Sponsored by Bell & Co — Alderney’s leading estate agent, helping people find their place on the island.Andrew Eggleston first came to Alderney in the 1970s after his father spotted an article about the island while working at The Times. What started as a family move soon became a lifelong home, and by 1978 Andrew was helping to run Bell & Co — the business that still carries his name today.Nearly fifty years on, Bell & Co remains a true family firm with Andrew’s daughter Beth, his wife Janet, and a loyal team who’ve stayed for decades. Alongside it, Andrew has spent twenty years as President of the Chamber of Commerce, helping to shape the island’s economy and support local business.In this episode we talk about growing up between London and Alderney, why Bell & Co “sells the island first and the house second”, the quirks of small-island life from cobbles to bunker parties, what really draws people to relocate here, and the Chamber’s push for change — from leasehold lending to a new marina. We also cover Alderney politics, royal visits, and why safety and community spirit still set this place apart.It’s a conversation about family, resilience, and why Alderney is still “a living museum” worth fighting for.“We’re lucky. We haven’t made it — it just fell into our laps. And we appreciate it.”LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/...Listen on Spotify:http://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojlnW...Instagram:/ camcairnduffLinkedIn:/ camcairnduffTikTok:/ camcairnduffFacebook:/ cameronfilmsYouTube:/ @camcairnduff

Sponsored by Bell & Co — Alderney’s leading estate agent, helping people find their place on the island.Stuart Clark has been coming to Alderney since he was a child. Summers spent exploring bunkers, working in the First and Last, and drinking in gardens shaped him as much as his time in London, Sandhurst, and later, Iraq.He’s a former British Army officer and helicopter pilot who flew missions in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Today he serves as a States Member and Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, helping to steer Alderney’s future.In this episode we get into his family’s history on Alderney, what it takes to survive Sandhurst on four hours’ sleep, learning to fly with the Army Air Corps, desert landings in 50° heat, convoy protection in Basra, and the mix of pride and pressure that comes with wearing the uniform. We also talk about legacy media, podcasts, and how AI is quietly reshaping government even here on our rock.It’s a conversation about service, sacrifice, and choosing to come home.“Progress is coming.”LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/...Listen on Spotify:http://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojlnW...Instagram:/ camcairnduffLinkedIn:/ camcairnduffTikTok:/ camcairnduffFacebook:/ cameronfilmsYouTube:/ @camcairnduff

This podcast is proudly supported by Bell & Co. Alderney’s go-to for homes, holidays, and a proper sense of place. Looking to move, stay, or invest in Alderney?http://bellandcoalderney.comCharmaine Johnson moved to Alderney and found exactly what she’d been chasing her whole life — community. She’s a physio, a heptathlete, and at 62 she just represented the island at the Island Games. People know her as “Sporty Gran,” but that barely covers it.In this episode we get into the feeling of belonging the moment you step off the plane, building Alderney Athletics from almost nothing, why discipline beats motivation, how faith and joy fuel performance, growing up in Kingston with Jamaican roots, dyslexia as a superpower, and the practical magic of keeping an ageing community moving.It’s a conversation about community, resilience, and choosing to be useful — on a small island that rewards anyone who shows up.“The best is still to come.”LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camtalks/id1479296317Listen on Spotify:http://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojlnWyTUneaEpkcBgKS?si=09035669ff454537Instagram:http://instagram.com/camcairnduffLinkedIn:http://linkedin.com/in/cameroncairnduffTikTok:http://tiktok.com/@camcairnduffFacebook:http://facebook.com/cameronfilmsYouTube:http://youtube.com/@camcairnduff

This podcast is proudly supported by Bell & Co. Alderney’s go-to for homes, holidays, and a proper sense of place. Looking to move, stay, or invest in Alderney?http://bellandcoalderney.com](http://bellandcoalderney.comSarah Kelly has lived on Alderney since 1999. She came for “two years of career experience” and never left. From working in the courts to becoming Alderney’s first female Greffier, Sarah’s story is full of twists, humour, and deep island insight.In this episode we dive into how Alderney’s unusual legal system really works, what makes island life both safer and stranger than the city, the challenge of regulating online gambling from a tiny rock in the Channel, the story of setting up a rugby club during lockdown, and of course the gossip, ghost stories, and pubs that so often double as Alderney’s real courtroom.It’s a conversation about community, law, and what it means to choose a small island as home.“People always say: we’re so lucky. And on Alderney, you really do feel it.”LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camtalks/id147929631Listen on Spotify:http://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojlnWyTUneaEpkcBgKS?si=09035669ff454537Instagram:http://instagram.com/camcairnduffLinkedIn:http://linkedin.com/in/cameroncairnduffTikTok:http://tiktok.com/@camcairnduffFacebook:http://facebook.com/cameronfilmsYouTube:http://youtube.com/@camcairnduff

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Our next guest on CamTalks is Ronnie Cairnduff — folk singer, filmmaker, pub landlord, theatre organiser, and my dad.

In this episode, Ronnie shares his wild journey from hitchhiking with a guitar towards Australia, to running London’s biggest folk clubs, to discovering Alderney by accident and helping to shape its cultural heart.

We talk about his early days growing up in post-war Northern Ireland, the madness of Alderney Week with safaris and SAS abseilers, building the Georgian into the island’s pub of pubs, and how he accidentally nearly got sued by The Beatles.

He also opens up about family, legacy, and why he believes Alderney’s future will depend on the optimism and creativity of the next generation.

It’s not just a father–son chat. It’s a love letter to a life well lived and an island that keeps pulling us back.

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This podcast is proudly supported by Bell & Co — Alderney’s go-to for homes, holidays, and a proper sense of place. Looking to move, stay, or invest in Alderney?bellandcoalderney.comOur next guest on CamTalks is Edward Hill — real estate mogul, States Member, paddle club pioneer, and one of Alderney’s most experienced characters.In this episode, Edward shares his remarkable journey from selling apartments off-plan in the Egyptian desert to breathing new life into Alderney’s tennis and paddle scene.We talk about his early days as Iberia’s first British cabin crew, how to sell without selling, and the secret to building trust, teams and entire towns from scratch.He also opens up about the challenges of island politics, his vision for Alderney’s future, and why community matters more now than ever.It’s not just about selling dreams. It’s about making them happen.LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/...Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojln...Instagram:instagram.com/camcairnduffLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/cameroncairnduffTikTok:tiktok.com/@camcairnduffFacebook:facebook.com/cameronfilmsYouTube:@camcairnduff

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Our next guest on CamTalks is Reverend Samantha Martell — Alderney’s vicar, former pig farmer, and one of the island’s most unexpected characters.

In this episode, Samantha shares her journey from breaking her back on a pig farm to finding purpose in the priesthood, and why she believes churches should feel more like living rooms than institutions.

We talk about grief, belief, puppet ministry, and why she bought a sausage truck to bring the community together.

She opens up about the joy and challenge of leading St Anne’s, the future of faith on the island, and what it really means to serve others in a place as small as Alderney.It’s not just about religion. It’s about resilience.

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Our next guest on CamTalks is Ellis Downes — a world-class obstetrician, gynaecologist and former Harley Street consultant who now calls Alderney home.

In this episode, Ellis shares his thoughts on why laughter might be more important than medicine, how loneliness impacts physical health, and the surprising lessons he’s learned from Alderney’s tight-knit community.

We talk about generational habits, parenting, parish councils, and the politics of small islands.

He opens up about his journey in medicine — from delivering babies to delivering public service — and what it really means to be useful later in life.

And yes, we also hear the story of the couple who wanted to name their baby after him… until they heard the name Ellis 😂

It’s not just about health. It’s about humanity.

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This podcast is proudly supported by Bell & Co — Alderney’s go-to for homes, holidays, and a proper sense of place. Looking to move, stay, or invest in Alderney?bellandcoalderney.comOur next guest on CamTalks is Bennt Bengtsson — artist, former creative director, and founder of BB’s Wine Bar on Alderney.Bennt’s story begins with his father’s success in business and spans a rich career in the early days of advertising, when ideas mattered more than algorithms. After years in the creative world, he made a bold move to Alderney, chasing peace, purpose and maybe a glass of wine or two.But Bennt hasn’t slowed down. In this episode, we talked about his frustrations with the island’s lack of innovation, the danger of standing still, and why sometimes the only option is to get mad as hell and say something.It’s not just about wine. It’s about wake-up calls.LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/...Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojln...Instagram:instagram.com/camcairnduffLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/cameroncairnduffTikTok:tiktok.com/@camcairnduffFacebook:facebook.com/cameronfilmsYouTube:youtube.com/@camcairnduff

This podcast is proudly supported by Bell & Co — Alderney’s go-to for homes, holidays, and a proper sense of place. Looking to move, stay, or invest in Alderney? bellandcoalderney.com Our next guest on CamTalks is Robert Kirkland — global educator, PE teacher at St Anne’s School, and the man leading Alderney Football Club from the sidelines.Robert moved to Alderney with his family after a career teaching in schools around the world, from the UK to Saudi Arabia. Now, he’s bringing that international perspective to island life — and to the pitch. As chairman of Alderney Football Club, he’s not just building a team, he’s building a future for the sport here, and he’s calling out for new players to join.In this episode, we talked about what makes Alderney so unique, how you can’t go anywhere without bumping into someone you teach, and the leadership qualities he admires in figures like Sir Alex Ferguson — discipline, vision and care.It’s not just about football. It’s about foundations.LET’S CONNECT 👇Listen on Apple Podcasts:http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/...Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7lHojln...Instagram: / camcairnduff LinkedIn: / cameroncairnduff TikTok: / camcairnduff Facebook: / cameronfilms YouTube: / @camcairnduff