Ten members of staff are to lose their jobs at Isle of Man Creamery.
Findlay Macleod, the managing director, confirmed the figure this afternoon.
The dairy has been suffering bad economic times and the recent bad weather has affected farmers as milk supplies fell by 11 per cent.
The island’s dairy has also had to fight competition from milk imported to shops in the island from England.
Negotiations to end the island’s bus strike have failed.
The news means that the planned 12-day strike will continue throughout the TT festival.
The government this afternoon said that following further negotiations, no agreement has been reached with Unite the Union over pay, terms and conditions of bus drivers.
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Nick Black, chief executive officer of the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, said: ‘The sticking point with the union continues to be the increase in the maximum duty length to four hours 30 minutes from three hours and 45 minutes.
‘It is important to note that not all duties will last four-and-a-half hours. In any event, drivers have been driving for four hours 30 minutes for quite some time on duties where premium pay is due.
‘It appears that a driving time that has been acceptable to drivers at £19.02 an hour is somehow unacceptable on days when drivers are paid their standard rate of £12.68. This cannot be a safety issue – if it is safe at £19.02 an hour it is safe at £12.68 an hour.
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‘Unite the Union’s national charter is arguing for a reduction to a duty length from five-and-a-half to four-and-a-half hours; bus drivers in the UK drivers are required to work up to five-and-a-half hours. Despite this, in these negotiations the local union reps seem to be suggesting that for some reason drivers are facing a health and safety issue.
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‘The department does not accept this, especially as the union’s latest proposal accepted that the four hours 30 minutes driving time would remain for duties paid at premium rate. The repeated comment that drivers are not allowed a comfort break during a duty is completely false. As any frequent bus traveller will know, drivers are permitted to leave the bus if they require a toilet break.
‘As part of the new contract, any duty that lasts longer than three hours and 45 minutes includes a comfort break at a location with suitable facilities.’
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Mr Black added: ‘The structure of the new contracts was not a management whim, it was the most efficient and effective way to make the required savings without impacting services or requiring job losses.
‘The department cannot afford to give away money that it does not have and we have been clear, open and honest with the union from the beginning of these negotiations.
‘By removing paid lunch breaks and increasing the maximum duty length by 30 minutes, bringing driving time in line with Unite the Union’s national charter, the department will meet its budget targets for both last year and this year whilst maintaining a comprehensive level of services.
‘We have already given assurances that these changes will guarantee that terms and conditions will remain unchanged until 2015.’
The DCCL runs the island’s nationalised bus service, Bus Vannin.
More on this story in the Isle of Man Examiner
Peter Greenhill will move to the island with his wife from Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire, to take up the role in June.
But he was in the island to join industry experts for a tax and regulatory update.
KPMG hosted the gathering where they discussed a number of issues affecting the island’s eGaming sector that came out of the Gibraltar eGaming Summit in April.
Archie Watt, head of eGaming at KPMG said: ‘Though neither we nor the new IoM Head of eGaming knew it at the time, the lunch we hosted was Peter Greenhill’s first exposure to how we do things differently here in the island.
‘The Tax and Regulatory lunch for the gaming sector, which KPMG organised with the support of Bill Mummery of Celton Manx, grew out of the number and range of issues that were raised and debated during KPMG Gibraltar’s summit held in mid-April.
‘Both we and Bill agreed that these issues deserved a wider airing than purely with the Gibraltar operators and hence the idea of the lunch was born.’
Three main topics were discussed at each table throughout the course of the lunch:
l The UK Government’s desire to push forward with its Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) legislation (since announced in the Queen’s Speech and which was given its first reading on May 9),
l Tax transparency directives (specifically FATCA) and the forthcoming EU 4th Directive on Money Laundering, and
l European regulation and the EU Commission
Mr Watt said: ‘With 30 invitees drawn from the island’s gaming licensees there was always going to be much debate over each of these areas with some interesting views being expressed.
‘Not least was the view that POCT might give rise to opportunities for the island to attract European focussed operators.
‘Also how holding substantial values of player balances on the balance sheets of gaming companies might bring them into scope of the FATCA legislation (since the holding of these funds will create “passive” income under the regulations issued by US authorities) and how the EU regulatory landscape will continue to fracture until the Commission has a basis on which to set cross-territorial standards, possibly through the creation of a European code of practice developed in conjunction with the regulators from each country.
‘This final point of course led us to the involvement of our own regulator in the process, and thankfully for the Island, Steve Brennan is actively engaging the EU Commission offering to bring practical expertise to an otherwise very young “expert” group.
‘All present agreed that the format and content were of the highest standard and we look forward to hosting more of these events in the future.’
Peter Greenhill said: ‘I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to help to build on the major contribution that eGaming makes to the Isle of Man economy. The island has an unrivalled reputation for the quality of its gaming legislation, its technology infrastructure and its “can do” attitude and I look forward to moving to the island very shortly to take up this exciting position.’
Peter will formally take up the role in June. He was selected following a public recruitment process involving leaders from the island’s eGaming industry.
Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK said: ‘eGaming is hugely important to the island’s economy, representing around 8 per cent of our national income and directly employing around 800 people. The Island is well established as a world-leading centre of excellence for eGaming and this appointment is a vital one to help maintain and grow our successes in this sector.
‘I am very pleased we have been able to attract someone of the calibre and experience of Peter Greenhill to this key role. He will lead the implementation of a new gaming strategy that has been developed in conjunction with the private sector and which indicates this sector offers significant potential for further economic growth and job creation.
‘Peter has more than 17 years of experience within the gaming industry and has developed an extensive network of industry contacts around the world. He is joining the Department at an exciting time with the new strategy ready to be rolled out and many potential new businesses enquiring about setting up on the island. This role will be key to exploiting these opportunities and enabling growth in jobs and of the island’s profile as a leading international business centre.’
Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2013-14.
The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to parents of children who reach their fourth birthday between September 1 2013 and August 31 2014. An additional £800 is available those who would be eligible for free school meals.
The credit can be used with registered providers of child daycare who offer pre-school provision.
To get an application phone 651540.
A reminder was issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture that businesses need to display ‘No Smoking’ signage in their premises, including work vehicles.
The regulations came into operation in 2008.
Government’s food safety manager Ivan Bratt said: ‘It is a reflection on how successful the legislation has been that some businesses feel that they no longer need to display “No Smoking” signage. However, it is still a legal requirement.’
Talon, voted the UK’s number one Eagles tribute band, played a storming set at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday.
The stage was set with more guitars than you could shake a stick at as the band took to the stage and began an evening of roofless harmonies and impeccable picking.
They visited the whole of The Eagles (and various solo incarnations) with precision, skill and artistry whilst their technical crew treated the eye and ear to ever more inventive combinations of lights and sound.
The band shifted between instruments and lead vocals seamlessly in a slick display of well-rehearsed laid back west coast aplomb while their ‘guest musicians’ added depth and texture via keyboards, percussion, pedal steel guitar and an incredibly well choreographed horn section.
The arrangements were not just note-for-note recreations of the recordings but subtle takes on the original, giving the musicians enough scope to stretch their wings and satisfy the audience with accurate renditions of favourites.
Take it Easy opened the show. From then on there was a well-explained trawl through the back catalogue of the band and its individual members, notably Joe Walsh’s Life’s Been Good to Me, and Don Henley’s Boys of Summer.
The audience were never left wanting. Hotel California contained the world famous double guitar lead lines and they ended on the almost inevitable Desperado.
We were left in no doubt why the band were given the Number One accolade by the UK Tribute Awards.
This was a show which really took it to the limit – and beyond.
The Worlds No 1 Michael Jackson impersonator Navi has performed as the King of Pop for the last 24 years, in more than 250 international shows within 57 different countries, across five continents, and last Friday played right here in the the Villa Marina.
Performing to a half full venue (plenty of dancing space) Navi and his two dancers played hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White and Thriller. All the popular dance moves were included and there was definitely something for everyone.
The second half took us back to the Jackson Five days and included I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It and Shake Your Body - complete with afro wigs.
The lighting really helped create a great atmostphere.
A lot of people chose to stand at the stage and boogie along although there was a good number of people sitting upstairs.
And there were a surprising number of children – however, as a huge fan, I was pleased to see them singing along to the more well-known songs. Throughout the show Navi spoke to the audience about Michael Jackson.
And his love and respect for the legend shone through.
He even sang Happy Birthday to a little girl Ellie who was nine.
In a part of the show that required audience participation, 10 fans - a mix of both adults and children- were invited up on the stage and had to dance for 20 seconds in Michael Jackson style.
It was very entertaining and added a family feel to the show.
The show ended with Man In The Mirror which Navi dedicated to the soldier who lost his life in Woolwich, England last week.
Work has started on a major development on the site of one of the capital’s top grot spots.
AXA was granted planning approval for a six-storey residential and retail development at Villiers Square in April.
The company had planning permission in place since 2004 for a scheme including 60 flats, ground floor shops and underground parking at the Douglas site.
In February, two months before the approval was due to expire, AXA applied (13/00163/B) for approval for amendments to the scheme which reflected ‘recent market changes’.
There will be a mixture of one to four-bedroom flats and maisonettes.
A two-storey retail space, glazed on three sides, will be located at the base of the building. Above the retail space there will be three flats, each with an open terrace.
Planners approved the bid with conditions. No unit may be occupied until the 60 parking spaces and access are available for use. The spaces must be maintained so every flat has at least one.
In the planning statement it acknowledged the landscape had not been maintained. It was proposed maintenance is carried out, additional trees and shrubs are planted, new paving and the replacement of failed/damaged lighting.
St George’s and island lynchpin Johnny Myers has capped a treble-winning season for the Glencrutchery Road outfit by being crowned Football Writers’ Player of the Year.
As well as picking up the coveted Gordon Clague memorial trophy the midfielder turned centre-back slots into the heart of the defence in the Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Year.
Myers has enjoyed an impressive season for Chris Bass Sr’s Premier League champions clocking up seven Team of the Week appearances after a series of dominant performances at the heart of a Geordies backline that only conceded 16 goals in 24 league outings.
Slotting in alongside Myers in the TotY’s other central defensive berth is St Mary’s skipper Dominic McGreevy.
The Northern Irish man was a key figure at the heart of the Saints backline as Sam Kenny’s Bowl outfit finished fourth and produced the top-flight’s second best defensive record.
McGreevy also weighed in with a few goals at the other end of the pitch, underlining his aerial threat at set-pieces.
Filling in ably at full-back are Laxey’s Neil Brogan and St John’s ever-green player-manager Nick Hurt.
Brogan’s inclusion in the XI and the fact he finished second in the overall seasonal standings, is made all the more impressive by the fact the Laxey man broke his leg for a second time in just over 12 months in November.
The Scotsman, however, showed trademark determination to comeback and match his early season form at the back for Steve Falconer’s title contenders.
Veteran island campaigner Hurt has also enjoyed a fine season for the ambitious Johnners who made the club’s first Railway Cup final appearance after a fine start to the campaign saw them into the division’s top four.
The westerners season may have faded a bit in recent months, but Hurt’s performances at the back Mullen-e-Cloie were consistently high and the former Peel and Michael man would have certainly have finished higher up the seasonal standings had he not elected to miss the last couple of months of the term.
One of Hurt’s charges claims the Team of the Year’s coveted number one jersey for a second successive season. Bulgarian shot-stopper Damyan Petkov follows Gary Burgess into the TotY line-up after a string of eye-catching performances for the westerners.
Two of St George’s treble-winning midfield add their considerable presence to the TotY line-up.
Fleet-footed winger Chris Bass Jr makes his sixth TotY appearance in seven seasons after a typically stellar campaign down the left flank Geordies saw him finish fourth overall in the player ratings chart.
The twice former Football Writers’ Player of the Year rediscovered his goal-scoring touch this term netting 15 league goals as his side finished 13 points clear at the top of the standings.
Bass Jr is joined by club-mate Frank Jones in the middle third, the all-action island international making the TotY line-up for a third year in a row.
One of Jones’s former St Mary’s team-mates Brian Crellin slots in alongside him, the mercurial playmaker enjoying a vintage season for the Bowl side.
Crellin, whose goal in the Saints’ FA Cup final has to be one of the strikes of the season, has offered a potent foil to Golden Boot winner Steven Priestnal, grabbing 12 goals along the way.
The winger’s fine form has also seen he called up for Steve Burns’s island squad for the first time.
Completing the four-man midfield is another of Burns’s merry Men.
Peel winger Lee Gale’s form has been a highlight of barren season for the proud Douglas Road club.
The former Foxdale man has developed into a potent attacking threat down the right flank for club and country netting 18 goals for Rick Holden’s Sunset City side as they finished seventh.
Up front the fourth St George’s player in the line-up, Ciaran McNulty, is paired with one of Douglas High School Old Boys precocious twins Callum Stewart.
McNulty, who picked up the Football Writers Player of the Year accolade last term, has finished the season strongly to claim his fifth TotY appearance overall.
Stewart’s Old Boys were unlucky not clinch runners-up spot after producing a storming run that saw them unbeaten in the league between October and April. Stewart’s haul of 21 goals was one of the key factors in this run and if it hadn’t been for an end-of-season wobble Brian Gartland’s charges would have picked up second place.
The TotY’s bench is as formidable as its starting XI with Golden Boot winner Steven Priestnal in the prolific company of Laxey strike duo Mark Wolfenden and Ashley Webster.
Joining the attack-minded trio are Old Boys’ Michael Hooper, who picked up player of the month awards in September and March, and Corinthians skipper Louis Thornton who was February’s star turn.
Leading the hypothetical XI for a third successive season is Manager of the Year Chris Bass Sr.
The Glencrutchery Road supremo added the Premier League, Railway and Hospital Cup crowns to the Geordies’ trophy cabinet this season, making it 21 major trophies since he took over the club’s managerial reigns 13 years ago.
This weekend Cronkbourne have a great chance to cement their place at the top of the Standard Bank Premiership.
On Saturday they play at Tromode against Valkyres who are currently in bottom spot.
However, Cronkbourne would be wise not to take this fixture lightly. Valkyres are a tricky side and have plenty of potential. Their batting is good with Tom Reader having already scored a century this year and Ben Bennett now hitting form.
Cronkbourne have notched two very close wins in their last couple of matches. Both times they chased big scores and recorded narrow victories. The middle order has been impressive and some of the youth academy are now beginning to shine.
It is difficult to see anything other than a Cronkbourne win, but they need to be very careful. If not, then this could be a big banana skin for them.
Crosby have played some good cricket with little reward. They go up against a Peel and St John’s XI who lost their first Premiership match of the season last week.
That defeat also cost them the number one spot in the table, so expect the western team to turn in a determined performance. Their top bowler, Akkie Van Den Berg, is now shining with the bat and there has been good work from their other batsmen.
Crosby play with spirit and the Rothwell brothers have impressed. This could be a high-scoring encounter.
On Sunday Castletown are at home to Ramsey who have shaken off a period of poor results. That defeat of Peel and St John’s last week has put them back in contention to retain their title.
A revelation is the batting of Shaun Kelly. Promoted to number three in the order, he has hit more than 300 runs, including a century. Opener Eddie Cleator is also back amongst the runs and the top order looks very dangerous.
Town will be looking to the prolific Wicus Wessels to boost their scores. He too has cracked over 300 runs, taken six catches and made 10 stumpings. Ramsey will ignore him at their peril!
CRICKET RESULTS
Standard Bank Forrester Division Two
Castletown C 154 for 4 (Ian Blackhurst 59no, David Beggs 34: Andy Vernon Browne 2-28, Richard Le Page 1-6); Cronkbourne Bacchas 122 (Andy Vernon Browne 41no, Richard Le Page 15: Dan Laughlin 4-12, Pat Moorcroft 3-26). Castletown won by 32 runs.
Finch Hill B v Peel and St John’s C: Match abandoned without a ball being bowled (rain). One point to each side.
CRICKET FIXTURES DIARY
Saturday, June 1
Standard Bank Premiership (1pm)
Nedbank Private Wealth Crosby
v Peel and St John’s
Valkyres v Baker Tilly IoM Cronkbourne
Sunday, June 2
Standard Bank Premiership (1pm)
Celton Manx Castletown v Ramsey
Under-17s’ League (10am)
Baker Tilly IoM Cronkbourne
v Best Group Finch Hill
Under-14s’ League (10am)
Nedbank Private Wealth Crosby v Ramsey
Friday, June 7
U11 League (6.30pm)
Nedbank Private Wealth Crosby
v Baker Tilly IoM Cronkbourne B
Cronkbourne A v Celton Manx Castletown
Saturday, June 8
Standard Bank Premiership (1pm)
Nedbank Private Wealth Crosby v Valkyres
Baker Tilly IoM Cronkbourne v Ramsey
Celton Manx Castletown v Peel and St John’s
Sunday, June 9
Standard Bank Premiership (1pm)
Valkyres v Ramsey
Nedbank Private Wealth Crosby
v Island Development XI
There has been a big drop in the island’s inflation rate.
According to statistics released by the government today, the rate of inflation measured by the Retail Prices Index is 2.4 per cent. It was 3.3 per cent last month.
Excluding housing costs, it is down from 2.9 per cent in April to 1.9 per cent in May.
The rate of inflation measured by the Consumer Prices Index has dropped from 1.9 per cent to 1.2 per cent.
More details on this story in Monday’s Isle of Man Examiner
Police have reported that two cyclists have been injured in a collision which occurred in Beach Road, Port St Mary.
Public transport bosses have appealed for people to drive minibuses to help to beat the bus strike.
To run the TT bus timetable for the remainder of the TT period, the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure says it will be operating minibuses on low volume bus routes.
It says this will allow the larger vehicles to be driven on the busiest services.
A DCCL spokesman said: ‘While there is an ample supply of minibuses to operate the services, the department is appealing to the public to identify suitable drivers.
‘To be eligible to drive a minibus, you must hold a driving licence with Category D1 entitlement with a MIDAS or PPV licence (up to 16 passengers).
‘Anyone willing to register as a volunteer driver and who is available to work any time during the remainder of the TT period is encouraged to drop into Café Laare on Lord Street (next to the bus station) any time from 9am until 6pm.
To inquire by email, contact busandrailcontact@gov.im.’
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A cook devoted to her job at Manx Blind Welfare Society has received recognition of 20 years of loyal service to the organisation.
Margaret Bradbury is pictured receiving a handmade clock from Manx Blind Welfare officer officer, Sally Quayle.
Sally said: ‘Margaret is a loyal and conscientious member of our team - much loved by members and colleagues. In June 2013 she will celebrate 20 years service and we are happy to mark this special occasion.
‘She produces 130 meals every year for Christmas parties and cooks 70-80 meals a week at the centre. Her delicious steak pies and home made fish and chips are particular favourites.
Chief executive Ian Cooil added: ‘Margaret is an excellent cook and baker and previously ran Brown’s cafe in Laxey and restaurants in the UK. Originally from Cannock, Staffordshire, she moved to the island 40 years ago. Her husband Bert is a dedicated supporter of Manx Blind Welfare and we thank him also for his help over the years.
‘We appreciate Margaret so much - the centre would not be the same without her. Her level of professionalism and commitment is second to none. On behalf of everyone I thank her for her total dedication over the last 20 years - and highly recommend her afternoon teas!’
Katie Melua has become joint patron of Manx Cancer Help alongside her husband James Toseland as the island charity celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The internationally-renowned singer/songwriter, famous for such hits as The Closest Thing to Crazy and Nine Million Bicycles, offered the charity her support after attending the Manx Cancer Help Ball on May 11 with husband James, the two-time Superbike World Champion, in his capacity as Patron.
The ball, jointly sponsored by SMP Partners and Kleinwort Benson, included musical performances from local acts The Waltons, Coral Amphlett, Mike Corkill and 3 Million, and a surprise appearance on the piano by former island resident James, who is building a burgeoning musical career.
The black tie event, which also featured a raffle and auction, raised more than £17,000.
Ally Martin, of Manx Cancer Help, said: ‘It was a wonderful evening, which was only possible because of the hard work of everyone involved and the generous assistance of everyone who supported, especially the co-sponsors SMP Partners and Kleinwort Benson.’
‘We were stunned by the huge amount of money we raised, vital funds which will help us continue delivering our essential services. And the icing on the cake came when Katie said she would like to join James in becoming Patron of our charity.’
‘James has been a supporter of our work for a long time, and Katie has become very enthusiastic in her support, attending the launch of our 30th anniversary celebrations and the May Ball. She has been impressed by our work and moved by the people she has met, and wants to be involved even more in helping us deliver our services to people living with cancer.’
Established in 1983, Manx Cancer Help provides essential emotional support and expert counselling for cancer patients, their families, carers and friends. It offers a series of free, confidential sessions, face-to-face and over the phone, to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis.
Mark Denton, Managing Director of co-sponsor SMP Partners, said: ‘It was a wonderful evening and the enthusiasm of James and Katie for Manx Cancer Help was clear, so it comes as great news that Katie will join her husband as a Patron of the charity.’
Mike Hennessy, Head of Isle of Man at Private Banking , Trust and Custody services provider Kleinwort Benson, co-sponsor of the ball, said: ‘After the incredible news about the huge amount of money raised by the May Ball, it comes as another boost that Katie is to join James as Patron.’
‘Katie is clearly a committed and caring person and her enthusiasm to be involved was very evident recently. She will be a fantastic ambassador and will further endorse everything that is already achieved by MCH in the island’
Former amateur boxer Colin Crooks repeated his round four win in the final leg of the Dave Phillips Road Race League to secure the title.
Relatively new to athletics, Crooks’s actual time of 33min 33sec for the five-mile race was 25s faster than his previous winning time a fortnight earlier over the same four-lap Hope/St John’s course.
Ben Scott was the quickest on the night in 27.07, which also proved to be the best fo the series - Gianni Epifani having produced a 27.14 in round one. Jackie Lee was the best of the women in 29.26.
Amazingly, there were no females in the final event of the Sweeney Todd Barbers-sponsored series, but Caroline Moran won the overall class title.
The final two-lap race in Western AC’s spring series was won by Donna Workman in an actual time of 21m 03s, beating Ramsey veteran Alan Pilling by 51s on handicap.
Fastest in this event, over 2.5 miles, was Peter Bradley in 13.55, beating Shaun Moore by nine seconds. Neil Vondy won the overall series.
Shaun Moore produced the fastest time of the series with 13m 03s in round three, nine seconds quicker than twin brother Jason.
Katie Astin was the fastest female in 14.08.
Michael Webber won his third consecutive round of the short under-nine series to secure the overall title from round two winner Nathan Cannell with David Wilson a close third.
It was a similar story in the over-nines where Scott Moran won his fourth round in a row to take the title from Megan Cannell.
Four-lap result: 1, Colin Crooks (handicap time 39min 33sec) actual time 33m 33s; 2, Ian Callister (40.31) 38.11; 3, John Sansom (40.33) 31.13; 4, Peter Cooper (40.34) 32.34; 5, Les Brown (41.07) 33.47; 6, Michael Loundes (41.12) 35.32; 7, Peter Callin (41.26) 31.06; 8, Michael Crook (41.31) 35.31; 9, David Sims (41.39) 35.59; 10, Geoff Rice (41.43) 30.23; 11, Steve Willmott (41.53) 40.13; 12, Dan Walker (41.59) 41.59; 13, David Doyle (42.00) 32.20; 14, Ben Scott (42.07) 27.07; 15, Dave Corrin (42.09) 36.09; 16, Gianni Epifani (42.15) 27.35; 17, Nigel Quaye (42.36) 30.16; 18, Paul Rodgers (42.56) 30.36; 19, Barry Moore (43.11) 32.31; 20, Chris Brown (45.44) 35.04; 21, Johnathon McNeill (49.56) 43.56.
Two-lap: 1, Donna Workman (h’cap time 24m 23s) actual 21.03; 2, Alan Pilling (25.14) 21.34; 3, Kevin Vondy (25.39) 15.39; 4, Neil Vondy (25.43) 15.03; 5, Brian Masterson (25.53) 23.13; 6, Nick Bradley (25.54) 16.34; 7, Scott Moffatt (26.07) 17.27; 8, Panda Dooley (26.40) 23.00; 9, Peter Bradley (26.55) 13.55; 10, Shaun Moore (27.04) 14.04; 11, Brynley Mayhew (29.00) 22.20.
Under-nine: 1, Michael Webber 3min 05sec; 2, Nathan Cannell 3.08; 3, David Wilson 3.09; 4, Thomas Bradley 3.28; 5, Lola Epifani 4.38. Over-nine: 1, Scott Moran 6m 38s; 2, Megan Cannell 6.53; 3, Lucas Hills-Field 6.56; 4, Samual Hills-Field 6.59; 5, Katie Crook 6.59.
Overall league positions - four laps: 1, C. Crooks 296 points; 2, J. Sansom 281; 3, P. Callin 278; 4, M. Crook 278; 5, G. Rice 270; 6, P. Cooper 268; 7, D. Sims 266; 8, D. Doyle 265; 9, P. Rodgers 261; 10, Caroline Moran 252; 11, D. Corrin 250; 12, S. Willmott 244; 13, D. Walker 227. Two-laps: 1, N. Vondy 291; 2, S. Moore 291; 3, N. Bradley 286; 4, Lorna Spiers 283; 5, Donna Workman 281; 6, B. Mayhew 280; 7, Alex Bell 280; 8, S. Moffatt 273; 9, B. Masterson 269; 9, Panda Dooley 269.
Youths - under-nine: 1, M. Webber 318; 2, N. Cannell 312; 3, D. Wilson 310; 4, T. Bradley 297; 5, Heather Spiers 296; 6, Lola Epifani 288. Over-nine: 1, S. Moran 320; 2, Megan Cannell 312; 3, Katie Crook 302; 4, Samuel Hills-Field 302; 5, L. Hills-Field 296.
Brothers Dillon and Zachary Dowson contested rounds four and five of the British BMX Series at Perry Park, Birmingham over the weekend.
Dillon had a 17th on Saturday and a 14th on Sunday in the nine-year-olds class while Zachary had a brace of fifths in the sevens.
The latter results do not fully reflect how well Zachary was riding, but his nerves got the better of him in the A finals and he suffered two bad starts. He was flying otherwise.
A temporary drop-off and pick-up zone for taxis has been created for customers of The Crescent on Queen’s Promenade, Douglas, during the TT period.
With the area in front of the premises coned off due to traffic signals at the bottom of Summer Hill and the expected increase in taxis due to the venue operating a 3am licence at points during the festival, Douglas Council is allowing the use of the car park between the horse stables and Chillies Restaurant as pick up and drop off zone for patrons during TT.
The third annual airport fire station open day raised £1,800 in total which was shared by two charities.
Anna Featherstone of Macmillan Cancer Support received £1,400 and the Fire Fighters’ Charity which has benefited island firefighters received £400.
Visitors to the event enjoyed fire engine rides, and a variety of fairground attractions including a bouncy castle and coconut shy as well as a Playstation bike racing game in which people could race an Aprilia round Donington Park, with a prize given for the fastest lap of the day.
There was also a firefighting display using the station’s training simulator, an aircraft shell which can be ignited using propane gas to recreate the conditions of a real fire inside the fuselage, on a wing or on the undercarriage.
Firefighter Nick Dale said the day had been very popular with the fire engine rides proving to be a top attraction as well as the Playstation.
‘We try to benefit a different local charity each year,’ he said.
A recent annual meeting of the League of Friends of Noble’s Hospital saw a number of changes to the line-up of officials.
The charity’s chairman Margaret Oates stood down from the position and the role will now be taken by Chris Kelly.
John Cannell who has been treasurer for the group for many years has decided to resign from the League of Friends. The role of treasurer will now be taken over by Kevin Kneen.
Muriel Cain also resigned from the League of Friends after many years’ membership.
Sue Grace is to continue in her role as the charity’s secretary. The group welcomed just one new member, Jane Gelling.
The charity’s principal aim is to provide items for people who have a stay in hospital to make their time there more comfortable.
The most popular item provided is a courtesy pack which contains overnight toiletries - a real benefit to anyone who is admitted to hospital unexpectedly perhaps as an emergency.
In addition, the league also buys Christmas presents and easter eggs for patients who have to stay in hospital at those times.
Extra equipment including chest compression machines, blood analysers, special mattresses, a laryngoscope kit and anaesthetic equipment have also been funded by the charity over the past year, thanks to the generosity of people who have donated money or made bequests to it.