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Let’s hear it for lethargy…

Thisisguernsey — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:00:58 +0000

THE other day I cleaned out the wood stove. (more…)

Funerary funnies

Thisisguernsey — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:00:10 +0000

GUESS who’s died,’ said Aunty San. My cousin and I looked at each other. (more…)

The Germans had better designs than yacht club

Thisisguernsey — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:00:01 +0000

Bold new buildings on the Crown Pier, finding the way round the diversions to the airport and what else but the election have caught the attention of Neil Ross in his letter from Emile? (more…)

Collective plans a lively arts scene

Thisisguernsey — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:26 +0000

Artcollective is moving to bigger premises soon. But, considering the number of plans it has in the pipeline, will the new space be big enough? The Globe finds out what kinds of activities will be taking place over the next few months. (more…)

‘Just go out and do it’

Thisisguernsey — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:16 +0000

LUCY HILL is probably best known for being the chick who won the Doghouse’s pop idol contest and for performing with Lucy and the All Stars. (more…)

Shoulda, woulda, coulda

Thisisguernsey — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:00:58 +0000

BUTLINS Filey, 1977. A family holiday for a week. Mum, dad, my sister and me. We went self-catering. Which I was glad of, really. (more…)

Artists ‘n’ residence

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:59:49 +0000

It’s the hub of a thriving local arts scene, so it makes sense for the Art Collective to look to stay in Mill Street as it moves home. Emily Burden reports on a colourful leaving party and members’ hopes for the future (more…)

Life after death row

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:16:14 +0000

Stitched up for a rape and murder he didn’t commit, Nicholas Yarris spent 22 years on death row, where he was led around on a leash and maimed by a warder. Now free, he told Nicci Martel why he won’t allow himself to be bitter. (more…)

Working out a healthier way to learn

Thisisguernsey — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:52:31 +0000

A healthy body means a healthy brain – and that means better results in the classroom. With Workout Week and healthy Wednesdays, it’s a principle the staff and pupils and St Martin’s Primary School are keen to embrace, says Jennie Gill. (more…)

Resemblance of order

Thisisguernsey — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:00:03 +0000

It’s strange when your kids don’t look like you, says Shaun Shackleton. Then again, that may turn out to be a good thing. (more…)