World Manx Association
Founded in 1911 by Richard Cain O.B.E
Events and outings from the 2010-2011 Syllabus
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April 17th - Saturday 12.00 for 12.30pm
At Home Lunch
Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas
With Guest Speaker Donald Gelling
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May 5th - Wednesday 3.00pm
T E Brown Garlanding Ceremony
Glen Falcon Gardens, Broadway, Douglas.
The birthday of T E Brown is commemorated by the placing of a garland on his plaque in the Gardens and readings from his works.
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May 15th - Saturday 10.00 am
Electric Tram Trip to Ramsey
Meet at Strathallan Crescent, Douglas for a family day out.
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June 17th - Thursday 7.00pm
St Johns Evening
Methodist Hall, St Johns
A very popular evening with supper provided by Margaret Kennaugh and family and entertainment.
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Tynwald Celebrations
July 3rd - Saturday 7.00 for 7.30pm
Annual Gathering and Dinner
Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas
An opportunity to meet up with homecomers and friends, old and new.With guest speakers and the 2010 Cleveland Medal Winner.
July 4th - Sunday 6.30pm
Homecomers Service
Crosby Methodist Chapel, Crosby.
With John kennaugh and the Onchan Ladies Choir followed by supper.
July 5th - Monday
Tynwald Day
Homecomers Tent
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August 1st - Sunday
Manx Heritage Transport Festival
Meet at Ramsey Bus Station no later than 1pm
WMA have reserved places on the vinatage double decker bus leaving Ramsey at 1.10pm to Jurby Museum. Seats are limited so please call to reserve yours as soon as possible!
Members are free to choose their own means of transport to Ramsey as part of the Transport Festival. OAP's can use their bus passes. It is advisable for younger members to purchase a Day Explorer Ticket for use on all trams and buses for the day. (Details can be obtained from the Welcome Centre, Sea Terminal, Douglas). for further details please contact Angie on 458391.
Sunday Timetables
Peel to Ramsey 09.20 hrs Derby Road
Douglas to Ramsey 10.40 Loch Promenade
MER Tram- Douglas to Ramsey - 11.40 Derby Castle
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August 15th Sunday 9.30am
Charabanc Picnic
Meet at Onchan Park Stadium 9.30am
Bring your own picnic or eat in cafe's etc along the way.
A real family day out with a tour around the Island and games and competitions!
Coach leaves at 10am
First stop Rushen Abbey/Silverdale
Then to Peel and if weather permitting - sandcastle competition on the beach!
Then off to the Point of Ayre - competition for the best shell found!
Quizzes along the way
Then back to Onchan Park Stadium no later than 6pm.
Coach Tickets 5.00 each
For further details contact 458391 or 429536
But hurry - tickets are selling fast!!
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September 11th - Saturday 2.00pm
Visit and tour of Milntown
Coach time and Further Details TBA
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October 7th - Thursday 7.00pm
Sixties Evening
St Andrews, Douglas.
Cooish and Coffee! Bring memorabilia or anything of interest from the Sixties
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October 23rd - Saturday 12.00 for 12.30pm
T E Brown Lunch
Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas.
With entertainment and raffle
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December 4th - Saturday 12.00 for 12.30 pm
Christmas Lunch
Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas.
With entertainment and raffle
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February 12th 2011 - Saturday 2.30pm
Manx Tae
St Andrews, Douglas.
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March 5th 2011 - Saturday 2.30pm
Annual General Meeting
St Andrews, Douglas.
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A real family day with a to*********ur aroA Aund the Island, with games and competitions!
Further Details TBA