Claire Allen
@claireallengsy.bsky.social
Event marketing prof & Festival Director of the Guernsey Literary Festival. Passionate about the arts, sport and wellbeing, living on the beautiful island of Guernsey 🏝️
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650 pupils from 14 primary schools across the Bailiwick of Guernsey came along to an interactive session at Beau Sejour with author @nadiashireen.bsky.social, where they received a free copy of her first ‘Grimwood’ book. The event was recorded for children in Alderney to enjoy too.
April 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
650 pupils from 14 primary schools across the Bailiwick of Guernsey came along to an interactive session at Beau Sejour with author @nadiashireen.bsky.social, where they received a free copy of her first ‘Grimwood’ book. The event was recorded for children in Alderney to enjoy too.
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The @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted the Mr. Men Little Miss Tea party with storyteller George Hoyle, complete with live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action and movement. Perfect Sunday afternoon family fun with the children!
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted the Mr. Men Little Miss Tea party with storyteller George Hoyle, complete with live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action and movement. Perfect Sunday afternoon family fun with the children!
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social
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I swam; it was wild. 10 degrees & blowing a hoolie couldn’t stop me & some hardy children’s authors from the fabulous @GuernseyLitFest taking to the sea this morning! 🌊🥶
Thank you SO MUCH for the coffee & flapjacks on the beach after!! ☕️😁
Thank you SO MUCH for the coffee & flapjacks on the beach after!! ☕️😁
May 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I swam; it was wild. 10 degrees & blowing a hoolie couldn’t stop me & some hardy children’s authors from the fabulous @GuernseyLitFest taking to the sea this morning! 🌊🥶
Thank you SO MUCH for the coffee & flapjacks on the beach after!! ☕️😁
Thank you SO MUCH for the coffee & flapjacks on the beach after!! ☕️😁
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This afternoon, the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social held a sold out event with Adam Frost at St Pierre Park.
Adam is an RHS Ambassador and author of 5 books. His most recent book, For the Love of Plants.
This event was chaired by Holly Farrell and kindly sponsored by St Pierre Park Hotel.
Adam is an RHS Ambassador and author of 5 books. His most recent book, For the Love of Plants.
This event was chaired by Holly Farrell and kindly sponsored by St Pierre Park Hotel.
April 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This afternoon, the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social held a sold out event with Adam Frost at St Pierre Park.
Adam is an RHS Ambassador and author of 5 books. His most recent book, For the Love of Plants.
This event was chaired by Holly Farrell and kindly sponsored by St Pierre Park Hotel.
Adam is an RHS Ambassador and author of 5 books. His most recent book, For the Love of Plants.
This event was chaired by Holly Farrell and kindly sponsored by St Pierre Park Hotel.
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This morning, the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted Parmy Olson at the OGH to discuss her book, Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World.
This event was sponsored by Butterfield.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
This event was sponsored by Butterfield.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
May 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This morning, the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted Parmy Olson at the OGH to discuss her book, Supremacy - AI, ChatGPT and the Race That Will Change the World.
This event was sponsored by Butterfield.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
This event was sponsored by Butterfield.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
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The winners of the very successful 2025 @guernseylitfest.bsky.social Poetry Competition read their poems at a special presentation event at the Guille-Allès Library this evening judged by Imtiaz Darker.
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social Supported by @guernseyarts.bsky.social
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social Supported by @guernseyarts.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The winners of the very successful 2025 @guernseylitfest.bsky.social Poetry Competition read their poems at a special presentation event at the Guille-Allès Library this evening judged by Imtiaz Darker.
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social Supported by @guernseyarts.bsky.social
Sponsored by @specsaversuk.bsky.social Supported by @guernseyarts.bsky.social
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Here at the wonderful @guernseylitfest.bsky.social, lovely people, beautiful setting and such peace.
May 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Here at the wonderful @guernseylitfest.bsky.social, lovely people, beautiful setting and such peace.
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There was a record of more than 1500 entries from 28 schools in the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social 2025 Write Stuff competition.
READ THE WINNING STORIES HERE ➡️ read.writestuff.gg/winners/2025
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
READ THE WINNING STORIES HERE ➡️ read.writestuff.gg/winners/2025
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
May 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
There was a record of more than 1500 entries from 28 schools in the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social 2025 Write Stuff competition.
READ THE WINNING STORIES HERE ➡️ read.writestuff.gg/winners/2025
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
READ THE WINNING STORIES HERE ➡️ read.writestuff.gg/winners/2025
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival
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Chaired by Toby Litching & supported by The TSL this morning the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted journalist and author John Sweeney to discuss his latest book ‘Murder in the Gulag,’ an explosive account of how Putin poisoned Alexei Navaly.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival #TSL
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival #TSL
May 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Chaired by Toby Litching & supported by The TSL this morning the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social hosted journalist and author John Sweeney to discuss his latest book ‘Murder in the Gulag,’ an explosive account of how Putin poisoned Alexei Navaly.
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival #TSL
#gsylitfest #Guernsey #LiteraryFestival #TSL
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Wonderful audience at the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social, to hear me talk about the defiant, determined, damned brilliant #ElżbietaZawacka aka #AgentZo this eve! Thank you to the organisers, volunteers & everyone who came along!
May 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Wonderful audience at the @guernseylitfest.bsky.social, to hear me talk about the defiant, determined, damned brilliant #ElżbietaZawacka aka #AgentZo this eve! Thank you to the organisers, volunteers & everyone who came along!
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The 13th Guernsey Literary Festival gets under way today with chef Tom Kerridge and journalist Jon Sopel among this year’s headline names 📚
Guernsey Literary Festival is back with more than 70 events
Dozens of local and visiting authors will be discussing their work in detail over the coming days as this year’s Guernsey Literary Festival gets under way.
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April 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The 13th Guernsey Literary Festival gets under way today with chef Tom Kerridge and journalist Jon Sopel among this year’s headline names 📚
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Great start to this year’s Guernsey Literary Festival!
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social of Sewing Bee fame talked about how focusing on the quality of our clothing and purchases is not only better for the environment, but makes us happier too.
This event was supported by Guernsey Chamber
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social of Sewing Bee fame talked about how focusing on the quality of our clothing and purchases is not only better for the environment, but makes us happier too.
This event was supported by Guernsey Chamber
April 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Great start to this year’s Guernsey Literary Festival!
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social of Sewing Bee fame talked about how focusing on the quality of our clothing and purchases is not only better for the environment, but makes us happier too.
This event was supported by Guernsey Chamber
@patrickgrantism.bsky.social of Sewing Bee fame talked about how focusing on the quality of our clothing and purchases is not only better for the environment, but makes us happier too.
This event was supported by Guernsey Chamber
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The woman who arranged the infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew will be in Guernsey this coming weekend as a guest speaker at the Literary Festival.
Express spoke with Sam McAlister to find out what we can expect...
Express spoke with Sam McAlister to find out what we can expect...
THAT Prince Andrew interview, negotiation skills, resilience, and social mobility
The woman who arranged the infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew will be in Guernsey this coming weekend. Sam McAlister is one of the guest speakers at the Guernsey Literary Festival. Her talk on Saturday evening at St James will cover some of the BBC's "most shocking interviews" including that one with the Prince who claims he doesn't sweat. Ahead of that, Neena Dhaun interviewed Sam McAlister for…
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April 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The woman who arranged the infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew will be in Guernsey this coming weekend as a guest speaker at the Literary Festival.
Express spoke with Sam McAlister to find out what we can expect...
Express spoke with Sam McAlister to find out what we can expect...
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This year's Guernsey Literary Festival will bring together two Guernsey based authors with a shared passion for the island’s history.
Kelvin Whelan and Theresa Le Flem will be speaking at an event on Monday evening.
Kelvin Whelan and Theresa Le Flem will be speaking at an event on Monday evening.
Literary Festival to tackle story telling through Guernsey’s rich history
This year's Guernsey Literary Festival will bring together two Guernsey based authors with a shared passion for the island’s history. Kelvin Whelan's new book, 'Last Man Hanging', is his first venture into historical true crime, while Theresa Le Flem's newbook is called 'Freedom On The Morning Tide'. Pictured; Last Man Hanging by Kevin Whelan. Pictured; Freedom of the Morning Tide by Theresa Le Flem.
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April 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This year's Guernsey Literary Festival will bring together two Guernsey based authors with a shared passion for the island’s history.
Kelvin Whelan and Theresa Le Flem will be speaking at an event on Monday evening.
Kelvin Whelan and Theresa Le Flem will be speaking at an event on Monday evening.
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Delighted to be speaking again at this years Guernsey Literary Festival. So many sessions added to my list.
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March 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Delighted to be speaking again at this years Guernsey Literary Festival. So many sessions added to my list.
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Looking forward to this event with @roxannemusic.bsky.social at @guernseylitfest.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Looking forward to this event with @roxannemusic.bsky.social at @guernseylitfest.bsky.social
LISTEN: Guernsey gran shares her stories from behind the internment camp fence www.bailiwickexpress.com/news-ge/list...
LISTEN: Guernsey gran shares her stories from behind the internment camp fence - Bailiwick Express News Guernsey
Guernsey gran Jill Chubb shares her childhood memories of being deported to Biberach in a new podcast series, highlighting her personal perspective ahead of the 80th Liberation Anniversary.
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April 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
LISTEN: Guernsey gran shares her stories from behind the internment camp fence www.bailiwickexpress.com/news-ge/list...
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📢Join us tomorrow at Granary Square 1pm for a protest Meta following revelations of pirated books being used to train their large language models. More details below 👇
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April 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📢Join us tomorrow at Granary Square 1pm for a protest Meta following revelations of pirated books being used to train their large language models. More details below 👇
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We are looking forward to hearing from @mikebernerslee.bsky.social about his new book, A Climate of Truth, at this year's festival.
Join us on Thursday 1st May at St James to discuss how honesty and truth can help combat the climate crisis: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
Join us on Thursday 1st May at St James to discuss how honesty and truth can help combat the climate crisis: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
March 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We are looking forward to hearing from @mikebernerslee.bsky.social about his new book, A Climate of Truth, at this year's festival.
Join us on Thursday 1st May at St James to discuss how honesty and truth can help combat the climate crisis: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
Join us on Thursday 1st May at St James to discuss how honesty and truth can help combat the climate crisis: guernseyliteraryfestival.com/events/a-cli...
Looked tropical but felt Baltic!
March 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Looked tropical but felt Baltic!
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From hot topics like AI to developing key skills, this year’s business programme offers unique opportunities for learning.
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
From hot topics like AI to developing key skills, this year’s business programme offers unique opportunities for learning.
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
#GsyLitFest #LiteraryFestival #BookLovers
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This year’s history line up uncovers hidden WW2 history, dives into mythology and marks our 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey.
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This year’s history line up uncovers hidden WW2 history, dives into mythology and marks our 80th anniversary of Liberation in Guernsey.
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Nature, climate and the environment feature prominently across genres in this year’s Literary Festival. 🌱
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nature, climate and the environment feature prominently across genres in this year’s Literary Festival. 🌱
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
Here are some of the speakers you can hear from during the programme...
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There are over 52 public events, featuring both local and UK speakers. Tickets go on sale to the general public on 15th February, and festival members can buy tickets now!
Find out more at guernseyliteraryfestival.com/news/excitin...
Find out more at guernseyliteraryfestival.com/news/excitin...
February 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
There are over 52 public events, featuring both local and UK speakers. Tickets go on sale to the general public on 15th February, and festival members can buy tickets now!
Find out more at guernseyliteraryfestival.com/news/excitin...
Find out more at guernseyliteraryfestival.com/news/excitin...
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This year’s Guernsey Literary Festival features events covering entertainment, music, art, food, fiction, poetry, history, politics and sport as well as debates on artificial intelligence and smartphones and a gardeners’ question time.
February 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This year’s Guernsey Literary Festival features events covering entertainment, music, art, food, fiction, poetry, history, politics and sport as well as debates on artificial intelligence and smartphones and a gardeners’ question time.