Crossroads Caring for Carers have been running a Charity Christmas Market at the Strand Shopping Centre in Douglas to help raise funds for their cause. The Christmas Fair is themed around Arts and Crafts and if you’re stumped for a gift there’s no better place to gain some inspiration. Click on the flyer to see more details: If you’re curious about Crossroads Caring for Carers, here’s a bit more about what they’re about: Our vision  [ Read More ]

Earlier this year, Google released the Google Nexus One, an HTC designed smartphone whose specs and feature set defined it as the ultimate Google Android phone in a touch-screen form factor. Now, many month’s later, the HTC Desire Z (AKA the T-Mobile G2) iterates on the look, feel and functionality of the Nexus One and adds a stunning QWERTY pop-out keyboard for good measure. Unboxing the HTC Desire Z reveals one of the sturdiest and  [ Read More ]

ArtworkX of Mann, a new concept in Art Promotion and Marketing, started up in the Isle of Man in November 2009. They provide a marketplace for a number of talented artists to showcase their work, meet potential buyers and have their work displayed both online and in a number of venues both on-Island and further afield. Roberto Edmanson-Harrison, the brains behind the operation had this to say about the business: Our website www.artworkxofmann.com is now  [ Read More ]

Image via Wikipedia There an unwelcome visitor that comes to our shores over Winter called Norovirus, more commonly known as the “Winter Vomiting Virus”. This is a virus that causes diarrhoea and/or vomiting. The symptoms come on suddenly and last for 24-58 hours. Some people also suffer from a mild ever, headaches, stomach cramps or aching limbs. We have some information provided by the Department of Health explaining how to deal with the virus. How  [ Read More ]

If you’re planning on taking a trip off-Island this Christmas, you’ll be greeted with an interesting sight as you head towards the departures lounge at Ronaldsway. A forest of hand-made Christmas trees will greet you, all made as part of the Festival of Trees, a fund-raising initiative raising cash for Save The Children. A range of Island firms, from small companies to international corporations, are all taking part in the festival by creating and decorating  [ Read More ]

The style and sophistication of California comes to Castletown on 18th December in the form of Fabulosity, a new nail boutique which has imported the latest polishes, treatments and products from the West Coast of the USA. The American-born owner, Victoria Salisbury, is looking forward to welcoming guests to the Grand Opening from 4pm that special Saturday when cupcakes, nibbles and wine will be served. Victoria tells us, I really want to extend a warm  [ Read More ]

Christmas is drawing close and our friends from Learn Manx have been kind enough to share some Manx greetings with us. So, if you’re looking for the best way to say “Merry Christmas” in Manx or then check out the list below. All you need is some practice!