Manx Fish Producers Organisation The Heritage Centre, The Quay, Peel, IM5 1TA The organisation was established in 2003 having taken over from the Isle of Man Fishermen’s Association, which started as a fisheries pressure group and chandlery in the mid 1970s. The reason for the change in name was largely to reflect the change in status of the organisation which now includes the management of fish quotas. […] Read More
Manx Folk Dancing Onchan Methodist Hall, Main Road, Onchan, IM3 1AL The Manx Folk Dance Society, was formed in 1951, as part of the Festival of Mann celebrations. Each year, they perform on the Front Green for Tynwald and other festival days, including, Laxey Fair Day, Easter at Rushen Abbey, May Day at Cregneash and on the 6th of January they dance “Hunt the Wren” at […] Read More
Manx Footpaths Conservation Group Born out of the Manx Conservation Council (1970), Footpaths Conservation began in 1991, to preserve the right to the Public Footpaths that crisscross the Island. The Group’s deep knowledge of walking trails, means that they are excellent guides, for hiking on the Island. Read More
Manx Gaelic Classes Since the reintroduction of Manx in schools in 1992, there has been a huge increase in the use of the language. There are various places on the Island to learn and practice Manx. Read More
Manx Game Fishing Club A club for those who love fly fishing and river fishing especially. Manx Game Fishing Club has beats at the Nunnery Estate, Douglas River; Kirby Park, River Dhoo; Port E Chee, River Glass and Union Mills, River Dhoo. Read More
Manx Gateway Club Greenfield Road, Douglas, IM2 6ED Formed in 1974, to provide leisure activities for those aged 16 or older who suffer from a mental handicap. Now with over 100 weekly members. Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, computer training, drama and singing. The Gateway Games are held every July and there is an annual Carol Service by the Gateway Choir. Read More