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A worthy goal: Victoria Park launches Christmas Food Bank Appeal

Guernsey’s football family is joining forces to help tackle Christmas hardship, as Victoria Park prepares to kick off its second annual Food Bank Appeal on Saturday 14 November. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, Victoria Park, Guernsey…

Shared goals: Girls’ football academy will continue for 2 more years, thanks to Mourant sponsorship

A football academy for girls in Guernsey will continue for at least two more years, after its sponsor announced it would carry on another two years. Mourant, the international professional services group, has confirmed its support of the Mourant Girls…

Table tennis: Stacey completes domestic singles set

Joshua Stacey completed the set of Open domestic tournament wins at the GTTA Centre on Monday evening, triumphing in the Whistlers Open Singles. The longstanding Whistlers member had previously won all the other ‘Open’ singles tournaments, including the Senior Group,…

Table Tennis: Whistlers survive scare to reclaim top spot

Defending champions Whistlers A survived a major fright against Ravenscroft Panthers A to edge a 6-4 thriller and move two points clear at the top of Division 1. With key player Luke Evans missing for sixth-placed Panthers, Whistlers were made to work far harder than expected, finding themselves 4-3 down before mounting a late comeback…

Chicago adopts Guernsey runner for marathon day

Guernsey athlete Ethan Woodhead secured a big PB running the Chicago Marathon – and he won the hearts of supporters and the attention of NBC news along the way thanks to his Uncle Phil. An experienced runner and triathlete, Ethan is used to competing at home and overseas, having completed the London Marathon and others,…