Laxey Views, a free community newsletter run by volunteers, has received a helping hand in the form of ground-level support from Conister Bank.
Now in its seventh issue, Laxey Views was created by village residents Jackie Baker, Joanne Clague and Kerry Sharpe.
Its blend of news, views and images is anchored firmly in village life.
ive-hundred copies of Laxey Views are printed each month and distributed through village outlets, as well as being available online.
Conister Bank discovered Laxey Views by chance; picked up on the project and decided to give the paper their backing.
It is supporting printing costs for the next year.
Managing director of Conister Bank, Juan Kelly, said: ‘We believe in supporting grass-roots community projects and Laxey Views feels real and that it brings people together.
‘I really admire what Jackie, Joanne and Kerry have started here.’
Jackie Baker, co-founder, said: ‘We are thrilled, at Laxey Views, that the work we have been doing has been recognised by Conister Bank.
‘Their belief in us and our aims, and in the community benefit to Laxey, is much appreciated. Our future issues are guaranteed until 2016 and we look forward to developing the newsletter further as time goes on.’