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Prosperity 247 Christmas Party

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Prosperity 247 Offices 24th November

Some people pull out all the stops for their events. When the invite to Prosperity 247’s Christmas Party arrived, in all its Barbie-themed glory, it was clear that this one was going to be maximum effort. When the CEO has gone to the trouble of getting himself a real Ken-style rubber chest, it really is leading from the front. The team and invited guests followed the lead with strong outfits everywhere. We particularity liked the Kiley 1/1 Barbie box (top right)! Guests enjoyed a casino night and tasty catering, along with drinks from the convenient in-office bar. 

Wetwheels Jersey 10th Anniversary Gala

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L’Horizon Hotel 30th September

Geoff Holt MBE, founder of Wetwheels was guest speaker at a gathering that marked 10 years of Wetwheels’ work,  inspiring attendees who support the charity. Thanks to the generosity of guests and sponsors, the event raised over £22,000, which will benefit many in our community living with a disability, by providing a two-hour trip on Wetwheels, for some ocean therapy.  The event was supported by Stonehage Fleming, GT Marine, Saltgate, Sea Power Marine, Dunells and Aviation Jersey Limited.

2023 Jersey Sport and Move More Jersey Awards!

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Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel 23rd November 

Jersey’s sporting communitiy got together to celebrate the achievements of the inspirational individuals, sporting organisations, schools and businesses who participate, coach or volunteer within sport, and those who enable active opportunities in the island. Thirteen Awards were presented in recognition of the many achievements in local sport and physical activity, which had taken place between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023. Congratulations to all Award nominees, and a massive congratulations to all the evening’s Award winners!

Integritas Wealth Partners Charitable Trust Launch

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The Royal Yacht 7th September 

The Integritas Charitable Trust, a platform for all stakeholders of Integritas, including team members, clients, partners, and friends, to actively engage in fundraising activities and apply for grants aimed at supporting various charitable causes in Jersey. During their launch event, Integritas proudly announced the successful fundraising effort, with a total of £1,840 raised through employee payroll donations. The company also pledged to match this amount to mark the launch of the trust, and generous donations were collected from attendees on the night. The event’s highlight was the introduction of Music in Action as the first beneficiaries of a grant from the Trust. Attendees were treated to a moving and exceptional performance by Omara Silvester, a beneficiary of Music in Action’s work.

Regulations to RIBA Climate Challenge

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The Royal Yacht  8th November

Sustainability is more important than ever, especially in sectors like construction. Coda organised this event for architects and industry professionals, providing them with the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading insulation brands, Unilin. Unilin is at the forefront of the global insulation market, pioneering the production of a fully sustainable insulation board—from the board itself to its packaging. As the on-island supplier of Unilin products in Jersey, Coda Limited hosted this RIBA-certified CPD.

Collas Crill Annual Drinks Party

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The Square 5th October 

More than 300 guests joined the Collas Crill team at The Square (all lit up in Collas Crill pink), for its annual Jersey drinks party on 5 October 2023. The evening kicked off in earnest with a warm welcome from Collas Crill’s Local Managing Partner, Pamela Doherty. Guests were then served drinks, including a bespoke Collas Crill IPA named “Judge and Brewery”, enjoyed delicious canapés, and were entertained into the early hours with music from Elsie and the Emeralds. It was a fantastic evening and a great chance to catch up.  Collas Crill would like to thank everyone who came along.

JEAA Diamond Ball

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The Royal Yacht 17th November 

The Jersey Estate Agents Association Ball takes place every two years and this year was a fund-raising event for ABC Jersey, the charity that offers support to islanders affected by breast cancer. It’s clear the season’s trend for partywear is sequins, with the attendees glittering appropriate for the theme of the event. The guests enjoyed arrival drinks sponsored by Places.je as a steel band played contemporary tunes with a twist. The night featured both a raffle and auction in aid of ABC, in addition to a diamond giveaway sponsored by Catherine Best. The dancefloor went wild with glitter and sequins and there were even some shirts and tuxedos taking part too – the sign of a good event.

Light after the darkness.

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We’ve just had Black Friday. No, Black Week. Black month?!I swear I’ve had more emails offering me 35–60% off at seemingly every retailer I’ve bought from or thought about buying from than any year before. Digital marketers are scraping their opt-in lists to enlicit any kind of response more intensly than ever.

And just when you think it’s going to settle down… it’s ‘Cyber’Monday’—massive savings on pet food for the dog you used to have, anyone?! It’s all the Americans’ fault. Black Friday is their creation, celebrated the Friday after Thanksgiving. We don’t even have Thanksgiving. It’s like getting the hangover without the night out. My favourite low-grade window sticker witnessed over ‘the Blackness’ was ‘Black Friday—this weekend only’. Such is the desire to pile high and sell cheap that they have disregarded the concept of a weekend. Who needs days of the week when there are deals to be had?

The trouble is, unless you want a pair of trainers in sizes three or fourteen or an XXL top that no one wanted the season before last, most of the deals are rubbish. Some retailers have to buy old stock or low-grade items just to peddle them to us on Black Friday and its retro internet-branded weekday offshoot. The noise of bargains is almost deafening, yet I still find myself scrolling through the Selfridges email to see ridiculously priced items with 40% off (and yet still ridiculously priced) just for fun. They ‘opt out’ of Black Friday but happen to send a discount email that day every year as part of their own, unique sale strategy, like restaurants that do other fests that aren’t a Tenner. My advice? Be strong. Resist.

Once the chaos is over, it actually feels like it’s time for Christmas, and Christmas shopping is as it should be. You can go to your favourite retailers and pick anything in the range in a more festive and less black environment. Good things come to those who wait. Check out some of the gifts in our local Gift Guide (p. 24) for ideas or our Tech Must-Haves for 2024 (p. 138) for inspiration. Or why not head down to The Royal Square to grab a local gift from a local producer at the Genuine Jersey Christmas Market (see p. 41)? See you there!
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Sea Shanties At Tim Le Breuilly’s ‘International Water’ Exhibition

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CCA Galleries International 16th November

To celebrate the last days of Tim Le Breuilly’s show International Waters at CCA Galleries International, the artist has invited musicians Tom Oxenham and Jo Thorpe to perform a range of both traditional and original songs inspired by the sea, local maritime legends and tales. It really was the perfect accompaniment to Tim’s work. Attendees could really get into the right mindset as they examined the seascapes to a nautically-relevant soundtrack. More Private Views and gallery events should come with music!

IoD DoTY winners 23

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The 2023 IoD Jersey Director of the Year Awards winners have been announced at a gala black-tie event to celebrate the island’s most inspiring and ethical leaders. The annual awards are one of the premier business events in the Jersey calendar, and this year’s was bigger than ever before. Comedian Hugh Dennis hosted the awards thanks to sponsorship from Appleby and Deloitte LLP.

Attending the IoD Jersey Awards at the RJAHS, was the Director General of the Institute of Directors in the UK, Jonathan Geldart. Jersey is the best performing international branch of the IoD, with over 150 new members joining this year alone and a whole host of initiatives, training and pilots launched. 

The Awards celebrate excellent leadership across a range of sectors and organisations in Jersey. Ten categories, plus the discretionary Chair’s Award, were announced on the evening. 

During dinner, comedian Hugh Dennis entertained guests before introducing the Awards. Hugh is star of the hit shows, Outnumbered, and Mock the Week.  

Chair of IoD Jersey, Natasha Egré said: “The Awards really are the highlight of our calendar because it’s a chance for us all to get together and celebrate the leaders in our community who have inspired their teams, whether that’s a charity, commercial business, or public service. I was particularly delighted to award the chair’s discretionary award to Tim Ringsdore, not only for his leadership of the Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority, but also for his inspirational fundraising. Last year, walking every road in the Island, this year, sleeping out in every parish for the homeless. He is the epitome of a leader who leads by example.”

This year’s judges were: Kevin Keen (Chair), Kate Nutt, Lisa Springate, Paul Murphy, Lee Bosio, Heather MacCallum, and Andrew Le Gallais.

The Winners in the 10 Award categories are: 

·      Director of the Year – Large Business

Chris Clark (Prosperity 24/7)

·      Director of the Year – SME Business sponsored by Law at Work

Steve Quinn (SystemLabs)

·      Family Business Director of the Year sponsored by JJ Fox Trading Limited

Robert Morton (Hawk Family Office Limited)

·      Start-up Director of the Year

Phil Slatter (Reel Creative)

·      Third Sector Director of the Year sponsored by Ravenscroft

Fiona Vacher (Jersey Child Care Trust)

·      Public Sector Director of the Year 

Gareth Hughes (Victoria College)

·      Young Director of the Year sponsored by Clarity Limited

Laura Kyle (Entrust Limited)

·      Director of the Year – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion sponsored by Highvern

Jo Buckross (Lloyds Banking Group – Islands Business)

·      Director of the Year – Sustainability sponsored by Lloyds Bank International

Gill Knights (JT Group Limited)

·      Non-Executive Director of the Year sponsored by Kendrick Rose/Club NED

Helen Ruelle (Jersey Employment Trust)

·      Chair Award

            Tim Ringsdore (Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority)