Eight finish marthon and raise money for Manx charity
Eight runners completed the Greater Manchester Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for The Children’s Centre.A total of just under 8,000 runners took part in the race which started and finished near to...
View ArticleFancy racing around the streets of Douglas in a soap box?
Soapboxes will be racing around the streets of Douglas again in September and organisers are looking for people to enter.The first ever Douglas soapbox race took place last September.More than 25...
View ArticleCrafters demonstrate talents at Sulby fair
Hundreds of people were drawn from all over the island to a craft fair and demonstration held at Lezayre Community hall, in Sulby.There was barely room to spin a ball of wool in the hall amidst the...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s ageing population poses opportunity and challenge
The island’s ageing population presents both opportunities and challenges.That’s the message from a report by the government’s Ageing Population Working Group distributed to MHKs and MLCs which...
View ArticleCampaign to educate public about stalking
Support is available for anyone being stalked – that’s the message being promoted during National Stalking Awareness Week.Though a UK initiative, it is being supported by the Isle of Man police and the...
View ArticlePost War Stories go back into battle with new release
Things have been a little quiet in the Post War Stories camp. The alternative, indie, atmospheric experimental, trip hop, whatever you want to call it, band made up by Paul Salisbury (vocals/guitar),...
View ArticleManx performers get glowing reviews in Bristol
Two Manx actors/performers received glowing reviews for their latest show at Bristol Old Vic.Doug Francisco and Abbey Evans, who both grew up in Douglas, were performing with The Invisible Circus in...
View ArticleTidal conditions spark changes in Steam Packet timetable
The sailing from Douglas to Heysham tonight (Saturday) has undergone a timetable change because of tidal conditions, says the Steam Packet. And passengers planning to travel from Douglas to Heysham...
View ArticleManx wearable art goes on display
Creations that stole the show at the Manx Wearable Art Catwalk Show go on display at the Hodgson Loom Gallery, in Laxey.The exhibition, which opened today (Saturday), offers a chance to get up close...
View Article1940s tea party for people with dementia
The Alzheimer’s Society is hosting a 1940s themed tea party for anyone living with dementia and their carer.The free event, taking place at the Villa Marina’s Promenade Suite on Sunday, May 17, will...
View ArticleGifted young songwriter Leddra Chapman returns for Isle of Man show
A woman hailed as one of the most gifted young songwriters in Britain returns to the island to perform.Leddra Chapman, known for her quintessentially English voice, will be performing her folk-pop...
View ArticlePowerchair football club is launched at Project 21
A new Powerchair Football Club has been launched – thanks to a generous donation by Microgaming’s health and care trust.Powerchair Football is a sport specifically for adults and children with severe...
View ArticleConference is child’s play
The Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education hosted a conference entitled ‘Outdoor Childhood’.It was organised by the second year public health degree students studying at the college and...
View ArticleTV chef launches Indian food and travel cookbook
TV chef Alan Coxon has launched a new food and travel cookbook.Alan, who trained at Isle of Man College and previously owned the Taste of Magic restaurant in Port St Mary, has published From Birmingham...
View ArticleYoung sports leaders praised for commitment
Young sports leaders participating in the Sure Sports Leaders Programme have been congratulated for their commitment to voluntary coaching.The Sports Leaders Programme is led by the Department of...
View ArticleWould the public like to visit your site?
Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, is appealing for organisations, groups, associations and individuals to put...
View ArticleMinibus appeal gets on the road
Kewaigue School’s £25,000 minibus appeal is on the move following a successful novelty transport fundraiser to launch the project.Some 110 children as well as parents and staff took to trikes,...
View ArticlePlant sale to raise money for the new cathedral gardens
A plant sale will take place at The Deanery, in Albany Road, Peel, to raise money for the development of the gardens at St German’s Cathedral.The sale takes place on Saturday, May 16, from 10am to 4pm....
View ArticleCharity walk is facing too much competition
A charity walk is likely to be cancelled because of a lack of interest.The Walk the Southern event, in which people walk the Southern 100 course, raises money for Robert Owen House, a facility in which...
View ArticleBee specialist to give lessons
The mission to breed the best Manx bee possible gathers pace this week with the visit of bee specialist Roger Patterson. As a trustee of the British Beekeepers’ Association and vice chairman of the Bee...
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