With Alderney experiencing the deepest recession in living memory the States of Alderney decided to draw up an Economic Plan to map out how the island could develop in future. Guernsey Consultants Island Analysis were hired to carry out consultations with the public and business community, to compare Alderney...
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More interesting discoveries have been made at the Roman fortlet at The Nunnery over the past few days. A dig led by Dr. Jason Monaghan, of Guernsey Museums, was aimed at finding out more of its history after the Romans left. This ‘well’ or drain discovered between the look-out...
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The failure of the States to have new toilet and shower facilities at the camp site completed before the start of the school holidays has been strongly criticised by local people who holiday at the Saye Beach site each year. The general services committee decided in October last year...
readmore Alderney States, Alderney WeekA decision by States members not to give an undertaking to match private fund-raising efforts has scuppered the Sports and Community Trust’s scaled-down plans for a swimming pool and other amenities in vacant property to let at the Crusher site. Two Trustees, including Paul Clark, owner of the building,...
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It was love at first sight for Salvation Army officers Barrie and Cheryle Cox when they flew to Alderney earlier this year to see whether they would like to take up a posting here in succession to John and Kath Charlton, the organisation’s envoys in the island for the...
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Within hours of taking part in the visit by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, the lifeboat crew and members and supporters of the Alderney branch of the RNLI were welcoming another important visitor — the Institution’s chief executive Paul Boissier accompanied by his wife. As well as...
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While the world watched agog at the helicopter sequence and the Queen’s apparent descent to the Olympic stadium by parachute, the man who coordinated the filming was nervously watching it on television at his holiday home in Alderney. Colin Prescot, owner of Flying Pictures, had been on the telephone...
readmore Alderney LifeAlderney Week’s answer to the Olympic Games kicks off tomorrow with its own torch procession through the town. And, like the Opening Ceremony in London, there is a surprise in store for those taking part, details of which cannot be revealed — but we can say that it does...
readmore Alderney Life, Alderney WeekChildren from Ormer House School have been busy down at Alderney’s recycling centre, giving the island’s bees and other insects a helping hand. Using recycled bins and recycled compost, they have been planting wild flowers. Supported by the recycling centre, this project will provide bees and other insects with...
readmore Alderney Animal Welfare Society, Alderney WeekA 26-strong contingent of soldiers from the 30 Signals Regiment arrived on the island this week to take part in Alderney Week events and to carry out a programme of works for the States. The regiment has traditionally sent a party to the island at this time of year...
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