I've had my own Tour of the Channel Islands during the last 10 days covering a real variety of events and sports... climbing lots of hills whilst loaded with kit!

Great fun but tiring (for a man of my age... oh, those aching bones)!

The edits are getting worked through and I've just uploaded photos of ROUND 6 of the Guernsey Velo Club's 'Tour of Guernsey'.

This time the riders visited the Motocross track on Sunday morning.

I've still got a couple more of the evening races to finish editing.

Keep a check on the website for the new updates.

Here's a link:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 6 OF THE 2026 ToG

I popped over to the other isle on Tuesday to cover the Jersey rounds of the 2026 British National Hillclimb Championships.

The event was affected by the difficult timings of the ferry service, both the link from the mainland and the lack of inter-island services.
This problem was there for all to see in the Bouley Bay pit area where several of the usual 'top tier' competitors were absent.

So there wasn't the usual dynamic to the competition. Hopefully, given a year to sort things out, we will see a return to 'normality' in twelve months time.

The silver lining is that I understand the entry for the Guernsey Rounds is more like normal!

I've added new galleries featuring the Jersey racing. Click the link to view:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JERSEY ROUNDS OF THE 2026 NATIONAL HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP

Guernsey's endurance athletes were out early on Sunday morning at Rocquaine for the Guernsey Triathlon Club's Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon races.

At each event there seem to be new faces taking part in the swim/cycle/run with a genuine mix of abilities and ages. The one thread that is the same amongst all those taking part is that the real challenge is personal.... just to finish the race is a great achievement!

I photographed the racing and there is a new gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY TRIATHLON CLUB'S SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT

And they're off!

The Guernsey Velo Club's busy week consists of events all around the Island.

So the name is perfect! The Tour of Guernsey!

Riders are set a different challenge every day meaning that some of the courses will suit one rider... then the next day could be something that suits another.

Overall I thing the vast majority of riders are taking part just for the fun, the camaraderie and the variety of rides.

I was at La Hougette School for the Day 1 opener and I've added a new gallery of photos. Please like and share this post to get the word out and click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW DAY 1 OF THE GVC TOUR OF GUERNSEY

Photos of the Mike Thomas Trophy football at Victoria Park are now online.

Guernsey FC played the oldest Club in football Sheffield FC in what was a very early start to the season. Both sides lacked a couple of important 'regulars' but the game was certainly entertaining for the local supporters as Guernsey walked away with the trophy!

This friendly game also gave the GFC coach a chance to give a few youngsters a run-out.

I've added a new gallery. Click the link to view the new faces:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MIKE THOMAS TROPHY FOOTBALL

Guernsey folk have always known how to entertain themselves and have a good time.

So it was great to see that the Guernsey Round Table have revived one of the highlights of a Guernsey summer... the Harbour Carnival held in and around St Peter Port harbour.

The day of the week changed from a Friday to Saturday but the entertainments still included live music, food stalls and activities for the kids.

And of course it wouldn't have been a harbour carnival without the traditional man powered flights, tug of war and the dinghy races! It was a certainty that if you took part, you went home well and truly wet through!

Let's hope the carnival is firmly back in the calendar so us Islanders can let our hair down, party and get wet again next year.

I've added a gallery of photos featuring some of the highlights. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2026 HARBOUR CARNIVAL

Following on from photographing the first game in the 2026 Cherry Godfrey Cup I returned to Victoria Park for the dramatic Cup Final between Jersey Women and the Isle of Man Women.

During normal time it was the Isle of Man who looked the stronger side.... until the final moments when Jersey scrambled an equaliser.

So on to penalties and all the tension supporters could handle as the keepers played their part by making saves. With the score at 5-5 somebody had to break the deadlock and it was Jersey who came out on top!

My gallery of pics capture some of the decisive final moments.
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2026 CHERRY GODFREY CUP FINAL

I spent an enjoyable hour chatting to a group of ladies who attended Blanchelande College between 1946 and 1958.

They met for tea and biscuits at Les Cotils and there was a collection of old photos to jog their memories. I wonder if todays photos.... in digital format.... will hold the same feeling of nostalgia in a few decades time?

I'd be interested what you think.

I captured a few of my own pics to help illustrate a future report in the Guernsey Press.

Here's a link to a gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE BLANCHELANDE COLLEGE REUNION

It's nothing unusual for me to be playing catch up at this time of year. There is so much going on.

But I've tried to be disciplined (no gardening for me!) and a new gallery of photos is the result!

Photos of the Cherry Godfrey Cup game between Guernsey FC Women and Isle of Man Women are now online.

Here's a link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW CHERRY GODFREY CUP - GFC WOMEN v ISLE OF MAN PHOTOS
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What a fun afternoon it was at the Havelet Regatta. This Charity event is organised by a small and dedicated group of people in aid of the Guernsey Cheshire Home.

On Sunday the visitors to Havelet were well entertained and treated to lots of activities with an emphasis on keeping the children occupied.

The colourful line-up of games and puzzles really transported the older folk back through the decades to when life seemed so much simpler. The organisers had intentionally created activities free from electric power, child power was all they needed!

And I have to say that the children seemed to be captivated by this 'old time' experience.

I spent a short time photographing the Regatta and there is a small gallery online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE HAVELET REGATTA 2026 PHOTOS

Round 6 of the Guernsey Velo Club's 2026 Cross Country Series had an additional importance as it also incorporated the XC MTB Inter Insular races.

Several classes competed along a picturesque course laid out on L'ancresse Common.

Photographing some of the action was my first job on Sunday morning before heading off to St Peter Port for the Havelet Regatta.

I've added new Galleries featuring all the MTB XC racing. Click this link to view the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MTB XC INTER INSULARS

I spent a lovely afternoon in Delancey Park at the Guernsey School of Popular Music's' 2026 'Party in the Park'.

The event showcasing students from SoPM has been running for four years and each time it is more popular.

Visitors have a chance to relax in the park and enjoy a free afternoon of entertainment with lots of additional stalls and games to keep a family occupied.

I captured a few photos of the 2026 party and they are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 SoPM PARTY IN THE PARK