A Douglas man who rescued a six-year-old boy from the sea last year has been recognised with an award for his bravery.

Johnny Glover, who is 24 and works for a builders’ merchant, has been honoured by the Royal Humane Society.

He was presented the award for his heroic and quick-thinking actions by Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney at a special ceremony at Government House in Onchan.

In July last year Johnny was enjoying Douglas carnival with his own children when a freak gust of wind carried a bouncy castle over the promenade railings and into the sea.

Two children were playing on the amusement at the time and although one managed to struggle to safety, the other, Liam Hansen from Onchan, was dumped in the water.

The 24-year-old bravely jumped into the sea and held Liam until they could be both pulled to safety.

Johnny, who was joined by his family at the award presentation, said he was delighted to receive an award.

Speaking at the time of the incident, he said his own son, then four, had been playing on the same attraction only moments earlier.

‘I don’t even remember running over, but the next thing I do remember is jumping in the water and holding on to this little lad.

‘I was still fully clothed so it was a bit of a struggle to keep us both afloat in the water. Then they threw us a life ring on a rope and pulled us out.’

‘I think the little boy was panicking a bit and he was asking about sharks in the water so I was able to reassure him,’ Johnny said.

Six-year-old Liam was taken to hospital for a check up but was later released none the worse for the experience.

After the event, Liam’s mother Clodagh Hansen thanked Johnny and said words cannot express how grateful she is.

Johnny also received a commendation from Chief Constable Gary Roberts and was nominated for an Isle of Man Newspapers Pride in Mann award, subsequently winning the local hero category.

He received his Pride in Mann award at a special presentation at the Claremont Hotel in Douglas.

The Royal Humane Society is a charity that grants awards for life-saving acts of bravery.

Awards may be granted to those who have put their own lives at risk to save or attempt to save someone else.

The society was founded in London in 1774 by two doctors and since then it has granted around 200,000 awards.

Isle of Man based company, GamesCo, will be promoting the Isle of Man and their latest computer games at the prestigious EGX Show later this month.

GamesCo’s attendance at September’s EGX show in Birmingham will be used to promote the beta launch of their new title Grimm: Dark Legacy and the upcoming release of JCB Mars Pioneer, the first game to use JCB’s brand.

Mark Robson, head of e-Gaming at the Department of Economic Development, said: ‘The development of gaming companies in the Isle of Man is exciting.

‘It covers a range of companies and opportunities for developers and creative talent.

‘The launch of these titles and GamesCo’s prominent position at EGX demonstrate what can be achieved when the Isle of Man’s public and private sector are able to work together effectively.

‘The DED wishes GamesCo every success at the show and we look forward to continuing to work with their team and similarly innovative companies in the future.’

GamesCo started in the Isle of Man in 2015 with the aim to establish an online computer games publishing business based on the use of iconic brands and film IPs.

Dave Mousley, director of GamesCo said: ‘These are the first computer games of any scale produced by an Isle of Man based company and our presence at the show is intended to showcase these new products.

Support from Isle of Man based investors and the Isle of Man Government have been absolutely vital in the production of these titles.

‘As a result, we will be promoting both our products and the supportive ecosystem of the Isle of Man at EGX.’

The EGX show at the NEC, Birminghamis hailed as the UK’s biggest ever games event and will run from September 22 to 25.

Another multi-millionaire has been created by a game in the online casino industry devised by island software giant Microgaming.

A lucky woman has claimed a prize of just shy of 8 million euros [more than £6.3 m] on the Mega Moolah game.

It has been hailed as the largest ever mobile jackpot win.

As with all wins on Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network the money, totalling 7,968,311 euros will be given to the player in a lump sum.

The woman is currently being identified only as D.P.

No details are being released about where she lives or even what country.

John Quinn, head of casino at Microgaming’s Circular Road, Douglas, headquarters, said: ‘With mobile gaming now accounting for almost half of all gameplay, it’s no surprise that we are seeing mega wins on this platform.

‘We are extremely proud to have the longest-standing and biggest progressive jackpot network in the market.

‘To now claim the largest ever mobile jackpot win is very pleasing.

‘On behalf of everyone at Microgaming, congratulations to D.P. on this mammoth mobile win.’

The previous mega pay-out on Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network was in June of this year, when Mega Moolah brought a €6,355,463.98 pay day to one lucky player.

Microgaming’s Mega Moolah was hit by a Zodiac Casino player playing on their mobile device on Sunday, August 28.

Emma Hall, promotions manager at Zodiac Casino, registered in Malta, said: ‘We are absolutely ecstatic to welcome our latest multimillionaire ‘D.P.’ to our Millionaire Winners Club, bringing our total count of instant millionaires to six across our member casinos.’

The Mega Moolah ‘slot’ game developed by Microgaming, is available to play network-wide on eGaming casinos offering Microgaming games.

St John’s United brought Rushen United’s unbeaten start to this season’s Canada Life Premier League to an end with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday evening.

In front of a large crowd at Mullen-e-Cloie, the hosts got off to a flying start when new boy Daniel Corkill opened the scoring after only three minutes.

Defender Nathan Kelly then added a second by heading home an inviting through ball from striker Rhys Oates.

Midway through the half the Saints made it 3-0 when Andy Chadwick netted from close range.

Former Isle of Man FA cap Steve Riding then pulled one back for the visitors, before Corkill converted an Alex Holden cross to make 4-1 at the break.

The southerners looked the better side for periods of the second half but failed to create many clear-cut opportunities. The only goal of the half, in fact, was as a result of a Liam Cowin free-kick that completely deceived the home defence.

In his first off-Isle of Man event, Samuel Fletcher secured victory in the Guernsey Church to Church Walk at the weekend.

The event was celebrating its 80th anniversary and Fletcher was one of four walkers to make an early break, instigated by local brothers Stuart and Jason Le Noury and former winner Jim Ball of Steyning AC.

The Guernsey siblings set the pace on early short climbs away from the start on South Esplanade, closely tracked by Fletcher. After five miles the four were covered by 36 seconds.

At 10 miles, Stuart Le Noury led from Ball and Fletcher, but the Le Noury brothers both went through bad patches shortly afterwards. Approraching the 15-mile mark at Vale Church, Ball led by nine seconds from Fletcher.

The latter man then showed his strength and took control of the race to eventually win by five minutes, with Stuart Le Noury a similar margin down in third.

Manx Harriers athlete Sam completed the 19.4-mile undulating course in a time of 3hr 07min 45sec to become only the second male Manx winner of the event after Michael George in 2010 and 2012.

Many other walkers from the Isle of Man have contested the race in the past, including Vinny Lynch, Jock Waddington and Steve Partington.

Marie Jackson secured the women’s title in 2010 and 2011.

It has been an up and down season for Fletcher, who had high hopes for the Parish Walk after taking joint victory alongside Dave Walker in April’s 50km Firefighters Memorial Walk.

After holding a top-five position for most of the Parish, he was forced to withdraw with a hamstring injury after reaching approx 72 miles and retiring at Glen Mona.

Victory in the Guernsey Church to Church Walk was perfect preparation for the End to End Walk which takes place in a week on Sunday, September 18.

He was runner-up in 2015 and hopes to be among the leaders this year. Entries for the event are now closed.

The Mayor Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Douglas, and Douglas Corporation, of Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, bought 13 Church Street, Douglas, for £495,000..

It was bought from Hartford Homes Pension Scheme, by trustees, Alan Stuart Greenhalgh, as trustee, and Tynwald Pensions Limited, as trustee.

Other recent transactions lodged at the General Registry in Douglas are as follows:

Christopher Brookes and Sally Ann Brookes sold Orchard House, Cronk Liauyr, Tromode. sold Orchard House, Cronk Liauyr, Tromode, for £410,000, to Benjamin John Williams and Wendy Emma Williams, of 2 Westmount, Douglas.

John Paul Bromley and Honor Rosina Bromley sold 5 Kirby Hill, Saddlestone Valley, Braddan, for £381,000 to Stephen Jackson and Nicola Patricia Jackson, of 26 Ashbourne Avenue, Saddlestone, Douglas.

Robert Matthew Flynn and Samantha Louise Flynn, sold 4 Ballamillaghyn, Mount Rule, Braddan, for £325,000, to Lisa Astin, of 13 Highfield Crescent, Birch Hill, Onchan.

Alan Roy Loader and Deborah Ann Loader sold Nane, 1 Elm Bank, Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, for £305,000, to Georgina Sarah Connolly, of 32 Ballakermeen Drive, Douglas.

Nigel Derek Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas sold Calcaria House, 7 Stanley View, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas, for £278,000 to Robert Francis Arthurs and Chiva Arthurs, both of Flat 1, 10 Empire Terrace, Douglas.

Hilary Lorna Dugdale sold Hill Top House, 167 Royal Avenue, Onchan, for £253,000, to Christopher James Richard Franks, of Liverpool.

Jacqueline Rock, of 7 Hildesley Road, Douglas, sold 7 Park Avenue, Onchan, for £242,500, to Lee Graham Ramsden and Rowana Fay Kelly, both of 8 Marion Road, Onchan.

Elliot James Millar and Debra Margaret Millar sold 16 Cronk Avenue, Onchan, for £235,000, to Andrew Thomas Robert Kneale, of 10 North View, Peel, and Helen Jane Thomas, of 69 Sunningdale Drive, Onchan.

Robert Michael White and Anne Jeanette White, both of Newlands House, Baldrine, sold Ballawhite and Newlands House, Baldrine, for £212,500 to Lisa Nicola White, of Ballawhite, Baldrine. Sandra Cubbon, by trustee, and Nicola Jane Merritt, as trustee, sold 18 Meadow Court, Ballasalla, for £200,000 to Carole Winifred Edgecox, of 23 Cedar Walk, Tromode, Douglas.

Paul Alexander Corns sold 25 Murrays Lake Drive for £190,000 to Judith Gilmour and Richard Gilmour, of Lhon Vane Close, Onchan.

Debra Moore sold 12 Bridge Street, Peel, for £183,000 to Christopher Gilbert Fordham and Pamela Fordham, of Hong Kong.

Dilys Edna Gilbert, of 8 Imman Stronnag, Reayrt ny Cronk, Peel, sold 27 Creggans Avenue, Glenfaba Park, Peel, for £180,000, to Gavin Dillon and Sophia Anna Dillon.

Rowena Fay Kelly sold Fairhaven, 8 Marion Road, Onchan, for £175,000, to Laurence Cresswell Jones and Hilary Jane Jones, of Bebington, Wirral.

Neil Richard Starkey, of Australia, and Carol Murray Starkey, sold 10 Prince’s Street, Douglas, for £162,500, to Richard Aron Atherton and Sharon Lisa Atherton, both of Ashley House, Ashley Road, Onchan.

Mary Angela Trainor sold 29 Woodbourne Road, Douglas, for £140,000, to Carol Rosemary Joan Howard, of Kings Guest House, Queens Promenade, Douglas.

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A LADY I know whose only interest in the TT and the Manx Grand Prix and nowadays the Festival of Motorcycling is avoiding the unwanted attention of visiting bikers by way of a collision with her car, has pointed out what is to her a mystery about last week’s racing.

She says on every race day, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, when there were lots of exciting things happening on the TT Course, most of the visiting bikers appeared to be taking no notice.

Nearly all their bikes were to be seen parked in front of the hotels in Douglas. In that case, she asks, where were they and what were they doing?

I can offer no solution to the mystery which, I can say, also happens during TT Week.

But there is a possible explanation in what a police spokesman said on Manx Radio last week.

He said the Festival of Motor Cycling had a different atmosphere from that of the TT. It was much more relaxed and easy-going.

Does this means on race days all the bikers were fast asleep in their hotel beds?

THE Manx Independent reported last week that a truck driver had been fined for having no insurance. The court was told that the defendant was ‘stopped by police driving a tipper truck on Shore Road, Gansey’,

The police were acting on a tip-off?

ANDREW Kerr-Phillips tells me that the Independent had a headline saying: ‘Men who shot dogs in the dock.’ Andrew says: ‘A serious lapse of court security surely, allowing people to shoot dogs in court.’

No, I think they did it in Douglas harbour.

THIS week’s crossword clue has come in from regular contributor Frank Bond. It was in the Yorkshire Post Magazine as follows: ‘House is up on island? On the contrary (7).’

In connection with crosswords Dave on the checkout at Winerite – yes, him again – says I omitted the answer to last week’s clue. All I can say is that I did include it in my copy. For those who didn’t get it themselves the answer was POSTMAN PAT.

Tuck in Castletown says the Examiner had an apartment in Douglas offered for rent with amenities which included a heated wardrobe.

At least it would keep you warm in the winter, as long as you didn’t mind standing up all the time.

MALAPROPISMS are coming in nicely thanks. The following was from a person wishing not to be named:

‘Dandara’s box has been opened.’

Last week I saw a van bearing the message: ‘Scissor Hounds. Mobile Dog Grooming.’

That gives you paws for thought.

FUNNIES File: The monthly magazine of the United Reformed Church said: ‘A pilot educational course is designed to enable funerals to become more satisfactory for both the deceased and the bereaved.’

They have to be dead right.

SIGNS. At an electricity company: ‘We could be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don’t, YOU will be de-lighted.’

Crossword answer: MANSION’

The first of the hustings for the general election take place tonight.

Voters in Rushen and Arbory, Castletown and Malew have the chance to quiz the candidates at requisition meetings in Castletown and Port St Mary, while candidates in Garff will meet voters in Maughold.

The Rushen constituency election meeting takes place at Port St Mary town hall, starting at about 7.30pm. There are five candidates standing: Leo Cussons, James Hampton, Mark Kemp, Laurence Skelly (defending) and Juan Watterson (defending).

Castletown Civic Centre is the venue for the Arbory Castletown and Malew election meeting. There are seven candidates: Graham Cregeen (currently MHK for Malew and Santon), Steve Crowther, Phil Gawne (currently MHK for Rushen, part of which will be in the new constituency), Richard McAleer, Jason Moorhouse, Carl Parker and Carol Quine.

The Garff requisition takes place in Dhoon Hall at 7pm, chaired by Captain of the Parish of Maughold, Mrs Hazel Lace.

There are five candidates: Andrew Barton, Daphne Caine, Nigel Dobson, Martyn Perkins and Andrew Smith.

Tomorrow night (Friday September 9) voters in the Onchan section of the new look of Garff constituency will quiz the election hopefuls at the Elim Family Centre, Second Avenue, Onchan, from 7.30pm.

Other requisition meetings scheduled are:

Douglas Central: All Saints Hall, Alexander Drive on Tuesday, September 13 at 7.30pm

Arbory Castletown and Malew, Arbory Parish Hall, Ballabeg on Wednesday September 14 at 7.30pm

Ayre and Michael: Andreas Parish Hall, chaired by Mr Edgar Cowin, Captain of the Parish of Ballaugh, on Wednesday September 14 at 7pm.

Douglas North: Willaston Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 14 at 7.30pm

Middle: Marown Primary School on Wednesday September 14 at 7.30pm

Ramsey: Ramsey Grammar School West on Wednesday September 14 at 7.30pm

Ayre and Michael: Sulby Community Centre on Thursday September 15 at 7.30pm

Douglas East: Promenade Methodist Church on Thursday, September 15 at 7.30pm

Garff: Working Mens Institute, Laxey, on Friday 16 September at 7.30pm

Ayre and Michael: Ballaugh Parish Hall on Tuesday September 20 at 7pm

Onchan: Elim Family Centre, Second Avenue, Onchan, on Tuesday September 20 at 7.30pm

Ayre and Michael: Kirk Michael School Sports Hall on Wednesday, September 21 at 7.30pm

Tomorrow Manx National Heritage will host a free public lecture by Professor Michael Barnes on the Isle of Man’s collection of carved medieval runic crosses.

The lecture will focus on the inscriptions which give an insight into both the language and people responsible for raising the crosses.

Professor Barnes will be visiting with an international group of over 25 language experts, archaeologists and historians to study the runic crosses displayed at parish churches throughout the island.

The visit comes as a project to publish a study of all the Manx runic inscriptions nears completion.

Manx National Heritage field archaeologist Andrew Johnson said: ‘Most people on the Island have some familiarity with the superb collections of medieval stone crosses which are displayed in the ancient parish churches, and we can be proud that their significance reaches beyond our shores and attracts international scholarly investigation.

‘Manx National Heritage has been working with this group for several years towards the publication of a definitive academic study of the runic inscriptions, as part of a longer term project to secure the safety, enjoyment and understanding of the Manx carved stone crosses for the future.’

The public lecture, will take place on Friday, September 9, at iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas.

Doors open at 6pm for 6.15pm start. Admission is free, with donations welcome to the Manx Museum and National Trust, Isle of Man registered charity no. 603.

Pre-book your free place at www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on.

Passengers have endured days of flight disruption as 48 hours of fog at Ronaldsway, the temporary closure of a runway at Gatwick and an air-side protest at London City caused havoc to services.

One mother travelling with five children including a 17-month-old told how she faced a nightmare journey home to the island after a week’s seaside holiday in Clacton, Essex.

Jo Olsen’s flight from Gatwick on Monday night was cancelled due to fog and the flight next day took off only to return to the London terminal when it couldn’t land at Ronaldsway.

She and daughter MaryJane, 16, son William, 14, and his best friend Junior, her six-year-old daughter Gracie-Mae and baby Alfie were due to fly back this morning (Thursday), a journey – if the plane lands – that will have taken them more than 60 hours to get home.

They were put up for the first night at hotel in Gatwick and were told there were only three seats left on the 8am flight the next day so they had to wait until the 4pm flight.

‘We took off, got to the island and circled around but then the captain came on saying we couldn’t land and we had to go back to Gatwick,’ she said.

Some passengers took up the option of being taken by coach to Liverpool to get the flight or ferry back to the island.

With five children in tow, Jo chose not to but with no hotels available near Gatwick, they had to travel to Hounslow for their overnight stay, not arriving until midnight.

Then they had to get a taxi back to Gatwick the next day for a third night in a hotel.

Jo, who lives in Ramsey, said: ‘EasyJet can’t be blamed for the weather but I can’t understand why some planes were landing but not ours. The kids were tired and hungry but they look at it as being a bit of an adventure.

‘The worst thing is the uncertainty. There was nowhere to buy nappies for Alfie. Fortunately I was able to buy some in the south terminal.’

On two occasions the group had to queue for 45 minutes to go back through passport control at Gatwick.

To compound problems for travellers, protesters from the Black Lives Matters group forced the closure of London City airport on Tuesday morning and on Sunday the main runway at Gatwick was closed after a ‘small indentation’ was discovered on its surface. It reopened later that evening.

Airport director Ann Reynolds said there had been 48 hours of fog with patches of visibility.

She said: ‘Some planes have been lucky and got in. But some flights have held for a while and then had to go back, while others have diverted to other airports.’ The Met Office had forecast fog at Ronaldsway until yesterday lunchtime.

The fire service dealt with two incidents in the south of the island on Wednesday.

The chip shop on Maine Road, Port Erin, caught light at about 4.25pm.

Fire crews from Port Erin and Castletown were called and discovered thick black smoke and flames at the rear of the property’s flat roof.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus a hose reel and a thermal image camera to locate and fight the fire. Once the fire was put out a positive pressure fan cleared the smoke from the building

The fire was confined to the extraction system for the chip fryers and crews remained in attendance for about three hours cutting away the roofing materials around the final vent location on the flat roof, to remove all hot spots and make the building safe.

The fire service praised the quick actions of the chip shop owners and staff who on noticing the fire quickly isolated all services to the area, and evacuated all persons to safety.

They were also called to a house fire at Cronk Y Thatcher, Colby.

It confined to the oven which they extinguished with a carbon dioxide extinguisher.

Thursday, September 8

• Ian Thompson at the Tynwald Inn, St John’s.

• Concert at St Catherine’s Church, Port Erin, Lon Dhoo male voice choir, 7.45pm.

• 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, Fri - Full On Fri.

Friday, September 9

• Mananan Opera Group, Verdi La Traviata, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 8pm, £22, u18s £2.

• Ian Thompson at the Creek, Peel.

• DJ Karaoke and Disco, at Bordello’s, Douglas, 9pm till 1am.

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

• Karaoke at the Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

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

• Kiaull as Gaelg at the Albert, Port St Mary, 9pm.

• Open Mic Night at Café Laare, Douglas, 7pm-9.30pm.

Saturday, September 10

• Ian Thompson at the Queen’s, Douglas.

• Borderline at the Creek, Peel.

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

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

• Karaoke and disco, in Second Venue above The Nags Head, 10pm-2am.

Sunday, September 11

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

Tuesday, September 13

• Sailors Shelter, Peel. Concerts every Tues, 7.30pm-10pm. Free entrance.

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

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

Wednesday, September 14

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

Thursday, September 8

• 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 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.

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

• Northern Gymnastics Club, RGS, 5pm.

• Aikido classes at St Johns Methodist Hall at 7pm. For further information contact David on 07925 209472.

• 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, September 9

• 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, 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, September 10

• 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, September 11

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

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

Monday, September 12

• The Swing of Things, activity session, table tennis, racquet ball, squash, badminton or mini tennis. Fully trained coaches on hand, NSC, Douglas, 9.30am-11.30am.

• Pilates Isle of Man, mat based Pilates classes, The Pilates Studio, Peel, Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 5.15pm and 6.30pm, Thursday 6.15pm, Friday 9.30am, Saturday 9.45am. Also mat based Pilates, Colby Methodist Hall, Monday 6pm. Chair based Pilates, Pilates Studio, Peel, Thursday 10am ( free for members of MS Society). Pilates for orthopedic and neurological conditions available upon request, ante/post natal Pilates as required. Contact Lizzy Main, 427401, pilatesisleofman@manx.net,pilates-isle-of-man.co.uk.

• 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, September 13

• 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.

• Isle of Man Schools Fencing, Arbory Village Hall, 4pm-5pm. Also St John’s Methodist Hall, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Wed, The Gym, Parliament Street, Ramsey, 4pm-5pm. Thur, St ninian’s Church Hall, 4pm-5pm and 5.30pm-6.30pm. Beginners welcome, all equipment supplied.

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

• James fitness boot camp, Douglas promenade, 6pm-7pm. Also Thursday. Call, 614570.

• 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.

• Wheelchair Sports taster session, a range of sports including: basketball, handball and rugby, NSC main sports hall, 7pm-9pm. For more information call Zoe Crowe, 688575.

• 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, September 14

• 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, u11s 6-7pm, u14s and u16s 7-8pm, u18s and seniors, 8-9pm TERM TIME ONLY.

• 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.

Palace Cinema

• Bad Moms, (15). Nightly at 7.30pm.

• Sausage Party, (15). Nightly at 7.45pm.

• Finding Dory, 2D. Sat and Sun at 2pm.

• Pete’s Dragon, 2D, (PG). Sat and Sun at 2.30pm.

Broadway Cinema

• Mechanic: Resurrection, (15). Fri-Tues at 7.30pm, Wed at 2pm and 7.30pm.

• Swallows and Amazons, (PG). Sat at 2pm and 4.30pm, Sun at 2pm.

Erin Arts Centre

• The Lady in The Van, Erin Arts Centre, Wed at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, £5, under 18s £2.

Thursday, September 8

• 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, September 9

• 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 freestyle, 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, September 10

• 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, September 11

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

Monday, September 12

• 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, September 13

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

• 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, September 14

• Scottish Country Dancing, The Working Men’s Institute, Laxey, 2pm-4pm. Call 813074.

• 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.

Thursday, September 8

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

• 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.

• Traditional Aikido, St John’s Methodist Hall, 7pm-8.30pm.

• 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, September 9

• 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.

Saturday, September 10

• 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.

• Great Laxey Mine Railway, 11am-4.30pm.

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

• Bally Cashtal Brass training band of Castletown Band, Queen Street Mission Hall, beginners 4.30pm, main rehearsal 5.30pm. Call Barbara 473582.

Sunday, September 11

• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission hall, 7.30pm. Call 473582.

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

Monday, September 12

• 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, September 13

• 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.

Wednesday, September 14

• 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.

• 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, September 8

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

• Manx Retirement Association stretch and flex at the NSC, Douglas, 10am. Tuesday, southern coffee morning at the Cherry Orchard Hotel, Port Erin, 10.30am. Wednesday, ‘Lady in The Van’, film at the Erin Arts Centre, 2pm.

• 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.

• 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, September 11

• Port Erin Bowling Club, Club night, 4.30pm- 6.30pm. Everybody welcome.

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

Monday, September 12

• Onchan Jubilee WI, Methodist Church hall, 10am. Call 818194.

• 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, September 13

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

• Peel City WI, Guild Room, Athol Street, Peel, 10.30am. Call 818194.

• 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.

• Baldrine WI, Methodist Sunday School, Baldrine, 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.

• Michael WI, Kirk Michael 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.

• The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society, Sea Cadet hall, Tromode, 8.30pm-9.30pm.

Wednesday, September 14

• 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.

• Jurby and District WI, Jurby parish hall, 7.15pm.

• Spring Chicks WI, Old Friends Association, Finch road, Douglas, 7.30pm. For further information or a programme of events contact 488842 or 455435.

• Ballabeg WI, Methodist Sunday School, Ballabeg, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• Castletown WI, Methodist hall, Arbory Street, Castletown, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

Outgoing Chief Minister Allan Bell said today (Thursday) he hoped the new island government would be prepared to take risks and focus on opportunities for the future.

Mr Bell, who will shortly be stepping down from politics, was given a warm welcome at the opening of the KPMG eGaming Summitat the Villa Marina, Douglas.

He said he was proud of the success story of eGaming in the island which, as part of the wider ICT sector, is now a major force to be reckoned with.

He told movers and shakers in the eGaming world that the government faced similar challenges in the late 1990s.

Then, the relatively new concept of eGaming presented itself and ‘we thought it was something that might be worth exploring.

‘We assessed the risk and decided to go with it.

‘It is now a hugely successful industry.’

With a general election on the way later this month, and Mr Bell preparing to step down from the political arena he told the audience: ‘Government has to stay focused on the opportunities which will come and to develop those opportunities will have to be prepared to take risks.’

There will be more reports from the eGaming summit in Tuesday’s Business news in the Isle of Man Examiner

David Knight has officially pulled out of the Great Britain team for next month’s International Six Days Enduro in north-east Spain.

He re-aggravated a hip injury earlier this summer and was forced to retire from the recent British Enduro Championship round hosted in the island last month by Southern MCC.

The five-time world champion is now awaiting a hip operation, but is unlikely to be be back in action before the New Year.

Knight’s place in the World Trophy team alongside the McCanney brothers and Nathan Watson in the Nevarra-based is to be filled by Welshman Jamie Lewis.

Thursday, September 8

• 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, September 9

• 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.

• Family Library: Storybox, 10.30am followed by craft at 11am, £1 for craft. Also, Sat, sticky fingers, £2.

• 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, September 10

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

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

Sunday, September 11

• 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, September 12

• 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, September 13

• 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, September 14

• 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.