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What happened during Alderney Week 2010???
It’s been another action-packed week of fun and frolics – with over 110 events taking place between 31 July and 8 August.
The 64-page programme, sponsored by the Rose & Crown, gives full details of all events and if you’d like a copy, simply send a £1 cheque (we won’t charge you postage), payable to Alderney Week and , with your postal address to Alderney Week, PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
A report of events, day-by-day, and photographs are now published on this page and more are to follow. So please visit this site again soon and thank you for your patience. And, rather than publishing hundreds of photographs on this page which would slow down our website and take up a lot of memory, we’ve set up our own Flickr website with hundreds of photographs. If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
Meanwhile check it out. Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/alderneyweek/
The diaries were written by Ilona Soane-Sands and Helene Matthews.
Both ITV Channel Television and BBC Spotlight gave excellent television coverage of Alderney Week.
You can view ITV Channel Television’s Alderney reports by clicking here.
To view BBC Spotlight’s coverage by Alderney correspondent David Earl, please click here
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO FOOTAGE TAKEN DURING ALDERNEY WEEK
The Alderney Week Team is always committed to playing its part in protecting the interests and well-being of children on the Island. We respect the needs and wishes of children who are visitors to Alderney events and their parents/guardians. Inevitably, in events such as these, photographs/video footage will be taken by members of the press and public over which we have limited control and parents/guardians are asked to bear this in mind.
The Alderney Week Team accepts no responsibility for such activity and parents must exercise their own judgement and supervision if they object to images being taken. Moreover, as the organisers, we will take photographs/footage of scenes during Alderney Week and any Alderney Week-related events with the intention of using them in future publicity such as the Alderney Week website, the official programme, posters and all other promotional material produced by the Alderney Week Team, as well as for general media reporting.
When doing so, every effort will be made to avoid identifiable close-up shots of individuals but inclusion of your child or children in a distant or group shot is likely to be unavoidable. In attending, or in allowing your child to attend Alderney events therefore, you are deemed to consent to the taking of such photographs/footage.
SATURDAY 31 JULY
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AFTERNOON
12:00 Official Opening of Alderney Week with the Alderney Week Town Crier Robin Whicker and the KFA girls
Children's Fun Sports & Tea Party - sponsored by HSBC
Pony Rides on the Butes
Glass bottom kayaking at Longis Bay
EVENING:
Big Family BBQ , Live Music & disco – sponsored by A.B. Shipping (Alderney Ltd) and Kiln Farm
Woodstock Quarry Party
The sun came out just in time for the 9 day fun- filled carnival to be officially opened by Alderney’s very own Town Crier Robin Whicker who introduced Miss Alderney Joanna Woodnutt and her Maid of Honour Hannah Osborne and the Alderney Week Team and declared Alderney Week 2010 well and truly open. To the delight of the crowds, the Alderney KFA girls followed the opening with a dazzling display of their brand-new dance routines.
Children’s Fun Sports and Picnic Party took place on the Butes where children (and adults) took part in fun and games. After they all then tucked into their well deserved picnics. The pony rides around the Butes proved particularly popular with the children who kept going back for another ride!
Saturday evening was party-time for families and adults. Revellers enjoyed very tasty, freshly barbecued burgers provided by Alderney’s very own Kiln Farm who sponsored the Barbecue, which was prepared and served by Barbara Benfield and family and friends. And the cheerful hospitality of the Bavaria Beer Tent where Zoë’s motley Bavaria Beer Tent team made sure nobody would go thirsty and get into a party mood. Live music by Alderney’s new band “Active Noise” got everybody into a party mood.
The party then continued down at Corporation Quarry with the Woodstock Quarry Party 2010 which carried on until the early morning hours - just in time to get home for breakfast and church.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
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A wide selection of photos of today’s main events has been published on Flickr
MORNING
Sunday Morning Wombling Clean-up sponsored by L’Haras Guest House
United Church Service with The Alderney Blowers sponsored by Alderney Project Consultants
AFTERNOON
Junior Tennis Competition
.22 rifle, Air Rifle & Archery
Glass bottom kayaking at Longis Bay
Little Miss and Master Alderney open to all Alderney children (ages 5-11), the Terrific Toddler Competition (ages 2-4) and the Holiday Prince & Princess Contest open to all visiting children (ages 5-11) sponsored by The Rotary Club of Alderney
EVENING
Family Quiz Night on the Butes sponsored by Hilary Bentley
The Alderney Week Ecumenical Church Service at St. Anne’s started and concluded with a wonderful concert by the Alderney Blowers.
And in the afternoon Victoria Street was transformed into a Continental street market, which was officially opened with great dance routines by those delightful KFA girls. More entertainment still with live music by the Alderney Island Band and Rock ‘n’ Blues original band Rawcuz Crowzz.
Meanwhile, in the Memorial Gardens: Plenty of agonising moments for proud parents whose little darlings were competing for the much coveted “Little Miss and Master Alderney”, “Terrific Toddler” and “Holiday Prince and Holiday Princess”. As always, compere Ellis Downes managed to put even the shyest of candidates at ease while the judges had the onerous task of picking the winners and making a quick exit
Amelie Carpenter was crowned Little Miss Alderney and Jack Etheridge claimed the title of Little Master Alderney.
The day concluded with a packed Family Quiz Night on the Butes with Quiz Masters Lee Flewitt and Alex Birch.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
CAVALCADE DAY—MONDAY 2 AUGUST:
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Watch ITV Channel Television’s report of today’s events here
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AFTERNOON
MORNING:
Junior Tennis Competition (14s, 16s and under)
Excerpts from “The Importance of being Earnest” , sponsored by Century Accounting Ltd and Doug Hamon
Floats assembly & Judging at Jackie Main’s Yard
ALDERNEY WEEK CAVALCADE PARADE - from Jackie Main’s Yard to Upper High Street, down Victoria Street and up to the Butes
CAVALCADE FUN FAYRE ON THE BUTES, sponsored by Bavaria Beer, with plenty of side stalls and loads of entertainment, including:
Prize-giving for this year’s best floats and walking groups, sponsored by Huelin-Renouf.
KFA Pommerettes & Teen Team Dance Performance
Alderney Blowers here to entertain you with their great repertoire.
It’s a Knock-Out Competition , sponsored by Sportingbet
The Tug-of-War contest
EVENING:
“The Importance of Being Earnest” - Outdoor performed by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company, sponsored by Century Accounting Ltd and Doug Hamon
Nocturnal Bat & Hedgehog Walk
As soon as the judges had viewed and marked all entries for this year’s Cavalcade , from floats and walking groups to fancy dress walkers, the Cavalcade set off from Jackie Main’s Yard down the High Street and down Victoria Street, to great cheers and applause from crowds lining the pavements as the Cavalcade Floats, led by the Alderney Blowers, slowly made the journey to the Butes. What splendid floats and great costumes! Guest of Honour was Miss Jersey Battle of Flowers Sarah Watson driven by Alderney Week’s royal chauffeur Ian Waterfall.
On arrival at the Butes Cavalcade Fair which this year was sponsored by Bavaria Beer, there was plenty of action offered by an array of stalls entertaining with games and competitions. “The Bavaria Beer Tent” did a roaring trade with Zoë Sowden and her happy bar staff. The Bucks Fizz Bar was also very popular with the crowds. And nobody could resist those yammie cakes in the Tea Room served by equally yammie waitresses and a dishy waiter.
The Alderney Blowers brought as always the Butes alive to the sound of their great foot-tapping music and then it was time to present the winners of this year’s Cavalcade entries with their trophies. And this year’s winning floats and fancy dress walkers were:
Best in Show: Miss Alderney’s Ancient Greek float
Most Entertaining: Alderney W.I.’s “Boudicca and Her W.I. ild Women”
Best Floral: Alderney Wildlife Trust’s “Radio Caroline”
Best Topical: Salvation Army “William Booth”
Best Costumed Float: Alderney Animal Welfare “Noah’s Arc”
Best Children’s Float: Alderney Animal Welfare “Noah’s Arc”
Most Creative Float: Tim and Friends “King Kong”
Most Animated: Alderney W.I.’s “Boudicca and Her Wild Women”
Best Costumed Walkers: Joey, the 3 Musketeers, Einstein, and Neil Armstrong & Florence Nightingale
Best Shop Window: Barbara’s Charity Shop. The second prize in this category when to the Alderney News Centre
Best Themed Pub: The Coronation Inn
The Alderney KFA girls keep the crowds entertained along with activities such as the bungee run which always brings a competitive bunch together to battle it out and the 30 Signals’ action tent proved a great attraction.
Then in the main arena - following the theme of History Makers - the popular crowd entertainer “It’s a Knock-Out” was recreated with a number of hilarious challenges! Teams of 4 got together to compete against each other in this action packed competition. There was some serious cheating and foul play going on between the teams of the Alderney Police and Alderney’s St. John Ambulance and in the end it was the RNLI team who emerged as winners. The Knock Out then concluded with the ever-popular Tug of War contest which attracted a very determined team from the nearby French harbour of Dielette.
Later that evening cultural entertainment was provided in the Island Hall Gardens with a splendid performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” by the versatile cast of the Rain or Shine Theatre Company, who have become a permanent fixture of Alderney Week.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
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TUESDAY 3 AUGUST:
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MORNING:
Dawn’s Early Light Walk and Big Breakfast
Auditions for the “Alderney’s Got Talent” Show – sponsored by Collenette Jones and Lisa Beresford
Blessing of the Fishing Fleet
Fun Triathlon – sponsored by Sportingbet
AFTERNOON:
Glass bottom kayaking
Target Bowls Competition
Canine Capers - sponsored by Mick & Chris Riches and the Salter Family
Beach Olympics sponsored by Century Accounting Ltd and NatWest
EVENING:
Alderney Train Ride
Yard of Ale Competition sponsored by the Rose & Crown
Pre-Theatre Picnic : Island Hall Gardens
“The Importance of being Earnest” Outdoor theatre performance by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company sponsored by Century Accounting Ltd and Doug Hamon
Once again the rain held off for Alderney’s very own Triathlon – the biggest yet -, which started with an undulating 4-km bike ride beginning at Braye Station, followed by a testing 4k road run and finished with a 250-metre swim across Braye Bay to Douglas Quay. Competitors could ride, run and swim as individuals or, as teams. There was a great turn with the must entries as ever before, of all ages with the youngest only 5 years old.
Lots of prizes and medals were won and well earned sweets!
The “Big Locals”, Alderney trio Jed Bower aged 16, (swimming), Ryan Bunn, aged 15 (cycling) and Josh McCulloch, aged 16 (running) teamed up and took their turns to complete the course in 22 min 6 secs.
Ben Spencer-Jones from Shrewsbury won the men’s race in 24 min 40 secs, 22 seconds ahead of Kevin Knight. Steve Wright came 3rd. The ladies’ champion was Sarah Vooght with a time of 31 mins 55 secs. Her children Katie (14) and William (12) won the Under 15’s girls’ and boys’ titles respectively.
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1st Ben Spencer-Jones |
24:40 |
1ST Sarah Vooght |
31:55 |
Henry Hill |
26:50 |
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2nd Kevin Knight |
25:02 |
2nd Satty Wethey |
36:27 |
Scott Mitchell |
29:17 |
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3rd Steve Wright |
27:50 |
3rd Julia Quail |
42:26 |
William Quail |
32:00 |
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Under 15s – Male |
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1st William Vooght |
29:60 |
1st Katie Vooght |
35:24 |
1st Wood |
25:04 |
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2nd Harry Lewis |
30:07 |
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2nd Alderney Police |
28:15 |
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3rd Elder Family |
28:20 |
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Non-Family Group Open - Under 18 |
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Non-Family Group Open - Under 15 |
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1st Willy Pigs |
25:30 |
1st Finley/Kai/Dean |
25:12 |
1st Big Locals |
22:06 |
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2nd Alexander & Daniel Finding |
29:49 |
2nd Meerkats |
22:42 |
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3rd: Mione/Katie & Lindsey |
32:22 |
3rd Johns Family |
24:45 |
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Oldest Male: Rod Paris |
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1st Soi/Milo & Aaaron |
25:24 |
Oldest Female: Julia Quail |
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2nd Billy/Zac/Jasper |
29:25 |
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Later that day there was a chance for people to show off their dogs at Canine Capers on Braye Common. Games such as Oranges and Lemons were played with the dogs and their owners, then followed by the Agility Class with a trophy for the winner!
For the children Beach Olympics took place down on Braye Breach, there was the devious Obstacle race, Children’s Javelin, Standing Long Jump and of course Welly Wanging! Lots of children got stuck while parents enjoyed the weather on the beach!
And a last chance later that evening to watch The Rain or Shine Theatre Company’s open air performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest”. And the shower later that evening didn’t dampen the spirits of the culture-hungry audience.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST:
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MORNING:
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Junior Angling Competition – sponsored by Alderney Angling & Sports
Young Pavement Artists competition – Part I - sponsored by Longis Garden Centre
Odd Spot Competition
AFTERNOON:
Glass bottom kayaking at Longis Bay
Junior 5-Aside Football
Sandcastle Competition - Braye Beach – sponsored by the Braye Beach Hotel
EVENING: SHOWTIME ON THE BUTES!
Juggling Workshop - The Butes
The Alderney Blowers’ Concert – sponsored by Alderney Project Consultants
Gala Spectacular “ History Makers” sponsored by Bavaria Beer
The famous Sandcastle Competition took place on Braye Beach were individuals, families and groups all turned up with their buckets and spades just as the weather cleared and the sun came out just in time for the competition to begin! The standards were as high as ever making it very difficult for the judges to make their decisions. Competitors were divided into 5 classes: the under 5’s who had just 30 minutes to impress the judges, 6 to 8 year olds with 45 minutes to sculpt, the 9 to 11’s with an hour from start to finish, 12 to 14 year olds with 90 minutes on the clock and, finally, the highly competitive groups and families class which had 2 hours to dig and sculpt for enviable golden glory.
The winners of this year’s Sandcastle competition, which produced the largest number of entries ever, were:
Under 5 years: the Castle by Jemima
6-8 years: the Crocodiles by Josh
9-11 years: the Blonde Hedgehog by Rosie
12-14 years: Dodo by Millie and Hepzibah
In the Family and Groups category the first prize went to the Hurbert family’s “Mount Rushmore from behind”,
the 2nd to Queen Victoria “ by the “We are not amused Sumner family”
and the 3rd to Josh and friends for their “Topless Towers”.
After the weather not being so kind in the morning it turned out to be a glorious afternoon making it all that more enjoyable for everyone taking part and of course the spectators.
And that evening the Butes stage, with a fantastic backdrop designed by Gerry Diebel, set the scene for this year’s “History Makers” Gala Spectacular . Ronnie Cairnduff, Lee and Alex Flewitt produced another fantastic show, introducing famous history makers, shakers and breakers and re-writing parts of history beyond recognition.
The show kicked off with a concert by the Alderney Blowers who excelled themselves in their “historic” outfits. A 35-strong cast impersonated the world’s most famous history makers and historic events, introduced by Dr. Who and his able assistant Amy Pond. Starting with Alderney Invaders, and followed by Queen Victoria and Abraham Lincoln. Then the history lesson jumped about a bit, taking us back to our roots – Adam and Eve- , winding forward to Lawrence of Arabia who for some odd reason ended up in one of Mick and Dave’s Island Auctions. Back to Shakespeare and Florence Nightingale who introduced Henry VIII and his wives, forward to Alderney’s famous aviator Tommy Rose, to the 2nd World War with Winston Churchill and Dame Vera Lynn , and back to Boudicca. Then Subo grabbed the mike to belt out her “White Horses” song.
Back to Napoleon and, while in France, a visit to Ronnie’s Café for an Alderney version of ‘Ello, Ello’. Elvis the King was back as was Billie Jean, followed by Maggie Thatcher and Roland Regan. Michael Jackson and The Beatles made a memorable appearance before Queen Elizabeth II who was followed by Lady Gala. And, as Dr. Who and Amy Pond came to the end of their history tour, River Dance seemed a perfect finale to a spectacular evening of entertainment. According to many in the audience (in their hundreds) , this was the best, slickest and most entertaining Gala show ever and full credits go to the magnificent trio of producers Ronnie Cairnduff, Lee and Alex Flewitt (also choreographer) who deserve a massive pad on their back.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
THURSDAY 5 AUGUST:
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A wide selection of photos of today’s main events are now published on our Flickr page
watch ITV Channel Television’s report of today’s events here
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MORNING:
Great Alderney Week Fun Run sponsored by the Alderney Rotary Club
Young Pavement Artists competition – Part II – sponsored by Longis Garden Centre
AFTERNOON:
Family Dinghy Scramble
Harbour Festival – Inner Harbour – sponsored by Ronez
Official opening with the Alderney KFA’s dance performance
Great Aurigny Duck Race – sponsored by Aurigny Air Services
Greasy Pole – sponsored by Mainbrayce
Dive-a-Treasure Contest - sponsored by Hilary Bentley
Aurigny Man-Powered Flight – sponsored by Aurigny Air Services
Farewell concert of the Alderney Blowers in the Inner Harbour sponsored by Alderney Project Consultants
The Fun Run turned out to be just that, with a larger than ever number of runners who were treated to a warming-up exercise session by no less than the Green Goddess of television fame, Diana Moran. Results are as follows:
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5 km Boys over 18 yrs |
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1st Michael Page (6 yrs) |
14:17 |
1st Oliver Theakston (10 yrs) |
12:11 |
1st Narayan (24 yrs) |
19:07 |
1st Michelle Saunder (42 yrs) |
24:06 |
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2nd Charlie Worel (5 yrs) |
15:18
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2nd Sol Bower (11 yrs) |
12:33 |
2nd Bachan (20 yrs) |
20:28 |
2nd Pip Price (24 yrs) |
28:03 |
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3rd Luc Drew (8 yrs) |
15:21
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3rd Milo Wright (11 yrs) |
12:35 |
3rd Charlie Gauvain (38 yrs) |
21:49 |
3rd Alison McKineley (30 yrs) |
28:10 |
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1st Calli Wright (8 yrs) |
13:01 |
1st Olivia Crowcombe (11 yrs) |
19:40 |
1st Josh McCulluch (16 yrs) |
37:10 |
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2nd Olivia Knight (8 yrs) |
14:05
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2nd Alice Flower (12 yrs) |
20:14 |
2nd Henry Hill (15 yrs) |
38:05 |
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3rd Hannah Corrie (9 yrs) |
14:21 |
3rd Nushi Vincent (12 yrs) |
23:44 |
3rd Dean Smith (13 yrs) |
42:30 |
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1st Finlay Wright (13 yrs) |
19:18 |
1st Josie Savill (13 yrs) |
23:57 |
1st Kieran Limbo (19 yrs) |
35:08 |
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2nd William Spencer-Jones (16 yrs) |
21:16 |
2nd Lindsay Powrie (14 yrs) |
29:41 |
2nd Kevin Mason (40 yrs) |
37:14 |
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3rd Jamie Wood (11 yrs) |
22:04 |
3rd Imogen Evans ( 17 yrs) |
30:34 |
3rd Neil Mitchell (50 yrs) |
38:18 |
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Helen Ackrill (64 yrs) |
32:23 |
1st Don Bargh (53 yrs) |
26:50 |
1st Rod Paris (69 yrs) |
51:28 |
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2nd Mich Turlay (72 yrs) |
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3rd Alan Theakson (62 yrs) |
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In the afternoon the Inner Harbour set the scene for a fun-filled afternoon with a Harbour Festival opened by the KFA Dance Troupe with another slick dance performance. After that local rock band Rawcuzz Crowz and Alderney’s R ‘n’ B band entertained the crowd. Plenty of side stalls , a bar and delicious Thai food kept the crowds happy . The net proceeds of this afternoon will be donated to the RNLI.
The Great Aurigny Duck Race sold out quickly and all 300 ducks were set off my Miss Alderney and Her Maid of Honour in the middle of the inner harbour. Meanwhile the Greasy Pole proved quite hard for the children taking part making the tricky journey down the slippery pole hanging quite high over the harbour wall and claiming its victims.
Dive for Treasure also proved equally hard and not many braved the freezing water temperature!
Then the ever popular Aurigny Man-Powered Flight got under way with Lee Flewitt introducing each and every shivering daredevil before they dived into the freezing cold water! The flying contraptions were amazing featuring Elvis the King, the Pink Baron, Cavemen Josh and Tiger, the Evolution of Gliders, Blurigny – the merged Aurigny/Blue Islands Airline, Spirit of St. Louis, Greenpeace, Julius Caesar, the Battle of Britain, Icarus, Richard II, Space Shuttle and the fantastic British Army & Water Parachute Display Team entered by the 30 Signals which won them the overall best prize.
Best Overall: Jonny Hack and the 30 Signals “British Army & Water Parachute Display Team”
Most Original: Evolution of Gliders - entered by Matt, Sarah and Simon
Most Humorous: Elvis Presley – entered by Anna
Most Optimistic: Harrier Jump Jetty entered by Rosie and Martha
Best Kids Entry: Spirit of St. Louis entered by Paddy, Joe and Ryan
Meanwhile, the fastest duck had finally landed, having been confused by the tide: Number 183 rewarded its proud owner, Alderney resident Hilary Bentley, with the much coveted 4 return tickets Alderney-Southampton with Aurigny Air Services.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
FRIDAY 6 AUGUST:
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MORNING:
The Paris Fashion Show sponsored by Anchors and Richard Ward Opticians
Glass bottom Kayaking
AFTERNOON
Daft Raft Race – sponsored by the Braye Beach Hotel and Susie Prescot
LATE AFTERNOON & EVENING
Alderney’s Got Talent Show (under 16 years) – sponsored by Collenette Jones and Lisa Beresford
“Opportunity Knocks” - over 16’s talent contest sponsored by Affinity Limited, Peter Page and Helen Ackrill
Anybody attending the Paris Fashion Show on the Butes - and it was packed - would have been in no doubt that Alderney ladies and gentlemen of all ages are dedicated followers of fashion. The models strutting the catwalk made ladies pinch their husbands who became very protective of their wallets. This show gets bigger and better every year and the Bucks Fizz bar helped to create a warm atmosphere on a somewhat cool morning. An unexpected twist to this otherwise sophisticated event was a guest appearance by TV stylists Trinny and Susannah who invited an ‘unsuspecting’ and very modest little ‘lady’ with a terrible cloth sense and awfully big knickers to a make-over. And, surprise, surprise – it worked. Transformation accomplished, the ugly old dear(alias Ronnie Cairnduff) turned into a stunning young lady (alias Louise Downes).
That afternoon everybody headed for Braye Beach and , although the sun wasn’t in sight for the Alderney Week Family Favourite Daft Raft Race, it defiantly did not stop a tremendous amount of weird and wonderful creations gathering on the shore of Braye Beach. Hundreds of onlookers filled Douglas Quay and Braye Beach to watch this spectacular race. And the following emerged as winners:
Kids 14 and under
1st Maiden Effort: Crowcombe Croew
2nd Titanic Sinks Again: Nicholes/Bowles
3rd Holy Bible: Lily & Gang
Adults
1st Comedy of Errors: James Family
2nd Stairway to Heaven: Hillmobile
3rd G.Joey: Daniel & Friends
Survivors Race
1st Holy Bible: Lily & Gang
2nd Colourful Vikings: Will & Friends
3rd Comedy of Errors: James Family
Overall Best Raft & Winners Cup
Sgt. Puffins’ Lonely Hearts Club Raft :Simpson Crew
Sinkiest
The Norseman: Westlands Crew
Most Innovative
Water Wheel : Mick Turly & Anthony German
Best Kids
Titanic Sinks Again: Nicholes/Bowles
Daftest
The Old Crapper: Becks & Co
Most Topical
Shuttle Bus: Wright & Friends
Best Craftsmanship
Little St. Vikings : Patricia & Friends
The evening’s entertainment kicked off with “Alderney’s got talent” for the under 16’s. And that was truly amazing.
5-7 years:
1st Alexander Poe and Miles Norwood
2nd Sophie, Daisy, Laura & Jessica
3rd Lettie Mantle
8-10 years:
1st Natasha Milliken
2nd Molly Mantle & Danny Woodnutt
3rd Annabelle Norwood
11-15 years:
1st Matthew Needham
2nd Sarah & Hannah
3rd Millie, Hepzibah, Sarah and Hannah
Overall Gold Medal Winner: Matthew Needham
Opportunity Knocks turned out to be a great night of entertainment! There were performances from singing to comedian acts as Alderney and visitors to the island showed off their talent and the judges had the onerous task of selecting the winning act and also of removing some of the more outrageous performers , not least a naughty trio or girls headed by Miss Alderney, and those has-beens “Boys ‘R Us”.
Rosa’s “On my Own” was excellent and landed her in 4th place. Giorg’s “Zombie” was quite stunning. Ellis Downes turned out to be a surprise stand-up comedian delivering a vast number of jokes.
Emily’s beautiful voice did credit to “Bring me to Live” and came 3rd.
Dr. Meriel and the Bonza Doohdahs, alias “Take That” singing “Back for Good” went down extremely well with the crowds and took 2nd prize.
Elvis the King gave a very convincing performance with “Suspicious Minds”. The Dream Girls, three young girls were simply stunning. The “Big Spender” performance by the Blumbergs was hilarious and Lisa Beavis’ impersonation of Frank Spencer was something else!
And while the judges made up their mind, Alex Birch (now Mrs Alex Flewitt!) showed off her slick dock handling act.
But the winners of the night were the Dream Girls who happily obliged with an Encore.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
SATURDAY 7 AUGUST:
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A wide selection of photos of today’s main events is now published on our Flickr page
watch ITV Channel Television’s report of today’s events here.
watch BBC Channel Islands’ television coverage of today’s events here
MORNING
KFA girls’ last Alderney Week 2010 performance
Man of Iron Competition sponsored by Sportingbet
Waiters & Waitresses Race – sponsored by Leslie and Linda Aldis
The Grand Alderney Week 2010 Prize Draw
The Big Rock Pooling Challenge
AFTERNOON
The Pet Show – sponsored by Robert and Susan McDowall
Youngsters’ Putting and Chipping Competition
Wild Hogs Motorbike Parade – sponsored by Peter and Angela Beer
Motorbike Scramble Trials
Pony Rides
EVENING
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION leaves Royal Connaught Square for The Butes . Torches sponsored by the Fort Group
On arrival, Lighting the Bonfire by Miss Alderney
Alderney Week Grand Firework Display - sponsored by Alderney Shipping and Mark Maurice
Quarry 2010 Party at Corporation Quarry
Saturday was a very busy day which started with the KFA’s last Alderney Week street dance performance in Victoria Street followed by the Man of Iron – and Iron Lady – contest, and the Waiters and Waitresses Race.
Man of Iron with 10 contestants:
Winner of the Man of Iron Contest:
1st Nick Bladen, a regular Alderney Week visitor
2nd Ben Challenor
3rd Jonny McGill
Two ladies entered the Iron Lady contest and this was a tight score between Pip Price and Police Inspector Jane Henaghen.
Winner of the Iron Lady contest (2 entries) : Police Insp. Jane Henaghen
Winners of the Waiters & Waitresses Race:
1st : the Belle Vue team Ana and Josh
2nd: The Georgian House team Sam and Tom
3rd: The Coronation Inn team Jo and Matt
Then Miss Alderney and her Maid of Honour drew the winning tickets for the Alderney Week Grand Prize Draw bonanza. All tickets – with exception of ticket No. 2498 were claimed.
Please contact us on 01481 824321 if this is your ticket.
In the afternoon proud owners brought pets of all shapes and sizes up to the Butes for the Pet Show and Competition. Goats, rabbits, dogs and chickens are just some examples of some of the pets in the fun competition! It was great afternoon out for all the pets and of course their owners with lots of prizes and treats.
Alderney Week 2010 – 8 days and nights of non-stop family fun and entertainment – drew to a dazzling close with the traditional Torchlight Procession and a spectacular firework finale.
Led by the town crier, Miss Alderney, her Maid of Honour and the Alderney Week Team followed by a half-mile long crocodile of around 3,000 people – most with flaming torches held aloft – meandered through St. Anne’s from Royal Connaught Square in paganish ritual.
The crowed then enjoyed a fantastic 10 minute firework finale on the Butes – the best ever. Many then gathered round the fire for a few drinks from the Bavaria Beer Tent and shortly after enjoyed the live music on the main stage – Ronnie and Friends. There was a fabulous energetic party vibe amongst groups of all ages, and if this wasn’t enough the party animals then headed down to the Quarry Party which didn’t finish in till well after sunrise the next morning!
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF
SUNDAY 8 AUGUST:
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MORNING:
The Great ‘Wombling’ Clean Up
AFTERNOON
Pony Rides
EVENING
Songs of Praise
Today’s Companion Dog Show, organised by the Aurigny Dog Club, was a rather more serious matter for our 4-legged friends and their proud owners who had to perform a series of tests under the watchful and critical eyes of Guernsey judge Carolyne Le Poidevin and Steward Linda Sharp.. No less than 39 dogs and their owners, along with 11 Junior Handlers – some with “borrowed dogs”
Best Pedigree in Show: Nicky Ravilious’ Shetland Sheepdog “Rudi”
Best Puppy in Show: Fran Trathen’s 6 months old Cocker Spaniel “Charlie”
Best Veteran in Show: Fran Trathen’s 14-year old Springer Spaniel “Murphy”
Class 1 - Any Variety Pedigree Puppy
1st – Charlie – Cocker Spaniel - owner Fran Trathen ( Best Gundog)
2nd - Henry – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - owner Sarah Pepper ( Best Toy)
3rd – Archie – Labrador - owner Trevon Nicholls
Class 2 – Any Variety Pedigree Sporting
1st – Herby – Border Terrier – owner Devon Street (Best Terrier & Reserve Best in Show)
2nd – Ciebe – Labrador – owner Blaise MacIntyre
3rd – Jessica – Skye Terrier – owner Julia Gibbons
Class 3 – Any Variety Pedigree Non-Sporting
1st - Rudi - Shetland Sheepdog - owner, Nicky Ravilious. (Best Pastoral & Best Pedigree in Show)
2nd – Doris – Bulldog – owner Fran Trathen ( Best Utility )
3rd – Zena – GSD – owner Chris Hodgson
Class 4 - Any Variety Pedigree Veteran ( 7 yrs & over)
1st – Murphy – Springer Spaniel – owner Fran Trathen (Best Pedigree Veteran)
2nd – Zena - GSD
3rd – Edward – owner Richard Woods
Class 5 – JUNIOR HANDLING.
1st – Rachel Allen with Zac - Collie
2nd – Danielle Allen with Toby – Cocker Spaniel
3rd – ? with Boyce.
Class 6 – Any Non-Pedigree.
1st 1st – Woody – Hunterway – Marc Barrier
2nd – Winnie – Terrier – owner Norma Williams
3rd – Lottie – Rottweiler X - owner Helen Dickinson
Class 7 – Any Non-Pedigree Veteran (7 yrs & over)
1st – Boyce – Parson Russell Terrier – owner Helen Dickinson
2nd – Zac – Collie X – owner Fran Trathen
3rd – Misty – Terrier X – owner Kathy Emott
Class 8 – Best Condition
1st – Woody with Marc Barrier
2nd - Archie with Bethany Nicholls
3rd – Winnie with Norma Williams
Class 9 – Best Six Legs
1st – Ann Wheeler &Matt– X bred
2nd – Devon Street & Herby – Border Terrier
3rd – Helen Dickinson & Boyce – Parson Russell
Class 10 – Most Friendly Dog won the “Sammy Styche” Memorial Trophy.
1st – Shadow with Phillipa Arditti
2nd – Ciebe with Blaise MacIntyre
3rd –Ceilidh - Greyhound with Dee Hausheer (Best Hound )
The “Boodle Cup” for the Oldest Dog in Show
Misty – 15 ½ years old Xbred Terrier owned by Kathy Emott
Alderney Week came to a close with Songs of Praise, an ecumenical service, held in the Memorial Gardens and marked the end of a very successful Alderney Week 2010.
If you have any high resolution photographs of events not covered, we’d be delighted to include these on our Flickr website. Please email them to info@alderneyweek.net or post your CD to Alderney Week PO Box 138, Alderney GY9 3HF