Leisure and Entertainment News
New volunteers sought for Curraghs Wildlife Park
Do you have time to volunteer at one of the Island’s leading attractions?
The Curragh’s Wildlife Park is recruiting volunteers ahead of the busy summer...
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Firefighters Memorial Walk
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is holding its 11th annual Memorial Walk on Sunday 23 April.
The event is a registered 50 kilometre open road race,...
Friday, 10 February 2017
Pleasure craft insurance bye-laws
Tynwald will this month be asked to support a proposal to require the owners of pleasure craft to have appropriate insurance in place.
The intention is to...
Friday, 10 February 2017
Reservoir licence price frozen and more fish for 2017 to 2018 season
The 2017/18 reservoir fishing season promises to be plentiful for participants, with waters fully stocked and licence fees frozen.
Stocks of rainbow trout were...
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Curraghs Wildlife Park open for half term
The Curragh’s Wildlife Park is extending its normal half term opening by a week to encourage visitors from the UK, where school holidays differ.
Kathleen...
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Sporty youngsters on Sure-sponsored scheme help others to stay healthy
Young volunteer sports coaches have been rewarded for helping children to be fit and healthy.
Each year, 16 to 19-year-olds take part in the Sure Sports...
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Applications invited for arts funding
The Isle of Man Arts Council is inviting funding applications for the 2017/2018 financial year.
The Arts Council is entirely funded through receipts from sales...
Monday, 16 January 2017
Launch of 2017 Manx Youth Games
The 2017 Manx Youth Games were officially launched by Graham Cregeen MHK, Minister for Education and Children, tonight (Monday).
It’s the 16 year of the Games,...
Monday, 16 January 2017
Isle of Man to host British Cycling National Road Championships in 2017
The Isle of Man will be the official host of the 2017 HSBC UK National Road Championships thanks to a successful bid submitted by Manx International Cycling and...
Monday, 9 January 2017
Funding could encourage new sporting events to the Island
High-profile sporting events will be attracted to the Island thanks to new funding, it is hoped.
Isle of Man Sport says the ‘Island of Sport’ grant, launched...
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
