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Weekly events
Every Sun- Street Market
(Weather Permitting)
£2.50 per Pitch
For Further information Call 823997, Marais Square, 09:30 to 12:30
- Alderney Runners, meet outside Rea's Bistro (formerly The Moorings), Marais Square, 10:00
- Prayers for Peace, The Meditation Centre, La Trigale, Marais Square, 14:15
Every Mon- Guided Meditation at The Meditation Centre, La Trigale, Marais Square, 14:15 to 14:45
- Exploring Buddhism, Meditation Centre, 18:45 to 19:30
Every Tue- Alderney Library Book sale starts on the 11th December, all profits go back into the library.
Don't forget to get your Christmas raffle tickets when you visit the Library. We look forward to welcoming you., Library, 00:00
- Toddler Time, Butes Hall, 13:30 to 15:30
- Open Door. Social afternoon. Everyone welcome, Salvation Army Hall, 14:00
Every Wed- Meditation at The Meditation Centre, La Trigale
1.15pm & also at 2.15pm, Salvation Army Hall, 13:15
- Age Concern Social Afternoon, Island Hall, 14:00 to 16:30
- Ladies Pilates, Catholic Church Hall, 17:30 to 18:30
- KFA Youth Moves (Seniors), Catholic Church Hall, 19:00 to 20:00
- Uke Box Fury - ukulele strum-a-long., Georgian, 19:30 to 20:30
- Uke Box Fury - ukulele strum-a-long., Georgian, 19:30 to 20:30
Every Thu- Toddler Time (including baby clinic), Butes Hall, 13:30 to 15:30
- Wine & Song - mixed vocal group.
Contact Alex Flewitt 824060, Court House, 18:00 to 20:00
Every Fri- The Alderney Library
Opening Times
Monday 10.00am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 10.00am - 12.30pm
2.15pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 12.30pm
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Thursday 2.15pm - 4.30pm
Friday 10.00am - 12.30pm
2.15pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 10.00am - 12.30pm
5.00pm - 7.00pm
We welcome visitors
, Library, 10:00
- Coffee Morning, Methodist Church Hall, 10:30 to 12:00
- Venue - Meditation Centre, La Trigale
Guided Meditation session
Also on Mondays at the same time.
PS prayers for peace time on Sundays has changed to 2:15, Methodist Church Hall, 14:15 to 14:45
Every Sat- Saturday Morning Market at the bottom of Victoria Street. For more information contact Caroline Jean on 822648 or Louise Hayward on 824074, Methodist Church Hall, 09:00 to 12:00
- Coffee Morning, Salvation Army Hall, 10:00
- KFA Sunbeams (4yrs to 8yrs), Butes Hall, 10:30 to 11:30
- KFA Pommerettes (8yrs to 16yrs), Butes Hall, 11:45 to 12:45
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May 2013 Fri 24th- Friday 24th-Sunday 26th: Alderney Performing Arts Festival: a brand new festival presenting talented performers from near and far. A unique celebration of the performing arts within the historic settings of Alderney, incorporating performances in contrasting venues throughout the weekend, and including a select number of workshops for children and adults. Contacts: carolinekaymouat@studioalderney.com or louise.hayward@cwgsy.net
Sun 26th- RNLI Car Boot Sale down at The Harbour - Booters set-up from 1.30pm - delicious teas and cakes in The Boathouse, plant stall. Weather and Harbour works dependent. Come and support your island's 4th Emergency Service!, 14:00
Tue 28th- Additional public meeting for the personal tax, pensions and benefits consultation.
Arrangements for the additional meetings are as follows:
Wednesday 29th May, 7:00-8:30pm, Les Capelles community centre
, Island Hall, 18:30 to 20:00
June 2013 Sat 1st- Alderney Cancer Relief Flag Day
From 9am onwards, 09:00
Tue 4th- Alderney Music Society, in association with David & Thankful Thornburrow, present Peter Donohoe (Piano)
Peter Donohoe was born in Manchester in 1953. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music with Derek Wyndham and then in Paris with Olivier Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod. Since his unprecedented success as joint winner of the 1982 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has developed a distinguished career in Europe, the USA, the Far East and Australasia. He is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique.
Tickets from Sara Fisher £13 Members £16 Non-Members, Anne French Room, 20:00
Fri 7th- Charity Coffee Morning in aid of Tumaini Fund., Methodist Church Hall, 10:30
Mon 17th- The Alderney Music Society, in association with Julian & Maree Harper, present Woroch & Armstrong.
Now a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music, Bartosz Woroch was appointed leader of one of Poland’s leading orchestras, the Poznan Philharmonic, at the age of 22. As a concerto soloist he has appeared with the Czestochowa, Poznan, Silesian and Auckland Philharmonic Orchestras, the Bern Symphony and Polish Radio Orchestras. Among many, he has given recitals at Bridgewater Hall, Barbican, Purcell Room and the Brighton Festival and has recorded for BBC Radio 3, Radio France and Polish Radio.
Accompanist Sam Armstrong has performed throughout Europe, Asia and North America as recitalist, chamber musician and orchestral soloist. He made his New York solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in January 2009 and the Wigmore Hall in 2011.
Their programme will include pieces by Bach, Beethoven & Strauss.
Tickets from Sara Fisher: Members £13, Non-Member £16
, Anne French Room, 20:00
Fri 21st- RNLI Longest Day Supper at Rea's Bistro - we know this is a day earlier this year, but come along anyway to enjoy a lovely buffet meal with gorgeous views, and support the RNLI. 7.00 for 7.30pm, £20 a head - contact 823261., 19:30
Sun 23rd- St Annes School Summer Fete, St Anne's School, 14:00
Fri 28th- The Alderney Fly-In is back and it's taking place on the island from 28 to 30 June. More details and programme of events will be published on
www.flyalderney.com
July 2013 Tue 2nd- Alderney Music Society – Fascinating Aida.
Hard to credit, but Fascinating Aida have been at it now for nearly 30 years and remain at the top of their game. Founder member Dillie, Keane, together with Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman deliver witty, musically nimble tunes that whilst harking back to music-hall classics, still remain devilishly up to date. Fascinating Aïda are regarded as one of Britain's best vocal comedy cabaret trios, who have in the past been described as "Absolutely Fabulous meets Noel Coward, as sung by the Andrew Sisters."
This new show will include several new ‘Hot of the Press’ numbers, as well as many old favourites. The best loved amongst these being their infamous anthem to budget travel, ‘Cheap Flights’ (8 million hits on YouTube). Bar opens at 7:15pm.
Tickets from Sara Fisher, £13 Members & £15 Non-Members.
, Island Hall, 20:00
Sun 14th- RNLI Car Boot Sale down at The Harbour. Booters set-up from 1.30pm - delicious teas and cakes in The RNLI Boathouse, plant stall. Weather and Harbour works dependent. Come and support your island's 4th Emergency Service., 14:00
Sun 21st- Alderney Stones Race. This is a popular "orienteering" fun race for walkers and runners starting and finishing in Braye in July every year. Find your own route to visit either all 10 or just 5 of the Goldsworthy Stones and return to the start for refreshments and prizes.
All proceeds go to Alderney Wildlife Trust, Moorings, 10:00
August 2013 Sat 3rd- Start of the 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 12:00
Sun 4th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 12:00
Mon 5th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Tue 6th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Wed 7th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Thu 8th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Fri 9th- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August.
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Sat 10th- Cancer Research UK Flag Day, 09:00
- 65th Alderney Week , which continues until Sunday 11 August. Tonight is the big Torchlight Procession and Fireworks Finale
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
Sun 11th- Last Day of the 65th Alderney Week
For details of events, please visit www.alderneyweek.net , 10:00
- RNLI \'Come Visit Us Day\' to finish off Alderney Week in style - Open Day down at The Harbour when the lifeboat will be alongside (barring emergencies!) for all the family to imspect. The crew will be delighted to welcome you aboard - goodie bags for the children. Delicious teas and cakes in the RNLI Boathouse, games and stalls for all the family - car boot sale on the Quayside - come and support our island\'s 4th Emergency Service, starts at, 14:00
Wed 14th- Alderney Music Society - in association with Les & Sue Stewart, present Tony Jacobs & Jim Barry (Vocal Cabaret)performing the 'Gershwin Songbook'.
Tony Jacobs (Vocals: Trumpet) was the male vocalist with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. He has appeared with the Glen Miller UK Orchestra, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. His own highly acclaimed shows include The Gershwin Years and the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra.
Jim Barry (Piano), one of the UK’s great ‘Big Band’ pianists. Many years with the BBC Radio Orchestra, Jim has also accompanied starts as diverse as Vera Lynn, Harry Secombe and Dizzy Gillespie.
A wonderful heady cocktail of songs and music – a ‘must see’ show for all music lovers.
Tickets from Sara Fisher £13 Members - £16 Non Members.
, Island Hall, 20:00
Fri 16th- Alderney Week Fun Fund-Raising 65th Anniversary Ball with hog roast, live music "Fling" and plenty of entertainment. Tickets will go on sale end June.
More information on www.alderneyweek.net, Butes, 20:00
Sat 17th- Alderney Rock Trust
"Rock The Rock" 2
60s summer pop concert 2013
Proceeds to go to Alderney Cancer Relief & On Island Local Charities.
60s bands include:
The Swinging Blue Jeans ("Hippy Hippy Shake")
The Fortunes ("You've Got Your Troubles")
Vanity Fare ("Hitchin A Ride")
The event will again be held at the Butes on Saturday the 17th of August and will follow the same format that was so successful last year
Seated tickets £20 Standing tickets £15
Pre-book tickets by email: rocktherock2@hotmail.com
Or call: 823154/07781116292
NO UNDER 14s, Butes, 17:00
- THE GREAT SUMMER BALL
, Island Hall, 19:00
September 2013 Sat 7th- Held on the first Saturday in September every year, this is a popular road race around the lovely island of Alderney. It combines a half marathon and 10km race with the same start on the Butes and finish in Braye.
Enter at the Visitor Centre or online at www.runalderney.org where there are full details of this great event, Butes, 12:00
Sat 28th- RNLI Jumble Sale - usual stalls, plus teas and scrummy cakes - bargains galore. Come and support the lifeboat service - goods for sale most welcome after 9.30am on the day., Island Hall, 14:00
October 2013 Sat 5th- The 28th Alderney Angling Festival from 5th October 2013 to 12th October 2013. For more information email festival@cwgsy.net, 12:00
Thu 10th- Alderney Music Society, in association with Blanchards, present a welcome return visit by Adolfo Barabino (Piano). Adolfo has been described by critics as having “a velvet touch and great virtuosity” as well as “a great talent with deep musicality”. It has also been said that “rarely can you hear such a beautiful sound, so full of nuances”. Adolfo has the reputation of being one of the finest interpreters of Chopin of his generation and is currently recording the complete works of Chopin. He has also been invited to record the sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti
Although now living in England, he is much in demand throughout the world for both his masterclasses and his lectures on the approach to the keyboard and on “Sound as a tool of communication”.
Tickets from Sara Fisher: Members £13, Non-Members £16
, Anne French Room, 20:00
November 2013 Sat 9th- Cancer Research UK Jumble Sale, Island Hall, 14:00
Fri 22nd- Alderney Sailing Club Laying Up Supper
one of the island's glitziest social events. More details of the programme, ticket sales and guest speaker will be confirmer closer to the date , Island Hall, 19:00
Sat 30th- RNLI Christmas Fayre and Grand Prize Draw. Christmas goodies and games for all the family -RNLI cards and souvenirs - come and support the RNLI - the island's 4th emergency service!, Island Hall, 14:00
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The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 24th January and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 