Memories in photos - Part 1

The 2011 Island Games blog is nearing its end, but over the next few days I will be bringing back to life some memories of several different aspects of this year's Games. I also hope to find the time to get all my video footage edited shortly, which will be put onto two DVDs and made available to anyone who wants a copy. There will be well over four hours of footage, and every event involving Isle of Man athletes (including heats) and all the medal ceremonies will be included.

The first set of photos feature several of the Isle of Man team and supporters captured at various moments during the week.

Team manager Anthony Brand and thrower Richard Bell pictured enjoying the spectacular Opening Ceremony on the streets of Ryde (photo Caroline Brand)

Di Shimell (left) is standing down from the athletics management team after many years of service. Former GB international athlete Danaa Callow (right) was part of the management team for the first time in the Isle of Wight (photo by Brands)

Discus thrower Andrea de Bruin enjoyed every minute of her Island Games debut, and now has the Commonwealth Youth Games to look forward to in September (photo by Brands)

I'm really not altogether sure why Ciara McDonnell needed an ice pack for her face here, but she looks like she is plotting revenge!! (photo by Brands)

Bethan Pilley made an excellent Island Games debut, finishing fifth in the Long Jump. Here she ponders her approach for her next jump

It was very warm all week, and Daniel Stewart-Clague takes refuge under a brolly during the Triple Jump competition

Although he didn't win a medal in this race, Ryan Fairclough's performance in the 800 metres final was one of the best of the week from the Isle of Man team. He gets a well deserved pat on the back after the race

There was lots of support for the Isle of Man team all through the week. Bernie Shimell licks his lips at the prospect of a week with no timekeeping duties and plenty of cycling! (photo by Brands)

The Island Games always provides a great platform for making and maintaining friendships with athletes from the other islands.  Gail Griffiths enjoys meeting up with Claire Wilson of Jersey (formerly Shetland) for the first time since 2007...

...and getting to know Half Marathon rival Deon Breary of Bermuda at the track during the week

Martin Malone swaps shirts with Minorca's Half Marathon competitor Juanjo Cerro after the 10,000 metres race on the final day