(suspenseful music plays) I was waiting for this day as my star rating was dependent upon the overnight (she actually stayed 2 nights) stay of the independent hotel inspector from England. She was very pleasant and although thorough was fair in her assessment. Some of the criticisms were already on my winter ‘to do’ list. …
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Author:Rosemary Cooil
Welcome MGP/Classic guest
Today, we welcome the first of the guests for the MGP/Classic racing. The practising so far has been excellent and any inclement weather has arrived either during the night or in the early hours of the morning. We look forward to seeing and catching up with the ‘regulars’ after a 3 year break. A beer …
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Southern 100 Road Race
Returning guests have brought the sunshine with them and have enjoyed exploring the Island before the start of the races tomorrow on the Billown Circuit. The week looks set to stay fine and hopefully they we see some great racing.
Tynwald 2022
The sun was shining on this year’s Tynwald Ceremony. The great and the good turned out in the suits and Ascot hats. The Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer, spoke in Manx from ‘the Hill’ for the first time. The fair field was absolutely packed. There seemed to be more stalls than I have ever seen …
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46th Mananan Festival
Tonight we attended a superb concert by the 19 year old pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason at the Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin, Isle of Man. It was great to return to listening to some high quality classical music. This was just one of the performances at the 46th Mananan Festivals. The Solem String Quartet and …
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