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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

The Guernsey Kart & Motor Club hillclimb at Le Val des Terres saw a notable record broken by Callum Queripel when he took his Subaru Impreza up the hill in a time of 32.95.

This re-wrote history as the fastest ever tin-top ever.... and I have feeling there might still be a little left in the can!

I photographed some of the action and there's a new gallery online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GK&MC HILLCLIMB_27-06-2026

The weekend was, once again, proof of how varied and interesting life as a photographer can be.

I'll fill in a few more details as I complete the edits but for now I've just uploaded photos of Sunday's GVC Downhill Racing event at Pleinmont.

Always a challenging sport to photograph but made harder this time by the very high contrast between shadows and highlights on the slopes under the trees.

But I had a few keepers so just click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE LATEST GRAVITY SERIES RACING

A warm bright sunny summers morning offered photographers perfect conditions for colourful photos... but maybe less ideal conditions for the athletes competing in a 10K run!

The Guernsey Athletics Fathers Day run always features competitive running at the front however once you look down the entry you see many runners with their own targets. Maybe looking to beat PB's or simply to tick the 10K box.

I've added a new gallery featuring my photos of the 10K run. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FATHERS DAY 10K

It doesn't matter if a Sport involves riding a bike or a horse I'm interested in photographing the action!

I was able to make two short visits to the BS Guernsey Derby Show weekend and enjoyed the bright, clear light. This always improves the clarity of the pics.

Galleries featuring some of the Saturday and Sunday classes are now online. Click the link to view the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BS GUERNSEY DERBY SHOW PHOTOS

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

What a scorcher! We moan when it is wet, we moan when it is cold, we moan when it is windy!

Did we moan when it was too hot on Bank Holiday Monday at the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club's Hillclimb at Le Val des Terres?

Of course we did! We're British so we have to talk about the weather!

However, all that sun and dry tarmac gave us a great days racing... but I did hear a few competitors moan that it was too hot for the best times!!!!

I struggled through the heat (it was also too hot for photographers!) and my photos are now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE HOT MAY GK&MC HILLCLIMB

The longer summer days are such a draw to be outside (I love my gardening). But the knock-on effect is shorter evenings!

This means less time to complete my editing and as the number of assignments also ramps up in the summer I always seem to have a back log.

So with my excuses made, I've only just completed the photo galleries for the first The longer summer days are such a draw to be outside (I love my gardening). But the knock-on effect is shorter evenings!

This means less time to complete my editing and as the number of assignments also ramps up in the summer I always seem to have a back log.

So with my excuses made, I've only just completed the photo galleries for the first Chateau De Val Festival which was held within the historic walls of the Vale Castle a few weeks ago!

If you haven't heard of this new festival just take a look at a few of my pics and you'll get an idea what you missed: which was held within the historic walls of the Vale Castle a few weeks ago!

If you haven't heard of this new festival just take a look at a few of my pics and you'll get an idea what you missed:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 CHATEAUX DE VAL FESTIVAL

The last couple of weeks seem to have been all work and no updates! Each time I've finished one edit another assignment is lined up for the edit.

Photos have been added to my website so I'm trying to complete the job with a few links to the latest Galleries.

So first up, how about this one? I was asked to photograph the very photogenic La Beltane Festival in Sark and it was amazing... I highly recommend it to you next year.

It was a very long day for me (partly self inflicted!) trying not to miss any of the busy line-up of attractions and bands, all in the beautiful grounds of La Seigneurie... but I think I just about made it!

In this case I really think my photos are better than words to give you an idea of what goes on during Mayday in Sark.

Make sure you take a look here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE AMAZING LA BELTANE FESTIVAL PHOTOS

I think that the 2026 Liberation Day celebrations in St Peter Port ticked most of the boxes with a new layout of the attractions... but still featuring many of the islanders favourites.

The day was still packed with interest and maybe the most successful part was the way the Crown Pier was devoted to the children's attractions. Also the extended seating area devoted to food stalls (and not forgetting the bars!) on the Albert Pier.

The live music stage and the Vintage Fair were also very, very popular.

I managed to capture quite a lot of what went on during the day and night and there are Galleries online now if you are interested. Just click the link to view my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2026 LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATIONS