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Read all about us!

You can find out more about what we’ve been up to in our latest annual report here: OWC Annual Report 2015-16

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Thank you!

A big thank-you to all OWC supporters who turned up on Saturday 17th to the “Refugees Welcome” event on Douglas promenade. It was a great success in that we got excellent coverage before and after the event in the newspapers; … Continue reading

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Refugees and the Isle of Man – 17th September 2016

A year ago many Island residents gave clothing and other goods to support the many refugees who were risking their lives to come to Europe. Our Government was asked to show their practical support by inviting about 30 Syrian refugees … Continue reading

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AGM – Friday 9th September

Our AGM will be held on Friday 9th September at 1830, Green’s Cafe in St Johns.  The formal business will be kept to a minimum and we look forward to welcoming our new patron, Sir Richard Gozney, to hear the … Continue reading

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Poetry Slam Final

  Emily Sweetman Lucy Barks Anna Harris Frankie Cullen       For the last few weeks several hundred Year 7 students have been studying poetry, working in groups to create and perform their own poems on one of these … Continue reading

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Sun Shines again on Global Village

What a relief to have sunshine and a dry day for the Global Village after last year’s rain-soaked occasion!  By lunchtime hundreds of people were exploring the Village, waiting for the Indian Dancer to begin, and sampling food from the … Continue reading

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Almost There!

It was great to be part of the Parish Walk, three of almost 1,200 people leaving Douglas at 0800 on Saturday morning, knowing that less than 15 hours later the winner would be crossing the finishing line after 85 miles, … Continue reading

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Parish Walk

A week today, on Saturday 18th June, several intrepid walkers hope to be in Peel – or beyond – raising money for the One World Centre.  Angie, Rosemary and Sylvia – and possibly Joseph – will have braved the Sloc … Continue reading

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Arbory School wins Primary Short Film Competition

In the fourth year of the Primary Short Film Competition It’s Not Fair!, a group of Year 3 students from Arbory School won the overall trophy for Best Film.  They were also awarded Best Theatrical production for their delightful film … Continue reading

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Thought for the Day

During the first week of Fairtrade Fortnight students from Bunscoill Rhumsaa created Thought for the Day for Manx Radio.  You can now listen to their contributions: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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