St Peter Port Constables are hosing a five lectures in the Brock Room at the Constable's office. The lectures will be given by Chris Oliver, Bryan Pill and Nick Le Huray.

Entry is free and you can book a ticket on Eventbrite, please click here.

British Commandos in the Channel Islands by Chris Oliver, Thursday 7th May, 7-8.30pm

Join all the landings in the Channel Islands with the newly formed Commandos (some with local connections). Churchill’s orders to‘set Europe ablaze’ led to raids in the islands with repercussions in the Nurnberg condemned cells.

Guernsey’s 6-year war! by Bryan Pill, Friday 8th May, 7-8pm
The talk will be a look at Guernsey’s 6-year war! Academics may roll their eyes if they are looking for an in-depth lecture, but if you would like to join me for an enjoyable evening learning a bit more about Guernsey’s 6-year war, starting September 1939 then come along.

Tides of Defiance – Escape from Occupations by Nick Le Huray, Sunday 10th May, 7pm

The talk centres on those who escaped from the Channel Islands during the German Occupation, many of whom have not had their story told. Some surprising events that took place during the Occupation, and the bravery of those that risked all to try and escape.

History of the Guernsey Royal Light Infantry by Chris Oliver, Tuesday 12th May @ 7-8.30pm

Discover the story of the Guernsey’s own World War One Battalion, the RGLI, which rose from Britain’s oldest Regiment, the Royal Guernsey Militia. The lecture follows its formation, recall of serving soldiers and training as only French speaking unit of the British Army, and their own journey to France. We discover their part in the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, holding the line in Masnieres in late November despite horrendous losses, the fight at the battle of Lys in 1918 and guarding the King before returning home in 1919 after the war had ended. We also discover the losses to the island and this lecture is also likely to also appeal to families and relatives of the men who served and includes a section on how to locate your ancestor.

Operation Basalt – The Raid on Sark by Chris Oliver, Wednesday 13th May at 7pm

Whilst the British rejoiced in London, on Sark the Germans were finding bodies. A ruthless band of independents, engaged in one of the most outstanding operations by a small-scale raiding party of WW2.

Lecturers

Chris Oliver: a well-known speaker on military history around the islands. Chris has made several programmes for the BBC, Wildfire Productions, Channel 4 and ITV. He is a guest lecturer at Sandhurst and Cambridge University. Chris is co-founder and Director of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry LBG.

Bryan Pill: Bryan is an experienced Bailiwick Accredited Silver Tour Guide. Passionate about telling stories. He has a love of 18th and 19th century history. Three of his grandparents were on the Island during the Occupation, both his parents were evacuated, his father joining the RAF as an engineer in 1942.

Nick Le Huray: Nick has a particular interest in the German Occupation of the Channel Islands between 1940 and 1945. He co-hosts the “Islands at War” podcast and has a monthly spot on BBC radio Guernsey and Jersey. He is also an Accredited tour guide.

St Andrew's will host their parish event at The Last Post from midday to 10pm.

Visitors will be able to enjoy bouncy castles, a Crown and Anchor table, a hog roast, barbecue and an outdoor bar, while The Last Post restaurant will also be open for lunch bookings.

Entertainment programme

12-1pm Grace J and guitarist

1.30 -2.30pm Aviation

3-4pm Space Pirates of Rocquaine

4.15-5.15pm Emily fern and guitarist

6-10pm DJs Seb Skillen and Joe Williams

St Peter's is hosting their parish event at Sylvan's Sports and Social Club.  The programme is as follows:

10-11.15am: People's Church Service

11.30am-12pm: Singing for Health

12-12.45pm: Guernsey Academy of Theatrical Education

12-12.30: wartime films in the clubhouse - A La Perchoine and Appointment with Venus 

From 2pm music includes Tail Light, Deaf Donkeys, Driftwood, Victoria Richards, Our Tomorrow, Clameur, Stuck to the Ceiling and Silverados

Food and drink pitches, a tea tent, bouncy castles and much more!

For more information visit the website

As Guernsey celebrates its 81st anniversary of liberation from the occupying German forces, Specsavers is delighted to be hosting the Hangar Ball once again.  An opportunity to remember loved ones lost, reminisce and celebrate freedom.

An evening jam-packed with 1940s style entertainment, hosted by Rob Rinder MBE and Rylan, and featuring the award-winning and Michael Bublé endorsed mini big band, Down for the Count, and other entertainment from the era.

Start Time: 9am 

Number Collection: Will take place the day before on Thursday 7th May from 6-7.15pm at the club room at Footes Lane Athletics track.

If you are unable to collect your race number then, you can also collect on the day between 8-8/30am at Rousse car park.

 Starting at 10:00, the special service will include prayers, a hymn and a chorus of ‘Sarnia Cherie’