Press Release News & Updates
- 19th October 2012
Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce that seven sites around the Isle of Man have been designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites under the Dark Skies Discovery Initiative, an international scheme operated by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council.
- 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.
- 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.