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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

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

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

Saturday started for me with a visit to the DEKA Strong Fitness Challenge organised by Upgrade Fitness at the Aztech Soccer Arena.

Athletes had to complete ten zones which were promoted as the ultimate test of strength, endurance and grit.

I got into the swing with my own fitness challenge later in the day.... weight-lifting my 180mm-400mm lens on Vazon beach whilst photographing the Sandracing!

Those pics will follow later.

The DEKA photos can now be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 DEKA STRONG FITNESS CHALLENGE

Proving the idea that 'every cloud has a silver lining' I benefitted on Sunday morning from the devastation wreaked on the Island by Storm Goretti.

I was covering the Guernsey Triathlon Club's Reservoir Duathlon.

The give-away is in the events title.... the usual circuit for the run has been around the edge of the reservoir. That course has always offered some nice scenic views for photographers.

But the Storm put paid to that this year! However it did offer a new opportunity and I planned to find another interesting view (maybe just a one-off for this year)!

I found a 'proper' Guernsey backdrop for some of my photos, a granite farmhouse. Add some low early morning sun combined with a few cockerels and I was happy and set to go!

You can view the results by clicking the link:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE RESERVOIR DUATHLON

When GFC faced Bexhill United they made their job harder than it had looked after just fifteen minutes of play.

Guernsey FC made an impact right from the whistle by harassing the visiting team and notching up two goals. But maybe scoring the goals within two handfuls of minutes lulled the team into a sense of security... we have this game, no problem!

Ultimately GFC, after loosing their early momentum, scrapped through with a 3-2 win and that's what the record book will show.

The memory of how they almost threw the game will soon fade.

Another win is another good result!

My photos are now online. Click the link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v BEXHILL UNITED

I've enjoyed another fully packed weekend covering two football games... the U21's Muratti and GFC v Bexhill United.

Also Sunday morning's Round 3 of the GVC Ian Brown's Cycle Shop MTB XC Series.

Adding to the list a Charity fundraiser and a Gig featuring SIX bands at St James on Saturday night I think I know why I'm now feeling a bit wacked!

All great fun though!

I've just added the Gallery featuring the GVC Downhill Racing Cross Country race. Click the link to view the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 3 OF THE 2026 GVC MTC XC SERIES

Photos are now online of the 2026 Under 21's Muratti at Victoria Park, Guernsey U21's v Jersey U21's playing for the U21 Ambassadeur Bowl.

As a Guernseyman the 5-2 win by Jersey is not the result I was hoping for but credit has to be given to the second half performance by the visitors.

They were a different side after the half time break and clearly looked like the team that really wanted the win.

Here's the link to the photo gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 U21's MURATTI

As I'm heading off to St James Guernsey this evening for the Decibel Tower event.... and it's going to be a busy one with SIX Bands on the bill!

So I thought I should add some recent photos taken in the VERY dark 'The Pit'. This is a fantastic, intimate venue downstairs at St James. But it is VERY challenging to photograph in such low light.

However, I never learn so it's more of the same for me tonight then!

Here are a couple of links to the recent photos:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF PILLARS
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF SICK MILITIA
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF HOLLOW YOUTH

I'm touching on a subject (again) that crops up quite often in my News Blogs.

I've commented before on how we have all met islanders who complain that there's not much to do in Guernsey. This moaning never gets much sympathy or attention from me.

You see, I know different. One of the most interesting aspects of my Guernsey Press photography is that I get sent along to so many varied events.... Sports, the Arts, Community Groups, Social Clubs, Shows and Exhibitions, Open Days.... the list goes on! If the moaners just made an effort they would find that there are many, many opportunities to get involved in local life.

One such event was held on Sunday at Les Beaucamps High School. The 'Lets Dance' day returned for a second year offering islanders 'taster' sessions featuring nine forms of dance for anyone to learn about. Then there was a chance to enjoy a short time trying to master some simple moves.

Whilst I was there it was the turn of the Kathak dancing from Northern India. The colourful dancers shared their love of dance with a mixed group of people. It looked like great fun!

My photos are now online.... just click the link to view them:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2026 LETS DANCE EVENT

I spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon chasing the competitors riding in the Guernsey Motorcycle & Car Club Trials meeting over 'The West' sections.

These included tricky unforgiving beach routes over boulders and slippery climbs through wooded areas.

I was also given a tip-off that there were new Sections up near the Motocross track... so of course I had to have a look!

But, photographically, these didn't offer very much for me. However I did get some good shots on the beach and slopes.

There's a new Gallery online if you are interested. Click the link to view them:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST TRIALS PHOTOS

When I opened my front door early on Sunday morning my instinct was to go straight back to bed.

You see, the thick fog that lay across the fields triggered a feeling of déjà vu. I was on my way to photograph a Guernsey Velo Club Road Race on their Reservoir circuit but I could recall this race being called off before due to fog and poor visibility.

But I was obliged to pop along... just in case the race was to go ahead.

However, of course, inevitably when I arrived at the start-line the riders were already packing up to leave! Race off!

Luckily I had a Plan B. I was also booked to move on after covering the Road Race. My next assignment was at Rocquaine for the first Duathlon race of the year... but would that also fall victim to the weather?

The only way to know was to drive down... through the fog!

Thankfully my early start to the day wasn't a complete waste of time as the Guernsey Triathlon Club officials judged the conditions safe along the coast road cycle route and it was a green light to go!

So with cameras at the ready I captured a gallery of action photos. They are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FIRST DUATHLON OF 2026

How can a score-line of 7-2 give a slight sense of disappointment?

When Guernsey FC faced Crawley Down Gatwick at Victoria Park in front of the noisiest crowd so far, they really got the job done in the first half.

In fact after just five minutes they were already 2-0 up!

But, as happens so often, even at the highest level, it's hard to keep that high intensity going for a full ninety minutes.... but they did keep up the pressure for a memorable 45 minutes!

It was the second half that went a bit flat....

However the final score was fantastic. We cannot fault such a decisive result. The squad are really showing strength in depth with the next generation enjoying coming off the bench and gaining valuable experience for the future.

I've added a new gallery to my website. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v CRAWLEY DOWN GATWICK

It's tough at the top. I photographed the Cornerstone Guernsey Basketball league game at Beau Sejour on Wednesday night and it was a tight game between top rivals.

Battling for dominance were Gravity and Savills. In an exciting climax it was Savills who just took the win by a single point!

I managed to capture a few photos of the action... but I have to be honest, I spent most of the time just being a spectator!

Click this link if you are interested in my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW GRAVITY v SAVILLS IN THE CORNERSTONE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Green Lionesses have hit a tough patch of form.

The side has been weakened by the absence of several key players leaving gaps across the pitch where a group of youngsters are facing visiting opposition and literally having to learn on the job.

To try and put a positive on the situation these junior players are gaining valuable experience and we hope that they are laying the foundations for the next few seasons.

Last Saturday proved to be a challenge for the GFC Women when AFC Varsity visited Victoria Park leaving, after producing a dominant performance, with their 1-4 win.

It's great to see that the Green Lionesses are still getting a good turnout of supporters who offer them lots of encouragement.

I think we all understand that we are in it for the 'long game' and sometimes you have to take a step back before re-grouping for another surge forward.

My Gallery of photos are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC WOMEN v AFC VARSITY