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BBC News
08-05-2025
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Guernsey landmarks lit up for VE Day
The States of Guernsey is marking VE Day by illuminating landmark buildings as well as a ceremonial Day marks the end of World War Two in Europe after Germany's surrender on 8 May 1945. Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Beau Sejour Leisure Centre have been lit up in red, white and blue since Tuesday, and a two-minute silence was held at 12:00 Richard Cripwell was also due to light a beacon at Castle Cornet at 21:30 to honour people lost in the war. The States said the beacon lighting would coincide with others lit across the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and UK Overseas said the displays honoured the "bravery and sacrifice of those who secured the peace and freedom enjoyed today".The beacon lighting will be broadcast live through the Guernsey Museums Facebook page. 'Remembrance and gratitude' Helen Glencross, head of Heritage Services, said lighting up the island in red, white and blue was a "powerful tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience"."As we mark VE Day, these colours serve as a symbol of remembrance and gratitude for all who fought for freedom and helped shape the peace we enjoy today," she said, "I hope people will tune in to watch the ceremonial beacon, which will mark the beginning of a fantastic weekend of celebrations being planned to mark Guernsey's Liberation."
BBC News
04-04-2025
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Guernsey children to receive replica medal for Liberation
School children across Guernsey will be gifted a commemorative medal to help mark the 80th anniversary of the will be a replica of the medal awarded to children who remained on-island during the German occupation in World War Two, the States of Guernsey those in primary school it will be presented on a ribbon, with secondary school aged pupils getting a pin badge States said it hoped the medals would help connect the children "to a defining moment in the island's history". 'Significant anniversary' Deputy Sue Aldwell, a member of the committee for education, sport and culture, said she felt it was a good way to mark such a "significant anniversary"."We want to ensure that everyone across the island can connect to our history and this gift for our younger members of the community adds to that," she said. Head of heritage services, Helen Glencross, said she hoped it would "unlock conversations about this important milestone and what is represents for our community".As well as receiving the replica medal, pupils will also get a card detailing what happened on the first Liberation Day on 9 May Day marks the island's liberation from German forces at the end of World War Two in 1945.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Liberation Day 80th anniversary events unveiled
Celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of Guernsey's Liberation Day will include live music, a vintage fair and fireworks, organisers said. The States of Guernsey released details for the event on 9 May which will mark the island's liberation from German forces at the end of World War Two in 1945. It said live entertainment was planned across several venues in St Peter Port as well as events in St Pierre du Bois, St Andrews, St Martins, Vale and Sark. Organisers have asked for volunteers to come forward and help run the celebrations. The States said the annual parade to mark the start of Liberation Day would begin at 11:00 GMT before a service at the Town Church at 12:00. Events in St Peter Port have also been planned at North Beach, Crown Pier, Albert Pier, The Albany, Castle Emplacement, Castle Cornet and Market Square. There is set to be live music, a vintage fair, a display of military vehicles and a cavalcade before the traditional fireworks display to mark the end of the celebrations. It added other events would include a mini parade in St Pierre du Bois and a parishioners tea party in Vale. Liberation Day organisers said anyone who would like to volunteer should attend an information day which will take place at Les Cotils at 17:30 on 26 March. Helen Glencross, head of heritage services and chair of the Liberation Day Oversight Committee, the team was still needed more volunteers. She said: "I would ask any islanders who can give up just a couple of hours of their day to marshal, steward or lend a hand to register." People can register via the Volunteer in Guernsey website. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Performance to mark 80 years since liberation Liberation Day accommodation 'at maximum capacity' Royal visit requested for Liberation Day 2025 Liberation Day Guernsey States of Guernsey Volunteer in Guernsey
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Prestigious photography exhibition returns to Guernsey
A prestigious photography exhibition is coming back to Guernsey for its 60th year. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been showcasing nature from all over the world since 1965. The exhibition was opening at Guernsey Museum on 31 January, which has been hosting it for 30 years, organisers said. Helen Glencross, head of heritage Services, said: "We are extremely privileged to be hosting this wonderful exhibition, produced by the Natural History Museum, again this year." Museum director Dr Doug Gurr said: "As we celebrate sixty years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, we also celebrate the generations of visitors who have been inspired by the beauty and majesty of its images, and the millions of connections made with nature." Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Alderney Literary Festival nearly sold out Young writers urged to go on a journey
BBC News
27-01-2025
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Prestigious photography exhibition returns to Guernsey
A prestigious photography exhibition is coming back to Guernsey for its 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been showcasing nature from all over the world since 1965. The exhibition was opening at Guernsey Museum on 31 January, which has been hosting it for 30 years, organisers said. Helen Glencross, head of heritage Services, said: "We are extremely privileged to be hosting this wonderful exhibition, produced by the Natural History Museum, again this year." Museum director Dr Doug Gurr said: "As we celebrate sixty years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, we also celebrate the generations of visitors who have been inspired by the beauty and majesty of its images, and the millions of connections made with nature."
