I keep hearing on the news how the its constantly raining in the UK and whilst we might not technically be the UK, the weather must be pretty similar as we seem to be having an unprecedented amount of rain. So, when we had a dry Saturday morning recently, I dusted down my pushbike (or … More Cycling away those winter blues
It’s been a busy couple of weeks, who says it slows down for tour guides in the winter? This morning, as part of my role as an elected Douzenier (Parish Official (more about this coming soon)), I attended our Royal Court this morning to vote in the ‘States of Election’. We talk about this on … More States of Election and the role of a Jurat
Today, after a short break in France & a week of playing catch up trying to get on top of the Garden, I was back on tour guide duty and what a perfect day it was to be showing off our town to visitors. Arriving in Town to be welcomed by a beautiful high tide … More Glorious Guernsey
I’m sitting here this morning at St Peter Port harbour and it is really poignant as on this day in 1940 the true horrors of war came to Guernsey. This very harbour was bombed by German forces who had mistaken the tomato trucks lined up ready to board the ferry for military vehicles. Just two … More 28th June 2025 – 85 years on from horror
Well I knew I hadn’t posted for a while but, was shocked when I saw just how long it had been. Unfortunately, my 2023 & 2024 seasons were blighted with severe knee problems, the knee had been an issue for many many years however, it got to the point of no return and, in November … More Time flies when your having (not a lot of) fun
With only a few corporate tours & charity fundraisers left for this year, I thought this wet saturday morning was the perfect opportunity to make sure my ‘tour admin’ was straight & to summarise my first full season as a very part time tour guide. By the end of 2022, I would have led a … More 2022 – Season summary
Well it’s no secret that sea swimming is a very popular pass time in Guernsey, it’s popularity rose significantly during the lockdown in 2020, as sea swimming was one of the activities we were allowed out of the house to do. The fabulous weather we enjoyed only added to the appeal. To encourage people to … More Ormer Shell clothes hooks……
As the days are sadly starting to shorten, I am starting to get enquiries about my GY1 Ghostly & Ghastly tour. This is a fun tour which is perfect for sports and social or community club evenings out. It can be very easily tied in with a meal at any of our town eateries. If … More It’s almost time for the witching hour…..
This is my most popular walk, with excellent feedback including ‘fun and informative’. It is ideal for those wanting a brief overview of Guernsey’s heritage & unique constitution. It is run as part of the Guernsey Town Walks programme but, can also be run as a private tour, or a group tour. It is ideal … More Constitution, Law & Order – Schedule August & September 2022
I’m on town walk rota duty tomorrow at 5.30pm. This tour has been described as fun & informative. Come & join me, for a stroll through our beautiful town. Tour finishes at 7pm, so perfect timing to grab some dinner at one of our many fabulous eateries.
Clinging to a Rock - by Jo May Tours 