The annual Service of Thanksgiving for the Sea was held in Creux Harbour on Sunday, a multi-faith ceremony to bless the sea and all those who work and travel on it. There were readings by the Dean of Guernsey, Reverend Karen Le Mouton, Sir Ian Corder and Kathy Dewe and prayers were led by David Neale. The Guernsey Salvation Army band provided musical accompaniment to the hymns. The Flying Christine…

The island’s annual dog and pet show took place at the weekend with classes including best handler, dog with the waggiest tail and pet in best condition. There was also a dog agility class with hoops the leap through and obstacles to jump. The competitions were judged by Chris Bishop from Isabelle Vets in Guernsey who also sponsored the rosettes. Pictures by Sue Daly Martin & Katrina with prize winners…

Rob Pilsworth and Jeremy La Trobe-Bateman have just presented a second cheque to the Professor Saint Fund for £500, thanks to sales of the La Trobe Guide to the Coast, Caves and Bays of Sark. The little book was first published in 1914 and, a hundred years later in 2014, Rob and Jeremy decided to create a centenary edition after it had been out of print for almost twenty years….

A group of German and British soldiers from the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps were on Sark recently to explore the island and learn about Operation Basalt, the Commando raid that took place during the Occupation. The group were met by Reg Guille and Julie Mann representing the Sark Branch of the Royal British Legion and were then taken to the Hog’s Back, the headland on the south-east coast where a…