Aalin’s in but anxious wait for for Kirsten
The George sisters, Aalin and Kirsten got their 2012 outdoor archery season off to an early but very impressive start over the weekend. They were both called up to the first Archery GB training camp of...
View ArticlePokerStars roast Turkeys
WEEK 19 of the Manx Men’s Basketball League - Thursday, February 16:Despite their difference in league positions, PokerStars and Ron Smith’s Turkeys have had some close run games this season and it was...
View ArticleBook review: A Walk in the Park by Jill Mansell
If any film-makers out there have never curled up with a Jill Mansell book, then perhaps now is a good time to start.A Walk in the Park is just the latest of her trademark romantic comedies which seem...
View ArticleEarlier start for Manx heritage railway season
STEAM railway services across the island will be up and running almost three weeks earlier this year starting tomorrow (Friday).Regular travellers will be able to take advantage of a number of deals on...
View ArticleHelp required for six nations
THE Isle of Man will be hosting the Six Nations Junior and Cadets Table Tennis International over the weekend of March 9-11, with teams from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Guernsey battling out...
View ArticleBank has new name
IRISH Nationwide (IOM) Limited has been rebranded as Permanent Bank International Ltd. The new bank, based in the heart of the island’s financial sector on Athol Street, Douglas, was formed following...
View ArticleSupporting rights of the disabled
THE Disability Awareness Act and disabled provision at Liverpool Airport were among the topics discussed over the past year by an island group which looks after the interests of the disabled.During the...
View ArticleSemi-final line-up for Green Final
THE semi-finals of the Green Final Trophy mixed badminton handicap tournament will take place in the main sports hall at the National Sports Centre this Monday evening (February 27), starting 8pm.Kella...
View ArticleSummer sprint triathlon date
THE Microgaming Summer Sprint Triathlon will be held on Sunday, May 6, based at Ramsey Swimming Pool with a 9am start.There will be individual and team categories. Entry forms for each class are...
View ArticleManx Masters competitions
The Isle of Man Darts Organisation will be hosting the Manx Masters Darts competitions this weekend.On Saturday the men’s and women’s singles competitions will take place in Colours Sports Bar....
View ArticleOpen Cancer Service Users meeting
AN open debate with the man responsible for planning medical services at Noble’s Hospital is being hosted by the Isle of Man Cancer Services User Forum.The Forum has organised the event to take place...
View ArticleBudget 2012: £750,000 to spend on new railway engine
WHILE the axe falls on front line services, benefits and tax reliefs, Tynwald will be asked in the summer to approve spending of £750,000 on a brand new replacement diesel locomotive for the Steam...
View ArticleGreen Final semis on Monday
THE semi-finals of the Green Final Trophy mixed badminton handicap tournament will take place in the main sports hall at the National Sports Centre this Monday evening (February 27), starting 8pm.Kella...
View ArticleCam Donald in Supertwins
CAMERON Donald is to contest the new Lightweight Supertwin TT on a high-spec ER6 Kawasaki provided by Mick Charnock’s DC Coldplaning team.The three-lap Lightweight TT will take place on the Friday...
View ArticleGary Johnson joins Anstey and McGuinness at Padgetts for TT 2012
Last year’s Supersport TT winner joins Batley outfitPADGETTS MMCG Racing has confirmed an exciting line-up for the 2012 TT that contains three race winners from last year.Eight-time TT winner Bruce...
View ArticleManx Hockey Blog 21
Controversial ‘retirements’ and northern magic...it must be time for the Manx Hockey BlogONLY THE LONELYDuring our blog last week, we asked you to share the love and are delighted to offer the below...
View ArticleExhibitions
Friday, February 24------------• Karl Garrett art exhibition, Nobles Hospital.• Our Sporting Life exhibition, Manx Museum, Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Until September 1.• Friends Exhibition, Garretts...
View ArticleDance
Friday, February 24:• Step in Time, Ballroom Dance, Youth Art Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 4-6pm; Also Saturday 10am-1pm, Tuesday 4-6pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday 4-6pm. Also Dynamix 7-9pm; Also...
View ArticleExercise
Friday, February 24:• Pilates, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, 9.30am. Call Liz on 427401. Also Wednesday 6.15pm,Thursday, 6.15pm and Friday 9.30am. • Walk and talk, NSC, Douglas, 10am. Also Monday,...
View ArticleClubs
Friday, February 24:• MS Society Southern Coffee social afternoon. Cherry Orchard, Port Erin, from 1.30pm. • Freetime, Youth Arts Centre, 2-4pm, Also Monday 2-4pm; Tuesday 2-4pm Wednesday 2-4pm;...
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