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Manx Sport and Recreation picked up a finalist award in the Public Sector Achievement category at last year’s Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence for bringing physical activity – with all its health-giving benefits – into the lives of people who never exercise.

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We all know that physical activity is good for us.

Its long list of benefits includes improving mental wellbeing, alleviating stress, reducing cardiovascular disease, helping to prevent osteoporosis and reducing the risk of developing Type II diabetes.

But, for some people who are already experiencing problems with their mental or physical health, the idea of starting an exercise programme seems almost an impossibility.

Two innovative programmes aiming to help people in this situation – Physical Activity on Referral for adults and Fit 4 the Future for children – which are delivered by Department of Education’s Manx Sport and Recreation and in partnership with funding from Department of Health and Social Care (public health), impressed the judges at last year’s Awards for Excellence.

Senior sports development officer Gianni Epifani explained: ‘The Physical Activity on Referral Scheme has been running since 2012.

‘Since then more than 1,200 people have been referred to the scheme and at least a quarter of these have made permanent lifestyle changes, which have had a huge positive effect on their lives.

‘This might be requiring reduced medication; it might mean that a lot of them won’t have operations like tummy tucks and knee replacements, and for some it will mean being able to go back to work. So essentially the scheme could offer savings to government, a bit of investment now can have a bigger impact on cost savings in the future.

‘The aim is increased physical activity and we probably try to stay away from the use of the term “sport” as that could be a barrier to some people. Essentially we’re looking for a lifestyle change.’

The key to the success of the scheme has been the work of the full time co-ordinator, Hannah May, who says her aim is to inspire people to make physical activity a part of their lives and to remove as many barriers as possible that might prevent this.

‘Everybody is referred for different reasons, whether it’s mental health reasons, physical problems, or weight management,’ she said. ‘I contact everybody at first, arrange an appointment, and have a sit down chat with them to work out what programme will be best for them and match them up with an activity.’

Hannah also takes them along to let them see the activity – ‘because that’s the worst part, isn’t it – turning up at the gym and feeling apprehensive?’

The programme aims to support those who have decided to take a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle by becoming more active though a chosen activity which might be Walk and Talk, swimming, the NSC gym, chair-based exercises, or an activity morning with the opportunity to have a go at badminton, squash and table tennis in a friendly and informal environment. Hannah will stay in touch to see how they are getting on, checking their progress at six weeks into the programme. If their chosen activity isn’t suiting them, it can be changed at any stage.

They are assessed at the end of the 12-week programme to see the progress they have made and discuss future lifestyle changes. The results of over 100 questionnaires completed at this stage are impressive: 52 per cent reported improved muscular strength and endurance; 50 per cent had maintained or lost weight; 31 per cent reduced stress levels, 49 per cent reported improved well -being.

A 45-year-old man who completed the programme found by increasing his activity levels; his stamina, mobility and muscular strength and endurance improved, which led to an improvement in his overall well-being and the loss of over seven stone.

Another participant said: ‘Generated an appetite for physical activity. I intend to continue swimming. I am now able to tackle jobs (mowing the lawn, painting etc.) which I was previously unable to do.’

The Fit 4 the Future (F4F) scheme works in a similar way for children and young people though the range of activities on offer differs, as co-ordinator Danielle Bell explains:

‘We offer fun and friendly sessions that focus on increasing physical activity levels; weight management and fundamental movement skills. There is a strong social element to the programme which helps the participants improve their self esteem in a safe environment.’

Accessibility has improved through the introduction of regional sessions. And, because the programme is aiming to encourage the participants to make lifestyle changes, Danielle says they try to include practical advice on nutrition and other preventative measures.

Taking control of weight management can be very beneficial for an individual. Out of those children and young people referred for weight management 53.8 percent had lost weight and reduced their BMI.

You can find out more about both the schemes by contacting Manx Sport and Recreation on 688558.

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Government planners have agreed to vary the conditions of approved plans to redevelop the site of the former Grand Island Hotel, in Ramsey.

It is subject to the developer, Whittle Jones, entering into a legal agreement to provide affordable housing as part of the development on the Bride Road site.

Planning approval for 35 flats, arranged in five blocks, was granted to Whittle Jones in July 2013 (14/00743/B).

One condition of the approval was for the use to be taken up within four years.

In a supporting statement by Northern Trust, it states this was ‘too onerous and places an unfair obligation on the applicant/developer to complete the developer within a very short timeframe’.

The statement continues: ‘It is unreasonable and unrealistic for the development to be completed and the use commenced within four years.’

Planners agreed to vary the condition so that development must have begun within four years of the decision notice.

The decision notice also imposed a condition that none of the flats be occupied until access and parking are in place.

Planners have agreed to vary the wording so each block can be occupied when parking and access for it is in place.

In Northern Trust’s submission to planners it said: ‘For a development of this type it is inevitable that the site will be developed in phased manner.

‘There is far too much risk involved in developing the site in a single phase and no developer would progress on this basis, rather the site will be split and each block developed in turn.’

It concludes: ‘The amendment of condition one and seven in the suggested manner will provide more appropriate conditions to enable the effective implementation of the planning consent and development of this site.’

As well as the flats the development includes underground parking, roads, landscaping, a gatehouse and an electricity substation.

The Grand Island Hotel, which first opened in 1897 as the Ramsey Hydro, closed its doors for the last time in February 2009. A massive auction of fittings and fixtures followed some weeks later.

A reduction in rates of 10 per cent granted to a Port Erin resident by the Treasury provoked an objection from the local authority when they discussed it last week.

Pegeen Hamilton-Hunter, who lives in Spaldrick Avenue, which is an unmade road, requested the reduction because, having bought the property in 2009, ‘each year puts up with worse conditions than they did between 1908-1928 when the houses were built,’ she wrote.

The road is a ‘swamp’ in winter and vehicles get stuck, they also get damaged by large stones. The verges and trees are overgrown, obscuring visibility and views. She pointed out she gravels her part of the road to give a ‘reasonably hard surface’ as instructed in her deeds.

Treasury granted a reduction ‘until the building works in the area are complete’.

Clerk Jason Roberts said: ‘The point I have raised is when the rateable valuation was done [in the 1970s], it [the road] was the same as it is now.’

Port Erin commissioner Steve George queried who was responsible for trees.

Mr Roberts replied that it depends on the deeds and it was a consideration for environmental health.

Commissioner Phil Crellin asked which building works were the problem.

Mr Roberts said he thought the Treasury was referring to the building of the road.

Mr Crellin said: ‘I propose we object most strenuously, rate reductions have nothing to do with cutting trees or roads, that’s completely different.’

He was seconded by commissioner Nick Watterson.

• The authority also objected to two further rate reductions – one from commissioner Martin Norbury (who absented himself from the discussion) for houses in Milner Park suffering from noise and disruption from the development of the Ballakilley estate.

Because they are in the ‘vicinity’ of the development, Treasury granted a 15 per cent reduction until the estate – being built by Heritage Homes – is complete.

Commissioner Nick Watterson said: ‘The word I’m concerned about is “vicinity” – where do you stop?’

Mr Crellin added: ‘There is no access to the site through the [Milner Park] estate, which would be a major consideration.’

Mr Watterson proposed they object to the reduction because of the uncertain definition of ‘vicinity’ and because the development site is not accessed via the estate. He was seconded by Mr Crellin.

In the past, the authority has said when rates are reduced because of the disruption caused by building work, the developer causing the disruption should pay the subsequent shortfall in rates.

• In June, the authority objected to a 10 per cent rate reduction granted to another Spaldrick Avenue property, granted because of the unmade road.

The figures used by a government minister to justify the introduction of means-testing for public sector tenants were wrong, the Isle of Man Examiner reveals this week.

The paper has the story on page one.

Also on page one, there’s a large picture of alcohol confiscated from teenagers near Castletown and news of an investigation into accounting irregularities at a Douglas financial management company.

Inside, we look forward to the re-opening of the swing bridge in Ramsey.

We also report on the latest with the TT scoreboard opposite the Grandstand. Is it soon to become history?

Reporter Alan Vincent talks to the police as change is forced on them after cuts were made. What is going to happen to neighbourhood policing?

The paper has more pages than usual because there’s a 16-page property news supplement and we spend four pages looking at local producers.

There’s also our usual features, including your Final Whistle sports section, a page of letters, Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages and the final part of our series of features on the Isle of Man’s role in the slave trade.

The island’s favourite newspaper is in the shops now.

Businesses from the Isle of Man will be well represented at the seventh Monaco Yacht Show, which takes place at Port Hercule this week (Wednesday to Saturday).

The event attracts visitors and exhibitors ranging from yacht owners to captains, brokers to advisors, and shipyards to suppliers, who will all be taking full advantage of its renowned networking platform to promote their products and services.

The Isle of Man continues to offer a number of advantages for yacht owners who register under the Manx flag. As a long standing and reputable shipping jurisdiction, the island remains a popular jurisdiction in the industry, despite new and upcoming jurisdictions emerging.

Paul Kneen, chief executive of Abacus Financial Services Group, will represent Abacus Yachts at the show and will be meeting owners and their representatives to promote the firm’s services and discuss the current state of the industry and its future with like-minded professionals.

During a prelude to the main event, Moore Stephens partner Ayuk Ntuiabane will present and lead a panel discussion today (Tuesday).

The forum at the Auditorium Rainer III is set to attract industry leaders from disciplines including law, finance, management, brokerage, flag and class.

This is the fourth time Ayuk has been asked to speak at the forum and this year will be providing an overview of the situation in the Mediterranean after 12 months of legislative changes.

Dominion Marine will be represented by director and founder Chris Allix and a number of executives and administrators.

The team hope to have a new app ready for brokers and clients, providing a quick guide to VAT savings through Monaco VAT solution and Maltese Leasing.

Appleby Isle of Man, meanwhile, will be represented by Simon Cain, a partner in the Corporate and Commercial department. Appleby is jointly sponsoring the Isle of Man Ship Registry stand and a breakfast hosted by the Isle of Man for show delegates. It is the only law firm involved in sponsoring the stand, alongside fellow sponsors Abacus, Affinity Management Services, Baker Tilly, Boston, iBOS, Knox House and MHG.

This month has been the driest September on record so far but that is set to change today (Tuesday).

A spokesman for the Met Office said: ‘So far this month we have only had a trace of rain.

‘Today (Tuesday) we are expecting two bands of rain, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with between eight and 10 millimetres falling.’

IoMA Group Bacchas A outlined their Premier Division title credentials with an impressive 6-0 victory over Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed A on Saturday.

PwC Mixed Premier Division

Saracens Sabres 0-3 LJ Ramsey A

Crowe Morgan Valkyrs A 5-1 Celton Manx Celts

IOMA Group Bacchas A 6-0 Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed A

PwC Mixed Division One

IOMA Group Bacchas B 3-3 Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed B

Crowe Morgan Valkyrs B 4-4 Crowe Morgan Valkyrs C

IOMA Group Bacchas C 2-2 LJ Ramsey Ravens

PwC Mixed Division Two

IOMA Group Bacchas Colts 3-4 Harlequins A

Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed C 2-0 Celton Manx Cushags

LJ Ramsey Rookies 3-5 Celton Manx Cammags

PwC Mixed Division Three

Harlequins Colts 5-0 Crowe Morgan Valkyrs D

LJ Ramsey Robins 2-2 Harlequins B

IOMA Group Bacchas D 0-1 Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed D

PwC Mixed Under-16s

IOMA Group Bacchas B 0-6 Canaccord Genuity Vikings

LJ Ramsey Rogues & Rascals 4-1 IOMA Group Bacchas A

Full round-up in Tuesday’s Examiner.

Around 150 people filled Peel’s Corrin Hall last night at a public meeting called over Dandara’s plan to build 144 new houses at Reayrt ny Cronk on the Poortown Road.

Peel MHK and Education Minister Tim Crookall, Social Care Minister Howard Quayle MHK, Peel Commissioners’ chairman Ray Harmer and Heritage Homes housing director Ciaran Downey all spoke and answered questions on the controversial subject.

Strong opinions were put forward from the gathered crowd, including from QEII High School head teacher Sue Moore and Peel commissioners Ian Davison, Kate Felton and Jackie O’Halloran.

At the end of the meeting a resolution to ‘publicly and openly oppose the development of 144 houses at Reayrt ny Cronk’ was carried with just nine people voting against it and nine people abstaining.

The development has been approved by the planning department but an appeal is due to be heard on Thursday.

For full coverage of the meeting, see Thursday’s Manx Independent.

Ramsey’s historic swingbridge is due to swing back into action at the end of this week after a £1m refit.

The landmark has been closed for repairs for nearly a year. With bearings seized, and other parts worn and badly aligned, it hadn’t been turning properly for some time.

Opened in June 1892, the swingbridge has seen many changes over the years – and not all those have stood the test of time as well as some of the original Victorian engineering.

Wheels, replaced in the late 1980s or early 1990s, didn’t have the right sized taper and had to be machined down and fitted with new steel tyres. One of the original cast iron pedestals that hold the drive gears had cracked and been patched in the 1950s. Both have now been replaced with steel assemblies. A new central bearing has been fitted. Motors have been refurbished and gearboxes rebuilt.

The whole bridge has been given a new coat of maroon and cream paint.

Project manager Tim Cowin said: ‘It’s been a difficult and trying time for us. However, we got to the point where everything is running nice and smoothly for us.

‘This bridge has given me surprise after surprise. The biggest challenge has been the size and scale of the mechanical works we’ve been doing. We’ve effectively changed all of the centre of the bridge and then we’ve also gone on to paint it and we’re doing a new lighting scheme.

‘The work we’ve done has been a big refurbishment and I think it should be good for another 30, 40 or 50 years. However, it’s reliant on keeping on top of our maintenance regime. We also have some strange tidal events that flood the works with water and rubbish.’

For Mr Cowin, whose background is mechanical engineering in the UK, it’s the biggest engineering project of his career. He said: ‘This has been a fanastic opportunity.’

An internal investigation has been launched into alleged accounting irregularities at a Douglas-based financial management company.

Directors of Douglas Trustees Ltd have called in auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers and law firm Pinsent Mason to carry out the investigation.

The accounting issue is said to involve a significant sum.

Douglas Trustees, based at St George’s Street, Douglas, is a wholly owned subsidiary of island law firm Stuart Smalley and Co LLC.

The Isle of Man FA’s latest UEFA Regions Cup campaign begins at 2pm in Slovakia.

Representing England, the Manx will play a side from East, West and Central Scotland in the first of three group games they play this week.

St George’s winger Chris Bass Jr is only fit enough for the bench so the side will be captained by Frank Jones. Andrew Crennell slots in at the heart of the defence for the absent Sean Quaye, while Peel’s Josh Kelly starts up front alongside Ciaran McNulty.

England (Isle of Man FA) v East, West, Central Scotland

Max Thomas

Julian Ringham

Steve Riding

Andrew Crennell

Johnny Myers

Frank Jones(C)

Marc Kelly

Conor Doyle

Lee Gale

Ciaran McNulty

Josh Kelly

Subs

Sam Holliday

Karl Clark

Liam Cowin

Daniel Bell

Jack Mcvey

Mark Wolfenden

Chris Bass Jr

Keep up to date with all the goings on in Poprad at our live sport page or on Twitter by following @manxfootyblog

A mhelliah is to be held at the Children’s Centre’s community farm on Saturday (September 27).

The Harvest Moon Festival will include a ceilidh and a Manx hog roast as well as a mhelliah (an auction of all sorts of things, usually including a lot of farm produce).

It will be compered by Dot Tilbury

The ticket only event will be held at from 7pm and free shuttle minibuses will collect guests from the Sea Terminal at 7pm and return you when you have danced until you can drop.

The music will be provided by The Calor Gas Band and local produce eill vomr from the farm’s afternoon produce show/

Tickets are £20 per head with all proceeds from the event going towards charitable projects of The Children’s Centre.

Guests can bring their own drink.

To book your tickets telephone 676076 or e-mail farm@thechildrenscentre.org.im

Tell Isle of Man Newspapers about any mhelliahs taking place this autumn. Email newsdesk@newsiom.co.im

The deadline for applications for small grant funding from the International Development Committee of the Council of Ministers has been extended till Friday (September 26).

The objective of the small grant scheme is to support worthy causes in a way that is strategic and cost-effective.

Charities applying for funding must be registered in the Isle of Man and demonstrate substantial links to the island.

The committee can award funding from £10,000 to a maximum of £100,000, although projects requesting donations under £10,000 will also be considered.

Applications must be submitted online and forms and guidance notes are available on the government website at {http://www.gov.im/about-the-government/offices/cabinet-office/international-development-committee/funding/|this site}

A popular island cafe is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Support and taking part in this year’s ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday (September 26).

Nigel Dobson, from D’s Leisure Ltd, which operates The Sound Café on behalf of Manx National Heritage, said: ‘Unfortunately there are not many families who, during their lifetime, will not be touched by cancer and while there have been vast improvements of treatment in the last decade it can still have a devastating affect not only on the sufferer, but the entire family.

‘I know from personal experience the tremendous support the Macmillan provide and the work they do cannot be underestimated.

‘We aim to raise as much money as we can with the help of the people of the Island and urge them to pop in for a coffee on the day.’

During the day at The Sound, from 10am, they will be serving tea and coffee and a selection of home-made cakes baked by family and friends, as well as a selection of treats supplied by Robinson’s and scones freshly baked on the day.

All money from the sales will, instead of going into the tills, be donated to Macmillan Nurses.

There will also be raffles, competitions, colouring books for the youngsters and of course collection boxes for donations to the cause.

Nigel added: ‘We hope this will be a really busy and fun packed day and if successful, an annual event and while it’s known as “The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” we will be going right through the day until 6pm.’

Internet service provider Wi-Manx is considering entering the mobile phone and landline market.

The Douglas-based company announced today that it had applied for a full telecommunications licence.

A spokesman said there were no definite plans yet but that mobile phones and landlines were a possibility in the future if it gets its licence.

Earlier this month the Communications Commission announced it was breaking Manx Telecom’s monopoly on landline provision.

{http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/switching-fixed-line-suppliers-will-be-simple-1-6834914|Click here to read a past story about that.}

Currently, if customers get their broadband through Wi-Manx, they have to have a Manx Telecom landline.

Lee Notman from Castletown has completed a trek taking him to the summit of the three highest mountains in North Africa, with a combined height of nearly 40,000 feet.

Lee said: ‘We were honoured to be accompanied by two wounded soldiers on the trek.’

So far he has raised £2,000 for Help for Heroes.

You can donate at www.bmycharity.com/leeroy

A man with Parkinson’s Disease, who is walking 620 miles in a straight line from Land’s Ends to John O’Groats, has completed the Isle of Man leg of his journey.

John McPhee walked from Douglas to Ramsey and from Ramsey to the Point of Ayre over two days here.

However he was delayed by rough sea in Peel and the boat scheduled to take him to Scotland had to turn back.

After a radio appeal he was able to get a light aircraft flight the following morning taking him to an airfield close to Kirkcudbright.

John said in his blog: ‘These folk know how to just get it done. I leave the Isle of Man with well over £2,000 in donations.

‘What a place this island is – and this isn’t my last visit. That’s a certainty.’

He has taken on the challenge to raise awareness of Parkinson’s, especially Early Onset Parkinson’s.

John, who is 46, said: ‘Being diagnosed in my 40s with Parkinson’s Disease was a shock but if I can raise awareness then I can raise funds.

‘The route I’m taking is unique, taking in Wales and the Isle of Man as well as Britain’s third highest mountain, Brae Riach.’

John, from North Lanarkshire in Scotland, set off on September 6 and aims to reach John O’Groats on October 5. He is currently in Scotland and is scheduled to be walking from Kilsyth to Stirling today (Tuesday).

‘Walking in a straight line sounded easy when I first thought of it but it has turned out to be anything but easy,’

longstraightwalk.co.uk

A series of meetings on future government policy proposed by Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas are to complement the so-called Big Debate meetings instigated by Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw.

Mr Thomas has called on the public to enter into the debate about the island’s future but he says the idea is to widen the debate and not to act as a rival.

‘Mr Robertshaw himself has said he sees it as being complementary to the Big Debate and not a competitor for it. Anything that encourages debate is good.’

Mr Thomas said his ideas were included in his Isle of Man 2020 Facebook page and concern the type of island people will want in 2020 and what needs to be done now to achieve this.

He said he wanted to encourage discussion about this and examine various public policy options, encourage debate and work to find alternative strategies when necessary

Referring to Mr Robertshaw’s Big Debate, Mr Thomas said it was a good concept in theory but added: ‘It will not be a debate at all if the objective is to persuade people that the government way is the only way. It would be a shame if the whole process were about validating decisions that are already made.’

Unlike the Big Debate meetings everyone is welcome to the 2020 meetings. Mr Thomas said he understood the concept of randomly selecting people who might not speak out at a bigger forum but said it was important it was open to everyone who wanted to attend: ‘The silent majority is important but so are people who are actively thinking about it.

‘I have not organised any meetings myself.I have heard one is set for the same date as the Big Debate meeting in Peel and if I am invited to speak at any meetings the likelihood is I would accept.’

Isle of Man Badminton Association recently purchased two wheelchairs to help improve access to the sport for individuals with physical disabilities and/or health related issues.

Following the acquisition, the association, in partnership with Manx Sport and Recreation’s sports development unit, organised a wheelchair badminton workshop at the National Sports Centre.

This was designed for coaches, volunteers, wheelchair badminton players and beginners and the aim is to equip candidates with the skills and drills to make their sessions fully inclusive for individuals with disabilities.

The 12 candidates learnt the basic rules of the game as well as adaptations and activities that can be delivered within their current badminton sessions.

By obtaining these badminton wheelchairs, with support from Isle of Man Sport, and through the delivery of the workshop allows the association, local clubs and members of the public to participate in fully inclusive badminton sessions and initiatives.

These chairs are now available to all members of the public to utilise during club training sessions or general bookings at the NSC.

In order to book these chairs, contact badminton development officer Kerry Quayle by phoning 651572 or email Kerry.Quayle@gov.im