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Contents march – april 2019 The Monthly Magazine delivered FREE The notion of “Staying fit to EVERY home by the Post Office FM News 2-3 and active” is everywhere! FM Bunloaf with Jane Killey 4 We all know we “should” keep as active as we can, but IsleofMan FM Le Leche League News 4 why? Being physically active FM Easter with Shoprite 6 offers benefits far beyond ith Brexit around the FM What’s On 5 – 7 the obvious and we all know corner … I suppose that exercise improves our Look out for the Island’s favourite shopping magazine FM Health Supplement with Boots, Mike Kewley, bodies, both inside and I do wonder what arriving through your letterbox every month! Donna Whalley’s Paracise and Align 4 Life 8 – 9 out. But what are these You’ll find inspirational ideas for you and your home and a will happen as the benefits? fabulous selection of cars for sale, right here on the Isle of Man. world turns on the FM What’s On Continued 10 – 15 Exercise is known to improve your mental health, Please like, share and spread the joy 30th March 2019. My opinion on the FM The Improving Mum Blog 12 will boost your energy levels throughout the day of shopping local and boosting the economy of subjectW is mine and isn’t a subject to and in many cases aids sleep. Keeping active FM Information 15 can incorporate learning something new too, our beautiful Island on our Facebook page! be gone into in Family Manx but I and if doing so with others; increases our social am keen to know where we will all be Parent2Parent is a local registered interaction, potentially building new friendships. charity run by parents to support in the coming months. How things Exercise is a great stress buster and leaves you parents of teenagers who are will affect us and so on …but rest with the “feel good factor” which is partly due to struggling with anxiety- related issues. the release of endorphins (chemicals released assured that Family Manx Magazine Talking to likeminded parents in time while we exercise which trigger feelings of will be here ready and waiting to of crisis can be invaluable. P2P run general wellbeing and positivity). provide you with a brimming What’s regular support groups from their On Guide and an array of articles office on Prospect Hill, Douglas and can also offer parents You can benefit from even a small amount of 'one to one' support. increased activity whatever your ability/mobility and editorial to interest you. Enjoy For more information, please contact our support line on level – so it’s time to get moving! Set yourself and we will see you on the other 240999 or email [email protected] or send a even just 5 minutes of movement to start with side!! Amy (Editor) and Mel private message to us on Facebook. and gradually, as you increase time spent moving, (Designer) Registered Charity Number: 1187 you will see the benefits. Donna Whalley runs sessions called 'Paracise'. Suitable for all - just take a look at her article on Alzheimer’s Society Page 9 to see what it’s all about, She will be writing little hints and tips in here to help us all Teaming up against Dementia (IOM) what do we do? to get the most out of ‘moving’ more The Alzheimer’s Society (IOM) and Just Care Products Ltd Alzheimer’s Society (IOM) – no matter our abilities. have teamed up together to realise a goal of the society provides free information to create a Dementia Friendly world. Many have limited 'Paracise' Sessions are in the services and support for the understanding of Dementia and because of that there can be What’s On guide – but you can 1,300 people with dementia on a world of stigma and ignorance for people who are living with also reach Donna on 492132. the Isle of Man in many ways; the range of conditions that come under the umbrella of the term Dementia. • After diagnosis we provide Want to learn more and become a Dementia Friend? intensive support to everyone affected by dementia Come to one of our Dementia Friends Sessions. Dates through a support worker based at the Older Persons for the March and April Sessions are Wednesday 20th Mental Health Service. March and Wednesday the 9th April and are held at the • Our Side by Side service uses local volunteers to shop (just behind B&Q). Spaces are limited so do book. They undertake activities with people with dementia. last 45-60 minutes and once attended you can proudly wear Faulty Wire? your badge showing others that you have come away knowing • Our Singing for the Brain groups at , more than you did. Ring Maguire! Ramsey and Douglas help to maintain social and We can also run sessions in your workplace to any cognitive abilities. number of people. Why not make your business more • Our community support worker provides the ‘dementia friendly and give the Alzheimer’s Society a support people need to keep them living as well as ring on 613181 or to book a place on the next courses (Mar 20th and April 9th) give Amy a call on Piano - Keyboard possible in their own home. 627177. Piano Teacher Teacher • Our hospital-based support worker based at Children & Adults Free 1st Lesson. All ages welcome Noble’s and Ramsey Cottage hospitals supports Friendly, patient teacher Welcome! Competitive Rates people affected by dementia in hospital, and seeks 1/2 hr, 3/4 hr and 1 hr lessons Also ABRSM music theory to reduce any deterioration in their dementia and Weekend and Weekday Call Clive today to book "You're only given a little your free lesson achieve a safe and speedy return home. Practical and Theory Exams • Frequent social events, such as tea dances. spark of madness. You Find us online at www.familymanx.co.im or Call Amy 225577 Tel: 252 223 For information about any of our services check us out on facebook at Clive Davenport, mustn't lose it’’ Family Manx Magazine - Isle of Man DipEd CT ABRSM LLCM, ARSM call 613181. Robin Williams 

02 ISSUE 71 MARCH - APRIL 2019 | WWW.FAMILYMANX.CO.IM a ily My Time ISSUE 71 MARCH - APRIL 2019 | WWW.FAMILYMANX.CO.IM 03 F MANX “ Isle of Man Manx Culture with jane LE LECHE LEAGUE WHAT'S ON

Below is a guide to what is going on – on the Island. 19 Hawarden Avenue, Douglas, IM1 4BP Here we have a lovely Let's talk about sleep Where possible the information is verified butthings DO piece by Jane with a story change so please ring to verify details. Small, friendly & homely behind it to surprise. She Slightly more than 50% of the population are If you know of other groups or clubs that would like to be nursery for children wrote it 10 years ago …and come-overs* and so more and more new parents are listed (normally for free), just email Amy at my goodness the time has flown since then. finding themselves setting out on the road to parenting aged 2 – 4yrs without the support of family nearby. [email protected] Enjoy making the recipe she has provided A small fee is payable for listings if the classes are fee “FREE CHILDCARE” and a mention too to Mrs Harrison of Peel for This life-shifting time can leave us lost, floundering in paying (other than if nominal fees to cover rent etc). Claim up to 3 days or her part in this article. a world where the questions far outweigh the answers. 4 afternoon sessions with your PSC voucher. Many regions have their traditional cuisine but how How can we really understand normal childhood With our qualified & experienced team of staff we are able many can claim one that has in some way been behaviours, normal patterns, normal sleep if we have Over 50’s Coffee Pensioners’ Social Club, to give your child the highest quality of care influenced by smuggling? About three hundred years no close models? If the nearest help is Google, Alexa or Mornings and other ago the smuggling trade in the Isle of Man was at Tuesdays and Thursdays For full details or to arrange a viewing please contact a virtual ‘friend’ in a Facebook chat group then how do Social Gatherings its height due to the low duties charged by the Lord we know we are getting information that can be trusted, 10.30am 07624 460221 or email [email protected] of Mann as opposed to high duties elsewhere. Tea, knowledge that will support the many needs of our Island-Wide All Welcome. coffee, brandy, rum, tobacco, silk, soap, oil and spices babies, and ourselves as new parents? were all highly sought-after items which reached Castletown Civic Centre Football Club, Glen Salvation Army Citadel, House of Manannan, Peel Castletown + District the island on foreign ships. It was the availability One of the most uplifting things that I see happening in Road, Laxey Lord St, Douglas ‘Crafternoon’ sessions of imported spices which played a part in the our LLL meetings is when we talk about sleep. Rather Over 60’s Club Laxey Coffee and Chat Lunch Club Coffee Mornings Wednesdays 1 – 3pm development of one of the island’s traditional recipes. than proposed solutions or suggestions on how to Thursdays 10 – 12 Every Tuesday from 11.30am Bunloaf is a rich, spicy, moist fruit loaf, usually made Time: 10 – 11.30am Cost £1 No charge, and refreshments train babies, mums who come to the meetings instead (Term-time only) (lunch served at 12noon). £4 at Christmas. Today it is possible to enjoy a slice of inc Refreshments are served. Come with your meet other mums – mums who nod in recognition as Contact: Janet 431706 for a set three course meal Bunloaf in the Homecomers’ Marquee at St Johns on someone talks about Call 627742 to book a place. current craft project and have Tynwald Day. Castletown + District Fresh filter coffee and home how very bone-tired Palace Hotel, Douglas. a chat and a cup of tea. No doubt individuals have their own particular Over 60’s Club made cakes. All welcome. they are. How they fed Afternoon Teas Isle of Man Ladies favourite recipe for Bunloaf. Here is an authentic Donations welcome. St. Andrew's Church Hall, their baby 3 or 4 or 5 Time: 2 – 3.30pm Cost: £1.50 Luncheon Club recipe which has been handed down from Mr J F times last night. These inc Scones/Refreshments Onchan Methodist Monthly Luncheons Douglas Kermode who was a baker in Castletown. Mr Kermode mums chime in with passed away more than seventy years ago but his Church Lounge, (Opp with speakers. IOM Embroiderers' Guild their own experiences, Guild Room, Atholl recipe is still being used by his grand-daughter, Mrs Commissioners’ office), Contact Gladys Williams on yes how they too were Street, Peel Hand, Machine & Mixed Harrison of Peel who has kindly passed it on to Family Drop-In Coffee and chat, 621740 for more info and/or awake at 2am, 4am and The Thursday Fellowship Media embroidery Manx Magazine. Fridays 10.30am-noon. to book a place. 5am. No magic fixes Thursdays 2.15 pm from Regular Friday/Saturday BUNLOAF are offered – because there are none. But the value of All Welcome. Ingredients: Oct - Easter Art and Craft Monthly Meetings sitting together and sharing our stories is that we see 12oz plain flour Speakers, quizzes, DVDs Grace Baptist Church, Groups All welcome that we are not alone – our baby isn’t ‘broken’ – this is and Bingo 4 oz lard (or margarine or butter if preferred) Market St, Peel (This category includes Call Helen on 851258 6 oz brown sugar simply normal behaviour. Our aim is fellowship and fun! Sunset Cityzens Arts, Crafts, Sewing, Flower www.iomeg.blogspot.com pinch salt Of course we can offer help, small tweaks that might All welcome ‘A Friendly Natter, guest Arranging, Knitting & contact 1 1b currants help mum cope with tiredness, shared wisdom that Contact: Heather speakers, tea/coffee. A Crochet, Quilting, Painting ½ lb sultanas might help a baby sleep a little longer, or a slow cooker Horsburgh 842451 and so on) [email protected] ➤ 3oz mixed peel ‘get-together’ for mid-lifers, recipe that can be easily made so that dinner happens 1 tsp mixed spice Community OAPS, On the Hill – Over ½ tsp Cassia (or cinnamon) despite the exhaustion. But the main beauty in the Centre, Jurby the Hill – Top of the Slopers pinch nutmeg coming together of mums is that as they leave, they Monday Cuppa and a Catch Anyone with a free afternoon. don’t feel so alone. Others are travelling alone the road Isle of Man 1 pennyweight bicarbonate of soda (3 level Up (and the Monday Mile if Pop along fb.com/isleofmancff teaspoons) with them, cheering them on, sharing the triumphs, you fancy it). 1.30 – 3pm on Fridays. 615712/491043 ½ pint buttermilk comforting the woes and just simply being there. 9.30 - 11.30am. dash of gravy browning By the time you read this, the 6th Annual Bump, Baby Pop in for a brew and natter Double Garage and Shed Method: at Thie Rosien (Old and Toddler Show will be over. The Show was borne and/or a gentle walk around Because family life matters Sift the flour into a bowl. Rub in the fat. Add sugar and out of love – love for the idea that all new parents, Jurby. Donations welcome for Southlands), Castletown pinch of salt. especially new mums can not easily raise a child in refreshments Road, Port Erin • Supporting couples Stir the bicarbonate of soda into the buttermilk in a isolation. And so it is with the Bump, Baby and Toddler Contact details: Men in Sheds separate bowl. Show – a coming together of so many wonderful jurbycommunity@gmail. A Project for Men of ANY • Equipping parents Add the remaining ingredients, including the services, groups and support so that no one needs to com, 331794 or see Jurby Age to work on projects buttermilk, to the flour mix. do this journey alone. We’d love to see you at the and Northern Community of their own or for the • Comforting Mix to a fairly soft consistency. 7th Annual Show in 2020 – and if you don’t want to Initiatives Facebook Page. community. wait until then, check out the La Leche League IOM bereaved people Pour mixture into a well greased roasting tin and cook Morton Hall, Church Ave, Times: Tues, Weds and Fri for one hour at 180c/350f followed by a further hour Facebook page for details of our meetings and socials. Onchan 10am – 5pm. at 150c/300f You are not alone. We are all in this with you. Onchan Ladies Club Cost: £25 per year + Drop in anytime Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm. Nadine House, 1st Floor, 13 North Quay, Douglas. When cooked the bunloaf can be brushed over with *not an official term! 1st Weds in the month at contributions to tea fund. syrup before getting cold, if desired. Care for the Family – a Christian response to a world of need. Contact us on [email protected] or La Leche 2.15pm To find out more call: A registered charity (England and Wales: 1066905; Scotland: SC038497, Isle of Man: 1231). Dy gow oo soylley mooar jeh! League IOM on Facebook. Call 620352 Les Shires 494885

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Pain Is Rarely Minor Ailments Scheme The Power and Glory NEW EXERCISE CLASS ™ Did you know that you could pop into your local (of Children) “PARACISE ” COMES TO THE THE Problem! pharmacy and get advice about a range of different I'm always struck that in the story of the nativity, Jesus Do you think that the pain you are suffering is THE medical problems. The pharmacist will be able to Christ, the Saviour, is not born in a palace but in a ISLE OF MAN! ™ problem? It’s not. It’s a symptom of a problem. advise on the use of over the counter medications or stable, surrounded by animals and simple shepherds. Paracise set to music, is a gentle, but effective, low Yes, pain is there. It can be intermittent or constant. under certain circumstances utilise a service known impact exercise class that focuses on posture, balance, The King of the World is not an Emperor or politician but ™ It can be sharp, dull, in one spot or over a broader as the minor ailments scheme. a new-born baby. What power could a wailing infant co-ordination and mobility. Paracise is an entry point to area. It distracts you. It irritates you. It hampers your If your condition falls under the minor ailments have? Well, he is absolutely innocent and pure because fitness for those who find traditional exercise classes too demanding or intimidating. lifestyle. scheme, then a pharmacist would prescribe your he is brand new to the world. He lives outside of time, The 45-minute class contains no floor work and uses But pain is not THE problem! It is a signal from your medication so there is no need to waste the doctors the chains of the past and the endless road into the future valuable time. These include bacterial conjunctivitis, do not bind him. He is a living presence, shining brightly functional exercises blending them into a simple body. Pain tells you your body has exceeded some exercise related injuries, constipation, coughs, in the here-now. He has not become tangled up in an choreographed routine, set to fabulous music. It is effective, physical, chemical or emotional limit and it can no inflammatory skin disorders, impetigo, cystitis, identity and role, a culture or dogma, but is new, fresh enjoyable, affordable and addictive! It focuses on what you longer adapt to handle it. vaginal thrush and oral thrush. and open. He has not yet become bored or dissatisfied CAN do!! Pain could be an indication that you have been Bacterial conjunctivitis with life: life is magical, life is the miracle. Paracise™ was developed by Sarah Goldsack, a fitness exposed to too much stress. We all know that Bacterial infections in the eye(s) can have a Christ the new-born has no ego, no self, no separation. instructor, in the UK, of 30 years. She was diagnosed with stress eventually shows up in the body. Common significant impact on your day to day life. Symptoms He is the King of the World because he is the world. He muscular dystrophy in 2014 and created Paracise™ to keep symptoms? Upset stomach pain, anxiety, headaches, include the eye becoming red, sticky, watery, irritated does not need to take it by force, it is his – effortlessly. herself and others as fit and active as possible; despite or gritty as well as occasionally a swelling to the eye many physical limitations. The results were life changing so shortness of breath – the list goes on and on. And perhaps this is why becoming a parent can be such ™ lid or soreness. If you pop into your local pharmacy a transformative experience: our children invite us into she introduced a Paracise training course for other fitness Stress and the resulting symptoms are the body’s you can buy antibiotic eye drops chloramphenicol. instructors and it is now growing across Britain (and now reaction to a real or imagined danger. It doesn’t their world, a world unlike ours which is the world of However, for those under two, have an allergy mind, thought, time and money, worth and judgement, the Isle of Man!!) matter if a bear or a debt collector is chasing you, the to chloramphenicol, pregnant or breast feeding complications and separate competing selves. Donna Whalley, a fitness instructor, brought Paracise™ chemical change in your body is the same. That they fall into the minor aliment scheme and are Infants cannot enter this world so we must bow to to the IOM recently, and now runs classes island-wide. able to receive a minor ailment prescription for an reaction can be helpful in the right circumstance but theirs. We must leave our clever ego's at the nursery Paracise is suitable for people of all ages and is a great way alternative antibiotic eye drop. ™ can be damaging when it is not. door, meeting them in their wonderful timelessness. We to keep fit, mobile and active! In addition, Paracise has caught the attention of many who have health conditions Physical, chemical and emotional stress can overload Cystitis must bow to that freshness, that urgent now-ness and This is common in many women from the age of exchange our overthinking for the freedom of sheer play. including arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, Multiple your nervous system. Like a chain that breaks at its 16-65, and the main symptoms are that of painful Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, to name but a few. The weakest link, stress tends to show up where we are or frequent urination, pain in the abdomen, cloudy And perhaps this is what the nativity points to, that what option is given to use a chair for balance / support or if most vulnerable and cause pain in that area: Our neck. or strong-smelling urine. This can be treated with we seek is found in the most humble of places, where you need to sit for some of the class to take a break. the divine hides as the ordinary, the lowly and the Low back. Between our shoulders. Stress can increase antibiotics, on the minor ailments scheme, subject to ™ worthless. Exercise in general and more specifically Paracise , due to the frequency of headaches and compromise other certain criteria. Those suffering with these symptoms its inclusive nature, has social and mental health benefits aspects of our health. must drink plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine and Are we willing to cherish simplicity, vulnerability, too for participants; many of whom have spoken about alcohol, and take paracetamol or ibuprofen to non-attachment, openess, compassion, playfulness and Chiropractors want to find the underlying cause of your feeling uplifted both during and after the class. Lots of reduce the pain. presence? Can we see our own lives and the lives of pain which is often poor position and motion of an area attendees have said the friendly, relaxed, non-intimidating Oral Thrush those around us through the eyes of simple being? nature of the classes is really helpful – especially those of your spine creating interference, miscommunication Oral thrush is a fungal infection with white patches Can we be child-like, without being childish?. who may not have exercised for several years. The many and stress to the nervous system. They can also help you covering surface of the tongue and inside of the The Kingdom of Heaven is all there is, if you can see it. smiling faces during a Paracise™ class is testament to the make changes that can help you avoid/reduce problems cheek. The pharmacist is able to sell over the counter “enjoyment” factor! in the future. If you know someone who thinks pain is treatments for oral thrush, for most patients. The WHAT DOES THE WORD PARACISE™ MEAN? their problem, send them to a chiropractor. We know pharmacist is also able able to supply an antifungal “Para” in greek means alongside so Paracise™ runs alongside that pain is never THE problem! oral medication for a baby aged between one month traditional exercise on the timetable providing a gateway to While regular chiropractic care can’t eliminate stress, it and twelve months via the minor ailment scheme. fitness for those who face obstacles to fitness currently. Adults with steroid inhalers, or recent antibiotic HOW TO GET INVOLVED? can help you cope, adapt and become more resilient courses may also access the minor ailements scheme Donna offers all new clients their first class free of charge to stress with the added benefits of reducing or even to obtain a treatment, normally only available with a and thereafter; sessions are £4 each or a block of 6 sessions removing your pain. prescription. is available for £20. Please note the 6 sessions have no As well as the minor ailments scheme, you can pop shelf life so if you are unable to attend you www.align4life.com 629444 in and ask your pharmacist about any problem big can use the sessions when you return. or small, they will be able to help you either find ™ something to help you, give you lifestyle advice Visit: Paracise with Donna on and if need be sign post you to the doctor, therefore "You have as much Facebook, call/text 492132 or email reducing the time that you are feeling unwell. [email protected] for a full monthly timetable. So why not go and ask your pharmacist first!! laughter as you have faith’’ Martin Luther

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March: throughout the world celebrate World Meditation Hour. Mindfulness for Pain and If you run regular sessions and would like to have them Discomfort: A 6-Week Meditation in Port Erin on listed in here please contact Amy on 225577 to discuss. Training Course Saturdays at 5.30pm to 6.30pm There is a small monthly fee for fee paying sessions. This 6-Week Training Course There is a weekly meditation is for anyone interested in at Thie Rosein, the old information about all aspects Douglas Decaf @ Douglas discovering not only a more Southlands building. of living with dementia. Golf Club, Pulrose natural and holistic way Please see website for Carers Information and Last Friday of the month 2:30 details or call 626940. to manage their pain and Support Programme (CrISP) – 4:30pm discomfort, but for those This programme is specifically keen to discover a brand new Memory Support designed to give carers an Music, Singing, relationship to life, in spite of Groups insight into the causes of the Bands - General their circumstances. condition, how the disease (for those with Memory Trinity Church Hall, Tuesday 19th March 2019 to affects people in many Problems as well as Carers Tuesday 23rd April 2019 different ways, what financial Ramsey and Family/Friends) Time: 7pm - 8.30pm and legal options are available, Ramsey Choral Society Venue: The Meeting Room, Groups run by The caring strategies for dealing Rehearsals Onchan Community Centre, Alzheimers Society. with any challenges which may Mondays 7.15 – 9pm School Road, Onchan. Ramsey – Reayrt Skyall or may not present themselves Contact: Price: £150.00 Singing for the Brain and where to find support and All Welcome. Come and Sing! How to book your place: (Ramsey) care in our community. Please email mike@ St John’s Methodist Church ➤ what's on Tel: 833025 / 468053 Every other Monday Dementia support/one-to-one School, myfreemind.org to receive Chorale Choir continued from page 7 Email: 11.15am – 12.30pm sessions are also available at Parents and Tots registration details or Mondays 7.30pm Isle of Man Wind Orchestra southernbefrienders@manx. the Older Persons Mental We are looking for singers. Rehearsals Groups Laxey & call 376856 for more Douglas – Thei Meanagh net Singing for the Brain Health services for people No experience necessary. Social activities and events information. Every Thursday night in Anagh-Coar School Web: www. (Douglas) going through the diagnostic All Welcome include: school term Mini Club – Parents southernbefrienders.im April Every other Monday process and at Nobles Contact: Muriel Corkish One to One befriending to support people with a 7.45 pm to 9.40 pm. and Tots THE POWER OF 11.15am – 12.30pm 620548 Lunch group diagnosis who are in hospital: For brass, woodwind and Heritage Groups MINDFULNESS Weds 9.30 – 11.15am Contact Jackie Bridson Port Erin – Southlands a dementia support worker is St Columba Catholic Social percussion players. New Village Hall, Royal Avenue, In this special two-hour Ages: 0 – 4 and their Parents/ Tel: 861691 / 497261 Singing for the Brain based at each. Club, Circular Rd, Douglas and returning faces always Onchan workshop Mindfulness Carers Laxeyandlonan. (Port Erin) Please call 613181 for more Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir welcome. Friends of Onchan's Teacher Mike Kewley will Weds 7.45 - 9.30pm Cost: £1 per Family inc [email protected] Every other Tuesday information. Visit our site at Heritage explore the fascinating 11.15am – 12.30pm Returning and New Singers refreshments www.iomwo.com for more Northern Approx. Bi-monthly - Call for neuroscience of attention and Braddan Church, Douglas Welcome Singing for the Brain® is a Contact: Caroline 851782 Social activities and events details how we can actively develop Forget – Me – Notes Contact Gary Corkhill info or call 457157. stimulating group activity, for include: Contact Mrs E. Park positive states of mind and Come and Join our Memory 627027 School Mobile people in the early to moderate Eastcliffe in Victoria Ave, One to One befriending 624759. abandon habitual thought Choir Classroom Coffee Mornings The Friends is open to anyone patterns and behaviour. stages of dementia and Sessions held on the 1st Salvation Army Citadel, Douglas Parent and Toddler Group Lunch Groups with an interest in the history Mike will lead participants their carers, which can help Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm. Lord Street, Douglas, Manx Saxophone Ensemble Contact Kerry Palmer of Onchan. Illustrated talks through two powerful yet with general well-being and For more information call Friday Lunchtime Choir Mondays from 7pm Tuesdays 9.15 – 11.30am Tel: 818015 / 244256 or and guided tours are provided simple practices to cultivate confidence. Andrea or Lorraine on Open to All – come and More info: Contact: Andreas School northern.liveathome@mha. for members focus, calm and freedom from You’ll meet others with similar 642879 Enjoy! Call Jem Cotton 842874 880375 experiences in a relaxed org.uk entanglement. Or Email andrea.marsden@ Fridays 1.15 – 1.45pm. [email protected] Meditation, Self Date: Wednesday 24th April setting, and can join in a gov.im Call Maggie Richardson Village Hall Western 2019 variety of songs, as much or 686555 Jim Crosbie Memorial (NEW TIME) Social activities and events Awareness and The Decaf ‘Café’ is for Time: 7pm - 9pm as little as you like. The groups Parents and Tots Self-Development people with Dementia and Onchan Silver Band Bandroom, include: Venue: University College are run by our friendly staff Memory problems, their Rehearsals Derby Road, Douglas Fridays 1.15 – 3.15pm One to One befriending Monthly Mindfulness IOM and volunteers and are led by a families and/or carers. There Every Monday and Friday Manx Youth Band Cost: £1 per family (inc drinks) Coffee Mornings Meditation Classes Price: £13.00 trained Singing for the Brain® are 4 café’s now across the Thurs 7pm – 9pm and Lunch Groups In Douglas and Peel How to book your place: leader. evening, Juniors/beginners Contact: Emily Lord 361606 Contact Hilary Yates Call 613181 for further info. Island. For Enquiries/ from 6.15pm, Sats 10 – 12pm please call 01624 648200 Braddan Church Hall Tel: 843012 / 414796 All welcome - all levels of Details call 642879 Full band rehearsal Learners: experience including beginners. Weekly Group Drop-in One to One Sessions for Mini Club – Parents western.liveathome@mha. Southern Decaf @ Port St 7.30-9.30pm. Saturdays 12pm – 1pm Cost: £5 donation for Room Meditations people diagnosed with org.uk Mary Pavilion. The band room is located Manx Concert Brass and Tots Hire costs at Appledene Court dementia and their carers at the rear of Onchan 2nd Wednesday of the month, Mon & Weds Weds 1.30 – 3.15pm Southern Befrienders Contact Mike for more Sunday 6.30pm to 7.30pm We offer the opportunity for Commissioners’ offices 2-4pm 7.30pm – 9.30pm Ages: 0 – 4yrs and their One to one befriending information 376856 On every third Sunday of the you to speak to a dementia on the Main Road, new parents/carers Lunch Group [email protected] month at this time, all centres support worker and will give Northern Decaf @ Ramsey and returning faces always Contact: Ian 622030 or Chair Based Exercise Check out www. Town Hall welcome. e-mail the Secretary at £1.50 per family inc. 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The Buchan School Dragons Castle, Villa Laxey Working Mens Philip Christian Centre, Peel Little Sunflowers Baby Marina, Douglas If you run regular sessions and would like to have them Institute Peel Play Group & Toddler Group IOM Twins/Multiple listed in here please contact Amy on 225577 to discuss. Laxey Mums and Tots Day: Every Weekday Births Club Ages 0-4yrs There is a small monthly fee for fee paying sessions. Fridays 10 – 12pm (Term Time only) 2nd Weds of each Month Wednesday 9.00 -10.30am Cost: £2.50 per family inc. Age: Preschool from 2 up. 10.30am – 12pm (term-time) Broadway Baptist Church Primary School refreshments Time: 9am – 12pm & 1pm – Cost £3 per Family Contact: Rose 479445 4pm daily Cost FREE Broadway, Douglas Community Hall Contact: Rachel 474535. Or find us on Facebook Contact (during open hours) Craft activities, songs, story, “First Steps” Parents and Tot’s Wednesdays 2 – 3.15pm 439136 refreshments. National Sports Centre Tuesdays: 9.45 – 11.45a.m All Saints Lonan Church “Jumping Jacks” (term-time only) Contact 820110 or (term time only) Edward Bear Club St 's Cathedral Days: Tues + Thurs Age: from baby – school age Contact: Ann 801946 (for pre-school Children) Caterpillar Club - For [email protected] Time: 10-11am, 11-12pm, Cost: £1 Cost: £1.50 per Family Tuesdays 2-3pm Pre-school Children Castletown Methodist 1-2pm, 2-3pm 1st & 3rd Weds of Contact: Rosie 437386 Chapel & Contact: Rev Jo 861989 Energetic. Spirited. Church, St, + Tues Only 3-4pm sessions every month. Community Centre Onchan Elim Church, Elim Daniel’s Den Age: Under 4’s Broadway Cinema, Time: 10am. A whirlwind of destruction Contact: 688588 Baby and Toddler Group Family Centre, Second Ave, Day: Mondays and Villa Marina, Douglas Craft activities, songs, story, These are just a few of the ways you could describe a Cost: £3.10 per session Fridays 9.30 – 11.30am Onchan. IM3 4LE Parent and Baby Cinema. refreshments. toddler. Whichever words you use, I'm sure you will be Wednesdays Cost: £1.50 per family to cover "Tiddlers" Parent & St Thomas’ Church Vestry, Contact 844830 able to identify with my life at the moment. The boy is Time: 9.30 – 11am Enjoy the latest releases in a craft/refreshments Tots group Finch Rd. Douglas St. John's Methodist Hall, now two and a half and his boundless energy amazes Cost: £1 baby-friendly atmosphere. All Welcome Fridays 10:00am - 11:45am Edward Bears Messy Tots, Peel Road, St. John's me every single day. Where do they get it from? If Contact: Cath 420646 Contact LLL Leader Contact: Debbie 845681 (Term-time only) Wednesdays 1.30 – 3pm – All Messy Church anyone knows then please pass on the secret as I need a Siobhan 487334 or 0-4 yrs £1 per family St Mary’s on the Harbour, Yr Round Dhoon Church Hall, Dates in 2019: huge dose just to keep up until bed time each day! parentandbabycinema@ Contact Anne: 434933 Castletown Contact: Caroline 435600 Parents and Tots Group 24th March, 12th May, Age: 0 – Pre-school manx.net or Church Office 665186 In the space of one morning a few weekends ago, Messy Church Mons 9.30 – 11am 22nd Sept and Cost £1 per child to cover Singing, crafts and much more Daddy spent such a long time having to "chase" Day: 3rd Saturday of the Parentcraft Room, Cost: £1.50 per family. 24th November. materials. (Under 1’s go free if him around the dining room table that he decided Month Nobles Hospital Contact: Dawn 863064 Onchan Parish Hall, Time: 4pm - 5.30pm accompanied by older child). Royal Ave Children's crafts and to check what his fitness tracker said about it. 2.8 Time: 12.30-2.30pm La Leche League Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael miles! 2.8 miles around the dining room table in the Children must be St Ninian's Church, Douglas “Carers and Tots” celebration followed by a Mother-to-mother support for Parents and Tots Fridays 1.15 – 3.15pm meal. All welcome and free of space of one morning. I checked and it only takes accompanied by an adult. Kittens @ St Ninian’s breastfeeding: for pregnant Wednesdays 1.45 – 3.15pm Age: birth upwards charge, but children must bring approximately 20 steps to do one full circuit, so Contact: ? For Parents, Carers and women interested in learning Cost: £1.50 per family Price: £1 per child an adult. that is an awful lot of laps. Obviously, Daddy was children from babies up to Colby Methodist Hall. more about breastfeeding and Contact: New Contact Contact: Jill Dugdale 625328 Contact Ann 801 946 for exhausted and needed a little sit down, but not the pre-school (term time only) ROCK Sunday Club – Mondays 10.30 - 11.30 am all breastfeeding mothers. details? details. boy. No, he wanted to play football. “Peter Bear Club” 10:30am (Term-time) £1 per family LLL Leaders Katie Davies Jurby Community Centre, Day: Some Mondays – call to Living Hope Community Recently there have been some days when Contact: Christine Roberts 619836 / 316950 or Siobhan Music, stories, crafts, puzzles Jurby find out which. Church Building, I have felt like going to work is a break. Of 629683 Molloy 625158 / 487334 or Bayview Rd, and challenges. Tuesday Tots Time: 10.15 – 11.15am course, I then feel terrible 'Mummy guilt' [email protected] Price: Free “Toddle Inn Parent and PEBBLES – 10:30am Sunday Kewaigue School from 9 - 11am. Weekly drop in, for thinking that way, after all time goes so Parent and Toddler Group Contact: Jackie 451988. Toddler Group” (Term time) All Saints Church Hall, play and crafts for under 5's. fast, but it's the truth. CATCHMENT AREA ONLY Tuesdays: 9.30 – 11.30a.m Alexander Drive, Suggested donation of Grace Baptist Church, Friendly club for preschoolers Wednesdays 2.30-3.30 (term time only) One evening I actually went out for a 5k run while £1.50 per family to include Market St, Peel with parents/carers. Term time only. For any aged All Saints' Messy Church. Age: babies - preschool suffering with a cold because it would be more refreshments for all. Good News Club CONTACT Jane 492010 or children who will be attending 1st Sunday of month Cost: £1 relaxing than spending that 40 minutes at home after Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm Pam 832070 Kewaigue School in the future. 11.15 am - 1.15 pm Thursday: Banter, Brews Contact: Emma 231203 a full day with the toddler. and Babies Age: School Yrs 1 – 6 Cost: Donation for teas/ Crafts and celebration Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey Douglas 9 - 11am. Drop in chat and Games and craft; free entry The saying "the days are long, but the years are short" coffees. followed by lunch. Parents and Toddler Group 'The Salvation Army, social with Health Visitor and refreshments hasn't felt more true since the newborn stage. It's Contact The School on All welcome but children must Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am Fairfield School, Tynwald 673951 in attendance 10 - 11am. Contact Pauline 335890 not just the physical energy needed to keep up, but bring an adult. (Term time) Street, IM1 1BE Donations welcome for also the mental energy. Constantly having to think of Cronk –y-Berry School Grace Tinies Soft play, crafts, music and (New Address) Contact Cath 626097 for refreshments. activities to do to try to tire him out, foresee potential Side Entrance Wednesdays 9:15am-11am refreshments Sunbeams Parent & details. Contact details: dangers and answer endless questions over and over (Term Time only) Ages: 0-4 yr olds Contact 835531 or email: and over again... Toddler Group Parents and Tots Group Living Hope Community jurbycommunity@gmail. Free entry and refreshments enquiries@phurtlemoirrey. Weds 9.30-11.30am com, 331794 Contact Louise 300258 sch.im On the other hand, February marked two years since Tues 9.30 – 11.15am Church, The Studio, Opp (term time) ➤ we moved, and despite many big changes during that Thurs 1.30 – 3.15pm the Palace Cinema 75p adults, 25p children period, it seems to have passed us by very quickly. I Cost: £1 per family Toddle Inn, Douglas Contact 627742 Contact: Kelly 393844 also realised the boy will start school in 2020. I'm sure Parking in the Cinema "I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart I'll miss having his energy around the house when car park. for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we that time comes. Email us at [email protected], call Weds 9.30am - 11.30am. on 01624 877909 / 07624 225577 (m) or write Refreshments, play and chat! can be together all the time.” You can read more from The Improving @ to us at: Family Manx 51 Broogh Wyllin, Kirk Contact: Cara 364348 Mum at theimprovingmum.com Michael, Isle of Man IM6 1HU A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

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Ramsey Elim Community 674150/266068. Castle High School Qualified Instructors, great Church, (Behind Ramsey The Secretary, Mrs. Lily Simcocks Eagles new pitches and clubhouse. If you run regular sessions and would like to have them Hope smiles from the threshold bus station) McLean 274513 email: Netball Club Monthly Tournaments. listed in here please contact Amy on 225577 to discuss. Noah’s Ark Tots Group Mondays 6.00-7.30pm Year 7, [email protected] Contact: vagabondsyouth@ There is a small monthly fee for fee paying sessions. of the year to come, whispering, Mondays 9 – 11am 8, 9, 10 & 11 (term-time only) Cat with no Tail, 7.30-9.00pm All abilities manx.net 'It will be happier.' £1.50 per family. Refreshments Governors Hill Contact Claire Voluntary St John Ambulance Alfred Lord Tennyson are provided. Onchan Branch Royal Belcher-Smith 481757 or Swimming Pools Cadets Contact: Heli 256797. email clairebelcher@manx. Organisations British Legion NSC Swimming Pool Building skills that will be The Air Cadets Squadron’s net St Olave’s Church, Branch meets third Thursday Tel: 688588 St John’s Ambulance VERY useful in life. SCOUTS/CUBS meet weekly in Douglas, Castletown, Ramsey and Bowring Road of each month September to NSC Main Hall Western Swimming Pool Specifics/Venues can be BEAVERS Building skills that will be Peel (Monday nights) and Tiddlers May starting 2-30pm. Light Walking Netball Tel: 842525 gotten by calling 674387. The Scout Association VERY useful in life. For then at HQ (Douglas) on Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30am refreshments. Thursdays 10- 11am Website: manxscout.com Southern Swimming Pool Wednesdays. (term time only) Contact Doug Porter 622924 £3 per session Term time only Specific details - Call 674387. BADGERS Email: manxscouts@gmail. £1.50 per child (inc Contact Rachel 308893 Tel: 823930 Groups meet at the Douglas To Join you need to be aged: Here is a list of the places com refreshments) Ramsey Swimming Pool 13 – 17yrs sporting activities Tommy Clucas Community HQ on Mon/Tues & Thurs There are Scout Groups all Contact: Anne 451896 for Cadets and Badgers Sports Hall Tel: 812852 and in Ramsey, St Olaves over the island for girls and or 813033 There are SO MANY sports meeting more details can be “ Army Cadets Walking Netball Church Hall on Fridays. obtained by calling 674387. boys aged 6-25. Just contact us – go to www.familymanx. Ramsey Rugby Club Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30am Tai Chi Chuan Badgers (Aged 5 – 10) through our website or email Contact: 671210 co.im for the full listing. to find a Group nearest to you. Email: ceo@ Toddle Inn by Living Hope Term time only Tai Chi Chuan Classes The Manx Wildlife all groups mixed Community Church £3 per session Come join the adventure. isleofmanarmycadets.com Murrays Road School Trust Talks Monday 6pm to 7pm Thurs 9.30-11.30am. General Sports Contact Rachel 308893 Douglas HQ The Army Cadets meet Fridays 7.30 – 9pm GUIDES/BROWNIES £1 per family. To find out more about the Monday 5.30pm – 6.30pm weekly on a Monday in Port Refreshments and Craft Hockey Riding / Riding for & MWT; the activities they run Kirk Michael Primary RAINBOWS Erin & Castletown; on a Email: ggiommembers@ included the Disabled Parish and how you can volunteer School Tuesday at Douglas HQ, QE2 Astro Pitch, Peel gmail.com Ramsey and Onchan and on Contact: Charlie 372559 Commissioners Hall with them – just call 844432 Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30pm Laxey Valkyrs Hockey Ballavartyn Equestrian www.girlguidingiom.co.uk a Wednesday in Peel. Methodist Church Sulby Methodist Church Beginners Welcome! Centre Thursdays 2 – 4pm or e-mail dawn@manxwt. All Detachments meet on a Thursday 5.30 – 6.30pm Peel Sunday School Juniors 8 and up Manx Carriage Driving Fee - Minimal to cover rent/ org.uk Isle of Man Thursday at Douglas HQ – Age Concern (during term time) Weds 6 – 7.30pm (Term-time ) 4 Disabled insurance transport provided from each Friday 6pm – 7pm Ramsey Constabulary 10.30am onwards. Senior 13yrs and up Providing Carriage Driving Contact: Frank 612305 Women’s Institute detachment. ATC Unit, Auldyn School Police Cadets Willaston School Main Hall 7.30 – 9pm experiences and Challenges, The WI is a great place to Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 16 – 18yrs Willaston School Call Cath 801802 Friday afternoons 1-3p.m. Sea Cadets University of the meet new friends, develop Douglas HQ Contact: Cadet Liaison Happy Tots Registered IOM Charity, 1172, NSC Astro Pitch, Douglas Third Age new skills, learn a new craft, There are also adult groups Office Contact: 611527 Thurs 10 til 11.15am (term and a member group of Riding involve yourself in your local who meet at the Douglas HQ PC 245 Mike Griffiths on The Sea Cadets meet weekly time only) Bacchanalians Hockey Club For the Disabled Association, U3A is a self managed on Mon/Tues & Thurs and 631291 on a Monday and Thursday £1 per family - including Beginners welcome! incorporating Carriage community, get on your soap learning co-operative for Ramsey, St Olaves Church Email Michael.griffiths@ – in Douglas. refreshments Thursday evenings Driving. box about topical issues and people with time available in Hall on Fridays gov.im To join you need to be aged: Contact School Secretary on Juniors 8 and up from 6pm Contact Liz (Group have time for yourself. the daylight hours. 10 – 18yrs 621577 (term time) Organiser), Manx Carriage If you wish to know more Driving 4 Disabled on Network meetings are held Cadets Air Cadets email [email protected]. Seniors from 7.30pm and find the nearest Institute IOM YOUTH SERVICES uk 07624 322431 for further monthly on Thursdays at (Age 10-18 years) Contact: 677240. (Manned Contact bacchashc@ information or to book a to you please ring the office 2pm in St Johns Mill . This Weds 7pm – 9pm Mon/Weds Eve’s; For the Youth Groups go to hotmail.com session. on 818194 and speak to the www.iomyouth.com or call Royal British Legion is an opportunity to listen to Douglas HQ Answering machine other Federation Secretary or 686057 for further details Mini Golf Rugby a variety of speakers, meet Girls only times) To promote the welfare of email iomwioffice@manx. Email: [email protected] and to confirm information. fellow members and find out Thurs 6.30pm – 8pm the ex-service and service Onchan Pleasure Park Mooragh Park Pavilion, net Peel Age Concern about new Groups and events. community. 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