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Guernsey's 'crochet bomber' and other people with unique interests, hobbies and collections will be at the Big Geekend this weekend, proving that "variety is the spice of life"!
The Big Geekend was due to be held on Saturday 10 and 11 September but was postponed by a fortnight after the Queen's death.
Now the national period of mourning has ended, the team at Guernsey Museums are putting the final touches to their popular annual event.
Access and Learning Manager, Jo Dowding said "quirky collections and unique interests are the order of the Geekend" and visitors can discover anything from fossils and spinning to Japanese culture and badge-making.
Pictured: The Big Weekend has become a popular, regular fixture on the Guernsey Museum's calendar.
She said: "the Geekend is about bringing together people who are passionate about their interest or collections. It’s about embracing what is diverse and eclectic and thinking ‘wow, I didn’t know that’."
One of the people showcasing their interest is Tamara O'Brien. She is the creative behind the postbox toppers which she crochets and positions around the island. She has been shortlisted for a Pride of Guernsey award for her part in local arts.
Mrs O'Brien said: "I am delighted to be a part of such a fantastic event, that showcases people's hobbies. I will be showing some of my previous toppers and doing some crochet for the next ones."
Some of the attractions will be inside, including the chance to meet artists Chris Simcox and Penny Dawes in the Gallery, while archaeologist Phil De Jersey and other experts on fossils (including dinosaurs) and flint, will also be inside the museum.
There will be a minifigure hunt for the young 'and young at heart' and the Guernsey Plastic Modellers Group will be displaying and demonstrating their intricate hobby.
The Frossard Theatre will be used to show classic cartoons and a draw-a-long Pokémon, created by a member of the Museum team. On Sunday, the Guernsey Gaming For Good will be inviting visitors to join in with classic games like Super Mario Kart and discover some new creative games too.
Some of the attractions will be outside including a display of living history from the Guernsey Military History Company with other events on the Terrace such as acoustic musician Dave Wheeler, Morris dancing, Guernsey Dancing and the Samba Burros.
Pictured: The Big Geekend takes place at Guernsey Museum at Candie Gardens.
Some attractions are taking place on both days but other events are timetabled - all details are available online here.
Admission is free to those with Discovery Passes, or usual admission rates apply.
For the first time, there will be a costume competition running over the weekend and anyone in full costume will also be granted free entry.
Pictured top: Tamara O'Brien, who creates the postbox crochet toppers, will be doing demonstrations both days of the Big Geekend.
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