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I Rest My Case

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I Rest My Case

Law firm Ogier believes that to do your best, you need to be your best – and that means doing what you love when you switch off for the day.

Supporting people in its legal and business services teams who have passions outside of the workplace means happier, more engaged employees who deliver a better service to their clients.

Find out more about four Ogier colleagues who live up to the challenge to #BeExtraordinary inside and outside of the office…

Simon Lofthouse
Associate and RNLI volunteer

“Having previously spent a number of years in the Royal Navy I wanted to put some of my experience at being at sea to good use when I moved to Jersey. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to volunteer with the RNLI in Jersey as a probationer crew member. The RNLI is obviously a fantastic charity helping to save lives at seas but it is also a great place to meet new friends and learn new skills. I would recommend the RNLI to anyone who is looking to do something rewarding in their spare time that is perhaps something different from the 9-5.”

Laura Malpass
Associate and published author

“I have always written in some form, whether it be short stories, screenplays or song lyrics, but it was whilst taking a year out between my LPC and training contract that I started to write a novel. Though that first novel is safely tucked away in a drawer, writing ‘the end’ for the first time gave me the novelist bug and I have written full-length fiction ever since. I got my first three book deal with Harlequin/Harper Collins in 2015 and released my first book in 2016. I now have seven romance and women’s fiction titles published in English language, three of which have been translated. Writing provides a creative outlet alongside my daily work as a lawyer. It is refreshing to work for a firm which encourages its employees to explore hobbies and interests outside the office.”

Stuart Perchard
Head of HR services, recently represented Jersey in the Fly Fishing World Championships.

“I love the challenge of fly fishing, I am always moving and thinking – what fly should I try, where should I cast, where are the fish, should I move on the bank or in a boat, should I have my coffee now or later! There are a number of reservoirs that members of the local Angling Association are given permission to fish on and of these, Queen’s Valley and Val de la Mare are available for fly fishing. My favourite time to fish is very early morning at sunrise. Val de la Mare is magical in the morning, it is quiet and nature is just waking up – I find being on the water so peaceful and it gives me a chance to truly relax and de-stress, and hopefully catch a fish.”

Clare Graham
Secretary and dog agility exhibitor

“I compete in agility with my border collie, Zak. Agility involves guiding your dog through an obstacle course while being as quick and accurate as possible. Coordination and teamwork is a must. The sport is physically demanding for the dogs so they must be fit.  I enjoy teaching him new skills, it can be challenging but most of all, it’s rewarding when everything you have taught comes together. Success is a product of dedication, patience and hard work. We are lucky to be competing this May at the World Agility Open in the Netherlands as part of Team Jersey. I couldn’t be more proud to have Zak standing next to me on that start line!”

Pet of the Month: Pablo

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Pet of the Month: Pablo

Photography: Matt Porteous | Studio_M

Pablo is a 2 year old Spanish Mastiff crossed with Labrador, who is looking for a family to offer him the forever home of his dreams. Born in Spain, Pablo became a resident of the JSPCA after it unfortunately became obvious that his new family wasn’t the right fit for him. Despite the infectious character and loving spirit that he brings to the Animal Shelter, the team at the JSPCA are desperate to find Pablo the loving family he deserves.

When it comes to introducing a pet to the home, the JSPCA encourage locals to look to them first for animals in need of a second chance. Although Jersey is lucky in the sense that we don’t have high volumes of animals in need of homes, as in the UK, there are still many animals like Pablo at the JSPCA who spend many months (sometimes over a year) waiting for their forever home.

Pablo is a handsome, fun-loving dog with lots of character. He enjoys destroying boxes, playing fetch, running around in the rain and mud, and playing chase with his carers. Although he is a big dog, he doesn’t require lots of exercise and is happy with either two half hour walks, or a gentle one hour stroll. Pablo equally enjoys his down-time, and can often be found snoozing in his kennel whilst the other dogs are wide awake and ready to go. So much so, Pablo sometimes decides he doesn’t fancy a walk at all, so will just hang out in his kennel instead! He certainly has his quirks, but the JSPCA team can’t help but love him for it.

At the moment, Pablo is learning recall and is doing very well. He’s very good at basic training such as ‘sit’ and ‘drop’, but he’s not very confident about getting into cars, so the team are working with him on that. Pablo doesn’t like walking near lots of traffic, but he does love open spaces to run about. He is good with visitors and can get very excited, much to everyone’s amusement, but can often jump up if he gets over-excited, although he doesn’t do it for long.

Pablo previously lived with a child, which wasn’t suitable for him, so he needs to live in an adult-only home. Quite the stubborn character, Pablo also doesn’t like to share, so he is unable to be homed with any other animals.

A recent visit to a staff member’s house saw Pablo stay for a whole weekend when he refused to leave after the hour he was supposed to stay there! Making himself at home, Pablo rediscovered his love for being a couch dog and spent his weekend having naps and zooming around the house, without managing to hit anything! Unfortunately, he couldn’t stay forever, but he displayed how much he loved being in a home and the team hopes to make his dream a reality soon.

Every animal that arrives at the JSPCA is subject to various tests and assessments to ensure they are placed in the best possible homes for their requirements. All animals are health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and flea & worm treated prior to rehoming.

If you would like to adopt Pablo, or to register your interest in adopting a pet in the future, please contact the JSPCA on 01534 724331 or info@jspca.org.je for more information.

Drink Beer, Go Wild.

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Drink Beer, Go Wild.

Durrell has formed an exclusive partnership with Liberation Brewery and launched a golden ale to celebrate the 60th anniversary year of the Trust. It’s available at Jersey Zoo’s gift shop and cafés (naturally) but also at Victor Hugo and shortly in the Liberation pubs.

Brewed in Jersey, this premium golden ale, made with classic British malts, blends European and American hops with a hint of spice and citrus. The design reflects Durrell’s ‘Go Wild’ graphics used in advertising across the Island and the gorilla graphic links to the Go Wild Gorilla project that will see 40 life-sized, artist imagined, gorilla sculptures placed across Jersey this summer.

Liberation is donating ten pence from the sale of every bottle to international wildlife charity, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, to enable them to continue their vital work saving the world’s most threatened species.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Lesley Dickie, CEO of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust said: “We are thrilled to partner with Liberation Brewery to produce this golden ale, which we hope everyone in Jersey and beyond will be drinking this summer to celebrate our 60th anniversary. We are very grateful to Liberation for supporting our work in this way.”

Liberation Brewery’s Head Brewer, Patrick Dean added: “Liberation Brewery are very proud to have been asked to create a new beer for Durrell Wildlife Conversation Trust and help them celebrate 60 years of saving species from extinction. ‘Go Wild’ is an easy drinking golden ale that is perfect to enjoy with BBQs this summer.”

Liberation Brewery are also sponsoring a Gorilla sculpture that will be part of the Go Wild Gorillas sculpture trail taking place from 27th July – 14th October 2019.

Quack to the future.

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Quack to the future.

With the huge coverage of plastics and their negative impact on our oceans, the little plastic fellows that kids love grabbing at the boat show each year will be a think of the past for 2020. Sponsor Barclays have decided to make the 2019 duck the last of the current series, as it seeks to minimise its impact on the environment with plans to reduce the carbon footprint of their global business by 80% by 2025.

Barclays’ 10th year as sponsor of the Jersey Boat Show sees the winning design of Monique Gueguen, from First Tower School, take centre stage. This year’s winning duck is decorated with summer flowers and wears a hat. Monique said: “It’s amazing to see my design come to life. I can’t wait to see it at the show.”

Paul Savery, managing director of Barclays in Jersey said: “The Barclays duck has been a favourite at the show and we’ve had some brilliant designs from young islanders over the years. However, the issue of plastic usage is a genuine concern, and we are looking at other ways to bring the show’s mascot to life..”

“Barclays is proud to have sponsored the largest free event in the Channel Islands for 10 years now and to have helped raise more than £80,000 for local charities. Our 10th anniversary sponsorship will see us celebrate Barclays’ involvement in the Show and reflect upon a “decade of the duck” with islanders and visitors alike.”

The 2018 show enjoyed spectacular sunny weather and attracted more than 35,000 people who were entertained by a packed programme of activities. This year the Barclays Jersey Boat Show will feature a decade of ducks celebration, the popular hook-a-duck game and a showcase of Jersey’s marine leisure industry. At the show Barclays will be raising money for Girlguiding Jersey and Jersey Scouts Association; two fantastic charities that together help 1,600 young members develop important life skills.

Barclays will be also be showcasing their support for the local community through a number of displays and activities in the hospitality marquee on Sunday 5th May from 10am – 4pm. Get down and learn more… and grab your last duck!

 

Voisins VFTO 2019

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Voisins VFTO 2019

All part of the masterplan.

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All part of the masterplan.

As residents of the North of St Helier, we’ve kept a keen eye on the buildings around Bath Street in anticipation of the redevelopment of the area. The Masterplan for the area was set out in 2009, revised in 2010 and again in 2011 but now, a decade later, we hope that the latest scheme proposed for the area by Le Masurier will get the green light.

The proposition includes, crucially, an element of benefit to our beleaguered tourism industry. With growth now somewhat hampered by the availability of beds, a second Premier Inn might be just what the visitor ordered. Add to that the transformation of a dilapidated set of mish-mashed buildings into a greenery-rich housing development with open spaces and cut throughs to the the library and Bean Around the World and it’s something we’d love to see in our neighbourhood, compounding positive moves from other developments around the town park and creating a city-like urban centre.


The proposed £70m redevelopment (with no cost to us taxpayers) sees Le Masurier, the Jersey property investment and development company, entered into an Agreement To Lease with Whitbread, Premier Inn’s parent company, The proposed Bath Street Redevelopment will provide for substantial regeneration, employment, housing and a boost for tourism. It will include:

  • 122-bedroom latest generation Premier Inn hotel
  • 145 high quality residential apartments and car parking
  • New retail, bar and restaurant units
  • A new pedestrian street connecting the Millennium Town Park to the library into town
  • More green areas, pavement widening and street art

St Helier’s second Premier Inn is expected to create 35 new jobs and accommodate 40,000 overnight stays in Jersey, with the potential to attract annual visitor spend of £1.6 million and, in turn, support over 30 new year-round jobs in the tourism sector. The wider redevelopment is also expected to create over 70 full time jobs in the construction industry.

Le Masurier, which has remained under Jersey family ownership since 1835, is holding two public exhibitions of the plans for the Bath Street Redevelopment at the Freedom Centre (formerly the Odeon Cinema). Islanders are invited to attend on the afternoons of the 9th and 10th April to see images of the impressive new site and to leave feedback.

Brian McCarthy, Managing Director, Le Masurier, said:

“Our Bath Street Redevelopment represents a significant £70 million investment in St Helier, helping with the much-needed regeneration of the north of town and boosting tourism and business. In addition, the impressive new residential units will help to meet the demand for housing that the Island has, and St Helier specifically.”

Brian McCarthy, Managing Director, Le Masurier

He added: “We are delighted to partner with Whitbread in bringing a second Premier Inn to Jersey. Despite the whole Brexit uncertainty, this demonstrates Le Masurier’s confidence in investment in Jersey and also Whitbread’s confidence in the Island – and follows the success of their first Premier Inn at Charing Cross. I believe that this is a real success story for Jersey and will provide a host of social and economic benefits.”

Jacqui Allum, Head of Estate Development at Whitbread, said:

“We’re excited to sign an agreement to lease to bring a second Premier Inn to Jersey less than a year after opening our first on the Island. Jersey is a relatively new market for Premier Inn and our confidence to invest further in the Island has been underpinned by the strong performance of our Charing Cross hotel.

“Since opening in July 2018, the Charing Cross Premier Inn has consistently achieved above average occupancy rates and positive guest feedback. This strong performance, along with the high level of interest from our customers searching for Jersey on the PremierInn.com website, has encouraged us to partner with Le Masurier and invest in the Bath Street site.”

Simon Crowcroft, Constable of St Helier, said:

“I am delighted to support this major regeneration of the north of St Helier. It will significantly improve business and tourism in the area and, importantly, with more green areas and proposed wider pavements it will considerably improve the look and feel of this significant gateway to town.”

Let’s just remind ourselves how the area looks now and what could be gone in favour of a good looking new development in just two years:

Here’s hoping it gets the go ahead!

Easy Riders.

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Easy Riders.

ISLANDS REVS UP SUPPORT FOR BIG RIDE OUT 2019

St Catherine’s Breakwater will once again be filled with the roar of motorbikes this May, as riders come together to support Holidays for Heroes Jersey. This year the event can move up a gear thanks to sponsorship from Islands Insurance.

Now in its 9th year, the Big Ride Out event has raised a total of £50,000 to help provide holidays to Jersey for wounded veterans and members of the British forces together with their families. So far, this money has helped to fund 80 trips.

The Big Ride Out will be setting off from St Catherine’s Breakwater at 11am on Sunday 26th May. Last year the event attracted over 1,000 riders on machines of all shapes and sizes. It’s an open event and riders wanting to join this scenic sedate journey need only make a minimum £5 donation to Holidays for Heroes Jersey.

Planning for the Big Ride Out 2019 began in October last year and since then, the organisers have worked with the States of Jersey Police, the Parishes, The Watersplash, the Honorary Police, and the Ports of Jersey to ensure that the 2019 event will once again be a safe and enjoyable ride and day out for everyone involved, as well as the wider community.

“It’s truly humbling to see the positive impact that a holiday to our beautiful Island has on our Heroes and their families. The Rideout is the motorcycling community coming together in a show of support and gratitude to these Heroes, and it is great to see the many well wishes who line the route to see the spectacle,” said Lee Butler, organiser of the Big Ride Out. “The ride is open to all bikes, trikes, scooters and mopeds, all are very welcome. We’re extremely grateful for the support from Islands and we’re looking forward to a very successful Big Ride Out 9.”

Sales and Marketing Director of sponsors, Islands, Jim Purkiss commented, “The Big Ride Out has become a key fixture in the summer calendar for riders in the Channel Islands, and we’re proud to be supporting the event in 2019. I’m also excited to experience this year’s event from the road as I join the ride together with my colleague Gary Kelly, the Marketing Manager at Islands. These occasions are invaluable when you consider the positive impact made by Holidays for Heroes Jersey through the trips they offer for those veterans and members of the British Forces who are able to visit the island, together with their families.” For more information about the event and to register, visit www.bigrideout.co.uk.

Get hotboxing.

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Get hotboxing.

Based at Fort Regent, Hotbox is the first yoga studio of its kind for Jersey, a huge inflatable room in which you can turn up the heat and get stretching. The portable studio, which holds 25 people and takes just fifteen minutes to set up, is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs Adrian Carr and Ben Cairney.

The concept was envisioned and designed by Adrian, who first came up with the idea for a portable hot studio while living in London. He had seen a similar design and knew it was something he wanted to bring home to Jersey.

Adrian said: “I only started practicing yoga three years ago but I was immediately hooked. Most people know the benefits that yoga offers but hot yoga can provide a deeper experience allowing you to really push yourself and build up a proper sweat.

“What I enjoy most about yoga practice is the atmosphere and the accessibility. I started thinking about how to create a relaxed space here in Jersey and came up with the idea for HotBox.

“Our vision is to make hot yoga accessible for all islanders with a fun no-pressure approach. The appeal for me is that you don’t have to know your ohms from your chakras, you just need to turn up and take a moment to work on your body and mind. We’ve tried to make it as easy and inclusive as possible, classes are designed for all levels, mats and yoga towels are available at all classes free of charge, but you should definitely bring some water! It gets hot in the box.”

The HotBox studio heats up to 37 degrees and contains two de-humidifiers to stop moisture forming on the ceiling like it does in regular studios.

Megan Whittaker, an experienced yoga teacher specialising in Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, has joined the business to lead the immersive hot yoga experience.

“We are primarily teaching Vinyasa, which is a nourishing form of flow,”

Megan Whittaker, Yoga Teacher

“Hot yoga offers incredible results; it supports weight loss, is great for improving circulation and helps with lung capacity. On an active island like Jersey it’s fantastic for people who practice other sports such as running, surfing, rugby, football or anything that impacts your joints. It’s really exciting to finally have HotBox up and running. It’s a great new project that will help the bodies and minds of islanders.”

Timetabled classes are available at the studio’s Fort Regent location but the studio is also available to book for events, private bookings and any local businesses looking to introduce yoga sessions to their employees at their workplace.

More information can be found at www.hotbox.je  

The Genuine Articles | Jon Emmanuel

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The Genuine Articles | Jon Emmanuel

Jon Emmanuel
Hamptonne Farm – Quality local free range eggs

HOW DID IT ALL GET GOING? 

Hamptonne Farm is a small, family-run business in the parish of St. Lawrence. We initially started as a hobby farm, then in 2010 we made the decision to move into a commercial enterprise to meet local demand for fresh free-range eggs. 

In 2010, we had 2,000 hens; over the next three years, this grew to 6,000 hens. The hens are 16 weeks old when they arrive at the farm and they begin laying eggs at around 20 weeks old.

The hens are housed in large mobile insulated polytunnels that keep the environment at an ambient temperature all year round. The polytunnels have pop holes that are open to the field outside, allowing the hens to come and go as they please.

There are five members of our team, who, along with our lovely hens, all work hard every day to get our eggs from the farm to our valued customers. We are members of Genuine Jersey and three years ago we achieved SALSA (Small and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation.

WHAT MAKES YOUR PRODUCTS UNIQUE?  

Our eggs are locally produced for Jersey consumption only, we do not ship to anywhere else so we have a low carbon footprint as the distance from farm to customer is small. Our clover rich field adds to the depth of colour of the egg yolk making it more orange. 

WHAT’S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 

For our hens the day begins at 4:00 am when they wake up to eat and drink. They then lay their eggs in the quiet sanctuary of the nest boxes. After this, the hens are free to roam outside in the field or use the extensive scratching area inside the polytunnels. The hens can do what they like to do best: have dust baths, dig holes and, in general, enjoy all the activities that make life pleasant for them.

The rest of the team start work at 7.00 am and begin the process of first checking that all is well with the hens and then collecting the eggs. We collect eggs twice a day, these are then transported across the farm to the pack house; where they are graded for quality of shell and weight of the contents. The eggs are packed into cases by size: medium, large and extra large – ready for delivery.

Delivery times are varied but we always try to be on the road by 11:00am. The farm shop opens at 8:00am every day and closes at 5:00pm, one of the team is always checking to make sure that this is fully-stocked for customers who come to visit us at the farm. The day usual ends around 6:00pm but this can be much later dependant on what’s happened throughout the day.

BEST BIT OF YOUR JOB?

I enjoy walking through the flocks of hens in each poly-tunnel early in the morning, making sure that they are all well. The hens are very noisy first thing in the morning, some will come to greet me, others enjoy pecking at my boots and following me around to check what I’m up to. 

WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR PRODUCTS?

Eggs are good for you, they contain high-quality protein and are also naturally rich in vitamin D, B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12, iodine, selenium and other essential dietary vitamins and minerals.

Hamptonne Farm eggs are available at most local supermarkets and some farm shops including our own farm shop in St Lawrence.

Jon is pictured with Pack House Manager, Emma Poingdestre and one of his lovely hens!

Matthew Jukes Wine Tasting| Thursday 7th March

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Matthew Jukes Wine Tasting| Thursday 7th March

For the third year, Canaccord Genuity Wealth (International) Ltd sponsored the 100 Best Australian Wines Roadshow with wine expert Matthew Jukes. This is Gorey Wine Cellar’s flagship event and was rewarded by a sell-out evening. It is a major coup to get someone of Matthew’s global standing to visit Jersey. His ability to engage with wine lovers and novices alike is second to none. He is a wine raconteur and his interaction with those in attendance was much appreciated by all.

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