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May 2012

GUERNSEY RACE CLUB  HORSE RACE MEETING

MON 7 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)  (Dates TBC – maybe a two day event.)

Guernsey’s annual day out at the races.  Why not come along and have a flutter on your favourite horse and enjoy the atmosphere at the L’Ancresse racecourse on this Bank Holiday Monday. Refreshments available.  Gates open at 11.30am - first race starts at 2.30pm

HEALTHSPAN SPRING WALKING WEEK

SAT 5 - SUN 13 MAY

Various walks will be on offer during our Spring Walking Week, offering walks on all aspects of Guernsey life.  Take a short walk and learn about our town of St Peter Port or take a more serious coastal ramble.    A programme will be available closer to the time. * Supported by Healthspan

 

LIBERATION DAY

WED 9 MAY

2012 marks the 67th Anniversary of Guernsey’s annual celebration of freedom.  The 9th May marks the day that the Island was liberated from the occupation by the German Forces in 1945, with organised events being held throughout the day.  Come and join in our celebrations.

 

LA NUIT DES MUSEES / MUSEUMS AT NIGHT

FRIDAY 18 MAY

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

Free entry, tours, displays and meet the curators

         

GUERNSEY FESTIVAL OF COMEDY 2012

FRI 25 MAY - SAT 2 JUNE

The 6th annual Guernsey Festival of Comedy brings 9 days of fun and laughter to Guernsey.  Cutting edge stand-up from visiting UK and international comedians, comedy shows, films, Edinburgh Festival previews and open mic session.

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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