James speak to iomtoday ahead of Isle of Man gig
Indie rock legends James come to the Villa Marina in Douglas tomorrow (Thursday) night.While many artists who started life in the 80s are touring and living off their old songs, James are still...
View ArticleFrench connection for Isle of Man mushrooms business
A specialist magazine about mushrooms, once featured on a satirical TV quiz show, sparked a link up between a Manx business and a fledgling one in Brittany, France.Mark and Kathy Irwin’s operation at...
View ArticleWhat does the future hold for Glen Wyllin?
The future of Glen Wyllin is being considered.The government has launched another of its consultations and is now looking for views about the future of the glen and campsite near Kirk Michael.The glen...
View ArticleOnline booking is proving popular says salon boss
Hairdressing salon owner Sharon Gelling is a firm believer that people using online booking is the way forward.She said: ‘We’ve had a mix of old and new customers make online bookings, and everything...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY
Thursday, August 20• Age IoM - free computer training sessions, Douglas iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, 10am–12.30pm.• Art and creative writing, The Hub, Port Erin, 10am, £3.50 per session. Also board games...
View ArticleCLUBS
Thursday, August 20• Port Erin WI, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 9.30am. Call 818194. • Manx Retirement Association, stretch and flex at the NSC at 10am. Also, Friday, monthly luncheon at Ramsey...
View ArticleEXERCISE
Thursday, August 20• Jump Fx - cardio classes, 9am. Also Wednesday, 6pm. Ballabeg hall. Phone Sara 432535 or email saraszestforlife@gmail.com• Southern Swimming Pool, Castletown, Thursday, 9.15am,...
View ArticleCHILDREN’S CLUBS
Thursday, August 20• 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, 9.30am....
View ArticleCINEMA
Palace Cinema• The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (12A) Daily at 4.15pm and 7pm.• Train Wreck, (15). Nightly at 7.30pm.• Inside Out, 2D (U). Daily at 2pm.• Pixels 3D, (12A), 1pm.Broadway Cinema• Fantastic Four,...
View ArticleEXHIBITION
• All Sorts - Paintings by Nobby Clarke, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin. Until September 2.• Ulster’s TT Heroes Exhibition, House of Manannan, 10am-5pm. Until September 6.• ‘The Life of a community, then...
View ArticleDANCE
Thursday, August 20• 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 ArticleMUSIC
Thursday, August 20• Karaoke FM at Nexus Vodka Bar, Douglas.• Ramsey Folk Club, Mitre Hotel, Ramsey, 8pm-11pm.• Karaoke with Ray Sloane at the Saddle Inn, Douglas.• Guitar lessons at the meeting room,...
View ArticleA taste of the continent on prom
A continental market continues on Loch Promenade, Douglas, till Sunday.The products available include food from around the world, South American jewellery and knitwear, homemade candles, Italian silk...
View ArticlePotentially pivotal games in top flight this weekend
The big games continue to come thick and fast in the fledgling Canada Life Premier League season, with several mouth-watering clashes on Saturday afternoon.The pick of the bunch is arguably at...
View ArticleCastletown Costa to open in spring
Cafe chain Costa will open its doors to customers in Castletown next spring.Planning approval and registered building consent (15/00627/GB and 15/00628/CON ) has been granted to Manx National Heritage...
View ArticleTough test in store for title favourites Athletic
Douglas Athletic face a potentially stern test of their JCK Division Two title credentials this weekend when they welcome Castletown to Springfield Road.Having had a superb transfer window, Athletic...
View ArticleA sports hall for Noble’s Park?
Proposals to create a new building on the site of the current tennis courts at Noble’s Park met with opposition from some quarters of Douglas Council.The proposal for what was described as a...
View ArticleAnniversary gig an ‘absolute must’ for Pink Floyd fans
Calling all Pink Floyd fans once again!While not being prolific with regard to their quota of shows each year and being more known for playing one-off bigger events, the Isle of Man’s very own Floyd...
View ArticlePaedophile jailed for five years and five months
The conviction of a paedophile for child sex abuse has been welcomed by the police.Andrew Mark Byrne, aged 39, of Stanley View, Douglas, was sentenced to five years and five months in jail and an...
View ArticleCar rolls over after driver loses control on Mountain Road
A motorist was injured in a crash on the Mountain Road early yesterday evening.The emergency services were called just after 5pm on the Douglas side of Windy corner. The car had rolled and landed...
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