The community connection that is Pride of Guernsey
AS ONE OF the Channel Islands' largest employers, The Channel Islands Co-operative Society has many grandparents working within its organisation.
Chief executive Colin Macleod said: 'I am very proud of our role in the community, and while there are bigger employers, I do not think there is anyone with the same community connection as ours.
'We've got loads of grandparents in our organisation and we are able to offer them opportunities to continue their careers beyond retirement.
'We know how much they are depended upon by their extended families. It's a product of the modern world, where grandparents don't get the chance to enjoy their retirement as much as they used to – we don't celebrate the role that grandparents play as they pull us together.
'We therefore leapt at the chance of taking this category, as it's one that doesn't get the press it deserves.'
In terms of the winner, Mr Macleod added: 'I think life can be hard on children these days – extra schooling, exams etc. Therefore, I'd like to see a grandparent bring a bit of fun to their role – creating time for laughter and for the building of memories in children.
'Dedication is a must in this category, but I would like the sense of fun and mischief to come out in a winner. But I'm expecting a lot of incredibly strong entries and an impossible task.'
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