Marown Parish Commissioners Barrantee Skeerey Marooney Autumn Newsletter September 2016 www.marown.im

Greetings from our Chairman Marown Civic Service

Dear All The annual Civic Service will be held at Marown Parish Church this th Before I begin I’d like to say that all of us at the Commissioners, like many Sunday, 18 September at 11:15am others on the Island, were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the followed immediately by afternoon passing of former MHK, Martyn Quayle last month. It is testament to tea at the Crosby Methodist Church the noble, humble and patriotic man he was that his funeral, a few days ago, Hall. Parking is available at Simply was so well attended. He will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him Store (ex Crosby Wholesalers). and we extend our sincere condolences to his family at this sad time. This is a Community event and we hope to see as many of you there Safety on the roads within the Parish has always been an issue particularly as possible. when it comes to the combination of morning rush hour traffic and parents dropping children off at Marown School. I am pleased to say that plans have Middle requisition meeting been drawn up to add additional staff parking at the school which, it is The , Mr hoped, will help alleviate congestion. Work will be starting soon if it hasn’t Charles Fargher, has been already. On a more sombre note, a few pets have been hit by cars and killed requisitioned to call a Public Meeting on the Ballagarey Rd recently. Children also play in these areas therefore I in relation to the General Election. ask that everyone watch their speed when travelling in the Parish particularly This is to be held on Wednesday within housing estates. 14th September at 7.30 in Marown School. This will be an opportunity Thank you to those of you who utilised the garden waste refuse service for the candidates to present provided by Kinrade Brothers over the last couple of months. Provision of this themselves and for the electorate to service has reduced unnecessary waste being sent to the Energy from Waste ask questions. Mr Fargher will also Plant and, in an effort to further this initiative, I would like to encourage be chairing the Meeting. those that don’t already do so to utilise the recycling bins situated within the Parish as well as the Western Civic Amenity Site over the winter months. Election

Thank you to those who have contacted us with regard to the additional The polling station for Marown will services that were passed to us by central government, namely the weeding, be at the Crosby Methodist Church hedge cutting and gully clearing responsibilities. Feedback from you is Hall, Church Road, Crosby. Polling essential and I encourage you to keep contacting us as this will help us build will take place between 8.00 am up sufficient data to ensure that we manage this service efficiently. We are and 8.00 pm on Thursday, 22nd acutely aware that some services are better than others and we are taking September. steps to improve these.

Over the last few weeks the Commissioners have met with all of the Keys Commissioners’ Facebook & candidates. The purpose of these meetings was to highlight the issues of Twitter importance to the Commissioners within the Parish as well as to establish a progressive working relationship going forward with the successful Follow us on Facebook (Marown candidates. I encourage you all to exercise your democratic right to vote for Parish Commissioners) and Twitter the person you think will best serve your needs and the needs of the Isle of (@MarownPC) for news and Man. Five years ago there was a 56.1% turnout in the Parish. Let’s try and updates on Parish Services beat that this time around.

As we head towards Winter please take care of yourselves and each other.

Alex Toohey

Chairman, Marown Parish Commissioners

Contact Details Clerk: Ian Maule, Hall Caine Pavillion, Old Church Road, Crosby IM4 2HA Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 to 12:00 Telephone: 851630 Email: [email protected]

Marown Memorial Playing Fields Crosby Methodist Chapel Dates for Crosby Chapel as follows: The committee would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped 16th October – Harvest Service and supported Parish Day in July. It was a great community day and we 11am – Rev Grace Easthope raised the sum of £ 3026. 6:30pm – Rev Hooton th Future Fundraising events: 26 Nov – Chapel Xmas Fair 2:30pm in the Chapel Hall Saturday 15th October 2016 Chocolate Bingo Night at the Millennium Hall 6.30pm - 8pm. Anglican News There is a collection box in Marown Tickets are £5.00 and include 10 games of Bingo & Hot Dog supper. There Church for the will also be a Raffle. Foodbank plus lists of suitable items Saturday 10th December 2016 to be donated, please help us support those in need. Christmas Afternoon Tea 1.30pm - 3.00pm Also in Marown Church is a box for used stamps that then goes to Tickets are £5.00 and include a fabulous afternoon tea. There will be a Raffle support the work of The Leprosy & Bottle stall. Mission, please leave your used Please contact Lorraine Quayle on 472767 or Gill Eaton on 420711 for tickets stamps with us. to both of these events. Marown Church Saturday Cafe Tickets are limited to 70 at each event. The café will open again on 9th Any donations of chocolates or bottles would be gratefully received. September at 10am. A Macmillan coffee morning will be held on 17th Marown Church Choir September 2016 from 10am-12noon Marown Church Choir will meet each Thursday at 6pm for 1 hour. The choir in Marown Church. All proceeds will sings in the 10am service each 3rd Sunday in the month. New members of be given to Macmillan Charity. all ages are very welcome. Young singers will be given free singing lessons. The first practice will be on 8th September 2016 at 6pm. Marown Burial Authority plea Please ring Ann Williams on 852721 for further details. The Vicar and Wardens of Marown would be pleased to hear from any Marown Church Christmas coffee morning local landowner who might have 2-3 Marown Church Annual pre-Christmas coffee morning will be held on acres of land they would be willing Saturday 19th November between 10-12noon. There will be Christmas goods to sell as an extension for the on sale along with cake and bric a brac stalls. Plus there will be current churchyard. entertainment and a raffle. Tickets are 2 pounds each to include Please contact Rev Janice Ward by refreshments. We look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to telephoning 851378. our annual event. Enquiries to Eve Berridge Tel: 852980. Braaid Hall Saturday 8th October Marown Players Conker Competition Oh yes! It’s that time of year again! Saturday 29th October Marown Players are starting work on their forthcoming production. As Hop Tu Naa Party always, it’s top secret, but just for the little people in the Parish, here’s a Tuesday 27th December clue… Would you like an Adventure somewhere Wonderful now or shall we Christmas Bingo have a Cup of Tea first? Maybe even a Happy Unbirthday party?! Saturday 4th March

Eisteddfod Grownups! The Players would be so grateful for your help with finding the Saturday 15th April following: Easter Bingo Old fashioned everything that you don’t need to be returned, as we’ll be painting most things in very bright colours!: There are weekly classes for Pilates Bistro and wooden chairs. China tea cups and saucers, Teapots, Cake stands, and Ballroom dancing in addition to Clocks, Picture frames a spiritualist meeting. For further information contact 476327 by voice Thanks so much in advance for your help. Can’t wait to see you all in call only (no text messages). The February. Don’t be late for this very important date! hall is available to hire for parties, meetings etc. Contact the Facebook Please contact Alison Lodge for more information tel: 470366 email: page or text message to 476327. [email protected]

Marown Commissioners Alex Toohey, 20 Imperial Court, Castle Hill, Douglas, IM2 4AA Tel: 459574 [email protected] (Chairman) Tim O’Hanlon, 2 Kermode Close, Eyreton, Crosby, IM4 4BS Tel: 851775 (Vice Chairman) Alison Lynch, 3 Richmond Terrace, Crosby IM4 2DD Tel 852764 [email protected] Ray Sloane, 15 Harcroft Meadow, New Castletown Road, Douglas, IM2 1JS, Tel: 230054 Terry Miles, 25 Greeba Avenue, Glen Vine, IM4 4EE, Tel: 851280