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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is back at Guernsey Museum at Candie!

The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, opens at Guernsey Museum on 31 January.

Featuring 100 exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world this exhibition will not disappoint. Using photography’s unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years. Launched in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people.

For Guernsey Museum, it is the 30 years since first hosting Wildlife Photographer of the Year and we are proud to be celebrating this milestone.

This fabulous showcase, coupled with the Guernsey Arts Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition (also taking place within Candie Museum) makes for the perfect solo or family day out.

The museum entry fee is payable at the front desk, or free with your discovery pass.

Guernsey Music Centre Winter Concerts

Returning to St James for their annual Winter Concert series, Guernsey Music Centre students showcase their hard work with an evening of varied and entertaining music this weekend.

The Youth Orchestra, conducted by Tim Wright, will perform two of Dvorak’s ‘Slavonic Dances’, Eric Satie’s ‘Gymnopédie No.1’ (arr. Debussy) and ‘Finlandia’ by Jean Sibelius.

The Concert Wind Band, conducted by Elizabeth Green, will be performing ‘Folk Dances’ by Shostakovich, music from the Disney film Encanto and the theme from Gerry Anderson’s ‘Thunderbirds’.

And finally, conducted by Rachel Wright, The Youth Choir performance will include ‘Weep O Mine Eyes’ by John Bennett, ‘The Streets of London’ arr. Arch and ‘The Gospel Train’ arr. L’Estrange.

The show will run from 7:30pm – 9:45pm – doors open at 7pm.

These concerts are kindly sponsored by Butterfield.

Pick up your tickets for the Friday 31st performance here:

If Saturday the 1st of February is more suitable, get your tickets here:

Pottery Wheel Nights at Iris and Dora

Join Iris and Dora’s pottery throwing class and turn your dreams into beautiful ceramic masterpieces!

Whether you’re mastering a new skill or checking this wonderful activity off your bucket list, this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands mucky and have fun!

This workshop takes place every Thursday evening from 6pm – 8pm, at the Iris and Dora studio in Ruettes Brayes.

Head over to their website HERE to book your space today!

The Magic Numbers at St James

We’re back at St James next Saturday the 8th of February from 7pm, as The Magic Numbers take to the stage!

The Magic Numbers are an UK-based four piece comprising two pairs of siblings (Romeo and Michele Stodart, Sean and Angela Gannon) who are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and timeless sound.

Their Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled debut album was released in 2005 to outstanding critical acclaim; it went on to sell over a million copies worldwide, making them one of the nation’s best-loved bands. They have earned a reputation for their exciting and uplifting live performances, leading them to tour the world, building a loyal fan base, as well as supporting the likes of Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, The Who, U2, Elbow and Bright Eyes amongst many others. The Magic Numbers have released five successful albums to date, and are currently working on new music.

The Magic Numbers’ outstanding musicianship, blood harmonies and skilfully crafted songs make them a truly unique, exciting and unmissable live band… they continue to tour the world building their audiences and explore new ground in the studio together producing albums.”

Secure your place in the audience today!

Last chance to shop at The Vale Earth Fair pop-up

This Saturday the 1st of February will be your last chance to pick up some amazing vinyls, CD’s, tapes and merchandise from the VEF pop-up shop at 18 Fountain Street!