23 « September « 2008 « « This Is Guernsey

Paradise retained by a promise

RARELY can a promise to do little beyond maintain the status quo have been so welcome as it is in today’s sale of Herm.

Ogier upset at ‘go or be sacked’ demand

AN UPSET Steve Ogier has revealed he was given an ultimatum: go or be sacked.

New Herm tenants vow to keep it open to all

A DEAL to sell Herm will be completed on Tuesday.

Moffats are new lords of The Jungle

THE Jungle House children’s play area at Oatlands has been taken over by an enthusiastic couple bursting with fresh ideas.

RAF Kinloss cyclists finish with 10-mile time trial

THE charitable riders from RAF Kinloss, who are Guernsey’s own squadron, completed their monster ride from their base in Scotland to Guernsey by taking part in the Guernsey Velo Club’s 10-mile time trial.

Herm – changes will not be radical

OUTGOING tenants Adrian and Pennie Heyworth have given a reassurance that Herm will not be changed radically following the sale of the lease.

Newcomers light up a dry Talbot Valley

AN UNUSUALLY dry Talbot Valley course greeted the usual mountain bike crowd and also welcomed a number of new faces.

Galacticos remain the team to beat

AS THE local snooker fraternity comes to terms with the shock news of Stan Lester’s passing away, a new season beckons with a number of changes in the top flight.

Independents bringing new people to the sport

WHILE the Investec Men’s Division One may have lost a team, the women’s league has gained one in Legis Independents.

States to discuss student loans issue

THE fight against student loans is continuing on the eve of the debate on their future.