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FLORAL
GUERNSEY
Celebrating 25 years
Alderney Week
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WIN
A luxury break
in London
Introducing
'SkySnacks'
Aurigny's new
onboard menu
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HIGH-FLYING
APPOINTMENTS
BUSINESS
NEWS
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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 WALKS
Walking in the footsteps of Guernsey legends
17 GUERNSEY SHOPPING GUIDE
Special feature on Guernsey's
retail experience
41 A TASTE OF LOCAL
Discover the island’s eateries
42 LOCATE GUERNSEY
Your home, your business, your life
46 JOIN THE FESTIVITIES IN ALDERNEY
Discover the events of Alderney Week
50 VANTAGE POINTS
Take a look at the different ways
to see the islands
54 WHAT’S ON?
Forthcoming events in the Bailiwick
56 CREATING ISLANDS OF FLOWERS
Celebrate 25 years of Floral Guernsey
60 LUXURY IN LONDON
Escape to the capital in style
63 COMPETITION
Win a luxury break in London
65 LONDON CONNECTING…
Explore Norway and the ease of
connecting through London with Aurigny
68 BEAUTIFUL YORK
Take in the rich history and romantic
ambience of York
72 MY SECRET CITY
The locals impart their wisdom.
this time… hidden gems
76 TAKE A ROAD TRIP
Explore Wales on four wheels
80 AURIGNY BREAKS
Great offers on flights and hotel packages
82 HOTEL PICKS
84 ISLAND DRINKS
Discover the refreshing drinks
made in Guernsey
86 RESTAURANT PICKS
88 SUPERFOODS VS WHOLEFOODS
90 PIER 17
Head to Albert Pier for this
sensational restaurant
93 BUSINESS NEWS
Inspiring interviews and local
business news
133 SPORTS DIARY
134 MAKING A STAND
Discover this popular watersport
138 THIS IS EPIC
Empowering people to inspire change
140 COMMUNITY SPIRIT
144 COLOURING COMPETITION
147 GENUINE GUERNSEY
IN-FLIGHT RANGE
148 SKYSNACKS AND DUTY FREE
Refreshing drinks and snacks
at great prices
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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
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WELCOME ABOARD!
MARK DARBY
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
Summer is now just around the corner, and
whether you’re dreaming of hotter climates
or planning something a bit closer to home,
there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
It’s safe to say we’re gearing up to enter
one of our busiest periods, and the
holiday season will see us help to connect
tens of thousands of passengers to
Guernsey, the UK, or further afield.
The end of May also marks a bit of a
milestone for the airline, as we celebrate
the first anniversary of our year-round
Leeds-Bradford route. This service has proved
a real success story with well over 10,000
passengers in its maiden year, exceeding
our expectations. It connects Guernsey with
Yorkshire and the north of England, and is an
ideal UK hub whether you’re interested
in a city break, an active, outdoors holiday,
or more relaxing time in the idyllic
countryside. In this edition of En Voyage,
we take a look at the beautiful walled city
of York, in the heart of North
Yorkshire, and all it has to offer.
For anyone looking for an adventure
getaway, there are endless opportunities
right across our network, all year round,
but the summer is an ideal time to get out
and explore. On page 76, you can discover
more about road tripping to Wales via
Bristol Airport. If you’re heading to London,
we’ve got a feature on luxury in the City.
It’s also a great time of year to visit Guernsey
and on page 50 we explore the different
ways to see the Bailiwick in its full glory,
whether it be by air, sea, bike or tours.
Elsewhere in this edition of En Voyage
you can read about the exploits of one
of our home-grown engineers, Christian
Hainsworth, who has embarked on his
second season in the UK’s Suzuki Swift
Rallycross Championship. Aurigny is pleased
to be one of Christian’s sponsors and we all
wish him well for the exciting season ahead.
Looking ahead to our summer schedule,
May will also see the return of our seasonal
Norwich route. This was another service
we introduced in 2016 and it proved to be
a huge hit with customers in its inaugural
year. We decided to step in and operate
the route when Flybe announced it would no
longer be offering Norwich-Guernsey and the
number of passengers almost doubled under
Aurigny, compared to the previous year.
Sales look strong again this summer,
right across our network, so we’re sure
plenty of you have some exciting trips to
look forward to.
But whatever your reason for flying with
us today, welcome onboard, sit back,
relax and have a great flight.
We look forward to seeing you for your next
trip soon and hope you have a great summer!
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AURIGNY NEWS
AURIGNY LAUNCHES
SKYSNACKS MENU
This edition of En Voyage sees
the launch of our SkySnacks menu,
offering passengers a new range
of high-quality refreshments. The
new menu is being introduced to
improve the onboard experience and
responds to customers’ requests for
an improved product range.
SkySnacks will offer nearly 40
different drinks and food products to
buy, including an improved range of
hot drinks and combo snack deals.
There will be the same alcoholic
beverages available to buy.
Under the changes, we will no
longer serve complimentary drinks
onboard. However, we will continue
to offer free copies of the Guernsey
Press to passengers.
Commercial Director Malcolm
Coupar said the new menu was part
of the airline’s ongoing efforts to
improve the passenger experience.
It will also bring Aurigny in line
with the rest of the airline industry,
PRIZE WINNERS!
offering a competitive range of
refreshments for short-haul flights,
at low prices.
‘Customers have been calling for
better refreshments onboard and
the new SkySnacks menu delivers
exactly that. The hot drinks that will
be available are much improved
in terms of quality and the range
of products that will be available.
The new range will feature regular
coffees, cappuccinos, lattes, hot
chocolate and English breakfast tea.’
The new menu is available on
page 148. Beverages are modestly
priced, with hot drinks at £2 and
with cans of soft drinks, such as
Coke, ginger ale and tonic water
available for £1.
We plan to review our product
range every two months, to coincide
with the publication of En Voyage,
and once launched, we will be asking
customers for feedback on what
they would like to see available.
Rachel Kimber was the lucky winner of Issue 2’s family trip to London.
She wins an overnight stay at the luxurious K West hotel & Spa as well
as flights and tickets to various family attractions. Of her win, Rachel
said she is ‘over the moon’ and plans to take her sister and nephew
along for the fun.
HAPPY RETIREMENT MARTIN
We’d like to wish Martin Le Cocq
a long and happy retirement after
19 loyal years with Aurigny, and
many more in the aviation industry.
Airworthiness Surveyor Martin
became involved in aviation straight
from school, when at the age of 16
he left Guernsey to join the Army as
an Aircraft Engineering Apprentice.
Over the next 24 years, he
travelled the world, working on
Army helicopters, then lived and
worked in the UK for a few years
before returning to Guernsey
and joining Aurigny in 1998.
He started on the shop floor
as a fitter before moving into
compliance, having already
gained a qualification in Quality
Assurance in the UK. He served as
the Quality Assurance Manager
for nine years, before taking up his
role as Airworthiness Surveyor.
Martin, who retired in April, said
he had really enjoyed the variety
of his work; ‘I think in aviation,
in general, there is variety. Every
day you come in is a new day.
There is a mixture of people
here at Aurigny, and I have really
enjoyed working with them all.’
Martin said he has also had a great
opportunity to travel during his
career with Aurigny. Work has taken
him around the UK, as well as to
Latvia, Nigeria and the Seychelles.
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)
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HAINSWORTH
RACING
CHRISTIAN HAINSWORTH ON THE RACE TRACK
By day Christian Hainsworth is in
the hangar, working on the Aurigny
fleet, enjoying the daily challenges
he and his colleagues face.
But for nine adrenaline-fuelled
weekends this year, the 25-year-old
engineer is putting his foot to the
floor and competing in his second
season in the Suzuki Swift Rallycross
Championship.
Christian, who began his racing
career in the Hill Climbs, finished
10th out of 24 drivers in his debut
season last year, despite missing two
rounds, and is determined to build
on that in the 2017 season.
He has already had a good start
to the season in the opening round,
after reaching the final and finishing
in 7th place at the Croft race circuit
near Darlington in Yorkshire.
The opening weekend, however,
did not pass without it's fair share of
incidents, most notably in his semifinal
when Christian saw a tyre
stack knocked on to the track right
in front of him. Some damage
was caused to the car, but he kept
pushing and managed to secure his
spot in the final.
After the team from the
championship organisers, Peter
Gwynne Motorsport, repaired some
of the damage, he lined up on the
back row for the final, managing to
miss all the contact at turn one, and
worked hard to bring the car home
in 7th place.
After the race, the Aurigny
engineer said: ‘I really enjoyed being
behind the wheel again, having only
been to Croft once last season.
‘I knew I would need to learn
the track again quickly if I wanted
to challenge the more seasoned
drivers. I still have a lot to learn but
I’m really enjoying competing.’
Rallycross is close competitive
short races, with each round of
the championships consisting of
heats, followed by a semi-final and
then final. It is growing massively
in popularity and the world series
attracted some huge stars, such
as World Rally champions Petter
Solberg and Sebastien Loeb.
To help cover the costs of
competing and travelling, Christian
has a funding page and anyone
interested in donating can visit
gofundme.com/hainsworthracing
Further updates are also on
facebook.com/hainsworthracing
NEW HOME FOR TRISLANDER
One of our iconic and nowretired
Trislanders has made one
last journey with us, as it heads to
its new home at one of the UK’s
leading aviation museums.
The aircraft G-RLON, which retired
from service at the end of February,
has headed over to the Solent Sky
Museum in Southampton, where it
will be placed on permanent public
display. It is the airline’s second
Britten-Norman Trislander that is
to be put on display, with plans for
Aurigny’s famous Trislander ‘Joey’ to
be displayed at Oatlands Village.
The aircraft was manufactured in
1975 and joined the Aurigny fleet
in 1991. It has clocked up more
than 32,600 flying hours over its
lifetime – equivalent to flying nonstop
for 1,358 days. It is understood
to be one of the longest serving
commercial aircraft in the world.
The total number of landings it has
made stands at 105,130.
Aurigny CEO Mark Darby said:
‘We are delighted to see G-RLON
going on display at Solent Sky
Museum, where the public will be
able to learn more about its history
and association with Aurigny. Many
people, both locally and further
afield, hold the aircraft close to their
hearts and it is fitting that one of
our last Trislanders will go on public
display in the UK, for people far and
wide to see.’
The Trislander fleet is being retired
as part of Aurigny’s planned and
phased transition from the Trislander
to Dornier aircraft.
The museum’s Director Alan Jones
said the opportunity would then be
taken to tell, in full, the story of the
Britten-Norman aircraft company
and Aurigny.
G-RLON has been flown to Leeon-Solent
Airfield, where it is being
stored for a while, until space can be
made in the museum.
MONGOL RALLY
Aurigny is supporting two
intrepid travellers who are
about to embark on a 10,000-
mile, six-week adventure taking
them through most of Europe,
Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan,
Russia and into Mongolia.
Dave (Starsky) Hogarth and Hendrik
(Hutch) Bast are setting off into
the unknown in July, as they take
part in the Mongol Rally covering
17 countries, in a 14-year-old van.
They are raising money for
Channel Island Air Search,
Guide Dogs, Age Concern and
Cool Earth, and Aurigny has
donated the 1st prize in their
raffle, of two return flights.
The duo aim to get the whole
island involved by putting everyone’s
name in Guernsey on their van. It’s
totally free to get your name on
the van, just go to mongorally.gg.
Dave and Hendrik will update
the website with their progress
during their amazing journey.
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AURIGNY NEWS
ORCHARD
TOURS
When it comes to staff outings, a
trip to the home of Rocquette Cider
is always going to go down a treat.
BAGGAGE
ADVICE
HELP AND ADVICE
FOR PASSENGERS
In the beautiful surroundings of
Fauxquets Valley, Aurigny staff are
just one of the many groups who
have enjoyed the ever-popular
Orchard Tours, which culminate
in the all-important tasting of the
company’s ciders, chutney, liqueurs
and apple juice.
The tours last for 90 minutes and
feature a guided walk around the
grounds, its 10 acres of orchards
and the Cider Barn where the apples
are crushed and slowly transformed
into the distinctive tipple.
The tours are led by Craig Alexander,
who provides a wealth of information
about the local cider-producing
company, before visitors get the
chance to taste the products. This
includes the company’s very own
chunky and spicy chutneys, served
alongside locally-produced cheeses.
Craig said there were around
5,000 apple trees in the orchards,
featuring three main apple varieties,
and they also hold apple swaps
every year where people exchange
their own apples for cash or cider.
Each and every year, Rocquette
produces around a staggering
200,000 litres of cider. Kegs are the
biggest seller of cider by volume,
and account for nearly 100,000
litres per year.
But it is not just traditional cider
that comes out of the Fauxquets
Valley hub. Its ever-expanding range
also features the like of liqueurs,
chutneys and delicious apple juice.
‘We are always looking to increase
our variety,’ said Craig. ‘For example,
we would like to produce more
mulled cider for the Christmas period.
There are also plans in the pipeline
to produce a cider brandy here.’
The company has a traditional
Rocquette Cider, at 6% ABV, and
an
ATR 42
XC Exceptional Cider, at 4.5%
ABV. There is a further range of still
ciders, including the award-winning
Fauxquets Valley.
Tours, which are by appointment
only and for groups of 16-30, take
Trislander
place from April to September
and are held Monday to Friday, at
11.30am, 2pm or 6pm. The price is
£16 per person, including
the tasting.
DORNIER More 228 information can be found
on page 84 as well as the website
rocquettecider.com and enquiries
for bookings made via email to
orchardwalks@rocquettecider.com
AW
AW
Always secure a tag
onto your baggage
containing key
contact details,
including where you
will be staying.
Insert a sheet of paper
into your bag with key
personal details, such
as your name, contact
details, flight numbers
and address of where
you will be staying.
Carry any essential
items, such as
medication and
money, with you
on the flight.
Customise the look
of your bag to make it
easier to identify.
Immediately report
the loss of checked
luggage if it does
not arrive at your
destination.
Do this before
leaving the airport.
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)
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Toulouse, France
ENGINES
ATR 70
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 E Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 299 knots (344 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 48
RANGE 966 miles (1,555 km)
NUMBER IN FLEET 2
BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
ENGINES
Trislander
2 x Garrett TPE331-5 or 10 Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 223 knots (257 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED Up to 18
RANGE 350 miles (563 km)
Embraer 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 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.
ATR 42
LAPTOPS, ULTRA-BOOKS
AND NOTEBOOKS
Trislander
Devices may be used during boarding
but not for taxi, take-off and landing
when they must be safely stowed
away in hand luggage. They may be
used in flight, provided any built-in
connectivity such as WiFi is switched
off or set to ‘flight safe’ mode.
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DEVICES WITHOUT
A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE
DORNIER 220K
This will include items such as DVD
players, electronic games and music
players. Only small, handheld devices
may be used during taxi, take-off
and landing. Larger devices must be
switched off and safely stowed away
Embraer 190
in hand luggage during taxi, take-off
and landing.
BLUETOOTH ACCESSORIES
All Bluetooth accessories (for example
wireless keyboards, headphones etc)
must be switched off from doors
closed to doors open.
ARE THERE ANY TIMES
I CANNOT USE MY
HANDHELD DEVICES?
Under certain circumstances your
flight or cabin crew will ask that
all electronic devices be switched
off, for example, during refuel
operations. This will be announced
over the PA.
CAN I USE MY HEADPHONES
THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT?
Personal headphones can be used
for some stages of the flight and may
be attached to your personal device.
We ask that customers remove their
headphones whenever the seat-belt
signs are illuminated during the taxi,
take-off and landing phases and
during the safety demonstration.
CAN I USE A REMOTE
POWER PACK?
ATR Aurigny 42 does not allow passengers
to charge their devices whilst on
board our aircraft.
Please ask a member of cabin
crew if you have any queries.
*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
NUMBER IN FLEET 3
BUILT Toulouse, France
ENGINES
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 M Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 276 knots (318 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 72
RANGE 1,023 miles (1,646 km)
Dornier 228NG
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
ENGINES
2 x Garrett TPE331-10 Turboprops
MAXIMUM SPEED 223 knots (257 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 19
RANGE 350 miles (563 km)
Britten Norman BN2A Mk.III Trislander
NUMBER IN FLEET 1
BUILT Bembridge, Isle of Wight
ENGINES
DORNIER 220K
3 x 260hp Textron Lycoming pistons
MAXIMUM SPEED 120 knots (138 mph)
PASSENGERS CARRIED 15
RANGE 500 miles (800 km)
DORNIER 22
Embraer 190
DORNIER 11 22

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WALKING THE CLIFF PATHS
IMAGE COURTESY VISITGUERNSEY.COM
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WALKING IN
THE FOOTSTEPS
OF GUERNSEY
LEGENDS
With over 50 miles of stunning cliff and coastal paths and an interior landscape
awash with colourful life and history, there is no better way to explore the unique
islands of the Bailiwick of Guernsey than by foot.
Whether you choose to join a guided group or take a
relaxed self-guided stroll, there is something captivating
about following the well-trodden pathways walked by
centuries of islanders and famous visitors before you.
From the ritual places of Neolithic men to the patrolling
grounds of German soldiers, and dramatic settings that
inspired romantic literary writers and artists, Guernsey’s
history is waiting to be discovered at every turn…
For a fun and informative way
to learn more about the islands’
unique culture and surprising past,
why not take a walking tour with
an accredited local guide?
Experts from the Bailiwick of
Guernsey Guild for Accredited
Guides unveil the mysteries and hidden places that
make Guernsey so special. A guided tour is particularly
recommended to discover more about the islands’
five-year German occupation and the dramatic history
stretching back centuries, which surrounds the many
fortifications still seen littered across the islands’
coast today.
Town walks operate from just outside the Guernsey
Information Centre at 10:30am daily and at 2:30pm on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, with weekly coastal walks
every Saturday afternoon (guernseyguidedtours.com).
TASTY WALKS GUIDE
For those wishing to
discover the Bailiwick at
their own pace, the 'Tasty
Walks' guide produced
by VisitGuernsey offers a
series of 18 self-guided
walking routes - perfect for
when you have an hour (or
three!) to explore.
The series takes in the very best the islands have to
offer and combines stunning scenery with noted
places to stop for fabulous food along the way.
Copies are available from the
Guernsey Information Centre
or can be downloaded at
visitguernsey.com/walking.
An accompanying audio
download is also available
for each walk.
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This May welcomes the return of the Spring
Walking Festival (20 May–4 June) in a 16-day
celebration of the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s most
intriguing and stunning walking routes. The first of
the islands’ two annual Walking Festivals delivers
a calendar of guided walks and tours that capture
the heart of the Bailiwick’s local history and
stunning natural beauty… all best seen on foot!
With over 40 unique walks on offer across
four islands, spring is a perfect time to explore
the beautiful blossoming coastlines or amble
around the ancient town of St Peter Port.
BREATHE IN
FRESH ISLAND
AIR AND
DISCOVER THE
ISLANDS AT
THEIR MOST
COLOURFUL
For those preferring the
deep red hues of falling
leaves and bronzed late
light, the Autumn Walking
Festival (23 September–8
October) later in the year
is a perfect backdrop for
brisk autumnal walks.
Both festivals offer a
fantastic opportunity to step outside, breathe in
fresh island air and discover the islands at their most
colourful. From short walks to more serious coastal
rambles, the festivals have walks to suit all ages and
abilities, and all walks are led by the Bailiwick of
Guernsey’s Gold and Silver Accredited Guides
including coastal, inland and town
walking routes.
SPRING WALKING
FESTIVAL GUIDE
For more information, pick
up a festival guide from the
Guernsey Information Centre
in St Peter Port or see
visitguernsey.com/
walkingfestival
SPRING WALKING
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
20, 23 & 31 MAY 2017
WALKING IN RENOIR’S FOOTSTEPS
Take a unique stroll with local Silver Accredited Guide,
Korinne Le Page, for Walking in Renoir’s Footsteps,
a stunning walk that takes explorers on a snapshot
of celebrated artist Renoir’s stay in Guernsey during
the summer of 1883.
The walk visits
the cottage
(now owned
by Korinne’s
family) that
Renoir painted
in his famous
masterpiece,
as well as other
scenic spots
where this great
master unleashed
his creative talent.
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SECRETS OF THE MIRUS GUN BATTERY
For those intrigued by more recent Occupation WW2
history, Tim Osborne’s guided tour, Secrets of the
Mirus Gun Battery, is also a festival must.
This intriguing walk heads underground (bring a
torch!) exploring one of the best preserved German
underground gun batteries that formed part of Hitler’s
October 1941 directive.
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Choose from our great value set menus, steaks, seafood
platters, our ever popular afternoon tea and more. Soak up
the sun with a cool beverage from our drinks list, including
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SPECIAL FEATURE
YOUR GUERNSEY
SHOPPING GUIDE
18 INTRODUCTION
20 ACORN LIFESTYLE
22 ALADDINS CAVE
24 GWYNETH & GREY
26 INDICA
CREASEY'S MEN 28
CREASEY'S LADIES 30
SAMUEL PEPYS 32
EVIE & ME 34
VOUCHERS 35
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LOCAL
TAX-FREE
SHOPPING
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A LESS TAXING
SHOPPING
EXPERIENCE
If Guernsey’s beauty, heritage and coastline aren’t enough for you,
the retail experience may just be the cherry on the top. With the
island governed by its own government and no VAT in place, many
of the retailers in Guernsey offer low prices on a large range of goods
as excise duty rates are lower than those in Britain. The discerning
shopper can make big savings on electrical items, photography
equipment and jewellery.
Wander around the beautiful
cobbled streets of St Peter Port
and discover a waterfront capital
where well-known high street
stores sit comfortably amongst
local boutiques. Head down the
High Street, through Commercial
Arcade and up through Mill Street,
home to a large selection of
eclectic shops selling everything
from clothing and shoes to
paintings and home décor.
WHEREVER YOU
DECIDE TO SHOP,
THERE’S NO
DOUBT YOU’LL BE
SURROUNDED BY
ISLAND CULTURE AND
FLORAL DELIGHTS
Just beyond that a variety
of exclusive boutiques,
locally made craft shops and
antiques can be found in the
charming Old Quarter.
Out of town, Guernsey boasts
hidden gems from high-end
jewellery workshops showcasing
local talent to specialist surf
shops and Aladdin’s Cave, an
independently run family business
selling toys, nursery, homeware
and leisure lines. The Bridge in
St Sampson's and St Martin's
Village are both smaller hubs
where retail meets community.
Feeling peckish? You’re never
more than ten minutes from a
food shop, whether you’re after
one of Guernsey’s larger food
retailers such as M&S or Waitrose,
or the family-run, 58-year-old
Forest Stores. There are countless
beautiful eateries punctuating St
Peter Port’s cobbled streets and if
you’re lucky enough to be in town
on a Friday, head to Market Square
for Fresh Friday and enjoy stalls
from local suppliers selling their
produce from across the island.
Wherever you decide to shop,
there’s no doubt you’ll be
surrounded by island culture
and floral delights. Just be
sure to pick up a lovingly made
souvenir of your holiday.
Book flights
from the UK
to Guernsey at
aurigny.com
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PROUDLY INTRODUCING
INTERIOR DESIGN, FURNITURE,
CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING
& HOME ACCESSORIES
NO.9 MARKET STREET
ST. PETER PORT
GY11HF
T +44 1481 700808
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Set of two tables
£531
Tala Veronoi bulb
£125
A C O R N
INTERIORS
INTERIORS
Kristalia rocking chair
£527
Tom Dixon Melt
£317
In November 2016, Acorn Interiors
Limited was formed and opened a
stunning interior design, furniture,
contemporary lighting and accessory
showroom at No. 9 Market Street,
in the heart of St Peter Port.
Acorn Interiors and Acorn Kitchens
& Bedrooms work in tangent to form
Acorn Lifestyle, an inclusive brand
with a unique offering.
Balance decanter £52
2 x glasses £23
Hex bowl
£83.33
KEY BRANDS
Tom Dixon
Kristalia
Ozzio
Light Years
Tala
Michael Tyler
Notre Monde
It’s about Romi
Swedese
Fiber Chair Wood
£219
Metal Touch Lamp, includes bulb
£85
DETAILS
No.9 Market Street,
St Peter Port, GY1 1HF
+44 (0) 1481 700808
Whiskey decanter
£62.50
2 x glasses
£37.50
Monday to Saturday
9.00am - 5.00pm
acornlifestyle.net
enquiries@acornlifestyle.net
@acornlifestylelimited
@acornlifestyle
All products subject to availability.
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Shopping
GUERNSEY’S
FAVOURITE
SUPERSTORE
Find 1000s of everyday savings across Camping,
Cookware, Electrical, Fishing, Furniture, Homeware,
Nursery, Toys and more!
LIKE LOCAL
@AladdinsCaveGuernsey
LOVE GREAT SERVICE
Please call 728469
LES CANUS ROAD, CAPELLES, GY2 4UJ • MON-SAT 8:30AM-5:30PM
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Harlow 4-Seater metal dining set
£399.99
Pushchairs/strollers
from £42.99
ALADDINS
CAVE
HOMEWARE
Kenwood Chef KM300
£119.99
Vango Soul 200 tent
£29.99
Aladdins Cave is one of Guernsey’s
real retail success stories, offering
islanders and visitors the best quality,
value, choice and convenience.
Although constantly evolving, we
always ensure customers enjoy
a better shopping experience through
our friendly service. Forever improving
our range of big brand name products,
Aladdins Cave truly has a better buy to
offer, so pop in and save at The Cave!
Cushions
from £5.99
World’s Lightest
4-wheel spinner cases
from £49.99
Dinner sets
from £24.99
Lunchboxes/clip-boxes
from £2.49
DEPARTMENTS
Camping
Electricals
Fishing
Furniture
Garden Furniture
Gifts
Houseware
Nursery
Toys
DETAILS
Les Canus,
Les Capelles, GY2 4UJ
+44 (0) 1481 728469
Lego Duplo
from £3.49
Monday to Saturday
8.30am - 5.30pm
(Closed some bank
and public holidays)
aladdinscave.gg
enquiries@aladdinscave.gg
@aladdinscaveguernsey
All products subject to availability.
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GWYNETH
&
GREY
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Bold summer prints
Summer clothing
G W Y N E T H
& GREY
LIFESTYLE
Tote bags
Beautiful jewellery
A beautifully stylish store on the
high street stocking collections
of handpicked jewellery, luxe
clothing, must-have accessories
and a dreamy selection of exclusive
home fragrance products.
Pop in and peruse the fine collection
of designer luxury handbags at tax-free
prices. This fabulous boutique is a
must visit on any trip to St Peter Port,
stocking all the latest and greatest.
KEY BRANDS
Smythson
Epice
Designer Anya Hindmarch bags
Nautical baskets
Anya Hindmarch
Pascale Monvoisin
Hartford
Velvet
Chan Luu
Sundry
Skandinavisk
0039 Italy
Laboratory Perfumes
Philippa Kunisch
DETAILS
Embellished shoes
Patterned bags
49 Le Pollet,
St Peter Port, GY2 1WQ
+44 (0) 1481 728377
Monday to Saturday
10.00am - 5.00pm
@gwynthandgrey
All products subject to availability.
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Kate Spade Lemon collection
from £12.90
Bob & Blossom kids party tutu
£36.90
INDICA
LIFESTYLE
LSA International serving set & oak paddle
£42.00
Kate Spade gifts
from £16.50
Maileg range
from £15.90
Tropical prints
from £9.50
Indica work hard to find a unique mix
of contemporary gifts and trend-led
homeware, stocking new and unusual
finds alongside established favourites.
With innovative displays to help inspire
you and make shopping for that elusive
gift or finishing touch for the home
both easy and fun.
As an established family-run business
they are passionate about providing
an enjoyable shopping experience
where the personal touches make all
the difference. With something for
everyone, you’ll be hard pushed to leave
without picking up a treat or two for
yourself or that someone special.
KEY BRANDS
Textured & linen cushions
from £24.90
True Grace home fragrance
from £14.90
Bando
Boho Betty
Garden Trading
Jellycat
Kate Spade
LSA
Moulin Roty
Orwell & Austen
Petit Bateau
Pump Street Bakery
Skandinavisk
Star Mela
Sue Ure
The Basket Room
True Grace
DETAILS
39 Le Pollet,
St Peter Port
+44 (0) 1481 728388
Bowls
from £15.90
Monday to Saturday
9.30am - 5.00pm
info@indica-interiors.co.uk
@indicagsy
All products subject to availability.
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Shopping
creasey’s
men
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Casual Friday
Gant
CREASEY’S
MEN
MENSWEAR
Clavin Klein
Farah
When it comes to Men’s fashion in
Guernsey you don’t want to miss a
trip to Creasey’s, Guernsey’s only
Department Store. You’ll be pleasantly
surprised at the number of quality
brands available.
Kit out your Summer Wardrobe with
plenty of styles to choose from;
including swimwear, suits, formal,
casual and more.
KEY BRANDS
Calvin Klein
Gant
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
Lacoste
Calvin Klein
Farah
Hacket
Casual Friday
Levi
Ben Sherman
Lacoste
Hackett
Timberland
DETAILS
High Street,
St Peter Port, GY1 2JX
+44 (0) 1481 720203
Tommy Hilfiger
Monday to Saturday
9.00am - 5.30pm
creaseys.com
info@creaseys.com
@creaseys
@creaseysgsy
All products subject to availability.
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Ted Baker
Coccinelle
CREASEY’S
WOMEN
ACCESSORIES
Fiorelli
Coccinelle
Creasey’s has a great selection
of accessories to accompany your
Spring/Summer wardrobe this season.
Pop instore to add some sparkle to
your summer look.
There’s a fantastic range of gifts,
summer hats, bags, jewellery
and scarves to name a few!
Cath Kidston
Calvin Klein
KEY BRANDS
Guess
Radley
Coccinelle
Ralph Lauren
Fiorelli
Calvin Klein
Cath Kidston
Guess
DETAILS
High Street,
St Peter Port, GY1 2JX
+44 (0) 1481 720203
Ralph Lauren
Monday to Saturday
9.00am - 5.30pm
creaseys.com
info@creaseys.com
@creaseys
@creaseysgsy
All products subject to availability.
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samuelpepys
MENS & LADIES DESIGNER FASHION
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3-Piece suit £525
Shirts from £100
Ties from £60
CP Company Blouson
£299
S A M U E L
PEPYS
FASHION
Jeffrey West shoes
from £175
Eton shirts
£110
Samuel Pepys was established, and has
been trading in Guernsey since 1977.
With a reputation of providing a vast
array of designer goods, from the
world’s leading brands, Samuel Pepys
is a well-respected name in
the High Street.
Spread over three floors, the store’s
interior reflects an airy, sophisticated
and modern style with stunning
views over the harbour and
neighbouring islands.
Zegna Sports jacket
£575
Vilebrequin shorts
£140
Women:
KEY BRANDS
Men:
Marc Cain
Z Zegna
Michael Kors
Hugo Boss
Belstaff
Ralph Lauren
Boss Orange
Stone Island
Patrizia Pepe
jumpsuit
£150
Michael Kors shoes
from £90
DETAILS
31 High Street,
St Peter Port, GY1 2JX
+44 (0) 1481 727616
Michael Kors bags
from £270
Monday to Saturday
9.00am - 5.30pm
samuelpepys.com
info@samuelpepys.com
@samuelpepys
@samuelpepys
All products subject to availability.
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EVIE & ME
Hand carved wooden cabinet
£1,090
Baskets
from £35
HOMEWARE
Close to Market Square this little store is
full of eclectic finds.
Beautiful homeware sourced globally
sits alongside carefully selected local
products and items designed exclusively
for Evie & Me.
There is also a wide selection of fabrics
available in stock, and to order, for
curtains, blinds and cushions, or to
cover that much loved but tired piece
of furniture.
Whether you are looking for inspiration
for your own home, a gift for a friend or
a souvenir of your stay in Guernsey, pop
in and see us.
KEY BRANDS
Furniture
Lighting
Decorative Accessories
Gifts
Fabric
Guernsey mugs
£10.50
Lanterns
£38
Glass hanging frames
from £4
Guernsey prints
from £20
DETAILS
China from
£4.50
Guernsey cushions
£29
3 Market Street,
St Peter Port, GY1 1HF
+44 (0) 1481 736776
Monday to Friday
9.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday
10.00am - 5.00pm
evieandme@cwgsy.net
Coasters
£3.50
All products subject to availability.
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OPEN MARKET PROPERTY:
JOIN THE SEARCH PARTY
In an age when everyone is online, property shows dominate the TV listings and
information is available at the click of a button, finding out about Guernsey and
buying a house on the island has never been more immediate. Simon Torode,
founder and Managing Director of Livingroom Estate Agents, which has been at
the forefront of introducing new technologies to the Guernsey housing market,
examines considered, targeted ‘old school’ marketing as part of the mix.
Buying a property is a huge decision
and an even bigger commitment;
there’s hours of work in searching
for the perfect home; a task that
gets larger when a move to a
brand new country (or island) is
factored into the equation.
At Livingroom we’ve noticed
an increasing number of young
professionals and families attracted by
the island’s extraordinary lifestyle as
well as those who are looking to ease
back and make Guernsey their home.
Certainly the launch and activities
of Locate Guernsey for the past year
have broadened the demographic
of those attracted to the island;
Guernsey is now on people’s
radars more than ever before.
Locate Guernsey was responsible
for 21 relocations in 2016, including six
digital and technology businesses and
six high net worth individuals, and it
seems that it will build on this in 2017.
Some of the economically-active
individuals choosing to move to
Guernsey are drawn by the fact
that it’s a discreet location with a
relaxed lifestyle and others by our
connectedness and proximity to
Europe and the UK. The lack of
showiness, but not lack of quality,
in Guernsey is also an attraction.
Often these people are looking
for an Open Market property and
that search usually begins where
most searches do nowadays:
online. A quality web proposition is
a requirement of any serious estate
agency and, at Livingroom, we are
immensely proud of our awardwinning
website, our apps and
our professional, creative team.
Livingroom has also reassessed
which portals work and uses a range
of carefully selected online portals
such as Zoopla, Prime Location and
On the Market to ensure Guernsey’s
Open Market homes receive the
maximum exposure possible
on an international platform.
BUYING A PROPERTY
IS A HUGE DECISION
AND AN EVEN BIGGER
COMMITMENT: THERE'S
HOURS OF WORK
SEARCHING FOR THE
PERFECT HOME
However it would be remiss
to forget mainstream marketing
channels. What is certainly a mistake
is tired, black and white, badly taken
photographs deposited with a
scattergun approach in a range of
ill-conceived printing publications.
In our experience many Open
Market clients still appreciate quality
printed materials but they must be
just that - quality. There has to be
a sound rationale for producing
printed materials; appropriately
targeted and catering to the recipient,
not the ego of the agency.
Rather than take the well-worn route
of others, Livingroom has launched
a new luxury printed book catering
directly to the Open Market. The
Livingroom Open Market Review
brings together editorial contributions
from some of the island’s leading
professionals - from finance, tax,
government to lending and private
banking - married with high quality
photography and profiles of some
of the island’s finest Open Market
properties - all perfectly bound
in a top quality publication.
The book stands as a purposeprinted,
one-stop guide to the
Open Market in Guernsey and
showcases the island in all its glory.
At Livingroom we’ve challenged the
norm and been a frontrunner when
it comes to digital marketing but
haven’t eschewed printed materials
that meet our high standards.
What people want most of all
is quality; whether that’s online
or in print - backed by excellent
customer service, years of experience
and an agent who’s prepared to
offer a truly bespoke service.
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in association with
Livingroom’s award winning website is only part of their story.
Widely renowned as Guernsey’s leading estate agent,
Livingroom is synonomous with privacy and discretion.
Boasting the broadest selection of property for sale in Guernsey,
Livingroom offers a contemporary service with old fashioned values.
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A TASTE
OF LOCAL
Food is a Guernsey passion and very much part of
island life and it’s no surprise when there is such an
abundance of freshly-grown organic produce and
seafood; so fresh it is caught the morning it is served.
For an island of only 25 square
miles, there's a plethora of fine
eateries, from five-star dining
looking out over spectacular
St Peter Port, to cafés and kiosks
positioned in stunning coves and
bays, where the sun touching the
horizon and the sound of the sea
hitting the rocks are the
only distractions.
2017 promises to be a year of
culinary delight. Taste Guernsey,
the island’s food consortium, will
be hosting a series of themed
food festivals over a selection
of weekends throughout the
summer season. Themes range
from Locally Caught and Locally
Grown to Locally Produced and
Locally Reared, each celebrating
Guernsey’s diverse food offering
and local chef talent. Producers
will open their doors to the public
on each Saturday of the festivals,
with restaurants holding themed
Saturday night dinners, and
each festival ends with a popular
themed Seafront Sunday. On
these Sundays, the town seafront
in St Peter Port closes to traffic
for the day, top island chefs are
out in force to prepare and cook
fresh Guernsey produce, with
live demonstrations, free tastings
and mini masterclasses, along
with a food village on Crown Pier,
bustling with stalls selling fresh
locally caught, grown, produced
and reared food. Seafront
restaurants bring out the tables
and chairs and the whole of the
St Peter Port seafront becomes
an al fresco dining paradise!
Food celebrations are not
limited to the summer season.
Autumn sees the return of the
popular Guernsey International
Food Festival (16-24 September),
a 10-day food extravaganza
incorporating a Big Guernsey
Market weekend (16-17
September) held on Crown Pier,
a Cocktail Festival and a Beer &
Cider Festival weekend (23-24
September) in the town Market
Square, as well as international
chef exchanges, restaurant
themed dinners and galas,
gourmet bus tours and lots more.
To end the food celebrations,
October sees the return of the
popular Tennerfest restaurant
promotion, when locals go out
in force with three-course menus
starting from just £10.
With so many food choices to
indulge in, the only question is
when to stay in?
TASTE GUERNSEY
FOOD FESTIVALS
13-14 May
Locally Caught Seafood Festival
10-11 June
Locally Grown Food Festival
5-6 June
Locally Produced Food Festival
20 August
Locally Reared Food Festival
16-24 September
Guernsey International Food
Festival
16-17 September
Big Guernsey Market
23-24 September
Cocktail Festival
Beer & Cider Festival
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LOCATE
GUERNSEY
YOUR HOME,
YOUR BUSINESS,
YOUR LIFE
CANDIE GARDENS, IMAGE COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY
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Andrew Carey, Interim Head of
Locate Guernsey, talks about
Guernsey and Brexit: an island
of calm in choppy waters.
After triggering Article 50 of
the Lisbon Treaty on 29 March,
Theresa May fired the starting
gun on two years of what could
well be contentious Brexit
negotiations as the UK seeks a
withdrawal that works well for
it. Since the referendum in June
2016, a lot of questions have
been asked of the UK’s future,
with few answers provided so
far. Perhaps the most prominent
example of this uncertainty is
the UK’s trading relationship with
the EU, with a potential trade
deal being the subject of much
political intrigue. In this context of
political and economic upheaval,
the benefits Guernsey can
provide are gaining international
prominence. With a long history
of providing resident businesses
and individuals with stability and
security, the island is proving itself
as an ideal location to shelter from
market volatility whilst remaining
connected to the wider world.
Despite the UK government’s
Brexit white paper, the market is
still in the dark regarding what its
future relationship with Europe will
look like. Whilst it appears the UK
will not seek to stay in the single
market, it is unclear whether it
will remain in the EU Customs
Union or be left to trade with the
EU on World Trade Organisation
terms. That will probably mean
tariff and non-tariff barriers to
trade. Given how both Chancellor
Merkel and President Hollande
have expressed a desire to resolve
the ‘divorce’ issues of Brexit
before making any headway
on a future trading agreement,
it is possible to envisage the
negotiating period running out
before a new arrangement is in
place. It is therefore no surprise
that the prospect of relocating
to alternative jurisdictions is
proving enticing to many.
As a Crown Dependency,
Guernsey is in an ideal position
to continue thriving post-Brexit.
Despite our strong ties to both
the UK and the EU, we are part
of neither jurisdiction, meaning
our international relationships will
remain largely stable and constant.
The island’s well-managed
economy, low public debt and
history of stable governance point
to a jurisdiction prepared for the
future. This hard-won reputation
of prudent fiscal management
was recently recognised by
Standard & Poor’s, who earlier
this year reaffirmed the island’s
strong AA-/A-1+ credit rating. As
a result, whilst UK businesses
are busy preparing contingency
plans or delaying investments
due to Brexit, the private sector
in Guernsey continues to build
WHATEVER
HAPPENS WITH
BREXIT, GUERNSEY’S
LANDSCAPE WILL
STILL LIFT THE SOUL
and grow. Indeed, in yet another
encouraging sign for the island,
the Prime Minister has pledged to
defend the Crown Dependency’s
status during Brexit negotiations
- providing further certainty for
Guernsey’s long-term future.
Guernsey offers considerable
advantages in terms of taxation,
with a flat 20% income tax
rate and no capital gains tax,
value-added tax or inheritance
tax. This tax-friendly landscape
means that families have more
disposable income and that
businesses are able to utilise
healthier profit margins. For the
very wealthy, Guernsey’s tax
cap system is attractive in that
it provides certainty and is of
course helpful when making
long-term financial planning. In
addition to this advantageous
climate, the island also boasts
high-quality public services
and an Open Market residential
property system. This means,
happily, that for most, moving
to the island is straightforward,
with a rental or purchase
option into our Open Market.
Coupled with an accountable
and democratic political system
and a highly regarded judiciary,
Guernsey’s tax regime is certainly
not the only reason cited by an
increasing number of relocators.
The financial benefits of living
in a jurisdiction such as Guernsey
are clear, but the high quality of
life the island offers is also vital in
attracting potential new residents.
In addition to the tax-friendly
landscape, our actual landscape
is pretty good. Our coastal path,
for example, skirts beautiful
beaches and rambles along
the edges of rugged, inspiring
clifftops. Here you’ll find escapism
absent in most places (but close
to home). The temperate climate
and natural environment make
Guernsey a wonderful place to
live and render outdoor activities
easily accessible; from hiking
and kayaking, to swimming and
windsurfing. Whatever happens
with Brexit, Guernsey’s landscape
will still lift the soul, our beaches
will still be fantastic places to relax
after a day’s work and beautiful
and charming St Peter Port will
still be beautiful and charming.
Guernsey is the perfect example
of how individuals and businesses
do not have to be weighed down
by Brexit uncertainty. As large
countries face crises on many
levels, the island can provide
refuge from these problems, whilst
maintaining the benefits typically
associated with major developed
economies. Relocating to small
and stable jurisdictions, such as
Guernsey, enables individuals and
businesses to concentrate on what
they do best, unhindered by the
political and economic matters
currently faced by our far larger
neighbours. Coupled with our
proximity and connectivity with
the UK, it is no wonder that many
have already made the move.
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LIFE ON
THE EDGE
Here are just a handful of the hundreds of Instagram pictures
posted with #locateguernsey. They show the many faces of
beauty of the island.
This summer, Locate Guernsey and Guernsey Beach Guide, both
ambassadors of the island, have teamed up to offer prizes for the best
short moving picture of Bailiwick life on the edge – that’s life on the
beach of course.
Visit locateguernsey.com for details about how to enter
the mini movie beach competition and follow them both
on Instagram @locateguernsey @guernseybeachguide.
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Join the Festivities
in Alderney
FESTIVAL OF COLOUR, ALDERNEY WEEK, IMAGES COURTESY OF EBONY JENKINS
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In this, the last of a three-part series on the third largest Channel Island,
En Voyage looks forward to Alderney Week, which will be taking place
from 5-12 August. This island certainly knows how to throw a party!
The Channel Islands’ biggest annual carnival and
community festival takes place on one of the smallest
islands. Alderney Week has been running since 1948
and it’s an event you won’t want to miss, so put 5-12
August in your diaries.
Every year the festival has a different theme and
this year it’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Musicals’. Taking
inspiration from stage and screen favourites, you’re
bound to find something you love. There are the
classics such as 42nd Street, Phantom of the Opera
and Cabaret and films to get you moving, like
Footloose, Dirty Dancing, The Commitments and
Saturday Night Fever. Or how about Grease and future
classic La La Land? There’s plenty for children too, who
are bound to adore Annie, High School Musical, The
Lion King and The Little Mermaid.
To give you a
flavour of the
atmosphere
– and the crazy
imaginations of
the organisers
- you only have to
picture the Festival
of Colour. Held in
a disused quarry,
last year’s event drew people of all ages, each armed
with packets of brightly coloured powder paint.
The effect when everyone threw their paint was
mesmerising! Such is the popularity of Alderney Week,
this year a larger main marquee will accommodate its
burgeoning audiences, and the Butes will be
transformed into a festival village.
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In keeping with this year’s theme, there are lots
of musical events, including a collaboration with
Alderney Rock Trust's Rock the Rock. Already
confirmed are the Jailhouse Blue Brothers, with
plenty more acts to follow. The Alderney Blowers
1950s diner-themed night is a ticketed event with live
music provided by this brass band and friends. Other
special events for 2017 are a themed ride on the
Alderney Railway, the Mud Run - the Channel Islands'
first tough mudder-type event, Beer Tent Olympics
and a laser show on Opening Night.
ALDERNEY WEEK
IS A MOSTLY
FREE FESTIVAL
WITH PRICES FOR
TICKETED EVENTS
KEPT AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE
The organisers are
still finalising details of
the whole programme
so it’s worth having
a look at the brand
new Alderney Week
website, which will be
constantly updated
with announcements
as more acts, performers, events and surprises are
confirmed. The website is packed with photos,
information and opportunities to get in touch,
sponsor or volunteer.
Amazingly, Alderney Week is a mostly free festival,
with prices for ticketed events kept as low as
possible. This is thanks to the mainly local businesses
which generously sponsor the festival. The Alderney
Week team would be delighted to welcome you
onboard if you would like to get involved, either
through sponsorship or volunteering.
Ebony Jenkins from the team sums up what’s
involved: ‘We’d love to welcome you if you’d like
to help out during Alderney Week. It’s hard work
and a bit manic but also very rewarding and, most
importantly, lots of fun. So get in touch and join the
roller coaster we call Alderney Week!’
With regular flights to Alderney from Guernsey and
Southampton, why not join the party this August?
alderneyweek.com
ALDERNEY WEEK
5-12 AUGUST
Lots of familiar favourites will be back, including
the following:
THE BIG PICNIC
On the opening Saturday
with go-karts, inflatables,
music, food and events for
all the family.
THE CAVALCADE
On Bank Holiday Monday.
THE HARBOUR
FESTIVAL
Which involves making
contraptions and
jumping into the harbour
in fancy dress.
THE DAFT RAFT RACE
On Braye Beach.
CIRCUS PAZAZZ
With acrobats,
magicians, dancers,
clowns and a bubblemagician.
The Big
Top stays up all week
and hosts lots of
fun performances,
workshops and events
for children and families.
SLIP AND SLIDE AND
GIANT WATER FIGHT
For kids and the young
at heart.
LATE NIGHT QUARRY
AND BUNKER PARTIES
Held throughout the
week - particularly the
first and last Saturdays.
SPORTING EVENTS
Such as tennis, a fun run
and a triathlon take place
throughout the week.
THE TORCHLIGHT
PROCESSION
The closing event on
Saturday 12 August,
and is a spectacle to
behold. Attracting
hundreds of people,
it culminates in a huge
firework display.
IMAGES COURTESY OF EBONY JENKINS
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VANTAGE
POINTS
STEPPING BACK IN TIME,
SARK HORSE AND CARRIAGE
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The idyllic Bailiwick of Guernsey poses a range of options when it
comes to deciding how you are going to explore, with each mode
of transport having distinct benefits.
HIRE A BIKE
In the summer months, hiring a bike and
leisurely navigating Guernsey’s quaint,
winding lanes can quickly lead you into
an intriguing adventure, where you’ll
find yourself in the heart of picturesque
countryside, steeped in folklore and mystery.
Aside for the scenic inspiration, cycling
around the island leaves plenty of opportunity
for stopping to grab a bite to eat and sipping a
glass of your favourite red, or having a
well-earned pint along the way.
ON FOOT
Similarly, ambling around Guernsey on
foot enables you to get up close to nature,
take note of the tiny details you simply can’t
see from a car window, and venture off the
beaten track.
COACH TOUR
If you’re not so energetically inclined, a
half-day island coach tour will see to it that
you alight with a wealth of new historical
knowledge regarding the key events that have
shaped Guernsey as we know it today. In
addition to the riveting guided commentary,
you can look forward to impressive coastal
views, seen from the advantageously elevated
height of the coach windows.
BY BOAT
Embrace the Bailiwick’s captivating marine
life onboard a Bumblebee Boat cruise
where, depending on your interests, you
can choose the Puffin Patrol, Seal Safari,
World War II Cruise, or the Guernsey Coastal
Cruise. Alternatively, Island Rib Voyages
offer fast-paced adventures at sea, exploring
local wildlife around the islands. If you are
exceptionally fortunate, you might find
yourself among a playful dolphin pod. Other
wildlife regularly spotted from the rib boat
includes seals, puffins, jellyfish and seabirds.
HORSE & CARRIAGE
Step back in time and venture around
the island of Sark by horse and carriage.
This whimsical transport offers a charming
alternative to our typically hectic lives, where
we so often find ourselves driving around in
a manic, stressed state, desperately trying to
get to the next meeting, gym class, or kids
extra-curricular activity on time.
The horse and carriage does away with all
of that. Instead, you can experience life as
if you’re a character straight out of a Jane
Austen novel. Admire the view, nestle into
the comforting rocking motion of the cart
connecting with the dirt track pathways,
and have yourself a jolly pleasant afternoon
that would surely be the envy of any decent
Mansfield Park resident.
Sark’s carriage drivers are well versed in
local history and serve as knowledgeable
guides, narrating your trip and ready to
answer any questions you might have
about the island.
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BY TRAIN
Alderney has the only working
railway in the Channel Islands,
dating back to 1947 - also making
it one of the oldest railways in the
British Isles. Even Queen Victoria
travelled on this line so
you of course owe it to yourself
to get in on the action too.
Running on weekends between
Easter and the end of September,
you can also travel on the Alderney
Railway at noteworthy times of
year, such as Easter Sunday and the
Santa Special service in December.
The latter adventure means a small
gift from Santa for your little ones
and a welcome glass of wine for
the adults.
A second train service also
operates on Sundays in July and
August – that of the Alderney
Miniature Railway, which is an
adorable mini replica of the life-size
locomotive. Passengers soak up
the summer sunshine while seated
atop the open-air carriages so this
journey is understandably
weather-dependent.
BY HAUNTING TALES
For those who are not easily
spooked, give one of the acclaimed
ghost walks a whirl. Annette Henry
is a masterful storyteller who
leads fascinating walking tours in
Guernsey, Herm and Alderney.
Her Ghosts and Graveyards winter
tour will have you out exploring
dolmens, graveyards and spooky
lanes by torchlight, as lesser-known
facts about life in Guernsey’s past
are revealed.
In Legends By Lamplight,
hauntings, witch trials, superstitions
and recounts of locals being
burned at the stake explain why
you might feel eerie shivers in the
older parts of Guernsey’s town.
In contrast, 90 minutes of
exploration walking around Herm
will teach you all about mining
in the 1800s and the impact the
German Occupation had on this
charming island jewel during
World War II.
ALTERNATIVE MODES
Before booking a hire car for your
island break, give one of these
alternative ways of exploring a try.
And if you’re a local, instead of
reaching for your car keys, see your
home in an entirely different way,
be it travelling by boat, rib, train,
bike, coach, or even your very own
feet. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll
learn in doing so.
ANNETTE HENRY
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WHAT’S ON
IN THE BAILIWICK?
15-18 May
AN ISLAND IN THE STREAM
Les Cotils
An Island in the Stream is a writing/painting retreat
with local artists Frances Lemmon, a professional artist
living and working in Guernsey, and Candy Neubert, a
local poet and writer. The retreat is centred around a
journey to the island of Herm, and work encouraged
on the themes of anticipation, arrival and leaving.
20 May-4 June
SPRING WALKING WEEK
Various sites
Take a short walk or a lengthy coastal ramble
and discover Guernsey. Spring is a perfect time to
explore the beautiful blossoming coastlines or amble
around the ancient town of St Peter Port. There is
something to suit everyone – there are walks morning,
afternoon and evening designed for all abilities.
27-28 May
THE BIG GEEKEND
Guernsey Museum at Candie
The Big Geekend is your opportunity to embrace
everything geek. Hosted by the Guernsey Museum,
this weekend has something for all types of geek –
young and old, big and small! There’s talks, displays and
tutorials from experts and enthusiasts of all things nerdy
and geek chic. Learn about Minecraft, prepare your
best Cosplay or brush up your chess skills and try out
Morris dancing.
13-18 June
THE MERMAID TAVERN
REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL
Herm Island
Over 60 real ales and ciders to try with live music most
evenings, in the unique Mermaid Tavern on Herm.
24 June
PINK LADIES SUNSET COASTAL WALK
Grandes Rocques start
The Pink Ladies, Guernsey’s breast cancer support
group, has been running this biennial event since 2007.
Join the ribbon of pink, which will once again weave
along the island’s coastline as 2,000 walkers wearing
pink wigs and clothing raise money to replace the
mammography equipment at the breast care unit.
The 10.5 mile walk will finish with a party in Market
Square. An Abba tribute band will be playing and
Symposium restaurant will provide food and drink for
walkers and their families and friends.
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ALDERNEY FOOD FESTIVAL
Various sites
This festival features the very best local produce from its
locally-grown fruit and vegetables, to its dairy produce,
delicious home-reared meat and exceptional seafood
caught or dived for in island waters.
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WHAT’S ON
ELSEWHERE?
9 July
SUMMER
BALCONY
GIG
Cobo Bay Hotel
Cobo Bay Hotel has been
providing great entertainment
from its first-floor balcony for
locals and visitors alike for over
25 years. Bask in the sunshine
and enjoy a tribute to The Killers
supported by a Beatles tribute
act at this free event.
THE CRYSTAL MAZE
Until 30 June
Old Granada Studios,
Manchester
The ultimate team challenge, in
which you and your friends face
challenges testing your skill and
mental and physical ability across
four adventure time zones. For
each challenge completed your
team will earn a crystal. The more
crystals you earn, the more time
you’ll get in the final challenge
– The Crystal Dome! Build a
team of eight of your friends
with a variety of skills to take
on the challenge of the Maze.
the-crystal-maze.com
WIMBLEDON 2017
3-16 July
Wimbledon, London
Each summer, the world’s tennis
stars descend on Wimbledon
in South West London for
the longest-running tennis
tournament in the world, and one
of four annual Grand Slam tennis
events held around the globe.
The tournament attracts around
500,000 spectators and millions
of television viewers worldwide.
wimbledon.com
LET’S ROCK
SOUTHAMPTON!
8 July
Southampton Common,
Southampton
Don’t miss the chance for a
retro blast with the very best of
the 80s! With a fabulous lineup
of artists to bring you the
very best of the 80s, and an
action-packed day of general
80s madness, there will be
plenty to do for everyone at
this family-friendly festival.
letsrocksouthampton.com
BRISTOL HARBOUR
FESTIVAL 2017
21-23 July
Harbourside, Bristol
If you’re a fan of arts, circus,
dance, music, boats, nautical
capers, good food and drink or
general enjoyment - make sure
you put this weekend in your
diary. A free event for all the
family, based around Bristol’s
historic Harbourside, the festival
is one of the UK's largest public
festivals and a chance for the
city to showcase its rich musical
and performance roots.
bristolharbourfestival.co.uk
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CREATING
ISLANDS OF
FLOWERS
Conceived by Evan Ozanne in the early
1990s when he was Deputy Director
of the Tourist Board. This year Floral
Guernsey celebrates its 25th anniversary.
En Voyage caught up with the man
himself to talk all things flora.
Floral Guernsey began as a
working group in 1992, with help
from Peter Falla, Richard Nash, and
Ian McEwen, to promote Guernsey
through its wild flowers in their
environment and also through
contrived planting in local gardens.
This was achieved by showcasing
the island’s then thriving growing
industry at annual shows in
Cambridge Park and displays at
Harrogate, Southport, Shrewsbury,
Chelsea, and Hampton Court
Flower Shows. A logo was
created, based on the Guernsey
Lily, which is still used today.
FLORAL GUERNSEY
BEGAN IN 1992, TO
PROMOTE GUERNSEY
THROUGH ITS WILD
FLOWERS IN THEIR
ENVIRONMENT
In 1996, with the support of
the Tourist Board, Committee
for Horticulture, and Board of
Administration, in influence
and funding, Floral Guernsey
became a major initiative.
According to Evan, Floral
Guernsey’s greatest achievements
to date are the Floral Guernsey
Show, Floral Festival Weeks, the
community competition and
Britain in Bloom.
‘The show was held at
Cambridge Park for six
years before moving to
Fairfield, Saumarez Park
and then finally for one
year at Candie Gardens.’
Evan suggested this
event and played a
key role in bringing
about and overseeing
its delivery until 2004.
‘The shows at Cambridge
Park attracted huge
audiences and featured
both local and some UK
plant supplier exhibitors.
A number of celebrities were
invited to officially open the
show and these included
Thelma Barlow, Charlie
Dimmock and Judith Keppell.’
Peter Falla, Floral Guernsey
coordinator between the midto-late
1990s until 2005 when
he was appointed Marketing
Director for the newly formed
Culture and Leisure Department,
said being involved has been
something very special. ‘No
surprise really in that I grew
up in the horticultural industry
and subsequently worked in
the island's cut flower industry,
before moving into tourism
towards the latter stages of my
career in the civil service.’
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The inspiration behind Floral
Festival Weeks was the late
Jane Russell who was especially
passionate about staging events
linked to the RHS.
The first Summer Festival Week
launched as a pilot in 1997.
It immediately preceded the
Floral Guernsey Show, continued
for a number of years and was
subsequently extended to cover
both spring and autumn.
SINCE THE BAILIWICK'S
FIRST ENTRY IN BRITAIN
IN BLOOM IN 1999
WE HAVE DEVELOPED
A TREMENDOUS
REPUTATION FOR
ENTRIES OF THE
HIGHEST STANDARD
Celebrities from the gardening
world were brought over
to the island to impart their
expertise and included Carol
Klein, Diarmuid Gavin, James
Wong and Sarah Raven.
The Britain in Bloom entries have
seen huge success, said Evan.
‘Since the Bailiwick's first entry
in Britain in Bloom in 1999 we
have developed a tremendous
reputation for entries of the
highest standard at national level.’
Looking to the future, the Floral
Guernsey Foundation was created
in 2015 with a mandate to explore
opportunities to improve the
visual appeal and interest of the
Bailiwick, foster and support the
community, build stronger links
with the parishes, educate and
entertain, promote the island
as a tourist destination through
enhancement of the natural
environment and establish links
with and seek continued funding
through sponsorship. Today the
foundation receives funding
through the States of Guernsey
to support admin costs and
promote tourism and education,
businesses, and individuals.
Activities today include community
support, which has always been
a huge part of Floral Guernsey,
including grants for the parishes
and floral groups. The community
competition too remains popular
with the winner being nominated
to represent the Bailiwick in
the Britain in Bloom National
Competition. Legacy projects
identify areas in need of attention
where lasting and sustainable
enhancements can be made.
An example is the enhancement
of La Vallette area. Spearheaded
by Floral Guernsey's chairman,
Pat Johnson, with the support of
volunteers, this project is another
major achievement for the
organisation. Education through
support in the schools, days in the
park, workshops and liaison with
the Royal Horticultural Society play
a huge part in the organisation’s
activity. But the work does
not stop there, the foundation
aims to have one garden open
every Sunday between April and
October and give garden tours.
All those years ago, the first
Floral Guernsey chairman,
Niail McCathie, described Floral
Guernsey as putting the smile
on the face of Guernsey. Evan
echoed these sentiments now.
‘Hundreds of local volunteers
are now involved throughout the
year in sowing, growing, planting,
weeding, feeding, dead-heading,
rubbish clearing, coffee and tea
drinking, chatting and praying that
their entry into the Parish and then
Britain in Bloom competition is
successful. The competitiveness
is fierce (but with a smile!).’
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Sometimes we just want to escape the humdrum of
our nine-to-five lives and pretend we don’t have to
return to that place on Monday. What better way to
do it than indulging in a spectacular luxury weekend
in London? Exactly. En Voyage takes a look at how to
make the most of your blissful 48-hour escapism.
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BREAKFAST LIKE A KING
WHERE TO STAY
First up, if you want to feel spoilt, then you need
to be staying in a top-notch hotel. With so many
to choose from it can get overwhelming, and
although you might want to feel like a rock star,
this is more than achievable without the celebrity
price tag to match.
Your new best friend is likely to be Hotwire -
that magical website saving you up to 60% on
your hotel booking. Tell it you want five-star
service, specify your desired amenities and
location, and voila! Multiple options at your
fingertips, bringing you affordable comfort. The
‘catch’ is you don’t know the exact hotel you’ll be
staying at until the booking is complete.
If you’re not comfortable with this surprise
reveal but happy to pay more for your
stay, popular luxury hotels, known for their
outstanding service, include The MontCalm
(Marble Arch), Hotel 41 (Buckingham Palace
Road), and The Milestone (South Kensington).
Once you’ve checked your luggage in, a
powerhouse breakfast is a must. Head to the Polo
Bar (176 Bishopsgate) where for under £10, you
can savour a filling breakfast that will see
you through until lunch. Open 24 hours a day,
have your choice of anything from a classic full
English, to syrup-laden American pancakes with
all the trimmings.
Tried and True (Putney) is an ideal haunt for
those requiring a healthy yet filling breakfast,
whereas the breakfast and brunch menus at
Apero (Kensington) can be enjoyed in a calm
sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle.
RETAIL THERAPY
Shopping in London needn’t be an exhausting
experience. You could take the mainstream high
street route but if you’re looking for a touch of
sophistication and class, get yourself to Bond
Street where the likes of Burberry, Tiffany & Co.
and Jimmy Choo reside.
Designer brands, fine jewellery, high-end
homeware and luxury gifts can be found at Dover
Street Market (a six-storey store in Mayfair), enticing
boutiques dotted along Mount Street (also in
Mayfair), Harrods (Knightsbridge) and Fortnum &
Mason (Piccadilly).
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FINE DINING IN STYLE
Give your new designer purchases the night
out they deserve, dining in style at Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay. With three Michelin stars and
a superior reputation among foodies, you won’t
be disappointed.
If champagne or vintage wines to accompany
your meal are what your heart desires, Hélène
Darroze at the Connaught should be on your list.
Alternatively, The Ritz Restaurant will immerse
you in décor that’s as decadent as the food, while
dining at Dinner by Heston (Knightsbridge) offers
divine cuisine and stunning views.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Continue your night in one of London’s many
glamorous clubs. The Roof Gardens is a oneof-a-kind,
exclusive venue where VIP entry will
give you access to one of the most sought-after
dancefloors in London.
For exotic, African-themed surroundings,
Camden’s Shaka Zulu Kings Club promises
fabulous entertainment and creative cocktails.
Other chic party places ideal for dancing
include the Aztec-themed Montezuma (South
Kensington), Fifty9 (Berkeley Square, Mayfair),
and JuJu (King’s Road, Chelsea).
YOU TIME...
The morning after all that dining, drinking
and dancing understandably needs to be a
soothing one. Sink into the inviting oasis of soft,
warm towels, calming essential oils and peaceful
pampering, as you spend a few hours unwinding
in a luxury spa. Mayfair boasts a wide selection
of sanctuaries, as the home to Aman Spa,
The Dorchester Spa, May Fair Spa and
The Spa at Brown’s Hotel. In Piccadilly Circus,
the Akasha Spa will see to it that you leave
feeling a million bucks. Aside from the celestial
treatments available, the ambiance is equally
divine, with the highlight being an 18-metre
pool, stunningly lit to create a truly chilled
atmosphere. If you’re looking to detoxify, and
possibly fall into a deeply relaxed sleep, the
tranquil balancing treatment at the Chuan
Spa (Marylebone) is exactly what you need.
Round off your indulgent weekend with
an afternoon tea that’s genuinely worthy of
Instagram bragging. You could go the traditional
route, sampling the finest finger sandwiches,
scones and cakes this side of the Big Smoke, at
venues such as Sketch and Claridge’s in Mayfair, or
The Ritz in Piccadilly (observing their formal dress
code). However, if doing afternoon tea differently
takes your fancy, Ichi Sushi puts a unique
Japanese twist on the whole experience – with
sushi, sparkling sake and Asian desserts aplenty.
Back in the office, subjected to the usual rants
from stifled colleagues as they recount Saturday’s
grocery shopping parking ordeal, this time you’ll
be dying to answer the inevitable ‘and how was
your weekend?’
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Norway comprises the western
part of Scandinavia and shares a
long eastern border with Sweden.
It is bordered by Finland and
Russia to the north-east and the
Skagerrak Strait to the south, with
Denmark on the other side.
There is a wealth of stunning
landscapes in the country, notably
dramatic glaciers and fjords.
Norwegians tend to be happy:
Norway topped the Legatum
Prosperity Index for seven years
and is currently second, behind
New Zealand.
Why not pay a visit and get
a dose of Nordic happiness
for yourself?
HOW TO GET THERE
Aurigny operates regular flights
to Gatwick and Norwegian flies
directly to Oslo from there,
with a flight duration of two
hours and five minutes.
WHEN TO GO
Although Norway shares the
same latitude as Alaska, Greenland
and Siberia, due to the Gulf
Stream and warm air currents,
it has a more welcoming climate
than these places. The coldest
areas in the winter are often
inland or far to the north. Late
June to early August is when
summer is at its peak, and it
never seems to get really dark.
WHERE TO STAY
You can choose a cosy wooden
cabin in the mountains, a spa
retreat by the coast or a modern
design hotel in the capital – or
all of these in one holiday. The
Oslo to Bergen railway is one
of the world’s most scenic
journeys, stretching 308 miles
through some of Norway’s most
spectacular landscapes. If you
were to follow this route, we’d
suggest starting at The Thief.
With panoramic views over
the Oslo fjord, opulent suites,
a relaxed rooftop bar and an
incredible art collection, it is
deservedly one of the capital’s
most popular luxury hotels.
Finse is the highest mainline
rail station in Europe and the
village is only reachable by train
or on foot. Finse 1222 is located
on the platform with a fantastic
view of the Hardangerjøkulen
glacier; it’s a simple, charming
hotel with a great restaurant, and
Star Wars fans will be interested
to know that the whole movie
crew stayed there in 1979 whilst
filming The Empire Strikes Back.
Once you get to Bergen, head
to the Hanseatic, the only hotel
in Bryggen, the old historic
Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO-listed
site. With 37 unique rooms, fresh
décor and a modern brasserie, it’s
a great base from which to explore
Norway’s second largest city.
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WHERE TO EAT
Norway is known for its grains and vegetables, lamb
and cured meats, wild berries and – unsurprisingly for
a country with one of the world’s longest coastlines
– fresh fish. A culinary revolution has taken place in
recent years, with a rise in local and organic food: look
out for the ‘Norwegian foodprints’ badge, which is
only awarded to restaurants which make everything
from scratch using local, seasonal produce.
Oslo’s original city hall from 1641 is the home of
Gamle Raddhus restaurant, with a cosy outdoor patio
open from May to September. Also in Oslo is Lysebu,
where you can enjoy a wine tasting before dinner in the
hotel’s wine cellar. Hanne på Høyden in Bergen sources
its food from small, ecological farms and combines
traditional fayre with modern flair. If you’re heading to
Stavanger, Bølgen & Moi is located on the pier of the
Norwegian Oil Museum with a great view over the port.
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GETTING THERE
FROM GUERNSEY
Norwegian flies to Oslo from Gatwick up
to four times a day and Norway is one
hour ahead of the UK.
We’d suggest catching a morning flight
from Guernsey then having a leisurely
lunch at South Terminal before taking the
15:00 to Oslo Gardermoen.
There are plenty of flights to choose from
on both legs of the return journey too, so
there is no need to stay overnight
at Gatwick.
WHAT TO DO
Formed when the glaciers retreated and seawater
flooded the U-shaped valleys, Norway’s fjords are
its star attraction. The longest, Sognefjord, and the
Hardangerfjord, famed for its cherry and apple trees,
are among the most visited. But the Lysefjord just
outside Stavanger is also a popular destination.
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are a
natural phenomenon, and the Northern Lights belt
hits the north of Norway in the Lofoten Islands and
follows the coast all the way up to the North Cape.
This means that no other place on earth offers
better chances of spotting the lights, best viewed
between October and March. In summer, over the
Arctic Circle the sun does not set, meaning visitors
to northern Norway enjoy 24 hours of daylight
– a phenomenon known as ‘midnight sun’.
The legacy of the Viking Age (800-1050 AD) lives
on in Norway. The Viking Ships Museum in Oslo is
home to the world’s two best preserved wooden
Viking longships, both dating from the ninth century.
From Bergen, why not go island hopping on the
wonderful Solund archipelago? Solund is the
westernmost town in Norway, located by the mouth
of the beautiful Sognefjord. With thousands of islands,
islets and rocks to see, join the local post boat and
look out for sea eagles, seals and dolphins!
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BEAUTIFUL
YORK
RICH IN
ANCIENT
HISTORY,
ROMANTIC
AMBIENCE
AND FUN
ACTIVITIES
Book flights to
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York is a city that eats, sleeps and
breathes history. En Voyage has
put together a list of suggestions
of what to see and where to stay
and eat for a weekend in York.
Wandering the winding cobbled
streets of York, you can’t fail to be
impressed by the abundance of
history and atmosphere that greets
you around every corner. It’s
hardly surprising to learn that this
city is proud of its past, and that it’s
a focus of the local attractions as
well as the places to stay and eat.
The majority of York’s attractions
are contained within the relatively
small boundary of the old city
walls, meaning that it’s an easy
city to explore by foot, and makes
a great weekend destination. It’s
easily accessible from Guernsey
via a 90-minute flight to Leeds
Bradford airport followed by a
45-minute drive to York city centre.
WHAT TO SEE
York has enough attractions to
keep even the most vigorous of
sightseers busy for many months
but we’ve whittled the extensive
list down to our top three.
The York Minster is York’s most
popular attraction and rightly so.
The stunning cathedral towers
above the rest of the city and
regularly ranks high on the lists
of the world’s most impressive
cathedrals. Containing over 2,000
years of history and with beautiful
medieval stained glass windows
and stone masterpieces, the vast
interior of the cathedral has an
atmosphere that just can’t be put
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YORK MINSTER CATHEDRAL
into words. The cavernous space
often reverberates with the sounds
of worship and choirs. For the
more energetic, the views from
the top of the 275-stair Central
Tower are well worth the effort.
A great family day out can be
spent at the Railway Museum,
and as an added bonus, entry to
the museum is free! With huge
halls full of trains, the museum
covers over 300 years of railway
history. Its incredible collection
includes the world’s fastest steam
locomotive and Royal trains. The
renovated Station Hall brings the
everyday workings of a station
to life. There is also a miniature
railway ride for kids.
A great way to escape the crowds
in York is to hop aboard one of
the YorkBoat City Cruises. The
waterside perspective from the
boat provides a unique way to see
many of York’s historic attractions,
the bridges and to admire the city’s
incredible architecture without the
hustle and bustle, especially during
busy periods. YorkBoat offer both
daytime and evening cruises.
WHERE TO STAY
As with York’s attractions, the
majority of the city’s hotels are
beautiful historical buildings.
The Lamb and Lion Inn is
a Georgian pub with some
comfortable yet simple rooms
and is a great affordable option.
Although the rooms are on the
basic side, some do have a spa
tub, and many have fantastic
views of York Minster, which is
only a two-minute walk away.
For a truly unique place to
stay try the Guy Fawkes Inn, which
is a historic pub with rooms. It was
the birthplace of the notorious
plotter, Guido Fawkes, in 1570
and contains some beautiful
original features such as a
wooden staircase and gas lamps.
The Principal York is an
impressive establishment and
is one of York’s finest hotels. It
was once one of Britain’s great
Victorian railway hotels and after
a recent £15 million restoration it
is back to its former glory, if not
beyond it. It’s a large five-storey
hotel containing 159 rooms. It lies
just outside the city walls and the
upper floors have fantastic views
of the city’s attractions.
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PLACES TO EAT
FOR A TRULY UNIQUE
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Visitors to York are spoilt for choice when
it comes to dining. The quality and diversity
is truly impressive.
For year-round al fresco dining, check
out the Stonegate Yard Bar and Brasserie.
Located inside a beautiful Georgian
townhouse, it has a great bar downstairs
and a spacious first floor restaurant, but the
stunning courtyard, which is open all year,
is what makes this restaurant stand apart
from the rest.
For a casual eatery with an
abundance of character right
on the banks of the River
Ouse, try the Perky Peacock.
This coffee shop is located
in a medieval stone tower,
which actually forms part of
the city walls. It has a simple,
no-frills menu which changes
regularly, and the homemade
cakes are always in demand.
For those looking for
something a little bit fancier, Melton’s
Restaurant will not disappoint. It’s one of
York’s finest restaurants and serves
incredible modern British food in a relaxed
and informal atmosphere. Chef Proprietor
Michael Hjort trained with Roux Restaurants,
which is evident in the standard of food
served up, but refreshingly not reflected in
the very reasonable prices.
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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. In the second of a three-part series, En Voyage
does just that and takes a look at the hidden gems.
LONDON
Amelia Lucy Wood is a trained
graphic designer living in
Greater London. She spends
her days taking care of her
two-year-old nephew and
mixing paint in her studio. An
accomplished artist, Amelia has
recently returned from a show
in New York, a city she loves,
but her heart will always belong
to London.
LONDON UNDERGROUND
THE CUTTY SARK
WHAT’S THE BEST-KEPT
SECRET IN LONDON?
London’s renowned for its hidden
secrets. One of my favourite places,
and possibly the most hidden
bar I’ve ever been to, is a superb
little drinking hole just off Soho
Square. The New Evaristo Club
boasts an authentic ’speakeasy’
vibe adorned with controversial
posters and memorabilia, low
lighting, live music and a resident
Staffordshire bull terrier.
WHERE DO YOU GO
FOR ‘ME TIME?’
When I want some time alone,
I am often found in my studio
in Redlees Park, Isleworth, West
London. It’s a converted stables
opposite where Vincent Van Gogh
once lived and just up the road
from the River Thames, where
J.M.W. Turner often painted.
WHERE HAS THE BEST
VIEW IN LONDON?
One of my favourite views of London
is from the top of Primrose Hill. Just a
short walk from the world-renowned
Camden Market, Primrose Hill, for
me, offers the best panoramic view
of London. On a clear day you can
see almost all of London’s iconic
buildings, skyscrapers and structures.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEWHERE
THAT’S FREE TO VISIT BUT IS
OFTEN LEFT UNDISCOVERED
BY VISITORS?
Nothing beats a stroll along the canal
to Little Venice. It’s an affluent part of
London equipped with cosy pubs,
waterside cafes and, of course, a
colourful and vibrant array of boats.
WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE
TO RELAX AND DO A LITTLE
PEOPLE WATCHING?
I’m a big fan of ‘people watching’
and for me, as an artist, the best
place is the Barbican Centre. It’s
Europe’s largest multi-arts venue
and is free to explore. Its outside
space is architecturally beautiful,
contemporary and fresh.
WHERE WOULD YOU SAY IS AN
UNDERRATED PLACE TO VISIT?
I think a lot of London’s parks
and ‘green spaces’ are totally
underrated. North London has
some spectacular parks. Hampstead
Heath and its surrounding villages
are my favourites. Hampstead
Heath has such a fun ‘buzz’ to it,
especially in the summer. They
have some really fantastic icecream
parlours there, too!
WHERE’S GREAT FOR FAMILIES?
The Cutty Sark, in Greenwich, is a
superb day out for families. Even
if the weather isn’t on your side,
this attraction is still a firm favourite
of mine. Highly educational and
equipped with interactive learning,
this really is a treat for all ages.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER
PEOPLE VISITING LONDON?
London is a very walkable city and
if you have the time and the legs
then I really would recommend
that you avoid the underground as
much as possible. TFL have now
launched a ‘Walking Tube Map’,
which clearly indicates the walking
times between stations. This really
is the best way to see London!
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Kirk Hullis is an eCommerce consultant who came to university
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WHAT’S THE BEST-KEPT
SECRET IN BRISTOL?
St Nick's food market in the
centre is a little slice of London's
Borough Market with a wide range
of eateries all undercover, a great
place to get a tasty lunch for under
£5. It backs on to a larger indoor
market full of independent traders
which is always worth exploring.
WHERE DO YOU GO
FOR ‘ME TIME?’
It's pretty easy to get out of Bristol
to find some green space and my
usual escape is to Ashton Court
MTB trail, a six-mile all-weather loop
through fields and woodland just
the other side of the Suspension
Bridge. It's free to use and there's
even a bike-hire centre if you just
want to turn up and have a go.
WHERE HAS THE BEST
VIEW IN BRISTOL?
You'll struggle to find someone
who doesn't like the view from
the huge terrace of the White
Lion Bar at the Avon Gorge Hotel.
The terrace juts out of the hillside
behind the hotel and enjoys an
imposing, uninterrupted view of
the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEWHERE
THAT’S FREE TO VISIT BUT IS OFTEN
LEFT UNDISCOVERED BY VISITORS?
Cabot Tower stands on a hill in
Brandon Hill Park and is a memorial
to John Cabot, who set sail from
Bristol and eventually discovered
North America. The tower is open
from dawn until dusk for anyone
who fancies the spiral staircase
to the top for a great view of
Bristol University, the harbour
and the countryside beyond.
WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE
TO RELAX AND DO A LITTLE
PEOPLE WATCHING?
The harbourside - there’s plenty of
cafes, restaurants and public spaces
and the river is always busy with
ferries, paddleboarders and rowers.
Whether you want to sit and take it in
or take a stroll down the river, cross
on the little ferry and walk back into
town - just follow either side of the
river towards the SS Great Britain.
WHERE WOULD YOU SAY IS AN
UNDERRATED PLACE TO VISIT?
St George's Concert Hall off Park
Street. It's a beautiful building and
space and there's a full programme
of interesting concerts, including
ones aimed at younger audiences.
As an added bonus it is surrounded
by plenty of nice places to eat
and drink so good for an evening
out. As it is tucked away, it's not
somewhere you'd think of visiting.
WHERE’S GREAT FOR FAMILIES?
Ashton Court Estate - home to the
annual Balloon Fiesta - is a huge
estate with woods, formal gardens,
pay-and-play golf courses, bike hire,
deer and cafes. It's free to visit and
is a short trip from the city centre.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER
PEOPLE VISITING BRISTOL?
Bristol is a great place to explore
but locals are rightly proud of all the
events that go on here - if you're
planning a trip then don't just plan to
sightsee - try to coincide with things
like the Comedy Garden in Queen
Square, a top-flight (ish) football,
rugby or cricket match, the Harbour
Festival or the Festival of Ideas.
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Little Sark - Ideal Honeymoon Destination
reservations@sablonneriesark.com
This delightful hotel and tea garden on the beautiful island of Sark promises you a truly magical stay. The hotel is a restored 16th-century
farmhouse and has 22 individually-designed rooms and suites full of rustic charm, plus cosy public rooms and beautiful gardens. La Sablonnerie
is noted throughout the Channel Islands for its excellent cuisine. Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch or superb Sark cream tea – or dine romantically
by candlelight. La Sablonnerie is like Sark itself – small, friendly and utterly enchanting. Come and find out for yourself.
For further details and reservations call Elizabeth Perrée on (01481) 832061 or Fax (01481) 832408 www.sablonneriesark.com
Don’t leave the Channel Islands without visiting Sark and Little Sark. ‘It will be an experience that will live with you forever’.
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Doors - to a beautiful home
Finishing touches make all the difference and the right choice of
door can have a huge impact on how your home looks and feels.
Glazed, light wood and white doors add light
whilst darker woods add impact to both
traditional and contemporary settings.
To make it easier to choose the right style
for your home, Norman Piette has a superb
display of over 40 styles on show.
There are doors in a wide range of finishes
and if you need advice, our joinery
department staff have extensive knowledge
and experience and will help you find a style
to suit your tastes and your budget.
OVER
40 STYLES
ON DISPLAY
IN OUR
SHOWROOM
With almost 50
years of trading,
Mendes has built
up an unrivalled
experience in both
flush and panel
doors, made
from the many
varieties of
timber products
available.
A leading supplier
of wooden doors
for more than three
decades providing
innovative, quality
products in a
large selection of
designs and styles,
backed up with
an exceptional
service.
Providing quality
doors and associated
joinery for over 20
years and supplying
an innovative range
of Hardwood, Oak
& Pine Doors - the
most comprehensive
range of wooden
doors available in
the UK.
To speak to our expert doors team visit our Bulwer Avenue Showroom,
call 01481 245801 or email sales@norman-piette.com
Norman Piette. The home of beautiful doors.
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GLASSBOAT DINING
TAKE A
ROAD TRIP
Wales is a country of natural drama and if you are
into breathtaking green landscapes dotted with
castles, ancient monuments and picturesque
towns, then it really is the place to be.
IF YOU’RE ITCHING
TO HIT THE OPEN
ROAD, THEN
WALES OFFERS
A WONDERFUL
NATURAL
PLAYGROUND,
WITH UNBEATABLE
DRIVES AND
BEAUTIFUL
LANDSCAPES
Book flights
to Bristol from
Guernsey at
aurigny.com
It might have a huge diversity
of landscape, but Wales isn’t big
– you could touch both north
and south coasts in half a day
or so – which means it’s easy to
explore on a holiday, short break
or weekend adventure. Plus, with
some of the most unforgettable
scenic drives in the UK, it lends
itself perfectly to a spontaneous,
wallet-friendly road trip.
Fly direct to Bristol Airport,
where you can step off a plane
and collect a car for less than £15
a day. From here, south Wales
is just half-an-hour’s drive and
the Welsh capital, Cardiff, is little
more than one hour. Depending
on the time of day you arrive in
Wales, you might want to spend
a night in the city, which is a
thriving, compact destination,
with impressive sights of its own.
The length of your stay, and
the pace you like to travel, will
dictate how much of the country
you can take in. If you have a
week to play with then it’s well
worth heading west from Cardiff
towards Tenby, one of the prettiest
coastal towns in the UK, then
on to St David’s. With its quaint
cobbled streets and spectacular
cathedral, this small city is a good
spot for sightseeing, and it’s the
perfect launch pad for exploring
the Pembrokeshire coast, which
is considered to have some
of the best beaches in Europe
and is a haven for swimmers,
beachcombers, wildlife-watchers,
walkers and outdoor adventurers.
From here, carry on up the
Ceredigion coast to the lively
university town of Aberystwyth.
This region inspired Dylan Thomas
to write some of his finest poetry.
It’s framed by the Cambrian
Mountains, the backbone of
Wales, and is rich in wildlife,
legends and intriguing landscapes.
Just north of Aberystwyth lies
the Snowdonia National Park,
where you can enjoy some of
the most challenging roads in
Britain. Tight bends and narrow
tarmac are rewarded, however,
with dramatic landscapes.
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OLD COLLEGE AND PROMENADE AT SUNSET, ABERYSTWYTH
As Wales’ first National Park,
Snowdonia stretches over
827 square miles of unspoilt
scenery with rocky mountains,
clear blue lakes and thick
forests, and at its heart is the
peak of Mount Snowdon, the
highest mountain in Wales.
WITH TWO NATIONAL
TRAILS AND A
NATIONAL PARK,
THIS IS FABULOUS
WALKING COUNTRY
If you want to swap natural
beauty for spectacular historic
sights, north of Snowdonia is
the gritty, dark-stoned fortress
of Conwy, considered the finest
castle Edward I built. Wales is
spoilt for historic attractions, but
even by its own standards, Conwy
makes an imposing impression.
Having enjoyed the coast on
the northwards journey, it’s worth
using the return trip as an excuse
to explore mid-Wales. From
Snowdonia, take the A470 south
and enjoy some of the remotest
and quaintest towns in the country.
The route will take you through
the outstanding Brecon Beacons
region. With two National Trails
and a National Park, this is
fabulous walking country, with
charming, lively market towns
and a year-round programme
of cultural events including the
world-renowned Hay Festival.
From this region, you can be back
in Bristol in around two hours.
If you’re itching to hit the
open road, then Wales offers a
wonderful natural playground,
with unbeatable drives and
beautiful landscapes. But it’s not
all about the great outdoors,
because Wales also offers the
very best in cultural attractions
too, and its bold, 21st-century
cities and picture-postcard villages
offer surprises at every turn.
ALL IMAGES © Crown copyright 2016 (Visit Wales)
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BRECON BEACONS
THE BEST DRIVES
BLACK MOUNTAIN PASS, BRECON BEACONS
This pass, also known as the A4069, is a challenging
22-mile route across Black Mountain in the Brecon
Beacons. It has unrivalled views beyond its hairpin
turns and unexpected danger in the form of
roaming sheep.
ABERGWESYN PASS, POWY
This pass offers a feast of long straights, bridges,
ascents, descents, hairpin bends and crests against
a stunning backdrop of mountains, forests and
chocolate box villages.
ABERGAVENNY TO PENDERYN
Stop off at Blaenavon iron works and admire the views
of Pen y Fan on this pleasant drive along the south
edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
A LAP OF SNOWDON
This route takes you right round the enormous bulk
of Snowdonia’s central massif. You can do it either
way, but the best views of Snowdon itself come
when you do it anti-clockwise.
WHERE TO STAY
Wales has its pick of rural cottages, buzzing hostels,
family holiday parks, smart city apartments, ecotravel
alternatives and cool camping and caravan options.
If you want accommodation with a difference, what
better way to relax after a day on the road than by
checking into one of these unusual gems?
WEST USK LIGHTHOUSE
Quirky and comfortable, this cosy bed and breakfast
near Newport was built in 1821 and has been lovingly
restored to house four guestrooms.
westusklighthouse.co.uk
MANORBIER CASTLE
Stay in the grounds of this stunning Norman castle on
the Pembrokeshire coast. Within the castle walls is a
cosy, self-catering cottage, which sleeps up to 12.
manorbiercastle.co.uk
LLANCAYO WINDMILL
Deep within the Monmouthshire countryside is this
luxury retreat, a restored 19th century windmill, with
room for 12 guests.
ALL IMAGES © Crown copyright 2016 (Visit Wales)
llancayowindmill.com
THE PINK HUT
This brightly coloured, bespoke shepherd’s hut
in Anglesey combines luxurious glamping and
spectacular mountain views.
theoutbuildings.co.uk
GOLDFINCH ROMANY CARAVAN
This pretty glamping Gypsy wagon is tucked in the
corner of a field in the stunning Wye Valley near
Rhayader, Mid Wales.
qualityunearthed.co.uk
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Summer house?
With warmer weather just around the corner, we’re featuring a selection
of properties that make the most of the glorious Guernsey summer.
LES RESIDENCES
OPEN & LOCAL MARKET
Situated opposite one of
Guernsey’s most beautiful
bays, the Open Market
penthouse in this prestigious
development covers just under 2400sq ft of luxury internal
accommodation. There are three fantastic ensuite bedrooms
with an incredibly large open plan kitchen/lounge/dining
room space and and over 700sq ft of breathtaking balcony
space from which to enjoy the stunning summer sunsets.
L’ ORVILLIERE
LOCAL MARKET
This beautiful four bedroom
farmhouse has been
modernised resulting in a
fabulous family home.
The accommodation flows beautifully offering versatility yet
retaining charm and character by incorporating many original
features. It sits on a 2.4 acre site including two fields, and
boasts an oak framed double garage / workshop together
with car port. A wonderful home in a lovely rural location.
THE GLEN
LOCAL MARKET
A superb high specification
new build home, with
amazing views over
Rocquaine bay. Featuring
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a lovely open plan reception
space, the property has a real wow factor about it. Enjoy
summer nights in gardens that are a mix of lawned areas,
terraces and balconies, or stroll across the road for a
refreshing evening swim.
BRACKENDALE OPEN MARKET
Offered to the market for the first time since it was built 50
years ago. Brackendale is set in a very prestigious location
with wonderful sea views overlooking Fermain Valley on
the picturesque South Coast. Spend the summer evenings
on the terraces or by the outdoor pool, or take a short stroll
along the cliff path to the bay.
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
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GUERNSEY
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3 NIGHTS FROM £395
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4 NIGHTS FROM £295
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4 NIGHTS FROM £465
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All prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room. Prices includes flights from London
Gatwick - Guernsey, all applicable taxes, one piece of baggage and accommodation. Extra nights, transfers and
car hire available on request. Travel to Alderney is based on Gatwick – Guernsey with an onward flight to Alderney
and Sark and Herm have onward sea travel included from Guernsey. Prices shown are a guide price
– our dynamic pricing policy means we always quote the best available price at the time of booking.
Terms and conditions apply. Room up-grades are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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LONDON
HOTEL PICKS
GUERNSEY
BELLA LUCE
The beautiful Bella Luce is an independent and family
run luxury small hotel, set in a historic Norman manor
house just minutes from the island’s stunning coastline.
It is the perfect setting to get away from it all and
experience the real Guernsey.
The restaurant and bar areas are the beating heart of the
Bella Luce; spaces in which friends and family gather and
where you can take time to enjoy the pure pleasure of
excellent food and drink without having to lift a finger.
REVIEWS
‘Beautiful gem of a hotel’
‘Fantastic experience’
DOUBLETREE BY
HILTON KENSINGTON
Just a short stroll from Hyde Park and
the Royal Albert Hall, on the doorstep of
the iconic Natural History Museum, and
the V&A with easy access to Harrods,
Knightsbridge and Portobello Market.
The traditional regency-style façade
complements its contemporary interior.
Relax in a stylish suite or, for a touch
of luxury, select a two-level duplex
suite, boasting great city views.
Enjoy British and international
cuisine or unwind with a drink.
Visit the elegant terrace for
afternoon tea, or pre-theatre drinks.
REVIEWS
‘Lovely hotel, great location’
'You will not be disappointed’
SOUTHAMPTON
MONTAGU ARMS
IMAGE COURTESY OF MAT ARNEY/BELLE LUCE HOTEL
The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu,
New Forest combines effortlessly
intuitive service and inviting comfort
with roaring log fires, picturesque
gardens and sumptuous bedrooms.
The hotel has 22 bedrooms and
suites, combining comfort with
timeless sophistication. Have freshly
brewed tea or coffee delivered to
your room with compliments then
indulge with a lazy breakfast in bed
or on the terrace - with fresh eggs
laid by the hotel’s very own hens.
The Terrace Restaurant offers an
unparalleled dining experience.
Expect richly comforting dishes fused
with delicate touches of innovation.
REVIEWS
‘Fantastic hotel and restaurant’
‘A great place to relax and unwind’
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Ro o m Hire
for every occasion
Here at the Chrisites Group we have everything you could ever
need for your corporate or party function. With FREE room hire
at La Privata at Villa, The Private Dining Room at Christies and
Summer Parties at The Boathouse, you are truly spoilt for choice.
La Privata caters for up to 56 people with its own private bar, balconies, DJ booth and 3 multi view HD
TV screens; perfect for just about any occasion, from private dining, conferences, corporate functions,
televised sporting events, discos or even karaoke, the possibilities are endless. Christies Private Dining
is situated on the first floor above the main restaurant and has been specially designed to cater for all types
of events; a grand banquet or less formal luncheon, business meeting or conference, private party, dinner
or wedding. The Boathouse with its al fresco terrace and beautiful location at the harbour’s edge is the
perfect venue for a fantastic summer party with friends or colleagues either at lunch time or in the evening.
For reservations or enquiries
call 01481 711162
or Email: manager@laprivata.gg
www.laprivata.gg
For reservations or enquiries
call 01481 700061
or Email: manager@theboathouse.gg
www.theboathouse.gg
For reservations or enquiries
call 01481 726624
or Email: manager@christies.gg
www.christies.gg
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ISLAND
DRINKS
Fancy a pint? A smidgen of gin?
Shot of loganberry liqueurs?
Then good news – Guernsey’s the place to be...
Yes, the island might only be
packing 25 square miles, but it
punches way above its weight
in the array and quality of
the luxury libations available.
Everything from gin (there’s
actually two of those, from
different makers), awardwinning
cider, frothy ales
(with another doubling
up of talent) and some
artisan spirits. If those are
your sort of thing, well,
then you’re covered.
So, grab yourself a wellpriced
in-flight drink, sit
back, relax, and find out
just what glory awaits when
you land in Guernsey.
WHITE ROCK BREWERY
Kicking off with the oldest drink of them all – beer
(the workers on the Egyptian pyramids were paid in
it, take that, fact fans). But while it’s as old as time, it’s
the island’s newest brewery which really barnstormed
onto the scene and kicked its totally different tasting
brews down the throats of drinkers: White Rock.
Only a toddler in age terms, Guernsey’s first new
brewery in living memory has been churning out
insanely great beer after insanely great beer.
Its genesis is Wonky Donkey, a new-age best bitter that
marries up to a chicken pie so well, you’d think they were
childhood sweethearts. For an autumn treat, try Witch
Hunter, a pint as solid and reliable as a nuclear submarine
– you don’t need many, and it won’t let you down. But
its best, for sure, is Barefoot. A sunshine beer that you
won’t fall over from indulging in – it’s 3.9% - this piney,
slightly zesty beer that’s as bitter as Hilary Clinton on the
morning of November 9 2016, truly is a showstopper.
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RANDALLS BREWERY
Then there’s Randalls. Owner of the simply superb
Rockmount, and new eatery The Slaughterhouse, they
have been keeping the locals in beer since 1868. With
its wide ranging portfolio of drinks – the classic local
lager is Breda, which flows more than water on a hot
summer’s day – it ensures parties throughout the year
can sup on fine island-made beer. It nods to its local
connection more through its Guernesiaise-named Patois
ale. Seasonal ales keep the palate refreshed as well.
But it’s gin where Randall’s have made the biggest
recent splash. Its award-winning Blue Bottle is produced
at the Three Fingers Distillery on South Side (where
you can gape at the skyscraper sized copper still in all
its glory). Packed in an attractive, and handily stackable,
square bottle, this now award-winning spirit is made with
local gorse flowers, which sit aside a subtle-yet-noticeable
sweet nutmeg flavour. The Craft Gin Club even chose
to take it onto Dragons Den. Honestly, buy it for the
bottle alone, makes an excellent addition to any home.
WHEADON'S GIN
We don’t stop there with gin though. Up at the
other side of the island, the Bella Luce Hotel owner
Luke Wheadon decided to make his own gin.
So that’s exactly what he did. Made in the cellar room
in the hotel, it scores 10/10 for local effort, with rock
samphire foraged from the south coast cliffs used to
enliven the flavour. Add a lovely mineral essence to it,
this really is a special treat for the end of a long day.
Actually that’s a lie. While it does perfectly well at the end
of the day, it’s equally suited to lunch. And at Christmas,
the difficult second album version – Mandarin Lime –
came out. It instantly became a must-have present for
households across the island. Honestly, it was easier to
breathe in space than find a bottle.
ROCQUETTE CIDER
This little booze-soaked education isn’t over yet though.
While we still have another liquor maker to go, let’s
change gears a bit and go for cider. Rocquette cider is
now pretty much the default in every island pub.
Forget your mass-produced, sweetener-added brands,
Rocquettes is a belt'n’braces operation with a tweequaintness
at the core (boom, boom). Located in the
picturesque Fauxquets Valley, its thousands of trees
produce a simply superb cider, which is now being
increasingly enjoyed beyond the island’s shores. But at its
heart is a local provenance. A yearly apple swap, where
you drop off apples in return for the finished product,
has become a true event. Cruise ship passengers lap up
the tours, and there’s even a delightful story of the lamb
abandoned by its mother being taken care of by one the
owner’s dogs.
Its creator, and all round nice guy, James Meller, even
appeared on BBC’s The One Show recently, waxing lyrical
about another local delicacy – Beanjar.
HAUT MAISON LIQUEURS
And finally: Haut Maison. Only founded in 2012, these
liqueurs have redefined what quality means. Frankly, the
dictionary definition of exquisite should just say Haut
Maison. Top tip: buy and chill the horseradish vodka –
then do a shot just before Sunday’s roast beef. Delicious.
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GUERNSEY
BRISTOL
RESTAURANT PICKS
SYMPOSIUM
Situated in the heart of the historic
Market Square of St Peter Port lies
Symposium, a space that brings together
great food, fantastic wine and people in
perfect harmony. This combined with
the modern design, local produce and
centuries of heritage, will leave you
feeling fulfilled in every sense of the word.
REVIEWS
‘Simply superb’
‘Excellent, what a find!’
LONDON
LEEDS
KOJI
Koji is a vibrant and contemporary Japanese restaurant
located in London's Fulham district, where friends can
meet and enjoy sharing plates of delicious and beautifully
prepared Japanese food. Enjoy freshly prepared nigiri and
sashimi at the sushi bar and tempura and grilled fish and
meat from the robata grill.
Dine in the chic buzzy restaurant or sip cocktails and eat
japanese tapas at Koji's elegant classic cocktail bar.
REVIEWS
‘Best Japanese ever!’
‘Amazing drinks and service’
CHINO LATINO
Take a culinary tour through Latin
America and Asia at Chino Latino, an
award-winning Pan-Asian restaurant
located at Park Plaza Leeds opposite
Leeds Station. The Pan-Asian food is
served to share and dishes are brought
steadily to the table creating an informal
yet sophisticated style of eating and
drinking - the best way to enjoy the taste
sensation that is Chino Latino. Pick from
a wide selection of delicately textured
sushi and sashimi, or dig into one of the
menu options, such as inside-out chicken
wings or black cod with spicy miso.
The Chino Latino bar is the place to
go for your choice of a wide range of
vibrant and delicious drinks, including
rum and tequila-based cocktails.
REVIEWS
‘Stunning food’
‘Great atmosphere and service!’
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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.
Reservations 01481 725055 PetitBistro.co.uk PetitBistroGuernsey PetitBistroGSY
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SUPERFOODS VS
WHOLE FOODS
By Nutritional Therapist Claire Mahy.
What makes superfoods such as goji berries,
pomegranate or wheatgrass so super? Do they
really deserve more attention (and their price
tag) than, for example, the humble apple?
In recent years, the term superfood, which is
used to identity foods with highly concentrated
levels of health-boosting nutrients, has become
a buzzword in the nutrition world. However, due
to a lack of scientific defining criteria, researchers
have concluded the term is meaningless and no
more than a marketing ploy to entice consumers.
On the one hand, we cannot dispute that so called
superfoods are nutritious and do have health-boosting
properties, however, so do many other foods which
haven’t been awarded the same superfood status.
For example, the following provide cheaper, more
accessible and equally as nutritious alternatives:
SUPERFOOD
Wheatgrass
Goji berries
Pomegranate
ALTERNATIVE
Dark green leafy vegetables
Strawberries
Oranges
A daily shot of wheatgrass or handful of goji berries
will not provide enough nutrients to protect the
body against disease, if overall, we continue to make
poor dietary choices, especially if one eats lots of
processed foods, which are laden with additives.
This brings us to the concept of
eating as nature intended,
which means consuming
a variety of foods in their
whole form in accordance
with the seasons. Not only
are whole foods free from
additives, they also contain
balanced nutrient ratios,
which our bodies utilise
in the most effective
way. For example,
take dark green leafy
vegetables, these are
an excellent source of
both magnesium and
calcium in balanced
amounts.
These two minerals work synergistically and without
sufficient magnesium the body doesn’t absorb and
utilise calcium as efficiently. This is critical in our
modern world where magnesium deficiency is
common due to poor diets and stressful lifestyles.
When considering how to keep nutrition simple and
eat an abundance of whole foods I often think of a
brilliant read entitled ‘Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual’
by Michael Pollan. This book offers a series of practical
guidelines to help the consumer shop well and eat
more whole foods.
Three of the most memorable food rules that come
to mind are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Don't eat anything your great grandmother
wouldn't recognise as food.
Don’t eat anything with more than five
ingredients, or ingredients you can't pronounce.
Stay out of the middle of the supermarket;
shop on the perimeter of the store.
Therefore, instead of following the latest fad diet
or consuming high quantities of a food in vogue, try
applying the above simple rules and eat an abundance
of whole foods as opposed to a sprinkling of
fashionable and expensive superfoods.
For more information contact Claire
at hello@cmnutrition.co.uk
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A feast for the eyes
Enjoy Seamus’ mouthwatering signature dishes by
the sea at Pier 17 Restaurant in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Our legendary prawns and calamari starter, fierce and fiery
steak with chunky chips or Seamus’ scallops are just some of
the reasons people trust, and enjoy, Pier 17 for consistently
good quality food and service from the heart.
To book a table call 01481 720823
or visit www.Pier17Restaurant.com
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Nestled at the end of one of Guernsey’s piers lies a restaurant where the earth
literally moves. Yes, Pier 17 has a gentle juddering whenever one of the giant
Condor vessels pulls into port, neatly reminding you that you’re smack bang
in the middle of a working harbour.
AND THAT’S IMPORTANT. WHY?
Because it means you know the
fish is about as fresh as fresh can
be. You get the sense the chef sees
one of his mates coming back into
port on a fishing boat, pops his
head out the window and shouts,
‘Oi, Charlie – what did you catch
today?’ Whatever the resulting
answer, is what will be on the
specials board.
WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT?
Two outside terraces? Okay. Well
Pier 17 has those too, one of which
overlooks the spectacular Castle
Cornet. It’s a view that lends itself to
a glass of something sparkling, or a
gentle G&T, which you can down in
time with the sunset. The extensive
wine list alone is reason enough to
pay a visit, but once you’ve had a
few glasses of that, you’re bound to
be a bit peckish.
DON’T WORRY,
THEY’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Inside the very well-appointed
dining room (with exceptionally
comfortable chairs, it must be said)
you can relax knowing you’re about
to have a write-home-about meal.
Actually that’s a very 19th-century
way of looking at things. Let’s try
this. You can relax knowing you’re
about to have a social mediafriendly,
hashtagable dinner that will
garner many likes. There, that’s a
bit more 2017. Anyway. Two starters
have local crab in them – most
likely hand delivered from the quay
which sits just across from where
you’re sitting. There’s a duck liver
paté, which is richer than Mark
Zuckerberg, and a fresh asparagus
and soft poached egg contraption
that is stacked so well, you’ll think
the chefs are part-time engineers.
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Reviews
TRIPADVISOR.COM
‘An excellent meal'
Been here many times and still good
food and value for money. Service
excellent and friendly waiters/waitresses.
Would highly recommend this restaurant.
‘Simply the best’
Possibly the best restaurant in Guernsey,
and there is some absolutely fabulous
competition. Interesting menu, fantastic
service, lovely setting, and never had a
bad meal there.
‘Never ever disappoints’
I've been eating here for years and
have never been disappointed. Staff are
attentive and welcoming even when the
restaurant gets busy. Food is fantastic
- try the Seamus scallops - a little spicy
and brilliant. Often take clients there
and their opinions are the same.
Mains have an obvious pride of place for fish, but if
you’ve had your Omega 3 quota for the day, fear not.
A not-for-the-faint-hearted Fierce and Fiery fillet of beef,
chateaubriand for two (or one really hungry person),
and a pan-roasted chicken breast stuffed with smoked
cheese – honestly beyond delicious, it’ll render you
speechless – are among the offerings. A happy helping
of side orders, with highly recommended deep-fried
courgettes and broccoli hollandaise, should see you
through to a great night.
Cheeseboard, rich chocolate tart and a Bailey’s
cheesecake are up for grabs on the dessert menu.
But, this being better than your average eatery, there’s
a big selection of port available.
Oh, and best till last, the pier it sits on is a car park –
which means you don’t have to worry about finding
a space if you’re running late.
TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT
pier17restaurant.com
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BUSINESS NEWS
94 NEWS BULLETIN
The latest business news from
the Bailiwick of Guernsey
98 WE ARE GUERNSEY
Guernsey's financial services sector
continues to innovate
101 FACES OF BUSINESS
Meet PR Director
Katrina Bray
108 FINTECH FOCUS
Why businesses should store
their big data in Guernsey
GENERAL DATA
PROTECTION LAW 111
C5 Alliance examines the effects of GDPR
MEET BOLEY SMILLIE 114
En Voyage talks to Guernsey Post’s
Chief Executive
HIGH-FLYING 124
The latest appointments from leading
Guernsey businesses
THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND 129
Ravenscroft Investment Management
looks at advances in technology
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Page 106
A new
landscape
for trusts
Page 111
Is your
business
GDPR ready?
Page 124
Keep up to
date with
High-Flying
Appointments
THE GUERNSEY SHOP
STAYS RELEVANT
WITH ISLAND-STYLE
MAKEOVER
The gift and souvenir store for
residents and tourists on the seafacing
North Esplanade of St Peter
Port has reopened following a
complete makeover.
The shop’s new owner, Guernseyborn
Jeunene Bell, has been handson
with the shop’s refit. One of the
main walls has been taken back to the
original Guernsey granite base and
Jeunene says more island-related
touches will follow soon.
‘In this first phase of the makeover
locals, residents and visitors can now
choose from a new range of ‘Made in
Guernsey’ souvenirs, many of which
reflect the history and traditions of
the island,’ said Jeunene. ‘But we are
planning more touches based around
leveraging the local Guernsey patois
CREASEY’S CELEBRATES
50 YEAR PARTNERSHIP
WITH MARKS & SPENCER
Marks & Spencer has celebrated its 50th anniversary in
Guernsey. Operated by Creasey's, the first department was
opened on 7 April 1967 selling ‘St Michael’ products from
the basement of Creasey’s in St Peter Port.
Now, the business has expanded to offer customers the
best of Marks & Spencer across clothing and home in a
25,000 sq.ft. flagship store, a Food Hall and two Simply
Food stores. In 2016 it offered an online delivery service
direct to customers’ doors for the first time, as well as
opening its new kids store in Le Bordage .
Tony Creasey, Chairman of Creasey’s said: ‘Our continuous
investment in the High Street has allowed us to create the
largest retail space in St Peter Port and play an important
role in the Guernsey community.’
language and incorporating a hedgeveg
wall, which will mimic the hedgeveg
boxes you see dotted around the
island from which local people sell
their own produce to passers-by.’
'We’ve also had great support from
VisitGuernsey which is now featuring
the shop as an attraction on its
website and the local media has
shown considerable interest.'
PRAXISIFM COMPLETES
FOURTH ACQUISITION
IN 12 MONTHS
PRAXISIFM has completed its
fourth acquisition in 12 months and
strengthened its presence in the
Middle East.
The acquisition of Dubai-based
Ryland Gray follows the purchase
of fiduciary and corporate
governance consultancy Ampersand
Management SA in April 2016,
the fiduciary and accounting
company Balmor Management
SA in Switzerland, and Cavendish
Corporate Investments PCC Limited
in Guernsey.
‘PraxisIFM has a long-established
client base in the Middle East and has
been working to develop this market
further. Ryland Gray brings additional
expertise, particularly in the area
of employee benefit solutions,
and bolsters our presence in the
region. We see this as an important
market for the group, and we are
delighted to welcome founder Simon
Fielder and his nine-strong team to
PraxisIFM,’ said CEO of PraxisIFM
Group, Simon Thornton.
Ryland Gray, which was established
in Dubai in 1995, offers financial
administration and corporate
consultancy services across the Arab
Gulf Cooperation Council States. It
specialises in innovative structural
financial solutions for corporate and
institutional clients.
Ryland Gray will rebrand as PraxisIFM
Consultancy FZE. The team has
recently moved to Dubai Silicon
Oasis and the business will continue
to be led by Simon Fielder.
‘Becoming part of the growing
PraxisIFM group is positive for both
our team and our clients. Our team
will have greater opportunities
for career progression and the
opportunity to work across the
group’s 10 different locations. Both
Ryland Gray and PraxisIFM’s clients
will benefit from local knowledge of
the Middle East, additional expertise
and an enhanced product range,’
said Mr Fielder.
PraxisIFM is one of the largest
independent and ownermanaged
financial services groups
headquartered in the Channel Islands,
with assets under administration in
excess of $42bn and revenues of more
than £30m. The group has around
300 staff across 10 jurisdictions.
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YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH FOR
GUERNSEY FUNDS SECTOR
The total value of funds business
in Guernsey grew by more
than £28 billion last year.
New figures from the Guernsey
Financial Services Commission
(GFSC) show that the net asset value
of funds under management and
administration in the island grew by
£6.5 billion (2.6%) during the fourth
quarter of 2016. This built on the
£21.9 billion growth during the first
nine months of the year to take
the total value of funds business
in Guernsey to £255.9 billion at
the end of December 2016.
'It is encouraging to see strong
annual growth in Guernsey’s funds
sector,' said Guernsey Finance Chief
Executive Dominic Wheatley.
'In fact, we have now enjoyed six
straight quarters of growth which,
when coupled with continued
fund formations, particularly in
the closed-ended sector, further
demonstrates the solidity and stability
of Guernsey as a jurisdiction for the
administration and management
of a diverse range of funds.'
The figures from the GFSC show that
the Guernsey closed-ended sector
was valued at £159.4 billion at the
end of December – up £6.8 billion
(4.5%) during the final three months
of 2016 and up £19 billion (13.4%)
compared to twelve months earlier.
Guernsey domiciled open-ended
funds now stand at £42.3 billion,
which was a decrease of £3.3 billion
(7.2%) during the quarter, but up
£3.3 billion (8.5%) year-on-year.
Non-Guernsey schemes – funds
that are not domiciled in Guernsey
but have some aspect of their
management, administration or
custody carried out in the island
– increased by £3 billion (5.9%)
during the fourth quarter of last year
to be valued at £54.2 billion. This
represented an increase of £6.2 billion
(12.9%) on the same point in 2015.
Guernsey Finance in conjunction
with the Guernsey Investment
Fund Association (GIFA) is hosting
the annual Guernsey Funds Forum
in London on Thursday 11 May.
Crispin Odey, one of the most
internationally renowned hedge
fund managers, will be the keynote
speaker, while ITV News anchor
Alastair Stewart OBE will once again
moderate proceedings, which
also include two panel sessions.
Mr Wheatley said he was looking
forward to hearing Mr Odey’s
insight into the markets.
'Crispin’s wealth of knowledge and
experience will bring a fascinating
insight into what lies ahead for the
funds industry, particularly in light
of Brexit, something he was a huge
supporter of,' said Mr Wheatley.
WAITROSE PARTNER CELEBRATES
40 YEARS IN THE WORLD OF RETAIL
Waitrose Partner Jane Rihoy is
marking 40 years of service in retail.
Jane has been in the retail industry
since 1977 and as a Waitrose Partner
since its branches opened in the
Channel Islands in 2011.
Jane began working on the shop
floor before the Admiral Park store
changed to Le Riche Group in 2001;
she then remained part of the team
when the building became a Checkers
superstore. Sandpiper CI Ltd took over
ownership of the property before
Waitrose purchased the branch in 2011
and Miss Rihoy remained despite all
these changes in ownership.
‘I just love to help people and the retail
world is a great industry to do this in.
I’ve really enjoyed my time as a Partner
so far and hope to continue to do so
for many years to come,' she said.
JANE RIHOY AND IAN BURDEKIN
Ian Burdekin, Branch Manager at
Waitrose Admiral Park, said: 'We are
lucky to have Jane on our team; she
has so much local experience and
enthusiasm. Jane is a great example
of developing and transferring skills
within the retail sector.
TOP SAFETY
ACCREDITATION
FOR AFM
Facilities management company
AFM has been awarded accreditation
from Alcumus SafeContractor for
achieving excellence in health and
safety in the workplace.
Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading
third party accreditation scheme,
which recognises extremely
rigorous standards in health and
safety management amongst
contractors. It is used by thousands
of organisations in the UK, including
SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.
‘We are extremely pleased to have
been awarded this accreditation.
AFM takes health and safety
extremely seriously and to be
recognised in this way is fantastic;
I’m very proud of my teams’ efforts,’
said Mark Edgar, Managing Director
of AFM in Guernsey.
‘To be accredited for another year
proves that we are committed to
our health and safety policies in
both islands. This gives our clients
added reassurances that we take
both our buildings and theirs very
seriously, and it also offers them the
additional benefits associated with
this approved status.’
AWARD FOR SARK'S
LA SABLONNERIE
HOTEL
La Sablonnerie Hotel on Little Sark
has won the prestigious award,
Editor’s Choice Honeymoon Hotel,
the Good Hotel Guide, sitting
alongside Raymond Blanc’s
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
‘We are all absolutely delighted to
have had such recognition. What
truly wonderful accolades. I feel
humbled to have been chosen for
these much-coveted important
awards, but must point out that it’s
all down to a real team effort and
the magic of Sark that creates the
ultimate ‘joie de vivre’ and fun that is
always found at La Sablonnerie’ said
owner Elizabeth Perrée.
When Elizabeth Perrée’s parents
opened their guesthouse in a 16thcentury
farmhouse in 1948, it had
just three bedrooms. Today, there
are 22, some in nearby cottages,
all individually styled, with a neat,
rustic feel.
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TIM HARGEST, STACEY LE PAGE, JORDAN PIPET, ALAN BATES, ANDY BOWDITCH AND STUART TUCKER
STAFF CELEBRATE 150 YEARS WITH
GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY
Nine Guernsey Electricity staff were
rewarded for serving 150 years with
the company between them.
Two employees – Sandra Forsey
and Paul Creed – have been with
Guernsey Electricity for 30 years,
while Tamara Simon and Andy
Bowditch have served two decades.
‘It’s always a proud moment when
a member of staff reaches a longservice
milestone and it’s particularly
rewarding to have so many reach
significant work anniversaries.
We have a loyal employee base at
Guernsey Electricity and I like to think
that is due, in part, to the working
environment we provide,’ said
Guernsey Electricity CEO, Alan Bates.
RECOGNITION FOR
FERBRACHE & FARRELL
TEAM
In the five short months since its
launch last November, Guernsey’s
newest law firm, Ferbrache & Farrell,
has already been recognised in the
2017 Global Chambers Guide.
Partner Gavin Farrell was one of only
two individuals to be awarded the top
banding for corporate and finance
ranked lawyers and Adam Cole was
singled out as the ‘associate to watch’.
Chambers & Partners independently
ranks lawyers and law firms in 185
jurisdictions, offering the most
comprehensive view of the legal
marketplace.
Ferbrache & Farrell Partner Gavin
Farrell comments: ‘As usual you
cannot take these awards in isolation,
as achieving this recognition is a real
team effort and a validation of the
hard work everyone has put in since
we launched last year as well as the
depth of expertise that our legal team
collectively offers.’
A further five staff members – Robert
Dean, Tim Hargest, Stacey Le Page,
John McCartney and Stuart Tucker –
reached their 10-year anniversary.
‘Consistency and good morale always
help with the smooth running of any
business and I am very grateful for their
commitment to Guernsey Electricity.’
NEW ‘WHAT’S ON’ WEBSITE BRINGS
IBIZA MAGIC TO GUERNSEY
Guernsey’s first website to focus on
promoting events in the island has
been launched.
My Guernsey is the brainchild of a local
team of award-winning entrepreneurs
who already run one of Ibiza’s leading
online guides for tourists. IBZ.TV has
a proven track record of promoting
events in the popular Balearic island,
with over two million visitors to its
site each summer. It now wants to
replicate that success in Guernsey.
Director Russell Meakin said: 'We all
use the internet as a research tool
but, up until now, there’s been no
single place to go to for accurate
information on events and things to
do in Guernsey. Yes, there are various
online calendars but these all tend to
be a small section of a bigger site. Our
site concentrates on events to show
their colour, calibre and variety so that
any visitor or local can login at any
time to find something interesting to
do on the island.
Sponsored by JT, the My Guernsey
website includes a diverse events and
activities calendar. Users can create
their own bespoke planner on the site
to ensure that their visit to the Island
or night out or weekend with friends
and family includes the very best of
what Guernsey has to offer.
Tamara O’Brien, Deputy Managing
Director of JT in Guernsey, said: 'The
internet and social media are the
default resource for organising our
lives and making the most of our free
time. This is why JT is proud to help
support the launch of this website.
Peter Amory, Digital Marketing
Manager at VisitGuernsey, said: 'The
promotion of the island through
digital channels is a key objective of
VisitGuernsey so this well-designed
and informative website is clearly
welcome. It is also heartening to see
a Guernsey-based team, which has
built a successful tourist-focused
business overseas, see the potential
of its home visitor economy.'
COLLAS CRILL
SHORTLISTED IN
CITYWEALTH BRAND
AWARDS
Collas Crill has been shortlisted
for 'Brand of the Year' as part of
Citywealth's Brand Management and
Reputation Awards. The firm, that has
also been shortlisted for 'Marketing/
Business Development Team of
the Year' and 'Best Social Media
Marketing Campaign', is the only
offshore law firm to be shortlisted
in all three categories.
Now in their second year, the Brand
Management and Reputation Awards
highlight the best brands emerging
in a consolidating financial industry.
They also recognise the everimportant
business services function,
teams who are supporting business
profit and navigating reputational
risk for their organisations in the
digital world.
Collas Crill's Chief Business
Development & Marketing Officer,
Iain Beresford, said: 'We have
long recognised the value of our
brand as more than just the logo
or an advertising campaign. We
are extremely please to have been
shortlisted.'
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GUERNSEY’S FINANCIAL
SERVICES SECTOR
CONTINUING TO INNOVATE
Guernsey’s worldleading
protected
cell company (PCC)
celebrated its 20th
anniversary in
February. The legislation initially devised
for Guernsey’s captive insurance sector
was the first in the world of its kind.
This innovation’s success is illustrated by
the fact it is now used across the financial
world as an alternative for the structuring
of many products and has been adopted
in approximately 40 jurisdictions.
PCCs are single legal entities with a central
core and additional cells, allowing segregation
between cells. Its key feature is the legal
ringfencing of designated assets and liabilities
within the PCC so that each cell acts as a
separate entity while sharing administration
with the core. Another positive is the ability to
establish cells quickly and utilising them for
insurance and risk financing solutions
- a tangible benefit to corporations worldwide.
PCCs are now widely used in insurance,
funds and private wealth. Aon’s White Rock
Insurance Company PCC Limited, established
in Guernsey in 1997 as the first PCC in the
world, has been used by more than 100
corporations as a cell captive facility and is
the largest structure of its kind globally.
The island’s expertise in the product
was further demonstrated in 2010 when
Heritage Insurance Management (now
Artex Risk Solutions) achieved a worldwide
first by amalgamating two PCCs into one.
In the funds industry, Guernsey hosted
the first-ever conversion of a PCC into an
incorporated cell company (ICC), creating
the world’s largest ICC mutual fund.
In terms of our work at Guernsey Finance,
marking such a milestone is to highlight
Guernsey’s innovation and is a valuable
tool in promoting the jurisdiction as a
leading international finance centre.
BLOCKCHAIN
While the PCC's anniversary highlights
innovation 20 years ago, Guernsey
continues to innovate today.
In the funds world - but likely transferable
across a range of financial services in years
to come - Guernsey is the location for the
first-ever commercial use of blockchain
technology. Northern Trust and IBM - and
other key stakeholders - collaborated
to launch a solution now used for the
management and administration of a
private equity fund by Geneva-based asset
management company Unigestion. They
chose a Guernsey-based fund because
blockchain has already been approved by
the Guernsey authorities, which further
underlines that Guernsey continually monitors
new technologies, supports businesses
in developing ground-breaking ideas and
provides a supportive environment where
products can flourish and be first to market.
Blockchain allows for real-time settlement
and record keeping. A database that
maintains a continuously-growing list
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of ordered records, blockchains are resistant to data
modification - once recorded, it cannot be altered.
FINTECH
Guernsey is not resting on its laurels and has much
political will behind its plans to be a centre of innovation.
Last year, the States of Guernsey teamed up with local
leading business figures to establish the Fintech and
Digital Oversight Group to promote Guernsey as a leader
in fintech and digital business. The island also recently
held its first FinVention event with local and off-island
innovators pitching their ideas to funders and businesses.
Another fintech advancement was establishing
the ID Register by Guernsey private equity and fund
administration business, Ipes. This global central
depositary for customer due diligence and ‘know your
client’ information could revolutionise financial services
and already has global traction with US sponsors looking
to use it for their funds. As a Guernsey initiative, it shows
we remain at the forefront of global regulatory services.
FUND STRUCTURES
Through the Guernsey Financial Services Commission,
Guernsey launched the Manager-Led Product (MLP)
in mid-2016. The MLP aims to ensure a proportionate
risk-based level of product regulation for any alternative
investment fund manager (AIFM) that establishes itself
in Guernsey and seeks to market into Europe under the
national private placement regime arrangements. The
MLP regime places the
GUERNSEY IS
NOT RESTING
ON ITS LAURELS
AND HAS MUCH
POLITICAL WILL
BEHIND ITS PLANS
TO BE A CENTRE
OF INNOVATION.
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
regulatory burden on the
manager, not the fund.
Guernsey Finance
representatives and
members of local industry
also pitched the Private
Investment Fund (PIF)
regime, launched in late
2016, during a New York
roadshow in March. The
PIF, which was developed
in response to market
demand by the GFSC in consultation with the island’s
funds industry, recognises that certain investment funds
are characterised by a relationship between management
and investors that is closer than that of a typical
agent. The PIF dispenses with the formal requirement
for information particulars such as a prospectus in
recognition of that relationship, significantly reducing
the cost and processing time of launching of a fund.
Highlighting such innovation as a perfect
go-to tools when we undertake roadshows
or attend events around the world.
MEET THE TEAM
Fabienne Bourgaize joined Guernsey Finance
last year. Here, we find out a little more about
her and her role at the company.
Name Fabienne Bourgaize
Position
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Responsibilities My role is very varied and
busy. As well as all the PA duties for the Chief
Executive, I also arrange the overseas travel
for the rest of the staff, which amounts to
approximately 60 trips throughout the year. I
manage all HR matters and general operations
for the office and act as line manager for the
admin and accounts teams.
When did you join Guernsey Finance?
May 2016
Favourite aspect of the job? Guernsey Finance
has an amazing team which it is great to be a
part of.
How might people know you away from
Guernsey Finance? I spent many years
volunteering at a local animal charity but
recently had to take a step back from this when I
became a mummy. I can normally now be found
going for walks with my husband, our daughter
and our two dogs.
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FACES OF BUSINESS
KATRINA BRAY
Katrina Bray is a Director of Liquid, an integrated communications
consultancy with offices in Guernsey, Jersey, Birmingham and
London. She started her career as a journalist, followed by a
brief period working in property, but her love of communicating
led her to PR and marketing. Liquid is an award-winning
consultancy which is listed in PR Week’s top 150 and works
with regional, national and international clients across
multiple industries including financial services, education,
food, legal, retail, property, insurance and transport.
How do you start off
your working day?
By being a mum. I have a fiveyear-old
and two-year-old and
so the first 90 minutes are a whirl
of household chores. I switch to
work mode by listening to the 8am
news and appreciating the everchanging
view across Belle Greve
Bay as I drive in. A cup of tea and
then it’s straight to the keyboard.
How would you describe
your leadership style?
Liquid has five directors and we
share a very similar approach to
leadership. We are all actively
involved in the business, sitting
with our colleagues rather than
in glass boxes, and working on
the same clients as they do.
I’m quite grounded so I would
never ask a colleague to do
something that I wouldn’t do
myself, so I have hoovered floors
before client events, stuffed
envelopes and I buy the milk.
How would you
quantify success?
By asking myself if I have made
a difference and if I could
have done it any better.
Do you travel much
in your role?
With offices in Jersey and the
UK, I travel throughout the year
for both client work and board
meetings. Having multiple locations
could lead to offices working in
silo but we believe we are more
effective as one team, and so
each year we bring everyone
together for a weekend of fun.
Where is your favourite
place in the world?
There is no one place. I feel very
privileged to live in Guernsey, but
have also had fabulous adventures
with family and friends abroad.
My brother lived in New Zealand
and I visited him with my parents
in 2006 and that was fantastic.
Pre children, my partner Ollie
and I went to Mauritius to see
my other brother and also
had a long weekend in Vegas
which was amazing fun.
As a child, what did you
want to be when you
grew up?
I wanted to be a teacher but a week
in a school at 16 changed my mind,
and work experience when I was 17
sparked my passion for the media.
What single achievement
are you most proud of?
My children delight and challenge
me and I’m proud to be their
mum but that’s very clichéd.
Professionally, it was when
Liquid was named Outstanding
Public Relations Consultancy at
the Chartered Institute of Public
Relations PRide Awards. Having
your hard work recognised at
the highest level by the industry’s
leading body was testament to
the calibre of the whole team.
How do you maintain a
healthy work/life balance?
Two small children and a business
is a constant juggle. The nature
of what I do for a job means that
the unexpected happens and
that’s when our clients need us
the most. I work slightly staggered
hours, and that means being at
my laptop in the evenings. I run
and swim to keep fit and have
been known to mentally write
media releases while exercising!
What is the last thing you
think about at the end of
the day?
What have I forgotten to do?
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Business
RISKY
BUSINESS
REBECCA GOATER, FINANCIAL ADVISER/DIRECTOR AT NETWORK,
DISCUSSES INVESTMENT RISK
Before you get excited,
I am unfortunately not writing
about the Tom Cruise film from
1983; I thought I should point
that out straight away, lest you
be disappointed. In fact, I’m
here to discuss investment
risk, and why now is a difficult
time for low risk investors.
Before we consider investment
risk, can we just firstly think about
what risk is on a more general basis?
The noun definition of the word risk
from the dictionary is: ‘A situation
involving exposure to danger.’
We therefore all manage risk
on some level in our ordinary
lives as we weigh-up whether
we should do something or
not; and consider whether the
benefit to an act, outweighs
the potential consequences.
We all take risks regularly; from
driving above the speed limit or
running in high heels, to more
adventurous decisions such as
rock climbing or sky diving. We still
take these risks for the potential
benefits they offer, whether this is
getting somewhere on time, or an
adrenaline rush. Yet at the same
time, we still know on some level
there are unlikely, yet plausible
consequences; such as a fall (if
you’ve ever seen me run in heels,
you’d understand), some points on
your licence or, the main reason
why I have not yet sky dived:
the parachute not opening.
The examples above help to
demonstrate that risk applies in
varying degrees; and, if it can be
considered as a scale, we all sit
somewhere different on that scale
in terms of our own comfort levels.
Now let’s consider the verb
definition of the word: ‘[to]
expose (someone or something
valued) to danger, harm, or loss.’
Well that pretty much covers
investment risk in very simple
terms: as the something of value
(i.e. your hard-earned money) is
to be exposed to potential loss.
Again though, we have to consider
the risk scale. To some, even the
possibility that their money could
drop in value even by one pound is
not something they could bear to
think about, whilst others will take
much larger risks, and enjoy the
rewards if they come, and stomach
the losses if they occur. This is
why it is important to understand
where you are on the scale, and
when I meet with clients, this is
one of the main things we discuss
in our initial meeting so we can
consider suitable investments.
However, with interest rates
remaining at the exceptionally
low levels, is holding cash in a
bank account actually low-risk
behaviour at the moment?
Unfortunately, it is not an easy time
to be a risk-averse investor. Indeed,
it is hard to imagine now how it was
in 1979, when interest rates reached
post-war highs of 17%. People
could take very little risk, and still
make huge returns on their money.
Admittedly, not the best time for the
borrower, but savers were quids in.
I have discussed risk with many
clients, and, perhaps recalling
their experience from the 1970s,
so many have asserted that they
would like large, guaranteed returns,
with no risk to their initial capital.
Unfortunately, this is not possible
in the present day (and be wary of
anyone who says that it is). Cash
deposit accounts at the moment
are offering so little interest that
once inflation is considered, the
real return is negligible if you’re
lucky, and more likely, negative.
During these times, even lower risk
investors should maybe consider
other options and perhaps not fear
the investment peaks and troughs
that dominate the headlines.
In my (medium risk investor)
mind, sitting in a bank account
with minimal (but not zero) risk
to capital, whilst on the face of it
appears low risk, actually means
the real value (or buying power)
of the cash is decreasing over
time as inflation chips away at
it. To me, this is tantamount to
actually losing money each year.
So, what’s the alternative?
Well, that’s the difficult part as
there’s not a one-size-fits-all
answer I can just recommend
to anyone reading this article.
There are many factors to
consider before investing funds, and
not just one’s attitude toward risk,
but also one's capacity for loss and
ultimate investment objectives. It
could be that actually your funds are
best just sitting in the bank account
(or under the mattress), or it could
be that there is a suitable investment
out there that can hopefully
provide something back on your
investment, whilst not keeping
you awake at night worrying.
Whilst the light at the end of the
low interest rate tunnel still remains
but a pin prick in the distance, it’s
time for even the low-risk investor
to consider whether they want to
just carry on paying the toll charge
for the economy, or if they’re ready
to consider running in heels.
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Business
A NEW LANDSCAPE
FOR TRUSTS
By Mandy Connolly,
Associate Director
LTS Tax Limited
THE NEW LEGISLATION
INTRODUCES TWO
TYPES OF ‘DEEMED
DOMICILE’ STATUS,
ONE AIMED AT
INDIVIDUALS OF UK
ORIGIN RETURNING TO
THE UK AND ONE AIMED
AT THOSE OF NON-UK
ORIGIN WHO HAVE
RESIDED IN THE UK
FOR OVER 15 YEARS.
On 6 April this year a new era
began for non-domiciled individuals
living in the UK, following the issue
of Finance (No. 2) Bill 2017.
The new legislation introduces two
types of ‘deemed domicile’ status,
one aimed at individuals of UK origin
returning to the UK and one aimed
at those of non-UK origin who have
resided in the UK for over 15 years.
Individuals with a non-UK
domicile of origin who have settled
trust structures from which they
can benefit will be subject to a
number of changes in relation
to the taxation of trust income,
regardless of whether they have
yet become deemed domiciled.
Whilst the tax implications of
becoming deemed domiciled may
be considered unwelcome, the
introduction of ‘protected foreign
income trusts’ will enable non-dom
settlors to grow their trust funds in a
tax free environment and only pay
tax at the point that benefit is taken
from the structure. An added bonus
for settlors who are not yet deemed
domiciled is that this tax deferral can
be achieved without the need to pay
the annual remittance basis charge.
Under the new rules, trust
structures will have a pool of
protected income comprising foreign
income that has arisen since 5 April
2017. Settlors will only be taxed on
this income when ‘benefits’ are
received (e.g. distributions or use of
trust assets) in accordance with the
existing 'relevant income' provisions.
Certain protections are also provided
for foreign income of prior years
that had not been distributed from
the trust as at 5 April 2017. UK
source income will continue to be
taxed on the settlor as it arises.
Under the protected foreign
income rules it is the remittance of
the benefit taken that will dictate
the tax charge for those not yet
deemed domiciled, rather than the
remittance of the income itself.
Furthermore, the remittance basis
is disapplied in relation to protected
pre April 2017 foreign income. This
may prove a welcome change
for trustees who have previously
needed to avoid remittances of
foreign income within the structure.
If any ‘tainting’ of the trust
occurs once the settlor is deemed
domiciled, the protected status of
the trust will be lost and cannot be
regained. A trust may be tainted if
property is added or transferred from
another trust, with certain exceptions.
The protected foreign income
rules do not apply to stand-alone
companies so settling a trust before
becoming deemed domiciled
could be advantageous.
The rules which directly attribute
trust gains to UK resident and
domiciled settlors will not apply once
a settlor becomes deemed domiciled
under the '15 year' rule providing
the settlor was not domiciled nor
deemed domiciled in the UK when
the trust was created and the
trust does not become ‘tainted’.
The treatment of trust capital
gains therefore remains potentially
unchanged with capital distributions
and benefits continuing to be taxed
by reference to stockpiled trust
gains. However, no remittance
protection will be available for
deemed domiciled beneficiaries.
Therefore, despite the new
domicile rules potentially bringing
more individuals within the scope
of UK tax, trusts remain a tax
efficient option in many cases.
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Business
FIVE REASONS FOR
BUSINESSES TO
STORE THEIR BIG
DATA IN GUERNSEY
Technology has enabled businesses to collect
vast amounts of information about their customers,
employees and their operations. More data has been
collected in the past two years than during the rest
of the existence of the human race. To give this a
sense of perspective, it is reported that 40,000 search
queries are performed using Google every second,
and more than one billion people use Facebook in just
one day.
BY STEPHEN OZANNE,
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AT WALKERS
However, big data is not particularly useful until it
has been analysed to solve a problem. Therefore,
businesses are investing in analytics tools to extract
‘big answers’ from big data. The intrinsic value that can
then be realised from big data is becoming recognised
as a new asset class.
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As with any type of valuable asset, businesses should plan to protect their data, and in doing
so identify where the best location is to store their data. It is easy to think that this issue solely
concerns cyber security. However, the risks to data extend beyond hackers and IT failures,
and you can only start to appreciate this once you consider data in the same way as you
would any other asset. For business planners to create a safe environment in which to protect
their data assets, here are my top five reasons why they should store their data in Guernsey.
1
INTERNATIONAL
CONNECTIVITY
As an offshore finance centre,
Guernsey is in an enviable and
unique position as being an
integral part of the trans-Europe and Atlantic
fibre-optic network, which is one of the
backbones of the global internet. Guernsey's
network regularly carries US to EU data traffic.
The island’s state-of-the-art international
connections have enabled Guernsey to
become a leader in e-Gaming, transmitting
more e-Gaming data than any other
jurisdiction. Therefore, Guernsey already
has the infrastructure needed to receive
and transmit very large amounts of data.
2SECURE AND COMPLIANT
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Guernsey is an internationally
recognised jurisdiction with
thorough and pragmatic regulation. In
particular, Guernsey is one of only 11
countries whose data protection regimes
benefit from an adequacy decision of the
EU Commission. Therefore, it is much
easier to transfer personal data to and from
EU member states and Guernsey than
most other countries. Further, Guernsey
is committed to introducing legislation
that implements the EU's updated
General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR) to maintain its adequacy status.
3DATABASE RIGHTS
PROTECTION
Database rights create a
property right to protect against
unauthorised use of the contents
of a database. Few countries outside the EU
have database rights (in particular, the US
does not have database rights). Guernsey
has introduced database rights legislation
based on the EU model, but with one
small, yet very significant, distinction. EU
database rights can only be established
if the data used to compile the database
is pre-existing. However, in Guernsey a
database right can also be established if the
data is created by the author of the database.
This difference is important for protecting
databases of valuable results produced
from analysing big data, since those results
are likely to constitute newly created data,
which might otherwise not be protected
by database rights outside of Guernsey.
4CORRECT BALANCE OF
DATA PROTECTION AND
DATA DISCLOSURE RULES
A so-called ‘splinternet' is
occurring as countries introduce
conflicting requirements for protecting
and disclosing data. For example, some
countries already have wide-reaching
powers to access or order disclosure
of data. A prominent example is the US
PRISM surveillance program, which caused
controversy following the Edward Snowden
leaks. Such powers are conflicting with
other nation-states' domestic laws, including
rights to privacy. These problems are
exposed in the recent case of United States
v. Microsoft Corp, which involved a warrant
issued by the New York District Court for
Microsoft to produce all emails and private
information associated with an account
hosted by Microsoft in the US and Ireland.
The warrant conflicted with principles of
Irish law, and so Microsoft successfully
appealed the decision. However, Microsoft
was still required to disclose all data it
held in the US, even if it related to a non-
US person. This case underscores the
importance of the location of data. In this
respect, Guernsey as a location has the
correct balance of internationally accepted
anti-money laundering and countering
terrorist financing laws as well as adequate
data protection obligations. Therefore, for
businesses operating across countries that
have conflicting disclosure of data and
data protection requirements, Guernsey
can provide solutions in the same way that
Guernsey provides solutions as a neutral
intermediary jurisdiction in financial services.
5GEOGRAPHIC AND
POLITICAL STABILITY
Data hosting requires a secure
and reliable location to avoid
environmental and political
risks. Consisting mainly of granite rock
and well away from the edge of any
tectonic plates, Guernsey has a stable
geography. Further, whilst Guernsey is
close to the United Kingdom and Europe,
it is outside the EU and it has enjoyed
stable independent self-governance since
1204 (so a very long time!). Accordingly,
Guernsey has a very well established track
record of providing the level of stability
required for securely storing big data.
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Business
IS YOUR BUSINESS
GDPR READY?
Next year will see the implementation of the EU’s General Data
Protection Law (GDPR) – the most significant change to data
protection in almost two decades!
Matthew Thornton, Director of C5 Alliance Guernsey, discusses
the implications of the EU’s General Data Protection Law on
your business.
This law is a major consideration
for EU businesses as it will
strengthen and unify data regulation
across the EU and give individuals
more control over their own
personal data, while introducing
tougher fines for non-compliance
and data breaches. Of course, this
will also affect businesses operating
in Jersey and Guernsey as the
regulation will be adopted by the
Governments of both islands and
written into corresponding law.
GDPR EXTENDS FAR
WIDER THAN SYSTEM
SECURITY AND WILL
IN FACT AFFECT ALL
OUR INDUSTRIES AND
AREAS OF BUSINESS.
From a technical perspective,
GDPR introduces new requirements
and rights including ‘the right to be
forgotten’, which gives people the
ability to request deletion of their
personal data. ‘The right to data
portability’, will ensure that data is
provided in common formats so
it can be shared between online
services. Enhanced audit trails
will become more important too,
for example, GDPR will change
the way websites must seek,
obtain and record consent to use
personal data. This means that any
piece of data that could be used
to personally identify people is
covered by GDPR – this includes
things like cookies, and will now
also encompass IP addresses.
There is a tendency to believe
that GDPR is only relevant to
IT departments and that it’s all
to do with system security and
hackers breaking in to steal your
organisation’s data. As ever, the
importance of robust physical
security remains paramount, but
GDPR extends far wider than system
security and will in fact affect all our
industries and areas of business.
Failure to consider the full impact of
GDPR on your business could prove
costly, as companies that do not
meet its requirements could face
reputational damage and even fines.
It is critical to recognise that
GDPR compliance should be
a shared duty – GDPR means
organisations must respect and
protect personal data no matter
where it is sent, processed or
stored. For most businesses, this
will mean reconsidering internal
policies and procedures, which
are critical to demonstrating
compliance in key areas such as
risk assessment, implementing
privacy by design and data breach
notification processes. Your whole
organisation should be made
aware of GDPR, its ramifications
and what must be done to comply
with the law once it is actioned.
While this may seem like a lot
of work, it’s not all bad news for
businesses. The regulation is not
designed to be unnecessarily
onerous, it clearly recognises
organisations’ need to handle
data, but seeks to safeguard
personal information and establish
accountability – it is essentially
preparing us for a world that
is much more data-driven.
Of course, it will take time for
tools and processes to bed in,
which is why now is the time
to think about GDPR. The new
regulations come into effect in
May 2018, which gives businesses
across the Channel Islands the
time to prepare for its impact.
In the meantime, I urge local
business leaders to consider how
this will affect your business. If
you are unsure or need help to
develop a plan for compliance
that is relevant to your business,
I would recommend seeking
professional advice.
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Business
WE’RE NOT
WINDING YOU UP
Jeremy Le Tissier and Oliver Fattorini, ABT Advocates, explain
what happens when a company’s moment has passed.
It’s unusual to come across
businesses that are jaw-droppingly
old. You might use businesses your
great-grandparents knew, but very few
businesses are genuinely ancient. The
oldest is a Japanese Buddhist temple
building business – steady work if you
can find it - with an identifiable lineage
starting from a temple commissioned
in 578AD, but this business dinosaur
went into liquidation in 2006 and now
exists only because a newer business
chose to absorb it.
In Europe, there’s a Swedish company
that some claim to be the world’s
oldest existing joint stock company on
the basis that in 1347 a Swedish copper
mine had a stab at arranging itself as a
precursor to a modern stock company.
The mine, though, was valuable and
became something of a Swedish state
enterprise. Eventually - in 1888 - the
mine became part of a company
that registered on the Swedish stock
exchange. When the mine closed in
1992 the company that (after several
mergers and acquisitions) then owned
the mine continued to merrily attach
itself to claims of ancient origins.
In 1888 - the same year the mine
company was registered on the stock
exchange - the Guernsey Railway
Co Ltd became an early entrant on
the Guernsey Company Register.
The Railway Co ran trams, continued
running buses for a while, was taken
over and was finally wound up in 1990.
The company no longer exists, but
some of its assets are still in use today.
For example, its name is stamped on a
drain outside the Prince of Wales pub in
St Peter Port.
When Guernsey companies, like the
Railway Co, reach the end of the line
they go through a procedure of being
struck off or wound up.
The registrar at the Guernsey Registry
could strike off a company if he thinks
it is no longer carrying on business
or is not in operation. The company
could have defaulted on its obligations,
have failed to file an annual validation,
its registered office might no longer
be effective or the resident agent in
Guernsey could have resigned. The
registrar will then notify the company
and if no reason is given for the registrar
to keep the company operating then
it will be struck off. Alternately, the
company’s directors could comply with
various formalities and make their own
application to strike off.
The striking off process is cheap and
easy, but risks the company later being
brought back to life – perhaps (and
not uncommonly) by a disgruntled
creditor the company forgot to pay,
or because the directors forgot about
an asset held by the company and
want to recover it. Remedying these
issues could be pricey. Striking off
is also not a route that an insolvent
company should pursue.
To achieve greater finality or if a
company is insolvent, a company
should be formally wound up through
an application to Court for the
appointment of a liquidator.
The company could apply voluntarily,
or it could be done compulsorily,
possibly by an application by that
same disgruntled creditor, a director,
shareholder or some other
interested party.
Liquidators have a duty to act
diligently and responsibly. They will
go through the company’s accounts
and paperwork, take steps to locate
company assets and creditors and –
hopefully – repay those creditors.
THE REGISTRAR AT THE
GUERNSEY REGISTRY
COULD STRIKE OFF A
COMPANY IF HE THINKS IT
IS NO LONGER CARRYING
ON BUSINESS OR IS NOT
IN OPERATION.
Liquidation takes the winding up
process out of the directors' hands and
(if done voluntarily) demonstrates that
the directors are acting responsibly. It
also makes it significantly harder for
the company to later be reinstated and
provides greater protection against
directors later being pursued for
bad debts. That said, liquidators can
pursue directors if they think they have
behaved incorrectly. The downsides of
liquidating a company are that it takes
time and carries associated costs.
It is all but inevitable that companies
come to their natural end - even the
Buddhist temple business took a
stumble. As a well-regulated jurisdiction,
Guernsey provides formal routes
for companies to follow with skilled
professionals (like ABT who have in the
past year helped several companies)
who are available to help.
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Business
MEET
BOLEY SMILLIE
En Voyage talks to Boley Smillie,
the Chief Executive of Guernsey Post.
Having joined the company in 1991 straight from
school, Boley, now 42, steadily made his way through
the ranks, having started on the bottom rung.
‘I joined Guernsey Post straight from La Mare de
Carteret Secondary School with my original intention
being to earn some money whilst deciding what
I really wanted to do. I guess I am still thinking about
that!’ Boley says his progression to the top of the
ladder is thanks to the opportunities he has been
given within the company over the years, which is
something he has tried to replicate for others.
The father of four has been in his current position
for just over six years. ‘It is an extremely interesting
and varied role and it’s almost impossible to describe
what might represent a typical day. I don't think
I’ve ever had two days the same and even after
all these years in the industry, not a day goes by
without something new or surprising happening.’
Much of his time is spent involved in negotiations.
Currently, Guernsey Post is working on the latest
contract with its partner Royal Mail. ‘That can take
six months from start to finish. Last year we spent
a lot of time managing the transition to a new
pension scheme. I also spend a fair bit of time
talking to our customers and trying to plan how we
can improve our services and prices.’ Boley does
whatever he needs to do to keep the business in
a stable position so that the rest of his team can
concentrate on delivering all those parcels.
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‘WE HAD TO MAKE SOME HARD,
BUT NECESSARY, DECISIONS TO REDUCE
OUR COSTS AND WHILST THAT WASN’T
ALWAYS PLEASANT, WE CAME OUT THE
OTHER SIDE IN MUCH BETTER SHAPE‘.
Shortly after his appointment
as Chief Executive, the UK
Government announced
the cessation of low value
consignment relief for products
sent from the Channel Islands
to the UK. ‘As a consequence
of this, seven of our top 10
bulk mailers relocated to other
jurisdictions almost overnight.
Our mail volumes fell by 35% and
revenue by £18m in one year,’
says Boley. Without having taken
action, Guernsey Post would
have made a structural loss of
IT IS AN EXTREMELY
INTERESTING AND
VARIED ROLE AND IT’S
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE
TO DESCRIBE WHAT
MIGHT REPRESENT
A TYPICAL DAY.
more than £3m. For Boley it truly
was a baptism of fire. ‘We had to
make some hard, but necessary,
decisions to reduce our costs
and whilst that wasn’t always
pleasant, we came out the other
side in much better shape.’ In
recent years the team at Guernsey
Post has worked to retain and
grow businesses operating in
the personalised greetings card
sector. ‘About 95% of personalised
cards destined for the UK are
produced and then posted from
Guernsey. We have seen the
industry grow from nothing to
where, on a peak day in 2017
we can expect to handle almost
250,000 cards a day,’ he says.
With Boley at the helm he
and his team have restructured
the business, returned to profit,
and at the same time picked
up the Investors In People gold
standard. ‘I think we are at our
strongest when we are facing
our biggest challenges. We have
an incredibly loyal workforce
and one that has a considerable
affection for the business. When
the business is threatened
and we need to change to
protect it, then my team does
whatever they need to do. The
reform of our pension scheme
is the best example of that.’
One of the most challenging
aspects of Boley’s role as Chief
Executive is dealing with matters
outside of his control. ‘Like fog.
I hate it. The timely conveyance
of mail is so important to us and
the best prepared plans can be
spoilt by adverse weather.’
From a loss-making position
six years ago Boley has moved
Guernsey Post back into profit
and kept it that way, gradually
improving its performance
each year along the way.
He expects 2017 to be the
best in over 20 years.
Boley believes, 100%, that
there is a future for the postal
service, but only if it continues to
evolve. ‘The growth of internet
shopping is our core business
now. We have transitioned from
a letter delivery company that
delivered some parcels to a parcel
BOLEY HAS MOVED
GUERNSEY POST BACK
INTO PROFIT AND
KEPT IT THAT WAY,
GRADUALLY IMPROVING
ITS PERFORMANCE EACH
YEAR ALONG THE WAY.
delivery company that delivers
some letters. Our success in
the future will be defined, not
necessarily by cost reduction
initiatives similar to that of recent
years, but by how successful we
are in securing new business.’
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Business
IT’S A
MARATHON
NOT A SPRINT
James Orrick,
Managing Director of PEA,
talks about building successful
business relationships.
We all know that lasting business
relationships just don’t happen
overnight. Where is the commercial
value in a very short, highly explosive
burst of activity followed by an
extensive and arduous void of
idleness? What sense is there for
either party in investing time and
resources building trust and getting
to know each other’s businesses,
idiosyncrasies, intentions and
requirements if it is ‘Fergy time’ and
the whistle is about to blow?
26 YEARS
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most
successful managers in world football.
His relationship with Manchester
United began when appointed
manager in November 1986. During
his 26 years at the club he won 38
trophies, including 13 Premier League
titles, five FA Cups and two UEFA
Champions League titles. In the 1999
Queen's Birthday Honours list, he was
knighted for his services to the game.
He retired in 2013 having won the
Premier League in his final season.
NEARLY DIDN’T HAPPEN
And yet his success could so easily
have been a work of fiction if certain
United fans had got their way back
in September 1989. United suffered
a humiliating 5–1 away defeat to
Manchester City followed by six
defeats and two draws, inspiring a
particularly vitriolic banner at Old
Trafford demanding his sacking. There
was genuine pressure on the board
to dismiss him but things got better.
Things got an awful lot better!
When he retired, David Cameron
described him as a ‘remarkable man in
British football’ and United’s shares fell
5% on the New York Stock Exchange.
The board gave him time to do
something exceptional and they
recognised the value in playing the
long game.
ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
At PEA we believe in long-lasting,
mutually successful relationships.
But what attributes do you need to
achieve them?
Well, we are authentic, we know
who we are and do not pretend to be
something we are not. The roads to
commercial success are littered with
the bodies of those who over promise
and agree to unrealistic demands.
We love to work in a collaborative
team process with clients. We are
partners not suppliers.
We are loyal, we listen, give the very
best service we possibly can and work
very hard to achieve this.
INTELLIGENCE AND TRUST
We know that the real keys to
longevity are intelligence and
trust. They are the most important
ingredients in building strong, long
lasting business relationships. A recent
article in the Harvard Business Review
stated: ‘Companies that foster a
trusting culture will have a competitive
advantage. Who would choose to stay
in a stressful, divisive atmosphere if
offered a productive, supportive one?’
In Aesop’s Fables the story of The
Tortoise and the Hare perfectly
illustrates that life is a marathon not a
sprint, that intelligence will beat pure
speed every time because ‘slow and
steady can win the race.’
So long relationships are about
having a great team and they are not
built overnight.
Just ask Sir Alex.
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Dispute
Resolution
Property
A new approach
to Guernsey Law
With years of
practice behind it
New Guernsey law firm launches with a
people-focused, service-oriented commitment
Ferbrache & Farrell LLP is a newly established,
independent law firm in Guernsey. Its practice
areas include corporate, property and dispute
resolution. The ethos of Ferbrache & Farrell LLP
is its people-focused culture and commitment
to delivering a premier, partner-led, personal
and cost-effective service to its clients. The
firm consists of highly respected individuals
with decades of experience and who are all
recognised locally and internationally for their
levels of expertise. All of the firm’s partners
and staff previously worked at other large
offshore law firms and have worked together
on a cross-disciplinary basis.
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Business
INDUSTRY UPDATE
The opening months of 2017 have seen positive signs for the
island’s economy, significant changes to population law and an
increase in regulatory investigations. Ferbrache & Farrell looks
back on its first six months of business with this report.
PROPERTY AND POPULATION
The winds of change have
blown through Guernsey’s
property and population laws
since the beginning of the year.
Our property department, which
deals with a very broad spectrum
of work from housing and wills
to planning and all elements of
property, is looking forward to
the green shoots of growth in
property transactions across both
residential and commercial markets.
The highly debated new
Population Law came into force
in April. This new regime alters
decades-old practice and the
treatment of housing and licensing
for our island inhabitants.
These changes, along with a
new planning law regime through
the Island Development Plan,
mean that property owners now
have different considerations
and options with associated new
opportunities and challenges.
The fiscal catalyst of the new
document duty rates which came
into effect in January is now also
well established, and the new
Access Law is also imminent and is
greatly welcomed as a tremendous
addition to the conveyancer's toolkit.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Activity over the last six months
in corporate acquisitions has
shown that Guernsey continues
to be an attractive jurisdiction for
businesses to be bought and sold.
Our corporate department
has been involved in a variety of
financial services and commercial
transactions and whilst there have
not been many new structures
launching we have been involved
in more general corporate
transactions, primarily involving
mergers and acquisitions.
We have been involved in one
new structure and also acted for
local financial services businesses
that have been sold to non-
Guernsey groups. These groups
want to capitalise on Guernsey’s
well-established trust, company
and fund administration market.
GUERNSEY CONTINUES
TO BE AN ATTRACTIVE
JURISDICTION FOR
BUSINESSES
This has not only shown a
continued interest in Guernsey as a
well run, organised and successful
offshore financial services centre,
but has also proved that the island
is attractive to non-Guernsey
groups as a business location.
Good news as the island looks
at its place in a post-Brexit era.
Ferbrache & Farrell has also
assisted Guernsey financial
services businesses or entities in
their acquisition of non-Guernsey
businesses or assets. There
continues to be a healthy appetite
for our local, Guernsey-based
businesses to expand their success
into other regions including Asia.
FUND STRUCTURES
There continues to be a degree
of comfort in having Guernsey
structures own and manage assets
for and on behalf of their investors.
This is reflected in our involvement
in the reorganisation of existing
fund structures in Guernsey,
including the conversions and
collapses of funds into others.
Guernsey continues to be an
attractive jurisdiction for asset
managers who we are advising on
using Guernsey as a secure and
well-regulated jurisdiction coupled
with innovative products, services
and technology, benefiting from
the flexibility of our regulator in
being open and considering these.
LITIGATION AND DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
As can be expected in any
financial services jurisdiction, our
dispute resolution department has
a varied and complex caseload.
Litigation in the trust sector in
particular has continued to see
a number of significant cases.
The industry is awaiting judgment
in one of the most noteworthy
cases in the jurisdiction last year -
the Royal Court hearing concerning
the 2008 collapse of the Carlyle
Capital Corporation fund is the
longest and largest ever civil trial in
Guernsey with a claim of $1 billion.
The Ferbrache & Farrell team
has been pleased to assist clients
both locally and internationally in
a number of key areas, capitalising
on our strength and depth of
experience in trusts, regulatory,
employment, construction and
property-related matters.
Proving that Guernsey is
complying with its international
obligations and standards, we
anticipate that dispute resolution
will be a developing area. The last
six months have seen the team
advising individuals involved in
regulatory investigations and in
relation to complaints made to
the Financial Ombudsman.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION
REGULATION
Data protection continues to be
a hot topic amongst our clients
and given the extra-territorial effect
of the General Data Protection
Regulation (the GDPR) all businesses
and organisations in the Bailiwick
will soon need to take steps to
ensure they are able to comply
with it. Implementing those steps
is likely to pose a challenge,
but more generally; perhaps in
a similar way to the growth of
the compliance industry, the
development of a well regulated,
compliant jurisdiction in the context
of data protection reform could
also present many opportunities.
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Business
DESIGNING
FOR A GREENER
GUERNSEY
ANNALISA SPENCER, ASSOCIATE AT LOVELL
OZANNE & PARTNERS, CHARTERED ARCHITECTS,
TALKS ABOUT THE WAYS IN WHICH NEW
TECHNOLOGIES ARE AIDING THE INDUSTRY
WHEN IT COMES TO ECO BUILDS.
As architects we constantly consider the changing
landscape of emerging construction technologies,
pushing the boundaries to find the most innovative
solutions for our clients.
We recently attended ‘Ecobuild’, the UK’s foremost
sustainable building technology event. Considering the
many interesting technologies on show and our local
expertise, here are those that we currently use or see
potential for in our local design projects.
GLAZING
From high-tech triple glazing, ultra-low u-values
(resistance to heat loss), self-cleaning and photochromic
(colour changing) to windows that combine
nanotechnology with materials innovation to dim during
hot weather (reducing glare as well as heat transmission),
there’s no doubt that glass has come a long way! Now
loving those big picture windows doesn’t have to come
with a huge heating/cooling bill. Glazing can be a key
contributing element in your holistic ‘green’ building.
OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Known for on-site time saving potential and associated
cost implications, prefabricated and modular elements
can include bathroom, WC and kitchen pods (as used
extensively on our social housing projects), all of which
help to reduce on-site waste and can reduce the carbon
footprint of the building.
Guernsey’s location adds an extra challenge to the
delivery of such elements but it is not insurmountable.
This type of construction has potential in the building of
homes and educational and commercial projects.
Other related modern construction methods which
we are starting to see here, all of which can minimise
construction times, labour costs and waste on site, are:
• Insulating concrete formwork (ICF): Concrete is
pumped into pre-assembled formwork which then
becomes part of the building’s insulation. This can
produce highly energy-efficient buildings.
• Structural insulated panels (SIPs): Ideally suited to
residential builds, we have used these working with
the GHA and the British Research Establishment and
produced affordable Guernsey homes with a high
degree of air-tightness, minimising heat loss and
resulting in very low annual energy bills.
• Cross-laminated Timber (CLT): Structural panels
formed by directional layers of structural timber
glued at right angles to one another. These typically
form walls, floors or roof elements. CLT benefits
from incorporating structure and fabric into one
lightweight yet robust element.
GREEN WALLS
Whilst perceived as a novelty aesthetic element in
cities, they can also lessen a building’s impact upon the
natural environment - something we incorporated in the
design for the new Idlerocks Hotel. The technology has
made great advancements and newer, modular systems
now greatly cut down on the water usage needed. It is
important to consider the ongoing upkeep (nutrients,
fertiliser etc.) and ensure that the plants selected suit our
unique, harsh environment.
SOLAR ROOF TILES
Whilst not readily available for mainstream use, we are
watching Tesla’s innovations with interest. The potential
is huge – whilst looking like regular roof tiles, each tile
actually contains a solar cell. Used with Tesla’s Power
Wall or Power Pack, solar energy can be stored for
greater flexibility in usage.
Expert advice can help establish your environmental
goals, test assumptions and choose the most appropriate
combination of technologies and systems to achieve the
right design solution. Every project has a different set of
priorities, depending on budget and how far you wish to
go in reducing your carbon footprint.
Some measures reduce energy consumption; others
improve ecology, biodiversity or are more sustainable.
Some products may be energy intensive to produce
but are very low maintenance and have a long life span,
making them more suitable in the long term.
As the new Island Development Planning policy GP9
encourages us to demonstrate sustainable design,
it is time to upgrade our future buildings to put the
environment at the forefront of our design agenda.
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“Company culture……….. It’s a way of life”
Offshore recruitment Director Andy Partlow talks to En Voyage about the importance of
culture within the workplace, and introduces his team
When I launched the Alexander Daniels Offshore Guernsey
office back in August 2016, it was apparent that the team
needed to share the same beliefs and qualities to those of the
wider Alexander Daniels business. Our team currently consists
of three consultants, sales & admin support, and myself Director
of the Offshore division.
Culture is made up of numerous values and can be defined in
many ways. These values consist of knowledge, belief, morals,
practices and social learning.
At Alexander Daniels, we pride ourselves in the fact that our
culture is a way of life, which keeps us striving to do and aim for
the best.
Let me introduce you to our team and their backgrounds, both
in and outside of work………..
Steve:
Steve is an experienced Accountant with a strong background in
financial services. Steve specialised in both Private Equity and
Hedge Fund Management and Administration but has also has
many years of experience in other financial fields. Now working
with clients and candidates in both the Channel Islands and
Offshore jurisdictions, Steve recruits in all fields within the
financial services sector and strives to offer sound advice and
guidance and provide a tailored and proactive service, ensuring
needs are understood and the right career match is made every
time.
Born and raised in Guernsey Steve seems to know everyone! To
find Steve outside of work, just look to the sea, if it’s windy he
will be out Windsurfing and if it not he’ll be out on his boat.
Steve is also a keen runner and squash player who loves to go
out and will rarely turn down a beer.
Sarah:
With an extensive background in Learning & Development, and
having lived and worked in the Channel Islands for over eighteen
years’, Sarah knows exactly what it takes to be successful in the
offshore marketplace. Now specialising in the placement of
professionals within the finance industry, Sarah recruits in
various jurisdictions including the Channel Islands. Sarah strives
to offer a very bespoke, tailored and proactive service, ensuring
needs are understood and the right career match is made every
time.
Sarah is married, and has two young boys which keeps her busy
in her spare time. She loves cooking, sewing and loves to
socialise with friends and has a huge love for gin.
Andrea:
Andréa has a broad background in finance - having worked in
this sector for over twenty years. During her career, Andréa has
worked in Securities, Fund Management and most recently
Compliance. She is now enjoying a completely different position
in her new dream job, by helping others to achieve their dream
jobs. Guernsey born and bred, and with a wealth of local
knowledge, Andréa is also ideally suited to assist clients with
their recruitment needs.
In her spare time, she enjoys quaffing gin, partying hard at live
music events, cooking for her pals and hosting alpine apartment
fondue soirées, flea markets, hunting for vintage dresses,
travelling and snowboarding. She chases the sun and ALWAYS
has fun.
Lauren:
Lauren is an experienced sales support professional, having
previously worked in both the finance and educational sectors as
an Administration Supervisor. Lauren was born and raised in
Guernsey apart from spending 4 years living in the UK while
attending secondary school. She has been working in Guernsey
for over eight years and now successfully co-ordinates all sales
support and events management activities for Alexander Daniels
Offshore.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys socialising with her friends and
family both locally and abroad and for the past 3 seasons has
been a member of the Offshore Rowing Club. Since joining the
AD team and with a little help from the girls she has found her
LOVE for gin!
Courtesy of Guernsey Press
Looking for your next career opportunity?
Andy Partlow heads up the Offshore Division for Alexander Daniels, Professional Recruitment Group.
If you are looking for a new position in Fund Administration, Accountancy, Compliance, Trust
Administration, Corporate Governance, Legal, HR, Banking and Investments, Company Secretarial or any
other area, or alternatively seeking advice on your career, please contact a member of the team on:
+44 1481 729340
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Business
BY HANA PLSEK OF COLLAS CRILL.
'WE NEED TO TALK'
The four words that nobody ever wants to hear: ‘We need to talk’.
More often than not, they are also the four words that no one in management wants
to say. But failure to do so is one of the main reasons an employment issue turns
contentious. Hana Plsek, an Associate in Collas Crill's employment practice, explains why.
By failing to talk to employees
about underperformance you, as
the employer, are not only creating
more work for yourself in the long
run, you are also demonstrating to
other staff members, usually hardworking
and valuable members of
the team, that underperforming is
ok. By not disciplining or managing
those individuals who are not up
to scratch it is often those who
are hard-working who will pick
up the slack, unrewarded. In the
worst case scenario, it is those
good employees who leave first,
leaving your team crippled and
management really floundering.
SO HOW AND WHEN
DO YOU HAVE THESE
CONVERSATIONS?
Early. As soon as the cracks appear,
address them. You may discover
that there are other external factors
influencing the individual and, with a
little support, they will get up to speed.
Or you may discover that they are
struggling because of internal factors.
Maybe they need training or maybe
there is a misfit of personalities in the
team. Something as simple as not
getting on with your line manager can
be the difference for some employees.
Some need constant reassurance
that they are doing a good job, others
don’t like being micro-managed. By
addressing the managerial relationship
and, where possible, moving people
between teams or positions can see
productivity dramatically increase.
However, should there be no
external factor, move towards a
process of addressing it straight away.
Have an informal conversation and
set some guidelines and timelines
- but always follow your internal
procedure. Failure to do so could
see even more issues arising should
the matter become contentious.
WHAT NOW?
Assuming you have set realistic
guidelines, check in with your
employee and see how they are
progressing. Do the boundaries
need to be reset? Have further
issues cropped up? If they are
still not progressing in a manner
which is acceptable, it is time to
initiate your formal process.
Many managers fail to keep tabs
on the process any longer. Timelines
are set and let slip. Markers are
made and not kept. This has a
two-fold effect – 1) the employee
slides back into their old ways and
2) the surrounding employees
feel even more hard done by.
This crucial next step and how
it is run should be a standard
internal procedure. Failure to have
a procedure that is simple and
accessible by all employees is of
itself an issue. Employees need to
have easy access to all procedures
to understand what they can expect
from the process and management.
But ultimately, it is another hard
conversation. You are potentially
telling someone that they are no
good at their job, that their work
is not up to standard, that they are
letting the side down. Nobody
enjoys these conversations, least of
all those managers who generally
have a good rapport with their
staff. But how can you make
sure that they happen?
TAKE AND GIVE
RESPONSIBILITY
Incentivise all staff. Make poor
management a direct influencer
on the performance rating of the
manager themselves. Give staff the
tools to feedback on the performance
of those that they report in to. Senior
management should be accountable
to those below and so forth. Ask your
staff if poor performance is dealt with.
If the answer is no, ask them in what
ways. Once the areas of concern have
been highlighted, call to account not
only those who are underperforming,
but those who are not dealing
with the underperformance.
Ultimately, training managers how
to manage and be good leaders
will make these conversations
easier and less likely to happen.
Invest in your staff, give them the
tools and responsibility and the
rest should follow. Failing that, you
need a procedure. A good one.
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Business
HIGH-FLYING APPOINTMENTS
ABN AMRO CHANNEL
ISLANDS MAKES TWO
SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
ABN AMRO Channel Islands has appointed
two new senior members of staff.
Patrick Millar has joined from Credit Suisse
as the Head of Products and Solutions.
He has 25 years’ industry experience,
is responsible for delivering a range of
banking services, including investments,
lending, treasury and dealing.
Finance lawyer Elliott Doucy, 37, has joined
ABN AMRO as Head of Legal. He has 12
years’ legal experience advising financial
institutionals, corporates and high net
worth individuals.
ABN AMRO has recently rebranded as
ABN AMRO Channel Islands, following the
closure of the Jersey office last year.
‘The integration of the two offices has
enabled the bank to further strengthen
its combined value proposition to our
clients, leverage our scale, create synergies
and simplify our governance,’ said ABN
AMRO Channel Islands’ Managing Director,
Graham Thoume.
Elliott Doucy and Patrick Millar
PROMOTIONS AT LOUVRE
Louvre has made a new board role and
three new senior appointments:
Jane Kerins has joined the board of
Louvre Trust while Steve Woodhead
has joined as Associate Director. David
McGall has joined as Head of Corporate
Services and Company Director and
Martin Boyde has joined as Head of
Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Jane Kerins
David McGall
Steve Woodhead
Martin Boyde
Emma Hosking-Williams
EY APPOINTS DIRECTOR IN PRIVATE
CLIENT AND TRUST TEAM
EY has appointed Emma Hosking-Williams
as Director in its private client and trust
team in the Channel Islands.
Emma will be focusing on growing the firm’s
service offerings for high net worth individuals,
family businesses, large multinationals and
trust and corporate service providers.
Wendy Martin, EY’s Partner and Head of Tax in the
Channel Islands, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome
Emma to the Channel Islands tax team. Emma’s
experience and expertise will be a huge asset to
our team in this period of significant change for
the fiduciary industry and private clients with the
changes to the non-dom rules in April. Her technical
expertise in pensions and employee benefit trusts
also significantly strengthens our private
client and trust service offerings and
complements our existing skill sets.’
NEW ASSOCIATE AT LOVELL OZANNE
Lovell Ozanne Architects
has appointed Annalisa
Spencer BA (Hons) Dip
Arch RIBA as Associate.
Annalisa is a Chartered
Architect returning to
Guernsey having gained
international experience
working in London, Paris,
Geneva and Doha. Being
Annalisa Spencer
involved in the design
and delivery of projects in a variety of challenging
environments creates a unique approach to
design, with the emphasis on establishing client
confidence and project team communication.
NEW PR & MARKETING MANAGER
FOR CATHERINE BEST
Catherine Best has strengthened its team with the
appointment of Susie Campanella in Guernsey and
Jersey in the role of PR & Marketing Manager.
Susie comes with over 20 years’ experience in
advertising and marketing in Guernsey. She was
formerly a Sales Director for Island FM, founder and
MD of GBG magazine for many years, which she sold
in 2011. Susie moved from Guernsey to live in New
Zealand for a period and has now returned to her
home island. She has also has worked for a number of
media organisations on the islands and been involved
and managed many local events.
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Quentin Bregg
COLLAS CRILL STRENGTHENS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION TEAM
Collas Crill has grown its dispute resolution department
in Guernsey with the appointment of Quentin Bregg.
Quentin, who qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 2010
with Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, has joined the firm as
associate, specialising in complex commercial litigation
with a focus on financial services, insolvency, and
regulatory disputes.
Partner Christian Hay, who heads up the dispute
resolution team in Guernsey, said: ‘2016 was an
extremely busy year for our dispute resolution practice
in Guernsey, particularly in the areas of trusts litigation
and regulatory disputes and investigations, so we are
expanding our team to reflect this.
‘We’re very pleased to welcome Quentin to the team. His
commercial litigation experience will complement our
existing practices well.’
BUTTERFIELD APPOINTS NEW
HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT
A chartered wealth manager with more than 18
years’ experience has been appointed head of wealth
management at Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited.
Colleen McHugh will work closely with the Private Banking
and Asset Management teams to build a cohesive strategy
to develop the business.
Richard Saunders, Managing Director at Butterfield Bank
(Guernsey) Limited, added: ‘Colleen’s experience is a great
asset to Butterfield and I am very pleased to welcome her
to the team. She has worked across a range of sectors and
in a number of geographical locations. Her appointment
will further strengthen our position and help foster longterm
success.’
THREE NEW MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS AT SKIPTON
INTERNATIONAL
Skipton International has welcomed three new team.
Max Hamon joins the company as a Finance
Manager, Ju Francart as Banking Manager
and Dan Boylett as IT Manager.
In the past three years, Skipton’s team has grown
by 50% and the Guernsey registered bank now
employs over 45 people on the island.
The new team members will develop Skipton’s services
and systems to ensure they are the most effective
and efficient for customers and the Skipton team.
Feeling grounded?
Then let’s talk.
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.
Call us on 01481 701616
email us at hello@source.gg
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Dan Boylett, Max Hamon and Ju Francart
Jim Coupe, Managing Director, Skipton International,
said: ‘At Skipton, we are careful about who we hire.
Max, Ju and Dan share the same customer-focused
philosophy that we value. Since joining us at Skipton,
they have become excellent additions to our team.’
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Business
GROUNDS FOR
DIVORCE?
ADVOCATE ADRIAN BROWN,
PARTNER AT BROWNS ADVOCATES,
DISCUSSES GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE.
Divorce law has once again hit the
headlines with the recent English case
of Mrs Tini Owens and her mushroom
farmer husband of nearly 40 years.
In case you missed it, the most senior
family judge for England and Wales,
Sir James Munby, sitting in the Court
of Appeal recently ruled that Mr Owens’
behaviour was not unreasonable
and that Mrs Owens must remain
married to her husband. Thankfully, it
is very rare indeed for a case to come
before the court where the parties
argue about whether or not their
marriage has broken down irretrievably.
Almost all family cases relate to
disputes over children or money, and
indeed the judge in this case said the
number of such cases was minute.
So how unreasonably does your
spouse have to behave before you
will be granted a divorce, why did the
judge refuse to release Mrs Owens
from an unhappy and loveless marriage
and could a similar case be brought
before the Guernsey courts?
Guernsey divorce law, just like that
of England and Wales, dates back
many years. The current divorce law
dates back to 1939 although the
main law has been amended many
times. In 2003, the law was changed
to allow Sarkees to get divorced and
in 1972 the law was amended to
abolish the right of a spouse to apply
to the court to restore conjugal rights.
Quite how many men or women
chanced their arm in applying to the
court to force their spouse back to
the marital bed is not recorded.
Just like Mrs Owens, anyone in
Guernsey seeking a divorce needs
to prove that their marriage has
irretrievably broken down and must
prove either adultery, unreasonable
behaviour, two years’ living apart with
consent, two years’ desertion or five
years’ living apart. In short, if you have
not lived apart for at least two years
then the only possible grounds rely
on alleging fault. For Mrs Owens, she
had to prove that her husband had
behaved unreasonably and therein lay
her problem.
Mrs Owens’ divorce petition made
several allegations against her husband,
including the fact that according to
her he prioritised his work over home
life, starved her of love and affection
and engaged in a heated argument
about which present to buy their
housekeeper at Cancun Airport.
FOR MANY YEARS NOW
THE SOLICITORS FAMILY
LAW ASSOCIATION, NOW
CALLED RESOLUTION,
HAS CAMPAIGNED FOR
NO FAULT DIVORCE.
At the first hearing, the judge found
that the marriage had indeed broken
down and that the wife could not live
with her husband. The judge also found
that Mr Owens was deluded in the idea
that his wife could return to live with
him. Despite all this, the judge found
that the marriage had not broken down
for the reasons set out in Mrs Owens’
divorce petition and refused to grant
a divorce. Mrs Owens did not accept
the decision of the lower court and
took the matter to the Court of Appeal,
where the original decision was upheld.
So, could any of this happen in
Guernsey and just how common
are defended divorce proceedings?
Reading the papers, you may be
forgiven for thinking that everyone
these days has a ‘quickie divorce’
and that for some at least, it is
too easy to get divorced.
In practice, defended divorces are
virtually unheard of. Clearly, by the
time you consult an advocate and
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issue divorce proceedings then the
writing is usually on the wall. That said
the Guernsey courts, just like their
counterparts in the UK, have to apply
the law and have to be satisfied that the
grounds for divorce are justified.
In practice, our courts adopt a
pragmatic view and generally do not
force the parties to come to court
to air their dirty linen in public. The
courts must however apply the law
as it stands. For Mrs Owens, the ruling
means three more years of remaining
married to her husband, at least on
paper. As it is, she lives in a separate
house and is unlikely to return to the
marital home any day soon.
After five years’ living apart, Mr Owens
will be powerless to prevent a divorce
being granted and therein lies the
nonsense of a defended divorce. Mrs
Owens may well decide to take her
case to a further appeal hearing before
the Supreme Court, but to do so risks
her wasting more money.
The real message from the Owens’
case is that divorce law is ripe for
reform. For many years now the
Solicitors Family Law Association, now
called Resolution, has campaigned
for no fault divorce. This must be the
way forward and with sufficient checks
and balances, it is surely only a matter
of time before the law is changed to
reflect current morality.
In the meantime, the next time you
find yourself in Cancun Airport arguing
with your spouse about which present
to buy your housekeeper, you may
wish to choose your words carefully.
DIVORCE
SEPARATION
CHILDREN
FINANCES
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Business
BY MARK BOUSFIELD,
RAVENSCROFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
THE WINDMILLS
OF YOUR MIND
ROUND,
LIKE A CIRCLE IN A SPIRAL,
LIKE A WHEEL WITHIN A WHEEL.
NEVER ENDING OR BEGINNING
ON AN EVER-SPINNING REEL
Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, 1968
If, like me, you grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s,
you are now celebrating 25 years of pretty remarkable
technological progress. Bear in mind that when I left
university in 1992 there were no mobile phones or
emails (the first 2G phone, which no one could afford,
came in 1991 and the first SMS wasn’t sent until 1993).
However, as an indication of how quickly good ideas
catch on commercially, my wife graduated only three
years later and her generation was emailed and mobiled
up to the max! Consequently, my cohort fell out of
touch almost completely, whereas my wife’s is still
using their early Yahoo addresses to stay in contact.
This is not to say that technology only moves in a
straight line (we’re now flying across the Atlantic at half
the speed we were 50 years ago and speed limits – in
unimaginably faster and safer cars than we had then
– are lower now than they were in the 1960s), but it is
true to say that life only 25 years ago was very much
less technologically-dependent than it is now. In other
words, the world moves forward inexorably while we,
its inhabitants, make far more circular progress.
When I left university, the Berlin Wall had just finished
being actually demolished, the Soviet Union had just
dissolved, Apartheid in South Africa had just been
abolished and the EU Maastricht Treaty had just been
signed (albeit, with hindsight, this last event was almost
certainly the beginning of the end for the UK’s EU
membership). Along with the rapid and seemingly
successful conclusion to the first Gulf War – and the
emergence of the US as a uni-polar superpower
– some were tempted to go even further. Francis
Fukuyama, the American political economist, famously
wrote that: “what we may be witnessing is not just
the end of the Cold War, or the passing of a particular
period of post-war history, but the end of history as
such: that is, the end-point of mankind's ideological
evolution and the universalisation of Western liberal
democracy as the final form of human government.”
Twenty-five years on, that all sounds a little
premature. Nobody seems to have told Russia,
China, Turkey, half of South America and lots of
Africa the news; to say nothing of the more radical
outfits, such as ISIS and other questionably inspired
regimes. In short, Professor Fukuyama seems to
have been seriously naïve in his (completely sincere)
interpretation of human history. We ain’t there yet.
THE WORLD
MOVES FORWARD
INEXORABLY
WHILE WE, ITS
INHABITANTS,
MAKE FAR MORE
CIRCULAR
PROGRESS.
Because here’s the thing.
While technology marches
forward and brings us everincreasing
wealth, health
and leisure (if not always
happiness), we as humans
are still subject to the same
emotions and psychologies
as our not-so-distant
Neanderthal relations of as
recently as 40,000 years
ago. In other words, while
the hardware and software
we use, play with and rely
upon moves forward and
refreshes in blink-of-an-eye cycles, we hardly progress
at all! We still have the same petty jealousies, the same
covetousness, the same tendency to violence when
angered and the same profound ignorance. So it should
come as no surprise that global politics – which rather
depend upon all that cortexy stuff – endlessly rinse
and repeat the sorts of mistakes and crises that have
characterised human existence since time immemorial.
What’s this got to do with investing, you may ask?
Well, if you spend your time trying to predict the future
through investing in macro trends – which depend on
human outcomes – then you’re forced to work with
unknown unknowns and often circular political progress.
On the other hand, if you invest in technology and
human innovation at appropriate and sensible valuations,
then you’re pretty much on to a winner every time.
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Sport
MAKING
A STAND
With its beautiful and diverse coastline and crystalclear
waters it is easy to see why the sport of Stand
Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is increasing in popularity
in Guernsey.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with SUP, it can best be described as a
mix between surfing and kayaking. Participants stand up on a board and use
a long-handled paddle to steer and propel themselves through the water.
The driving force behind the dramatic increase in the sport’s popularity
on the island is local company ‘Guernsey SUP’. Alan Jenner, known as AJ,
founded the company in 2014 and the island has reaped the rewards from
his dedication to the sport ever since. En Voyage met up with AJ to find out
more about SUP in Guernsey.
HOW DID ‘GUERNSEY SUP’
COME ABOUT?
"It all started back in 2012 when I borrowed
a paddleboard and had my first taster of
the sport at Pembroke. I spent the majority
of the time falling off the board, but I was
determined to progress so I persevered
and eventually bought my own board.
Soon enough I was hooked and I gained
my instructor qualification in 2014. I then
converted my van into a specialist SUP trailer
and set up ‘Guernsey SUP’ with the aim of
instructing SUP in Guernsey. Since then I
have become one of only 250 BSUPA Level
2 instructors in the UK with over 700 hours
of tuition under my belt!
WHAT MAKES GUERNSEY SUCH
A GREAT PLACE FOR SUP?
Guernsey’s physical attributes are easy to
see – we’re blessed with a stunning coastline
and amazingly clear water. Our shoreline
varies from sandy beaches on the west coast
to rugged cliffs on the east. There are so
many secluded bays and caves to explore.
Many are inaccessible by foot or boat
so SUP gives you the ability to explore
new areas and see our beautiful island
from a new perspective.
YOU’RE OBVIOUSLY VERY
PASSIONATE ABOUT SUP. WHAT,
IN YOUR OPINION, MAKES IT
SUCH A GREAT SPORT?
First and foremost it’s just great fun. It gives
you the ability to be out on the water
enjoying the beautiful scenery. You can be
enjoying some solitary time in the tranquil
waters with nothing to disturb you but the
occasional sea bird or dolphin, or you can
go out with friends to explore an unknown
section of the coastline, catch some waves
or have a race. Then there are the health
benefits. SUP is a great workout and you can
push yourself as much or as little as you like.
The paddling motion uses your core
muscles and even just balancing on the
board is great exercise. It’s a skill and the
more you do the sport the more you can
feel yourself progressing, which is
very satisfying.
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GUERNSEY’S PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
ARE EASY TO SEE – WE’RE BLESSED
WITH A STUNNING COASTLINE AND
AMAZINGLY CLEAR WATER. OUR
SHORELINE VARIES FROM SANDY
BEACHES ON THE WEST COAST TO
RUGGED CLIFFS ON THE EAST.
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Sport
FIRST AND FOREMOST
IT’S JUST GREAT FUN.
IT GIVES YOU THE
ABILITY TO BE OUT ON
THE WATER ENJOYING
THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.
WHAT DOES GUERNSEY SUP
HAVE TO OFFER?
We now have three BSUPA instructors, a
yoga instructor, 12 single boards, a jumbo
six-man board, a safety dinghy, a van full
of wetsuits and bouncy aids as well as
hundreds of hours of experience!
We do group sessions, which are great for
friends, corporate team building, or even
hen or stag parties. Individual lessons are a
good way of progressing quickly with the
undivided attention of an instructor. Our
yoga sessions are extremely
popular and offer a totally
different SUP experience.
We also organise SUP tours
in the summer months.
A new development for
the 2017 season is that we
are also going to be running
SUP races for the first time,
which we are really excited about. The races
will be held once a month starting in May
and are open to anyone with a paddleboard.
No matter where you choose to go
remember to check your equipment, the
weather forecast and tides before venturing
out… Stand up. Have fun. Be safe.
FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOUR
TOP FIVE SUP LOCATIONS
IN GUERNSEY?
1. PEMBROKE / L’ANCRESSE BAY
Easily accessible and big bay with few
hazards. The bay is suitable for all levels
of ability. You can also head west, out of
the bay, and explore the coast to Grande
Havre and beyond.
2. COBO BAY
Parking can be tricky, but you can
enjoy wonderful evening paddles and
super sunsets. Perfect for novice and
intermediate paddlers.
3. HAVELET BAY
Set right in the heart of St Peter Port,
you can head up the coast and enjoy
wonderful views of Fort George and into
Fermain Bay. Morning paddles are best
here so you can catch the sun. This area
is more suitable for experienced paddle
boarders. There are frequent dolphin
sightings around this stretch of coast.
4. GRANDE HAVRE
This bay has five launch spots and is
one mile end to end. There’s plenty to
do and see in this bay, which is still an
active fishing port, but it’s nice and safe
for beginners. Grande Havre is perfect for
mid to high tides but avoid it at low tides
unless you want a long walk!
5. PETIT BOT
Petit Bot is for the adventurous and more
experienced paddleboarders. There are
plenty of cliff views and gullies if you head
left or right out of the bay. Parking is in
short supply, but Petit Bot is well worth
the effort.
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Sport
PHILIP &
WARREN MEET A
SAVINGS GROUP
IN UGANDA
EMPOWERING
PEOPLE TO
INSPIRE CHANGE
Since it was founded in 2013, Guernsey-based charity This Is EPIC
has helped thousands of people in Africa to lift themselves out of
extreme poverty. It’s also had a positive impact closer to home.
‘Give a man a fish and you
feed him for a day; teach a
man to fish and you feed him
for a lifetime.’ This proverb
sums up the ethos of This Is
EPIC’s work; in fact EPIC is
an acronym for Empowering
People to Inspire Change. As
Philip Smith, who formed the
charity with his wife Louise,
explains: ‘The phrase we use
is “a help up not a handout”.
Traditionally charities are
about the West handing out
money or turning up and
building something, but that
isn’t sustainable.’
Although microfinance
is not a new concept,
individuals usually need
some capital to start the
process. Village savings
and loans – VSL – enable
some of the world’s poorest
communities to revolutionise
their prospects. ‘We bring
together groups of people,
mainly women, and we train
them in the savings and
loans methodology,’ says
Philip. ‘They meet weekly
and the groups are quite
formal, with a chairperson,
a couple of accountants
and three keyholders for the
metal box that effectively
works as their bank.’
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Members contribute to a social
and welfare fund and are able to
buy up to five shares each per
week, their value set by the group
at the outset. If a member wishes
to take out a loan they will stand up
and articulate what they need, and
the group will decide if the request
meets the relevant criteria. Loan
repayments – typically after three
months at 10% interest – are also
made at the meetings.
It is important to note that money
raised by This Is EPIC is used to
train and facilitate the groups, not
to provide capital. Philip believes
this is key to the success of VSL:
‘We have a 100% repayment rate in
Uganda and the DRC, no one has
defaulted on a loan. That’s because
it’s all their own money and there
is a feeling of responsibility and
honour to pay it back.’
After Philip and Louise set up
This Is EPIC they wanted to do
something big to launch their
fundraising efforts. This is where
Warren Mauger became involved
and the idea of ‘7 Marathons in 7
Days’ was born. ‘All the traditional
fundraising initiatives, such as
balls and raffles, had been done in
Guernsey before but this hadn’t,’
says Philip. Warren explains why
it was important to run their
marathons on the island: ‘We
didn’t want to be seen to be flying
off to far-flung places combining
a challenge with a holiday. This
Is EPIC is a Guernsey-based
charity and we wanted to root our
fundraising locally.’
To this end, Philip and Warren
created EPIC Challenges, a
fundraising vehicle which to date
has raised over £80,000. ‘We
realised that very few charities
collaborate on fundraising, but
we are a global human race and
we wanted to support people
locally as well as in Africa.’ EPIC
Challenges have partnered
with a number of charities so
far, including The Hub, which
offers support services for young
people, and MUG, a charity raising
awareness of male cancers.
After 7 in 7 came EPIC48, when
a number of elite athletes joined
Philip and Warren in an attempt
to break a number of UK and
World Records for running on a
treadmill for 48 hours. The EPIC
Challenges calendar has since
grown to include a 10km Fun Run,
a Moonlight Marathon and EPIC12,
where runners complete a 10km
loop a number of times over a
‘WE’RE NOT TALKING
ABOUT FACELESS
PEOPLE, WE’VE
MET THEM AND WE
CAN SHOW HOW
THEIR LIVES ARE
BEING CHANGED'
12-hour period. These events have
made an impact on the island.
‘One example is a young girl who
came along to EPIC48 and was
inspired by athlete Abi Schofield to
strive to become a record-breaking
swimmer,’ says Warren. ‘Our key
message is that we are normal
people who aren’t anything special
showing what you can achieve
through hard work, grit and
determination – and you can apply
that to any part of your life.’
Earlier this year Philip and Warren
went to Uganda to see the impact
on the ground and bring that
message back to Guernsey. ‘It was
an eye-opening trip in so many
ways and many of our supporters
have said our reports have helped
them to understand VSL,’ says
Warren. Philip agrees: ‘We’re not
talking about faceless people,
we’ve met them and we can show
how their lives are being changed
through people putting on their
trainers and running through
the night.’
Next for the duo is the FCG EPIC
Week, from 10-16 July, when they
will call upon islanders to take
on their own challenge, pushing
themselves outside of their
comfort zone every day for a week.
Whether it’s swimming, cycling,
running or all three combined,
individuals, schools and businesses
are invited to take part and raise
money for Guernsey Mind and This
Is EPIC. Warren and Philip will be
taking on EPIC7 during this week,
which is seven Iron Man-distance
triathlons. That’s a 2.4-mile swim,
a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-
mile run, every day for seven days.
Are they crazy? Perhaps. An epic
challenge? Most certainly.
Go to epicchallenges.gg to sign
up for the FCG EPIC Week and
apply for a fundraising pack.
CASE STUDY
ROBERT, BRICKMAKER
Robert is a young man in his
twenties and a member of the
Youth With An Impact VSL group
in the Kyotera district of Uganda.
He wanted to start a brickmaking
business so he took out a small
loan of approximately £8-£10 and
made 20,000 bricks in around two
months. He sold all those bricks
within a month, paid his loan
back and took out another loan
to employ people to make
more bricks.
Robert now has a small business,
is providing employment in his
community and aims to make
enough money to pay to put
himself through college.
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Community
GUERNSEY
ELECTRICITY’S
CLARE PACKMAN
WITH ST MARY
AND ST MICHAEL
STUDENTS
LIBRARY REFURBISHMENT
COMPLETE THANKS TO
GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY
A donation from Guernsey
Electricity’s community fund has
enabled St Mary and St Michael
Primary School to complete the
refurbishment of its library.
The school received £750 from
the fund, which it is using to buy
new chairs and shelving units
to display bigger books in the
infant section of the library.
‘The library hasn’t been updated
in about 20 years, so it’s fantastic
to get this donation from Guernsey
Electricity, without which we
wouldn’t have been able to buy
these new shelving units and
chairs,’ said Year 4 teacher and
library co-ordinator, Becky Hockey.
‘The library is used by all children
at least once a week as well as
during lunchtime clubs run by
our Year 6 monitors. So it’s really
important that we have managed
to update it and provide a bright,
comfortable reading space.’
The Guernsey Electricity
Community Fund was
established in 2015 to support
small projects benefiting
parishioners in Vale and St
Sampson’s. It has already
supported the Bridge Floral Group
by enhancing an underused area
of land at Northside, installing
a granite bench in the new
gardens outside the showroom.
‘Guernsey Electricity has a strong
community focus as every single
islander is a customer of ours.
We support dozens of charities
and organisations each year, but
wanted a specific fund which
would benefit the parishes which
are our neighbours,’ said Guernsey
Electricity’s Communications
Manager, Clare Packman.
Year 4 pupil Charlie Le Poidevin,
said: 'It’s really nice, the chairs are
really comfortable. The library
was a bit old before, the books
are really well organised now.’
‘THE LIBRARY HASN’T
BEEN UPDATED IN
ABOUT 20 YEARS, SO
IT’S FANTASTIC TO GET
THIS DONATION FROM
GUERNSEY ELECTRICITY,
WITHOUT WHICH WE
WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN
ABLE TO BUY THESE
NEW SHELVING UNITS
AND CHAIRS'
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IPES RAISES MONEY FOR THE PRIAULX
PREMATURE BABY FOUNDATION
Ipes chose the Priaulx
Premature Baby Foundation
as its 2016 charity. Staff at Ipes
Guernsey contributed to raising
a total of £3,500 through a
number of dedicated events
such as taking part in an
Olympics-themed charity day,
a Bonfire night-themed bake
off, cake sales and raffles.
The Priaulx Premature Baby
Foundation was set up by
three times World Touring Car
Champion Andy Priaulx MBE and
his wife Jo in 2003 following the
premature births of both of their
children. It provides support to
families in a numbers of ways
including purchasing equipment
for the local neonatal unit and
Guernsey racing driver Seb
Priaulx, son of triple World
Touring Car Champion Andy
Priaulx, will be backed by a
Guernsey-based title sponsor,
1st Central, as he prepares for the
next steps in his racing career.
For the 2017 racing season
Seb will again be competing
in the Simpson Race Products
Ginetta Junior Championship
but this time he will have the
logos of the Guernsey-based
company on his Ginetta G40.
‘Having 1st Central support
me is an amazing boost for my
accommodation in Southampton
for families receiving treatment at
Southampton General Hospital.
Most recently the charity
has raised £150,000 to buy a
property next to Southampton
Hospital called 'Aggie's Burrow'.
This will provide much needed
accommodation next to the
hospital. The fundraising focus
has now gone into its next
phase, making the house into
a home. Ipes’ funds will go
towards this part of the project.
Chris Merry, Ipes’ Chief
Executive, says, ‘ Our staff have
really got behind our fundraising
efforts and I hope we have
been able to make a difference
through our contribution.’
1ST CENTRAL AND SEB
PRIAULX JOIN FORCES
career. I know from my father
how important it is to secure
sponsorship at such a crucial
stage in my development,’ he said.
Unsurprisingly, Seb’s career is
watched closely by his father
who said: ‘I’m a very proud
racing father, so for Seb to have
attracted such a high profile
long-term sponsor so early in
his career is pretty amazing. We
are all excited about his future
and are already looking to him
moving into Formula 4 and then
heading to a career that hopefully
will take him right to the top.’
AFM DONATES NEW
LAWNMOWER TO
GROW LIMITED
AFM has donated a lawnmower
to Grow Limited, the facilities
management company’s charitable
partner for 2017.
The £600 lawnmower will be used
on the charity’s site in St Sampson’s
and also for its community-based
gardening services.
‘As our chosen charity of the year,
Grow is very close to our hearts at AFM.
They do an incredible job for a number
of people with learning disabilities and
as well as growing and selling bedding
plants they offer a commercial service
tending to gardens at commercial
properties and private homes,’ said
Karen Girdlestone, AFM’s Commercial
Manager.
Grow’s Manager Eddie Higgins added:
‘We are extremely grateful to AFM
for their support and the donation of
this lawnmower is fantastic. We are
looking forward to continuing to work
with them throughout the year and
feel very lucky to have been chosen
as their charitable partner for 2017.’
JT EMPLOYEES RAISE
OVER £25,000 FOR
BABY-RELATED CHARITIES
During 2016, JT employees have
raised £25,410.98 for Friends of SCBU
and the Priaulx Premature Baby
Foundation in Guernsey. JT also has
offices in London, Melbourne and
Boston and the money will also support
baby-related charities in these cities.
In Guernsey, the money is being
used to equip Aggie's Burrow – the
PPBF’s new property in Southampton,
which will be used by families with
children being cared for at the
nearby hospital.
Andy Priaulx, co-founder of the
PPBF, said: ‘Thanks to an incredible
amount of fundraising and generosity,
we have been able to purchase The
Burrow but we still need to fundraise
for furnishings, decoration, equipment
and general maintenance in order for
it to open its doors in this summer. JT’s
fantastic contribution will help make
this a reality.’
Christophe Chateau, Group Head of
Culture and Staff Engagement at JT,
said: ‘Every year I am bowled over by
the massive efforts of JT employees to
support our partner charities. Striving
to make a positive difference is part
of JT’s culture and this extends to the
enthusiasm my colleagues show in
their energy for fundraising.’
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Community
30 BAYS IN 30 DAYS
Do something different this
summer and discover some of the
islands’ beautiful bays you may
never have swam in before.
The challenge is to swim a
minimum of 30 strokes in 30 bays
between 1-30 July. The event
is designed to be as flexible as
possible so you can bank swims
if busy lives or holidays mean you
can’t swim every day. You can also
choose your own options from the
list if some of them are difficult for
you to get to. If you think it may
be too much to do by yourself you
can enter as a team (max. of 6) and
share the challenge.
Discover new favourites or revisit
amazing places while helping
to raise money for the following
great causes; Les Bourgs Hospice
in Guernsey and Jersey Hospice
Care/The National Trust for Jersey.
Register for the 30baysin30days
event in Guernsey or Jersey today.
For more information and
how to register:
GUERNSEY EVENT
Please visit:
30bays.org
or email
30baysin30days@gmail.com
JERSEY EVENT
Please visit:
30bays30days.org.je
or email
30baysin30daysjersey@gmail.com
CG COMMITS THREE
MORE YEARS TO
GUERNSEY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL ACADEMY
The Guernsey College Football
Academy (GCFA) has received
a welcome boost from its shirt
and team sponsor, FCG, who has
committed to supporting the
Academy for a further three years.
FCG is the mind, management and
strategic parent of UK-distributed car
insurance product 1ST central.
In addition to the team’s kits, FCG’s
ongoing sponsorship will help
support the overall running costs of
the Academy, enabling the students
to continue their training and
development which includes trips
off-island to compete.
Guernsey College Football Academy
director and GFC manager Tony
Vance said: ‘We are naturally
delighted that FCG has agreed to
support us once again by committing
to a further three years as our playing
kit sponsor. FCG’s generous backing
of the College Academy has to date
encouraged, supported and helped
develop over 70 students, many
of whom may not have remained
in education, had the programme
not been available. On top of that,
these students have had the unique
opportunity to play off-island against
UK College Academies, many of
whom enjoy links to professional
football clubs.’ he said.
The Academy was introduced four
years ago to encourage aspiring
footballers to continue their studies
and now supports 20 students.
Run in partnership with the Guernsey
College of Further Education, it
enables students to develop their
footballing skills and combine
academic studies with player
development, helping them to
progress towards their sporting and
career aspirations. Students learn
and develop by undertaking BTEC
qualifications from Levels 1 – 3 and,
through collaboration with the GFA,
undertake sessions and fixtures
overseen by professionally qualified
coaches and trainers.
FCG Group Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman, Mike Leonard, said:
‘At FCG it is our aim to support
and enhance the communities in
which we do business so it is great
to be able to support an initiative
that enables young people to
continue their football training and
development and helps teenagers
continue with their education.’
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Competition
WIN
AN ORIGINAL A4
PRINT OF THIS
IMAGE BY
CAROLINE
COLOURING COMPETITION
TO ENTER:
Colour in this scene of St Peter Port Harbour
and send it to: En Voyage Colouring Competition,
Oi, Unit 9, Les Caches Business Park, Les Caches Road,
St Martins, GY4 6PH by 30 June 2017.
Open to children up to the age of 10.
LOCAL GUERNSEY ILLUSTRATOR
CAROLINE CUMMINS
About the artist:
Caroline Cummins is
an illustrator living and
working in Guernsey.
She produces a range
of quirky art prints
and cards under the
name of Little Paper
Gallery, often inspired
by the captivating
scenery and uniqueness
of the island.
Caroline trained at
The London College
of Printing and
worked as a Graphic
Designer in London
before relocating to
Guernsey with her
husband and family.
To see more of
Caroline’s work, head to
littlepapergallery.com
KIDS
FOR
ENTRANT NAME:
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Please note entries cannot be returned.
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PUZZLES
SUDOKU MEDIUM
Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers 1-9 within its
squares. Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box.
5 3 7
6 1 9 5
9 8 6
8 6 3
4 8 3 1
7 2 6
6 2 8
4 1 9 5
8 7 9
GREAT
READS
Exit West
by Moshin Hamid
An astonishingly visionary love
story that imagines the forces
that drive ordinary people from
their homes into the uncertain
embrace of new lands.
ACROSS
1 Inquire of (3)
3 Frog larva (7)
8 Clean dishes (4,2)
9 Near (4)
10 Decent (11)
14 Clipped style of
speech (11)
15 Vessel (4)
17 Wide street (6)
19 Jaunt (7)
20 Besides (3)
CROSSWORD
DOWN
2 Ocean (3)
4 High mountain (3)
5 Tropical fruit (10)
6 Fall behind (3)
7 Retailer (10)
11 Female sheep (3)
12 Automobile (3)
13 Wreath of flowers (3)
16 Sutton ---, ancient
burial site (3)
17 Tot up (3)
18 Vase (3)
ANSWERS:
Across: 1 Ask, 3 Tadpole, 8 Wash up, 9 Nigh, 10 Respectable,
14 Telegraphic, 15 Ship, 17 Avenue, 19 Joyride, 20 And.
Down: 2 Sea, 4 Alp, 5 Pineapples, 6 Lag, 7 Shopkeeper, 11 Ewe, 12 Car, 13 Lei, 16 Hoo, 17 Add, 18 Urn.
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There is a
great deal of
Guernsey in
Wheadon’s Gin
Produced in traditional copper stills
in the atmospheric cellar lounge of
the Bella Luce Hotel in St Martins,
proprietor Luke Wheadon uses rock
samphire foraged from the nearby cliffs,
Mandarin Limes grown in a local
glasshouse and other carefully sourced
botanicals to create perfectly balanced
artisanal gins in very small batches.
Join us around the beautiful copper stills of the
Bella Luce Small Batch Distillery in St Martins
for a gin experience ranging from tastings and
stories through to our “distill while you dine”
evenings, and let us take you on a gin journey.
Now available to purchase duty-free
onboard Aurigny flights.
www.wheadonsgin.co.uk • @wheadonsgin
146 En Voyage | Aurigny’s Magazine

In-Flight
NEW
GENUINE
GUERNSEY
IN-FLIGHT
Wheadon's Gin
£28
Rock samphire
and pink grapefruit
70cl
RANGE
LOCAL
GIFTS AND
TREATS
Iris & Dora
Map of
Guernsey
Large Luxury
Tea Towel
£12
Hand screen
printed.
100% cotton
Iris & Dora
St Peter Port
Large Luxury
Tea Towel
£12
Hand screen
printed.
100% cotton
IN GREY
OR BLUE
GIFTS
Model Aurigny
Aircraft
ONLY
£10
EACH
ATR 72-500 Embraer E-195
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In-Flight
SkySnacks
Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks at
great prices plus make the most of
Aurigny’s excellent duty-free offers.
Products listed may be subject to change
due to availability.
COLD DRINKS
HOT DRINKS
Nescafé White or Black Coffee £2
Nescafé Cappuccino £2
Nescafé Latte £2
Aero Hot Chocolate £2
Tetleys English Breakfast Tea £2
BREAKFAST BITES
Coca Cola 150ml £1
Diet Coke 150ml £1
Schweppes Lemonade 150ml £1
Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale 150ml £1
Schweppes Tonic Water 150ml £1
Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 150ml £1
Britvic Tomato Juice 150ml £1
Britvic Orange Juice 150ml £1
Still Spring Water 500ml £1.50
Robinsons Fruit Shoot 200ml £1
SNACKS
Muffins
Variety of flavours
Double Chocolate
Blueberry &
Toffee £1.50
Belvita Breakfast
Yoghurt Crunch
£1.50
Grasshopper
Organic Porridge £1.50
Coconut & Date
Coconut & Raisin
Pringles
£1.50
Original
Sour Cream and Chive
Mini Cheddars
£1.50
Sea Salted Pretzels
£1.50
Cafe Brontë Biscuits
£1.50
Various Flavours
COMBO
OFFER
HOT DRINK AND
MUFFIN OR BREAKFAST
BAR OR PORRIDGE
£3
COMBO
OFFER
CHEDDARS, PRETZELS
OR PRINGLES AND
SOFT DRINK
£2
CHEDDARS, PRETZELS
OR PRINGLES AND
BEER OR CIDER OR ALE
OR WINE £5
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Duty-Free
BAR DRINKS
Echo Falls
Wines £4
Red, white, rosé
18.75cl
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR £7
Bottega Gold £6
Prosecco 200ml
Breda Lager,
Magners
Cider or
Adnams
Crystal Rye
IPA 330ml £4
DUTY FREE
SPIRITS
Courvoisier
Artisan VS Brandy
£29 or 2 FOR £52
1 litre
The Famous
Grouse Whisky
£11 or 2 FOR £18
1 litre
MIX AND MATCH
Courvoisier Brandy
and either
Famous Grouse Whisky
or Gordon’s Dry Gin
FOR £38
SPECIAL
OFFER
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR £10
SPECIAL
OFFER
2 FOR £7
Spirits £4
Bacardi, Courvoisier, Gordon’s, Jack Daniels,
Smirnoff Red, Bell’s Whisky, Bombay Shapphire 50ml
Gordon’s London
Dry Gin
£11 or 2 FOR £18
1 litre
MIX AND MATCH
Famous Grouse
Whisky and
Gordon’s Dry Gin
FOR £18
SPECIAL
OFFER
SPECIAL
OFFER
SWEETS
2 SPIRITS AND MIXER £9
Bombay
Sapphire Gin
£14 or 2 FOR £24
1 litre
Smirnoff
Blue Vodka
£14 or 2 FOR £24
1 litre
MIX AND MATCH
Bombay Sapphire Gin
and Smirnoff Blue Vodka
FOR £24
SPECIAL
OFFER
Dairy Milk Duo £1.50
Maltesers Big Bag £1.50
Cadbury's Twirl £1.50
Kit Kat Chunky
Duo £1.50
Haribo Starmix £2
CIGARETTES & TOBACCO
Golden Virginia Tobacco 5 x 50g £33
Benson & Hedges 200 £37
Silk Cut 200 £37
Lambert & Butler 200 £37
Marlboro Gold 200 £37
Benson & Hedges 400 £47
Silk Cut 400 £47
Lambert & Butler 400 £47
Marlboro Gold 400 £47
200 pack equivalent to £3.70 per 20 pack
400 pack equivalent to £2.35 per 20 pack
COMBO
OFFER
SOFT DRINK AND
KIT KAT OR TWIRL OR
MALTESERS OR DAIRY MILK
£2
On flights between the Channel Islands and the UK, the allowance
includes 200 cigarettes and one litre of spirits. A duty free service is only
available on the Embraer and ATR aircraft. You must be 18 or over to
purchase tobacco or alcohol. Credit cards, debit cards or cash accepted.
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