The Guernsey Panthers U16s Guernsey Netball Association team had a terrific start to their season playing in the Southern Shores Performance League when they played Laurel Park twice in two days!

The young local squad won both games of the double-header making it a perfect start to their campaign.

I popped into St Sampsons High on the second day to capture some of the action and the link below will take you to the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY PANTHERS U16s v LAUREL PARK PHOTOS

The 2026 La Fête des Bêtes at St James Guernsey saved the best till last.

The headliners on Saturday night seemed to be what the whole had been working towards.

I enjoyed Friday's music a lot more that I had expected... remember, it's no secret that guys of my generation grew up with Black Sabbath and Led Zepplin so for me to feel musically satisfied by the line-up on Friday is quite something.

But it was Saturday night that was the real eye opener and the credit probably has to be given to Chemira. The band generated a reaction from their audience that I've never seen before.

Forgive me if I offend a few of the audience, but the mix included quite a lot of 'oldies' together with every age below! But the generation gap melted away as people mixed, smiled, jumped around and held hands whilst they were instructed in all the things that make a Ceilidh such fun!

The experience showed the power of music to bring pleasure and a feeling of community to everyone.... but it has to be LIVE to tick every box!

My pics of Saturday's bands have now been added to the Gallery. Click the link to take a look:
CLICK TO VIEW SATURDAY'S LA FÊTE DES BÊTES 2026

La Fête des Bêtes was back at St James Guernsey to celebrate the 2026 Mabon, the autumn equinox and midpoint between light and dark.

Featuring live performances spread over two busy nights the audience was able to enjoy Charlie Sherbourne, Falls The Dew, The Basement Preachers, Gnoss, An Dannsa Dub, GU10 and Jersey's Gonzo Gypsy Good Times Band.

Completing the weekend were the headliners Chimera with a raucous Ceilidh which had the whole room bouncing!

And on that note I concede that Mark Helyer was right and I was wrong!

As we waited for Chemira to take to the stage Mark tried to convince me that all those people who had sat out the bands earlier in the night were there specifically for the Ceilidh... I was less convinced!

Then the fun kicked off and the dance floor became packed with more smiling people than I've ever seen at a gig! My education is complete. A Ceilidh = a great time!

I've been sorting out the edit of my photos and the first evening is complete and can be viewed by clicking the link if you are interested:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2026 LA FÊTE DES BÊTES AT ST JAMES

Maybe the 2026 Guernsey Kart & Motor Club's Imperial Hillclimb was a record breaker for the number of records broken?

In near perfect conditions and with the knowledge that the competitors wouldn't be back at this hill for another 24 months there was plenty of incentive to push hard.

Inevitably this led to a couple of mishaps but overall there were lots of smiles in the pit area at the end of the day.

Because the GK&MC are able to return the racers to the start-line using a back road there were plenty of runs.... and plenty of photo opportunities too!

So my days work has produced some packed galleries which are now online. Click this link if you are interested in seeing some of the best action:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 GK&MC IMPERIAL HILLCLIMB

I recently photographed a performance by the first artist in residence at St James Guernsey.

Marina Moore created an experience like no other I have seen and heard.

I use those two terms with equal weight in describing the performance as Marina herself remained unseen apart from her back-lit shadow projected onto a huge screen.

Using violin, viola, looper pedals, soundscapes and Korg MicroKorg Marina created an incredible wall of sound.

The challenge for me was I was unable to photograph (and enjoy) the performance in the 'normal' way... an audience (and photographer) can usually connect visually to the creator of the sound!

It actually took me a while to 'let go' of my expectations and to start to enjoy the experience.

For a while I resisted appreciating the 'whole performance'.

But slowly I started to understand that this was creativity without boundaries and my final verdict was that I was taught a new lesson in how to loosen up and open my mind when pushed outside my comfort zone.... the music was great too!

So what of the photos I was intending to take? Well, I eventually embraced the opportunity to capture something different and I think the result is a series of abstract images that represent an unexpected and unusual night.

A special mention has to go to Marina's collaborators on the night, Charley Kendall (Graphics) Billy Devaney (Lighting) and Ian Allsopp (Sound).

Click the link to view the gallery:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MARINA MOORE ISLAND COMPOSITION

I've been working through the edit of 15 bouts of the Boxfit Gym 'King of the North' fight night at the KGV.

With a perfect blue sky and a great line-up of boxers taking to the ring in front of hundreds of punters, there was an electric atmosphere from bout 1 to the final bell ending bout 15!

I captured all 15 bouts which has made a mega edit... but I'm getting there! Already online are galleries featuring 11 of the bouts and the rest are on the way.

Here's a link to where they will all be added. Please tag and share to get the word out, thanks.
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 'KING OF THE NORTH' PHOTO GALLERIES

My photos of the Guernsey Triathlon Club's 2026 Granite Weekender are now online.

The 2026 Guernsey Triathlon Club's Granite Sprint Triathlon and the Granite 100 Triathlon were based at the Peninsular Hotel which offered easy access to the sea for the swimming leg.

The grounds of the hotel were also perfect for the transitions into the cycle and finally the run.

Sadly this year the descent and climb of the Ronez quarry had to be moved to the trails around the perimeter but competitors still completed a really challenging course.

Covering the event as a photographer has its own challenge as the courses are spread along the west coast of Guernsey. Much of the time is spent hanging around waiting for the action. But it's always fun as competitors manage to smile through their discomfort... how odd these guys are!

There's now a large gallery of my pics online. Click the link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 TRIATHLON GRANITE WEEKENDER

As I add the final galleries of photos capturing some of the scene around the venues that supported the 2026 Vale Earth Fair's 50th I'm even more in awe that the event was saved from disaster.

The VEF Collective had to make a late decision to move the festival into St Peter Port after high winds stopped the setup in Vale Castle!

The fact that, with only hours to make it happen, the Vale Earth Fair 'Goes to Town' took place spread across five venues in St Peter Port is incredible and amazing!

This festival day was also an odd one for me. I've made no secret in the past that I was a regular visitor to Errol's Real Ale Bar. This was an enjoyable distraction from taking pics!

However, for the first and hopefully only time, I had a 'dry' festival as I'd decided that the only way I could do justice to as many bands and venues as possible was to drive around to them.... remember I am an ancient pensioner, ha, ha!

So the ale free day was the ultimate sacrifice for me to make! I hope you agree and think the pics made it worth it!

Here's a link to some more photos.....
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 VEF GOES TO TOWN PHOTOS

Photos of the popular Sark Harbour Hill Lawnmower Hillclimb are now online. The event is organised by the Channel Islands Lawn Mower Racing Association. Otherwise know as the crazy Mob!!

The racing attracts many of the Sark residents to cycle across the island to join the boat loads of spectators who arrive from Guernsey.

This is motorsport in Sark style... it even has a pub on the finish line!

Definitely a recommended event to view on a summer's evening.

Click the link to view the gallery and please share the link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 SARK LAWNMOWER HILLCLIMB

It's taken me a while to work it out, but if I get straight on with a job it's more likely to be completed quickly!

After 50 years of marriage I should know by now that all I have to do is ask the wife... she who is so wise... and she will 'advise' where I'm going wrong (with everything)!

So, after missing the updates for the previous hillclimb I was 'advised' to get on with Monday's edit immediately.... DON'T leave it!

And of course she was right (as always) and Monday's hillclimb has already been edited and uploaded!!

The only problem now is that I have a few hours available and the wifey is heading my way with her list of To-Do's.

Quick, I'd better get started on the Vale Earth Fair edit..... 'sorry love, I'm busy'.

Here's a link to the Bank Holiday Monday Hillclimb:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY HILLCLIMB PHOTOS

First things first... congratulations to Matt Bougourd on achieving another FTD at yesterday's GK&MC 'Terres hillclimb. His times were amazingly consistent!

But I must also mention that he asked me about my photos of the previous hillclimb. Where are they?

A good question as it appears I DID complete the edit.... but then forgot to upload them! It's the age I'm afraid!

But I've corrected this now and I've uploaded them to a new gallery.
Now I've got to start on yesterday pics.... if I can remember!!

Here's a link to the GMC&CC hillclimb on the 8th August 2026:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 08-08-2026 'TERRES HILLCLIMB

The effort needed to make the early start for one of the Guernsey Triathlon Club's events is made much more acceptable when we are greeted by the warm hues of a summer sunrise!

Sunday's event featured Olympic, Sprint and Super Sprint races. The athletes taking part all seemed to be really up for the pain and exertion ahead of them. Odd people!

But I'm not going to lie, I'm MUCH more comfortable tracking the competitors from behind my camera than actually taking part!

There's VERY LITTLE chance (actually none) that I'm going to slip on any lycra.... you may be relieved to hear!

I justify my idleness by convincing myself that somebody has to take the photos. I'm pretty sure this thought has also entered Andy Dovey's head too!

I did capture some really nice pics so I didn't waste my time and they can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST TRIATHLON PHOTOS