Reflecting on Manx National Day: My Tynwald memories and traditions

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        July 20, 2026

Reflecting on Manx National Day: My Tynwald memories and traditions

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Reflecting on Manx National Day: My Tynwald memories and traditions
• My first visits were as a Scout for 5th Douglas, playing my part alongside others lining the processional way.
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Today on the island
Clear, 14°C (56°F), wind 13 mph
Douglas
14°C
Clear · High 19° · Low 13°
Wind
13mph
Fresh
High Tide
16:43
5.8m · Douglas
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Around the Island · 22 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
IoM Today · Island News · 09:25
Emergency incident cancels first rally stage at South Barrule
• Despite the disruption, organisers have confirmed that the second stage of the rally will proceed as scheduled.
Manx Radio · Politics · 08:38
All election candidates must be registered to vote
• Deadline for nominees to register is looming.
• Potential candidates for September’s General Election are being reminded they have to be registered to vote to be able to stand.
• The deadline for nominees to register as electors is Monday 27 July.
IoM Today · Transport · 12:09
Technical problems cancel Ben-my-Chree crossings
• At present, the 7.45pm Ben-my-Chree sailing from Douglas to Heysham is expected to operate as scheduled.
Manx Radio · Island News · 10:34
Manx Utilities open 'prior information notice' for Garff Sewage Treatment works
• It says it's not a 'competitive tender process' at this stage.
• Manx Utilities has opened a ’prior information notice’ and ’request for information’ for potential contractors interested in the Garff Sewage Treatment works.
• The MUA says the exercise is not a competitive tender process, and it will not be awarding a contract as part of the scheme.
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:09
Island takes centre stage as TT film crew to return
• Filming of 'Isle of Man' to continue next month.
• Production of a feature film project inspired by the TT Races will return to the Island next month.
• The first phase of filming for ’Isle of Man’ took place during this year’s TT enabling the production team to get close to the action, with cast and sets positioned alongside real racing teams and spectators.
3FM · Business · 15:55
MHK has questions about easyJet deal
• Will the sale of easyJet to an American firm affect the Island?
• Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has tabled a Tynwald question about the £5.2 billion takeover bid to Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston.
• He wants to find out if government’s held any talks discussing the implications of the deal for the Island.
3FM · Island News · 13:55
Governor drops Katie Hopkins show plans
• The Island's Lieutenant Governor won't be going to see a controversial former reality TV contestant next week.
• Sir John Lorimer and his wife had been due to see Katie Hopkins.
• She’s due to perform her show, Free Range at the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas on Thursday, July 23.
IoM Today · Weather · 10:58
Fantasy: Cannan insists windfarms won't solve island's financial woes
• This is not helpful and it’s not happening.
• Mr Cannan was responding to former Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson who told the public examination into the Mooir Vannin project that there is potential for multiple offshore windfarm projects around the Manx coast.
• It’s just fantasy on so many levels to think that the island could surround itself with wind farms, make hundreds of millions of pounds and solve all our economic woes.
IoM Today · Island News · 08:00
MyBiosphere: 'The Isle of Man is a real treasure in the Irish Sea'
• I feel honoured to be able to call myself Manx.
• In our regular feature, authors from different walks of Manx life offer a personal perspective on #MyBiosphere.
• This month, Ealee Sheard of Çheer Vannin tours writes: As a native of the island, I have always felt a deep sense of place here.
IoM Today · Island News · 07:00
Exciting discovery as new species of butterfly to the Isle of Man is found
• Next year, providing they appear again, the excitement will be a little less and I can concentrate on looking for them further afield.
• For schools and families, the useful point is that free copies are due to go into Manx schools and public libraries.
IoM Today · Island News · 18:45
One world record broken, another just out of reach
• While the main attempt attracted an impressive turnout, it fell short of the existing record of 3,486 participants, set in Turkey in 2013.
IoM Today · Island News · 16:05
Peel's East Quay could be transformed with boutique hotel and apartment plans
• It will offer something truly distinctive and special for the west.
• The team behind the project, including architects Wilson Consulting and contractors Ingham GJ & Sons, are inviting members of the public and stakeholders for appointments to find out more from Monday to Saturday this week.
• The proposal includes a 21-room boutique hotel, nine residential apartments, a spa and ground floor hospitality facilities which would be built on the former coal yard and garage site on East Quay.
Manx Radio · Island News · 09:17
81 'unsafe squishy toys' seized
• Parents urged to check for unsafe items.
• Parents are urged to check that any squishy toys in their homes are safe following the seizure of 81 ’unsafe’ toys.
• The warning comes after the Office of Fair Trading confiscated the toys from a Douglas retailer during an inspection.
Manx Radio · Island News · 11:47
Memorial walking challenge raises thousands for Clatterbridge
• Former KWC pupils remember their friend Sami.
• A group of former King William’s College and Buchan School pupils have reunited in memory of one of their friends, a decade after leaving school.
• Sami Benbatoul died from leukaemia last year, and a group of his friends walked the 55-mile Raad ny Foillan to raise money for the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, which cared for him.
Manx Radio · Law · 07:10
Police seeking information on a white Hyundai Bayon
• Officers want to establish the vehicle's recent movements.
• Police are appealing for information regarding a white Hyundai Bayon.
• The registration number is JMN853C.
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:07
BBC: 'Predator' jailed for sexually abusing girl
• Deemster Graeme Cook said he was "dangerous" and a "sexual predator".
• Report by BBC Isle of Man A man who repeatedly sexually abused a child over a four-month period has been jailed for 10 years and six months.
• Oliver Hamon had sex with the victim, who was 15 when the abuse began, between April and July 2024.
Manx Radio · Island News · 08:37
Port Erin resident cycles 1,000 miles ahead of 75th birthday
• Gordon Drinkwater is thanking everyone who donated to his cause.
• An Isle of Man resident has thanked the community for donating towards his charitable cycling challenge.
• Last month, Gordon Drinkwater set off on his bike with the aim of cycling 1,000 miles - and raising £1,000 for charity - before his 75th birthday.
3FM · Business · 09:55
Dalby farm unveils tourism plans
• A farm building condemned by structural engineers could get a new lease of life as tourist accommodation, if the scheme gets planning permission.
• Allan Clague of Ballalaa Farm in Dalby has applied for permission to convert a derelict Manx stone barn on his land.
• In his application, he says the building is facing demolition because of safety concerns.
IoM Today · Sport · 14:29
Exciting day of kart racing at Jurby
• The championship continues with round six on Sunday, August 2.
• The day got underway with the Honda Cadet Extreme class, where Finn Clark won the opening two heats before Jacob Murray fought back to win the third.
• The final produced excellent racing throughout the field.
IoM Today · Island News · 12:00
How five acres of grounds at retirement village are being transformed for nature
• Flower meadows, wildlife-friendly ponds and new planting beds are helping boost biodiversity at the site.
IoM Today · Culture · 11:06
Kensington Arts announces summer workshops for young creatives
• The summer programme is designed to encourage participants to fully immerse themselves.
IoM Today · Island News · 08:00
Summer dog safety: Avoid treats like ice-cream and BBQ leftovers
• Changing a dog’s diet so suddenly can cause digestive upset, even if the food isn’t intrinsically toxic.
Island Utility · Practical note
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Weather check: Clear; 14°C this morning; high 19°C / low 13°C; winds around 13 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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04:14
▲ High
6.81m
10:53
▼ Low
1.12m
16:43
▲ High
5.8m
22:47
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1.73m
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Wed 22 Jul · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. K-pop All Stars Tribute Wed 22 Jul · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaiety. Katie Hopkins - Free Range Thu 23 Jul · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. Sophie Ellis-bextor Thu 23 Jul · 23 July 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit IoM. K-Pop All Stars Tribute Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM. Vintage Motorcycles On Display Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit IoM. Guided Aquabike Experience Today · 19 July 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Two Train Summer Sundays Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man Railways Dining Car Today · 20 Jul - 31 Aug · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Family Trainspotting Challenge Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Steam Teas Today · 8 July 2026–26 Aug 2026 · Villa Arcade, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Wurlitzer Organ Concerts Tomorrow · Launchpad · allevents. Building A Pre-seed Start Up Tomorrow · the Claremont Hotel · allevents. Isle of Man Financial Crime Conference 2026 - From Compliance To Courtroom Tomorrow · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "when Ai Meets Compliance" - Tues 21 July Wed 22 Jul · Launchpad (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "ai Agents & Automation" - Wed 22 July Wed 22 Jul · 22 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Toy Story 5 Thu 23 Jul · Isle of Man · manx radio. 4th International Summit On Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Thu 23 Jul · the Draw · allevents. Country Roads At the Draw Summer Concert Series Thu 23 Jul · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. Glenfaba Chorale Thu 23 Jul · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Thurs 23 July Fri 24 Jul · Onchan Park, Im31hu Onchan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. All You Can Eat Oriental/asian Night - Bookings Only Fri 24 Jul · Peel Golf Club Rheast Laneisle of Man, Peel, Im5isle… · the children's centre. Annual Charity Golf Day Sponsored By Investec Fri 24 Jul · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Buncha Skankers With the Motherfunkers Fri 24 Jul · the Sidings · allevents. Powerlifting Isle of Man Annual Mhelliah Fri 24 Jul · 24 - 30 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Minions & Monsters Fri 24 Jul · 24 July 2026–25 July 2026 · Peel Sailing & Cruising Club, Shore Road, Peel, Isle… · Visit IoM. Peel Sea Fest 2026-07-25 · Peel & St John's · Moghrey Mie calendar. Yn Chruinnaght festival
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source
21 Jul 2026 Tynwald Order Paper
Election of the President of Tynwald in accordance with the Constitution Act 1990
Bills for signing In anticipation of Royal Assent being given and announced during the course of this sitting – Extradition Bill 2025 Income Tax (No. 2) Bill 2025 In anticipation of Royal Assent being given and announced during the course of this sitting or at some future date – Assisted Dying Bill 2023 Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 Gas (Economic Regulation) Bill 2026 Justice and Home Affairs (Reform and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025 Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023 National Health Service Reform Bill 2026 Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2025 Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2026 Verification of Entity Registration bill
Papers to be laid include social security, animal health, pensions, transport, health-and-safety, trade, property-transfer and National Insurance items.
Questions are listed on the separate Question Paper.
Department of Health and Social Care – Governance Review – Progress Report The Minister for Health and Social Care to make a statement.
The Minister for Infrastructure to move: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway – Continuation of Funding This item has not had 4 weeks on the Register of Business..
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source
21 Jul 2026 Tynwald Question Paper
Mr Moorhouse asks the Minister for the Treasury: How many people have come to the Island on an original visa application issued since September 2021; what steps have been taken to audit the economic value and total cost of migratory movements to and from the Island, including costs for the new Border Force; and what the operational workload of the Immigration Team is.
Mr Glover asks the Chair of the Manx Utilities Authority: Why a planning application for the onshore windfarm was not submitted in June as anticipated in the Island Plan Final Programme Report [GD 2026/0066]; how much further project development funding has been approved; whether this is financially compliant; and what the projected final cost is.
Mr Moorhouse asks the Chief Minister: In each of the last three years how many people employed by the Government, who received a relocation package, have left within three years of the payment being made.
Ms Faragher asks the Chief Minister: Whether the Council of Ministers has considered the Bloomberg Businessweek article published on 11 June 2026 concerning the Island's online gambling sector; and if so, what reviews or other actions have been undertaken or are planned in response.
Mr Moorhouse asks the Chief Minister: What action is being taken to ensure that the Island is recognised as a supported territory by major Employer of Record providers.
Mr Moorhouse asks the Minister for the Treasury: How the risks associated with the evening sailing of the Manannan on 26 October 2025 were assessed before the event; what the total cost was of resolving any injury or damage to a) the vessel, b) passengers and their possessions, c) staff and their possessions, and d) anyone or anything else; and what independent review has since been undertaken of the risk assessment process.
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source
21 Jul 2026 Tynwald Supplementary Order Paper
Papers to be laid include social security, animal health, pensions, transport, health-and-safety, trade, property-transfer and National Insurance items.
Gas Regulation Act 1995 This item has not had 4 weeks on the Register of Business. The Member of the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority to move – That the Gas (Tariff Fixing) (Parameters) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings
Legislative Council 07 Jul 2026
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings
Members asked seven oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · House of Keys · official source
House of Keys proceedings
Who was there: The Speaker and 23 other Members in the Chamber.
Members asked eight oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Members asked oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Next sitting: the House rose at 11.32am and adjourned to Tuesday 30th June 2026..
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Latest news · official updates · official source
Latest official Tynwald news
Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.
Thu, 4 Jun 2026: Official update: Applications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27.
Fri, 29 May 2026: Official update: Tynwald Day 2026.
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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source
Upcoming sitting dates
Tue, 21 Jul 2026: Sitting — Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
Open sitting dates
Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0138.pdf
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