The Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club's 2026 Hillclimb season at Le Val des Terres started with a very positive note.

Firstly the day was dry! This is a feature we all hope to carry through the whole season, please!

Secondly, my walk down the pits on the way to signing in was most enjoyable and optimistic as new faces and machinery were spotted... it's always great to see additions to the line-up.

But the best part was noting the return of a few favourites. Charlie and Justin Smith's eye-catching Pillbeam MP43C and the stylish and fast rider Jade Ferbrache were notable returns after taking breaks of 15 years and 2 years from the Sport.

I was only given a couple of hours/runs at the hill before I had to move on to the next job but it was great to be back.

I know that there were a few issues with some of the new timing gear but I'm really pleased that I haven't seen competitors moaning about their loss of times and runs. Too often in the past there have been selfish remarks by people who failed to understand the complexity of the system and the huge commitment of time and resources given freely by all the organisers.

This tolerant attitude is something that would be great to see continue through the season too.

I captured some of the action and there's a new Gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SEASON'S FIRST HILLCLIMB AT THE 'TERRES

A real quickie post to give you a link to the Guernsey Snooker 2026 Island Semi-finals photo Gallery.

The North Social Club hosted the two games, one downstairs in the main Snooker Hall with the second being played in the very smart upstairs room.

This features two tables and apparently was refurbished and opened about 18 months ago. Its a great addition for local Snooker players. I'm sure I'll be back there again soon.

Click the link to view the full Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2026 ISLAND SNOOKER SEMI-FINALS

I had to make a short detour when I left the GMC&CC Hillclimb at Les Val des Terres on Monday.

Before I headed off to the GFC v Forest Row football at Victoria Park I made the steep climb up Havelet hill towards the Dorset Arms.

I was assigned to photograph the Guernsey Pool Association's A7 Easter Cup competition.

This was a first for me and another Sport's box ticked. I've already photographed Snooker (many times) and Bar Billiards. So I've had to add another Photo Gallery to the website.

Click the link if you want to view a few photos from my short visit:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 GUERNSEY POOL A7 EASTER CUP PHOTOS

This was another event on the long list of Easter 2026 assignments.

The 2026 Badminton Open was the 'starter' on Friday evening.

Badminton is always a challenge to photograph but when it is at the Guernsey Badminton Association LBG Easter Open the difficulty ratchets up a notch!

The 2026 Guernsey Open had an incredible entry meaning that the action on court was literally non-stop. This greatly reduced my access and opportunity to move around to frame my shots!

When those situations occur there is only one option for a photographer and that is to focus, concentrate on what is possible and get to work!

I've just added a Gallery of the photos I managed to capture. I know they could have been better.... but at least I know I did the best I could....

Click this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK YO VIEW THE FIRST OF MANY EASTER JOBS

Easter always seems to herald the time of year when Sports and Social events really start coming up to speed.

This year certainly isn't any different as the Easter 2026 weekend sees me committed to photograph eleven events.

They vary from a GVC Criterium to a Church Craft morning, Motorsport racing to a Music Festival, Badminton to Pool and Football with others in between!

I love being busy and to top that off with so much variety is brilliant.

I've been working on some of the first edits and a new Gallery featuring the GVC Chouet Criterium is now online. Click the link to view the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GVC EASTER CRITERIUM

What a decisive win for GFC against their closest rivals in the Southern Combination Premier Division League.

Guernsey FC left the visiting team from Peacehaven & Telscombe wondering what had just hit them!

The Green Lions put on a dominate show in front of a growing number of supporters at Victoria Park and the ground was buzzing after their 6-0 win.

My coverage of the game became more stressful as each goal was scored as numbers 1 to 5 were all scored and celebrated on the opposite side of the goal to where I was sitting... so no decent pics for me!

Then just as I was about to right off the whole afternoon Cal Le Lacheur knocked in GFC's sixth goal... and I actually got the pics!

The complete Gallery of my photos is now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v PEACEHAVEN & TELSCOMBE PHOTOS

Photos of the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club's 2-Day Trials meeting are now online.

Due to other assignments on Saturday and Sunday morning I was only able to photograph some of the Sections on Sunday afternoon at L'Ancresse.

After the usual chasing around trying to find the Sections and making sure I had what was needed for my Guernsey Press submissions I set about trying to capture some more of the action.

My admiration goes out to the riders who tackled the steep walls and steps on the unforgiving rock Sections.

I hope my photos do justice to their bravery.

Click the link below to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 2-DAY TRIALS GALLERY

Helpfully, my first job on Sunday morning wasn't too early as we all lost an hour in bed because of the clock changing to Summer Time.

So it was actually a nice relaxed start to the day as I headed off to photograph the Guernsey Velo Club's Adventure Cycles Enduro Gravity downhill racing at Talbot Valley. This was ROUND 1 of the 2026 Series.

It was a busy morning for the Riders (and the photographer} as the racing was spread over three different courses. After each run there was a climb back up the steep slopes to return to the start-line.

The challenge for me was to try and be on the right course at the time the racing was happening... and then trying to be in the best place for an action shot too! Sometimes it is difficult - even dangerous - to move whilst the track is 'live' so some forward planning and a good recce is always a good idea.

By the time I had to move on to my next job I'd been able to capture some good action shots and they are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE 2026 GRAVITY ENDURO

It was a double-header of Sports assignments last night. First up was Basketball at 'The Dome' featuring Imperium Comets v Titans Wealth.

After this short visit I headed up to Blanche Pierre Lane on a chilly evening for another quickie at the Priaulx League game, Saints v North.

The hurry was that my photos had to be submitted for the Thursday mornings Guernsey Press Sport.

Once that was sorted I've added a couple of photo Galleries featuring the pics. Click the links if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BASKETBALL - COMETS v TITANS
CLICK TO VIEW PRIAULX LEAGUE - SAINTS v NORTH

This was the first of the two motorsport events I covered on a beach at the weekend.

The weather was so nice at Vazon that we kidded ourselves that summer was really just around the corner!

But today proves that it was far too early to pack away the thermals as I think one of tonight's jobs up at Blanche Pierre Lane is going to be a bit chilly!

Hopefully following the football action between St Martins and North will keep me warm!

But the sun was great whilst it lasted.

Photos of the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club's first race of the 2026 Sandracing Championship are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FIRST RACE OF THE 2026 SANDRACING SEASON

Sunday's Banger racing heralded the (aptly named) first race of the 2026 Guernsey Autocross Club's Summer Championship. The bright and sunny conditions actually made it feel like summer too!

I was working on the local sands for the second time in two days after I'd photographed the GMC&CC Sand Racing at Vazon on Saturday.... again under a bright sky. I could definitely get used to this!

So it was great to be back covering this noisy and action packed Motorsport again. I think the large crowd of spectators were also well entertained.

I've added a new Gallery featuring my shots. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW RACE 1 OF THE 2026 AUTOCROSS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP

The GFC Green Lionesses sent supporters home with a smile on their faces when they played Havant and Waterlooville in the Southern Region Women's Division One at Victoria Park.

This was the last home game of the season for the Green Lionesses so it was a joy for the fans to share this triumph with them as the team ended a disappointing run.

I think that Heidi Dawber's face as she celebrated her winning goal echoed how every one of her teammates felt!

Great result. Great celebration shot. Well done gals!

My full coverage of the game can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES v HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLE PHOTOS