A service of Remembrance took place in the town of Ramsey to mark the 111th anniversary of the loss of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s vessel Ellan Vannin on the 3rd December, 1909, in the waters of Liverpool …
With the continuing threat of Covid-19, original plans for Tynwald Day (the Isle of Man’s National Day) were scaled down substantially, with members of the public advised not to attend with a view to ‘social-distancing’ and the restrictions on gatherings. …
Organised in the wake of restrictions implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, a weekend of special events wa s organised to celebrate St Maughold, regarded by some as the patron saint of the Isle of Man, and the beauty and history …
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Although this year’s Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering was set to be a virtual celebration, the relaxation of social distancing and an extensive return to normality has resulted in the addition of some live events. A selection of ‘food and folk’ …
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Another recent stamp issue by the Isle of Man Post Office focuses upon a number of principal artist/lecturers who inspired successive generations of painters at the Douglas School of Art. Although this year marks the centenary of the school as …
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Since its inception in 1996, Mooinjer Veggey (Little People) has been successfully promoting Manx Gaelic, through its network of pre-school groups across the Island and its support of the only Manx language school – Bunscoill Ghaelgagh. But it now needs …
The Isle of Man Post Office is currently celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth, with the release of a delightfully nostalgic stamp collection. Remembered as one of Britain’s best-known romantic poets, this stamp issue captures both …
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During the past three years, The Archibald Knox Forum has highlighted the unique work of the Manx born designer and teacher through the medium of talks, exhibitions and films; as well as encouraging enthusiasts to attend regular drop-in events and …
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As we wage our own war with Covid-19, one of the final productions staged at the Centenary Centre in Peel was a unique double act reflecting in comedic fashion on one of the more distinctive aspects of World War II. …
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The World Bonnag Competitions, held at St James Church in Dalby, just before the spread of Covid-19 and government restrictions, still attracted a full house, although the number of entries for the competitions were down on previous years. An evening …