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Around ninety hardy islanders faced the storm on a very blustery L'Ancresse Common for the traditional New Years Day Guernsey Athletics handicapped Cross Country run.

In those conditions there really is nowhere to hide and shelter from the high winds on the seaside common.

Perhaps the only small bonus is that after battling the head wind the course turns back on itself and the wind becomes a welcome aid.

The 2025 event was well handicapped with a spread of start times over more than 30 minutes but it was impressive to see the finish straight packed by all levels of runners.

I've added a few photos featuring the racing:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 NEW YEARS DAY XC

GFC suffered from a dose of post Christmas 'Blues' at Footes Lane on Saturday.

The dose of blue came in the form of the visiting Hartley Wintney's kit.

Sadly Guernsey FC are still struggling to find a good run of form and whilst they seemed to match the visitors fairly well in the first half the tide turned in the second half and a result of 0-2 was about right... maybe even flattering GFC.

But maybe a positive can be taken from the size of the crowd - over 600!

There's clearly support for our local lads and, optimistically, when we all de-camp to the new ground the scores will turn to positives too?

I've uploaded my photos of the game here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v HARTELY WINTNEY PHOTOS

It seems that the Cross Country crowd took their preparations for the 2024 Boxing Day Cross Country seriously as I didn't see any signs of hangovers at L'ancresse for the annual run.

The same cannot be said about some of the spectators and supporters. In fact I know that one of the photographers was quite pleased for the morning walk in the fresh air.

It did me the world of good!!

Seasons greetings to you all.

My photos are in a gallery here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2024 BOXING DAY CROSS COUNTRY

GFC go three up and even miss a penalty in the first half too!

Why then was I stressed at half time when we had that comfortable lead?

Well you may remember what happened the last time GFC were in the same position?

But no need to worry this time as Santa delivered a well earned and worthy win for our local lads.

As the New Year approaches and the new Victoria Park ground becomes the home of GFC I have an idea that 2025 suddenly looks like it's going to turn into an exciting finale!

My photos of GFC v South Park are now online:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v SOUTH PARK PHOTOS

Women's Rugby in Guernsey is enjoying great success at the moment and congratulations have to go to the Guernsey Raiders Ladies on their spectacular win over the visiting Crawley Ladies on Sunday.

I think the final result of 68-5 says it all!

It's safe to say that all the action was at one end of Footes Lane and I was able to capture some of the best.

If you're interested my photos can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GUERNSEY RAIDERS LADIES v CRAWLEY LADIES

Just a quick update...

Photos of last weeks Guernsey Badminton Association LBG Closed Tournament have now been added to my website.

If you're interested just click the link below:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 GUERNSEY BADMINTON CLOSED TOURNAMENT

Supporters of Guernsey FC were left as nervous wrecks and in tatters after the visit to Footes Lane by Moneyfields for their Isthmian South Central League fixture.

We were all left wondering how GFC could score four goals and hold a lead over of the visitors for the whole game... until the sixth minute of extra time when the GFC defence allowed Moneyfields to scramble a winning goal!

The final score of 4-5 does tell a story but not the full one as GFC have often looked the better side this season but a leaky defence ruins their chance of victory!

So on we go to the next game. Surely it can't be such a roller-coaster again... can it?

My photos of the game are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v MONEYFIELDS PHOTOS

Well, after experiencing the darkness at the first GVC Evening Enduro at Delancey Park, I was expecting the latest night-time event to be as big a challenge.

But I wasn't expecting it to be quite so hard to photograph as it turned out to be.

With no moonlight or indeed any lighting on the Trail it was PITCH BLACK!

So what photos I managed to capture were taken in manual exposure and pre-focused. Lit only by a couple of my old cycle lamps and the help of a few spectators!

The use of flash lighting in such dark conditions was a no-go as it was likely to startle and distract the riders as the sped along the narrow uneven track!

It was also a battle against the extremely bright and contrasting lighting the riders were kitted out with. Those modern lights are amazingly bright!

But we all like a challenge don't we and it is quite fulfilling when you get a few worthwhile shots.

There's a Gallery online here if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE RONEZ TRAIL EVENING ENDURO

Photos of Anytime Fitness Chargers v Savills playing in the Guernsey Basketball Association League at Beau Sejour are now online.

I photographed events at Beau Sejour on six out of seven days during this week... and yes, I did consider taking a sleeping bag!!

Check-out the Basketball photos here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ANYTIME FITNESS CHARGERS v SAVILLS PHOTOS

The standard of performances just gets better and better with each year's Guernsey School of Popular Music 'Battle of the Under 18's Bands'.

The SoPM Tutors have perfected the process of organizing their biggest weekend of the year.

Over the years the weekend has grown to feature three separate events.

First up it's the 'Battle of the Under 18's Bands' which features five talented bands.

The winners in 2024 were The Sexy Mosquitos. Photos of the winners and all the other bands, The Fourth, Polystyrene Pigeons, Cheezy Beanz and Aviation are featured in these Galleries....
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 BATTLE OF THE U18's BANDS
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Where were you when Ross Allen scored his 300th goal for Guernsey FC?

Well I know where I was. I was fortunate enough to be be on the goal line just six metres away as Ross powered his shot past the visiting goalie!

This goal was made in true Ross Allen style as he forced his way past defenders to make himself room to shoot!

I guess we won't see another 300 from Ross but maybe another hundred is still in his locker?

Checkout my sequence of photos showing the build-up to the legendary goal.....
CLICK TO VIEW ROSS ALLEN'S 300th GFC GOAL

The Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club welcomed a Yorkshire Select team to St Pierre Park Hotel for their November fight night against a team from Guernsey last Friday.

These evenings are so valuable for Guernsey boxers who would struggle to get off island to find new competition without these nights.

Special mention has to go to Super Heavyweight Dan Maree who finished his career in the ring with an impressive knockout in the headlining bout!

I photographed all eight bouts and my photos are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE NOVEMBER DINNER BOXING CLUB PHOTOS

It's the 10th of November and walking the sands and climbing the slopes and pebble banks at Vazon bay was the perfect way to spend a beautiful autumn morning.

The extra bonus was that I was also kept entertained by the Guernsey Velo Club's Cyclocross race event.

I managed to find a few useful viewpoints and I captured some of the action. Those photos are now online if you are interested, just click the link:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 3 OF THE 2024 CYCLOCROSS

The Guernsey Velo Club is very active and organises many events during the year. In fact there seems to be no limit to how many ways you can race on a cycle.

Their Enduro Series even offers the chance to race in the dark... along bumpy narrow paths. That's CRAZY!

This is a REAL challenge for photographers as modern cycle lights are VERY bright creating high contrast in the pitch black. Combine this with having to manual focus, due to the darkness, and a photographer is left as exhausted as the riders after an hour of working!!

Well that's the effect it has on me!

Last night I photographed the GVC Evening Enduro at Delancey Park and I was relieved to have a few keepers after trying to beat the conditions!

There's a Gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE GVC EVENING ENDURO RACING

Guernsey FC are still searching for that illusive win in the Isthmian South Central football league.

Hopes where raised at Footes Lane on Saturday when GFC went into an early lead against Hayes & Yeading United. But it wasn't to be for the local lads as they conceded two goals to the visitors meaning we have to wait for the turn around of form.

Hopefully I'll be on the side-line when this happens. The moment will be all the sweeter after the wait!

My photos of the GFC v Hayes & Yeading United game are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v HAYES & YEADING UNITED

The Guernsey U21's Basketball youngsters produced an impressive, but VERY close, win over Skipton on Wednesday night at Beau Sejour.

I know I've said it before but if you are tired of what the TV offers you as entertainment you really should pop in to Beausie for one of the Guernsey Basketball nights.... if you can stand the excitement!

I've added a Gallery featuring my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW SKIPTON v GUERNSEY U21's

Supporting Guernsey Raiders recently has been incredibly exciting!

Guernsey's top Rugby team have been on great form whilst facing teams sitting high in the National Two East League.

Inevitably no game is going to be easy when fighting for the top places but, if your nerves can handle the stress, winning a game after a tough and close battle is really rewarding.

Add into that mix the fact that the wins come literally with the final whistle and we all need a couple of beers to steady the nerves!

Watching the action live (and feeling the tension and energy) is a perfect example of why Sports will always attract a following of supporters and fans.

I've now uploaded a Gallery featuring the most recent 'to the wire' game between Guernsey Raiders and Bury St Edmonds.

Click the link o view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE RAIDERS v BURY ST EDMONDS 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

With the clock running over time there was an incredibly tense ending to the Guernsey Raiders v Barnes RFC game at Footes Lane.

Barnes was leading with the score-line standing at 31-28. However Raiders made a final kick of the ball that was chased down by Jack Colbourne and he managed to touch it down with the tips of his fingers!!

The Gareene Stand exploded with excitement. This was sport at its best. Raiders took a memorable win!

My photos are now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY RAIDERS v BARNES RFC PHOTOS

For a game that was fairly evenly balanced for 90 minutes a final score of 6-2 for North against St Brelade, the visiting side from Jersey, in the Jeremie Cup shows how a Cup football game is never over till the extra time is over!

During normal time it was North who looked the stronger but they failed to take advantage of this and they came close to losing this knock-out game.

However as we know it is only the final score that counts and let's hope that North build on the winning streak!

I've uploaded a Gallery of photos. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW JEREMIE CUP - NORTH v ST BRELADE