The latest property sales recorded at the General Registry.

Peter Alfred Greenhill and Susanne Elvor Maria Karlsson Greenhill, of 45 Knock Rushen, Castletown, bought Ashley House, Castleward Green, Douglas, for £520,000.

It was bought from Fiona Moira Inez Morris.

Nigel Christopher Haslam Pemberton of Ballachree, Main Road, Colby, sold Maughold Head Lighthouse, for £500,000 to Nigel Patrick Dunmore of Apartment 3, The Brambles, Traaie Meanagh Drive, Port Erin.

Janet Marie Simpson of Sunset Cottage, Andreas, sold Meadow View, Andreas, for £430,000, to Ann Beverly Bairstow of Oaklands, Glen Vine Road, Glen Vine.

Barry Christopher Needham and Karen Ann Needham, sold 11 Banks Howe, Onchan, for £400,000, to Colin Brian Crawshaw of Apartment 33, Kensington Place, Imperial Terrace, Onchan.

Neil John Macaulay and Angela Cecil Mary Macaulay of 4 Manor View, Farmhill, Douglas, sold 8 Farmhill Park, Douglas, for £399,950, to Christoffel Rothman Vorster and Sarah Rose Linehan of 35 Farmhill, Douglas.

Roger Julian Berry and Joseline Valerie Joan Berry, sold 109 Fairways Drive, Mount Murray, Braddan, for £353,500 to Kim Martin Tomlinson of Triskele, Patrick Corner, Patrick.

Stephen Michael Ridge and Sharon Angela Ridge, sold 4 Erin Lane, Port Erin, for £350,000 to David Aaron Patterson and Kylie-Ann Patterson of 39 Erin Way, Port Erin.

Michael Frank Gordon Crowe and Philip Anthony O’Shea of Reayrt Aalin, Ballanard Road, Douglas, sold Belmont, Belmont Road, Douglas, for £350,000 to Julie Anne O’Shea of Manderley, Selborne Drive, Douglas.

Sandra Fairest, sold Amberwell, Surby Road, Port Erin, for £290,000, to Stephen Michael Ridge and Sharon Angela Ridge, of 4 Erin Lane, Port Erin.

Philip Verschueren and Margaret Elizabeth Verschueren, sold 9 Orchid Close, Abbeyfields, Douglas, for £285,000, to Rebecca Jane Watson of Braaid Farm, Top Road, Crosby.

Avril Jennifer Saunders, of 25 Hillberry Meadows, Douglas, sold a parcel of land, part of Hillberry Meadows, Governor’s Hill, Douglas, for £265,000, to Linda Vicky Wardhaugh, of 3 Westminster Terrace, Douglas.

Ian Francis Begley, sold 14 Primrose Avenue, Douglas, for £255,000, to Christopher Paul Daughen and Brigid Claire Stowell, of 16 Hilary Road, Douglas.

Sylvia Joan Hall, of Thie Chustal, Poortown Road, Peel, sold Ballaquane Cottage, Poortown Road, Peel, for £249,950, to Kathryn Jane Kennaugh, of 5 Fuchsia Road, Peel.

Maria Newton, of 15 Creggan Lea, Beach Road, Port St Mary, sold 21 Ballamaddrell, Port Erin, for £190,000, to Sandra Fairest, of Amberwell, Surby Road, Port Erin.

Andrew David Mellor, sold 5 Hillberry Heights, Governor’s Hill, Douglas, to Base Limited, for £185,000, whose registered office is at 1 Ballanard Woods, Ballanard Road, Douglas.

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

Karma Urban Yoga Studio is celebrating a major expansion following its move to new premises in the heart of Douglas.

The business has re-located to a newly converted studio on the second floor of the Peter Luis building on Duke Street, giving clients a stunning, contemporary base from which to practice.

The studio has two light and airy training rooms, one of which is smaller to allow for the teaching of courses or more intimate groups and private lessons, a changing room and spacious reception area.

More than 20 group classes a week are taught there, including popular lunchtime sessions.

Karma was launched seven years ago by one of the island’s most renowned teachers, Sammie Walker; the move marks a 50 per cent expansion in the business’s footprint and means the delivery of more classes, specialist courses, teacher training and events can now be facilitated.

Its increasing popularity with Manx residents meant it outgrew its previous base in Douglas.

Organisers say Karma is unique in its approach to teaching and its ‘urban’ feel, with a focus on fitness and personal relaxation, dispels the myth that yoga is simply a religious practice. It places a strong emphasis on development of the anatomy, core strength, mobility and flexibility rather than meditation, in a non-religious and non-competitive environment.

Its clients range between 20 and 80 years of age, and four levels are catered for from ‘absolute beginner’ to ‘advanced’.

Classes are very dynamic, designed to allow clients to push themselves and work to their own level, with class numbers being small enough to allow for more personal attention from teachers.

Sammie, who began teaching nearly 20 years ago following the birth of her first child and who trained in Canada, is excited by the continuing rise in popularity of yoga.

She said: ‘Yoga truly gives a health and lifestyle benefit, and I think people are more aware of the importance of having personal time and fitness in such a 24/7 society.

‘The popularity of our lunchtime sessions with corporate clients proves this.

‘Yoga makes people sharper and more positive both mentally and physically, and is fantastic for reducing stress levels and building confidence.

‘It can also be developed into a high intensity cardio and weight-loss workout if desired, or simply a calming and more mobility-based practice.

‘It’s very easy to fit into peoples’ lifestyles, and for them to adapt to suit their own needs which is another reason why I think it’s becoming more and more popular.

‘It is also an incredible amount of fun and very inclusive, which is important if people are to integrate this into their lifestyles.

‘I am delighted we have been able to open our new studio in the Peter Luis building and offer even more choice to our clients, as well as to other yoga fans in the island.

‘I am looking forward to welcoming our existing clients to Karma, as well as those who want to come for a tour and find out more about practising yoga.’

Greeba Powell is a long-standing client of Karma and said: ‘I met Sammie when she opened Karma seven years ago – I’m one of the originals! I started practising yoga in 2000 and studied it in London.

‘When I returned to the island I was looking for someone practising Ashtanga yoga or a similar discipline and thus met Sammie, and studied under her for two years.

‘I’ve never looked back, and after my baby is born in March I will begin teaching at Karma.

‘Sammie is truly an inspiration and that is why Karma is so popular.

‘It’s fun, and you can be pushed to your own personal limit while still having a smile on your face, and that’s really important.

‘Karma is almost a halfway house between traditional yoga and the gym world, and I know it’s non-intimidating and friendly environment will continue to prove popular with Manx residents.’

Karma offers a wide range of classes, courses, payment options and packages.

Anyone who wants more information can log on to:

www.karma-iom.co.uk or call 663300.

Have you ever felt inspired to explore the environment beyond the Manx coast line?

Because if you have, you can take the plunge courtesy of the Isle of Man Sub Aqua Club.

The club, which celebrated its 50th anniversary a few years ago, is starting its latest training programme by offering try dives as a taster for anyone curious to try out the sport in the safe environment of a swimming pool.

Club chairman Clive Bush said: ‘We are so lucky in the Isle of Man because we have such a great variety of dive sites easily accessible, from from wreck dives to scenic dives, shore dives and dives further afield using one of the club’s two ribs.’

The club is hoping to attract not just people who have not dived before but also anyone interested in taking the sport up again after a lay-off, perhaps having trained abroad on holiday and now wanting a refresher course.

Clive added: ‘I think people would be surprised at the variety of wild life in the water here, such as seals and basking sharks and much more. I’ve dived in the Med and for sheer variety of marine life I think the Isle of Man is better.’

The try dives take place at King William’s College swimming pool on December 1 and 15 and all equipment will be provided. The 2014 training programme starts early in the new year for anyone inspired to take it further and a basic diving qualification should be obtainable by the spring. Formal training starts off with pool sessions when students work with instructors to become familiar with equipment and safety procedures and practise basic skills before venturing out to some of the more sheltered open water dive sites. The club is also intending to start snorkelling training for children in the new year.

For more information about try dives or any other training, contact clive-bush@manx.net or call 464218, or paulleneghan@manx.net call 495931.

The prosecution has outlined its case against the Attorney General in a case that’s currently taking place in Douglas.

Today’s Manx Independent reports the case on the front page.

The paper also includes:

- Some shocking photographs of Laxey’s tram station. We report why it looks like a bomb site.

- An interview with Phil Drowley, the police officer who’s scaled eight of the world’s highest peaks.

- A description from media worker Paul Moulton of Manx Radio, in which he says the station has ‘lost its moral compass’

- News about food banks collecting for the island’s needy this weekend.

- A follow-up to the Manx Independent’s story last week in which the paper revealed that six phone boxes were likely to be scrapped. Now a campaign has started to save them

- A story about the Market Hall in Douglas and plans to turn in into an education base

- The latest on the Flybe situation. The airline says its only profitable destination from the island is Manchester.

- News that a sex disease is to be screened.

The paper also includes its feature-led Island Life section, including two pages of What’s On and 10 action-packed pages of sport.

We have not allowed comments on this story because of the Attorney General’s trial, which is continuing and must not be prejudiced through comment in the media.

A chlamydia screening programme will be introduced in the island from next year.

But in the House of Keys, Health Minister David Anderson was pressed on why he would not agree to condom machines being introduced in secondary schools to combat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Lib Van Peter Karran (Onchan) asked if he would develop a trial screening scheme, similar to that in the UK, with pharmacies setting up a free, confidential chlamydia testing service by post.

Mr Anderson said it would not be a trial but a definitive programme with the intention of having it implemented by March next year – although that date might be ‘slightly optimistic’, he said.

He told MHKs: ‘The department has been in the process of considering the most cost-effective way of implementing chlamydia screening locally. Three options have been identified and these are being evaluated. The options are primarily about the actual test being carried out.’

Mr Anderson explained that some steps would need to be brought in – such as publicity, treatment, partner notification and treatment – whatever option was selected for carrying out the test.

He continued: ‘Pharmacists will be involved in providing advice and publicity for the screening programme and act as a distribution point for test kits and in providing treatment.

‘The local pharmacists have been enthusiastic in participating in the screening programme and one of our representatives has been working with public health in introducing the programme.

‘In short, I can confirm that a chlamydia screening programme will be introduced with participation from pharmacists. It will not be a trial but a definitive programme which obviously will be modified in the light of changing circumstances.’

He pointed out that the scheme is already operating in the UK.

Brenda Cannell (Douglas East) welcomed the move but wondered where the funding was coming from.

Mr Anderson replied that he hadn’t got definitive costs but he didn’t think the cost implications would be extensive – and that it was going to save money in the long run.

Leonard Singer (Ramsey) called on the Minister to reconsider his stance on condom machines in high school as sexually transmitted disease infections were ‘prevalent’. Brenda Cannell (Douglas East) added: ‘Prevention is better than cure. Will he reconsider the policy on banning condoms?’

The Minister replied that he was not going to change the current policy, adding: ‘I believe education is better than cure.’

In a written reply to a Keys question from Zac Hall (Onchan), Mr Anderson said it was not possible to ascertain the number of teenage pregnancies as some would result in miscarriage or off-island terminations. He could confirm, however, there were 40 births to teenage mothers in 2011-12, 18 last year and six so far this year.

Ramsey’s swing bridge will be closed for a lot longer than first anticipated.

Planned maintenance work began in September and was expected to be completed by Christmas.

But this week it was revealed by the Department of Infrastructure that the condition of part of the internal mechanism of the bridge is worse than expected – and it’s now hoped that the work will be completed by the end of March.

At the beginning of the project, engineers from the DoI aimed to repair damaged and worn parts of the mechanism, after it was discovered operational parts of the bridge were misaligned.

However, during the opening up and dismantling of the structure, they found that the construction of the central pier was not as indicated on the record drawings and that the condition of the operating mechanism was worse than expected.

This resulted in the need to undertake additional works to the stone pier and a need to reassess the work required to repair the operating mechanism.

The bridge deck was lifted earlier this month following extensive strengthening of the central stone pier and work to dismantle the operating mechanism is progressing.

The DoI apologises for the continued inconvenience caused by the works and thanked residents for their patience.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in South Africa, Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, visited St Mary’s School, in Douglas, as part of his four-day visit to the Isle of Man.

The senior Vatican official is pictured with the cast of the school’s key stage two pantomime.

During his visit, he celebrated mass at St Mary of the Isles Church, in Douglas, and met members of the public for a coffee and a chat in Coffee Republic.

He also met Chief Minister Allan Bell and Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood.

Cardinal Napier also went behind the scenes at Isle of Man Post Office’s Integrated Mailing Solutions, which processes all of the European donation payments for his charity the Catholic Archdiocese of Durban.

Manx Radio has lost its moral compass.

That was the claim made by broadcaster Paul Moulton to a Tynwald select committee assessing the future of public service broadcasting in the island.

Mr Moulton repeated his call that the BBC should be funding public service broadcasting. And he said the committee should put in a request under the Freedom of Information Act to find out how much it was spending in Guernsey and Jersey, which both have BBC radio stations.

The case should then be put to the corporation that they should spend the same, per head, in the island.

Ron Berry, 3FM managing director, was questioned on his proposal to merge the island’s three radio stations, Manx Radio, 3FM and Energy FM as a Manx Broadcasting Corporation.

Its submission led to a Tynwald debate on the issue being adjourned last October.

Mr Berry said it was intended as a ‘discussion document’ to stimulate debate.

‘I’m not saying this is the way it should be,’ he said. In fact, his main priority is to secure 3FM’s licence, which is up for renewal next year.

When asked by committee member Zac Hall (Onchan MHK) whether he believed Manx Radio – which receives an annual subvention from government – had an unfair advantage, Mr Berry said: ‘I think there’s times when it can be, yes.’

The committee, chaired by Castletown MHK Richard Ronan, was set up to examine the policy, delivery, cost and scope of public service broadcasting.

A food bank to collect provisions for the needy will take place over the weekend

Shoppers in Douglas will be invited to donate food in the Neighbourhood Food Collection between Friday, November 29 and Sunday, December 1.

Tesco’s Douglas store in Lake Road will be handing out a specially selected shopping list to people when they enter the store. They will be asked to pick up an item of food, such as long-life milk, cereal, tinned foods and tea and coffee, before donating it at the end of their visit.

The collection is for the Isle of Man Food Bank which launched this week.

The organisation’s chairman, David Gawne, said: ‘We have four strategic partners providing the services: Housing Matters, the Salvation Army, the Office of Fair Trading Counselling Service and the Department of Social Care.

‘The number of people needing food doubled between 2011 to 2012 and we expect it to happen again this year.

‘Our partners will be providing many services to help people, not just food.

‘Anything raised will be used in the island.’

The Salvation Army’s captain, Simon Clampton, described the level of poverty in the island as ‘shocking’ recently.

Mr Clampton said: ‘This year so far we have helped 444 people, from January to October. Last Christmas we helped 1,397 people with food.

‘I don’t think there is a simple answer as to why people seek help. We certainly treat people on a case-by-case basis.

‘We also offer help with fuel payments, furniture and clothes too.’

Joanna Chapman, of Housing Matters, said: ‘We act as a referral agent for the Isle of Man Food Bank.

‘Our referrals have increased by 20 per cent.

‘It’s not just about giving people food though, it’s also offering them help with things like debt management and budgeting.

‘Or we can help by giving them a referral to careers if they are struggling to find work.

‘Our main aim is to help people out and reach out to those who are in need.’

Tesco is joined by food banks charity the Trussell Trust and food redistribution charity FareShare for the collection to the Isle of Man Food Bank.

Douglas store manager Steve Forbes said: ‘Our customers were incredibly generous when we held our last food collection in the summer, so we’re hoping to collect an even bigger total this time around.

‘In the run up to Christmas we want to do our bit to feed those in need.’

This week’s nostalgia item is relatively modern by normal standards as it is from little more than 20 years ago.

It was forwarded to us by regular sports contributor Paul Hatton and it is a photo of the Bay View Hotel, Port St Mary darts team that won a southern section treble during the 1992-93 season.

They secured the southern section league and cup competitions. Bay View Hotel also won the southern darts’ cricket club cup with Paul Glover, Simon Brown, John Fenlon, Kevin Collister and Howie Oates. The landlady was Louise Cowley.

The names to faces in the photo are (l-r): Chris Watterson, Howie Oates, Paul Glover, Geoff ‘Pompo’ Garrett, Orry Glover, John Fenlon, Mark ‘Duck’ Darnill, Kevin ‘KC’ Collister, Ronnie McCulloch, Simon Brown.

Although open for business earlier this year, the popular southside hostelry is currently closed and for sale.

l If you have any darts or pool team photos, preferably earlier than this one, please forward them to the sports desk at Isle of Man Newspapers or email sportsdesk@newsiom.co.im

Remember to include names and other relative details, plus a contact number and postal address if the image needs returning.

Thursday, November 28

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

• Happy Tots, main hall, Willaston School, 9.45am, £1 per family including refreshments. Call 621577.

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

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

• Action Songs and Rhymes, birth-5 years, Ballasalla Primary School. Plus many other sessions across the island. Free, but donations welcome. Call 479452 for further venues and times.

• Arbory Tots, from birth, parish hall, Ballabeg, 2pm. Cost £1 per family. Call 832394.

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

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

• St John Ambulance Cadets (10+), 6.30pm-8pm, Douglas headquarters. Badgers (5+), 5.30pm-6.30pm, Age Concern in Peel. Adults meetings, Thursday, Monday and Tuesday, Douglas headquarters. Friday, Ramsey, St Olave’s Church hall. For all other times and venues call 674387.

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

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

• The Children’s Centre Parent Support Group, informal chat with family support workers, at Douglas Family Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 7-9pm.

• The Isle of Man Children’s Centre Parent Support Group, informal chat with family support workers at Woodbourne Road, 7pm-9pm.

• Army Cadets, Scout Hall, Peel, 7pm. Also Tuesday.

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

Friday, November 29

• Baby and Toddler Group, 9.30am-11.30am at Glen Maye Community Centre. Free but donations welcome. Call 845681.

• Baby and Toddler Group at Glen Maye Chapel, 9.30am-11.30am.

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

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

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

• Theatrix Theatre Company Musical Theatre, Douglas, Saturday 12-2.30pm for ages 8-12. Also Saturday, Babies Irish/mod, 9am. Prep Ballet/Tap, 10am, Babies Ballet/Tap, 11am. Musical Theatre, ages 5-8. Monday, Senior Ballet, 4pm, Senior Tap, 5pm, Senior Jazz, 5.45pm, Adult Irish, 6.30pm. Tuesday, Community Ballet/Tap, 4pm. Beginners Irish, 4.45pm. Junior Irish, 5.30pm. Adult Tap, 6.15pm. Wednesday, Grade 2 Ballet/Tap, 4pm. Novice Irish, 5.30pm. Adult Ballet, 6.15pm.

• Mums and Tots, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 10am-noon. Call 479839.

• Storybox, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 10.30am-11am. Also Saturday, Sticky Fingers craft, 10.30am-noon; Alternate Wednesday, Busy Bee Time for pre-schoolers, 1.45pm-2.45. Tuesday, Sing and Sign with Nickie Gaskell, 11am-noon. Call 673123.

• Parents and Tots, upper room, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am. Call 897364.

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

• Tiny Tunes, music time for 0-3s, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 1.30pm, £2.50. Call 673123.

• Sporty church at Trinity Church hall 6pm-7pm for years 3-6. Football, hockey, parachute games etc. 50 pence including refreshments. Call 628374. Also Sunday school Trinity Church hall, crèche to late teens, 10.30am-11.45am. Call 625409.

Sunday, December 1

• Sunday School, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am. Call 450104.

• 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, December 2

• Kittens tots and carers group, St Ninian’s Church, Douglas, 10.30am. £1 per family. Call 629683.

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

• Parents and tots, St Olave’s Church, Ramsey, 1pm.

• Tots play at Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Also tots craft and play on Wednesday, £1.

• Noah’s Ark Tots Group, Church on The Rock, behind Ramsey Bus Station, 9.30am. Call 223669.

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

• Daniel’s Den, Methodist Church, Arbory Street, Castletown, 10am. Admission £1. Call 822374.

• Roll’n’Play for preschoolers, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10.30am.

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

• Michael Miniatures’ parents and tots, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 2pm. £1.50 per family. 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 aged 10+, St Paul’s hall, Ramsey, 7pm.

Tuesday, December 3

• 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. Admission £1. Call 469756. Also Thursday, 1.30pm.

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

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

• Laxey mums and tots, Laxey Pavilion, 1pm. Call 438408.

• 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, December 4

• Mini Club for parents or carers and tots, Anagh Coar School 9.30am or Braddan Church hall 1.30pm. Call 675091.

• 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 at Anagh Coar School, 9.30am or Braddan Church hall, 2pm. Call 675091.

• Ballabeg Busy Bugs for under fives, Arbory parish hall, Ballabeg, 10am. Call 429676.

• Mums and tots, Marown hall, Peel Road, Crosby, 10.15am. £1.50 per family.

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

• Parent and toddler group, Castletown Youth Centre, Arbory Street, 2pm.

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

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

• Homework Club for year 7s, Youth Centre, Arbory Street, Castletown, 4pm. Call 822490.

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

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

Thursday, November 28

• Brown Sugar at The Outback, Douglas.

• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, Douglas.

• Ramsey Folk Club at The Britannia, Ramsey, 8pm.

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

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

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

Friday, November 29

• Little Miss Dynamite at The Rosemount, Douglas.

• 9 Mile Smile at Jaks, Douglas.

• Ian Thompson at The Haven, Port Erin.

• Brown Sugar at O’Donnels, Douglas.

• Karaoke with Mike at the Queen’s, Douglas.

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

• Karaoke, The Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

• Irish Traditional Music session, The Mitre, Ramsey, 9pm.

Saturday, November 30

• Eleventh Hour at Jaks, Douglas.

• Grass Roots at the Queen’s, Douglas.

• Ian Thompson at O’Donnells, Douglas.

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

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, December 1

• One Wo/Man One Guitar at The Horse & Plough, IOM Business Park, Douglas featuring Paul Cringle & special guests Ken Mitchell & Dickie Best. 8.00pm.

• Little Miss Dynamite at The Sidings, Castletown.

• Ray Sloane Karaoke, at Jaks, Douglas.

• Gale Force, Erin Arts Centre annual concert, 2.30pm. Tickets £8.

• St German’s Festival Organ Recital, 4.30pm.

• Music Box with David Castro at Guys and Dolls, Douglas.

• Karaoke at The British, Douglas.

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

• Disco Fever at Macbeth’s, Second Venue, Douglas, 10pm-2am.

Tuesday, December 3

• Manx Youth Orchestra, St German’s Cathedral, 7.45pm – 8.45pm

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

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

Wednesday, December 4

• Karaoke at The British, Douglas.

Thursday, November 28

• Age Concern - Free Computer Training Sessions, Douglas iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, 10am–12.30pm.

• Manx Footpaths Conservation Group Walk, Glen Mooar, 10.30am.

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

• Manx Gaelic class with Cathy Clucas, Arbory Commissioners’ hall, 7.30pm. Call 838527.

• Manx Gaelic class, intermediate-advanced with James Harrison 7.30pm at Arbory Commissioners’ hall. Friday, intermediate-advanced with Adrian Cain, noon at the Manx Museum. Saturday, intermediate 10.30am at House of Manannan in Peel; intermediate-advanced with James Harrison 10.30am at the Manx Museum, Douglas. Tuesday, intermediate with Adrian Cain noon at St Matthew’s Church in Douglas, advanced 1pm at the Rovers pub in Douglas; beginners 7.30pm at Patchwork Cafe in Port St Mary. Call 451098.

• The Legion Players performing ‘Kecks’ by John Chambers at Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin at 8pm. £8.

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

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

Friday, November 29

• Willaston Weekly drop-in Centre, Willaston Methodist Church, Barrule Road, 10am-noon.

• Drop-in for coffee and a chat, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am-noon.

• The Manx Aviation and Military Museum, 10am-4.30pm. Also Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. Free admission. Donations welcome.

• Coffee and chat, Onchan Methodist Church lounge, opposite commissioners’ office, 10.30am-noon.

• Relax Fridays noon-2pm, Trinity Church hall. Bring your sandwiches and enjoy free tea, coffee and company. Call 628374. Also Revive Fridays 5.30pm-6.30pm. Enjoy the company and a faith tea. Call 621004

• Friday Lunchtime Choir, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas, 1.15pm. All welcome.

• Friends of Arbory Primary School – Christmas Craft Fayre, Arbory Primary School, Ballabeg, 6pm- 8pm.

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

• Laxey and Lonan Live At Home Scheme Bingo Evening. Laxey Football Club at 7.30pm. Call Anne 244256 or Claire 459227

Saturday, November 30

• Christmas Market, The Institute, Laxey, 10am-4pm. Also Sunday.

• Theatre Tours, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 10am. Tickets for adults £7.50, children £4, family £20. Call 600555.

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

• Green Centre, opposite Iceland, Chester Street complex, Douglas. Information about recycling, energy, insulation and environmental matters. Zero Waste Mann, Isle of Man Friends of the Earth and Manx Energy Advice Centre. Open from 10am.

• Ramsey Cottage Hospital League of Friends Christmas Coffee Morning at Ramsey town hall, 10am-noon. Entrance £1 includes refreshments, children free.

• Isle of Man Farmers’ Market at Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey, 10am-1pm.

• Isle of Man Farmers’ Market at Villa Marina, Douglas, 10am-2pm.

• Santa will be in his grotto from 10.30am until 1.30pm at Onchan Methodist Church.

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

• QEII High School Christmas Fair, 1pm-4pm.

• Billy Moughtin Annual Darts Competition at the Manor Hotel, Willaston, 1pm. Call Rob 459118.

• Crosby Chapel Christmas Fair. Will include afternoon tea, cakes, raffle and bottle stall £2 admission with children free. Call Rosalie Corlett on 851945

• Christmas Fayre Glen Maye Chapel and Community Centre,1-4pm. Santa arrives 2pm. Free Admission.

• Milntown House Tours every Saturday at 2pm. Call 812321.

Sunday, December 1

• Flea Market and Collectors Fair, 10am-4pm The Old Scouts hall, Douglas.

• Manx Footpaths Conservation Group Walk, Silverdale Glen, 1.30pm. Also Tuesday, St John’s, Tynwald Inn, 10.25am.

• Car Boot Sale, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2pm. Call 673320/481532.

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

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

Monday, December 2

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

• Afternoon Tea Dance every Monday, 2pm-4pm, Manx Legion Club, Douglas.

• Shorties, pirate adventure. Children’s Soft play centre, Alexandra road, Castletown, also Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 3

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

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

• Whist for Hospice, Michael Methodist Church, 7.30pm, £2.

Wednesday, December 4

• MS Society coffee morning, Harbour Lights, St Paul’s Square, Ramsey, 10.30am-noon.

• Independent Living Centre, Open Day, Ballakermeen Road, 9.30am-3.30pm. Call 642511.

• Computer Training Sessions for everyone. Leonard Cheshire Disability, Main Road, Onchan, 11am-3pm. Call 679030.

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

• Erin Arts Centre Book Circle, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 1.30pm.

• Bereavement support group, friendly get together for anyone feeling isolated or lonely after a bereavement, however or whenever it occurred, tea, coffee and a chat, Scholl Centre, Hospice Isle of Man, 5pm-7pm. Call 647443.

• Samba percussion workshop, no experience necessary, Onchan Silver Bandroom, off Onchan Commissioners’ car park, 7pm. Cost £3, email sambamann@manx.net

• Manx Gaelic class with James O’Meara, St John’s House, 7.30pm. Call 843436.

• Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox Onchan.

Thursday, November 28

• Manx Retirement Association Stretch and Flex at the NSC, Douglas, at 10am. Also Indoor Flat Green Bowling at the NSC from 2pm. Also Monday, computer group, 10.30am at the Cat with No Tail, Douglas. Tuesday, Northern Coffee Morning, 10.30am at St Paul’s hall, Ramsey.

• 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.

• Soundcheck, Youth Arts Centre, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Monday and Tuesday, (6pm-9pm). Monday, Castletown YC (6pm-9pm) and Wednesday Ramsey YC (6.30pm-9.30pm).

Monday, December 2

• Mannin Art Group, 10am, at St Paul’s hall, Ramsey.

• Onchan Ladies’ Choir, Methodist hall, 1.30pm. Call 673453.

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

• Possan Aeglagh Manx Speaking Youth Club School Year 6 upwards at Cafe Laare, Lord Street, Douglas. 6.30pm - 8.30pm, subs £1. Call Cathy Clucas 414331 or C.Clucas@doe.sch.im for further details.

• Onchan Rotary Club, The Max Restaurant, Groudle Road, 6.30pm.

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

• Ramsey Gardening Club at 7.30pm at Quayle’s Hall, Ramsey. £2 entry fee..

Tuesday, December 3

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

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

• 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 Falcon’s Nest Hotel, Port Erin, 7.30pm.

• Glen Maye WI, St James’ Church hall, Dalby, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

• Mannin Quilters, Ballabeg Methodist hall, 7.30pm-9pm. Call 628921. Also Wednesday at St Columba’s Catholic Church, Port Erin, 1.30-4pm.

• Santon WI, The Church Centre, Church Road, Santon, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

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

Wednesday, December 4

• MS Society coffee morning, Harbour Lights, St Paul’s Square, Ramsey, 10.30am.

• Wednesday, Laxey Sketch Club, 1.3pm-3.30pm, Laxey Football Clubhouse, Winter indoors, Summer outdoors.

• Sulby Art Club, 2pm-4pm at St Stephen’s Church hall. New members welcome. Call 488014.

• Onchan Pensioners Club, Morton Hall, Castletown, ladies club, 2pm-4pm.

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

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

• St Mark’s WI, St Mark’s School room, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

Although no full houses (100s) were recorded, very close shooting and some surprise results were shot during the latest Isle of Man Shooting League matches.

Kirk Michael produced a magnificent victory at IoMSC Sandsiders, winning the match by two points with Illiam Christian celebrating his 15th birthday by heading the visitors with a superb score of 99 - a terrific gift!

Castletown beat a rather depleted team from Sulby, once again winning by two points, while IoMSC Douglas had a tense match at Port St Mary but came away with the victors by a single point in Division One.

It appears that Laxey had the only result which was expected when they travelled to Sulby, beating Cossacks quite convincingly.

All in all a very eventful evening of competitive shooting which I am sure will make the season a very close encounter during the next few months.

With the Kirk Michael team headed by young Christian’s 99, Tom Lord produced his best score of the year with a 98 closely followed by Suzanne McKnight on 97.

The leading shots from IoMSC Sandsiders came from Bill Jones and Richard Arthur both posting 98s.

Although the home team lost Division One, they claimed victory in both Divisions Two and Three.

IoMSC Sandsiders Kirk Michael

Division One

Bill Jones 98 Illiam Christian (J) 99

Richard Arthur 98 Tom Lord 98

Marion Jones (L) 96 Suzanne McKnight (L) 97

Ian Arthur 96 Kevin Quinn 96

Tony Kneale 95 Perryn Callister (L) 95

483 485

Division Two

Liz Jones (L) 94 Alex Trafford (J) 94

James Jones 94 Chris Fayle 89

Steve Callus 94 David Lord 89

Chris Ollett 94 Geoff Sayle 85

Andy Traynor 94 0

470 357

Division Three

Terry Green 92

Dan Simpson 89

Phil Kneen 89

Rob Nelson 86

Norman Ormrod 80

436 0

A rather smaller than average Sulby team travelled to the Stadium in Castletown and sadly left the losers in all three divisions.

Top spot for the hosts went to Steve Gardner on 97 with Chris Birtwhistle and Nigel Christian both posting 96s.

Mark Cain and Peter Quayle matched the southerners’ 96s for Sulby with Teddy Sayle, Orry Teare and Peter Webb completing the Division One team on 95.

Castletown Sulby

Division One

Steve Gardner 97 Mark Cain 96

Chris Birtwhistle 96 Peter Quayle 96

Nigel Christian 96 Teddy Sayle 95

Robin McFee 95 Orry Teare 95

John Brewis 95 Peter Webb 95

479 477

Division Two

Lorrie Thompson (L) 95 Mark Boyd 94

Henry Qualtrough 95 Julian Teare 94

Mike Thompson 95 Barry Jones 93

Shirley Caley (L) 94 Richard Faragher 92

Lauren Cooper (L) 94 Peter Faragher 89

473 462

Division Three

John-Paul Bridson 94 Rod Forshaw 82

Andy Bell 92

Duncan Watterson 87

Reg Caley 86

359 82

A worthwhile trip over Snaefell went to Laxey when they arrived at Sulby Cossacks. A lower than recent score was shot by the home team but the visitors took the advantage and posted a Division One score of 483 to Cossacks 478.

Recording 98, Alfie Leach led the Cossacks with Tim Hardisty and Jonathon Webb both close with 96.

Stephen Curphey produced a magnificent 99 to top the Laxey Division One team with Suzanne Curphey and John Wood on 97.

Cossacks Laxey

Division One

Alfie Leach (J) 98 Stephen Curphey 99

Tim Hardistey 96 Suzanne Curphey (L) 97

Jonathon Webb (J) 96 John Wood 97

Jess Clague (L) 95 Nick Kennish 95

Fergus Coulter (J) 93 Andrew Jessop 95

478 483

Division Two

Ronnie Fairbairn 90 Harry Creevy 95

Andy Mitchell 90 Charlie Kennish 94

Laurie Cain 90 Bill Snelling 93

Anthony Cawte (J) 89 Bridget Kneale (L) 93

Jemima Coulter (JL) 86 Greg Kneale 93

445 468

Division Three

John Cottier 85 James Hewison (J) 91

Jacob Duggan (J) 83 Judy Kee (L) 91

Peter Clague 88

168 270

An exceptionally close match was shot at Port St Mary range when IoMSC Douglas were the visitors.

Douglas shooter Tony Leadley found that, although his rifle was present, his bag containing jacket, sling and tools, had not arrived and he initially decided not to shoot.

However, after pressure from his team-mates, he felt he could possibly make a contribution using borrowed kit and his decision proved valuable.

The Division One result was a win for Douglas by just a point but the southern club claimed wins in Divisions Two and Three.

The Port’s score in Div Two, the top one in this division last week, was an excellent result with three junior shooters matching Derek Kermode’s 96.

The evergreen Paul Clague led the home team with Harry Harrison both producing 98s while Kevan Kneale and Ashley Gardner were very close with 97s.

Top shot for the visitors were Mark Osborn, Andy Potter and Tracey Skelton all matching the Port’s top shots with 98s.

Port St Mary IoMSC Douglas

Division One

Paul Clague 98 Mark Osborn 98

Harry Harrison 98 Andy Potter 98

Kevan Kneale 97 Tracey Skelton (L) 98

Ashley Gardner 97 Mike Clague 97

Juan Clague 96 Tony Leadley 96

486 487

Division Two

Derek Kermode 96 Mike Duncalf 96

Callum Grant (J) 96 Keith Lowney 96

Ashley Gardner (J) 96 Josh Maclaughlin (J) 94

Patrick Kerr (J) 96 Nick Brown 94

Gary Knight 95 David Humphrey 93

479 473

Division Three

Dave Bould 95 Thomas Clague (J) 93

Sandie Skuszka (L) 93 Paul Perkins 93

Patrick Cubbon (J) 92 Martin Burns 92

Ean Brewis 90 Aaron Astill (J) 89

Jordan Kiernan (J) 90 Sam Jones (J) 87

460 454

Additional shooters

Orry Kerr (J) 84

Peter Gelling 89

Liam Townsend (J) 91

Graham Brown (J) 80

Dates for your diary

Tonight’s (Monday’s) matches consist of Kirk Michael entertaining Castletown, Port St Mary have the long trip north to the Glen Gardens in Laxey, IoMSC Douglas host Cossacks and Sulby will welcome IoMSC Sandsiders.

Next week sees Kirk Michael host near-neighbours Sulby and once again the week’s long distance travellers are Port St Mary who go north to Cossacks, while IoMSC Sandsiders entertain Castletown and IoMSC Douglas also go north to Laxey

Isle of Man Rifle

Association competitions

Two of the Isle of Man Rifle Association’s competitions, the Veterans’ Cup and the Oake Trophy, will be held at Sinclair Range, St John’s on Monday, December 9.

These are ‘turn up on the night to enter’ competitions so the more entries the better support for the IoMRA.

The next IoMRA competition will be the Lady of Mann Trophy which will be shot on the Sulby range on the evening of Thursday, December 12.

This again is a ‘turn up on the night’ event and, with 14 women now shooting regularly in the league, let’s hope it will be well supported.

Please note: The disc shoot which was proposed to be held this Wednesday, November 27 at Sinclair Range has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 4.

Last year this was a well organised and supported by several shooters and it is hoped a similar situation will occur this year.

Thursday, November 28

• Zumba at 9.30am-10.15am, Total Tone at 10.15am, call Jane 201811. Legs, bums and tums at 7pm-8pm, call Lisa 438150. Also Monday, High Intensity Circuits at 6.30am, Wednesday and Friday 6.30am, call Shelley 487270. School Drop Boot Camp at 9.30am, also Wednesday and Friday at 6.30am, call Errol on 488105. Vibro-Step classes at 12.15pm and 7.15pm, also on Wednesday’s and Friday’s at 12.15pm-12.45pm and Tuesday’s and Fridays at 9.15am-9.45am, call Shelly 487270. Tuesday, Tae-Bo on Tuesday’s at 5.45pm-6.30pm, Kettlebells at 6.30pm-7.15pm, call Kate 347160. Wednesday, Kettlebell Core, 6pm-7pm, also Saturday’s at 9.30am-10.30am, Call Kelly 220220. Elite Fitness, Douglas.

• Thighs, Bums and Tums, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 9.30am. Also Tuesday. Call 335635.

• Yoga, Iyengar (mixed) 9.30am-11am, Tuesday (men only class) 7pm-8.30pm; Wednesday (mixed) 6.45pm-8.15pm, 10 Perwick Bay, Port St Mary. Call 452791.

• Wheelie Active Parents (mums and buggies) 9.30am–11am, Villa Marina reception, £2. Also Walk and talk, Peel promenade, outside Harbour Lights Cafe, 9.45am–11.30am, £1.50. Friday, Walk and Talk, NSC, 9.30am–11.30am; also Mondays: Poulsom Park, Castletown, 9.45am–11.30am, £1.50, Racquet Sports and Boccia, 12.15pm–1pm NSC, £1.75, Walk and Talk, 5.30pm–7pm, NSC, £1.50. Tuesday, Walk and Talk, NSC, 9.30am–11.30am . £1.50. Walk and Talk, Ramsey Mooragh Park, (meet Rugby Club), £1.50. 9.30am–11.30am Call Gianni 688556.

• Pilates 9.30am and 10.45am, Hot Yoga 6pm and 7.30pm, Friday, Kettlebells 7am and 1.10pm, Get Yoga Fit 10am, Hot Yoga 6.30pm, Saturday, Hot Yoga, 10am and 11.30am, Sunday, Hot Yoga 10am and 11.30am, Monday, Kettlebells 7am and 1.10pm, Get Yoga Fit 10am, Warm Pilates 5pm, Hot Yoga for Beginners 6.30pm, Tuesday, 7am Hot Yoga, 5.30pm Pilates, Wednesday, Kettlebells 7am and 1.10pm, Get Yoga Fit 10am, Hardcore 6 pack ABS 5.45pm, Pilates 6.30pm at The Gym, Ramsey 812100.

• Fitness league exercise class, Ballafesson Church hall, Port Erin, 10.30am. Call 832759.

• Gentle Circuits, NSC, Douglas, 11am. Also Saturday. Call 688588.

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

• Chair-based exercise sessions, Onchan Youth and Community Centre, 1.30pm. Also Friday, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 2pm; Monday, Ramsey town hall, 10.30am; Tuesday, Castletown Sandfield residents’ lounge, 2pm; Wednesday, Westlands’ residents’ lounge, Peel, 10.30am. Call 642668.

• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre parish hall, 2pm. Call 813222.

• Iyengar inspired yoga classes, Children’s Yoga, 3.45pm-4.45pm, reception to Year 3 and 4.45pm-5.45pm, Year 4 to teenagers. Men’s Yoga, 6.30pm-8pm, mixed ability. Hatha Yoga, Monday, 9.15am-10.45am mixed ability for over 60s. Monday, 11am-12.30pm, Hatha Yoga. Wednesday, 7pm-8.30pm mixed ability. All at Laxey Football Club. Call Jane on 863130 or janepycroft@manx.net

• Unite, mixture of Yoga and Pilates, 4pm-5pm. Also, Friday’s 6pm Legs Bums and Tums, 7pm Aerial Suspension Fitness. Saturdays 9.30am Zumba and 10.30am Aerial Fitness. Mondays 6pm Zumba and 7pm Aerial Yoga. Tuesdays 6pm, Fitness Pilates and 7pm Kettlebells. Wednesdays 6pm, High Intensity Interval Training and Fitness Yoga, Jillian’s Unique Fitness Solutions 48 Loch Promenade Douglas.

• Manx Fencing Club, Ashley Hill School, Onchan, 4pm. Also seniors at Ballakermeen High School, Douglas, 5pm; Tuesday, Arbory village hall, beginners at 4pm and Grade 1+ 5pm; Wednesday, Ramsey Grammar School, juniors at 5pm and seniors at 6pm, also at Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, juniors at 6.30pm and adults at 7.30pm.

• Southern Gymnastics Club, Ballasalla School, 4pm. Also Tuesday, Castle Rushen High School, 5pm. Call 473741.

• Northern Gymnastics Club, Ramsey Grammar School, 5pm.

• Men on Mats - Core Strength/Pilates Class Thursdays 6-7pm. £8. Jillian’s Unique Fitness Solutions 48, Loch Promenade, Douglas. 376574.

• Anti-gravity Yoga at Savinas Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road Douglas. 6.30pm. Tel 203502.

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

• Zumba, Carrefour Health Club, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Monday, 8pm; Wednesday, 9.45am.

• Cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm-8pm. Also Monday 7pm-8pm. Call 452729/863602.

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

• Aquafit, Western Swimming Pool, Peel, 7pm. Also Tuesday, 1.15pm.

• Aerobics and body toning, bring your own mat, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7pm. Also Monday, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael. Call 455924.

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

• Fencing for all ages. Ashley Hill School, 7.30pm. Also Monday, Andreas parish hall, 4.30pm; Tuesday, Arbory Parish hall, 4pm and Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; Wednesday, Scoill Ree Gorree sports hall, Ramsey, 5pm. Call 880863.

• Pole fitness class at Savinas Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas. 7.45pm. Tel 203502.

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

Friday, November 29

• Pilates The Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills, at 9.30am and The Studio, Falcon Road, Douglas, at 1pm; Monday - The Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills at 9.30am and Colby Methodist hall at 6.15pm; Wednesday - TheStudio, Falcon Road, Douglas 9.30am and The Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills at 5.15pm and 6.30pm. Equipment provided. Ring Lizzy Main on 427401 or visit http://pilates-isle-of-man.co.uk

• Zumba Classes at Silvercraigs Hotel, Queen’s Promenade, 9.45am and 10.25am. Creche facility. Zumba Masterclass for beginners, Zumba Gold and Zumba fitness classes for women and mums and tots. Also Tuesday.

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

• Manx ABC Boxing, Palace Terrace, Douglas. Juniors, 6pm. Seniors (age 16+), 7pm. Beginners welcome. Also Monday and Wednesday.

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

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

• Indoor bowls, Legion Hall, Port St Mary, 7.30pm. No experience necessary.

Saturday, November 30

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

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

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

• Fun and fitness, NSC, Douglas, 11am-noon. Call 688588.

• St Mary’s football club mixed under 11s training, Pulrose football fields, 10.30am. Call 405859.

• Tae Kwondo beginners, Pinewood Complex, Pulrose, 10.45am. Also 6-7yrs, Wednesdays at 5.30pm and Monday and Wednesday, 8-13yrs at 6pm, all ages at 7.15pm. Text 432152.

Sunday, December 1

• Yoga and Nutrition, Karma Yoga Studio, Douglas. 6-7.30pm.

Monday, December 2

• Women’s activity morning, NSC, Douglas, 9.30am. Call 688556.

• Beginners Yoga, 10am, Karma, 2nd Floor, 8 Victoria Street, Douglas. Also at 10am (over 60s half price £5).

• Begin to Run ( running club for all abilities), Douglas seafront, meet Jubilee Kiosk noon – 1pm, cost £2, call Trevor Christian for more details, 688576.

• Stretch ‘n Flex exercise, NSC, Douglas, noon. Call 688588.

• Disability Swimming Sessions, NSC, Douglas 3pm-4pm, £1.55. Also Tuesday, 6pm-7pm.

• Aquafit, NSC, Douglas, 1.30pm. Also Tuesday at noon and Wednesday at 6pm. Plus Deepwater Aquafit on Monday at 7.15pm, and Thursday Deepwater at 6pm. Call 688556.

• Circuit Training, NSC, Douglas, 6pm. Also Wednesday at 6pm. Call 688588.

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

• Cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm. Also Thursday. 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, December 3

• Fit2Go walking sessions, car park, Station Road, St John’s, 9am. For women looking to improve their fitness. £3.

• Pilates 9.15am 38 Woodburne Square, Douglas. Pilates 6.15pm Trinity Church, Ramsey. Also, Balance and Pilates 1.30pm Cooyrt Balleigh, Ramsey, (no floor exercise). Call 491449.

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

• Pilates, the hall at Church on The Rock, Ramsey, 6.15pm. Call 491449.

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

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

• Boxercise, NSC, Douglas, 7pm. Call 688588.

• IoM Karate Federation, Murray’s Road School, Juniors 7pm, Seniors 7.30pm. Call 612305.

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

• Early Morning Boot Camp, 6.15am-7am. Also Wednesday and Friday. Evening Boot Camp, 6pm-6.45pm, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9am-9.45am Saturday. Also Kettlebell Classes, Wednesday, 6pm-7pm, Saturday, 8am-8.45am, Marown Millennium Hall. Call 465335.

Wednesday, December 4

• Gentle yoga, women’s class, Gena’s Dance Academy, Peel, 9.30am. Call 456782.

• Balance and Pilates 10.30am Manx Legions Club, Douglas. (no floor exercise). Call 491449.

• Gentle body toning, NSC, Douglas, 11am. Call 688588

• Chair-based exercises/Stretch and flex, NSC, Douglas, noon. Call 688588.

• Thompson Travel Netball Club junior training, Braddan School, 6pm. For ages 10-14.

• Valkyrs Hockey Club training, QEII astro pitch, Peel. Juniors (8+), 6pm; Seniors (13+), 7.30pm. Call 801802.

• Iyengar inspired yoga, 6pm-7.30pm, Brightlife, Andreas. Contact Kel on 452015.

• Bowling club night, Port Erin Bowling Club, Breagle Glen, 6.30pm.

Palace Cinema

• Palace Cinema

• Gravity 3D (12A). Nightly at 7.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm.

• Thor The Dark World 3D (12A). Nightly at 7pm. 2D Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

Broadway Cinema

• Hunger Games: Catching Fire (12A). Nightly at 7.30pm, 8pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm, 5pm. Wednesday 2.30pm.

BBC1 show Songs of Praise, filmed in St German’s Cathedral, will be aired this Sunday, December 1, at 5.15pm.

The episode was filmed in October along with a second episode that will be shown in next March.

Pupils from Peel Clothworkers’ will be among those to feature on Sunday.

Today, Thursday

NEWBURY SELECTIONS: 12.25 Volnay De Thaix 12.55 Polisky 1.30 Andy Kelly 2.05 Just A Par 2.40 Easter Day 3.15 Chatterbox 3.45 Red Devil Lads (NAP)

UTTOXETER TIPS: 1.20 Kentford Grey Lady 1.55 Proud Times 2.30 Cloudingstar 3.05 Accordion To Paddy 3.35 Hot Whiskey N Ice

TAUNTON TIPS: 12.35 Bollin Judith 1.05 The Skyfarmer 1.40 Gandalfe 2.15 She Ranks Me 2.50 Magic Money 3.25 Rozolenn 3.55 Dalrymple

KEMPTON PICKS: 4.05 Charlemagne Diva 4.35 Sweet Charlie 5.05 Walk With An Angel 5.35 Charlies Mate 6.05 One Penny Piece 6.35 Lutine Charlie 7.05 Interception 7.35 Bramshill Lass

A cash-strapped government department, which is facing a £500,000 budget overspend this year, forked out more than £225,000 on creating its new Pullman-style dining experiences train.

Community, Culture and Leisure Minister Graham Cregeen justified the spending in a written reply to a House of Keys question - saying it was estimated the dining car initiative would generate extra net income of £50,000 a year.

He was replying to a question from Zac Hall (Onchan) who asked whether there was a business case and cost-benefit analysis of the project.

Mr Cregeen said: ‘The department decided to take up a business opportunity to provide a unique dining experience for visitors, residents and business by converting these carriages into dining cars. This has created 66 dining spaces.’

The biggest cost has been to convert an old ‘Empress’ boat train van into a kitchen car, which Mr Cregeen described as the ‘unique feature’ of the dining train. Total upfront cost over the last two financial years was £149,369, which included ‘schematics, body overhaul, bogies overhaul, new wheels and kitchen fit-out’.

A further £46,576 was spent on overhauling an existing saloon bar carriage which was already planned for overhaul as it had woodworm.

And three other saloon carriages dating back to 1905 have so far been converted for the dining train at an extra cost of £9,900 per car - although the Minister didn’t give a figure for the refurbishment cost.

All the work was done with the DCCL’s existing budget through minor capital works with no additional funding requested from Treasury, he stressed.

Mr Cregeen said the main elements of the kitchen car had a life expectancy of 15 years and the carriages themselves would not require major overhauls for at least 30 years.

He said the dining train was an ‘obvious next step’ on the back of the success of the Snaefell dining experience.

The Minister said: ‘The department conservatively estimates additional net income of around £50,000 each year from the dining car initiative, which when marketed as corporate hospitality is a major income generator for heritage railways throughout the UK. We cannot afford to stand still but we must be clear and sure of our priorities and where we invest in the future.’

He said the DCCL’s calculations were based on a modest 3,334 bookings a year. Initial feedback had been ‘more than positive’, he said, adding: ‘The dining car is proving to be an exciting new facility.’