On Saturday 9 April 2011, The Garenne Stand at Footes Lane was home to Only Fools and Donkeys Big Day Out which included the GBG Relay Marathon. Dozens ran a lap of the track with us and hundreds packed the stand for the big Guernsey v Trojans rugby match. Thanks to all who supported the [...]
Envy Hair Studio in St. Martins has secured its place in the hairdressing industry’s most fashion-led national competition. The salon team will now combine their technical expertise with trends taken fresh from the runway in a bid to secure The L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Men’s Image Award 2011. Envy Hair Studio’s stunning photographic entry showcased [...]
As with all restrictive diets, becoming vegetarian, some nutritional knowledge and planning in to maintain good health and to avoid deficiencies. One of the most common problems faced by get enough protein. Meat is of course, an excellent quality protein required by the body, for growth and repair and also supplies important vitamins and minerals. [...]
I’m not sure if it’s something peculiar to Guernsey, but we’re quick to pigeon-hole. A pub is where you go to drink and socialise. A restaurant is where you go to eat. But when it comes to The Swan in St Peter Port, to think that way is to miss the point. The Swan is [...]
Here’s an interesting experiment, type “Guernsey food” into Google and see what comes top of the rankings on the automated Google Map of the island. Making the top five are Le Petit Bistro (which we simply adore), Le Nautique, Christies and Da Nello. But top of the pile is The Farmhouse Restaurant which has been [...]
Some interesting and surprising figures from the local property market… £396,738 – average price of a local market house in Guernsey £226,228 – average price of a local market apartment in Guernsey 20,000 – average number of bricks needed to build a three bedroom house 887 – number of houses sold in the [...]
Welcome to our monthly page devoted to our older readers. That’s older readers who plan to grow old disgracefully, though. This is not a blue rinse page! Thank you for all the feedback from last issue’s Grown Ups page – indeed much of this month’s page is based on the contributions we’ve received. So, whether [...]
The words ‘blood clot’ or ‘thrombosis’ always leads to a degree of anxiety when mentioned. Quite often however they may be of no concern and simple reassurance is all that is needed. For example, when an injury causes minor bleeding under the skin, it leads to a classical appearance known as a bruise. When the [...]
There’s a new kid on the Indian restaurant block in Guernsey, and you get the feeling the bar has just been raised. Basmati Restaurant, which is also a takeaway for those wanting all this delicious food on home territory, is on Les Banques in St Sampson’s where the old Island Shopper used to be. If [...]
Eat less and exercise more. There, that’s how to lose weight summed up in five words. Easy. Well, actually it’s never that easy. What with the realities and stresses of everyday life, and the maze of fad diets being promoted left right and centre. One islander has taken a different approach to the issue. Penny [...]
the Barclays Wealth Champion Charities hold their annual presentation evening
Clarice Greening celebrates her 13th birthday with her family and friends
The Premature Baby Foundation hold a charity Christmas Party
The Medical Specialist Group celebrates it’s 20th birthday
Network Insurance show clients their new offices
The Guernsey Rowing Club rows for local charities
