Workshop for dancers
A dance workshop will take place to help dancers compete in new categories in the Manx festival, ‘The Guild’.The Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival, commonly known as ‘The Guild’, has introduced the...
View ArticlePoppy banner is presented to island’s British Legion
A poppy banner created as tribute to Manx servicemen and women who lost their lives in the Second World War has been presented to the British Legion.The banner, hand painted on silk, was designed and...
View ArticleFundraising doesn’t have to be a chore
Fundraising may be a relentless task for most groups these days but Mraane ayns Arrane, the Isle of Man Women’s Institute choir, proved that it doesn’t have to be a chore. The ladies invited Claire...
View ArticlePrepare for bad weather; Ramsey lights switch-on moved
The forecast bad weather is expected to take its toll on sporting fixtures and other events tomorrow (Saturday).A lot of rain is expected tomorrow as the island feels the effects of Storm...
View ArticleCup spot is Laxey’s if they can beat weather and RYCOB
The line-up for next month’s Cu-Plas Railway Cup semi-finals should be decided on Saturday.I say ‘should’ because the recent spell of wet weather means this weekend’s rearranged Canada Life Premier...
View ArticleRBL Riders pay their respects
Members of the Riders Branch of the Royal British Legion have thanked the Isle of Man for a warm welcome after a visit supported by the Steam Packet.Six members of the branch attended Remembrance...
View ArticleTrolleys to donate food to old folk
Children from Victoria House Nursery in Douglas have decorated eight trolleys and these werere taken to eight Shoprite stores in Douglas, Onchan, Port Erin, Ramsey, Castletown, both stores in Peel and...
View ArticleDistinguished visitor for children
Children and staff at the Children’s Centre on Woodbourne Road had a surprise visitor when Pudsey Bear dropped in as part of the BBC Children in Need appeal.The cuddly visitor spent time in the Over...
View Article‘Fantastic’ growth for eGaming sector shows no sign of abating
eGaming is undergoing ‘fantastic’ growth with more jobs being created and the sector playing an increasingly important role in the island’s economy.But Mark Robson, head of eGaming at the island’s...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY
Thursday, November 12• Isle of Man Employment and Skills 2015 at the Villa Marina, 9am-6pm.• Age IoM - free computer training sessions, Douglas iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, 10am–12.30pm.• Art and creative...
View ArticleEXERCISE
Thursday, November 12• Jump Fx - cardio classes, Ballabeg hall, 9am, and Wednesday, 6pm. Also, gentle circuits at St Catherine’s hall, Port Erin, 10.30am. Phone Sara 432535 or email...
View ArticleMUSIC
Thursday, November 12• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, 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 ArticleCINEMA
Palace Cinema• Spectre, (12A). Nightly at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.• Paranormal Activity Ghos Dimnsion, 3D, (15). Nightly at 7.30pm.• Hotel Tansylvania 2, 2D, (U). Saturday and Sunday at...
View ArticleEXHIBITIONS
• Secret Treasures, modern British and Irish art on the Isle of Man with guest curator Christie’s at the Manx Museum Exhibition Gallery, from Saturday to November 28.• Photographic exhibition by Rachel...
View ArticleCLUBS
Thursday, November 12• Harbourside WI, St Paul’s Church hall, Ramsey, 10am. Call 818194. • Onchan Pensioners Club, Morton Hall, Castletown, coffee morning; Friday, sequence dancing, 2pm-4.30pm;...
View ArticleCHILDREN’S CLUBS
Thursday, November 12• 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, November 12• 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 ArticleSeven make their TotW debut
The Isle of Man FA’s Inter-League Cup tie and a spell of wet weather meant that only three Canada Life Premier League games went ahead on Saturday.The weekend’s reduced programme allows some of the...
View ArticleRamsey welcomes RBL
Visiting members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch were warmly welcomed in Ramsey as they toured the island.The group took the opportunity to meet RBL Isle of Man chairman Ray Ferguson, members...
View ArticleFines for letting houses fall into disrepair
The government is likely to crack down on dilapidated houses.The issue was raised last year when Isle of Man Newspapers highlighted several houses throughout the island that had fallen into disrepair...
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