Education, Sport and Culture News
Hundreds start training for Sporting Club Manx Youth Games
Hundreds of children have started training towards the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games, on the same day that the 2022 event was officially launched in...
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
NSC flume out of action while slide is assessed
One of the two slides in the leisure pool at the National Sports Centre has been temporarily closed to allow for further assessment.
The closure follows...
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Schools to continue with proportionate protective measures in the New Year
Students will be welcomed back to classrooms across the Island on Tuesday 4 January 2022 for face-to-face teaching to continue.
All educational settings will...
Friday, 31 December 2021
People invited to take part in first ever Isle of Man Fitness Day
People of all abilities and ages are encouraged to dig out their gym kit and take part in the first ever Isle of Man Fitness Day next month.
Building exercise...
Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Christmas holiday voucher scheme approved
Parents and carers of children who are registered for free school meals in the Isle of Man will receive vouchers to spend on groceries during the Christmas...
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Flumes and splash zone to open at National Sports Centre
The much anticipated flumes, leisure pool and splash zone will open at the National Sports Centre (NSC) in Douglas on Tuesday.
It follows a multi-million pound...
Monday, 29 November 2021
Face coverings expected to be worn in educational settings
From tomorrow (Tuesday 30 November), all staff, secondary and UCM students, and visitors will be expected to wear face coverings in all of the Island's...
Monday, 29 November 2021
Manx Youth Orchestra to commence golden anniversary celebrations
The Manx Youth Orchestra will mark its 50th Christmas performance with a special concert in Douglas on 11 December, including adaptations of songs by Adele,...
Friday, 26 November 2021
Psychology teacher scoops Biosphere art award
A local teacher has won an award for her 'unique and fascinating' artwork which celebrates the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status.
The Island became the...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
New Manx Youth Games shirts made from plastic bottles
Children set to take part in next summer’s Sporting Club Manx Youth Games will wear new eco-friendly shirts made from recycled plastic bottles with...
Monday, 22 November 2021