By Royal approval : Guernsey gets new Dean… who'll double as Sark's vicar
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By Royal approval: Guernsey gets new Dean… who'll double as Sark's vicar
• Pictured: Matthew Trick will succeed the Very Reverend Tim Barker as Dean of the Bailiwick of Guernsey The King has appointed a new Dean of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
• The Venerable Matthew Trick will succeed the Very Reverend Tim Barker who has been the Dean since 2015.
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 | BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday States work from home policy to be reviewed• Some politicians have criticised the current arrangement which allows some staff to work in the UK. |
 | Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · 2 days ago Years in the making: GSPCA celebrates long service and 'so longs'• Pictured: GSPCA staff say goodbye to long-serving member of staff. |
 | BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · 2 days ago Guernsey FC beat Newhaven to progress in FA Vase• Guernsey FC progress from the FA Vase first qualifying round after a 1-0 win at Newhaven. |
 | The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · 5 days ago The Weekly Briefing from The Quarry• Dig Deeper A fascinating story is emerging about Le Déhus based on fresh evidence uncovered by Martyn Dorey. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 6 days ago Rare seal pup rescued from Guernsey's east coast• A rare seal pup has been rescued from near the Children's Bathing Pools on Guernsey's east coast. |
 | Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · 6 days ago Rare Guernsey breed to sustainably maintain farm land• Three Royal Golden Guernsey Goats have a new home at Les Caches Farm. |
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22 Aug · The Lobster and Grill, GuernseyLe Friquet Fern Fest
22 Aug · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyECSOC Saturday Evening Concert
18 AugThe Staples Ensemble
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19 AugThe West Show
29 Aug · Bad Habits, GuernseyDay Diva's Bank Holiday Weekend - Mamma Mia/Disco Diva's Brunch
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23 Aug at 10:00Crown Pier Sunday Market
23 Aug at 10:00Fete d'Etai | Medieval Summer Festival
23 Aug at 15:00Reservoir View Vineyard Tour
26 AugThe North Show & Battle of Flowers
27 AugWine & Food Pairing Evening hosted by Hook & Black Sabre
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