Oxford University Society Guernsey branch host lecture on earthquakes on 2 May 2012 at St James

April 24th, 2012 by Oxford University Society Guernsey Branch

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Dr Richard Walker from the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford will provide an illustrated lecture at St James Concert & Assembly Hall beginning at 6:00 pm on Wednesday 2 May 2012 addressing the challenges of earthquakes in urban society.

This public lecture costs £10 per person but is free for students.

Admission is by ticket, which may be obtained from Steven Jones (c/o BWCI Group, PO Box 68, Albert House, South Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3BY) or the Box Office at St James or online.

If obtaining tickets from Steven Jones, please make a cheque payable to Oxford University Society, Guernsey Branch. Continue reading

Run in RG Falla quarter marathon on 20 May to Help a Guernsey Child

April 20th, 2012 by Events

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This year’s RG Falla Quarter Marathon will raise funds for Help a Guernsey Child.

Now in its eleveth year, the sponsorship money from those taking part in the annual charity run will go to assist disadvantaged local children, young people and youth organisations.

Help A Guernsey Child also supports some other local charities that need additional funding.

“As a Guernsey company which has been part of the local community for more than 50 years, we want to support those locally that could do with a little help,” said RG Falla managing director Peter Gregory. Continue reading

ADHD expert to give free Guernsey workshops on 27 & 28 April 2012

April 19th, 2012 by ADHD Support Group Guernsey

The Guernsey Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Support Group has organised for a leading specialist to visit Guernsey for a series of free workshops and interactive sessions with families, clinical practitioners and support health services, teachers and education department, the general public and anyone else interested in attending.

Lorrine Marer is an experienced behavioural specialist who has been working in the ADHD field in the UK and US for more than a decade. She has two sons, now adults, who were diagnosed with ADHD and Dyspraxia as children. Continue reading

Guernsey business seminar on supported employment on 17 April

April 14th, 2012 by Coast Media

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The Guernsey Chamber of Commerce hosts an early morning seminar on ‘Disability in the workplace – how your business can benefit from supported employment’ in La Seigneurie Suite, St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port on 17 April 2012.  The seminar starts promptly at 8 am. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available.

Coast Media has sponsored the seminar, which will address disability in the workplace.

Interwork Services, a specialist recruitment service within the States of Guernsey Health & Social Services Department, will discuss the work they do to help companies recruit and retain skilled disabled employees.

Specsavers will share their experience of employing a disabled Job Seeker through Interwork Services.

To attend this seminar please email: clareparkinson @ guernseychamber.com or telephone 727483 to reserve your place. Thank you.

Delicious food at first weekly Fresh Friday Market in St Peter Port

April 13th, 2012 by Richard Lord

Guernsey food sellers participated in the first Fresh Friday food market held in Market Square, St Peter Port from early morning to mid-afternoon on 13 April 2012.

The new market will be a weekly affair although not all food sellers are able to participate in the market every week.

Food vendors were happy with sales at the first Fresh Friday Market in Market Square (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

The market had peaks of activity at 11 am and again around lunchtime.  There was live music as people stood or sat on benches in the sunshine eating delicious food.

Victoria McKenzie with her daughter Jessica sold large numbers of cakes to Market Square visitors (click image to expand - ©RLLord)

Victoria McKenzie cupcakes at Cake sold very quickly.  By midday she had very few left. They were made with Castel free range eggs and Guernsey butter. Continue reading

Guernsey Le Friquet Garden Centre Family Fun Day on 15 April 2012

April 11th, 2012 by Events

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Visit Le Friquet Garden Centre in Castel, Guernsey from 10 am to 5 pm on 15 April 2012 for a free Family Fun Day.

There will be lots of activities and events for children and parents.

There will be a children’s treasure hunt, with free chocolate Easter egg and goody bag included, a children’s fancy dress competition, and live music by Dirty Little Secret and The Last Order. Continue reading

Running the 2012 London Marathon in aid of Guernsey Cheshire Home

April 5th, 2012 by Events

Paul Frank running in the 2011 London Marathon. This year he is running in aid of Guernsey Cheshire Home (click image to expand - image courtesy of Paul Frank)

Dr Paul Frank of the Chertsey House Dental Group is running the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on 22 April 2012 in aid of Guernsey Cheshire Home.

Please sponsor Paul’s run in aid of Guernsey Cheshire Home by making a donation on Paul Frank’s 2012 London Marathon Justgiving page.

Thank you.

Guernsey Renewable Energy Team Open day at Beau Sejour on 3 April

March 28th, 2012 by States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department

Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department’s Renewable Energy Team (RET) is to hold an open day so that the public can learn more about the potential for macro marine renewable energy in Guernsey.

Members of RET will be available in the lobby of Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, St Peter Port between 1200 and 1430 and from 1600 to 1830 on Tuesday 3 April 2012 to meet the public and answer questions about RET’s work.

RET and the States of Guernsey Commerce & Employment Department are responsible for progressing macro marine renewable (offshore wind, wave and tidal energy) in Guernsey’s waters and are looking to get all legal and commercial processes ready so that Guernsey can take advantage of this renewable energy at the right time. Continue reading

The Lihou Island Charitable Trust Easter egg hunt on 5 April 2012

March 24th, 2012 by Lihou Charitable Trust

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On 5 April 2012 The Lihou Charitable Trust holds its Easter egg hunt in and around the grounds of Lihou House.

Booking is essential

Please book by sending a text to 07781 139123 or by emailing friendsoflihou @ cwgsy.net

On 5 April, please register at 11 am for an 11.30 am start. The cost is £3.50 per child or £3.00 for ‘Friends of Lihou’.

You may join ‘Friends of Lihou‘ on the day.

Food (hot dogs, biscuits) and drinks (tea, coffee, soft drinks) will be available.

La Grande Mare Charity Golf Day on 20 April 2012 to raise funds for Les Bourgs Hospice and MUG

March 23rd, 2012 by Events

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La Grande Mare Hotel Golf & Country Club Charity Golf Day takes place on 20 April 2012 to raise funds for Les Bourgs Hospice and Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG).

La Grande Mare Golf & Country Club and the Vermeulen Family will sponsor and manage this Charity Golf Day.

All of the costs associated with the day will be covered by the sponsors which means that all the money raised will be donated to the two charities – which happen to be the charities selected as the Captain’s Charities by the Clubs Captains for 2012. Continue reading