Caroline McManus

Mother, Grandmother, teacher, union activist and generally politically interested being.

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

@PeterRoffey5 try sharing this

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Looking forward to this. The book is great....an adventure story set in and around Guernsey.

[Writer's Block Guernsey @writersblockgsy]

We are delighted that Sean McManus will be joining us in the bookshop on Saturday to chat and sign copies of his new novel, Teeth of the Conger - not to be missed!

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Really enjoying The Teeth of the Conger new book by #SeanMcManus; set in the fracturing #RomanEmpire and #ChannelIslands. It's a great read. @wmarybeard I'd be interested to hear what you think. Maps drawn by @HeidiSoulsby. Buy from @blueormer

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Really enjoying The Teeth of the Conger new book by #SeanMcManus; set in the fracturing #RomanEmpire and #ChannelIslands. It's a great read. @wmarybeard I'd be interested to hear what you think. Maps drawn by @HeidiSoulsby. Buy from @blueormer

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

That was not the case at the secondary school you attended....

[Horace Camp @oldfarmhorace]

@ViaerFou @guernseyliz14 @richarddigard In the 1950s when I'm struggling now to think what the school leaving age was but it was possibly 14? But back then the main role was the 3 Rs. Everything else other than academic and games such as sex education, political indoctrination etc was left to the parent

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

But no change until 2027....so the GST proposals could replace the income tax in 27!

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Because we know that if we "downsize" we can provide accommodation ready for those families looking for bigger houses. Why keep rooms empty?

[Horace Camp @oldfarmhorace]

@alasdair_milroy @PeterRoffey5 @advocategreen1 @matt_fallaize @marcwinn @Govgg @MaryLowe501 @HeidiSoulsby @DavidPiesing63 Why do old people need smaller houses?

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

However, maybe a simple short term intervention will give time to discuss other long term solutions

[Charles Parkinson @dep_parkinson]

Guernsey's fiscal problems began with Zero-10, and they won't be solved until the States have the guts to address the root cause of the issue. Inflicting more pain on the middle class will not solve the problem; it will only drive away more young people who see no future here.

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

I agree brilliant interview and the first one, so refreshing to hear about a positive attitude towards prisoners. I so hope what she was trying to achieve is maintained. But so sad to hear of her ( feeling of?) lack of support.

[Steve Coleman @SteveColem32757]

@Jessdunsdon An excellent interview Jess, be interesting to see if the processes Susie brought are still in situ!

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

However it gives the time to consider alternatives whilst getting some extra income to deal with the issues identified by the last few P and R committees.

[Mary Lowe @MaryLowe501]

Deputy Trott as an experienced States member will be fully aware he and the current States cannot tie the next States down to a temporary 22% income tax rise for two years. A Requete or States Report could be before the new States in July 2025, less than a year to revert to 20%

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Have to say, it seems ( on first consideration) a sensible move.....hopefully the tax office can cope ....should just be a tweak to the computer programme....

[States of Guernsey @Govgg]

The personal rate of income tax will increase by 2% as a temporary measure for two years, under proposals for the 2025 Budget. However, P&R is also proposing several measures to protect and support lower and middle earners.

Read more at https://t.co/tUT49eedgx

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Sadly, the current plan will be really expensive and I'm worried that might mean that the added investment needed...particularly in providing sufficient support to staff to help those pupils at both ends of the academic spectrum......Will not be forthcoming.

[Shane Langlois @ShaneLanglois]

@YvonneBurford @LeonieLeTissier @PeterRoffey5 @jviddy @ValeBeryl @pvbsc1 @richarddigard @JEPnews If the Review had been completed it would have been clear the 11-18 2SM was the best option educationally & financially. CfESC came to realise that but didn't want to alienate those islanders who opposed the model. So the Committee proposed abandoning the Review.

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Guernsey Lit fest???

[Heidi Soulsby MBE @HeidiSoulsby]

So, saw @Peston at @labour conference and had to buy his book. Hoping he can come over to Guernsey to impart his journalistic wisdom sometime soon.

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Apartments are a possibility....but not if they're above ground floor with no lift access. To future proof for older people ( of which I count myself as one) lift access is essential.

[BBC Guernsey @BBCGuernsey]

States working to help downsizing home owners https://t.co/1UR3KYyN0p

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Or possibly, having watched the Tories constantly denigrate them for, amongst other things, achieving nothing whilst in opposition ( strange that...???) they are reflecting back Tory behaviour

[Den @Den142013541]

@implausibleblog Strange, so far there’s been few speeches statements policies etc which haven’t mentioned the Tories. Playground antics are neither big nor clever. Similar to a divorcee out with a new partner continually banging on about their ex. Obviously nothing interesting to say or offer.

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Hope you'll be coming to Guernsey on your next tour!

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

There are a few tickets left for this afternoon if you fancy an afternoon of wordy fun. I’ve come to the penultimate show of this tour: thank you to all of you who’ve joined me over the past few years. Now I just need to write a new one..

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

Maybe because teachers are so constrained by being told what they must do and when that they are not allowed the time to be real educators.

[Tony Moretta @TonyMoretta]

I can absolutely see the benefit of teaching languages but @deputyrobward is right - there are other priorities. Why do we not see more demands for teaching kids valuable skills they will use in their lives and careers, such as how to handle social media and other digital skills?

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

It's an amazingly beautiful place alongside the Shannon. Well worth a visit

[Caroline McManus @bowkercj]

That looks like Paul Jones in front of you.....

[Jess Dunsdon @Jessdunsdon]

A school friend sent me this today.
I do not know:

*Where I am…
*How old I am…
*Who half these people are…
*Why the boys are wearing shirts…
*Am I even enjoying myself?

All a mystery!

I do however know the dress is from warehouse 😂

The joy of going out in the 90s