Episodes
Episode six of The Cool Down reflects on a landmark weekend across Jersey sport.The headline story comes from rugby, where Jersey RFC sealed the league title and promotion back to the National Leagues with a dominant 38-7 win over Bracknell, securing their 19th consecutive victory and a third promotion in four seasons.We also break down Jersey RFC Women’s five-try performance against Canterbury, discuss Rai Dos Santos’ hat-trick for the Jersey Bulls as their unbeaten run reaches ten games, and analyse the latest movement in the local football title races.Elsewhere, Evelyn Partners Jets move...
Episode six of The Warm Up previews another packed weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett, Elliot Corbel and Oliver Kidman breaking down the biggest fixtures, key storylines and potential milestone moments ahead.There could be a title-winning moment in rugby this weekend as Jersey RFC travel to Bracknell knowing victory would secure the Regional South 1 Central crown. We look at the permutations, reflect on what would be a remarkable 19th consecutive win of the season, and debate whether it is slightly frustrating that such a milestone could arrive away from CoinS...
For physiotherapist Nadia Applegate, success isn’t measured in profits… it’s measured in people regaining their independence 💪✨ In this episode, the founder of CNS Neuro Rehab and Elderly Care and winner of the inaugural FLARE initiative reflects on the patients and experiences that shaped her path into neurological rehabilitation. She spoke to Connect editor Fiona Potigny about the moment she realised Jersey needed a specialist neuro-rehab service, the personal story that gave her the confidence to launch her business, and how she felt when she received the call saying she had won FLARE. H...
Santé is a sensory health service offering therapy, support and a dedicated sensory gym and play space. 🤝🧘Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Anne Laure Jackson what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Walking Wild Africa is a travel business offering tailor-made and small-group immersive trips to Africa, including women-focused and conservation-led travel. 🗺️🦒Connect editor Fiona Potigny spoke to founder Kim Messervy-Evans what has been her proudest moment to date?Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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The Stoodio is an arts gallery, shop and creative workshop space supporting local artists and makers.Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders and FLARE finalists Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris what success for The Stoodio would look like in 5 years 🤔Here's what they had to say...Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Skate Space is Jersey’s first dedicated indoor youth cultural space, centred around skate culture and creativity. 🛹📸Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Natalie Mayer what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Renova Influencer Agency is an influencer-led marketing consultancy helping brands connect with audiences online. Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder and FLARE finalist Rosie Whooley what made her take the leap to make Renova a reality. Here's what she had to say...Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Comply is a regulatory and compliance consultancy supporting financial services businesses. 📈✅Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ches Trower what made her take the leap to turn her business from vision to a reality? Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Mentorhood Jersey delivers workshops, peer support and practical sessions helping parents balance work and family life. 👩🍼💼Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders Denise Heavey and Lesley Mourant what made them take the leap to turn their business from vision to a reality. Here's what they had to say... Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Radcliffe Tailoring is a bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring business, primarily serving women. 👔👗Connect editor Fiona Potigny founder Elizabeth Radcliffe what her proudest professional moment has been to date? Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Grow Learning and Development Consultancy is a consultancy helping small and medium-sized businesses develop effective people and leadership strategies. 🌱🧠Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ashley Cotrel what success means to her? Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Freedom Publishing is a business growth and coaching platform aimed at female entrepreneurs. Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Kristin Morris what made her take the leap to set up Freedom Publishing...Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Dough Jersey is a female-run cookie bakery using local ingredients. 🍪Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Ruby Price what made her take the leap to set up Dough.Here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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The Wellbeing Co is an occupational health and wellbeing service combining therapeutic yoga and workplace support. 🧘🪷Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked owner Lisa McCabe, what attracted her to the FLARE initiative? Here’s what she had to say… Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Carousel is a premium clothing rental service offering designer fashion for special occasions and everyday wear. 👗👠Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founders Zara Kramer and Gemma Carmichael what success means to them? Here’s what they had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Arroz is a family-led Spanish restaurant Celebrating traditional cooking, shared plates and hospitality 🇪🇸🍽️Connect editor Fiona Potigny asked founder Sophia Lora what made her take the leap to start her business, and what success would mean to her, here’s what she had to say…Find out more about FLARE by heading to www.flarejersey.com.
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Episode five of The Cool Down reflects on another powerful weekend for Jersey sport, with unbeaten runs stretching across multiple teams and momentum building at exactly the right time of the season.The Jersey Bulls continued their impressive 2026 form with another disciplined display, maintaining their unbeaten start to the calendar year and keeping the pressure firmly on the play-off places. With defensive solidity becoming the hallmark of their run-in, we analyse whether this resilience is what will ultimately define their promotion push.The Evelyn Partners Jets also extended their unbea...
Episode five of The Warm Up previews a huge weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaking down the biggest fixtures, the key storylines and the potential season-defining moments ahead.The Jersey Bulls head to Sevenoaks Town on Friday night under the lights, unbeaten in 2026 and sitting just one point outside the play-off places. With ten games remaining, the run-in is well and truly underway. We discuss whether the Friday night factor is an advantage, if anything less than three points would feel like a missed opportunity, and why the Bulls’ de...
Episode four of The Cool Down dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel unpacking the biggest talking points.At Springfield, Jersey Bulls delivered a huge 1-0 win over third-placed Faversham Town to keep their play-off hopes alive. With the Bulls now level on points with Whyteleafe and Sittingbourne, albeit having played more games, the panel break down a disciplined second-half display, Rai Dos Santos’ decisive finish, and the impact of James Sunley off the bench that ultimately separated the sides. Is momentum building at exac...
Episode four of The Warm Up dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with our Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel, joined by a not-so-special guest. Jersey Bulls host third-placed Faversham Town in what could be their toughest remaining test of the season. With the Bulls just outside the play-off spots and the run-in shaping up favourably, we discuss whether this is a free hit or a defining afternoon at Springfield.Over at Oakfield, the Evelyn Partners Jets are chasing top spot in Premier League 3 as they host Leeds Athletic. Four games left. Two points off the summit...
The latest episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel looks back on a dramatic weekend of Island sport, with big talking points across football, rugby, hockey, netball and shooting.Football leads the way, with the Bulls battling to a hard-earned point on the road against play-off rivals, while the local Premiership 1 title race took a major twist thanks to a statement performance from one of the challengers. There were also eye-catching displays elsewhere in the top flight, late drama in cup action and important movement in the women’s game.Away from football, Jersey RFC...
Last week the winner of FLARE was chosen by our expert judging panel and will be announced in time for International Women's Day. But before then, Connect editor Fiona Potigny spoke to Alt Collective, Claudia Sutton & Sophie Clyde-Smith sponsors of FLARE, about their first-had experience of how exciting yet also challenging the first 5 years of business can be and how valuable having support from mentors, coaches and marketing experts is. ⭐️🙌At Alt Collective supports female founders and ambitious women to build confidence and unlock their potential while growing businesses and careers tha...
The latest episode of The Warm Up, with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett, looks ahead to another hugely important weekend of sport, with play-off pressure, trophy action and testing away trips all firmly on the agenda.The pair begin with a deep dive into Jersey Bulls’ trip to AFC Whyteleafe, a fixture loaded with narrative as the two sides sit separated by just a single point inside the Isthmian South East Division play-off places. With memories of last season’s title race still fresh and the Bulls narrowly winning the reverse fixture back in October, it’s a monumental game...
Laura Clayton speaks with CEO of At Home in Guernsey, Charlie Cox, about the charity's work during 2025 - and how it has started to help those at the very peak of Guernsey's housing crisis.
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The Cool Down - Episode 2: Bulls score six each, Jets rampage at Hatfield and Junior Hockey Inter-Insular successThe second episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaks down some excellent results across the board for Jersey's finest athletes. The Jersey Bulls 6-1 rout over second placed AFC Croydon Athletic in this Isthmian South East Division was accompanied by a perfect 6-0 win over Cranleigh from the women's team on Sunday. There was plenty to talk about regarding the future of the Jersey Bulls Women's season as the league splits into two. The pair discuss the E...
The most recent episode of The Warm Up with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett dives into another packed weekend of action, featuring standout stories from both on and off the Island. The mic’d-up reporters dive into a packed sporting weekend, starting with the Jersey Bulls’ home double-header, before turning their attention to the local football scene and upcoming fixtures. There’s rugby talk too, with both the Second XV (and ongoing bets on how long it takes Archie to stop calling it the XI) and the women’s side in action, while a local hockey title is up for grabs this wee...
The inaugural episode of The Cool Down marks the launch of our new bi-weekly podcast, hosted this week by sports reporters Archie Corbett and Oliver Kidman in the absence of Elliot Corbel.In this first instalment, the pair break down a busy weekend of local sport, including Jersey Bulls’ 1–1 draw away at Ashford United, Jersey RFC’s 31–20 home victory over Old Alleynians, a full round-up of local football action, the opening weekend of the Hockey Super League, Jersey’s junior tennis Inter-Insular clashes, amongst many more local results.We’ll be back on Friday afternoon with the next episod...
The Warm Up - Episode 1: Darts Stars revealed & Tribe recalled for LionsThe debut episode of The Warm Up / Cool Down with our local sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett gets underway with a full breakdown of a packed sporting weekend, including standout news both on and off the island.This week’s discussion covers the Jersey Bulls’ trip to Ashford United in the Isthmian South East Division, dramatic cup action across local football, Jersey Rugby’s triple-header, the launch of hockey’s new Super League, Asa Tribe’s Lions recall, and a behind-the-scenes look at the impressive Whi...