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On Monday night I was re-elected as Chairman of the Northern Swimming Pool Board. It remains a real honour and privilege to chair such an important community facility, and I’m grateful to my fellow board members for once again placing their tr
It's almost a year to the day since my dad passed away. This morning I found myself at Mad Hatter Boutique in Ramsey, somewhere we came to together regularly over the years, while working my way through this month’s board agenda over a cup of t
Most people are used to seeing me in shorts and a t shirt somewhere around Ramsey, so I thought it was probably time to demonstrate that I can scrub up reasonably well in a suit when needed. The professional photo for my manifesto was taken by DK Ph
Early Saturday morning wander through Ramsey just as the town was waking up. I was down having a skeet at the beached tall ship and couldn't resist taking another photo. Still quite a striking sight sitting there on the sand, waiting for the tide to
There are currently four vacancies on Ramsey Town Commissioners — three in the South Ward and one in the North Ward. A by election hasn’t been formally called yet, but it will be, and it’s likely to take place in mid June. If you&r
Tonight is the Annual General Meeting for Ramsey Town Commissioners. My first one was ten years ago now, which doesn’t quite feel right when you say it out loud. Though looking in the mirror this morning, perhaps it does. For around eight of
Welcome news today from the House of Keys, with Clause 5 removed from the Local Government Amendment Bill by a clear majority vote. Local authorities across the Island had raised consistent and serious concerns about the scope of that clause. The st
The latest comments from the Health and Social Care Minister on Ramsey District Cottage Hospital are welcome, as far as they go. The Minister says she is committed to seeing the hospital reopen fully, and that a temporary modular Minor Injuries Unit
Lovely Saturday morning through Ramsey on a sunny, still, slightly hazy start to the weekend. With the sea as calm as it is, it really makes the Queen’s Pier look all the more striking. Heading up from the prom into town, the blossom outside t
After 10 years serving Ramsey as a Town Commissioner, I’ve decided the time is right to take the next step, which is why I intend to stand for Ramsey in the upcoming House of Keys election this September. I’ve lived in Ramsey all my life
I was very sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing. It was a privilege to serve alongside him over the past ten years. He was a real character, and one of those people you only really appreciate fully once you’ve worked with them. You always kne
Tried the butter chicken naanwich at White Tiger earlier today, their Sunday special, and it more than delivered. Big, messy, full of flavour. A hell of a feed as well. Gave it a solid effort but it won in the end. Glorious sunny Sunday in Ramsey.