
The Quarry
The Quarry Podcast delivers in-depth conversations on local news, culture, and the issues shaping our community. As the audio companion to thequarry.media, it brings thoughtful journalism and local voices straight to your ears.
Episodes
13 episodes
People and Skills Special: Myth busting the "skills crisis" and shaping the future of education
The Quarry has partnered with the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce People and Skills Working Group to deliver a series of podcasts about the current workforce shortage and the future skills gap. We will explore why action is needed and...
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Episode 13
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42:53

Charity Spotlight: Les Bourgs, the changing face of hospice care, three years to solve a funding gap
For nearly 35 years Les Bourgs has been supporting patients and their families while staying at the forefront of the changing needs of hospice care.Now the charity is facing fresh challenges as it looks to continue its vital work and ex...
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Episode 12
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39:28

What we are getting wrong about resilience and the simple tips to help you cope
“It's not just wellbeing, it's performance, it's mental health, it's leadership, it's management, it's navigating change, transition. You need to train people how to do that. We don't do that naturally. When you do, companies get an advantage.”...
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Episode 11
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30:20

Lessons in writing and the new opportunity for Guernsey-linked creatives to get published
Ruth Thomason visited The Quarry to discus her journey into writing and the challenges of producing her first book, Poole of Light. Feedback and community support, including writing groups and critique sessions, are vital. Looking for somewhere...
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Episode 10
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19:21

People and Skills Special - How a healthy, happy and engaged workforce could help solve workforce pressures
The Quarry has partnered with the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce People and Skills Working Group to deliver a series of podcasts exploring the current workforce shortage and the future skills gap.We will explore why action is needed and wh...
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Episode 9
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27:31

Why Guernsey and its businesses need to act on human rights
It is easy to dismiss human rights as something that is a problem elsewhere.Local legislation is limited, many people are working from the comfort of being cocooned in an office. But, Estelle Levin-Nally argues, there are not only ...
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Episode 8
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25:59

Guernsey has a burgeoning film industry, an independent award nomination could help it take off
Whispers of Freedom, written and directed by Guernsey filmmaker Brandon Ashplant, has qualified for the British Independent Film Awards.Set in 1980s East Germany - during the twilight years of the Cold War - the short film is b...
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Episode 7
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25:29

Guernsey Under 19 ICC cricket World Cup qualifier
Its all about mindset and delivering world class basics according to Guernsey Cricket coach Philip Smith. Guernsey U19s are competing in the ICC Europe Qualifier, facing top-tier opposition including Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, ...
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Episode 6
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13:16

Charity Spotlight: Grow - where horticulture, retail, hospitality and so much more transforms lives
Grow was innovative when it began 40 years ago, it remains at the forefront of thinking about helping people with learning disability today. A £4m. redevelopment project has led to an incredible new facility where the crew can not only wo...
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Episode 5
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24:13

Two athletes, two different paths, both relishing the opportunity to compete at the Island Games
Amelia Hart and Gian-Luca Robilliard speak on the eve of the Orkney Island Games. You are quickly reminded that progress is not linear, that resilience is among the most important tools an athlete can have, and that the Island Games plays a hug...
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Episode 4
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33:26

Helping develop a lifelong love of sport through the Specsavers Youth Games
Hundreds of young children have been given a taste of sport which might just lead to a lifelong love affair thanks to the Specsavers Youth Games.Every two years over the past two decades the Games, organised by the Guernsey Sports Commissio...
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Episode 3
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17:23

Guernsey stands at a pivotal moment, it has a chance to face the challenges head on
With Guernsey's economy stalling and a general election approaching, key business groups and charities joined forces to form the G8. They have produced the Voice of Guernsey Business Insight Report, setting out an agenda for change. The IoD's G...
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Episode 2
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21:44

Project Endure - Pushing the limits
Drew Jonkmans is just an ordinary guy. In September he plans to run from Land's End to John O'Groats, and then cycle back again. This is his story, one as much about positive mental health as it is about athleticism.For more on Big Moose...
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Episode 1
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