May

May events

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.

SAT 3 MAY

SARK EARTH FAYRE
Sark Tourism 832345 michelle@sarkcarriages.com
A popular event with plenty of live music, entertainment and fun from noon to midnight on the island of Sark.

SAT 3 & SUN 4 MAY

GUERNSEY GAELS ANNUAL 7′S TOURNAMENT
Rovers Football Club (Perry’s Guide page 8, C2)
Ray Tully 233023 ray.tully@praxisws.com http://guernseygaels.europe.gaa.ie
This popular Gaelic football tournament attracts teams from Europe, UK, Ireland and Jersey. Supported by Sports Guernsey

SAT 3 & SUN 4 MAY

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WEEKEND
La Mare de Carteret School (Perry’s Guide page 8, C3). Katherine Adam 257311. handk_adam@hotmail.com
Popular two-day dance weekend. Saturday: informal dancing in the day, followed by a Caledonian Ball and dinner in the evening. Sunday: a dance with buffet supper and live band.

SAT 3 & SUN 4 MAY

THE BEST NIGHT OUT IN 2008
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3), 7.30pm. Ticket details to be announced
The Mitchell Variety Show returns this year and promises to be the usual self-penned entertaining mayhem! Showcasing the talents of the Bananadrama theatre group, and with special guests from the UK, the show is awash with song, comedy, theatre and dance.

SUN 4 MAY

CORDALL FAMILY CONCERT
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts (Perry’s Guide page 16, C3), doors open 2.30pm for 3pm concert. PRCPA Box Office 749999, performingarts@gcfe.net
The Cordall family present an entertaining afternoon of short works for flute, cello, violin, French horn, trombone and marimba. The concert includes music from the jazz era, musicals and classical styles. An exciting event for all the family (recommended ages from 5 years). Tickets £4 adults. £2 children and £10 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children).

SUN 4 & MON 5 MAY (MON 5 - BANK HOLIDAY)

LOWER POLLET FOOD FESTIVAL
Lower Pollet (Perry’s Town Map L5). Andy Griffiths 700299. algriff@cwgsy.net
Al fresco areas will be created with special dishes and entertainment provided by the restaurants and cafes in Le Pollet. Traffic will be suspended to give a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere over this bank holiday weekend from noon through to 8pm.

MON 5 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)

GUERNSEY RACE CLUB RACE MEET
L’Ancresse Racecourse (Perry’s Guide page 6, B/C 3/4). Ruth Bougourd 264898.
Guernsey’s annual day out at the races. Come along and have a flutter on your favourite horse and enjoy the atmosphere. Refreshments available.

MON 5 MAY

WORLD AID WALK
Town Church (Perry’s Town Map L8), 8.15am.
info@worldaidwalk.org.gg www.worldaidwalk.org.gg
Hundreds of young people and families walk 20km to raise funds for many worthwhile charities. Registration forms from Oxfam, The Press Shop & Beau Sejour and website. Children below Year 6 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Sponsored by IPES.

TUE 6 MAY

CINEGUERNSEY FILM SCREENING
SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5) doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm. Box Office: 712240 for credit card bookings or in person at the Guernsey Information Centre, Guernsey Museum & Beau Sejour.
A 10 year old girl from a small village in Vietnam goes to the home of a wealthy Saigon merchant to work as a servant. Drama, 1994, Vietnamese/ English subtitles, 104mins, cert U. Tickets £7.50 adults, £6 CineGuernsey members, includes pre-film drink.

WED 7 MAY

WAVE TELECOM CONCERT OF LIBERATED YOUTH ‘RATION, RE-USE, RECYCLE’
P St James (Perry’s Town Map J6). www.stjames.gg. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm concert. St James Box Office 711361.

This year’s concert, part of the Liberation Day Celebrations, has the theme of ‘Ration, Re-use, Recycle’ encompassing the full breadth of the performing arts from drama to music and from dance to singing. Sponsored by Wave Telecom.

THU 8 MAY

SPECSAVERS LIBERATION TEA DANCE AND HANGAR BALL
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s Town Map J3).
Alex Hanna 236000.
During the day, more than 750 islanders who lived through the Occupation, were evacuated or saw active service will attend a free tea party and dance.

FRI 9 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)

LIBERATION DAY
Guernsey Information Centre 723552.
enquiries@visitguernsey.com
The Island’s annual celebration of liberation. Many events will be organised on this Bank Holiday, based mainly in St Peter Port. Pick up a programme of events for details.

Click here for more information.

FRI 9 MAY

ISLAND CHURCHES FESTIVAL CHORUS
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6). Maddie 263930. www.stjames.gg
Guernsey’s Liberation Day concert is the perfect way to end a day of celebration which finishes well in time to see the grand fireworks display over Castle Cornet. The Chorus and soloists perform a programme of British music - some new and some nostalgic. Tickets available from Maddie.

FRI 9 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)

CINEGUERNSEY FILM SCREENING: BOMBS AT TEATIME
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5). Screening: 10am. Doors open 9.45, Film length 1hr20
Info line 07781 442111. www.cineguernsey.com
Take a trip back in time to the 1940s. A wry, affectionate and surprising portrait of domestic life in one of the most extraordinary decades of our history. Coffee and tea served after film in La Societe room in Candie Museum.

SAT 10 MAY

GUERNSEY CONCERT BRASS
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Come along to St James and enjoy another varied programme of music by this hugely popular brass band. Tickets: £8, £5 senior citizens & children.

SAT 10 MAY

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3) Ticket details to be announced.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Buddy Holly and The Crickets March ‘58 tour, this will have everyone singing along and dancing in the aisles to such timeless hits as Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart and Oh Boy!

SAT 10 - SUN 18 MAY

SPRING WALKING WEEK
Guernsey Information Centre 723552.
enquiries@visitguernsey.com
Explore the Island with an accredited Guide. Various walks will be on offer from an easy stroll to a more serious hike. Healthy Direct’s rebate scheme enables you to walk multiple walks free of charge!

SAT 10 - SUN 18 MAY

ALDERNEY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Alderney Tourism 823737.
Alderney’s chefs excel themselves during this culinary extravaganza. Virtually all of the island’s restaurants are taking part.

SUN 11 MAY

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. This week: Guernsey Concert Brass. Supported by Culture Guernsey.

MON 12 MAY

FINE ARTS BRASS
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Fine Arts Brass is now in its twenty-seventh year and firmly established at the forefront of the international brass chamber music scene. Their comprehensive repertoire encompasses all musical genres from the renaissance to the baroque to the sound worlds of the avant garde. Tickets available from St James Box Office.

MON 12 MAY - FRI 13 JUNE

WILDLIFE SARK
Sark Tourism 832345. www.sark.info
Sark with its traffic-free roads is the perfect place to explore nature. Wildlife walks will be on offer on selected days during this period and there will also be a Wildlife Sark exhibition at the Sark Visitor Centre during the same period.

FRI 16 & SAT 17 MAY

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY
Market Square (Perry’s Town Map K8) John Silvester 717000 or Sonia 715918.
The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals will be ‘Beating Retreat’ at 7pm each evenings as well as playing at 1pm on Saturday. Other events will also be organised on these days. Organised by the Army Benevolent Fund and the Territorial Army.

SAT 17 MAY

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5). 726518.
As part of Museums’ Month, the Museum will open on Saturday evening with short talks, music and refreshments. Details available from the Museum or the Guernsey Information Centre in May.

SUNDAY 18 MAY

SUNDAY CONCERTS IN CANDIE GARDENS
See entry for 11 May for details
This week: Royal Signals Military Band.

SUN 18 MAY

CINEGUERNSEY CLASSICS FILM SCREENING
THE GLENN MILLER STORY
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5) doors open 2pm for 2.30pm. Box Office: 712240
for credit card bookings or in person at the Guernsey Information Centre, Guernsey Museum & Beau Sejour.
This 1953 musical tells the life of the unassuming trombonist and band leader whose plane disappeared during World War 2, starring the legendary James Stewart. Biography, 1954, English, 115mins, cert PG. Tickets £5 adults, £4 CineGuernsey members.

SUN 18 MAY

GUERNSEY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s town Map J3), 9am. Mrs. Bligh Tel. 243322.
Spring Open Show with 2 UK judges in the David Ferguson Hall. Free admission.

SUN 18 MAY

CANCER RESEARCH UK’S RACE FOR LIFE
Footes Lane Athletics Track (Perry’s Guide page 16, B3). Enter at www.raceforlife.org/south 0871 641 2274.
Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only fund-raising event, where women of all ages come together to raise money and walk, jog or run 5 to help Cancer Research UK beat cancer. Together we will beat cancer.

MON 19 MAY

JUAN MARTIN
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
Juan Martin, a native of Andalucia, is a celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar and considered one of the top guitarists in the world. Expect an evening of passion, excitement and electricity! Tickets available from St James Box Office.

MON 19 - FRI 23 MAY

ROUND TABLE SUPERTEAMS
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s Town Map J3).
Chris Leach 252111.
For more information contact Chris Leach.

WED 21 - SAT 24 MAY

GADOC PRESENTS THE 60th ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3)
Four evenings of first class entertainment. Dramas, Musicals and Youth. Adjudicated by Tony Rushforth. £7 per night or £20 season ticket for 4 nights.

FRI 23 - MON 26 MAY

TORTEVAL CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL
Torteval Church (Perry’s Guide page D3) Ann Wheadon 264988.
A flower festival with the theme ‘From Sea to Sea - No Man is an Island’. A variety of floral arrangements, and musical entertainment on the Friday evening, refreshments will also be available. All are welcome, as are donations.

SAT 24 MAY

GUERNSEY CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
The choir will be joined by international soloists as they perform the well known choral work ‘Carmina Burana’. Also performing are the children from the Music Centre Choir trained by Christine Anthony. Get your tickets from St James early to avoid disappointment! Kindly sponsored by Deutsche Bank.

SUN 25 MAY

BEACH LIFE
Petit Bôt Bay (Perry’s Guide page 29, F4) 2pm - midnight. Errol Groves 247528. Info@valeearthfair.org
www.valeearthfair.org
Featuring live music and DJ’s, both local and from the UK, as well as other arts. Refreshments available. The event is free although donations are collected for the Vale Earth Fair (24 August).

SUNDAY 25 MAY

SUNDAY CONCERTS IN CANDIE GARDENS
See entry for 11 May for details
This week: Regent Hall Salvation Army Band

SUN 25 & MON 26 MAY (MON 26 - BANK HOLIDAY)

SUN 25 - SAT 31 MAY

ALDERNEY WILDLIFE FESTIVAL WEEK
822935. www.alderneywildlife.org
Join in the fun for an interactive week of walks, talks, boat trips, and adventure. Organised by the Alderney Wildlife Trust.

MON 26 MAY

GIANT RARE PLANT SALE
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E2), 10am - noon. 235571
In aid of NCCPG.

TUE 27 MAY

CINEGUERNSEY FILM SCREENING - A LONG DAY CLOSES
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5) doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm. Box Office: 712240 for credit card bookings or in person at the Guernsey Information Centre, Guernsey Museum & Beau Sejour.
Juxtaposing sound and image, Terence Davies evokes life in post-war Liverpool through the eyes of a sensitive 11 year old. A deeply personal and touching film. Drama,1993, English, 85mins, cert PG.

THU 29 MAY - SUN 1 JUNE

FOREST CHURCH COUNTRY FLOWER FESTIVAL
Forest Church (Perry’s Guide page 28, D3), 10am-5pm. Nancy Smith 263993.
The Forest Church Country Flower Festival is very popular with locals and visitors alike. The whole church will be decorated with different floral exhibits and there will also be a country walk from the Church. Refreshments and parking available.

FRI 30 & SAT 31 MAY

MASTERS OF THE MUSICAL
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3), 7:30pm.
An all star West End cast and the hottest band in the business celebrating the best West End and Broadway musicals with selections from Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables and many more. Ticket details to be announced.

SUN 31 MAY

BASKETBALL UPTONS
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Perry’s Town Map J3)
Beau Sejour will host both the Men’s and Ladies Upton Basketball Match between the top teams in Guernsey and Jersey. The ladies Tip off at 1.30pm. The Mens Tip Off at 3.30pm. Admission is Free.