Tynwald Stalls

Background

The Tynwald Fair field has approximately 140 plots for stalls at the rear of Tynwald hill. The stalls are free of charge and each plot measures 10ft x 10ft. The allocation of stalls is given first to Manx Registered Charities with the remainder allocated to Traders. However, demand for the stalls is always high and it is likely that a few people will be disappointed each year.

Allocation to Charities

An advert is placed in the Local Press and on Manx Radio during May inviting Manx Charities to apply for a stall. Approximately 3 weeks are given for the application forms to be returned and, where possible, stalls are allocated in accordance with the preferred location. All Manx Charities registered under the Charities Registrations Act 1989 are allocated a stall if they submit their application form within the relevant deadline.

If you would like details of registered Manx charities, please contact the General Registry on tel no. 685265

Allocation to Traders

An advert is placed in the Local Press and on Manx Radio during the first week in June inviting Traders to pick up an application form from the central counter at the Department of Local Government and the Environment, or have it sent in the post. For more information visit Department Enquiries The closing date for applications is approximately 2 weeks following the placement of the advert, and all applications are considered and allocations made very soon after the closing date.

Applicants are notified by letter of the outcome of their application.

Licence Conditions

The Licence is not transferable and permits the holder to erect a stall at Tynwald Fair on the stated day only and is subject to the following conditions:-

1. Stalls may be erected at any time from 7.00 a.m. on the day before the specified date to 9.00 a.m. on the Fair Day. They must be dismantled and removed by 10.00 p.m. on the Fair Day. Delivery of goods etc. to the stalls is possible up to 9.00 a.m. on the Fair Day.
2. No vehicles are permitted on the field except during the erection and dismantling of stalls and during delivery of goods. The field must be kept clear of all vehicles from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Fair Day.
3. The Department reserves the right to prohibit the entry of all vehicles onto the Field if ground, or some other conditions, make this desirable.
4. The Department provides only the space on the Field. It is the responsibility of the stall holder to provide the stall(s). No responsibility for the stall(s) while erected, or the goods thereon is accepted by the Department. The stall must be such and so erected that it causes no damage to the surface of the field.
5. The nature of the business to be transacted at the stall must be such that it does not interfere with the Tynwald Ceremony, does not contravene the law of the Isle of Man, and does not cause a nuisance to others attending the Ceremony or the Fair.
   • Stall holders are requested to encourage silence during the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial.
   • Any letters, words or signs which, in the opinion of the Department, are offensive shall not be displayed at the stall or in any other way.
   • If the licensee fails to comply the Department may terminate the licence without prior notice and require the stall to be moved immediately.
6. The stall-holder should make provisions for the litter around his/her stall to be taken away in the event of security arrangements not permitting the provision of litter bins on the Fair field.
7. The stall must be erected within the boundaries of the plot allocated. The plot number will be marked on the ground. Unless otherwise stated each area is 10ft. x 10ft. and stall holders should ensure that their stall(s) do not under any circumstances extend beyond the area allocated to them.
8. Stall holders should not park their cars under any circumstances on any of the approach roads to the Fairfield, particularly Station Road.
9. No alcohol is permitted on the Fairfield, and alcohol is not permitted as tombola, raffle prizes etc. on any fair stall.

For further information on Tynwald stalls, contact Tina Kelly on 687561 or e-mail tina.kelly@dlge.gov.im

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