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Gef’s Daily Roundup

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3 years ago

14/02/2023

Players of the Month

Onchan ‘keeper Ruby Hughes is the Canada Life senior women’s winner for January, thanks to a string of top performances in nets for her side. Despite facing some tough opposition, Ruby pulled off some great saves to earn their votes.

Skywyn Austin from Malew shone in the under 21 category, having only made her debut for the season at the start of January!

Donation

Rossborough Insurance has made a £1,000 donation to Crossroads, £500 was raised through dress down days last, with the figure then being matched by Gallagher to five the full thousand.

The charity said: ‘A huge thank you to the staff at Rossborough’

Trains and Trams

This year marks 150 years since the launch of the island’s steam railway. The railway first opened for passenger services on Tuesday July 1 1873 between Douglas and Peel.

While only the Port Erin line remains today, the events will celebrate the entire network and include an engine going on display at Peel and Knockaloe.

The MER is also celebrating its 130th anniversary and events planned for that include a chance to try your hand at driving a tram, a parallel run for the world’s oldest tramcars and

If, like Sam you’re about of a train nerd, you can find out more here.