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A few hours spent in January under the sun on a Guernsey beach would be a box to tick for many of us.

But maybe quite a few of those ticks would be erased when people find out that they would be sharing the sands with a bunch loud Banger racers!

However there are the mad ones, like me, who think that there are few better reasons to pop down to Chouet than to photograph the Autocross racing. This is why I was on the sands on Sunday.

So after my 'happy time' on the beach it was back to the office to edit and upload a few pics to the website. Click the link if you want to see how much fun it can be:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BANGER RACING ON A SUNNY BEACH

Saturday turned out to be a double header for me as once I'd photographed the U16 Netball I headed to Footes Lane for the Rugby clash between Guernsey Raiders and Havant RFC.

In the glorious bright weather it was an easy job to capture some on the action with Raiders putting on the style and scoring an impressive win, 40-14, over the visitors.

I've added a Gallery of photos to my website. Click the link to view:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RAIDERS v HAVANT

The Guernsey Under 16's Netball team faced a strong squad from Rushmore today at St Sampsons High. Our local girls put up a great fight and at the halfway point they matched the visitors.

Sadly as the game progressed the Guernsey side dropped behind but the strength of their performance signalled their improving form.

The effort and cost of giving the young squad a chance to play at a higher level is paying off as they build their confidence and skills.

Watch this space as I think greater things lie ahead.

I've added a Gallery featuring my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE U16 NETBALL PHOTOS

I've managed to find some time over the holiday period to update and add new Galleries to the NEW WEBSITE.

It's a near impossible job for me to bring all my photos over to the new website as there are many hundreds of Galleries and hundreds of thousands of photos.

But I'm keen to give the new website a fair representation of my photographic work over the decades so when I find a few spare hours I'll continue with this chore!

So, at the moment, if you are looking for photos of a particular event or personalities you might have to use the search option on BOTH sites! But remember that ALL NEW photos from 2023 onwards are only added to the new site. Good luck and happy hunting!

Here are links to each of the websites. Happy hunting.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NEW WEBSITE
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OLD WEBSITE

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

We've reached the time of year when I like to tidy up my work and I've just realised that I never completed the edit of my photos of the 2024 The Vale Earth Fair.

Maybe I'll blame the fact that as the decades pass my recovery rate after a festival seems to take longer and longer!

So, once I noticed my error I had to fix it.... and it's now done!

I managed to cover quite a lot of the VEF this year and there's a big Gallery featuring hundreds of photos of the highlights on my website.

If you're interested just click the link below:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2024 VALE EARTH FAIR PHOTOS

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

The Guernsey School of Popular Music continued its support and encouragement of its students with the 2024 'Music for Everyone' event at Beau Sejour.

Created to offer all ages of student a showcase to share their new talents on a big stage it is obvious how much joy and satisfaction the performers feel. You can see how confidence builds as students are supported by the versatile tutors band.

I've said it before but it's worth saying again. I think these events are some of my favourites of the year.

I hope you enjoy my photos and maybe they will illustrate some of the atmosphere in the theatre at Beau Sejour.....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2024 MUSIC FOR EVERYONE 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

Another vintage year......

With each year the Guernsey School of Popular Music (SoPM) has raised the bar with its Corporate Battle of the Bands event at Beau Sejour.

The night sits in the middle of a 'three-header' between the Under 18's Battle of the Bands and the 'Music for Everyone' showcase.

The team from SoPM don't hold back or take the easy route and consistently top their previous efforts. I've added Galleries featuring all the highlights of the 2024 Corporate BotB's to my website.

To view photos of all the SoPM events click the link below:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OF THE SoPM EVENTS

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

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

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