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Ellan Vannin Service of Remembrance

By Valerie Caine Posted on December 11, 2020 Posted in History

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 …

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Reflections on Tynwald Day

By Valerie Caine Posted on August 27, 2020 Posted in Culture, History, IOM Government

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. …

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Weekend of Special Events Celebrated Maughold Church and its Patron Saint

By Valerie Caine Posted on August 23, 2020 Posted in Culture, Exhibitions, History, Landscape, Music

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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Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering Now Includes Live Events

By Valerie Caine Posted on July 19, 2020 Posted in Culture, Music

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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Isle of Man Stamps & Coins Present – The Douglas School of Art

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 21, 2020 Posted in Culture, History, IOM Post Office

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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Manx Gaelic Pre-Schools Need Your Help

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 20, 2020 Posted in Culture

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 …

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Isle of Man Post Office Celebrates William Wordsworth

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 19, 2020 Posted in History, IOM Post Office

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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Archibald Knox Exhibition Proposed for the Isle of Man

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 18, 2020 Posted in Culture, Exhibitions

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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Dad’s Army Radio Show Brings Unique Comedy to the Centenary Centre

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 10, 2020 Posted in Uncategorized

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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World Bonnag Competitions held in Dalby

By Valerie Caine Posted on April 7, 2020 Posted in Culture

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 …

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