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Ruth Thomason visited The Quarry to discuss 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 to start? Well, this year the Guernsey Literary Festival is hosting a short story anthology competition for Bailiwick writers, which invites submissions under the theme Time and Tide.
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- Two emergency sleeping pods to be built in Guernsey.
- The pods will serve individuals experiencing homelessness for limited stays.
- Installation is expected by October to assist during winter.
- The project aims to provide immediate shelter while long-term solutions are sought.
- Caritas expresses gratitude to the Vale Douzaine and StudiO for their support.
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- Fairtrade Fortnight will run to 5th October.
- The campaign aims to promote Fairtrade tea and its benefits.
- Fairtrade Guernsey has organised events to raise awareness, including tea tastings.
- Taste your tea knowledge by taking the quiz.
- Recent institutional switches to Fairtrade products include Princess Elizabeth Hospital and Guernsey Prison.
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- Guernsey's finance sector stakeholders are creating a Finance Sector Policy Framework.
- The initiative aims to support growth, diversification, and competitiveness over the next 5-10 years.
- Oliver Wyman has been chosen as the preferred bidder to develop the Framework.
- Work on the project will commence this month and conclude in the first quarter of 2026.
- The Framework will focus on evolving competition, identifying emerging sectors, and addressing skills gaps.
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- The Committee has submitted an amendment to the Education Governance Boards Ordinance.
- The amendment is set to be debated in the States Assembly on Thursday.
- It incorporates feedback from States Members regarding governance concerns.
- Key changes include outlining the purpose of Governance Boards and removing the requirement for an Education Office representative.
- The Committee aims to enhance accountability and communication in the education system.
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- Households are advised to be cautious when recycling plastics to prevent bags from being left uncollected.
- Only specific plastic items such as bottles, tubs, pots, and trays can be recycled; thin film plastics are considered contamination.
- Contaminated items, including dirty containers and film plastics, will not be collected and lead to additional sorting costs.
- Contractors are enforcing stricter rules by leaving behind bags that contain non-recyclable items.
- The message is clear: thin film plastics cannot currently be recycled; households are encouraged to include only acceptable materials in blue bags.
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- Free flu vaccines will be available starting for eligible pre-school children and pregnant women.
- Additional eligible groups will have access to the vaccine from October.
- The programme follows guidance from the JCVI for the 2025-2026 flu season.
- Schools will administer vaccines to children from Reception to Year 11.
- Parents are encouraged to complete online consent forms by the specified deadlines.
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