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Apart from a few heavy showers the weather was as good as you could expect for late February in Guernsey and this encouraged a good number of spectators onto the various sections to enjoy watching a sizable entry for the GMC&CC 2-Day Trials meeting.
Guernsey welcomed many competitors from Jersey, France and top UK rider Steve Saunders who was at home on some of the muddy sections.
I was able to photograph several sections during the two days and I have updated a Gallery with pictures.
I think I have photographed most of the riders although I did struggle to be in 'the right place at the right time' - particulaly for the top riders.
This is always a problem when there are so many sections as I like to move around to vary the 'look' of the pics. I seemed to just miss the Red section riders for a whole morning! All good fun though.
I hope you enjoy viewing the Galleries... please e-mail any comments.
GMC&CC 2-DAY BIKE TRIALS GALLERY

I only managed to catch the last few songs of their set but I was impressed again to hear this fairly new band when they played at the Fermain Tavern last weekend... She Haunts the Roads is one to watch.
The last time I photographed She Haunts the Roads was at Rock of Ages7 and they are in the line-up for Rock of Ages8 this weekend. Search on Facebook for details.
VIEW THE SHE HAUNTS THE ROADS GALLERY HERE

As you will see from the new Gallery... it was a bit muddy for the latest Motocross races! This has given me a bit of a problem.
To enable me to find your pictures from among the tens of thousands that I have, everyones picture/race number is noted in a database. This allows instant selection of an individual rider.
However the system fails when I can't see a number!!
If you want your picture kept in the database can you help me by noting your NAME & RACE NUMBER in the 'comment box' below each picture. Thanks a lot, Andrew
VIEW THE LATEST MOTOCROSS PICTURES

It was the perfect day to stand on Chouet beach to photograph the Guernsey Autocross Club Banger racing. I guess it is chancing things to hope that the Spring is here, but it was bright, dry and mild - perfect! A good sized field of competitors entertained with their usual thrills and spills.
I have updated a new Gallery with some racing pics. Take a look by clicking here:
VIEW THE LATEST AUTOCROSS RACING

I didn't think how much time it would take to bring my archive of pictures over to this new web site but the task continues!
I have collected a huge number of pictures of Bands playing many venues in the Channel Islands. Today there has been a big update to the Jersey Live Gallery.
Featured Bands include: Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, Passion Pit, The Whip, Frank Turner, Golden Silvers, The Antlers, Brave Yesterday, The Dirty Aces, The Valentines, The Kooks, Doves, Jack Penate, The Temper Trap, The Boxer Rebellion, Fight Like Apes, Black Stats, Marvel, Kap Bambino, Chew Lips, The Antlers, Gable, Emily Loizeau & Oneofakind.
That's twenty-four new Galleries.... phew!
JERSEY LIVE 2009

Today sees an update to the Motor Sport Gallery with new pictures of the Condor Ferries Sand Ace racing on Vazon Beach. This Annual event always attracts some of the top 'slider' riders from the UK.
The light weight, 500cc Speedway style bikes have no brakes and require a certain sort of bravery to ride (could that be madness?) Whatever the qualities needed the result is spectacular racing!
I have added more pictures from the archives. Take a look here:
VIEW SAND ACE RACING GALLERIES

Jersey Live in 2010 presented six Stages of entertainment for the two days. That allowed a huge choice of Bands to perform. I left the Festival completely 'wacked' having photographed twenty-seven of those Bands!
I have just completed the updates by bring those pictures over from my old web site. The last of these updates include pictures of: The Centeniers, The Hype, The Magic Numbers, The View, Tinie Tempah, We are Enfant Terrible & We Have Band.
VIEW JERSEY LIVE 2010 GALLERIES

With a new year comes the new season of Festivals and Events. I always look forward to the Spring months as the longer days help you look optimistically at the year ahead. With the Vale Earth Fair making a welcome return and a bigger Chaos Festival already lined up the year was already looking a bit special.
But now it looks as though a new festival is going to happen in the form of The Guernsey Festival of Performing Arts in July. This all looks positive. THE GUERNSEY FESTIVAL
The biggest and most established Festival in the Channel Islands is definitely Jersey Live... and again this promises to be bigger and better for 2011. JERSEY LIVE HOME PAGE
I have been lucky to be invited to photograph Jersey Live for several years and have made some major updates to the Galleries to showcase some of these pictures. These include pictures of: Chase & Status, Emily Loizeau, Fenech-Soler, Groove Armada, Jamaica, Kate Nash, Peggie Sue, Pirate Video Company and Professor Green.
A picture Gallery showing the great atmosphere at Jersey Live 2010 has also been added.
MY JERSEY LIVE 2010 PICTURE GALLERIES

Motor Sport has a long history of showering its winners with Silver Trophies, Medals and Plaques! The Guernsey Clubs certainly know how to put on a show with some terrific Trophies being contested each season.
Over the years I have photographed many Podiums and Presentations and I have now added a new Gallery to display a few of the pictures that I have in the Archive.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PODIUMS & PRESENTATIONS

I have it on very good authority that Power Boat Racing in Guernsey is going to have one of its busiest years for a long time in 2011! Last year saw Power Boating take off again with a Championship organised through the summer months.
It seems this was enough to generate more interest and the local club is intending to continue to develop the sport in Guernsey. There is also a strong chance of bringing over some of the big Off-shore racers which would provide a terrific spectacle. Fingers crossed!
With this renewal of interest I have updated the Galleries with some pics from my archives.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE POWER BOAT RACING GALLERIES

The Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club organise Trials Bike meetings every year... shame it is a winter sport, it can get a bit wet and windy as one of the Galleries shows! I am continuing with the web site updates and have added several new Galleries from my picture archives.
You can now view pictures from 2009, 2010 and 2011 including the 2-Day Trials meetings and the Demonstration of Trials riding which entertained the crowds at the 2009 West Show.
VIEW THE NEW TRIALS RIDING GALLERIES

That's it! I have photographed eight events during the last weekend and all the Galleries have now been updated. The last two additions can be viewed by following these links.
First are the new pics of Sugar Slam playing at The Fermain Tavern. This was a great gig...
VIEW THE NEW SUGAR SLAM PICTURES
The other updates show the latest Autocross Banger Racing by the Guernsey Autocross Club on Chouet Beach
VIEW THE LATEST AUTOCROSS RACING

Its been a busy weekend... and I have a load of pics to prepare for uploading to the Galleries! Already added are two Snooker Galleries - one featuring 'The Snooker Legends Tour', the other shows Jimmy White playing a private exhibition match.
The latest Gallery is for the GMC&CC Trials meeting at 'Lances'. This time I was able to get along for the Juniors. To view the pictures follow this link VIEW TRIALS MEETING AT LANCES.
The weekends Motor Sport 'photoging' also included Motocross, Karting & the Autocross Banger racing. All this was 'topped-off' with the Sugar Slam gig at the Tavern... pics will follow!

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