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'Community Christmas' events get underway this week

Initiative previously known as 'police treat' will see youngers from across the Island take part

Year six pupils across the Island are heading for a 'Community Christmas' event this week.

It's being organised by the Isle of Man Constabulary in conjunction with local businesses.

The initiative was previously called 'police treat' but it's been re-branded as Sergeant Suzanne Clark explains:

Hundreds of pupils will head to Ballakermeen High School to watch the Christmas film 'Elf'.

Headteacher Graeme Corrin told Manx Radio it's a chance for children to have some fun and benefit their wellbeing:

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