Wear a Guernsey day raises money for charity

Wear a Guernsey day was originally set up by Visit Guernsey but now is run by company Guernsey Woolens

A day celebrating a traditional knitted jumper aims to raise money for charity.

Wear a Guernsey day, originally set up by Visit Guernsey but now run by company Guernsey Woolens, is taking place on Thursday.

The event started at 10:00 GMT at Market Square and Guernsey Tourist Information Centre, at the Inner Market, and organisers said funds would support Les Bourgs Hospice.

Paul Eldridge, from Guernsey Woolens, said: "Really it's just an excuse to try and get people to sort of don their Guernseys and then donate to a charity."

A Guernsey is a knitted jumper that has been traditionally made in Guernsey since the early 1800s.

It was originally worn by fishermen and many families had their own variation of the patterns in their knitwear.

The patterns became a means of recognition when unfortunate sailors were lost at sea.

Mr Eldridge said the Guernsey was made with pure wool and lasted a long time "so sustainability-wise, there's not a lot [that] can beat it when it comes to clothing".