Bad weather has delayed the arrival of the Manx Independent into shops.

It is hoped that, once the Steam Packet sailing is able to dock, the Indy will be in shops soon after – hopefully from 11am.

In today’s Indy we talk to the RNLI man who is demanding the thieves who stole £600 from the charity hand it back.

We report on the aftermath of a court case in which a police constable who was driving the car which hit and killed a Manx student in Sheffield is cleared of causing his death.

We have the latest twists in the row over Zac Hall and John Houghton’s failure to support Education Minister Peter Karran.

Find out why one MHK is concerned about exploding motorhomes.

And as the island goes to the polls today in local authority elections, one commissioner is accused of breaking privacy rules.

In sport, we look ahead to the big match on Saturday as the Isle of Man footballers prepare to take on Jersey in the FA Inter-League Cup Final. Plus, Saturday also sees top level action in rugby as Douglas go head to head with Vagas in the BSM Manx Cup Final.

South News pays a trip to the new permanent base for Ballasalla Community Partnership.

Read about the new focal point planned for Ramsey in North News.

West News reveals why Infrastructure Minister David Cretney is being called on to stop a development in Peel.

A REPORT which is critical of government’s information systems division (ISD) will be carefully reviewed by the Department of Economic Development.

Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK said a ‘considered public response’ would be produced for the June sitting of Tynwald, when a debate is scheduled to be held on its recommendations.

The Public Accounts Committee report, laid before Tynwald this month, contained concerns raised by government departments and recommendations for change, including that ISD should be less reliant on outsourcing.

In a ‘preliminary response’ to the report, Mr Shimmin said: ‘The report, which looks at the wide range of information technology services provided by ISD to all government departments at both a strategic and operational level, recognises the positive work carried out by ISD, as well as making a number of recommendations and identifying areas for improvement.

‘At a time when government needs to be particularly focused on value for money and service delivery, it is essential that reviews of this nature are undertaken to ensure effectiveness and productivity of public services.’

Third place Onchan lose to secure Premier League football for top two

DESPITE losing to Michael and Douglas Royal respectively, Marown and Union Mills sealed promotion to the Canada Life Premier League on Wednesday night.

The pairs’ defeats to the Paul Henry Gold Cup qualification-chasing duo was made irrelevant as third-place Onchan, the only side that could pip the two clubs to a top-two berth, were also beaten 5-2 at Pulrose thanks to goals from Callum Hutchinson (2), Barry English, Ben Cowin and Aaron Raby.

In the west Michael came from behind to beat Marown. Silver boot contender Juan Killip had given the Crosby outfit an early lead only for an own goal and a 40th-minute strike from Peter Fisher to secure the three points for the westerners. Royal are the only side that can deny Michael the division’s fourth Gold Cup spot after they beat in-form Union Mills 2-1 at Ballafletcher. Nicky Gerrard and Nick Smith’s side need to win both their remaining games against Police and Foxdale to pip to the Aces by a point.

Elsewhere in JCK Division Two, Foxdale warmed up for Sunday’s Hospital Cup tie with Ramsey with a 7-1 win over Braddan at Billy Goat Park. Jonny Padi netting the visitors’ only goal.

Douglas and District finished their season on a high with a 2-0 win over Police thanks to goals from Rob Jones and Richard Sparkes.

In the evening’s sole Canada Life Premier League game Ramsey secured ninth position thanks to a 6-3 victory over Gymns. On target for the northerners were Chris Duggan (2), Michael Fernandes, Kris Halsall, Jamie Moffatt and Matt Montgomery.

Wednesday, April 25

Canada Life Premier League

Ramsey 6-3 Gymns

Laxey P-P DHSOB

JCK Division Two

Michael 2-1 Marown

Douglas Royal 2-1 Union Mills

Foxdale 7-1 Braddan

Pulrose 5-2 Onchan

Douglas and District 2-0 Police

A COMMUNITY has come together to raise money for charity in memory of mother of two Sue Liggins, who passed away in January.

Sue, aged 39, of Lakeside Road, worked at Governor’s Hill Stores in Douglas for more than 14 years and has been described by her manager Ernie Russell as ‘irreplaceable’.

The staff and customers were shocked when Sue died in her sleep. In January she had an operation and after being discharged from hospital she later died at home. The operation was not connected to Sue’s death.

Miss Liggins, leaves behind her two sons Jake, 13, and Alex, 12 and her partner of 20 years Sean Cade. The couple met when they were both pupils at Ballakermeen High School in Douglas.

Her partner Sean described Sue as a very family oriented person who loved being surrounding by the children in her family. He said: ‘She was always with kids, she loved looking after her nieces and nephews. She was brilliant and she was very straight with people. We have always done some kind of fundraising, I think it is fantastic how much is raised. We are hoping we can do something every year.’

Following her death her family wanted to raise money for local charity Wish Upon a Dream that was close to Sue’s heart. The charity was chosen because it has a personal link to Sue, her disabled nephew Cole Liggins was granted two wishes by the charity.

Shocked customers came into the shop crying following the sad news of Sue’s death. A collection box in her name was put in the store that raised £700 and the owner of Governor’s Hill Stores, Ernie Russell, has since doubled that amount. The total raised in memory of the shop worker is £1,400. Money was also raised for the charity after her family requested donations in lieu of flowers at her funeral.

Sue, who would sort out everyone’s troubles, was the eldest of six children and was born on her grandparents’ farm, Ballig Farm in Onchan. She was delivered by her grandmother after being born early.

Colleague and friend Nina Corlett, said she was not surprised how much money had been raised.

‘She was just so kind, she was really lovely,’ she said. ‘Sue was marvellous with staff and the customers. It does not surprise me how much was raised because people did like her and she was popular.

‘If someone could not come into the shop, she would bring what they wanted around to them. We were the A team.’

Sue was due to take over running the shop after she had recovered from her operation. Mr Russell said: ‘She is still missed a lot by everyone.’

A TIGHT deadline to install new baggage screening equipment at the airport will be met – because it has to be met, MHKs were told.

Tynwald last month voted to spend just under £3 million on a new baggage handling and screening facility after hearing there was no viable alternative, as new stringent measures on airport security introduced by the European Commission meant that the existing X-ray equipment could no longer be used from September 1.

Failing to comply with the new standards would mean that Ronaldsway would lose its domestic airport status and no hold bags would be allowed onto aircraft.

In the House of Keys this week, Infrastructure Minister David Cretney MHK was asked whether the new equipment would be installed by the date specified by the UK Department of Transport.

The minister explained that work had begun on schedule on April 2 and the intention was that the project would be operational for September of this year.

Mr Cretney told the Keys: ‘This is a very tight timescale, but we believe we can meet it, because we must.

‘The design and construction team are fully focused on this objective.’

Leonard Singer MLC asked the minister if he was aware of an EU Regulation from October last year, which, he said, permitted the extension of the use of ‘standard one’ equipment as currently used at Ronalsdway until January 1, 2014.

He said the department could well have sought this extension, then put in ‘standard three’ X-rays nine months earlier than required, and that would have saved having to spend money in the interim on ‘standard two’ equipment.

Mr Singer suggested that Mr Cretney’s department may have ‘needlessly cost the taxpayer several hundred thousand pounds by rushing the installation of standard two equipment by pushing it through [Tynwald]’.

The minister said he was sure the department was aware of the EU regulation but added he wanted to check before replying to ensure that he did not give an answer that was less than factual. Mr Cretney said the clear message was the deadline must be met.

Thursday, April 26

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

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

• Braaid Fencing Club, Foxdale School, 5.45pm. Call 801832.

• Aqua Zumba, NSC, Douglas, 6pm. Call 688588.

• Pilates, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, 6.15pm. Also Friday and Monday, 9.30am; Wednesday, 6.15pm; Monday, King William’s College, 6.30pm. Call 427401.

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

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

• Fencing for ages 7 and up, Onchan Community Hall, 7.30pm. Also Monday, Andreas Parish Hall, 4.30pm; Tuesday, Arbory Parish Hall, 4pm and Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; Wednesdays, Scoill Ree Gorree Sports Hall, Ramsey, 5pm. Call 880863.

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

Friday, April 27

• Walk and talk, Earroo Nane House, 1 Snaefell View, Threshold Estate, Jurby, 10am.

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

• Tai chi chuan, Murrays Road School, 7.30pm. Call 612305.

• Indoor bowls, Legion Hall, PSM, 7.30pm. No experience necessary.

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

Saturday, April 28

• 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.

• St Mary’s AFC 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.

• Gymnastics and dance, St Ninian’s School, Douglas, 2pm. Also Wednesday, Call 254499.

Sunday, April 29

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

Monday, April 30

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

• Arthritis exercise, NSC, Douglas, 1pm. Call 688588.

• Circuit Training, NSC, Douglas, 6pm. Also Wednesday at 7pm. Call 688588.

• Zumba, NSC, Douglas, 6pm. Call 688588.

• Zumba Fitness Class, 6.30pm- 7.30pm Mortone Hall, Castletown. Also Wednesday, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Zumba Toning Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Corrin Hall, Peel. Also Wednesday, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

• Deep Water Aquafit, NSC, Douglas, 7.15pm. Call 688588.

• Women’s self-defence classes, British Legion Hall, Port Erin, 7.30pm.

• Kirk Michael Badminton Club, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael, 8pm. Call 878536.

Tuesday, May 1

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

• Body Toning, NSC, Douglas, 7pm. Also Wednesday at 11am. Call 688588.

• IOM Karate Federation, Murrays Road School, Juniors 7pm, Seniors, 7.30pm. Call 612305.

• Zumba Toning, Jurby Parish Hall, 7.40pm. Also Monday, Morton Hall, Castletown; Wednesday, Corrin Hall, Peel. Call 230369.

Wednesday, May 2

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

• Valkyrs Hockey Club training, QEII Astro pitch, Peel. Juniors (8 and up), 6pm; Seniors (13 and up), 7.30pm. Call 801802 or cathkilley@manx.net

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

• Beginners yoga, St Ninians Dance Studio, Douglas, 6.30pm.

Thursday, April 26

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

• MRA Stretch & Flex at the NSC, Douglas 10am. Also Friday Ten Pin Bowling at Sure Bowling Alley Ramsey at 9.45am for 10am. Also Sunday B&Q Evening at 6.30pm. Tuesday, May 1, Northern Coffee Morning at The Royal George Hotel, Ramsey at 10.30am.

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

• The Dalby Art Group, St James’ schoolrooms, Dalby, 2pm. Bring your own equipment. Call Cheryl on 843471.

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

• 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

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

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

• Ramsey Heritage Trust annual general meeting, Ramsey Town Hall (rear entrance), 7.30pm. Followed by ‘Parliament Street – A Walk Through Time’ with Michael Kinrade.

Friday, April 27

• Castletown Youth Club, school years 4-6, Youth Centre, Arbory Street, Castletown, 6-7.15pm. Also school years 7-9, Friday, 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday, 6.45-8.45pm; school years 9 and upwards, Saturday and Tuesday, 7.30-10pm; soundcheck, Monday, 6-9pm; girls club, school years 9 and upwards, 7-9.30pm.

• Onchan Youth Club, school years 4-6, Onchan Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Also school years 9 upwards, Kenyon’s Café, 7-9.30pm; Tuesday, school years 9 upwards, Kenyon’s Café, 7-9pm; Wednesday, school years 7-9, Onchan Community Centre, 7-9pm.

• Youth Club, school years 4-6, Ballacottier School, Douglas, 7-8.30pm. Also Tuesday, school years 9 and upwards, 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday, school years 7-9, 7-9pm.

• St John’s Youth Club, school years 9 upwards, St John’s School, 7-9pm. Also Monday, school years 7-9, 6.30-8.30pm; school years 4-6, 6.30-8pm.

• Youth Club, school years 7-9, Douglas Youth Centre, Kensington Road, 7-10pm. Also Saturday, school years 9 and upwards.

Sunday, April 29

• Task and DFC children’s club, Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 10.45am.

Monday, April 30

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

• Onchan Jubilee WI, The Methodist Church Hall, 10am. Call 818194

• Onchan & District WI, Onchan Church Hall, 2pm

• Mannin Art Group, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 10am. Email mailbox@manninart.org

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

• Peel Craft Club, the family room, Peel Methodist Chapel, 2pm-4pm.

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

• Brownies, Corrin Hall, Peel, 6.30pm.

• Do Drop Inn Drama Club, children aged 10 and above, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 7pm.

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

Tuesday, May 1

• Computers for Beginners, Onchan Library, 10am-noon. Call 621228 or e-mail onchan.library@onchan.org.im.

• Peel Footlights Youth Theatre for ages eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Contact 843819. Also Thursday.

• Cheerleading, All Saints’ Church Hall, 4.30pm. Call 254499 or email gengym@manx.net

• 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.

• Glen Maye WI, Dalby Church Hall, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

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

• Mannin Quilters, Ballabeg Methodist Hall, 7.30pm. Call 628921 or 628655.

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

Wednesday, May 2

• Sketch Club, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, New Road, Laxey, 7-9pm. Call 469642/862035• Carers and Tots, St. James’, Dalby 10.30-noon.

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

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

• Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson with EAC Book Circle, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 1.30pm.

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

• Jurby & District WI, Jurby Parish Hall, 7.15pm

• Peel Belles WI, St Patrick’s Hall, Patrick Street, Peel, 7.30pm.

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

• Peel Pensioners Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7.30pm. Call 844972.

Thursday, April 26

Palace Cinema

• Avengers Assemble 3D (12A) Nightly 7pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm.

• Cabin in the Woods (15) Nightly 7.30pm.

• Mirror Mirror (PG) Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm.

Broadway Cinema

• Titanic 3D (12A) Friday-Tuesday 7pm. Wednesday 1.30pm

• The Pirates! (U). Saturday and Sunday, midday and 2.30pm

• American Pie Reunion (15) Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm

Thursday, April 26

• Bernie Flint – The Original Opportunity Knocks Winner, Centenary Centre, Peel, 8pm. Tickets £15.

• A Night In November, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50, with concessions available.

Thursday, April 26

• Brown Sugar at The Outback, Douglas.

• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, Douglas.

• Soundcheck, Basement, Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Saturday and Wednesday.

• Folk Club, George Hotel, Ramsey, 8pm.

• Karaoke with Ray Sloane at Saddle Inn, Douglas.

• Guitar lessons, Meeting Room, Archibald Knox, Onchan, 5-45-6.45pm.

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

Friday, April 27

• Stephanie Chatterley at The Union in Castletown.

• Penthouse Dive at Sam Webbs, Douglas.

• Little Miss Dynamite at The Rosemount, Douglas.

• Karaoke at Bordellos.

• Dickie at the Whitehouse, Peel 9pm.

• David Castro and special guest singer at The Bridge, North Quay, Douglas.

• The Chillerz at Jaks, Douglas.

• Soundcheck, the DEC Youth Service’s project for young bands, at the Northern Lights community project in Ramsey from 7.30pm.

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

• Manx Music Festival (The Guild), Villa Marina, Douglas. Until May 5. www.manxmusicfestival.org

• Karaoke, The Albert, Douglas. 9pm.

• Thai Night, authentic food and music, The Railway, Douglas, 6pm. Also Wednesday.

• Manx Music session, Tynwald Inn, St John’s, 8.30pm.

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

• Kiaull as Gaelg, The Albert, Port St Mary, 9pm.

Saturday, April 28

• Little Miss Dynamite at The Manx Arms, Onchan.

• Dickie at The Mitre Ramsey 9pm.

• Age of Steam at The Britannia in Ramsey.

• Dave Stewart at Tynwald Inn, St John’s, 9pm-midnight.

• Psychoholic at Jaks, Douglas.

• Manx Music session, The White House, Peel, 10pm.

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, April 29

• Music Box at Guys and Dolls, Walpole Avenue, featuring David Castro and Stephanie Chatterley

• Dickie and friends singalong at The Tynwald Inn, 8pm. All welcome, free supper.

• Isle of Man Rock Choir concert, Pavillion Ballroom, Laxey, 2pm. Tickets £5, concessions available, call 861671 or 471116.

• Karaoke at the British, Douglas.

• Tay Sloan DJ Karaoke & Disco at Jaks, Douglas.

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

Tuesday, May 1

• Salvation Army Band, Villa Marina Arcade, Douglas, 8pm.

• Acoustic Sing-a-Round, The Manor, Willaston.

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

• The What You Want Acoustic Music Club, The Manor, Willaston, 8.30pm.

Wednesday, May 2

• Karaoke at The British, Douglas.

Thursday, April 26

• Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm.

• Dance classes for children, Centenary Hall, Peel, 4pm. Call 450688.

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

• Irish set dancing Douglas Old Friends’ Club, Douglas, 8pm. Call David on 457268.

Friday, April 27

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

• Modern Dance, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm.

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

• Argentinian Tango beginners’ class, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 7pm. Call 880650 or 324110.

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

Saturday, April 28

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

• Stage Snr, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4pm. Also Stage Int at 5pm.

• Sequence dancing, Onchan Methodist Church Hall, 8pm. Call 829669.

• Social sequence dancing, Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, 8pm. Also Monday; Sunday, sequence dancing with latest dances only; Wednesday, sequence dancing. Call 842878.

Sunday, April 29

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

Monday, April 30

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

• Irish Dance Prim/Int, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 6.30pm. Also Wednesday at 5.45pm. Beginners, Wednesday at 5pm.

• Modern, street and stage dance classes, Rinkey Studios, Mill Road, Peel, from 6pm. www.rinkey.co.uk

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

Tuesday, May 1

• Oriental Dance Exercise. Genas Dance Academy, Peel, 10am. Also Wednesdays, The Gym, Ramsey. Call 300020.

• Sequence dancing and social, South Douglas Old Friends Assoc, 7.30pm. Admission £1.50.

• Beginners Line Dance, St John’s Football Club, 7.30pm-9pm. Call 462104.

• Sequence dancing with Port Erin Dancing Club, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8pm. Admission £1.50.

Wednesday, May 2

• Sequence dancing, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2pm. Admission £1.

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

• Modern Line Dance-exercise class for beginners, Legion Hall, Onchan, 7.15pm. £3.50.

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

Thursday, April 26

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

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

• Age Concern Isle of Man free computer sessions, iMuseum, Douglas, 10am-12.30pm. Also Wednesday. Also Thursday, Southlands, Port St Mary, 2-4.30pm; Monday, Ramsey Town Hall, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm; Tuesday, Ramsey Town Hall, 10am-12.30pm; Wednesday, Southlands, Port St Mary, 2-4.30pm.

• Step-In for tea, coffee, chat and music, Onchan Baptist Church, 10.30am.

• Coffee morning, Grest Residential Home, Andreas Road, Ramsey, 10.30am-noon. Admission £2 including refreshments.

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

• Parents and tots, Auldyn Infants School Community Room, Ramsey, 1.30pm.

• Bridge and lunch in aid of Hospice, Isle of Man College, noon. Contact Anne Elliott 625260.

• Manx Classic Governors Sprint, TT Grandstand, Douglas, noon-3pm and 6-9.30pm.

• Ballaquayle Ladies Pamper Night. 6pm-8.30pm. Tickets £5 and £6.

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

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

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

Friday, April 27

• Manx Classic Car Hill Climb, The Sloc, 9.15am-4.30pm. Also Saturday at Lhergy Frissell, Mountain Road, 9.15am-5pm.

• Garage Sale, at the rear of Crossroads Charity Shop, Victoria Street, Douglas. Opens 10am until 4pm.

• Vintage Hair Styling, iMuseum, Douglas, 10am. Hair and Beauty students from IOM College recreate Victorian and Edwardian hairstyles. Free admission.

• Coffee and browse, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 10.30am-12.30pm.

• Garage Sale, at the rear of Crossroads Charity Shop, Victoria Street, Douglas. Opens 10am until 4pm.

• Storybox, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 10.30am. Also Saturday, Sticky Finger Craft for 6 years and over, 10.30am; Wednesday, Busy Bee Time for pre-schoolers, 1.45pm. Call 673123.

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

• Coffee and chat with Arthritis Care Ellan Vannin, Industrial Unit 7a, Union Mills, 1pm-4pm. Call 852664.

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

• Bra Dash in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, starting at Marks and Spencer’s car park entrance, Douglas, 1.15pm. Also Castletown Square at 1.30pm; Saturday, Ramsey Shoprite, 12.30pm and Market Place, Peel, 2pm. Call 498864.

• 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. Cost £2.50. Call 673123.

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

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

Saturday, April 28

• Hockey Club Spring Coffee Morning, to held at Waterloo Road Methodist Hall, Ramsey 10-midday. Admission £1 including refreshments

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

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

• Car Boot Sale, outdoor/indoor. 1pm to 4pm. Dhoon School Car Park and Playing Field. Call: 863663/422134

Sunday, April 29

• Find out how you can reduce your waste by recycling with ask Buck. Shearwater Suite, Palace Hotel. 11am to 7pm. Also Monday and Tuesday.

• BCP Eucharist, Corrin Hall, Peel, 9.30am. Also Eucharist, 10.30am and evening prayer, 6.30pm; Wednesday, BCP Eucharist, 9.30am, Caterpillar Club, 10.30am and The Voice Youth Group, 6.30pm.

• Joint Holy communion with St John’s, St Paul’s Church, Foxdale, 10am.

• Baby Boot Sale in aid of the Isle of Man Special Olymics. Stalls £6. Admission 50p. Call 480231 or 623704.

• Charity Car Wash, 10-5pm at TT Grandstand. £3 donation per vehicle in aid of Crossroads Care.

• Sunday School, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am. Also youth group for school years 7 and up at 7pm. Call 450104.

• Book sale in aid of MSPCA, Ard Jerkyll, Foxdale, 1-4pm

• Baby Boot Sale. 2-4pm. All Saints’ Church Hall, Alexander Drive, Douglas

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

Monday, April 30

• Roll’n’Play for pre-schoolers, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10.30am.

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

• Coffee and chat with Arthritis Care Ellan Vannin, Industrial Unit 7a, Union Mills, 1pm-4pm. Call 852664

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

• Action Songs and Rhymes, from birth upwards, The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 1.30pm. Also Tuesday, Sulby School, 9.30am; Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 2pm; Wednesday, Auldyn School Community Room, 9.15am and 10.30am.

• Michael Miniatures’ parents and tots, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 2pm. £1.50 per family, Call 491592.

• Vannin Bridge, Onchan Pensioners’ Hall, 2pm. Also Thursday.

• Onchan Silver Band practice, The Band Room, off Main Road, Onchan, beginners, 6.30pm and seniors 7.30pm.

• MS Society coffee morning, Cherry Orchard, Port Erin, 1.30pm.

• MANXAID Charity Fun Casino Night, Palace Hotel and Casino, Meet in Aces Bar at 6.30pm. £20 per head. e-mail: manxaid@manx.net

Tuesday, May 1

• Manx Cancer Help drop-in day, Lisa Lowe Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 11am-4pm.

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

• EFT group for therapists, looking after the healers by Bill Tucker, Healing of Mann, Ramsey, 7.30pm. Email www.healingof mann.com £6 per session.

Wednesday, May 2

• Milntown House Tours, Ramsey. 2.30pm. £6 (No concessions) Call 812321.

• Parents and tots, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas, 9.30am. Call 627742.

• Mini Club for parents and tots, Anagh Coar School, Douglas, 10am. Also 2pm at Kirk Braddan Church. Call 675523.

• Ballabeg Busy Bugs for under fives, Arbory Parish Hall, Ballabeg, 10am. Call 429676 or email Busy Bugs2009@manx.net

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

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

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

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

• Manx Footpaths Conservation Group, Evening Walk. Ballaoates (Union Mills FC) 7pm.

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

• Bingo, South Douglas Old Friends’ Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 8pm.

• Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox, Onchan, 9pm.

Thursday, April 26

• Myra Gilbert art exhibition, Atholl Room, Centenary Centre, Peel, Saturday April 28, and May 5, 10am-midday, and 2.30pm-4pm.

• Friends exhibition, Garretts Gallery, Unit 11, Kirby Farm Estate, Vicarage Road, Braddan. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-6pm.

• miscellaneous – exhibition by Manx artists, Pavillion, Laxey Glen Gardens.

• Ernst Eisenmayer: Art Beyond Exile, Sayle Gallery, Villa Marina Colonnade, Douglas.

WEST Coast Riding Club will be holding its first event of the year this Saturday, weather permitting.

Junior clear rounds and games are from 10am with junior jumping from 11am and senior clear rounds and showjumping from 1pm.

Once again, parking will be available on the showfield near the entrance to the Western Amenity Site in St John’s.

The club’s main aim is to provide a fun environment in which to compete and the venue is equally ideal for those who are new to the sport and those wishing to gain experience on grass with interesting and varied jumps and fillers.

Schedule and entry forms can be found on our website at www.westcoastridingclub.com - entries need to be received by the end of today (Thursday).

A MANX 5-a-side team are hoping that their football dreams will come true this weekend.

They have qualified into their regional final of the Carlsberg Pub Cup, a nationwide tournament that offers players of all standards the chance to play for their local pub at the world-renowned Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club.

The team, called the British, are representing the British Hotel, Douglas and will be competing on Saturday against 24 from the Liverpool area, all in with a chance of winning a VIP England package this summer to UEFA Euro 2012 championships. The winners of this regional final will appear at a grand final at the Emirates Stadium on May 19.

Pedro Maia, captain of the British, said: ‘We are really excited to have qualified through to the regional final of the Carlsberg Pub Cup. We are extremely excited about Saturday, nobody expected us to be in the Isle of Man finals but we made it. Whatever happens in the regional finals will just be part of the dream that we don’t expect to wake up from. We are representing the British Hotel and want to win the chance to play Emirates Stadium and maybe even go to Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine this summer.’

The overall winners will take part in a pre-tournament training session, be measured for suits and be presented with full playing kit, before flying to represent England and play a team of European legends under the management of former England international Gareth Southgate.

The European legends, who have played for top European teams including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea, are Nuno Valente, Patrik Berger, Michel Salgado, Vitor Baia and Bolo Zenden. The winning team will also experience a England match at Euro 2012.

Gareth Southgate also commented: ‘This is a great opportunity for Pedro to captain a winning team to play at Emirates Stadium and the British could eventually be trained and managed by me to play the team of European legends at Euro 2012. The winning team will also watch England v Sweden in style - this really is a once in a lifetime opportunity.’

Carlsberg is the official beer of the England football team and sponsor of the championships. For more chances to win tickets to Euro 2012 please go to www.facebook.com/carlsbergforengland or for further info visit www.carlsberg.co.uk/pubcup or contact henry.robson@fasttrackagency.com

THE Isle of Man branch of the Pony Club are holding its annual spring one-day event this Sunday, sponsored by Mylchreests Group.

The event will be held at Oatlands, Santon, with kind permission from Mr and Mrs D. Shacklock.

FLAG-waving pupils at Manor Park School give a Manx welcome truly fit for a Prince.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, braved unseasonably torrential rain during their visit to the island yesterday (Thursday) as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession.

In the morning, the Prince of Wales and Camilla visited the National Sports Centre, where they watched young people taking part in an outdoor cycle race, before meeting World Champion cyclist Peter Kennaugh and members of the Team Royal London 360 Isle of Man Cycling Club.

Their Royal Highnesses then headed to Peel, where they saw the replica Viking longship ‘Vital Spark’ and officially launched the redevelopment of the Isle of Man Food Park.

The local election result for Michael Commissioners has been announced

A total of 495 people voted in the parish, a turnout out of 37.8 per cent. Eight candidates were vying for seven seats.

Peter Hayes topped the poll with 322 votes, followed by John Philip Barron and Brian Corlett, each on 267 votes, with Dave Goldsmith on 258, Stephen Hamer on 224, Caroline Jane Clague on 189 and Janet Gaynor Bailey on 184.

Carrie Ann Diehl was the unsuccessful candidate, with 171 votes.

They will serve until May 2016.

Douglas Council leader David Christian has topped the poll in Hills ward with 960 votes.

He and fellow sitting member Carol Malarkey (633) were returned, along with new face Eddie Joyce, who polled 876 votes.

Kevin Oliphant-Smith was the candidate who missed out with 395 votes.

Hills is one of four three-member wards in Douglas where there was an election today,

The election result for Ramsey Commissioners is now in.

Ramsey is divided into two wards, with good news for Liberal Vannin in one, but disappointment in the other.

RAMSEY NORTH: Seven candidates for six seats. 40.87 per cent turnout (compared with 47.54 [er cent in 2008)

Elected:

(Dr) Alexander John Allinson, St Olave’s Rectory, St Olave’s Close, Ramsey, General Practitioner (sitting member). 916 votes.

Lawrie Lee Hooper, Mount Auldyn, Ramsey, accountant. 333 votes (Lib Vannin).

Graham Steward Jones, Ormly Grove, Ramsey, retired chartered architect.555 votes.

John David McDonough of Greenlands View, Ramsey, civil servant. 278 votes.

Nigel Howard Malpass Clifton Drive, Ramsey, International Marine Consultant (sitting member). 444 votes.

Wilfred George Young, Young’s Yard, Derby Road, Ramsey, haulage contractor (sitting member).586 votes.

Not elected: Christopher Mayers, Balleigh Court, Ramsey, traffic consultant. 258 votes.

RAMSEY SOUTH: Seven candidates for six seats. 23.9 per cent turn out (compared with 41.2 per cent in 2008)

Elected:

Sylvia Patricia Beattie, Yew Tree Apartments, Walpole Drive, Ramsey, retired (sitting member) - 415 votes.

Huard Steven Bevan, Greenlands Avenue, Ramsey, I.T. Consultant (sitting member) - 402 votes.

Anthony John Harmer, King’s Court, Ramsey. Retired School Teacher / Retailer -335 votes.

Geoffrey Keith Quayle, The Oaks, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, retired bank manager (sitting member) - 356 votes

Richard Radcliffe, Park Road, Ramsey, investment manager (sitting member) – 444 votes.

Stephen William Rand, Tides Reach, Queen’s Drive West, Ramsey, retailer – 437 votes.

Not elected: Patrick Stephen Ayres, Brookfield Crescent, Ramsey, self employed (Lib Vannin) – 178 votes.