Friday, March 14

Paddy Power Masters FA Cup quarter-finals

8.40pm Marown v Ayre United

----------

Saturday, March 15

Canada Life Premier League

4pm Ramsey P-P St Mary’s

2.30pm Rushen v Michael

2.30pm Castletown v Rycob

2.30pm Corinthians v Peel

2.30pm Union Mills v Dhsob

2.30pm Laxey v St George’s

JCK Division Two

2.30pm Braddan v Malew

2.30pm Pulrose v Ayre

2.30pm Douglas Athletic v Colby

2.30pm Onchan v Foxdale

2.30pm Marown v Ronaldsway

2.30pm Douglas and District v Gymns

Canada Life Combination One

2.30pm Ramsey v St Mary’s

2.30pm Michael v Rushen

2.30pm Rycob v Castletown

2.30pm Peel v Corinthians

2.30pm Dhsob v Union Mills

2.30pm St George’s v Laxey

JCK Combination Two

2.30pm Malew v Braddan

2.30pm Ayre v Pulrose

2.30pm Colby v Douglas Athletic

2.30pm Foxdale v Onchan

2.30pm Ronaldsway v Marown

2.30pm Gymns v Douglas and District

----------

Sunday, March 16

Appleby 15-17 FA Cup

10am Ramsey A v Laxey

10.30am Union Mills v Peel

10.30am St George’s v Colby

12pm Ramsey B v Corinthians

Warehouse Fitness Women’s FA Cup semi-finals

2.30pm Corinthians v Gymns

2.30pm Douglas Royal v Peel

Paddy Power Masters League

2.30pm Peel v Laxey @ Peel

The number of people out of work in the island has fallen.

According to figures released today by the Treasury, there were 1,146 unemployed in the island at the end of February.

That’s a fall of 36 over the month.

It’s also lower than it was a year ago. There are 35 fewer out work compared with February last year.

The news comes a day after Barclays announced job losses in the island {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/barclays-to-cut-35-jobs-as-payment-processing-work-moves-off-island-1-6493100|as we reported yesterday.}

The deputy headteacher at Willaston School is to take over as head in September.

Rose Burton, who has een the school’s deputy head since 2009, will replace Keith Hardisty, who has headed the school since 1998 and who is retiring after 35 years in education.

Mrs Burton was born in Merseyside but moved to the Isle of Man shortly after and grew up in Port Erin.

She was educated at Rushen Primary School, Castle Rushen High School and The Buchan School.

Mrs Burton graduated from the Liverpool Institute of Higher Education in 1989 with a Bachelor of Education honours degree in English and drama.

She returned to the Isle of Man and took up her first post as a newly qualified teacher at Manor Park Primary School in Douglas.

She then moved to Victoria Road Primary School, Castletown, and was appointed as key stage one (educating children from five to seven) co-ordinator. =]#She continued her career in the same role at Ballacottier Primary School before being appointed deputy headteacher at Willaston. She gained her National Professional Qualification for Headship in 2012.

Mrs Burton said: ‘I really couldn’t be happier to be taking over the role of headteacher at Willaston School. I’m extremely proud to lead a school that has such warmth and character.

‘To lead a team of committed teachers, passionate parents and talented, enthusiastic children is an honour.’

Mrs Burton is married with a son, Charlie who is at Lancaster University. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting friends, walking and gardening.

Willaston School has 176 pupils on the register.

Nedbank Private Wealth is to sponsor the next eClub event at Bar George, Douglas, on Thursday, March 20.

The ever-popular social event offers the island’s eGaming community the chance to get together in a relaxed and convivial environment and enjoy drinks and canapés courtesy of host Nedbank Private Wealth.

Nedbank Private Wealth’s decision to sponsor the eClub event is a reflection of its commitment to the eGaming sector, as it can offer flexible and efficient banking solutions to support all aspects of eGaming financial management.

These include banking facilities in a wide range of currencies, a full range of treasury and asset management services, currency hedging services and continuity of service.

The eClub is a social meeting place for anyone involved in eGaming in the Isle of Man or those with an interest in the sector. The initiative was started by KPMG and Continent 8 Technologies to bring the growing number of people working in the sector together in one place and start building lasting relationships. As well as providing a social venue, the eClub party also gives colleagues and friends the opportunity to chat informally about ideas and issues within eGaming in the island.

This month’s eClub party opens from 5.30 pm onwards on Thursday, March 20 at Bar George.

For regular updates and to get involved in the eClub, visit www.facebook.com/IsleofManeClub or join the group ‘Isle of Man eClub’ on LinkedIn.

Thursday, March 13

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

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

• Manx Footpaths Conservation Group Walk, Brandywell Cottage, 10.30am. Friday Annual General Meeting, Union Mills clubhouse.

• Public meeting offering the chance to learn about exam options, Castle Rushen High School. 6.30pm-8pm.

• 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, Douglas. 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.

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

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

Friday, March 14

• 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.

• Isle of Man Pool Championships at Carnival, Douglas. Womens, 6.30pm. Entry £5 via text to 410340 or email: iomppa@manx.net

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

• The Chronicles of Mann. A short play by 1st Arbory Scouts at Arbory School, 7.45pm. Entrance £3, kids free.

• Peel and Glenfaba Hospice Committee are holding a Beetle Drive at Patrick Church, Peel at 7.30pm. Call Hazel 843238.

Saturday, March 15

• Inner Wheel Club of Rushen and Western Mann are holding a Springtime Coffee Morning at Port Erin Methodist church hall. From 10am-noon. In aid of local charities.

• Secondary School Chess, 10am-3pm, QEII. Call Harry Minor 301266.

• 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.

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

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

• Isle of Man Pool Championships at Carnival, Douglas. Mens, 12.30pm. Entry £5 via text to 410340 or email: iomppa@manx.net

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

• A love of photography - a showcase of wildlife and landscapes of the Falklands and South America in Dalby Schoolrooms at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 includes supper. Call Gilly on 844031.

Sunday, March 16

• Self-esteeem One Day Workshop, 10.30am-4.30pm. Brahma Kumaris Isle of Man, 20 Appledene Court, Woodlands View, Douglas.

• Car Boot Sale, St.Johns School, 2pm. Admission 50p for School PTA.

• Baby Boot Sale, Onchan Community Centre, noon-2pm. £10 table. 50p entrance. Call Emma on 495098.

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

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

Monday, March 17

• St Patrick’s Night celebration at Surestrike Bowling in Ramsey. To book call 812444.

• 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.

• Little Princess Trust, hair cut and restyle for free when donating 7 inches of hair, at Prima Donna, Douglas, 10am-8pm. Call 618568.

• Lent Lunches at the Methodist Church, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, noon to 1.30pm. Soup followed by fruit pudding. £5. Organised by the Northern Churches in support of Griah – home for the homeless charity.

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

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

Tuesday, March 18

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

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

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

• Simple Lent Lunches at the Cooill Chapel hall noon-1.30pm. Proceeds to Tearfund’s Clean Water and Sanitation Programme. Call 628995.

• Public meeting offering the chance to learn about exam options, Queen Elizabeth II High School, 6.30pm-8pm.

Wednesday, March 19

• 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.

• 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.

• WI Spring Chicks wine tasting evening at Salt, Douglas, 7.30pm. Advance tickets only £12.50. Call Janet 627755.

• 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, March 13

• IoM Young Farmers Annual Concert, Gaiety Theatre. Also Friday and Saturday.

Friday, March 14

• Murder at 50,000 feet. Three act murder mystery dinner theatre, including two course meal, 7.15pm, Hydro Hotel, Douglas. Also Saturday. For further information and tickets call 263334.

Thursday, March 13

• Manx Retirement Association Stretch and Flex at the Cat with No Tail, Douglas, at 10am. Also Indoor Flat Green Bowling at the NSC, Douglas, 2pm, call 817007 to book. Friday, a visit to the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 10.30am. Sunday, a visit to B & Q, Douglas, 6pm-7.30pm. Tuesday, Whist afternoon at the Cat with No Tail, Douglas, at 2pm. Call 817007 to book. Wednesday, monthly luncheon at the Douglas Golf Club at 12.30pm.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• Arbory WI, Colby Methodist hall, 7.15pm.

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

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

.

Sunday, March 16

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

Monday, March 17

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

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

• Onchan and District WI, Onchan Church hall, 2pm.

• 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 on 414331 or email 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.

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

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

Tuesday, March 18

• 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.

• 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.

• Michael WI, St Michael’s hall, Kirk Michael, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

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

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

• 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, 8pm.

Wednesday, March 19

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

• Wednesday, Laxey Sketch Club, 1.30pm-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.

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

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

• Isle of Man Chess Club, Belsfield Hotel, Church Road Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call Alan Robertson 495097. New members welcome.

Palace Cinema

• 300 Rise of an Empire 3D (15). Showing nightly at 7.30pm.

• Non Stop Certificate (12A). Showing nightly at 8pm.

• The Lego Movie 3D (U) 2pm. 2D, 4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

• Frozen 2D (PG) 2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday.

• Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy 2D (U), 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Broadway Cinema

• The Book Thief (12A), nightly at 7.30pm. Wednesday, 10.30am and 2.30pm.

• Mr Peabody and Sherman (U), 2D 11.30am, 3D, 2pm.

• 12 Years A Slave, Saturday and Sunday 4.30pm, Tuesday 2.30pm.

Thursday, March 13

• 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.

• 1stLaxey Beavers and Cubs, Laxey School during term times. Beavers meet at 6.30pm–7.30pm and Cubs meet at 6.45pm–8.15pm. 1stlaxeycubs@manx.net

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

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

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

Friday, March 14

• 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.

• Laxey Mums, Carers and Tots at Laxey Working Men’s Institute 10am - 11.45pm term time. £2.50 per family inc refreshments. Call 466887.

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

• Theatrix Theatre Company Musical Theatre, Douglas, Saturday noon-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-2.45pm. 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.

Saturday, March 15

• Saturdays 11am-12noon, Young Bowlers Club. Tuition and tips (open to ages 8 to 12) Surestrike Bowling Alley. To book call 812444.

Sunday, March 16

• 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, March 17

• 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, March 18

• 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.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 19

• 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.

• Carers and tots, St James’ Schoolrooms, Dalby, 10.30am-noon. Call 843471 or cherylcousins@manx.net

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

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

• Mums and tots sessions for babies and pre-schoolers at Foxdale School. Dads, grandads, grandmas and carers welcome too. 2pm-3.15pm. £1.50 per family. Call Emma 801946.

• Homework Club for year 7s (11-12 year olds), 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.

• Inspired by Light and Land, Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills, St John’s. Until March 24.

• Wendy Wilson, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, Exploring Silk, Wax and Watercolour. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Until March 30.

• Paint and Print, The Sayle Gallery, Douglas. Until March 30.

Thursday, March 13

• 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 Monday and Wednesday. Call 670308.

• Fitsteps (fitness that’s strictly fun) at Onchan Community hall, 7.30 pm. Booking is required via text or facebook. Fitsteps Isle of Man or 456056.

• Strictly Come Dancing for beginners, Royal British Legion hall, Port Erin, 8pm. £3.50 per person.

• Irish set dancing above Macbeth’s, Victoria Street, Douglas, 8pm. Call 457268.

Friday, March 14

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

• Modern Dance, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm. Tap Jnr, 6.45pm. Also Tap Adv at 7.30pm. Also Beginners Tap, Tuesday at 4.30pm.

• Argentinian Tango beginners class. Ramsey. Call 880650.

• Line Dancing, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Beginners welcome, adults £3.50, children £1.50. Call 878687.

Saturday, March 15

• Dance Time for children, Port Erin Methodist hall, from 9.30am. £2.50 per half hour. Call 835696.

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

• Irish dance mixed, 3pm. Also Prim/Int on Monday at 4.30pm and Tuesday at 6.15pm. Beginners on Tuesday at 5.15pm. Stage Snr 4pm. Also Stage Int at 5pm, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park.

• Sequence dancing, Onchan Pensioners’ hall (across from library), 8pm. Call 829669.

• Social sequence dancing, Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, 8pm. Also Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Call 842878.

Sunday, March 16

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

Monday, March 17

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 18

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 19

• 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, 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Royal British Legion hall, Port Erin, call 835098.

• Ballroom dancing, Villa Marina, Douglas, 8pm. Call 623414.

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

Thursday, March 13

• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, Douglas.

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

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

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

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

Friday, March 14

• Ian Thompson at Sam Webbs, Douglas.

• Barefoot Revolution at Jaks, Douglas.

• Dickie at the Whitehouse, Peel, 9pm.

• Erin Arts Centre Piano Series, 8pm. William Shaw performing Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Scriabin. Tickets still available: adults £10, under 18s £1. Call 832662, email: information@erinartscentre.com

• Brown Sugar at O’Donnell’s, Douglas.

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

• Karaoke at The Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

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

Saturday, March 15

• Borderline at The Creek, Peel.

• Ian Thompson at The Station, Port Erin.

• The Same at Jaks, Douglas.

• Dickie at The Old Friends Club, Douglas, 8 30pm.

• Brown Sugar at The Manx Legion, Douglas.

• Manx Swing Band with guests at Centenary Centre Peel, 8pm-11pm. Tickets £6.

• The Shenanigans Banned at The Laxey Institute.

• Robin Crompton at The Sidings, Castletown, 9pm.

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

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, March 16

• DJ Karaoke and disco at Jaks, Douglas.

• Choral Evensong, St German’s Cathedral, Peel, 3.30pm.

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

• Karaoke at The British, Douglas.

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

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

Monday, March 17

• Ian Thompson at Jaks, Douglas.

• Brown Sugar at O’Donnells, Douglas, 5pm-7pm, and 9pm-11.30pm The Sidings, Castletown.

Tuesday, March 18

• 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, March 19

• Manx Voices, Trinity Methodist Church upper hall, at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 available from Sue on 852364.

• Karaoke at The British, Douglas.

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

Thursday, March 13

• Free Female Football Fitness Sessions, NSC sports hall, 7am – 8am, also noon-1pm. Michael.baker@isleofmanfa.com

• 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 Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.15pm-12.45pm and Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.15am-9.45am, call Shelly 487270. Tuesday, Tae-Bo at 5.45pm-6.30pm, Kettlebells at 6.30pm-7.15pm, call Kate 347160. Wednesday, Kettlebell Core, 6pm-7pm, also Saturdays 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. Tuesdays: 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. Call 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 Woodbourne 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, Fridays 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, 6pm-7pm. £8. Jillian’s Unique Fitness Solutions, 48, Loch Promenade, Douglas. Call 376574.

• Anti-gravity Yoga at Savina’s Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas. 6.30pm. Call 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 Savina’s Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, 7.45pm. Call 203502.

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

Friday, March 14

• Pilates at The Pilates Studio, Viking Longhouse, Middle Wharf, Peel, at 9.30am and The Studio, Falcon Road, Douglas, at 1pm; Monday – The Pilates Studio, Viking Longhouse, Middle Wharf, Peel, at 9.30am and Colby Methodist hall at 6pm; Wednesday – The Pilates Studio, Viking Longhouse, Middle Wharf, Peel, at 5.15pm and 6.30pm. Thursday - The Pilates Studio, Viking Longhouse, Middle Wharf, Peel, at 10am (chair-based Pilates for older, frailer adults) and beginners’ Pilates, 6.15pm. Equipment provided. Ring Lizzy Main on 427401 or visit www.pilates-isle-of-man.co.uk

• Zumba Classes Advanced, 10.30am. Also Tuesday Zumba Intermediate, 8.30am and Zumba for beginners, Tuesday and Friday, 9.45am at Zumba Isle of Man, Silvercraigs Hotel. Call 677776 or visit www.zumbaisleofman.com

• 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, March 15

• 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, March 16

• Reikido, The Royal British Legion, Port Erin, 11am-12.30pm. Also Monday 8pm-9pm. Call Nick on 398955.

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

Monday, March 17

• 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 on 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, March 18

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

• Pilates at 9.15am, 38 Woodbourne Square, Douglas. Pilates at 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.

• 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, March 19

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

• Balance and Pilates 10.30am Manx Legion 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. Call Kel on 452015.

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

The Isle of Man Young Farmers Annual Concert has sold out all three nights of its Gaiety Theatre performances on tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday.

People have been known to start queuing at around 3am to make sure they get their favourite front row seats and this year seems to have been no different with the shows all selling out quickly, especially the final night.

Secretary of the Isle of Man Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, Angela Teare, said: ‘It has sold out again, which is great.

‘There was a large queue as the Welcome Centre opened and tickets for the Saturday night sold out during the first day on sale with the other two nights selling out soon after.’

Angela said that rehearsals for the concerts are going really well.

‘I think by now, the four clubs are rehearsing every night in a bid to get their show just right,’ said Angela.

‘I can’t really reveal any plans, but that’s because I don’t really know them!

‘The clubs rehearse but tell no-one apart from their own club members what they are doing, some don’t even tell their family, for fear of another club finding out and stealing their idea.’

The hugely popular concert, sponsored by the Isle of Man Bank, is now in its 43rd year.

There are four Young Farmers’ clubs in the island – Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern – and all take part in the concert over the three nights.

All four clubs will perform a show lasting around 35 minutes on each of the three nights.

The performances are judged by different judges on each night and on the Saturday night the scores are totalled up to decide who wins the Marketing Society Cup.

Southern Young Farmers will be aiming to win the event for the 11th time in a row at this year’s event.

Angela said: ‘I can tell you that the dancing will be up to its usual high standard, both lads and girls have been practising hard.

‘Far too many male Young Farmers will don their bikinis, skimpy dresses, push up bras and stilettos – all in the name of entertainment and have a brilliant time, and of course the sketches, taking digs at local events and politicians will be great as well.’

Isle of Man Bank managing director Bill Shimmins is joining the judging panel on the Saturday night.

Mr Shimmins said: ‘The Isle of Man Bank is delighted to sponsor this incredibly popular show in support of two very worthwhile causes.

‘This year marks the 30th year that the Isle of Man Bank has sponsored the Young Farmers Concert and we expect it to be another three nights of great entertainment.

‘The action-packed night of hilarious tomfoolery has come a long way since it first started, and the performers and back stage teams have been working hard ahead of the show. I wish all involved the best of luck.’

Anyone between the ages of 10 and 36 can become a member of the Young Farmers.

The Isle of Man Young Farmers is the island’s leading youth movement.

It is an organisation that enables young people to meet, participate in activities, both socially and competitive, with the opportunity to travel, both nationally and internationally.

For more visit youngfarmers.co.im or facebook.com/pages/Isle-of-Man-Young-Farmers/173360389380037

This week’s Manx Independent will be in the shops a day later than usual.

It should be for sale from first thing tomorrow morning.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Police have received several reports of ‘scam’ calls over recent weeks made by individuals claiming to be representatives of one of two companies.

On each occasion, the callers have asked for bank details to be disclosed over the telephone and claim to be employed by ‘Sky’ or ‘Vibrus’.

A police spokesman saidL ‘These callers appear to target elderly members of the local community and are extremely persistent.

‘Please be aware that legitimate companies will never ask for personal information to be disclosed in this manner or by any other non-official means.

A motorist who crashed into a stone wall drove off without reporting it.

Police say considerable damage being caused to the wall on the Ballakillowey Road opposite Ballakillowey Farm, Colby.

It happened some time between Saturday, March 1, through to Tuesday, March 4.

Police are looking for a dark blue vehicle that will have sustained considerable front end damage from the collision.

Constable Adam Tomlinson, based at Port Erin, is investigating.

Barclays Wealth and Investment Management has celebrated significant career landmarks of 19 employees in the Isle of Man.

It includes Peter Last, who achieved 40 years of service in 2013.

Mr Last said: ‘I have seen many changes, including the growth of our teams.

‘Throughout it all, Barclays Wealth and Investment Management has remained an exciting place to work, with many interesting opportunities available.

‘One thing that hasn’t changed in the 40 years I have been with the bank is our focus on customers; our customers and clients have remained at the centre of everything we do, and I am proud of the part I have played in achieving and maintaining this focus.’

In this week’s Manx Independent we reveal evidence that Tony Blair has Manx roots.

And his ancestor had a shady reputation.

On page one, we report on a Manxman who’s been on the barricade in Kiev.

Inside, we have the latest situation on Peel Road.

Other stories include:

>A new private school in Douglas

>Potential problems for Laxey Glen Mills

>The education minister comes under fire in Keys

>The Post Office is scrapping cheaper stamps for delivering letters within the island

>After Buddy Rocks flopped, the Courthouse is having another revamp

>Peter Karran talks to us about not being given a departmental job

The Manx Independent also has our features section, Island Life, two pages of What’s On and 12 pages of sports action.

The paper has been delayed by fog as the Ben-my-Chree has not been able to sail.

Apologies for that.

Our wholesalers, GE White, will deliver them to the shops that are still open (including supermarkets, garages, Spar stores and so on) as soon as they can.

The paper will be on sale in all newsagents tomorrow.

Today, FRIDAY

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY FOUR : 1.30 Abbyssial 2.05 Cinders And Ashes 2.40 BRIAR HILL (NB) 3.20 BOBS WORTH (NAP) 4.0 On The Fringe 4.40 Vieux Lion Rouge 5.15 Astracad

FAKENHAM CHOICE: 2.20 Hit The Headlines 2.55 Dreamy George 3.35 My Guardian Angel 4.15 Lord Fox 4.55 Ever Fortune

LINGFIELD TIPS: 2.30 Pretty Bubbles 3.05 Gaelic Silver 3.45 Three Cliffs 4.25 Poker Gold 5.05 Angel Gabrial 5.40 Walk With An Angel

WOLVERHAMPTON SELECTIONS: 5.55 Handsome Stranger 6.30 Dontpaytheferryman 7.0 Frederic Chopin 7.30 Villa Royale 8.0 Speedbird One 8.30 Lutine Charlie 9.0 Bond Artist