Bailiwick Podcasts

Brandon Ashplant wrote and produced the new short film 'Bet your bottom dollar'.

He spoke to Express about his love of the short film genre, and how it's a great way in to film making for other creatives.

In this episode of the Cool Down, we speak to Chay Kennedy-Cook about cycling against some of the best in his age-group at the Commonwealth Youth Games, resilience, and his target of making it as a pro.

Dr Dominic Bishop discusses the rise in the number of deaths by suicide in Guernsey, and with Dr Nicola Brink and Jo Cottell from Guernsey Mind, he explains how the Bailiwick's new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy will help anyone suffering from low level to very serious mental ill health. 

With a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy published this week, Dr Nicola Brink, Dr Dominic Bishop and Jo Cottell explained how it's been drawn up, what the strategy's aims are and why it's so important for the wellbeing and mental health of the Bailiwick. 

Martin Shirley has served as Chauffeur to the Lieutenant-Governor for nine and a half years, driving the Governor, his family and royal guests around the island.

After his retirement last week, Martin sat down with Express to talk about driving the limousine, how he feels about having sold the J4 numberplate, and the one time he arrived late to a function.

Guernseyman Adam Hooper always dreamt of being an actor. 

At 35 he decided to try his hand at auditions, succeeding in winning a supporting role in Kevin Spacey's latest film. 

A number of local productions are also on the agenda, and Adam told Express he has plans to audition for further roles off-island too.

Jersey Overseas Aid has so far donated £262,000 to Friends of Ukraine-EOD to deliver bomb and mine disposal training. 

This week Express speaks to Ben Remfrey and Uliana Yurenko - Ben is a founder of Friends of Ukraine-EOD, and Uliana is the head technical translator and interpreter at Mat Kosovo, a training centre in Kosovo.

They spoke about how that funding has helped train up the first women in Ukraine to be allowed to be involved in bomb disposal.

15-year-old JCG student Auden Ruelle is a big fan of football, and a young footballer herself, and this summer she's had the chance to be at the Women's World Cup in Australia.

Late in Australian time, early in Jersey time, Express reporter Kelly Frost caught up with Auden to ask about the atmosphere, her favourite goals of the tournament so far and, of course, whether football is finally coming home...

Comedian Johnny Vegas has been in Jersey this week, after choosing the island for his debut ceramic art show.

He spoke to Express reporter James Jeune about vulnerability, the power of art for mental health, island breakfast spots – and trying to smuggle a tortoise back on the ferry…

Maggie's is a "safe haven" for people undergoing treatment for cancer, while also a place supportive loved ones can go for a moment of calm. 

An alternative to the often uncomfortable and clinical hospital environment. 

Express sat down with two members of the Guernsey Friends of Maggie's Fundraising Committee - Alison Good and Chair Pete Walsh - to hear first hand how the centre supports those who need it most.