Alderney was under Nazi occupation for five years. Credit: ITV Channel TV
People in Alderney are remembering Homecoming Day, which happened 75 years ago today (15 December).
It was the day when the first group of islanders returned to Alderney, after being evacuated during World War II. Commemorations will begin with a ceremony at Braye Harbour attended by the Lieutenant Governor and Lady Catherine Corder, as well as the Dean of Guernsey.
Alderney was under Nazi occupation for five years and in that time several camps were built on the island including SS Lager Sylt, which was the only Nazi concentration camp in Britain.
Credit: ITV Channel TV
Charities and community groups in Alderney have benefitted from a festive event at the island s Methodist church.
The Alderney Christmas Tree Festival, now in its second year, saw ten groups and societies decorate trees to raise money for good causes in the island.
The money raised will go towards the Island Band, Alderney Voices, Alderney Animal Welfare, the Trips Fund and the island s Connaught Care Home.
As well as the ornately decorated trees, visitors could enjoy a hot drink and live music.
After the festival, groups can sell their tree to raise more money for their work.