Leisure and Entertainment News
New trails and activities for Island’s forests
The Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), has mapped out mountain bike...
Thursday, 26 October 2017
NSC pools to close for a day as flood protection work continues
The swimming pools at the National Sports Centre (NSC) will be closed to the public for a day on Wednesday 1 November as work continues to protect the building...
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Bank project will encourage greater use of forest
Volunteers from the Isle of Man Bank are back at a popular beauty spot carrying out enhancements this week.
Bank staff are working with the Department of...
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Quality, variety and versatility of Manx produce showcased at chef finals
The quality, variety and versatility of Isle of Man food and drink were showcased at the Isle of Man Chef of the Year and Student Chef of the Year...
Monday, 18 September 2017
Unique free workshop for endurance coaches
The physiology of endurance athletes is the subject of a unique interactive workshop being held next month in the Isle of Man.
Dr Andi Drake – who works with...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Tasty Saturday evening line-up for Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Street food, beer, cider and cocktails, music, demonstrations and the first ever hotdog-eating contest mean there will be plenty to enjoy on the Saturday...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Success for breeding programme with arrival of baby gibbon
A baby silvery gibbon has been born at the Curraghs Wildlife Park – a year after an adult pair were imported as part of a prestigious breeding...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
New intake of young athletes for Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy
The Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy is welcoming more than 60 young Manx athletes onto the programme on Friday 15 September.
Following the success of the...
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Children’s activities a highlight of Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
Children can try their hand at fun, food-related activities at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival.
A children’s marquee will be among the main...
Monday, 4 September 2017
Try new phenomenon GlowSports at NSC courtesy of Microgaming
The National Sports Centre (NSC) is offering people the chance to get involved in the latest phenomenon – GlowSports.
At GlowSports sessions, traditional...
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
