Islanders don Guernsey jumpers to help hospice

Communities have rallied together to mark the annual celebration of the Guernsey knitted jumper which is traditionally made on the island.

On Thursday it was 'Wear a Guernsey Day' during which money was raised for Les Bourgs Hospice.

The event took place in Market Square with traditional food, stalls and a chance to learn more about the charity.

Guernsey's politicians supported the cause too - with special permission from the Bailiff to wear their jumpers in the States Chamber.

Deputy Rhonda Humphreys said the jumper was an "important part of our heritage".

She said: "The resurgence of the garment with modernisation of the design and colours has been great to see and with the number of exports all over the world is a good news story for the island.

"I think it is really important for the assembly to support these initiatives."

Tom Bradshaw, from Specsavers, took things a step further this year by bringing all six of his Guernseys into the office and changing them every hour.

"I'm rarely seen without a Guernsey at this time of year but, for some bizarre reason, I failed to wear one on Wear a Guernsey Day last year - I completely forgot," he said.

"I wanted to put that right so this year I decided to overcompensate by bringing six Guernseys into the office and changing them every hour.

"It was just a bit of fun to help with the fundraising for Les Bourgs Hospice which we all know provides incredible care and support to islanders and their families when they need it most.

"There were so many colours on display that we must have had almost the full Guernsey palette represented across the office."

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