MSPCA column: Why do pigeons have deformed feet?
When walking along Strand Street in Douglas or Parliament Street in Ramsey, have you ever wondered why so many town-dwelling pigeons have such deformed feet?There are several causes, but the main two...
View ArticleJoin bat group on walk of discovery
The Manx Bat Group are staging a public bat walk on Saturday, July 30, in Elfin Glen at Ramsey Hairpin.All are welcome although children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.Bat detectors can...
View ArticleAimee cuts her long locks for children’s cancer charity
A 16-year-old from Bride has had her long locks cut to help provide real hair wigs for children suffering from cancer. Aimee Swift, who has just completed her GCSEs at Ramsey Grammar School, has had...
View ArticlePowerful poem about child soldiers takes top prize
A team of students from St Ninian’s High School have won this year’s One World Centre Poetry Slam with their poem about the plight of child soldiers around the world.The poem, entitled ‘They Will Not...
View ArticleMusic and dance of Manannan’s Isle
The dazzling showcase of Manx Celtic music and dance that wowed audiences at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient last summer is being brought to the Gaiety Theatre.The Manannan’s Isle show will be...
View ArticleChildren to explore surroundings with Wildlife Adventure Pass
With one Wildlife Adventure Pass, children will have a passport to enter the world of nature throughout the summer.They can discover all sorts of fascinating facts about wildlife in the Isle of Man.The...
View ArticlePullyman: Breathe in, breathe out!
I’ve just had an appointment with a physiotherapist. ‘So what?’ you might be excused for asking. So what, indeed.Well, to be honest, I had forgotten that my Parkinson’s consultant had referred me to...
View ArticleFurther three walking netball sessions
A further three walking netball sessions have been arranged for July 26, August 2 and 9.They run from 10.30 to 11.30am at the Tommy Clucas Community Hall in Peel.The cost of £3 per session includes a...
View ArticlePride in Mann: Donna is glue which holds charity toegther
Donna Harrison is the glue that holds the Finley’s Tracks Charity together.That’s the view of Clive Hesketh who has also nominated Donna, who is chair of the charity, in the Charity and Volunteers...
View ArticleFairies and folk heroes at Cregneash open day
Cregneash is offering people the chance to learn all about fairies and folk heroes with a summer adventure day.A guided two-hour expedition of the village will take place on Wednesday, running from 2pm...
View ArticleIsle of Architecture initiative launches
Isle of Architecture, a year-long series of events celebrating the island’s historic buildings, has been launched. A presentation was held last Thursday at Douglas Market Hall to mark the start of the...
View ArticleScaffolding falls and hits power lines
The emergency services were called on Saturday after scaffolding collapsed at a house in Ramsey.The incident happened just before 4pm on Coburg Road.An aluminium scaffolding tower fell away from the a...
View ArticleRoad shut after two vehicles crash
Two people were taken for treatment in hospital this afternoon after a road accident.It involved two vehicles and happened at about 1.25pm on the Sandygate Road, Jurby.Paramedics treated three people...
View ArticleLowey and Jansen clinch golf titles
The respective men’s and women’s finals in the Grant Thornton (IoM) Ltd-sponsored Isle of Man Golf Championships took place in dry but windy conditions at the immaculate Peel Golf Club on Saturday.The...
View ArticleCharity for elderly to celebrate friendship
A charity that helps the elderly is to stage a celebration of the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship on July 30.The Isle of Man Live At Home Schemes charity is staging the event for scheme...
View ArticleGet your entries in for Michael Horticultural and Produce Show
Cakes, jams, plants and crafts are just some of the attractions set to be on display at the Michael Horticulture and Produce Show next month.The popular event will be held on Thursday, August 11,...
View ArticleStep back in time with parlour games
Manx National Heritage are promising to take people back to Victorian times by holding a Parlour Games Week.The event will run all this week, July 25-29, at The Grove in Andreas Road, Ramsey, from 2pm...
View ArticleNew business in the frame for disabled workshop
A novel new business line is now up and running at the Manx Worshop for the Disabled.Not content with a flourishing line in bespoke joinery, including garden furniture, and a vibrant engraving business...
View ArticleCost limits planned for Freedom of Information requests
Cost limits could be placed on Freedom of Information requests.Policy and Reform Minister John Shimmin told last week’s Tynwald sitting that there will be a public consultation on proposals to...
View ArticleFlying high after 30 years
Peregrine Corporate Services marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration attended by clients, associates and friends in the grounds of its offices at Burleigh Manor in Douglas.Peregrine was first...
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