‘TT traders make a living from people dying’
Outspoken nationalist Bernard Moffatt has accused businesses doing a good trade during TT of ‘making a living out of people dying’.He delivered his broadside at the TT festival during an interview on...
View ArticleCricket Premiership returns after TT-enforced mini break
Peel and St John’s should extend their lead at the top of the Isle of Man Cricket Premiership when they play Ramsey on Sunday. The Saints have won all their league and cup matches this season while...
View ArticleEXHIBITIONS
• An exhibition of wood carvings and other sculptures created by Dave Renshaw, 28 Parliament Street, Ramsey, (next to Looneys), 10am-5pm. Free entry, but donations to the Manx Grand Prix Helicopter...
View ArticleMUSIC
Thursday, June 9• Ian Thompson at the Tynwald Inn, St John’s.• Borderline at the Raven, Ballaugh.• Symbollix at Bar Logo, Ramsey.• Skeet at the Queen’s, Douglas.• 9 Bar Gypsies, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Nine...
View ArticleCHILDREN’S CLUBS
Saturday, June 11• Young Bowlers Club. Tuition and tips, Surestrike Bowling Alley, Ramsey, 11am-noon. • Messy Church, Promenade Methodist Church, Douglas, 3.30pm to 5.30pm.Monday, June 13• Parents and...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY
Thursday, June 9• Age IoM computer training sessions, Douglas iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, 10am–12.30pm.• Art and creative writing, The Hub, Port Erin, 10am. Also board games, 2pm-3.30pm; chair based...
View ArticleCLUBS
Thursday, June 9• Manx Retirement Association, no stretch and flex due to the TT races. Tuesday, southern coffee morning at the Cherry Orchard.• Harbourside WI, St Paul’s Church hall, Ramsey, 10am....
View ArticleEXERCISE
Thursday, June 9• Walk and Talk: Peel promenade, 10am-11.30am. Also Fri, NSC, 9.30am-11.30am; Mon, Poulsom Park, Castletown, 10am-noon, NSC, 5.30pm-7.30pm; Tues, NSC, 9.30am-11.30am. Wed, Mooragh Park,...
View ArticleCINEMA
Palace Cinema• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows, 3D, (12A). Nightly at 7pm. 2D, Sat and Sun at 2pm.• Alice Through The Looking Glass, 2D, (PG). Nightly at 7.30pm. From 10th.• The...
View ArticleDANCE
Thursday, June 9• 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...
View ArticleTT 2016: Beachcross in Peel tonight
Five-time Enduro World Champion David Knight is expected to ride this evening’s beachcross at Peel.The event will involve solo and quad bikes over a maximum of nine short races.Riders sign on from 5.30...
View ArticleDeclare medical history or risk huge bills
Islanders risk huge medical bills and being stranded overseas if they fall ill while travelling and haven’t fully disclosed medical conditions to their insurer.The warning from Rossborough Insurance...
View ArticleCathedral service to mark Queen’s 90th birthday
A service to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday will take place at St German’s Cathedral in Peel on Sunday, starting at 3pm.The event is open to all to attend and take part in the tribute to Queen...
View ArticleEllan Vannin squad named for Europeada tournament
New Ellan Vannin coach Alan Rogers has announced his squad ahead of the forthcoming Europeada tournament.The former Nottingham Forest and Tranmere full-back was in the island recently to conduct his...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Tribute’s romp through AC/DC back catalogue
And here we are once more at the tail end of the TT races – and what a great fortnight it’s been. Steve Leach
View ArticleCommunity schemes are working well
Community service schemes have been praised by Beach Buddies.The schemes, in which offenders are required to work for a fixed number of unpaid hours in various roles, have seen a large number of mostly...
View ArticleInquests open in TT deaths
Inquests have opened into the death of a local rider in the Pre-TT Classic and two visiting bike fans.Dean Martin, 58, died at the scene of an accident at the Billown Dip during the 850cc classic...
View ArticleTV documentary team film Manx police during Isle of Man TT
The television company behind the popular Police Interceptors series is shadowing the island’s force for a documentary about policing the TT.The finished two-part programme is due to be broadcast later...
View ArticleBusiness hosting next eClub offers prize of 6 months free parking
There’s an extra incentive for guests to attend the next eClub meeting, a free parking space in Douglas for the next six months. The parking space is being donated by Rose Estates Limited, the...
View ArticleOnline poll shows mood for reform
There’s broad support for reform of the island’s parliamentary system, according to results of an online poll set up by Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey.Mr Malarkey presented the results of the survey...
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