Commonwealth Games: Manx athletes begin to arrive at Athletes Village
Athletes from all over the world including the Isle of Man have begun arriving at the Athletes Village in Birmingham for this year's Commonwealth Games as the event counts down to next Thursday's start.
Among the athletes to arrive from Team Isle of Man including Gymnast Tara Donnelly and her coach Valery.
More than 3,000 competitors as well as staff and volunteers from around the Commonwealth have begun arriving today.
The Athletes Village at the University of Birmingham Site comes complete with Games-branded duvet covers, dining halls, a gym and general medical care facilities including a dentist.
As well as the village in Edgbaston, athletes will also stay at the University of Warwick and the National Exhibition Centre.