Thursday, March 10

• Harbourside WI, St Paul’s Church hall, Ramsey, 10am. Call 818194.

• Onchan Pensioners Club, Morton Hall, Castletown, coffee morning; Friday, sequence dancing, 2pm-4.30pm; Saturday, Arabian dancing, 9am-1pm; Monday, Bridge, 2pm-5pm and 7pm-11pm; Tuesday, coffee morning including raffle, 10am-noon; Wednesday, whist drive, 7pm-10pm.

• Manx Retirement Association, stretch and flex, Onchan Methodist Hall, 10am. Also, Fri, indoor short mat bowling, 2pm-4pm. Tues, whist afternoon, the Cat with No Tail, 2pm. Visit to see Oklahoma at the Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 7.30pm.

• Avondale Afternoon WI, Morton Hall, Onchan, 2pm. Call 818194.

• Soundcheck, Youth Arts Centre, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Mon and Tues, 6pm-9pm. Mon, Castletown youth club, 6pm-9pm, and Wed, Ramsey youth club, 6.30pm-9.30pm.

• Kirk Bride WI, Bride Church hall, 7pm. Call 803804.

• Arbory WI, Colby Methodist hall, 7.15pm.

• Port Soderick WI, recreation hall, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• Parkfield WI, St Andrew’s Church hall, Douglas, 7.45pm. Call 818194.

Sunday, March 13

• Isle of Man Freethinkers, Douglas Yacht Club, 7pm-7.30pm.

Monday, March 14

• Onchan and District WI, Elim Pentecostal Church, Second Avenue, Onchan, 2pm. Call Ella, 621921 or Pat, 624565.

• Vannin Bridge, Onchan pensioners hall, 2pm. Also Thurs.

• Possan Aeglagh Manx Speaking Youth Club School Year 6 upwards, Cafe Laare, Lord Street, Douglas, 6.30pm, subs £1. Call Cathy Clucas 414331 or email C.Clucas@doe.sch.im

• Onchan Silver Band practice, the band room, off Main Road, Onchan, beginners 6.30pm and seniors 7.30pm.

• Cornaa WI, Maughold parish hall, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• Sulby WI, St Stephen’s Church hall, 7.30pm.

Tuesday, March 15

• St John’s Art and Craft Group, Methodist hall, 9.40am. Bring your own art and craft. Call 851364.

• The Tuesday Group, flexible learning room to try your hand at basic crafts, have a chat, coffee and fun, Peel Clothworkers’ School, 1.15pm. Pre-school children catered for. Call 614180.

• Braddan WI, Methodist Church hall, Union Mills, 2pm. Call 818194.

• Isle of Man Chess Club, Belsfield Hotel, Church Road Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 495097.

• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission hall, 7.30pm.

• Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann meet Cherry Orchard Hotel, Port Erin, 7.30pm.

• Kirk Andreas WI, Andreas Church hall, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• St John’s WI, St John’s Church hall, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• Mannin Quilters, Ballabeg Methodist hall, 7.30pm. Call 628921. Also Wed at St Columba’s Catholic Church, Port Erin, 1.30pm.

• Ballacottier Senior Youth Project for school years 10+, Ballacottier School youth room, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Wednesday, March 16

• Laxey Sketch Club, informal drawing and painting, Laxey Football Club, Glen Road, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Call Norman 861125.

• Onchan Ladies meet in Morton hall, the Pensioners Club, 2.15pm. Call Shirley Baldwin, 620352.

• The Friendship Club for the over 60s, Onchan Baptist Church, 2.30pm. Call 674255.

• Laxey Dog Training Club, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm-10pm.

• Ballaugh WI, Ballaugh Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Call 803804.

• Port St Mary WI, Mount Tabor School Room, Port St Mary, 7.45pm. Call 818194.

Thursday, March 10

• Springtime Card Making with Pam Atkinson at the Harvey Briggs Onchan Library. To book, call 621228 to reserve places.

• Age IoM computer training sessions, Douglas iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, 10am–12.30pm.

• Engineering and Manufacturing Sector careers event at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, Peel Road, Douglas, noon-8pm.

• Art and creative writing, The Hub, Port Erin, 10am. Also board games, 2pm-3.30pm; chair based exercise, 3pm. Sat, social fitness, 9.30am; Meditation led by IOM Brahma Kumaris, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Tues, bridge, 10am-noon; crafts, 2pm-3.30pm. Wed, yoga, 11am-12.15pm. Men in Sheds – Tues/Wed/Fri, 10am, Thie Rosien, Port Erin.

• Isle of Man Farmers’ Market, Tynwald Mills, St John’s, 11am-3pm.

• Laxey and Lonan Community Choir, Laxey Methodist Church, Minorca Hill, Laxey, 7pm-8pm. No auditions.

• Douglas Floral Art Club, a demonstration by Derek Morgan entitled ‘Woodland Walks’, Kirk Braddan Church hall at 7pm for 7.30pm. Call 842118.

• Onchan Horticultural Society, a talk by Kirsty Pendlebury entitled ‘Here comes the Weather’, Morton Hall, Onchan Village, 7.30pm.

• Manx Gaelic class, intermediate-advanced with James Harrison, Arbory Commissioners’ hall, 7.30pm. Also Fri, intermediate-advanced with Adrian Cain, Manx Museum, noon. Sat, intermediate, House of Manannan, 9.30am; intermediate-advanced with James Harrison, Manx Museum, 10.30am. Tues, intermediate with Adrian Cain, St Matthew’s Church, Douglas, noon; advanced, Rovers pub, Douglas, 1pm; beginners, Patchwork Cafe, Port St Mary, 7.30pm; Arbory Commissioners’ hall with Cathy Clucas, 7.30pm; St John’s House with James O’Meara, 7.30pm.

• Gospel message, Ballaugh village hall, 7.30pm.

• Quiz Night, The Railway, Douglas, 8.30pm. Call 670773.

• Bingo Quiz, Manor Hotel, Willaston, 9pm.

Friday, March 11

• Mraane ayns Arrane (The Isle of Man WI Choir), coffee morning, St Patrick’s Hall, Patrick Street, Peel, 10am-11.45am. Admission £1, stalls and raffle.

• Coffee and chat, Onchan Methodist Church lounge, 10.30am-noon.

• Revive Fridays, Trinity Church Hall, Douglas, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Enjoy the company and a faith tea. Call 621004.

• Meditation, The Refinery, Duke Street, Douglas, 7pm. Call 467818.

• ‘The sheep the Vikings left behind’, by Dr Jen Shepherd, chair of the Manx Loaughtan Sheep, Dalby School rooms, £7.50, includes hot-pot supper. Call Gilly on 844031 to book.

Saturday, March 12

• Inner Wheel of Rushen and Western Mann, spring time coffee morning at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Port Erin, 10am-noon.

• Theatre Tours, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 10am. Call 600555.

• The Manx Aviation and Military Museum, Ronaldsway, open 10am-4.30pm daily.

• Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, 10am-5pm. Also open weekdays.

• Green Centre, near Chester Street complex, Douglas. Information about recycling, energy, insulation and environmental matters, 10am.

• Isle of Man Farmers’ Market, Karl B and T, Ramsey, 10am-3pm.

• Marown and District Branch of IOM Anti-Cancer Association coffee morning at Union Mills Methodist Chapel Hall, 10.30am-noon. Call 851676.

• Coffee and chat, St Mary’s on the Harbour, Castletown, 11am.

• Ramsey Horticultural Society annual spring show, Waterloo Road, Methodist Church Hall, Ramseyc 1.30pm.

• Onchan Live At Home clothes sale, Onchan Methodist Church Hall, at 2.30pm.

• Would you know an angel if you met one. Join Ann Stirzaker to explore this fascinating topic, Thie Rosien Community Centre, Castletown Road, Port Erin, 3.30pm-5pm. Also Sunday, Let’s Meditate…Anytime, anywhere, Grand View, Ramsey Road, Knocksharry, Peel, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Tuesday, Women of Spirit, follow your heart, Thie Rosien, Castletown Road, Port Erin. Discussion on different topics related to spiritual development and empowerment. Call 626940.

Sunday, March 13

• Seed and plant share and gardeners’ social, hosted by Laxey and Lonan Allotment, Laxey Sailing Club, 1pm-4pm.

• Collectors fair, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2pm-4pm, entry 50p for Anti-Cancer.

• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission hall, 7pm.

• Meditation and chat, Pure Inspiration, Ramsey, 7.15pm. Call Gary, 817735.

Monday, March 14

• Age Isle of Man - free computer sessions for people aged over 50, House of Manannan, Peel, 10am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–4.30pm.

• Afternoon tea dance, Manx Legion Club, Douglas, 2pm-4pm.

• Free life-changing stress / spine / health talks, Align4Life in Lake Road, Douglas, 6.45pm, 629444.

Tuesday, March 15

• Computers for Beginners, Onchan Library, 10am-noon. Call 621228.

• Manx Cancer Help drop-in day, Lisa Lowe Centre, The Old Schoolhouse, Cronkbourne, 11am-4pm.

• Lunch Club, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas, 11.30am. Call 627742.

• Simple Lent Lunches, Cooill Chapel Hall, noon-1.30pm. Proceeds to the Middle East Refugee Crises Appeal.

• Port St Mary Branch of IOM Anti-Cancer Association, beetle drive, St Mary’s Church Hall, Port St Mary, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. £3. Call Sally on 473254.

Wednesday, March 16

• Computer training sessions. Leonard Cheshire Disability, Main Road, Onchan, 11am-3pm. Call 679030.

• Call in for coffee at St Peter’s Church, Onchan, 11am and 1pm.

• Lent Lunch at St Peters Church, Onchan, Soup, roll, cake, tea and coffee, £5, noon-1.30pm.

• Bereavement support group, friendly get together for anyone feeling isolated or lonely after a bereavement, Scholl Centre, Hospice Isle of Man, 5pm-7pm. Call 647443.

• SambaMann percussion workshop, Onchan Silver bandroom, off Onchan Commissioners’ car park, 7pm, email sambamann@manx.net

• Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox Onchan, 8pm.

Thursday, March 10

• Noah’s Ark Tots Group, Church on The Rock, Ramsey, 9.30am. Call 431034.

• Gym time active play for pre-school children, Manx Gymnastics Centre, Douglas, 9.30am. Call 625636. Also Fri and Wed.

• Happy Tots, Willaston School hall, 9.45am. Call 621577.

• Mannin Music: Mini musicians , Kodály music for non-walkers, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, 10am. Also, mini musicians - Kodály music class for toddlers, YAC, 2pm; Fri, Northern Swimming Pool community room, 10am; Sat, Victoria Road School, 10.30am; Sun,YAC, 10.30am. Email info@manninmusic.com

• Storytime for pre-schoolers, Henry Bloom Noble Library, Douglas, 10am. Call 696461.

• Krafty Kids (pre-school age) Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am.

• Toddler Tunes, Community Room, Michael School, 2pm. Call 878090.

• 2nd Onchan Beavers, Scout Headquarters, Onchan, 5pm.

• Good News Club for primary school children, Living Hope Community Church, Bayview Road, Port St Mary, 6pm. Email weirfamily55@hotmail.co.uk

• St John Ambulance Cadets (10+), 6.30pm-8pm, Douglas headquarters. Badgers (5+), 5.30pm-6.30pm, Age Concern in Peel. Adults meetings, Thurs, Mon and Tues, Douglas headquarters. Fri, Ramsey, St Olave’s Church hall. Call 674387.

• Santon Beavers, Kewaigue School, 5pm. Also Cubs, 6.30pm. Call 623244.

• 1st Laxey Beavers and Cubs, Laxey School. Beavers, 6.30pm–7.30pm; Cubs, 6.45pm–8.15pm. 1stlaxeycubs@manx.net

• The Children’s Centre Parent Support Group, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 7pm-9pm.

• Army Cadets, Scout hall, Peel, 7pm. Also Tues.

• Onchan District Explorers, Scout Headquarters, Onchan, 7.30pm.

Friday, March 11

• Baby and Toddler Group, Glen Maye Community Centre, 9.30am-11.30am. Call 845681.

• Tiddlers, parents and tots, Elim Church, Onchan, 10am. Call 434933.

• Parents and tots, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am.

• Laxey Mums, Carers and Tots at Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 10am-noon. Call 466887.

• Onchan carers and tots, Onchan parish hall, 1.15pm. Call 625328.

• Parent and toddler group, Ballasalla School, 1.45pm.

• Sporty church for years 3-6, Trinity Church hall, 6pm-7pm. Call 628374. Also Sunday School, Trinity Church hall, crèche to late teens, 10.30am-11.45am. Call 625409.

Saturday, March 12

• Young Bowlers Club. Tuition and tips, Surestrike Bowling Alley, Ramsey, 11am-noon.

• Messy Church, Promenade Methodist Church, 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Sunday, March 13

• Ollies - fun for children up to 11, St Olave’s Church hall, Ramsey, 9.45am -10.45am.

• Sunday School, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am..

• Rock Sunday Club for children at Colby Methodist Chapel, 10.30am - 11.30am.

• Task and DFC children’s club, Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 10.45am.

Monday, March 14

• Parents and tots, Dhoon Church hall, 9.30am. Call 426395.

• Daniel’s Den, Methodist Church, Arbory Street, Castletown, 10am. Call 822374.

• Kittens tots and carers group, St Ninian’s Church, Douglas, 10.30am. Call 629683.

• Breastfeeding Buddies drop-in clinic, Village Walk Health Centre, Onchan, 10.30am. Call 656030.

• Roll’n’Play for pre-schoolers, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10.30am.

• Story Time, Castletown Library, 1.30pm and 2.15pm.

• Tots play, Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Also Wed, tots craft and play.

• Peel Toddler Group, Corrin Hall, Peel, 1.30pm.

• Michael Miniatures’ parents and tots, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 2pm. Call 491592.

• Onchan Rainbows, 5.30pm. Also 1st Onchan Brownies, 6.30pm.

• Brownies, Corrin Hall, Peel, 6.30pm.

• Manannan Cubs, Scout Headquarters, Onchan, 7pm.

• Do Drop Inn Drama Club, children ages 10+, St Paul’s hall, Ramsey, 7pm.

Tuesday, March 15

• Parents and tots, Auldyn Infants School community room, Ramsey, 9.15am-11.15am.

• Parents and tots group, Cronk-y-Berry School, side entrance, 9.30am. Call 469756. Also Thurs, 1.30pm.

• Toddle Inn, mums and tots group, Port St Mary Living Hope Community Church, 9.30am. Call 835091.

• Tiddlers Group for parents, grandparents or carers, St Olave’s Church hall, Ramsey, 9.45am-11.30am, £1.50.

• Super Saints, All Saints’ Church vestry, Douglas, 10am-11.15am. Call 427185.

• Foxdale mums and tots, community hall, Foxdale School, 2pm. Call 420234.

• Abbey Acorns, ages 4+ at the Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 3.30pm.

• Peel Footlights Youth Theatre, children aged eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Also Thursday. Call 843819.

• 2nd Onchan Beavers, Scout Headquarters, Onchan, 5pm.

Wednesday, March 16

• Parents and tots, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas, 9.30am. Call 627742.

• Mini Club for parents or carers and their babies, toddlers and pre-school children, Anagh Coar School, 9.30am or Braddan Church hall, 2pm. Call 675091.

• Mums and tots, Marown hall, Peel Road, Crosby, 10.15am.

• Busy Bees parents and tots, Beehive Kindergarten, Onchan, 1.30pm. Also Thurs. Call 674655.

• Action, Songs and Rhymes, from birth onwards, 1.30pm-2.30pm, Laxey Working Men’s Institute. Call Jo, 479452.

• Ballaquayle Bears Toddler Group, Ballaquayle School hall, Douglas, 1.45pm-3pm.

• Foxdale Parents and Tots Club at Foxdale School,2pm-3.15pm. Contact Ann Naisbitt, 801946 or annnaisbitt@hotmail.com

• The Energy Youth Group, Colby Methodist Chapel, 7pm-8.30pm. Call Jane, 492010.

• Snaefell Cubs, Scout Headquarters, Onchan, 7pm.

Palace Cinema

• How To Be Single, (15) Nightly at 7.30pm.

• Hail Caesar!, (12A). Nightly at 7.45pm. Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

• Goosebumps, (PG). Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm.

Broadway Cinema

• London Has Fallen, (15). Daily at 7.30pm, pl.us Wednes at 2pm.

• Deadpool, (15). Saturday at 4pm.

• Kung Fu Panda 3, 2D, (PG). Friday at 5pm, Saturday and Sunday at 11am, Monday-Wednesday a 5pm. 3D, Saturday and Sunday at 1pm.

• Recorded event. Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus, Sunday at 3pm.

Ramsey Grammar School Lecture Theatre

• The Lady in The Van, (12A), Wednesday at 7pm, £6 RGS students and under 16 years £3.

Thursday, March 10

• Salvation Army Band and songsters, St Catherine’s Church, Port Erin, 7pm. Admission free, retiring collection.

• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, Douglas.

• Ramsey Folk Club, Mitre Hotel, Ramsey, 8pm-11pm.

• Karaoke with Ray Sloane at the Saddle Inn, Douglas.

• Guitar lessons at the meeting room, Archibald Knox, Onchan, 5.45pm-6.45pm.

• Alternative Havana, Fiesta Havana, Douglas. Also, Friday - Full On Fridays.

Friday, March 11

• Shoh Slaynt at the Tynwald Hill Inn, St John’s.

• Little Miss Dynamite at the Rosemount, Douglas.

• Dickie at the Whitehouse, Peel.

• Ian Thompson at the Union, Castletown.

• AM Frequency at Jaks, Douglas.

• Brown Sugar at the Queen’s, Douglas.

• DJ Tim, Second Venue, 21 Victoria Street, Douglas, 8pm. Also Saturday.

• Karaoke at the Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

• Irish traditional music session at The Mitre, Ramsey, 9pm.

Saturday, March 12

• Little Miss Dynamite at the Commercial, Ramsey.

• Dickie at the Manor, Willaston.

• Skeet at the Mitre, Ramsey.

• Ian Thompson at South Douglas Old Friends Association, Douglas.

• Borderline at O’Donnell’s, Douglas.

• Penthouse Dive at Jaks, Douglas.

• Brown Sugar at Manx Legion, Douglas.

• Manx music session, the Whitehouse, Peel, 10pm.

• Karaoke with Dobbo at the Decks, Liverpool Arms, Baldrine.

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, March 13

• Ian Thompson at the Tynwald Inn, St John’s, 5.30pm-8.30pm.

• Ray Sloane Karaoke at Jaks, Douglas.

• Brown Sugar at the Rosemount, Douglas.

• Karaoke at The Crescent, Queen’s Promenade, Douglas, 8pm.

Tuesday, March 15

• Acoustic sing-around, the Manor, Willaston, 8.30pm.

• Rock Choir, Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 6pm.

Wednesday, March 16

• Irish Music session at O’Donnell’s, Douglas, 8.30pm.

Thursday, March 10

• Walk and Talk: Peel promenade, 10am-11.30am. Also Fri, NSC, 9.30am-11.30am; Mon, Poulsom Park, Castletown, 10am-noon, NSC, 5.30pm-7.30pm; Tues, NSC, 9.30am-11.30am. Wed, Mooragh Park, Ramsey, 10am-11.30am. Call Lesley Patterson, 686852.

• Keep Fit for beginners/over 50s, Colby Football Club, 10am. Also, kettlecardio 6.30pm. Sat, kettlecardio, 10am. Wed, aerobics, Ballabeg Hall, 6pm. Call Sara, 432535.

• Iyengar yoga (mixed), 10 Perwick Bay, Port St Mary, 9.30am. Also, Tues, men only, 7pm; Wed, mixed, 6.45pm. Call 452791.

• Wheelie Active Parents (mums and buggies), Villa Marina reception, 9.30am.

• Chair-based pilates with Lizzy Main, The Pilates Studio, The Viking Longhouse, West Quay, Peel, 10am and 6.15pm.Also, Fri, pilates gold, 9.30am and 10.45am; Sat, ante-natal pilates, 9.45am and 11am; Mon, 9.30am and 6pm, Methodist Church Hall, Colby, followed by pure stretch, 7pm; Wed, 5.15pm and 6.30pm. Call 427401.

• Chair-based exercise, Onchan Youth and Community Centre, 1.30pm. Also Fri, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 2pm; Mon, Ramsey town hall, 10.30am; Tues, Castletown Sandfield residents’ lounge, 2pm; Wed, Westlands’ residents’ lounge, Peel, 10.30am. Call 642668.

• Pilates, beginners to intermediate, 38 Woodbourne Square, Douglas, 2pm, 5.30pm and 7pm. Call 491449.

• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre parish hall, 2pm. Call Pete Jackson, 898468.

• Mini tennis coaching, Douglas LTC, Kensington Road. Year 3, 4.30pm; year 4, 5.30pm. Also Tues, adult beginners and improvers tennis coaching, 6pm. Call 302642.

• Iyengar inspired yoga, Laxey Football Club. Children’s yoga years 3 to 6, 3.30pm; recep-yr 2, 4.30-5.15pm; teenage yoga, 5.15pm; men’s yoga, 6.30pm. Also Mon, mixed ability hatha yoga, 9.15am; Wed, adult Iyengar inspired yoga, 7pm-8.30pm. Call Jane, 863130.

• Manx Fencing Club, Ashley Hill School, Onchan, 4pm. Also seniors, BHS, Douglas, 5pm; Tues, Arbory village hall, beginners, 4pm; Grade 1+, 5pm. Wed, juniors, RGS, 5pm; seniors, 6pm. Also, juniors, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; adults, 7.30pm.

• Southern Gymnastics Club, Ballasalla School, 4pm. Also Tues, CRHS, 5pm. Call 473741.

• Northern Gymnastics Club, RGS, 5pm.

• Anti-gravity yoga, Savina’s Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also, pole fitness, 7.45pm. Call 203502.

• Western Athletics Club, QEII High School, 6.30pm.

• Zumba, Carrefour Health Club, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Mon, 8pm; Wed, 9.45am.

• Cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm. Also Mon, 7pm. Call 452729/863602.

• Peel Badminton Club, Corrin Hall, Peel, 7pm.

• Aquafit, Western Swimming Pool, 7pm. Also Tues, 1.15pm.

• Aerobics and body toning, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7pm. Also Mon, Park View hall, Kirk Michael. Call 455924.

• Zumba, The Institute, Laxey 7pm-8pm, also Tues, 7.30pm.

• Yoga, Cooil Methodist hall, 7.15pm. Call 494489.

• Fencing, Ashley Hill School, 7.30pm. Also Mon, Andreas parish hall, 4.30pm; Tues, Arbory parish hall, 4pm and Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; Wed, Scoill Ree Gorree, Ramsey, 5pm. Call 880863.

• Zumba, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 7.30pm. Call 425270. Also Tues.

• Fun Aquafit, Cherry Orchard Hotel pool, 7.45pm. Also Tues.

Friday, March 11

• Ladies tennis, Albany LTC, 10am. Also Sat, junior beginners, noon; Sun, club morning, 10.30am; Tues, club night, 7pm; Wed, club morning, 10.30am; Call Pat Sharp, 861497/ Jan Gaskill, 862144.

• RUN IOM running group for all abilities with UKA qualified coach,TT Grandstand, Noble’s Park, 12.10pm-12.45pm. See Facebook or email 4t8@manx.net Also Mon, meet Jubilee Kiosk, Douglas seafront.

• Acrobatics, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.

• Cronkbourne Cricket Club juniors indoor training, BHS, 5.45pm.

• Yoga class, Move it Dance Studio, Westmoreland Road, from 6pm-7.30pm.

• Manx ABC Boxing, Palace Terrace, Douglas. Juniors, 6pm; seniors , 7pm. Also Mon and Wed.

• Yoga, Morton Hall, Onchan, 6.30pm. Call 494489.

• Tai chi chuan, Murray’s Road School, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 612305.

• Indoor bowls, Legion Hall, Port St Mary, 7.30pm.

Saturday, March 12

• Pregnancy yoga, All Saints’ hall, Douglas, 10am. Call 461461.

• Yoga, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 10.15am. Also Mon.

• Yoga, Arbory parish hall, 10.30am. Call 494489.

• St Mary’s football club mixed u11s, Pulrose football fields, 10.30am. Call 405859.

• Tae Kwondo beginners, Pinewood Complex, Pulrose, 10.45am. Text 432152.

Sunday, March 13

• Reikido, The Royal British Legion, Port Erin, 11am. Also Mon, 8pm. Call Nick, 398955.

• Yoga and Nutrition, Karma Yoga Studio, Douglas, 6pm.

Monday, March 14

• Beginners yoga, Karma, 2nd Floor, Victoria Street, Douglas 10am.

• Exercise Boot Camp, Corrin Hall, Peel, 6.15pm. Also Wed, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 6pm; Thurs, Glen Vine Church hall, 9.15am.

• Finch Hill cricket training, 7pm-8pm.

• Bodyweight and cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm. Call 452729.

• Women’s self-defence classes, British Legion hall, Port Erin, 7.30pm.

• Kirk Michael Badminton Club, Park View hall, 8pm. Call 878536.

Tuesday, March 15

• Early Morning Boot Camp, Marown Millennium hall, 6.15am. Also Wed and Fri. Evening Boot Camp, 6pm, Thurs and Tues, 6pm; Sat, 9am. Also kettlebells, Sat, 8am; Wed, 6pm. Call 465335.

• Fit2Go walking, Station Road car park, St John’s, 9am.

• Pilates at 38 Woodbourne Square, Douglas, 9.15am; Trinity Church, Ramsey, 6.15pm. Also, balance and pilates, Cooyrt Balleigh, Ramsey, 1.30pm. No floor exercise. Call 491449.

• Cheerleading, All Saints’ Church hall, 4.30pm. Call 254499.

• Adult beginners and improvers tennis coaching, Douglas LTC, Kensington Road, 6pm, Call 302642.

• Zumba, Fiesta Havana, Douglas, 7pm. Email sjh@manx.net

• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre parish community hall, 7pm.

• IoM Karate Federation, Murray’s Road School, juniors, 7pm; seniors, 7.30pm. Call 612305.

• Badminton club, Arbory School, Ballabeg, 8pm-10pm. Call Liz on 466370.

Wednesday, March 16

• Zumba classes, beginners, antenatal and postnatal, 9.45am, zumba fitness, advanced, 10.45am at Zumba Isle of Man, Silvercraigs Hotel. Call 677776.

• Thompson Travel Netball Club junior training, St Ninian’s Lower school, u11’s 6-7pm, u14s and u16s 7-8pm, u18s and seniors, 8-9pm.

• MYG junior cricket training, Ashley Hill School, under 9s, 6pm-7pm; u11s, 7pm-9pm.

• Valkyrs Hockey Club training, QEII astro pitch, Peel. Juniors, 6pm; seniors, 7.30pm. Call 801802.

• Iyengar inspired yoga, Brightlife, Andreas, 6pm. Call Kel, 452015.

Wednesday, March 16

• Manx Operatic Society present Oklahoma, at the Gaiety Theatre. Until March 19

Thursday, March 10

• Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends’ Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm.

• Dance classes for children, Centenary Centre, Peel, 4pm. Call 450688.

• Modern line dance classes for all levels at the Legion Hall, Onchan. Also Mon and Wed. Call 670308.

• Advanced ballet/pointe work for ages 12-18, Youth Arts Centre, Douglas, 5pm. TAP MOB for ages 8-18, YAC, Douglas, 6pm-7.30pm. Also Sat, ballet and tap for ages 3-7; Irish and Modern for ages 4-12. Theatre Club, Trinity Church hall, Douglas, 1-4pm. Mon, Intermediate Ballet and Tap for ages 12+, 5-6.30pm; tap for adults, 6.30-7.15pm. Tues, Ballet and Tap for ages 5-10 years; Irish for adults, 6.15pm. Wed, modern jazz for ages 10-15, 4pm; Ballet and tap for ages 10-15, 4.45pm-6.15pm; Contemporary dance for ages 8-18, YAC, 7.30-9pm. Contact Susannah Maybury 431380 or theatrix@manx.net

• Fitsteps, Onchan Community hall, 7.30pm. Call 456056.

• Strictly Come Dancing for beginners, Royal British Legion hall, Port Erin, 8pm.

Friday, March 11

• Under six ballroom, St Matthew’s Church hall, Douglas, 5pm-5.45pm. Also, ages 6-9, 5.45pm-6.30pm; ages 9-12, 6.30pm-7.15pm; ages 12+, 7.15pm-8pm. Also Tues, under 8s, 4pm-4.45pm; Dynamites freestyle, 4.45pm-5.30pm; 8-12 ballroom, 5.30pm-6.15pm; Energisers freestyle, 6.15pm-7pm; 12+ ballroom, 7pm-7.45pm; Explosions freestle, 7.45pm-8.30pm. Call 474063.

• Modern Dance, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 5.45pm. Also Thurs, 4.30pm; tap jnr, 6.45pm; tap adv, 7.30pm. Beginners tap, Tues, 4.30pm.

• Argentinian Tango beginners, St Paul’s hall, Ramsey, 7pm. Call 880650.

• Line Dancing, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Beginners welcome. Call 878687.

Saturday, March 12

• Dance time for children, Port Erin Methodist hall, 9.30am. Call 835696.

• Ballroom dancing for children, Royal British Legion hall, Port Erin, 10am.

• Irish dance mixed, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park,

3pm. Also Mon, prim/int, 4.30pm and Tues, 6.15pm. Tues, beginners, 5.15pm, stage snr, 4pm; stage int, 5pm,

• Sequence dancing, Onchan Pensioners’ hall, 8pm. Call 829669.

• Social sequence dancing, Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, 8pm. Also Mon, Wed and Sun. Call 842878.

Sunday, March 13

• Perree Bane Manx folk dancing, Ballasalla village hall, 7pm.

Monday, March 14

• Ballet, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 5.45pm. Also Thurs, 4.30pm.

• Country dancing, Willaston hall, 7pm-9pm. Call 628521.

• Ceroc dance night, Masonic hall, Douglas, 7.30pm-10.30pm.

• Line dancing, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8.15pm. Call 436219.

Tuesday, March 15

• Oriental dance exercise, Gena’s Dance Academy, Peel, 10am. Also Wed, The Gym, Ramsey. Call 300020.

• Line dancing for beginners, The South Douglas Old Friends’ Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

• Linedancercise, St John’s football clubhouse, 7.30pm-9pm, call 467285.

• Sequence dancing with Port Erin Dancing Club, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8pm.

Wednesday, March 16

• Scottish Country Dancing, The Working Men’s Institute, Laxey, 2pm-4pm. Call 817610.

• Tea dance at St John’s Methodist hall, live music with Eric and Jimmy, 2pm. Call 842548.

• Ballroom dancing for children, Centenary Centre, Peel, 4pm. Call 450688.

• Ballet, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.

• Latin line dancing, Royal British Legion hall, Port Erin, 7.30pm. Call 835098.

• Ballroom dancing, Villa Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 623414.

• Rhythmic dance, St Ninian’s dance studio, Douglas, 8pm.

A private member’s bill that would ensure only MHKs vote to elect the Chief Minister won unanimous support in the House of Keys at its second reading.

Michael MHK Alfred Cannan told the Keys that his bill was a simple change in legislation that would ‘move the balance of power entirely to the publicly-elected chamber’.

‘It restores the primacy of the House of Keys.’ he said.

His bill was seconded by Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer who described it as a ‘small but very important constitutional change’.

Bill Malarkey (Douglas South) said it was a ‘step in the right direction’. He said people are astonished that MLCs as well as MHKs elect the Chief Minister currently.

Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas said that there was no other parliament in the world where ‘a quarter of people who choose the Chief Minister are unelected’.

Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne (Rushen) said the bill was ‘timely’.

But Chief Minister Allan Bell warned about unintended consequences. ‘The road to constitutional hell is paved with good intentions,’ he told MHKs.

He said the principle behind the bill was sound and something which was difficult to argue with.

But he said there is already a review underway into the future shape of Tynwald, including the role of the Legislative Council which could make this bill redundant or complicate matters. He said it could report back with a recommendation for a unicameral chamber, which he personally supported.

But in the meantime, a working arrangement had to be found between the two arms of parliament, the Keys and LegCo. ‘Bear that in mind before you rush headlong into constitutional changes which seem to be popular on the surface. Just think what the consequences might be,’ he urged members.

Peter Karran (Lib Van, Onchan) said this was ‘not about being popular, it’s about what’s right.’

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson (Rushen) expressed concern about the provision in Mr Cannan’s bill that a two thirds majority would be required for any motion of no confidence in a Chief Minister. Mr Watterson said that would make the Chief Minister ‘bullet proof’.

LibVan leader Kate Beecroft said the bill provided for ‘greater democracy’. She agreed that the majority required for a vote of no confidence was a high hurdle and suggested it should be a two thirds majority of members sitting at any one time.

Mr Cannan insisted a two thirds majority was required. ‘It’s a serious vote that is likely to involve at least one Minister,’ he said. He received unanimous support for his bill, with 23 MHKs voting in favour.

Manx-born Celtic footballer Kieran Tierney has been called-up to the senior Scotland squad for its forthcoming friendly with Denmark .

The 18-year-old has enjoyed a stellar breakthrough season for the Bhoys, making the left-back spot his own at Celtic Park. Tierney will now get the chance to impress on the international stage after Gordon Strachan named him in his 19-man selection for the game at Hampden Park on March 29.

Tierney was in the island earlier this week, speaking about speculation on a potential call-up he said: ‘I’ve played for the under-18s and u19s maybe four or five times so to jump up to the senior team would be remarkable.’

Tierney is not included in Strachan’s squad for the earlier game of the international break against the Czech Republic on March 24. The former Coventry boss is using the two fixtures as an opportunity to try out a number of different players ahead of the World Cup qualifiers later this year.

l More in Tuesday’s Examiner.

The annual road racing quiz takes place at St George’s AFC clubhouse, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas on Friday, March 18, starting 7.30pm.

Teams of four are invited to enter at the modest fee of £5 per person, including buffet. Advanced booking would be appreciated, but payment can be made on the night.

Quizmaster is Adrian Earnshaw. Entries to Paul on 321477 paulcopparelli@manx.net or Peter 484012 peter.mylchreest@yahoo.co.uk

Peel commissioners and the town’s MHK, Ray Harmer, will hold their joint monthly surgery on Saturday, in the Town Hall, at 11am.

The surgeries are designed to give people their chance to meet and quiz their politicians.

A volunteer recruitment event aimed at attracting more volunteers to the island’s charities took place at Tynwald Mills on Saturday.

The event saw organisations such as the Live At Home Scheme, Bowel Cancer Isle of Man, PrisonWorks and Crossroads come together.

The aim was to provide more information to anyone interested in volunteering with any of the island’s good causes in their spare time and help them find which one might suit their interests.

This was the first year that the recruitment place has taken place at Tynwald Mills with the previous year’s event taking place in the Sefton Hotel garden room.

The recruitment event was part of the annual Isle of Man Volunteers’ Week which ran from February 29 to March 5.

This annual event organised by the Isle of Man Volunteer Week Committee.

Volunteer Week also aims to celebrate the impact that volunteers have on the health and well-being of the Manx community.

Peel commissioners are backing a government proposal for more identification checks at the island’s harbours.

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) launched an online survey in January on the possibility of introducing border identity checks for people travelling to and from the Isle of Man by sea.

The department believes that a requirement for people to verify their identity before travelling by sea would help to combat crime.

A DHA spokesman said: ‘Feedback is still being assessed before the department considers its next step.

‘There have been just over a thousand responses to the public consultation and online survey.’

Local authorities are also being asked for their views on the idea.

At their latest board meeting Peel commissioners were in favour of the proposal.

Commissioner and former policeman Alan Jones said: ‘We used to have a special branch unit with police at all ports.

‘I have never understood the difference between the airport and ports. It’s useful to have an ID check to see who is coming in.

‘The government is losing sight of its duty to protect its citizens, This is a step in the right direction.’

Commissioner Kate Felton asked what checks were in place at Peel’s marina.

Mr Jones said that, currently, the harbour authorities are given a list of who is travelling to the island by each private boat owner but the authority has to rely on the integrity of the boat owner to declare their passengers.

Fellow commissioner Ian Davison said: ‘I used to be a commercial fisherman and a lot of boats come in unchartered.

‘It is nice to see Gary Roberts (the chief constable), has said this is a gaping hole for the Isle of Man.’

For TT marshals wanting to update their Incident Management Course training, sessions have been laid on at various locations in the UK and the Isle of Man.

The next course in the island is on Sunday followed by one in Bradford.

For a full list of dates and locations marshals can log on to the Marshals’ Association web site at www.ttma.com where they can find details.

Anyone wishing to register their property as TT Homstay accommodation must do so by deadline day on Monday (March 14).

Residents can sign up to host visitors through the scheme, managed by Regency Travel Isle of Man.There are, however, certain criteria and regulations to follow to ensure the accommodation meets the quality expected by Isle of Man visitors. All Homestay properties must be officially registered and inspected to comply with legal guidelines.

Visit iomttbreaks.com email homestay@iomttbreaks.com or call 694456.

Households should this week receive further information about the interim census being carried out across the island on Sunday, April 24.

The update includes advice on what to do if you’re expecting be to away from the island on census night, the delivery and return of census forms, and the new option of completing the form online.

Click the link to see the leaflet: Census 2016 information

The Isle of Man has held a full census every 10 years since 1821.

In addition, since 1996 a shorter interim census has been carried out at the halfway point between the full censuses.

The results, including an accurate count of the Island’s population, are used to help Government, local authorities and businesses plan services for the future.

Completion of the census form is a legal requirement but the personal information provided is kept confidential for 100 years.

Information about the census is available online at www.gov.im/census

Beach Buddies will be tackling an important piece of the Isle of Man’s coastline this weekend when they return north to Smeale – one of the island’s main areas for nesting birds.

It won’t be long before seabirds begin nesting along this coastline, so volunteers will be spending a number of weeks removing rubbish which has gathered during the winter, concentrating on the smaller items which can kill or harm birds.

The session starts at 10.30am on Sunday when all equipment will be provided, including litter pickers, gloves and bin bags, with Beach Buddies disposing of the items afterwards and recycling as appropriate.

Organisers wish to publicise their gratitude to two organisations and one individual who have made ‘generous and unexpected donations’ –Ramsey Inner Wheel and Rushen & Western Mann Rotary, and also a resident in Smeale.

If you are a parent looking for ways to calm down and relax with your children then a workshop on Sunday in Knocksharry may be for you.

Let’s Meditate…Anytime Anywhere is an afternoon exploring activities for parents and children to have fun and chill out together.

Ann Stirzaker, a retired teacher will be leading the session. She said: ‘There is a lot of stress these days at school and in the workplace, so it’s great if parents and children can learn to create a more relaxed environment at home.’

The recommended age group for a child to take part is between 7 and 12 years old and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Ann, who is visiting the island from the Brahma Kumaris International Headquarters in London, will also be hosting a talk on Saturday at 3.30pm at Thie Rosien Community Centre in Port Erin. ‘Would you know an angel if you met one?’ is a light-hearted look at who or what angels are, and what it may take to become one.

For more details on these and other events, and to register, visit www.brahmakumaris.org/uk/isleofman or call 626940.

Moore Stephens Isle of Man has welcomed Becky Galvin on board as compliance officer and MLRO. [money laundering reporting officer]

As part of the firm’s rapidly expanding compliance department, Becky is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operations are in line with agreed compliance procedures and that all business adheres to the applicable regulations, as well as providing compliance training and materials to both staff and external compliance clients.

‘I’m very excited to be part of the Moore Stephens team,’ said Becky. ‘I especially look forward to working with the growing list of entities coming to the firm for assistance with their compliance issues.’

Becky has been working in the finance sector for 15 years. Her experience includes corporate governance, risk management including the risk of financial crime and fraud, monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal compliance controls and business continuity planning.

Before embarking on her compliance career in 2004, Becky worked in Europe for a number of years and was a superyacht chief stewardess.

She holds two diplomas in International Compliance and International Anti-money laundering, awarded by the ICA in association with Manchester Business School.

‘I’m very happy to welcome Becky into our team,’ said Scott Trimble, compliance director. ‘She’s joining us at a very exciting time in our expansion as a department.’