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• Today leads with “0.03% of smart meter installations led to concerns or complaints,…”, alongside “People urged to share their thoughts on Island's Mental Health Service” and “Manx Care interim operations director to leave next month”.
• 40 local news items from 3FM, Manx Radio, IoM Today are filtered for practical consequences, not headline noise.
• 61 public-record items sit behind the headlines, which means the quieter paperwork may be where tomorrow’s row, decision or awkward question starts.
• 110 event listings add the diary test: before anyone sets off, check the venue, the timing and whether the Island has moved the goalposts again.
• The mix is 21 island news items, 6 sport items, 4 health items. In plain English: read today for what changes plans, decisions or questions.

• Also in this issue: Patients warned of delays as IT systems go down across Manx Care.
• Also in this issue: Questions raised over plans to outsource Isle of Man food hygiene….
• Also in this issue: Almost 38,000 passengers used ferry services to travel to Island….

0.03% of smart meter installations led to concerns or complaints, says Manx Utilities

• Manx Utilities says only around 10 smart electricity meters caused difficulties during installation - out of 34,778 put in.
• A Freedom of Information request asked for figures about the cost and reliability of the units after a four-year programme to install them around the Island.
• In its response, the organisation said it had spent £15.7 million on the project and just 0.03 per cent of installations led to concern or complaints.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Manx Radio · Health17:11 People urged to share their thoughts on Island's Mental Health Service • 'People's views lead to real change' says Manx Care. • People who access the Mental Health Service on the Isle of Man are being asked to share their experiences. • Manx Care has launched a set of feedback questionnaires which are designed to improve the service.

Manx Radio · Health13:26 Manx Care interim operations director to leave next month • Health minister confirms limited term appointment won't be extended. • Manx Care’s interim director of operations will leave the organisation next month. • Health Minister Claire Christian confirmed in response to a Tynwald written question that the postholder will not be extending their limited term appointment when it ends next month.

IoM Today · Health16:20 Patients warned of delays as IT systems go down across Manx Care • You may be unable to make an appointment at this time. • In an urgent public notice issued shortly after 4.15pm (today) Wednesday,Manx Care said some services were facing delays and that patients may be unable to get through to their GP practice at this time. • The organisation advised patients, where possible, to delay contacting their practice until another day to help ease pressure while issues are resolved.

IoM Today · Island News13:09 Questions raised over plans to outsource Isle of Man food hygiene inspections • It is hoped that this will ensure a fair and timely service for the hospitality sector...’. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

Manx Radio · Transport12:24 Almost 38,000 passengers used ferry services to travel to Island during TT • Figure down just over 1,500 compared to 2025. • Almost 38,000 people travelled to the Island on a ferry service this TT, down slightly compared to last year. • The Steam Packet Company says it carried 37,941 passengers to the Island during this year’s racing fortnight, just over 1,500 fewer than in 2025.

Manx Radio · Island News10:51 Inflation rate unchanged in May • Consumer Prices Index remains at 4.9%. • The Isle of Man’s inflation rate remains at 4.9 percent. • The latest figures from the Isle of Man Government show the Consumer Prices Index was unchanged last month compared to April.

IoM Today · Transport14:42 Man tried to bring cannabis in bum bag to the Isle of Man • He was a passenger in a car travelling on the ferry. • Ryan Ralph Gale, of Ambassador, Bracknell, was told to pay the fine immediately, plus £125 costs, or face up to 50 days in prison. • Gale was arrested on May 11, while he was a passenger in a car disembarking the ferry from Liverpool.

Manx Radio · Health06:12 'No final decisions' made yet about relocating dementia patients says Manx Care • Meeting due to be held with residents, families and staff. • Manx Care says no ’final decisions’ have been made about whether patients with dementia will be moved from a specialist facility in Ramsey. • It follows concerns raised to Manx Radio by the families of residents from the Reayrt Skyal residential care home.

3FM · Politics06:42 Commissioners chair to stand in general election • The chair of Onchan Commissioners has announced he'll stand in the general election for Garff. • Anthony Allen is also the director of Laxey Flour Mill, and describes himself as someone with a track record of turning underperforming organisations into successful ones. • Among his priorities will be roads and potholes, pushing for a timetable on the area’s sewage treatment works, and holding government to account on the Mooir Vannin offshore windfarm plans.

Manx Radio · Island News14:04 Cyclists from visiting cruise ship exploring Island • Star Pride docked for second time this week. • A large group of cyclists are exploring the Isle of Man today after disembarking from a cruise ship. • Star Pride is visiting Douglas for its second of three trips this month; it first docked on Monday (8 June).

Manx Radio · Island News13:06 43 babies born on Island in May • Includes one set of twins. • Forty-three babies were born on the Isle of Man in May. • Statistics released by the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit show 25 were boys.

3FM · Island News15:37 Credit Union sets post-TT reopening date • The Manx Credit Union says its office will be shut for around a fortnight as it brings in a new software system. • The organisation, based on Peel Road in Douglas, took to Facebook to tell its members about the move. • It says staff will still be answering emails and phones during normal working hours and loan payments should be made as usual.

3FM · Island News13:09 Event tonight to discuss historic church's future • An event in the south of the Island this week will discuss the future of a church. • The trustees of Ballabeg Methodist Church are hosting the public consultation tonight, Wednesday, June 10, from 7pm in the church hall on Main Road. • The church was founded in 1854, but the trustees say declining membership means it’s facing tough financial decisions.

3FM · Island News11:31 Yacht ran aground after leaving the Isle of Man • A yacht crew travelling from the Isle of Man had to be rescued from their vessel after it ran aground off the coast of Wales earlier this week. • Holyhead’s RNLI crew was alerted just after 4.30pm on Monday when the 40-foot boat got stuck on rocks on the western coast of Anglesey. • The three people, who were sailing from the Isle of Man to Penrhos, had to be transferred to the inshore lifeboat Mary and Archie Hooper.

3FM · Politics07:00 Nearly £3m made from selling plantation wood • Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says the Island's made almost £3 million from selling plantation wood since 2023. • The figures were given in response to a question on the topic in the House of Keys this week. • Arbory, Malew and Castletown MHK Jason Moorhouse wanted to know details from the past three years.

IoM Today · Sport16:37 Sidecar pair focusing on recovery after 'massive' Isle of Man TT crash • There’s no getting away from it: it was a massive crash, and it shook us. • The pair crashed after their outfit lifted and overturned at Crosby Leap causing the session to be red flagged. • The incident was similar to Peter Founds and Jevan Walmsley’s crash at Rhencullen last TT and led to event organisers suspending the class at this year’s festival because of safety concerns with the outfits’ aerodynamics.

IoM Today · Island News13:47 Why your Isle of Man sat-nav could be showing the wrong speed limit • Concerns have been raised. • The Department of Infrastructure does not directly provide Isle of Man speed limit information to satellite navigation companies. • This is according to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall, who responded to a question in the House of Keys from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about how speed limits are made known to providers of satellite navigation systems.

IoM Today · Sport13:27 Isle of Man footballer signs new deal with Welsh club • We’re thrilled he’s on board for the campaign ahead. • The 25-year-old former Union Mills and St George’s centre-back signed with Bangor in February after leaving Northern Irish outfit Coleraine the previous month. • The ex-Wigan Athletic man made an immediate impression with the ambitious Welsh outfit by helping the phoenix club, which was formed by disillusioned Bangor City fans in 2019, to a league and cup treble.

IoM Today · Sport13:03 Marshals needed for World Downhill Skateboarding Championship • The series returns to island shores next month. • After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the WDSC is running another downhill skateboarding/street luge event, but this time on Mountain Course from Joey’s into Ramsey. • Last year’s event had huge local support, and next month’s promises epic racing with a longer course and more entrants.

IoM Today · Sport12:27 Commonwealth Games 2026: King’s Baton Relay arrives in Isle of Man this weekend • Island artist and archer Lesley Sleight designed the Isle of Man’s baton, which incorporates Manx scenes and icons.

IoM Today · Law12:06 Police officer hits back over complaints at size of alcohol licensing team • Without this small team of three police and one admin the island would be dry… and I’m not talking about the weather. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today (Sport) · Sport11:00 Injured Isle of Man TT rider faces long recovery after multiple surgeries • Jamie is a couple of steps closer in the right direction but this is going to be the hardest fight he’s ever had.

Manx Radio · Island News06:20 Carers: 'They are often the quiet heroes of our Island' • It's believed there are around 1,000 young carers on the Island. • Efforts are underway to create environments on the Isle of Man where carers can stay healthy, connected and empowered’ in their caring role. • Carers’ Week is being marked on the Island.

3FM · Island News06:37 Island resident to headline convention • Island resident John Rhys-Davies has been announced as one of the stars of the biggest fan convention in Bulgaria this summer. • The Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings star will be the biggest name at this year’s Aniventure Comic Con. • The event takes place at the Inter Expo Centre in Sofia in July.

Manx Radio · Island News15:26 Broadband provider's licensed revoked by CURA • Opti-Fi Limited failed to submit regulatory information and pay annual licence fee. • A company that provides broadband services on the Isle of Man has had its licence revoked by the industry’s regulator. • The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority says Opti-Fi Limited has failed to submit regulatory information and pay the annual licence fee.

Manx Radio · Law17:17 Restaurant worker in £85k incapacity benefit fraud • 27-year-old handed suspended prison sentence. • Report by BBC Isle of Man A man who fraudulently claimed more than £85,000 in incapacity benefit while working for several employers has been sentenced. • Vincent McGee, 27, initially claimed the Social Security payments in August 2018 while working as a barman at an Italian restaurant.

Manx Radio · Island News16:16 UCM gives clarity over engineering course • A post on Facebook alleged it is 'no longer being offered'. • University College Isle of Man says the post GCSE engineering courses are an ’important part’ of the curriculum and are still running. • It’s after a post on Facebook this morning, which alleged the course is no longer being offered.

Manx Radio · Politics11:23 Decision over Peel telegraph poles "should still stand", says minister • Clare Barber faces questions over member's decision to overrule planning committee. • The decision to grant permission for telegraph poles in Peel, despite a planning inspector recommending otherwise, should still stand, according to the environment minister. • Manx Telecom’s plans, for eight new poles in Bellevue Park and Carmane Close and another in Cronk Rearyt, were rejected by the planning committee over their visual impact.

3FM · Island News16:49 Onchan garage faces demolition under new homes plan • An Onchan garage that shut earlier this year could be bulldozed under new plans. • Haydn Minay, on Church Road, and a house next door would be flattened and replaced with up to six new houses. • The garage closed in April, after 54 years in business.

3FM · Island News11:55 £484k spent on TT course after inspections by organisers and DOI • The Department of Infrastructure says it carried out just under £484,500 worth of work on the TT course after inspections with race organisers. • A Freedom of Information request asked how much it had cost to get the Mountain Course ready for this year’s race festival. • In its response, the DOI said the one-way system on Snaefell cost £3,100 in staff time, while £7,650 was spent on preparation work such as signs and barriers.

3FM · Island News10:15 250 year old Ballaugh elm faces the axe next week • A 250-year-old piece of Ballaugh history will be chopped down next week. • The elm tree next to the play area, which has stood for centuries, has Dutch Elm Disease. • Ballaugh Commissioners say it’ll be felled on Monday, June 15 - the old railway line will be closed and the work area cordoned off, with the park closed.

3FM · Island News09:52 £5 could go for over £200 at auction • Five pounds could be worth more than £200 at an auction this weekend. • Chrystals Auctions is holding a sale at its rooms on Allan Street in Douglas from 10am on Saturday, June 13. • Among the lots are 10 Manx 50p notes, which were withdrawn in 1989 and ceased being legal tender in 2013.

3FM · Island News07:50 Plans to replace 50-metre tower on Snaefell • A planning application's been submitted to replace a 50 metre radio tower at the top of Snaefell. • National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is looking for permission to remove the original mast, as the weather’s taken its toll on the wooden parts. • Helicopters would be used to do the work, with other materials brought up via the mountain railway.

3FM · Island News07:24 Commissioners invite public to ask questions under new rules • Onchan Commissioners are inviting people in the area to ask them questions at their next meeting. • The local authority recently changed its rules to allow ratepayers to send in queries, to improve transparency, accessibility, and public involvement. • The board says you can ask about anything within its powers or duties, or issues affecting the district.

IoM Today · Law14:49 Court awaits psychiatric assessment in assault by penetration case • He remains in custody. • A man accused of assault by penetration has made a further court appearance. • He cannot be named, unless convicted, due to the Manx Government’s anonymity laws.

IoM Today · Island News13:15 Firefighters to carry casualty dummy 12-miles up and down peak for charity • We know it’s going to be a really tough challenge. • The Station to Summit’ challenge will see Paul Lyness, Ash Collinge, Matty Kaighen and Jake Richmond carrying a dummy on a stretcher while climbing an elevation of 2400ft. • The 12-mile route will see the four firefighters set off from Ramsey Fire Station before making their way to east mountain gate, along the ridge of North Barrule and then back towards their base in Ramsey.

IoM Today · Sport12:04 Football: Castletown and Youthie to face off in Gold Cup final • The semi-finals took place on Tuesday evening. • The end-of-season Division Two competition was delayed this year as a result of teams playing extra games in the second tier during the 2025-26 campaign – 27 league matches compared to the normal 24. • This ensured a rare foray into June football for several sides as they battled for the final piece of silverware up for grabs this season.

Manx Radio · Island News06:19 'We want to provide a facility for almost anybody' • Two women have one year to keep Ballafesson Hall from being sold on open market. ’We want to provide a facility for almost anybody. • That’s the message from two women who are hoping to keep Ballafesson Church Hall open for the local, and wider, community.

3FM · Island News06:30 Old warehouse site could become house and flats • A disused warehouse site in Peel could become apartments and a house under new plans. • Ian Jones of Atholl Street has applied for permission to convert the existing three-storey building on the corner of Tynwald Road and put a new house on a hardstanding car park. • The warehouse would become two one-bedroomed and one two-bedroom flats under the proposals.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Simon & Garfunkel Story

Today · 11 Jun · Villa Marina · Villa GaietyScouting For Girls

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAmazing Animals

Mon 15 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyMichael Rosen - Getting Through It

Tue 16 Jun · 16 Jun - 30 Aug · Villa Marina Arcade · Villa GaietyIOM Arts Council Present the 2026 Summer Concert Series

Wed 17 Jun · Villa Marina Arcade · villa gaietyAn Evening With Phil Kelsall and the Mighty Wurlitzer

Today · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Today · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses

Today · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manKpmg Gaming Esummit 2026

Today · Villa Gaiety · visit isle of man & alleventsScouting For Girls

Today · the George Hotel · manx radio & alleventsStartline Podcast - Live!

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Johnshaven Village Hall · alleventsIn the Flesh: Wknd 'en Plein Air' Sketchbook/mini Canvas - Mixed Media Drawing/painting

Tomorrow · Manx Legion Club · alleventsOompah Night

Tomorrow · Hospice Hq, Strang · hospice isle of manPaint and Pinot

Tomorrow · Parish Hall, Onchan · alleventsWe Can Sing A Rainbow!

Tomorrow · 12 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Passenger

Tomorrow · 12 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Sat 13 Jun · Cathedral Isle of Man · alleventsAdele Dube Nova Band

Sat 13 Jun · Just of the Round Table Crossroads At the Junction of the Ronague/whallag Rd · alleventsBarrule To Barrule Challenge

Sat 13 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · centenary centre & peel onlineBlue Train Big Band

Sat 13 Jun · Kiki Lounge · alleventsCocktail Masterclass At Kiki's Lounge

Sat 13 Jun · Bridson Street, Im9 6an Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsGathered For Glory Conference

Sat 13 Jun · the Creek Inn · allevents (peel) & peel onlineGranny Themed Pub Crawl

Sat 13 Jun · Ramsey Masonic Hall · alleventsHarryoke - Charity Fundraiser For Isu2s

Sat 13 Jun · Bob's Bar, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas · alleventsInter Island Team Event

Sat 13 Jun · Mooragh Park & Promenade · manx radio & visit isle of manIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ram

Sat 13 Jun · Quirks Croft, Cregneash · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Scott Brothers Duo

Sat 13 Jun · Central Park, 7925 161st Ave Nw, Ramsey, Mn 55303 · alleventsNw Food Truck Fest With Ramsey Parks and Rec

Sat 13 Jun · the Bohemian Coffee House (26 Victoria Street) · alleventsOn Further Thought: Change

Sat 13 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sat 13 Jun · Meeting At Milntown Estate Carpark · alleventsWild Medicine

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey.

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Cregneash, Isle of Man, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PX · Visit Isle of ManMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Doctor's Meadow, Near Southern 100 Clubhouse, Castletown-by-Pass, Castletown, IM9 1HB · Visit Isle of ManSouthern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club Two Day Vintage Show

Sun 14 Jun · Outside Ramsey Swimming Pool, Ramsey · alleventsFully Alive River Kayak Adventure

Sun 14 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe

Sun 14 Jun · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Sun 14 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon

Sun 14 Jun · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreThe Weekend View: Ashlishyn Vannin By Juan Ashlish

Sun 14 Jun · 14 June 2026 · Nautical Museum, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Mon 15 Jun · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening

Mon 15 Jun · the Roundhouse · manx radioWalk With Us! Kicking Off Learning Disability Awareness Week

Mon 15 Jun · 15 June 2026–19 June 2026 · Nobles Park, Douglas · Visit Isle of Man2026 June Crown Green Bowling Festival

Tue 16 Jun · Ballatessan Meadow, Im5 1dx Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsCare Home Open Week

Tue 16 Jun · Empress Hotel · alleventsMadf Agm

Tue 16 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes

Wed 17 Jun · St Johns · alleventsExploring Medicinal Herb Families

Wed 17 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFunny Girl: the Musical

Wed 17 Jun · 1 Market Square, Castletown · manx national heritage & visit isle of manMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Wed 17 Jun · 17 - 18 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyPower Ballad

Wed 17 Jun · 17 June 2026 · 1 Market Square, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Thu 18 Jun · Vagabonds Rugby Club Douglasim4 4rjisle of Man · the children's centre2026 Rounders Sponsored By Pwc

Thu 18 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Esg

Thu 18 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsH Is For Hawk: Midweek Movie

Thu 18 Jun · Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas, Im2 2, Isle of Man · alleventsManx Minds Conference - Addressing Stress In the Workplace & Beyond.

Thu 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyOh What A Night!

Thu 18 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRhino At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Thu 18 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre Live

Thu 18 Jun · Way of the Roses - England · hospice isle of manWay of the Roses - 2026 Cycling Challenge

Thu 18 Jun · 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyLucy Beaumont - Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Fri 19 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreBut First Promotions: Mark Morriss With Mike Wilton

Fri 19 Jun · Cregneash Village · alleventsCregneash In Colour

Fri 19 Jun · Port Erin Beach · alleventsSunset Paint & Sip - Port Erin Beach ☀️🥂

Fri 19 Jun · 19 - 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMaster of the Universe

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManOh What A Night!

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Knockaloe Farm, Patrick, Isle of Man, IM5 3AQ · Visit Isle of ManPilates World Record Attempt

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina Royal Hall · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarArmed Forces Day

Sat 20 Jun · Dhoon Glen, Maughold, Laxey, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsBeatles At the Dhoon

Sat 20 Jun · the Haven · alleventsBroken Rooster At the Haven

Sat 20 Jun · Port Erin Methodist Church Chapel Hall · hospice isle of manCoffee Afternoon & Simply Stylish Clothes Sale

Sat 20 Jun · Maughold Church · visit isle of man & allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarParish Walk

Sat 20 Jun · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsPot Throwing + Hand Building Studio Experience: June 20th

Sat 20 Jun · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man · alleventsRamsey Craft Club- Sea Glass Decorative Jewellery-new Date

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Proclaimers

Sat 20 Jun · House of Manannan · manx national heritageTraces

Sat 20 Jun · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Villa Marina and Gardens, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManArmed Forces Day 2026

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026–21 June 2026 · NSC, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 1EG · Visit Isle of ManManx Telecom Parish Walk

Sun 21 Jun · Port Erin Breakwater · alleventsExplore Caves In Glass Bottomed Kayak Adventure

Sun 21 Jun · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railway & visitor events calendarFather's Day On the Groudle Glen Railway

Sun 21 Jun · the Galpals Collective - Isle of Man · alleventsLet Them Eat Cake! A Cake & Tea Pairing Experience

Sun 21 Jun · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritage & visit isle of manMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsManx Camerata In Concert

Sun 21 Jun · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsSinger/songwriter Day

Sun 21 Jun · House of Manannan, Peel · manx national heritage & visit isle of manTraces – Crit Session With Kevin Atherton

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFather's Day - 1920s Day

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManOnchan Raceway 400

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManTRACES – Crit Session With Kevin Atherton

Mon 22 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDavid Gray Past & Present Tour 2026

Mon 22 Jun · Artreach Studios · alleventsGlaze Session - Monday 22nd June

Tue 23 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreExhibition: Connected To All Things By Gary Bennett

Tue 23 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRamsey Farmers Market

Wed 24 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreExhibition Preview: Connected To All Things By Gary Bennett

Wed 24 Jun · Peel RNLI Lifeboat Station · alleventsMine's A Shanty Peel RNLI Fundraiser

Wed 24 Jun · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Wed 24 Jun · 24 June 2026–29 June 2026 · SUPERCAR ISLAND, THROUGHOUT THE ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 1AR · Visit Isle of ManPetrolheadonism Supercar Island

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