Funding for events showcasing best of Guernsey

Liberation tour events are amongst those receiving funds

A range of 17 organisations and events are benefiting from a £123,000 package of grants from Guernsey's Tourism Management Board.

The money is for activities designed to attract more visitors to the Bailiwick, including an international chess festival, a Liberation tour of military vehicles and La Beltane festival on Sark.

The funds have been allocated by the Committee for Economic Development which considered 38 applications for events celebrating Guernsey's heritage, culture, food, and sporting communities.

Hannah Beacom, TMB's chair, said: "We know our Bailiwick is beautiful and full of rich culture and heritage, and it is vital to support those projects which showcase the best it has to offer to visitors."

'Great help'

Director of La Beltane festival Jolie Rose said the next edition was going to be "bigger and better" with an "amazing line-up planned and more fabulous activities throughout the day to enjoy. "

The TMB has also given money to Guernsey Rally.

Director Caren Vidamour said it "will be of great help to us ensuring the 2025 Guernsey Rally is a spectacular local event and enjoyed by its many supporters".

The rally returns on 28 February and 1 March after last year's event was cancelled by the States which said it could not justify the administration involved.

Other organisations receiving grants include the Art for Guernsey Renoir Walk, A Table in Guernsey Food Festival, the Guernsey Military Group – 2025 Liberation Tour and St James Events – Global Collection Festival.

There is also money for sporting events including Tornado Fitness Racing Series and the men's and women's Twenty20 international teams.