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Archive for: October, 2011

The Guernsey Tennis Classic

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Four tennis legends, Mansour Bahrami, Peter McNamara, Thomas Enqvist and Younes El Aynaoui came to Guernsey for the island’s first Tennis Classic. They enjoyed a special launch party at the Fermain Valley Hotel before a day of memorable exhibition matches at the Guernsey Tennis Centre.

Harbour Carnival

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The Round Table Harbour Carnival went with a splash again this year. The event, supported by RBC Wealth Management, saw the town seafront packed with people for events including the Ladies’ Dinghy Race and the Man-powered Flight. The main beneficiary of funds raised will be the Wigwam charity, helping families with children with special needs.

Legis Group

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Staff from the Legis Group closed the office early to celebrate the company’s recent management buy-out. Celebrations at the Farmhouse included a barbeque, quiz and prize draw! We wish them all the very best for the future.

Les Bourgs Hospice Ball

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A great evening at the OGH raised over four thousand pounds at the Les Bourgs Hospice Ball. Sponsors included Specsavers, Hotel Chocolat, Tussie Mussie Flowers, Balloonees, Randalls Brewery and Moonpig. Special thanks to Gareth the balloon man and friends for their unstinting support especially Lynn Rihoy.

Lions Club Allo Allo

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After the hard work comes the party! Following the success and hard work of arranging the annual Donkey Derby, rather than relaxing some of the Lion’s and their family and friends decided to wind down by completing the Guernsey marathon. With the support of their fellow Lion’s the three teams completed the marathon and raised [...]

Marks and Spencer

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We’ve all seen the work progressing for months, but finally the new and huge Marks & Spencer in St Peter Port’s High Street is now open – and it is simply amazing. Five hundred special guests were there for the official launch night event where live models displayed clothes and everybody had a great time.

Chateau des Tielles Summer Garden Party

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More than 300 guests enjoyed a summer garden party for the opening of the newly extended Chateau des Tielles by Andy and Jo Priaulx. Owners Peter and Shirley Adam arranged entertainment including Guitarist John Byrne, dancers, hog roast, strawberry fayre and side stalls.

Steff Jackson’s 21st birthday

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Jackson celebrated her 21st birthday in style at Folies. A landmark birthday demands a very special night, so Steff was joined by friends and family to party the night away in style. The dancefloor didn’t know what had hit it!

Cup of coffee with…Annie Parks

September 2011, photographed by John de Garis

This month we catch up with a whirlwind of energy, a bundle of positivity and enthusiasm, and somebody with a smile that’s wide and bright enough to light up a room. The wonderful Annie Parks is the marketing and advertising manager at Marks & Spencer in Guernsey. If you’ve not yet bumped into her in [...]

A Life Less Ordinary

September 2011, photographed by John de Garis

The story of a very special little boy called Benji who every day teaches those who meet him to rethink how it must be to live with autism. Nothing had prepared Sam Edwards for the moment when doctors confirmed that her son was autistic “To us Benji is just a normal, loving little chap who [...]

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