Olympic Flame visits Guernsey

Melissa Mourton — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:23:32 +0000

The Olympic Flame, Torch and Relay draw on a history going back to the ancient Olympic Games in Greece and just as in ancient Greece, the Torch and Relay are still important elements of the cultural festivals surrounding the Olympic Games. The Olympic Flame arrives in Guernsey on Sunday the 15th of July. The flame...

Don’t Forget the Past

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:25:44 +0000

From 30 June 1940 until the liberation on 9 May 1945 the Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi Germany. German bombers bombed the harbour of Guernsey when reconnaissance mistook trucks loaded with tomatoes for troop carriers. Sadly, forty-four islanders were killed in these meaningless raids. Once the Germans invaded they began constructing fortifications around the...

When you Park set your Clock!

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:38:16 +0000

Guernsey is very unique and has some very ‘quirky’ laws (see blog on Guernsey’s Quirky Laws) including parking. Many of Guernsey’s public parking areas are designated as ‘disc parking’ zones where drivers must display a parking clock to indicate their time of arrival and make sure to return to their vehicle before the designated time...

Victor Hugo’s Amazing House

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:25:08 +0000

Hauteville House is a must visit! The home has been preserved exactly as it was when Hugo lived in Guernsey (in exile from France) from 1856 to 1870. Filled with Hugo’s eclectic collection of secondhand furniture and bric-à-brac including unique chests, crockery, figurines and other objects from his excursions around the island, the house...

Guernsey’s Quirky Laws

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:33:20 +0000

One of Guernsey’s most unusual law is an ancient law called The Clameur de Haro. As with many Guernsey laws The Clameur de Haro stems from French Norman Law and is often referred to as ‘Raising the Clameur’. Raising the Clameur is a means of stopping an action that is targeted at one’s personal property...

To Drive or not to Drive

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:29:26 +0000

Although Guernsey has a very good and extensive bus system (cost: £1 per journey), many people prefer hiring a car. Driving in Guernsey can be rewarding but also challenging if you do not plan ahead. The good news is that the maximum speed limit is 35 miles per hour and much less in most areas...

Music at The Doghouse…

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:11:16 +0000

Just a few minutes by car, directly up the hill from St. Peter Port, is a great venue for music. The Doghouse features a variety of bands, which I recommend with a word of warning – some are quite loud – here are a few of the more mellow selections. Performing Wednesday 23rd March:...