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Christmas Cultural Events on the Isle of Man

By Valerie Caine Posted on December 27, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

   If you’re looking for something a little different during the festive season, there’s an excellent opportunity to participate in a number of long standing Manx events which will give an insight into the unique cultural identity of the Isle …

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Island Represented at Cornish Festival

By Valerie Caine Posted on November 3, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

With the popular Cornish festival Lowender Peran on schedule for early November, Manx participants will soon be packing their musical instruments and dancing shoes for this annual extravaganza, but this year’s invited group could prove to be a bit of …

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Remembering Manx Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Cyclist Peter Buckley

By Valerie Caine Posted on June 18, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

   With Cyclefest in the can and the British Cycling National Road Championships looming on the horizon, it’s a fitting opportunity to remember the Island’s first gold-winning Commonwealth Games medallist who set the pace in cycling during the 1960s, but …

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Swift Action Needed to Encourage Local Bird Population

By Valerie Caine Posted on May 22, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

   Our contemporary lifestyle may have brought additional benefits to Island life, but for one annual summer visitor from Africa it has made a significant impact on their much needed habitat. The Manx Ornithological Society, in conjunction with Manx BirdLife, …

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Celebrate Mann’s Milling Heritage at Kentraugh Mill

By Valerie Caine Posted on May 10, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

   The merry month of May heralds the popular National Mills Weekend across the length and breadth of the British Isles, and with it comes an annual opportunity for the public to experience the rich history of Kentraugh Mill in …

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Launch of Poetry Book on World Book Day

By Valerie Caine Posted on March 23, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

The Enchanting Island of Cushag is the most recent publication to be launched under the auspices of Peel Heritage Trust with the Peel City Guardian, appropriately on World Book Day, at the Peel Clothworkers School. Cushag was the pen-name of …

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Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight at Dalby

By Valerie Caine Posted on February 28, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

There’s a special event coming up at Dalby to mark Fairtrade Fortnight, where there’s sure to be a warm welcome, along with a film made during a visit to Kathmandu and an opportunity to purchase some tasty Fairtrade products. The …

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Manx Dialect Play Attracts Full House at Annual Oie’ll Verree

By Valerie Caine Posted on January 25, 2017 Posted in Uncategorized

    The annual Oie’ll Verree held in Michael village on old Christmas Eve is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a Manx traditional, country concert; with a packed house indicative of its continuing success. Tucked away in the old Ebenezer Hall, …

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Islanders Gather for Annual Illiam Dhone Commemoration

By Valerie Caine Posted on January 3, 2017 Posted in Culture, History, Uncategorized

An extensive crowd gathered at Hango Hill, situated between Castletown and Derbyhaven, for the annual ceremony commemorating the execution of William Christian (Illiam Dhone) on the 2nd January, 1662 (or 1663) for his part in the Manx rising of 1651 …

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Mollag Ghennal Hits the Right Note in Peel!

By Valerie Caine Posted on December 31, 2016 Posted in Culture, Uncategorized

The long-running Mollag Ghennal has been a favourite crowd puller at a variety of venues, but this year the annual event was held in the Masonic Hall in Peel, retaining its winning formula of providing some of the best acts …

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