The Isle of Man Sports Awards have been postponed until the summer due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. The celebration of sport was to be staged at the Villa Marina in Douglas this month but has been rescheduled to Wednesday 2 June The annual event sees the achievements of the Island’s […]
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New Beginnings – FC IOM
A summer’s day, 2019. I am sitting in the then Gef HQ on Douglas Quay, watching the sparkle on the still water. It is early afternoon and the day-drinkers are making their way to The Bridge, ready for beers, wines, ciders and laughter in the sun. I remember this day […]
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My insight into Sporting Club Isle of Man, by Joe Reid
Isle of Man Sportsman of the year, Joe Reid, shares his thoughts on how the initiative could benefit the Island’s sporting and wider community in years to come.
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GEF’S GOOD NEWS
Here’s your weekly round up of all things GOOD Community Efforts Last Saturday, Jake Hodgson completed a 24-hour bike ride on the track around the NSC hockey pitch in memory of Ballakermeen teacher, Carol Synott, who sadly passed away on the 5th of May. The bike ride was only a […]
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Cycling ‘The Lap’ with Anna Christian
Being part of the global sport that is cycling, and with friends based in all corners of the world, I’ve heard so much about how different countries are handling this pandemic and the restrictions they have in place. I feel so lucky that our lockdown has allowed us to still […]
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19 MARATHONS IN 19 DAYS
Yes, you read that right.
NINETEEN marathons in NINETEEN days!
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A kick-about for Jamie
Every August since 2010 there has been a little event held at Laxey football club.This event sees teams of old, young, fit, sometimes slow and often drunk humans gather to play out a fun 5-aside tournament in memory of a fun-loving, popular Manx teenager who tragically lost his life in […]
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Reasons to not do The Parish Walk
1.Not even The Proclaimers would do it They’d walk 500 miles they said. They’d walk 500 more, they said. Get fuc*ed, lads. The Frankie Boyle lookalikes and so-Scottish-they-sh*t-deep-fried-mars-bars, acoustic duo may have been laying it on thick in the name of love, but let’s be serious – there’s no way […]
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Yin Yoga & Anxiety
I read recently that one in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their life. This shocks me, but doesn’t surprise me, as I speak to people all the time whom ask how yoga can help them, or a loved one, manage stress and anxiety. […]