Tim Groves loves an inspirational quote. He speaks with careful deliberation, as though to emphasise the weight of the words. His smart-casual attire and steely gaze when he speaks suggest the mannere…
Reasons to not do The Parish Walk
1.Not even The Proclaimers would do it They’d walk 500 miles they said. They’d walk 500 more, they said. Get fuc*ed, lads. The Frankie Boyle lookalikes and so-Scottish-they-sh*t-deep-fried-mars-bars, …
A History of Manx Hogwarts – Part Two
In the immediate aftermath of the ruinous fire, King William’s College was in dire need of some help; some support. And mainly, some money. After turning a blind eye to offering up any of their gleami…
A History of Manx Hogwarts – Part One
St George’s Day, 1830. Flag-bearing locals gathered on the foreboding grounds of Hango Hill. This ancient place of execution would, on this occasion, act as host for an act of birth rather than a bloo…
First Point Community Portal – A Bridge in the Community
In 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told an enraptured Alabama audience that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others’”. Over 60 years later and the power of hi…
Drunken TT fans vow vengeance upon Zeus: God of Rain
After a washed out practice week, TT fans are at the end of their tether. Hundreds of drenched bikers gathered at Bushy’s yesterday lunchtime to hatch a plan of vengeance. Drowning in rainfall was to …
Homegrown Talent – Craig Melvin
Sunday May 5, 2019 – my 35th birthday. Craig Melvin and I are sat in my Dad’s kitchen, drinking beers and talking about all things TT related. The Manx sidecar racer is set for his fifth TT outi…
Black Dub Be Good To Me
Foraging Vintners (FV) have spent two years on Port Erin Bay, quietly carving out a reputation as the place to be on a sunny day. When that reclusive golden orb finally shows itself to us, hanging st…
A Love Letter to the Star Wars Bar
Ah, May 4th. What a singular day in the calendar, one that perfectly illustrates how the subculture of the geek has now infiltrated the mainstream. Yes, you may be silently plotting Nerdy Neil’s death…
Homegrown Talent: Laura Bowles
“Whether it’s walking through Groudle Glen or having a cup of tea at The Shed, the Island is the best place to jolt a creative block”, so says Graphic Designer, Laura Bowles. As the creative brains be…