Below is a guide to what is going on – on the Cherry Orchard Hotel, Port Erin. Onchan Methodist Church Lounge, Island. Manx Retirement Association (Opp Commissioners’ office), Where possible the information is verified Southern Coffee Morning Drop-In Coffee and chat, but things DO change so please ring to 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 10.30am Fridays 10.30am-noon. All Welcome. verify details. Host: Joan Daniels Tel: 817007 If you know of other groups or clubs that Grace Baptist Church, Market St, Peel would like to be listed (normally for free), Guild Room, Atholl Street , Peel Sunset Cityzens just email Amy at The Thursday Fellowship ‘A Friendly Natter, guest speakers, [email protected] Thursdays 2.15 pm from Oct - Easter tea/coffee. A ‘get-together’ for mid-lifers, A small fee is payable for listings if the Speakers, quizzes, DVDs and Bingo OAPS, On the Hill – Over the Hill – Top of classes are fee paying (other than if nominal Our aim is fellowship and fun! the Slopers Anyone with a free afternoon. fees to cover rent etc). All welcome Pop along 1.30 – 3pm on Fridays. Contact: Heather Horsburgh 842451 Over 50’s Coffee Mornings and other Social Double Garage and Shed at Thie Rosien Gatherings Island-Wide Jurby Community Centre, Jurby (Old Southlands), Castletown Road Monday Cuppa and a Catch Up (and the Port Erin St Pauls’s Hall, Ramsey. Monday Mile if you fancy it). Men in Sheds A Project for Men of ANY Manx Retirement Association 9.30 - 11.30am. Age to work on projects of their own or for Northern Coffee Morning. Pop in for a brew and natter and/or a gentle walk the community. 1st Tuesday of the Month at 10.30 am. around Jurby. Donations welcome for Times: Tues, Weds and Fri 10am – 5pm. refreshments Hostess: Annette Solkin. Tel: 817007 Cost: £25 per year + contributions to tea Contact details: [email protected], www.manxretirement.org 331794 or see Jurby and Northern Community fund. Initiatives Facebook Page. To find out more call: Les Shires 494885. Castletown Civic Centre Castletown + District Over 60’s Club Morton Hall, Church Ave, Onchan Salvation Army Citadel, Lord St, Douglas Coffee Mornings Onchan Ladies Club Lunch Club Time: 10 – 11.30am Cost £1 inc 1st Weds in the month at 2.15pm Every Tuesday from 11.30am (lunch served Refreshments Call 620352 at 12noon). £4 for a set three course meal, call 627742 to book a place. Castletown + District Over 60’s Club Onchan Pensioners’ Social Club, Afternoon Teas Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am Palace Hotel, Douglas. Time: 2 – 3.30pm Cost: £1.50 inc All Welcome. Isle of Man Ladies Luncheon Club Scones/Refreshments Monthly Luncheons with speakers. 9th Oct, 27th Nov. Football Club, Glen Road, Laxey Contact Gladys Williams on 621740 for Laxey Coffee and Chat more info and/or to book a place. Cat with No Tail, Hailwood Centre, Douglas Thursdays 10 – 12 (Term-time only) Manx Retirement Association Contact: Janet 431706 Douglas/Onchan Coffee Morning Fresh filter coffee and home made cakes. Last Tuesday of the Month at 10.30am All welcome. Donations welcome.

Art and Craft Groups St Stephen’s Church Hall, Sulby. Book Clubs for Adults & Children’s (This category includes Arts, Crafts, Sulby Art Club, Activities in Libraries Sewing, Flower Arranging, Knitting & Wednesdays 2pm-4pm Crochet, Quilting, Painting and so on) Contact ? Erin Arts Centre Book Club First Weds of each month at 1.30pm House of Manannan. Peel Onchan Methodist Hall, Main Free to Join. Call EAC 832662 ‘Crafternoon’ sessions Road. Wednesdays 1 – 3pm Onchan Flower Club Henry Bloom Noble Library, No charge, and refreshments are served. Contact Mrs M. Clague 626573 8 Duke Street, Douglas Come with your current craft project and Meets on the second Tuesday of the month in Storytime for Preschoolers have a chat and a cup of tea. Talks, demonstrations and practice nights. Thursdays 10-30am Monthly Adult Readers Group rd St. Andrew's Church Hall, The Erin Arts Centre (NEW TIME) 3 Tuesday of each month Douglas Art Group 6pm IOM Embroiderers' Guild Thursdays 1.30 – 4.30pm Contact: Jan Macartney 696460 Hand, Machine & Mixed Media embroidery Contact: EAC 832662 Regular Friday/Saturday Monthly Meetings Onchan Library All welcome St John’s Methodist Hall "Story Tots" stories, rhymes & colouring Call Helen on 851258 St John’s Art and Craft Group for pre-schoolers and their parents / carers www.iomeg.blogspot.com Tuesdays 9.40am. Tuesdays 2.30 - 3 p.m. contact [email protected] Bring your own art and craft. Call 851364. Book Group 1st Thursday of each month at 6.p.m. St James’ School Rooms, Dalby Ballabeg Methodist Hall, Ballabeg. Contact 621228 or The Dalby Art Group, Mannin Quilters [email protected] Thursdays 2pm. Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm. Call 628921. Bring your own equipment. Call 843471 Ramsey Town Library (New Time) St Columba’s Catholic Church, Port Erin, Story Time Jurby Community Centre, Jurby Mannin Quilters Tues and Thurs 9.30 – 10am Monday Crafternoon Wednesdays 1.30-4pm. Call 628921 Age: Preschool/Reception Mondays 2 - 4pm. Bring your own craft. Learn a Free with pictures to take home and colour. skill/share a skill. Suggested donation of £1 to Bingo Parents/Carers MUST attend with their child. cover refreshments Contact details: [email protected], Castletown Over 60’s Club, Morton Hall, Family Library, Westmoreland Road 331794 or see Jurby and Northern Community Castletown Storybox Initiatives Facebook Page. Bingo Nights Friday 10.30 - 11.00 Free TeddyTime Laxey Football Club-house, Glen Rd, Laxey Thursdays and Sundays 8 – 9.45pm Thursdays 2 - 2.45pm Free Laxey Sketch Club Sticky Finger Craft Wednesdays 1.30 pm-3.30 pm (outdoors in 6 years olds and over the summer months) Saturdays 10.30 - 12pm All Welcome Book to avoid disappointment Contact: Norman McKibbin Tel: 861125 Cost: £2 Contact 640650 Bowling Isle of Man Flat Green Bowling Club, 16 Banks Howe, Onchan NSC, Douglas. Onchan Park. Manx Retirement Association Manx Retirement Association Bowling Isle of Man Flat Green Bowling Club Rummikub Club Thursday 2pm We meet from April to September. New Times Vary so ring 817007 for times. Please call 817007 to book a place. members Adults , Seniors , Juniors and All Welcome. visitors to island welcome. For further details Onchan Pensioners Hall. contact Win Kewley 499174 Whist Drive Onchan Crown Green Bowling Club, Wednesdays 7.30pm Onchan Park Kensington Road, Douglas £2. Contact Alan 340591 Ladies and Men’s Club Bowling – which run separately but work together for the benefit of Meets April to October Scout Hall, Ballasalla the Club. Monday afternoons from 2pm Ballasalla Whist Drive Membership fees Apply. Call for further Beginners welcome and its free to try Fridays 7.30pm details. Contact: Heather 824897 Card Games (Bridge, Whist and so on ) Open April – September.

Play socially or competitively. The Ladies and Chess Clubs St Pauls Church Hall, Ramsey men both play in two leagues. Beginners are Whist Drive Falcon’s Nest Hotel, Port Erin welcome and tuition will be given 1st Thursday of the Month at 7.30pm Isle of Man Chess Club Contacts: Ladies Club Capt. Marilyn Ellison- £2. Contact: Alan 340591 Thursday’s 7.30pm. Call Alan 495097. 253177 email: [email protected] Club Captain: Libby Andrade 413318 Elim Family Centre, 2nd Ave, Onchan Computer Clubs Whist Drive Why not come along and enjoy the experience St Johns Methodist Hall, St Johns. 3rd Monday of the Month at 7.30pm of learning new computer skills. From Indoor Short Mat Bowling £2. Contact Alan 340591 complete beginners to the more experienced, Monday / Thursday 2 – 4.30pm Cost £3.00 our aim is to build your confidence, improve Contact: E Kelly on 842548 Kirk Michael Methodist Hall. (Winter Months only. Oct – April) your skills, but more importantly for you to Whist Drive enjoy the experience. Douglas Bowling Club, Villa Marina, Derby st Road 1 Tuesday of the Month For more information on this free service you Crown Green Bowling 7.30pm Refreshments and Raffle can phone: Age Concern Isle of Man on Crown green Bowling is a great way to stay £2 – Proceeds go to Hospice IOM 631740 active and meet new friends, and Douglas Call Barbara Dawson on 878349 iMuseum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas. Bowling Club is always on the lookout for Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 – 12.30pm new bowlers to play social or competitive The Cat with no Tail, Hailwood Ave. Wednesday 1.30 – 4.30pm bowling. The Manx Retirement Association Ramsey Sessions: Discounted membership is available for new Whist Afternoon Ramsey Town Hall Library, bowlers with tuition and woods available for Tuesdays 2pm £2 Tuesdays and Fridays 10 – 12.30 beginners. Contact: 817007 And Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm Contact Paula Garrett on 411300, Port Erin Sessions: [email protected] New Southlands, Ground Floor, Library www.douglasbowlingclub.com Mondays 10 – 12.30pm Thursdays 2 – 4.30pm Peel Sessions: Kensington Youth Arts Centre, Douglas Methodist Church Hall in Onchan. House of Mannanin, Peel Represent Dance Manx Folk Dancing Society Mondays 2 – 4.30pm Kids Street Dance Classes 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month Leonard Cheshire Disability – Computer Saturdays – ring for details Cost £20 for the term Beginners welcome! Drop in Centre Contact: Dave 408545. Info Willow House, 61-69 Main Road, Onchan Beginners – 7.00pm – 8.00pm (above and behind Onchan Library) Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas More Advanced – 8.00pm – 10.00pm Tuesday – Fridays 11am – 3pm. Afternoon Tea Dance Learn traditional and newly created dances Free internet access, printing and scanning Mondays 2pm-4pm, All Welcome. the fun way!! facilities. Call 675217 For more information email us on [email protected] Volunteers on hand to help those with limited computer knowledge. South Douglas Old Friends Club The Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road Refreshments available Linedancing for beginners Douglas Wheelchair accessible Tuesdays, 7.30-8.30 pm. Ceroc (a fusion of Salsa and Jive) Donations Welcome! Doors open at 7.00 pm. All welcome Mondays (Doors Open at 7pm) Beginners Class 7.30pm Onchan Library, Onchan Pensioners Hall, opp. Library, Onchan. Beginners Plus Class 8.30pm Free one-to-one computer tuition for seniors Arabic Dance Classes Tel: 07624 456056 Tuesdays 10am – 12pm. Contact 621228 to Saturdays 10-11 Beginners; Email: [email protected] book 11.15-12.15 Improvers.

£5 for class; £7 for both. Onchan Pensioners Hall, Dance Classes (across from library)

St Johns Methodist Hall, St Johns. Sequence dancing, Madhatters Dance and Theatre Academy St Johns Good Friends Tea Dances Saturdays 8pm. Call 829669. Mannannan House, Castletown. Sequence Dancing with live music from Ballet, Tap, Theatrecraft and Musical Eric Kelly and Jim Maddocks. Pulrose Methodist Church hall, Douglas, Theatre. Dancing, Afternoon tea and Friendship Social sequence dancing, Teaching aged 3 and above. Wednesdays 2 – 4.30pm Cost £3.00 Saturdays 8pm. Also Monday, Wednesday and Classes are run on Monday, Thursday and Contact: E Kelly on 842548 Sunday. Call 842878. Saturday

Contact: Helen Terry 472732 or email St Andrews Church, Glencutchery Rd, Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael [email protected] Douglas Red Boots Line Dancing,

Arabic Dance Classes – All Abilities Fridays from 7pm. Beginners welcome, Tregellis House, Westmoreland Rd, Weds 7.30 – 9pm. £6 per class. Adults £3.50, children £1.50. Contact? Douglas. All the classes work on different aspects of Move It Dance Classes Arabic (Belly) Dancing and are suitable for St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey Classes every night of the week plus all women no matter shape or size. Argentine Tango for All, weekends. Call 210200 or visit www.hediva.org.uk Fridays from 7pm. All Ages and Abilities Adviscable to check www.tangoinman.com for Call 615989 or email [email protected] details or call Maggie or Bob 880650. www.moveit.im

Exercise & Fitness Classes Register at NSC Main Reception For more information on any of these activities please Wednesday Mooragh Park, Ramsey. contact Zoe Crowe: 688575 or email Follan Natural Health Centre, Premier 10.00am- 11.30am [email protected] House, 1 Carrs Lane, Douglas Register at Lakeside Centre Café, Mum & Baby Exercise Class with Rachel Thursday The Promenade, Peel Chair Based Exercise Sessions for Active Tuesdays 10.45 – 11.45am 10.00am-11.30am Ageing with Justgophysio Limited Pregnancy Exercise Class Register at Harbour Lights Café Contact 612439 Tuesdays 12 – 12.45pm Friday NSC, Douglas 09.30am-11.30am Email: [email protected] Both classes £8 if booked online. £10 on day. Register at NSC Main Reception. Phone 852140 There is a nominal fee of £1.50 per session Northern Chair-Based Exercise sessions Nobles Park which includes refreshments. Town Hall, Ramsey Mummy Movement Monday: 10.30am to 12 noon Fridays 10 – 11am The National Sports Centre, Douglas Various payment schemes available Manx Retirement Association Friday: 2pm to 3.30pm Book at www.totalwellbeing.co.im or call Stretch and Flex Classes Southern Chair-Based Exercise sessions 465335 Thursdays at 10.00 am. Sandfield Residents Lounge, Castletown Contact Margo Naylor 617007 Tuesday: 2pm to 3.30pm Warehouse Fitness, Westmoreland Rd, Methodist Church Hall, Port Erin Douglas Rehab Swimming Friday: 2pm to 3.30pm Pregnancy Exercise & Birth Prep Class Manx Sport & Recreation in conjunction with the Western Chair-Based Exercise sessions Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am National Sport Centre, Northern, Southern and Western Swimming Pools now offer Westlands Residents Lounge, Peel £75 for a 6 week block Wednesday: 10.30am to 12 noon Book at www.totalwellbeing.co.im or call weekly Rehabilitation Swimming Sessions across the Island for all individuals with disabilities, health Eastern Chair-based Exercise sessions 465335 related needs or recovering from injury. Youth and Community Centre, Onchan These weekly swimming sessions are facilitated by Walk & Talk sessions are held every week: Thursday: 1.30pm to 3pm highly qualified swimming teachers who can help Suitable for all ages & abilities, the concept is support you as well as improve your swimming simple: Walk & Talk allows you to walk technique and swimming style. Faith Meetings and Prayer – Youth Groups around a short circuit at your own pace & the It’s never too late to learn, so whether you’re new emphasis is on talking with your fellow to swimming or just looking for some tips to improve Laxey Christ Church “Sunday Club” walkers, not just walking! A record is kept of your swimming; our qualified instructors are on Every 4th Sunday at 11.10am FREE the distances you cover. There are prizes on hand to help you meet your swimming goals. Ages 4 to 11 (pre school welcome if offer when you have walked 10 miles, 25 accompanied by parent/carer) miles & 100 miles, which can be built up over NSC Swimming Pool Contact: Rev Jo on 861989 Mondays 2.30 – 3.45pm time, at a pace that suits you Western Swimming Pool Monday Poulsom Park, Castletown Laxey Christ Church “All Age Worship” Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm & Thursdays 1 – 2pm Every 2nd Sunday at 11.15am 10am -12.00pm Southern Swimming Pool Register at Railway Station next to Viking Tuesdays 2.45 – 3.45pm A shorter fun church service with children as Hotel Northern Swimming Pool its focus Monday NSC, Douglas 5.30pm - 7.30pm Saturdays 12Noon – 1pm Contact: Rev Jo on 861989 Register at NSC Main Reception Tuesday NSC, Douglas 09.30am-11.30am Faith Meetings and Prayer – General A weekly meeting providing a warm and Independent Living Schemes – Island-Wide friendly welcome for the over 60’s plus Kirk Maughold Parish Church interesting speakers, activities, outings and Douglas “Family Service” with Treasure Seekers light refreshments. Social activities and events include: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30am “The Link” One to One befriending Coffee and Juice afterwards Meet the last Friday of every month at 7.30 Douglas lunch groups Contact: Lilly 810958 p.m. from October to June Coffee Afternoon Contact Mike Best on 623415 Contact Jan Farrell Eastcliffe Resource Centre, A monthly get together for all ages with a variety of Tel: 627778 / 342602 Victoria Road, Douglas. topics by speakers from different walks of life. The Email: [email protected] Isle of Man Religious Society of Friends evening includes a buffet supper. (Quakers) Onchan Varying Venues – in East & West of Island For a silent hour of worship. Social activities and events include: AGLOW International – Ladies Meetings 10.30am every Sunday One to One befriending Monthly Contact Michael [email protected] Lunch group All Ladies Welcome 463126 Contact Anni Pearsall For details call Betty Esson 898928 Tel: 625157 / 459226 or www.aglow.org Onchan Methodist Church Lounge Email: [email protected]

Onchan Methodist Women's Fellowship St John’s Mill, Mill Rd, St Johns Laxey & Lonan Contact: Mrs Sheila Astill, 620236 Free lending library & reading room, with Social activities and events include: Meets: Fortnightly from the end of September faith-related books and dvds for all One to One befriending to Easter. Wednesdays 2.30pm. Mon - Fri, check for availability. Lunch group Social meeting for ladies of all ages with Duty Manager: 802900. Contact Jackie Bridson speakers and demonstrations. Funds raised www.stjohnsmill.com Tel: 861691 / 497261 during the session distributed to local charities. Daily Prayer [email protected] Daily 9.30am. All Welcome. Onchan Village Hall, Royal Avenue, Healing Services Northern St Peter's Ladies Group Monthly. All Welcome Social activities and events include: Contact: Celia Marshall 621925. For details call David Roberts 629683 One to One befriending Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month Island Spirituality Network Coffee Mornings at 8pm. Monthly Saturday meetings. All Welcome Lunch Groups An unstructured ladies group within the church For details call David Roberts 629683 Contact Kerry Palmer providing friendship and companionship www.islandspiritualitynetwork.org Tel: 818015 / 244256 or through talks, demonstration and social events. [email protected] All ladies welcome to attend

Onchan Baptist Church

Friendship Club

Meet every Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. from Sept to June

Contact Joan Hitchen on 674255 Western Manx Language Groups Facebook: Social activities and events include: Facebook.com/BrahmaKumarisIsleofMan One to One befriending Classes in Port St Mary, Peel and elsewhere together Look online at Coffee Mornings with Manx for business classes, all run by Culture www.brahmakumaris/uk/isleofman or call Vannin Lunch Groups 626940 to register. Contact Hilary Yates For more information contact Adrian Cain on 451098 or at [email protected] Tel: 843012 / 414796 Weekly Group Drop-in Meditations at [email protected] Meditation, Self Awareness and Self- Appledene Court Development Sunday 6.30pm to 7.30pm Southern Befrienders On every third Sunday of the month at this One to one befriending Monthly Mindfulness Meditation Classes time, all centres throughout the world Lunch Group In Douglas and Peel celebrate World Meditation Hour. Chair Based Exercise Classes All welcome - all levels of experience Meditation in Port Erin on Saturdays at Contact: including beginners. 5.30pm to 6.30pm Tel: 833025 / 468053 Cost: £5 donation for Room Hire costs There is a weekly meditation at Thie Email: [email protected] Contact Mike for more information 376856 Rosein, the old Southlands building. Web: www.southernbefrienders.im [email protected] Please see website for details or call 626940. Check out www.myfreemind.org for times and

locations. Heritage Groups Memory Support Groups Village Hall, Royal Avenue, Onchan (for those with Memory Problems as well as Friends of Onchan's Heritage Brahma Kumaris Isle of Man Carers and Family/Friends) Approx. Bi-monthly - Call for details About Brahma Kumaris Isle of Man Groups run by The Alzheimers Society. Contact Mrs E. Park 624759. We are an Isle of Man registered charity, fully The Friends is open to anyone with an interest funded by donations given by local Ramsey – Reayrt Skyall in the history of Onchan. Illustrated talks and people. Since 1994, we have been offering Singing for the Brain (Ramsey) guided tours are provided for members courses, retreats and seminars facilitating self- Every other Monday 11.15am – 12.30pm development and well-being through self- Language Groups and Social Gatherings awareness, meditation and positive thinking. Douglas – Thei Meanagh Top Hall, Promenade Methodist Church, We are one of a network of BK centres around Singing for the Brain (Douglas) Douglas the world in over 135 countries. Every other Monday 11.15am – 12.30pm Café Lingo (Isle of Man) All courses and classes above (except If English is your second language – come Saturday meditation) are held at 20 Port Erin – Southlands converse and learn English in a relaxed, Appledene Court which is located over the Singing for the Brain (Port Erin) friendly atmosphere. road from the Anagh Coar shops and Snaefell Every other Tuesday 11.15am – 12.30pm Time: 10.30 – 11.30am Surgery, accessible via Woodlands View Cost: Lesson, tea, coffee, cake and biscuits - (IM22BU). All sessions are free of charge, Singing for the Brain® is a stimulating group all FREE. donations welcomed. Please park in the activity, for people in the early to moderate Contact: Karen Norton 458340 public car park by the shops. Find us on stages of dementia and their carers, which can help with general well-being and Braddan Church, Douglas Model Boat Clubs confidence. Forget – Me – Notes Come and Join our Memory Choir Manx Model Boat Club You’ll meet others with similar experiences in Sessions held on the 1st Tuesday of the a relaxed setting, and can join in a variety of Contact: Secretary: Mr J. Quayle on 660323 Month 2-4pm. Email: [email protected] songs, as much or as little as you like. The For more information call Andrea or Lorraine on 642879 www.manxmodelboatclub.org groups are run by our friendly staff and On weekends when we don't have an volunteers and are led by a trained Singing for Or Email [email protected] organised event, you can find members having the Brain® leader. The Decaf ‘Café’ is for people with Dementia a sail on Sunday mornings at Silverdale Glen Call 613181 for further info. and Memory problems, their families and/or lake starting at 10am. carers. There are 4 café’s now across the One to One Sessions for people diagnosed Island. For Enquiries/Details call 642879 The Mothers’ Union with dementia and their carers Southern Decaf @ Port St Mary Pavilion. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm We offer the opportunity for you to speak to a The Mothers’ Union is a Christian mission Northern Decaf @ Ramsey Town Hall organisation working with people of all faiths dementia support worker and will give nd 2 Thursday of the month, 2-4pm and none in 83 countries to promote stable information about all aspects of living with Douglas Decaf @ Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Last Friday of the month 2:30 – 4:30pm marriage, family life and the protection of dementia. children through praying, enabling and Carers Information and Support Programme Miscellaneous campaigning. We have over 4 million (CrISP) members worldwide. Our members are not all This programme is specifically designed to Various Venues mothers, or even all women. They are single, give carers an insight into the causes of the IOM Sling Meet married, parents, or grandparents. condition, how the disease affects people in Discuss and try a range of baby carriers many different ways, what financial and legal Dates/times – Monthly - Varying If you wish to know more and find the nearest options are available, caring strategies for Contact - Sam 498547 Branch to you please email the Secretary on [email protected] or telephone 851060. dealing with any challenges which may or may www.iomslingmeet.com We have branches across the Island in Arbory, not present themselves and where to find Close Woirrey, Ramsey Braddan, Bride, Dalby, Dhoon, Douglas (5 support and care in our community. branches), Foxdale, Kirk Michael, Malew, Dementia support/one-to-one sessions are (diagonally Opp Bus Station) Manx ASC Support Group (North) Marown, Maughold, Onchan, Patrick, Peel, also available at the Older Persons Mental For Parents/carers of children and young and Rushen. Health services for people going through the adults with an Autistic spectrum condition diagnostic process and at Nobles to support Second Wednesday of the month 1-3pm people with a diagnosis who are in hospital: a Last Wednesday of the month 7-9pm dementia support worker is based at each. For info please contact Estelle on 211400 Please call 613181 for more information.

Music and Movement Classes for Babies St Columba Catholic Social Club Thurs 7pm – 9pm and Sats 10 – 12pm and Toddlers Circular Rd, Douglas Learners: Saturdays 12pm – 1pm Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir Manx Concert Brass Hiit Fit, 4/5 Glen Falcon Road, Douglas Weds 7.45 - 9.30pm Mon & Weds 7.30pm – 9.30pm Baby Sensory Returning and New Singers Welcome Contact: Ian 622030 or e-mail the Secretary at A fun-filled programme of learning and Contact Gary Corkhill 627027 [email protected] development for babies from birth to 13 months. Salvation Army Citadel, Lord Street, Fridays 9:30-10:30am 7 months to 13 months Parents and Tots Groups (Wrigglers) Douglas, Friday Lunchtime Choir Fridays 11-12pm Birth to 6 months (Newbies) Anagh-Coar School Cost: £75 for a 10-week booking. Open to All – come and Enjoy! Fridays 1.15 – 1.45pm. Mini Club – Parents and Tots To Book Contact Gemma Weds 9.30 – 11.15am at [email protected] Call Maggie Richardson 686555 Ages: 0 – 4 and their Parents/Carers

St Ninian's Church Parish Centre Onchan Silver Band Rehearsals Cost: £1 per Family inc refreshments Contact: Caroline 851782 Manx Music Bus, Every Monday and Friday evening, Music Club for preschoolers Juniors/beginners from 6.15pm, Thursdays 9.30 – 10.30am Full band rehearsal 7.30-9.30pm. Andreas School Mobile Classroom Parent and Toddler Group Contact Rosie 437386 for details The band room is located at the rear of Onchan Commissioners’ offices on the Main Road, Tuesdays 9.15 – 11.30am All Saints Church Vestry new and returning faces always welcome. Contact: Andreas School 880375

Alexandra Drive Contact: [email protected] for SuperSaints details Ballaugh Village Hall (NEW TIME) Parents and Tots Music, Movement, Stories, Rhymes + Prayers Tuesdays 10 -11.15am (Term-time only) Marown School, Glen Vine Fridays 1.15 – 3.15pm Ages 0-4 £1 per child Isle of Man Wind Orchestra Rehearsals Cost: £1 per family (inc drinks) Contact: Emily Lord 361606 Contact: Kristene 427185 Every Thursday night in school term 7.45 pm to 9.40 pm. Music, Singing , Bands - General For brass, woodwind and percussion players. Braddan Church Hall Mini Club – Parents and Tots. New and returning faces always welcome. Weds 1.30 – 3.15pm Trinity Church Hall, Ramsey Visit our site at www.iomwo.com for more Ramsey Choral Society Rehearsals info or call 457157. Ages: 0 – 4yrs and their parents/carers Mondays 7.15 – 9pm £1.50 per family inc. refreshments Contact: Eastcliffe in Victoria Ave, Douglas Contact: Elizabeth 675091

All Welcome. Come and Sing! Manx Saxophone Ensemble Mondays from 7pm The Buchan School St John’s Methodist Church More info: Call Jem Cotton 842874 Little Sunflowers Baby & Toddler Group Ages 0-4yrs Glenfaba Chorale Choir [email protected] Mondays 7.30pm Wednesday 9.00 -10.30am (term-time) We are looking for singers. Jim Crosbie Memorial Bandroom, Cost FREE No experience necessary. All Welcome Derby Road, Douglas Craft activities, songs, story, refreshments. Contact: Muriel Corkish 620548 Manx Youth Band Contact 820110 or [email protected]

Castletown Methodist Church, Arbory St, St Thomas’ Church Vestry, Finch Rd. Broadway Cinema, Villa Marina, Douglas Daniel’s Den Douglas Parent and Baby Cinema. Day: Mondays and Wednesdays Edward Bears Messy Tots, Enjoy the latest releases in a baby-friendly Time: 9.30 – 11am Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm – All Yr Round atmosphere. Cost: £1 Contact: Cath 420646 Contact: Caroline 435600 Contact LLL Leader Siobhan 487334 or Age: 0 – Pre-school [email protected] St Mary’s on the Harbour, Castletown Cost £1 per child to cover materials. (Under Messy Church 1’s go free if accompanied by older child). Parentcraft Room, Nobles Hospital Day: 3rd Saturday of the Month La Leche League Time: 12.30-2.30pm St Ninian's Church, Douglas Mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Kittens @ St Ninian’s for pregnant women interested in learning Contact: ? For Parents, Carers and children more about breastfeeding and all breastfeeding from babies up to pre-school mothers. Colby Methodist Hall. (term time only) LLL Leaders Katie Davies 619836 / 316950 or ROCK Sunday Club – 10:30am (Term-time) Mondays 10.30 - 11.30 am Siobhan Molloy 625158 / 487334 or Music, stories, crafts, puzzles and challenges. £1 per family [email protected] Contact: Christine Roberts 629683 PEBBLES – 10:30am Sunday (Term time) All Saints Church Hall, Alexander Drive, Friendly club for preschoolers with parents/carers. Kewaigue School All Saints' Messy Church. CONTACT Jane 492010 or Pam 832070 Parent and Toddler Group 1st Sunday of month 11.15 am - 1.15 pm CATCHMENT AREA ONLY Crafts and celebration followed by lunch. Douglas Wednesdays 2.30-3.30 All welcome but children must bring an Term time only adult. Contact Cath 626097 for details. 'The Salvation Army, Fairfield School, For any aged children who will be attending Tynwald Street, IM1 1BE (New Address) Kewaigue School in the future. Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group Cost: Donation for teas/coffees. Living Hope Community Church Weds 9.30-11.30am (term time) Contact The School on 673951 The Studio, Opp the Palace Cinema 75p adults, 25p children Park in Cinema Car Park. Contact 627742 Cronk –y-Berry School Toddle Inn, Douglas Dragons Castle, Villa Marina, Douglas Side Entrance (Term Time only) Parking in the Cinema car park. IOM Twins/Multiple Births Club Parents and Tots Group Weds 9.30am - 11.30am. nd 2 Weds of each Month 10.30am – 12pm Tues 9.30 – 11.15am Refreshments, play and chat! Cost £3 per Family Thurs 1.30 – 3.15pm Contact: Cara 364348 Contact: Rachel 474535. Cost: £1 per family National Sports Centre Contact: Kelly 393844 Foxdale Primary School Community Hall “Jumping Jacks” Parents and Tot’s Days: Tues + Thurs Broadway Baptist Church Wednesdays 2 – 3.15pm (term-time only) Time: 10-11am, 11-12pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm Broadway, Douglas Contact: Ann 801946 + Tues Only 3-4pm sessions “First Steps” Cost: £1.50 per Family Age: Under 4’s Contact: 688588 Tuesdays: 9.45 – 11.45a.m (term time only) Cost: £3.10 per session Age: from baby – school age Cost: £1 Contact: Rosie 437386

Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre Onchan Elim Church, Elim Family Centre, 1st & 3rd Weds of every month. Baby and Toddler Group Second Ave, Onchan. IM3 4LE. Time: 10am. Fridays 9.30 – 11.30am "Tiddlers" Parent & Tots group. Craft activities, songs, story, refreshments. Cost: £1.50 per family to cover Fridays 10:00am - 11:45am (Term-time only) Contact 844830 craft/refreshments 0-4 yrs £1 per family All Welcome Contact Anne: 434933 or Church Office St. John's Methodist Hall, Peel Road, Contact: Debbie 845681 665186 Singing, crafts and much more St. John's Messy Church Dhoon Church Hall, Onchan Parish Hall, Royal Ave Sundays, 26th Nov ‘17, 28th Jan’18, 18th Parents and Tots Group “Carers and Tots” March ‘18 and 20th May ‘18. Mons 9.30 – 11am Fridays 1.15 – 3.15pm Cost: £1.50 per family. Contact: Dawn 863064 Age: birth upwards Time: 4pm - 5.30pm Price: £1 per child Children's crafts and celebration followed by Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael Contact: Jill Dugdale 625328 a meal. All welcome and free of charge, but Parents and Tots “Peter Bear Club” children must bring an adult. Wednesdays 1.45 – 3.15pm Day: Some Mondays – call to find out which. Contact Ann 801 946 for details. Cost: £1.50 per family Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Contact: New Contact details? Price: Free Living Hope Community Church Building, Contact: Jackie 451988. Bayview Rd, Jurby Community Centre, Jurby “Toddle Inn Parent and Toddler Group” Tuesday Tots from 9 - 11am. Weekly drop in, Grace Baptist Church, Market St, Peel Tuesdays: 9.30 – 11.30a.m (term time only) play and crafts for under 5's. Good News Club Age: babies - preschool Suggested donation of £1.50 per family to Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost: £1 include refreshments for all. Age: School Yrs 1 – 6 Contact: Emma 231203 Thursday: Banter, Brews and Babies 9 - 11am. Drop in chat and social with Health Games and craft; free entry and refreshments; Contact Pauline 335890 Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey Visitor in attendance 10 - 11am. Donations Parents and Toddler Group welcome for refreshments. Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am (Term time) Contact details: [email protected], Grace Tinies 331794 Wednesdays 9:15am-11am Soft play, crafts, music and refreshments Ages: 0-4 yr olds Contact 835531 or email: Laxey Working Mens Institute Free entry and refreshments [email protected] Laxey Mums and Tots Contact Louise 300258 Fridays 10 – 12pm Ramsey Elim Community Church (Behind Ramsey bus station) Cost: £2.50 per family inc. refreshments Philip Christian Centre, Peel Contact: Rose 479445 Peel Play Group Noah’s Ark Tots Group Or find us on Facebook. Day: Every Weekday (Term Time only) Mondays 9 – 11am (term-time only) Age: Preschool from 2 up. £1.50 per family. Refreshments are provided. Contact: Heli 256797. All Saints Lonan Church Time: 9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm daily Edward Bear Club Contact (during open hours) 439136 (for pre-school Children) Tuesdays 2-3pm St German's Cathedral Contact: Rev Jo 861989 Caterpillar Club - For Pre-school Children St Olave’s Church, Bowring Road Tuesdays: 11am – 12.30pm Cat with no Tail, Governors Hill Tiddlers All antenatal and breastfeeding mums Onchan Branch Royal British Legion Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30am (term time only) welcome. Contact Nicole 656030 Branch meets third Thursday of each month £1.50 per child (inc refreshments) September to May starting 2-30pm. Light Contact: Anne 451896 or 813033 Follan Natural Health Centre, Premier refreshments. House, 1 Carrs Lane, Douglas Contact Doug Porter 622924 Ramsey Rugby Club Mum & Baby Exercise Class with Rachel Toddle Inn by Living Hope Community Tuesdays 10.45 – 11.45am Sporting Activities: Church Pregnancy Exercise Class Thurs 9.30-11.30am. £1 per family. Tuesdays 12 – 12.45pm Archery Refreshments and Craft included Both classes £8 if booked online. £10 on day. The Hub Sports Hall, Onchan Community Contact: Charlie 372559 Phone 852140Q Centre, School Road, Onchan Nobles Park IOM Archery Club – Indoor Season Mummy Movement Contact: Dave Berry on 431969 Sulby Methodist Church Fridays 10 – 11am Meets: October to March, Tuesday and Sunday School (during term time) Various payment schemes available Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm. 10.30am onwards. Book at www.totalwellbeing.co.im or call Archery instruction, practice and competition. 465335 New members and beginners welcome. For Willaston School Main Hall further info visit www.iomarchery.com Willaston School Happy Tots Warehouse Fitness, Westmoreland Rd, Thurs 10 til 11.15am (term time only) Douglas Greeba Residents Playing Fields, £1 per family - including refreshments Pregnancy Exercise & Birth Prep Class Ballachurry Rd, Greeba Contact School Secretary on 621577 Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am IOM Archery Club – Outdoor Season £75 for a 6 week block Contact: Dave Berry on 431969 Poetry Groups Book at www.totalwellbeing.co.im or call Meets: April - September, Tuesday and 465335 Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm. Archibald Knox Pub function room, Archery instruction, practice and competition. Onchan Royal British Legion New members welcome. For further info visit IOM Poetry Society To promote the welfare of the ex-service www.iomarchery.com 3rd Sunday in each Month to read ours and and service community. The Royal British others Poems. Legion is the largest service organisation in The Old Brewery behind The Hop Garden, 7.30pm to 9.30pm the world. Potential members do not need to Mount Murray, Santan. £10 per year inc Publications containing our have served in the forces to become an Bowderyn Vannin Field Archery Club members work. associate member. Tuesdays on 7pm All welcome. No pressure to read. Royal British Legion Women's Section First Lesson Free then £1 per session after Contact: Chairman Bethany on 481792 or Douglas Branch that. Membership of NFAS needed to join – email [email protected] New members welcome. but have a taster session to find out more. Please contact:- Call Roger 835674 for further details. Pregnancy Groups/Ante + PostNatal The Chairman, Mrs. Genevieve Armstrong * During the Winter months – the sessions 674150/266068. only occur on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Centre 21, Greenfields Rd, Douglas. The Secretary, Mrs. Lily McLean 274513 month at 1pm, depending on the weather. Breastfeeding Buddies email: [email protected] Call Roger if in doubt of times and details. Badminton Clubs Football – All Ages General Sports To find out about ALL to do with Badminton Clubs on the island – just go to Pulrose Football Fields Hockey www.iombadminton.com. St Marys AFC Football for Under 11’s – Mixed. QE2 Astro Pitch, Peel Cycling Sats 10-30 – 11.45am. Valkyrs Hockey Call Jim 405859 Beginners Welcome! Varying Locations/Starting Points Juniors 8 and up Trailer Tots Marown Playing Fields Weds 6 – 7.30pm (Term-time ) Have you got a child cycle trailer/ child Marown Association Football Club Senior 13yrs and up 7.30 – 9pm seat/tag-a-long? Trailer Tots aims to bring Boys Football 5 – 13yrs Call Cath 801802 together parents/carers who enjoy cycling Girls Football U7 upward Beginners Welcome NSC Astro Pitch, Douglas and want to tow their children in a trailer. Sunday 10am – 1130am (11am for U7’s) Bacchanalians Hockey Club Purely for fun, fitness and being outdoors. Cost: £50 for the Season (less if you start late) Beginners welcome! Rides are weather dependent and will be Contact for boys sessions Dave 323649 Thursday evenings posted to our Facebook page with a start time Contact for girls sessions Helen 497888 or Juniors 8 and up from 6pm (term time) and meeting place as well as other useful [email protected] Seniors from 7.30pm information. Contact [email protected] Visit Cycle Trailering Isle of Man on NSC Sports Hall, Douglas. Facebook. Walking Football Karate/Judo/Taekwondo Football for the Over 50’s, come along and enjoy a Fencing slow paced version of the nations beloved game… Training in venues in Douglas. To find out about all the Fencing Clubs on Get fit and keep active. IOM Karate Kobudo Federation the island – for adults too – call Mr De Silva Tuesdays 12:00 – 1pm Teaching Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), on 880863 or visit their Facebook page £1 per session Kumite (fighting) & Kobudo (weapons). Isle of Man Schools Fencing Contact Lewis 615576 or email Contact - Frank Newton, 6th Dan Kyoshi Mondays: [email protected] (Japan) Tel:612305 Andreas Parish Hall 4-5pm Ages 7+ Tuesdays FA Girls Only Skills Centre Murrays Road School, Douglas Arbory Parish Hall 4-5pm Ages 7+ Learn to play – Get Active – Play Football – Believe IOM Karate Federation Tuesdays in Yourself Tuesdays: Juniors 7 – 8pm Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael For All Abilities aged 5 – 11 years Tuesdays: Seniors 7 – 9pm 6.30 – 7.30pm Ages 7+ Wednesday Nights – NSC Sports Hall – 17:00 – Fees: Minimal to cover rent/insurance 7.30 – 9.30pm Ages: Adults 18:00pm Contact: Frank 612305 Wednesdays: Tuesday Nights – Tommy Clucas Hall, Peel AFC – The Gym, Ramsey 4-5pm Ages: 7+ 17:00 – 18:00pm Thursdays: Contact Ben Qualtrough – FA Skills Coach The Fun Factory, Oncham Park 4-5pm On 497477 or email [email protected] Ages 7+ for more info

Glencrutchery Special School Gym Mini Golf Rugby Douglas Onchan Pleasure Park (Summer Months Mooragh Park Pavilion, Ramsey I O M Shotokan Karate Club only) Ramsey Rugby Club Training nights are Manx Retirement Association Mini Golf Sundays 2 – 3.15 (weather permitting) Monday , Thursday and Friday Wednesdays at 2pm. Year 2 – Year 11 school age. Children and Adults Welcome Phone 817007 for details. Contact: 473087 www.ramseyrugby.com Black Belt Instruction Contact John Kennish 629195 Netball Vagabonds Rugby Club, Ballafletcher Rd [email protected] Ramsey Grammar School Youth Rugby Netball Sessions (Term-Time only) Sundays 1.45 – 3.30pm (Sept – May) Isle of Man Judo Club Tuesdays 8-9pm Seniors (Yr10 – Adult) Ages: 4yrs and up. Girls & Boys Fridays from 7pm Contact: Colette 452718 Qualified Instructors, great new pitches and Age: 6yrs + clubhouse. Monthly Tournaments. More info – call Andrew 378655 / Richard Castle Rushen High School Contact: [email protected] 310553 Simcocks Eagles Netball Club Mondays 6.00-7.30pm Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Swimming Pools Onchan Primary School - Onchan 7.30-9.00pm All abilities NSC Swimming Pool 688588 Manx Taekwondo Contact Claire Belcher-Smith 481757 or email Western Swimming Pool Tel: 842525 Tues and Thurs 6pm-8pm Age 6 yrs + [email protected] Southern Swimming Pool Tel: 823930 Sats 10am-10:45am 3 – 5yrs Ramsey Swimming Pool Tel: 812852 Sats 11am-1pm Adults NSC Main Hall Facebook: Manx Taekwondo or call Rod Walking Netball Tai Chi Chuan Nielsen 07624 436181 Thursdays 10- 11am Tai Chi Chuan Classes

Pinewood Complex, Pulrose, Douglas £3 per session Term time only Murrays Road School IOM Taekwondo Contact Rachel 308893 Fridays 7.30 – 9pm Classes for 5, 6 and 7yrs: & Mondays 6 – 7pm Tommy Clucas Community Sports Hall Lezayre Parish Commissioners Hall Wednesdays 5.30 – 6.30pm Walking Netball Thursdays 2 – 4pm 5 days a week: Classes for 8yrs+ and adults Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30am Term time only Fee - Minimal to cover rent/insurance Visit www.iomtkd.org or text 432152 for info £3 per session Contact Rachel 308893 Contact: Frank 612305

Venues in Douglas. Riding / Riding for the Disabled. Tennis Clubs IOM Karate Kobudo Federation Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre Douglas Lawn Tennis Club, Kensington Teaching Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled Road, Douglas. Providing Carriage Driving experiences and Kumite (fighting) & Kobudo (weapons). Tuesdays, Thursdays 7-9pm, Sundays 11-1pm Challenges, Friday afternoons 1-3p.m. club sessions. Contact - Frank Newton, 6th Dan Kyoshi Registered IOM Charity, 1172, and a member (Japan) Tel:612305 Beginners'/improvers' coaching Tuesdays group of Riding For the Disabled Association, 6-7pm. £5. incorporating Carriage Driving. Contact Liz (Group Organiser), Manx Carriage Juniors Driving 4 Disabled on 07624 322431 for further Coaching Thursdays 4.30pm (4-8y.o.) and information or to book a session. 5.30pm (8-10 y.o.) £3.

Tel. 302642 or email meet fellow members and find out about new Groups meet at the Douglas HQ on [email protected]. Groups and events. Mon/Tues & Thurs and in Ramsey, St Activities are organised mainly in small Olaves Church Hall on Fridays. Albany Tennis Club Ballaughton Meadows, groups that meet regularly, sharing their

Douglas knowledge, skills and experience and learning www.albanyltc.co.uk from each other. The Rotary Club. Castletown L.T.A Club www.isleofman.com/U3A or call 801032. A Social and Fundraising Organisation – Malew Street, Castletown Groups. Various meeting dates and venues. helping to raise funds for ALL. www.castletownlawntennisclub.webs.com For detailed information see the website. • All about Herbs Open to All . Contacts for areas as follows: The Townswomens’ Guild • Art DIY Douglas - Secretary Howard Callow • Art History 851854 The Townswomen's Guilds have three • Book Club Ramsey - Secretary Terry Groves Guilds on the Island, Douglas (Evening), • Bridge for Beginners [email protected] Mannin (Afternoon) and Peel which are for • Bridge Refreshers Rushen - Secretary Terry Clare 472381 women of any age. They meet at least once • Craft Douglas Bay - Secretary Stephen Castle a month and have interesting speakers, • Discussion Group [email protected] craft demonstrations or outings. If you • Geology Onchan - Secretary Mike Percival wish to know more about the • History and Literature [email protected] Townswomen's Guilds please contact the • Jazz Appreciation secretaries - Douglas, Mrs Pauline • Latin Richardson, 624434. Mannin, Mrs Jean • Manx Churches Archeology The Manx Wildlife Trust Talks Purvis, 674118. Peel, Mrs Brenda Forster, • Manx Language for Beginners To find out more about the MWT; the 843153. • Natural History activities they run and how you can • Philsophy volunteer with them – just call 844432 or TravelWatch – Isle of Man • Rummikub e-mail [email protected] • Social Group TravelWatch Isle of Man is the Island's • Tai Chi Passenger Watchdog. • TOTO (Those On Their Own) Walking / Race Walking www.travelwatch-isleofman.org. • Walking Race Walk Training Sessions On our website, readers will find a • Wellbeing The NSC half mile roadway is always useful collection of information to aid the • World of Tomorrow popular as a training venue, and there will challenges of being a passenger! • Wearable Art be walkers using the facility every evening.

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Voluntary Organisations organized sessions are held at the NSC each U3A is a self managed learning co-operative week. for people with time available in the daylight St John’s Ambulance Monday 5pm – 6pm hours. NSC athletics track Building skills that will be VERY useful in Network meetings are held monthly on Session for juniors and seniors – technique life. Thursdays at 2pm in St Johns Mill . This is an For Specific details - Call 674387. and speed opportunity to listen to a variety of speakers, Tuesday 6pm – 7.30pm Glen Maye, Kirk Andreas, Kirk Bride, Mondays 7.30pm. Call 818194. Meet at Manx Harriers Clubhouse Laxey Minorca, Marown, Onchan Jubilee, Session for seniors – technique and drills Parkfield ( Douglas) , Peel Belles, Port Erin WI, Port St Mary, Port Soderick, Ramsey Port Erin Methodist Church hall Thursday 5pm – 7.30pm Harbourside, Santan, Spring Chicks ( Thursdays 9.30am. Call 818194. Meet at Manx Harriers Clubhouse Douglas), Session for seniors and experienced juniors St John’s & District, St Mark’s, Sulby Ports St Mary WI

Ramsey training session Individual WI’s have added their listings Mount Tabor Methodist Church Hall Monday 5pm – 6pm but these will only be available on-line on Port St Mary Mooragh Promenade (opp. Swimming pool) this list (due to space) so feel free to Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month Session for juniors and seniors – technique download the list from our website. Contact; 830629 and fitness Ramsey WI, Coach: Steve Partington 489582 Braddan WI Union Mills Methodist Church Hall St Paul’s Church Lounge, Market Place, Peel training session Ramsey, Saturday morning The third Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Contact: Mrs Joyce Quine 851543 Thursdays 7.30pm. Call 818194 Meet at the House of Mannanan Session for juniors and seniors – technique Castletown WI Spring Chicks WI, Douglas and fitness South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Coach: Bridget Kaneen 497594 Arbory Street Methodist Church Hall 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30 in Rd, Douglas All above sessions are free, (subject to track 2nd Weds of the month at 7.30pm charge at NSC) Contact 823733 Contact: Sandra 677362 For more details, contact Elizabeth Corran Please let me know if you know of other WI on 473340, Cornaa WI Ramsey Rugby Club, Ramsey groups on the island. [email protected] 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30 Women’s Institute Call Tina 303332 Youth Clubs Grade Baptist Church, Market Street The WI is a great place to meet new friends, Foxdale WI, Monday Club develop new skills, learn a new craft, Foxdale Community School, Mondays 7pm-8:30pm involve yourself in your local community, Mondays 7.30pm. Call 818194. Age: School Yr 7 – 11 FREE get on your soap box about topical issues Pool, Table football; Table Tennis and games; and have time for yourself. Kirk Bride WI Contact Glenn 335897 If you wish to know more and find the Bride Church Hall nearest Institute to you please ring the 2nd Thurs of the Month at 7.30pm St John Ambulance Cadets office on 818194 and speak to the Contact Moira Chrystel 814768 Building skills that will be VERY useful in Federation Secretary or email life. [email protected] Laxey Minorca WI, Specifics/Venues can be gotten by calling Laxey Football Club, 674387. The list of Wi’s are Mondays 7.45pm. Call 818194. Arbory, Ayre ( Andreas), Baldrine, BADGERS

Ballabeg, Ballaugh, Bradda Head, Braddan, Marown WI, Castletown, Cornaa, Foxdale & District, Millennium Hall, Crosby, Here is a list of the places for Cadets and GUIDES/BROWNIES/RAINBOWS IOM YOUTH SERVICES Badgers meeting more details can be obtained Email: [email protected] For the Youth Groups go to by calling 674387. www.girlguidingiom.co.uk www.iomyouth.com or call 686057 for Badgers (Aged 5 – 10) all groups mixed further details and to confirm information. We have put the days for each area and Monday 6pm to 7pm Douglas HQ Isle of Man Constabulary Police Cadets, Year group for ease of information. See Monday 5.30pm – 6.30pm Kirk Michael Ages 16 – 18yrs Teens Whats On for the Youth Groups for Primary School Contact: Cadet Liaison Office Teenagers. Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30pm Laxey Methodist PC 245 Mike Griffiths on 631291 Church Email [email protected] ANDREAS Andreas School Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm Peel Age Concern Youth Service Junior Club Friday 6pm – 7pm Ramsey ATC Unit, Auldyn Air Cadets: Thursdays 6.30 – 8pm School Contact: 677240. (Manned Mon/Weds Eve’s; Age: School Yr 4,5 + 6 Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am Douglas HQ Contact: Youth Service 686057 Answering machine other times) There are also adult groups who meet at the Email: [email protected] BALLAUGH Douglas HQ on Mon/Tues & Thurs and The Air Cadets Squadron’s meet weekly in Ballaugh Village Hall Ramsey, St Olaves Church Hall on Fridays Douglas, Castletown, Ramsey and Peel Youth Service Junior Club Cadets (Age 10-18 years) (Monday nights) and then at HQ (Douglas) on Tuesdays 6 – 8.00pm Wednesdays. Age: School Yrs 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Weds 7pm – 9pm `Douglas HQ Girls only To Join you need to be aged: 13 – 17yrs Thurs 6.30pm – 8pm Peel Age Concern Boys CASTLETOWN and Girls Army Cadets: Castletown Youth Centre, Arbory St

Thurs 6:30 pm – 8pm Douglas HQ Boys & Contact: 671210 Youth Service Junior Club Girls Email: [email protected] Fridays 6 – 7.15pm Fri 7pm – 8pm Ramsey ATC Unit, Auldyn The Army Cadets meet weekly on a Monday Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6 School - Boys and Girls in Port Erin & Castletown; on a Tuesday at DOUGLAS Fri 7pm – 9pm Douglas HQ – Boys and Girls. Douglas HQ, Ramsey and Onchan and on a Wednesday in Peel. All Detachments meet on a Thursday at Ballacottier School, Farmhill SCOUTS/CUBS/BEAVERS Douglas HQ – transport provided from each Youth Service Junior Club The Scout Association detachment. Fridays 6.30-8.00pm Website: manxscout.com Age: School Yr 4,5 + 6 Email: [email protected] Sea Cadets: There are Scout Groups all over the island for girls and boys aged 6-25. Just contact us Contact: 611527 Cronk –y-Berry School through our website or email to find a Group The Sea Cadets meet weekly on a Monday and Youth Service Junior Club nearest to you. Come join the adventure. Thursday – in Douglas. Wednesday 7.00-8.30pm To join you need to be aged: 10 – 18yrs Age: School Yr 4,5 + 6 KIRK MICHAEL Community Room - Michael School Youth Service Junior Club RAMSEY Thursdays 6 – 7.30pm Close Woirrey, Ramsey Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6 (diagonally Opp Bus Station) Contact: Youth Service 686057 Youth Service Junior Club Fridays 6.30-8pm LAXEY AND LONAN Age: School Years 4,5 + 6 Laxey School Youth Service Junior Club ST JOHNS Fridays 7.30 – 9pm St John’s School – Youth Wing Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6 Youth Service Junior Club Tuesday 6.30 – 8pm ONCHAN Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6 Onchan Community Centre, Station Rd Youth Service Junior Club WILLASTON Fridays 6.30 – 8pm Willaston School Main Hall Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6 Youth Service Junior Club Fridays 6 – 7.30pm PEEL Age: School Years 4,5 + 6 Peel Clothworkers School, Main Hall Youth Service Junior Club Mons and Weds 6.30 – 8pm Ages: School Yrs 4, 5 + 6

PORT ERIN Rushen Youth Centre, Bay View Rd, Port Erin Youth Service Tuesdays 4.00-5.30pm Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6

PULROSE Pulrose Youth Centre, Heather Crescent Youth Service T-Time Club Mon and Thurs 3.45 – 5.15pm Ages: School Yrs 2 + 3

Youth Service Junior Club Mon and Weds 6 – 7.30pm Age: School Yrs 4,5 + 6