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Susie is an experienced Prison Governor, having joined HMPPS, the prison service for England and Wales, in September 2004. She arrived with her family in Jersey mid pandemic, in April 2021. We enjoyed a fascinating evening, learning about her time working in different prisons in the UK and how she is using that experience and knowledge from her research work, to improve La Moye.

Susie explained about the changes made to connect the prison to other departments in Government and to the culture of the island. She also talked about some of the changes, improved training and new initiatives which have been made, helping to ensure that La Moye is #releasingbetterneighbours, who are well prepared to settle in the community on their release and reduce the risk of them returning to prison. A lively Q&A session followed, before our members and guests enjoyed networking in the relaxed atmosphere at the Pavillion over drinks and sharing platters.

Blue Badge Guide, Nicky Mansell, took our members and guests on a circular walk around Gorey yesterday evening. The weather was stunning and Nicky took the time to explain the history of Gorey, showing us the sights from the village to the Castle. The evening finished with dinner together at Feast on the pier.

Our first lunch of the new year was held at the Petit Pomme on 16 March 2023. Julia Williams (Chair), introduced the events calendar of the year. Taking the opportunity to network with old and new members, we enjoyed lunch and coffees catching up on everyone’s news.

Our first speed networking evening was held at The Porter’s Store on 26 April 2023. A members only event, it allowed everyone to get to know new members and find out interesting and new facts about people they have know for years. Sharing news and information over cocktails and sharing platters meant the evening passed in a blink of an eye.