‘This is Summer’ by Katie King
report by John Slater Katie opened her illustrated talk by referring to the write up I produced for her stunning presentation, last year, when she fell for my ploy by […]
Going Down to the Shore by Andrew Johnson MNH
report by John Slater One glance at the almost capacity audience, jostling for seats, said it all. Andy Johnson is highly regarded as one of our growing band of star […]
The Developing Cathedral and Gardens – The Very Rev Nigel Godfrey
Report by John Slater What an amazing evening! The sun shone and more than sixty members and friends assembled at the main door of the cathedral for a guided tour […]
Kelly’s Eye, a presentation by Peter Kelly
Report by John Slater This was quintessence of Peter Kelly. This is more than could be said of his laptop that had just ‘blown up’ or the spare he had […]
Henry Bloom Noble, a talk by Pauline Ellis Brew
by John Slater This talk was billed as Henry Bloom Noble, his life and legacy. Pauline did a sterling job in meeting this aim in the time allotted. So interesting […]
The Dumbell’s Bank Affair, by Alan Gelling JP
Report by John Slater (Listen to a recording of Alan’s talk) Alan began his remarkable talk by explaining that it would be in two parts. The first would be about George […]
“The Enchanting Island of Cushag”.
Pre order your copy of our latest book by Bill Quine. “The Enchanting Island of Cushag”. It is the poetry of famous Manx poet Margaret Letitia Josphine Kermode (1852 -1937) […]
Peel in Place: History, Presence and Future by Dr Patricia Tutt RIBA
Report by John Slater We began this month’s packed meeting with a presentation of an information board to Sam Knight of the Manx Transport Heritage Museum. This is a fine piece […]
A Tour of Manx Lighthouses…John Hellowell
by John Slater What a delight to see a crowded Centenary Centre for such an enlightening talk full of flashes of inspiration! John Hellowell gave us a splendid presentation based […]
‘Too Big for his Boots!’ Ulla Corkill
by John Slater Ulla Corkill, a devotee of Hall Caine, gave us a fascinating talk on this great, Manx, Victorian writer. We were met, at the front of the Centenary […]