Category: Food & Drink
Local Business to Launch First Ever TT Tea & Coffee
Douglas based online tea and coffee shop CuppaCo.com has announced the launch of the Isle of Man’s first ever Official TT tea and coffee. Working in partnership with the TT, the Manx web based retailer is offering businesses on the island the opportunity to become Official stockists of the Limited Edition souvenirs. ‘Cuppa TTea’ is [...]
A&J Quality Butchers introduces new savings scheme for shoppers
A&J Quality Butchers has extended its popular Christmas savings scheme so it is now available all year round to shoppers. The move is as a direct result of demand from the business’s loyal customers who have taken advantage of the scheme since it was launched in 2009 at its shop on Cushag Road in Anagh [...]
Leaflets support campaign to encourage sensible drinking
EFFORTS to combat alcohol misuse in the Isle of Man are being supported by the distribution of leaflets encouraging sensible drinking. ‘Enjoy a drink: know your limits’ contains information about recommended alcohol consumption, health risks and safety advice, as well as a guide to the number of units in different types of drinks. The leaflets, [...]
Manx Co-operative backs Live Below the Line Challenge
Could you live on £1 day? That’s the challenge during Live Below the Line week starting 29th April 2013 when local people are encouraged to find out what life is like for some of the 1.4bn people around the world in extreme poverty. Backing the campaign this year are five staff from the Manx Co-operative [...]
A&J Quality Butchers reports significant increase in trade
A&J Quality Butchers has reported a significant increase in trade since the UK horsemeat scandal became public. Staff at both the company’s shop on Cushag Road in Anagh Coar and its dedicated trade warehouse on the Middle River Industrial Estate in Douglas have seen a marked rise in customers buying Manx meat and supporting local [...]
New Head Chef at the Sefton
The Sefton Group is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Andy McGrath as Head Chef at The Sefton. Andy, who has been with the Sefton Group for six years, has been promoted to the role of Head Chef, having previously been Sous Chef at the hotel. ‘I’m really excited about my new role and [...]
PADDY’S FISH FOR PEEL
Paddy’s the fishmongers has recently opened a fresh fish counter in the newly developed Shoprite in Peel. The fish counter compliments the new Fresh Market place within the store and has an emphasis on locally caught seafood including Manx Queenies, Crab and Pollack alongside sustainable Tuna and Tilapia as well as Paddy’s own favourites such [...]
MANX2.COM TO CO-HOST CHARITY WINE TASTING EVENT
Hot on the heels of the Poppy Appeal Breakfast on 29 October, Manx2.com is again teaming up with Royal British Legion Isle of Man (RBL Isle of Man) and the Claremont Hotel, Douglas to host an Isle of Man Laithwaite’s Wine Tasting evening. The event will be held on the 30th October at the Claremont [...]
Manx Decaf becomes registered charity
Manx Decaf – monthly cafes where those who have dementia or memory problems, their relatives and carers can meet to socialise and receive support – has achieved charity status. The first cafe was set up in 2006 by staff within the former Department of Health and Social Security after two of the Island’s Community Mental [...]
MILNTOWN TO SHOWCASE THE ISLAND’S BEST ARTISAN PRODUCERS
The Milntown Estate in Lezayre, near Ramsey, is hosting an Autumn Fair on Sunday 28th October that will showcase some of the Isle of Man’s leading artisan food producers, creative artists, photographers and craftsmen. The Fair will offer visitors an early chance to buy unique Christmas presents, including handmade gifts and artworks, or just to [...]
