Events for June, supplied by VisitGuernsey.
MAY - SEPTEMBER
SUMMER JAZZ
Les Rocquettes Hotel (Perry’s Town Map D6) & Cobo Bay Hotel (Perry’s Guide page 8, A4). Les Rocquettes Hotel 722146. rocquettes@sarniahotels.com
Jazz evenings featuring some great names in British Jazz, working alongside many local musicians. The free concerts and sessions are on a fortnightly basis (mainly on Fridays) and begin at 9pm. Look out for a leaflet for further details. Supported by Culture Guernsey.
JUNE - AUGUST
MARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS HELD AT THE TOWN MARKET AND TERRACES.
(Perry’s Town map K8). Contact Guernsey Information Centre: 723552 or Kay: 07781 164829.
A wide variety of weekly events held on Saturdays throughout the season, staged at the newly refurbished Town Markets.
FORTNIGHTLY SATURDAY
FARMERS MARKET AT FAIRFIELDS
Fairfield (Perry’s Guide page 15, G4) 9:30am - 12pm. Carol Guille 258364.
Ste Marie Castel’s Farmers Markets with a variety of produce available.
EVERY SATURDAY
FARMERS MARKET AT SAUSMAREZ MANOR
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E1), 10am - 12pm. Sausmarez Manor: 235571.
Selling a wide range of locally made products and plants. Special ‘themed’ markets occasionally.
UNTIL THU 19 JUNE
PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION - PART ONE
the greenhouse, Guernsey Information Centre (Perry’s Town Map L6). 723552. info@artsdevelopment.gg www.thegreenhouse.gg
A Guernsey Arts Commission exhibition which explores art in the public realm through work by artists such as Antony Gormley. The accompanying publication, supported by Carey Olsen, considers Public Art’s breadth and range while making the case for its adoption in Guernsey.
JANUARY-DECEMBER 2008
ARTWORK OF THE MONTH
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5) 726518.
Different works by local contemporary artists as well as pieces from the Museum collection are displayed each month in the foyer. These can be viewed without paying entry fee to the Museum.
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2008
30 YEARS OF GUERNSEY MUSEUM
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5) 726518.
It will be the Museum’s 30th anniversary in June 2008, so a number of events will be held to mark the occasion and throughout the year. Changing foyer displays will highlight specific objects from our collections. 28 June - 30 October display features a display of works from Guernsey Potteries.
UNTIL SUN 15 JUNE
30th ANNIVERSARY ART EXHIBITION
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5) 726518.
A selection of our most popular and seldom-seen pictures from the Museum’s reserve collection will be on show.
MAY - SEPTEMBER
150 YEARS OF THE TELEGRAPH
Guernsey Telephone Museum (Perry’s Map Page 15, G2), Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2pm to 4.30pm (last admission).
A display marking the anniversary of the telegraph coming to Guernsey in 1858.
SUN 1 JUNE - SUN 26 OCTOBER
ANTONY GORMLEY - INSTALLATION AT CASTLE CORNET
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, 721657
LOT a major installation of Antony Gormley’s ‘Insider’ and ‘Diaphragm’ works in and around the grounds of the Castle. Gormley, winner of the Turner Prize in 1994, is best known for his imposing and highly acclaimed sculpture ‘Angel of the North’.
SUN 1 JUNE - SUN 31 AUGUST
SUNDAY CONCERTS IN CANDIE GARDENS
Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map J5) 3-4pm.
Jack Honeybill 07781 113464 or Guernsey Museum on 726518. enquiries@visitguernsey.com
A series of musical concerts and dance performances.
1 June: Guernsey Concert Brass
8 June: Music Centre Saxophone ensemble and Brass ensemble
15 June: Guernsey Youth Jazz Orchestra
22 June: The Elastic Dixieland Jazz Band
29 June: Bisham Brass Band
Supported by Culture Guernsey.
SUN 1 & 15 JUNE, 6 & 27 JULY, 3 & 17 & AUGUST
CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E1), 3pm. Sausmarez Manor: 235571.
A changing programme of outdoor musical entertainment’. Free admission.
WED 4, THU 5 & 26 JUNE, WED 2,SAT 5,SUN 6 JULY
GUERNSEY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY
Sheila Le Lievre 255492
The GFAS has a programme of events throughout the year including the following demonstrations at St James (Perry’s Town Map, J6), 7:30pm:
WED 4 JUNE: demonstration by Sue Flight
FRI 18 & 25 JULY; FRI 1 & 8 AUGUST
CASTLE NIGHT SUPPORTED BY HMV
Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, 6pm - 9.30pm 723555 for details.
Free entry, music, arts and entertainment. Bring your own picnic or just come along with friends and family to enjoy a musical programme that changes each week.
SUN 1 JUNE
BRIDGE 2 SRI LANKA CHARITY WALK
Start/finish point: Alliance Car park (Perry’s Guide page 10, C/D2), Staggered start from 9-10am. Sarah Griffiths 07781 133502. www.bridge2srilanka.com
A walk to Laska’s in St Peter Port and returning to the start point via the Halfway. Drinks and bacon rolls served along the way. Free bag with sponsorship over £5 (with conditions).
MON 2 JUNE
PAM AYRES - ‘SURGICALLY ENHANCED’
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Pam Ayres comes to St James with her current show, which includes material from her recently published best-selling book ‘Surgically Enhanced’ along with some old favourites. Tickets £18 (£16 FOSJ), £14, £9, £4 restricted view.
WED 4 JUNE
RHS EVENT
CREATING A GARDEN WITH ALL YEAR IMPACT
Les Ruettes Cottage (Perry’s map page 28 A1), 10.30am - 12.30pm. Details/ tickets from Guernsey Information Centre 723552 enquiries@visitguernsey.com www.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder
A guided tour of a 21/2 acre site. Tour lead by Kate Garton and Les Ruettes Gardeners and will cover architectural plants, garden ornaments and sculptures and combinations of shrubs, annuals and perennials, including stream-side planning, for year round interest and colour. Tickets: Members £8.50, Non Members £10.50.
WED 4 JUNE
EVENING RECEPTION AT AVANT GARDENS
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E1), 5:30pm - 8pm. 230556.
Special summer evening reception, held in the Manor grounds.
FRI 6 JUNE & SAT 7 JUNE
“CURTAIN UP!” - G.A.T.E’S 6TH ANNUAL SHOW
Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3), 7pm start, matinee 2.30pm. Beau Sejour 747200, Guernsey Information Centre 723555 & Guernsey Museums 712240.
Enjoy song, comedy and dance featuring the best loved musicals such as The Producers, Saturday Night Fever and more. Devised by Brian and Catherine Webster previous West End performers. Guernsey Academy of Theatrical Education students hit the stage once more. Tickets £9.50 Adult, £6.50 concessions.
SAT 5 - SUN 13 JULY
EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY RUG MAKING
Town Church, St Peter Port (Perry’s Town Map, L8) Alison Teed 247063 (afternoons).
An exhibition of contemporary hooked and prodded craft work by the Sarnia Rug Rats. The exhibition will show rugs and wall hangings with a floral theme to mark Summer Floral Festival Week.
FRI 6 - SUN 8 JUNE
ALDERNEY MEN’S OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Alderney Golf Club. 822835.
This highly successful annual golf open attracts players from the UK, the other Channel Islands and from as far a field as California, all of whom compete for the prestigious Coursemaker Cup on Alderney’s challenging 9-hole golf course.
FRI 6 - SAT 14 JUNE
GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF COMEDY 2008
Various island venues Nick Creed 725001.
www.happyguernsey.com admin@creedpr.com
Nine days of laughter for Guernsey. Visiting international comedians, comedy club nights, classic film comedy, silent movies, shows from the Edinburgh Festival, Comic Art Masterclass. Check website for full programme and ticket details. In association with Healthy Direct and Nashcopy. Supported by Culture Guernsey.
SAT 7 JUNE
KINGS LIFE THE KINGS ANNUAL GRAND CHARITY BALL A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS
Beau Sejour Sir John Loveridge Hall (Perry’s Town Map J3). To reserve a table contact Suzy Hilton 728722.
suzy.hilton@long-port.com
With music from top tribute band LA TOUR this is one of Guernsey’s most prestigious social events. There will be a fantastic auction of luxury prizes, a superb raffle, fabulous food and world class entertainment. Tables cost £750 for 10 places. In aid of Les Bourg’s Hospice.
SAT 7 & SUN 8 JUNE
LOST AND HIDDEN GARDENS OF ST PIERRE DU BOIS
St Pierre du Bois Church Green (Perry’s Guide page 27, F1). Reverend M. Strike 263544.
Explore the lost and hidden gardens of the beautiful parish of St Pierre du Bois. Route available from the Church Green on both days with twenty-five gardens to visit and teas available at the Rectory. There will also be a concert on the Saturday evening in the Rectory Gardens.
TUE 10 JUNE
MARGARET HURDMAN PSYCHIC - MEDIUM - CLAIRVOYANT
Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3). Beau Sejour 747200, Guernsey Information Centre 723555 & Guernsey Museums 712240.
Internationally acclaimed medium Margaret Hurdman has travelled all over the world giving of her gift to others proving life after death. Tickets £12.00 all seats available.
WED 11 - SAT 14 JUNE
OUTDOOR THEATRE, CASTLE CORNET
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port. (Perry’s Town Map, O9). 723552 or 712240 to book.
Much Ado About Nothing. Authentic Shakespeare performed by the all-male Lord Chamberlains Men.
THU 12 JUNE
BLACK UMFOLOSI 5 - FROM ZIMBABWE:
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg.
Much loved around the world, Black Umfolosi offer the sweet sounds of acapella with their marvellous harmonies and gospel singing as well as their captivating dancing including the gumboot dancing of South Africa. Tickets £14 (£12 FOSJ), £11, £6 students, £6 restricted view.
FRI 13 - SUN 15 JUNE
ALDERNEY LADIES CHANNEL ISLANDS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Alderney Golf Club. 822835.
SAT 14 JUNE
THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF HM THE QUEEN
Free entry to the Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map, H5), Castle Cornet (Perry’s Town Map, O9), the Telephone Museum (Perry’s Guide page 15, G2) and Fort Grey (Perry’s Guide page 20, A5) all day. 21 - gun salute at the Castle.
MON 16 - SAT 21 JUNE
AFM SUPERTEAMS CHALLENGE
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s Town Map J3).
Debra Thompson 254262.
A team competition featuring 10 different sporting activities; Sponsored by AFM, Supported by the Guernsey Round Table in aid of Guernsey Cheshire Homes.
TUE 17 JUNE
MORGAN SZYMANSKI (GUITAR)
& RUTH ROGERS (VIOLIN)
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Since winning the National Guitar Competition in Mexico, Morgan Szymanski has been in demand worldwide. He is joined by Ruth Rogers in a programme which demonstrates the beauty of this stringed instrumental combination. Tickets £11(£10 FOSJ), £9 senior citizens, £6 students, £6 restricted view. Supported by Culture Guernsey.
TUE 17 - FRI 20 JUNE
TOM, DICK AND HARRY PRESENTED BY STAGE DOOR THEATRE COMPANY
Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3), 8pm. Beau Sejour 747200, Guernsey Information Centre 723552 & Guernsey Museums 712240.
Six men and three women in an extremely funny play by Ray and Michael Cooney. SDTC has a license and will be one of the first to perform this play within the UK. Strong characters establish an excellent farcical script. Tickets £11 Adults, £9 Senior Citizens and £7 Students Under 18.
THU 19 JUNE
CINEGUERNSEY FILM SCREENING
‘BLAME IT ON FIDEL’
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5), Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Box-office: 712240.
A nine year old girl weathers big changes in her bourgeois household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris. Includes pre-film drinks. Tickets also available from Candie Museum, Beau Sejour & The Information Centre. Tickets: £7.50 (£6 CineGuernsey members). Director: Julie Gavras, 2007, French/English subtitles, 99mins.
THU 19 - SUN 22 JUNE
ST SAVIOURS PARISH CHURCH FLORAL WEEKEND
St Saviours Parish Church (Perry’s Map page 22, A3)
Mrs Gill Nobes 264756.
A country church flower festival with over 40 flower arrangements. The theme this year is Midsummer Magic. The church is located in the beautiful parish of St Saviours. Free entry, donations welcome. Refreshments available and live music on Saturday and Sunday.
THU 19 - SAT 21 JUNE
LES BEAUCAMPS SCHOOL GCSE ART EXHIBITION
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6). St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
An exhibition to celebrate the GCSE Art Graduates of 2008 from Les Beaucamps School. A wide range of work will be on show from drawings, paintings, mixed media and sculpture. Free admission in the Founders Room. Open 19th & 20th 9am - 5pm, 21st 10am - 12 noon.
FRI 20 JUNE
GUERNSEY MUSIC CENTRE JAZZ EVENING
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts (Perry’s Guide page 16, C3), 7.30pm. Tickets from the Music Service: 248260.
Young Jazz musicians from Guernsey Music Centre round off the academic year with this popular concert in an informal, relaxed setting. It is strongly recommended that tickets are purchased in advance. Ticket £8 (£7 Friends of Guernsey Music Centre) £4 senior citizens, students free. Concert kindly sponsored by Fortis.
SAT 21 JUNE
‘BREATHTAKING’
David Ferguson Hall, Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s Town Map, J3), doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Craig Curzon 728284. craig.curzon@cwgsy.net.
‘Breathtaking’ will be an evening of worship and praise, not just aimed at Christian people. Come and see what worship can be really like - not standing up and sitting down on pews!! Facilities - alcohol-free drink/snack bar available. Free entry.
SUN 22 JUNE
MEDIEVAL MIDSUMMER, CASTLE CORNET
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, (Perry’s Town Map, O9). 10am - 5pm. 721657.
Characters in costume, plays, music, family activities. Dress up and join the fun!
THU 24 & WED 25 JUNE
DIVA OPERA
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 7:30pm. St James Box Office 711361 www.stjames.gg.
Leading Chamber Opera Company, Diva returns to St James for two exciting performances. On Tuesday, they will perform Hansel and Gretel and on Wednesday The Marriage of Figaro. Dress: Black Tie. Tickets £55 if booked early. Application for tickets should be made to Mrs D Hodgetts, La Collette, Les Croutes, St Peter Port, GY1 1QH. Both evenings are generously sponsored by Generali.
WED 25 & THU 26 JUNE
SARK MIDSUMMER SHOW
832345. www.sark.info
This popular flower and agricultural show is very much a community event which sees green-fingered islanders showcasing their produce.
WED 25 - SUN 29 JUNE
CASTEL CHURCH FLOWER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Castel Church (Page 15, H4). Mrs Razzak 257456. www.floralguernsey.gg
Castel Church will celebrate Flowers, Music and Art during this five day Festival. Art display by pupils of Les Beaucamps School. Light refreshments available.
THU 26 - SAT 28 JUNE
SWATS (THE SHAUN WINTERFLOOD ACADEMY OF THEATRICAL STUDIES) - LET’S GO ON WITH THE SHOW
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts (Perry’s Guide page 16, C3), 7pm. PRCPA Box Office 749999. performingarts@gcfe.net. www.guernseytickets.gg
A family evening’s entertainment of Drama, Music, Song and Dance. Over 125 children aged 3 - 16 will perform Musical Scenes, Group Work, Duologues, Solo Items and tap routines for your delight. Tickets £9 (£6 Children and Senior Citizens) through the PRCPA Box Office.
SUN 27 JUNE
GUERNSEY CLASSIC CAR CLUB MEET
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s map ref 31 E1) 3:30pm. 235571 enquiries@visitguernsey.com
View the Classic Cars at the Manor.
FRI 27 JUNE
GUERNSEY MUSIC CENTRE CONCERT
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 7:30pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Featuring Youth Training Orchestra, Youth Wind Band & Intermediate Choir. These groups from the Guernsey Music Centre perform a varied programme of music to round off their academic year. Tickets £8(£7 FGMC), £4 senior citizens, £4 restricted view, students free. Kindly sponsored by Da Nello.
FRI 27- MON 30 JUNE
THE CLOCKHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY -
OUTDOOR THEATRE
Market Square (Perry’s Town Map K8), 7pm, matinee on Sun 29: 2.30pm. Guernsey Information Centre 723552. enquiries@visitguernsey.com www.clockhousetheatre.com
The critically acclaimed Clockhouse Theatre Company presents their exciting and highly-entertaining rendition of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice - a play of Love, justice and dodgy deals - that is sure to delight Shakespeare lovers and sceptics alike. Tickets: £10 and £8 from the Guernsey Information Centre. Supported by HSBC Private Bank and Culture Guernsey.
FRI 27 JUNE - SUN 13 JULY
LA FETE D’LA MAÏR
Victoria Pier, St Peter Port (Perry’s Town Map M7). Guernsey Information Centre 723552. enquiries@visitguernsey.com. www.goodfoodguernsey.gg.
The annual seafood Fair returns with harbour-side dining and entertainment. An array of seafood delicacies will be on offer with plenty of shellfish, as well as other options. It’s a celebration of Guernsey seafood and maritime heritage! An event staged by Good Food Guernsey.
FRI 27 JUNE - FRI 18 JULY
CELEBRATION OF THE SPOKEN WORD….
the greenhouse, Guernsey Information Centre (Perry’s Town Map L6). 723552. info@artsdevelopment.gg www.thegreenhouse.gg
A Guernsey Arts Commission project celebrating poetry, incorporating workshops, films and poetry evenings within the three week run of the exhibition.
SAT 28 JUNE
G.A.D.A. GALA DINNER
Beau Sejour David Ferguson Hall (Perry’s Town Map J3)
Vanessa Le Tissier 07781 123486 (Tickets available priced at £55). www.danceguernsey.co.uk.
The Guernsey Amateur Dancesport Association is pleased to present a ballroom demonstration by the current World Professional Standard (Ballroom) Champions Mirko Gozzoli and his partner Alessia Betti at a gala dinner dance on Saturday 28th June. Sponsored by Marlborough Trust Co. Ltd.
SAT 28 JUNE
GUERNSEY MUSIC CENTRE PRE-GERMANY CONCERT
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 7:30pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg.
Featuring Guernsey Youth Orchestra, Concert Wind Band & Youth Choir. Before departing for Biberach in Germany, these groups perform before their home audience at St James. Tickets £8(£7 FGMC), £4 senior citizens, £4 restricted view, students free. Kindly sponsored by BWCI.
SAT 28 JUNE - SUN 12 OCTOBER
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5) 726518.
Toys, games and reminiscences of all our childhoods. Check for special activities on Saturdays and Sundays.
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