Guernsey Police issue fixed penalty notices for littering

May 13th, 2013 by Guernsey Police

Cigarette litter collected from Hauteville, St Peter Port on 3 May 2013 (click image to expand – ©RLLord)

Guernsey Police are planning to enforce anti-littering legislation by issuing fixed penalty notices over the coming few days.

The drive to reduce the amount of cigarette litter in St Peter Port is in direct support to the parish authorities who are concerned of the negative impression the litter gives to visitors and the cost of clearing the mess up.

Inspector Terry Coule of the Neighbourhood Police Team said “Guernsey is a lovely clean and safe place to live and we intend to work with the parish authorities to keep it that way.”

“Dropping cigarette ends is an offence for which you can be issued a fixed penalty of £70.”

“We will be out and about in St Peter Port tomorrow aiming to catch those people who continue to drop litter,” he said. Continue reading

Living Streets Guernsey promoting benefits of active travel with ‘Walk to Work’ map leaflets

May 12th, 2013 by Living Streets Guernsey

Tom Le Pelley, Val Rowland and Pat Wisher of Living Streets Guernsey with a Guernsey postman holding Living Streets Guernsey Walk to Work map leaflets (click image to expand – image courtesy of Living Streets Guernsey)

The pedestrian safety group Living Streets (Guernsey) LBG and Guernsey Post are working together to publicise and distribute new “Walk to Work” leaflets which aim to promote the benefits of walking, cycling or jogging to work.

Walk to Work Week begins on Monday 13 May 2013.

Tom Le Pelley, Chair of Living Streets Guernsey, said “for some time we have been wanting to produce a series of Walk to Work maps showing islanders quick, quiet routes that they can take to their workplace.”

“Our first leaflet features St. Martin and shows a direct route through the lanes and Ruettes Tranquilles behind St. Martin’s Continue reading

Plumbing, heating and renewable energy trade show at St Pierre Park Hotel on Tuesday 14 May 2013

May 11th, 2013 by Events

The Plumb Center invites you to attend the 2013 Channel Islands Trade Show for plumbing, heating, and renewable energy on Tuesday 14 May 2013 in La Fontaine Suite of St Pierre Park Hotel, Rohais, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

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Doors open at 2 pm and the event closes at 9 pm.

If you would like to attend please register your details with Su.yeoman@wolseley.co.uk or call 01752 604342. Continue reading

Guernsey Community Foundation meeting on Guernsey’s Supported Living and Ageing Well Strategy

May 11th, 2013 by Guernsey Community Foundation

The Guernsey Community Foundation is hosting a meeting, at 7.30 pm on Monday 13 May 2013 at Les Cotils in St Peter Port, of representatives from organisations that work with older people in both the voluntary and private sectors.

The meeting is to enable the States of Guernsey to update attendees on the progress that has been made with their Supported Living and Ageing Well Strategy, which is currently in development.

Jurat Stephen Jones at the Guernsey Institute of Directors debate on 6 October 2011 (click image to expand – ©RLLord)

A Panel, chaired by Jurat Stephen Jones, will present and discuss the overall need for a Strategy and explain the Continue reading

Guernsey charities book free space by 24 May for Volunteering Expo in St Peter Port on 8 June 2013

May 11th, 2013 by Guernsey Community Foundation

St Peter Port’s Market Square during the start of World Aid Walk on 6 May 2013 (click image to expand – ©RLLord)

St Peter Port’s Market Square will host the first Guernsey Volunteering Expo on 8 June 2013.

The Expo will showcase local charities and voluntary organisations and give members of the public who have considered getting involved in some sort of volunteering the chance to browse informally around the stalls and speak face to face with organisations that may need their help.

The first week in June annually marks National Volunteering Week and the Expo will be the culmination of a week-long programme of promotional activities across the island aimed at highlighting the benefits and opportunities for volunteering in Guernsey which range from hands-on involvement at fetes and events to supporting a charity using professional skills such as preparing accounts or developing a business plan for Continue reading

Guernsey Stroke Association’s new minibus a lifeline for stroke patients

May 10th, 2013 by Guernsey Post Ltd.

Rabeys Garage present the minibus keys to Mrs Anne Smith, President of the Guernsey Stroke Association, who is with the GSA secretary and Treasurer, and the sponsors of the minibus (click image to expand – image courtesy of Guernsey Post)

The Guernsey Stroke Association (GSA) was delighted to take delivery of a new minibus from Rabeys Garage, which was purchased with donations made possible from tireless fundraising efforts of its sponsors.

The state-of-the-art bus, which is equipped to accommodate stroke patients of all abilities, will help provide a lifeline for stroke patients throughout Guernsey.

Anne Smith, President of the GSA, said that it would not have been possible to purchase a new bus without the fundraising efforts and generosity of its sponsors which included Guernsey Post, Mourant Ozannes, and a large number of Guernsey residents and local businesses. Continue reading

Investec continues Amherst Primary School partnership for 3 more years

May 10th, 2013 by Investec Bank Channel Islands Limited

Tracey Moore, Head Teacher of Amherst Primary School, speaking about Investec’s involvement at her school at the Wormen’s Development Forum (click image to expand – ©RLLord)

Investec Specialist Bank will continue to partner with Amherst Primary School for a further three years.

The bank began working with the school in 2010 and has been voted by staff as its charity of choice until 2015.

“We were looking to partner with a local charity or school that fulfilled our core values of focusing on making an unselfish contribution to society, particularly in the areas of education, entrepreneurship and the environment,” said Stephen Henry, head of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited.

“Investec encourages its staff to volunteer in the community.” Continue reading

Guernsey’s Set Sail Trust invites sponsorship for Bristol Cutters Week held from 17 to 21 June 2013

May 10th, 2013 by Set Sail Trust

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The Set Sail Trust recently celebrated its 7th anniversary.

In 2013 it has launched a new initiative for local businesses to get involved in the charity’s good work.

The Trust invites companies to become a Corporate Ambassador of the Set Sail Trust and sponsor a Bristol Cutter.

This support will help people in the local community who wouldn’t normally have access to certain nautical activities.

For a donation of £1,000 the Corporate Ambassadors will:

• Fund a day of sailing for underprivileged groups, special needs schools and the States chosen primary school for that year Continue reading

Pre-register teams for RG Falla 1/4 Marathon by 16 May 2013 to raise funds for Les Bourgs Hospice

May 10th, 2013 by Events

(please click on image to go to RG Falla web page to download RG Falla Quarter Marathon entry form and sponsorship form)

The popular RG Falla Quarter Marathon is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for Les Bourgs Hospice.

The six mile run from Vazon to L’Eree and back again is now in its 12th year and has raised previously raised money for Save the Children and Help a Guernsey Child.

“RG Falla was privileged to be the main contractor on the new Les Bourgs Hospice and so it was fitting that we chose them to be the beneficiary in 2011 and 2012.” Continue reading

Headway Guernsey’s 17 May 2013 ‘Hats for Headway’ fundraising day

May 9th, 2013 by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management

Charlie Roger, head of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in Guernsey, and Phillipa Stahelin from Headway Guernsey, launch the ‘Hats for Headway’ initiative in Guernsey (click to expand – image courtesy of Canacoord Genuity Wealth Management)

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management is supporting Headway Guernsey in May 2013 for the charity’s annual fundraising day ‘Hats for Headway’.

Throughout May a Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management London style taxi, which is usually covered in the company’s branding, will be advertising the Hats for Headway initiative to help raise awareness of ‘Hats for Headway Day’ on Friday 17 May 2013 in Guernsey. Continue reading