Leisure and Entertainment News

Talented chefs show off finest local produce

Chefs took the finest Manx ingredients and turned them into tasty dishes before a knowledgeable audience yesterday (Sunday). Zaneta Krol, of Haworths...
Monday, 19 September 2016

Improved squash courts and bowls hall set to open

The squash courts and bowls hall at the National Sports Centre (NSC) have been greatly improved after flooding caused their closure. Severe flooding that...
Monday, 19 September 2016

Ray Mears’ Isle of Man Adventure

The Department of Economic Development recently hosted adventurer Ray Mears and a number of leading UK media as part of the Department’s ongoing campaign to...
Friday, 16 September 2016

Teams ready to tackle Adventure Challenge

Young people will test their athleticism, teamwork and leadership skills later this month when they tackle the 2016 Ellan Vannin Fuels Adventure...
Friday, 16 September 2016

Space the final frontier for young writers as competition is launched

The annual Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing is launched this week with the theme of ‘space’. The prize is in its seventh year and each year a new theme is...
Wednesday, 14 September 2016

His Excellency opens new attraction during visit to Curraghs Wildlife Park

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has formally opened an enclosure for two of the Curraghs Wildlife Park’s newest inhabitants. Silvery gibbons Slamet and...
Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Enjoy street food, music and demonstrations at festival evening session

Enjoy street food, a bar, live music and food and drink demonstrations. That’s all on offer at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival’s Saturday evening...
Monday, 12 September 2016

Youth club members benefit from creation of ‘chill room’

The children of Pulrose have a new ‘chill room’ at their youth club thanks to investment from the Department of Education and Children. Office space, disused...
Monday, 12 September 2016

Young people invited to Step into Sport

Young people can Step into Sport via a Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) programme that restarts next week. After-school sessions from Tuesdays to Fridays are...
Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Robinson’s sponsors new children’s marquee at festival

The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival will be even more family-friendly this year. The festival – run by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 5 September 2016