Live at Guernsey Arts Sunday: the bold vision for a £10m. Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey

Live at Guernsey Arts Sunday: the bold vision for a £10m. Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey

The Victor Hugo Centre is expected to open in the heart of St Peter Port in 2029. Those behind the project have so far raised more than £7.5m. towards its £10m. goal in 18 months. Hugo arrived on the island in 1855 having not published anything of great significance for more than a decade, and within a year  has published his most famous book of poetry, followed by Les Miserables, and then Toilers of the Sea. The centre in the former Tourist Information building will feature three floors: a performance and exhibition space, a museum with seven galleries, and a learning center for schoolchildren. The project aims to promote Hugo's values of human rights and social justice The Quarry's editor Nick Mann spoke with VHC Chair Larry Malcic live at Guernsey Arts Sunday to find out more.

Funding, development in the creative industries and cultural diplomacy are on the agenda in Guernsey

A renewed focus on professional development within the creative industries and cultural diplomacy are on the agenda for Guernsey Arts. In March, Rebecca Booth took over as Head of Arts Development. Speaking live in conversation with The Quarry at Guernsey Arts Sunday, she outlined the role of Guernsey Arts, how it brings together funding from government and the private sector and the impact that it has. Talks will also take place with colleagues in Jersey about the funding model there which has seen the government commit to spending 1% of its revenue budget on the arts, culture and heritage, some £10m.

Charity Spotlight: from volunteering to millions in untapped funds, how to ensure the sector thrives

The Charity Sector Survey has provided a snapshot of volunteering, capacity, funding and demand in Guernsey. Association of Guernsey Charities chair Wayne Bulpitt discusses the key findings as well as the huge funding opportunities should Guernsey free up some £100m in dormant money for the sector in the same way as happens elsewhere. https://charity.org.gg/sector-survey-... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1DY2pSSE5kZGhQMEh1MFc2ZVhaMGY1QU9YUXxBQ3Jtc0tsckhQMDJxYlFtaVVQR3hRNXBtMUx6UHpJTlhzOUllUW9WeFNnSDZhdlJ5bjFNSWlibFNTWTNMSUhwa2pEcDdPTHd3TUZPT29MZXBpVUFZNGltMzV3UDVKQW8xQUtGajNsWnZPcGdIWnExSzY4Wmg4MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcharity.org.gg%2Fsector-survey-results&v=mvZ18IHbNIo] https://thequarry.media [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFVEMFNoUUdKaUczemszSW4wc3NtWnJMM1FHUXxBQ3Jtc0trdGNkdzJyU3FHV21lR1hoR1lUVk1zRXdpYTRndUtEVnRXZW4tSTBndHIwd0FoNFV0WUZ5N044UnJGN0NDZ1VpUXBfT2xYNmVYb0x5MUZNZUQzU095X05yRUdubF9FSmNtQlF6N1BZNHRlM3hlekxoOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthequarry.media%2F&v=mvZ18IHbNIo]

Vassos Alexander on swimming, getting out of your comfort zone and the launch of Track Radio

Vassos Alexander is one of the UK's best known sports presenters from his time at the BBC, Virgin Radio and now through the freshly launched Track Radio. He is also an endurance athlete always hunting for different ways to get out of his comfort zone. We met at La Vallette Bathing Pools to discuss his latest book, Swimmingly: Adventures in Water, his background, motivation and what comes next. Swimmingly charts his preparation to swim the English Channel and introduces us to swimming communities and characters around the world, including bringing to prominence the remarkable impact of Lynne Cox on the Cold War. This was recorded as part of our partnership with the Guernsey Literary Festival. https://guernseyliteraryfestival.com https://www.trackradio.com/ https://thequarry.media

Can Guernsey become a global innovation lab?

Inso has released The Guernsey Innovation Report, an honest account of the innovation landscape in the island and the challenges it faces after gaining insights from 45 industry leaders. https://https://inso.gg/guernsey-innovation-report "Across every sector, conversations converged on urgent structural realities: the rapid adoption of AI, the inevitability of blockchain and asset tokenisation, and the urgent need for infrastructure automation." The report sets out a roadmap to making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. Inso founder Dan Wood discusses  innovation, where Guernsey is and how it can take advantage with The Quarry editor Nick Mann. The Quarry is an independent reader-funded initiative, this podcast is not possible without your support. If you enjoy our work please sign up: https://www.thequarry.media/#/portal