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The Guernsey School of Popular Music's Summer School finishes with a highlight gig to showcase the students busy week.

The week started with the formation of bands.... and of course the important choice of a (mostly weird) band name!

The following days were busy as students rehearsed a short set of live music. This was all building up to a crazy night at The Mermaid Tavern in Herm.

I use the word 'crazy' as I think that best describes how mad someone was when they thought of the idea of putting on a night with TEN student bands on stage... and not forgetting the Tutors Band that closes the entertainment.

Also you have to remember that all this happens in Herm.... there's no room for delays as the boat will sail home without you!

The 2026 edition of the SoPM Guernsey Summer School Gig was as good and as popular as ever and I really enjoyed capturing some of the special moments.

If you want to see what you missed just click below to view my Galleries:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 SoPM GUERNSEY SUMMER SCHOOL GIG

Two late arrivals from the editing desk are now online.

Looking back two weeks (it feels like longer!) the Guernsey Velo Club's Adventure Cycles Tour of Guernsey was in full swing.

Also, the Jersey and Guernsey Rounds of the British Hillclimb Championships featured in my diary. It was a busy week which was followed by a week that was filled by the All Terrain Challenge!

So back to the late arrivals mentioned above. I've only just got around to adding the final Tour of Guernsey photos.... Round 4 (Ronez Quarry) and Round 5 (Ronez Monmains) to my website.

Hopefully better late than never. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 TOUR OF GUERNSEY PHOTOS

With barely time to sleep, the last four weeks has seen daily events across the Islands and what seems like non-stop editing!

I still have lots to catch up with... but I have ticked the All Terrain Challenge box with photos of Day 7 in Herm now online.

This event really offers the 'challenge' in the title.

Herm has more hills than you'd think.... and running along Shell Beach is brutal (I've been told)!!!

Everyday of the week long ATC has been different but it really hits a high with the 5km and 10km runs set over a surprisingly tough course in the picturesque Herm Island.

So it's no surprise that, after the week of exertion, the runners relax and party in The Mermaid after completing the event. Nobody was bothered about diet and calories for the one night of revelry! Party On!

Here's a link to the seven ATC galleries:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SEVEN DAYS OF THE ALL TERRAIN CHALLENGE

The headline says it all.

Clearly my plan to take things a little easier after reaching retirement age six years ago hasn't worked! Perhaps I never intended to stop doing what I love and as I'm still able to fill my days finding interesting things to photograph why stop?

And let's be honest, apart from the struggle to lift the bigger lenses, being a photographer is not the most demanding of jobs.... or is it?

There can certainly be pressure to complete assignments, achieve deadlines and it is so easy to fall behind on the edits when every day new work increases the back log.

The last couple of weeks have been packed solid with interesting work and I'm spending lots of time on the editing, slowly ticking the boxes.

Saturday saw the British National Hillclimb 'road show' arrive at Le Val des Terres and I was able to cover the whole event... and this edit is well underway with the first photo galleries now online.

First up are the Race Cars and photos of the scene around the racing.

The bikers will follow shortly. This is a link if you are interested in the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY ROUNDS OF THE 2026 BRITISH HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP

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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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

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

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

Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing the ceremony at Government House where the Governor Lt-General Sir Richard Cripwell named the islanders mentioned in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

The bright and warm day meant that over one hundred people who were invited to the garden party were able to enjoy the well kept and extensive grounds.

The harsh light wasn't the easiest for photographers but it certainly made the ladies colourful outfits come to life on this special day.

I've added a new gallery of my photos of this event. If you are interested just click this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 KING'S BIRTHDAY AWARDS

A seven am race start on a Sunday morning for a sport photography job has to either be for a Velo Club event or a Guernsey Triathlon Club event.

Yesterday it was the Tri-athletes who enticed me out of bed for their Pembroke Super Sprint, Sprint and Novice Triathlon.

We were all able to enjoy a beautiful summer morning on the Guernsey coastline and I was even back home in time for breakfast!

I've completed the edit of my photos and they can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE PEMBROKE SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON

Last weekend left me in no doubt that football still leads the Sports when it comes down to numbers.

I spent time on Saturday and Sunday at Victoria Park photographing the 2026 BWCI Mini Soccer Festival.

Beyond the number of young players taking part from Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey it was the passion and enthusiasm seen on the pitch that impressed.

The format is non-stop with short games and once Sunday's games were played there had to be a winner.... and with no extra time it was straight to penalties!

The scene was set for great drama and tension with the youngsters stepping up with calm confidence and maturity.

But I definitely saw a few parents falling to pieces whilst the shoot-outs progressed!

I've added new Galleries featuring my photos including one devoted to some of the penalties!

Click this link to view the pics and please share this post to get the word out. Thanks.
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 BWCI MINI SOCCER FESTIVAL

On Sunday the Guernsey Autocross Club held their traditional Fun Meeting ahead of the summer break.

A weird and wonderful mix of oddities took to the sands to entertain a large crowd lining the vantage points above the sandy beach. The entry included hearses, mini buses (complete with seats!) and an extended limo!

Many old Bangers took their last gasp of petrol this day..... but it was all in the name of fun and entertainment!

I've added a new gallery of photos if you are interested. Click this link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 BANGER FUN MEETING