
A Manxman said he was shocked to be told he was to receive the most prestigious annual award for culture in the Isle of Man.
Bob Carswell’s been presented with the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan trophy for his outstanding contribution to many areas of Manx culture.
He believes Manx culture, language and history is in a stronger position than it has been been for decades:

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