isleofman.com search for an isle of man business | find a residential number | site search local visitors business Home | Lifestyle | People People The Island is full of wonderfully talented people and we want to shout about it. From talented musicians, singers and photographers, to amazing sportspersons and people who make the Island a better, safer place to live. We are delighted to bring you our section dedicated to people of the Isle of Man. Si Cranstoun The King of Vintage Returns to the Centenary Centre Peter Buckley Remembering Manx Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Cyclist Peter Buckley William Kennish Memorial William Kennish Memorial Leaves Peel for New York William Kennish Funds Secured for William Kennish Memorial. Chris Killip Chris Killip - Isle of Man Revisited Ruth Keggin Ruth Keggin launches new Album. Paul Speller A switch to fiction brings success for local journalist Paul Speller. Tomas Callister Cast Your Vote for Manx Fiddle Player in Scottish Music Awards. Nigel Kneale Author of the Quatermass Series Remembered at Manx LitFest. Ned Maddrell Ned Maddrell Lecture this weekend. Ronald Hutton Professor Ronald Hutton shares his research about Hop tu Naa and Neighbouring Celebrations. Fiona Hill-Heaton Fiona gets on her bike for the Christina Noble Children's Foundation. Michelle Jamieson Local singer to compete at Welsh Eisteddfod. Cinzia Yates Local Girl clinches role in new British Folk project. Lucy Ward Lucy Ward sings at the Centenary Centre in Peel. Christopher Kenna Manx-born Director Christopher Kenna tells us about his new reality series "Queer Street" set in Manchester's infamous Canal Street. Ron Strathdee We regularly feature photos by the talented Ron Strathdee so we were delighted to hear Ron is having his first Exhibition shortly. On now at the Erin Arts Centre. Professor Nigel Heaton Professor Nigel Heaton, Consultant Liver Transplant Surgeon at King's College Hospital was educated here. He often comes back to the Island to relax (and eat queenies of course). Hollie Mills Ahead of her first exhibition, starting at the Erin Arts Centre, we caught up with Hollie Mills. Tony Rea The second "Mr Flubbergump" book written and illustrated by local author Anthony E Rea is to launch in November. Erika Kelly 21 year old Manx singer and harpist Erika Kelly's eagerly-anticipated debut EP "Talking This Over" is now available. Gael Stigant She's on the adventure of a lifetime as she travels the world, exploring underground and eating piranhas along the way. David 'Scotty' Williams Scotty opened the popular Embassy Jazz Club last year, and hopes to create his own annual Jazz Festival on the island soon. Rory Dorling 2013 was a great year for local filmmaker Rory Dorling, who was named the overall winner of the Isle of Man Film Festival. We caught up with him to find out what he's up to one year on. Dave Hattersley The Best of Me... Dave Hattersley is a youth officer for the Department of Children and Education. He organises 'Soundcheck' at the Castle - helping teenage musicians to get started. Ian Cannell We spoke with the voice of Tynwald Day, Ian Cannell, who's hillside commentary has spanned half a century. Richard Slee The best of me… Richard Slee is a Chartered Marketer who works with the Department of Economic Development. Stephen McClements The Best of Me... Stephen McClements is a local amateur photographer, specialising in motorcycle racing. Cat Turner The Best of Me... Cat Turner an escapee from the finance sector who now spends her time volunteering in the ethical, green and arts sectors. Liz Corlett The Best of Me... Liz Corlett is a freelance copywriter and features journalist. Inspector Derek Flint Before this year's TT festival we spoke to Inspector Flint about the Police's role, a role that increases greatly as the Island's population soars? Mark Higgins Mark came back to the Island this TT to successfully beat his 2011 record around the TT course in a car! Cal Cooper As the Island prepared to be awash with bikes we spoke with the amazingly talented Cal Cooper. Nula Perren The Best of Me... Nula Perren is the owner of the Lady Chauffeurs, a female driver-only late night chauffeur service. Mae Challis I have always been mad about music. Listening to tapes on my Sony Walkman cassette player and getting my first half-size guitar at the age of four was where it all started I guess. Chris Gray Local singer-songwriter Chris Gray took time out to answer our questions whilst holidaying in beautiful Singapore... Philli Wood We were delighted to speak with up-and-coming fashion designer, Philli Wood and asked her about the path she took from school days in Ramsey to now working for luxury Italian fashion-house MaxMara. Ben Smith Ben AKA Polar Beats is a Music Producer, Mix Engineer and DJ who went to school in and lives on the Isle of Man. Carol Horton A new chapter will be written at the Ward Library in Peel with the retirement of Carol Horton as resident librarian after thirty years of loyal service to the town. Liam Moorhouse Isle of Man born singer and stand-up comedian Liam Moorhouse will be going into the recording studios this August to record his first solo album. Little Miss Dynamite It was a absolute pleasure to catch up with the Island's own pocket-rocket, Little Miss Dynamite. Lifestyle People Si Cranstoun Peter Buckley William Kennish Memorial William Kennish Chris Killip Ruth Keggin Paul Speller Tomas Callister Nigel Kneale Ned Maddrell Ronald Hutton Fiona Hill-Heaton Michelle Jamieson Cinzia Yates Lucy Ward Christopher Kenna Ron Strathdee Professor Nigel Heaton Hollie Mills Tony Rea Erika Kelly Gael Stigant David 'Scotty' Williams Rory Dorling Dave Hattersley Ian Cannell Richard Slee Stephen McClements Cat Turner Liz Corlett Mark Higgins Cal Cooper Nula Perren Mae Challis Chris Gray Philli Wood Ben Smith Carol Horton Liam Moorhouse Little Miss Dynamite Copyright 2017 © Manx Telecom Contact Us Email Terms & Conditions Manx Telecom Trading Ltd, Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man IM99 1HX Registered in the Isle of Man Reg no.5629V VAT Reg no GB 003-2919-12 We use necessary cookies on manxtelecom.com websites to provide session functions e.g. account logins, baskets and content searches. 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