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We all love a good deal and I was pleased to get 'two for the price of one' last night whilst at Beau Sejour.

I arrived there to photograph the Guernsey Women's Basketball game between Pumas and Titans.

But this is where the deal just got better!

On the adjoining court there was an unusual Guernsey Netball Association game taking place.... unusual because it featured the Guernsey Men's netball team playing a visiting Women's side from the Royal Navy.

I was really surprised by the Guernsey Men's play, they were good, and they won decisively. The margin was wide enough that I don't need to state it here!

But the game represented what is great about Sport. There was friendship and respect on the court and everyone involved enjoyed themselves. A big thumbs up to the value that Sport brings to a healthy community.

Here are two links to the 'double deal'!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BASKETBALL - PUMAS v TITANS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NETBALL - GUERNSEY MEN v ROYAL NAVY WOMEN

On Sunday the Green Lionesses played Shaftesbury at Victoria Park in the Southern Region Women's Division One.

Perhaps the Lionesses were nervous and under pressure before the game as their opponents were placed low in the league. A good result was expected by some supporters.

However as the game progressed it was clear that Shaftesbury was a decent side!

So against expectations the Lionesses had a real game on their hands and they proved how much they are improving with each game. They were strong all across the pitch, they kept their concentration when under pressure and came away with a valuable win!

As an add on to the result the whole squad will have grown in confidence in their abilities. Great work ladies.

My gallery of photos is now online. Click this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES v SHAFTESBURY

The Guernsey Netball Association's Under 16 Panthers continued their journey playing in the Under 16 South Region League with two matches against Finchamptead over the weekend.

The visiting side proved to be tough opposition but our local girls fought hard and it was clear that the squad is benefiting from the wider competition. Every match builds their confidence and team play.

I only had a short time to spend down at St Sampson's High for the first match but I captured some of the action and there's now a gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY U16 PANTHERS v FINCHAMPSTEAD PHOTOS

What an incredible night at St Pierre Park Hotel for the Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club's February 'Boxing at the Park'.

The Guernsey team hosted a North of England Select team for ten well matched bouts.

With the return to the ring of a couple of local favourites the room was brimming with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The added noise and excitement made the event one of the best for a long time.

Every boxer left the ring with nothing left to give. This was the sport at its best.

I covered all ten bouts and, if you're interested, the galleries can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FEBRUARY BOXING AT THE PARK

There's so much Sport played and organised in Guernsey that I feel the States often don't give as much support to Club's as they deserve.

However, thank goodness, there seems to be an endless supply of people who are prepared to give their time to making the multitude of Club events work... whatever the weather!

Sunday morning up at the motocross track is a good example of how the Guernsey Velo Club volunteers were up early to lay out the track for Round 1 of the Ian Brown's MTB XC Series. It was windy and muddy with heavy showers! Why do they suffer the discomforts to give others the chance to have fun?

I popped up to photograph the racing and the riders were very welcoming and remarkably they even seemed to enjoy the mud!

My photos are now online. Click the link to the gallery if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE GVC XC SERIES

Too many of my assignments this winter have been wet!

But I seem to be easily distracted from the discomfort if the action I'm photographing is good enough.

Last night at the Loveridge Cup Final the football, just about, kept me interested. There were good periods but the game was quite one-sided with Sylvans fully deserving their win over the North U21's.

I returned home wet and cold.... but I'll do it all again tomorrow if called out!

My pics are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 LOVERIDBE CUP FINAL

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Can you see what's missing in these pics of last Sunday's Autocross racing?

There's plenty of action, speed, sand, cars and spray, so all those boxes are ticked!

So here's a clue. It was a horrible morning, raining, windy and cold.

Now I ask you. Would you spectate on the top of the bank in that sort of weather?

Of course not... and everyone else thought the same. There was barely a spectator in sight! They were all tucked up and cosy in their cars parked overlooking the track!

But I was still mad enough to go down on the beach for a few photos. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 7 OF THE WINTER AUTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

Photos are online of the clash between Guernsey FC and Steyning Town at Victoria Park.

This was an important game for both teams as they were positioned in second and third place in the Southern Combination League.

The game didn't disappoint as it was packed with drama and action with the final result going to Guernsey FC with their 3-2 win!

Well done guys, you fought for every ball and fully deserved the significant result.
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v STEYNING TOWN PHOTOS

As the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club's 2026 Motocross championship started Round 2 on their muddy clifftop track I was particularly impressed how capable the youngest riders were in the challenging conditions.

It's rather surprising when you find out that the youngest rider is only four!

I'm always amused that my photos of them racing give very little idea how young, and small, the riders actually are as their bikes and kit are 'mini' versions of the adults creating a bit of an 'optical illusion'!

I've added a new gallery featuring my photos. If you want to see if you can identify the juniors click the link to take a look:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE 2026 MOTO-X CHAMPIONSHIP

If I'm being honest, I wasn't particularly motivated last Friday when I headed to Victoria Park on the damp, rainy evening.

I was booked to photograph another Stranger Cup game and as I've covered many this season, this fact also dampened my own spirits.

However, I have to confess, the contest between the Guernsey Under 18's and Rovers soon made the effort of wrapping up in my waterproofs worth my while as the action on the pitch was terrific.

Rovers took a hard earned 4-3 win over the battling youngsters who came so close to getting the result.

It was a memorable night and a reminder that it's worth making an effort sometimes.

I've uploaded a new gallery featuring my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW STRANGER CUP - GUERNSEY U18 v ROVERS

This was my first visit of the year to photograph the Guernsey Netball Winter League at Les Varendes High School. The top-of-the-table clash was between Resolution IT Green v Specsavers Lightning Strike and it was the Greens who walked away with a decisive win.

I've added a new gallery featuring my shots. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW RES IT GREEN v LIGHTNING STRIKE PHOTOS

Photos are now online of the GFC Women 'Green Lionesses' v Bournemouth Sports Reserves playing in the Southern Region Women's League Division One South at Victoria Park.

The Lionesses were challenged by the well organised visitors who edged the result with their 2-3 win.

But that result hides how well our local side is developing. Their skills and team performances progress with every new game. They are learning how to adapt to the tactics of their opposition.

With new faces appearing on the subs bench there is a real belief that the foundations are being built for the future.

Click this link to view the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LIONESSES v BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS

Last Friday I made my first visit in 2026 to a gig. Yeh!

The Christmas/New Year break always leaves me eager to get back out there and this years first event was at St James... and it set a high standard.

We were down in The Pit, which really is a great venue. The line-up featured a window to the future with a couple of new bands on show.

The three bands on the bill were Vessels, Hanging Pieces and Sleep Thief. I'm sure they will play again on a stage near you during the next few months. Keep your ear to the ground and make sure you catch one of their performances.

I've added new galleries to the website featuring the bands. If you fancy looking at them click this link and use the search box to find them.
CLICK TO VISIT THE WEBSITE

It was fun to kick off the 2026 Motorsport season ankle deep in slippery mud.... just like the mad Motocross riders like it!

I managed to photograph a race of each of the Classes in Round 1 of the new Guernsey Kart & Motor Club's Moto-X championship before I had to leave.

I hope to be back for the next Round too.... but can I maybe have just a little less mud please? Thanks!

I've now added a new Gallery on my website.

Here's a link to the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE 2026 MOTO-X CHAMPIONSHIPS

Due to my assignments on Sunday being spread around our (admittedly small) Island my time at Victoria Park was rather short and sweet!

I ended up dashing back across the slippery causeway from Lihou Island, after covering the volunteers helping to repair and tidy up the storm damage, to then cross Guernsey to Victoria Park. A journey not helped whilst following the many road closures and detours that remain from storm felled trees.

So by the time I arrived at the game between the Guernsey Lionesses and Bemerton Heath Harlequins the second half had already begun. As I needed to submit my earlier photos ASAP I allowed just twenty minutes to grab a few photos and the 1-1 score told me that I'd missed a tight first half.

Sure enough, that was how the game progressed. I had few chances to get great action photos and when I left, with the score still at 1-1, I thought that was going to be it.

But, sadly, I found out later the the Lionesses conceded a goal in the last minute of play! It's not over till the ref blows his final whistle!

My quick edit of photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW GUERNSEY LIONESSES v BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS

The Guernsey FC squad proved they they have the fight, strength, desire and depth of talent on the bench to turn around a game that was drifting away from them on Saturday at Victoria Park.

After taking an early lead against Lingfield FC our local boys seemed to loose their momentum and direction allowing the visitors to equalise and then take the lead.

However some smart substitutions resulted in a new urgency and change of play bringing the reward of a deserved 4-2 win at the final whistle.

Perhaps it is games like this, when GFC can rescue a result, that show there is growing strength and ability available to build on.

Ultimately it was an enjoyable afternoon to be a fan!

Click the link if you would like to view my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v LINGFIELD FC

It was a dark and chilly night down at Victoria Park for the Stranger Cup group game between St Martins and North.

Whether it was the fact that it was a night game or the cold or maybe because it was a Saturday night the number of supporters was very low.

However, for those that made the effort, the game was really entertaining. Both sides enjoyed their moment in the lead but ultimately it was St Martins who managed to hit the back of the net with a late goal giving them a 4-3 win.

My gallery of photos is now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW ST MARTINS v NORTH IN THE STRANGER CUP

GFC produced a solid performance on Saturday against Eastbourne FC at Victoria Park.

Our local boys were facing a visiting side that was on a run of good form.

For Guernsey FC these are the games that can make or break a season and it was great to see their determination and willingness to dig deep, soak up the pressure and maintain momentum.

The reward for all their efforts came when the final whistle blew with a deserved 3-0 win on the board!

I captured lots of the action and I've uploaded a new Gallery of photos. Click this link if you want to take a look:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GFC v EASTBOURNE UNITED PHOTOS

The 2025 Guernsey Sports Commission 'Sporting Achievement Awards' were held in the David Ferguson Hall, Beau Sejour.

This annual event showcases the very best Guernsey Sportsmen and Sportswomen together with categories for Team Sports and of course the Coaches, Volunteers and Organisers who make everything happen.

Our Island, once again, showed how we 'punch well above our size' with many of the local Sports featuring highly on the Channel Island, National and International stage.

Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners of each category.

I've added a Gallery of my coverage of the Awards. Click the link to view the photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWAEDS

Variety keeps me interested in my work.

Saturday started with a Sport that I rarely photograph. It's not really action packed but that means a photographer has to work a bit harder.

But when the competition is an Inter-insular then there is always an added interest.

I was photographing the Guernsey v Jersey Indoor Bowls CI Finals at the Hougue du Pommier Centre where both Island teams fought hard for the wins.... but perfectly politely and with friendship and smiles!

Rugby it wasn't!!

A gallery of my photos is now online. Click this link if you want to see the 'action'!
CLICK TO VIEW THE INDOOR BOWLS CI FINALS