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- 19th October 2012
THE new St Ninian's Lower School was formally opened this afternoon by the Minister for Education and Children.
Unveiling a plaque in front of an audience of 200 guests, staff and students, Tim Crookall MHK said the impressive new building at Bemahague had 'set news standards' for education in the Island and was 'already proving a real asset for the community'.
- 17th October 2012
WITH a new winter menu being launched after half term, the School Meals Service on the Isle of Man is emphasising it offers primary school pupils a tasty and nutritional midday treat.
- 10th October 2012
On 10th November 2012, Manx National Heritage will open a major exhibition on 'The Forgotten Kingdom? The Kingdom of Man and the Isles (1000 - 1300 AD)', supported by Lloyds TSB.
Three local businesses, all members of thebestof The Isle of Man (which promotes recommended local island businesses) joined forces with thebestof The Isle of Man team at The Southern and The Royal Manx Agricultural Show to raise money for local charities The Special Care Baby Unit SCBU, The Peel and District Support Group , The Hospice , The Manx Workshop for the Physically Disabled.
- 1st October 2012
Over 150 groups and individuals working in partnership, including Government Officers, marine experts and local organisations, have contributed towards the project by bringing together information on Manx waters in an accessible format. As part of the project, locations of key habitats and species, Manx shipwrecks and cables and pipelines have been mapped.
- 22nd September 2012
Conister Bank, Manx National Heritage (MNH), the Department of Education and Children and two professional animators teamed up to judge the 2013 ACE Card Design Competition this month. The judging also is timely with the completion of an animation project commissioned by Manx National Heritage to inspire students to engage with their heritage and encourage the use of their ACE cards.
- 11th September 2012
New Breakfast Club for pupils has been started at Manor Park Primary School on the Isle of Man by Headteacher Riss Forrester following inspiring conference.
- 25th July 2012
Mosaic, a Christian women's group, have raised £6,937.65 to support the work of local charity Crossroads Care.
Mosaic pledged to raise Crossroads funds at the group's annual conference in September 2011 and met their target through sponsored walks, coffee mornings and individual donations.
Harding Lewis Accountants hosts a seminar aimed at helping local businesses fight back against the recession.
- 23rd April 2012
Each and every year the Parish Walk raises thousands of pounds for charity and this year Manx Telecom has chosen Crossroads Care as one of five charities to profile and encourage walkers to raise money for.