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King William's College 6th Form play - 'Mother Courage and Her Children'

by Bertolt Brecht.

Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June, 7pm Free tickets available from the College Play Secretary on 820427 each week day morning

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“Pony Club Wild West Show – 30th June 2007

Fun for all the family. Includes Fancy Dress, Mounted Western Games, Hobby Horse Races, Barrel Racing, Western Jumping, Handy Pony. Open to non members so bring along your friends and family. Classes for all ages from toddlers to adults so get your Stetson out and get down to Ballawilleykilley, Glen Vine for an 11am start. You don’t need a pony to compete. More info at www.iomponyclub.com

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Beach Party

Friends of Ramsey Queen’s Pier are having a beach party this Saturday (30th June)

2-5pm.

Bouncy Castle, Face painting, and music from the Mannin Folk Music group.

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"The first Filipino festival in the Isle of Man"

Held on 30th June 07 @ Ramsey Mooragh Park from 10am - 5pm Organised by the Ramsey Filipino Community and the Filipino Association in the IOM.

Proceeds to be donated to the Hospice Childrens Unit.

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ROYAL MARINE BAND SCOTLAND RETURNING TO THE ISLE OF MAN FOR A SUMMER SPECTACULAR

The rousing music, visual splendour and military precision of The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland is coming to Douglas on the Isle of Man on Monday 2 July, 2007

The concert is a summer celebration of music and will feature music from Riverdance, a Falklands tribute, prelude, sunset and much more. The concert venue is the town's Villa Marina Royal Hall, and will be performed principally in aid of the RNLI with support to Friends of Manx National Heritage too.

There are still some tickets left for this musical extravaganza. Tickets are available from the Villa Marina on 01624 694555. Tickets are on sale for £15.00 or £10.00 for under 15s.

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Breakthrough Breast Cancer Fund at Nobles Park - Tynwald Day

A fun day out for all the family with Bands, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Street entertainers, Sumo Wrestling, asault course, candy floss, Rodeo Bull, Kids Carts, Gymnastics displays, competitions plus many more attractions & Car boot sale (too book a pitch call 479071).

12-7pm Thursday 5th July 2007

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Open Afternoon at Bishopscourt - Kirk Michael

Tynwald Day (Thursday 5th July), Gates open from 12:30pm.

Displays by Western school of dance, Hediya Dance Ladies & The Men of Peel from 1:45pm

Musical displays by the Band of HM Royal Marines at 3:15pm

Display of rare vintage and classic cars & motorcycles. Stalls, sideshows, bouncy castle, strawberries & cream etc.

The Chapel will be open.

Entrance £4.00 (includes afternoon tea)

Children £1.00 (11 years and under)

Proceeds in aid of Kirk Michael elderley persons sheltered housing building fund.

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Arthritus Care Ellan Vannin

Launching on Saturday 14th July 2007 at the Masonic Hall. 1-5pm

Stalls, Charity Representatives and stalls.

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Martyn Cull - Inca Trail Trek in aid of Asthma UK

Martyn Cull suffers from Asthma and is raising money for Asthma UK, a very worthy charity. He needs your help, please visit his "Just Giving" page and donate some money for a very good cause click here

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 Manx National Youth Band,

 incorporating Manx Concert Brass will be holding their Annual Gala Concert on Saturday 14th July in the Villa Marina.  The concert begins at 7.30 and tickets are available at the Villa Box Office priced at £5 for adults and £1 for children up to the age of 16.  The Bands are please to announce their special guests for the evening are world renowned Solo Cornet player Stuart Lingard and his wife Tenor Horn player Sheona White. For more information please contact Karen Mansell on 620791 or visit our website - www.manxyouthband.org

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This Weekend's Gigs..

 

The Creek, Peel

summer beer festival starts this Thursday

This Friday - New Rock Band - Rough Justice Debut Gig

This Saturday - Mannerisms

 

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Friends of Robert Owen House

 

June 23rd - Douglas Fun Day

at Nobles Park from 2-5pm

July 5th - Tynwald Fair St Johns    

 All day

July 7th - A Magical Evening by the Green -  Castletown 7-30pm

Fun evening within the beautiful grounds of the Bowling Green complex. Good food, Great company, a little magic plus a 'special' mid-summer charity auction. Ring 834550 for details.

Aug 10th - Coffee Morning    

 Corrin Hall, Peel, 10-12noon

Aug 10/11th - Royal Manx Show    

Sulby

 

For details of all the events and information on the FRIENDS OF ROBERT OWEN HOUSE please ring 622314 or visit www.robertowenhouse.org

 

 

 

Hospice Care Fundraising Events 2007

 


1st Tuesday of each month during, March, April, and May at 7.30pm           
Whist Drives
Venue: Kirk Michael Methodist Hall
Admission:  £2
Contact: Barbara Dawson – 878349


May (date to be confirmed)
Hospice Garden Party
For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im


June  
Go Yellow! For St Bridget’s Hospice 
Call for a yellow fundraising pack and sell items to raise funds at your school, office or home and then stop everything for Tea @ 3. 
St Bridget’s will be hosting their own Tea @ 3, please pop along and don’t forget to look out for St Bridget’s very own Harriet Hen and Daphne Duck visiting schools and offices in the Douglas area!

For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im


13th June (Wednesday)
Annual General Meeting  
Venue: Keyll Darree, near Noble’s Hospital

Complimentary lunch will be available by prior arrangement
Contact: Sue Magee – 626530 or email secretary@hospice.org.im 
              Stella Livsey - 692924 or email personalassistant@hospice.org.im 


June   
Parish Walk
 
Hospice Care is once again entering a team. If you would like to walk with us please contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im

If walking isn't your 'thing' but you'd still like to be involved, you can sponsor any of our walkers. Contact us as above.
 


June                                        
Parish Walk
Refreshments
Refreshments will be on sale in the grounds of Peel Cathedral from 1.30pm
 
Contact: Bernice Corcoran – 801206


July (date and venue to be confirmed) 
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bring your favourite Teddies along from 12 noon – 4pm
 
Enjoy the many shows, stalls & entertainment

For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im        


July   (dates to be confirmed) 
Secret Gardens of Peel
Refreshments/Afternoon Tea For Sale at 47 Ballaquane Park, Peel
 
Contact: Bernice Corcoran – 801206


July (date to be confirmed)
Carol Dunnett Memorial Walk  
Annual sponsored walk from St Johns Methodist Church Hall to Peel and back again 
Refreshments are served in the Church Hall after the walk
Forms available at Hospice Shop, Michael Street, Peel or from Jeanette Sheridan - 844846


August and September (dates to be confirmed)
Open Days at the New Hospice
 

This is your opportunity to visit the New Hospice at Ballafletcher (near noble's Hospital) before it is open to patients. You have done so much to help us achieve this wonderful milestone and we would love to show you around the facilities.

You can follow the development of the new Hospice by following the links from the 'About Hospice Care' page on this website.

For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im


6th October (Saturday)
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

 

There will be several events taking place on this day, which will be announced in the local press, on the local radio stations, and on the Hospice website.
 For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im


                                               

October (date and venue to be confirmed)
Hospice Annual Dinner
For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im


22nd October (Monday)
Hospice Volunteers' Lunch & Learn  
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ontact: Wendy Smith – 626530 daytherapies@hospice.org.im
               Laura Walker - 692900 vso@hospice.org.im


24th and 25th November
Hospice Christmas Fair
Following the success of the two-day event in 2006 we have decided to repeat it for 2007.
Bring the children to meet Santa and browse the stalls for great gift ideas.

Venue: Villa Marina

For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im



2nd December (Sunday)
Light Up A Life  
Remember loved ones and help us celebrate teh work of Hospice Care at this special time of year
Venue: The grounds of the new Hospice
Time: 5pm start 
E
veryone welcome

For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im



December  (date to be confirmed)
Carol Singing
 
Venue: Tynwald Mills, St Johns 
Co
ntact: Bernice Corcoran – 801206


 
1st January 2008
Peel Dip

Will you join the Hospice team to brave the icy waters on New Years Day at Peel? If that doesn't sound like the kind of thing that you would like to do to welcome in the New Year then sponsor us to do it for you!
For further information contact the Hospice Fundraising and PR Department - 692920 or email events@hospice.org.im or fpr@hospice.org.im

 

 

Isle of Man Churches
 
Monday 18 June
Monday 18, 25 June and 2, 9 July. Care for the Family will be presenting their Connect2 Marriage course. Ideal for couples planning their wedding or in the first few years of married life. The course covers Communication, Resolving Conflict, Great Expectations, Intimacy, Romance, Love for a Lifetime. Places are £25 per couple (to include notes and refreshments) and will take place at St John's Mill from 7.30 - 9.30pm. For further information or to book a place, contact: Carolyn Shipstone on tel: 491043, or email:
Carolyn.Shipstone@cff.org.uk  St John's Mill 19.30- 21.30
 
Monday 25 June and 2, 9 July
Care for the Family will be presenting their Connect2 Marriage course. Ideal for couples planning their wedding or in the first few years of married life. The course covers Communication, Resolving Conflict, Great Expectations, Intimacy, Romance, Love for a Lifetime. Places are £25 per couple (to include notes and refreshments) and will take place at St John's Mill from 7.30 - 9.30pm. For further information or to book a place, contact: Carolyn Shipstone on tel: 491043, or email:
Carolyn.Shipstone@cff.org.uk  St John's Mill 19.30- 21.30

 

Saturday 30 June 
Island-wide Men's Breakfast at the start of National Week. Speaker Mr Mark Mitchell, Managing Director the Mitchell Group; Subject "Jesus' Lifelong Anti-corrosion Warranty !" Bookings please to David Holmes at
mensbreakfast@manx.net or telephone 622238. Hilton Hotel 07.30

 

 

 

 

TT SPECIAL

Tribal Bellydance Workshop with Dawn O'Brien

Saturday 9 June 2007, 10:00am - 1:00pm at Onchan Morton Hall.

Arranged by Hediya Arabic Dance Club

Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council

Cost: £20 (£18 Hediya members) for more info or to book your place contact Chrissy Tel: 01624 836792 email: chrissy@hediya.org.uk details are also on our website: www.hediya.org.uk

Dawn’s webpage:  www.myspace.com/dawnobrien

 

 

 

 

 

Workout Smarter dot com is a women’s only Boot Camp.

Tuesday and Thursday nights and also Saturday mornings.

If there are any ladies wanting to get fit

                     

 in October, November and December they should come and join a monthly boot camp.

More info is on the website….. www.workoutsmarter.com

 

 

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