Bailiwick Podcasts

More active, more often is a philosophy that has States backing, but is it doing all it can to make that happen?

With a background of new publicly funded sports facilities being put on the backburner and funding pressures on a programme that broadens opportunities, Nick Mann talks to the Guernsey Sports Commission director of communications Nicky Will about recommendations it made for improvements in 2021 that are still outstanding and what the future could hold for Beau Sejour.

They begin by discussing that review of sports facilities that prompted it calling for change. 

Jersey's equality, diversity and inclusion charity has announced its first change of CEO since the organisation was founded a decade ago. Vic Tanner Davy, the founder and current CEO, is stepping down to allow for Kaye Nicholson to succeed him.

Kaye is a gay woman, a mum, a campaigner for same-sex parental rights, a manager in the finance industry and vice-chair of the Jersey Community Relations Trust.

She also found time to join Kelly Frost in the studio to discuss growing up gay in Jersey, how times have changed, and what changes still need to be made to ensure we are a truly equal and inclusive society.

Join Matthew Leach as he talks through the main stories of the week, including moves to save the future of education and the future of Condor as the island's freight and passenger ferry provider...

Former professional tennis player turned Island Padel co-founder Scott Clayton joined Steven Anderson for the latest Bailiwick Podcasts: Sport Interview.

He was joined by Phil Bain of Rathbones, the primary sponsor of Island Padel, to discuss Jersey's fastest growing sport, along with the adversities faced following Storm Ciarán.

Listen in to find out more about Scott's journey, as well as Rathbones' initiative to aid The Bailiff's Fund, which was set up to support individuals and families who have been displaced and have suffered hardship as a result of Storm Ciarán.

This podcast was kindly supported by Rathbones.

In this episode, Nick Mann talks to Seb Priaulx who is heading out to race the 24 Hours of Daytona with a win on his mind. He gives us an insight into the historic race and how he has been preparing for his first season in GTD Pro for the AO Racing Team in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

During his first full-length interview Deputy Lyndon Trott talks about his new role as President of P&R.

He touches on the need for higher income tax, amendments to the Government Work Plan that may support the Transforming Education Programme, and a revitalised group that’ll think ‘only of housing’ from when they wake to when they sleep. 

He talks to Express about Condor, MoneyVAL, and what he wants to do during his second stint as Chief Minister.

Eleanor Lister, who shares her adventures rock climbing around Jersey with nearly 16,000 Instagram followers, speaks about learning to trust again after a bad injury and how she built her social media community...

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Express sat down with Natalie Mayer to chat about her charity Skate Space, which is set to transform a rundown church into Jersey's largest-ever indoor skatepark…

Natalie shares insights on the future management of the venue and the ongoing call for more funding and support.

She also discusses the impact of the harbour skatepark closing and the need for more facilities for young people in town.

This week Nick Mann is joined by Josh Lewis to look back on a year which saw him finish fifth at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, dominant the men’s field to take gold at the Island Games and take on a tough Ironman in Portugal and they discuss how he will build on all the lessons learnt for this season.

In this episode, Jodie Yettram talks to diver and conservationist Kevin McIlwee about his marine research which has uncovered a diverse underwater world 20 miles of Jersey’s coast that is in need of protection…