19 groups to compete in the 'friendly festival'
A record number of groups have signed up to perform at this year's Isle of Man Festival of Choirs.
Nineteen choral groups will compete in the 'friendly festival' - 14 from across and five from the Island.
The event is being held at the Villa Marina between the 13-15 October with performers competing in various classes.
Festival co-ordinator Gary Corkill and Director Geoff Corkish told Howard Caine more:
Port Erin shop window makes final for British award
The store has a history for winning numerous awards for shop displays
Successful project to remove invasive rodents from the Calf of Man
Initiative involved 13-year project between MNH and Manx Wildlife Trust
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Kirk Braddan Church to host Alex Christie on 21 December
Peel RNLI volunteer recognised for three decades of service
Long-serving crew member honoured for 30 years of dedication to saving lives at sea
Mobile Library to return to the road
Service resumes with Island-wide visits ahead of a new timetable in the New Year