Isle News, 20 October 2009 – Two local charities have received £4,224.76 each, thanks to the success of the Medis It’s a Knockout Challenge, held recently at Noble’s Park, Douglas. Now in its fourth year, the Knockout Challenge funds were split equally between The Children’s Centre and Wish Upon a Dream.
Pictured, left to right: Lesley [...]
Isle News, 20 October 2009 – The Children’s Centre, which champions the cause of families and young people throughout the Isle of Man, took its latest significant stride forward this week with the opening of an impressive new complex in Douglas.
The 3000 sq ft building, which joins up the charity’s existing premises in Woodbourne Road, [...]
Isle News, 5 October 2009 – It might have caused a few blisters and aching limbs, but the lengths that Kara Kneale, Samantha Hughes and Yvonne Holmes went to during the Parish Walk were well worth it in the end.
The trio collected £1000 between them in sponsorship for the Isle of [...]
Isle News, 22 September 2009 – Jessie O’Connell has proved there are no age barriers when it comes to raising money for charity.
At just seven years old, Jessie decided to arrange a summer fayre at her house in Palatine Road, Douglas in support of the Isle of Man Children’s Centre.
In July she took part in [...]
Isle News, 14 September 2009 – Try before you buy is the message to parents looking for high quality childcare following the modernisation of facilities at The Isle of Man Children’s Centre.
The charity has just unveiled a new complex at 94 Woodbourne Road, Douglas – which has created improved play areas for youngsters.
It’s also provided [...]
Isle News, 14 September 2009 – Pictured, staff and children from the Isle of Man Children’s Centre, along with Manx Telecom representatives celebrating the arrival of a brand new minibus for the charity organisation.
The 12 seater vehicle, with wheelchair access, has been paid for from a series of fundraising events, organised by Manx Telecom staff [...]
Isle News, 2 September 2009 – A unique Conference, highlighting the controversial subject of why boys are prone to underachieving, will be staged later this month in the Isle of Man.
It’s the first event of its kind for the Island and is being organised by the Isle of Man Children’s Centre, in a bid to [...]
Isle News, 26 August 2009 – Tackling some of the most ambitious outdoor adventure challenges the Isle of Man has ever witnessed requires an equal measure of back up support.
Events such as this summer’s Race the Sun, where teams covered the full length of the Raad Ny Foillan between sunrise and the daunting Sea to [...]
Isle News, 20 August 2009 – If you were at Silverdale Glen last weekend, you could have been excused for mistaking the place for Disneyworld!
Especially with a Disney Princess, Buzz Lightyear and an entire crew from Peter Pan mingling amongst the crowds!
It proved that the Isle of Man Children Centre certainly picked the right theme [...]
Isle News, 13 August 2009 – The endeavours of more than 50 bungee jumpers have helped raise thousands for charity and create a little piece of history for the Island’s record books.
The event, staged in near perfect conditions at the Royal Manx Show in aid of the Isle of Man Children’s Centre, was the Island’s [...]
