Isle of Man property sales, February 19, 2015
John Potts and Wendy Odette Potts, of Ballahawin, Orrisdale, Michael, bought Upper Ballacrye, Sandygate, for £580,000.It was bought from John Clifford Mark Quaye, of Vollan Garden, Bride Road,...
View ArticleFishing gear was to blame for Ben-my-Chree’s problems
A Steam Packet investigation has concluded that discarded fishing gear was to blame for problems for the Ben-my-Chree last week.Hundreds of passengers were stuck on board the ship, which was unable to...
View ArticleClark is Player of the Month
Karl Clark has been named as the Canada Life Player of the Month for January.The St Mary’s defender enjoyed a fine few weeks for the Bowl outfit, helping them record three successive victories in the...
View ArticleLesley Sleight officially receives two more records
Isle of Man archer Lesley Sleight recently received two UK records which she achieved in her last competition of the season.The QEII High School teacher broke the women’s American Flatbow FITA marked...
View Article£1m development at Cathedral
Peel Cathedral’s new gardens are taking shape with a labyrinth, lighting and mist effects all planned in the £1m development. The Examiner was given a guided tour by the Dean Nigel Godfrey.There will...
View ArticleFootball fixtures: February 20-22
The quarter-finals of the Paddy Power FA Cup take centre stage this weekend.Paddy Power Masters League8.40pm Michael United v Peel @ the Bowl------------Saturday, February 21 Paddy Power FA Cup2pm...
View ArticleEXERCISE
Thursday, February 19• Free female football fitness sessions, NSC sports hall, Douglas, 7am-8am, also noon-1pm. Michael.baker@isleofmanfa.com• Southern Swimming Pool, Castletown, Thursday, 9.15am-10am...
View ArticleMUSIC
Thursday, February 19• Karaoke FM at Nexus Vodka Bar, Douglas.• The Lonan and Laxey Branch of Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association present the Laxey Community Choir in concert. Call Christine on...
View ArticleCINEMA
Palace Cinema• The Theory of Everything, (12A). Nightly at 7.45pm.• Project Almanac, (12A). Nightly at 7.30pm. Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm.• Paddington, (PG). Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.• Big Hero 6,...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY
Thursday, February 19• 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,...
View ArticleCHILDREN’S CLUBS
Thursday, February 19• 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,...
View ArticleDANCE
Thursday, February 19• 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...
View ArticleCLUBS
Thursday, February 19• Port Erin WI, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 9.30am. Call 818194. • Manx Retirement Association, stretch and flex at the NSC, Douglas at 10am. Indoor flat green bowling at the...
View ArticleCars vandalised
A vandal damaged cars in Douglas overnight on Monday/Tuesday.The paintwork of the vehicles, which were parked on Falcon Street Lane, was severely scratched on multiple panels.Police say the cost of...
View ArticleHot Scot Keith Amor set for a full return to the TT this year
Former Honda factory rider Keith Amor is set to make a renewed road racing challenge this season. The 42-year-old Scot, who made his initial comeback last year after a shoulder injury forced him out of...
View ArticleMums go into cafe business together
Two mums who shared a dream to run their own business have opened their own cafe in the island.Samantha Dooley, 28, and Maxine Dalton-Baker, 41, are also good pals and work well as business...
View ArticleFarquhar announces his TT team
Ryan Farquhar’s KMR Kawasaki/SGS International team will have a strong presence on the grid at the TT this year.Having recently announced his own full return to the 1000cc classes, the Dungannon ace...
View ArticleLearn how to avoid being crime victim
Ramsey Town Hall is hosting a crime prevention session between 10am to midday on Saturday. This is the last scheduled drop-in event in the recent island-wide initiative.A police officer, a locksmith...
View ArticleBus shelter vandalised
Police are appealing for witnesses following criminal damage to a bus shelter at the rear of Scoil Ree Gorree, Lezayre Estate, Ramsey.Damage was caused to two large panes of glass which are believed to...
View ArticleCurtain rises on The Belle of Port St Mary
Port St Mary Cabaret Party takes to the stage this week with its latest panto, The Belle of Port St Mary.Performances take place at Scoill Phurt le Moirrey from tomorrow (Friday) to Sunday.Written by...
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