 

stunning aesthetics and friendly 

people, which has made sticking 

around all the easier. 

‘I sometimes walk to work [the 

offices are along the front in town], 

and when the tide is right up and 

almost coming over the wall, that 

just lifts your spirits. There are 

good connections to London too, 

with about 10 flights a day. There 

is very little crime here, and the 

people are nice too. When you 

compare it to London, where you 

do not want to catch someone’s 

eye, here, when you are walking to 

work at 7.15am, you can say hello 

to everyone you pass and they say 

it back. People feel safe here. 

‘I spend a lot of time walking and 

running, and one of my favourite 

stretches is the cliff path between 

St Peter Port and Jerbourg. It is 

just amazing.’ 

His favourite restaurants rank as 

Octopus (‘the food is just fantastic, 

and we had a spectacular summer 

client party there’) and 

Le Nautique. 

But it is not all play, with Mr 

Winser arriving most days at 

the office by 7.30am. With it 

being open plan – which has its 

advantages, he says – it also means 

the place is only peaceful before 

the staff arrive or after they leave. 

‘The peace and quiet is in the 

morning and the evening, that’s 

when you have your time to write 

and to plan. 

‘The office has been open plan 

since I arrived, I far prefer to be 

able to hear people, and when 

you are speaking to clients you 

have to be positive, and it is very 

important to set the tone for the 

whole office.’ 

A lot of his time is spent with and 

looking after the clients, validating 

what they were getting from 

the business. 

‘I try to demonstrate to them 

the integrity, passion, teamwork, 

innovation and excellence that 

the business is all about.’ 

For anyone looking to join the 

business, he had some words 

of advice. 

‘We say to all our interns, 

Guernsey has all the values of 

an island, but the majority of 

Guernsey businesses look beyond 

the island. It is vital that anyone 

who wants to come and work 

with us has an appreciation of the 

world, because in a perfect world, 

we would all have an international 

view of life.’ 

‘WHEN THE TIDE IS 

RIGHT UP AND ALMOST 

COMING OVER THE 

WALL, THAT JUST LIFTS 

YOUR SPIRITS’ 

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THE FUTURE OF 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

IS IN MACHINE 

LEARNING 

BY STEPHEN OZANNE, 

SENIOR ASSOCIATE AT WALKERS 

WHAT IS MACHINE 

LEARNING? 

Since the 17th century 

mathematicians have been 

developing formulas in statistics 

to help make demographic 

and economic forecasts for 

policymaking. More recently, with 

the arrival of digital computers, 

more powerful algorithms have 

been developed, which we 

now use every day for a wide 

range of tasks, such as weather 

forecasting and internet searches. 

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from statistics and involves the 

development of algorithms that 

can give computers the ability 

to learn information, without 

the information being preprogrammed, 

in order to solve 

particular problems. 

Generally, there are three 

different forms of machine 

learning. In ‘supervised learning’ 

the computer is given an example 

question, the data needed to 

answer it and the correct answer, 

similar to learning in a classroom. 

The computer can then learn 

the process for answering the 

question in order to answer 

similar questions on its own. 

In ‘unsupervised learning’ the 

computer is not told what the 

correct data is that is needed to 

answer the question, or what 

the correct answer is, which the 

computer has to work out for itself. 

Lastly, ‘reinforcement learning’ 

gives the computer a goal, such as 

winning a game of chess, and it is 

given feedback each time it plays 

the game until it wins. In financial 

services, where most information 

is now accessible in a digital form, 

we are starting to see the use of 

machine learning techniques in 

automating tasks, decision-making 

and compliance, which is likely to 

rapidly grow. 


Three reasons why machine learning is going 

to radically change the financial services industry. 

IT SHOULD SOON 

BE POSSIBLE 

TO TEACH A 

COMPUTER WHAT 

THE REGULATIONS 

ARE THAT APPLY 

TO A PARTICULAR 

BUSINESS AND 

FOR THE COMPUTER 

TO THEN MONITOR 

THE BUSINESS’ 

COMPLIANCE 

1AUTOMATION 

Machine learning 

programs can be used 

to automate the tasks 

needed to perform 

particular financial 

services. In the insurance sector, 

Fukoko Mutual Life Insurance is 

now using IBM’s Watson platform 

to automate the information 

gathering exercise to process 

policyholders’ pay-outs. IBM’s 

Watson uses machine learning 

to build an understanding of the 

expertise needed to complete 

the task. Fukoko Mutual believe 

that Watson will increase the 

firm’s productivity by 30% and 

save about $1.2 million, but at the 

expense of over 30 staff who will 

be made redundant. The World 

Economic Forum has estimated 

that automation using computers 

and robots will result in a total 

loss of over seven million jobs 

during the next five years in 15 

developed countries, two thirds of 

which are focused in routine white 

collar office functions, such as 

administrative roles. 

On the bright side, however, 

there is expected to be two 

million jobs created in computer, 

mathematics, architecture and 

engineering fields. 

2DECISION-MAKING 

There is a lot of 

talk about ‘big data’ 

in financial services, 

and with the dramatic 

increase in the number 

of devices that are connected to 

the internet it seems that data can 

be collected on nearly everything. 

However, such large amounts of 

data can be difficult to process in 

order to produce any meaningful 

information. Machine learning 

can be used as a tool to analyse 

big data and to extract useful 

results. Further, because machine 

learning programs are less reliant 

on human involvement, they can 

process very large amounts of data 

quickly and efficiently, whilst also 

identifying information that may 

otherwise be missed by human 

data analysts. Decision-makers 

within businesses that utilise 

machine learning will be able to 

arm themselves with insights, 

such as in relation to customer 

behaviours, product development 

and business strategy, which 

would otherwise have been 

unavailable, when making 

important strategic decisions. 

3COMPLIANCE 

Regulatory technology, 

or RegTech, is 

increasingly being used 

to assist financial services 

businesses to meet 

their compliance requirements. 

Machine learning can assist in risk 

management, fraud analytics and 

know-your-client due diligence 

tasks, which for many businesses 

previously required large 

compliance teams. Some banks 

are already using machine learning 

to detect credit card fraud. It 

should soon be possible to teach a 

computer what the regulations are 

that apply to a particular business 

and for the computer to then 

monitor the business’ compliance 

with the requirements of 

the regulations. 

HOW DO I GET STARTED? 

I would suggest that your firm 

builds a strategy on how it will 

use machine learning. I would 

also suggest that you start small 

before letting your business 

become reliant on more significant 

tasks performed by a computer. 

For regulated businesses, it is 

important to note that tasks 

performed automatically by 

a program are likely going to 

be more difficult to explain or 

demonstrate to a regulator than 

if those tasks are performed by 

a person, so give your business 

sufficient time to get the regulator 

comfortable with the software that 

you decide to use. Further, 

I would suggest that you 

consider how you will protect 

your business know-how and 

intellectual property once it has 

been learned by the computer, 

including in relation to your cybersecurity 

requirements. Ultimately, 

financial services businesses that 

do not have a digital strategy 

to take advantage of the rapid 

developments in machine learning 

are likely going to quickly lose 

their competitiveness. 

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SELLING 

GUERNSEY PLC 

James Orrick, Managing Director of PEA, explores a necessary 

shift in the factors to emphasise when selling Guernsey’s 

financial services offering in 2017. 

A ‘flight to quality’ is often a response 

to market uncertainty. The historic 

promotional messaging about 

Guernsey’s established financial 

services offering has often cited 

this well-used term as a way of 

summarising the stability that’s on 

offer in Guernsey to funds and their 

service providers compared to 

other jurisdictions. 

There are a number of key messages 

that those of us in the finance sector 

have long been emphasising when we 

articulate the benefits of Guernsey’s 

industry. We’re well used to reeling 

off expert regulation, the array of 

practised and professional service 

providers, Guernsey’s modern legal 

framework and political stability, in our 

list of key selling propositions. 

A quick glance at the current 

growth trends would indicate that the 

messages must be working. Indeed, 

they’re particularly powerful in the 

context of present market uncertainty 

fuelled by a new UK government, the 

un-concluded UK Brexit negotiations 

and a new US President in the chair. 

Little wonder that the investment 

funds market is in full bloom and that 

predictions remain strong for 2017. 

January figures have reported a 

fifth quarter of growth for Guernsey’s 

funds industry with the net asset value 

of all funds under management and 

administration standing at £249.4 

billion, up £2.3 billion (0.9%) since 

June 2016. Guernsey is also the first 

choice for non-UK entities listing on 

the London Stock Exchange with 91 

non-UK entities listed on the Main 

Market of the LSE and 33 on AIM. 

Notably, Guernsey leads on non-UK 

equity investment instruments with 74 

listed on the LSE. 

So, yes, the flight to quality message 

remains relevant. The key messages 

that underpin it, however, are shifting. 

The ever-evolving changes to 

regulation and tax legislation, mainly 

in the current forms of AIFMD and 

BEPS, are influencing the agendas 

of the investor community and it’s 

important that Guernsey’s financial 

services industry players – the key 

influencers of funds coming into the 

island – respond. 

Investors are rightly prodding beyond 

the sole performance of funds as a 

key concern. Questions regarding the 

quality of reporting, approaches to risk 

management and the requirement 

for relevant policies and procedures 

are also now key items on investors’ 

agendas. And so, it’s responses to 

these concerns that we now need 

to consider. 

Brexit is also relevant. There will be 

different questions about Guernsey’s 

links to the UK because of the 

unfolding UK exit from the EU. In 

Guernsey we rely quite heavily on 

people’s perceptions of the UK as a 

way of explaining our relationship 

with the UK and the EU. The UK’s 

voice for the Channel Islands in the 

EU has fallen silent so efforts are 

underway to further strengthen the 

direct links we have built. This presents 

a need to clearly divorce Guernsey 

from that uncertainty and promote 

the standing we have independently 

achieved in Europe and the stability 

we consequently offer. 

Some messages remain relevant. 

Guernsey’s regulatory environment 

continues to evidence the quality 

we offer. Among our regulator’s 

more recent achievements include 

proactively securing Guernsey’s 

recommendation for third-country 

pass-porting in Europe and developing 

the Private Investment Fund and 

Manager Led Product – two fund 

products that substantially add to our 

marketing wares this year. 

Also still underpinning Guernsey’s 

quality as a funds jurisdiction is the 

experience that exists across the 

range of Guernsey’s practised and 

professional service providers. It’s 

this experience that undoubtedly 

guides the efficient flow of work and 

contributes to the very success of 

individual funds. 

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 

HIGH-FLYING APPOINTMENTS 

Paul Rogers 

NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

FOR NP GROUP 

Paul Rogers is the new CEO of the NP 

Group. He is also Managing Director of 

Norman Piette and will now oversee all 

six companies within the Group. 

‘I have really enjoyed my time as Norman 

Piette’s Managing Director and that role 

will continue,’ he said. ‘I am also very 

excited to be involved in all the other 

businesses within the Group and will 

offer support to them in any way I can. 

Paul said that the local building industry 

had been through a tough time over 

the last few years but the NP Group had 

been preparing itself for the recovery: 

‘As we have retained and built on our 

staff expertise during the lull, we will be 

in the perfect position to capitalise on 

the upturn when it comes. 

'I am proud to be taking on the 

challenge of leading this professional 

business with its long and successful 

history of serving Guernsey with 

construction materials.’ 

PROMOTIONS AT 

COLLAS CRILL 

RBS NEW HEAD OF FUNDS 

Peter Brown has been 

appointed Head of Funds at 

RBS International to drive the 

expansion of the bank’s offering 

to the alternative funds sector. 

Peter has more than 25 years’ 

experience in corporate and 

institutional banking and was one 

of the founding members 

Peter Brown 

of the RBS mid-market leveraged 

finance business, delivering 

multi-million-pound buyout transactions alongside key 

private equity sponsors. 

OCS APPOINTS NEW CHANNEL 

ISLANDS MANAGING DIRECTOR 

Facilities management firm, OCS, has appointed Jacquie 

Walby as Managing Director. 

A proven business developer, Jacquie has been 

responsible for multi-million pound projects, leading 

private, public and multi-sector teams. She was Director 

of Strategic Business Development for OCS UK and 

previously Director and Partner at management and 

development firm Arkanum. 

Phil Taylor, Chairman of OCS Channel Islands, said: ‘We 

are confident that Jacquie’s vast experience in designing 

and implementing operational and organisational 

solutions will provide huge opportunities for OCS.’ 

Following the completion of its BVI merger, Collas Crill 

has made six promotions across the firm. 

Simon Heggs, Nin Ritchie and Anna Douglass have been 

promoted to Senior Associate in Guernsey and Alex Jeffery 

has been promoted to Associate in Jersey. In the firm’s 

business services teams, Jessica Hobbs has been promoted 

to Marketing and Digital Manager and Ollie Le Prevost has 

been promoted to IT Support Analyst. 

Jason Romer, Group Managing Partner, said: ‘These 

promotions are all in recognition of the hard work and 

dedication of these individuals to the firm. We are very proud 

of our home-grown talent approach and pride ourselves on 

the internal career progression available at our firm.’ 

Simon Heggs Nin Ritchie Anna Douglass Alex Jeffery Jessica Hobbs Ollie Le Prevost 

NEW STREET MANAGEMENT LIMITED 

APPOINTS A NEW DIRECTOR 

Nicola McGall is an experienced Trust Director with over 20 years’ experience in 

the Private and Corporate Fiduciary market in Guernsey. Her role will involve the 

provision of trustee services and directorships of client companies as well as leading 

New Street Management Limited's International Pension and EBT offering. 

Simon Graham, Managing Director of New Street Manager, said, ‘Nicola brings a 

wealth of experience and is great addition to our team. We very much look forward 

to working with Nicola as we continue to grow our business.’ 

Nicola McGall 


EIGHT PROMOTIONS AT BDO 

BDO Limited has announced a series of end-of-year 

promotions in Guernsey with eight people being 

given new roles and added responsibilities across the 

company’s 75-strong local employee base. 

In the accountancy and advisory firm’s audit department, 

six employees were promoted. Mirela Epure, Danny 

Fooks and Josh Payne are now Assistant Managers and 

Aaron Ockleford, Chris Freeman and Olga Stratulat are 

now Audit Supervisors. 

Zoe Broome has been promoted to Senior within the 

locally-focused business services & advisory team, while 

tax specialist Russell Morgan is now Tax Manager. 

Managing Director Richard Searle said ‘Over the course 

of this year, 25% of our people have progressed through 

new roles here in Guernsey. Providing all of our people 

with clear development opportunities is core to our own 

growth as an organisation. Our membership of the BDO 

international network allows employees to benefit from 

local and international career opportunities.’ 

Daily departures 

from drudgery. 

As Guernsey’s leading recruitment agency, 

we use insight & intellect to connect 

talented people with great businesses. 

We help companies find the people who 

will make a lasting difference at every level. 

Our recruitment team are here to listen, 

so if you’d like to change your personal 

horizon, let’s talk. 

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EXPANSION FOR TOUCHSTONE 

Wealth management 

systems expert Touchstone 

has expanded its Asia 

Pacific team. Four new 

experts have joined to 

support the emerging 

opportunities especially in 

Singapore and Hong Kong. 

Michael Kerr has joined as 

Head of Sales and brings 

a wealth of sales and 

marketing knowledge and 

experience from across 

the financial services 

and ‘fintech’ industries. 

New Zealand-based 

Business Consultant 

Yvonne Faulkner has 

over 20 years’ experience 

in Public Trust and 

Funds Management 

organisations and has 

an in-depth knowledge 

of the regulatory 

requirements impacting 

the financial and estate 

planning industries. 

Peter Le Brocq, 

Touchstone Managing 

Director, said ‘I am 

delighted to welcome 

Michael, Yvonne, 

Danni and Shankar as 

great additions to the 

Touchstone team. They 

are all highly skilled and 

experienced in their 

respective fields and 

we are looking forward 

to working closely 

with our clients to help 

them become more 

efficient and effective 

all over the world.’ 

INVESTEC PRIVATE BANKING 

GROWS GUERNSEY TEAM 

Investec Private Banking has appointed six new members 

of staff in Guernsey to support the continued growth of 

the business. 

James Torode and Emma Wright join the Private Client 

team with responsibility for UK resident non-domiciled 

& international clients, and clients based outside of 

the UK respectively; Gordon Irish also joins the Private 

Client Services team, focusing upon leading and further 

developing the Guernsey-based private client business. 

Sean Gauvain has been appointed Executive Mortgage 

Manager, Jane Niles has become Head of Corporate Client 

Lending and Daniella Sargent has joined the bank 

as Operational Risk Manager. 

Stephen Henry, Managing Director of Investec Private 

Banking in the Channel Islands said, ‘Our business 

continues to grow in the Channel Islands and these 

appointments reflect Investec Private Banking’s focus 

on recruiting the right people to deliver the level of service 

our clients demand.’ 

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Business 

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING 

By Jason Robilliard, Investment Manager, ABN AMRO 

Carbon neutral 

real estate, fair 

trade chocolate 

and child-labour 

free fashion. 

We are becoming 

increasingly more 

discerning as a society and demanding 

sustainable alternatives in many areas 

of our lives. This trend is also beginning 

to play a role in the choices we make 

regarding our investment portfolios. 

The idea that sustainable investment 

is a serious alternative to traditional 

investment portfolios is gaining traction 

and ABN AMRO NV are determined to 

be at the forefront of this movement. 

A SUSTAINABLE 

INVESTMENT FUND 

WILL NOT INVEST IN 

A COMPANY, WHICH 

IS IMPLICATED WITH 

THE VIOLATION OF 

HUMAN RIGHTS 

Financial returns still play a major role 

in rating investment performance, but 

the impact on people and the planet is 

equally prioritised. Historically investing 

in a socially responsible manner was 

almost a guarantee of poor investment 

returns but at ABN AMRO we believe 

that this no longer has to be the case. 

The United Nations have estimated 

that by the year 2030, the global 

population will have passed the eight 

billion mark. The extra mouths to feed 

and homes to build will put serious 

additional strain on our environment 

as CO2 emissions increase and finite 

supplies of natural resources grow 

thin. In addition, current supply chains 

still present social issues such as poor 

working conditions. The ecological 

impact of our actions may one 

day literally drown us, and to avoid 

such disasters in our future we must 

adjust our behaviour today. That 

also applies to the way we invest. 

When investing sustainably, we look 

beyond the expected financial returns 

versus the risks. Special attention 

is paid to the Environment, Social 

and Governance (ESG) impact of 

a company or product. Ultimately 

each Pound, Euro or Dollar invested 

has a direct or indirect impact on 

people and the planet. By way of an 

example, a sustainable investment 

fund will not invest in a company, 

which is implicated with the 

violation of human rights. Indeed by 

giving companies, funds and other 

investment products a rating we can 

provide insight into the sustainability 

of the investment. That rating is 

commonly based on ESG criteria. 

We believe that if financial institutions 

follow such a policy and consciously 

chose where to invest we can 

indirectly influence the activities of the 

organisations involved. If a company 

is structurally involved in polluting or 

unethical practices banks and brokers 

can choose not to recommend them 

to clients and to exclude them from 

managed investment portfolios. This 

will eventually reflect in the share price 

of these companies and hopefully force 

change for the better. This principle 

also applies in reverse and companies 

that do uphold their responsibility 

towards people and the planet will 

ultimately benefit from the support 

they will receive from investors. 

From a financial perspective, 

a sustainable investment is not 

necessarily less profitable than a 

traditional one. So even if returns 

are your primary focus there is no 

real reason to abstain from investing 

in this way. Indeed the careful 

decisions made by companies with 

a long-term focus could actually be 

an indicator of future success. Good 

management makes for a healthy 

company, which also reduces the 

odds of incidents that could lead to 

loss of reputation and financial damage. 

Sustainable investment offerings 

are on the rise, and at ABN AMRO we 

now offer a full range of investment 

services incorporating our Sustainable 

Mandates which sit alongside our 

traditional investment capabilities. 

ABN AMRO (Guernsey) Limited (Registration No. 13263) is licensed in Guernsey under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1994 and 

The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended. ABN AMRO (Guernsey) Limited is a participant in the Guernsey Banking Deposit 

Compensation Scheme. The Scheme offers protection for ‘qualifying deposits’ up to £50,000, subject to certain limitations. The maximum total amount of 

compensation is capped at £100,000,000 in any 5 year period. Full details are available on the Scheme’s website www.dcs.gg or on request. 

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NOT SO INNOCENT 

AFTER ALL 

Advocate Thomas Crawfourd looks at some 

of the perils of recreation. 

It’s one of those rare weather 

phenomena in Guernsey: a weekend 

of warm unbroken sunshine unmarred 

by a howling gale or an insidiously chilly 

breeze. All the world and his wife have 

ventured outside to take advantage, 

fearing the occasion may never arise 

again. You are no exception, and in 

a break from the norm you decide 

to go for a march on the cliffs. After 

all, you are more inclined to strolling 

on the west coast within easy reach 

of a beach kiosk and car park. 

As you wend your way along the 

cliff path, your mobile reception 

drops and you survey the distant 

speck of your car with rising panic. 

You wonder whether you should have 

brought some provisions and flares 

with you, and consider beating a hasty 

retreat back when your attention is 

suddenly diverted. 

Some cows have breached a fence 

to escape their field into a lane 

adjoining the path, where they are 

munching sedately on the grassy banks. 

Evidently the pastures are greener 

on the other side, you muse, oh the 

eccentricities of rural Guernsey! 

Feeling lifted and reassured to see 

a road leading to civilisation, you 

continue your slog less daunted. 

As you round a corner, you hear the 

strained whirr of an electric motor 

before meeting head-on with an elderly 

gentleman bouncing along the path on 

his mobility scooter. You move aside 

to let him pass, and he doffs his cap 

and confides that he has snuck out 

of an old people’s home for a quick 

trundle in the glorious weather. You 

marvel at his autonomy, then note the 

hip flask secreted in his top pocket. 

A QUAINT SNAPSHOT 

OF GUERNSEY LIFE, BUT... 

Soon you enter a wooded valley 

where you encounter a group of 

teenagers clambering a tree in the 

construction of a makeshift tree 

house, their bicycles abandoned 

below. Wonderful that they’re out 

in the fresh air engaging in such 

a timeless activity, you observe, 

better that than moping at home. 

Further on, the unmistakeable 

smell of grilled meat fills the air, burnt 

sausages to be more precise. Your 

gaze is directed towards a young family 

perched on a bluff around a flaming 

portable barbecue. Superb place for a 

picnic, you think, even if the cooking 

leaves something to be desired. 

Then, out of nowhere, a Yorkshire 

Terrier appears and makes a 

beeline for a charred chipolata in 

one of the children’s hands. 

She runs away, but the yapping mutt 

gives chase and manages to snatch 

the morsel just as his apologetic owner 

arrives and gets him back to heel. 

Fortunately, everybody laughs it off, 

except the cook who is seething. 

What you have just witnessed might 

be a quaint snapshot of Guernsey 

life, but it was also an extensive crime 

scene. Indeed, had you been PC Plod, 

you would have had a field day. 

Those wandering cows could have 

landed their keeper with a conviction 

for straying animals and a £1,000 fine. 

And that rambunctious dog could 

have seen his owner both fined 

£2,000 and imprisoned for two 

months maximum for failing to 

restrain him from chasing a person. 

But most criminality arose through 

the cliff paths and adjoining land, like 

other swathes of Guernsey, being 

classed as places of recreation. 

Here, many activities, whilst not 

expressly prohibited by law, amount to 

an offence punishable by a maximum 

£2,000 fine if done without the 

written permission of, typically, the 

Constables or States of Guernsey. 

Such activities include lighting fires, 

wanton mischief-making, and using 

mobility scooters and bicycles or any 

other mechanically propelled vehicles 

And perhaps most surprisingly, the bold 

act of climbing a tree also constitutes 

an offence, as does climbing a bank, 

gate or fence for that matter. 

On the other hand, it is not expressly 

an offence to throw stones and 

boulders over the cliffs, unlike in 

Sark where it is strictly forbidden 

and can result in a fine in the 

princely maximum sum of £5.00! 

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“Flexibility is Key” 

Offshore recruitment expert Andy Partlow talks to EnVoyage about the benefits of 

temporary contracts & a flexible workforce 

Guernsey is an island where people are likely to experience a healthy 

work life balance. What if you could add even more flexibility to your day 

In recent years we have seen that temp jobs are increasing in popularity. 

There are several reasons for this, for example companies are seeing the 

value in having a flexible work force to assist with seasonal variances in 

demand and workload or perhaps to adhere to headcount restrictions, to 

assist with short to medium term projects, or to enable the business to 

establish what it’s longer term staffing requirements are whilst plugging 

the gap. But it’s not all about the employer….candidates are enjoying the 

flexibility and variety that temporary assignments can offer. 

Temp life ……….. a candidates view 

Learning about how different companies operate can translate into 

a diverse skill set that may make you far more employable. 

Temping can offer you the opportunity to work across diverse industries – 

particularly competitive ones. When your goal is to make a move to a 

new industry, temp work can get your foot in the door and build a 

persuasive case that your skills are easily transferable across industries. In 

addition to this of course, there is every chance that the temporary 

assignment could lead to a longer term or permanent arrangement. 

Another benefit is that you get to meet and learn from a large number of 

people you wouldn’t have otherwise met. No-one can underestimate the 

power of networking or its importance on the island. 

For many, the biggest perk of temporary work is that it gives you more 

control than permanent positions in choosing when you want to work 

and how long for. 

Although a temporary assignment may come with a little uncertainty for 

the future, many come to love the freedom of this way of working. Also a 

good recruiter can help you to find the frequency of work that you 

require to maintain your desired level of income. 

recruitment and actually if you have an excellent relationship with a 

recruiter that understands your business you can trust them to find the 

right candidate without even interviewing them, as well as all the onboarding 

and compliance being in place. Using a specialised recruiter can 

assist skilled professionals find the next step in their career, resulting in 

clients benefitting from motivated and passionate interim professionals. 

Hiring temps for your business means that you can adapt quickly to 

workload fluctuations. 

Some businesses employ temporary workers as an excellent and costefficient 

way to recruit and test the abilities of new workers before taking 

them on permanently. Often companies will repeatedly use the services of 

a temp worker who has proven to be a company asset, as they already 

know the business, their systems and processes. Hiring a temp can also be 

a good way to continue getting work done whilst you search for the 

perfect candidate for a particular job. 

Temp life………… the recruiters outlook 

Both clients and candidates need their recruiter to go the extra mile and 

understand exactly what they need for their business or for their career. 

This way we are able to ensure that we supply work-ready 

temps/contractors that will hit the ground running. 

We look out for the clients long -term interests even when supplying 

short term temps. We have a number of tried and tested interim 

professionals. Should you have any temporary or contract requirements 

or if you are an interim professional looking for your next assignment, 

please contact one of our specialist consultants. 

Temp life……….. the clients perspective 

Hiring skilled workers through agencies is different from hiring workers 

directly. Firstly this saves the client valuable time and money in not 

having to advertise for the position and then sift through unsuitable 

applications. This in its very nature defeats the object of temporary 


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Business 

THE SOCIAL 

METAMORPHOSIS 

The media landscape in the Channel Islands, 

and the world, is changing rapidly with 

the explosion and power of social media, 

especially the strengthening grip of Facebook. 

Peter Grange, Chief Executive Officer of Oi, 

a leading creative and digital agency, explores 

this social phenomena. 

Facebook was founded in the same month and year 

as Oi – February 2004. However, it is fair to say it has 

certainly enjoyed meteoric growth in comparison 

– now worth $350 billion, making it the sixth most 

valuable company in America. 

Mark Zuckerberg started the social media giant, 

originally known as 'theFacebook’, at Harvard, stating 

his intention ‘to create a universal website that can 

connect people around the university.’ Within 24 

hours of going live around the campus there were 

between 1,200 and 1,500 registrants. Within the first 

month, more than half the undergraduate population 

at Harvard was registered on the service. In June 2005 

Facebook dropped ‘the’ from its name after purchasing 

the domain name facebook.com for $200,000. 

In September 2006 Facebook opened its doors to 

everyone aged 13 and older with a valid email address. 

It also introduced business pages. Then it went 

stratospheric – with monthly growth of 178.38% - to 

an eye-watering 100 million monthly users by August 

2008. By the time of Facebook’s IPO on 18 May 2012 

Facebook stated it had 845 million active monthly users 

and featured 2.7 billion daily likes and comments. The 

IPO raised $16 billion, making it the third largest in U.S. 

history, and valued Facebook at $104 billion. 

Fast forward five years and Facebook’s biggest 

achievement so far, besides connecting over 1.2 billion 

users, has been cracking the code of monetising a 

mobile platform. Facebook believed that advertising 

was the way to go – and they have proved they were 

right. It worked out the recipe for mobile devices and 

rolled out feed-based ads, which essentially solved 

the problem of lack of screen real-estate on mobile 

devices for delivering banner and text ads to users. 

Facebook innovated. At that point, it was hard to 

imagine that clogging up Facebook’s regular feed with 

sponsored posts and ads would not negatively impact 

user experience. However, the company was careful 

in terms of design and targeting by leveraging usergenerated 

data 

THERE ARE 38,000 

PEOPLE IN GUERNSEY 

AND 66,000 PEOPLE IN 

JERSEY WHO HAVE A 

FACEBOOK ACCOUNT 

such as interests, 

relationships and 

more. These 

advertisements 

became a 

natural part of 

Facebook’s feeds 

and attracted 

a lot of advertisers due to their highly targeted nature 

and impressive click-through rates - ranging from 2-6%. 

Taking an average figure of 4% implies that Facebook’s 

feed-based ads experience 40 clicks per 1,000 

impressions, which is significantly higher than other 

digital marketing channels. 

This leads me to why, for certain businesses, 

Facebook has become the most important marketing 

channel, or is certainly an integral part of any marketing 

communications activity, in the Channel Islands. 

It has changed the media landscape locally, in our view, 

and will continue to be a media disrupter putting more 

and more pressure on traditional media owners, leaving 

them scratching their heads as what to do next. 


According to Facebook’s Ad Manager, there are 

approximately 38,000 people in Guernsey – over 50% - 

who have a Facebook account, and 66,000 – 64% - in 

Jersey. That’s better reach and penetration than any 

other forms of local media such as local TV, newspaper 

and radio. 

While Facebook may not necessarily be the right 

marketing channel for everyone, it is now an important 

one for many businesses in the Channel Islands, for 

five reasons: it has exceptionally high, regular user 

engagement; it is hyper-targeted; it is completely 

measurable: it is reasonably priced and it is very 

effective with very high click-through rates when 

used appropriately. 

The social metamorphosis is well underway - expect 

even greater things to come from Facebook in the 

near future with the evolution of 360° videos, virtual 

reality, plus many other opportunities for brands to 

engage with, and advertise to, audiences around usergenerated 

content, especially on mobile devices. 

As Mark Zuckerberg once said: 'Advertising works 

most effectively when it's in line with what people 

are already trying to do. And people are trying to 

communicate in a certain way on Facebook - they 

share information with their friends, they learn about 

what their friends are doing - so there's really a whole 

new opportunity for a new type of advertising model 

within that.' 

Oi runs many very successful Facebook advertising 

campaigns and competitions for clients including 

Aurigny, as shown above. 

To find out how Oi, and Facebook, could boost your 

business call Peter Grange on 01481 213730 

or email peter@oi-you.com 

Search @offshoreinternational on Facebook. 

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Sport 

TRY-A-TRI 

En Voyage talks to Try-a-Tri Guernsey founder Laura Fry and 

uncovers the zest for life behind this up-and-coming sport. 

The iconic image of Alistair Brownlee 

helping his brother Johnny over the finish 

line of the World Triathlon Series in Mexico 

back in September 2016 stays fresh in our 

minds, as it captured what it means to be a 

true triathlete. 

Laura Fry, British Triathlon Coach and 

Personal Trainer, knows only too well that 

it is the camaraderie, encouragement and 

support of fellow triathletes, rather than 

where you place, that counts. Laura, in 

partnership with Amy Critchlow – Age Group 

Triathlete and Sports Massage and Remedial 

Therapist, initially set up Try-a-Tri Guernsey 

in 2015. Born from what Laura describes as 

‘a simple idea to take willing ladies through 

the experience of completing their first 

triathlon’, Try-a-Tri has now become ‘a 

thriving community of ladies, guys, young 

and not-as-young who train and 

participate together.’ 

IF YOU’RE THINKING, 

‘I COULD NEVER DO THAT’, 

LAURA WOULD ASK, 

‘HOW DO YOU KNOW IF 

YOU DON’T TRY?’ 

Typically, the triathlon is perceived to be 

a gruelling physical challenge that requires 

highly expensive equipment and the greatest 

athletic ability to participate. Laura wanted to 

challenge this, making triathlons accessible 

to people who do not consider themselves 

‘sporty’. From personal experience, she 

knows how negative experiences of school 

P.E. lessons can create a mindset where we 

spend our adult years still believing we can’t 

do sport, we will never be good enough, 

and concluding that it will always be 

this way. 

‘You don’t have to be the best swimmer. 

All you need to be able to do is get from A to B 

– even if it’s doggy paddle or breaststroke. 

It’s not about the equipment. We don’t mind 

if you have a £50 bike that 

you borrowed from your 

friend – as long as it’s safe 

and can move, that’s all you 

need. You don’t have to be 

a fast runner – you just need 

to be able to move a little 

quicker than walking pace.’ 

This refreshing take on 

triathlons opens the event 

up to anyone looking for a 

new personal challenge. For 

newbies wondering if this event 

is for them, Laura encourages 

you to come and have a taster. 

Recognising that there are 

intimidating factors about triathlons, 

Laura and Amy make it their priority 

to break down the training involved 

into small steps that are achievable. 

‘Everyone participating finds at least 

one aspect difficult. We make it fun 

and don’t take ourselves too seriously.’ 

If you’re thinking, ‘I could never do 

that’, Laura would ask, ‘How do you 

know if you don’t try?’, drawing on 

countless examples of people who 

initially said ‘I can’t’ who now belong to 

the Triathlon Club and swim daily. Ability 

and age needn’t be a limitation either – 

living proof being people like Madonna 

Buder, the 86-year-old IronMan triathlete, 

who took part in her first Ironman World 

Championship triathlon at the age of 55. 


THIS REFRESHING TAKE ON 

TRIATHLONS OPENS THE EVENT 

UP TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A 

NEW PERSONAL CHALLENGE. 

Many thanks go to the Trust Corporation International for their invaluable 

contribution as the series sponsor for Try-a-Tri Guernsey. 

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IMAGES COURTESY OFTRI-A-TRI 

THE GROUP THAT 

JOIN US ARE ALL VERY 

LIKE-MINDED, SIMILAR 

PEOPLE. EVERYONE IS 

SOFT, GENTLE – AND 

SLIGHTLY TERRIFIED! 

As a skilled coach and personal trainer, 

Laura’s experience has been that it is usually 

the mental preparation that requires the 

most work. Together with the training plan 

and technical advice, instilling a supportive, 

encouraging, community ethos is the 

key to succeeding in this challenge. 

‘The group that join us are all very likeminded, 

similar people. Everyone is soft, 

gentle – and slightly terrified! Our group 

is so supportive and lovely that you can’t 

help but feel motivated.’ 

With such a positive 

atmosphere, it isn’t any 

wonder that over 600 

people have participated 

in various components of 

Try-a-Tri Guernsey to date. 

One of the most rewarding 

aspects for Laura taking 

people on this journey has been what she 

describes as ‘the shift’ – ‘when someone 

has gone from starting out thinking “I can’t 

do it”, shifting into “I am doing it and I don’t 

care what I look like”, to finally crossing 

that finish line, where there’s laughter, 

celebration, and tears from people who 

originally thought they couldn’t do it.’ 

Donna Le Tissier participated in the first 

Try-a-Tri and has continued to be involved 

ever since. Keen to find a new personal 

challenge to take her out of her comfort 

zone, Donna immediately signed up. ‘My 

primary reason was because as a parent, I 

am aware that little eyes are always watching 

me, learning by my example.’ Those little 

eyes couldn’t have been prouder of their 

mum when it came to race day. For Donna, 

swimming was the most challenging aspect 

– ‘it was 17 years since I’d swum a length in 

the pool. It’s hard to accept you can’t do 

what you would like to be able to do straight 

away. The challenge is to be persistent and 

consistent - to keep trying, to keep 

improving’. Describing Try-a-Tri as a ‘fantastic 

event that was well promoted and 

organised’, Donna praised Laura and Amy for 

‘enabling and empowering so many females 

to access a new sport that they may never 

have considered before.’ 

If you’re reading this thinking 

‘maybe I could give this a try’, yes you can! 

Visit try-a-triguernsey.co.uk 

to find out more. 


ATHLETICS 

Every Saturday 9:00 

PARK RUN 5km 

L’Ancresse 

Please register in advance at 

parkrun.org.uk 

Sunday 26 March 

CHERTSEY HOUSE 10km 

Pembroke Bay 

Friday 14 April 

to Monday 17 April 

EASTER RUNNING FESTIVAL 

Four events over four days. 

Visit guernseyathletics.org.gg 

for details 

SAVE THE DATE 

Tuesday 9 May 11:00 

LIBERATION DAY 

7 Miles 

Rousse Headland 

Sunday 21 May 7:00 

GUERNSEY 

ULTRAMARATHON 

36 Miles 

Liberation Monument 

St Peter Port 

For more info visit gu36.com 

For more info visit 

guernseyathletics.or.gg 

TABLE TENNIS 

Saturday 25 March 10:00 

OPEN DAY 

Table Tennis Centre 

Hougue du Pommier 

Friday 28 April 19:00 

ISLAND 

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 

Table Tennis Centre 

Hougue du Pommier 

For more info visit gtta.org.uk 

FOOTBALL 

GUERNSEY FC 

Footes Lane 


V THREE BRIDGES 


V HYTHE TOWN 

Sunday 2 April 14:00 

V CARSHALTON ATHLETIC 


V HORSHAM 

Monday 17 April 14:00 

V DORKING WANDERERS 

For more info visit guernseyfc.com 

TRIATHLON 

Saturday 8 April 11:00 

MR HESTER'S SARK 

TRIATHLON 

A unique triathlon experience 

Sark 


TRY-A-DUATHLON 

Run 2 miles – Bike 8.5 miles 

Run 1 mile 

Les Amarreurs 

SAVE THE DATE 


PEMBROKE DUATHLON 

3 mile run – 20 mile bike ride 

3 mile run (plus half distance option) 

Pembroke 


NOVICE TRIAHLON 

400 metre pool swim – 8 mile bike 

2 mile run 

Beau Sejour Leisure Centre 

For more info visit 

try-a-triguernsey.co.uk 

guernseytriathlon.com 

SPORTS 

DIARY 

RUGBY 

GUERNSEY RAIDERS 

Footes Lane 


V WESTCLIFF 

Sunday 19 March 12:00 

GUERNSEY LADIES 

V WORTHING 


V WIMBLEDON 


V COLCHESTER 

For more info visit grfc.gg 

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Sport 

CAMERON CHALMERS 

LIFE IN 

THE FAST 

LANE 

Except not as you’d normally think. No. This fast lane 

isn’t on a race track, it’s on the athletics track and for 

one local lad it has only recently been discovered. 


Cameron Chalmers, 19, used 

to play football and only headed 

onto the athletics track three years 

ago to keep up his fitness in the 

summer. And now, shortly before 

he headed off to Tenerife for a 

week’s training – seriously – 

En Voyage caught up with him 

to see what it was like discovering 

he was so naturally talented at 

something, having had no idea 

he was. 

‘When the football season had 

finished, I was looking to keep up 

my fitness and my brother said 

I should go down to the track. 

I started when I was 16, so I am 

relatively new to it. 

‘I was just running quicker and 

quicker, and after just two months 

training, I was the 14th fastest in 

the UK at the 400 metres for 

under 17s. So I dropped the 

football and started training full 

time for athletics.’ 

Just to be clear, he’s really good 

at it. At Elizabeth College he broke 

the Year 8 record for the 400 

metres. Then he did the same in 

Year 9, before completing the hat 

trick in Year 10. 

Running was a different beast to 

football, he said, and it took 

a totally different toll on his body. 

Happily he has a specially adapted 

mindset, which allows him to 

master anything challenging. 

‘I KNOW HIS GOAL IS TO 

RUN UNDER 46 SECONDS 

WHICH WILL MEAN HE IS 

RIGHT IN THE MIX FOR 

SENIOR GB CALL UPS.’ 

ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT 

OFFICER, TOM DRUCE 

‘It is such a high intensity sport, 

the sessions leave you ruined, 

so you have got to rest and recover, 

or else you get injured. My legs 

were not adapted to the workload. 

‘I just think it is obviously a really 

tough sport, it is pretty gruelling, 

but I have always enjoyed winning 

– if I am honest. Most things you 

are good at you do enjoy more. 

‘Plus I have got to go to a 

lot of places, I have been to 

Germany, Poland, Gotland and 

in a minute, Tenerife.’ 

Never one to rest on his laurels, 

Cameron said this year’s main 

aim is to qualify for the Great 

Britain under 23 European 

Championships, which sits 

alongside two other goals. 

‘Well, the personal best is the 

standard aim, but my ultimate goal 

is to be an Olympian, that really is 

a life goal. The next one is in Tokyo 

in 2020. I know I have two or three 

shots at getting there. The next two 

are when I will be at my peak.’ 

So there’s every chance that one 

day you’ll be tuning in to see 

Cameron taking gold in front of an 

international audience – or turning 

up on the Graham Norton show 

like those Irish rowers. 

But before he gets there – and 

speaking to him, you’re left with 

no doubt he will succeed – he’s 

already racking up the awards. 

Last year he was voted the 

Guernsey Sports Commission 

Outstanding Performer, and was 

nominated for Sports Personality 

of the Year. 

‘It is very nice to be nominated 

for it, it is always very nice to get 

recognised in that way. Recognition 

from home is the nicest thing. It is 

just the little things on the side, and 

shows that people do see what you 

are doing – it is always really cool.’ 

Guernsey was an excellent place to 

develop talents, he said, and no one 

should be put off from trying. 

‘I just think you realise how lucky 

you are. By the [Footes Lane] track is 

a great, high performance gym right 

on the finish line, and that is five 

minutes from my house. Everything 

is just a crazy good set up. 

‘There is also access to runners 

like Dale Garland, people who 

have been there and done it, 

which is just invaluable when you 

are new to it.’ 

For Cameron, this was a way of life, 

he added. 

‘A lot of people do it to keep fit, or 

for a social element. My mindset is 

elite and to dedicate my life to it. 

‘Each week I do three running 

sessions, three gym sessions and 

one rest day. In Tenerife we will 

be starting training at 10am, so 

nothing outrageous.’ 

He’ll leave the outrageous training 

for the Olympics, no doubt. 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

2013 

Broke the Guernsey Under 17 

400m record (now surpassed 

by brother Alastair) 

2014 

Suffered from injury and nearly 

quit completely 

2015 

Broke the Guernsey Under 20 

record numerous times 

Represented Great Britain 

in the 4x400m relay 

Gold at the Island Games 

4th at the English Schools 

Championships 

2016 

Attended Bath University 

UK Indoor and Outdoor 

Junior Champion 

UK Senior Indoor Silver medallist 

British Universities Indoor 

and Outdoor Champion 

Scottish Senior Indoor 

Champion 

Hampshire Under 20 County 

Champion (breaking a record 

previously held by Roger Black) 

Qualified for the semi-final 

at the World Under 20 

Championships with a time 

of 46.51 

1st in the UK Under 20 rankings 

14th in the UK Senior rankings 

Fastest junior 400m athlete 

in Europe 

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Community 

ANDY AND JO 

PRIAULX WITH 

COLLAS CRILL’S 

MICHAEL MORRIS - 

GROUP PARTNER AND 

ANNA DOUGLASS – 

ASSOCIATE. 

COLLAS CRILL COMPLETES 

ON PRIAULX PREMATURE 

BABY FOUNDATION 

PROPERTY PURCHASE 

Collas Crill’s UK Real Estate Team 

has completed on the Priaulx 

Premature Baby Foundation’s 

purchase of The Burrow; a 

property near Southampton 

General Hospital. 

While the Foundation currently 

leases a flat available to Guernsey 

families, The Burrow is the 

first property owned by the 

Foundation, purchased due to 

the high demand of local families 

needing a place to stay when their 

premature baby or critically ill child 

requires off-island treatment in 

Southampton. The property is due 

to open in the summer. 

Anna Douglass, Associate in 

Collas Crill’s UK Real Estate 

Team whose own child was born 

premature, advised the Foundation 

on the purchase of the property 

with Collas Crill covering the 

conveyancing costs, all legal 

advice and disbursements. 

Anna said: ‘I’m so glad that 

we’ve been able to support the 

Foundation whose work goes 

a long way in supporting local 

families at such a difficult time. 

Having spent almost a month 

with my baby on the neonatal 

unit last summer, I had firsthand 

experience of what a big 

difference the charity makes with 

the new equipment, essential 

support they offer and all the 

wonderful fundraising they do for 

this great cause. It felt great to give 

something back to them and this 

flat will be an essential lifeline for 

so many families.’ 

Jo Priaulx, co-founder of 

the Priaulx Premature Baby 

Foundation, said: ‘Thanks to Collas 

Crill’s hard work and generosity, 

it’s all feeling very real now! Many 

local families, just like Anna’s, 

have to go through the worry 

and stress of having a poorly 

little one, and if UK treatment is 

needed then having a place to 

stay is of vital importance. The 

team’s support means that we can 

start fundraising for The Burrow’s 

preparations and continue helping 

Guernsey parents and their 

children for years to come.’ 

'WE CAN START 

FUNDRAISING FOR 

THE BURROW’S 

PREPARATIONS AND 

CONTINUE HELPING 

GUERNSEY PARENTS AND 

THEIR CHILDREN 

FOR YEARS TO COME ’ 


make our house 

your home 

Raising the money to buy The Burrow 

has been the Priaulx Premature Baby 

Foundation’s biggest challenge to date. 

Now, thanks to all of you, parents of premature babies 

and poorly children will soon have a safe haven, close 

to Southampton Hospital at a time when they need it 

most. But our challenge is only just beginning; we need 

to decorate, furnish and equip The Burrow to make it a 

home-from-home and then pay the maintenance and 

running costs to keep its doors open to those in need. 

Thank you Guernsey. Together we have bought 

a house, now let’s make it a home. 

Please visit ppbf.org to make a donation 

or learn more about how you can help 

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Community 

GUERNSEY 

BUSINESSES ARE 

ROOTING FOR RIVER 

NEW CHARITY HOPES TO 

MAKE GUERNSEY MORE 

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY 

Dementia Friendly Guernsey (DFG) was 

launched in February. Facilitated and 

supported by the Guernsey Community 

Foundation, DFG is a partnership of 

charities, professionals and organisations 

aiming to improve the lives of people 

living with dementia, and their carers. 

Dementia Friendly Guernsey wants to 

encourage as many people as possible to 

take a local Dementia Awareness Course 

in order to better understand, identify and 

support people they deal with on a daily 

basis who live with dementia. 

Cooper Brouard Estate Agents was the 

first business on the island to sign up to a 

Dementia Friendly Guernsey awareness 

course. Matt Brouard, Director at Cooper 

Brouard said: ‘Any business will benefit 

from understanding dementia more 

clearly. All customer-based businesses 

will come into contact with people who 

live with it and if they can just understand 

them a little better I am sure they can 

offer a better service.’ 

Locally-owned online retailer 

allbeauty.com has stepped in 

with a large donation in support 

of a one-year-old boy diagnosed 

with a rare form of cancer. 

Brave River Dennis, who lives 

in Chicago with mum Lucy – a 

Guernsey expat and former All 

Beauty employee – and dad 

Dallas, was diagnosed with AT/RT 

just days after his first birthday 

in December. 

‘I’M STILL A BIT LOST 

FOR WORDS AND 

JUST IN AWE OF HOW 

AMAZING THESE 

PEOPLE ARE. THANK 

YOU WILL NEVER BE 

ENOUGH.’ 

Lucy worked as an Online 

Customer Service Advisor and 

when former colleague Heather 

Scott organised a cake sale in aid 

of Rooting for River, All Beauty’s 

directors were so moved by 

the news that they donated an 

additional £10,000 to help cover 

medical and travel expenses for 

River’s chemotherapy. 

Heather said; ‘We just really 

wanted to do something to help. 

It’s also a subject that’s quite 

close to our hearts and that’s 

why the directors decided to try 

and do something to help.’ 

Lucy said, ‘I’m still a bit lost for 

words and just in awe of how 

amazing these people are. Thank 

you will never be enough.’ 

Other local institutions have 

been raising money; the 

Guernsey Amalgamated Boxing 

Club raised £100 at its ladies 

boxing session taking donations 

on the door and Guernsey-born 

singing sensation Nessi Gomes, 

teamed up with local charity 

Helping Jonah-Helping Others 

at her album launch in Guernsey 

raising £1800 for the cause. She 

said of her Guernsey home; 

‘We unite and take care of one 

another like a massive family. A 

beautiful community I am proud 

to call my home.’ 

Anybody wishing to help can 

go to the Rooting for River 

Fundraising page on Facebook. 

JULIUS BAER SPONSORS THE 

WRITESTUFF COMPETITION 

The Guernsey Literary Festival is once 

again looking for young writing talent 

with its WriteStuff competition, ahead 

of the fifth Festival which will take place 

from 10-14 May 2017. 

The festival organisers are delighted that 

Bank Julius Baer is generously sponsoring 

the competition, which has a dedicated 

website and provides cash prizes, 

certificates and specially commissioned 

illustrations to the winners in each 

category. This year the WriteStuff asks 

writers to create a character effectively, 

and impress the judges in just 300 words. 

Jean-Luc Le Tocq from Bank Julius Baer 

said: ‘Julius Baer is proud to be the official 

sponsor of the WriteStuff Competition as 

part of the Guernsey Literary Festival. We 

are a long-standing supporter of the arts 

and culture across the world and truly 

value the education of youth. With the 

continuing expansion of the Julius Baer 

presence in Guernsey, the collaboration 

with the Literary Festival underlines our 

local commitment to the island. We are 

pleased to support a competition which 

encourages local young writing talent as 

part of the educational programme for 

the festival.’ 

For more information about the 

competition, which is open to school 

students from Year 3, go to writestuff.gg. 

You can find out more about 

the Guernsey Literary Festival at 

guernseyliteraryfestival.com. 


COLOURING COMPETITION 

TO ENTER: 

Colour in this scene and send it to: 

En Voyage Colouring Competition, Oi, Unit 9, 

Les Caches Business Park, Les Caches Road, 

St Martins, GY4 6PH by 30 April 2017. 

Open to children up to the age of 10. 

WIN 

A COPY OF ‘PERCY 

FROM PERELLE 

- A FLYING START’ 

BY MEGS BAILEY 

LOCAL GUERNSEY ARTIST 

MEGS BAILEY 

About the artist: 

Our colouring 

competition, themed 

by local artist Megs 

Bailey, features a scene 

from one of her lovely 

books about a seagull 

named Percy, from 

Perelle. Megs, formerly 

a teacher, created a 

stuffed toy of Percy 

which was so popular 

she found herself 

making more and 

more. This led to the 

creation of the books 

which Megs writes, 

illustrates and publishes 

herself. To find out 

more about Percy and 

his adventures search 

@Guernseyhandmade 

on Facebook. 

ENTRANT NAME: 

EMAIL ADDRESS*: 

ADDRESS: 

AGE: 

KIDS 

FOR 

*Email address will only be used to contact the winner, and postal address is required for delivery of the prize. 

Please note entries cannot be returned. 

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