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Guernsey Events 2010

Guernsey Events in March 2010

• Monday 1st March 2010: David Hockney: The Old Master of the Modern World - St. James's Concert & Assembly Hall.
  A lecture following the long career of on David Hockney, an artist whose wit and imagination has never faltered.


• Saturday 13th March 2010 - Sunday 12th September 2010: Occupation: Behind Barbed Wire Exhibition - Guernsey Museum.
  During the second world war, some 2,000 Channel Islanders were deported to prison camps in Germany. Whole families were held behind barbed wire. To occupy their time and to produce the comforts and necessities of life, the deportees applied themselves to arts and crafts. A range of objects and artworks will be on show, telling the story of enterprise during those dark years. This exhibition in Guernsey Museum will be accompanied by educational and family activities.

Guernsey Events in April 2010

• Friday 2nd April 2010 - Monday 5th April 2010: KPMG 29th Guernsey Easter Running Festival
  4 races to choose from: 10km Road Race, 4.75mile Cross Country, Team Relay (4 x 2 miles XC) and a Half Marathon 13.1 miles.
  www.guernseyathletics.org.gg
• 2nd April 2010 - 5th April 2010: Easter Festival of Living History - Castle Cornet
  Castle Cornet comes to life with the aid of the Guernsey History in Action Company. Costumed performers retell the stories from Guernsey’s turbulent history. Visitors can return each day during the weekend.


• Saturday 17th April 2010 - Sunday 25th April 2010: Spring Floral Festival Week
  Discover Guernsey's floral wealth in the first of three Floral Festival Weeks. Walks, talks and lectures are all available in this Spring Week when our wildflowers are at their best and filling the hedges and fields.


• Saturday 24th April 2010: RHS Event – Guernsey Clematis Open Day
  Join award-winning nurseryman Raymond Evison for a tour of the nursery and a workshop covering breeding and development, demonstration of how to plant a container, combining clematis with other plants, pruning, feeding and cultural advice, propagation and a chance to see the latest cultivars before they come on the market.
  www.floralguernsey.gg
  
• Monday 26th April 2010: "Cracking Codes: Did Botticelli work for Bletchley Park?" - Les Cotils Christian Centre
  Old Master paintings are rich in coded and symbolic messages and they need to be decoded just as the code breakers at Bletchley Park had to break the Enigma code in World War II. This fascinating illustrated talk takes a close look at one of the most famous paintings of the Renaissance, Botticelli's "Primavera", and explains why and how it, and many other Renaissance masterpieces, brilliantly exploited and developed this rich language, and how it still says a lot to us today.

Guernsey Events in May 2010

• Sunday 2nd May 2010 - Monday 3rd May 2010: Lower Pollet Food Festival A chance to enjoy al fresco dining at restaurants around Le Pollet. Run by Good Food Guernsey.

• Saturday 8th May 2010: Liberation Festival of Transport Show - Saumarez Park
  Guernsey Military Vehicle Group are hosting a Liberation Festival of Transport show on 8th May 2010 at Saumarez Park. Over 100 WW2 Military vehicles will be on show in the park, along with various local car clubs who will also be proudly displaying their collections. Admission is free. www.gmvg.co.uk
  
  
  
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  Sunday 9th May 2010: Liberation Day Liberation Day Commemorates the day Guernsey was liberated from German Occupation during the Second World War. Guernsey celebrates with a Bank Holiday that is packed with fun events for all the family.
  The hub of the activities is at the piers of St Peter Port and there are plenty of attractions for young and old alike including historical exhibitions, open-air concerts, street entertainers, buskers and live theatre.
  
  
• Wednesday 5th May 2010 - Sunday 16th May 2010: Spring Walking Week
  The first walking week of the year, discover the beautiful island with a series of popular walks around Guernsey. Read more about walking in Guernsey.
• Friday 7th May 2010 - Sunday 9th May 2010: Carnival Liberation Salsa Weekend - St Peter Port Marina
  3 nights and 2 days of Salsa Workshops, Parties and Salsa Ball.
  www.guernseysalsa.com/
• Guernsey Summer Jazz - May to September: Various jazz musicians and groups perform free concerts at Cobo Bay Hotel and Les Rocquettes Hotel.
• Thursday 13th May 2010: Morlaix Yacht Race
  More than 100 yachts compete in this sailing regatta racing to various French harbours, such as La Rochelle and Dieppe.
• Friday 14 May 2010: Museums at Night - Castle Cornet
  Castle Cornet will be open for a free evening of talks, tours and a chance to meet the curators and handle historic objects.


• Late May: Beach Life
  A yearly music event staged in Petit Bot Bay.

Guernsey Events in June 2010

• Friday 4th June 2010 - Saturday 12th June 2010: Guernsey Festival of Comedy
  Various local and international stand-up comedians perform at venues in St. Peter Port and around the island.
  www.happyguernsey.com
• Saturday 12th June 2010: Free admission to Guernsey Museums: Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum, Fort Grey and Telephone Museum
  To celebrate the Queens Official Birthday there is free entry to Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum, Fort Grey and the Telephone Museum.
• Friday 25th June 2010 - Saturday 26th June 2006: The Island Flower Show - St Martin's Parish Hall
  To be held at St Martin's Parish Hall. Entries will be from all over the Island, and there are adult & children's classes.
• La Fete de la Mair - late June to early July: Annual seafood event in St. Peter Port harbour, run by Good Food Guernsey.

Guernsey Events in July 2010

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  Monday 5th July 2010: Le Viaer Marchi, Saumarez Park
  Organised by the National Trust of Guernsey with traditional crafts, dancing, language, costume, food and drink and lots of fun. Le Viaer Marchi is a hugely popular event with both locals and visitors and takes place in the beautiful Saumarez Park.
  www.nationaltrust-gsy.org.gg
  
  
  
  
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  July 2010: National Hill Climb, Guernsey 2010
  The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club (JM & LCC) have been organising Hill Climbs at Bouley Bay since 1947 and as this is a National hillclimb you can expect a number of UK entries to travel to the island looking to pick up championship points. An afternoon not to be missed and a must for all motor sport fans.
  www.jerseymotorsport.com
  
  
  
• Saturday 3rd July 2010 - Sunday 11th July 2010: Summer Floral Festival Week
  Including a large summer fete with various family orientated events and attractions, walks, talks, lectures, workshops and more.
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  Saturday 31st July 2010: Rocquaine Regatta
  Held on Guernsey's beautiful southwest coast, the Rocquaine Regatta is a full day and evening of entertainment, activities and fun, on stage, on the beach and in the sea. With something suitable for all ages why not come along and join us. The event is free and there is also free entry to Fort Grey, Maritime Museum.

Guernsey Events in August 2010

• August 2010: Guernsey Open Bass Festival - An annual fishing competition with big prize money.
• 7th - 8th August 2010: Torteval Scarecrow Festival - This event is getting more and more popular every year and is a great event for all of the family. Wander through a beautiful area of the south west of Guernsey and spot your favourite scarecrow, which come in all shapes and sizes, anytime between 10am to 6pm on both days.
• 13th - 14th August 2010: The South Show, St Martin's Community Centre - A traditional show with exhibits including vegetables, flowers, homemade produce, and entries from anyone living in St Martin's, Forest, St Andrew's and St Peter Port parishes. There are classes for adults and children.
• 18th - 19th August 2010: The West Show - Held annually since 1913, The West Show is Guernsey's premier agricultural and horticultural show and is a traditional country show with many modern aspects and a varied mix of entertainment.
• 25th - 26th August 2010: Guernsey North Show and Battle of Flowers
• Sunday 29th August 2010: Vale Earth Fair - Vale Castle
  A major annual outdoor music and arts event with various concerts on 5 stages from live from local, national and international acts at Vale Castle. The music lasts from midday to midnight, and there is also a real ale bar and food stalls, plus craft stalls and a children's area.

Guernsey Events in September 2010

• Saturday 4th September 2010: Alderney Half Marathon - The popular road race on Alderney is a 20k half marathon as well as a 10k fun run. Goody bag (including running vest, drink bottle, banana, medal, cup and shopping bag) for all finishers of the half marathon and 10k races, prizes for winners and a free sandwich lunch afterwards. From 12:00pm Saturday 4th September 2010.
  www.alderney-half-marathon.org
• Saturday 4th September 2010 - Wednesday 15th September 2010: Autumn Walking Festival
  Various walks will be on offer during the Autumn Walking Festival, offering walks on all aspects of Guernsey life. A great way to explore the island and get some excercise; take a short walk and learn about the town of St Peter Port or a relaxing coastal ramble.
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  Thursday 9th September 2010: Battle of Britain Air Display
  This hugely popular free annual event this year celebrates its 70th anniversary, and is a 2 hour air display featuring WW2 aircraft, modern training aircraft and RAF fast jets and helicopters. For the finale the RAF's Red Arrows will show off their skilful synchronised formation flying.

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September 2010: International Air Rally - Held at the Guernsey Aero Club, this Air Rally which is now in its 38th year, features aircrafts from all over Europe and is an aviation extravaganza not to be missed. Meeting at the Guernsey Aero Club, this outstanding island event offers plenty of aircraft, atmosphere and fun.


• Saturday 11th September 2010: 2010 Proms on the Pier - Albert Pier, St. Peter Port
  Guernsey's very own version of "Last Night of the Proms", the 2010 Proms on the Pier will see islanders and visitors congregate on Albert Pier to firstly listen to local live musical entertainment and then join in with the live ceremony from the Royal Albert Hall in London, broadcast on a giant screen. Admission is free and complimentary Union Jack flags and bowler hats are provided.
• Monday 20th September 2010 - Sunday 25th September 2010: The 5th International Victor Hugo Music Festival
  Taking its name from Guernsey's best known resident of all time, this festival includes such international musicians as tenor John Mark Ainsley, the award winning Ebene String Quartet, violinist Chloe Hanslip, The Hermitage String Trio, Nadja Zwiener baroque violin and the Southbank Sinfonia among others. At the heart of the festival will be the premiere performance of songs based on Hugo's poetry commissioned from French composer Thierry Escaich and given by John Mark Ainsley and Roger Vignoles.
  www.vhfestival.com
• Thursday 23rd September 2010 - Sunday 26th September 2010: Channel Islands Festival of Arts & Crafts - Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, St Peter Port
  This Festival will feature over 60 crafts and arts exhibitors from the UK, Channel Islands and Europe. www.barnespublishing.com/cifac.html

Guernsey Events in October 2010

• 1st October 2010 - 12th November 2010: Tennerfest - Six weeks of bargain price meals at participating restaurants across Guernsey, starting from just £10. Run by Good Food Guernsey, there are over 160 participating establishments, offering great value, and menus are displayed in a special guide in the island's daily newspaper and on the website www.tennerfest.com.
• 9th October 2010 - 23rd October 2010: Nerine Festival - Candie Gardens, St Peter Port
  The Nerine Festival features hundreds of varieties of Nerines or "Guernsey Lilies" as they are popularly known, in a wide range of colours, with the bulbs coming from the collection held by the Guernsey branch of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens.
• 10th - 24th October 2010: Nerine Festival - A colourful exhibition of Guernsey lilies or "Nerines" on show at the Candie Gardens in St. Peter Port.
• 15th - 17th October 2010: Guernsey Lily International Non-Commercial Film Festival
  A well established annual film Festival that draws attention from as far afield as the USA and across Europe. Awards range from commendations to trophies and cash prizes, with written comments from the judges on every entry. www.guernseylily.com
• Sunday 17th - Saturday 23rd October 2010: International Chess Festival - Attracting some of the very best chess players from all over Europe. Primarily for amateur players, it is a seven round, FIDE rated Swiss competition with cash prizes and is held at the Peninsula Hotel.
• Guernsey Volleyball Open - late October to early November: With matches at the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre.
• 30th October 2010 - 1st November 2010: Guernsey Jazz Festival - Lasting three days and taking place at the Duke of Richmond Hotel, this Jazz Festival has been running since 1982.