Leisure and Entertainment News
Curraghs Wildlife Park’s ‘Lemurs of Madagascar’ opened by Lieutenant Governor
The Curraghs Wildlife Park’s new attraction - ‘Lemurs of Madagascar’ - has been officially opened by the Isle of Man's Lieutenant Governor.
The new enclosure...
Friday, 16 August 2019
Entries invited for Isle of Man Chef of the Year competition and the new Isle of Man Amateur Cook of the Year
Professional chefs and aspiring cooks with a passion for preparing dishes with local ingredients are invited to compete for the title of Isle of Man Chef of the...
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Dog owners reminded to keep dogs under control in the countryside and nature reserves
Dog owners are being reminded that dogs must be kept on their leads on the Ayres National Nature Reserve (NNR) between 1 April and the 31 July. This is to...
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Chief Minister welcomes planning approval for hotel and cinema complex
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today welcomed the news planning approval has been granted for a £25m hotel and cinema complex to be built on the former...
Monday, 11 February 2019
Great Taste Awards Workshop for local food and drink businesses (1)
For the fourth year, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is holding a free workshop to encourage Isle of Man food and drink producers to...
Monday, 10 December 2018
Isle of Man Sport Lecture 2018: Overcoming Adversity
On 25 October, inspirational runner Andy Grant will deliver the 6th Isle of Man Sport Lecture, which this year will be held at the University College Isle of...
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Public encouraged to join in with the Big Beach Clean this weekend
The public are being encouraged to join in and descend on nine of the Island’s beaches this Sunday, 17 June, to take part in the Big Beach Clean.
The...
Thursday, 14 June 2018
Showcase of Manx produce at the heart of the TT action
The Isle of Man’s expanding range of home-grown and reared food and drink is once again at the heart of the TT with the return of the ‘Artisan Island’ food tent...
Friday, 1 June 2018
Three travel partners granted official status for TT Races and Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling
The Department for Enterprise has granted official partner status to three local companies to offer travel and accommodation services to visitors to the Isle of...
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Department buys horse tram stables
The horse tram stables at Tramway Terrace have been bought by the Department of Infrastructure from Douglas Borough Council (DBC) for £600,000.
This supports...
Monday, 23 April 2018
