Culture News & Updates
- 15th April 2014
If you were a fan of the popular longstanding TV series Spooks will be delighted to know that a feature film is being made on the Isle of Man
- 15th January 2014
Everyone’s favourite tea time cringe worthy TV programme is looking for more willing victims ( sorry contestants) for a return to trip to the Isle of Man
News today that period drama Belle filmed on location in the Isle of Man last September will be released in UK and US cinemas in Spring 2014. Wouldn't it be wonderful if for once the setting for the film was actually the Isle of Man?
- 22nd October 2012
Hop tu Naa is just around the corner and despite battling with the recent bad weather, Cregneash is making the final preparations for its Traditional Hop tu Naa festival on 27th and 28th October.
- 19th October 2012
Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce that seven sites around the Isle of Man have been designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites under the Dark Skies Discovery Initiative, an international scheme operated by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council.
- 10th October 2012
On 10th November 2012, Manx National Heritage will open a major exhibition on 'The Forgotten Kingdom? The Kingdom of Man and the Isles (1000 - 1300 AD)', supported by Lloyds TSB.
- 1st October 2012
Over 150 groups and individuals working in partnership, including Government Officers, marine experts and local organisations, have contributed towards the project by bringing together information on Manx waters in an accessible format. As part of the project, locations of key habitats and species, Manx shipwrecks and cables and pipelines have been mapped.
- 22nd September 2012
Conister Bank, Manx National Heritage (MNH), the Department of Education and Children and two professional animators teamed up to judge the 2013 ACE Card Design Competition this month. The judging also is timely with the completion of an animation project commissioned by Manx National Heritage to inspire students to engage with their heritage and encourage the use of their ACE cards.
- 1st February 2012
Congratulations to local girl Sam who takes a lead role in new Les Misérables film.
- 23rd November 2011
Crossroads Caring for Carers Charity Art Exhibition opened to contributors and supporters of the charity at the Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey Woollen Mill last night (Monday 21 November).