Events for January. Information supplied by VisitGuernsey.

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Exhibitions

THE STORY OF GUERNSEY
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, (Perry’s Town Map H5) Tel: 726518
Archaeology, Geology, Natural History and telling the story of the islands from the distant past to the present day. Note that the Victorian Collectors Gallery is now closed.

Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, (Perry’s Town Map H5) Tel: 726518
Works by local contemporary artists as well as pieces from the Museum collection. These can be viewed without paying entry fee to the Museum.

THE DISCOVERY ROOM
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, (Perry’s Town Map H5) Tel: 726518
Hands-on family activities, dressing up, Time Warp area and the ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’.

UNTIL TUE 31 JANUARY

WINTER EXHIBITION – PHOTOGRAPHY The Greenhouse, Guernsey Information Centre, North Esplanade, St Peter Port (Perry’s ref T L12) Tel: Guernsey Arts Commission, 709707 An exhibition, chosen by professional photographers, with a wintry theme www.arts.gg Admission free.

SAT 28 JANUARY – SUN 25 MARCH

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2012 Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery, (Perry’s Town Map H5) Tel: 726518
This popular annual exhibition returns with a stunning display of wildlife photography from around the world.

SATURDAYS

FARMERS AND FISHERMANS MARKET St Martin’s Parish Hall (Perry’s Guide page 30, C1). 9am-12pm. Tel: 235571.
Selling a wide range of locally made produce, plants and vegetables, fish, meat and handicrafts. Special ‘themed’ markets occasionally.

FORTNIGHTLY SATURDAYS

CASTEL PARISH FARMERS MARKET Le Friquet Garden Centre (Perry’s Guide page 16, A3) 9am-12.30pm. Tel: Carol Guille 258364.
We sell fresh Guernsey produce including vegetables, meat, fish, homemade Guernsey Gâche and Guernsey biscuits, vegetarian food, craft, local ice-cream, pies and cakes and Bean-jar.

WEDNESDAYS

ST. PETER’S COUNTRY MARKET Community Hut, behind St. Peter’s Post Office (Perry’s Guide page 27, G1). 10-11am.
Tel: Mrs Plumley 263376
On sale are fresh produce (salads, potatoes, berries etc), plants and homemade cakes, pies and jams. Also a craft stall of items all made by hand locally. Parking is available by the Post Office. Refreshments available.

OTHER EVENTS

SUN 8 JANUARY

CINÉGUERNSEY – TINTIN & THE MYSTERY OF THE UNICORN
The Frossard Theatre, Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map H5).
Doors open at 2pm, film starts 2.30pm. Tickets from Guernsey Tickets outlets, Tel: 747280 or www.guernseytickets.gg Further information from www.cineguernsey.com In the first movie based on the now world famous cult character, Tintin and Captain Haddock try to discover what is so desirable about their old and apparently worthless ship. They travel to Istanbul to collect and are offered 600,000 pounds for it. When Haddock refuses to sell, he’s nearly killed. After a while, the truth comes out and a thrilling adventure ensues with a dastardly crew trying to get hold of the “lost” gold of the National Bank. Tickets £8 adults, £6.50 CinéGuernsey members and Students £5.

WED 18 JANUARY

LAW AT WORK 2011 ANNUAL SPORTING ACHIEVMENT AWARDS
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, Dave Ferguson Hall
(Perrys Town Map J3) 7.30pm
2011′s greatest sporting achievements will be recognised and celebrated at this annual event. Free entry.

WED 25 JANUARY

LOGISTICS OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS Duke of Richmond Hotel, (Perrys Town Map H4) 8pm Tel: Contact Allan 07781 431564 www.cigpe.com
The lecture will discuss the engineering challenges associated with airport infrastructure works. This free lecture is hosted by Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers (CIGPE).