Mannifest Live – Music and Film Garden Party
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you probably don't know about Mannifest, the music and film garden party that's taking place at The Nunnery on the 14th and 15th August. With talent like Kosheen, Easy Stars All-Stars and local talent like Planes Over Paris, the festival is designed to be a celebration of art and energy, right here in the Isle of Man. So, "What will there be to do?" you may ask. Well, without any further ado, here's the line-up: Friday Main Stage 17:00 Maldune 17:50 Chris Beauman 18:05 Zara Sophia 18:30 Jeceris 19:20 Paul Freeland 19:40 Good times with henry wood 20:25 Laura Goucher 20:40 ...
Recipe: Manx Queenies and Stilton
The Manx Queenie, or Queen Scallop, is one of the delicacies that one can savour on the Isle of Man. And once a year, the Isle of Man Queenie Fesitval is held to celebrate this delicate and savoury morsel that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Here's one recipe that they have offered us to add to ManxVoice: Ingredients: 454g Manx Queenies 100g Stilton 250ml Double Cream 100ml White Wine Salt and Pepper Vegetable Oil for Cooking Method: Place a frying pan on a high heat and add small amount of oil. Add Manx Queenies to the pan and cook quickly for 2-3mins. Place Manx Queenies ...
Lady Isabella (Great Laxey Wheel)
There are few images more iconic of the Isle of Man than that of Lady Isabella, the massive water wheel in Laxey. Erected in 1854, this is still the largest operational water wheel in world, a title which is unlikely to ever be challenged again. The Great Laxey wheel was mostly the product of Manx endeavour. Although the wheel's axle was forged in Liverpool, it was designed by a Manx engineer (Robert Casement), the iron rims were made in Douglas and the timbers were shaped by Manx artisans. As you can imagine with something this size, it was assembled on ...
Manx Athlete in Mr Britain Competition
It's always great to see the Isle of Man being represented on an international stage and this year we will have an entry in a prestigious body building competition. Nuno Figueira, a local gym instructor will be taking part in the Mr Britain competition later this year, a challenge which could also give him a shot at participating at the prestigious Mr Universe contest. Nuno has been living in the Isle of Man for the last 5 years during which time he started training and became a qualified gym instructor. He is originally from Madeira, a Portuguese island slightly larger than ...
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