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Those of you who were also born in the mid-fifties like me..... heck, that makes me feel really old when I say it like that!

But back to the point. If you are from around that era you will probably have great memories of the live music scene that centred around the Fermain Tavern.

You will also probably agree that everything has changed so much over the recent decades... including the music scene.

Whilst we can never go back... and probably wouldn't like it if we did... I was encouraged to hear that there are a few plans in place to get The Fermain Tavern back up and active.

I heard this whilst enjoying a four band line-up at the 'Tav on Saturday. Fingers crossed that they can make it work.

Whilst I was there I photographed Kiya Ashton, Pillars, Coastal Fire Department and Hollow Youth. It was just like the good ol' days, eh!

Click the link to visit my new website and use the 'Search' option to find photos of the bands:
CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR THE NEW BAND PHOTOS

Whilst I wasn't able to photograph the whole night of Boxing as I was covering the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards night, I was still able to capture six Bouts of the recent GABC October Fight Night.

This years event featured a visiting team from Liverpool and the final tally of wins favoured the visitors with a 6-5 result.

That total illustrates how close the fighting was and the Guernsey team certainly put on a great show. Well done guys.

I've now completed the edit and photos of Bouts 7-12 are now online if you are interested. Just click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 GABC OCTOBER FIGHT NIGHT

I've just completed the edit of hundreds of photos featuring the 2024 Zedra X Challenge held at Footes Lane.

The event offers hundreds of young athletes the chance to take part in a Cross Country race... with a difference!

Various obstacles have to be tackled which adds to the challenge and the fun.

Fun is an important ingredient of the afternoon as whilst prizes are given for the top performers it really is the taking part that is important.

If you would like to see what the Zedra X Challenge is all about take a look at my Galleries here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 ZEDRA X CHALLENGE PHOTOS

For the first time this year the Hillclimbers had a dry event... well apart from a shower just as the day was starting!

But the Imperial hill tarmac was soon dry and the multitude of new records proved the racers weren't going to miss the opportunity!

It seems that I was also chasing a new record. I don't think I've ever taken so many photos at a hillclimb! Maybe it was sunstroke or the fact there were SEVEN runs!

I was going to delete a load of the photos but then I decided to spend a couple of days on the edit.... so there are now hundreds (around 800) of the Imperial hillclimb photos online.

Please consider how much time it takes for me to give this coverage. If you like a photo please don't just copy it, thanks.

Click this link to view the completed albums....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2024 IMPERIAL HILLCLIMB PHOTOS

Conceived by the guys in Teaspoonriverneck, Spoonfest has become a celebration of Channel Islands live music.

During its short life SPOONFEST has created a small niche for itself in the musical arena in Guernsey. A hand picked line-up always showcases some of our best bands and a look around the audience will reveal that many of the Islands most active musicians support the event.

Spoonfest 3 at St James presented Play Nice, Hollie Thorne, Semu Cà from Jersey, Teaspoonriverneck and SkySkrapers.

Sadly I missed Play Nice but photos of all the other Bands have now been added to my website Galleries.

Click the link if you want to take a look.....
CLICK TO VIEW THE PHOTOS OF SPOONFEST 3

The combination of several factors meant I struggled to fill a Gallery with pics of the GVC Downhill Racing Enduro at Talbot Valley.

I made a bad start to the morning by going to the wrong venue - even though I'd been told where to go a few hours earlier at a gig.... but it was very noisy, that's my defence!!

'Where was everyone at Petit Bot?'. What an idiot, eh!!

When I eventually arrived at Talbot Valley I found that racing was over two courses through the wooded and slippery slopes making access a challenge and finding the optimum position to photograph the best action even harder!

So after all the hassle I suppose I should be relieved to have anything for the Gallery!

The pics are here if you're interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE TALBOT VALLEY ENDURO

Gaelic Football is a Sport that I rarely have opportunity to photograph, which is a great shame as I love this game.

But what elevates Gaelic Football to legendary status is when I can combine photographing this Sport with a trip to Sark. Add into the mix a good number of beers in the sun with some live music and it really can't get much better.... can it?!!!!

Last Saturday I joined the early boat load of visitors and team members heading off to Sark for the annual clash of the Channel Islands Irish!

The Jersey Irish GAA Club were due to face the Guernsey Gaels Gaelic Football Club on Sarks Millennium Field. And there was a promise of many cold beers and live music to end the day!

I'm fairly certain that even the loosing side... Guernsey, I'm afraid, still had a great day out. I certainly did! I hope to get over again next year too.

But really I was only over in Sark to work, eh!

So just to prove it I've just added a new Gallery of my photos!
CLICK TO VIEW THE JERSEY v GUERNSEY GAELIC FOOTBALL PHOTOS

I think I've made a similar comment before, but I think it's worth repeating.

The Sport of Triathlon, and maybe specifically in its Granite Man format always surprises me.

Surely it must rate as one of the toughest ways to get your 'workout'!

But the pain doesn't seem to put off an eclectic mix of competitors eager to face the challenge!

And the thing that surprises me most? I see more smiles from the athletes - even when they are facing the massive granite slopes of Ronez Quarry - than in any other Sport I photograph!!

I applaud you all, you odd people!

I've now added a Gallery of my 2024 Granite Man photos. Click the link to view them.
CLICK TO VIEW THE SMILES AT THE TOUGHEST OF CHALLENGES

Photos of a special Elysium gig at The Fermain Tavern are now online.

The Pink Floyd Tribute Band's gig was titled 'Run Like Ted'. The event was organised as a send-off for the bands Saxophonist Ted.

Just one thing was missing at this great gig.... Ted (who couldn't make it due to a bug!)

If you want to view my Photos just click this link and don't forget to look at a huge Gallery of my Elysium photos in my archive too.
CLICK TO VIEW THE ELYSIUM RUN LIKE TED GIG

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Europe Qualifier C Final was held on a sunny mid-week afternoon at the KGV.

Guernsey faced Denmark after winning their places in a series of knock-out games.

Whilst Guernsey had shown good form during the earlier games there was a tense atmosphere amongst the many supporters who had managed to get away from their day jobs!

After Denmark opened the batting and set the target for Guernsey at 159 the Guernsey side set about the chase and ultimately achieved a notable win with eight balls to spare.

Guernsey will now progress to the Europe Regional Final next summer.

I've added a Gallery featuring some of my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 ICC T20 EUROPE QUALIFIER C FINAL

Lots happening over the last weekend and what a great variety of events to photograph!

The edit of all of them will take a bit of time but I've already crossed one off the list.

Photos of the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club 2-day Sandracing meeting are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 2-DAY SANDRACING PHOTOS

Tradition has it that come the last week of August St Peter Port Harbour becomes the scene for fun, fancy costumes, crazy games and lots a sea water.

The occasion is the annual Harbour Carnival organised by the Guernsey Round Table as a fund raiser for the various Charities that they support.

Sadly this year the Man Powered Flights were cancelled but there was still lots to laugh at!

I covered the event for the Guernsey Press and the published photos together with lots of extras can be viewed by clicking the link below:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2024 HARBOUR CARNIVAL

It's always a fun afternoon when I'm assigned to photograph the Lions Club Donkey Derby.

The format barely changes from year to year.... but why change a winning formula?

This year the Lions Club had arranged a beautiful sunny summer afternoon and that encouraged a great attendance of eager punters keen to lose a couple of quid at the Tote as everything was organised for raise funds for Charities.

I've uploaded a new Gallery to display my 2024 Donkey Derby photos.
Click this link to view the Donkey Derby photos:
CLICK TO VIRW PHOTOS OF THE 2024 DONKEY DERBY

I visited the Bowls Guernsey Association's 2024 Finals at Vale Rec, Corbet Field twice over the weekend to photograph some of the play.

Bowling takes place indoors during the winter months and then moves outside to enjoy the sun (when our summer allows!)

The Sport remains popular with the slightly old generations but it is great to see some youngsters now taking part and indeed getting results off Island too. Just like the senior players which have notched up many International successes!

In fact I wonder if Bowls is Guernsey's most successful Sport on the world stage?

My latest photos can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BGA 2024 FINALS PHOTOS

I had an enjoyable weekend covering just a few of the many events taking place in Guernsey. Please don't ever try an tell me that there's nothing to do in our Island. You just can't be looking hard enough!

One of the most entertaining was the 2024 Medieval Fete d'Etai held within the walls of Castle Cornet. Displays and re-enactments were presented by Tol Galen and the Companie of the Duke's Leopards from Jersey.

I've added a small gallery of photos to my website if you want to see what happened.....
CLICK TO VIEW THE FETE D'ETAI DISPLAYS

With photo finishes making headline news in the Paris Olympics I'm here to tell you that Guernsey also has a few of its own!

On Sunday I photographed the latest Track & Field event of the 2024 Aztec Series and was rewarded with a couple of races that were so close that a photo of the finish was nearly needed!

However the Guernsey Athletics team were more than capable of splitting the finishers. But, if you want to try and decide who took the wins for yourself you might like to take a look a my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE CLOSE FINISHES AT FOOTES LANE

I could have done without the early alarm but once I was down at Rocquaine waiting for the 7am start of the Olympic distance Guernsey Triathlon Club's event things didn't feel so bad!

It's actually hard to beat a beautiful Guernsey (early) morning and Sunday's was certainly one of those.

But I wasn't there just for the fun... there was a Triathlon to photograph and my pics are now online if you are interested? Maybe you don't realise what an early start to the day offers so take a look.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON PHOTOS

Nowadays I don't frequent the local pubs on a Friday evening as much as I did. Which makes me wonder why I still have a healthy beer belly! But that's for another time.

I did however have a perfect excuse to visit the Club at North on Friday night as I'd been asked to photograph the Adie Exall Stonemasons Guernsey Darts Grand Slam.

I didn't get back on Saturday for the finals but I didn't miss much as the win went to a Jerseyman!

There's a new Gallery featuring my photos. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE ADIE EXALL DARTS GRAND SLAM

So when I was assigned to cover the 2024 BNP Paribas Tennis Open Tournament at the weekend I checked the weather - and it was going to be nice and sunny. Yeah.

So, in my mind, I already had the shots worked out.... a bright sunny summer scene with spectators enjoying a Pimms watching the sports action happening right in front of me. Easy job done.

However... it seems that the best Tennis courts at the Longcamps Centre are the indoor ones! This meant that my plan A went out of the window and I had to capture the action indoors in flat lighting with green curtains as the background and limited access due to inter-court netting!

Oh well, I'm sure that one day my 'dream' of the perfect photoshoot will come around, just not yet!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BNP PARIBAS TOURNAMENT PHOTOS

I think I'm done!

The Chaos Events Music & Bike Festival is one of my highlights of every year even though it is a 'working' holiday - but it's great fun too.

But I always end up with a big photo edit.... well it is three days of photography combined with quite a lot of beer!

So the editing has to fit around my normal week of photography and that delays completion. BUT, I get there in the end and the final Chaos 19 photos are now online.

I think I deserve a beer or two! Click the link to view the Galleries....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETED GALLERIES OF CHAOS 19 PHOTOS