Island FM - What's On in the Guernsey area

ST MARTINS FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday - 9am-12pm at St Martins Parish Hall.
Includes, fresh local fish, Guernsey Beef and freshly dug vegetables.

TEA AND COFFEE MORNING
Every Friday at The Oasis, Delancey Elm Church. 10am-12noon. Feel free to pop in! For more information call Nigel on 07781 129770.

STORY AND RHYME TIME
Wednesdays 11.00am story and rhyme time for toddlers at the Western Community Centre. No booking necessary. (Now on holiday until Wed 11th January 2012)

SARNIA BADMINTON CLUB
For beginners and inexperienced players. Coaching available

Tuesdays from 7pm onwards at the Rohais Badminton Hall (behind the Dog House)

For more information contact jane.mahy@cwgsy.net

EUCHRE WORKSHOPS
Saturdays 10 am to 12noon @ Wayside Cheer Hotel
Mondays 7pm -9pm @ North British Legion, L’Islet. For more information telephone:
Lisa Ingrouille 240472 or Michele Hockey 07781 105673.

SOUP BOWL
Thu 5th Jan 2012 - Fri 4th Jan 2013
Every Thursday 12pm to 1pm at Capelles Methodist Church.

ST. SAMPSON'S YOUTH CLUB
Ages 8 to 14. 7pm to 9pm every Thursday at Church Hall, Potters Corner, Grande Maison Road. Details on 07781 454820.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION
Sat 28th Jan 2012 - Sun 25th Mar 2012
Featuring 110 prize-winning and commendend photographs from the 2011 Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. 10am to 4pm at Guernsey Museum, Candie Road.

LA MARE DE CARTERET CAR BOOT SALE
Every Saturday from 7.30am. No need to book. Details on 236104.

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY GUERNSEY GROUP DROP IN
Thu 23rd Feb 2012
With an update on treatments by specialist nurse Jayne Welbourne. £1 including coffee and biscuits. From 10.30am in the Harold Collas Room of the Vale Douzaine Room.

PRISM GUERNSEY PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Thu 23rd Feb 2012
The topic this time is Churches or anything religious in the Bailiwick. 7.45pm at Forest Methodist Church Hall.

Website: www.prism.org.gg

GUERNSEY SOCIETY OF DOWSERS MEETING ON THE POWER OF THE PENDULUM
Thu 23rd Feb 2012
Utilising charts and lists, members will learn how to use the pendulum to maximum effect in answering questions beyond the scope of the usual five senses. Non members are welcome and spare pendulums will be available. Entrance £5. The meeting takes place at Les Cotils at 7.30pm.

BEAT STRESS WITH BREATH
Thu 23rd Feb 2012
Free taster session - includes simple Stretches & Breathing techniques. 5.45pm to 7.15pm at St Martin's Community Centre. Contact 07781 448319.

QUIZ NIGHT
Fri 24th Feb 2012
Tables of up to 6 - £50 a team £9 each includes ploughman's supper. 7pm for 7.30 start at La Mare de Carteret School Hall. Bookings email Kay at kraduq@yahoo.co.uk.

A MEN'S BIG BREAKFAST
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Full English £8.50 Continental £5.50 with plenty of tea and coffee! 8.45am at Les Cotils.
Details from Roy on 263930.

COMMUNITY SALE
Sat 25th Feb 2012
9.00am to 1.00pm at St. Martins community Centre a range of quality handmade goods, jams chutnerys cakes jewellery,clothes books, toys and much much more see you there.

QUIZ NIGHT AND SUPPER
Sat 25th Feb 2012
The Supper will consist of bean jar and vegetable soup with crusty bread. The cost including the Supper is £10 per person with teams of 6. There will also be a raffle and donations bar. 7pm to a 7.30pm start at St. Stephen's Community Centre.

Additional parking will be available in the Church car park.

GUERNSEY JUMBULANCE HOLIDAYS QUIZ NIGHT
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Tickets £7 per person including buffet. Ideally teams of 6. 7pm for 7.30pm at Vale Douzaine Room. Details from Pam on 247357.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SQUAD FUNDRAISING ZUMBA EVENT
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Towards trip to Bermuda next year to compete in the Island Games. £5 per person! With a fully qualified Zumba instructor leading the event and it will give people the chance to try Zumba, have some fun with a little cheesy music, disco lights and party games. 7 to 8pm at Styx Community Centre. Details from Rochelle Vaudin on 07781 193667.

GUERNSEY FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Sat 25th Feb 2012
With guest speaker Jan talking about gentle movement to music. 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The Professor Shaw Community Centre (previously known as St Martin’s Community Centre), St Martin’s. Contact: Jo Bourgaize on 0845 330 8069

CASTEL FARMER'S MARKET
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Many stalls selling fresh local produce, meat, fish, veg, plants, Guernsey biscuits and gache, ice cream, bean jar, vegeterian cooking, French pastries and desserts an much more. From 8.30 am at Le Friquet Garden Centre.

GUERNSEY RABBIT AND CAVY CLUB QUIZ NIGHT
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Tables of up to 8. £10 per person including a basket meal. Raffle on the night. 7pm at La Villette Hotel. Details from Joy on 256033.

FRIENDS OF GUERNSEY MUSIC CENTRE ANNUAL DINNER AND DISCO
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Hosted by Bob Beebe. Great raffle and fun prizes. Tickets £30 each. To reserve your place call Sandra on 248260.
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FAIRTRADE QUIZ
Sat 25th Feb 2012
Teams of 4 to 6 people. £10 for adults £5 for children under 12. Includes ploughman's platter, fairtradecakes and a glass or Fairtrade wine or a soft drink plus a strip of raffle tickets. Bookings on 727793.

GUERNSEY CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB DISPLAY
Sun 26th Feb 2012
Meet on Albert Pier by 2.00pm prior to a drive to a local cafe for a cuppa and cake.
All supporters of classic cars are welcome, with or without their cars, to attend.

CHARITY BINGO NIGHT
Sun 26th Feb 2012
In aid of CLAPA (Cleft Lip And Pallete Association)
To be held at North Legion Bingo Hall at L'Islet
Doors open at 6pm - starts at 7.30 Tickets £1 07781 444021 (Chantelle)

AUTOCROSS- WINTER ROUND 9
Sun 26th Feb 2012
1pm at Chouet Beach.

A HISTORY OF THE ST. PETER PORT ASSISTANT CONSTABLES
Sun 26th Feb 2012
Slide show and talk with Keith Pike. Handle original objects, hear local crime stories and examine police 'occurence' books. 2.30pm in the Frossard Theatre at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery. Details from Keith on 07781 121391.

WEA COURSE- TRADITIONAL GUERNSEY
Wed 29th Feb 2012
Six evening sessions describing fascinating elements from Guernsey’s history. Where is Asterix, Policing Guernsey, Island Postcards, Recent Archeological digs, Secret paintings and the Legge Report will all be described.
Wednesday nights, 7.30 – 9.00pm at Les Cotils. Enrolment will be accepted at the session.


Website: www.wea.org.gg

24 HOUR COOKING MARATHON
Wed 29th Feb 2012 - Thu 29th Mar 2012
In aid of Guernsey Women's Refuge. Mora Head Chef Trevor Baines will produce delicious menus at the restaurant from 4pm on the 29th February to 4pm on the 1st March. More details from Judy on 07911 741098.

GUERNSEY MOTORCYCLE AND CAR CLUB HORSE RACE NIGHT
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
£5.50 each a choice of food will be included. 7.30pm for 8pm at the Rovers Club. For ticket details contact either Phil Ferbrache 07781 100883 or Paul Van Der Tang. 07781 112239

ACTIONAID COFFEE MORNING AND BRING & BUY
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
Including home made cake stall and raffle. 9am at St. Martin's Community Centre.

KAREN'S COFFEE MORNING
Sat 3rd Mar 2012
Books, bric-a-brac and refreshments at St. Martin's Community Centre. Details from Glyn on 716837.

NERD NIGHT
Mon 5th Mar 2012
A free monthly meet-up where you can get together and share ideas, skills, tools and resources. From cross-stitch to electronics, come down, nerd-out and socialise.
7.30pm at The Gallery in Mill Street.

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT
Thu 8th Mar 2012
Raising money for Cancer Relief. Teams of 6 people at £10.00 per person including a light supper with bar available. 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Elizabeth College.
Please contact heather.harrison@travelsolutions.uk.com by 29th February to enter a team.

THE NEARLY ST. PATRICK'S DAY QUIZ
Fri 16th Mar 2012
In support of Guernsey Mind. Teams of 6- £10 a head including jacket potato supper. 7pm in the Harry Bound Room at Les Cotils. To enter e-mail susan. riseborough@cwgsy.net

ACTIONAID LENT LUNCH
Fri 16th Mar 2012
Home made soup, bread, fruit, tea and coffee in return for a donation. at the Town Church.

GUERNSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT
Sat 17th Mar 2012
In memory of Keith Dawber. Programme features Vaughan Williams- The Lark Ascending and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No 9. 8p at St. James. More details from St. James or on the website.

Website: www.gso.org.gg

A GUERNSEY AFTERNOON
Sat 17th Mar 2012
A talk about our island home and it's history. With Molly Bihet and Captain John Wallbridge- hosted by Island FM's Richard Harding. In aid of Maison St. Pierre. Tickets £7 including tea and gache. 3pm to 5pm at St. Martin's (Professor Shaw) Community Centre. Call 234456.

A HISTORY OF THE ST. PETER PORT ASSISTANT CONSTABLES
Sun 18th Mar 2012
Slide show and talk with Keith Pike. Handle original objects, hear local crime stories and examine police 'occurence' books. 2.30pm in the Frossard Theatre at Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery. Details from Keith on 07781 121391.

HINT OF PINK BALL
Fri 23rd Mar 2012
Raising funds for Georgina's Gang helping Georgina Pearce who has Niemann Pic C. The ticket price is £45 per head and includes a 3 course dinner, a glass of pink fizz on arrival and lots of entertainment, including the excellent City Limits.
7.30pm at St. Pierre Park Hotel.

Website: www.georginasgang.com

BLANCHELANDE COLLEGE PTA QUIZ NIGHT
Fri 23rd Mar 2012
7.00pm start and price includes ploughmans supper and cake in the
interval, a licensed bar and raffle for £48 per table (max 6 people).
For further information contact Jackie O'Meara on 232967.

BRIDGE TO SRI LANKA AND BRIDGE TO HAITI CAR BOOT SALE
Sun 25th Mar 2012
£10 per car to sell your own stuff or free if you donate the money to the charities. Car wash for £5 a car and teas and coffees on sale. 2pm to 4pm at Specsavers car park.

EASTER EGG HUNT AT BLANCHELANDE SCHOOL
Sun 25th Mar 2012
Families are welcome with activities available for children of all ages. 2pm registration for 2.30pm start at the school.

This event will include a raffle with 50% going to charity.

MENFUN CHARITY LINE DANCE EVENING
Fri 30th Mar 2012
With modern country singer Tim Mc Kay at St. Pierre Park Hotel.
Tickets £20 including food tickets. Details from Ray on 07781 109972.

FRIENDS OF GUERNSEY SAMARITANS CHARITY QUIZ
Fri 30th Mar 2012
Teams of 6. £9 a person including ploughman's supper. 7pm for 7.30pm start at the Vale Douzaine Room. Details from Aileen or Bernie on 244429.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
Sat 31st Mar 2012
Teams of 6 at £8.50 a head including food. 7pm at Northerners Athletic Club. Call Wes on 07781 128418 or e-mail northernersfootballquiz@yahoo.co.uk

CHARITY GOLF DAY
Fri 20th Apr 2012
In aid of Les Bourgs Hospice and M.U.G. – Men’s Uprising in Guernsey (Newly established Charity for the awareness of Male Cancers – male equivalent to Pink Ladies)
Men’s Ladies or Mixed Teams- includes Golf and Dinner Where there will be and Auction and a UK entertainer . £300 per team. At La Grande Mare.

GUERNSEY POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION
Sat 21st Apr 2012
Top Speed Shootout! More details on the website.

Website: www.guernsey-powerboat-association.com

IPES WORLD AID WALK
Mon 7th May 2012
The 20km walk around the island has become a popular local event raising money for Oxfam, Save the Children, Action Aid, Christian Aid, The Tumaini Fund and Hope for a Child. The event is suitable for all to take part in and makes a great family day out. World Aid Walks are also happening in Herm and Sark on the same day.The 42nd World Aid Walk will take place on 7th May 2012 starting at 9am in Market Square, St Peter Port. For more information contact 735847.



Website: www.worldaidwalk.org.gg

GUERNSEY CAMBRIDGE SOCIETY TALK ON RESISTANCE AND IT'S IMPLICATIONS DURING THE OCCUPATION
Tue 8th May 2012
The speaker is Dr Gillian Carr, Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of St Catharine's College and the talk will be followed by a drinks reception. 7.30 pm at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts.