Round four of the Ramsey Firemen’s road running league takes place this evening, Thursday.

Signing on is from 6pm for a 7pm start. There is a single-lap race of 1.7-miles, three laps five miles. All runners must wear reflective or Hi-vis clothing.

The series is sponsored by Ramsey Bakery. All welcome.

l Round four of Manx Harriers’ Winter Walking League takes place at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate on Sunday.

Signing on will be at the Manx ICT Centre from 9.15am for a 10 o’clock start. Entry fees are £7 unattached walkers, £5 athletics club members, junior £1.

Lap recorders and marshals are required, please contact Bridget on 497594 if you are able to help.

Please bring race numbers and hi-vis clothing, and note that no headphones can be worn as this is an open roads course.

This series is sponsored by Ep & Running Ltd.

l The 5km Prom Run Series begins on Saturday week, January 14. All of this year’s series will take place at Douglas, starting at 10am.

There will be an additional 2km race for junior runners of seven and upwards.

Round one is sponsored by Skanco, round two is on February 11.

Victoria Edwards, of Thackeray House, Andreas Road, Ramsey, bought 2 Derby Square, Douglas, for £1,900,000.

It was bought from Hartford Homes, whose registered office is situate at 2 Middle River, Douglas.

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

Trevor McCullough and Helen Julie Simpson, both of Old Ballacorris, Mullinaragher, Santon, sold Field House, Sir George’s Bridge, Onchan, for £900,000, to Martin Voster, care of MMDGPHC, The Promenade, Laxey.

Paul Vernon Cain and Judith Cain, sold Croit e Crye,Ballaugh, The Curraghs, for £625,000 to Stephen Roger Alden Baggs and Rosemary Baggs, both of Cronk Breck Cottage, Station Road, Ballaugh.

Peter Thomas Whipp, of Cumbria, sold 7 Athol Street, Douglas, for £530,000, to Devonhirst Athol Street Limited, whose registered office is situate at Bridge House, Bridge Street, Castletown.

John Francis Astin sold 13 Highfield Crescent, Onchan, for £351,000, to Apostolos Arkoudogiannis and Galateia Maria Manthou, of 10 Sandringham Drive, Onchan.

Gerald Peter Hughes, of Ballnahowe, Carrick Park, Sulby, and Janet Elizabeth Hughes sold 1 and 2 Parsonage Road, Ramsey, for £330,000, to Robert Antony Eugeuisz Jelski, of Masonic Buildings, Water Street, Ramsey, as trustee, John Richmond, of Orrysville, Coburg Road, Ramsey, as trustee, Anthony Gordon Kennish, of Latimers, Grove Mount, Ramsey, as trustee, and Jane Quayle, by trustees.

Michael Anthony Ashley Osborne and Hazel Elizabeth Osborne, both of Silverburn Farm, Ballamodha Straight, Ballasalla, sold The Warehouse, The Parade, Castletown, for £310,000, to Irena Willems, of Ingleside, Hawarden Avenue, Douglas.

Jennifer Margaret Cutillo, of 81 Port-e-Chee Avenue, Douglas, sold 12 Copse Hill, Saddlestone Valley, Douglas, for £280,000, to Thomas Martyn Edward Riley, and Emma Louanne Snell.

PJohn Michael Skelding, of 4 Lucerne Court, Victoria Road, Douglas, sold 2 Poplar Close, Birch Hill Park, Onchan, for £272,600, to Andrew Harvey Graham.

Robert Antony Eugeuisz Jelski, of Masonic Buildings, Water Street, Ramsey, as executor, and Mary Teresa Cecilia Farr by executor, sold 11 Thornhill Park, Ramsey, for £265,000, to Gerald Peter Hughes, of Balnahowe, Carrick Park, Sulby, and Janet Elizabeth Hughes.

Edwin James Clarke and Juile Elizabeth Clarke, sold 30 Buttermere Drive, Onchan, for £245,000, to Ciaran Anthony McNulty, of 7 Woodbourne Square, Douglas, and Michelle Suzanne Carey, of 7 Edremony Estate, Port Erin.

Bruce Jonathan McGregor and Deborah Ruth McGregor sold Glengyle, Bradda West Road, Port Erin, for £245,000, to George Douglas Quilliam and Anna-Maria Louise Quilliam, both of 15 Rhenwyllin Close Port St Mary.

Allan Norman Singleton and Alexandra Singleton sold 5 Ballakermeen Avenue, Douglas, for £227,500, to Raymond Philip Myles and Christina Helene Kemp, of both of 36 Upper Dukes Road.

Colin Dennis Mackie and Victoria Mackie sold 60 Cooil Drive, Braddan, for £225,000, to George Liam Crowe and Jasmine Louise Qualtrough, both of Riverside Cottage, Glen Roy, Laxey.

Stephen Jackson and Nicola Patricia Jackson sold 26 Ashbourne Avenue, Douglas, for £210,000, to Andrew Robert James Barclay and Kelly Anne Creamer, of 13 Annacur Lane, Douglas.

Doreen Bateman by trustees, Elizabeth Ann Parkes, of Myrtle Chambers, 8-9 Myrtle Street, Douglas, as trustee, Geoffrey Bateman, of 5 Queens Terrace, Douglas, as trustee, sold 14 Inner Circle, Douglas, for £202,000, to Daniel Eric Wilson and Jody Lee April Wilson, both of 27 Berrywoods Avenue, Governors Hill, Douglas.

We publish details of all house sales unless we receive a written request from the police or probation services.

Popular Southern 100 Motorcycle Racing Club chairman Philip Taubman of Castletown has been made a Member of the British Empire.

The announcement was made in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to motorcycle sport and the Manx community.

Phil was involved with the first running of the Southern 100 in 1955, assisting in setting out the Billown Course for what had been announced by the media as an ambitious three-race programme on Thursday, July 14.

At that time the races were run by the Southern Motor Cycle Club committee, which he initially joined in 1961 and followed on by becoming a member of the Southern MCC race committee in 1964.

In 1968 he became the club catering officer and he still cooks a good bacon and egg breakfast!

Other positions held by Phil with the Southern 100 include, in 1970, paddock marshal and in 1975 chairman of the race committee. In 1978 he was made clerk of the course at Billown.

The newly-founded Southern 100 Motorcycle Racing Club took over the organising of the July races in 1981, with Phil remaining as clerk of the course until he stepped down after 38 years at the end of 2015.

He has been club chairman since 2002.

Phil has also been involved with the TT, Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT for many years, including being clerk of the course for the MGP (Festival of Motorcycling) from 2008 to 2015. He has also officiated at Andreas Racing Association meetings staged at Jurby.

He has dedicated more than 60 years of his life to motorcycle road racing, and remains as passionate and dedicated as ever.

Former police officer Ged Power has joined forces with established company Regency Travel to launch a new drive aimed at bringing more tourism to the island.

And the plan is to tee up for busy times ahead in 2017 by attracting golfing tours to the island and its eight courses.

Keen golfer Ged says research has indicated golfers are big spenders.

Duke Street, Douglas based Regency Travel’s managing director Tony Lawrence and Ged, unveiled their new initiative called Isle of Man Golf Holidays by donning specially branded tops and practising their swing in the shop.

Both men say they are determined to help boost the island’s economy during the year ahead.

Ged told Business News he had been previously involved in golf tourism for more than four years having been involved in the award-winning Isle of Man Golf Tours .

‘Now to have the opportunity to work with Regency is absolutely fabulous because not only do we have the team here but there is more power to your elbow.

‘The team here are fully aware of golf packages and how they work and it is great to have that administration back up.

‘But also we have a team that has been found to be successful with in-bound tourism during TT.’

The team are also going live with a ‘great new website’ at isleofmangolfholidays.com

Ged said: ‘The website will give us much more range and options for selling packages for visitors from across the British Isles and further afield.’

Ged added the new initiative has a ‘much broader reach’ to attract teams of golfers over to the island.

An active member of Castletown Golf Club, Ged, who lives in Port Erin, said: ‘In my four year experience where over 2,000 golfers have been brought to the island I can state that I know how to manage them when they are here and, there is no doubt about it, the Isle of Man is a great venue for a golfing holiday, with the eight island courses and also the apres golf scene as well.

‘I don’t just mean going out for a beer, there is the fact we have the iconic TT course which is something the golfers like to see and experience.

‘But also the culture and the heritage and history of the island all within 25 minutes of the island’s capital.’

‘This formula has been successful but now I think we can take this up to a new level with having Regency behind it. If you look at the tourism campaigns for Wales and Northern Ireland, golf is a growing feature for bringing people to their shores.’

Ged will also use his social media and internet skills to help push the message home.

And he is also developing his tech-savvy talents to develop a filming side so that TV-style ‘programmes’ can be produced with interviews and topical news for visiting golfers. The new drive also includes a collaboration with islander Dean Greenland who runs a company called Dangerous Golf selling golfing apparel.

Tony Lawrence said he was delighted Ged had come on board with the project. He said bookings from groups were already coming in and boosting the island’s economy was very much at the forefront.

Ged said: ‘It’s a known fact golfers are a different breed.’

Douglas councillor Cat Turner has admitted drink-driving.

But she denied a second charge of the same offence.

She entered her pleas when she appeared in court this morning (Thursday).

Ms Turner, aged 51, of Westminster Terrace, in Douglas, had been remanded in custody over New Year but she has now been granted bail.

The guilty plea is for an offence on December 29. She denied a charge relating to an alleged incident on November 7.

The case was adjourned to March 2.

Thursday, January 5

5: Manx Retirement Association stretch and flex at the NSC, Douglas, 10am. Also, indoor flat green bowling, 2pm-3.30pm at the NSC.Mon, dinner and concert at 6pm, the Park Hotel, Ramsey, followed by a councert at Ramsey Grammar School, West Building, 7.30pm. Tues, Southern coffee morning at the Cherry Orchard Hotel, Port Erin, 10.30am. Whist afternoon at the Cat with No Tail, Douglas, 2pm.

• Onchan Pensioners Club, Morton Hall, Castletown, coffee morning; Fri, sequence dancing, 2pm-4.30pm; Sat, Arabian dancing, 9am-1pm; Mon, Bridge, 2pm-5pm and 7pm-11pm; Tues, coffee morning including raffle, 10am-noon; Wed, whist drive, 7pm-10pm.

• Soundcheck, Youth Arts Centre, Douglas, 4pm-9pm. Also, writers club (11+), dressing room. ExperiMental Art, (12+), studio/art room. Fri, social club (ages 11+), 7pm-10pm. Mon, junior art (ages 8-11). Tue, photography (ages 11+), 6pm-8pm.

Monday, January 9

• 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, January 10

• 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.

• Laxey Art Club, Laxey football clubhouse, 7pm-9pm. Enquiries 861125 or 862035.

• 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, January 11

• 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.

• 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.

Thursday, January 5

• 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, January 6

• 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 at 10.30am followed by craft at 11am, £1. Sat, sticky fingers, 10.30am-noon. Tues, mini maths, age 4+, 4.15pm-4.45pm, £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, January 7

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

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

Sunday, January 8

• 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, January 9

• 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, January 10

• 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, January 11

• 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.

• Twins/Multiple Births Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am-11.30am. Call 458202.

• 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.

Thursday, January 5

• 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, January 6

• Shoh Slaynt at the Highwayman, Peel, 8.30pm.

• Brown Sugar at the Creek, Peel.

• Karaoke FM at the Queen’s, Douglas.

• ‘Kiaull ny Nollick Veg Knockaloe’, a candlelit evening of seasonal renaissance music and song to celebrate Manx Old Christmas with Hartes Ease, Holy Trinity Church, Patrick, 8pm. Tickets £10.

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

• Karaoke at the Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

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

Saturday, January 7

• Karaoke FM at the Manx Arms, Onchan

• Karaoke and disco with Steve, Second Venue, 21 Victoria Street, Douglas, 10pm-3.30am.

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

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, January 8

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

Monday, January 9

• Laura van der Heijden, cello, and Peter Limonov, piano at the West Hall, Ramsey Grammar School, 7.45pm attended by His Excellency, the Lieutenant-Governor.

Tuesday, January 10

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

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

Wednesday, January 11

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

Thursday, January 5

• 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; 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, January 6

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

• Sing for fun with the Friday Lunchtime Choir, Salvation Army Citadel in Lord Street, 1.15pm. £1, towards hire of the venue and sheet music. For more information about the choir, ring the Music Service on 686555.

• 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, January 7

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

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

• 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, Villa Marina, Douglas, 10am-2pm.

• 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, January 8

• 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, January 9

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

• Breastfeeding Buddies sessions, Greenfields Road, Douglas, 11am- 12.30pm.

• 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, January 10

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

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

• Breastfeeding Buddies sessions, Centre 21, Greenfields Road, Douglas, 11am-12.30pm.

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

Wednesday, January 11

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.

• Ramsey Grammar School are showing Woman in Gold at 7pm. Tickets £6 from School office or Gerri on redheads@manx.net or 412181.

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

• Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox Onchan, 8pm.

Thursday, January 5

• 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

• Ballroom dancing, ages 5-8, 6pm-6.30pm, cheerdance/street dance, age 4-7, 6.30pm-7pm, age 8-12, 7pm-7.30pm, age 12 plus, 7.30pm-8.15pm, ballroom, age 12 plus, 8.15pm-9pm. Mon, mini movers age 2 and half upwards, 4pm-4.30pm, ballroom, age 3-5, 4.30pm-5pm, age 6-11, 5pm-5.30pm. Adult chasamba fitness, 7.30pm-8.15pm. Tues, adult chasamba dance fitness, 9.30am-10.15am.

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

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

Friday, January 6

• 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, January 7

• 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, January 8

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

Monday, January 9

• 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, January 10

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

Ballroom and latin classes, Colby Methodist Hall, Colby, beginners and intermediates, 7pm. Also, Wed, St Matthew’s hall on the Quay, Douglas, 6pm and 7.30pm. Sat, British Legion Hall, Port Erin, 4 and 5 year olds, 10am, 6 and 7 years olds 10.30am; 8-11 year olds, 11am; 12 and older after 11.30am.

• 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, January 11

• 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.

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

Palace Cinema

• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 3D, (12A). Nightly at 7pm. 2D, Sat and Sun at 2pm.

• Passengers, 2D, (12A). Nightly at 7.30pm.

• Moana, (PG), Sat and Sun at 2.30pm.

Broadway Cinema

• Collateral Beauty, (12A). Fri-Tues at 7.30pm, Wed at 2pm and 7.30pm.

• Ballerina, (U). Sat and Sun at 1pm and 3pm.

• Sully, (U). Daily at 5pm.

Ramsey Grammar School

• Woman in Gold, Wed at 7pm. Tickets £6 from School office or Gerri on redheads@manx.net or 412181.

Thursday, Januay 5

• 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, Colby Football Club, 10am, suitable for beginners/over 50s. Also, kettlecardio, 6.30pm. All levels welcome. Sat, kettlecardio, 10am. Wed, aerobics, 6.30pm. All classes £5. 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, Promenade Church, Douglas, 4.15pm, 5.30pm and 6.45pm. Please 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 4-7, 6pm-6.45pm, year 7-9, 6.45pm-7.30pm. £15 for block of 5 sessions or £4/session, Also Tues, adult beginners and improvers tennis coaching, 6pm. £5 session or £20 for five. 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 John’s 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, January 6

• 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, January 7

• 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, January 8

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

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

Monday, January 9

• 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, Marown 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, January 10

• 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 Trinity Church, Waterloo Rd, Ramsey at 6.15pm. Please call Midge on 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.

• 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, January 11

• 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.

• 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.

Fire crews were called to deal with a kitchen fire in Union Mills.

Emergency services arrived at the property on Cronk Drine just before 6pm on Wedneday to find the building heavily smoke logged.

The occupier had got out of the building safely and was being supported by neighbours.

Two pumps from Douglas Station were called to the incident.

Firefighters wearing breathing aparatus quickly located the fire in the kitchen and extinguished it.

Crews remained in attendance for about 30 minutes while they cleared the property of smoke.

Damage was confined to the kitchen area and smoke logging throughout the building.

The building was fitted with smoke alarms which all operated giving an early warning to the householder.

Senior football returns after its festive break this weekend.

Friday, January 6

Paddy Power Masters’ League at the Bowl

8.40pm Peel v Corinthians

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Saturday, January 7

Canada Life Premier League

2pm Douglas Athletic v Laxey

2pm Colby v Peel

2pm St George’s v Ramsey

2pm Ayre United v St John’s United

2pm Union Mills v Rushen United

2.30pm St Mary’s v Corinthians

JCK Ltd Division Two

2pm Braddan v Michael United

2pm Castletown v Douglas Royal

2pmGovernor’s Athletic v Douglas and District

2pm Pulrose United v Malew

2pm RYCOB v Onchan

2pm Gymns v Foxdale

Canada Life Combination One

2pm Laxey v Douglas Athletic

2pm Peel v Colby @ Colby

2pm Ramsey v St George’s

2pm Rushen United v Union Mills

2pm Corinthians v St Mary’s

JCK Ltd Combination Two

2pm Michael United v Braddan

2pm Douglas Royal v Castletown

2pm Douglas and District v Governor’s Athletic

2pm Onchan v RYCOB

2pm Foxdale v Gymns

2pm Marown v Pulrose United

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Sunday, January 8

Paddy Power Masters’ League

2pmDouglas and District v Marown @ Marown

Regency Travel Women’s Floodlit Cup at Bowl

2.10pm Laxey v Douglas Athletic

3.40pm Douglas Royal v Gymns

Peel’s marina will be dredged in the spring and officials have vowed not to repeat 2015’s debacle.

The Department of Infrastructure has set out its maintenance programme for Peel marina for the next three years, together with its proposals for the long-term management and disposal of silt.

A Tynwald public accounts committee found that 2015’s project to dredge Peel harbour and remove thousands of tonnes of silt was ‘mishandled’ and government financial regulations were ‘almost completely ignored’.

Click here to read our story.

At January sitting of Tynwald Members will be asked to note a report outlining the department’s plans to dredge the marina and its options for replacing the temporary silt storage facility in the west of the island.

The report has been published in response to a recommendation by the Environment and Infrastructure Policy Review Committee.

The department is preparing to dredge the marina during the spring to prevent a build-up of silt forcing the closure of a number of vessel berths.

The intention is to remove up to 7,000 tonnes of material by using an excavator mounted on a barge.

Discussions are continuing with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding the possibility of disposing of the dredged material at sea if an appropriate site can be agreed.

Monitoring and analysis is currently being undertaken to determine whether this approach will have any impact on the marine environment. An independent review of the data has been commissioned and further sampling is taking place to gain a better understanding of the situation.

Looking further ahead, the Department of Infrastructure is considering the installation of a silt trap to reduce the accumulation of an estimated 3,500 tonnes of sediment and stone that is washed down the River Neb into the marina each year.

Longer term proposals also include the creation of a licensed problematic waste site in the island.

This would be engineered to accept marina silt and to provide a permanent home for the 10,200 tonnes of dredged material currently stored at Rockmount in the parish of German. A condition of the planning approval for the temporary facility is that the silt be removed by August 2020 and the site restored to an agreed standard.

The department tested the waste management market in 2016 and is optimistic that an existing operator and site will be identified to manage problematic waste.

This is considered a more sustainable approach, both environmentally and financially, than the Department constructing, owning and running a new facility.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer MHK said: ‘It is in everybody’s interest to ensure that Peel marina remains an excellent facility for local and visiting boat owners. A number of berths will become unusable unless action is taken to deal with the build-up of silt.

‘The department’s report sets out a programme of maintenance for the marina for 2017 to 2019, along with plans for a problematic waste facility to accept the material currently stored at Rockmount.’

He added: ‘Until a permanent land-based solution is available, further work is necessary to assess whether disposing of relatively small amounts of silt at sea will have any impact on existing levels of contamination in local waters.

‘We must balance the need to maintain Peel marina with our responsibilities to the marine ecosystem and the Isle of Man’s commercial fishery. The department will continue to work closely with DEFA to find the most appropriate solution.’

As people start new fitness regimes for the new year, the National Sports Centre is issuing a reminder about the facilities and programmes it offers.

Last January, many of the facilities at the NSC in Groves Road, Douglas, were out of action following disastrous flooding in December.

Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Education and Children, said: ‘The NSC is back up and running and the opportunity was taken to bring facilities up to the most modern standards.

‘I’d encourage those who are kick-starting a new fitness regime who haven’t visited the NSC for a while to take a look round and see what we offer.’

In addition to the Fitness Zone (gym), sports halls, squash courts, bowls hall, outdoor track and field, pools, steam room, Jacuzzi and a timetable of classes, the NSC runs programmes encouraging people of all ages and abilities to regain and maintain fitness.

Step into Sport, for pupils aged between four and eight began again this week

There are hour-long after-school sessions from Tuesday to Friday in rugby, multi-sports, athletics and badminton and participation is £1.

Walk & Talk, at locations throughout the island, also began this week.

Suitable for all ages and abilities, the NSC says it’s a sociable and enjoyable way to exercise, with milestones rewarded with prizes. Taking part is £1.50 a session including refreshments.

The Swing of Things restarts on Monday, January 9. Sessions introduce adults to sports they may not have tried, including table tennis, racquet ball, squash, badminton and short tennis. The charge, £3.15 per session, includes tea or coffee in the NSC café.

For information about the facilities, programmes, memberships and classes at the NSC, visit here or ring 688588.

Bushy’s has reached an agreement with government to end the TT trademark row.

And in another development, Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly has insisted he had not broken any trademark rules over the sale of TT merchandise by his wife’s on-line gift company.

Bushy’s boss Martin Brunnschweiler had sought legal advice after officials from Mr Skelly’s department wrote to inform him he was infringing the DED’s property rights over the use of the TT brand and threatened to refer the matter to lawyers.

But Bushy’s had registered the name ‘Bushy’s TT’ in November 2014 – with no objections being raised.

Following a joint meeting between the DED and Bushy’s yesterday (Thursday), it was announced an agreement has been reached in principle to allow the continued use of the Bushy’s TT trademark under a proposed co-existence agreement.

Mr Brunnschweiler said: ‘I am pleased that we have been able to secure a swift and amicable agreement to this issue.

‘Bushy’s clearly recognise the value of the TT Festival to the island and supports the need for the department to protect it for all of our benefit in the long term and I am hoping that matters agreed in principle will be formalised in the coming weeks.’

The letter to Bushy’s had been authorised by Rob Callister, the MHK with responsibility for motorsport.

He insisted the department had been simply trying to protect its TT commercial partners and revenues - but accepted the matter could have been handled better.

Mr Callister said: ‘We will always look to question the commercial use of the trademarks the department has when it becomes aware of a potential issue and I am pleased we’ve been able to reach an agreement that will continue to protect our commercial activities recognising that both parties do today have registered trademarks.’

Meanwhile DED Minister Laurence Skelly, who is on holiday in Europe, has been forced to respond to comments about the sale of TT merchandise by his wife’s company.

Mr Skelly is director of on-line souvenir firm Manx Inspirations whose website was altered this week to change references to ‘TT Gifts’ so it now describes them as ‘Road Race Gifts’.

But speaking from Paris, he told iomtoday.co.im: ‘We have the licences in place and adhered to the terms and conditions. We are not in any trademark breach.’

Mr Skelly said the change from TT Gift to Road Race Gifts had been made as a precaution by the site’s webmaster when the row broke out.

He said: ‘We have multiple licences and paid for those prior to my being elected. We started in 2007. We are not renewing those licences, a decision we took a little while ago, but have agreement to sell our remaining product stock.’

Manx blues star Davy Knowles had lent his support to Bushy’s, describing the DED’s actions as ‘petty, ridiculous, and frankly disgusting’.

An Onchan woman has been sentenced to a reparation order after admitting stealing goods worth £445 from six shops.

Leanne Sutton, of Mountfield Road, went on a shoplifting spree in Douglas which included thefts from Claire’s Accessories, JAC Stores, Peacocks, Dealz and Clinton’s Cards, all on the same day.

Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes sentenced 35-year-old Sutton to 24 hours for each of eight thefts, to run concurrently.

She must now perform 24 hours work for the benefit of the community at a local charity.

The court heard how, on November 2, Sutton was reported to security staff at Marks and Spencer by a witness after being spotted leaving the store carrying two drones without paying for them. CCTV footage was viewed which confirmed the theft.

The following day police received a report that Sutton was in Dealz in Strand Street.

When officers arrived, Sutton was leaving the shop with a large number of shopping bags.

When the officers stopped her, she became upset and immediately confessed to the crimes, saying: ‘Yes all the stuff I have with me is stolen today. Yesterday I stole two drones too.’

Sutton’s haul included items from Claire’s Accessories worth £39.50, a mini-incinerator, a tea caddy, and a sugar caddy from JAC Stores worth £44.96, trainers and vests worth £34 from Peacocks, and goods from Marks and Spencer worth £309.

Sutton admitted in a prepared statement to police that she had stolen all the items but said she had been put under pressure by someone, and had feared for her safety if she did not do it.

In total, 49 stolen items were recovered with a total value of £445.95.

Prosecutor Barry Swain said that all the items had been recovered so no compensation would be claimed.

Defending Sutton in court, advocate Kate Alexander said: ‘There are many matters that are deeply personal in the probation report which explain the background to these offences, which we won’t go into in public.

‘All the items were recovered so there has been no direct financial loss.’

Deputy High Bailiff Mrs Hughes said: ‘The loss of your good character will affect you far more than any sentence I impose today.

‘You are going to find it hard to get employment. The matter for you now is to move on from these offences.’

I’m not sure which was the most unusual sight at last week’s Mollag Ghennal concert, but over a choice between a flying shark and a back line of disco dancing Mollag singers, it was possibly the dancers.

This year’s concert, which took place on Thursday, December 28 at the Peel Masonic Hall, was great mix of excellent musicianship and superb entertainment from both promising and tried-and-tested performers from the island and elsewhere.

First up was ‘Scran’, a seven piece trad group who have emerged from the ‘Bree’ trad workshops.

Their average age is only around 15, but they are blessed with talent, which they displayed with a range of sets and Manx folk tunes. The standout moment for them was a cheerful version of ‘Fairytale Of New York’, sung by Aerin Roberts and Callum Rowe.

Caarjyn Cooidjagh performed next, with a short set of melodic, close harmony singing, and

there was a fine performance from two of the most promising trad musicians on the island, namely Isla Callister-Wafer, who performed a wonderful set of tunes, together with Daniel Quayle on keyboards.

After Isla, there was something of a hastily-formed multi-national supergroup, comprising of David Kilgallon, Jamie Smith and Malcolm Stitt. They also gave the crowd a selection of Manx tunes, and went down a storm. It was a shame that the set was quite short, as the crowd were really starting to warm to them, but to hear three talents like that essentially having a quick jam together was a real delight.

Matt Kelly also played a set of his solo numbers, with his own composition ‘The Shark Song’ being especially well-received.

The evening ended with two madly different acts. ‘Clash Vooar’ (Big Groove) featured a line up of Dave McLean, Danny Kneale and Anglin Buttimore playing straight groove-laden bass, drums and keyboards, with Robert Cain, Breesha Maddrell and Aalin Clague putting some laid-back ambient folk-inspired tunes over the top. The result was very easy-going and equally compelling.

And then came the Manx Pop Project, as presented by the Mollags themselves. Alongside some classic songs, such as ‘Sellafield’, they played pop hits such as ‘Rum and Coca Cola’ (by the Andrews Sisters), ‘Reach Out’ (Four Tops) and ‘That’s the way’ (KC and the Sunshine Band), all transcribed and sung in gaelic. This was all done, complete with singers Julie Matthews and Hilary Gale wowing everyone with their slick, almost rehearsed dance routines.

The night ended with dancing, the Mollags singing ‘Happy’, by Pharrell Williams, and Matt Kelly giving another performance of ‘The Shark Song’ while, from nowhere, a remote controlled helium shark appeared and bobbed around the heads of the audience.

The Methodist Ladies Luncheon Club held their Christmas meeting at the Mount Murray Golf Club on December 14 and were entertained by the Laxey Handbell Ringers.

They learned of the history of bell ringing from their leader, The Reverend Jo Dudley, Vicar of Christ Church Laxey. Groups of British bell ringers date back nearly 300 years from the Whitechapel Handbell Ringers of 1740.

The club claims that handbell ringing skills have ‘spread peace and happiness’ when groups have been invited to entertain organisations and folk in residential homes.

Members were invited to sing Christmas carols and were supplied with books of words to help out.

Pat Godby gave the vote of thanks.

The next meeting is on January 18. Mr J H Hellowell will speak on The Falkland Islands.