Island Games 2023: Ceramic ram mascot reunited with home nation

The ram was reunited with Annelie Brixt and Pernilla Turrsson, from the Swedish island of Gotland

A ceramic ram that was lost in Guernsey 20 years ago has been reunited with its home nation at the Island Games.

Terry Ferbrache said the ram mascot was found after the closing ceremony when when the games were last held in Guernsey in 2003.

Mr Ferbrache said he was on a mission to reunite the recently rediscovered ornament with its team.

It was claimed by the team representing the Swedish island of Gotland - which has a ram on its flag.

Terry Ferbrache is hoping to track down the owner of the ceramic ram

Mr Ferbrache, who owns Fletcher Sports in St Peter Port, said the ram - which is nicknamed Harry II - was recently rediscovered in the lead-up to the games.

He said: "I did have a panic - I thought, where is it now?

"He was there quite happy in a box in the corner of our shop, so it was fine.

"He's looking resplendent."

The ram was claimed by Annelie Brixt and Pernilla Turrsson, from Gotland.

The ram was found after the closing ceremony of the Island Games 2003

Ms Brixt, who was at the 2003 games, said: "He's going to come home with us now."

The Island Games usually takes place every other year, with 24 islands from around the world competing.

It includes islands from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic to the Caribbean, as well as islands that are part of the British Islands.

Guernsey is hosting the 2023 event, which will conclude on Friday.

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