I’ve just come across a collection of interesting photos of the Isle of Man from the 1920s. It was a different age and the photos show how popular the Island was as a tourist resort. It’s amazing to see how many people were milling about the prom for example. Have a look through them and compare them to the view you’ll see around you today: The photos I came across were labelled the Pamela Jones  [ Read More ]

A new outlet has opened at The Strand in Douglas, a store called The Art Market. This is the latest venture to come under the wing of local Company Director Roberto Edmanson-Harrison of ArtworkX of Mann. The idea of this market was borne out of collaboration between four local companies, working together in during the ‘Crossroads Charity Christmas Market, which was held in a unit within the Strand Shopping Centre, last November & December 2010.  [ Read More ]

We all share planet Earth; but we don’t all see it the same way. Home is the spectacular view of Earth from the sky as seen through the lens of the photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand the French photojournalist. The film tells the story of humanity’s rise and impact upon Earth by using images from around the world that are unique and quite breathtaking, and leaves you wondering if you know this planet at all!  Over 8  [ Read More ]

A simple valentine treat or just an elegant treat for the person you love, these rich smooth truffles are easy to make and will never fail to impress your loved one or any dinner party guests (or great for late night gluttony, lawsonesque style – silk dressing gown not mandatory!) To Make approx 24 Chocolate Truffles depending on how big you like your balls! Filling Ingredients 500G Dark good quality chocolate 8 oz. Double Cream  [ Read More ]

There’s no better day than Valentine’s Day to tell your loved ones that you care about them. Why not do it in Manx this year? Here are a collection of select phrases with their Manx translations: Manx English Laa’l Valentine Valentine’s Day Ta graih aym ort I love you Ta graih aym urree I love her Ta graih aym er I love him Vel graih ayd orrym Do you love him? Cur paag dou! Kiss  [ Read More ]