The Dalby World Bonnag Championships

 When

Mar 06, 2026
7:30 pm

 Where

Dalby church and Schoolrooms
Main Road, Dalby, IM5 3BR

 Cost

£12.50 includes concert & Supper

It’s time to get those mixing bowls out again !

The Dalby World Bonnag Championships are here again: on Fri 6th March at Dalby schoolrooms!

The evening, supported by The IoM Steam Packet starts at 7.30pm with classic entertainment by Dot Tilbury & her amazing Friends. Followed by a Manx Supper. There will be the presentation of the annual Charity awards from the Friends of Dalby Church to the Manx Charity “ IoM Motor Neurone Disease Association” and the Manx Charity “Hands of Hope” working in Romania and supporting refugees from Ukraine. ……. Followed by the judging and the auction of the Bonnags and the Raffle.

Admission @ £12.50 includes the concert and supper. To book please ring Gilly on 844031, stating if you need an alternative veggie or Coeliac supper. (Please note that our special “booking office / kitchen” is only open from 10am – 6pm; if you can’t get through they’d be grateful if you could ring back later rather than leaving a message on the answer phone)

This is your chance to become a Word Champion!

To enter: The Classes are: Gents; Ladies; & Children’s ( under 14’s); Gluten Free Class: and the Commercial Class ( offering an opportunity to any catering establishment etc. to receive World Class status for their Bonnag! )
The overall winner receives the Isle of Man Creamery Buttermilk Cup, with Trophies & Steam Packet Vouchers for all winners!
Bring your Bonnags with you on the Night! If you aren’t able to attend the concert, Bonnags for the Championships can be delivered to Dalby schoolrooms from 4.pm – 7.00pm on Friday 6th March between 4-7 pm, please bring them on a paper plate with your name on the base of the plate.
…. Any queries about entries please contact Margy : 843768

All proceeds after costs go to the Church Restoration Fund, still renewing lime mortar, gutters and drainpipes to stop damp and water penetration, as well as our Manx Charities for this year: Autism in Mann & the Manx charity working overseas: The Coral & Pearl Hostels Trust that operates hostels and supports vulnerable girls in Tanzania,

Good Luck with the Bonnag making!!