Whilst we use our own distro network to get Gallery out to you, we trust the hardy team at Jersey Post to get our Islander property magazine out to every business on the island each month. They got in touch recently to tell us about their team and what they get up to outside the sorting room. We’re all about the people of Jersey so thought we’d introduce you to some of them.
Henry Nehwati
Delivery Person // Trustee at Londoloza Trust
I started at Jersey Post 14 years ago, first as part of the PM collection team, before moving into parcels as a delivery driver. I can safely say being in the outdoors and meeting customers is where I am happiest.
I’d previously worked in the tourism industry as a safari guide back home in Zimbabwe, where I pretty much spent all my time in the bush enjoying the wild side of Africa. In particular, I loved walking with the lions.
Outside of work, I now run a charity called the Londoloza Trust. We support underprivileged children in disadvantaged areas of Zimbabwe, through education highlighting the threat of global warming and climate change. We also run conservation initiatives in schools and provide support to national park rangers in Hwange. I love helping to make a positive impact on peoples lives as a means to sustain their livelihood.
londolozatrust.com
James Oliver
Postal Deliveries // Marathon Runner
You can normally find me on the bike rounds in St Saviour, sometimes in St Martins in the van. I love working in the summer when the sun is out, and also enjoy speaking to the customers and hearing some of the interesting stories they have. I’ve been here for about 10 years.
Running is my big motivation outside work, and keeping healthy and fit. It’s also a good way to relax after a sometimes challenging day at work. I started running at the start of lockdown, and have never looked backed! I normally train about five to six days a week. A highlight for me was coming third in the Jersey Marathon in 2:31:53 on a very challenging course. I was only beaten by elite runners and I set the fastest time on that course for a Jersey person.
I’ve recently overcome injury, which was very challenging. But I had a great physio, and now I’m working towards the Island Games half marathon in Orkney.
I would highly recommend running – there are so many brilliant clubs in Jersey. Spartans are a great bunch of people, very welcoming, open to any ability. And there’s also Rock n Road, who do lots of group runs on road trails.
rocknroad.je
Natasha Keen
Postal Deliveries // Football player for Wanderers and Jersey FA
My favourite part of my job is getting the chance to be outside every day in all weathers, meeting people and seeing all the familiar faces on my round. I’m an active person, so being outside suits me best.
I’ve played football for many years – at school, boys junior teams, and then the women’s team when I was old enough to join. I won a bronze in my first Island Games in Gotland when I was 16. I love playing football because it gives me the chance to play with new people, as well as with friends who share the same passion, and I usually train twice a week with Jersey Wanderers, and play on a Sunday.
At university in America (Nebraska and Mississippi), I was on a football scholarship, whilst I worked towards a sports and exercise science degree. I trained every day, and played matches twice a week. Moving so far away to play football was the best decision I made, although I was homesick for the first few months!
One of the hardest challenges I’ve had to overcome was tearing my ACL (knee) in 2022, as it meant I couldn’t play during my last year at college and I found it tough to watch from the sidelines. But I had great support from my teammates and coaches, and a year later I was fit and cleared to play in the 2023 Island Games in Guernsey. I’ve since torn the same knee again, but with the help of some physio, I’m now back playing football again.
jerseywanderers.com
Paul Insley
Postal Operative and Training Manager // Lance Corporal Insley of the Jersey Field Squadron, Royal Engineers Militia, part of the Royal Monmouthshire regiment of Royal Engineers
I’ve loved every minute of my five years working at Jersey Post. The people are fantastic. I’ve gone from officially being trained in three parcel rounds, to teaching myself another four, adapting frequently to head out into areas I don’t know. I’m also a Training Manager. I teach the new recruits the basics, the ins and outs, and try and impart my experience to make them well rounded and adaptable. Then I teach them rounds and assess as they progress. I find it very rewarding to see the new recruits grow and fulfil their duties.
Outside of work I’m Lance Corporal Insley of the Jersey Field Squadron, Royal Engineers Militia, part of the Royal Monmouthshire regiment of Royal Engineers. I have a duel role, I’m a driver – meaning I use land rovers to move small amounts of troops and kit quickly and efficiently across multi-terrains. I also drive the 6 ton trucks, capable of carrying up to this weight and moving troops and equipment over vast distances, again in all terrains. I’m currently in “civie life”, undertaking articulated truck lessons, and in military life will soon be going on my next course to drive military trucks which are capable of carrying up to 15 tons, with all manner of add-ons. I train with the army every Wednesday evening after work, plus one weekend a month and at least one two week camp of continuous training a year. We receive a salary for our Reserve roles, and can also work towards qualifications, which are funded by the Army and can be accredited to civilian qualifications.
What I enjoy about my job and the military is that it all ties in. The driving, the discipline, the hard work, the manual graft. It keeps me fit and young, on the ball. The military has supplied me with the skills to teach, which I use at Jersey Post, and my high motivations to work hard coupled with my military values, have made me successful as a postie. I never think I’m too busy. I see a challenge and go for it.
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