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Really interesting chat on @BBCGuernsey with @J_Rabey96 this morning. As we know, Guernsey& #39;s 2021 games won& #39;t go ahead https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏝️" title="Einsame Insel" aria-label="Emoji: Einsame Insel"> It& #39;s after organisers felt it was impossible to commit to the event mid-pandemic - especially with the situation changing around the world. (1)" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇬🇬" title="Flagge von Guernsey" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Guernsey"> Really interesting chat on @BBCGuernsey with @J_Rabey96 this morning. As we know, Guernsey& #39;s 2021 games won& #39;t go ahead https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏝️" title="Einsame Insel" aria-label="Emoji: Einsame Insel"> It& #39;s after organisers felt it was impossible to commit to the event mid-pandemic - especially with the situation changing around the world. (1)" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
This morning, on breakfast we heard from the chairman of the Guernsey Island Games - he& #39;s called Brian Allen (6th from the left) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😥" title="Enttäuschtes, aber erleichtertes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Enttäuschtes, aber erleichtertes Gesicht"> He called the decision to have to postpone as an "awful one" for everyone involved (2)" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏝️" title="Einsame Insel" aria-label="Emoji: Einsame Insel"> This morning, on breakfast we heard from the chairman of the Guernsey Island Games - he& #39;s called Brian Allen (6th from the left) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😥" title="Enttäuschtes, aber erleichtertes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Enttäuschtes, aber erleichtertes Gesicht"> He called the decision to have to postpone as an "awful one" for everyone involved (2)" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
The multi-sport gathering for small islands across the world was due to be held in the Bailiwick between the 3rd and 9th Julyhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">Brian Allen says it& #39;s been a tough period for all involved - and admitted that he, nor other members see much improving in the next few months" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏝️" title="Einsame Insel" aria-label="Emoji: Einsame Insel"> The multi-sport gathering for small islands across the world was due to be held in the Bailiwick between the 3rd and 9th Julyhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">Brian Allen says it& #39;s been a tough period for all involved - and admitted that he, nor other members see much improving in the next few months" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Big decisions ahead.... Orkney are scheduled to host in 2023.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">Brian says there could be changes to the hosting schedules for years to come - so where will Guernsey& #39;s games slot in - and where will other games go after that?" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴" title="Flagge von Schottland" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Schottland"> Big decisions ahead.... Orkney are scheduled to host in 2023.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❓" title="Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Fragezeichen-Symbol">Brian says there could be changes to the hosting schedules for years to come - so where will Guernsey& #39;s games slot in - and where will other games go after that?" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Simple answer- we don& #39;t know yet. Members of the Island Games Association are making decisions as we speak. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏩" title="Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck"> BUT, Brian expects a decision to be made on this quite quickly. So expect news shortly - and when I have it, I& #39;ll share it with you." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏝️" title="Einsame Insel" aria-label="Emoji: Einsame Insel"> Simple answer- we don& #39;t know yet. Members of the Island Games Association are making decisions as we speak. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏩" title="Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck"> BUT, Brian expects a decision to be made on this quite quickly. So expect news shortly - and when I have it, I& #39;ll share it with you." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
These wonderful photos and memories were taken in Gibraltar last year. A sad, sad announcement but one that& #39;s probably for the best.
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