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In 1806 a small group of islanders embarked on a perilous months-long journey that would shape a small part of America.
Their story reads like the plot of a novel.
It involves escaping a pressgang in Jersey, narrowly avoiding a French naval attack, locking up a drunken captain while becalmed in the middle of the Atlantic, infant death, a grueling journey across land in thunderstorms with trees falling around them and then unwittingly camping just one hundred metres or so from what was to become their home after their campfire smoke was spotted.
Some 220 years later moves are being made to reconnect the two “Guernseys” and a letter uncovered by the Island Archives has provided vivid, first hand detail of those early pioneering days:
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- Public Health Services in Guernsey and Jersey release Channel Islands Cancer Report.
- The report provides cancer incidence and mortality data up to 2022.
- Average of 735 malignant cancers registered annually between 2020 and 2022.
- 36% are non-melanoma skin cancers.
- Public Health Services encourage residents to adopt healthy lifestyle practices to reduce cancer risk.
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- The Policy & Resources Committee seeks expressions of interest for demolition at Leale's Yard.
- Demolition is expected to begin by August.
- The planned mixed-use development will undergo layout and design changes.
- The Co-op retains a section for housing development.
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- The "Sport in the Library" event is scheduled for 22nd November at the Guille-Allès Library.
- Activities will include golf, table tennis, boxing, and a new seated version of volleyball.
- The initiative promotes health and wellbeing while making sports accessible to all ages.
- Library staff will also feature a dedicated reading area for exploring sports literature.
- Attendance is free and open to all.
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- Guernsey FC announces multi-year financial support from Guy and Julia Hands and Maggie and Steve Lansdown.
- Funding will assist in stabilising Club operations and community impact.
- Investment will focus on player welfare, coaching, and operational needs, including support for the Women's Team.
- Hand Picked Hotels will continue as the Club’s Official Sponsor and Platinum Founding Partner of Victoria Park Stadium.
- The Club seeks additional sponsors and donors to ensure a sustainable future.
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- The Big Skipton Sleep Out takes place on Friday 23 January.
- The event aims to raise awareness and funds for housing insecurity in Guernsey.
- Last year's sleep out raised over £40,000 for Caritas Guernsey's modular housing initiative.
- Open to participants aged 16 and over, early registration is encouraged.
- Corporate teams are welcome to participate.
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- Deputy Jayne Ozanne resigns for personal reasons.
- Committee President Deputy Paul Montague acknowledges her contributions.
- A new member is expected to be elected late November or early December.
- She remains a member of Employment & Social Security and the Transport Licensing Authority.
- Deputy Montague expresses support and gratitude for Ozanne's service.
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