Scallop Shell Swims Win Interest from Olympic Swimming Champion

The series of sea swims taking place as part of the 2009 Queenie Festival are starting to attract considerable interest – most notably from Olympic open water champion David Davies.

David Davies won the silver medal in the men’s 10km open water marathon in Beijing. During his visit of the Isle of Man last weekend (18th – 19th April) he met with young members of the Isle of Man Swimming Squad.

We were made up to hear that whilst he attended a coaching session at the Western Swimming Pool in Peel, Davies expressed an interest in coming back to the Island in 2010, specifically to attend the Festival! The small matter of the World Championships in Rome this summer will prevent him making a more immediate return to the Island! Read more

Fishy fun with The Fairly Famous Family

The Fairly Famous Family is set to return to the Isle of Man to entertain, inspire and surprise with its unique brand of high quality, original street theatre.

The company, led by the inimitable Jem Hulbert, a professional comedy juggler and psychology graduate, performed to great acclaim for schools and the public on the Island in the summer of 2007.

Jem’s website describes how juggling routines are seamlessly linked with comedy patter, live music, magic and daring feats. A quote on the website from Max Davidson in the Daily Telegraph sums up the spirit: ‘As Jem milks the crowd, I recall a line of classroom Shakespeare: “This fellow’s wise enough to play the fool”. Exactly.’

Based in Cumbria, The Fairly Famous Family has been performing throughout Britain and Europe for nearly 20 years, travelling in its distinctive yellow van to venues as diverse as streets, schools, hospitals, prisons, football stadiums, trains and castles.

This latest visit to the Isle of Man will see the company perform at primary and secondary schools and appear at a number of public events.

From 30 June to 3 July the Family will take maritime and Victorian-themed shows and workshops from its extensive repertoire into Anagh Coar, Willaston, Murray’s Road, Ballaugh, Scoill Phurt le Moirrey and St Thomas’ primary schools.

There will be special teatime workshops at which pupils at Jurby School and Bunscoill Ghaelgagh will be invited to learn street theatre skills.

At Ballakermeen High School, Year 7 pupils and students in the school’s Comedy Club will be able to enjoy a show especially for an older age range.

Later in the week the Family will appear at the Isle of Man Queenie Festival, popping up at the Love Your Beach event at Port Erin on Friday 3 July and Marine Day at Port St Mary on Saturday 4 July.
Further details of the Family’s involvement in the week-long festival, which reaches its conclusion on Sunday 5 July, will be announced as they are confirmed.

Performances at Tynwald Fair on Monday 6 July will be the culmination of the Family’s week on the Island.

The visit has been organised by Murray’s Road School, with the school’s Rainbow Fish Room nurture group playing a key part in all the necessary arrangements. Teacher Jill Dunlop said: ‘The Fairly Famous Family provides a unique form of entertainment that is great fun and appeals to all ages.’

Jem is looking forward to his return to the Isle of Man and said: ‘Manx audiences are fantastic. The performance at the Villa Marina Gardens last time was a really memorable evening. It will be extra special this year to be over for Tynwald Day and the Queenie Festival. We can’t wait!’
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A warm welcome is extended to all to come along and join in the fun at any of the public events.

The visit is supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council.

Contacts for further information:

The Fairly Famous Family – 01539 433 268

Jill Dunlop, Murray’s Road School – 01624 621681

Links:

www.fairlyfamousfamily.com

www.queeniefestival.com

The Albert to host ‘Manx about the sea’ evening

New event on Monday 29th. There is a new event that has been added to Mondays schedule that will take place at the Albert Pub Port St Mary. The evening titled ‘Manx about the sea’ will be hosted by Adrian Cain and will include a quiz in Manx about the sea. Following the quiz there will also be a local music session.

The quiz will be getting under way about 7.30pm with music starting around 9.00pm.

The evening will no doubt be entertaining with a combination of local, manx and historic knowledge of the Isle of Man and its surrounding sea plus some great live music, so get learning your Manx if you don’t know it already!

Quick and Simple Manx Queenie and Chorizo Salad Recipe

Well if you’re looking for fast food it doesn’t get much quicker than this. We’ve just added a Manx Queenie and Chorizo Salad Recipe to our recipe page that is not only healthy for you but also tastes absolutely amazing.

This dish makes a great starter presented in a King Scallop shell. The red colour of the Chorizo really gives this dish an interesting look and provides the dish with fantastic flavour. Make sure you let us know when you give this Manx Queenie recipe a try.

New Manx Queenie and Stilton Recipe Added

A new recipe has been added to the Manx Queenie Recipe pages! Make sure you check it out and let us know if you make it.

The Manx Queenies and Stilton recipe was provided by our Manx Queenie Chef guru who added that this dish makes a great starter. To give this dish a go check out where you can buy Manx Queenies. Places to buy Manx Queenies on the Isle of Man are listed along with the mail order options for delivery to your door!

Enjoy!!!