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I have ticked another two of the weekends events off the list. A Gallery of new Karting pictures has been added. The Kart & Motor Club held Round-2 of the Winter Championship at The Track in fresh but dry conditions.
VIEW ROUND-2 OF THE KART CHAMPIONSHIP
Next is a new Gallery for the latest Moto-X racing at Rue de la Trigale. The track and weather conditions were just about perfect for racing... a bit dull for photographers but 'you can't please all the people all the time' can you?
VIEW THE MOTO-X RACING

Karen Solway's 'Things to do Guernsey' promoted The Snooker Legends Tour at Beau Sejour in front of a sell-out crowd last Saturday.
The Tour consisted of players Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott and Cliff Thorburn with John Virgo as commentator/host.
A relaxed and informal evening of entertainment showcased the talented ex-World Champions and top-ranking players with plenty of humour and crowd participation. Main sponsors of the event were Rihoy & Son and Slattery Decor.
VIEW THE SNOOKER LEGENDS PICTURE GALLERY
Whilst in the Island, Jimmy White also played a private exhibition match against the Guernsey Snooker team for a local business family. Pictures of this Event have been added to a password protected Gallery.
VIEW JIMMY WHITE PRIVATE GALLERY

One of the Motor Sport highlights each year in Guernsey is the Condor Ferries Sand Ace Championship held on Vazon Beach. There is always good support from some of the top UK, maybe even European riders who enjoy racing on the beach for a change.
To have the chance to 'get up close' to a full heat of 'sliders' is really exciting when you remember that these guys have no brakes!
As an MSA Accredited photographer I take advantage of the special access and try to capture the action from close quarters.
My absolute favourite of the visitors is Mitch Godden who is a multiple winner of the Championship. Mitch is also a good customer - he seems to like the pics I take... must be all that sun and sand!
Taking good action pics is made a lot easier when I have such a stylish rider lined up.
Mitch rides bike number 29. You wont miss him in the Galleries!
VIEW THE SAND ACE GALLERIES

I have just updated the Galleries to include the pics that I have taken of Gay Army. This Band remains one of my favourite local groups.
They are certainly a Band for the 'big occasion' and have played many of the Channel Islands biggest Festivals including Jersey & Guernsey Live, The Vale Earth Fairs & The Greenman Chaos Festivals. Take a look at the Galleries by clicking on the link... you will find further links to the other Festivals.
CHECK-OUT THE GAY ARMY GALLERIES

As expected, it is taking quite some time! But I am continuing to bring more pictures across from the old web site. Today it has been another update to the Bands Gallery. I have added pictures of a Band that probably had the biggest fan base of any Guernsey Band before they disbanded. However, like so many of the 'old timers', they have reformed in the last few years for a few nostalgic gigs. There is no shortage of 'fans' to support King Rat & the Soul Cats whenever they play. I have have added a Gallery of pics of one of these gigs
KING RAT & THE SOUL CATS

The Fermain Tavern continued 2011 with another big named act following Eddie and the Hot Rods. Paul Jones & Dave Kelley were the latest visitors to take to the stage. Paul Jones has a much more laid back style than Eddie, in fact the Blues pairing performed whilst seated!
However this suited their set perfectly with the Blues songs interspersed with stories. The refurbished Fermain Tavern proved again that the new layout works really well... can't wait for the next gig. Take a look at the new pictures here.
DAVE JONES AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

The Alderney weekend remains one of the highlights of the Channel Islands Motor Sport scene. A lot of racing is packed into the two days for those competitors who choose to 'travel' with the Sprint at Fort Corblets on the Friday followed by the Hill Climb at Fort Tourgis on Saturday.
But there is more to the weekend than that! Alderney always comes up trumps when it comes to the social side too. Karaoke at The Campania anyone?
2011 promises a special treat with an extra day of racing added, for those who have the stamina!
I have now added to the Archive with a new Gallery of pictures of the Hill Climb at Fort Tourgis.
HILL CLIMBS AT FORT TOURGIS

Whenever I can find a couple of hours I continue with the updating of this new web site by bringing the Archive of pics over from the old site. Today there have been additions to the Gigs & Bands Gallery with Dial F for Frankenstein, Dizzee Rascal, Django Django & Eddie Martin all having new picture Galleries. Take a look here NEW BAND PICS

Established Guernsey Band, The Nelkons, can now add 'supported Eddie and the Hot Rods' to their CV!
The band were lucky enough to be asked to support Eddie and the Hot Rods, along with The Risk, when they played at the new Fermain Tavern. These two great local bands did a great job and played their part in what was a fantastic night.
I have now added new pictures of The Nelkons to the Galleries
VIEW THE NELKONS PICTURE GALLERIES

A new picture gallery has been added for the 23rd January round of the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Clubs Bike Trials Championship.
There was a shortage of Expert riders but this was offset by a healthy amount of competitors in the Clubmans, Novice and Vetrans Classes. It was a dry day and quite mild... if you were lucky to be watching one of the 'inland' sections. It was definately not a day to be down on the beach where the breeze was biting!
Check-out the Gallery here GMCCC TRIALS GALLERY

I have continued with the development of this new Web Site by making improvements to the 'PRICES & OPTIONS' page.
It now has several illustrations to help you understand the various options that can be supplied.
Please take a look here NEW PRICES & OPTIONS PAGE
You will see from the descriptions that each Print, Bevelled Mount, Montage, Panorama or Canvas is individually optimised, printed and hand finished to ensure the highest quality.
I can also produce alternative designs & sizes if requested.
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We are so lucky on this little 'rock'! The local music scene continues to produce a stream of new bands which join our established acts to keep the whole thing alive and healthy.
Then we have people who are prepared to support the 'scene'. There is no better example at the moment than Chris Staples at the Fermain Tavern. The venue has just had a fantastic 'make-over' and now represents a facility that lives up to its musical history.
And a new chapter was written on Saturday when Eddie and the Hots Rods played (again)!
As support, the Island did us proud in the form of The Risk and The Nelkons. I have added a new Gallery for Eddie and the Hot Rods... take a look. You should of been there.
EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS AT THE FERMAIN TAVERN

The latest updates include additions to the Archive Galleries.
Each year I photograph many events and aspects of life on Guernsey and have a huge archive of pictures that show how 'us Guernsey Donkeys' go about the task of entertaining ourselves and others.
One Event that always entertains is the Hogwash. I have added a Gallery which shows some of the action from 2009 including Tractor Mower Racing, a Moto-X Display, Burn-outs and Bands.
There will be many more Galleries to follow featuring many other Events. Keep a regular check on this Web Site as it is updated most days.
THE LATEST HOGWASH GALLERY

The updates today include more modifications to the 'Structure' of the Web Site with additional information being added to various pages including my 'About' page, the 'Prices & Options' page and the 'Special Orders' page.
I have also started work on a page which lists some of the CLIENTS that I have produced photographic work for.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW CLIENTS PAGE

A Gallery has been added to feature the recent performance of the young Guernsey Band Jack Change in one of the heats of Battle of the Bands. With £1000 to be won by the Band that impresses the Judges most there has been no shortage of contenders. Jack Change won this round that was held at The Thomas de la Rue and qualified for the Final.
However, the prestigious win (and the cash!) in the Grand Final went to a fairly new but talented band called Tantale. A result that I agee with.
VIEW PICTURES OF JACK CHANGE HERE
VIEW PICTURES OF TANTALE HERE

There hasn't been a lot to show for a full days work but I have been modifying various aspects of the 'framework' of this new web site. The Shopping Cart & Options have all had tweaks. Not much looks different but the updates will allow a bit more flexibility in the future.
My aim remains the same - to greatly improve on the navigation, searhing and shopping experience compared to the old web site.
A new SEARCH facility has been added to the site. It allows quick searches to be made. Type a word in the box and see what you get! IT ISN'T PERFECT though and will only search by picture names or the picture information that I have added, but it can be fun!
TRY THE NEW SEARCH FEATURE
Remember to update your links/bookmarks to point to this new web site as all new updates are being made here. I will also bring many of the Gallery Archives over to this site... eventually.

Last weekend Guernsey's best Live Music venue, The Fermain Tavern, hosted two great Bands. Unfortunatly I was unable to catch the set played by 'She Haunts the Roads' (although I saw them recently at ROCK OF AGES-7). I did, however, get to see the headliners 2 Minutes 2 Late and they did a great job entertaining an enthusiastic crowd.
I was pleased (with my photographers hat on!) that the lighting was much better than most nights since the re-opening. Maybe the workings of the new kit is better understood now. I have added new pictures here 2 MINUTES 2 LATE at THE FERMAIN TAVERN

The first round of the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club Winter Karting Championship took place today at 'The Track'. Considering that it was a Winter Championship meeting the weather conditions were really good... dry and mild. Whilst not all of the Clubs Kart racers compete in the Winter Series there was still a good turn-out and this Championship looks to promise some really competitive racing. The new Gallery of pics can be viewed here:
FIRST ROUND OF WINTER KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP

With the ever increasing size of the Picture Galleries (they already hold over 13,000 images) I have added another new feature that you might find useful.

You can now search the whole Web Site using the SEARCH PAGE. Use this to narrow down the selection of pictures to those that are of interest to you. The search uses the picture title and any information that I have added. It will quickly select the pictures that match your request... However this facility is not perfect or guaranteed to find every relevant picture, sorry!

You can always use a 'manual' search. This should also enable you to find pictures that interest you very quickly. If you spend a few moments clicking through the various Galleries you should soon understand the layout and logic behind the Gallery structure.
VIEW THE GALLERIES HERE

To use the NEW SEARCH PAGE try searching by type of event (e.g. Autocross) by a place (e.g. Alderney) or Band (e.g. Teaspoonriverneck).

If you have difficulty finding the picture or information you are look for please contact me here:
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As part of the continuing development of this NEW WEB SITE which will eventually replace my old one I have made improvements to the NEWS & BLOG Page. It now includes a picture with each update which is a 'live' link to the relevant Gallery. This should make finding the latest updates easier.
All important updates to this Web Site will be reported on the NEWS/BLOG page so make it a regular visit and you won't miss a thing!
The old web site still has all the old Archive of Motor Sport, Sport, Gig & Bands pics and can be viewed here:
THE OLD MILLPOND PHOTOGRAPHICS WEB SITE