Yearly Archives: 2017

Charity Quiz

DO! Developing Orphans Quiz at Bar George on Tuesday 21 November Please support DO! Developing Orphans annual quiz at 19:00 Bar George, Hill Street, Douglas, Tuesday 21st November. There will be an Isle of Man theme, so if you know/want to … Continue reading

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Community Meal – One World Week

The theme for this year’s One World Week is Good Neighbours; my world depends on us. This has stimulated a bring and share meal to be held in Douglas this Friday, 27th October, at the Eastcliffe Resource Centre, Victoria Avenue, … Continue reading

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Oral History Project Begins

At first glance, the Isle of Man may appear an homogeneous society. Scratch the surface and you’ll find that our residents were born in more than 100 countries. When few people in the UK can pinpoint the Isle of Man … Continue reading

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We’re recruiting!

After six years in post, our director Rosemary Clarke is retiring at Christmas. This means we are looking for a new person to lead the One World Centre forwards in the new year. This is an exciting opportunity for a … Continue reading

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Responsible Business Awards

The One World Centre’s Global Village was one of five nominees for Community Initiative of the Year for Charities at the inaugural Responsible Business Awards held last Thursday night. We didn’t win – that honour went to Beach Buddies for … Continue reading

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Poetry Slam Success

A group of Year 8 students from Ballakermeen High School wowed the judges at the final of the One World Centre’s Poetry Slam with their poem Her Story which began by considering History = His Story.  Dylan was unable to make … Continue reading

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AGM – 8th September

Once again it is time to look back over the last year and reflect on the work of the One World Centre.  As well as presenting our Annual Report and Accounts, we are delighted to be able to welcome Kristene … Continue reading

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Global Village

We were delighted to welcome Swedish dancers to the Global Village on Wednesday, complete with their own musicians. For half an hour they entertained us with a variety of group dances, elegant in their beautiful costumes. This photo was taken … Continue reading

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Parish Walk

This year the trainers are more worn, but Rosemary hopes they will see her to Peel on Saturday (only 32.5 of the 85 mile challenge). She is hoping to boost our dwindling resources and would welcome sponsors! If you live … Continue reading

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Forthcoming Events

UNA AGM – Wednesday 21st June 1830, The Views Restaurant, Onchan Park, to be followed by an informal dinner with Professor St John Bates, former Clerk of Tynwald and current Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Strathclyde.  If … Continue reading

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