Archive for March, 2009

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) event – 19 March 2009

Isle News, 31 March 2009 – Ray Todd gave a presentation to members titled “And another thing…” about changes to the law made by the Proceeds of Crime Act, sanctions and export controls.  This was one of a series of regular talks provided by ICSA throughout the year.
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British Superbike team Buildbase Bournemouth Kawasaki to contest 2009 TT

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – Stuart Hicken’s renowned Buildbase Bournemouth Kawasaki team are the latest British Superbike team to enter TT 2009. It will be the first time they’ve appeared since 2006, when they achieved sixth and seventh places in the Senior and Superbike races respectively with TT regular Carl Rennie.
With additional support in [...]

IOMCC’S INCA TRAIL CHALLENGE DRAWS THE CROWDS!

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – It seems as though there’s a real appetite on the Isle of Man to take on the challenge of Peru’s world famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Douglas Yacht Club was packed last week when details were unveiled of the Isle of Man Children Centre’s sponsored trek later this year [...]

HILTON HOTEL TO HOST SUMMER CHARITY BALL

Isle News, 30 March 2009 – The Hilton Hotel in Douglas is playing host to a charity ball later this year to raise money for the Manx Blind Welfare Society.
The event, which will take place on Saturday 23rd May 2009, will feature a Frank Sinatra Tribute as well as music from Doug Davidson’s Big Band [...]

NEW PLACE TO REFLECT AND TAKE IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF SULBY GLEN THANKS TO BRITANNIA INTERNATIONAL

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – In an effort to raise awareness of the Alzheimer’s Society and as part of Britannia Internationals ongoing commitment to the community and environment, the local savings bank teamed up with the Isle of Man Woodland Trust to plant trees in an area of the Sulby valley.
The 20 trees, a [...]

GRANT THORNTON IS CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – Grant Thornton is delighted to announce that it will sponsor the Isle of Man Close Amateur Golf Championship for the fourth year running.
The Championship is organised by the Isle of Man Golf Union and is now in its 78th year.
Each year the event is held on a different Manx [...]

Barbirolli International Oboe Festival and Competition

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – Thirty five of the world’s finest young oboe players are descending on the Isle of Man for the second Barbirolli International Oboe Festival and Competition.
With prizes totalling more than £5,000, the festival, based in the Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin, has attracted competitors from as far aw ay [...]

MANX TELECOM SALUTES ITS TOP ACHIEVERS

Isle News, 27 March 2009 – Everyone thrives on compliments – not least when they stem from the workplace.
At Manx Telecom, the company places such importance on the number of compliments received by employees, that the Accolade “Compliment of the Year” is seen as the most prestigious title at its annual gala awards night which [...]

Leading Manx Grand Prix riders move up to the Isle of Man TT for 2009

Isle News, 26 March 2009 – With entries having recently closed for the 2009 Isle of Man TT Races, a number of the top riders from the Manx Grand Prix have confirmed their participation in the June event.
Leading the way is last year’s record-breaking triple winner Dan Kneen, the Manx youngster having swept all before [...]

Another Coup for Ashgrove Marketing!

Isle News, 26 March 2009 – Ashgrove Marketing is further expanding its team in the Isle of Man with the appointment of Moya Wilson as Senior Account Manager. Moya is an accomplished Marketing Communications and PR professional, bringing over 12 years experience to the Ashgrove Team.
Ashgrove Marketing is privileged to have found such a highly [...]