July 11, 2023
The Island Games are here! But, did you know there are events, around the Island Games, celebrating inclusive sport?
Here are some to fill your diary this week!
What: Tom
Suckling – Talk
When: Wednesday 12th July 2023 from 12:30 to 2pm
Venue: The Market Building St Peter Port (Pride House)
Cost: Free
See AccessAble guide to the Market Building: The Market Buildings | AccessAble
Tom Suckling shares his unique research into LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport
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What: Boccia – Sport
When: Wednesday 12th July 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Venue: Aztech Centre, Hougue du Pommier, Vale GY6 8BD
Cost: Free
See AccessAble guide to the Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre at Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre | AccessAble
If you didn’t make the first Boccia session (or you want to play again!) join us at the Aztech Centre for another game. It’s great for getting everyone involved, so bring the whole family.
Our very own Janina Almeida, joint founder of Guernsey Mobility, Let’s Go will be taking part and showing off her skills. Boccia is similar to bowls and pétanque. It is an inclusive sport, suitable for everyone, including anyone with visual impairments as well as mobility impairments and anyone else who fancies a go!
No tickets are required for this event – just turn up!
What: Simon Laurens Gold and Silver Paralympian – Talk
When: Thursday 13th July 2023 from 12:30 to 2pm
Venue: The Market Building St Peter Port (Pride House)
Cost: Free
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Opening this talk is local para-athelete Sophie Veron. She will talk about her journey from brain surgery to British Cycling, and the barriers that she has had to overcome along the way.
One not to miss!
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What: Quiz
When: Thursday 13th July 2023 from 7pm to 11pm
Venue: The Market Building St Peter Port (Pride House)
Cost: £5.00
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Try your luck at the Big Fat Quiz of the Queer. Open to all at Pride House. Lots of fun, even if you get it wrong!
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What: Badminton exhibition match
When: Friday 14th July 2023 from 9:15am
Venue: The Rohais Badminton Hall, Rohais, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2LZ
Cost: Free
Watch the inspirational Jay Webber, joint winner of the Febrache & Farrell LLP Trophy for the Parasport Athlete with a Learning Impairment Award, take on Medha Vallapureddy.
(Picture from Bailiwick Express)
No tickets are required for this event just show up!
What: Blake Wilcocks – Talk
When: Friday 14th July 2023 from 12:30 to 2pm
Venue: The Market Building St Peter Port (Pride House)
Cost: Free
See AccessAble guide to the Market Building: The Market Buildings | AccessAble
Join Blake for a fireside chat about her experience as a trans athlete in Guernsey. Hosted by Dave Wheeler, this promises to be a fascinating insight into her experiences.
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Further information
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Island Games Website:
Island Games – Things to do:
Liberate events page