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August 2012

TORTEVAL SCARECROW FESTIVAL

SAT 4 & SUN 5 AUGUST

Starts at Torteval Parish Church, Route de Pleinmont, Torteval

This very popular event takes you through a beautiful area of the south west of Guernsey.  Follow the trail and pick your favourite scarecrow, which come in all shapes and sizes, whilst taking in the natural beauty of the area.  Refreshments available.


THE SOUTH SHOW

FRI 10 & SAT 11 AUGUST

St Martin's Community Centre, Rue Maze, St Martins

Traditional Show exhibits will be on show: vegetables, flowers, homemade produce etc. Entries will be from anyone living in St Martin's, Forest, St Andrew's and St Peter Port parishes. There are classes for adults and children. Alongside this event, we also run an Arts & Crafts event. There will also be held the South Show Horse event.


THE WEST SHOW

WED 15 & THURS 16 AUGUST

Old L’Eree Aerodrome,  La Route de Rocque, St Peters.

Agricultural and horticultural traditions are on show on Guernsey’s west coast, as well as an array of local costume.   As well as entertainment within the arena area, there will also be fairground rides, various competition entries to view, music, refreshments and much more for all ages.


FETE D’ETAI / SUMMER FESTIVAL

SUN 19 OR 26 AUGUST (Dates TBC)

Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port

Family Fun with a historical theme: sword fights, archery, music, plays, crafts and hands on activities


NORTH SHOW AND BATTLE OF FLOWERS

WED 22 & THURS 23 AUGUST

Sausmarez Park, Route de Saumarez, Castel

Lots of family entertainment, including all of the traditional agricultural, horticultural and craft categories. The climax of the event is the “Battle of Flowers”, a classic island event, where locals compete to win the prestigious “Prix D’Honneur” award for the best mobile floral float.


NORMANDIE MARKETS

SAT 25 – MON 27 AUGUST

Visiting markets from Normandie


VALE EARTH FAIR

SUN 26 AUGUST

Vale Castle, La Rue du Chateau, Vale

Live music and arts festival with DJ’s, food tent, children’s area, and bar.  Ticket prices TBC. Under 12s free. Times: 12:00 noon to 00:00 midnight. All profits to charitable organisations.


EXHIBITIONS AT GUERNSEY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 2012

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port

All year:

Art Of The Month

The Discovery Room- Family activity room, including the Cabinets of Curiosity, dressing up area and themed discover area

The Rona Cole Art Gallery- A display of the Museum’s most prestigious and best loved paintings, including The People’s Choice, selected by islands


Guernsey Then and Now

30 March – 15 September


The Story of Guernsey

28th January - 22nd September 2012

Exhibition at Guernsey Museum displaying collections from Neolithic times to the present day. Also includes a children's activity area and dressing up facilities.



Event listings are for general information only and are subject to change.


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