Guernsey hosts debut Commonwealth Games meeting

Guernsey's Commonwealth Games Association is hosting a meeting with 10 European member nations, including Cyprus, Gibraltar and Malta.

It is the first time the meeting has been held in Guernsey and representatives from the UK, Jersey and Isle of Man will also attend.

The 40th anniversary of Guernsey first competing in the games in Edinburgh in 1970 will also be marked.

Frank Allen, who carried the first flag, is returning for the celebration.

He said carrying the island's flag at the opening ceremony 40 years ago remains the proudest moment of his life.

Every athlete who has represented Guernsey at the Commonwealth Games has been invited to attend a party, which will be attended by the association's patron, Bailiff of Guernsey Sir Geoffrey Rowland.