Richard Gault continues to prove to be a dark horse in the Grant Thornton Manx Amateur Golf Championships after knocking out defending champion Peter Glover in Tuesday’s quarter-finals.

Unlike the previous night in the last 16, Glover was slow out of the blocks and was 2 down after three holes courtesy of a ball in the stream on his approach shot.

The 2014 champion soon found himself 5 down after 11 holes and Gault eventually secured a memorable 6 and 5 victory.

He will go up against Andrew Challenor who got the better of four-time island champion Paul Lowey. Lowey managed to get in front early on but Challenor played well from the 8th hole onwards and gradually pulled away from his opponent to clinch a deserved 3 and 2 win.

Gary Hunter found himself 3 up after 13 holes against leading qualifier Tom Harris and looked to have his place in the semi-finals all but assured.

However, from the 14th hole onwards Harris hit back with pars on the 14th, 15th and 16th holes before carding birdies on the final two holes to secure a thrilling comeback and seal his place in the final four.

Daryl Callister again proved he is a hard man to shift once he gets his nose in front and that proved to be the case again on Tuesday.

The 2010 winner went 2 up after two holes in his match against Chris Kneen, before increasing that lead to 3 up after 10 and ran out a comfortable winner 5 and 3.

Full reports and photos from the last-16 and quarter-finals in this week’s Manx Independent, in shops Thursday. Semi-final action in the Isle of Man Courier and www.iomtoday.co.im with the championship final report in next week’s Examiner.

Semi-final line-up:

Tom Harris v Daryl Callister

Andrew Challenor v Richard Gault

A company based in the island which won an award at the last IoM Newspapers Awards for Excellence has tasted new success.

plan.com has been voted Best B2B Distributor at the 2015 Mobile Industry Awards in London.

The team joined more than 430 guests at the Mobile Industry Awards, held at the Brewery, London.

Fighting off competition from a number of the UK’s most established distributors in the category, plan.com secured one of the top awards of the night.

Previous winners included Exertis and Daisy Distribution. plan.com is based in Capital House, Circular Road, Douglas, with around 35 staff.

The company, whixh is technology led and based around communications, scooped the PokerStars award for marketing and PR effectiveness at last year’s glittering awards ceremony.

The Mobile Industry Awards panel were extremely impressed by plan.com’s unrelenting innovation and large number of passionate customer testimonials.

One of the judges said: ‘Their portal feature is very innovative and is at the heart of the company, it is also very impressive that they have taken on so many dealers, so quickly; their marketing is brilliant and looks fresh’.

plan.com chief executive officer, Dan Craddock said: ‘We are delighted to win the Mobile Industry Award for Best B2B Distributor 2015, we’ve had an incredible year and out of the three awards we’ve been nominated for, we’ve bought back the trophy every time.’

He added: ‘We’re very proud of this achievement and want to thank every single one of our staff and partners including O2 for their support.

‘But we’re not finished yet, we’ve just launched version three of our multi award winning partner portal which now gives our partners the opportunity to offer eight new products and services, all in one place and all on one bill.

‘We’re constantly developing and making improvements to the partner portal to make sure we always have the best solution in the market.’

B2B means business to business.

Arbory parish’s big annual celebration, Laa Columb Killey, will be held on Thursday, June 25.

After fancy dress is judged at the primary school, at 2.45pm the procession, led by Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band, will leave for the fair field where Gill Smith will open the event and crown festival princess Jasmine Hextall, who is attended by Isobel Knopp, both 12, and Esther Leece, 11.

After a display of country dancing, the exhibition tents of vegetables, flowers and handicraft will open.

There are also attractions such as a coconut shy and bouncy castles plus the tea tent.

Organisers say admission to the field is £5 for adults while the ‘fabulous tea tent’ is £4 for all the sandwiches, cakes and tea you can manage.

The following evening, on Friday, June 26, a new event will be held and will see a Laa Columb Killey and Arbory School Celidh in the marquee with Tarroo Marroo Ceili Band.

It will take place from 6.30pm to 9pm and refreshements will be available.

Admission is £2 for under 18s and or £3 for adults.

An inquest into the death of a 31-year-old Port Erin tree surgeon has opened and adjourned.

Adrian Jeffrey Morton was found dead at his home at Ballahane Close in Port Erin on June 3.

No medical cause of death has been established and further toxicology tests are being carried out.

A police statement read out in court said there were no signs of injury to Mr Morton’s body.

An assortment of prescription drugs and an empty syringe packet were also said to have been found.

The inquest will resume at a date to be confirmed.

A new document outlining the government’s digital strategy over the next two to five years should help to improve access to information and government services.

Tynwald members voted by a majority to endorse the document which was described as a ‘general framework for the development and acceleration of digital services’.

Policy and Reform Minister John Shimmin, who moved the motion, said the vision was for digital services to provide a ‘smaller and smarter’ government.

‘We need to increase our range of digital services and give maximum outcomes across government,’ he said, adding the document gave a common vision and an ‘agreed direction of travel’ for digital services.

Potential savings over five years could be as much as £5 million. Online uptake of digital services aimed to increase to 80 per cent, he said.

‘This is not just about on-line services, it is a holistic approach to the use of digital services inside and outside government.’

Seconding the motion, former Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw said he commended the document which was an ‘excellent piece of work’ but sounded a note of pessimism, questioning whether there would be the ‘revolution in thinking’ (a phrase used in the report itself) needed to implement it.

‘Are we ready to adopt revolutionary thinking? The answer to that question is regrettably that we are not,’ he said, adding it was this belief that prompted him to step down as Policy and Reform Minister.

‘Our traditional way of working and thinking as politicians is in my view now getting in the way of potential future success,’ he said.

A recent report ranked the island 33 out of the top 34 jurisdictions to start up a new business, in terms of digital capability.

An amendment by Peter Karran MHK (Onchan) to refer the document to the Economic Policy Review Committee failed. Members voted in favour of supporting the document with the exception of Mr Karran and Kate Beecroft MHK (Douglas South).

Douglas Corporation is getting it in the neck from Blue Badge disabled drivers for wanting to make them pay for their designated spaces in the town’s multi-storey car parks. So am I.

I had a telephone call from a nicely spoken lady who, in the nicest possible way, said it was my fault that the Corpy had done it because I had written so brazenly about the happy advantages of being a Blue Badger.

Right, I take the blame. But I would like to have my say on the current trouble.

I would recommend the Corpy forget about charging us Blue Badgers. What they should do is hunt down and impose severe cash penalties on all the perfectly fit drivers who invade our spaces.

This means they will still be making money but also winning the approval of Blue Badgers.

Lots of people trespass on disabled driver spaces and, it seems, get away with it. But this is also something the Corpy can take action on.

All they have to do is hire a bunch of thugs and tell them to get hold of the offenders, take them down a back lane, and beat the living daylights out of them. But not too much, of course. Just enough for them to qualify as disabled drivers themselves.

They could then become Black and Blue Badgers.

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This week I find myself in a somewhat strange position.

Last week I proposed that the Douglas horse trams should stay where they have always been and the cars should be shunted out of the way.

I didn’t really believe this might be taken seriously.

But it has been by quite a number of people who have been in touch with me, including motorists.

Is this the moment for launching a protest campaign on behalf of the trams?

I put the matter to a senior tram horse last night and she said: ‘Neigh lad, you’ll never get away with it.’

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This week’s crossword clue was found in the Daily Telegraph cryptic by Sara Goodwins and Barbara Taylor as follows: ‘More than one bird races to catch island rodents (7).’

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The spring newsletter of the Isle of Man branch of the Royal Naval Association told readers that in the days of cannon balls these would by stacked on the deck in a square based pyramid called a monkey pile.

A brass plate with upraised edges was the resting place for the stacks and the idea was to stop the cannon balls rolling all over the place in rough weather. But in cold weather brass contracts faster than iron and this gave rise to a well-known meteorological expression used today.

I knew that. I didn’t know monkeys had piles.

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I was leaving Noble’s Hospital when I was stopped by a man who was going a little thin on top. He said: ‘When you die can I have your hair?’

I told him he could.

But how he went about retrieving it would be up – or perhaps more likely down – to him.

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My Funnies File reveals that a ladies’ fashion shop in Parliament Street, Ramsey, had a display window round the corner behind it in Collins Lane and a notice in the front window said: ‘Our underwear can be viewed in the back lane.’

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This week’s announcement to passengers by a London Underground driver is: ‘Do you want the good news or the bad? The good news is that last Friday was my birthday and I hit the town and had a great time. The bad news is that there is a points failure somewhere between Mile End and East Ham, which means we probably won’t reach our destination.’

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Crossword: TITMICE

Six members of Isle of Man Friends of the Earth travelled to Castleton in the Peak District at the weekend for one of the biggest events in the UK’s calendar of environmental campaigning and activism gatherings. The team are back with lots of memories, new skills learned, new friends and contacts made and an unexpectedly huge award. Cat Turner reports

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Every year, Friends of the Earth UK organises Basecamp, an environmental campaigning and activism gathering attended by hundreds of people.

This year’s event saw not far short of 500 tickets sold.

The attendees include members of the FoE ‘family’ – it is, after all, the world’s biggest grassroots environmental group–- but also many other non-FoE organisations and people who share the group’s aims for a world that’s more pleasant, fair and healthy to live in.

Kerry Hudson, Falk Horning, Margaret Kneen, my twins Catherine and Lizzie and I represented the Isle of Man this year, and because so many of us went, we were able to cover a huge cross-section of the workshops and sessions on offer.

In any one hour-long slot, there could be up to six different sessions from which to choose – from ‘How to talk to politicians’ to ‘The basics of fracking’, from ‘Latest developments in GM food campaigning’ to ‘Economics and the Environment’.

In all there were around 200 events in the three days, so it was very hard to choose, and we were fortunate that we all had our special-interest areas and could carve-up the workload between us!

For my part, I was intensely grateful for sessions on ‘Building healthy groups’, though in fact we’re tremendously blessed with our volunteers and allies in the island, plus sessions on helping new volunteers find their feet, and on structuring campaigns.

Kerry got to a number of workshops on using the media (including social media), and on how ideas of ‘wellbeing’ fit into the environmental movement.

Margaret gathered information at sessions on genetic modification, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and other big issues, and Falk took in sessions on reaching younger supporters so that a group has access to their energy, ideas and succession planning.

As well as these, we managed to attend lots of other really absorbing talks, too.

For those who just wanted to soak up the atmosphere and be with like-minded people, there were also plenty of quiet places to sit and reflect.

Plus there were sessions on banner-making, seed-bomb construction, bridge-building, potion-making, woodcrafts and – the highlight for my daughters – building an outdoor cob pizza-oven for the late-night campfire sessions.

For me, the most powerful thing was realising just how many people and groups there are working for the good of the environment and communities – and how generous they are in sharing their ideas on what works and what doesn’t.

Some sessions were quite intense – there were strong views on whether climate campaigners should include issues of population control in their work, for example.

These centred on how to balance respect for the rights of people to migrate/have choice as to the size of their families, against other issues such as the scale of each individual’s consumption and environmental footprint, and how bigger families can affect our planetary resources.

I was struck by the diversity of opinion from people with a shared aim (climate and resource justice), and the careful, respectful but honest ways in which these difficult sessions were run.

Other highlights included informative sessions on new developments in genetically modified foodstuffs and the laws around this, the evidence in favour of permaculture approaches to growing, and the ways an economy can be transformed from one that works for business (and government statistics), to one which really works for people.

For youngsters, Basecamp’s an amazing experience. Some children hang out with their parents in workshops and other sessions, and others dip in and out of the specially-organised kid-friendly event.

For anyone who’s keen on the environment or who simply wants a great weekend break, I’d definitely recommend Basecamp next year.

People can come alone or in groups, and as the venue’s a youth hostel in the beautiful Peak District, they can camp, stay in dorms or opt for B&Bs or single rooms.

By the end of the weekend we were all exhausted, but brimming with information, contacts and ideas, much of which we hope will inform our work here in the island over the coming year.

And we came back to the news we’d picked up an award.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers and friends, Isle of Man Friends of the Earth won the title of UK Local Group of the Year – a tremendous and important accolade.

Thank you, Isle of Man, and thank you, Friends of the Earth.

James Eric De Carteret Robertson and Ashley Anne Robertson, of Moreno House, 6 Osborne Terrace, Douglas, bought 54 Majestic Drive, Onchan, for £880,000.

It was bought from Terence Eric Michael O’Hare.

Other recent transactions lodged at the General Registry in Douglas are as follows:

Charles Barry Horne and Diane Elizabeth Horne sold Advisina, 17 Mountain View, Peel, for £340,000, to Heidi Ingun Skillicorn, of 7 Lake Lane, Peel.

John Francis Astin, of 13 Highfield Crescent, Birch Hill, Onchan, sold Lock up shops, 16, 17 and 18 Port Jack Road, Onchan, for £272,500, to Danni Holdings Limited, whose registered office is situated at 1 Begoade Cottages, Begoade Road, Onchan.

Geoffrey Alan Walmsley and John Arthur Walmsley, sold St Anthony, Cronkbourne Avenue, Douglas, for £260,000, to Maciej Lukasz Majewski and Elzbieta Irena Majewska, of 26 Stevenson Court, Douglas.

Nicholas John Gough sold 68 Meadow Crescent, Douglas, for £255,000, to Dylan Robert Cain and Emma Louise Cain, of 27 Westminster Drive, Douglas.

Carole Anne Rice, by administrator,and Harry Kneale Wade, as administrator, sold 6 Meadowbrook Gardens, Douglas, for £235,000, to Marc Ian Bolan Clarke and Sarah Louise Fiddy, of 44 Cronk Grianagh, The Strang.

Jennifer Kimberley Weckwerth sold Fernlea, Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin, for £227,000, to Matthew James Harvey and Kelly Anne Harvey, of Arcady, Fisherman’s Walk, Derbyhaven.

Richard Anthony Sutcliffe and Carol Anne Sutcliffe, sold Shefferlands, Station Road, Port St Mary, for £225,000, to Benjamin James Fairfax and Magdalena Fairfax, of 1 Beechwood Rise, Douglas.

Kathleen Smith, of 49 Springfield Court, Onchan, sold 2 St Catherine’s Terrace, Onchan, for £140,000, to Debra Marie Kelly, of Cronk-y-Berry Mooar, Douglas.

Keith Henry Green, of Greeba View, Ballavitchel Road, Crosby, and Jacqueline Green, sold 5 St Peter’s Lane, Peel, for £80,000, to Stuart Duncan Blackley and Heather Jane Blackley, of Fo-Glion, Glen Maye.

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

Ellan Vannin begin their ConIFA European Football Cup campaign in Hungary today, Thursday.

Chris Bass Sr’s MIFA side travelled to the Central European country’s second city of Debrecen on Tuesday for their latest footballing adventure.

Another re-jig of the tournament’s participants has meant another change in format. The competition, which was originally set to be contested by 12 teams and hosted in the Isle of Man, will now feature just six after the recent withdrawals of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Northern Cyprus because of VISA problems.

Felvidek, who lost to the Ellan Vannin team in the final of last month’s Niamh Challenge Cup, have been added to the line-up.

They will battle it out with hosts Székely Land and World Football Cup champions Countea de Nissa in group A, while the Manx take on ConIFA newcomers the Romani People and Padania in group B.

The tournament began on Wednesday, the Manx playing their first match against the Romani People this afternoon, kicking off at 4pm CET.

A Padania side likely to feature Mario Balotelli’s younger brother Enoch follows on Friday afternoon, before the Euros move into their knockout phase with semis/placement games on Saturday and the final on Sunday afternoon.

St George’s supremo Bass Sr and trusted lieutenants Lee Dixon and Paul O’Brien have been forced into two late changes to their travelling party.

Liam Cowin and Daniel Bell’s withdrawals have meant call ups for Geordies duo Tom Weir and Ben Bradley, the latter travelling from a holiday in Turkey to join up with the rest of the 20-man squad that will be skippered by Sean Quaye.

In stark contrast to last year’s infamous World Football Cup campaign, the Manx are no longer considered rank outsiders and will go into the competition as marked men after finishing runners-up in Sweden.

Don’t be surprised if we see Bass Sr’s men once again duke it out with Nice for the silverware in Sunday’s finale.

Ellan Vannin squad:

Sam Holliday (DHSOB), Andy Perry (St George’s), Jack McVey (St George’s), Philip Knox (DHSOB), Frank Jones (St George’s), Ben Bradley (St George’s), Conor Doyle (St George’s), Adam Cregeen (Peel), Josh Kelly (Peel), Ciaran McNulty (St George’s), Stephen Riding (Rushen), Chris Bass Jr (St George’s), Furo Davies (Rushen), Sean Quaye (St George’s), Tom Smith (Laxey), Sam Caine (St George’s), Seamus Sharkey (Derry City), Tom Weir (St George’s), Jamie Skillen (St George’s/Missouri Baptist University), Liam Doyle (St George’s/Ohio State).

Wednesday’s Results

Group B

Padania 3-2 Romani People

Group A

Székely Land 2-3 Countea de Nissa

The Insurance Institute of the Isle of Man has announced that Bryan O’Connor has been appointed as its new president.

Commenting on his election by members of the local institute at its AGM, Bryan said: ‘I am both honoured and delighted to be appointed as President for the year 2015/16 and look forward to working with our members and the other local professional organisations to maintain the excellent standard of CPD provision for insurance and financial services professionals on the island.’

The Insurance Institute of the Isle of Man is the local branch of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) which also includes local members of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) and acts as an educational representative body for all insurance and financial services professionals on the island.

As the leading professional body for the global financial services profession, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) exists to promote higher standards of integrity, technical competence and business capability. With more than 112,000 members in more than 150 countries, the CII is the world’s largest professional body dedicated to insurance and financial services.

Mr O’Connor, of leading local insurance broker Rossborough Insurance, replaces John Hockney who remains chairman of the local branch of the PFS.

The AGM also saw two of the local council’s long serving members being appointed as honorary life vice presidents in recognition of the time and dedication they have given to the local institute.

Christine Crowther and Paul Ellison have both served on Council for many years in various positions with Christine also having represented the CII on a national level. Christine currently acts as secretary, and Paul as treasurer.

Chief Minister Allan Bell told Tynwald that a ‘remedy’ would be found to address concerns over the doubling of the tax rate on income from land and property.

Mr Bell said an announcement would be made soon following a review of the doubling of the rate from 10 per cent to 20 per cent.

He explained that the measure, which was announced in this year’s Budget, aimed at removing a potential tax planning opportunity.

And he insisted that it did not mean Manx owners of companies would be paying more tax - only that the time at which it is paid will come forward.

Mr Bell told Tynwald: ‘However, I am conscious of concerns raised by various sections of the business community, both with myself and Treasury, since the announcement of this increase.

‘Although I am content that in the main much of this is an issue of perception, I do consider that we should do whatever possible to encourage and promote land development.

‘With this in mind Treasury are currently reviewing how this could be achieved and I hope to be able to make an announcement in the not too distant future.’

Michael MHK Alfred Cannan said the measure had sent out the ‘wrong message’ to businesses and property developers at a very ‘fragile’ time for the economy.

Zac Hall (Onchan) suggested the episode demonstrated a lack of pre-Budget engagement with ‘stakeholders’.

Mr Bell insisted there had been ‘extensive’ discussions with the business community. ‘We obviously have been listening very carefully. Treasure is working hard to look for a remedy to this problem.’

Treasury Minister Eddie Teare had previously said that doubling the tax rate on property and land income would help fund proposals to scrap the 10 per cent income tax band and take 10,000 residents out of the tax net altogether.

Asked if the remedy mentioned in Tynwald might derail his income tax proposals, Mr Teare told the Manx Independent: ‘It really depends on the scope of the remedy. I expect the financial consequences will be manageable.’

The sad and untimely death of Mike Henthorn prompted this picture of a 1980s Pacemakers rugby team.

Mike played for Vagabonds RUFC, where he always gave full commitment with a smattering of humour.

He refereed in a similar fashion. He was regarded as an honest individual and true gentleman. Back row (left to right) Chris Clucas, Arthur Fife, Rodger Clague, Harry Cain, Mike Henthorn, Steve Cooil, Brian Cove, Paul Senogles, Joe Lowe, Steve Bridson, Gary Logan. (Kneeling) Charlie Cain, Frank Cain, ??, Jimmy Brennan, (front) Hal Volante. Do you player in the mauve top or the youngster? Please phone 695654 or email john.watterson@newsiom.co.im if you do

Thursday, June 18

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

• Art and creative writing, The Hub, (Thie Rosien, the Old Southlands) Port Erin, 10am-12.30pm (art and writing alternating weekly), £3.50 per session. No experience necessary. Also board games 2pm-3.30pm, £3.50 per session, including refreshments. Chair based exercise at the Hub 3pm-4pm, £3.50 per session. Saturday, Social Fitness (walking/running/indoor exercises) 9.30am-noon, £2 per session. Mats etc provided. Meditation, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Led by IOM Brahma Kumaris. Free sessions, donations welcome. Tuesdays Bridge, 10am-noon. £3 per session, including refreshments. Crafts, 2pm-3.30pm, £3.50 per session. Materials provided. Wednesdays 11am-12.15pm, Yoga, £3 per session. Mats etc provided. Men in Sheds – Tues/Weds/Fri, 10am-5pm, Thie Rosien, Castletown Road, Port Erin. Hobbies and company for men. All welcome.

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

• St Mark’s Fair, 2pm.

• IoM Council of Voluntary Organisations: Getting to know you. An opportunity to Network with your fellow third sector members and have your say on issues affecting the sector, Masham Court, Douglas, 6pm.

• The Porcupine Group and Isle of Man Seasearch talk by Blaise Bullimore on marine nature conservation in Wales: some lessons, at Port St Mary Yacht Club (Upper room) at 6.30pm.

• 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. Arbory Commissioners’ hall with Cathy Clucas, 7.30pm. Call 838527. St John’s House with James O’Meara, 7.30pm. Call 843436.

• Gospel message in Ballaugh village hall, 7.30pm.

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

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

Friday, June 19

• Peel and Western Anti-Cancer Association coffee morning at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Patrick Street, Peel, 10am, entrance £1.

• NGS Open Gardens Port Erin, Thie Shey, Thornhill Close, Port Erin. The Port Erin Group, part of the National Garden Scheme, have gardens open to visit. Starting at Thie Shey in Thornhill Close, Port Erin. Entry to all open gardens is £3. 10am-7pm. Refreshments, cakes, and plant stall in aid of IOM Anti-Cancer Association. More information at http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/garden.aspx?id=32744

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

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

• Revive Fridays, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Enjoy the company and a faith tea, Trinity Church hall. Call 621004.

• Michael Heritage Trust - A guided ‘Orchid Walk’ in the Curraghs with Tricia Sayle. Either meet in main Kirk Michael Car Park at 6pm or at Close Sartfell Nature Reserve for a 6.30pm start.

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

• The Link - interesting talks and a buffet supper, Onchan Baptist Church. Call 623415.

Saturday, June 20

• Isle of Man Railways, Sci-Fi Solstice with the Manx Troopers – Snaefell Summit.

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

• The Manx Aviation and Military Museum, Ronaldsway. Includes the Major Cain VC exhibition. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. Free admission. Donations welcome.

• 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 Storm Art Cafe, Ramsey, 10am-1pm.

• Car Boot Sale, Mill Road, Peel, 10.30am-2.30pm. Cars £5, Vans £7. Admission Free. Proceeds to charities. Call 801200.

• Making Music: Information and advice for amateur musicions, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 10.30am-4.30pm. Free admission. Also, An Evening with Worbey and Farrell, Sponsored by Sir Laurance and Lady New, 8pm, £25.

• Isle of Man Womens Freemasonry open day at the Lena Quay Hall, Hutchinson Square, Douglas between 11am-4pm. Come along for coffee and a chat. All are welcome.

• Great Laxey Mine Railway, 11am-4.30pm.

• IoM Torch Fellowship Group (meeting for the visually impaired). Call 622830 for venue details.

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

• The Hidden Gardens of Castletown. Entry £2 by programmes, programmes can be purchased from a stall in Castletown Square on the Sat and Sun from noon, or from various shops in Castletown in advance.

• Manx Wildlife Trust: Bug Safari at Ballachurry. Meet at the Ballachurry reserve, Port St Mary. Will you find a wiggly worm, 1.30pm-2.30pm, 4-11 year olds. 3pm-4.30pm, 11-16 year olds.

• Milntown House Tours every Saturday and Wednesday, 2.30pm. £7. Call 812321.

• The Seduction of Glass, public talk at 6pm, Sayle Gallery, Douglas.

Sunday, June 21

• NGS open garden at Red Roofs, Fistard, Port St Mary. Open 11am-5pm. Admission £3, children free. Refreshments available. Proceeds shared with Women’s Aid IOM. Also, NGS open garden at Thie-Ny-Chibbyr, Surby Rd, Surby, Port Erin. Open noon-5pm. Admission £3 children free. Refreshments and plant stall. Proceeds shared with Hospice and Riding for the Disabled IOM branch.

• Onchan Entertainers Dance Troupe family fun day and car boot sale at Onchan Community Centre , noon-4pm.

• Isle of Man Farmers’ Market, at S100 Clubhouse, Castletown, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

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

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

• IoM Poetry Society monthly meeting, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 7.30 - 9.30pm. All welcome.

Monday, June 22

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

• Afternoon tea dance, Manx Legion Club, Douglas, 2pm-4pm.

• Free life-changing stress / spine / health talks, 6.45pm, Align4Life in Lake Road near Tesco, Douglas, 629444.

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

• In Conversation: Dame Felicity Lott and Edward Seckerson, Sponsored by John Rimmer Advocates, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 8pm, £20.

Tuesday, June 23

• 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.

• Singing for the brain, Peel Centenary Centre, 2pm-4pm.

• Bike for Life open day, noon-5pm, NSC raceway. Also, weekly sessions June 30-August 25, 4pm-5pm, £2 plus hire charge if you don’t have a bike.

• Floral Summer Art Demonsration by Richard Haslem, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 8pm, £8.

Wednesday, June 24

• 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.

• Golden Memories group, iMuseum, entrance back of Manx Museum, Douglas, 2pm-4pm.

• 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.

• Ballachurry Meadows Wildflower Walk, St Judes, 7pm.

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

• Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox Onchan.

• Mann Motorsports IOM TT Photos Exhibition, Onchan Library. Prize draw to win a Mann Motorsports print - donations to IOM TT Marshals Association welcome. Until June 30.

• Sunny Days and Starry Starry Nights, exhibition of paintings by Nancy Corkish at the Erin Arts Centre’s Sir James Mellon Gallery. Until July 3.

• Jigsaw, an exhibition of new work by Adam Berry, The Isle Gallery, Tynwald Mills. Open Wednesday, Saturday 1pm-5pm and Sunday 2pm-5pm. Until July 5.

• Fast women: Women in Manx motorsport, Manx Museum, 10am-5pm. Until August 6.

• Ulster’s TT Heroes Exhibition, House of Manannan, 10am-5pm. Until September 6.

Thursday, June 18

• Noah’s Ark Tots Group, Church on The Rock, behind Ramsey bus station, 9.30am. Call 431034.

• 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.

• Family Library: Storybox, 10.30am, followed by craft at 11am. Also, jolly music, 4.15pm-4.45pm. Saturday, sticky fingers, 10.30am-noon, £2.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

Friday, June 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, June 20

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

Sunday, June 21

• Ollies - fun for children up to 11, St Olave’s Church hall, Ramsey, 9.45am -10.45am approx.

• Sunday School, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am.

• 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, June 22

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

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

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

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

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

• Story Time at Castletown Library, 1.30pm and 2.15pm.

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

• 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, June 23

• 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.

• Tiddlers Group for parents, grandparents or carers, St Olave’s Church hall, Ramsey, 9.45am-11.30am, £1.50.

• 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, June 24

• 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, Douglas, 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.

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

• Action, Songs and Rhymes, from birth onwards. Great for everyone, 1.30pm-2.30pm, Laxey Working Men’s Institute. Call Jo, 479452.

• Ballaquayle Bears Toddler Group, Ballaquayle School hall, Douglas, 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.

• Foxdale Parents and Tots Club at Foxdale School,2pm-3.15pm. Craft fun play and refreshments. Call Ann Naisbitt 801946 or email annnaisbitt@hotmail.com

• 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.

Thursday, June 18

• Karaoke FM at Nexus Vodka Bar, Douglas.

• 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, June 19

• Little Miss Dynamite at the Bridge, Douglas.

• Karaoke FM at the Union, Castletown.

• Borderline at the Creek, Peel.

• Brown Sugar at the Haven, Port Erin.

• Konstruction at the Queen’s, Douglas.

• Gravity Percussion Duo presents A World of Rhythm, Ballakermeen High School Studio Theatre, 7pm. £7.50.

• Friday Lunchtime Choir, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas, 1.30pm. All welcome. contact Maggie on 686555. TERM TIME ONLY

• Karaoke at the Albert, Douglas, 9pm.

• Irish traditional music session at the Mitre, Ramsey.

Saturday, June 20

• Little Miss Dynamite at the Rosemount, Douglas.

• Karaoke FM at the Pinewood, Pulrose.

• Ian Thompson at the Commercial, Ramsey.

• Borderline at the Railway, Douglas

• Brown Sugar at the Manx Legion, Douglas.

• Chris Winchester at the Queen’s, Douglas.

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

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

• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.

Sunday, June 21

• Karaoke FM at Nexus Vodka Bar, Douglas.

• An evening with Worbey and Farrell, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 8pm, £25.

• Karaoke at the British, Douglas.

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

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

Tuesday, June 23

• Keyboard and electronic organ sessions. St Andrew’s Church hall, Glencrutchery Road, 7.30pm.

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

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

Wednesday, June 24

• Celebrity piano recital, Pascal and Ami Roge, Erin Arts Centre, 8pm, £25.

• Karaoke at the British, Douglas.

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

Thursday, June 18

• Southern Swimming Pool, Castletown, Thursday, 9.15am-10am , circuits, 7pm-8pm, aquafit; Fridays, 9.15am-10.15 circuits, 6.30pm-7.30pm; Saturday, 10am-11am, yoga; Monday, 9.15am-10.15am, circuits, 2.10pm-3pm, aquafit, 6.30pm-7.30pm, circuits; Tuesday 2.30pm-3.30pm, aquanauts/rehab swimming, 6.30pm-7.30pm, yoga; Wednesday, 6.30pm-7.30pm, circuits.

• 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 Shelley 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, Douglas, 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 with Lizzy Main, The Pilates Studio, The Viking Longhouse, West Quay, Peel (all classes at this venue unless stated). Thursdays 10am (chair based Pilates) and 6.15pm. Also, Fridays 9.30am and 10.45am (Pilates Gold – gentle Pilates). Saturdays 9.45am and 11am (Ante-natal Pilates). Mondays, 9.30am (also 6pm at Methodist Church Hall, Colby which is followed by Pure Stretch at 7pm). Also, Wednesdays 5.15pm and 6.30pm. Classes £9 when pre booked in blocks of six, £10 drop-in. Call 427401.

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

• 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.

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

• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre parish hall, 2pm. Call Pete Jackson 898468.

• Mini tennis coaching, year 3, 4.30pm, year 4, 5.30pm. £3. Also Tuesday, adult beginners and improvers tennis coaching, 6pm. Douglas LTC, Kensington Road. £5. Call 302642.

• Iyengar inspired yoga classes, children’s yoga from 3.30pm-4.30pm yr3-yr6, 4.30-5.15 rec yr 2, teenage yoga 5.15pm-6.15pm, men’s yoga, 6.30pm-8pm, mixed ability hatha yoga, Monday, 9.15am-10.45am, adult Iyengar inspired yoga. Wednesday, 7pm-8.30pm adult Iyengar inspired yoga.. 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, 6.30pm. Also, pole fitness class at Savina’s Secret Studio, Glen Falcon Road, Douglas, 7.45pm. Call 203502.

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

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

• Hot yoga 7pm. 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.

• 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.

• Zumba, The Institute, Laxey 7pm-8pm, also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm. £5.

• 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.

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

• Fun Aquafit class at the Cherry Orchard Hotel pool. 7.45pm. Don’t forget the jaccuzi and sauna afterwards. Also Tuesday.

Friday, June 19

• Acrobatics, The 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, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 612305.

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

Saturday, June 20

• 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 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.

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

Sunday, June 21

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

• Bowling club night, Port Erin Bowling Club, Breagle Glen, 4pm-6pm.

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

Monday, June 22

• 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).

• Jump Fx - cardio classes, 11.30am. Also Wednesday, 6pm and Thursday at 9am, Ballabeg hall. Phone Sara 432535 or email saraszestforlife@gmail.com

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Bodyweight and cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm. 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, June 23

• 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.

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

• Pilates at 38 Woodbourne Square, Douglas, 9.15am. Pilates at Trinity Church, Ramsey, 6.15pm. Also, balance and Pilates, Cooyrt Balleigh, Ramsey, 1.30pm. No floor exercise. Call 491449.

• Social-cise, social fitness sessions. Low intensity exercise, NSC main sports hall, Douglas, 2pm-3.30pm. Also, Boccia, 5pm-6pm. Everyone welcome.

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

• No strings badminton, for novices, beginners and getting back into badminton, NSC, 5pm-6pm.

• Adult beginners and improvers tennis coaching, Douglas LTC, Kensington Road. 6pm, £5. Call 302642

• Pilates, in the hall in Trinity Church, Waterloo Road, 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-10pm. Call Liz on 466370.

Wednesday, June 24

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

• Zumba classes, beginners, antenatal and postnatal 9.45am, zumba fitness, advanced, 10.45am at Zumba Isle of Man, Silvercraigs Hotel. Call 677776 or visit www.zumbaisleofman.com. Run by a GP.

• 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.

Palace Cinema

• Jurassic World, 3D, (12A). Nightly at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

• Entourage, (15). Nightly at 7.30pm.

• San Andreas, 2D, (12A), Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm.

Broadway Cinema

• Take That Live, Friday at 8.20pm.

• Insidious 3, (15). Saturday-Tuesday at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Thursday at 7.30pm.

• Spy, (15)., Saturday and Sunday at 4.30pm.

• Pitch Perfect, (12A). Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

• Two by Two, (U). Saturday and Sunday at 11.30am.

Thursday, June 18

• Manx Retirement Association, stretch and flex at the NSC, Douglas, 10am. Friday, monthly walk, 2pm from Port Erin Fire Station car park. Wednesday, monthly luncheon at the Mount Murray Golf and Country Club, Santon at 12.30pm, speaker Jeremy Paul.

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

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

• Ramsey WI, St Paul’s Church Lounge, Market Place, Ramsey, 7.30pm.

Sunday, June 21

• ‘Poetry and Points’ - Isle of Man Poetry Society monthly meeting, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 7.30pm-9.30pm. All welcome, members and non members alike.

Monday, June 22

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

• Possan Aeglagh Manx Speaking Youth Club School Year 6 (ages 10-11) upwards at Cafe Laare, Lord Street, Douglas, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, subs £1. Call Cathy Clucas 414331 or email C.Clucas@doe.sch.im for further details.

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

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

• Ayre WI, Grosvenor Hotel, Andreas, 7.30pm. Call 818194.

Tuesday, June 23

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

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

• Isle of Man Chess Club, Belsfield Hotel, Church Road Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 495097.

• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission hall, 7.30pm.

• Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann meet Falcon’s Nest Hotel, Port Erin, 7.30pm.

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

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

Wednesday, June 24

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

• The Friendship Club for the over 60s, Onchan Baptist Church, 2.30pm. Call 674255.

• Laxey Dog Training Club, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm-10pm.

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

Thursday, June 18

• 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.

• Scottish country dancing, St Olave’s Church hall in Cumberland Road, Ramsey, at 7.30pm. Call 817610, 813074 or 628521.

• Fitsteps at Onchan Community hall, 7.30pm. Booking is required via text or call 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, June 19

• 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, St Paul’s hall, Ramsey, 7pm. Call 880650.

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

Saturday, June 20

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

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

• 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. 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.

• 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, June 21

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

Monday, June 22

• 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, June 23

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

• Line dancing for beginners, The South Douglas Old Friends’ Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 7.30pm-8.30pm, doors open 7pm.

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

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

Wednesday, June 24

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

• Ballroom dancing, Villa Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Call 623414.

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