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CONTENTS 

7 WELCOME ABOARD! 

Message from Mark Darby, 

Aurigny’s Chief Executive Officer 

8 AURIGNY NEWS 

11 SAFETY FIRST 

14 AUTUMN ISLE 

Get away from it all with a break 

in Guernsey 

22 ISLAND HOPPING 

Five stunning Bailiwick islands to explore 

25 OPEN DOORS 

Guernsey Open Market property feature 

54 STAY A WHILE 

Short holidays on the island 

59 COMPETITION 

Win a luxury trip to Guernsey 

60 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HERM 

Second in a three-part series on 

this beautiful island 

66 WHAT’S ON? 

Forthcoming events in the Bailiwick 

68 GUERNSEY’S UNDERWATER 

EXPERIENCE 

Discover the newly renovated 

aquarium at La Vallette 

72 LIVING HISTORY 

Meet local raconteur Annette Henry 

76 EXPLORING YORKSHIRE 

Discover the Yorkshire Dales 

via Leeds Bradford 

80 MANCHESTER’S MUSIC SCENE 

Learn more about the city’s 

fertile music scene 

84 HALLOWEEN IN LONDON 

Have a hair-raisingly fun time in the capital 

87 HOTEL PICKS 

88 AURIGNY BREAKS 

Great offers on flights and hotel packages 

90 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN BRISTOL 

Explore the area by bike or on foot 

95 LONDON CONNECTING… 

Explore Lapland and the ease of connecting 

through London with Aurigny 

99 RESTAURANT PICKS 

100 MEXICAN DELIGHT 

Guernsey’s newest culinary offering… Búho 

104 A DELICIOUS SURPRISE IN MANCHESTER 

A foodie adventure awaits you 

109 BUSINESS NEWS 

Inspiring interviews and local business news 

149 GUERNSEY AT THE GAMES 

The NatWest Gotland Island Games XVII 

152 GOLF IN GUERNSEY 

En Voyage talks to John Dent 

155 SPORTS DIARY 

156 COMMUNITY SPIRIT 

160 COLOURING COMPETITION 

163 IN-FLIGHT AND DUTY FREE 

5

1968 

Founded 

9 MILLION 

Aurigny carried its 

nine millionth passenger 

in 2016 

AURIGNY 

GUERNSEY’S AIRLINE 

OK, it’s not the easiest of names – 

pronounced Or-ree-nee – but it’s 

certainly one that islanders are proud 

of. ‘Aurigny’ is the Norman name for 

Alderney, the northern island in the 

Bailiwick of Guernsey, where Aurigny 

Air Services was launched in 1968. 

Aurigny has been serving the Channel 

Islands for nearly 50 years and is owned 

by the States of Guernsey. 

1977 

First airline in the world to 

ban smoking on all services 

2016 

Voted 4th best 

short-haul airline 

in the Telegraph 

Travel Awards 

550,000 

Passengers 

carried in 2016 

12 

Routes 

MANCHESTER 

BRISTOL 

SOUTHAMPTON 

LEEDS 

BRADFORD 

EAST 

MIDLANDS 

LONDON 

CITY 

LONDON 

GATWICK 

NORWICH 

(Seasonal) 

LONDON 

STANSTED 

2017 

Voted 2nd best 

short-haul airline 

by Which? 

8 

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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En Voyage | Aurigny’s Magazine

WELCOME ABOARD! 

MARK DARBY 

CHIEF 

EXECUTIVE 

OFFICER 

Before you know it, the summer has waved us 

goodbye and we’re heading into autumn, but 

for many reasons it is probably one of the best 

times of the year in the Bailiwick. 

Don’t pack away your beach towel just yet, that 

would be far too premature. Out of nowhere 

you can still have stunning sunshine and blue 

skies in September and October and on quieter 

days you could find yourselves on our golden 

sands with hardly anyone in sight. 

Regardless of the weather, there’s still so much 

to do in Guernsey, whether you’re here for 

a long weekend or a bit longer. One thing 

everyone should take advantage of each 

and every year is Guernsey’s ever-popular 

Tennerfest offering, where a vast number of 

hotels and restaurants put together stunning 

menus, at special bargain prices. It kicks off 

at the start of October and is a must for any 

new visitor. Other autumn events include the 

Guernsey Food Festival, Sunday Concerts 

in Candie Gardens, Proms on the Pier and 

the Guernsey Air Display, but there are many 

more. Don’t forget the other islands, though, 

because they offer a wide variety of events, 

depending on what you’re after. The Herm Ale 

and Cider Festival is a must for those who like a 

tipple and the Sark Roots Festival is an exciting 

recent addition to the Bailiwick calendar. Over 

in our sister island Alderney they don’t take a 

moment’s rest after Alderney Week, and the 

Alderney Air Races, annual angling festival and 

Alderney Seniors (Mens) Golf Open are just 

some of the attractions. 

In this edition of En Voyage, we have an 

interesting feature on autumn in Guernsey 

and the pleasure of short stays on the island, 

just turn over to page 14. 

If you’re looking for a short break away from 

the island, we also have some great choices 

directly on our network. If you’re feeling brave, 

why not consider some of the very best and 

ghoulish Halloween events in London (see 

page 84)? But if rock 'n’ roll is more your thing, 

Manchester’s music scene is explored on 

pages 80-82. 

A quieter and rather more peaceful break can 

be found exploring the stunning scenery of the 

Yorkshire Dales, as you can see on pages 76- 

78. So there really is something for everyone at 

this time of year. 

The past few months have yet again been 

busy for us at Aurigny, with the weather always 

giving us a few challenges, but we have taken 

great pleasure in helping you get away this 

summer. This is only possible due to the 

hard work of all our staff across the business, 

without which it would be impossible to make 

this work. To give you a better idea of what 

happens here at the airline, we have launched 

a new Behind the Scenes feature in this 

magazine (see page 12) so our team can give 

you a real insight into life at Aurigny. 

All of us would like to wish you a pleasant 

journey today and hope to see you on board 

again very soon. 

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AURIGNY NEWS 

L-R: PRESIDENT OF THE GUERNSEY FRIENDS OF AIR SEARCH DAVID HUGO, AURIGNY CEO MARK DARBY, 

AURIGNY ENGINEER CHRISTIAN HAINSWORTH, AURIGNY COMMERCIAL MANAGER CLIVE ACTON, 

AND AURIGNY PR MANAGER PAUL AINSWORTH. 

CHANNEL 

ISLANDS 

AIR SEARCH 

DONATION 

We are delighted to have 

presented more than £3,000 to the 

Channel Islands Air Search thanks 

to the success of our Trislander 

Charity Flights. 

Over 120 people joined us and 

helped to raise the funds when 

they took to the skies for the 

scenic farewell flights on Aurigny’s 

now-retired Trislander G-BEVT, 

better known as Victor Tango. 

A cheque for £3,050 was 

presented to CIAS representatives 

and these funds are being put 

towards the ongoing running 

costs of the air search, which is so 

reliant on the generosity of local 

individuals and businesses. 

Our CEO Mark Darby said: 

‘The charity flights proved to be 

incredibly popular with the public, 

really capturing their imagination, 

and it’s thanks to their support 

that we have been able to raise 

this total. The Channel Islands Air 

Search plays such a vital role in the 

community and has saved so many 

lives. It really is a worthy cause. 

LAST YEAR IN NUMBERS 

I’d like to thank everyone who 

made these flights possible, 

including the public, our staff 

and the airports.’ 

David Hugo, President of the 

Guernsey Friends of Air Search, 

said they were delighted with 

the support. 

‘We are very grateful to all those 

who took the opportunity of a 

final trip on board Victor Tango; 

to the airport authorities who 

kindly waived fees to increase the 

amount raised, and above all to 

Aurigny for their hard work behind 

the scenes in organising these 

commemorative flights. Air Search 

is a wholly voluntary organisation 

and fundraising initiatives of this 

kind make a massive difference 

in helping to cover the service’s 

£140,000 annual running costs.’ 

The sold-out charity flights 

were held in Guernsey, Alderney 

and Southampton in May, with 

all the profits from these flights 

going to the CIAS. Guernsey and 

Southampton Airports also agreed 

to waive airport fees, so extra funds 

could go to the charity. 

EXCLUSIVE SHORT BREAKS 

Aurigny is delighted to team up with Guernsey based travel agency 

Wayfarers Travel to offer a selection of exclusive short breaks to the UK. 

The exclusive offers can be found on Wayfarers Travel’s brand new website 

Escape the Rock, with trips to London, Bristol and Manchester available. 

For more details about the deals visit escapetherock.co.uk/guernsey/aurigny/ 

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) 


CHANGES 

TO LONDON 

OPERATIONS 

We are making important 

changes to our London 

connections as we look to improve 

our service and customer experience 

at London Gatwick Airport, the key 

lifeline route for Guernsey. 

At the start of December, 

we will have our own team of 

staff at Gatwick Airport, 

providing our own ground 

handling service. This will mean 

that passengers will be dealing 

with Aurigny staff throughout the 

whole travel experience, and there 

will be dedicated team available 

at all times to help improve 

passenger communication 

and disruption handling. 

The Gatwick route is a key lifeline 

service for the island and we felt 

it was important to have our own 

team, who will become familiar 

faces for regular travellers. 

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN! 

Big congratulations to our 

engineer Christian Hainsworth 

who secured his first podium 

finish in the UK’s Suzuki Swift 

Rallycross Championship. 

Christian claimed third place 

when he headed to Mondello Park 

in Ireland in the summer, for a 

double header of racing. 

Our CEO Mark Darby said: ‘This is 

a really exciting opportunity for us 

to improve the service we provide 

customers at Gatwick Airport. It is 

one of the UK’s busiest airports and 

one of the island’s main gateways 

into the UK. We believe this is the 

right thing to do for our customers 

and for Guernsey.’ 

LONDON CITY 

As part of the changes to our 

London operations, we have, with 

regret, taken the decision to bring 

to an end our London City service 

from the end of October. 

We will be operating our last flight 

to London City on 27 October 

2017, but the service will continue 

as normal until that date and 

customers can still book flights 

to and from City. Customers can 

also choose to book flights out 

on London City, before or on 27 

October, and return via Gatwick 

or Stansted after this date, using 

the London (All Airports) option 

on the website. 

For more information about 

flights and the latest deals visit 

aurigny.com. 

It was the first podium finish of his 

Rallycross campaign. 

Christian said: ‘I loved the track here 

at Mondello, it’s a really fun track to 

race. Crossing the line in third place 

felt like such a huge victory. I have 

been so close before, it was a great 

relief to finally get there.’ 

Well done Christian! 

GUERNSEY CANCER 

SUPPORT GROUP 

One of our pilots, Tim Osborne, 

has helped set up a dedicated 

support group in Guernsey 

for lymphoma and leukaemia 

patients and their families. 

Dornier pilot Tim was diagnosed 

with leukaemia in 2009 and set 

up the group with two other 

patients at the end of 2016. 

The group offers support and a 

point of contact for patients and 

their families and raises funds to 

help close family members with 

flights to the UK to join patients 

for consultant appointments 

or visit them in hospital. 

Sharing his own stories, Tim said it 

was only when he had a routine blood 

test in 2009 that he was diagnosed 

with CLL - Chronic Lymphocytic 

Leaukaemia (most common form 

of leukaemia). This is a cancer of 

the bone marrow and a particular 

white cell - the ‘B’ lymphocyte. 

He said: ‘I was 47 at the time, and 

was young to get this condition as it 

is mostly a condition of the elderly. 

I went on a ‘watch and wait’ period 

to just monitor the condition. As my 

white cells continued to rise to high 

levels, it was decided that I would 

have the ‘gold standard’ treatment 

on a clinical trial in Southampton. 

I moved there for six months and 

had an almost complete remission.’ 

Tim said that during this time 

he was never sick or ill, which 

was incredibly rare, but this was 

mainly put down to his fitness. 

He went back to flying for three 

years until his white cells started 

rising again. This time he went on 

a new targeted therapy treatment 

drug - this only targets the defective 

cell and minimises side effects. 

Tim said he is very lucky that 

this drug is being paid for by his 

private medical insurers WPA, who 

have been absolutely fantastic. 

‘I am now back to work 

flying, even though I am still on 

medication, as the CAA have 

examined everything and allowed 

me to fly with regular monitoring.' 

At Aurigny, you can see Tim 

currently flying on our Alderney, 

Southampton and Dinard routes. 

Anyone interest in joining the group 

or finding out more should email 

helpforblood2016@gmail.com. 

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AURIGNY NEWS 

AURIGNY STAFF 

MEMBER HELPS 

TO ‘EMPOWER 

A CHILD’ 

During their busy working days, 

Aurigny staff are incredibly proud 

to help connect you on your 

latest travels. 

It’s when they have some time 

off themselves that they have the 

chance to head off on their own 

special adventures and sometimes 

it’s for an incredibly good cause. 

Our Customer Services Agent 

Chrissie Ferbrache has just 

returned from her latest trip to 

Uganda, where she volunteers 

with ‘Empower a Child’, a Christian 

child sponsorship organisation, 

which relies on short and longterm 

volunteers to develop a village 

outside of Kampala called Zirobwe. 

Since 2006 they have built a 

school, a medical clinic and a guest 

house in the village. 

Chrissie said she never ceases to 

be blown away by the vast deep 

green plants, the orange mud tracks, 

the joy of the people despite their 

circumstances, the dancing, and just 

how much these trips change her. 

‘During my first visit in 2014, whilst 

spending time with the mothers 

who were making beads to sell for 

their families, I realised that my skill 

of knitting could be implemented in 

such a place. So in 2015 I returned 

for four weeks to teach some 

women in the village and in the city 

of Kampala.’ 

Before Chrissie arrived in Uganda 

this time, she was again asked 

to teach more women. She also 

helped with many other projects 

and brought with her donated 

clothes and items. 

‘My first session saw 28 women 

keen to learn, and the language 

barriers didn’t stop us. The intention 

is to make hats, socks and sweaters 

to sell or keep for their families. 

‘With the support of my friends 

I took 50kg of luggage, most of 

which was donations of craft, wool 

and clothing. After encountering 

a child wearing a t-shirt exposing 

his whole abdomen, he now walks 

proudly with a shirt. Most children 

have no more than three t-shirts to 

wear, for two or three years, and 

they wear out easily. 

‘The programme saw us teaching 

PE and providing porridge at 

the school, making teaching 

aids, clearing plant areas with no 

machinery and more. I also spent 

time in Uganda finishing a mud hut 

(with my hands and feet) for a family 

whose house had burnt down.’ 

BAGGAGE 

ADVICE FOR 

PASSENGERS 

ATR 42 

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. 

Trislander 

COMPETITION WINNER! 

Carol Bloese was the lucky winner 

of issue 4’s luxury trip to London. 

She has won two return flights to 

London DORNIER 228and a two-night stay at 

The Franklin hotel in Knightsbridge. 

Carol said, ‘My husband and I are 

really excited to have won this trip!’ 

ATR 42 

Trislander 

DORNIER 228 

DORNIER 220K 

DORNIER 220K 

Embraer 190 

OUR 

FLEET 

Embraer 195 

NUMBER IN FLEET 1 

BUILT Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil 

ENGINES 

2 x General Electric CF34-10E7 Turbofans 

MAXIMUM SPEED 542 knots (624 mph) 

PASSENGERS CARRIED 122 

RANGE 2,500 miles (4,023 km) 

Embraer 190 

ATR 72 


BUILT Toulouse, France 

ENGINES 

ATR 70 

2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 M Turboprops 



RANGE 1,023 miles (1,646 km) 

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. 

LAPTOPS, ULTRA-BOOKS 

AND NOTEBOOKS 

Devices may be used during boarding 

but not for taxi, take-off and landing 

when they must be safely stowed 

away in hand luggage. They may be 

used in flight, provided any built-in 

connectivity such as WiFi is switched 

off or set to ‘flight safe’ mode. 

DEVICES WITHOUT 

A ‘FLIGHT SAFE’ MODE 

This will include items such as DVD 

players, electronic games and music 

players. Only small, handheld devices 

may be used during taxi, take-off and 

landing. Larger devices must be 

switched off and safely stowed away 

in hand luggage during taxi, take-off 

and landing. 

BLUETOOTH ACCESSORIES 

All Bluetooth accessories (for example 

wireless keyboards, headphones etc.) 

must be switched off from doors 

closed to doors open. 

ARE THERE ANY TIMES 

I CANNOT USE MY 

HANDHELD DEVICES? 

Under certain circumstances your 

flight or cabin crew will ask that 

all electronic devices be switched 

off, for example, during refuel 

operations. This will be announced 

over the PA. 

CAN I USE MY HEADPHONES 

THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT? 

Personal headphones can be used 

for some stages of the flight and may 

be attached to your personal device. 

We ask that customers remove their 

headphones whenever the seat-belt 

signs are illuminated during the taxi, 

take-off and landing phases and 

during the safety demonstration. 

CAN I USE A REMOTE 

POWER PACK? 

ATR Aurigny 42 does not allow passengers 

to charge their devices whilst on 

board our aircraft. 

Please ask a member of cabin 

crew if you have any queries. 

Trislander 

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

ATR 42 

Trislander 

DORNIER 

ATR 42 

DORNIER 228 

DORNIER 

ATR 42 

Dornier 228NG 

Dornier 228-200 and 220k 


BUILT Toulouse, France 

ENGINES 

2 x Pratt & Whitney PW-127 E Turboprops 



RANGE 966 miles (1,555 km) 


BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 

ENGINES 

Trislander 

2 x Garrett TPE331-10 Turboprops 



RANGE 350 miles (563 km) 


BUILT Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany 

ENGINES 

DORNIER 220K 

2 x Garrett TPE331-5 or 10 Turboprops 


PASSENGERS CARRIED Up to 18 

RANGE 350 miles (563 km) 

Embraer 

DORNIER 228 

Embraer 190 

11 

ATR 70


AURIGNY BEHIND THE SCENES 

KIERAN YULE 

UK MANAGER & DEPUTY GROUND 

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

I’m the UK manager for Aurigny. I’ve worked for the 

airline for over three years and have been in aviation since 

1998. I’ve worked in various roles within Ground Handling 

at Gatwick, so I have extensive knowledge of most areas of 

Gatwick and how the airport works. 

Could you tell us a little 

about your role and your 

day-to-day duties? 

I monitor the daily, weekly 

and monthly performance of 

the flights from the UK. My 

day-to-day duties consist of 

organising a very busy email inbox; 

attending various meetings for 

safety/compliance and any other 

meetings which may involve our 

operation; completing audits on 

handling agents in any of our nine 

UK stations; compiling statistics 

and producing documents for 

management and stakeholders 

on performance in each station. 

What are the biggest challenges 

you face in your role? 

Each day brings its own unique 

challenge. One day I could be 

dealing with fog or technical 

disruption then next it could be 

a normal routine day. I thrive on 

achieving a result for all involved, 

but even some challenges can 

prove more difficult than I 

can control. 

What unique issues of 

operating out of an international 

airport, such as Gatwick do 

you encounter? 

Gatwick, as many people know, 

is the world’s busiest single 

runway airport seeing over 46 

million passengers jet off to 

destinations all around the 

world each year. 

Gatwick certainly have some 

amazing teams in place to keep 

this operating as smoothly as 

possible. With this in mind there 

is a lot of technology behind 

closed doors and the airport has 

a lot of automated systems to 

make things easier and clearer 

for passengers. 

Could you give us an insight 

into the complex baggage system 

in Gatwick? 

Complex is certainly a word 

for it! Millions of passengers 

means millions of suitcases to sort. 

Gatwick’s South Terminal has nine 

check-in zones which all feed to 

a large sorting area. Each case 

checked in has a barcoded label 

which contains a lot of information. 

Various scanners scan this barcode 

to direct it to the correct area in 

which it’s then loaded on to a 

trailer to be delivered to the aircraft. 

Sometimes bags can go missing 

for various reasons, which could 

include the baggage label coming 

off or the scanner not being able 

to read the label. Our advice is to 

include a piece of paper inside your 

bag with essential details on. 

Could you share a favourite 

memory from your career? 

In a previous job, leading up to 

Christmas I received a text from 

a passenger calling for help. 

I remember the text well; ‘Help 

I’m in Finland with no clothes.’ 

To cut a long story short these 

passengers had experienced 

disruption and all of their bags 

with clothes and Christmas 

presents had left behind. Playing 

the role of Santa that evening 

I managed to locate all but one 

and send them on the last flight 

before Christmas day. 

What do you most enjoy about 

working in aviation? 

Unlike any other job the aviation 

industry sees a variety of 

challenges. It’s certainly a job 

that differs each and every day. 

I get to see and experience many 

different things that I would not 

have imagined seeing in a normal 

office job. 

How do you monitor performance 

across the UK network? 

A lot of my work involves a great 

deal of data gathering and input to 

produce graphs. These show me 

how well a station is performing. 

Each station has a Service Level 

Agreement, which sets standards 

to meet and I visit all the UK 

stations during the year to check 

standards are being followed and 

discuss any issues that arise. 

What is the best thing about 

working for Aurigny and working 

at Gatwick? 

It’s all about the variety of people 

I work with, including the customers 

I get to meet regularly. 


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AUTUMN 

GUERNSEY PADDLE BOARDERS 

IMAGE COURTESY VISITGUERNSEY.COM 

With temperatures reaching a 

balmy 26 degrees in September last 

year, and sea temperatures still at 

18 degrees, autumn is the perfect 

time to take a trip to the Bailiwick. 

Take advantage of the warmer 

climates and head to the islands 

for a well-deserved break. 

With almost 30 miles of 

spectacular cliff paths that weave 

around the south coast and 

around our 27 stunning beaches 

and bays, walking is one of the 

best ways to explore the islands. 

Guernsey’s Autumn Walking 

Festival takes place from 

23 September – 8 October 

and is a recent, and already 

popular, addition to the 

Guernsey programme. 

More than 50 walks, ranging in 

ability and length, take place across 

the two-week programme. All 

are led by accredited guides so if 

you want to learn more about our 

wartime past or when the island 

was separated in two, the history 

of our parks and gardens or the 


ISLE 

Get away from it all 

this autumn with a 

break in the islands 

of Guernsey. 

historic past of our capital, keen 

walkers will be spoilt for choice. 

For those who prefer to go 

it alone, Tasty Walks offers 18 

self-guided walks, each with an 

audio guide, and routes meander 

past cafés and kiosks, restaurants 

and ice cream vans, ensuring 

walkers get to try the very best of 

our local produce – along with 

the very best of our scenery. 

For the more adventurous, 

why not try your hand at 

coasteering, kayaking or stand 

up paddle boarding? Each 

offering a chance to discover 

the island’s magical coastline 

from a different perspective. 

Autumn is the perfect 

time for food lovers to take 

an island break. Now in its third 

year, the Guernsey Food Festival 

takes place from 16–24 

September, and features 

everything from exclusive 

dinners to live food shows, 

markets and festivals. 

WITH TEMPERATURES 

REACHING A BALMY 

26 DEGREES IN 

SEPTEMBER LAST 

YEAR, AND SEA 

TEMPERATURES 

STILL AT 18 DEGREES, 

AUTUMN IS THE 

PERFECT TIME TO 

TAKE A TRIP TO THE 

BAILIWICK. 

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IMAGES COURTESY VISITGUERNSEY.COM 

While activity will centre in and 

around St Peter Port, food festival 

events will take place at various 

venues all across the island. 

With almost 200 restaurants 

and eateries around the island, 

Guernsey really is a foodie 

paradise. From coastal kiosks 

with breath-taking views to 

fine dining restaurants in the 

heart of the capital, there really 

is something for everyone. 

GUERNSEY MAY BE 

SMALL, BUT IT IS 

PERFECTLY FORMED, 

SO WHETHER YOU ARE 

WALKING OR CYCLING, 

DRIVING OR TRAVELLING 

BY BUS, EVERYWHERE IS 

EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 

The day’s catch can be seen 

arriving back into the port, 

where it’s served up in seafront 

restaurants just hours later, with 

locally-reared beef, pork and lamb 

all featuring on island menus. 

Food miles are food metres in 

Guernsey where the weekly shop 

is done in the island’s hedgerows. 

The Tennerfest takes place 

through October and into 

November and, in 2017, celebrates 

its 20th year. The food promotion 

is still going strong with many 

restaurants still offering a 

three-course meal for just £10. 

As the nights begin to draw 

in, why not get away from the 

festive madness and take a 

relaxing break in Guernsey? 

Indulge in a bit of me time. Switch 

your phone off and curl up next to 

a roaring log fire with a good book, 

check in to a spa or take a walk 

along one of our stunning coastal 

paths and breathe in the fresh air. 

And maybe squeeze in a bit of 

retail therapy and a few amazing 

lunches and dinners at restaurants 

with unrivalled seaviews. 

Guernsey may be small, but it 

is perfectly formed, so whether 

you are walking or cycling, 

driving or travelling by bus, 

everywhere is easily accessible. 

Whether you opt for the 

well-trodden path or the one less 

travelled, the islands of Guernsey 

are waiting to be discovered. 

Go to visitguernsey.com and start 

planning your trip today. 


A GOURMET PARADISE 

AN INSTITUTION IN THE CHANNEL 

ISLANDS, LA SABLONNERIE HOTEL IN 

SARK HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS 

AND ACCOLADES BUT FOR MANY, IT IS 

THE FOOD THEY ENJOY THERE THAT 

HAS BROUGHT THEM BACK TIME AND 

TIME AGAIN. 

For a small island, Sark offers an abundance of 

fresh quality produce that can be enjoyed for casual 

and fine dining. But head across La Coupée to La 

Sablonnerie Hotel on Little Sark and you’ll find a 

unique combination of food, wine and atmosphere. 

Owner and manager of La Sablonnerie, Elizabeth 

Perrée, describes her hotel as a ‘joie de vivre’ and 

nowhere is it more apparent than in the joy of 

food at the hotel. 

La Sablonnerie prides itself on using locally sources 

produce – from fresh lobsters and scallops freshly 

plucked from the sea to the fresh berries that are 

grown on the island during the summer season and 

the gorse honey produced by Sark bees. Elizabeth 

says, ‘the food we can source locally is really 

something very special and we are very proud to 

offer it on our menus. The waters around Sark 

produce the finest seafood you can imagine; a Sark 

lobster is simply something everyone should try.’ 

She added, ‘I know that many of our customers 

return year after year to Sark just to enjoy a lobster 

lunch in our beautiful gardens in the summer. But if 

anyone doesn’t quite make it in time for lunch, they 

can always enjoy the treat of an afternoon cream 

tea in the sunshine.’ 

Like the rest of the food on offer at La Sablonnerie, 

that cream tea would be freshly prepared by 

Elizabeth’s expert team in the kitchen. Under the 

auspices of Head Chef, Colin Day, the kitchen is able 

to produce gourmet offerings to merit the awards 

the hotel has received. 

Elizabeth said, ‘I have a wonderful team at the hotel 

who make sure our guests are cared for during every 

part of their stay. Our two Michelin starred chefs in 

the kitchen produce superb food and so I know every 

meal will be a delight,’ 

For those visitors who want to explore the island, 

La Sablonnerie can even help provide food for a 

picnic – with bread and cheese made on-site to 

ensure everything is as loyal and as delicious as 

possible. Return in the evening though and the 

candlelit fine dining in the restaurant will help 

explain why La Sablonnerie was given the 

Condé Nast Johansens accolade of ‘most 

romantic hotel’ as well as ‘small hotel of the year.’ 

Elizabeth says, ‘We were very proud to receive 

those awards, along with recognition from Which? 

Hotel guide as ‘the place to stay in the Channel 

Islands,’ But we know we must always keep trying to 

improve what we can offer our guests, such as with 

our recent refurbishment of our rooms. We want 

to guarantee that anyone staying with us will enjoy 

not only fabulous food but exceptionally stylish and 

comfortable rooms and unsurpassed service.’ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1481 832061 

E-Mail: reservations@sablonneriesark.com 

Web: www.sablonneriesark.com 

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The bathroom you’ve 

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Whether you wish to create a family friendly environment, want 

a luxuriously appointed en suite or fancy an exhilarating power 

shower, we can help you achieve the right room at the best price. 

Stylish. Elegant. 

Luxurious. 

Norman Piette work alongside 

leading bathrooms brands to offer 

a range of products which are 

beautiful, practical and affordable. 

Our dedicated Showroom has 10 

bathrooms suites to browse as 

well as a team of designers with 

years of experience. 

The collections available range 

from contemporary and versatile 

to luxurious with a designer edge, 

all of which will bring any size 

bathroom to life. 

All the finishing 

touches 

At Norman Piette we pride 

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to suit any bathroom. 

• Towel Rails & Warmers 

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• Bathroom Accessories 

Beautiful bedrooms too 

Our Symphony bedroom brands of 

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finishes. A fitted bedroom results 

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wardrobe, bedside tables, chests 

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Creating storage space can be 

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Call in and see our displays at Bulwer Avenue or contact our sales team 

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Norman Piette. The home of bathrooms and bedrooms. 


A DEVELOPMENT FIT FOR A KING 

When Livingroom was instructed as 

sole agent to sell the prestigious Royal 

Terrace development this year we were 

excited and poised for the challenge. 

There are four remaining Royal Terrace Open Market 

penthouses and apartments for sale through Livingroom. 

One is Reffee – a stunning 3,260sq ft. £2.6 million subpenthouse 

with private secure garaging for three cars. 

It’s extremely rare that a property of this size and location 

should be listed for sale and, if that wasn’t enough, 

the absolute pièce de résistance is the astounding 

uncompromising panoramic view across St. Peter 

Port harbour to the neighbouring islands beyond. 

What is equally remarkable about this incredible space 

(in an otherwise completed high quality development) 

is that all remaining Open Market units are being sold 

as “shell and core” – quite literally substantial, empty 

spaces ready for new owners to make their mark. 

Everything from the internal layout to the configuration 

of walls, choice of finishes and implementation of 

technology is at the discretion of the new owners. 

As this is no ordinary sale, the team at Livingroom knew 

we had to do something different to define how the spaces 

were presented to market and look at the development 

with a fresh approach. It is a truly unique opportunity for 

someone to create a home of exacting standards so we 

invited four local architects to submit their visions for Reffee. 

We received four inspiring and unique design 

submissions. It is never easy to visualise a finished 

product from an empty space but due to the architects’ 

impressive visuals, potential buyers were now able to see 

a spectrum of possibilities from four leading local firms. 

Undoubtedly this design process has helped 

potential purchasers visualise what this wonderful 

space could look like; we’re delighted to say Reffee 

is now under offer with Livingroom pending sale. 

WE THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE WHAT THE TALENTED GUERNSEY ARCHITECTS CAME UP WITH. 

CCD 

‘We aimed to maximise views 

by opening out spaces and 

reflecting light into rooms. 

We included a raised master 

bedroom and reflective 

surfaces to create an 

internal landscape of variety 

and change connected 

with the environment – 

bringing the outside in.’ 

Chris Martel, Interior 

Architect and Architectural 

Technologist 

DLM 

‘The scheme controls 

views over the harbour 

and islands maximising the 

natural light offered by the 

orientation. The space can 

be re-configured with large 

pivot-and-sliding panels to 

adapt generous open plan 

living into a series of more 

intimate spaces – offering 

privacy when entertaining.’ 

David De La Mare, 

Managing Director 

PAUL LANGLOIS 

‘We wanted to highlight 

the drama of the space 

by referencing Moroccan 

antiquity with a focus on 

open plan living – perfect 

for entertaining.’ 

Paul Langlois, 

Chartered Architect 

LOVELL OZANNE 

‘The two-bedroom 

apartment layout we 

imagined will maximise the 

extensive sea views and 

provide luxury high-end 

living combined with a 

low maintenance ‘lock-up 

and leave’ approach. Our 

design ethos is to put each 

client first. Clearly Reffee is 

a blank canvas and can be 

configured in a number of 

ways to suit the new owner's 

individual requirements.’ 

Andrew Merrett, Director 

For further information regarding remaining Open and Local Market properties within the stunning Royal Terrace development, 

please contact sole agent Livingroom: website livingroom.gg call +44 1481 233008 email info@livingroom.gg 

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ISLAND 

HOPPING 

The Bailiwick of Guernsey is made up of five stunning 

islands, each with their own unique charm and character. 

From the car-free paradise of Herm to the laid-back world of Sark and the 

wildlife haven of Alderney, this idyllic archipelago is all within easy reach of 

Guernsey – Herm and Sark by boat and Alderney by boat or plane. 

HERM 

Travelling to Herm couldn’t 

be easier. Hop on a Travel 

Trident ferry, which runs 

hourly throughout the summer 

season, and 20 minutes later 

you’ll be on a paradise island. 

For more details on staying in 

Herm go to page 66. 

12-17 September 

Make the most of a long 

summer and head over to 

Herm for the Mermaid Tavern’s 

Real Ale and Cider Festival. 

WALKING ON HERM 

LA COUPEE, SARK 

SARK 

Sark is a 50-minute boat trip 

from Guernsey – but feels 

a world away. Sark Shipping 

operates the ferry service 

with at least one sailing each 

morning and afternoon. 


The Sark Roots Festival is a 

celebration of land, sea and 

community, showcasing a full 

line up of music, local food and 

brews and activities for kids. 

30 September - 8 October 

Join local guides for the Sark 

Autumn Walking Festival and 

visit some of the best scenic 

spots on the island. 

LIHOU 

VENUS POOL 

ON LIHOU 

Lihou is accessed by a causeway 

at low tides throughout the 

year and is free of charge to 

visit. As well as the ruins of 

an old priory to explore, there 

is the Venus Pool, a natural 

pool that forms at low tide, 

where the brave take a dip. 

A bird spotter’s paradise, Lihou 

and the surrounding area is 

a Ramsar-recognised 

wetlands site. 

For more information on 

Lihou, and to check when the 

causeway is open throughout 

the year, go to: lihouisland.com 

IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGUERNSEY.COM 

ALDERNEY 

Alderney is just a 15 minute-flight away with 

Aurigny. You can also travel by boat, which takes 

around an hour, with Bumblebee Cruises, which 

leaves from the Inter Island Quay in St Peter Port. 

15 September 

Star Party – enjoy the Southern sky gems in 

Alderney’s dark sky. 


21st Annual Alderney Air Races – A popular 

aviation event, part of Royal Aero Club’s British Air 

Championships, competitive and great fun to watch. 

ALDERNEY COASTLINE 


Annual 

Half 

Marathon 

2 September 

Annual 

Motor Sprint 

& Hill Climb 

21st Annual 

Alderney 

Air Races 

14-16 September 23-24 September 

Small Island, Big Events. 

The little island of Alderney has got something for everyone. 

There’s the world-class wildlife, rich heritage, beautiful beaches, 

wonderful walking and there’s always an interesting event 

going on! Visit www.visitalderney.com/events to find out more. 

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with Guernsey's Open Market 

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A NEW FACE 

Locate Guernsey is delighted 

to announce its presence in 

the UK in the form of Edward 

Stone, our Strategic Residence 

Consultant. With over 20 

years’ experience in the legal 

sector including stints at Irwin 

Mitchell and Collas Crill, Edward 

brings enormous expertise 

to the team. Our man on the 

ground in the UK, Edward is 

always happy to meet with 

intermediaries who may have 

clients interested in Guernsey. 

His contact details are available 

at www.locateguernsey.com. 

NEW TAX RULE 

A new rule will enable 

individuals who are new 

residents, with non-Guernsey 

companies that have reserves 

of undistributed income at 

the date of arrival, to distribute 

those reserves within two years 

of arrival, and for that income to 

not be subject to Guernsey tax. 

Yet another reason Guernsey is 

attractive to entrepreneurs. 

#LOCATEGUERNSEY 

Guernsey is beautiful – want 

to see more? Follow Locate 

Guernsey on Instagram where 

we frequently post lovely 

pictures of beaches and our 

sunny island. In addition we run 

competitions so make sure you 

follow us to be in with a chance 

to win prizes. Make sure to 

#LocateGuernsey on any lovely 

image you may have! 

OPENING DOORS FOR NEWCOMERS 

WITH GUERNSEY’S OPEN MARKET 

Guernsey’s Open Market is unlike 

property markets in any other 

territory in that it doesn’t require 

official governmental permissions 

for incomers to take up residence 

if they hold an EU passport. If the 

property and the price is right the 

Open Market provides a speed and 

ease of movement that cannot be 

beaten. Locate Guernsey’s Andrew 

Carey explains how a better life in 

Guernsey could, quite literally, be 

only a day away. 

There is much to love about 

living in Guernsey with its enviable 

work life balance, beautiful 

scenery and security. Those of 

us native to the island are aware 

of the exceptional quality of life 

on offer here. The Open Market 

represents the fastest possible 

route to living here. 

A BETTER LIFE IN 

GUERNSEY COULD, 

QUITE LITERALLY, BE 

ONLY A DAY AWAY 

Many of the individuals who 

have used the services of Locate 

Guernsey have chosen to rent 

first on the Open Market to ‘test 

the waters’ of Guernsey (pun 

intended) before buying. 

There are more than 1,500 

properties on Guernsey’s Open 

Market register, with a wide 

range of different types available 

as one would expect, from 

spacious, modern apartments to 

cosy countryside farmhouses. 

Locate Guernsey works closely 

with the islands’ leading Open 

Market estate agents and lawyers 

who provide excellent advice 

and support looking at what is 

available on the market. Elsewhere 

in this supplement you’ll see 

some of Guernsey’s Open Market 

properties to buy. 

For those who have non-EU 

passports, there are still excellent 

Investor Immigration and 

Entrepreneur Immigration 

programmes which also lead 

to an individual being able to 

call Guernsey home. My Locate 

Guernsey colleagues and I can 

explain more about these options 

alongside our colleagues at the 

Guernsey Border Agency. 

Locate Guernsey can assist 

directly with relocations into our 

Open Market. We can assist with 

introductions to different parts of 

Government or help make other 

business or social connections. 

It’s all part of the service. 

Of course if a business is 

interested in relocation they 

may well qualify for access to 

Guernsey’s Local Market. The best 

course of action is to get in touch 

with Locate Guernsey. We know 

that every case is different and 

can answer your questions and 

facilitate your potential relocation 

free of charge. 

Locate Guernsey exists to 

promote the island as a place 

to live and do business, and 

we’re here to help those making 

the move too. The Open 

Market makes that easy. 

Visit us at locateguernsey.com 

to find out more about our 

beautiful island and how you 

can make it your home. 

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

Cupola windows and a large terrace boast fabulous views across the 

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

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

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Property 

FORT RICHMOND 

ST SAVIOUR'S | OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £1.5M 

JOINT AGENT 

Cooper Brouard, together with Chesterton's International 

are delighted to be the agents offering this iconic 

local landmark for sale for the first time since its 

construction some 160 years ago. The Fort occupies 

approximately two acres of an elevated headland on 

Guernsey’s west coast enjoying 360° views of the 

scenic coastline and rural island countryside . 

Originally built in 1855 as a defensible barracks, the 

site remains largely unchanged in appearance since 

then. During World War II the German occupying 

forces transformed the island into one of the strongest 

fortresses of the Atlantic wall when the headland 

was once again a significant coastal defence. 

OPEN MARKET 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 

THE MILITARY HISTORY WE 

ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE 

MORE INFORMATION, 

MUCH OF WHICH IS 

CONTAINED WITHIN THE 

CONSERVATION STATEMENT 

THAT WAS COMMISSIONED 

BY THE VENDORS AND IS 

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. 

A scheme for conversion 

to a private residence 

has been designed and 

planning permission 

granted that includes an 

additional panoramic third 

floor of accommodation. 

The plans can be viewed 

on our website or contact 

our office for a hard 

copy of the brochure. 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 236039 

enq@cooperbrouard.com cooperbrouard.com 

WOODCOTE HOUSE 

RUE DU MONNAIE, ST ANDREW'S | £3,250,000 

JOINT AGENT 

Set within 4.5 acres of natural woodland and formal 

grounds is Woodcote, a charming home of 5300sq ft 

that we are delighted to bring to the Open Market for 

the first time since 1982. 

The estate backs onto countryside and yet is still only 

a few minutes' drive from both St Martin's and 

St Peter Port amenities. 

A rare opportunity to acquire and develop a private 

and manageable estate. 

OPEN MARKET 

4 RECEPTION ROOMS 

KITCHEN 

BREAKFAST ROOM 

UTILITY 

LAUNDRY ROOM 

PANTRY 

5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

DRESSING ROOM 

3 BATHROOMS (INCL 1 ENSUITE) 

SHOWER ROOM 

CLOAKROOM 

GARAGE/WORKSHOP 

PARKING 

GATE HOUSE 

VINE HOUSE 

SWIMMING POOL & JACUZZI 

BUNKER 

EXTENSIVE GARDENS 

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Property 

ANFRE 

ST PETER PORT | £P.O.A SOLE AGENT 

An exciting opportunity to acquire a detached 

bungalow occupying a private position within the 

exclusive residential development of Fort George. 

This property benefits from some of the best 

sea views in the Channel Islands, taking in the 

neighbouring islands of Herm and Sark and, on 

a clear day, the distant coastline of France. 

Internally, the accommodation offers three 

double bedrooms and spacious reception rooms, 

requiring cosmetic upgrading throughout. 

The gardens have been cleverly landscaped to make best 

use of the site with gentle pathways linking a succession 

of lawns and paved areas. Furthermore, there is a double 

garage, swimming pool, 

OPEN MARKET 

3 BEDROOMS 

3 BATHROOMS 

TRP 370 

parking and a large patio 

terrace located outside 

the sitting room, providing 

the perfect place to enjoy 

both the outlooks and 

the tranquil setting. 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 233008 

info@livingroom.gg livingroom.gg 

98, RUE VAUTIER 

ST PETER PORT | £1,400,000 SOLE AGENT 

THE COACH HOUSE 

VALE | £695,000 

This detached bungalow is located within the 

exclusive residential development of Fort George. 

From its elevated position, 98 Rue Vautier occupies 

a corner plot, yet set back from the road. The 

accommodation provides three double bedrooms, 

a fourth bedroom/study along with two bathrooms 

and offers prime lateral living. Whilst somewhat 

dated, the property has clearly been well looked 

after, but now requires some modernisation or 

development to realise its true potential. The garden 

comprises a sunny West facing patio and raised 

surrounding lawns with glimpses towards the sea. 

A charming detached granite fronted property 

situated in a highly convenient location, within close 

proximity of various amenities. Presented to an 

excellent standard throughout, the internal layout 

offers well proportioned accommodation. The 

ground floor comprises of entrance hall, kitchen/ 

breakfast room opening to a lovely conservatory, 

a cloakroom/utility room and a large sitting room. 

The first floor provides three bedrooms, one being 

en-suite with dressing room and a family shower 

room. Externally, there is a driveway with parking 

for one vehicle, a single garage and an easily 

maintained compact garden laid to lawn and paving. 

OPEN MARKET 

OPEN MARKET 

4 BEDROOMS 

2 BATHROOMS 

TRP 240 

3 BEDROOMS 

2 BATHROOMS 

TRP 163 

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Property 

ROCKHILL 

HAVELET, ST PETER PORT | £1,900,000 

A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant Neo-Georgian 

home occupying a superb plot of just under an acre 

in a small valley just above Havelet Bay. The mature 

gardens are an unexpected and quiet oasis within the 

heart of St Peter Port while well screened boundaries 

afford almost complete privacy - a vantage point in one 

corner even gives views to the sea and Castle Cornet. 

The house is essentially a grandly proportioned 

bungalow, save for one en suite bedroom and an 

integral garage at lower garden level. All the reception 

rooms have a particularly gracious feel and the 

rooms flow in a comfortable and easy sequence. 

Despite its evident quality, there is further scope for a 

purchaser wanting to improve 

the property - perhaps even 

OPEN MARKET 

HALL, WC, SITTING ROOM, 

DINING ROOM, STUDY, 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, 

WINE CELLAR, MASTER 

BEDROOM WITH DRESSING 

ROOM AND EN SUITE, 

2 FURTHER BEDROOM 

SUITES, BEDROOM 4, 

BATHROOM 4, 

INTEGRAL GARAGE. 

to the extent of adding a 

second floor to gain some 

views, subject to planning. 


CONTACT US +44 (0) 1481 713463 

richard.fox@martelmaides.co.uk 

claire.holliday@martelmaides.co.uk 

LES VIGNES 

MT DURAND, ST PETER PORT | £1,600,000 SOLE AGENT 

A beautifully presented Georgian town house 

standing in a quiet and sought after road not far 

from the centre of St Peter Port. Recently refurbished 

and immaculately maintained, the property offers 

family sized accommodation, which is part formal 

but mainly comfortable and welcoming in style. 

Of traditional proportions with elegant fixtures and 

fittings, the interior has a lovely feel and includes a 

substantial garden room/orangery that opens out 

onto a delightful South facing walled in lawn, with a 

raised terrace outside the breakfast room. From here, a 

pathway leads through to a lower 'secret' garden which, 

again, is entirely enclosed, sheltered and private. 

OPEN MARKET 

HALL, WC, SITTING ROOM, 

DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, 

BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY, 

FAMILY ROOM, MASTER 

BEDROOM AND EN SUITE 

SHOWER ROOM, 

4 FURTHER BEDROOMS, 

FAMILY BATHROOM, 

SHOWER ROOM, GARAGE. 

Les Vignes stands 

well in the road with a 

large paved forecourt 

providing plenty of off 

road parking while also 

enhancing the property's 

impressive façade. 

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Completing 

2018 

LUXURY 

LIVING 

34 OPEN/LOCAL MARKET APARTMENTS 


A new luxury sea front development in Guernsey, Channel Islands 

Havelet Waters is an exclusive new seafront development in 

Guernsey, Channel Islands. Luxury Local and Open Market 

apartments overlook the picturesque Havelet Bay, the offshore 

islands and historic Castle Cornet, which guards the approach 

to St Peter Port Harbour. Laid out in four distinct blocks, each 

with its own character and nautical theme, the discerning buyer 

will find the perfect home to suit their lifestyle. 

Construction is well underway and includes eight 2 and 

3 bedroomed Open Market apartments enjoying seafront 

positions and exceptional living space, sumptuous style and 

seamless quality. They have fabulous balconies, lift access, 

secure parking for 2 cars and lock up store rooms. 

Lying on the southern edge of Guernsey’s capital, St Peter Port, 

with panoramic sea and rural views of Les Val des Terres, this 

development is just a short stroll from both peaceful cliff paths 

or the bustling cobbled streets of the town centre with cafés, 

restaurants, shops, marinas and commercial hub. These exceptional 

homes offer the ideal location for relaxing, working and playing. 

Price Guide 

Open Market from £1.4 to £3.5 million 

Local Market from £385,000 to £895,000 

For all enquiries contact: Cooper Brouard 

T: +44 1481 236039 E: enq@cooperbrouard.com 

For apartment specifications and 

floor plans please visit the website: 

www.haveletwaters.gg 37

MOVING 

ON UP 

While they are experts at moving other people, the team at Martel Maides has 

recently completed their own relocation for the first time in many years and it 

all went swimmingly in just one weekend… 

'WE BELIEVE THAT 

OUR BRAND 

NEW OFFICE 

SPACE REFLECTS 

CONTEMPORARY 

TRENDS AND WILL 

SUIT OUR CLIENTS 

EVEN BETTER' 

Increasing interest and activity in Guernsey’s 

Local Market property sector is expected to 

keep one of its longest-established agencies 

especially busy in their new central premises. 

Martel Maides is already one of the island’s 

most prominent estate agents and looks set to 

become even more visible soon with the agency’s 

relocation to a prime spot between 

St Julian’s Avenue and the Pollet. 

‘After 20 successful years on the 

High Street we felt it was time to 

press “refresh” and look for premises 

that would give us a better presence 

and a higher level of visibility. We 

believe that our brand new office 

space reflects contemporary 

trends and will suit our clients even 

better, with easy parking close by 

and a much improved window 

display,’ said Director Richard Fox. 

‘While the internet has done many things to 

improve our industry by making our clients’ 

properties more accessible to applicants, it has 

also led to a corresponding reduction of footfall in 

retail areas. We still maintain that it is important for 

a multi-faceted agency, with a strong commercial 

property leaning, to base itself in a prime central 

location but we have made a considered 

choice to move to a very visible junction that 

is closer to the business heart of Town.’ 

He and the rest of the 18-strong Martel Maides 

team are now happily installed and, in their new 

design-led surroundings, are looking forward to 

showing their new premises to established clients 

and new people seeking to sell, buy, rent or invest. 

‘In addition to longer meetings in which we 

advise people on all aspects of the property 

market, there are times when customers 

appreciate the convenience of just being able 

to pop in, perhaps to drop off documents or 

collect keys, and short term parking close by in 

the Pollet and Truchot is ideal for that,’ he added. 

Martel Maides was established nearly half a 

century ago and is the only estate agency in 

the Channel Islands able to offer a service that 

includes everything from Local and Open Market 

sales and lettings to commercial property agency, 

residential management and fine art auctions. 

‘It is a really broad range of interactive services 

and we are delighted that our new “shop window” 

is going to give us the opportunity to showcase 

our expertise to more people,’ said Richard. 


‘THERE IS A REAL SENSE THAT 

THE MARKET HAS TURNED A 

CORNER. ALTHOUGH CONDITIONS 

REMAIN CHALLENGING' 

ABOUT MARTEL MAIDES 

The agency was established about 50 years ago 

and comprises one of the island’s largest and 

most experienced property teams. In-house 

expertise covers Local and Open Market 

residential markets, commercial property 

practice, lettings, and management, incorporating 

sales, rentals and investment purchasing. 

Martel Maides is the leading brand of auctioneers 

based in the Channel Islands and have regular 

sales of everything from Fine Art, Chattels 

and Property through to Fields, Vehicles, 

Collectable Wine and Number Plates. 

He pointed out that many islanders use the 

St Julian’s/Weighbridge/Pollet junction on their 

daily walks to and from work and thousands more 

drive past the central offices each day, which 

will significantly increase brand awareness. 

‘Our new headquarters will provide an easy way 

for them to absorb the latest details on properties 

for sale or rent and, coupled with the chance to 

simply pop in for more information, we are confident 

that the premises will prove a real asset.’ 

The year is proving to be a busy one for the agency. 

A notable step up in Local Market transactions this 

year has led to an increased market share and built 

on the improvement originally seen last year. ‘There 

is a real sense that the market has turned a corner. 

Although conditions remain challenging, our depth of 

experience and market knowledge is second to none. 

‘This all helps to explain the high level of repeat 

business we see but, ultimately, our success 

comes down to our willingness to go the extra 

mile and to get the job done!’ he concluded. 

Further details: martelmaides.co.uk 

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Property 

IT’S ALL IN 

THE DETAILS 

Whatever your budget, Luxioso will create a bathroom 

or kitchen especially for you that will stand out 

from the rest. 


Luxioso’s tagline is ‘Affordable Luxury’ and it’s 

at the heart of what they do. ‘We’ve never 

wanted to be just another kitchen and 

bathroom showroom,’ says designer Justin 

Le Tissier. ‘We want to give good customer 

service, good design, the whole package. 

Without that we wouldn’t be Luxioso.’ 

If you want a plain white bathroom with 

chrome taps or a kitchen with glossy white 

units and black worktops then Luxioso will 

make sure it’s the most stunning example of 

its type. However, a visit to their St Martin’s 

showroom is likely to open your eyes to a 

world of further possibilities too. As Justin says, 

‘Everyone wants something individual and here 

we’re able to offer an interior design service 

– something that’s completely unique to that 

person.’ The client is part of the design process, 

with the team making suggestions and showing 

examples from their extensive range. 

Whether you prefer a traditional or a modern 

style, it’s the details that elevate a scheme and 

give it a funky, eclectic edge. This is where 

Luxioso’s vast product knowledge comes in. 

‘As a company we’re all about market research 

and keeping our finger on the pulse,’ says 

Justin. Europe has some fantastic suppliers 

and many of the best are available exclusively 

through Luxioso in Guernsey. 

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COOL BATHROOMS 

Wall-hung, modular bathrooms with recessed storage 

suit modern-day living and create a feeling of space as 

everything is kept off the floor. As Justin points out, 

‘A bathroom is the one place in the house where you 

can lock yourself away and escape.’ So a feeling of 

wellness is important: think soft lighting and steam 

rooms that stimulate the senses. 

Luxioso’s range includes: 

Dansani – Danish bathroom design at its best. The 

range includes Calidris, a modern, modular system 

with hand-painted finishes from Farrow & Ball (or any 

colour you like). 

Imperial Bathrooms – for a high quality, 

traditional look. 

Grespania – gorgeous tiles from Spain, available in a 

host of different designs, shapes and textures. 

Samuel Heath – check out their City Bronze taps for 

an industrial aesthetic that works in both modern and 

traditional settings. 


HOT KITCHENS 

‘A lot of what we do is classical modern – it’s 

traditional but it’s eclectic and very homely. Even our 

modern kitchens have a homely feel rather than the 

clinical look that people wanted in the early 90s when 

the Germans brought out the first handleless designs.’ 

Luxioso’s range includes: 

Cesar – A step forward from what the Germans 

are doing, these Italian kitchens are soft to the touch. 

They are available in a multitude of finishes, from 

gloss and matt lacquer to cement, rock, rusted metal 

or metallic flecked. There are different price points 

but all come with the same top-notch carcasses. 

How about choosing a different finish for your 

kitchen island? 

Dornbracht – supplier of some of the nicest 

brassware in the world. The quality of their chroming 

is second to none but do take a look at their beautiful 

rose gold taps. 

Falmec – their extractor fans are not only efficient, 

they are design features in their own right. 

Miele – this German company offers the very 

best in appliances. 

Buster + Punch – lighting is key in both kitchens and 

bathrooms and this company makes seriously cool, 

urban industrial lights. Bring them into a classical 

setting to add that wow factor. 

Justin and his fellow designers will happily talk 

you through their showroom displays and fire your 

imagination about how your own home could look. 

‘The showroom looks expensive but that’s the result 

of good design and good product. That’s not the 

result of us putting in the most expensive items,’ he 

assures. For a bathroom or kitchen that’s a real talking 

point, Luxioso should be your first port of call. 

Visit the Luxioso showroom on Grande Rue, 

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

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TAKING THE STRESS 

OUT OF YOUR NEXT 

BUILDING PROJECT 

Taking on a house renovation or redesigning and 

extending your home can be one of life’s most stressful 

times. James Gavey, founder of JG Architecture, explains 

how appointing a contract administrator will ensure your 

dream home is realised with good time, cost and quality. 

As a homeowner, you will at 

some stage, consider a home 

improvement project. You may 

have ideas to build a two-storey 

extension with a family room 

below and a master suite above; 

you might be looking to convert 

an existing outbuilding into 

accommodation; or you may have 

purchased a plot with an old house 

that needs completely rebuilding. 

For clients without considerable 

experience this can be a daunting 

and confusing process - How will 

you know if you are being charged 

a fair price, if the work is being 

undertaken to the right standard 

or, most importantly,if the project 

is running to plan and budget? 

A contract administrator is a 

competent professional within 

the construction industry who will 

apply the terms of a construction 

contract to a project in a fair, 

impartial and professional manner. 

They will provide you with an 

invaluable service at both the pre 

and post-contract stages of your 

project: 

THE PRE-CONTRACT STAGE 

• Value management and 

engineering to gain a degree 

of cost certainty. 

• Preparation of the tender 

documents (including 

approved detailed design, 

specifications, tender and 

contract). 

• Selection and appointment 

of additional consultants and 

specialists. 

THE POST CONTRACT STAGE 

• Monitoring and quality control 

of the project. 

• Client reporting of site 

progress. 

• Monitoring defects and 

instructing variations and 

maintenance provisions. 

• Certification of interim claims 

from the contractor. 

• Dispute resolution. 

JG Architecture Ltd’s recent 

growth, coupled with the 20+ 

years of industry experience 

within the office, has allowed us 

the opportunity to offer contract 

administration in addition to 

our current architectural design 

services. 

Contract administrators add 

value for projects of all sizes 

and aren’t just for large, multimillion 

pound developments. The 

reality is, appointing a contract 

administrator can be hugely 

valuable for a number of reasons: 

SAVING YOU TIME 

The contract administrator 

is appointed as your advisor, 

relieving you of the stresses 

associated with overseeing a 

construction project. Homeowners 

with full-time jobs and families 

will simply not have the time, 

knowledge and experience that a 

project requires. 

COMMUNICATION 

The contract administrator will 

communicate directly with you and 

your builder providing you with a 

single point of contact. 

DETAIL AND PEACE OF MIND 

The attention to detail used to 

produce your Building Control 

drawings will be applied to the 

construction process, ensuring the 

project is delivered in accordance 

with the specified design. 

OBSERVATION 

Throughout the construction 

stage, your contract administrator 

will attend site meetings and 

review construction progress to 

ensure that the project is being 

built to the required standards. 

As experienced and qualified 

architectural technologists, 

JG Architecture can identify 

unacceptable deviations from the 

specification before it is too late. 

The severity of these issues will 

vary and some could have lasting 

repercussions if not identified at 

the right time. 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE 

From experience, JG Architecture 

will ensure value for money is 

prioritised and that variations, 

as suggested by contractors, 

are agreed for value, rather than 

buildability. 

SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIP AND 

FAMILIARITY OF THE DESIGN 

Appointing your architectural 

technologist as contract 

administrator allows the trust and 

relationship you formed during 

the design stage to be continued. 

As your designer and contract 

administrator there is an inherent 

desire to ensure that the project is 

completed as it was intended. 

CONSISTENCY THROUGH 

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 

Knowledge of the content within 

the contract documents are 

paramount. These documents 

would typically include the 

approved drawings and 

specifications that inform the 

agreed contract value and 

particulars. 

So before you undertake a project, 

we ask you to consider whether 

you have the time and expertise to 

oversee it. 

If you feel that the responsibility 

and understanding may be too 

much, then contact us today 

so that we can explain how our 

involvement will reduce the 

stresses typically associated with a 

building project. 


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Property 

THE STORY OF THE TOWER 

Fermain Tower is one of a string of pre-Martello 

loop-hole towers that were hastily constructed 

around the island of Guernsey in the 1790s. They 

were built to provide defence against a possible attack 

by the French during the Napoleonic Wars. 

Of the island’s remaining 12 towers, Fermain is 

one of the most beautifully located, overlooking its 

picturesque bay and enjoying views across the Little 

Russel towards Sark and Herm. From the 1860s, 

its military days over, the tower was lived in by the 

Ferguson family. 

After World War Two the family ran a ferry service 

from the town of St Peter Port, using various boats, 

one of which had taken part in the evacuation of 

Dunkirk. Visitors would alight close to the shore onto 

a floating landing stage, giving a sense of adventure 

and island-hopping that made Fermain a popular 

destination for visitors and locals alike. Now accessed 

solely by land or private boat the bay remains a 

favourite with locals and visitors alike. 

FUTURE PLANS 

In 2002 Percy Ferguson bequeathed the tower to the 

National Trust of Guernsey, who have been conserving 

and repairing the historic structure over the last few 

years. Now CCD Architects, who are consultants to the 

Trust, have developed exciting plans for the future of 

this iconic building. The Tower is to be converted into 

one of the Channel Islands’ smallest and cosiest 

self-catering dwellings, along the lines of historic 

properties converted by the Landmark Trust in England 

and at Fort Clonque in Alderney. 

This soon to be realised conversion, a long held 

ambition for the National Trust, is entirely dependent 

on fundraising. 

THE NEW DESIGN 

In designing a bespoke fit-out within its four tiny 

circular floors, Oliver Westgarth, Design Director 

at CCD, has carefully retained the essence of the 

existing tower’s rugged history whilst providing 

modern comfort. 

THE 

NATIONAL 

TRUST OF 

GUERNSEY 

THE FERMAIN TOWER PROJECT 

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND THE NIGHT IN A UNIQUE 

HOLIDAY RETREAT ON GUERNSEY’S IDYLLIC EAST COAST? 

CCD ARCHITECTS HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE 

NATIONAL TRUST OF GUERNSEY TO TRANSFORM 

FERMAIN TOWER INTO A BIJOU HOLIDAY HOME. 


Outside, a walkway, the only 

new addition, gives access 

through the raised doorway into 

the main living and kitchen space. 

Here a stunning staircase that 

incorporates clever storage leads 

up to a double bedroom. Washing 

facilities are located below ground 

in the former powder store, 

accessed only by a ladder. 

Another ladder leads from the 

bedroom up to the roof terrace, 

where a rotating cannon once 

stood. The terrace offers a private 

vantage point from which to enjoy 

wonderful views across the bay 

towards the islands. One of the 

many quirky features the design 

incorporates is a small crane jib 

which will allow guests to 

hoist up goodies from the adjacent 

Beach Café directly to the terrace! 

The tower is set to be a perfect 

secret hideaway from within 

which to enjoy glorious sunrises, 

the sounds of the waves crashing 

against the shore and an idyllic 

view of the night sky. 

FERMAIN BAY, GUERNSEY 

COMPETITION 

We are offering two chances to win a night’s stay for two in the completed Fermain 

Tower. We would like you to send us a photograph of something that inspires 

you to spend time by the sea. To enter, post your photo to our Faceboook page. 

Alternatively, or for another chance to win, donate £5 or more to the Fermain Tower 

Project Giving.gg page (referencing CCD Architects) to be entered into a second 

draw. We will choose our favourite photograph, and draw another winner at random 

from those who have donated shortly after the closing date of 31 October. 

For full entry details please see page 157. 

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Property 

IS 

DIGGING 

DOWN 

THE NEW 

BUILDING 

UP? 


Case study of a traditional Georgian home transformed 

with a basement conversion and extension by 

Concept 360 Ltd in Guernsey. 

Choosing to upsize and future proof a current 

property is often the best decision for people to 

create their dream home rather than delve back 

into the property market. 

Our clients' vision was to transform their Georgian 

townhouse into a spacious and much more usable 

home, ideal for their family lifestyle and entertaining. 

Of course with home transformations planning 

permission can sometimes be a little restricting, with 

this project we sought to go underground to extend 

the property. This idea has been popular in built up 

areas in London because going underground can 

give so much extra space to your home. 

With this home, the basement plan came from what 

would have once been the old coal store, this gave 

the potential to create a space the size of the whole 

ground floor. 

As with many similar domestic projects of this 

nature, ageing and even newly built properties do 

not always conform to modern day living which is 

commonly focused around the kitchen dining area. 

Thankfully, houses can be modernised and enhanced 

quite simply by adjusting the internal arrangement as 

well as extending. Beautiful spaces and homes can be 

created for most houses, so long as there is a realistic 

brief, good planning and plenty of passion. 

On this project we were able to introduce several new 

and exciting features to our clients’ home: 

GLASS FLOORS 

Glass floors can bring interest to internal spaces, 

introducing borrowed light and views to a building 

that would otherwise be hidden. In this case we 

created a technically-difficult structured brick wall 

feature which seamlessly flowed from the basement 

to the roof. This gave views of the sky from the 

lower floors thereby enhancing the natural light. 

KITCHEN 

Our clients retained the sleek look in the kitchen 

by choosing handle-less units and drawers. Note 

the attention to detail in the alignment of the 

flooring tile joints with the kitchen units. 

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Property 

CINEMA 

The cosy cinema with 

soundproof walls and ceiling, 

together with highly advanced 

lighting and the handmade 

sliding doors and shutters, created 

a real-life cinema experience. 

Hidden wall storage for all of the 

electrics, continued the property’s 

flow of sheer class and elegance. 

UTILITY 

Let’s face it, every functioning 

home requires a utility room but 

nobody wants to see it. This secret 

utility room was created from a 

handmade feature shelved wall, 

showcasing aesthetically pleasing 

storage space on the outside. 

The wall opens up to the spacious 

and light utility on the inside, 

providing storage space as well 

as a sink, mechanical room and 

MVHR ventilation system for 

the basement. 

FINISHES 

Space saving, sliding doors were 

used throughout this project in 

the WCs, wet room, mini bar, 

and storage. This allowed us 

to continue the contemporary 

flow and create flexible usage 

on the downstairs entertainment 

areas. The ergonomics of each 

component were examined 

closely, to ensure continuity 

throughout the house and 

efficient use of adequate space. 

No fixture or fitting went without 

thought, even the concrete plinth 

that houses the feature surround 

fireplace on the ground floor was 

handmade and hand-polished. 

'This project was extremely 

interesting and a joy to work on. 

It really showcases the vision 

and the efforts of our clients, 

the architects JFA, the engineers 

CBL Consulting and of course 

the team here at Concept 360,’ 

James Regnard, Managing 

Director of Concept 360 Ltd. 

And our clients were equally 

as happy: 

‘The house works magnificently. 

I have occasionally sat and 

wondered about the logic or 

madness of building and whether 

we’ve done the right thing or not. 

However, a gathering of family or 

friends is all that’s needed for those 

thoughts to evaporate. It’s been so 

worthwhile. We’re sharply aware, 

though, it’s only been possible with 

a lot of hard work. Although I 

suspect it’s the care, dedication, 

love or compulsive obsession for 

the details and execution that made 

this project come together.' 

Concept 360 accept construction 

& building work of all sizes, 

contact us for more information. 

+44 (0) 1481 736360 

concept360gsy 

concept360gsy.com 


LOCAL MARKET PROPERTIES 

RECENTLY SOLD BY SWOFFERS 

RELOCATING 

TO GUERNSEY 

Reasons to 

be cheerful 

Local Market property sales have 

enjoyed a huge uplift so far this year, 

with the number of transactions at 

their highest since 2013. 

Open Market property sales have 

significantly increased in the first half of 

this year compared with 2016, proving 

that the island remains an attractive 

option for those looking to relocate. 

As the Local and Open Market leaders, 

Swoffers can offer a range of stunning 

properties to suit all requirements, 

from contemporary homes for growing 

families to penthouse lock-up-andleaves. 

In addition, the successful 

commercial, lettings and management 

departments go from strength to 

strength. 

Both our Local and Open Market teams 

have a wealth of experience, so let us 

find the perfect property for you. 

To find out if a move to Guernsey 

is right for you, contact us on 

+44 (0) 1481 711766 or visit 

swoffers.co.uk 

OPEN MARKET PROPERTIES 

RECENTLY SOLD BY SWOFFERS 

Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 711766 

Email: sales@swoffers.co.uk 

www.swoffers.co.uk 

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Just a 35-minute flight from London, and with 

direct routes to other major UK airports, Guernsey 

is ideally located for a short break, and its small 

size means you can cram a lot into 48 or 72 hours, 

whatever time of year you choose to visit. 

ST PETER PORT 

Or, if cramming in activities is far from what 

you had in mind, Guernsey’s leisurely pace of life, 

luxury spas, and quaint charm means you’d be hard 

pressed to find a better destination to unwind. 

Once you’ve landed, regular buses connect Guernsey 

Airport to the main town of St Peter Port as well as 

other destinations across the island, including its 

main visitor attractions. It’s a cheap way to get around 

and reliable enough to be the sole form of transport 

for any visitor. Plus, Guernsey’s small scale means 

you’ll waste precious little time getting from A to B. 

No visit to the island would be complete without 

a mooch around the cobbled streets of St Peter 

Port - a must for any visitor. Narrow lanes and 

old stone stairways offer grandstanding views 

of the town’s picturesque harbour, which is 

renowned as one of the prettiest in Europe. 

CANDIE GARDENS 

ST PETER PORT SHOPS 

IMAGES COURTESY OF VISITGURNSEY 

Several of Guernsey’s most fascinating museums 

are also located in the town, including the imposing 

800-year-old Castle Cornet, the Guernsey Museum 

at Candie, the island’s only aquarium, and the unique 

19th century home of French writer Victor Hugo. 

CASTLE CORNET 

Shoppers can enjoy browsing the mix of 

charming boutiques and gift shops, and foodies 

can delight in a stunning array of pubs, bars, 

restaurants and cafés. In fact, Guernsey is an 

excellent place for eating well and many eateries 

champion sustainable and locally-sourced food. 

Enjoy an al fresco breakfast or a fresh lobster lunch at 

Octopus, a seafront restaurant with unbeatable views 

of Havelet Bay, or indulge in a Champagne afternoon 

tea, with lashings of the finest Guernsey cream, at 

the sumptuous Old Government House Hotel and 

Spa. It’s the island’s only five-star hotel and offers 

luxurious accommodation in the centre of town. 

FINEST LOCAL PRODUCE 

Venture beyond St Peter Port and there are 

quaint beach kiosks, coastal cafés and farmhouse 

brasseries also serving up the finest local 

produce. There is more to experience in the rest 

of the island than just gastronomy, however. 

The parish of St Martin’s offers stunning cliff-top 

scenery and it’s well worth exploring its rugged 

coastline through walks around Moulin Huet and Petit 

Bot Bay. Reward yourself with a relaxing stay at the 

Bella Luce Hotel and Bella Spa, a member of the 

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MOULIN HUET 

TRIDENT FERRY BY ROSAIRE STEPS HERM 

In the south-western part of Guernsey, in the 

parish of Saint Pierre du Bois, lies Rocquaine 

Bay, which is home to some beautiful beaches 

and the Fort Grey Maritime Museum. At low 

tide, visitors can easily access the tiny Lihou 

Island from the bay via a causeway. 

Sand and surf await visitors on the island’s 

family-friendly west coast. Hit the waves with 

the Guernsey Surf School and, if you’d like to 

explore the island more from the sea, why not 

try kayaking or hire a stand-up paddle board, or 

even try coasteering, with Outdoor Guernsey? 

If staying close to the beach is a priority, then 

La Grande Mare is a four-star hotel a literal 

stone’s throw from the popular Vazon Bay. 

Heritage is a big part of island life - Guernsey 

has a different story around every corner and 

history buffs will be fascinated by the legacy 

of wartime Nazi occupation, notably the 

German Military Underground Hospital. 

Guernsey’s compact size means you can cover a 

lot of ground in a short space of time, and whether 

you visit with family or friends, or are planning 

a romantic getaway, the island boasts a huge 

range of accommodation, from camping to self 

catering to the full five-star luxury experience. 

It’s little wonder The Telegraph named Guernsey 

one of the best islands in Britain. Come and see it 

for yourself. 

ISLAND HOP 

Even if you’re in Guernsey for a short stay, 

there’s no reason why you can’t take in a 

visit to neighbouring island Herm. No cars, 

no stress, the 1.5-mile long island is just a 

20-minute ferry from St Peter Port. 

You can fully explore the island on foot in 

a morning, or simply escape to one of its 

stunning, white sandy beaches and take 

in a spot of lunch or dinner at the island’s 

pub or two AA Rosette Conservatory 

Restaurant. You can even stay the night in 

one of the island’s self-catering cottages, 

on one of its two campsites, or at its White 

House Hotel. See more about staying in 

Herm on page 58. 

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SHELL BEACH, HERM 


There ' s no 

place like 

Herm 

Though you're more likely to be 

wearing flip flops than sparkly red 

shoes, you just have to set foot on 

Herm to know you're certainly not in 

Kansas anymore. En Voyage Editor 

Natalie took her family camping in 

Herm for a weekend of exploring. 

Herm Island is quite simply a slice of paradise. 

It's The Beach of the Bailiwick - just easier to 

get to and no DiCaprio in sight. And no sharks. 

Just puffins and the odd pod of dolphins. 

In the years before marriage my husband and I 

spent many a sunny weekend in Herm and when 

we had children I was keen to introduce them to 

camping as soon as they were 'old enough.' 

Herm is just 20 minutes away on the Travel Trident so 

we hopped on armed with snacks plus a godmother 

and fiancé duo - because bringing extra adults 

along who don’t yet have children is always handy. 

Two minutes off the ferry and in typical fashion, 

my youngest, Reuben, ran off with such excitement 

he tripped and met the path face first. It was 

nothing an offer of ice cream and Star Wars plasters 

couldn’t fix, and soon enough he was running 

about without a care in the world. That’s the 

beauty of Herm. Aside from the odd tractor or 

quad bike going about its business - and they don’t 

exactly creep up on you unexpected - parents can 

completely relax and let the little ones run free. 

After a quick ice cream (Poppy recommends the 

white chocolate) and a rhubarb cider or two, we 

wandered up the hill to check out the campsite. 

The tents were much bigger than I expected. 

Having only ever camped in our own two-person 

tent, I’m not used to so much space. Being able 

to stand up inside was a novelty, as was the 

camping kitchen. And I certainly wasn’t expecting 

the air beds to already be inflated for us too. 

The campsite itself has everything you’ll need. There 

are coin-operated showers and washing machines, 

dish-washing facilities, wooden lockers with sockets 

(you’ll need to take your own padlock for these) and 

plenty of space in Moss Field for Poppy and Reuben to 

play football and have running races. And if you leave 

the Fairy liquid at home (like we did) there’s a grocery 

shop at the Mermaid Tavern for all the essentials. 

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With feet the only mode of transport available, we 

wandered back down to fill our tummies at the Mermaid 

and despite arriving at peak lunchtime, it wasn’t long until 

we bagged a sunny table in the courtyard. With Reuben 

having allergies and eating out often a hard task, the 

barman was a breath of fresh air – knowledgeable and 

confident in the menu and what he could or couldn’t eat. 

The food was served quickly and the portions were huge. 

To work it off we took a stroll to the sensational Shell 

Beach for sand sculptures, shell gathering and, of course, 

another ice cream. Once that was polished off we took a 

brisk walk around the east coast to the beautiful Belvoir Bay. 

There’s another kiosk here as well as crystal-clear waters. 

Just to warn you, the water is somewhat 'fresh’ for want of a 

better word, but the swim (read paddle) is definitely worth it. 

Needless to say Poppy and Reuben watched from the shore, 

preferring to admire a fellow beachgoer’s hole digging. 

The walk back to camp is uphill and involved quite a 

long shoulder ride for Reuben but all in all, the kids blew 

my mind with the amount of walking (and distinct lack of 

complaining) they did while we were there. I genuinely think 

that, aside from the entertainment of two extra adults, we 

have the wildlife 

TO WORK IT OFF WE 

TOOK A STROLL TO 

THE SENSATIONAL 

SHELL BEACH FOR 

SAND SCULPTURES, 

SHELL GATHERING AND, 

OF COURSE, ANOTHER 

ICE CREAM. 

to thank for that – 

cows, chickens and 

pheasants included. 

Everywhere we 

went we stopped 

to inspect an 

insect or seemed 

to be joined by a 

different coloured 

butterfly that 

needed watching. 

We enjoyed an evening BBQ, Poppy had her first roasted 

marshmallow and the kids slept remarkably well. After bacon 

sandwiches for breakfast followed by some games tent-side 

in the morning sun, it was time to head down to the boat. 

Please be aware (because we learnt the hard way) 

that the campsite doesn’t offer luggage transfer down 

the hill for every boat. There are baggage areas on the 

campsite for those that do. Perhaps choose one of those 

to return as the trek with children and bags is a hot one. 

Once we arrived at the bottom of the hill, hot and sweaty, 

we parked up at the Mermaid to await our ferry home. After 

all, it would be rude to leave without another ice cream 

wouldn’t it? 

POPPY ON SHELL BEACH 

BREAKFAST AT THE CAMPSITE 

THE KIDS ON BELVOIR BAY 

NOT A HAPPY CAMPER? 

If canvas and cook-outs aren’t your thing, there 

are other ways to enjoy this stunning island: 

SELF-CATERING 

Stay in one of the self-catering cottages, apartments 

or pine lodge cabins and make Herm your home for 

the duration. You can pre-order groceries before 

you arrive and come and go as you please whilst 

exploring the island. Some of the cottages even 

have open fires and their own garden. 

THE WHITE HOUSE HOTEL 

This country house-styled, four-star hotel sits 

by the harbour boasting award-winning gardens 

and an old-fashioned elegance of years gone by. 

As is the nature of Herm, the hotel encourages 

you to unwind, meaning there’s no televisions, 

clocks or phones, giving you the chance 

to switch off and completely unwind. 

For more information go to herm.com/where-to-stay 


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CATHERINE’S BEST 

GEMSTONES 

WHATEVER THE 

GEMSTONE, WE 

WILL ENDEAVOUR 

TO CREATE 

A DESIGN TO 

INCORPORATE 

YOUR FAVOURITE 

IF YOU WISH TO 

COMMISSION 

A PIECE OF 

JEWELLERY 

Channel Island jewellery designer Catherine Best 

talks to En Voyage about all things shiny. 

A gemstone, jewel, precious stone or 

semi-precious stone is a piece of mineral 

crystal, which, in cut and polished form, 

is used in jewellery making. Certain rocks, 

such as lapis lazuli, or organic materials 

that are not minerals, such as amber and 

pearl, are also used in jewellery designs and 

are often considered to be gemstones. 

Most gemstones are hard, such as 

diamonds and sapphires; however some 

softer minerals are used in jewellery because 

of their lustre or physical property that has 

aesthetic value. Rarity is a characteristic that 

lends value to a gemstone and Catherine 

Best is renowned for using all those 

mentioned so far - beautiful gemstones 

sourced from all corners of the globe 

Visitors to Catherine Best are in for a 

treat; we stock many unique gems so, 

in addition to the collections on display, 

you can choose or order the gemstone 

you desire for a special commission. 

Our designs, which incorporate unusual, 

rare gemstones are on display for everyone 

to view. One of our favourites is the boulder 

opals from Australia, which really are quite 

spectacular. The iridescent colours that 

emit from a thin vein of opal in a crack of 

ironstone are quite mesmerising. The natural 

beauty of these stones is stunning; they 

are a real favourite of our customers too. 

There are also gemstones within a 

specific colour spectrum, ranging from 

the subtle brown of smoky quartz and the 

beige of dusty agate to the pale orange of 

mandarin garnet and yellow sapphire. 

Diamonds are forever and 

there are many shapes and sizes 

to choose from, each graded 

for the four Cs; colour, carat, cut 

and clarity – we include a fifth ‘C’ 

for Catherine Best! It’s a versatile 

hard stone with a lot of sparkle. 

Sometimes gemstones have 

ancient values and are believed 

to make you feel a certain way. 

Moonstones are said to aid in 

the fulfilment of destiny and 

strengthen psychic abilities - their 

opalescent lustre is beautiful too. 

Whatever the gemstone, we will 

endeavour to create a design to 

incorporate your favourite if you wish 

to commission a piece of jewellery. 

Our onsite manufacturing workshop is 

where designs are realised and where 

visitors can watch jewellery come to 

life. The jewellers can revitalise pieces 

that have been tucked away in jewellery 

boxes and are simply not loved or worn. 

People regularly tell us how much they 

enjoy browsing the collection. Only the 

highest quality precious stones are sourced, 

even after 25 years as a professional 

goldsmith, it is not surprising for me to 

come across a new jewel to design around. 

If you get the chance to come and 

visit us personally, we would love to 

give you help and advice with your own 

ideas for your loved ones. Or call us 

at any of our businesses to discuss. 

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WHAT’S ON 

IN THE BAILIWICK? 

9 September 

PROMS ON THE PIER 

Albert Pier, St Peter Port 

This popular event returns to Albert Pier again with an 

evening of pomp and circumstance - a live broadcasting 

from the Royal Albert Hall in London, as well as local 

performers on stage. The evening starts at 5pm with 

free seating available on a first-come-first-served basis 

and ends after the live broadcast of the Last Night of 

the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall. 

28 September 

IOD GUERNSEY ANNUAL 

CONVENTION 2017 

Beau Sejour 

Having focused on Population (2015) and Health 

Wealth and Happiness for Guernsey (2016) this 

year’s topic of ‘Infrastructure’ will explore what 

more the island can do to remain a great place 

to live and work for generations to come. 


GUERNSEY FOOD FESTIVAL 

Various locations 

Enjoy fantastic promotions on offer in restaurants and 

cocktail bars as well as markets and shows, interactive 

events and plenty for the children to do too. 

23 September-8 October 

AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL 

Bailiwick-wide 

Autumn provides the perfect backdrop for a walk, the 

deep red of its falling leaves and bronzed late light… What 

better time to get rambling? Whether you want to take 

a short sunset walk, a challenging cliff-top ramble or 

discover our historic capital, the Autumn Walking Festival 

has walks to suit everyone; guided walks include coastal, 

inland and town walks, historical, nature and the arts. 

It will explore and seek to address some of the popular 

myths that often lead to opposition to investment 

in physical infrastructure as well as genuine issues 

and trade-offs required to develop infrastructure, 

and will look at the contribution of intangible 

infrastructure within our society and how the public 

sector, private sector, the 3rd sector and independent 

bodies can work together to achieve this goal. 

15 November 

FINVENTION 2017 

St James 

Combining three central themes – Digital Guernsey, Great 

People and Great Innovations – FinVention 2017 will be an 

interactive one-day forum showcasing ‘the best of breed’ 

in innovative technological products and services in the 

FinTech, digital, creative and start-up sectors. FinVention 

is supported by local government and industry as well as 

by partner organisations the Digital Greenhouse, Locate 

Guernsey and Startup Guernsey. 

Finvention.gg 


WHAT’S ON 

ELSEWHERE? 


THE MERMAID 

TAVERN REAL 

ALE & CIDER 

FESTIVAL 

HERM ISLAND 

There are over 60 real ales 

and ciders to try as well as 

live music most evenings 

in the unique Mermaid 

Tavern on Herm. 

25 September & 

5 October 

HERM ABOVE 

& BEYOND 

Herm Island 

Pop over to Herm and let 

resident Lesley Bailey lead 

you around the north part of 

the island and listen to stories 

about life on Herm, past and 

present. Some of the areas 

you’ll go are not normally 

accessible to the public and 

terrain is rough in places, which 

includes walking across a 

field, climbing over a stile and 

ascending a steep hill. There 

will be time to stop for a picnic 

lunch on the beach - bring your 

own or purchase a sandwich 

from Shell Beach café. 

LONDON 

COCKTAIL WEEK 

2-8 October 

@ various locations, 

London 

London Cocktail Week is the 

biggest, most vibrant celebration 

of our capital’s fantastic cocktail 

scene when 250 of the city’s 

best bars join together to serve 

discounted drinks. At the heart 

of the festival is a week-long 

cocktail village in Old Spitalfields 

Market, creating bespoke serves 

from every spirit and liqueur 

under the sun. 

drinkup.london/cocktailweek 

WAR HORSE 

18 October-11 November 

@ Bristol Hippodrome, 

Bristol 

Based on the beloved novel 

by Michael Morpurgo, the 

National Theatre's internationally 

acclaimed production of War 

Horse is an unforgettable 

theatrical experience. At its 

heart are astonishing life-sized 

puppets by South Africa's Tony 

Award-winning Handspring 

Puppet Company, who bring 

breathing, galloping, charging 

horses to thrilling life on stage. 

bristolhippodrome.net 

HARRY POTTER 

AND THE CHAMBER 

OF SECRETS – 

LIVE CONCERT 

8 December 

@ Manchester Arena, 

Manchester 

The Harry Potter film series is 

one of those once-in-a-lifetime 

cultural phenomena that 

continues to delight millions 

of fans around the world. 

Manchester Arena audiences will 

now be able to relive the magic 

of Harry Potter and the Chamber 

of Secrets in high-definition on 

a giant screen while hearing a 

full live orchestra perform John 

Williams’ unforgettable score. 

harrypotterinconcert.com 

CHRISTMAS WITH 

KATHERINE JENKINS 

21 December 

@ The Mayflower, 

Southampton 

Start your Christmas celebration 

in style with singing sensation 

Katherine Jenkins, as she 

performs a magnificent concert 

of seasonal music and songs. 

mayflower.org.uk 

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GUERNSEY'S 

UNDERWATER 

EXPERIENCE 

The Aquarium at La Vallette in Guernsey has undergone 

a total renovation, making it a unique, fun-filled 

destination – with sharks. 


AS A LOCATION FOR AN AQUARIUM, 

IT’S ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF A KIND. 

BUT NOW ITS HISTORY AND QUIRKINESS 

ARE BEING CELEBRATED IN A 

WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE WAY. 

The tunnel that has housed Guernsey’s 

Aquarium for decades was built in 1864 by 

Russian slave workers and used by German 

soldiers during the Occupation years as 

a store. So as a location for an aquarium, 

it’s always been one of a kind. But now its 

history and quirkiness are being celebrated 

in a wonderfully imaginative way. Marine 

expert Marita Iversen and marketing whizz 

Peter Grange have joined forces to transform 

the Aquarium into a fascinating, top-notch 

attraction that everyone will enjoy. 

La Vallette has undergone a rejuvenation 

of late, with the repair of the Bathing Pools, 

the building of Octopus Restaurant and 

the installation of a trail of new cast iron 

benches. With a popular kiosk and the 

Underground Military Museum, there are 

more reasons than ever before to visit this 

area of St Peter Port – and now we have 

an Aquarium that’s really worth its salt. 

The wow factor begins before you even 

enter, with new signage incorporating 

the logo and the tagline Guernsey’s 

Underwater Experience. The metal bars 

put in by the Germans have been restored 

and the wooden frontage painted gun 

metal grey. The once damp foyer has been 

transformed with an aluminium tunnel and 

a reception made from reclaimed materials. 

The light shades are upcycled crab pots, 

epitomising the industrial, nautical feel 

throughout. This has been a true labour of 

love, as Peter testifies: ‘We’ve done most 

of the work ourselves and have worked 

on it seven days a week for 7 months.’ 

Much of the décor has been sourced 

from local fishermen and customised 

by Nigel Loller of Motion Welding, who 

is a skilled engineer and metalworker. 

The new Aquatics Centre is four times the 

size of the old shop and sells tropical and 

freshwater fish, live corals, reptiles and a 

full range of supplies including food, tanks 

and accessories. The door through to the 

Aquatics Shop is shaped like a shark’s fin, 

in honour of its most exciting residents. 

It’s not just the sharks that have smart new 

lodgings – every species of marine life on 

display has an interesting place to live with 

lots to discover. The Terrapin Pool features a 

battleship gun, mines and a bespoke ‘bomb’ 

light; suspended beside it is a 2.5-metre 

Spitfire aeroplane surrounded by 

parachuting Action Men. The 

Bass Tank tells the story 

of the fish that was 

stolen from the 

Aquarium in 2012 

and entered into 

a fishing 

competition, 

complete with 

‘Sea CTV’ 

cameras to 

prevent a repeat 

offence! 

IMAGES © LUCY JAMES 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

AQUARIUM ADMISSION 10AM – 5PM 

THE AQUATIC SHOP 9AM – 6PM 

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IMAGES © LUCY JAMES 

THE AQUARIUM 

IS ONE OF THE 

FIRST ATTRACTIONS 

IN THE CHANNEL 

ISLANDS TO USE 

VIRTUAL REALITY 

There is a focus on local fish and 

crustaceans in the first tunnel, with the 

second featuring tropical fish and other 

exotic creatures. ‘I think people will be 

surprised by the range of local sealife – 

it’s phenomenal,’ says Peter. Many of the 

occupants of the smaller tanks 

have names, such as Ronnie 

and Reggie the crayfish. Their 

infamous namesakes were keen 

boxers so the tank contains a 

pair of boxing gloves as well as 

a pair of glasses like those worn 

by Ronnie Kray. Other artefacts 

to be found underwater have 

historical significance, like old 

boat propellers and even a 

huge model U-boat. It’s clear 

that Peter and Marita have put 

a lot of time and thought into 

sourcing these items, as well as others 

that bring a sense of fun, such as the 

Action Man divers and mermaids. 

The Predator Pool, complete with cat 

sharks, conger eels and rays, is a huge draw. 

The Jellyfish Tank is a specialist piece of 

equipment with circulating currents. Beyond 

the Predator Pool is a sheltered viewing 

gallery known as U-boat, where you can 

relax with a coffee and enjoy stunning views 

of the beach and the east-coast cliffs. 

Education is a key part of the new 

Aquarium, with around 60 custom-made 

framed posters giving lots of information. 

There’s even a shark’s jaw in a display 

box together with facts about these 

fascinating fish. 

The Aquarium is one of the first attractions 

in the Channel Islands to use virtual reality, 

with two VR headsets giving you the PADI 

experience of scuba diving. Furthermore, 

the new owners have plans to invite 

marine biologists and other experts to give 

informative talks at The Aquarium. 


OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

AQUARIUM ADMISSION 10AM – 5PM 

THE AQUATIC SHOP 9AM – 6PM 

TELEPHONE 

01481 723301 

SEARCH 

'GUERNSEY AQUARIUM' 

 

Despite its incredible 

transformation, admission prices 

remain £5 for adults, £4 for OAPs 

and £3 for children aged between 

4 and 16 years old. Children aged 

3 and under get in for free. 

A loyalty card gives one 

free entrance for every five 

purchased and the Ocean 

Kids Club is an annual scheme 

offering lots of benefits, including 

unlimited admission. 

As Peter explains, ‘We want the 

Aquarium to be accessible to 

everyone. We all know there isn’t 

much to do on the island when 

the weather is poor, and we hope 

that local families will enjoy the 

experience and return time and 

time again.’ 

The Aquarium is also available 

for private hire in the evenings. 

For enquiries, email 

hello@guernseyaquarium.com. 

FILM NIGHTS 

There are plans to have 

two cinema screens in the 

Aquarium, one for adults 

and one for children. 

The Aquarium also has 

a special mascot called 

Sharky who often makes 

special guest appearances! 

It’s already an 

atmospheric and 

totally unique 

place – and 

with ongoing 

developments 

planned for the 

future, this is 

likely to make 

a big splash as a 

venue in Guernsey. 

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ANNETTE HENRY AT FORT GREY 

KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'CUP AND SAUCER' 

IMAGE © LUCY JAMES 


LIVING 

HISTORY 

Annette Henry is a researcher and historical raconteur who has 

been bringing the Bailiwick’s past to life for 17 years. Her diverse 

range of tours covers the whole Bailiwick and all four seasons, but 

the darker evenings are perfect for spooky tales of days gone by. 

Going from being a nurse to a tour guide might be 

an unusual career change, but Annette Henry’s love 

of people and love of learning are a huge advantage 

in both fields of work. Annette was also used to 

imparting knowledge in her role as a trainer for the 

Health Promotion unit, so when she saw an advert 

in the Guernsey Press to train as a tour guide, she 

thought it would be an interesting thing to do. A long 

weekend in New York was also a catalyst for Annette. 

As she explains: ‘We went on a small guided tour 

and this wonderful lady was so bubbly and excited 

about everything, and I thought, if I’m going to be 

a guide I want to be a guide who’s approachable, 

friendly and willing to learn from others – people 

do give you information and you can’t think you’re 

the only font of knowledge. And I wanted people to 

understand that going on a guided tour isn’t boring.’ 

Seventeen years later and Annette’s tours are still 

going strong. Legends by Lamplight, her first walking 

tour, is still very popular but she has added many more 

themed tours to her programme – including coach 

tours, children’s parties and excursions to Alderney 

and Herm. ‘A tour takes about a year to put together,’ 

says Annette. ‘First you have the concept, then you 

spend many months researching it and then learning 

it, because I don’t have any notes.’ Even though 

Annette is local and had always been fascinated by 

the Bailiwick’s history, research is constant as new 

discoveries are always being made. For a small place 

an awful lot has 

happened: ‘A lot of 

islanders say they’d 

never realised 

how much history 

there was here,’ 

says Annette. 

You won’t be 

presented with dry 

facts on any of 

Annette’s tours. 

Legends, folklore, 

EVEN THOUGH 

ANNETTE IS LOCAL 

AND HAD ALWAYS 

BEEN FASCINATED 

BY THE BAILIWICK’S 

HISTORY, RESEARCH 

IS CONSTANT AS NEW 

DISCOVERIES ARE 

ALWAYS BEING MADE 

superstitions and ghost stories are all part of our 

heritage. ‘Folklore is not magical, mystical or makebelieve. 

Folklore is what we’re doing now: it’s our lives, 

our language, our history. It’s what we eat, what we do 

in our free time, our religion and our customs.’ 

Annette’s brand-new, German Occupation-themed 

tour illustrates her approach. ‘It’s a very social account 

of where the Germans lived, where the slaves lived 

and how they were looked after on the other islands. 

You can’t just talk about the Nazis and the SS and the 

atrocities, you’ve got to give the human side or you’re 

not giving a balanced view.’ 

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ANNETTE HENRY AT FORT GREY 

IMAGE © LUCY JAMES 

IN THE WINTER MONTHS ANNETTE’S 

EVENING TOURS – THE TORTUOUS TOUR 

OF TOWN, LEGENDS BY LAMPLIGHT AND 

GHOSTS AND GRAVEYARDS - REALLY 

COME INTO THEIR OWN, WHEN SHE 

WEARS A CLOAK AND CARRIES A LAMP 

In the winter months Annette’s 

evening tours – the Tortuous Tour 

of Town, Legends by Lamplight 

and Ghosts and Graveyards - really 

come into their own, when she 

wears a cloak and carries a lamp, 

conjuring up the atmosphere of 

places that are haunted by their 

past. The area around Cornet 

Street was a den of iniquity after 

the port was built in the 1700s, 

and Annette doesn’t need to make 

up any ghost stories; they are all 

recorded in books by Marie de 

Garis and former Bailiff Sir Edgar 

McCulloch. There are many other 

areas with a spooky ambience: 

‘You hear a lot of creaks and 

groans in the Mirus Battery, I 

would never go down there on 

my own. For me it conjures up 

the feeling of aggression and 

oppression and it’s sinister and 

dark. I get exactly the same feeling 

at the Underground Hospital, and 

we know people died there.’ 

The west of Guernsey is known 

for its witch trials: ‘In the 16th and 

17th centuries groups of women 

would meet up at the Longfrie 

crossroads. They were herbalists, 

the alternative therapists of 

their time, and they would swap 

stories and recipes, gather plants 

and grind them down to make 

lotions and potions to deliver to 

people in the parish. Although 

these herbalists were incredibly 

knowledgeable and soughtafter, 

they became accused of 

dabbling in the occult so they 

were singled out and executed.’ 

Another notorious tale is that 

of the three women who were 

accused of heresy and burnt 

alive on Tower Steps in St Peter 

Port. ‘This is all real, it’s well 

documented. These trials are an 

important part of what I recount; 

we’re shocked by the atrocities 

happening today but in the past 

we did terrible things to people for 

religious or superstitious reasons.’ 

For Annette, the variety of her 

work keeps her enthusiasm alive. ‘I 

love the fact that in the summer I 

can take people across to Herm 

on a lovely evening. Herm’s almost 

got as much history as Guernsey, 

would you believe? Equally I love 

taking people on an island coach 

tour to be able to show them the 

different geography, geology and 

history.’ No matter how many 

times she delivers the same tour, 

the interaction with her guests is 

always different and Annette 

invariably has an extra story or two 

up her sleeve. ‘We have 

discussions, and for me that’s 

more important than just being an 

imparter of information. I like 

getting them to feel what the 

islanders felt.’ 

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YORKSHIRE 

THE SCENERY ON 

THE YORKSHIRE 

DALES WILL HAVE 

YOU WISHING 

YOU’D BOOKED 

A LONGER STAY 

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Bradford from 

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Ey up lads and lasses! With 

direct flights to Leeds 

Bradford Airport operating 

several times a week, 

you now have plenty of 

opportunity to explore the 

beauty that is Yorkshire. 

Known for its steam engines, 

the Brontë Sisters, Wensleydale 

cheese, and of course that 

firm favourite that completes 

a Sunday roast offering, you’ll 

soon feel settled in, even 

on a short break away. 

One of the best family attractions 

is the National Railway Museum. 

With everything from the world's 

fastest steam locomotive, the 

Shinkansen Bullet Train, to 

watching engineers at work 

and riding the miniature railway, 

visitors of all ages can equally 

enjoy a day out for free here. 

Despite being almost 50 years 

old, ‘The Railway Children’ 

remains a beloved family film 

today. Much of this cinematic 

classic was filmed on and around 

the Keighley and Worth Valley 

Railway, and while adventuring 

in Yorkshire, it is possible to see 

some of the original carriages 

featured in the film and explore 

two Railway Children Walks. 

The shorter tour, spanning 2.5 

miles, begins at Haworth Station 

and includes some of the most 

memorable landmarks in the 

film, while the alternative walking 

tour covers six miles and more 

extensive highlights. Over 30 

steam locomotives are housed 

here in total so depending on 

the timing of your visit, you can 

indulge in a delightful 1st Class 

Cream Tea on board, as you take 

in the stunning countryside views. 

There’s more to Yorkshire 

than trains though! Head to the 

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) for a 

wild day out interacting with some 

of nature’s finest. With animals 

from the African Savannah to the 

heart of South America, you’ll find 

a wide variety of majestic creatures 

– almost 400 in total and most of 

which are endangered. Big cat fans 


RIBBLEHEAD VIADUCT 

will be spoilt for choice with lions, 

leopards and tigers in the mix. 

Meanwhile, polar bears, baboons, 

camels, wallabies, giant anteaters, 

giraffes, and black rhinos are 

among some of the 70 different 

species residing here. Children 

under 3 get free entry, while tickets 

for those aged up to 15 cost just 

£13, and adult tickets are £16 

(when ordered in advance online). 

WITHIN THIS NATIONAL 

PARK, YOU CAN VENTURE 

THROUGH MEADOWS, 

WATERFALLS, WOODLAND, 

HEATHER MOORLAND 

AND UNDERGROUND 

CAVES, AMONG 

OTHER BEAUTIFUL 

ENVIRONMENTS 

The scenery on the Yorkshire 

Dales will have you wishing you’d 

booked a longer stay. Within this 

National Park you can venture 

through meadows, waterfalls, 

woodland, heather moorland and 

underground caves, among other 

beautiful environments. It’s not 

any wonder the Brontë sisters’ 

literary masterpieces, including 

Wuthering Heights, were inspired 

by these landscapes. Take your 

pick of stunning places to stay, 

with options to suit every budget, 

be it a family holiday with the kids, 

a short break with friends, or a 

romantic weekend away. If you’re 

looking for tranquil caravan or 

camping facilities near the Dales, 

Alders Caravan Park has been 

expertly designed with privacy 

and relaxation in mind. Get all 

the benefits of being at one with 

nature, while still having access to 

luxury showers and electric power 

points. For a touch of elegance, 

Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel 

includes the option of a leisurely 

game of golf or some well-earned 

pampering in the spa. 

YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK 

ALDWARK MANOR GOLF & SPA HOTEL 

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THE BLUE LION AT LEYBURN 

THE FAT BADGER HARROGATE 

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THE LISTER ARMS 

THE BLUE LION COURTYARD SUPERIOR 

UNDOUBTEDLY, ONE 

CRUCIAL QUESTION ON 

MOST PEOPLE’S LIPS 

WHEN IT COMES TO 

CUISINE IN YORKSHIRE 

IS, WHERE SHOULD 

YOU GO FOR THE BEST 

YORKSHIRE PUDDING? 

When it comes to dining, many restaurants 

and eateries proudly serve fresh, locally 

sourced ingredients that reflect seasonal 

availability. You’ll be in great hands at the 

Lion at Settle, with hearty cask ales and 

delicious home-cooked food served in 

welcoming, cosy surroundings. For a 

candlelit, romantic dining experience, the 

Blue Lion (Leyburn) is an award-winning inn 

known for its intimate, charming atmosphere 

– ideal for treating that 

special someone. Should 

you be venturing to Masham, 

Samuel’s at Swinton Park 

will spoil you with fresh 

vegetables, herbs and fruits 

from its very own fouracre 

garden, incorporated 

into mouth-watering 

dishes on the Market 

Menu, Signature Menu and 

Tasting Menu offerings. 

Undoubtedly, one crucial question on most 

people’s lips when it comes to cuisine in 

Yorkshire is, where should you go for the 

BEST Yorkshire Pudding? Not surprisingly, 

there are multiple contenders for this sweet 

spot! Included in the lineup for a winning 

traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings 

are: The Lister Arms – a charming village pub 

that caters for meat eaters, vegetarians and 

vegans alike; the Fat Badger – centrally 

located in Harrogate, where roast dinner can 

either be a two- or three-course affair, with 

options for roast beef, prawn cocktail and 

crème brûlée, among other favourites; and, 

if you really want to commit to a next-level 

roast, the Yorke Arms in Nidderdale Valley, 

where offerings include red deer, grouse, 

Dexter beef and turbot. The calibre of the 

latter is reflected in its pricing but as a 

Michelin Star restaurant, if you’re looking 

to impress a loved one, dining at this 

beautiful 18th century coaching house 

will be deeply appreciated. 


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MANCHESTER'S 

MUSIC SCENE 

What do the Bee Gees, New Order, Oasis, The Chemical 

Brothers and The Stone Roses have in common? All of these 

artists hail from Manchester’s fertile music scene. 


Book direct flights 

to Manchester 

from Guernsey at 

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From Northern Soul in the sixties and Madchester 

in the nineties to Britpop and beyond, few places 

in England have the history, style and urban 

aplomb to match the music capital of the north. 

It’s a city steeped in musical heritage, 

and one that still remains at the beating 

heart of the UK’s music scene. 

Night after night, Manchester throbs to the rhythm 

of pop, indie, calypso, reggae, classical, hip hop, 

house, garage, beats, bass and bossa - you get the 

idea. So whatever pleasures your musical palate, 

there's an abundance of sound to bathe your ears in. 

There’s something in Manchester’s industrial, 

blue-collar past that has lent its artists a special 

ability to capture the public imagination, whatever 

the era. Just as The Smiths captured the muck and 

dirt, confusion and alienation of the working class 

teenage psyche, the hedonistic escapism of the 

Manchester dance scene also struck a chord. 

Plus, its thriving club scene has always made the 

city’s bands accessible to their audience and as a 

result, Manchester has long embraced the ideal of 

unity and inclusivity through music. Just look at 

May’s One Love Manchester concert, a response 

to the terrorist attack on the Manchester Arena. 

‘You’ve got the wrong city if you think hate will tear 

us apart,’ tweeted Dave Haslam, a former DJ at 

Manchester’s legendary music venue the Haçienda. 

Sadly now a block of flats, in the late 80s and early 

90s the Haçienda was once the world’s hippest 

nightclub - more chic than the Copacabana, 

sexier than Studio 54 and cooler than the Cavern 

or Cream. As well as cultivating the rave scene, 

the club also housed legendary shows by other 

Manchester legends like The Smiths and New Order. 

If you’re a fan of electronic and house music, 

you can still visit the old site to pay tribute. 

Plus, the Manchester Museum of Science and 

Industry holds a variety of Haçienda artefacts, 

including the main loading bay doors from 

the club, plus posters, flyers and props. 

Launched in 1978, the record label Factory Records 

boasted several prominent Manchester musical 

acts on its roster such as Joy Division, New Order, 

A Certain Ratio and Happy Mondays. The label’s old 

offices are now music venue Factory 251, part-owned 

by ex-Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook. 

Saturday club night Stonelove 

SO WHATEVER 

PLEASURES 

YOUR MUSICAL 

PALATE, 

THERE'S AN 

ABUNDANCE 

OF SOUND TO 

BATHE YOUR 

EARS IN. 

celebrates Northern Soul, 

indie and funk and for those 

seeking modern thrills, the 

Loft Club on Fridays serves 

up house and dubstep. 

Music geeks might also 

want to visit the Salford 

Lads Club, which was 

immortalised in the artwork 

for The Smiths’ 1986 album 

The Queen is Dead. This 

functioning sports club is 

considered one of the country’s most iconic buildings 

by pop and rock fans. Visitors can view memorabilia 

such as rare photos of Morrissey. Admission is free 

by arrangement, with donations welcome. 

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NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL 

©ANDYHUGHES 

Once you’ve properly paid tribute to Manchester’s 

past and are looking to understand what makes 

the city’s music scene tick today, look no 

further than Night and Day Café. Serving bites 

of food and an extensive beer selection, this is 

a bar and club that hosts several local music 

nights every month, with a cross-section of 

the city’s up-and-coming bands and DJs. 

Situated in Piccadilly, Roadhouse sees local and 

big-name rock, indie and alternative acts being put 

through their paces in front of an ever-enthusiastic 

crowd. It’s considered one of the top spots for 

catching unsigned acts and stars of the future. 

The Ritz is another of the best live music venues 

in Manchester. From The Horrors to Martha 

Wainwright and Public Enemy to PJ Harvey, the 

live music programme now reflects the quality 

of the venue's yesteryears, when bands such as 

The Smiths, The Stone Roses, R.E.M and even 

The Beatles and Frank Sinatra graced its stage. 

Die-hard vinyl collectors shouldn’t miss an 

opportunity to visit Piccadilly Records, which sells the 

best in lesser-known and underexposed new music. 

So if you can’t get enough of Manchester’s heady mix 

of music, simply take some home with you. 

IF YOU'RE IN THE CITY... 

8 OCTOBER 

NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL 

Over 100 artists and bands from all around the world 

will be performing across Manchester’s best and 

most iconic music venues. Headlining the festival 

are acclaimed live favourites Peace and Rat Boy 

along with some of the country’s freshest and most 

exciting names such as Billie Marten, Black Honey, The 

Amazons, Superfood, Leo Stannard and The Orielles. 

neighbourhoodfestival.com 

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25 NOVEMBER 

HAÇIENDA CLASSICAL, O2 APOLLO 

Manchester Camerata team up with stars of 

the acid-house era in a euphoric celebration of 

the legendary nightclub. The project presents 

orchestral reworkings of tracks such as You Got 

the Love and Blue Monday and often plays with 

Madchester legends such as Bez and Peter Hook. 


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HALLOWEEN 

IN LONDON 

It’s the one night of the year where it becomes socially acceptable 

to wear more on your face than on your body, with terrifying 

special-effect-esque makeup to rival horror film production sets 

and guarantee nightmares. So when you look that good, obviously 

you need a great venue to showcase your artistic masterpiece. 

IMAGES COURTESY OF THE GHOST BUS TOURS 


As you’d expect, London Halloween parties and 

events will have you spoilt for choice. This is by no 

means an exhaustive list of options for October 2017 

revelry but read on to find out some of the best 

places to be for a hair-raisingly fun time. 

Book direct flights to 

London City, Gatwick 

and Stansted from 

Guernsey at 

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THE GHOST BUS TOURS 

Step inside the haunted, vintage double-decker 

for an award-winning tour on the Ghost Bus. 

Setting off from the Grand Hotel in Trafalgar 

Square, this thrilling 75-minute sightseeing 

extravaganza will immerse you in London’s 

sinister past. Daily tours run at 7:30pm and 9pm, 

and are led by an unusual conductor who will 

deliver behind-the-scenes wizardry, while sharing 

tales of hauntings, executions and murders. A 

darker side to major sights such as the Houses 

of Parliament, London Bridge, Westminster 

Abbey, Downing Street, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's 

Cathedral, and the Tower of London will be 

revealed on board, including everything from 

Westminster Abbey’s infamous tombs, to 

Newgate Prison’s legendary black dog. Individual 

tickets range from £15 to £25 but look out for 

group booking discounts and special offers. 

CULT HORROR MOVIES 

HALLOWEEN AFTERNOON TEA 

Between 17-31 October, get yourself to 

the Royal Lancaster London for a black and 

white themed Halloween Afternoon Tea, 

inspired by 1960s classic horror movies. 

At £35 per person, devilish delights include: 

Axe-Carved Beef with Horseradish, Ominous Crab 

Sushi, and Pitch Black Pudding Scotch Eggs, Cursed 

Blackbird Macaroons, Psycho Marbled Lollipops, 

Black Sunday Battenberg, and Haunted Panna Cotta. 

A selection of fresh loose leaf teas, together with 

warm chocolate and coconut scones, accompanied 

by homemade blackberry jam and Clotted-Blood 

Cream, ideally round off this naughty indulgence. 

IMAGES COURTESY OF THE ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL 

THE LONDON DUNGEON 

Given that it can feel pretty chilling in this infamous 

dungeon at the height of summer, spending time 

here on Halloween is not for the faint-hearted! 

This attraction promises unexpected surprises 

lurking in the dark that will call you to be on red 

alert. Macabre-loving history buffs will have the 

thrill of stepping back in time to revisit some of the 

most gruesome parts of London’s past. Eloquent 

storytelling from lively characters playing the roles of 

torturers, judges, and local legends will convincingly 

bring the past to life before your eyes. 

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IMAGE COURTESY OF TALES OF PLAGUE 

TALES OF PLAGUE 

GUIDED WALK 

If you’d rather embark on a gory tour on 

foot, then the ‘Tales of Plague’ is up there 

with the best of them. In just two hours, you’ll 

follow a chap with a rat on a stick (as you do), 

hearing captivating tales of plague pits and the 

ancient history behind some of London’s most 

noteworthy landmarks, while being surprised by 

legendary characters from yesteryear. At only £10 

a ticket, you can’t go wrong with this Saturday 

afternoon tour, commencing at 2pm outside 

Tower Hill tube station. Older children of 10 years 

and up can join in the fun too. 

HALLOWEEN ZOMBIE 

PUB CRAWL 

Hosted by 1 Big Night Out Pub Crawl, this 

Zombie spectacular is set to be a greatly 

entertaining way to engage in spooky antics, 

while getting a taste of some of the best bars in 

the West End. Enjoy free entry into five different 

bars, four free shots, great deals on other drinks, 

plus a complimentary crawl t-shirt. 

Those who’ve gone all out with their costumes 

are in with a chance of winning a prize, while 

anyone not quite in the spirit of things on arrival 

can sign up for a free zombie makeover. On 19 

and 28 October, enjoy free entry at the Ministry 

of Sound, where the party will go on until 

dawn. Tickets range between £15 and £25. 

DARK ARTS AT THE HARRY 

POTTER STUDIO 

From 1 October until 12 November, visitors to 

the Harry Potter Studio will have an exclusive 

opportunity to venture into the captivatingly 

sinister world of the Dark Arts. Take on a Death 

Eater with expert wand combat techniques, roam 

down spooky Diagon Alley, and brace yourself for 

an edgier experience than usual in this muchloved 

attraction. Dimmed lighting and menacing 

music will add an extra layer of eeriness to the 

streets as they are patrolled by the followers of 

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. 

IMAGE COURTESY OF ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL 

'WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LEAVESDEN – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER’ 


MANCHESTER 

HOTEL PICKS 

BRISTOL 

MERCURE 

BRISTOL NORTH 

THE GRANGE HOTEL 

Escape the urban bustle and relax in the splendid 

surroundings of Mercure Bristol North the 

Grange Hotel. Ideally located amongst 18 acres 

of landscaped gardens, the hotel is a stunning 

19th-century Bath stone manor house, set in a 

peaceful pocket of North Bristol country side. 

The country house accommodation is ideal for 

both business and leisure guests as it sits amongst 

picturesque surroundings, is a short drive to Bristol 

Parkway Train Station and only a 17 minute drive to 

Bristol city centre. 

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‘Peaceful break near Bristol’ 

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IBIS STYLES 

MANCHESTER 

PORTLAND HOTEL 

In the heart of Manchester overlooking 

Piccadilly Gardens, the newly designed 

Ibis Styles Manchester Portland Hotel is 

dedicated to Britain’s unique and varied 

climate. The rooms are designed to 

capture the very best of each season in 

myriad imaginative ways. The Sunshine 

Room evokes warm, sunny days with 

its bright yellow door and light blue 

walls while the Raindrop Room features 

teardrop lights and raindrop hangers. 

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‘Love the décor’ 

‘Excellent location and friendly staff’ 

LONDON 

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PADDINGTON 

The perfect base for exploring the 

capital, Novotel London Paddington is a 

contemporary hotel featuring a fitness 

centre and indoor heated swimming pool 

and sauna. With four major tube lines 

connecting you to the rest of London as 

well as national rail services, the list of 

things to do is endless. 

Elements restaurant serves international 

cuisine in a casual setting. So whether you 

want to eat or simply have a drink in the 

stylish surroundings of the bar, it is the 

perfect place relax and unwind. 

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‘Fantastic stay, perfect location!’ 

‘Quiet in the heart of London’ 


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GLASSBOAT DINING 

IMMERSE 

YOURSELF 

IN BRISTOL 

There’s something about Bristol that makes it special. It could 

be the abundance of history and stunning architecture, the 

spectacular surrounding countryside, or even its distinctive 

creative culture and street art scene… Or perhaps it’s the 

unique mix of all of the above. 

WHATEVER IT IS, 

ONE THING THAT’S 

FOR CERTAIN IS 

THAT IT’S AN AREA 

BEST EXPLORED BY 

FOOT OR ON BIKE. 

Get up close to the architecture, 

feel the texture of the buildings, 

breathe in the scent of the 

countryside, listen to the wildlife 

and appreciate the flow of 

the rivers. 

The opportunities for walks 

and bike rides are almost endless 

so we’ve whittled down the 

extensive list to a few of our 

favourites. Some are guided tours 

and others are suggestions of 

routes to explore on your own. 

Book flights 

to Bristol from 

Guernsey at 

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WALKS 

BRISTOL FREE 

WALKING TOUR 

This is the ideal tour for those on 

a short break and pressed for time. 

The guided walk enables visitors 

to soak up Bristol’s atmosphere 

and orientate themselves by 

being shown the key markers 

of the city’s history and culture 

and told stories about residents 

past and present. The tour runs 

every Saturday and Sunday at 

10.30am and 2.30pm and there 

is no need to book. There are no 

set fees as it operates on a ‘pay 

what you think it’s worth’ system. 

TREASURE ISLAND TRAIL 

This is a great family-friendly 

walk (or bike ride) and can be 

done at any time as you simply 

follow an app. The mile-long trail 

on Bristol’s harbourside explores 

the city’s maritime heritage and 

impressive literary links, most 

notably Robert Louis Stevenson’s 

Treasure Island. There are eight 

recycled Bordeaux wine barrels 

along the route with information 

about the literary connections 

of each location as well as facts 

about Bristol’s fascinating pirates! 

longjohnsilvertrust. 

co.uk/trailmap.php 

THE BANKSY AND 

HISTORICAL HARBOUR 

WALKING TOUR 

Bristol has a unique creative 

culture and art scene and this 

forms the focus of the tour. It leads 

visitors through three decades 

worth of Bristol-born Banksy’s 

hidden art around the city centre. 

It also includes a visit to the Bristol 

Museum, MShed and a boat ride 

over to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. 

wherethewall.com/ 

the-banksy-tour 


BIKE 

Bristol is the UK’s first ‘Cycling 

City’ and one of the most bikefriendly 

cities in Europe. 

The city has gone to great 

lengths to ensure that it’s a 

haven for cyclists and has fought 

hard to ensure that nearly all 

of its major roads have a cycle 

route, as well as providing ample 

places to lock up bikes, over 300 

cycle parking spaces and freeto-use 

bike pumps around the 

city. This pro-cycling approach 

has in turn led to a whole host 

of cycle-friendly restaurants, 

cafés and hotels opening up in 

Bristol, not to mention a huge 

variety of cycle hire shops. 

ASHTON COURT LOOP 

This beautiful route is more 

suited to experienced riders as you 

travel across a variety of terrains 

such as roads, hills, city cycling as 

well as bridges. The route takes 

you along the Chocolate Path (so 

called due to the chocolate bar 

MOUNTAIN BIKING, ASHTON COURT ESTATE 

appearance of its surface) and 

across the Ashton Avenue Swing 

Bridge before heading uphill into 

the pretty Ashton Court estate 

with its 850 acres of magnificent 

oak trees and grazing deer. The 

route then continues over the 

Clifton Suspension Bridge, offering 

fantastic views, then through to 

the village of Clifton itself passing 

many historic buildings such 

as the Avon Gorge Hotel and 

the Royal York Crescent before 

returning to the harbourside 

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difficulty rating is moderate. 

Starting at Queen Square, the 

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Woodlands and Hanham Lock. Highlights include 

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the river, the wildlife in the Avon Valley woodlands 

(especially the kingfishers), and the pubs at Hanham 

Lock for a well-deserved break and re-fuel! 

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This route can be done in either or both directions. 

It’s 13 miles in one direction and a train can be taken 

from Bath back to Bristol if you don’t fancy the 26-mile 

option! It’s entirely traffic free, has no steep hills and 

has plenty of places to stop, making it ideal for family 

cycling. Starting at Newton Park, the route will take 

you across bridges, through beautiful countryside, past 

pubs, a working watermill and a steam train as well as 

a Doctor Who-style Tardis toilet called the ‘Who Loo’. 

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children’s imaginations and restore your sense of wonder. 

Finnish Lapland covers an area of almost 100,000 square kilometres 

and is found almost entirely within the Arctic Circle. It has rolling hills, 

sweeping plains, coniferous forests and Finland’s largest lake, Lake 

Inari. The region’s indigenous people are known as the Sami, many of 

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Aurigny operates regular flights 

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flies to Rovaniemi on Fridays, 

Sundays and Mondays throughout 

December, with a flight duration 

of 3 hours 20 minutes. There 

are return flights every day 

except Saturday, and no flights 

on Christmas Day or Boxing 

Day. A number of specialist 

tour operators offer Christmas 

in Lapland holidays, chartering 

flights with airlines such as 

Thomson Airways, so it may be 

more cost-effective to book your 

flights as part of a package. 

WHEN TO GO 

Although there’s a lot to do in 

Lapland in the summer, no one 

wants to celebrate Christmas 

that early! In December, daytime 

temperatures generally range 

from 0 to -20 degrees, but it 

can fall as low as -40 during 

a particularly cold spell. You’ll 

get four to five hours of ‘grey 

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3pm, but the rest of the time 

it’s dark – although the snow 

brightens things up. Despite 

the temperatures, the air is still 

and very dry, so you shouldn’t 

be uncomfortable as long as 

you dress properly. Operators 

will provide thermal outerwear 

and boots, but you’ll still need 

to take plenty of warm layers. 

WHERE TO STAY 

Tour operators offering private 

meetings with Father Christmas 

and a more authentic experience 

generally base their itineraries 

in more remote parts of the 

region. Rovaniemi, the capital 

of the region, is a compact city 

with shopping malls, bars and 

restaurants. Hotel Santa Claus 

is in the heart of the action, 

and is a five-minute drive from 

Santa Park and Santa Claus 

Village. Deluxe rooms and junior 

suites have their own sauna. 

Levi is a lively village in the 

northern fells and is one of 

Finland’s top destinations for 

skiing and snowboarding. 

The Crazy and White Reindeer 

Complex is close to the slopes 

and full of pampering options; 

it has communal snugs with 

crackling log fires and plump 

leather sofas. If you have a large 

family, suites sleep up to eight. 

For a different experience, stay 

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EATING & DRINKING 

Most hotels put on international buffet spreads, but 

you shouldn’t miss the chance to try some Lappish 

cuisine. Reindeer husbandry is a form of livelihood that 

dates back centuries, and its meat is an essential part 

of Lappish cuisine. Sautéed reindeer shavings served 

with mashed potatoes and lingonberries is a classic 

dish. Lapland is famous for its pure waters and plentiful 

fish: specialities include salmon, Baltic herring and 

vendace, a small fish served fried and heavily salted. 

A must-try is a dessert known as ‘bread cheese’ 

(leipäjuusto), a type of soft cheese that is fried and 

served with fresh cloudberries or cloudberry jam. 

Another favourite is a soft barley flatbread called 

rieska, and a sweet pastry known as kampanisu. 

Finns are heavy coffee drinkers, most of them taking it 

strong and black. Glögi is a sweet berry juice with lots of 

spices, served warm. It’s nice with raisins and almonds 

in it and, for the adults, the addition of 38% proof 

Koskenkorva vodka will put some colour in your cheeks. 

WHAT TO DO 

When booking your holiday, it’s a good idea to 

examine every detail of the itinerary, from how long you 

spend with Santa to which activities are included and 

how the gifts are organised. The man in red’s original 

home lies in the mysterious Korvatunturi (‘Ear Fell’) but 

the exact location is a secret so you can find him in a 

number of locations, from an underground grotto in 

Santa Claus Village to the more northerly fell region of 

Pallas. That’s magic! He has a host of elf helpers who 

will guide you around a magical post office and take 

you to meet Mr and Mrs Claus. 

Wherever you are based, you will be able to enjoy a 

variety of snow-based activities such as snowmobile 

safaris, tobogganing and reindeer and husky rides. 

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skiing, head to Levi. The resort has 48 slopes, 18 

of them floodlit, which are great for beginners and 

intermediates, and the three black runs should keep 

experts happy. You can go fishing Finnish-style - casting 

a line through a hole in the frozen ice - or speed across 

frozen lakes on the back of a snowmobile. Pallas sits 

inside Finland’s third biggest national park and has the 

purest air of any national park in the world. 

Most visitors to Lapland come hoping to see the 

Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. The displays are 

commonly pale green and pink, in a variety of shapes, 

but occasionally the lights are shades of red, yellow, 

green, blue and violet. On a clear night in winter there is 

a good chance of experiencing this wonderful natural 

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Glassboat is situated on Welshback in Bristol’s historic 

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carefully chosen selection of wine and a stunning view. 

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The gastro pub belonging to the Duke 

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a quirky and intimate pub offering a 

varied menu bursting with homemade 

dishes including 100% Guernsey beef 

burger and local seafood. Local real ales 

and craft beers are available and if the 

sun is shining, why not wine and dine 

al fresco in its courtyard beer garden? 

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For nearly a quarter of a century, 

El Pirata has been serving authentic tapas 

in the heart of Mayfair. This authentic 

Spanish tapas bar and restaurant offers 

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Spanish prints, black woodwork and 

wrought iron interiors reminiscent of 

Madrid and Barcelona. Try the ‘Menu 

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MEXICAN 

DELIGHT 

Perched high above the stunning Fermain Valley is Guernsey’s newest and most 

exciting culinary offering… Búho. 

This Mexican restaurant is 

unlike anything else available in 

Guernsey. Their motto of ‘Expect 

the unexpected’ intrigues diners 

before they even set foot in the 

restaurant, and their stunning 

logo depicting perhaps the most 

stylish owl you’ve ever seen is a 

nod to the name Búho, which 

is Spanish for owl (now you see 

why we described the restaurant 

as being ‘perched’ in the opening 

line. Sorry, but the puns won’t 

stop there). 

Upon arrival at the doors of 

Búho you are met with swings…. 

an odd choice for a restaurant 

entrance you might think, but the 

masterminds behind this decision 

knew what they were doing as I’m 

yet to see anyone able to resist 

a quick swing before they enter 

the restaurant with a smile on 

their face. The swings aren’t just 

a quirky and fun touch, they also 

offer a subtle taste of the Mexican 

street vibe that awaits you inside. 

The dark and rich interior sets the 

tone for Búho’s quirky ambiance. 

Stepping foot into an incredibly 

stylish and funky Latina Cantina in 

the middle of Guernsey is not what 

one expects (they did warn us to 

‘expect the unexpected’!). There 

are booths with plush distressed 

leather seats set on bare brick and 

adorned with cushions featuring 

Mexican Day of the Dead artwork, 

incredibly cool industrial-style 

lighting hanging from a ceiling 

made up of a patchwork of wellweathered 

woods and raw metals, 

an extensive and impressively 

stocked bar, a few obligatory cacti 

plants and a variety of extremely 

artistic owl eyes wisely peering 

down at diners from the walls. 

As for the menu, if you’re 

expecting standard tacos and 

burritos to be the extent of the 

offerings then think again. 

Búho has given Mexican street 

food classics a classy makeover. 

There are ‘Shack Nibbles’ such as 

baby calamari and chipotle mayo, 

a choice of ‘Naughty Nachos’, a 

to-die-for grill selection, ensaladas 

served in tortilla bowls, and the 

undoubted star of the menu – 

the Búho Street Food, which 

gives diners a choice of bases, 

fillings, added ‘heat’ options and 

a selection of wraps to hold it all 

together. If you’ve managed to 

save a bit of space the desserts are 

definitely worth a try, especially 

the Churros Dulce de Leche. 

If the menu is a little too 

authentic for your level of Spanish 

vocab, they also have a handy 

glossary to help you make a more 

educated meal choice. 


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All of this before we’ve even looked at the 

five-page cocktail menu! It’s packed full of classics 

such as margaritas and caipirinhas, specials, rum, 

gin and vodka-based cocktails, after dinner cocktails 

and of course a huge list of tequila and tequila-based 

cocktails ranging from a ‘crazy bee’ through to a 

‘sofisticado’ depending on what type of evening 

you’re having! The large terrace is perfect for sipping a 

cocktail or two while taking in the view. 

There’s a VIP area which seats up to 18 people and 

live DJs on some weekends. The Fermain Valley 

shuttle bus is available to diners travelling to and from 

St Peter Port (booking advised). 

So get your amigos together for an evening of 

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THE ‘SUNSHINE 

VITAMIN’ 

Nutritional Therapist, Claire Mahy, talks about our 

relationship with vitamin D. 

Vitamin D is often tagged the ‘sunshine vitamin’, 

since our skin produces this nutrient from bare 

exposure to the sun's ultraviolet B rays. Importantly 

this is the form known as vitamin D3, which is deemed 

to be superior for our health. Around this time of year 

we should consider how to maintain optimum levels 

of vitamin D, as from October to April we are unable 

to synthesise enough vitamin D from the sun. 

SAFETY IN THE SUN 

The difficulty is balancing safe v. inadequate sun 

exposure. As you are aware, sunburn is damaging 

and may increase the risk of skin cancer, however 

on the flip side low sun exposure (i.e. low vitamin 

D) may increase the risk of autoimmune conditions, 

cancer, osteoporosis and depression, which highlights 

the multifunctional and systemic importance of this 

vitamin. It's essential to point out that our skin can 

produce vitamin D in approximately half the time 

it takes to burn, therefore sun exposure doesn't 

necessarily mean tanning and definitely not burning. 

HOW MUCH VITAMIN D? 

The subject of how much vitamin D we need is 

complex and individual. The following are groups 

of people who have an increased risk of vitamin D 

inadequacy: 

• Exclusively breastfed infants 

(depending on maternal vitamin D status) 

• The elderly 

• Individuals with limited sun exposure 

• People with darkly pigmented skin 

• People with conditions that affect fat absorption 

• Obese people 

SUPPLEMENTS 

In certain situations it may be necessary to 

top up your vitamin D levels via a supplement. If 

this is the case then select a reputable brand, opt for 

D3 over D2 (some companies now offer a vegetarian 

D3) and chose an emulsified liquid form to enhance 

absorption and bioavailability of the nutrient. 

FOOD SOURCES 

It would be wrong not to mention that we can get 

some vitamin D from food, however, we cannot rely 

on food alone to provide enough vitamin D to meet 

our bodies' needs. Food sources of vitamin D3 include 

oily fish, egg yolk, milk and red meat and mushrooms 

are a source of vitamin D2. 

TESTING 

If you're unsure whether you're getting enough 

vitamin D, then discuss this with your GP or nutritionist 

or refer to sources/organisations such as the Vitamin 

D Council who regularly revise their advice based on 

published research. You could also consider testing 

your vitamin D levels via a simple blood test through 

your GP or alternatively there are companies that offer 

home testing kits. 

WINTER SUNSHINE? 

Hopefully you have enjoyed plenty of sun this 

summer and practised safe sun exposure to top up 

your vitamin D levels. If this is not the case, then 

now is an ideal time to review your vitamin D status, 

consider getting your levels checked and whether you 

would benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement 

over the next six months. Failing that you may be lucky 

enough to grab a flight for some winter sunshine! 

For more information contact 

Claire at hello@cmnutrition.co.uk 

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ALTRINCHAM MARKET ®CLAIRE HARRISON 

Food 

A DELICIOUS 

SURPRISE IN 

MANCHESTER 

If you like food (but then who doesn’t?) and you’re 

visiting Manchester, you have to check out the city’s food 

markets. These weekly, monthly, and annual events will 

have you coming back for more each and every time. 

A culinary hotbed, here’s our foodie favourites. 

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PICCADILLY GARDENS 

The Street Food Market in 

Piccadilly Gardens treats goers 

to fresh food from some of the 

region’s best street vendors in 

the heart of the city centre. 

Every Thursday and Friday 

from 11am to 5.30pm the market 

features over 15 stalls, which sell 

a range of dishes that include 

Middle Eastern wraps, dim sum, 

chow mein noodles, pasta, ostrich 

burgers and African cuisine. 

ALTRINCHAM MARKET 

Altrincham Market has been 

retailing since 1290; revamped in 

2014, this historic market now has 

a refectory hub, market house, 

and stalls in the upper market 

hall and lower open market. The 

thriving market boasts more than 

180 stalls and has a reputation 

for specialist food products, 

particularly fish and cheeses. 

Today you can find inexpensive, 

specialised, and top quality 

products following on the 

Middle Ages tradition of produce 

bought and sold on the market 

such as local farm products. 

Most of the market is under 

cover with parking nearby. 

There is a farmers’ market on the 

first Friday of every month from 

8am to 4pm with an amazing 

bunch of local farmers and makers 

selling their fresh produce. 

MANCHESTER FOOD 

AND DRINK FESTIVAL 

2017 marks the 20th anniversary 

of the Manchester Food and 

Drink Festival returning to the city 

from 28 September to 9 October. 

The festival is focused around 

Albert Square, but there is also a 

programme of events stretching 

across Manchester. Highlights 

include a food rave in a derelict 

train station on October 5, run by 

chef Gary Usher of Hispi and club 

alchemists-turned-restaurateurs 

the Unabombers. This year’s 

festival also welcomes a host of 

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ALTRINCHAM MARKET IMAGE COURTESY OF VISIT MANCHESTER 

acclaimed restaurants to Albert 

Square, including Spanish 

restaurant El Gato Negro, 

Stockport's the Allotment Vegan 

Restaurant, and Altrincham's Sugo 

Pasta Kitchen. Local brewery 

Cloudwater is hosting a beer 

tasting on 6 October, with wine 

from Reserve's Kate Goodman 

and food pairing from Altrincham 

Market's Wolfhouse Kitchen. 

ARNDALE FOOD MARKET 

Arndale Food Market offers 

a magnificent food hall with 

international foods from Jamaica, 

Greece, Brazil, Poland, China and 

India. It’s Manchester city centre’s 

best bet for a one-stop food shop, 

which also boasts a microbrewery 

beer bar alongside the old faithful 

meat, fish and veg vendors. 

Whales Fish offers everything from 

turbot to trevally, while the meat 

counter is a good bet too. Visit Hit 

Strawberry Garden for fruit and veg 

and the Queen Brie for cheese. 

BURY MARKET 

500-year-old Bury Market, voted 

best market in Britain and the 

biggest in the north, is located 

next to Mill Gate Shopping Centre. 

Set aside a good chunk of your 

Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, 

when the greatest number of stalls 

are open, to explore. Bury Market 

is a big town centre attraction 

with free coach parking and 

is fully accessible for disabled 

visitors. From exotic indulgences 

to everyday necessities, food 

shoppers with mouths to feed 

should head straight for the fish 

and meat halls. 

BOOTHS 

Booths specialises in the best 

food and drink from Lancashire, 

Cheshire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, 

supporting small producers and 

delighting those who love good, 

soundly produced meat, fish, 

dairy, and local veg. So if you 

want a true taste of the country 

– the freshest vegetables from 

Hesketh Bank, seasonal salt marsh 

lamb from Morecambe Bay or 

the most traditionally produced 

artisanal Lancashire cheese – 

you need look no further. 

HEATON MOOR MARKET 

In a Stockport suburb that’s 

now home to a cluster of good 

restaurants, this community 

market runs from February to 

December on the first Sunday 

of the month. Producers include 

Meadow Farm Eggs, Marmalady, 

and Chorlton Cheese made in 

Cheshire not Chorlton, funnily 

enough. Those interested in 

unusual street food should 

check out the Moocher. 

LEVENSHULME MARKET 

Minutes from Piccadilly by 

train, Levy market is one of the 

most community-minded of 

Manchester’s food markets. A great 

stop for street food, the market is 

held every Saturday, from March to 

December, in the car park by the 

station where there’s a café, bar, 

and all the inspiring fresh produce 

a cook could want. The second 

Saturday of the month is all food. 

SCRANCOATS POP UP 

STREET FOOD 

If you’re in the city on a Thursday 

and you’re looking or a bite to eat 

check out SCRANcoats Pop Up 

Street Food at Ancoats General 

Stores, which opened its doors for 

the first time last year and is 

already taking Manchester by 

storm through collaborations with 

some of the best street food 

operators in the north. 


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The latest business news from 

the Bailiwick of Guernsey 

114 WE ARE GUERNSEY 

Zurich event shows Guernsey as 

a 'thought leader' in ILS 

117 FACES OF BUSINESS 

Meet Moira Sermon, 

Director at SPF Private Clients 

127 A LOOK AT IMPACT BANKING 

ABN AMRO Investment Manager 

Jason Robilliard talks sustainable farming 

MEET ANDREW WHITTAKER 130 

En Voyage talks to the co-founder 

of Aver Partners 

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER 133 

Ravenscroft Investment Management 

looks at the ECG criteria 

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WIN COVETED UK 

JEWELLERY AWARD 

GUERNSEY LINE UP: STEVE GOUBERT, JOHN TEED, 

MARK EDGAR, PETER BOURGAIZE AND LES GAUVAIN. 

AFM STAFF CELEBRATE 

MORE THAN 650 YEARS 

Faclities management firm AFM has recognised 40 staff 

members who, together, have served more than 650 years. 

In Guernsey, 21 people from both the facilities 

management and projects division have been with the 

company for between 10 and 19 years and eight have 

served more than 20 years. Client Relationship Manager 

Mark Neville has notched up 45 years. He started with 

the company in 1972, and during his career he has been 

seconded to roles in London and Saudi Arabia. 

‘We have a fantastic team of dedicated employees at AFM 

and their commitment to the company is demonstrated 

by the length of time so many of them have been with us. 

It’s heartening to hear that the family feel, interesting and 

diverse work and support from across the company – at 

every level – has such a positive impact on staff members,’ 

said Managing Director Mark Edgar. 

COLLAS CRILL 

ADVISES ON 

FIRST OPEN- 

ENDED PRIVATE 

INVESTMENT FUND 

Collas Crill has advised 

Freedom Select Funds PCC 

Limited (FSF) in converting 

it to Guernsey's new Private 

Investment Fund (PIF) regime. 

FSF is managed by Freedom Asset 

Management Limited (FAML) and 

was established as a registered 

closed-ended fund in 2016. 

The Collas Crill team, including 

group partner Paul Wilkes and 

associate Alex Wickens, played a 

central role in the conversion as 

lead counsel to FAML. 

Paul said: 'The launch of the PIF 

regime in November last year 

provided an opportunity to take 

advantage of an even more flexible, 

cost-effective fund regime. 

'Using the PIF for FSF made perfect 

sense as, by its intended nature, FSF 

was not likely to exceed the investor 

or subscription limits set out in 

the PIF Rules. Most importantly, 

FAML, as manager, has the close 

relationships with its investors 

that the GFSC identified as a 

cornerstone characteristic of a PIF.' 

The jewellery industry elite came 

together for a night of recognition 

and celebration of the sector’s 

achievements at the UK Jewellery 

Awards 2017 in London. 

Ray & Scott Ltd, Guernsey won 

Watch Retailer of the Year and were 

praised by Retail Jewellers' expert 

judging panel for their enthusiasm, 

professionalism and continuing 

to evolve in a very competitive 

market. The store on the Bridge, 

St Sampson's was mystery shopped 

by the judging panel and scored 

impressively for the ways in which it 

markets, presents and sells watches. 

The UK Jewellery Awards are the 

most admired and relevant awards in 

the jewellery and retail industry, and 

provide industry recognition. 

THE RAY & SCOTT TEAM 

WITH THEIR PRIZE 

Martin Search, Managing Director, 

Ray & Scott Ltd, Guernsey said of 

the win: 

'The 25th anniversary edition of 

the industry’s leading awards event 

was nothing short of phenomenal. 

A fantastic accolade to win Watch 

Retailer of the Year! My team and I 

are extremely grateful to our loyal 

customers, friends, colleagues and, 

more importantly, the industry.' 

Alex said: 'The GFSC was 

happy to assist throughout the 

conversion process. Be that with 

pre-application queries to the 

application itself. The GFSC also 

clarified that its expectation is 

that each PIF will be established 

with its own manager entity free 

of connections to existing funds 

so as to reduce the risk of another 

fund's failure affecting the Private 

Investment Fund. 

'However, the GFSC will 

take each application on a 

case-by-case basis and will 

consider applications by 

managers, such as FAML, 

who also manage other funds.' 


NEW NATIONAL 

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS 

VENTURE TAKES OFF 

Guernsey woman Nicki Harrison 

has set up a local travel service 

and joined the National Travel 

Counsellors franchise. 

With almost ten years’ travel 

experience, Nicki is now part of 

one of the UK’s most trusted travel 

organisations, providing a personal 

service for people booking holidays 

and travel around the world. 

She believes that experienced and 

new travellers alike are increasingly 

switching away from direct booking 

as they recognise that a travel 

professional can find holiday extras 

and provide invaluable support for 

a myriad of glitches and the more 

serious problems that can occur. 

Despite the general economic 

situation, it seems that travel 

remains one of our most important 

indulgences, so Nicki believes her 

timing is spot on. 

‘Being part of the franchise means 

I can independently research 

exclusive excursions and emerging 

locations while still giving good 

value for money,' she said. 

And with the bonus of the Travel 

Counsellors financial trust - which 

fully financially protects your booking 

and being ATOL bonded, I can give 

customers top quality care and make 

the most of every trip they take.’ 

BUSINESS NEWS 

NOTES ISSUE BY GUERNSEY’S 

DOM RE IC A ‘GLOBAL 

BLOCKCHAIN FIRST’ 

Dom Re IC Limited, a Guernseydomiciled 

ILS reinsurance transformer 

and incorporated cell of Solidum 

Re (Guernsey) ICC Limited has, with 

its most recent placement, issued 

what it believes to be the first notes 

ever to have been digitised on a 

private blockchain. 

Referred to as the ‘ILSBlockchain’, the 

mechanism has replaced the role of a 

traditional settlement system such as 

Euroclear or DTC for this note issue. 

Dom Re IC Limited issued $14,800,000 

Principal-at-Risk, Participating 

Notes, due 2023, an asset-backed 

securitisation of a reinsurance 

contract, to a total of six investors. 

Solidum Re acts as the paying agent 

and common depository of the 

permanent global note. Solidum 

Re also acts as the blockchain 

permission grantor and blockchain 

sponsor. The investors subscribed 

for the notes, paying into a Guernsey 

trust where Artex Risk Services 

(Guernsey) Limited acts as trustee. 

On the issue date, the paying agent 

created cryptographically-certificated 

notes on the ILSBlockchain and 

then the investors were able to 

execute, peer-to-peer with the 

paying agent, delivery-vs-payment 

transactions on the ILSBlockchain to 

purchase the newly created notes. 

Investors now hold their notes, 

cryptographically confirmed, on the 

ILSBlockchain. Secondary market 

traders wishing to purchase notes 

can do so by becoming participants 

on the ILSBlockchain and can then 

execute direct peer-to-peer deliveryvs-payment 

transactions to buy and/or 

sell notes seamlessly. Equally, brokerdealers 

can become participants 

on the ILSBlockchain in order to 

intermediate trades between the 

other participants. 

Cedric Edmonds, Director of 

Solidum Re, whose idea it was to 

use a blockchain and who was key 

in the design and implementation of 

the ILSBlockchain and surrounding 

structural mechanics, explained that 

Dom Re required an alternative to 

Euroclear. He said it was becoming 

increasingly difficult to access 

Euroclear efficiently for smaller 

private placement note issues. 

'It was a case of necessity being the 

mother of invention,' said Mr. Edmonds. 

'Without the excellent support and 

flexibility of the service providers in 

Guernsey, most notably Artex who 

picked up the baton at a late stage from 

another service provider and then ran 

amazingly swiftly with it, completing 

this would not have been possible 

– my thanks go out to them.' 

Mark Helyar, Non-Executive 

Director of Solidum Re and Of 

Counsel, Bedell Cristin, said: 

'I am delighted that Solidum Re ICC 

has concluded this latest transaction. 

It is not an exaggeration to describe 

the new Dom Re IC structure as 

a ground-breaking, global first, 

not only for the ILS sector but for 

dematerialisation of listed securities 

generally. Guernsey is once again the 

jurisdiction of choice for innovation 

in the ILS sector and I anticipate this 

model will be widely adopted.' 

Paul Eaton, Business Development 

Director of Artex, added: 

'It has been a great experience to work 

alongside Cedric and Solidum for this 

innovative transaction which makes 

best use of Guernsey’s strengths and 

demonstrates the range of services 

that Artex is able to offer our clients.' 

GTA AND 

BOURNEMOUTH 

UNIVERSITY MARK 20 

YEARS OF OFFERING 

MSC CORPORATE 

GOVERNANCE 

This year the GTA University 

Centre and Bournemouth 

University mark 20 years this year 

of teaching company directors, 

lawyers and senior managers how 

organisations should be governed. 

The partnership’s MSc Corporate 

Governance was launched 

in Guernsey in 1997 and is as 

successful now as it was then. 

‘We first ran this MSc with 

Bournemouth University 

with a cohort of 15 students. 

Here we are, 20 years later, 

and the course’s longevity is 

testament to its high quality 

and relevance to the Bailiwick’s 

industry and workforce,’ said 

Kate Lenfestey, the GTA’s Head 

of University Programme. 

The course is aimed at anyone 

whose position requires them 

to have a deep understanding 

and practical knowledge of 

how organisations should 

operate and be governed. 

‘Partnering with leading 

universities, such as 

Bournemouth, allows the GTA to 

provide local students with access 

to UK-based courses and lecturers 

without the need for costly travel 

to the UK. We can offer students 

a learning environment with the 

focused support and attention 

that is only possible with a small 

cohort. They will also benefit from 

world class teaching programmes 

enriched by the experience 

of leading academics, here in 

Guernsey,’ said Simon Le Tocq, 

the GTA’s Chief Executive. 

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TENNERFEST IS 20 

DIANA THOMPSON 

TISE PLANS SMOOTH TRANSITION 

FOR REGULATORY HEAD 

The International Stock Exchange 

(TISE) is planning a smooth transition 

to a new Managing Director of its 

regulatory arm, the International Stock 

Exchange Authority Limited (TISEA). 

Advocate Diana Thompson, the 

current regulatory head of TISEA, 

will be stepping down from the role 

at the end of the year, after nearly 20 

years’ involvement with the Exchange 

business. She will be joining a new 

legal practice alongside her husband, 

Advocate David Thompson. 

Jon Moulton, Chairman of the 

International Stock Exchange 

Group Limited (TISEG), which is the 

commercial arm and parent company 

of the Exchange Group, said: 'Diana is 

a long-standing member of the team 

who has held a number of different 

roles over the years. Her work has 

been invaluable and I wish her every 

success for the future in her new 

venture. Our search to find a successor 

is already well underway and we are 

expecting a smooth transition.' 

Advocate Thompson said: 'I have 

thoroughly enjoyed my time at the 

Exchange and in particular, the last 

four heading up the regulatory part of 

the business. I will be sad to be leaving 

people whom I have worked with for 

a number of years but the opportunity 

to join David in this new venture is 

something which I could not overlook. 

I am proud to be leaving the company 

in such a strong position and wish the 

business every success in the future.' 

Fiona Le Poidevin, CEO of TISEG, 

added: 'I would like to thank Diana for 

all her hard work at the Exchange. It 

has been a pleasure to work so closely 

with her since I joined the business 

two and a half years ago and I wish her 

all the very best with her future plans. 

'Diana will not be leaving us until 

the end of the year and so, in the 

meantime, it is very much a case of 

business as usual, with the exception 

that we are now searching for a 

successor who will be a highly skilled 

professional with proven leadership 

skills and an in-depth understanding 

of the regulatory environment. This 

process is already well underway and 

we hope that the individual will be able 

to take the helm prior to the end of the 

year, ensuring a smooth transition for 

our members, issuers and staff.' 

RECOGNITION FOR APPLEBY AS 

LEADING LAWYERS 

Eight lawyers from Appleby have been 

recognised in the 2017 Citywealth 

Leaders List, a list compiled by 

collating nominations from peers, 

private wealth managers and advisors, 

as well as clients. 

Speaking on the announcement, 

Carlos de Serpa Pimentel, Global 

Head of Appleby's Private Client & 

Trust group, commented: 'We are 

proud that a large number of Appleby 

lawyers continue to be recognised 

JON MOULTON 

on the Citywealth Leaders List 

each year. The Listing continues to 

provide reputable recognition and is a 

testament to the commitment of our 

lawyers to achieve the best results for 

our clients.' 

Among those recognised across their 

jurisdictions were Alison MacKrill, 

Partner, Private Client & Trusts, 

Guernsey and Fraser Robertson, 

Partner, Local Group Head, Jersey 

Dispute Resolution, Jersey. 

For the first time ever, Tennerfest 

is launching a free standalone 

newspaper to be delivered direct to 

homes across Guernsey and Jersey. 

As part of its 20th anniversary 

celebration, 70,000 Tennerfest 

newspapers will be printed, giving 

participating restaurants an 

unrivalled opportunity to get their 

menus before the eyes of islanders. 

‘20 years is a fantastic 

achievement and we owe a huge 

thank you to the restaurants 

for their enthusiasm and 

commitment. This is why we want 

to give them the best exposure 

and ensure the continued 

success of Tennerfest for many 

years to come,' said Efrem 

Cockett of Hamilton Brooke. 

Hamilton Brooke launched 

Tennerfest in 1998 and it remains 

the biggest and one of the most 

popular food festivals in the 

Channel Islands. 

CATHERINE BEST 

EXPANDS TO LONDON 

It started with a young girl’s 

passion for jewellery design and 

quickly became an international 

brand operating out of the 

Channel Islands. Catherine Best is 

expanding further with a move to 

Mayfair, London. 

‘We have been looking in London 

for a while' said Catherine. ‘It all 

happened very quickly and we are 

now working hard to open our 

new showroom and workshop in 

Mayfair towards the end of the 

summer. Over the years the team 

in the Channel Islands has grown 

so much and now London means 

we can expand further. We are all 

extremely excited.’ 

Daughter Vikki Freeman, also an 

award-winning jewellery designer 

for the company, is delighted with 

the addition to the business and 

is increasing her responsibility 

in the Catherine Best empire to 

help with this exciting phase of 

business growth. 

‘Mum, the whole family and the 

teams in Guernsey and Jersey 

have worked hard over the years 

to build our business. Opening in 

London is the icing on the cake,’ 

she said. 


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Business 

ZURICH EVENT SHOWS 

GUERNSEY AS A ‘THOUGHT 

LEADER’ IN ILS 

Guernsey 

demonstrated its 

insurance-linked 

securities (ILS) 

expertise and 

thought leadership at the latest Guernsey 

Finance-hosted ILS Insight event in Zurich. 

Nearly 100 delegates attended from across 

the insurance, asset management and 

advisory communities – an encouraging 

turn-out for what is a growing but 

still relatively niche asset class. 

ILS is a form of financial instrument through 

which investors can earn returns for taking 

exposure to major insured events such 

as hurricanes and earthquakes. The term 

encompasses catastrophe (‘cat’) bonds and 

other forms of risk-linked securitisation, 

such as collateralised reinsurance. 

ILS has become popular with both insurers 

and investors in recent years. They permit 

an insurer to purchase additional protection 

for low-frequency high-severity losses such 

as those connected to natural catastrophes. 

Investors are attracted to ILS because returns 

are non-correlated with the normal economic 

cycles that affect returns and values of 

conventional financial assets such as shares. 

Guernsey has become a leading destination 

for ILS structures in recent years with the 

number of locally-domiciled insurance entities 

growing from 804 to 835 by the end of 2016, 

a substantial year-on-year increase largely 

attributable to growth in the ILS market. 

The continued success of ILS Insight, which is 

now in its fourth year, shows how well thought 

of Guernsey is as an ILS centre. Its track record 

in insurance, specifically its status as Europe’s 

leading captive insurance domicile, together 

with its expertise in collateralised reinsurance 

and the structuring of investment funds and 

listed vehicles, means that the island’s offering 

is differentiated from many other jurisdictions. 

This view was endorsed by one of 

this year’s panellists, risk consultant 

Florian Heimann of AIR Worldwide. 

He said: “Guernsey is uniquely positioned 

as a thought leader in the forefront of 

securitisation of cyber risk and attendees 

seemed genuinely interested in learning 

about the nascent cyber market.” 

A major differentiator of Guernsey in the 

ILS sector is its ability to offer two alternative 

cell structures; incorporated cell companies 

(ICCs) and protected cell companies (PCCs) 

with some ILS funds availing themselves of 

both structures. These provide a low-cost, 

low-administration vehicle for investors 

wishing to invest in the reinsurance markets. 

Guernsey Finance ensures the island 

remains in the minds of the global insurance 

community by hosting events like ILS 

Insight in the right place at the right time. 

Indeed, the Q4 events calendar includes 

hosting the annual Guernsey Insurance 

Forum in London in October. The event, 

which has focus on the world of cyber risk, 

features former head of the FBI’s Cyber 


Division James Trainor as keynote speaker. Now 

Senior Vice President within Aon’s Cyber Solutions 

Group, Mr Trainor played a critical role in developing 

the FBI’s national strategy to combat cyber-crime. 

Preceding that, the promotional agency’s second 

champagne reception in Monte Carlo in September 

assures its presence amongst the major players in 

the global reinsurance market as it coincides with the 

week-long congress Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre. 

Les Rendez-Vous has established itself as the 

key annual get-together for the reinsurance 

community, attracting lawyers, bankers, 

accounting firms, rating companies and specialist 

journalists. It also marks the beginning of the 

annual negotiation process prior to the renewal 

of reinsurance treaties and allows Guernsey to 

position itself at the heart of the big hitters. 

SHOWING OTHERS THE WAY 

Guernsey has also demonstrated its expertise in 

the area of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), 

with recent events in Shanghai and Hong Kong 

attracting a combined audience of nearly 300. 

Guernsey was among the first wave of countries 

to adopt CRS in 2014 and is among the first 50 

countries and jurisdictions to begin automatic 

reporting this year. Adherence to international 

reporting standards is a relatively new issue in China 

and Hong Kong and they are looking for guidance 

from practitioners in jurisdictions like Guernsey, 

which has always been at the forefront of adopting 

and implementing global transparency standards. 

PROGRESS AFTER INNOVATION 

It is almost a year since Guernsey introduced the 

smart and simple Private Investment Fund (PIF), 

which was developed in response to market demand 

by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in 

consultation with the island’s £266.5 billion funds 

industry, and the concept has taken off at pace. 

In the first eight months of its existence alone, 

seven PIFs had been launched, with the first two 

taking place just four months after the legislation was 

introduced. More recently, the first open-ended PIF 

was established in the island following the successful 

conversion of Freedom Select Funds PCC. 

The PIF recognises that certain funds are characterised 

by a relationship between management and investors 

that is closer than that of a typical agent, and so 

dispenses with the 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. 

The PIF should contain no more than 50 legal or 

natural persons holding an economic interest in the fund, 

although no attempt has been made to limit the number 

of investors to whom the PIF might be marketed – a 

feature not available under other comparable regimes. 

Address PO Box 655, Somers House, 

St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3PN 

Phone +44 (0) 1481 720071 

Twitter @WEAREGUERNSEY 

Email info@weareguernsey.com 

Web weareguernsey.com 

MEET THE TEAM 

Declan Maginnis joined Guernsey Finance two 

years ago. Here, we find out a little more about 

him and his role at the company. 

Name Declan Maginnis 

Position Events Assistant 

Responsibilities My role is to assist in the 

smooth running of the Guernsey Finance 

events calendar, which features both our own 

events and ones we attend as a third party. 

This includes liaising with industry, promoting 

the event and attendance on the day. 

When did you join Guernsey Finance? 

August 2015 

Favourite aspect of the job? As part of the 

events team, I have the opportunity to travel 

regularly to manage the events on the day. 

By attending these events, I am able to meet 

lots of new people and represent Guernsey 

around the globe. 

How might people know you away from 

Guernsey Finance? I enjoy taking part in 

charity challenges. I recently completed 

my fifth Guernsey Rotary Walk as well 

as the Three Peaks Challenge. I am now 

training towards my first marathon. 

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FACES OF BUSINESS 

MOIRA SERMON 

Appointed as a Director at SPF Private Clients in 2017, 

Moira Sermon has 30 years of experience in financial 

services and an in-depth knowledge of the financial 

services market, wealth management and lending. Before 

joining SPF, Moira developed her career in leading private 

banks and has established an excellent network of key 

business partners within the Channel Islands and London. 

How do you start off 

your working day? 

I’m an early riser and am always 

out walking my dogs at 6am. One 

of them only has little legs, so our 

morning walk isn’t as long as the 

ones in the evening (I take them 

out separately then). After this, I 

review my emails on my phone 

before heading off to the office. 

I like to be prepared for what is 

waiting for me as much as possible. 

How would you describe 

your leadership style? 

I would say it is a ‘relationship 

leadership’ style (if there is such a 

thing!) - I like to be encouraging 

and do my best to understand 

and embrace diversity and 

different ways of working among 

my colleagues. My aim is to 

be approachable and fair. 

What’s the best piece 

of advice you were 

ever given? 

‘Always read what you sign or put 

your name to.’ This may sound 

obvious, but when I was starting 

out in the finance industry a wise 

colleague said this to me. I can 

see how, if one was really busy, 

the temptation might arise to 

assume that someone else has 

double checked the contents of 

a document - however, doing 

your own ‘due diligence’ is a really 

important part of the process. 

How would you 

quantify success? 

For me, success is achieving 

happiness, and balance in life - so 

not relying on one thing too much 

to the exclusion of something 

else. People talk about having 

a good work/life balance and 

sometimes it can be tricky to 

achieve this, but it’s so important. 

Do you travel much 

in your role? 

With offices in London and clients 

in the UK, I travel to the other 

Channel Islands and to London. 

Apart from that I am very happily 

based in Guernsey. Technology 

means it’s easy to keep in touch 

with clients and colleagues from 

a distance, although nothing can 

beat a face-to-face meeting. 

Where is your favourite 

place in the world? 

Guernsey of course, I was adopted 

as a baby to Guernsey and feel very 

proud of our island. However, as 

all islanders say, ‘it is good to get 

off the Rock’, and so the Bahamas 

is my second favourite as I have a 

school friend who lives there and 

I try and visit her as often as I can. 

What single achievement 

are you most proud of? 

Being a parent. I know that is a short 

answer but really those three words 

say it all as far as I’m concerned. 

As a child, what did you 

want to be when you 

grew up? 

I really loved all kinds of animals, 

so I remember my wish was to be a 

zoo keeper, which obviously did not 

come to pass. However, over the 

years, sometimes my dealings with 

colleagues have made me feel as 

if I have achieved this early aim. In 

the nicest possible way of course! 

How do you maintain a 

healthy work/life balance? 

I would say my dogs help me to 

do this. They ‘make' me get up 

early, and leave the office - so 

any temptation I might have to 

stay too late has to be tempered 

with their need for company 

and for food and exercise. 

What is the last thing you 

think about at the end of 

the day? 

How lucky I am - this sounds trite 

but it really is true. Even when 

things haven’t gone as well as 

they might, I still have a lot to be 

thankful for. 

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DEPARTING 

EMPLOYEES 

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THE REASONS WHY IT 

MIGHT PAY FOR YOUR 

BUSINESS TO KEEP IN 

TOUCH WITH ‘THE EX’ 

Every company has its share 

of employees who have been 

disruptive, unpleasant or 

incompetent and who they are glad 

to see the back of. But rogue staff 

are (hopefully) in the minority and 

there are many reasons why it might 

pay for your business to keep in 

touch with ‘the ex’. 

Maintaining a good relationship is 

more difficult, of course, if you are 

having to let employees go because 

of a downsizing or reorganisation. 

People will inevitably be upset, but 

if they are treated with compassion 

and respect, offered support and 

allowed to leave with dignity, they 

are more likely to maintain positive 

feelings about the business once 

they’ve got over the initial shock. 

Keeping on friendly terms is 

also important if people leave 

for a competitor. You may have 

to put them on garden leave to 

protect the company’s interests, 

but that doesn’t mean you 

have to take their departure 

personally and adopt a ‘never 

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Here are five reasons why it’s 

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1. You might want them back 

Employees leave their jobs for all 

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things change fast and shifts in the 

market or a new strategic approach 

might make your business an 

attractive proposition to them again 

in the future – at a time when you 

might be equally keen to entice 

them back. Ex-employees often 

make great recruits because they 

understand your culture and how 

things work, are often returning with 

valuable new skills and experience 

and can hit the ground running. 

2. They are your best 

brand ambassadors 

There’s no better ambassador for 

your brand than an ex-member 

of staff who has left the business 

with a nice warm glow. They 

will talk positively to friends and 

family about your products and 

services and may even go so far 

as to actively endorse them. 

Keeping past employees in 

the loop about new products 

or company developments will 

help to maintain these positive 

relationships and make people feel 

as if they are still part of the family. 

3. They can help you find 

new talent 

Ex-employees can be a great 

source of referrals when you’re 

recruiting. They are more likely 

to refer candidates who they know 

have the right skills for the job and 

who will be a good cultural fit. 

Making sure past employees are 

among the first to know about 

job opportunities can help you get 

the right talent quickly. 

4. A badly managed exit affects 

existing employees 

There’s nothing like seeing a 

colleague being poorly treated to 

ruffle the feathers of the remaining 

team. If someone ‘disappears’ with 

no announcement about their 

resignation being made, people 

will gossip and speculate about 

why they are leaving and whether 

they are going to be replaced. 

Make sure departures are handled 

efficiently and everyone is kept 

informed about what’s happening. 

Use the exit interview not just to 

gain valuable information about 

why people are leaving, but also 

to encourage them to keep in 

touch and ensure they know 

the door will remain open. 

5. They could bring you 

new business 

When employees leave, they 

typically move to a role within the 

same industry or area of expertise. 

They may go to a competitor, a 

supplier, an industry organisation 

or even a client. This makes 

them an important part of your 

network and definitely worth 

keeping in touch with. They could 

become an important influencer, 

a source of industry information 

and a supporter who can help 

to raise your company’s profile. 

Who knows, they may even 

become your next big client. 

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article originally published by 

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ABOUT THE FUTURE 

BY REBECCA GOATER, INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER/DIRECTOR 

AT NETWORK FINANCIAL PLANNING. 

As part of an initial meeting with a client, I will always 

enquire when they intend to retire; and there is one 

answer I receive more than any other, which is along 

the lines of: 

‘I’ll probably have to work forever if the 

Government keeps moving the pension age.’ 

Now, it is indeed true that the pension age is currently 

being increased to age 67 in Guernsey, and from 2020, 

it will start to increase again so that by 2049, it will be 

age 70; but this shouldn’t mean that one couldn’t 

retire until then. 

Firstly, to offer perhaps an unpopular opinion, it isn’t 

particularly unreasonable that the States pension age 

is to be increased. To consider some UK statistics: The 

National Insurance Act 1946 introduced contributory 

State pensions for all from 1948, paid from age 65 for 

men and age 60 for women. At this time, the average 

life expectancy for men was just 66, and for women 71 * . 

The life expectancy now is 79 for men and 83 

for females, meaning that the States pensions will 

need to pay out for a lot longer than they were ever 

intended to when they were introduced. The shifting 

of the States pension age is an attempt to rebalance 

this as the current demographic trend (of an ageing 

population) continues to put a strain on budgets. 

As it is the working population that must prop up 

the pensioners as their pensions are paid from current 

income, which is becoming increasingly difficult. The 

dependency ratio (the number of people of working age 

compared to the number of younger and older people) 

in Guernsey and Alderney is already one of the highest 

amongst advanced economies and is set to increase † . 

Therefore, the increase in States pension age is one 

of the measures being taken to try and help the old 

age pension remain sustainable in the future, by not 

only reducing years of payment perhaps, but also by 

potentially increasing (some people’s) working age to 

aid the dependency ratio in the future. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, I completely understand 

that there are a lot of professions in which working 

until age 75 would be challenging at best and 

impossible at worst. However, we do all still ultimately 

have control over our own retirement ages. 

The old age pension should really only form a part of 

anyone’s retirement planning; and, given that this can 

be changed at any time, not relied upon too heavily. 

Therefore, a personal retirement plan (be it a pension, 

or other investment) should really be a priority for 

anyone as early as they can. The earlier you start a 

pension, the less you need to contribute each month 

and/or the more you will have when you do retire. 

This could give you control over both your retirement 

age, and the level of income you receive in retirement, 

as well as reducing your reliance on the States pension. 

However, a survey undertaken by the Guernsey Policy 

Council in 2012 found that only 45% of respondents 

are paying into a private sector pension. This is a 

worrying statistic and to anyone falling outside of this 

bracket, with no current 

WE DO ALL 

STILL ULTIMATELY 

HAVE CONTROL 

OVER OUR OWN 

RETIREMENT AGES 

provision, I ask: What is 

your retirement plan? 

And it is younger 

people who are less 

likely to have a personal 

retirement provision. 

Many older people 

have either occupational schemes from employment, 

and/or personal pensions or investment properties. 

They perhaps have lived through a different time, 

but it is likely their priorities were also different 

and therefore they planned for the future. 

The States of Guernsey are currently considering a 

Secondary Pension Scheme to try and tackle that lack 

of personal pension provision for people these days. 

But in the meantime, I would suggest that everyone 

consider their retirement plans, and if suitable, approach 

an Independent Financial Adviser for some advice. 

In the world we live in now, one of available instant 

gratification, it is very easy to live in the moment, 

rather than planning for the future. And whilst I 

always like to enjoy today, we must still prepare for 

tomorrow, as it is unlikely to prepare for itself. 

* Taken from Office of National Statistics 

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PLANNING A GARDEN 

MAKE-OVER? 

BY ALASTAIR HARGREAVES, ADVOCATE AND MANAGING PARTNER, FERBRACHE & FARRELL. 

At this time of year, it seems that 

flowers in Guernsey are everywhere. 

The bright colours certainly 

supplement the enjoyment of being 

outdoors, whether they are from 

the marigolds and geraniums we 

find in the manicured roundabouts, 

the ragwort and sea thrift along the 

rugged cliffs, the Open Gardens 

of Floral Guernsey or even the 

Guernsey Lily on the ‘Welcome to 

Guernsey’ sign at Guernsey Airport 

(originally painted by our very own 

botanical artist Sally Cokeley!). 

Those of you with greener fingers 

than me may well be enjoying the 

floral displays in your own gardens 

after the time, dedication and effort 

that you have invested earlier this year. 

However, as we relax into the warmer 

evenings and longer days outside, I 

wonder how many of us contemplate 

some kind of home improvement 

that involves the garden? 

That might be, for example, an 

extension, removing a hedge, a 

new pond, installing a swimming 

pool, taking some trees down 

or maybe even something on a 

grander scale such as a tourelle. 

The planning rules that deal with 

such projects are both varied, and in 

parts, actually quite detailed. In some 

cases, the activity will be exempt from 

requiring planning permission, and in 

other cases approval will be needed. 

With that in mind, we at Ferbrache 

& Farrell thought it might be helpful 

to set out a few basic considerations. 

The Guernsey Planning Service have 

also produced a useful Practice Note 

entitled ‘Do I need permission for 

my development- Householder’s 

Guide’ which is well worth reading. 

The rule of (green) thumb is that 

generally development needs 

permission. As one might imagine, 

it is more complicated than that 

because some development is 

exempt from needing approval 

since it is a specific activity, or else 

it is too small in nature. In fact, 20 

types of home development are 

exempt. More on that below. 

Development, without being overly 

legal, is anything that involves building 

or engineering operations, or which 

changes a use of property. There are 

Laws and Ordinances that provide 

a structure to that, but practically 

speaking, if the improvement or 

change needs heavy machinery 

or professional help (for example 

a landscaped pond), it may well 

need planning permission. 

Another thing to bear in mind 

is whether your home is listed 

or protected in some way, or 

contains important trees or is in a 

Conservation Area (for example). If 

that is the case, you may already be 

aware that special rules will apply to 

preserve the unique qualities of your 

property. It is not that development 

cannot be carried out; more that 

it requires careful consideration 

and a well-crafted application. 

One of the many balancing acts 

that our Planning Service must 

manage is to have regard to a 

homeowner’s reasonable aspirations 

to develop their property, but at 

the same time meeting legal and 

policy requirements. The recently 

adopted Island Development Plan 

provides a degree of flexibility for 

the planning officers that they have 

not had for very many years. This, 

in turn, will help homeowners. 

Bear in mind that exempt 

development must generally be 

carried out in your garden (domestic 

curtilage to be more precise), and as 

an abundance of caution it is always a 

good idea to check with the Planning 

Service helpdesk (01481 717200). 

Development that may be allowed 

without needing permission (provided 

specific criteria are met) may include 

the placing of a caravan, installing 

a flag pole, installing a swimming 

or other pool, putting up a fence or 

gate, creating a hard-surfaced area 

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A LOOK AT IMPACT BANKING 

By Jason Robilliard, Investment Manager, ABN AMRO 

In its simplest 

form banking is 

the process of 

taking money 

from savers 

who want 

security whilst 

earning some interest and lending 

it to borrowers who are willing 

to pay interest in order to use the 

funds. Impact Banking takes things 

a little further in that the bank will 

only lend their savers’ money to 

organisations and projects which are 

intended to make a positive social, 

environmental or cultural impact. 

IN ADDITION TO 

FINANCING, FARMERS ARE 

ALWAYS GIVEN TRAINING 

AND GUIDANCE. THERE 

IS OFTEN BIG GAPS IN 

THEIR KNOWLEDGE 

ABN AMRO in the Netherlands is 

working closely with its clients to 

participate in this sector of the market 

and one industry being supported is 

third world farming. The idea behind 

this is straight forward. Farmers are 

given a loan of several hundred 

dollars to buy fertiliser or new planting 

materials in order to increase their 

production and eventually improve 

their standard of living. ABN AMRO and 

its commodity clients jointly take on 

the risk of the loan. Obviously, the loans 

are relatively small when compared 

with ‘standard’ commodity loans to 

producers and traders to meet their 

working capital needs which can run 

into hundreds of millions of dollars. The 

main difference is that Impact Banking 

focuses first on the impact on people 

and the planet, and then on the return. 

In addition to financing, farmers are 

always given training and guidance. 

There is often big gaps in their 

knowledge about things that first world 

farmers simply take for granted. There 

are stories about fertiliser programmes 

which failed in the past – not because 

of the quality of the fertiliser, but 

because the farmers just put it on 

their plants in one go. Today farmers 

are given specific training in fertilising 

techniques and the basic principles 

of a company balance sheet. 

The biggest problem for these farmers 

is to get access to finance. Before 

granting a loan, lending institutions 

always want to see a balance sheet. 

Smallholder farmers don’t have this 

for the simple reason that they have 

nothing to report on. Their only assets 

are a few old cocoa trees, which have 

no value after a couple of decades 

when they stop bearing pods. The 

little income they had drops further, 

making it even harder for them to buy 

fertiliser and new trees, and ruining their 

prospects for improvement. To reduce 

costs, they often put their children 

to work on the farm. The children 

inevitably ‘inherit’ the farm one day, 

with the result that these families stay 

trapped in poverty for generations. 

You could say that Impact Banking 

blends sustainability and commerce. 

It’s not microfinance, which often 

involves too strict repayment 

schedules and focuses on one small 

business at a time. ABN AMRO seeks 

to lend exclusively to large groups 

of farmers. One of the projects 

the bank is currently working on 

involves 15,000 farmers. A number 

that big gives a sufficiently profitable 

scale of operations. If a project 

like this is going to be a success, 

there has to be a positive business 

case in place for the farmer, for the 

bank’s client and for the bank. 

ABN AMRO is keen to emphasise 

the self-reliance aspect of Impact 

Banking. Farmers are given a loan, 

not a donation, which means 

this banking product benefits 

both them and the bank. 

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Business 

BRISTLES, BRUSH AND FUZZ: 

POGONOPHIA IN THE WORKPLACE 

By Oliver Yarwood. 

Oliver is a history student 

and regular summer intern 

at ABT where he sits in 

the Employment Law 

Department with Advocate 

Thomas Crawfourd. 

Pogonophobia is the fear 

and aversion to beards. 

Unfortunately for sufferers, 

it appears that the beard 

is well and truly back. 

At university, the beard is no 

longer the preserve of hipsters 

and Socialist Worker pedlars, 

but has been attempted by 

me and my friends alike. 

Once a sign of wisdom and 

virility, do we still associate facial 

hair with prowess, or are we 

simply too lazy to shave? 

Our parents might protest 

that it’s just a youthful sign of 

rebellion, a passing stage in life; all 

remember the infamous handlebar 

moustaches of the seventies. 

Yet the moustache continues to 

hold a special place within military 

etiquette, as testified by article 

08.301 of the Ministry of Defence’s 

current Army Dress Regulations. 

These stipulate that whilst a 

beard is unacceptable under 

normal circumstances, the 

moustache is welcomed as 

a paradigm of tradition. 

Adopted by the British during 

the Napoleonic Wars, where 

it adorned the face of French 

troops, the moustache grew in 

popularity in Britain throughout 

the nineteenth century. 

The penchant for facial hair was 

further reflected in the adoption of 

sideburns by soldiers stationed in 

Asia, whose local custom saw them 

as a sign of knowledge and power. 

The rise in importance of facial 

hair came to the fore in 1856 when 

command No. 1695 of the Queen’s 

regulations made the moustache 

compulsory amongst soldiers of 

all ranks. 

And it was only in 1916 that fears 

of cleanliness in trench warfare 

forced the military establishment 

to relax the stringent requirement 

that the top-lip go unshaved. 

However, beards have long been 

repressed by the powers that be. 

Famously, Peter the Great 

introduced a beard tax in 1698 

to bring Russia in line with 

Western European culture. 

More recently, other dictators 

such as Saddam Hussein and 

my supervising advocate have 

forbidden them altogether. 

But when it comes to 

employment, are employers justified 

in requiring employees to go 

beardless, or am I entitled to protect 

my bit of stubble in the workplace? 

Fortunately, being stationed in 

an employment law department, I 

am in the right place to find out. 

It seems that employers are free 

to set their own standards when it 

comes to grooming and appearance. 

Therefore, they may require 

employees to be clean-shaven, 

perhaps in the interests of 

projecting a presentable or 

professional image, or for reasons 

of health and safety or hygiene. 

However, in certain jurisdictions 

such as England and Wales, 

statutory protections exist 

against the likes of race and 

religious discrimination. 

Here, employers need to ensure 

that any requirement to be 

clean-shaven does not indirectly 

discriminate against those, for 

example, who grow beards for 

racial or religious reasons. 

This means that any requirement 

to be beardless must be justifiable 

to make lawful what may otherwise 

be unlawful discrimination. 

Health and safety is a good case in 

point: requiring firemen to be cleanshaven 

may be justifiable because 

a beard could prevent a proper 

seal in their breathing apparatus. 

On the other hand, justifying 

a requirement that office 

workers be clean-shaven is 

likely to be more difficult. 

In Guernsey there is currently 

no race or religious discrimination 

legislation, so employers here 

can enforce any no-beards 

policies more freely. 

Whilst this might enable some 

pogonophobic attitudes to 

prevail, employers still need to 

be careful that they do not give 

bearded employees any grounds 

to resign and treat themselves 

as constructively dismissed. 

Alas, it transpired that the order 

I received to shave my beard 

before undertaking my summer 

internship was only meant in jest. 

So begins the process of 

rehabilitating my two-month old 

beard to its former strength... 

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Business 

MEET 

ANDREW 

Aver Partners is Guernsey’s new 

independent director services company. 

The role of the non-executive director (NED) is 

changing, according to the co-owner of Guernsey’s 

new independent director services company. 

Aver Partners, created by Andrew Whittaker and 

Sarah Macknight, provides independent director 

services to investment funds around the world. 

Andrew, who spent the past six and a half years as 

Managing Director of IPES in Guernsey, said NED 

roles in the island are facing increased regulation 

and governance and therefore experience and 

knowledge of the finance industry, more so now 

than ever before, is vital of a NED appointment. 

‘The role of the independent NED is paramount 

to the governance of a company and to the 

benefit of the shareholders and investors,’ he 

said. ‘It is the responsibility of a NED to adhere 

to regulatory requirements through processes 

and procedures, documenting everything, and 

by making sure things are done properly.’ 

Improving industry standards is at the forefront 

of Aver Partners. ‘Previously NEDs have provided 

their services outside the regulatory framework, 

but now those NEDs with multiple directorships 

are meeting the requirements to have a fiduciary 

license. Things are changing and that is a 

step in the right direction,’ said Andrew. 

With the NED industry becoming more regulated 

Andrew and Sarah saw this as an opportunity to 

provide the required level of expertise and regulation, 

alongside existing NEDS, in the marketplace. ‘This 

particular, and specialised, focus on regulation 

and governance is what Aver Partners can offer in 

WHITTAKER 


'NED ROLES IN THE ISLAND ARE FACING 

INCREASED REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE 

AND THEREFORE EXPERIENCE AND 

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FINANCE INDUSTRY, 

MORE SO NOW THAN EVER BEFORE, 

IS VITAL OF A NED APPOINTMENT.' 

abundance and with confidence,’ 

said Andrew. ‘Independence 

is also paramount and vital for 

effective corporate governance. 

Company boards must be 

diversified, bringing together 

numerous and different 

components, skills and cultures 

in order to continue to be 

effective and efficient.’ 

Andrew’s technical knowledge 

of the investment fund industry 

is fundamental to what Aver 

Partners can offer. 

‘THE ROLE OF THE 

INDEPENDENT NED IS 

PARAMOUNT TO THE 

GOVERNANCE OF A 

COMPANY AND TO 

THE BENEFIT OF THE 

SHAREHOLDERS AND 

INVESTORS' 

Not only does his financial 

services career span two decades 

working in London, Dusseldorf, 

Paris and the Channel Islands, 

his industry body appointments 

include being the current 

chairman of the Channel Islands 

Working Group for the British 

Venture Capital Association 

(BVCA), technical committee 

member for the Association of 

Investment Companies (AIC), 

executive member and former 

chairman of the Guernsey 

Investment Fund Association 

(GIFA), a Guernsey International 

Business Association (GIBA) 

council member, former 

regulatory member of the 

Association of Real Estate Funds 

(AREF) and former technical 

group member of Invest Europe 

– European Venture Capital 

Association (EVCA). He is also a 

member of the Chartered Institute 

for Securities and Investment 

(CISI) and the Guernsey Society 

of Chartered and Certified 

Accountants (GSCCA). He is a 

graduate of Cardiff University 

and Université de Provence. 

Previous to his stint at the 

helm of IPES, Andrew was 

Managing Director at Capita 

where he lead teams specialising 

in private equity, real estate, 

investment companies, offshore 

hedge funds, taxation and 

DTP. He has also held senior 

management roles at Moscow 

Narodny, DML, and qualified 

as a chartered management 

accountant while at HSBC. 

Sarah too has 20 years’ 

marketing and business 

development experience 

in the finance industry, 

telecommunications, and 

ICT. She currently sits on the 

Guernsey Investment Funds 

Association marketing committee 

and is a former member of the 

Association of Real Estate Funds 

marketing committee. She is 

also a member of the Chartered 

Institute of Marketing (CIM). 

Sarah founded a successful 

marketing and public relations 

company in the UK and recently 

established a communications 

department for a global financial 

services company in Guernsey. 

Prior to this she was a marketing 

consultant to Capita Asset 

Services delivering specific 

strategic marketing and business 

development plans for the 

board and sales directors of 

Capita. Sarah is a graduate of 

Birmingham University and 

Université de Toulouse. 

Sarah and Andrew have 

professional ties to the island 

going back over a decade and 

are also involved in the Guernsey 

Rugby Club. Despite there being 

a friendly rivalry when it comes 

to the Six Nations, between 

supporting Wales, where Andrew 

originates, and England, where 

Sarah was born, both are proud 

to call Guernsey home. 

And, if you’re wondering about 

the name Aver Partners, Aver 

is a legal term used in court 

for alleging a fact in support of 

a plea. ‘Quite simply it is your 

statement of truth,’ said Andrew. 

COMPANY BOARDS MUST 

BE DIVERSIFIED, BRINGING 

TOGETHER NUMEROUS 

AND DIFFERENT 

COMPONENTS, SKILLS 

AND CULTURES IN ORDER 

TO CONTINUE TO BE 

EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT.’ 

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RAVENSCROFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. 

THE GRASS IS 

ALWAYS GREENER 

YES, THEY'LL ALL COME TO MEET ME, 

ARMS REACHING, SMILING SWEETLY. 

IT'S GOOD TO TOUCH THE GREEN, 

GREEN GRASS OF HOME. 

Claude “Curly” Putman Jr, 1965 

Umair Haque’s 2011 book ‘The New Capitalist 

Manifesto’ essentially revolves around Environmental, 

Social and Governance (ESG – often referred to as 

'green'). In essence it is a call to arms for businesses 

to embrace ESG but he also argues that by doing 

so, because of consumer demand, companies will 

benefit in terms of growing sales, increasing revenue 

and ultimately share price. That was a few years ago 

and it is undeniable that since then this view has had 

an ever increasing impact on company behaviour, 

consumer behaviour and of course investor behaviour. 

A discussion point and question that we can pose 

is whether or not ESG criteria warrant an investment 

category all to themselves or whether they are simply 

symptoms of a well-run, competitive enterprise 

in the marketplace. After all, if you didn’t run your 

(public) company in line with the best management 

principles while taking account of your responsibilities 

to society and the planet, where would it get you? 

Well, you could, for example, ask BP. Many of you 

will not remember the efforts of the former British 

Petroleum (the name was cynically resurrected by 

Barack Obama in his mission to maximise damages 

following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the 

Gulf of Mexico) to rebrand itself as ‘Beyond Petroleum’ 

and reduce its dependence upon black gold. Ten years 

before disaster struck, then-chairman Lord Browne, 

with the help of Britain’s-own Mad Men at Ogilvy & 

Mather, made a determined effort to ‘greenwash’ BP’s 

image, including the adoption of the now-ubiquitous 

green and yellow sunflower. Was this a disingenuous 

attempt to hoodwink the public as to BP’s real mission 

or a genuine effort to re-orientate a global company 

along more ethically and socially responsible lines? 

Having read many articles about BP’s behaviour before, 

during and after the environmental catastrophe, I am 

persuaded that the company’s board was sincere in 

both its aims and intentions. Unfortunately, a succession 

of small failures baked into the oil exploration process 

over many years – what the aviation industry calls the 

‘Swiss cheese model’ of accident causation – aligned 

to cause a massive accident from which, arguably, BP 

has never properly recovered. Regardless, it has cost 

the company some US$61.6 billion so far! Good job it 

can still pump cash out of the ground to pay the bills… 

Returning to the meaning of being ‘green’, a recent 

report from investment manager State Street Global 

Advisors has attempted to define ESG and identify those 

institutional investors who have adopted the principles 

– and then attempt to see whether any of it makes any 

difference. This latter issue is, of course, fairly important, 

since few clients are interested in unprofitable social 

experiments with their 

FEW CLIENTS ARE 

INTERESTED IN 

UNPROFITABLE 

SOCIAL 

EXPERIMENTS 

WITH THEIR 

RETIREMENT 

MONEY 

retirement money – though 

there are some ethically pure 

investors out there. What 

is left is a large number of 

those who are very happy to 

do the right thing if it doesn’t 

unduly affect their profits, but 

who are a little more wary 

of the pursuit of ESG for its 

own sake. The key challenge, 

therefore, becomes 

trying to work out cause 

and effect; that is, is ESG the cause of any particular 

outperformance or simply the outcome of a company 

operating to its potential within the marketplace? 

The debate perpetuates and our investment team 

continues to discuss whether ‘correlation equals 

causation’, but it would be safe to say that, as value 

investors with a global outlook, it is not in our interest 

to buy shares in companies that seek to damage the 

environment, have reactionary views about social 

change or can’t be bothered with the formalities of 

proper management principles. Regular readers will 

know that we have railed about all of these issues 

in the past and that we have never been slow to sell 

companies that attempt to disguise poor practice as 

idiosyncrasy. Does, however, this make us thematic 

ESG investors? Current thinking could reasonably 

be described as ‘not necessarily’. We see the trend 

and are already on board, but we are not yet sure 

whether we see ESG, in isolation, as being a theme 

in itself. It is nevertheless a typical characteristic of 

the sorts of companies in which we choose to invest. 

Because, as you know, the grass is always greener… 

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Business 

TALENT 

MATTERS 

James Orrick, Managing Director 

of PEA in Guernsey, shares his 

views on why Guernsey’s 

financial services talent offering 

is an untapped USP. 

Financial services capabilities have 

been at the core of Guernsey’s 

economic progression over the 

past 50 years and our credentials 

encourage overseas investors to 

come here. But how effectively do 

we promote the strength of our 

talent pool as a key reason to 

do business here? 

Finance is a strong part of our 

economic heritage. Today, we are the 

number one jurisdiction for non-UK 

listed entities listed on the London 

Stock Exchange (LSE). We are also 

the first choice in Europe for captive 

insurance and the captive domicile 

of choice for 40% of the FTSE 100. 

Our investment funds sector sees 

consecutive quarterly growth and 

we have made a strong name for 

ourselves as a home to private equity. 

These are strong credentials, which 

have developed over many years 

and, alongside them, a highly skilled 

financial services workforce has been 

established. Indeed, at the base level, 

the capability and experience of 

individuals working on a fund group 

are essential to its success. These 

skills should bolster wider market 

confidence in what it is we do here 

so very well. 

The quality of our financial services 

workforce has been nurtured by an 

accessible training infrastructure, 

which has contributed strongly to 

Guernsey’s skillset and expertise. It 

has indeed helped to fuel the ability 

of employers to compete globally in 

the race to create Guernsey’s appeal. 

Guernsey offers a range of avenues 

for individuals to develop incredibly 

diverse skills in financial services. For 

people who are considering their first 

career, financial services may appear 

like just one option. The reality is 

quite different. Guernsey’s eclectic 

finance industry can provide a range 

of career paths and the opportunity 

to add multiple strings to the bow. 

I have experienced this first hand. 

I began a work placement in a big 

four accountancy firm during summer 

holidays in 2002 and 2003. This 

transitioned into a graduate placement 

opportunity and the chance to witness 

as an auditor what interested me most 

about the various fund structures 

and entities that reside in Guernsey. 

Post-qualification I decided to 

embark on a Masters in corporate 

governance which enabled me to 

qualify as a chartered secretary at 

the same time through the affiliation 

the programme had to ICSA. 

Career progression followed 

alongside this academic route. My 

interest was drawn to private equity 

in 2009 when I joined PEA and 

was appointed Managing Director 

in 2014. There is no doubt that my 

learning and development path 

gave me the skills I need to fulfil 

the role that I currently hold. 

The training opportunities provided 

by the GTA and Guernsey BPP are 

incredibly supportive. Whether 

you are keen on professional 

qualifications such as the chartered 

secretary through ICSA, accountancy 

through the ACCA, multiple board 

skills through the IOD Company 

Direction Programme or academic 

qualifications such as an MBA or 

MSc, the options are here on-island. 

CPD events make it very easy for 

professionals to retain the currency 

of their know-how and the ready 

local network, enhanced by bodies 

like GIFA and GACO, makes current 

thinking and guidance easy to access. 

Attracting the right employees 

is crucial to the success of all 

businesses. As a local employer 

I see real opportunity in investing 

in the potential of junior talent – 

in supporting school leavers and 

graduates who wish to embark 

in training in fund administration 

while gaining work experience 

in a jurisdiction that has world 

class regulatory standards and 

strong product innovation. 

The debate about Guernsey’s 

population challenge, for me, 

seems to reinforce the importance 

of our careers marketing. We have 

a collective role in informing the 

young about the excellent training 

opportunities and ready careers 

that are open for them right now 

on-island. Here they can train while 

gaining work experience in a best of 

breed location, which will provide 

them with a wide pool of options for 

the future. And they instantly qualify 

for the work-life balance that draws 

so many to our beautiful island. 

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Business 

HIGH-FLYING APPOINTMENTS 

COLLAS CRILL 

LAWYER IS NEW 

CHAMBER OF 

COMMERCE VICE 

PRESIDENT 

Collas Crill Associate Hana 

Plsek has been voted Vice 

President of the Chamber 

of Commerce in Guernsey. 

Hana, who has day-to-day 

responsibility for the firm’s 

employment and housing 

practice, represents the 

Chamber of Commerce on 

the Disability Discrimination 

Legislation Project Team. 

Hana said: ‘This is a great opportunity for me to 

work with the Chamber of Commerce on some 

important projects that will help enhance the island.’ 

John O’Neill, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, 

said: ‘We are delighted that Hana has joined us. 

She will be an invaluable member of the team, 

bringing in her legal skillset to assist with some 

of our wider, community-based projects. 

In her role at Collas Crill, Hana regularly advises on 

contentious and non-contentious matters ranging 

from confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements 

in connection with restructuring to redundancy 

and dismissal procedures for local firms. Hana also 

sits on the Chamber of Commerce’s population 

sub-group following the implementation of the 

Population Management (Guernsey) Law, 2016 

by the States of Guernsey earlier this year. 

PROMOTION AT C5 ALLIANCE 

Daniel Steadman has been promoted to the role of 

Senior Consultant in the professional services team at 

C5 Alliance following five years with the company. 

Having graduated from the University of Lincoln with a 

first-class degree in Games Computing, Daniel currently 

specialises in Microsoft .NET, SharePoint and Nintex 

Workflow and Forms development, with additional skills in 

database development and performing data migrations. 

Matthew Thornton, Director of Professional Services 

at C5 Alliance, said: ‘Dan has been a great asset to the 

team and we’re sure he will continue to prove himself 

as an invaluable member here.’ 

NEW DIRECTOR FOR MARTEL MAIDES 

Martel Maides, one of the island’s oldest-established estate 

agencies, has appointed property negotiator Claire Holliday 

as a Director. Her appointment cements a long working 

relationship with Martel Maides, which began when she 

joined as a receptionist nearly 20 years ago and then 

progressed through various departments within the agency. 

‘Claire has superb people skills and has handled several 

roles within the 18-strong team, most recently as an 

Open Market Consultant. We are delighted to have her 

on the board. Her depth of experience and wholehearted 

enthusiasm for helping people when they are buying or 

selling are just part of what make her a real asset to our 

business,’ said Staff Director Richard Fox. 

CAREY OLSEN 

MAKES SIX SENIOR 

APPOINTMENTS 

Offshore law firm Carey Olsen 

has made six senior promotions 

across its global network of 

offices. The promotions include 

Peter Sherwood who moves 

up to counsel in the Cayman 

Islands office, Alan Hughes who 

has been promoted to counsel 

in the Singapore office and four 

new senior associates: Andrew 

Chissick in London, Luke Sayer 

in Guernsey and both Samantha 

Hoare and Sarah Townsend 

in Jersey. 

Guernsey-based Luke Sayer 

has extensive experience in 

commercial litigation, acting 

for clients in complex and high 

value commercial disputes. 

Carey Olsen Chairman, 

John Kelleher, said: ‘These 

promotions reflect the growing 

talent within the firm and I 

congratulate the group on their 

well-deserved success. We 

are also delighted to welcome 

Michael back to Carey Olsen.’ 

Paula Fry 

APPLEBY EXPANDS ITS 

CLIENT & TRUSTS TEAM 

Walkers Appleby has appointed Paula 

Fry to its Private Client and Trusts 

team in Guernsey. 

Paula joins Appleby as a Senior 

Associate, advising on all aspects 

of trust law, which includes the 

establishment, restructuring and 

winding up of private, charitable, 

purpose and commercial trusts 

and foundations. 

Group Partner Alison MacKrill said: 

‘We are delighted to welcome Paula 

to our established Private Client & 

Trusts practice in Guernsey. She has 

a vast knowledge of Guernsey trust 

law and her appointment further 

strengthens our ability to offer a 

seamless service to our clients.’ 


NEW CHAIRMAN FOR IMPERIUM TRUST 

Local fiduciary company Imperium Trust Company Limited 

has appointed Roy McGregor as its new Chairman 

following the retirement of Peter Snowden. 

Roy moved to Guernsey in 2006 when he was appointed 

CEO of Credit Suisse’s businesses in the Channel Islands, 

a role that he held for 10 years, where he was responsible 

for the group’s significant activities in the islands and the 

Isle of Man. 

Commenting on his new role, he said: ‘There has been 

a degree of consolidation in the fiduciary sector in recent 

times. An independent trust organisation such as Imperium 

is in a strong position to capitalise on the changes in the 

market place, and to continue to develop business 

opportunities through its flexible and high quality 

service delivery.’ 

Director David Gilmour added: ‘We are delighted to welcome 

someone with Roy’s gravitas and depth of experience to 

the role of Chairman. His considerable knowledge of the 

international financial services sector will be invaluable.’ 

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OI APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF CREATIVE 

Channel Island marketing, 

creative and digital agency 

Oi has appointed Paul Le 

Breton as Head of Creative 

in its Jersey office. 

Paul has been in the 

industry for 29 years 

and brings with him a 

wealth of experience 

working on a range of 

high profile campaigns 

for local, national and 

international clients. 

On his new role, Paul said: 

‘I’m really pleased 

to have joined such an 

innovative, highly creative 

and amazing team. 

I can’t wait to work with 

everyone and get stuck in!’ 

Ben Clarke, Oi Creative 

and Digital Director, said: 

‘We’d like to welcome 

Paul to the Jersey team. 

Paul’s role will be focused 

around inspiring and 

developing our juniors, as 

well as crafting some more 

of our award-winning 

brand and creative work.’ 

DELOITTE EXPANDS ITS ADVISORY TEAM 

Deloitte has announced two new appointments and a 

promotion to Director within their expanding advisory 

team. Harriet Gowan and Chris Macdonald have joined 

as Manager and Senior Manager respectively, and Sally 

Rochester has achieved promotion to Director. 

Formed four years ago, Deloitte’s advisory team now 

comprises of 14 specialists across both islands, with further 

growth expected in order to meet increasing demand. 

Chris is a qualified chartered accountant with extensive 

experience in insolvency and restructuring. Harriet, 

a qualified Project Manager, joins Deloitte from the 

Financial Investigation Unit, where she worked in the 

Fraud Department and the Financial Intelligence Service. 

Sally’s promotion to Director will help to ensure 

that Deloitte is uniquely placed to capitalise on the 

growing advisory requirements of the local market. 

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 

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SENIOR APPOINTMENTS AT BDO 

Nine new recruits have joined BDO Limited as the 

accountancy and business advisory firm continues 

to expand in all areas. The latest intake of qualified 

professionals includes seven audit seniors who have left 

their previous working lives in South Africa and Namibia 

to bring their expertise to the northern hemisphere. 

‘A big part of BDO’s expansion strategy is investing 

in the growth of talent we offer to our clients,’ said 

Managing Partner Richard Searle. ‘Our new joiners 

bring wide expertise and strong experience to our team 

of over 75 people in Guernsey and will see us further 

expand our client tax and audit services in particular. 

Among the other new joiners is Guernsey-born 

Senior Tax Manager Caley Clarke who brings with her 

22 years’ unbroken experience working within the 

local tax services industry, initially with the Guernsey 

tax office before transferring to private practice. 

At 24 years of age, Guernsey-born Compliance 

Assistant Lucy Smith is the youngest of the new 

joiners, but having worked in compliance locally for 

six years she too brings a wealth of experience. 

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DESIGNING 

OPPORTUNITIES 

BY ANDY MERRETT, DIRECTOR AT LOVELL OZANNE & PARTNERS. 

This time last year we were all 

getting hot under the collar with 

regards to the upcoming Island 

Development Plan (IDP). Both 

business and the public were trying 

to get to grips with 372 pages of 

the Plan, and trying to interpret 

what it would all mean for them. 

Since its introduction at the end of 

2016, Lovell Ozanne has been gaining 

considerable experience in working 

with the document and its policies, 

identifying possibilities for our clients 

within this new planning landscape. 

To date we have established a number 

of development opportunities within 

the IDP, which we are exploring 

with the Planning Department. 

To give an example, the IDP now 

has a policy framework that can be 

utilised to bring old and redundant 

buildings back to life with a number 

of potential uses. IDP Policy GP16, 

parts A and B, presents potential 

options for such sites which did not 

exist previously. We have seen this 

new policy welcomed by clients 

who were historically unable to find a 

viable development option for existing 

redundant structures on their land. 

Clearly this can be seen as having 

a positive impact upon the island, 

improving the environment and 

replacing redundant structures with 

a building/land use, which positively 

contributes to the surrounding area. 

Based upon this interpretation of the 

new Plan, we have recently submitted 

a planning application for a wellknown 

Guernsey site. In days gone 

by it was a popular tourist attraction 

but had struggled to survive over the 

years and eventually closed. A number 

of attempts were made under the old 

Rural Area Plan to bring this site back 

into use, however the Plan restricted 

what could be achieved on the site. 

TO-DATE WE HAVE 

ESTABLISHED A NUMBER 

OF DEVELOPMENT 

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN 

THE IDP, WHICH WE ARE 

EXPLORING WITH THE 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 

On behalf of our client, we prepared 

a sketch proposal, which sees the 

existing building converted into five 

contemporary houses within a set of 

landscaped gardens. Within the context 

of the new IDP, we obtained positive 

advice at pre-application stage, which 

gave our client enough confidence to 

progress with a Planning Application. 

In proposing the redevelopment 

of redundant sites, it is important to 

demonstrate that there will be no 

adverse effect upon the character of 

the area. Design quality is important, 

as is the contribution of any new 

structure to the sustainable design 

of the existing building or site. In 

this case, Lovell Ozanne has taken 

a contemporary design approach, 

which utilises the rhythm of the 

existing steel frame with a palate 

of sustainable building products to 

convert the existing building into 

high quality sustainable homes. 

Following on from this example, 

there are certainly other policies 

within the new IDP which facilitate 

development which was previously 

impossible. In particular the IDP 

allows for further flexibility within the 

Main Centres (MC) and Local Centre 

(LC) policies. We are always happy to 

advise if you know of a site or building 

which might be able to benefit from 

opportunities within the new IDP. 

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Business 

INITIAL TOKEN 

OFFERINGS 

– FIVE THINGS 

THAT YOU NEED 

TO KNOW 

ABOUT THEM 

Initial token offerings (ITOs), also called initial coin offerings 

(ICOs), token launches or token generation events, are one 

of the latest trends in financial services. ITOs have 

emerged out of the increasing use of distributed 

ledgers and blockchain technology, the software that 

underpins cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. 

BY STEPHEN OZANNE, 

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, 

WALKERS (GUERNSEY) LLP 

However, are ITOs just another buzzword or fad in the Fintech 

sector, or are we seeing a new method of investing emerge? 

Here are my top five things that you need to know about them. 

1. WHAT ARE ITOS? 

Tokens (or coins) are a virtual 

form of investment, which have 

been created using blockchain 

technology. Some start-up 

technology companies are "issuing" 

tokens as an alternative means of 

raising capital by using an existing 

blockchain platform, such as 

Ethereum, to create and record 

the distribution of tokens as a form 

of investment in the start-up. 

The investment terms of the 

tokens are pre-programmed into 

the blockchain to form a “smart 

contract” that can be automatically 

performed by software. For 

instance, smart contracts can 

autonomously transfer tokens 

to investors once the smart 

contract has recognised that all 

the conditions for investment have 

been met (such as transferring 

the purchase price for the tokens, 


usually in a cryptocurrency, to 

the issuer). A blockchain platform 

can securely verify and record 

transfers of tokens, and should be 

a transparent means for investors 

to monitor their investments 

(Bitcoin’s open blockchain ledger 

is publicly visible online, although 

other blockchain platforms can be 

private). Since the administration 

of the token issue is automated by 

software, it is very efficient, and 

typically only the token issuer and 

investors need to participate. This 

has the potential to disintermediate 

(cut out) many of the parties that 

are typically involved in traditional 

forms of issuing investments. 

2. WHAT IS THE SIZE 

OF THE MARKET? 

ITOs have become popular 

for start-up companies in the 

cryptocurrency, cloud computing 

and social media sectors to 

raise capital as an alternative to 

venture capital and initial public 

offerings (IPOs). According to 

Autonomous Research, a financial 

analytics firm, start-up technology 

companies have already raised 

over $1.2 billion in 2017 from 

ICOs and ITOs in over 50 different 

businesses and projects. The 

first notable ICO was in 2014 by 

Ethereum, which raised $18.9 

million. More recently, Tezos raised 

over $208 million from an ICO. 

3. WHAT DO INVESTORS GET? 

Typically, tokens give investors 

a right to an interest in the startup, 

similar to traditional forms 

of investment such as company 

shares, and can include rights to 

a share of profits. Alternatively, 

tokens can be used to give 

investors other rights and licences 

to the products or services 

produced by the start-up. 

4. ARE ITOS REGULATED? 

Some ITOs have been promoted as 

an unregulated form of investment, 

relying on the argument that 

tokens are not a security for the 

purposes of the different investor 

protection laws in countries around 

the world. As a result, some token 

issuers have used ITOs as a means 

of avoiding regulation. However, 

depending on the nature of an 

investor's rights that attach to a 

token, it is possible that a token is a 

form of security, particularly if those 

rights entitle the investor to a share 

of the profits of the token issuer 

and the investor is not involved 

in the day-to-day management 

and control of the token issuer. 

This view has recently been 

recognised by the US Securities 

and Exchange Commission (SEC) 

in its investigation into the coins 

issued by the DAO (decentralised 

autonomous organisation), 

which had raised over $150 

million from an ICO that the SEC 

classed as an offer of securities. 

Tokens that give investors other 

rights, such as licences to products 

and services, could fall outside 

the scope of being classed 

as a security. However, token 

issuers and investors still need to 

proceed with caution, because 

it is possible that those types of 

tokens could also be classed as a 

security, depending on the facts 

and circumstances of each case 

and the investor protection laws 

that apply to the tokens. Further, 

how different countries want to tax 

gains made on tokens may also 

influence how they are recognised 

for regulatory purposes. 

5. ARE ITOS JUST 

ANOTHER FINTECH 

BUZZWORD OR FAD? 

Unlikely. Reports suggest that the 

ITO market grew over 800 percent 

in the past two years, and a further 

540 percent during the past six 

months, which is staggering. The 

market is also starting to diversify to 

include other types of businesses 

and projects, including investment 

funds. In essence, tokens and 

coins are the labels given to the 

means of granting investors' rights 

using blockchain technology, 

whatever those rights may be. 

Once traditional technology 

and investment firms start using 

blockchain technology for making 

investments, it is likely to quickly 

become a common method of 

investing. In this regard, IBM and 

the London Stock Exchange Group 

have recently announced a joint 

project to use IBM's blockchain 

platform to enable SMEs to more 

easily offer securities in the EU. 

I expect ITOs will be around 

for the foreseeable future. 

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THE REAL 

DANGER 

OF CYBER 

ATTACKS 

Tom Bale, Business Development and Technical Director, Logicalis, talks to 

En Voyage about the threat posed by cyber attacks, and says that they have 

the potential to cause more economic damage than major natural disasters. 

Business 

Extreme cyber attacks could be 

costlier than natural disasters as 

the scale of global attacks grows. 

Estimates from Lloyd’s of 

London suggest extreme cyber 

attacks, such as a cloud service 

provider hack, could cause 

over £90 billion of economic 

damage – more than the cost 

of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 

With the threat of cyber 

attacks growing, we are warning 

companies and organisations to 

take preventative measures to 

secure their systems in time. 

Prevention is better than cure 

for cyber attacks and there are 

many things a company can do 

to reduce their risks. Ransomware 

remains the biggest threat to any 

company, so cyber-protection 

plans need to include offline, 

up-to-date, bullet-proof back 

ups that have been tested and 

verified to enable full recovery. 

Most backups are nightly which 

leaves everyday working papers 

exposed. These are the things 

your team might be finalising 

today to present tomorrow, so 

losing them could be just as 

costly, if not more, than losing 

older correspondence. 

With the cost of cyber insurance 

likely to jump as underwriters 

get better at gauging the 

risks, companies need to 

step up security to improve 

their chances of avoiding 

cyber attacks and reducing 

the damage if one occurs. 

Over 600,000 organisations 

in 170 countries were affected 

by the Wannacry ransomware 

attack in May, while the Petya/ 

NotPetya malware attack in June 

affected over 60 countries, with 

serious economic implications. 

Following the Petya attack 

Mondelez reported a 3% drop 

in sales growth because of 

disruptions to its systems, while 

Reckitt Benckiser predicted a 

£110 million drop in sales. 

Unlike Wannacry, a ransomware 

spread between networks by 

‘worms’, the Petya malware 

didn’t have a way to de-encrypt 

data, meaning it was completely 

destroyed. More than six weeks 

after the attack, firms such as TNT 

were still suffering repercussions 

- backlogs of parcels after 

they were left processing 

international shipments by hand. 

The risks of being exposed to 

cyber attacks are growing, and 

with them the level of losses 

a company may experience, 

to everyday business, and 

overall reputation, that are not 

necessarily covered by insurance. 

Cybercrime is complex, and even 

companies that think they have 

sufficient cyber insurance, may 

find policies don’t cover cases 

such as staff transferring money 

to fraudsters during a phishing 

attack. This is what happened 

last year with Leoni AG, a cable 

and wireless manufacturer, 

which lost €40million during 

a whale phishing attack. 

The classic phishing attack 

involves fraudsters mining social 

media profiles of executives and 

creating credible fake emails 

asking people to make payments 

to their bank accounts instead of 

to real suppliers. However, hackers 

may also exploit vulnerabilities in 

a system, and lurk in a network, 

reading company emails until 

they glean enough information 

to take an account over. 

As cybercriminals find out 

more about companies and 

their systems, they are using 

increasingly sophisticated 

methods to engineer fraud, so 

it’s important to train staff how 

to avoid phishing attacks and 

test them regularly to stop your 

organisation becoming the 

next victim. Security awareness 

training, such as that operated 

by KnowBe4, simulates phishing 

attacks on subscribers to 

help flush out vulnerabilities 

before criminals find them. 

According to Symantec’s 2017 

Internet Security Threat Report, 

email has become the weapon 

of choice for criminals, with 

spear-phishing attacks targeting 

over 400 businesses a day, costing 

companies over $3 billion over 

the past three years. Last year 

Symantec saw a 36% increase in 

ransomware attacks worldwide, 

with the average ransom 

increasing by 266% on 2015. 

Round the clock monitoring, 

such as through a Security 

Operations Centre, is the only 

way to know who is accessing 

your system, while proper 

maintenance and management 

are vital for keeping systems 

up to date, backed up, and 

working as reliably as possible. 

You can’t stop natural disasters, 

but with the right planning and 

protection, you can at least reduce 

your risks of cyber attacks turning 

into corporate Armageddon. 

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On 22 September 2016, the 

States of Guernsey voted by 

33-5 to approve legislation 

introducing same-sex marriage, 

thereby implementing the States’ 

Resolution of 10 December 2015. 

Having received Royal Sanction, 

the Same-Sex Marriage (Guernsey) 

Law 2016 came into force on 2 

May 2017 and, for the very first 

time, same-sex marriage is now 

formally permitted in Guernsey. 

As it stands, the Law applies only 

to Guernsey and not to the rest of 

the Bailiwick. With the exception 

of Northern Ireland, same-sex 

marriage will now be legal in 

the UK and in each of the 

Crown Dependencies. 

Unlike the UK, the States of 

Guernsey rejected the alternative, 

some would say ‘stepping stone’ 

and arguably out-dated, option 

of introducing same-sex civil 

partnerships. The Civil Partnership 

Act 2004 came into effect in the 

UK in December 2005, which gave 

same-sex couples who entered 

into them the same rights and 

responsibilities as marriage. These 

partnerships were often called ‘gay 

marriage’ by much of the British 

media but the government at the 

time made clear that they were 

not marriages. In July 2013, the 

Queen granted Royal Assent to 

the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) 

Act 2014 which allowed the first 

same-sex marriages to take place 

from 29 March 2014. Any couple 

registered in a civil partnership was 

also granted the ability to convert 

that partnership into a marriage. 

Up until now, same-sex couples 

who have married or entered into 

a civil partnership in the UK or 

abroad have not had their marriage 

or civil partnership recognised by 

the law of Guernsey. The Same- 

Sex Marriage (Guernsey) Law 2016 

specifically addresses this lacuna 

in respect of same-sex marriage 

by affording legal recognition to 

same-sex marriage entered into 

outside of Guernsey. The same 

cannot be said for civil partners 

who will be required to convert 

their civil partnership to marriage 

before they are ‘caught’ by this 

new Law. 

IT REMAINS TO BE 

SEEN HOW MANY GAY 

COUPLES WILL CHOOSE 

TO MARRY OR 'UPGRADE' 

THEIR CIVIL PARTNERSHIP 

Naturally it follows that the new 

legislation confers jurisdiction on 

the Matrimonial Causes Division 

of the Royal Court of Guernsey 

to grant a divorce to same-sex 

spouses whose marriage has 

irretrievably broken down, subject 

to either of the parties being 

domiciled in the Bailiwick of 

Guernsey on the date proceedings 

are begun or having been 

habitually resident in Guernsey 

throughout the 12-month period 

beforehand. The new Law also 

extends that jurisdiction to 

circumstances where the parties 

married in Guernsey but where 

there is no jurisdiction in the 

courts of their home country to 

grant divorce or ancillary relief. 

The grounds for divorce are the 

same as for a heterosexual couple 

with one notable exception: the 

definition of ‘adultery’ remains 

unchanged by the new legislation. 

This means that people in a samesex 

marriage who discover that 

their spouse has been unfaithful 

to them will not be able to cite 

adultery as the cause of the 

breakdown of their marriage, 

unless the adultery was with 

someone of the opposite sex. 

Equally, married heterosexual 

people are not able to accuse their 

spouse of adultery if they discover 

that they had a secret lover of the 

same sex. 

It remains to be seen how 

many gay couples will choose 

to marry or ‘upgrade’ their civil 

partnership. Perhaps Guernsey 

will benefit from gay marriage 

‘tourism’, encouraging couples to 

come to Guernsey to tie the knot 

because it is not legal in their own 

country? Whatever the statistics, 

it is clear that this long-awaited 

legislation has rightly received 

overwhelming support from the 

States of Guernsey and extends 

the opportunity and institution of 

marriage to everyone in society. 

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Business 

IT’S TIME TO 

GET SOCIAL 

FOR BUSINESS 

When it comes to sales and marketing for business, it has always made sense to go where your 

customers are. These days, many of your customers are on social media, as Stefanie Haigh, 

Social Media Consultant at Oi, explains. 

There are many arguments for and against having a 

social media presence as a company these days. Many 

business owners worry about the upkeep, the exposure 

on a public forum and the what ifs that come with that. 

Others claim their business could not survive without 

social networking. In this day and age, it can be argued 

that if you do not have a company presence on social 

media then, quite frankly, you are already behind. And 

the longer that you leave it before inevitably jumping 

online, the more you’ll have to do to catch up. 

WHY SHOULD YOU SET UP A SOCIAL MEDIA 

PRESENCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 

Social media is where many of your customers 

are. Whether you are a service or a product-based 

business, consumer-facing or not, chances are you 

will find your ideal customer, just as you will find your 

teenage daughter, your next door neighbour and your 

Great Aunt Mildred on Facebook. As social media 

has become more mainstream, all generations and 

cultures are using it, not only as a standard, but actually 

as their preferred form of communication. People 

across the world use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

not only for keeping in touch with friends and family, 

but also for interacting with brands and businesses in 

order to find out information or purchase something. 

If you have an announcement to make about your 

business, then you need to go to the one place where 

as many people as possible will see it. These days, that 

place is in their News Feed on their phone, no more 

than an arms reach away from them at all times. 

THE POWER OF SOCIAL WORD-OF-MOUTH 

The number one advantage to a social media presence 

is brand awareness. Some of the biggest companies in 

the world rely on brand alone to sell their products and 

services. When done right, social media can do more 

for your business than any billboard or magazine ad, 

thanks to its unlimited reach and shareability. There is 

nothing better than having new clients or customers 

come to you because they heard about your business 

from a friend or because they saw something online 

or in a magazine that made them interested in your 

brand. It is well known that word-of-mouth is one of the 

most powerful marketing tools a business can benefit 

from, because personal referrals and recommendations 

are trustworthy and effective. With social media, you 

can create that kind of awareness on a much larger 

scale. As satisfied customers and their friends share 

your product and your message, social media will 

start to work for you with hardly any effort on your 

part. Surely you want people knocking on your door 

or popping up in your inbox convinced that they need 

to buy from you without you having to say a word? 

Of course you do. If done strategically, investing a 

little time and effort now, will pay off in the future. 

SOCIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE 

Huge international brands, such as Nike and KLM, 

also rely on social media as an efficient customer 

service tool. From dealing with a defective product to 

changing a flight reservation, they successfully deal 

with hundreds of customer questions, queries and 


complaints quickly and cost-effectively on Facebook 

and Twitter on a daily basis, often within 30 minutes or 

less. This real-time communication not only increases 

customer loyalty and satisfaction, but also makes their 

customer service team much more efficient as they can 

tackle problems much more quickly than if they were 

answering phone call after phone call or sending emails 

back and forth. No 

HUGE INTERNATIONAL 

BRANDS, SUCH AS 

NIKE AND KLM, ALSO 

RELY ON SOCIAL 

MEDIA AS AN EFFICIENT 

CUSTOMER 

SERVICE TOOL 

matter what kind 

of business you 

have, it is worth 

remembering 

that the more 

the world moves 

towards this kind 

of communication 

with brands, the 

more you will need to be ready to deal with incoming 

messages on social platforms, as they are fast 

becoming a customer’s first port of call for a quick 

response thanks to easy accessibility and the more 

public aspect of the forum. 

Do not be afraid of negative opinions and online 

chatter. The truth is that you cannot hide from them, 

however, it would be much better to be a part of a 

conversation about your brand than not. In fact, dealing 

with a negative situation head on, politely and efficiently 

can do more PR-wise for your company than any 

positive press release or stunt. 

Most situations can be diffused quickly with a little 

acknowledgement and positivity, because customers 

appreciate honest and open communication. If there is 

one thing that is worth remembering when dealing with 

social media for business, it is that people respond to 

people. And therefore, it is time to get social. 

Oi works with a variety of clients, both internationally 

and in the Channel Islands, including Aurigny, on their 

social media strategy and content, providing bespoke 

training, guidance and management options depending 

on the needs of each business. 

For more information, or to talk about how 

Oi can help your business with social media, 

please email hello@oi-you.com, tweet us 

@OiGroup or drop us a message on Facebook 

facebook.com/offshoreinternational 

Oi is an accredited Google Partner and Institute of 

Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) member agency. 

Watch our video at www.oi-you.com 

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Sport 

Sport 

WOMEN'S CYCLING TIME TRIAL TEAM GOLD 

IMAGE© JON MARLEY 

GUERNSEY AT 

THE GAMES 

Brian Allen, Chairman of the Guernsey Island Games 

Association, talks about the island’s team at the 

recent NatWest Gotland Island Games XVII. 

It always amazes me how quickly this biennial event comes 

around. It seemed such a short time ago that we were celebrating 

a good games for the Guernsey team in Jersey 2015. 

Gotland was never going to be an easy Games to organise as 

Scandinavian countries are always harder to get to and more expensive 

than the norm. The worry of the pound with Brexit was also always 

going to be an added concern. The GIGA organising team worked 

very hard and went for the direct route of chartering three planes 

to get the 250 plus Guernsey team to Gotland. This was a good 

move with the team arriving in good form and well prepared. 

The sport started on the Sunday and our team went from 

strength to strength with exceptional performances across the 

board. Every day the medal tally was growing and as the week 

passed you could see the overall team confidence building. 

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The medals just kept coming day after day leaving 

us feeling that this could become one of our best 

Games. Right up to the last day we were in contention 

of topping the medal table. We had medals boards in 

our hotel bar area, which our athletes enjoyed filling 

out to tell the rest of the team about their success. 

There were so many special moments throughout 

the week. We ended up 4th on the medal table, just 

one medal behind our biggest rivals Jersey. It was 

a great result for everyone in Team Guernsey. 

The Bailiff, Sir Richard Collas, is our greatest 

supporter and was hard at work throughout the 

week visiting every sport and joining in with the 

team rather than sitting in VIP seats. He was good 

company and added inspiration for the competitors. 

Gotland was a great Games with memories for 

life for all of Team Guernsey and it was so good to 

see so many first-time competitors getting those 

bronze medals or fourth positions. The future of 

the Games looks good for Guernsey especially as 

the Gibraltar and Guernsey Games approach. 

The planning never stops. We are already looking at 

transport and accommodation for Gibraltar in 2019. 

Guernsey 2021 is also always there in the 

back of our minds as so much still has to be 

done and we are constantly looking for ideas 

of how to make the next Guernsey Games as 

good if not better than the Games in 2003. 

The legacy that every Games leaves is so good, 

not only for the host islands but as a visiting island it 

gives new targets for competitors and back home a 

goal for all those who want to join Team Guernsey. 

Living together for a whole week with 250 plus 

sporting people gives you a clear idea of the value 

of sport as a truly life-changing experience. The 

commitment of everyone, the friendships and 

experiences gained create such a special team 

atmosphere it's hard to explain. What a great week. 

Well done Team Guernsey, you showed us at our 

best, I am so proud 

of everyone 

involved. 

TRIATHLON 

MEN'S TEAM SILVER 

THE GUERNSEY ISLAND GAMES 2017 TEAM 

IMAGE© CHRIS GEORGE 


ALL OTHER IMAGES 

© JON MARLEY

MADDIE WILSON AND 

MEGAN DOWINTON 

COMPETE IN 

THE MOUNTAIN 

BIKING WOMEN’S 

CROSS COUNTRY 

MEMBERS OF 

THE ARCHERY 

TEAM DURING THE 

OPENING CEREMONY 

ATHLETE 

HANNAH LESBIREL 

WOMEN'S 200M 

GOLD MEDALIST 

OPENING CEREMONY 

FLAG BEARER EMMA 

WEBB WENT ON TO 

WIN BRONZE WITH THE 

BASKETBALL TEAM 

WHAT A GREAT WEEK. 

WELL DONE TEAM 

GUERNSEY SHOWED 

US AT OUR BEST, 

I AM SO PROUD OF 

EVERYONE INVOLVED 

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GOLF IN 

GUERNSEY 

With its gorgeous beaches, top-quality restaurants and three completely different golf 

courses, Guernsey has all the ingredients to be a prime location for golf tourism 

– and La Grande Mare’s new pro is determined to see the island maximise its potential. 

JOHN DENT 

Having run golf courses in 

Turkish holiday resorts for the 

last 20 years, it’s fair to say John 

Dent knows what golf tourists 

are looking for in a location. 

One of only 40 or so PGA 

Pro Fellows in Europe, he has 

brought vast experience and 

enthusiasm to La Grande Mare 

at a time where its owners have 

committed to investing significant 

sums in its golf offering. 

‘My background and expertise is 

in resort golf so we are trying to 

bring that mentality to La Grande 

Mare,’ said John. ‘We want to get 

more people visiting the island to 

play golf. Guernsey is a wonderful 

island; it’s got some of the best 

beaches and restaurants – I must 

have eaten out about 50 times 

in the last three months and I 

haven’t had a bad meal yet – and 

I’ve been speaking to a lot of my 

contacts in Europe about them 

bringing teaching groups over 

for a golfing holiday. Guernsey 

has everything it needs to be 

a golf holiday destination.’ 

The concept that John is 

seeking to develop would, he 

said, not only benefit La Grande 

Mare, but also the courses at 

L’Ancresse and St Pierre Park. 

‘These sorts of visitors, whether 

that be teaching groups, ladies 

or a group of men coming for 

a short break, might stay here 

and play a couple of rounds at 

La Grande Mare, but they will 

also want to play a round at 

L’Ancresse and maybe St Pierre 

Park too. Then they’d go into 

Town for some shopping or a 

night out. What is not to like about 

a trip like that in Guernsey?’ 

One of the selling points is that 

the three courses on the island 

are completely different. La 

Grande Mare is a woodland 

course, L’Ancresse is a links course 

and steeped in history, and St 

Pierre Park is an attractive par 3. 

ONE OF THE SELLING 

POINTS IS THAT THE 

THREE COURSES 

ON THE ISLAND ARE 

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT 

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LA GRANDE MARE 

DRIVING RANGE 

These are interesting times for 

golf fans locally, with the current 

redevelopment of St Pierre Park’s 

driving range into a multi-purpose 

centre for golf and the substantial 

investment at La Grande Mare. 

Under John’s guidance, the 

course at La Grande Mare has 

undergone something of a relative 

overnight makeover in the three 

short months since his arrival. 

Gone are the sit-on mowers, with 

their heavier and un-loving touch 

on the fairways and greens, and 

in at John’s insistence is handcutting. 

The result has been faster, 

truer greens that have members 

excited at the direction the 

course is taking. John has also 

overseen changes to the layout 

of a number of holes, a reduction 

in green size – to help increase 

quality - and the planting of 

more trees to help with drainage 

and definition of the course. 

‘Members love the improvement,’ 

said John. ‘This is a challenging 

course, you really have to work 

your way around it. In many ways 

it is the complete opposite of the 

Royal in how you have to play it. 

The whole club is buzzing at 

the moment, we have fantastic 

ladies' membership with lots 

of competitions and we are 

trying to create a modern 

club that will attract new 

members and visitors alike.’ 

Other notable changes include 

investing large sums into the 

driving range and club shop. 

THESE ARE INTERESTING 

TIMES FOR GOLF FANS 

LOCALLY, WITH 

THE CURRENT 

REDEVELOPMENT OF ST 

PIERRE PARK’S DRIVING 

RANGE INTO A MULTI- 

PURPOSE CENTRE 

FOR GOLF AND THE 

SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT 

AT LA GRANDE MARE. 

The range has had a complete 

makeover. Formerly a rather 

barren rectangle of grass, the 

range now has bunkers to avoid, 

pins at various 

distances to aim for and all new 

mats to play off. In terms of the 

shop, aside from all new gear 

there is an increased focus on 

using the latest technology to 

help aspiring golfers make sure 

they have the right clubs for 

their game. In a further sign 

of the club’s commitment, 

it spent about £50,000 on 

the Trackman technology. 

‘It’s used by pro golfers and most 

take it on tour with them,’ John 

explained. ‘It measures everything 

about your swing, from trajectory 

to club and ball speed, to distance 

and spin. We use it a lot during 

lessons now but also when 

players are fitted for new clubs.’ 

Anyone visiting the club will 

be shocked by its rapid 

transformation, and it’s clear the 

improvements are just the start of 

the big plans John and La Grande 

Mare have for the future of golf in 

the island. 

LA GRANDE MARE GOLF COURSE 


FOOTBALL 

GUERNSEY FC 

LEAGUE STARTS AT HOME 

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 

Footes Lane 

Bostik Isthmian League 

Division One South matches, 

home and away fixtures 

For more info visit guernseyfc.com 

SPORTS 

DIARY 

TRIATHLON 

Sunday 3 September 

07:00 

GRANITE MAN 

1900m swim, 90k bike, 21k run 

Plus sprint option 

Pembroke 

Please register in advance at 

guernseytriathlon.com/events 

22-24 September Various 

TRY-A-TRI 

Olympic distance, sprint distance, 

super sprint distance and kids' event 

TBC 

Sunday 8 October 09:00 

BAQUATHON Bike-Swim-Bike 

TBC 

For more info visit tryatriguernsey.org 

WALKING 

Sunday 23 September - 

Sunday 8 October Various 

AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL 

Guided walks with 

accredited guides island-wide 

Various 

For more info visit visitguernsey.com 

YOGA 

Friday 13 October - Sunday 

15 October Various 

AUTUMNAL HERM YOGA & 

WELLBEING RETREAT 2017 

Herm 

Limited space, for more info visit 

@beinspiredyoga 

ATHLETICS 

Every Saturday 09:00 

PARKRUN 5k 

Pembroke Bay car park 

Please register in advance at 

parkrun.org.uk 

Sunday 10 September 15:00 

GUERNSEY MIND FUN RUN 

10k 

KGV Rue Cohu 

Registration will be announced via 

Guernsey Mind Facebook page 

Sunday 17 September 

09:00 

PWC CLIFF SERIES 10 miles 

Imperial 

Sunday 8 October 09:00 

PWC CLIFF SERIES 15 miles 

Havelet 

For more info visit 

guernseyathletics.org.gg/events/cliffs/ 

CHESS 

Sunday 15 - Saturday 


43RD GUERNSEY 

CHESS FESTIVAL 

Week-long International 

Chess festival 

Peninsula Hotel 


guernseychessclub.org.gg 

RUGBY 

GUERNSEY RAIDERS 

FIRST HOME GAME 

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 

Footes Lane 

London & South East Premier League, 

home and away fixtures 

For more info visit grfc.gg 

FUN/SPECTATOR 

Saturday 2 September 

11:00 

THE ROYAL MARINES 

CHARITY FAMILY FUN DAY 

& MUDDY ASSAULT COURSE 

Les Maingys Activity Centre 

For more info visit rmcgsy.co.uk 

Thursday 14 September 

10:45 

GUERNSEY AIR DISPLAY 

St Peter Port 


guernseyairdisplay.com 

Monday 23 - Friday 


ON YOUR MARKS 

Range of kids' sport activities £1-£3 

Grammar School 

For more info visit guernseysports.com 

FLY AURIGNY 

FOR GROUP 

BOOKINGS EMAIL 

groups@aurigny.com 

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Community 

THE YOUTH COMMISSION 

JOINS FORCES WITH THE HUB 

The Youth Commission for Guernsey and 

Alderney has operationally merged with 

The HUB service. The two charities will now 

work together to provide a wide range of 

services, from universal to targeted support, 

for children and young people across 

Guernsey and Alderney. 

‘We believe that the Youth Commission 

and The HUB working together provides an 

opportunity to build on the unique strengths 

of both charities,’ said Kerstin Neason, CEO 

of the Youth Commission. 

‘Forming a joint service enables us to increase 

the opportunities for children and young 

people to engage in positive activities, have a 

voice in local decision making, support more 

young people’s emotional health and wellbeing 

and continue to deliver our Duke 

of Edinburgh and Prince’s Trust programmes. 

Our vision is a Bailiwick where all children 

and young people are safe, supported, 

healthy, respected and empowered to 

reach their full potential.’ 

‘This new partnership is a significant, and 

logical, development that builds on the 

quality support that was previously provided 

to YPG by Barnardo’s. 

We now have a professionally developed 

team of staff and volunteers who understand 

the needs of local children and young 

people and who will continue to effectively 

deliver positive outcomes for those who 

access The HUB’s services through the Youth 

Commission,’ said Jane St Pier, Chair of 

the Youth Commission and YPG. 

The Youth Commission 

is an independent local 

charity responsible 

for the delivery and 

co-ordination of all 

forms of youth and 

support work in the 

Bailiwick. The services 

it offers range from 

universal to targeted, individual support 

for children and young people. 

‘OUR VISION IS A BAILIWICK 

WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND 

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SAFE, 

SUPPORTED... AND 

EMPOWERED TO REACH 

THEIR FULL POTENTIAL’ 

YPG is the charity behind The HUB, a centre 

that provides a range of specialist services 

for around 400 children, young people and 

their families each year. Support offered 

includes emotional health and wellbeing, 

services for young people facing bereavement 

or terminal illness in their families and those 

affected by parental imprisonment and child 

sexual exploitation. 


FCG EPIC WEEK DEEMED 

A HUGE SUCCESS 

Over 1,000 people took in 

sporting challenges as part 

of the FCG EPIC Week – EPIC 

Challenges’ biggest and most 

inclusive event to date. 

FCG EPIC Week’s aim was to 

inspire people of all ages to 

become more active and take 

on new challenges. More than 

1,000 school children and over 

160 individuals got involved, 

raising over £25,000 for 

Guernsey Mind and This Is EPIC. 

The money for Guernsey Mind 

will help the charity invest in a 

community project to provide 

support services for the mental 

health of adults with autism and 

Asperger’s and that for This Is 

EPIC will go towards projects 

which empower people to 

overcome poverty in a sustainable 

way through savings and loans 

projects in Uganda and the 

Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Throughout the week, 

participants took part in their 

own swimming, cycling, running, 

walking or triathlon events 

alongside local endurance 

athletes Philip Smith and Warren 

Mauger who took on their 

biggest challenge to date – seven 

Ironmans in seven days. Warren 

successfully completed four out 

of the seven days with Philip 

completing five Ironmans in five 

days before ending the challenge 

on day six due to exhaustion. 

Teachers at Vauvert, Castel and 

Amherst primary schools ran 

activities all week for their pupils 

including hula-hooping, cycling, 

circuit training and games. 

The FCG Hotshots, a group 

of employees from FinTech 

business and sponsor FCG, set 

themselves the challenge of 

completing a 5km run every day 

of the week. The group of 15 

staff trained hard and supported 

each other from start to finish. 

Each day for seven days the staff 

ran at different locations and 

on one of the mornings joined 

pupils at Vauvert Primary School 

for their warm-up. 

The seven consecutive day event 

concluded with a celebration at 

Octopus Bar & Restaurant where 

participants were invited to 

come and share stories of their 

personal achievements. 

EPIC Challenges co-founder 

Philip Smith said: ‘We are still 

processing the impact of the 

FCG EPIC Week. We wanted 

to make this community event 

about the community and not 

about Warren and I taking on our 

challenge. Success for us was for 

people to realise that by setting 

big goals they can achieve more 

than they could ever imagine. 

To see the pictures and read the 

stories of what people achieved 

has been incredible. Everyone 

taking part in the FCG EPIC Week 

had so much support during 

their challenges, Guernsey came 

together to be epic for a week 

and the challenge now is to take 

this forward and change even 

more lives.’ 

CCD SUPPORTS THE 

FERMAIN TOWER PROJECT 

As featured on page 50, CCD 

Architects, who are responsible for 

the overall design of a wonderful 

new quirky holiday retreat within 

Fermain Tower, have announced 

two competitions to support 

the National Trust of Guernsey’s 

Fermain Tower Project. 

The first is a photography 

competition and CCD want 

entrants to capture something 

beautiful that inspires living/ 

working/being near the sea. 

To enter you’ll need to like the 

CCD Facebook page and post 

your photograph using the hashtag 

#fermaintowerproject. CCD 

Architects' judging panel will then 

pick the winning photograph and 

the lucky photographer will win a 

one-night stay at the tower (when it 

is up and running!). The judging will 

take place shortly after the closing 

date of 31 October, and the winner 

will be announced on Facebook. 

The second competition is a raffle 

whereby all donations of £5 or 

more received on the National 

Trust of Guernsey’s Giving.gg page, 

(referencing ‘CCD Architects’), will 

be entered into a raffle and again 

the lucky winner will win a 

one-night stay at the tower. 

giving.gg/donate/event/1153/The- 

Fermain-Tower-Appeal 

For further information about the 

Fermain Tower Project and 

T&Cs please see CCD’s blog: 

ccd-architects.com/blog 

NEW SUPPORT FOR 

YOUNG SAILORS 

Sailing will be more accessible 

to Guernsey children after the 

Guernsey Sailing Trust secured a 

new corporate sponsor. 

Garenne Group has chosen to 

support the trust, which was 

established in 1988 to enable 

children from all walks of life to 

experience and enjoy sailing, to 

celebrate its new brand. 

Richard Jones, Chief Financial 

Officer at Garenne Group, said: 

‘The trust’s inclusive approach 

ensures every child in the Bailiwick 

has the opportunity to experience 

the fun and challenges of 

sailing, learn new skills and build 

confidence,’ he said. 

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Community 

CREDIT SUISSE CHALLENGE 

RAISES OVER £15,000 

Work on Frossard Ward’s new 

outdoor play area will begin later 

this year after Credit Suisse’s 

triathlon challenge raised more 

than £15,000. 

The play area, which will 

transform the neglected garden 

into a usable outdoor space for 

patients and their families, will 

cost around £35,000 and is the 

latest project for the Friends of 

Frossard Children’s Ward charity. 

Credit Suisse has chosen Friends 

of Frossard Children’s Ward as its 

charity of the year and organised 

an all-day fundraising challenge 

last month with the aim of 

raising £10,000. The Hel(l)vetia 

Challenge, named after Credit 

Suisse’s headquarters on South 

Esplanade, saw two teams 

complete a triathlon-inspired 

route 25 times. 

‘We can’t quite believe how 

much Credit Suisse raised from 

this incredible challenge,’ said 

Cathy Gallienne, founder of 

Friends of Frossard Ward, who 

took part along with charity 

co-founder and Cooper Brouard 

colleague Matt Brouard. 

‘They exceeded their ambitious 

target of raising £10,000 before 

the challenge had even begun, 

which is just brilliant. We can’t 

thank them enough,’ 

Team Awesome saw 100 

Credit Suisse employees, 

including senior managers 

from London and Zurich as 

well as former managing 

director Roy McGregor, join 

with representatives from the 

event sponsors and businesses 

who work closely with Credit 

Suisse. Starting at 5am, members 

individually completed either a 

500m sea swim in Havelet Bay, 

a 1.5km cycle up and down the 

Val des Terres or a 2.25km run 

from Havelet to the Aquarium 

and then back along to the 

slipway below Castle Cornet 

until 25 full laps of the route 

had been completed. 

Team B, made up of just five 

people including Credit Suisse 

Channel Islands CEO Paul 

Annegarn and Guernsey Rugby 

stars Cameron Craine and Dan 

Hill, completed the same route 

in rotation. 

‘I am extremely proud of every 

single person who took part,’ 

said Mr Annegarn. 

‘Everyone took on a personal 

challenge and gave 100% and 

the camaraderie and team spirit 

was more than I expected. To 

raise so much money shows how 

passionate everyone at Credit 

Suisse, and the sponsors and 

companies who joined in, is about 

Frossard Ward and the incredible 

care it gives young islanders.’ 

Mr Annegarn also expressed 

his thanks to Babbe, Recarta, 

C5 Alliance, Offshore, Cooper 

Brouard and the International 

Stock Exchange who all sponsored 

the event and to Guernsey Police, 

the Harbour Office and the Yacht 

Club for their support. 

‘Their support helped make 

the event the success it was. 

We’re now planning to turn this 

into an annual event in order 

to encourage more people to 

participate,’ he said. 

GUERNSEY CHARITY 

SET TO BENEFIT FROM 

INNOVATIVE CO-FUNDING 

ARRANGEMENT 

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for the 

Channel Islands and the Guernsey 

Community Foundation have teamed 

up to fund a Deputy Manager for the 

Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support 

and Witness Service. 

Each Foundation will pay 50% of 

the Deputy Manager’s salary for the 

next two years. This marks the first 

time that the two foundations have 

worked together in this way. 

Victim Support is an independent 

charitable organisation supporting 

both victims and witnesses of crime 

in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The 

charity has offered its free and 

confidential service since 1998 

and will be celebrating its 20th 

anniversary next year. 

PUPILS WALK 11 MILES TO 

IMPROVE READING SKILLS 

Children and staff from St Sampson’s 

High School raised enough money 

through its annual West Coast 

Challenge to fund its acclaimed 

reading programme for a year. 

The Accelerated Reader Scheme 

is a computer programme that 

helps teachers manage and 

monitor children’s independent 

reading practice. 

More than 500 children took part 

in the 11-mile sponsored walk from 

Pleinmont to Pembroke, which 

raised more than £5,000. Any 

money left over will be used for a 

new online student planner and to 

buy new books for the library. 

Assistant Headteacher Liz Dale 

thanked sponsors Rossborough, 

which gave each pupil a rucksack 

and pedometer. 

‘We had a great day – the 

pedometers went down a storm, 

with lots of the students looking at 

them on the way round. The PTA 

had put treats together inside the 

bags and Guernsey Electricity gave 

everyone a pen and some mints. It 

was a really good day,’ she said. 

‘As always, we are extremely 

grateful to Rossborough for their 

continued support for this popular 

annual event. It’s always great to 

have their bright blue bags as it 

makes it easier to see where all the 

children are.’ 


The Guernsey Property & 

Construction Awards 

Beau Sejour - Thursday 2nd November 2017 

Bringing together all areas of the property, 

building and construction industry 

The awards evening will celebrate achievements and 

showcase the successes of the wide range of professional 

services that makes Guernsey’s property and construction 

industry great 

Celebrating architects to engineers; contractors to surveyors; 

property agents and managers - anyone involved in the 

industry and their guests are welcome 

Tickets for this black-tie gala evening, which includes 

entertainment from TV comedienne Lucy Porter, together 

with a three-course dinner and a charity raffle are just 

£75 per person or £750 for a table of ten 

To make a reservation, contact Julie Todd 

email: julie@collaboratecommunications.com 

tel: (01481) 715222 

www.guernseyconstructionawards.com 

Supported by 

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Competition 

WIN 

A HAND-PAINTED 

PERSONALISED 

PIGGY BANK 

COLOURING COMPETITION 

TO ENTER: 

Colour in this illustration and send it to 

En Voyage Colouring Competition, Oi, Unit 9, 

Les Caches Business Park, Les Caches Road, St 

Martins, Guernsey, GY4 6PH by 31 October 2017. 

Open to children up to the age of 10. 

About the artist: 

My name is Katie Meader. I am 

a Guernsey girl, born and bred, 

originating from the 1970s era. 

I started Round Chimney Pottery 

in 2009, built from a big passion 

for pottery. I love everything to do 

with pottery, from the materials; the 

creation and processes; to the final 

piece - whether it is something to 

just look at and admire, or something 

entirely more humble that gets 

routinely used every day. 

It's the pottery, or crockery, that 

gets used for eating together with 

friends and family, or favourite tea 

and coffee mugs that are perhaps the 

most special pieces to me, even with 

little imperfections that pottery often 

collects over time! 

This drawing is representative of my 

tiny workshop with all the pots of paint 

and brushes and endless bits and bobs 

and blank earthenware bisque pottery 

shapes ready for glazing and firing in 

the kiln, not forgetting Bruno, one of 

my feline workshop supervisors! 

LOCAL POTTERY ARTIST 

KATIE MEADER 

KIDS 

FOR 


ENTRANT NAME: 

EMAIL ADDRESS*: 

ADDRESS: 

AGE: 

*Email address will only be used to contact the winner, and postal address is required 

for delivery of the prize. Please note entries cannot be returned.

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. 

2 5 

9 8 7 

2 9 

8 6 2 

5 4 8 1 

7 6 9 

4 7 

2 1 5 

DID YOU KNOW? 

FROM FISHING TO FASHION 

The traditional Guernsey jumpers 

- originally knitted for local 

fishermen to protect them from 

the elements - have made it on 

to the pages of Vogue and now 

appear on the silver screen. 

The major film Swallows and 

Amazons staring Kelly Macdonald, 

Rafe Spall and Harry Enfield sees 

the four Walker children in their 

Guernsey-made Guernseys! 

8 4 

CAN YOU 

FIND THE 

FOLLOWING 

GUERNSEY 

PLACES? 

Saints Bay 

Bulwer Avenue 

Vale 

Castel 

Delancey Park 

Richmond 

Pleinmont 

Hauteville 

Cobo 

Le Jaonnet 

Fort Grey 

Rohais 

Fermain Bay 

Albecq 

Saumarez Manor 

L’Ancresse 

Le Friquet 

WORDSEARCH 

G O A P A H A U T E V I L L E D P L G A 

D S R L T D K B F P L H K M L F H A O F 

W A E B P L E I N M O N T V A O S N X L 

U I Z F G V K H G O S V Q D M B L C V E 

S N D P C O B O A M P A K F X A T R D F 

H T O M O K L B R T G L B V J L S E H R 

K S G L B F O R T G R E Y A S B A S M I 

O B P F H B V P T R P Q O N H E I S K Q 

A A R X A G U H A G D N S F L C N E R U 

S Y O O K S Q R D S N T X E N Q T R A E 

H T H D L K I M N E G D H R A R S T P T 

S K A N F X R H T D M O J M C G V Q Y C 

C K I O V B F R G P L D C A S T E L E O 

J P S M M A E C O B V A V I L R K G C T 

U A D H D O L V Q H G N H N V O H V N C 

D U R C L G T D D O A M O B X A C L A T 

F J S I A S F B H L V I B A D F T N L K 

C F O R T G R D X D G S F Y L N X H E A 

S A U M A R E Z M A N O R H M K G V D B 

A P M B U L W E R A V E N U E A D O P M 

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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 


In-Flight 

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or 

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70cl 

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Map of 

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Hand screen 

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In-Flight 

SkySnacks 

Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks at 

great prices plus make the most of 

Aurigny’s excellent duty-free offers. 

Products listed may be subject to change 

due to availability. 

SOFT DRINKS 

HOT DRINKS 

Nescafé White or Black Coffee £2 

Nescafé Cappuccino £2 

Nescafé Latte £2 

Aero Hot Chocolate £2 

Tetleys English Breakfast Tea £2 

BREAKFAST BITES 

Muffins 

Variety of flavours 

Double Chocolate 

Blueberry & 

Toffee £1.50 

Belvita Breakfast 

Yoghurt Crunch 

£1.50 

Coca Cola 150ml £1 

Diet Coke 150ml £1 

Schweppes Lemonade 150ml £1 

Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale 150ml £1 

Schweppes Tonic Water 150ml £1 

Britvic Orange Juice 150ml £1 

Britvic Tomato Juice 150ml £1 

Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water 150ml £1 

Red Bull (not included in offers) 250ml £2 

Robinsons Fruit Shoot 200ml £1 

Still Spring Water 500ml £1.50 

SNACKS 

Pringles 

£1.50 

Original 

Sour Cream and Chive 

Mini Cheddars 

£1.50 

Sea Salted 

Pretzels 

£1.50 

McVities Shortbread 

£1.00 

COMBO 

OFFER 

HOT DRINK 

AND MUFFIN OR 

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£3.00 

HOT DRINK AND 

MCVITIES 

SHORTBREAD 

£2.50 

CHEDDARS, PRETZELS OR 

PRINGLES AND BEER OR 

CIDER OR WINE OR PIMM'S 

£5.00 

CHEDDARS, 

PRETZELS OR PRINGLES 

AND SOFT DRINK 

£2.00 


Duty-Free 

BAR DRINKS 

Echo Falls £4 

White, Rosé 

18.75cl 

Live for the 

Journey £4 

Red 18.75cl 

SPECIAL 

OFFER 

2 FOR £7 

Breda Lager, 

Magners 

Cider 

330ml or 

Pimm's 

250ml £4 

SPECIAL 

OFFER 

2 FOR £7 

Lunetta 

Prosecco 

£6 

200ml 

SPECIAL 

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2 FOR 

£10 

DUTY FREE 

SPIRITS 

Gordon’s 

London Dry Gin 

£11 or 

2 FOR £18 

1 litre 

The Famous 

Grouse Whisky 

£11 or 

2 FOR £18 

1 litre 

SPECIAL 

OFFER 

MIX AND MATCH 

FAMOUS GROUSE WHISKY 

AND GORDON'S DRY GIN 

FOR £18 

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Scotch Whisky 

£33 

1 litre 

Spirits £4 

Bacardi, Courvoisier, Gordon’s, Jack Daniel's, 

Smirnoff Red, Bell’s Whisky, Bombay Sapphire 50ml 

SPECIAL 

OFFER 

SWEETS 

2 SPIRITS AND 2 MIXERS £9 

Bombay 

Sapphire Gin 

£14 or 

2 FOR £24 

1 litre 

Smirnoff 

Blue Vodka 

£14 or 

2 FOR £24 

1 litre 

MIX AND MATCH BOMBAY 

SAPPHIRE GIN AND 

SMIRNOFF BLUE VODKA 

FOR £24 

SPECIAL 

OFFER 

NEW 

Grey Goose 

Vodka 

£37 

1 litre 

Dairy Milk Duo £1.50 

Maltesers Big Bag £1.50 

Haribo Wine Gums £2 

Kit Kat Chunky 

Duo £1.50 

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 

HOT DRINK AND 

KIT KAT OR MALTESERS 

OR DAIRY MILK 

£3.00 

SOFT DRINK AND 

KIT KAT OR MALTESERS 

OR DAIRY MILK 

£2.00 

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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