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News image — Members of the charity Grow, centre left, helped to create a winning display at Chelsea Flower Show alongside staff from Burncoose Nurseries

Grow A group photo of two members of Grow standing alongside six members of the Cornish-based Burncoose Nurseries. In the background is the garden. — Members of the charity Grow, centre left, helped to create a winning display at Chelsea Flower Show alongside staff from Burncoose Nurseries

Jersey's medieval history is to be brought to life, Guernsey took home two golds in the Chelsea Flower Show and teens are being 'pressured to fit in over energy drinks'.

Here is our selection of stories from the Channel Islands that you may have missed from the past week.

Public asked for feedback on HSC complaints

A view of Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital showing the main entrance, which is signposted with a large blue sign. The building has two storeys and two cars are parked outside. — Hospital visitors are among those being encouraged to share their views

A working group to gather evidence from the public on how hospital complaints have been managed has been set up by Health and Social Care (HSC).

It is hoped the Complaints and Learning Working Group will hear from service users, Medical Specialist Group staff and former and current HSC workers via two listening exercises, which began on 18 May.

Alderney start-up funding increased to £20k

An aerial view of St Anne in Alderney. It shows rows of houses and shops form an elevated view with the sea in the background and plenty of trees and fields. — The boost is intended to encourage people to start businesses

The States of Alderney has increased its funding support for new small businesses from £2,000 to £20,000 in an attempt to drive local investment in the island's economy.

The government said the changes to the Small Business Support Scheme were agreed on 20 April due to "limited uptake and economic impact" following its introduction.

Knights to fight in castle's medieval event

Jersey Heritage Two people in silver armour and chainmail are battling eachother and have their swords crossed. The one with their back to the camera is also wearing a blue silky cape. They have full visors and are wearing brown leather gauntlets. Behind them, out of focus, are spectators. — The four-day event will feature battle enactments

Jersey's medieval history is to be brought to life in a new family event.

Medieval Revels is a four-day event at Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey, featuring battle enactments, actors portraying physicians and cooks, and a range of activities for visitors to take part in.

The event, organised by Jersey Heritage, is set to take place during the schools' half-term break from Monday 25 May to Thursday 28 May.

Guernsey scoops two golds at Chelsea Flower Show

Burncoose Nurseries A rusty metal gate sits at the centre of a dense, carefully styled garden display, surrounded by layers of rich greenery and bright bursts of colour. — Burncoose Nurseries' winning display, titled Over the Garden Hedge

Members of Guernsey charity Grow helped to created a gold-winning display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Grow's two bug hotels were part of the Over the Garden Hedge display created by Cornwall's Burncoose Nurseries.

Guernsey horticulturalist Raymond Evison also won a gold medal for his clematis display.

Evison, 82, said he had received "lots of congratulations" and that he was "delighted" by the outcome.

Teens 'pressured to fit in over energy drinks'

Dr Nicola Brink stands outdoors in bright sunlight. She is wearing glasses, a burgundy blazer, floral top and pearl necklace. She has short white hair and is standing in front of green trees and plants. — Dr Nicola Brink says the drinks may pose health risks to youngsters

Teenagers in Guernsey have said that peer pressure, marketing and easy access are all encouraging young people to try energy drinks despite mixed experiences and health concerns.

Dr Nicola Brink, Guernsey's Director of Public Health, has warned that energy drinks are "designed for adults", not children, and may pose health risks as high caffeine levels could affect behaviour and wellbeing.

She said: "They can cause poor concentration, anxiety and sleeplessness. I don't think they have a place in children and people under 16."

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