Book review: Peaches for Monsieur le Curé by Joanne Harris
Take Joanne Harris’s delicious book Chocolat, throw in some exotic spices, a dash of peppermint tea and what do you have – Peaches for Monsieur le Curé.In the third instalment of her French flavoured...
View ArticleIsle of Man TT sheep must be riding a Ram-aha
VISITORS to the Sea Terminal will be surprised to see a motorcyclist with a difference during this year’s TT festival – a lifesize sculpture of a Loaghtan sheep riding a Yamaha 600.‘Loaghtan Racer’,...
View ArticleSports clubs pay tribute to Davy Jones
TRIBUTES continue to be paid to Davy Jones, the reigning Isle of Man golf champion who lost his life in a motorcycle accident last week.The popular 33-year-old plumber from Ramsey was a keen competitor...
View ArticleWet weather forces delay to third day of racing at Isle of Man TT
DESPITE the damp start, the scene is set for a varied programme of racing as visitors and locals alike look forward to the third day of action at the 2012 Isle of Man TT today (Wednesday).The wet...
View ArticleMolyneux and Farrance complete Sidecar TT double
Manxman Moly lands 16th title in Wednesday afternoon’s Sidecar Race BDAVE Molyneux and Patrick Farrance completed a sidecar double this afternoon when they clinched the week’s second race from Tim...
View ArticleMichael Dunlop storms to Supersport 2 Isle of Man TT win
MICHAEL Dunlop recorded his third Isle of Man TT victory following a storming performance around the Mountain Course this evening.And the Northern Irishman was delighted to see the finish line at the...
View ArticleIn greetings cards ‘Oscars’
MANTONS Cards in Port Erin have once again been named as a finalist at the Retas Awards (the Oscars of the greeting card world) for an amazing third year running.The awards cover the whole of the...
View ArticleLighting up the Manx sky for Queen’s Jubilee
SIX beacons were lit across the island on Monday as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.They were some of the more than 4,200 beacons lit across the UK, crown dependencies, commonwealth...
View ArticleMay weather blew hot and cold
THERE was 15C difference between the hottest and coldest days last month, the latest Met Office figures show.The coldest day was May 5, when despite full sunshine, it only reached 8C at the Met...
View ArticleBook review: Napoleonic Lives by Carole Divall
Tracing family history has become one of our favourite hobbies as the past becomes ever more accessible through record offices and the internet.Aware of this growing phenomenon, publishers Pen &...
View ArticleManx vessel in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee event
THE Manxies really do get everywhere!The eagle-eyed among viewers of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant at the weekend would have seen footage of a vessel flying the flag for the Isle of...
View ArticleRange of views on Manx Grand Prix proposals
PROPOSALS to change the format of the 2013 Manx Grand Prix have met with fierce opposition from some quarters, including the event organisers the Manx Motorcycle Club, and approval from others.The...
View ArticleInside this week’s Manx Independent
This week’s Manx Independent is in the shops now.On the front page, we’ve the latest advice from police after the deaths of five people on the roads during the TT Festival.We also catch up with fans...
View ArticleIt’s ale in day’s work for Helmets
THE legendary motorbike stunt team The Purple Helmets has showing its support to Heron and Brearley’s 1907 ale, launched for the TT.The limited-edition Okells TT ale was launched at the Grandstand, in...
View ArticleMajor Douglas roadwork scheme starts on Monday
MAJOR roadworks start on the main route to the south from Douglas on Monday.The initial works will involve Haven Homes, the developers at Pulrose Farm, laying a new foul sewer connection to their site...
View ArticleExhibitions
• Southern Photographic Society Exhibition, Port Erin Railway Station. Until June 30.• TT at the Sayle: Exhibition of bike and TT-related work from local artists Paul Parker and Roland Noble, race day...
View ArticleExercise
Thursday, June 7• Gentle Circuits, NSC, Douglas, 11am. Also Saturday. Call 688588. • Chair-based exercise sessions, Onchan Youth and Community Centre, 1.30pm. Also Friday, Port Erin Methodist Church...
View ArticleCinema
Broadway Cinema• Men in Black 3 3D (PG): Friday-Tuesday 7.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 5pm. Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm.Palace Cinema• Prometheus 3D (15) Nightly, 7pm. Also Saturday and Sunday 2pm.•...
View ArticleDance
Thursday, June 7• Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm. • Dance classes for children, Centenary Hall, Peel, 4pm. Call 450688. • Strictly Come Dancing for...
View ArticleGig guide
Thursday, June 7• Little Miss Dynamite at The Mitre, Kirk Michael.• Brown Sugar at The Outback (beer tent), Douglas.• Penthouse Dive at Jaks, Douglas.• Redgap, Creek, Peel.• Dickie Kelly at The Tynwald...
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