Friday, February 11
Palace Cinema
Tangled 3D, nightly at 6pm. Also Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm.
Gnomeo and Juliet 3D, nightly at 7pm. Also Saturday/Sunday, 2pm and 4.30pm.
Black Swan, nightly at 8pm.
Broadway Cinema
The King’s Speech, nightly at 7pm. Also Wednesday, 2pm.
Yogi Bear, Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm; Monday to Thursday, 4.30pm.
Dirty Dancing. Saturday and Sunday at 9.30pm.
Friday, February 11
Dirt, Java Café, Duke Street, Douglas, 8pm. Free entry.
Friday, February 11
Sequence dancing, Onchan Pensioners’ Social Club, Morton Hall, Onchan, 2pm.
Hip Hop, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, 4pm. Also Thursday, 6pm. www.iomyouth.com
Acrobatics, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.
Modern Dance, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm.
Tap Jnr, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 6.45pm. Also Tap Adv at 7.30pm. Also Beginners’ Tap, Tuesday at 4.30pm.
Argentinian Tango beginners’ class, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 7pm. Contact 880650 or 324110.
Line Dancing, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Beginners welcome, adults £3.50, children £1.50 including tea and biscuits. Contact 878687.
Saturday, February 12
Dance Time for children, Port Erin Methodist Hall, sessions from 9.30am. £2.50 per half hour session, contact 835696.
Ballroom dancing for children of all ages, Royal British Legion Hall, Port Erin, sessions from 10am.
Step In Time Ballroom, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, 10am. Also Tuesday and Thursday, 4pm. www.iomyouth.com
Irish Dance Mixed, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 3pm. Also Prim/Int on Monday at 4.30pm and Tuesday at 6.15pm. Beginners on Tuesday at 5.15.
Stage Snr, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4pm. Also Stange Int at 5pm,
Social sequence dancing, Onchan Methodist Church hall, Onchan, 8pm-10.30pm. Contact 829669.
Social sequence dancing, Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, 8pm. Also Monday; Sunday, sequence dancing with latest dances only; Wednesday, sequence dancing. Contact 842878.
Sunday, February 13
Perree Bane Manx folk dancing, Ballasalla village hall, 7pm.
Monday, February 14
DanceXchange, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, 4pm. www.iomyouth.com
Ballet, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm.
Irish Dance Prim/Int, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 6.30pm. Also Wednesday at 5.45pm. Beginners, Wednesday at 5pm.
Modern stage dance, Centenary Centre, Peel, sessions from 6pm. Contact 320677.
Country dancing, Willaston Hall, 7pm-9pm. Contact 628521.
Dance classes, Fiesta Havana, Douglas, 7pm beginners, 8pm intermediate and advanced. Also Wednesday. Contact 842878.
Line dancing, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8.15pm. Contact 436219.
Modern line dancing, Legion Hall, Onchan. Also Wednesday and Thursday, contact 670308.
Tuesday, February 15
Sequence dancing and social, South Douglas Old Friends Assoc, 7.30pm. Admission £1.50
Sequence dancing with Port Erin Dancing Club, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8pm. Admission £1.
Beginners Line Dance, St John’s Football Club, 7.30pm. Contact 462104.
Wednesday, February 16
Sequence dancing, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2pm. Admission £1.
Ballroom dancing for children, Centenary Centre, Peel, 4pm. Contact 450688.
Ballet, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.
Dancing for all abilities, Villa Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Contact 694555 or 628773.
Rhythmic dance, St Ninian’s Dance Studio, Douglas, 8pm.
Thursday, February 17
Tea dance, Royal British Legion, Port Erin, 2pm. Admission £1.50.
Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm.
Dance classes for children, Centenary Hall, Peel, 4pm. Contact 450688.
Strictly Come Dancing for beginners, Royal British Legion, Port Erin, 8pm. £3.50 per person.
Irish set dancing Douglas Old Friends’ Club, Douglas, 8pm. Contact David 457268.
Friday, February 11
Pilates, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, 9.30am. Contact Suzanne 465115. Also Monday.
Pilates, Gena’s Dance Academy, Ramsey Road, Peel, 9.30am. Cost £7. Contact 455924.
Pilates, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 9.30am and 11am. Contact 497367. Also Monday at 9.30am, 11am, 4.45pm and 7pm. Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 4.30pm and 7.30pm. Thursday 11am, 4.30pm and 6pm.
Walk and talk, NSC, Douglas, 10am. Also Monday, Pulsom Park, Castletown, 10.30am and Noble’s Park, Douglas, 5.30pm; Tuesday, NSC, Douglas, 10am; Wednesday, Ramsey Rugby Club, 10am; Thursday, Harbour Lights Cafe, Peel, 10am. Contact 688592.
Walk and talk, Earroo Nane House, 1 Snaefell View, Threshold Estate, Jurby, 10am.
Chair based exercise sessions, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 2pm; Monday, Ramsey Town Hall, 10.30am; Tuesday, Castletown Sandfield residents lounge, 2pm and NSC, Douglas, 2pm; Wednesday, Corrin Hall, Peel, 10.30am; Thursday, Onchan Youth and Community Centre, 2pm. Contact 642668.
Manx ABC Boxing, Palace Terrace, Douglas. Juniors, 6pm. Seniors (age 16+), 7pm. Beginners welcome. Also Monday and Wednesday.
Tai chi chuan, Murrays Road School, 7.30pm. Contact 612305.
Saturday, February 12
Pregnancy yoga, All Saints Hall, Douglas, 10am. Contact 461461.
Yoga, Arbory Parish Hall, 10.30am. Contact 494489.
St Mary’s AFC mixed under 11s training, Pulrose Football Fields, 10.30am. Contact 405859.
Tae Kwondo beginners, Pinewood Complex, Pulrose, 10.45am. Also 6-7yrs, Wednesdays at 5.30pm and Monday and Wednesday, 8-13yrs at 6pm, all ages at 7.15pm. Text 432152.
New Age Kurling Club, NSC, Douglas, 2pm. Contact 815456.
Gymnastics and dance, St Ninians School, Douglas, 2pm. Also Wednesday, contact 254499.
Boxercise, The Gym, Morragh Promenade, Ramsey, 11am - 12 noon. Contact Chris 244888. Also Wednesday, Andreas Hall, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday, Onchan Park, 6pm - 7pm.
Monday, February 14
Ladies’ activity morning, NSC, Douglas, 9.30am. Contact 688556.
Pilates, The Schoolrooms, Patrick, 9.30am and 10.45am. Contact 465115.
Fencing for ages 7 and up, Andreas Parish Hall, 4.30pm. Also Tuesday, Arbory Parish Hall, 4pm and Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; Wednesdays, Scoill Ree Gorree Sports Hall, Ramsey, 5pm; Thursdays, Onchan Community Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 880863.
Pilates, The Gym, Ramsey, 5pm. Also Tuesday, 5.30pm and 6.45pm, Wednesday, 6.30pm, Thursday, 9.30am and 10.45am.
Pilates, Rushen Primary School, Port Erin, from 6pm. Contact 832330.
Manx Boot Camp, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 6pm. Contact Andy 491732. Also Wednesday.
Marown Junior Badminton Club, Marown School, Marown, 6.30pm. Also Wednesday. Contact 629879 or roycorlett@manx.net
Kickboxercise, Masonic Hall, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, 6.30pm. Also Wednesday, Andreas Parish Hall. Contact Kendra 239555.
Aerobics and body toning, bring your own mat, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Also Thursday, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7pm. Contact 455924.
Women’s self-defence classes, British Legion Hall, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
Kirk Michael Badminton Club, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael, 8pm. Contact 878536.
Tuesday, February 15
Fit2Go walking sessions, Car Park, Station Road, St John’s, 9am. For ladies looking to improve their fitness. Cost £3 per session.
Pre-natal pilates, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 11am and 4.30pm. Contact lianne@manx.net
Aquafit, Western Swimming Pool, Peel, 1.15pm. Also Thursday, 7pm.
Southern Gymnastics Club, Castle Rushen High School, from 5pm. Also Thursday, Ballasalla School, from 4pm. Contact 473741.
Pilates, Centenary Centre, Peel, 5pm.
Pilates for Horse Riders, Ballaugh, 5.15pm and 6.30pm, contact 465115.
Pilates, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 6.15pm. Contact 491449.
Zumba, Fiesta Havana, Douglas, 7pm. Also Thursday at Carrefour, Douglas, at 6.30pm. Contact sjh@manx.net
Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre Parish Community Hall, 7pm.
Badminton club, Arbory School, Ballabeg, 8pm. Contact Liz, 832904.
Zumba Fitness, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 7.30pm. Contact 425270. Also Thursday.
Qigoing, Community Hall, Clenagh Road, Sulby, 7pm. £5 per session, contact Maggie Collister 878607.
IOM Karate Federation, Murrays Road School, Juniors 7pm, Seniors, 7.30pm. Contact 612305.
Wednesday, February 16
Gentle yoga, ladies class, Centenary Centre, Peel, 9.30am. Contact 456782.
Silver Blades fencing club, Albert Road School, Ramsey, 5pm.
Pilates, Braddan Church Hall, 5.30pm and 6.45pm. Contact Suzanne 465115.
Valkyrs Hockey Club training, QEII Astro pitch, Peel. Juniors (8 and up), 6pm; Seniors (13 and up), 7.30pm. Contact 801802 or cathkilley@manx.net
Bowling club night, Port Erin Bowling Club, Breagle Glen, 6.30pm.
Beginners’ yoga, St Ninian’s Dance Studio, Douglas, 6.30pm.
Tai Chi Chuan, Arbory Parish Hall, evenings.
Body Blitz, Corrin Hall, Peel, 7pm. Cost £4, contact 455924.
Thursday, February 17
Stretch & Flex, NSC, Douglas, 10am. Contact Margo on 617777.
Fitness league exercise class, Ballafesson Church hall, Port Erin, 10.30am. Contact 832759.
MRA Indoor Flat Green Bowling, NSC, Douglas, 2pm.
Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre Parish Hall, 2pm. Contact 813222.
Northern Gymnastics Club, Ramsey Grammar School, 5pm.
Braaid Fencing Club, Foxdale School, 5.45pm. Contact 801832.
Western Athletics Club, QEII High School, 6.30pm.
Peel Badminton Club, Corrin Hall, Peel, 7pm.
Yoga, Cooil Methodist Hall, 7.15pm. Contact 494489.
Friday, February 11
13, students from years 8, 9 and 10, St Ninian’s High School, Douglas, 7.30pm. Tickets £5, concessions £3.50. Until February 12 with 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.
‘Rattling the Railings’ and ‘What’s For Pudding?’ by Rushen Players, part of MADF Play Festival, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
Saturday, February 12
‘Missing Medallion’ by Rushen Players and ‘The Opposite of Claustrophobic’ by Legion Players, part of MADF Play Festival, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
Sunday, February 13
Young Actor of Mann, Ballakermeen High School studio theatre, Douglas, 11.30am.
Friday, February 11
Little Miss Dynamite at the Rosemount, Douglas.
Our Final Hour at Amber, Douglas.
Mark Grant at The Saddle Inn, Douglas.
Irish music session at the Mitre, Ramsey.
Brown Sugar at The British, Douglas
Walter Ego at the Creek Inn, Peel
Grass Roots at Jaks, Douglas.
Session of Manx and other musics led by Phynnodderee at the Tynwald Inn, St John’s, 8pm.
Take That 2, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 8pm. Tickets £20 in aid of Junior Achievement.
Dickie Kelly at The White House, Peel, 9pm.
The Star Wars Band, Rock and Roll with Nigel Williams, Slug & Lettuce, Douglas, midnight. Also Saturday.
Saturday, February 12
Little Miss Dynamite at The Union, Castletown.
Dave Stuart at the Colby Glen.
The Electric Hedgehog Band vs. The Fletcher Christian Mutiny at Amber, Douglas. Penthouse Dive at Fusion, Callow’s Yard, Castletown
David Castro at the Sidings, Castletown.
Rough Justice at The Ginger Hall, Sulby.
Dickie Kelly at The Manor, Willaston.
Gaelic music session at The White House, Peel.
Karaoke with Dobbo at the Decks Liverpool Arms, Baldrine.
Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.
DJ, karaoke and Disco, Railway Hotel, Douglas.
Soul Suspects at Jaks, Douglas.
Green Ginger at the Ship, Castletown.
Walter Ego at The British, Douglas
Rough Justice at the Ginger Hall, Sulby.
Planes Over Paris with Signified at the Clarendon, Douglas.
Local Band Night at the Promenade Suite, Villa Marina, Douglas, 8pm. Free entry.
The Rale McCoy at O’Donnell’s, Douglas, 9.30am
Kiaull as Gaelg at the White House, Peel, 10pm.
Sunday, February 13
One Wo/Man One Guitar featuring Beastie Dovey and Stevie White at The Raven, Ballaugh, 8pm.
Karaoke at the British, Douglas.
Fairport Convention, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 8pm. Tickets £20.
Tuesday, February 15
Accoustic Sing -a- Round, The Manor, Willaston
Wednesday, February 16
Karaoke at the British, Douglas.
Clarri Live Lounge, open mic night at the Clarendon, Douglas.
Thursday, February 17
Karaoke with Ray Sloane at The Saddle Inn, Douglas.
DJ Karaoke and Disco at the Rendezvous, Douglas.
Ramsey Folk Club at the Britannia, Ramsey, 8.30pm.
Singing in The Mitre, Ramsey, 9pm.
Friday, February 11
Satsang Meditation, Palace Road, Douglas, 10am and 7pm daily. Contact 675103 or maitreya@ishwara.com.
Drop in for coffee and a chat, Sulby Methodist Church, 10am-midday.
Milntown historic estate and gardens, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, daily 10am-5pm.
Tiddlers, parents and tots, Elim Church, Second Avenue, Onchan, 10am. Contact 434933.
Prayers with Bears Tots group, All Saints Church Vestry, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, 10am. Contact 483248.
Parents and tots group for preschool age children, includes health visitor drop-in, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am.
Display of the Crossag Farm/Ballasalla part of the Southern Area Plan, Village Hall, Ballasalla, 10am-8pm.
Parents and Tots, upper room, Sulby Methodist Church, 10.30am. Contact 8897364.
Storybox, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 10.30am. Also Saturday, Sticky Finger Craft for 6 years and over, 10.30am; Wednesday, Busy Bee Time for Pre-Schoolers, 1.45pm. Contact 673123.
Coffee and chat, Onchan Methodist Church lounge, opposite Commissioners’ office, 10.30am-midday.
Coffee and chat with Arthritis Care Ellan Vannin, Industrial Unit 7a, Union Mills, 1pm-4pm.
Learn Manx with Adrian Cain, beginners midday-1pm, intermediates 1pm-2pm, Manx Museum, Douglas. Admission free, contact greinneyder@mhf.org.im 838527 or 451098.
Department of Education Music Service Lunchtime Choir, Salvation Army Citadel, Douglas, 1.15pm.
Onchan carers and tots, Parish Hall, Onchan, 1.15pm. Contact 625328.
Tiny Tunes, music time for 0-3s, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 1.30pm. Cost £2.50. Contact 673123.
Parent and toddler group, Ballasalla Primary School, 1.45pm.
Pre-school toddler group, Ballaquayle School Hall, 1.45pm.
Valentine’s market, Paddy’s market, Port St Mary, 6pm-10pm. Also lantern parade, starting at Scoill Phurt le Moirrey, 6.30pm.
Supper and talk by dating expert Paula Rosdol, Brightlife, Andreas, 6.30pm. Tickets £25. Also Love Life workshops on Saturday and Sunday. Contact 880318. www.brightlife.com Family bingo night, Foxdale School, 6.45pm.
Meditation at The Refinery, Duke Street, Douglas, 7pm. Contact 467818.
‘Comparing Natural Immunity With Vaccines’ – a presentation by Trevor Gunn, The Pavillion, Nobles Park, Douglas, 7.30pm. Also workshop on Saturday, 10am-4pm. Contact 461461 or hd@manx.net
‘Gone in a Puff’ – slide show with Juan Vernon, St Stephen’s Hall, Sulby, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 including a meat and potato pie supper, contact 897447.
Saturday, February 12
Saturday Morning Art Club for 10-15 year olds, Sayle Gallery, Villa Colonnade, Douglas, 10am-midday. £5 per session including materials and refreshments. Contact 674557 to book your place.
Farmers Market, Albert Road School, Ramsey, 10am-1pm.
Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road Laxey, 10am-5pm. Also open weekdays.
Coffee and chat, St Mary’s on the Harbour, Castletown, 11am.
Baby and toddler goods sale, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2-4pm.
‘Purely Pampering’ afternoon organised by Maughold Social Club, Ramsey Town Hall, 2-5pm. Tickets £5, available from 813104, 812572 or at Indulgence, 68 Parliament Street, Ramsey
World Manx Association Manx Tay, St Andrew’s, Douglas, 2.30pm.
Bree, traditional youth music session for school years 6-13, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 3pm. www.manxmusic.com
Michael Heritage Trust annual general meeting with guest speaker Hector Duff, Michael Utd AFC Clubhouse, 7.30pm.
Sunday, February 13
Ard Jerkyll cafe, traditional home made food, Foxdale, 11am-5pm. Also Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, contact 853059.
Castletown Market, Southern 100 car park, 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Fishing workshops for beginners, includes both river and sea, bait, spinning and fly fishing, at Adventurous Experiences lecture room, Patrick Road, St John’s, by Kelvin Tastagh, owner of Kelvin’s Tackle, 2pm. Entry £3 donation to RNLI. To book contact Kelvin, 478224.
Peel Lifeboat SOS challenge, Peel Lifeboat House, 2pm. Crew members rowing, cycling and running eight miles, come along and show your support.
Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission Hall, 7pm.
125 Year of Manx National Heritage – a presentation by Dr Andrew Foxon, Manx Museum, Douglas, 7pm. Free admission.
Monday, February 14
Gym time active play for preschool children, Manx Gymnastics Centre, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, 9.30am. Contact 625636. Also Wednesday and Thursday.
Parents and tots, Dhoon Church Hall, 9.30am. Contact 426395.
Noah’s Ark Tots Group, Church on the Rock, behond Ramsey Bus Station, 9.30am. Contact 459890.
M.E.Support (IOM) meet for tea/coffee, cake and chat, Café Relish, above Peter Luis, Lord Street, Douglas, 10.30am. Lift available to top floor.
Roll’n’Play for under fours, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10.30am.
Parents and tots, St Olave’s Church, Ramsey, 1pm.
Action songs and rhymes, from birth upwards, The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 1.30pm. Also Tuesday, Sulby School, 9.15am, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 2pm; Wednesday, Auldyn School Community Room, 9.15am and 10.30am, Scoill Phurt le Moirrey, Port St Mary, 11am; Thursday, Ballasalla School, 9.15am, Happy Valley Nursery, Port St Mary Town Hall, 2pm. Contact 815918.
The Parkinson’s Disease Society (IOM) monthly meeting with musical entertainment by Sue and Geoff Collier, Manx Blind Welfare Society, Corrin Court, Onchan, 2pm.
Wait and Play health visitor clinic, Community House, 25 Clagh Vane, Ballasalla, 2pm.
Michael Minatures’ parents and tots, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 2pm. £1.50 per family, contact 491592.
Vannin Bridge, Onchan Pensioners Hall, 2pm. Also Thursday.
Onchan Silver Band practice, The Band Room, off Main Road, Onchan, beginners, 6.30pm and seniors 7.30pm.
Elizabeth Harrison organ concert, organised by Isle of Man Organ and Keyboard Society, St Andrew’s Hall, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Contact 843695.
Pianist John Gough recital for Ramsey Music Society, West Hall, Ramsey Grammar School, 7.45pm. Admission is £10 (students free).
Free Drop-In Stop Smoking Support Service run by Quit4You advisors, free specialist advice, leaflets and support and vouchers for nicotine replacement therapy, Philip Christian Centre, Derby Road, Peel, 6pm-7pm. Contact 642404. Also Tuesday, Promenade Methodist Church, Loch Promenade, Douglas, 5.30pm-7pm; Wednesday, Ramsey Cottage Hospital, Bride ward entrance, 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Tuesday, February 15
Parents’ and tots’ group, Cronk-y-Berry School side entrance, 9.30am. Admission £1, contact Helen 469756. Also Thursday, 1.30pm.
Toddle Inn, mums and tots group, Port St Mary Baptist Church, 9.30am. Also Wednesday, Living Hope Community Church, Lancashire House, Santon, 9.30am. Contact 835091.
Drawing and sketching workshop with Eric Glithero, Atholl Room, Centenary Centre, Peel, 10am and 1pm. Admission £10, please bring your own equipment and materials. Contact 843480 or normanteare@manx.net
Laxey mums and tots, Laxey Pavilion, 1pm. Contact 438408.
Childs play with drop-in health visitor clinic, Bonwick Family Centre, Ramsey, 1pm. Also Wednesday, Time4U, 1.15pm. Contact 815918.
Manx Gaelic conversational class with Adrian Cain, The Rovers, Douglas, 1pm. Also Manx Gaelic class with Brian Stowell at Isle of Man College, Douglas, 7pm. Contact 623821.
New to the Island? Mums meet for chat and a coffee, Noble’s Park café, Douglas, 1.30pm. Contact mandckenyon@manx.net or 677864.
Foxdale mums and tots, community hall, Foxdale School, 2pm. Contact 420234.
Storytime for Toddlers, Onchan Library, 2.30pm.
Abbey Acorns, ages four and above, the Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 3.30pm.
Peel Footlights Youth Theatre, children age eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Also Thursday. Contact 843819.
EFT group for therapists, looking after the healers by Bill Tucker, Healing of Mann, Ramsey, 7.30pm. Contact www.healingofmann.com £6 per session.
Wednesday, February 16
MRA coffee morning, Peel Castle Hotel, Market Square, Peel, 10.30am.
Fundraising Tea Party, Centenary Centre, Peel, midday-2pm
Parent and toddler group, Castletown Youth Centre, Arbory Street, Castletown, 2pm.
Bereavement support group, friendly get together for anybody feeling isolated or lonely after a bereavement, however or whenever it occurred, tea, coffee and a chat, Scholl Centre, Hospice Isle of Man, 5pm-7pm. Contact 647443, 668192 or 647449.
Samba percussion workshop, no previous musical experience necessary, Onchan Silver Bandroom, off Onchan Commissioners’ car park, 7pm. Cost £3, contact sambamann@manx.net
Manx Gaelic class with James O’Meara, St John’s House, 7.30pm. Contact 843436.
‘Manx Butterflies’ – an illustrated talk by Gail Jeffcoate, Centenary Centre, Peel, 7.30pm. Tickets £3 including refreshments.
Peel Heritage Trust annual general meeting, Centenary Centre, Peel, 7.30pm. Followed by a talk by Jennifer Leece.
Bingo, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 8pm.
Thursday, February 17
Happy Tots, Main Hall, Willaston School, 9.45am £1 per family including refreshments. Contact 621577.
Krafty Kids (pre-school age), Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am.
Storytime for pre-schoolers, Henry Bloom Noble Library, Victoria Street, Douglas, 10am. Contact 696461.
Step-In for tea, coffee, chat and music, Onchan Baptist Church, 10.30am.
Farmers market, Courtyard, Tynwald Mills, St John’s, 11am-3pm.
Parents and tots, Auldyn Infants School Community Room, Ramsey, 1.30pm.
Toddler Tunes, Community Room, Michael School, 2pm. Contact 878090.
MS Society Pub Evening, for anyone with Multiple Sclerosis, The Queens, Queen’s Promenade, Douglas, 7.30pm. Contact Donna on 203079 or just turn up.
Manx Gaelic class with Cathy Clucas, Arbory Commissioners’ Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 838527.
‘Manx Bronze Age’ with Alison Fox from the Manx Museum for Ramsey Heritage Trust, Ramsey Town Hall, 7.30pm. Entrance from the car park.
Friday, February 11
Senior citizens lunch club, Castletown Youth Centre, Arbory Street, Castletown, 1pm. Admission £1, includes soup, cake and tea.
Peel Youth Club, girls club, Shore Road, Peel, 4-6pm. Also school years 9 upwards, 7-10pm; Saturday, Drop In, 7-10pm; Monday, Manx speakers, 7-9pm; Tuesday, school years 7-9, 6.30-8.30pm; Soundcheck, 6.30-9.30pm; Thursday, Homework Club, 4-6pm; Monday and Wednesday, school years 4-6, Peel Clothworkers School, 6.30-8pm.
Youth Club, school years 9 and upwards, Cafe Laare, Lord Street, Douglas, 4-11pm. Also, Saturday, 1-11pm; Sunday, 2-5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3.30-5.30pm. Castletown Youth Club, school years 4-6, Youth Centre, Arbory Street, Castletown, 6-7.15pm. Also school years 7-9, Friday, 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday, 6.45-8.45pm; school years 9 and upwards, Saturday and Tuesday, 7.30-10pm; soundcheck, Monday, 6-9pm; girls club, school years 9 and upwards, 7-9.30pm.
Ramsey Youth Club, school years 4-6, Auldyn School, Ramsey, 6.30-8pm. Also Monday and Thursday, schools years 7-9, 7-9pm; school years 9 upwards at Ramsey Youth Centre, Waterloo Road, Monday, 7-9pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9.30pm; Wednesday, 4-6pm. Willaston Youth Club, school years 4-6, Willaston School, 6.30-8pm. Also Thursday, school years 7-9, 7-9pm.
Onchan Youth Club, school years 4-6, Onchan Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Also school years 9 upwards, Kenyon’s Cafe, 7-9.30pm; Tuesday, school years 9 upwards, Kenyon’s Cafe, 7-9pm; Wednesday, school years 7-9, Onchan Community Centre, 7-9pm.
Soundcheck, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 7pm. Also Saturday and Thursday; Tuesday, 6.30pm. www.iomyouth.com
Youth Club, school years 4-6, Ballacottier School, Douglas, 7-8.30pm. Also Tuesday, school years 9 and upwards, 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday, school years 7-9, 7-9pm.
St John’s Youth Club, school years 9 upwards, St John’s School, 7-9pm. Also Monday, school years 7-9, 6.30-8.30pm; school years 4-6, 6.30-8pm.
Rushen Youth Club drop in, Rushen Youth Centre, Bay View Road, Port Erin, 7-9.30pm. Also school years 7-9, Monday and Thursday, 7-9pm; Tuesday, school years 4-6 art club, 4.30-6pm; Wednesday, school years 9 upwards, 7-9.30pm.
Pulrose Youth Club, school years 7-9, Pulrose Youth Centre, Heather Crescent, Douglas, 7-9pm. Also Monday, T-Time Club, 3.30-8pm; Monday and Wednesday, school years 4-6, 6.30-8pm; Tuesday, school years 9 upwards, 8-10pm; Thursday, T-Time Club, 3.30-5pm; school years 9 upwards, 7-9pm.
Youth Club, school years 7-9, Douglas Youth Centre, Kensington Road, 7-10pm. Also Saturday, school years 9 and upwards.
Laxey Youth Club, school years 4-6, Laxey School, 7.30-9pm. Also school years 9 upwards, Laxey Youth Centre, New Road, 7-10pm; school years 7 and 8, Wednesday and Thursday, Laxey Youth Centre, New Road, 7-9pm.
Youth Club, school years 9 and upwards, Cronk-y-Berry School, Douglas, 7.30-9.30pm. Also, Wednesday, school years 4-6, 7-8.30pm; Thursday, school years 7-9, 7-9pm.
Saturday, February 12
Play Up Children’s Theatre Club, Douglas Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 10am. Also Tuesday, Junior Art, 6pm; Wednesday, Visual Arts, 4pm, Set Design, 6pm, Junior Youth Theatre, 6pm, Middle Youth Theatre, 7.30pm; Thursday, Glee, 6pm, Senior Youth Theatre, 7.30pm. www.iomyouth.com
Monday, February 14
Breastfeeding Buddies, The Salvation Army Citedal, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, 10.30am. Contact 656030.
Onchan Ladies’ Choir, Methodist Hall, 1.30pm. Contact 673453.
Peel Craft Club, the family room, Peel Methodist Chapel, 2pm-4pm.
Sulby Youth Club, school years 4-9, Sulby School, 6-8pm.
Onchan Rotary Club, The Max Restaurant, Groudle Road, Onchan, 6.30pm.
Youth Club, school years 4-9, Jurby School, 6.30-9pm.
Andreas Youth Club, school years 7-9, Andreas Parish Hall, 7-9pm. Also Thursday, school years 4-6, 6.30-8pm.
Michael Youth Club, school years 7-9, Michael School, 7-9pm. Also Tuesday, school years 9 upwards; Thursday, school years 4-6, 6.30-8pm.
Foxdale WI, Foxdale Community School, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
Marown WI, Millennium Hall, Crosby, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
Laxey Minorca WI, Minorca Methodist Hall, Laxey, 7.45pm. Contact 803804.
Tuesday, February 15
‘The Fascinating World of Playing Cards’ talk by Yasha Beresiner for the Isle of Man Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Manx Museum Lecture Theatre, 11.30am. Contact Elisabeth Dellborg 843940.
Braddan WI, Methodist Church Hall, Union Mills, 2pm. Contact 803804.
Peel Footlights Youth Theatre for ages eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Contact 843819. Also Thursday.
Youth Club, school years 4-6, Ballaugh Village Hall, 6-7.30pm. Also, school years 7-9, 7.30-9pm.
Isle of Man Chess Club, Belsfield Hotel, Church Road Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Contact 495097 or Zahed.miah@gov.im
Laxey Dog Club, Marown Church hall, 7pm.
Youth Club, school years 9 and upwards, Memorial Hall, Union Mills, 7-9pm. Also, Wednesday, school years 4-9, Braddan School, 6-45-8.45pm.
Youth Club, school years 9 and upwards, Foxdale School, 7-9.30pm. Also Thursday, school years 7-9, 7-9pm.
PHAB youth Club, years seven, eight and nine, Masham Court, Victoria Avenue, Douglas, 7.30pm.
Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission Hall, 7.30pm.
Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann meet, Falcons Nest Hotel, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
Kirk Andreas WI, Andreas Church Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
St John’s WI, St John’s Church Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
Wednesday, February 16
Twins/Multiple Births Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am. Contact 426395.
‘Manx Radio’ - a talk by John Marsom and Chris Williams for the Methodist Ladies Luncheon Club, Palace Hotel, Douglas, 12.15pm for 12.30pm. Contact 620236.
Laxey Sketch Club, Laxey Sailing Club, 7pm. Contact 862035.
Youth Club, school years 4-9, Ballasalla Community House, 7-9pm.
Ballaugh WI, Ballaugh Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
Isle of Man Photographic Society – prints open competition, the Art Society, Thie Ellyn, Withington Road, Douglas, 7.45pm.
Port St Mary WI, Mount Tabor School Room, Port St Mary, 7.45pm. Contact 803804.
Peel Pensioners Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7.30pm. Contact Elaine, 844972.
Thursday, February 17
Bradda Head WI, Methodist Church Hall, Port Erin, 9.30am. Contact 803804.
‘Emergency Planning - Why Bother?’ - a talk by Martin Blackburn for the Northern Ladies Luncheon Club, Ramsey Golf Club, Brookfield Avenue, Ramsey, 12.15 for 12.45pm.
The Dalby Art Group, St James’ schoolrooms, Dalby, 2pm. Bring your own equipment. Contact Cheryl 843471.
Arbory Youth Club, school years 7-9, Ballabeg Village Hall, 7-9pm.
Ramsey WI, St Paul’s Church Lounge, Ramsey, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
Friday, February 11
Artworkx of Mann Group Show, Villa Marina gallery. artworkxofmann.com
‘Dark Seas, Wild Mountains’, original artwork by five young Manx artists, Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road, Laxey. Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm. Until February 26.
‘Cast Off’ by Patrick Farrell, Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin. Open Wednesday-Friday 10.30am-4.30pm and 30 minutes before other Arts Centre events. Until March 4
‘Manx Lanes and Landscapes’ - Sarah Devereau exhibition, Sayle Gallery, Douglas. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 1.30-4pm. Until March 6.
Friday, December 16
• Community coffee morning, Willaston Methodist Church, Barrule Road, 10am-midday.
• Drop in for coffee and a chat, Sulby Methodist Church, 10am-midday.
• Prayers with Bears Tots group, All Saints Church Vestry, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, 10am. Contact 483248.
• Parents and tots, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am.
• Christmas Tree Festival, Michael Church, 10.30am-7.30pm. Also Saturday.
• Storybox, Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, 10.30am. Also Saturday, Sticky Finger Craft for 6 years and over, 10.30am; Wednesday, Busy Bee Time for Pre-Schoolers, 1.45pm. Contact 673123.
• Coffee and chat, Onchan Methodist Church lounge, opposite Commissioners’ office, 10.30am-midday.
• Coffee and chat with Arthritis Care Ellan Vannin, Industrial Unit 7a, Union Mills, 1pm-4pm.
• Macular Disease Society meeting, Manx Blind Welfare, Corrin Court, Onchan, 11am. Call 862015.
• Learn Manx with Adrian Cain, beginners midday-1pm, intermediates 1pm-2pm, Manx Museum, Douglas. Admission free, contact greinneyder@mhf.org.im 838527 or 451098.
• Friday Lunchtime Choir, Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Douglas. 1.15pm.
• Onchan carers and tots, Parish Hall, Onchan, 1.15pm. Contact 625328.
• Meditation at The Refinery, Duke Street, Douglas, 7pm. Contact 467818.
• Liam O’Neill talk, ‘Archibald Knox, Never To Be Ordinary’ to Sulby & Lezayre Heritage Trust, Sulby Community Hall at 7.30pm.
• Christmas with the RNLI evening, Peel Masonic Hall, 7.30pm.
• Southern Young Farmers Club Christmas auction, Baltic Hotel, Foxdale, 9pm.
Saturday, December 17
• Santa Trains, departing Douglas Railway Station at 9.50am, 11.15am, 11.50am, 12.50pm and 2.15pm. Also departing Port Erin Railway Station at 10.10am and 1.10pm. Tickets £12 for adults, £8 for children, includes return trip to Castletown, visit to see Santa in the Castle Rushen grotto and a free gift for each child. Contact 662525.
• Santa’s grotto, Home of Rest For Old Horses, Douglas, 10am-4pm. Also Sunday.
• Christmas coffee morning, Ramsey Town Hall, 10am. In aid of South Ramsey Bowling Club.
• Santa Trams, Strathallan terminus, Douglas, 10am-3.40pm. Tickets £7.50, includes 40-minute return trip, visit to Santa’s grotto, a gift and refreshments. Also Monday and Tuesday.
• Santa Trains, Groudle Glen Railway, 11am-3.30pm. Tickets £6, including return trip, present from Santa and refreshments. Also Sunday.
• Santas Grotto, Eden Park, 12-3pm £5 per child.
• The Art Market, Strand Shopping Centre, Douglas, 9am-5pm.
• Theatre Tours, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 10am. Tickets for adults £7.50, children £4, family £20. Contact 600555.
• The Manx Aviation and Military Museum, 10am-4.30pm. Also Sunday. Free admission. Donations welcome.
• Laxey Woollen Mills, Glen Road Laxey, 10am-5pm. Also open weekdays.
• Coffee and chat, St Mary’s on the Harbour, Castletown, 11am.
• Isle of Man Farmers Market, Northern Lights Community Centre, Ramsey, 10am-1pm.
• Adrian Bailey’s The Otherworld - The Isle of Mist book signing, Shoprite, Peel, 3-5pm. Also Sunday, Shoprite, Port Erin, midday-2pm; Wednesday, Shoprite, Ramsey, 10am-midday and Shoprite, Douglas, 2-4pm.
• Santa’s Grotto, Ballasalla village hall, from 4pm.
• Light Up A Life for Hospice, Living Hope Church, Port St Mary, 5pm. Also Sunday at St Paul’s Church, Ramsey, 5pm; Monday, St German’s Cathedral, Peel, 7.30pm.
• Festival of Light, start at Station Road car park, Ramsey, 4pm. Process along Parliament Street to the Nativity scene outside the Courthouse where there will be carol singing. Join in with lanterns, candles, torches – anything that gives light.
Sunday, December 18
• Journey to Bethlehem, meet at Sulby Bridge, 10am. Follow the donkey to Sulby Methodist Church. Please dress in nativity costumes. Refreshments and children’s activities available.
• Sunday School, Sulby Methodist Church, 10am. Also youth group for ages 11 and up at 7pm. Contact 450104.
• Carol service, Grace Baptist Church, Peel, 11am. Followed by lunch.
• Southern Young Farmers kids Christmas party, Ballabeg Hall, 2.30pm.
• Candlelit carol service, Grace Baptist Church, Port Erin, 5.30pm. Also lunchtime carol service, Thursday at 1pm.
• Isle of Man Farmers Markets, Southern 100 Clubhouse, Castletown 1.30-3.30pm.
• Fishing workshops for beginners, includes both river and sea, bait, spinning and fly fishing, at Adventurous Experiences lecture room, Patrick Road, St John’s, by Kelvin Tastagh, owner of Kelvin’s Tackle, 2pm. Entry £3 donation to RNLI. To book contact Kelvin, 478224.
• Candlelit Carol Service, Christian Science Church, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 3pm.
• Christmas celebration in words and carols, St Columba’s Catholic Church, Port Erin, 3pm.
• Carol service, St German’s Cathedral, Peel, 3.30pm, also 6.30pm.
• Christmas by Candlelight, St. Marks Church and Old School room, 3pm. £6, including Mulled Wine. Followed by Christmas Market, 4-6pm.
• Manx Gateway Drama Group Nativity, St Andrew’s Church, Douglas, 6.30pm.
• Candlelit carol service, Colby Methodist Chapel, 6.30pm. Followed by refreshments.
• Soup and roll picnic, The Well, Broadway Baptist Church, Douglas, 6.30pm. Followed by Christmas Extravaganza service.
• Carol service, Rushen Parish Church, 6.30pm.
• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission Hall, 7pm.
• Christmas Services, Peel Methodist Church. 10:30am Nativity with ‘Sensations‘ drama group, the ‘Simber Sirens’ and the ‘High School Teens’. 6:30pm Christingle Carol Service. Preacher: Rev. Grace Easthope featuring Crosby Silver Band and GALEforce. All welcome.
Monday, December 19
• Breastfeeding Buddies, The Salvation Army Citedal, Ridgeway Street, Douglas. 10.30am. Contact 656030.
• Tea Dance in aid of Age Concern, Manx Legion Club, Douglas, 2pm. Tickets £2 including a buffet and drinks.
• Michael Miniatures’ parents and tots, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 2pm. £1.50 per family, contact 491592.
• Vannin Bridge, Onchan Pensioners Hall, 2pm. Also Thursday.
• Candlelit Carol Service, St. Jude’s Church, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Soloist Jayne Mayne.
• Onchan Silver Band practice, The Band Room, off Main Road, Onchan, beginners, 6.30pm and seniors 7.30pm.
• Carol concert, the Abbey, Ballasalla, 7.30pm.
Tuesday, December 20
• Manx Cancer Help drop-in day, Lisa Lowe Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 11am-4pm.
• Parents and tots group, Cronk-y-Berry School side entrance, 9.30am. Admission £1, contact Helen 469756. Also Thursday, 1.30pm.
• Toddle Inn, mums and tots group, Port St Mary Baptist Church, 9.30am. Also Wednesday, Living Hope Community Church, Lancashire House, Santon, 9.30am. Contact 835091.
• Autumn Break, lunch, tea and cakes, St Mary’s on the Harbour, Castletown, midday-1pm. Free admission but donations welcome.
• Laxey mums and tots, Laxey Pavilion, 1pm. Contact 438408.
• Manx Gaelic conversational class with Adrian Cain, The Rovers, Douglas, 1pm. Also Manx Gaelic class with Brian Stowell at Isle of Man College, Douglas, 7pm. Contact 623821.
• Whist for Hospice, Michael Methodist Church, 7.30pm. £2.
• Foxdale mums and tots, community hall, Foxdale School, 2pm. Contact 420234.
• Abbey Acorns, ages four and above, the Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 3.30pm.
• Peel Footlights Youth Theatre, children age eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Also Thursday. Contact 843819.
• EFT group for therapists, looking after the healers by Bill Tucker, Healing of Mann, Ramsey, 7.30pm. Contact www.healingofmann.com £6 per session.
Wednesday, December 21
• Age Concern free computer lessons for over 50s, iMuseum, Douglas, 10am. Also Thursday.
• MS Society coffee morning, Harbour Lights, St Paul’s Square, Ramsey, 10.30am-midday.
• Busy Bees parents and tots, Beehive Kindergarten, Onchan, 1.30pm. Also Thursday. Contact 674655.
• Bereavement support group, friendly get together for anybody feeling isolated or lonely after a bereavement, however or whenever it occurred, tea, coffee and a chat, Scholl Centre, Hospice Isle of Man, 5pm-7pm. Contact 647443, 668192 or 647449.
• Lantern Parade, leaving Scoill Phurt le Moirrey, 6.45pm. Following Santa’s sleigh through the village.
• Paddy’s Christmas Market, Port St Mary, 6-10pm.
• Samba percussion workshop, no previous musical experience necessary, Onchan Silver Bandroom, off Onchan Commissioners car park, 7pm. Cost £3, contact sambamann@manx.net
• Manx Gaelic class with James O’Meara, St John’s House, 7.30pm. Contact 843436.
• Bingo, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 8pm. • Bingo Quiz, Archibald Knox, Onchan, 9pm.
Thursday, December 22
• Step-In for tea, coffee, chat and music, Onchan Baptist Church, 10.30am.
• Isle of Man Farmers Market, at Tynwald Mills, St Johns, 11am-3pm.
• ‘Christmas in the Barn’, with carols and Nativity scenes, Ballacreggan Farm, Glen Maye. 6pm.
• The Children’s Centre Parent Support Group, informal chat with family support workers, at Douglas Family Centre, Woodbourne Road, 7-9pm.
• Manx Gaelic class with Cathy Clucas, Arbory Commissioner’s Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 838527.
• Quiz Night at The Railway, Douglas from 8.30pm. Call 670773.
• Bingo Quiz, Manor Hotel, Willaston, 9pm.
Friday, December 16
• Parent and toddler group, Ballsalla Primary School, 1.45pm.
Sunday, December 18
• Task and DFC children’s club, Abbey Church, Ballasalla, 10.45am.
• Isle of Man Poetry Society, Archibald Knox meeting room, Onchan, 8pm. Contact 664796 or 897815.
Monday, December 19
• Daniel’s Den, Methodist Church, Arbory Street, Castletown, 10am. Admission £1, contact 822374.
• Mannin Art Group, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 10am. For further details contact mailbox@manninart.org
• Onchan Ladies’ Choir, Methodist Hall, 1.30pm. Contact 673453.
• Onchan Pensioners Club, bridge, 2pm; bingo 7pm, Morton Hall, Onchan. Also Tuesday, coffee morning, 10.30am-midday; Wednesday, Onchan Ladies Club, 2pm, whist, 7pm; Thursday, coffee morning, 10.30am-midday; bingo, 7pm; Friday, sequence dancing, 2pm.
• Peel Craft Club, the family room, Peel Methodist Chapel, 2pm-4pm.
• Onchan Rotary Club, The Max Restaurant, Groudle Road, Onchan, 6.30pm.
• Onchan Silver Band practice, The Band Room, off Main Road, Onchan, beginners 6.30pm and Seniors 7.30pm.
• Do Drop Inn Drama Club, children aged 10 and above, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 7pm.
• Ayre WI, Grosvenor Hotel, Andreas, 7.30pm. Contact 818194.
• Laxey Minorca WI, Laxey Football Club, 7.45pm. Contact 818194.
Tuesday, December 20
• Twins/Multiple Births Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 10am. Contact 426395.
• Onchan Pensioners’ Social Club, Morton Hall, 10.30am. Also Thursday.
• The Tuesday Group, flexible learning room to try your hand at basic crafts, have a chat, coffee and fun, Peel Clothworkers’ School 1.15pm. Pre-school children catered for, contact 614180.
• Braddan WI, Methodist Church Hall, Union Mills, 2pm. Contact 818194.
• Whist Afternoon at the Cat with No Tail, Douglas. 2pm. Wednesday Peel Coffee Morning at the Peel Castle Hotel, Market Square, Peel at 10.30am. Thursday Stretch & Flex at the NSC Douglas at 10am.
• Peel Footlights Youth Theatre for ages eight-16, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 4pm. Contact 843819. Also Thursday.
• Isle of Man Chess Club, Belsfield Hotel, Church Road Marina, Douglas, 7.30pm. Contact 495097 or Zahed.miah@gov.im
• Army Cadets, Scout Hall, Peel, 7pm. Also Thursday.
• Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band rehearsals, Queen Street Mission Hall, 7.30pm.
• Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann meet, Falcons Nest Hotel, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
• Kirk Andreas WI, Andreas Church Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 818194.
• St John’s WI, St John’s Church Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 818194.
• Glen Maye WI, Dalby Church Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 818194.
• Michael WI, Kirk Michael Church Hall, 7.30pm Contact 818194.
• Mannin Quilters, Ballabeg Methodist Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 628921 or 628655.
Wednesday, December 21
• Busy Bees parents and tots, Beehive Kindergarten, Onchan, 1.30pm. Also Thursday. Contact 674655. • Craft Club for adults, Onchan Library, 5pm. No charge, and refreshments are served. Call 621228.
• Ballaugh WI, Ballaugh Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Contact 803804.
• Port St Mary WI, Mount Tabor School Room, Port St Mary, 7.45pm. Contact 818194.
• Peel Pensioners Club, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7.30pm. Contact Elaine, 844972.
Thursday, December 29
• Krafty Kids (pre-school age) Philip Chrsitian Centre, Peel, 10am.
• The Dalby Art Group, St James’ schoolrooms, Dalby, 2pm. Bring your own equipment. Contact Cheryl 843471.
• Good News Club for primary school children, Living Hope Community Church, Bayview Road, Port St Mary, 6pm. Contact weirfamily55@hotmail.co.uk
Friday, December 16
Palace Cinema
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (12A), nightly at 7pm. Also from Saturday, 2pm.
Puss in Boots 3D (U), nightly 7.30pm. Also from Saturday, 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Broadway Cinema
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (12A), nightly at 7.30pm.
Arthur Christmas (PG), Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am. Monday-Thursday, 4.30pm.
Santa Claus The Movie, (U), Saturday and Sunday, 1pm.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (U), Friday, 4.30pm. Also Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm; Monday-Thursday, 2.30pm.
Friday, December 16
• Sequence dancing, Onchan Pensioner’s Social Club, Morton Hall, Onchan, 2pm.
• Acrobatics, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.
• Modern Dance, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm.
• Tap Jnr, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 6.45pm. Also Tap Adv at 7.30pm. Also Beginners Tap, Tuesday at 4.30pm.
• Argentinian Tango beginners class, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 7pm. Contact 880650 or 324110.
• Line Dancing, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Beginners welcome, adults £3.50, children £1.50 including tea and biscuits. Contact 878687.
Saturday, December 17
• Dance Time for children, Port Erin Methodist Hall, sessions from 9.30am. Call 835696.
• Ballroom dancing for children of all ages, Royal British Legion Hall, Port Erin, sessions from 10am.
• Irish Dance Mixed, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 3pm. Also Prim/Int on Monday at 4.30pm and Tuesday at 6.15pm. Beginners, Tuesday at 5.15.
• Stage Snr, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4pm. Also Stange Int at 5pm,
• Social sequence dancing, Onchan Methodist Church hall, Onchan, 8pm-10.30pm. Contact 829669.
• Social sequence dancing, Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, 8pm. Also Monday; Sunday, sequence dancing with latest dances only; Wednesday, sequence dancing. Contact 842878.
Sunday, December 18
• Perree Bane Manx folk dancing, Ballasalla village hall, 7pm.
Monday, December 19
• Ballet, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 5.45pm. Also Thursday at 4.30pm.
• Irish Dance Prim/Int, Viking Works, Riverside, Peel, 6.30pm. Also Wednesday at 5.45pm. Beginners, Wednesday at 5pm.
• Modern stage dance for children and adults, Centenary Centre, Peel, sessions from 6pm. Contact 320677.
• Country dancing, Willaston Hall, 7pm-9pm. Contact 628521.
• Ceroc Dance night, Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, 7.30pm until 10.30pm.
• Line dancing, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8.15pm. Contact 436219.
• Modern line dancing, Legion Hall, Onchan. Also Wednesday and Thursday, contact 670308.
Tuesday, December 20
• Adrenalyn, Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas 6-8pm Also MNYT Junior, 6-7.30; Young Magicians 7.30-9pm, Johnny & the Dead 7.30-9pm.
• Sequence dancing and social, South Douglas Old Friends Assoc, 7.30pm. Admission £1.50.
• Beginners Line Dance, St John’s Football Club, 7.30pm-9pm. Contact 462104.
• Sequence dancing with Port Erin Dancing Club, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 8pm. Admission £1.
Wednesday, December 21
• Sequence dancing, Morton Hall, Castletown, 2pm. Admission £1. • Ballroom dancing for children, Centenary Centre, Peel, 4pm. Contact 450688.
• Ballet, Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 4.30pm.
• Modern Line Dance-ercise class for beginners, Legion Hall, Onchan, 7.15pm. £3.50 Ballroom dancing, Villa Marina, Douglas, 8pm. Contact Ellis Killey 623414.
• Rhythmic dance, St Ninian’s Dance Studio, Douglas, 8pm.
Thursday, December 22
• Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm.
• Dance classes for children, Centenary Hall, Peel, 4pm. Contact 450688.
• Strictly Come Dancing for beginners, Royal British Legion, Port Erin, 8pm.
• Irish set dancing Douglas Old Friends’ Club, Douglas, 8pm. Contact David 457268.
Friday, December 16
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Saturday, December 17
The Adventures of Dick Whittington, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £18, concessions available. Until December 31, matinees only available on certain days.
Friday, December 16
• Under 18s Dance Night, Promenade Suite, Villa Marina. £5.
• Brown Sugar at The Whitestone, Ballasalla.
• Thai Night, authentic food and music, The Railway, Douglas, 6pm. Also Wednesday.
• Manx Music session, Tynwald Inn, St John’s, 8.30pm.
• Irish Traditional Music session, The Mitre, Ramsey, 9pm.
• Kiaull as Gaelg, The Albert, Port St Mary, 9pm
• Full On Fridays, Fiesta Havana, Douglas. Also ‘Alternative Havana’ on Thursday.
• Sounds of the 60s with Steve at the Ship Inn, Castletown.
• Little Miss Dynamite at the Rosemount, Douglas.
Saturday, December 17
• Age of Steam at the Pinewood, Douglas.
• Psychoholic at Jaks, Douglas.
• Little Miss Dynamite at The British, Douglas.
• Brown Sugar at The Queen’s, Douglas.
• Green Ginger at the Shore Hotel, Laxey.
• Manx Music session, The White House, Peel, 10pm.
• Karaoke with Dobbo at the Decks Liverpool Arms, Baldrine.
• Karaoke at the Central Hotel, Ramsey.
• Glenfaba Chorale Christmas concert, St George’s Church, Douglas, 7.30pm. Admission £5, including refreshments.
• Carols Around The Tree with the Regal Singers and Paul Costain, Port Erin Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Tickets £2.50 on the door.
• Sounds of the Cave Christmas Party, Royal Hall, Villa Marina, Douglas, doors open at 9pm. Over 21’s only.
• Dickie Kelly, The Sidings, Castletown, 9pm.
Sunday, December 18
• One Wo/Man One Guitar Acoustic Singaround at The Whitestone, Ballasalla. 8.00pm.
• Manx Voices in Concert, The Miner’s Church, Foxdale. 3pm
• Karaoke at the British, Douglas.
• Karaoke, Mike at Jaks, Douglas.
Monday, December 19
• Sharr Live, at Jaks, Douglas
Tuesday, December 20
• Soul Suspects at Jaks, Douglas
• Accoustic Sing -a- Round, The Manor, Willaston.
• The What You Want Acoustic Music Club, The Manor, Willaston, 8.30pm.
Wednesday, December 21
• Karaoke at the British, Douglas.
• Blues Club, The Railway Hotel, Douglas, 9pm.
• Brown Sugar at Jaks, Douglas.
Thursday, December 22
• Grass Roots at Jaks, Douglas.
• Brown Sugar at The Outback, Douglas.
• Ramsey Folk Club at The Britannia, Ramsey, 9pm.
• Karaoke with Ray Sloane at The Saddle Inn, Douglas.
Friday, December 16
• Pilates, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, 9.30am. Contact Liz 427401. Also Wednesday 6.15pm,Thursday, 6.15pm and Friday 9.30am.
• Walk and talk, NSC, Douglas, 10am. Also Monday, Pulsom Park, Castletown, 10.30am and Noble’s Park, Douglas, 5.30pm; Tuesday, NSC, Douglas, 10am; Wednesday, Ramsey Rugby Club, 10am; Thursday, Harbour Lights Cafe, Peel, 10am. Contact 688592.
• Walk and talk, Earroo Nane House, 1 Snaefell View, Threshold Estate, Jurby, 10am.
• Chair based exercise sessions, Port Erin Methodist Church hall, 2pm; Monday, Ramsey Town Hall, 10.30am; Tuesday, Castletown Sandfield residents lounge, 2pm; Wednesday, Westland’s Residents Lounge, Peel, 10.30am; Thursday, Onchan Youth and Community Centre, 1.30pm. Contact 642668.
• Manx ABC Boxing, Palace Terrace, Douglas. Juniors, 6pm. Seniors (age 16+), 7pm. Beginners welcome. Also Monday and Wednesday.
• Tai chi chuan, Murrays Road School, 7.30pm. Contact 612305.
•Indoor bowls, Legion Hall, Port St Mary, 7.30pm. No experience necessary.
Saturday, December 17
• Pregnancy yoga, All Saints Hall, Douglas, 10am. Contact 461461.
• Yoga, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 10.15am. Also Monday.
• St Mary’s AFC mixed under 11s training, Pulrose Football Fields, 10.30am. Contact 405859.
• Tae Kwondo beginners, Pinewood Complex, Pulrose, 10.45am. Also 6-7yrs, Wednesdays at 5.30pm and Monday and Wednesday, 8-13yrs at 6pm, all ages at 7.15pm. Text 432152.
• Gentle Circuits, NSC, Douglas, 11am. Also Thursday. Contact 688588.
• Gymnastics and dance, St Ninian’s School, Douglas, 2pm. Also Wednesday, contact 254499.
Monday, December 19
• Ladies’ activity morning, NSC, Douglas, 9.30am. Contact 688556.
• Pilates, St. John’s Methodist Church Hall, 9.30am. Contact 427401.
• Fencing for ages 7 and up, Andreas Parish Hall, 4.30pm. Also Tuesday, Arbory Parish Hall, 4pm and Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael, 6.30pm; Wednesdays, Scoill Ree Gorree Sports Hall, Ramsey, 5pm; Thursdays, Onchan Community Hall, 7.30pm. Contact 880863.
• Beginners Pilates, Rushen Primary School, Port Erin, 6.15pm. Also Improvers at 7.30pm; Beginners also Wednesday at Victoria Road Primary School, Castletown, 7.30pm. Contact 491963.
• Exercise Boot Camp, Corrin Hall, Peel, 6.15pm. Also Wednesday, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 6pm; Thursday, Glen Vine Church Hall, 9.15am.
• Cardiotone, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 7pm. Also Thursday. Contact 452729.
• Aerobics and body toning, bring your own mat, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael, 7pm. Also Thursday, Philip Christian Centre, Peel, 7pm. Contact 455924.
• Women’s self-defence classes, British Legion Hall, Port Erin, 7.30pm.
• Kirk Michael Badminton Club, Park View Hall, Kirk Michael, 8pm. Contact 878536.
• Zumba, Carrefour Health Club, Douglas, 8pm. Aso Wednesday at 9.45am; Thursday at 6.30pm.
Tuesday, December 20
• Thighs, Bums and Tums, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 9.30am. Also Thursday. Contact 335635.
• Aquafit, Western Swimming Pool, Peel, 1.15pm. Also Thursday, 7pm.
• Southern Gymnastics Club, Castle Rushen High School, from 5pm. Also Thursday, Ballasalla School, from 4pm. Contact 473741.
• Pilates for Horse Riders, Ballaugh, 5.15pm and 6.30pm, contact 465115.
• Pilates, St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey, 6.15pm. Contact 491449.
• Zumba, Fiesta Havana, Douglas, 7pm. Contact sjh@manx.net
• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre Parish Community Hall, 7pm.
• Badminton club, Arbory School, Ballabeg, 8pm. Contact Liz, 832904.
• Zumba, The Dance Factory, Onchan Park, 7.30pm. Contact 425270. Also Thursday.
• Qi Gong, Community Hall, Clenagh Road, Sulby, 7pm. £5 per session, contact 878607.
• IOM Karate Federation, Murrays Road School, Juniors 7pm, Seniors, 7.30pm. Contact 612305.
• Arbory Badminton Club, Arbory School Hall, 8pm. Contact 832094.
Wednesday, December 21
• Gentle yoga, ladies class, Gena’s Dance Academy, Peel, 9.30am. Contact 456782.
• Pilates, Braddan Church Hall, 5.30pm and 6.45pm. Contact Suzanne 465115.
• Valkyrs Hockey Club training, QEII Astro pitch, Peel. Juniors (8 and up), 6pm; Seniors (13 and up), 7.30pm. Contact 801802 or cathkilley@manx.net
• Bowling club night, Port Erin Bowling Club, Breagle Glen, 6.30pm.
• Beginners yoga, St Ninians Dance Studio, Douglas, 6.30pm.
Thursday, December 22
• Fitness league exercise class, Ballafesson Church hall, Port Erin, 10.30am. Contact 832759.
• Tai Chi Chuan, Lezayre Parish Hall, 2pm. Contact 813222.
• Peel Badminton Club, Corrin Hall, Peel, 7pm.
• Yoga, Cooil Methodist Hall, 7.15pm. Contact 494489.
Friday, December 16
• Sayle Gallery Christmas Show, Villa Marina Promenade, Douglas. Until January 8.
• Friends of Garretts Gallery Exhibition, Kirby Farm Industrial Estate, Braddan, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-6pm. Until December 17. Call 456854 or garrettsgallery@manx.net
• ‘Ancient To Modern Mann’, exhibition of art by Gary Bennett and Rosie Wood, Leece Museum, Peel. Until December 22.
• Festival of Trees, Isle of Man Airport. In aid of Save The Children. Until January 6.
• Advent exhibition, St German’s Cathedral, Peel. Until Christmas.
• Mountain Milestones, House of Mannan, Peel, 1am-5pm. Free entry.
When the Taliban took control of Kabul in September 1996, thousands of women saw their lives transformed... overnight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving home on their own.
Afghanistan’s economy collapsed, young men left the capital city in search of work and safety, and times were desperate for the remaining women who had been allowed a certain amount of freedom in the preceding years.
Nineteen-year-old Kamila Sidiqi had only recently qualified as a teacher and now her dreams and ambitions were cut cruelly short. Suddenly, her world would operate within the confines of three life-changing edicts announced by the Taliban:
‘Women will stay at home. Women are not permitted to work. Women must wear the chadri [full body covering] in public.’
How was she going to help her family and support her brothers and sisters if she couldn’t step out of her house?
Kamila’s amazing true story gets a very welcome public airing in former ABC News producer Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s inspiring and uplifting account of extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity.
Against all the odds, Kamila began a sewing business in her own living room, little guessing that it would soon create jobs and hope for one hundred women in the neighbourhood and mean the difference between starvation and survival.
Lemmon unearthed Kamila’s tale of entrepreneurship in 2005 when she was studying at Harvard Business School and focusing on women who work in war zones. She became determined to portray women as resilient survivors who demand our respect, rather than as victims deserving only our sympathy.
She travelled to Afghanistan where she found the ‘mad jumble of barely managed chaos that was Kabul’ and began digging for a business heroine.
Kamila Sidiqi and her fellow dressmakers embodied everything she had been looking for ... Afghan women who supported each other when the world outside had forgotten them, helped to bring together their struggling communities and reshaped their own future in the process.
The women’s efforts and achievements are all the more remarkable in the knowledge that just talking or trading with ‘foreigners’ could bring punishment from the Taliban and even lead to their husbands divorcing them.
Lemmon’s powerful book takes us to the heart of the oppression faced by Afghan women under Taliban rule but also celebrates Kamila’s endless determination and resourcefulness in her mission to care for her siblings.
What the author found in Kabul was a sisterhood unlike any she had seen before, one marked by ‘empathy, laughter, courage, curiosity about the world, and above all a passion for work.’
A moving and must-read book...
(John Murray, paperback, £8.99)
‘Nothing is what it seems’... Julia Crouch’s dark novel sheds a new and disturbing light on the age-old maxim.
There’s another saying that ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’... and one about ‘a friend in need being a friend indeed.’
All these truisms lie at the fast-beating heart of what is undoubtedly a superb debut novel but if that makes Cuckoo sound like a book of clichés, think again because life’s major driving forces get a compelling workout in this deliciously unsettling, read-it-in-one-go suspense thriller.
Crouch excels at giving us the unexpected and when allied to an intelligent plot, an air of menace so evil that it raises the goosebumps and a chilling human drama of deep psychological intensity, you have all the makings of a real classic.
Rose and her husband Gareth live in a beautiful, newly renovated house in the Wiltshire hills with their two young daughters, Anna and baby Flossie.
Just as they are settling into a much-anticipated routine after two and a half years of hard work, Rose’s oldest friend Polly calls with the news that her husband Christos has been killed in a car accident in Greece.
Even though they haven’t seen much of each other since Polly moved overseas, they always seem to be able to pick up where they left off. Not surprising for two women whose lives have been entwined through school years, teens and twenties.
They had both married artists and rather unfashionably moulded themselves around their men and their children.
Despite the fact that Gareth has never liked Polly on the grounds that she ‘gave him the creeps,’ Rose doesn’t think twice about inviting her to stay. She’d do anything for Polly and it’s always been that way.
Extrovert Polly has never been one to conform – it’s one of the qualities Rose most admires in her – and from the moment she and her two small boys, Nico and Yannis, arrive on Rose’s doorstep, it’s obvious she is not the typical grieving widow.
But the longer Polly stays, the more Rose wonders how well she really knows her and she can’t help questioning whether Polly’s presence has anything to do with her growing sense that she’s losing her hold on her own family and home.
Very soon Rose’s cosy world starts to fall apart at the seams as her baby falls dangerously ill and Gareth grows increasingly distracted.
It appears that once you invite Polly into your home, it’s very difficult to get her out again...
The gradual deconstruction of Rose’s idyllic and ordered middle-class world is a work of authorial black magic. Her characters are flawed but initially recognisable people whose lives degenerate into damaging suspicion and something even darker.
Cuckoo sets us thinking about the complex nature of friendship while at the same time delivering an absorbing and spine-tingling thriller.
Don’t miss it!
(Headline, paperback, £6.99)
LATEST property sales recorded at the General Registry in Douglas, are as follows:
Mark William Osborn and William Keith Osborn sold Unit 2a Snugborough Trading Estate, Union Mills, Braddan, for £1,200,000 to Ballavargher Properties, Burleigh Manor, Peel Road, Douglas.
Frederick Denis Stokes and his wife sold The Old Manse, Station Road, Kirk Michael, for £575,000 to Charles Gary Hepburn. No address on deed.
The Trustees of the Estate of Marion Aubrey Scott sold Balladoole Beg and Balladoole, Dog Mills, Bride, for £550,000 to David Paul Raybon, 32 Seafield Crescent, Onchan.
Maralene Carroll sold 4 Somerset Road, Douglas, for £425,000 to Anthony Elliot Barber, 56 Quay West Flats, Bridge Road, Douglas.
Victoria Caroline Peace Bradley, Peter John Sheldon Barry and Paul Gordon Barry sold 26 Fairway Drive, Ramsey, for £260,000 to Robert Anthony Craig Huyton and Elizabeth Amanda Huyton, 6 Claughbane Drive, Ramsey.
Michelle Jane Kewley sold 16 Ashberry Avenue, Douglas, for £202,500 to Maria Teresa Allan, 4 Elm Bank, Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, Marown.
The representatives of the estate of Alice Barbara Kinvig sold 10 Richmond Grove, Douglas, for £182,500 to Kevin Wilson Stephens, 88 Lakeside Road, Douglas.
Godfrey William Clayton and his wife sold 46 Malew Street, Castletown, for £181,000 to Bernard Alan Warden and his wife from Fairlie, North Aberdeenshore, Scotland.
• We publish details of all house sales unless we receive a written request from the police or probation service.
They pride themselves on being an ‘ordinary’ lot in Lancashire but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the odd skeleton – and maybe even a ghost or two – rattling around in their history.
In fact, they’re more likely to be ‘boggarts,’ ‘dobbies,’ and ‘barguests’ to those who have dabbled in the folklore of a county steeped in witchcraft and paranormal mysteries.
Preston author Joseph Delaney has found rich pickings in Lancashire’s ghostly heritage in his best-selling children’s book series The Wardstone Chronicles which feature master Spook John Gregory battling supernatural forces in the county’s rural landscape.
And now author Daniel Codd has roamed the same highways, byways and ghoulish graveyards to dig up some of the most hair-raising tales in his entertaining new book, Paranormal Lancashire.
There’s a vicar who saw his own ghost, a church that mysteriously moved itself to a new site, a witch who turned herself into animals and the theatre haunted by a famous Georgian actress.
Perhaps the most spine-tingling story involves the 19th century vicar of St Leonard’s Church at Walton-le-Dale, near Preston, who was reputed to dabble in the black arts.
The clergyman waited in the church porch on Christmas Eve when it was said the spirits of those destined to die in the coming year passed into the church. Imagine his shock when he saw his own ghost drift by... and the shock for all concerned when he breathed his last only months later.
‘Moving churches’ was a common legend in Lancashire and perhaps the most notable of these was the Parish Church of St Andrew in Church Road, Leyland, which was originally built at nearby Whittle-le-Woods but on the night of its completion around 1849 was reported by witnesses to have been moved in its entirety to its current site by ‘a huge cat, with unearthly-looking eyes, and a tail with a barbed end.’
Back in the 17th century, a woman known as Meg Shelton and commonly remembered as the ‘Hag of the Fylde’ was blamed for stealing milk, running rings round the local squire and turning herself into animals and even a sack of wheat in the Woodplumpton, Kirkham and Wesham areas.
When she died in 1705, she was buried at St Anne’s Church in Woodplumpton, near Preston, but had to be frequently re-interred when her body appeared on the grass. Her spirit was eventually exorcised but a huge boulder, which can still be seen today, was hauled over her grave to ensure she stayed six feet under.
Not all ghosts confined themselves to the countryside. In 1877, engineers reported the sound of ‘unearthly moaning and groaning’ in a large railway shed at Chorley railway station followed by a hail of large stones hurled at the workmen. It was blamed on a ‘shocking suicide’ close to the haunted shed a few months earlier.
And the headless ghost of a youth ‘clankin’ round in chains’ often stalked the streets of Preston in the early 19th century. It sometimes appeared as a great black dog or a strange woman but it was always headless.
Many of the county’s castles and ancient halls, including at Clitheroe and Lancaster, have been troubled by strange apparitions, usually ‘white ladies,’ but theatres have also had their fair share. At the Grand Theatre at Lancaster, the ghost of 18th century star actress Sarah Siddons has been seen ‘floating down the aisle.’
Today ghost hunting is big business in Lancashire and there are regular ‘walks’ and ‘sleepovers’ at various locations so if you should happen to meet an unwelcome ‘visitor,’ remember to spit three times in the ghost’s face, turn a live coal on the fire, nail a horseshoe to the doorframe or pick a few sprigs from a wicken tree.
At least one of the antidotes should save you from a fate worse than death!
(Amberley, paperback, £12.99)