TWO new members have been appointed to the Isle of Man Arts Council.
The first is Alan Jackson, an award-winning BBC senior producer-presenter who has returned home to the island after a distinguished time with the BBC Radio Merseyside.
His career with the BBC has spanned more than 25 years during which time he received plaudits for his work in news, current affairs, entertainment and sport. Alan’s vast experience includes interviews with Prince Charles and Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher as well as numerous personalities from the world of show business including Paul McCartney and Cliff Richard.
The second is former Examiner features editor John Quirk, who is now director of media for Isle of Man Advertising and PR and festival director for Manx Litfest, which was staged for the first time in September 2012.
John has also written two books - The Manx Connection, which saw him visit Manx societies around the world; and The Manx Giant: The Amazing Story of Arthur Caley. John is in the process of establishing a small publishing house, Nemesis Publishing.