The Mobile Library The Library on Wheels has over 2,600 books and audiobooks which travels around the Island and especially rural areas, giving access to those who may find it difficult to travel to a Library. A smaller van can bring books to your door. There is also a Bibliotherapy service with books as a source for interaction. […] Read More
The Northern Theatre Experience Ramsey Grammar School, Ramsey, IM8 2RG A friendly, community-based venue for the arts in the north, showcasing the best of theatre screened live from London’s West End, as well as international venues. Read More
The Nunnery Old Castletown Road, Douglas, IM2 1QB The Priory of Douglas was a monastery of nuns, possibly dating to the reign of Rǫgnvaldr Guðrøðarson, King of the Isles (1187-1226). It was suppressed by King Henry VIII in 1540. Nothing remains of the monastery. In 1610, the Nunnery was granted to the Earl of Derby by King James. The buildings were acquired by Richard Calcot, Comptroller of the Isle of Man, […] Read More
The Old House of Keys Castle Street, Castletown, IM9 1LF Originally, the self elected Members of the House of Keys, met in Castle Rushen, before moving to Bishop Wilson’s residence and then the George Inn until 1821, when the House of Keys opposite the Castle was built. The building has been restored, to its appearance in 1866, when the Island voted for the first time, […] Read More
The Purple Helmets YOU MISED THEM. THEY HUNG UP THEIR HELMETS IN 2022. The Isle of Man’s own Motorcycle Stunt Team. Taking part each year in the TT festival celebrations and can be seen at other random times during the Summer months. Read More
The Service Players Birchleigh House, Hillberry Road, Onchan,, IM3 4EU This well established Amateur Dramatics Company was founded in 1942 by Jon Pertwee, the comedy actor who played Dr Who in the early 1970s. The Service Players present at least one Gaiety production a year and specialise in Comedies. Previous productions include: Blackadder, Communicating Doors and Arcadia. Read More
