Workshop for dancers
A dance workshop will take place to help dancers compete in new categories in the Manx festival, ‘The Guild’.The Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival, commonly known as ‘The Guild’, has introduced the...
View ArticlePoppy banner is presented to island’s British Legion
A poppy banner created as tribute to Manx servicemen and women who lost their lives in the Second World War has been presented to the British Legion.The banner, hand painted on silk, was designed and...
View ArticleFundraising doesn’t have to be a chore
Fundraising may be a relentless task for most groups these days but Mraane ayns Arrane, the Isle of Man Women’s Institute choir, proved that it doesn’t have to be a chore. The ladies invited Claire...
View ArticlePrepare for bad weather; Ramsey lights switch-on moved
The forecast bad weather is expected to take its toll on sporting fixtures and other events tomorrow (Saturday).A lot of rain is expected tomorrow as the island feels the effects of the remnants of...
View ArticleRBL Riders pay their respects
Members of the Riders Branch of the Royal British Legion have thanked the Isle of Man for a warm welcome after a visit supported by the Steam Packet.Six members of the branch attended Remembrance...
View ArticleTrolleys to donate food to old folk
Children from Victoria House Nursery in Douglas have decorated eight trolleys and these werere taken to eight Shoprite stores in Douglas, Onchan, Port Erin, Ramsey, Castletown, both stores in Peel and...
View ArticleDistinguished visitor for children
Children and staff at the Children’s Centre on Woodbourne Road had a surprise visitor when Pudsey Bear dropped in as part of the BBC Children in Need appeal.The cuddly visitor spent time in the Over...
View Article‘Fantastic’ growth for eGaming sector shows no sign of abating
eGaming is undergoing ‘fantastic’ growth with more jobs being created and the sector playing an increasingly important role in the island’s economy.But Mark Robson, head of eGaming at the island’s...
View ArticleRamsey welcomes RBL
Visiting members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch were warmly welcomed in Ramsey as they toured the island.The group took the opportunity to meet RBL Isle of Man chairman Ray Ferguson, members...
View ArticleFines for letting houses fall into disrepair
The government is likely to crack down on dilapidated houses.The issue was raised last year when Isle of Man Newspapers highlighted several houses throughout the island that had fallen into disrepair...
View ArticleMusic Society’s latest concert
Latest guest performers to grace the concert platform for Ramsey Music Society are Belgian piano duet players Geoffrey Baptiste and Andre Roe.The two musicians will be sharing a piano for the concert...
View ArticleTwo honoured Freedom of Douglas
A councillor and a war hero have been awarded the freedom of the borough of Douglas.Councillor Raina Chatel is the first woman to have been given the honour.She and 96-year-old Hector Duff have both...
View ArticleCouncil wants to freeze tenants’ rents
Douglas Council says its tenants shouldn’t face an increase in rent this year.It is to recommend to the Department of Infrastructure that there be no increase in social housing rents for the 2016-2017...
View ArticleFirefighters put out blaze in flat
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a flat in Douglas today.An automatic fire alarm sounded at Hillary Wharf Apartments on the South Quay.Firefighters forced their way inside and put out the fire with...
View ArticleBody due to come up with legal aid advice
A body set up to come up with reforms for legal aid is considering the first draft of its interim report.It aims to start a public consultation about them early next year.The Legal Aid Committee was...
View ArticleFreethinkers hear human rights presentation
Three lawyers gave a presentation about human rights to Isle of Man Freethinkers before its annual general meeting took place on Sunday. Paul Beckett, Peter Cannell and Kimberley O’Brien of Quinn Legal...
View ArticleDo you really need a warranty?
Manx consumer watchdogs are urging the public to think carefully about the value for money offered by an extended warranty, as consumers may not need one and it is likely to be expensive compared with...
View ArticlePeople urged to keep fit in special week
‘Self Care for Life’, a week-long campaign encouraging people to learn more about the actions they can take for themselves and their families to stay healthy, will be launched next week.The government...
View ArticleDavy on Boxing Day
Manx blues superstar Davy Knowles will be preforming a concert at Port St Mary Town Hall on Boxing Day. Tickets cost £12. Check Davy Knowles Boxing Day on Facebook to get one.
View ArticleConcert to feature acoustic musicians
Some of the island’s most talented musicians will be performing at an acoustic music event next week.On Sunday, November 22, Peter Norris Music will present the first ever Acoustica Live! event at the...
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