| Monday 30th
Oct |
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Chemistry Capers |
Continues until
Friday 3rd |
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Half Term Science Sessions. Exploring topics such as
Forces, Magnets , Light and Colour. Entry includes access around the House
of Manannan once the Chemistry Capers session has finished. To pre book a
place contact the Manx Museum 01624 648000.
Venue: The House of Manannan, Peel
Tickets: £2.50
Information: Telephone 648000
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| Tuesday 31st
Oct |
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Get Up and Go Show |
Continues On
Wed 1st Nov |
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A live show based on the popular children's video
starring the well-known entertainer and TV presenter DAVE BENSON PHILLIPS
(PLAYHOUSE DISNEY, PLAYDAYS, FUN SONG FACTORY), and his cute furry friend
BIG BEAR.
Join in with Dave and Big Bear as they sing songs like; Looby Loo, The
Bear Went Over The Mountain, The Hokey Kokey and many others.
It the perfect show for young children (under sevens), and the grown-ups
will love it too!
Venue: Villa Marina
Times: 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Tickets: £8.00
Contact: Box Office 694555
Link:
Villa Marina
Link: Dave Benson Phillips Website
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| Thursday 2nd |
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Brassed Offf |
Until
Saturday 4th |
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The Legion Players present a stage version of the 1996
British film.
A story of love, self belief and anger based around the backdrop of the
Yorkshire Pit closures.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: £8.00, Concessions available
Link:
Gaiety Theatre
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| Friday 3rd |
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Bonfire and Fireworks |
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Isle of Man National Farmers Union and NFU Mutual are
holding a Barbeque and Bonfire night. Bring your own drinks.
Venue: Andreas Airfield
Time: Bonfire 6.45pm, Fireworks 7.30pm
More Information: Telephone Ffinlo 662204
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| Friday 3rd |
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The Mannin Folk |
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The Great Laxey Mines Railway present The Mannin Folk
Venue: Laxey Glen Gardens Pavilion
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: £7.50 - Tickets from Laxey Post Office and Laxey Chemist
Contact: Joan Charnock, Telephone 862029
Link:
Laxey Mines Railway
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| Friday 3rd |
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This Island Now |
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An evening of verse with the Isle of Man Poetry Society.
Venue: Centenary Centre, Peel
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: £2.50
Link:
Centenary Centre
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| Saturday 4th |
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The Big Switch |
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A day of
activity planned by the One World Centre, to mark the International day of
action to Stop Climate Chaos. The day is supported by the Manx Farmers
Union as part of their 'I Love Manx' Buy Local campaign.
- Supporting organisations and groups
- Street performances
- “Weaving
the world” community art piece
- Advice on alternative energy,
bio fuels, and home energy reduction.
- Parade by the Pipes and Drums
Come along to the town square to show your concern and to find out more.
Venue: Town Square, Douglas
Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Links:
Stop Climate Chaos : Manx NFU
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| Saturday 4th |
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Bonfires and Fireworks |
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Peel Beech
Bonfire to be lit at 7.15pm, Fireworks from 7.30pm.
Mooragh Park, Ramsey
From 7.30
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| Saturday 4th |
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Hospice Care Christmas Fair |
and
Sunday 5th |
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There will be stacks of
stalls with exciting gifts for Christmas.
Bring the children along to meet Father Christmas and explore the Kids'
Zone.
There will also be the Nearly New Boutique, Coffee Shop, Annual Christmas
Raffle and much more.
Venue: Villa Marina, Douglas
Times: Sat 2.00 to 6.00pm, Sun 11.00am to 6.00pm
Admission: Adults £1.00, Children Free
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| Sunday 5th |
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Bonfires and Fireworks |
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Douglas
In front of The Villa Marina
6.30pm Best Guy, 7.00pm Fireworks, 7.30 Bonfire
Port Erin
Near the Cosy Nook Cafe, Shore Road
Best Guy Competition from 6:30pm, Bonfire at 7.15pm and Fireworks from
7.30pm
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| Thursday 9th |
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A Rough Guide for Dads |
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Join Richard Hardy for a 'night out with the dads' as he
explores the challenging, frustrating, loving, stressful,
character-forming and rewarding experience that is 'being a dad'.
Money raised from this event goes back into helping local families.
Venue: Sefton Hoel, Douglas
Time: 7.30 to 10.00pm
Admission: £6.00
Contact: Carolyn on 491043, or email Carolyn.Shipstone@cff.org.uk.
Links: Care for the
Family, IOM :
Rough Guide for
Dads
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| Thursday 9th |
|
Women in Mann |
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Three of the best local grown female talents perform in
support of the Wooden Spoon IOM Children's Charity.
- Christine Collister,
- Twisted Angels
- Anna Goldsmith
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: £15.00
Links: Gaiety Theatre
: Wooden
Spoon (IOM)
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| Saturday 11th |
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Christmas Farmers Market |
and
Sunday 12th |
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Promoting Manx produce. A farmers Market is being held including the following
local suppliers.
- Manx
Preserves
- Brown Cow Bakery
- Margaret Kennaugh's fruit and veg
- Greeba
Farm Mushrooms
- Moore’s kippers
- Heron & Brearley, beer and Okell’s ice
cream
- Post a Rose
- Manx Organic Network
- Davison’s ice cream
- Manx Loaghtan
- IOM Fatstock
- IOM Creameries
- Gellings Eggs
Venue: Sea Terminal, Douglas
Times: Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Link:
'I Love Manx' Website
Link:
More Farmers Markets
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| Saturday 11th |
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Back Door Slam |
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Live Music
Venue: Centenary Centre, Peel
Time: 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30)
Admission: £5.00
Links:
Centenary Centre
:
Back Door Slam
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| Saturday 11th |
|
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition |
Continues until
13th Jan 2007
(Closed Sundays) |
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A temporary exhibition of revealing the splendour, drama
and variety of life on Earth.
Venue: Manx Museum, Douglas
Times: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: Free
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| Sunday 12th |
|
An Audience with Martin Bell |
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The former BBC Newsreader, Foreign Affairs correspondent
and Tatton MP visits the Isle of Man to give a talk.
Venue: Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: £12.00
Links:
Erin Arts Centre
:
Martin Bell (Wikipedia)
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| Wednesday 15th |
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An Evening of Improvised Music |
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An evening of musical entertainment presented by Jon
Saunders and friends.
In memory of Scott Sanders with
proceeds to provide Patient Comforts on Ward 7Y, Royal Liverpool
University Hospital, where Isle of Man Blood Disorder patients are
treated.
Venue: Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: £6.00
Links:
Erin Arts Centre
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| Friday 17th |
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Music is Life |
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Charity concert in aid of Zambia Medical and Orphan Fund.
- Walter Ego Band
- Anna Goldsmith
- On a Friday
- Uber Room
- Twisted Angels.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Time: 7.00pm
Admission: £10.00
Link: Gaiety Theatre
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| Monday 20th |
|
Peter Pan on Ice |
Continues until
Saturday 25th |
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The world renowned Russian Ice Stars present a spectacular adaptation of
J. M. Barrie’s famous story packed with glamour, glitz and colour.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Times: Nightly at 7.30pm
Matinee: Thursday 23rd at 4.15pm
Matinee: Saturday 25th at 2.30pm
Admission: £20.00, Concessions available
Link: Gaiety Theatre
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| Tuesday 21st |
|
Band of the Royal Marines |
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The Friends of Manx National Heritage present a Charity
Concert Spectacular to raise funds for local charities.
Venue: Royal Hall, Villa Marina
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: £20.00
Links:
Villa Marina
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| Friday 24th |
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Pigs On The Wing |
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Live music with the Island's Pink Floyd Tribute Band.
Venue: Centenary Centre, Peel
Time: 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30)
Admission: £7.50
Links:
Centenary Centre
:
Event
Information
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| Sunday 26th |
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Love Makes The Words Go Round |
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The Isle of Man Poetry Society
Venue: Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin
Time: 8.00pm
Admission: Contact Jeff Garland for tickets Tel.664796
Link:
Erin Arts Centre
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| Thursday 30th |
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Christine Collister In Concert |
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An evening of entertainment with one of the Island's top
female talents.
Venue: Centenary Centre, Peel
Time: 8.00pm (Doors open 7.30)
Admission: £10.50
Links:
Centenary Centre
: Christine's
Website
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| Thursday 30th |
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Christmas Lights |
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The Official switching on of Douglas Christmas Lights
with supporting entertainment. Also late night shopping.
Venue: Town Hall, Douglas
Time: From 6.30pm, Lights on at 7.00pm
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| Thursday 30th |
|
Temporary Public Ice Rink |
Continues until
10th Jan 2007 |
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A temporary Ice Rink is being set up in Villiers Square,
Douglas for December and the beginning of January.
More Information...
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