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The One World Centre is a member of the Development Education Association

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The Festival of Manx Connections

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Festival of Manx Connections
Celebrating the amazing work of Manx charities operating overseas, and Manx representatives for charities bringing about real change in the world. The Festival of Manx Connections brings to life the vibrant and diverse cultures of countries connected to our Island, where Manx people are doing so much to help transform lives; through exhibitions, performance, music, film, storytelling and children’s activities, this heart-warming and uplifting two-day event is all about celebrating their
work and achievements.


An ideal outing for groups and organisations: ‘Festival specials’ available from Davidson's at the Villa, on Friday 5th and 6th with 10% discount for group bookings off the standard food menu ; contact Leslie or Angie on 665000.

The Farmers market will have a Festival flavour on Saturday 6th February from 10am to 2pm.

Multicultural Conversation
Join us for an evening of vibrant music, performance and song.

African music from Felix Ngindu, Djembe drummer from the Democratic Republc of the Congo, Noah Messomo, storyteller and musician from the Cameroon and the Manx African Choir

Celtic folk from Strengyn & the Reeling Stones

Plus Mike Bell on the Hang and Lindsey Ridley.

Tickets are £10

Available from the Villa Marina booking office
Tel: 600555
Online: www.villagaiety.com
or by calling in at the Welcome Centre.

The festival is coordinated through the One World Centre, and supported by the H&S Davidson Trust as a Freedom to Flourish initiative.

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What’s on...

Festival of Manx Connections
Friday 5th & Saturday 6th February
Villa Marina Promenade suite
10am – 6pm


Festival of Manx Connections evening performance
Friday 5th February
Colonnade suite
7:30pm
£10

Members Meeting
Monday 1st February
7:30pm
One World Centre, Castletown

Crude
Friday 19th February
7:30pm
Java Lounge Duke Street

Encounters at the end of the world
Friday 5th March
7:30pm
Java Lounge Duke Street

Earth Days
Friday 19th March 7:30pm
Java Lounge Duke Street

Encounter Point
Friday 2nd April
7:30pm
Java Lounge Duke Street

 

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