The Guernsey Guide - weekend things to do

by GD Tue 09 Feb 2010, 10:52 am

If you are after something to do this weekend then take a look through our guide to what's going on around the Bailiwick.
This weekend there's live music, plenty of footy fixtures, and a chance to register for a charity cross-country rally.
Arts & Culture

On Friday evening young musicians from the Guernsey Music Centre's Youth Training Orchestra, Youth Wind Band and Intermediate Choir will perform a varied programme of choral and instrumental music including 'Rock Around the Clock' and 'Mission Impossible' at 1930 at St James. Tickets are £8, £4 senior citizens, £4 restricted view, and students free.
At 1930 on Saturday evening conductors Keith Dawber, Tim Wright and Jeanette Elder lead the young musicians from the Guernsey Youth Orchestra, Concert Wind Band and Youth Choir in a programme that includes 'Superman', 'Finlandia' and the beautiful slow movement from Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, with soloist Philippa Inderwick. Ticket prices as above.
Have a look at St James full diary of events.
Between 1400 and 1630 on Saturday you can submit your entries for the following sections of the Eisteddfod at the Education Department on the Grange: Art & Craft (Senior), English Literary (Senior), Photography (prints, slides and digital images), Cookery, Floral arrangements, Home-made wines, Needlework, Silk and Painting.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 exhibition is at the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery until 29 February.
Find out what's showing this weekend at the Mallard Double Bill Cinema

At 1900 on Sunday the official launch of the 2010 Bubblegum Bangers Rally takes place. The aim is to raise £35,000 for the Tumaini fund through a fun week-long race in cars worth no more than £500.
Introducing

The Bandits are performing at the Venture Inn on Saturday night at 2115 .
Find out about more local music events

Sport

Saturday is a busy Senior County Division 1 day. Guernsey Athletics face Belgrave Wanderers at the KGV, Rangers play Rovers St Andrews, and Sylvans face St Martins at St Peters, all at 1400.
Over in Jersey, St Pauls are taking on North in the F R Wheway Cup Semi Final at 1300.
For the full fixture listings, visit the Guernsey FA website (from BBC)