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Issue 5
An Isle of Man Newspapers publication
Christmas
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Looking for something
special this Christmas shop in Ramsey for your
ultimate shopping experience
THE MISSES CLARK
OUTDOORWEAR • LINGERIE •
NIGHTWEAR • HABERDASHERY
Late night
shopping Friday
16th and 23rd
December Lantern
procession on
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MOTHERNATURE
HEALTHSTORE
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Body • Mind • Spirit
Mr.’s Ltd.
and Pink
BRIDAL HOUSE
AND DRESSMAKERS WORKSHOP
G & C Motorsport
The Islands Motorsport and Kart Centre
Irresistible
Ladies fashion
& accessories
SpIindciae
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Tel 812455
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Ramsey
RAMSEY
TAXIS
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EDWINA’S
China and Gifts
the tide
Packed with a selection of quality items for
you, your home and your garden
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Table Magic
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ttractive table settings can make a
huge difference to the look of your
dining room. Choose
colours to complement and
enhance the overall colour
scheme of your room and
make your table stunningly
festive.
Arrange some tall twisted willow
branches in a vase and tie on
decorations that match your chosen
decorative theme. Stand a tall pillar
candle in a stable glass container and
heap mini baubles around its base.
The candlelight will shimmer on the
baubles and create a warm glow in
the centre of your table. Fill small gift
boxes or little bags with sweets and
chocolates, tie with ribbon and
display them in a bowl in the centre
of the table. After the meal, guests can
choose
what
they
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want as an after dinner
Picture kindly
treat. A popular
centrepiece is a tall white
supplied by
pillar candle inserted
Richard Radcliffe
into the centre of an
Carpets of Man
More Festive Treats
Take some time to visit local stores and choose beautiful
vases, candle holders and bowls to help create your perfect
table decorations. Add to the
festive feel with some
ornaments with a seasonal
theme.
Oh
Christmas
Tree
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he Christmas tree
has become one of
the most potent
symbols of Christmas
and nowadays no
Christmas home
decorating is complete without a tree. The
Christmas tree is generally thought to have
been introduced into England from
Germany by Prince Albert, the consort of
Queen Victoria. The tradition of having a
Premiership Football Clubs
Bob The Builder
Thomas The Tank
Spiderman
Disney
Bratz
(Many teams
available)
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The Perfect Gift This Christmas
Receive your FREE GIFT
with purchase while
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Visit our showroom today
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evergreen wreath. Decorate the wreath with berries or
coloured baubles to match your chosen colour scheme. To
be on the safe side, opt for a fireproof artificial wreath and
make sure you always snuff out the candles before you
move to another room.
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All set for Christmas...
A very merry
Christmas from all
at the Island Retreat
Station Road, Port Erin. Tel 832116
Christmas orders now being taken
❆ TURKEY’S
❆ GEESE
❆ DUCK’S
❆ BEEF
❆ LAMB
❆ PORK
Order early to avoid disappointment
Neil and staff would like to wish all
customers a very Merry Christmas
‘Cuts Both Ways’
Barber Shop
3 Station Road, Port Erin. 834900
Open
TYNWALD MILLS • ST JOHNS
3rd Floor Tower House Castle Street Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2EZ
t: 614800 www.theislandretreat.co.im
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
9.00-5.30 • Wednesday 10am - 5.30pm
Pensioners day on a Tuesday.
no appointment required.
Stockists of ‘American Crew’
products.
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Christmas tree was actually recorded in
Britain quite some time before Prince
Albert's time but he introduced the idea to
Windsor and established a Royal tradition of
gathering around the tree on Christmas Day.
The origin of the tree is hidden in the mists
of German mythology and it is thought to
have been a substitute for earlier human
sacrifice in honour of the winter solstice.
Real trees are still very popular today although some people
prefer the
convenience of
authentic looking
artificial trees. The
problem with real
trees used to be
that the warmth
in the house
would make them
drop their needles
which were then
tracked through
the whole house.
These days you
can buy non-drop
trees so that you
can enjoy the look
and fragrance of a
real tree without
the inconvenience
of getting needles
everywhere. Make
sure you have
measured the space you have available for your tree,
including the space the branches will need when they
spread, as it’s easy to overestimate when you see the trees
and end up with one that’s much too big and will overpower
your room. If you need advice on the best tree for your
requirements go to a local supplier like Robinsons and ask
for advice.
Christmas begins in MR’s and PINK. Looking for that special gift
for the man in your life, look no further than MR’s. We have the
exclusive limited edition range of DC’s, jeans, shirts and tops that
are fast becoming a fashion must have in the most up to date
colours this season - soft pinks, chocolate browns and muted
purples.
Whilst checking out the styles notice the O2 collection for men,
they have the coolest shirts in crossweave fabrics, stripes with a
hint of iridescent shading and jackets that dress up or down,
whatever your fancy. Shoes by Wrangler, jeans by Kurt Muller,
accessories and much, much more.
Funky fashion for her with the hottest denim styles from the
exclusive Pepe London, tops by Sasperilla, Miss Posh, Zuppe and
many more. Sparkle with the Post St select range of strappy festive
finery - guaranteed to wow the man in your life!!
A select up to the minute range of dazzling jewellery, funky tights,
limited edition Kangol bags, boots by Wrangler. So much to see,
so much to buy - it has to be PINK
MR’s and Pink... For Him... For Her
Gingerbread House’s
available from Castletown Health Store
Tel 825812
The Courtyard
Tynwald Mills
ELLESSE
Open
Monday - Saturday
10am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
LE SHARK
CHRISTMAS GOODIES
All your favourite high street
names at factory prices
NOW OPEN
FOOTLOOSE
2
Duke Street, Douglas
With even more sensational
offers for Christmas
ADIDAS
SKECHERS
NIKE
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FOOTLOOSE
Bucks Road, Douglas
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one roof
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Parliament Street, Ramsey
Tel 815774
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Party Food
Perfect for kids!
hat’s the best thing
about Christmas?
Spending time
with your family, opening
presents, watching TV...or
stuffing yourself silly with
fabulous food that’s bulging
with calories? Be
honest...for many of us,
food and drink are
probably top of the list of
festive treats we just can’t
do without.
Nokia 3220 - a mobile
phone with camera
and video player,
gaming with lights, fun
shell covers and all
usual extras including
pay as you go sim for
just £119.99
from The Fone Box
Parliament Street,
Ramsey Tel. 814600
Take away the telly, abandon all plans for presents, but
don’t whatever you do make us miss out on our Christmas
Happy Holidays at
grub! No wonder people on average gain 5lbs over four
weeks at Christmas. And it’s no surprise that so many of us
struggle into January feeling fat, flabby and in desperate
need of a slimming solution.But it really doesn’t have to
come to that.
You can enjoy
your Christmas
indulgences
without ending
up with a
stomach as big
as Santa’s. All it
takes is a little
care...and, of
2006
course, a bit of
self-control.
any
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CHRISTMAS DAY
LUNCHEON
GET A
Charlotte’s Bistro
Traditional Christmas Day
Luncheon with family
and friends
.50 PER ADULT
FREE
2006 CALENDAR
£56
£28.00 PER CHILD
FOR EVERY £10
AGED 5-12
Free for children under 5
YOU SPEND
BOXING DAY
While stock last
Luncheon in Murray’s
Restaurant
Opposite Tower House,
Strand Street, Douglas
Tel 625023
Relax and enjoy the rest of
the holidays
£24.95 PER ADULT
£12.50 PER CHILD
Free for children under 5
NEW YEAR’S EVE
in the Viscount Suite
Celebrate in style Delicious
6-course menu live music
£85.00 PER PERSON
Over 18’s only
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01624 661111
Make a night of it at
for only
£49
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ticket only
According to the British Nutrition Foundation, most of us
can consume up to 6,000 calories on the big day - and
Christmas dinner is a large part of that. But don’t get all
upset about it. You can still eat and enjoy! Here are a few
BNF tips to help cut the calories:- Opt for light turkey meat
rather than dark and remove the skin. Save about 50
calories- Avoid sausage meat stuffing.
Opt for something like chestnut and
apricot instead. Save 85 caloriesLeave potatoes and parsnips in large
chunks for roasting. The bigger the
pieces, the less fat they absorb. Parboil
potatoes, brush with olive oil and
finish them off in the oven. Save 100
calories- Make bread sauce with
skimmed milk. Add a clove of garlic to
The team at Salon 3
the milk for extra flavour. Save 15
would like to wish all our calories- Pour turkey juices into a jug.
Skim off fat that rises to the surface
customers old and new a
before using the juices to make gravyvery Happy Christmas and Use fresh herbs or lemon
a prosperous New Year
Monday - Saturday
Late night Wednesday and Thursday
Tel. 616263
Loch Promenade,Douglas
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It’s frighteningly easy to consume as many calories nibbling
canapes as you would if you ate a full meal. So don’t stand
next to the snack table just shovelling it in...think about
what you’re eating! Remember, if you arrive at a party
feeling hungry, you’re more likely to scoff. So have a
yoghurt or bowl of cereal beforehand. Then choose pretzels
and Twiglets as low fat alternatives to crisps and nuts,
munch
cocktail
sausages
instead of
sausage rolls
because
pastry is
high in fat,
go easy on
high fat
cheeses like
Cheddar
and Stilton,
and opt for
something
like Edam or
Camembert
instead, and
choose breadsticks and healthy vegetables for dipping as
long as you don’t go mad on high-fat dips such as
taramasalata or blue cheese. Go for white wine or a spritzer
instead of mulled wine, and stick to low-calorie mixers.
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diet
until late.
•Tel:DJ639399
•For costume hire forpleasedetails.
contact Switched-On at 661210
NewYear’s Eve Party
Back to the 1920’s and see the NY in style
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
UNIT
Enjoy a Sporting Christmas and
Active New Year
The Sports Development Unit would like to wish the Islands
sporting fraternity and everybody who played a part in a very
successful 2005 a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
from all the team
Our Service Standards
• All our coaches have at least a Level 1 Governing Body Qualification, or equivalent.
• All our coaches are subject to a satisfactory Police check.
• All our coaches have had Child Protection Awareness training.
• At least one coach will have an Emergency Aid qualification, on any of our sports schemes.
• All our coaches have been through a full induction and training programme, to effectively
deliver our sports activity programme.
• All our coaches will abide by a code of conduct.
• Many of our coaches will undergo regular assessment of their performance, and be offered
areas for improvement to aid their on going development.
What have we achieved in 2005 ……
The Sports Development Unit has grown considerably during 2005. Aaron Quinn, Sports
Development Officer, Emma Walker, School Sports Co-ordinator and
Dave Callaghan, Disability Sports Development Officer have joined the team during the
last few months, and have already had a huge impact on improving and increasing the
service which Manx Sport and Recreation provide.
Some statistics…..During 2005…….
The Sports Development Team have facilitated 359 School Holiday sports schemes all
over the Island, which have seen attendances approach 10,000.
……98% of those who attended enjoyed taking part, and said they would like to attend
more Sports Development schemes in the future.
181 new coaches have undertaken recognised National Governing Body Coaching
Get Active This Christmas
There's still time to apply for the Christmas Holiday Sports Programme on the
following sessions:
Sessions cost between £3.00 - £10.00 depending on the area and the length of session
FULL DAY AND HALF DAY ACTIVITIES
Circuits - NSC - 12 - 15 year olds
Startrack Athletics - QE2, Ramsey Grammar School - 8 - 14 year olds
Rugby - Douglas Rugby Club - 8 - 14 year olds
1 Day Soccer School - Castle Rushen High School - 8 - 14 year olds
Squash - King Williams College Squash Courts - 8 - 14 yrs
Football Special - Ramsey Grammar School, Castle Rushen High School, QE2
- 6 + 7 year olds
Throw Catch Roll - Castle Rushen High School - 5 - 7 year olds
If you would like to attend any of the above sessions please complete an application
form ASAP available by contacting 688592 or download a form from
www.gov.im/sport
courses in Badminton, Rugby, Hockey, Football, Cricket, Basketball and Netball.
More than 1800 children took part in the 4th Manx Youth Games, sponsored by HSBC,
which had 50 regular training sessions in 12 different sports, all over the Island between
January and May.
In excess of 140 "Walk and Talkers" regularly participate each week in Douglas,
Peel and Ramsey.
Manx Disability Sport
Dave Callaghan (Disability Sports Development Officer) would like to hear from all
people wishing to know more, take part in or coach Fitness/Sport for the Disabled.
The Disability Sports Development Programme is a new initiative aiming to promote
greater awareness and the subsequent involvement of the disabled at all levels of sport
and fitness. To register your interest in this exiting new opportunity please contact
Dave Callaghan at the Sports Development Unit on 688559 or e-mail at
dave.callaghan@msr.dtl.gov.im
What's in store for 2006 ……………
Training sessions for the 2006 HSBC Manx Youth Games get
underway in earnest in January. HSBC have agreed to sponsor the
event for a further 3 years. The HSBC Manx Youth Games organised
by Manx Sport and Recreation and Governing Bodies of sport offer
thousands of young people on the Island aged between 8 - 14 years
old the opportunity to access sport in their region in a structured,
safe, fun and positive environment.
This years Games takes place on Saturday 13 May and will include
12 sports - Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Kwik Cricket, Girls
Football, Hockey, Netball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tag Ruby
+ Rugby, Short Mat Bowls . Training sessions are open to all abilities
and are run by qualified coaches who offer progressional guidance and support on the
fundamental skills of their respective sport in the lead up to the Games.
The Sport Development Unit will visit all primary and secondary schools at the
beginning of January circulating every child with a HSBC Manx Youth Games training
booklet.
Please visit our website www.gov.im/sport for more information regarding the Games.
Term Time Programme - January - April
All sessions cost: £1.00
Monday - Fit4 Fun NSC 4.00- 4.50pm 8 - 11yrs, Circuits NSC 5.00- 5.50pm 12 - 15 yrs
Tuesday - Multi-Sport Sessions NSC, 5.00- 6.00pm 5 - 7 yrs
Wednesday - Play the Game Football NSC Astro, 5.00- 6.00pm 8 - 14 yrs
Thursday - Indoor Bowls NSC, 5.00- 6.00pm 8 - 14 yrs
Friday - Badminton NSC, 5.00- 6.OOpm 6 + 7 yrs
All sessions are run by qualified coaches please download an application form on
www.gov.im/sport
February Half Term - Blow away those winter Blues !
Spring is just around the corner, there's no better way to spring into action than by
attending one of the many activities during February half term 20 - 24 February.
There a massive range of sessions around the Island for 5 - 7 year olds,
8 - 11 year olds and 12 - 15 year olds.
For further information please contact the Sport Development Unit on 688592 or visit
www.gov.im/sport for further details and an application form. These details will be
available from 3 January 2006. Don't miss out please apply early.
We take Coaching Seriously ……………
All coaches who deliver Manx Sport and Recreation sports and activities are qualified.
In excess of 150 qualified coaches have been through a new Sports Development Coach induction training programme.
Nearly 300 coaches and volunteers who are deployed by Manx Sport and Recreation to deliver sports activities have been successfully Police checked.
Just over 100 coaches / volunteers have attended a Good Practice and Child Protection workshop, facilitated by Manx Sport and Recreation.
96 Coaches have undertaken emergency aid training.
The Sports Development Unit now have a recruitment policy in place for new coaches and a structure in place to support established coaches.
In 2006 the Sport Development Unit will be running a number of Sports Coach Uk workshops Governing Body coaching awards - coach induction and in house training.
If you would like to coach for the Sport Development Unit or for your sport please contact Aaron Quinn on 688592 or email: aaron.quinn@msr.dtl.gov.im
Please contact us: You can contact The Sport Development Team Gianni Epifani - Sport Development Officer, Aaron Quinn - Sport Development Officer,
David Callaghan - Disability Officer, Emma Walker - Southern School Sports co ordinator
On 688592 or email: enquiries@msr.dtl.gov.im
Manx Sport & Recreation and MSR are business trading names of the Department of Tourism & Leisure
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zest to flavour vegetables. One teaspoon of butter adds 40
calories- Serve Christmas pudding with low fat Greek
yoghurt instead of double cream. Save 206 calories.
pound in weight. Two mince pies will clock up 370 calories,
half a dozen chocs are 268 calories and one handful of
mixed nuts is 256 calories. You can see how it all adds up!
Exercise
TOY CHARTS
Resolve to take a brisk winter walk each day...and don’t
make excuses that you are too busy! If time allows, get
yourself down to the gym or swimming pool. You’ll be glad
you made the effort...and you won’t feel half so guilty about
all the food you’re eating. If all else fails, simply build
exercise into your daily routine. Walk up stairs rather than
taking the lift at work or in shops. Get off the bus a few
stops early and finish the journey on foot. And on
Christmas Day itself, plan a family walk to work off all that
dinner. PS: It takes just 3,500 extra calories to put on a
THE HIGHEST QUALITY
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1. Tamagotchi
This toy is making a comeback and as with the original
Tamigotchi you must take care of your pet because how
you care for it affects the way it will grow. Hatch your egg.
Will it be a boy or a girl? Give it a name, care for it, exercise
it so it doesn't become overweight and unhappy. Clean up
after it, nurse it back to health when it's sick, discipline it
when it's naughty and praise it when it's good. By using
the new infra-red function you can communicate with
your friends, exchange gifts and play games together. If
your friendship goes well you can even make Tamababies!
The screen size is twice the size of the original making the
images of the Tamagotchi characters much clearer.
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The top 10 toys this year (for
Toymaster, Isle of Man) are:
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Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
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What do you give the guy or girl who has it all?
Easy, the ultimate in advanced driver training with MSM
M.S.M (Manx School of Motoring) has one main goal and
that is to raise motorists’ driving skills with the
introduction of MSM Advanced Driver Training. The new
one day course which is due to start in January 2006 is
being offered by MSM proprietor and Approved Driving
Instructor Craig Hodgson using
the latest BMW 325i M Sport
provided in association with
Buchanan BMW. The course
is designed to develop and
improve a drivers’
concentration, observation, anticipation, planning and
cornering skills to help prevent accidents and protect the
driver from the actions of others.
Who will benefit?
• Companies in support of
their road risk strategy and
promoting good safety and
welfare practices for
employees.
• Individuals who wish to improve their driving safety
standards as part of their work or private motoring.
• Individuals who have been involved in road accidents,
traffic violations or have been identified as a medium or
high risk driver.
Andy of Buchanan BMW hands over the keys
of the brand new BMW 325i M Sport to
Craig Hodgson of MSM.
Tel 620435
www.msm.co.im
Email:
enquiries@msm.co.im
The course will provide an understanding of the
principles and skills of defensive driving, it will
demonstrate and develop a systematic approach to
hazards, and put those skills into practice which will
reduce the risk of being in an accident.
The one-day course can be taken either on a one-to-one
or two-to-one basis.
And, with Christmas only days away, MSM Advanced
Driving Training vouchers make an inspired gift for the
man or woman who has (almost) everything. Telephone
620435
2. Barbie
Pegasus
Styling
Head.
Inspired by the
upcoming Barbie
and the Magic of
Pegasus movie,
the Groom and
Glam Brietta the
Pegasus Styling
Head features
beautiful,
flowing hair,
pretty makeup
and wear-andshare accessories
for unlimited
styling fun.
3. Baby
Annabell
Doll
This is a
functional doll
R/C Mining Truck available at
Model Tech
Port Erin, Tel 836045
with moving eyes and mouth technology. She sucks on her
bottle, yawns, burps and falls asleep. Noise will wake her.
Recommended age: three plus.
4. Tyco Cyber Shocker
This is a unique action machine. Watch it morph from a
ball into an all-terrain monster; there’s no stopping it as it
storms over dirt, sand, snow and even water!
Recommended age: eight plus.
5. Tumble
Time Tigger
This toy is a sound
activated tumbling
fun Tigger with
phrases and
music.
Recommended
age: 18 months plus.
6. Bratz Rock Angelz
These popular fashion toys are an offshoot of the popular
TV cartoon characters Bratz.
Douglas Market Hall
Made to Measure - Ready made - Home - Office - Shop
Blind solutions
Specialists in window blinds
Vertical - Roller - venetion - Roman
Complete service from measuring to fitting
for competitive and quick service contact
Alan 482067 or Mark 464696 or visit us at
Unit 5, Douglas Market, Market Hill, Douglas
curtain stall
Ready made - Made to measure - Curtains
Large selection of net / lace curtains
Voile panels and tie blinds
Lace table cloths, runners, doyles and furniture
covers, accessories and much much more
Curtain Stall, Douglas Market, Market Hill, Douglas
Tel: 665240 Mob: 464696
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY
MARKET HALL FRUIT AND VEG
ORDERS NOW TAKEN
FOR CHRISTMAS
Fruit baskets, Wreaths,
Fruit and Veg Christmas orders
(suppliers of Manx produce)
House hold goods, Christmas goods,
toys and bikes etc
07624 456168
Open 6 days 8am-5pm
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This mechanical dinosaur look alike has real running and
walking action and realistic neck and tail movements. It has
five distinct moods, hunting, docile, angry, cautious and
playful. It has twin touch sensors and IR vision for obstacle
avoidance.
Recommended age: eight plus.
8. Furby
This popular toy is also making a comeback. It speaks over
500 words of English
and 500 words of
Furbish. It tells jokes,
sings and dances and
it can understand you
with new advanced
voice recognition.
Recommended age: six
plus.
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Wish all their Customers a
Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
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The Health Store with a Difference
including:
Organic Fresh Vegetables
Organic Meat Fresh or Frozen
The Redwood range of Vegan foods
Welsh Cheeses • Organic Bread
Gourmet Coffees and Teas
Plus everything else for a healthy
lifestyle.
Range of Pills, Potions and
Quality Toiletries
You might like a 50p coin depicting
the partridge in a pear tree which is a
coloured coin set in a Christmas card
surround for £9.95. The identification
code for this item is JI60. This coin
will also be on general release as legal
tender.
Boys will also appreciate some
fashionable items for their
Christmas socialising. Treat
them to long sleeved mock
layered tops and jeans with
pocket detail or cargo trousers.
Team them with sensible but
smart contact strap
shoes or classic logo
boots for comfort and
style. Younger children
usually love clothing
connected to their
favourite TV
characters, super
heroes, football teams
and cartoon
characters and will be
more than happy to
wear them at party
time.
oday’s
children
are fashion
conscious and
they enjoy
wearing stylish
outfits for
Christmas
parties and
outings too.
There are plenty
of pretty party
dresses for the
girls but if they
Children’s clothing
want a more
casual look they
available at Jellybeans,
will look festive
Parliament Street,
in glittery tops
Ramsey
and trousers.
Faux fur is still
Tel 819828
popular and a
cosy gilet looks
stylish and keeps the winter
chills at bay. Mix and match
with a selection of tops,
trousers and skirts which
will ring the changes without
The Good Health
Store
edition coin attractively
presented.
There’s much more
choice for children
these days and many
parents allow their
children more
freedom to choose
what they want to
wear. Take your
offspring for a browse
around some of the quality
local kidswear shops or treat
them to something really
special to open on
Christmas Day.
There’s also an ‘Ugly Duckling’ coin
which is set in the centre of the cover
of a children’s book which tells the
story. This attractive gift idea costs
£22.50 and its code is JI62.
These coins can be purchased in the
Philatelic Bureau which is located in
the Post Office sorting office on the
Spring Valley Estate (near B & Q and
opposite Robinsons Christmas Tree
Park).
Children’s clothing
available at Jellybeans,
Parliament Street,
Ramsey
Tel 819828
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stuff
breaking the bank.
Complete the look with
some decorative ballet
style shoes, bar shoes
or fur trimmed boots.
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coins
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some festive
coins for sale
this Christmas if you
want to give
someone a limited
The
brightest
Kids shop at
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Childrens clothes store
would like to thank all of our
customers, members and suppliers for
their patronage and services over the
last year and wish everyone a
Very Merry Christmas
and a
Prosperous New Year
TYNWALD MILLS • ST JOHNS
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
In lieu of sending Christmas Cards we are making a
generous donation to our nominated charities for 2005.
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obile phone technology is changing
and growing all the time so they
make the ideal gift for someone
who has everything else. If you don’t want to
spend too much you can go for a basic
model which is probably more suitable for a
youngster’s first phone. After that there are
numerous facilities including taking still
photographs, videos, picture messaging and
much more. If your knowledge needs
updating and you’re not sure which model is
most suitable for your needs talk to the
experts. You could even treat yourself to the
latest model to capture the magical
moments of your Christmas.
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Add a bit extra to your
gift when you include
mobile phone
accessories such as
covers and unusual
stands.
On foot
Y
our feet get
so much use
during the
festive season that
it’s essential to
have comfortable
footwear. Boots
are ideal for
shopping trips in
the winter weather
and they come in
such a variety of
colours, styles
and materials that
you’ll be spoilt for
choice. If you
have lots of
walking to do it’s
probably best to buy boots and shoes with
not too high a heel as this might cause
discomfort.
For party wear, high heels elongate the legs and stretch the
muscles so that legs look both longer and slimmer. You
don’t have to teeter on impossibly high heels to achieve
the desired effect though as shoes with a two inch heel are
the most flattering.
Hop along to a local shoe stockist for lots of ideas to keep
your feet warm, comfortable and attractive throughout the
festive season.
YOUR number 1 - Studio 1
There can be no better excuse than the Christmas party season for seeking out
some seriously glitzy and glamorous new looks for your hair, so the team at
Studio 1 Hair Design have done all the hard work for you. Stylists and
proprietors Lisa Kean and George Shaw together with fellow stylist Lee Breadner
have recently returned from Salon International in London - the UK's largest
hairdressing show of the year - with new ideas, colours and products as well as
inspiration for dramatic, edgy and avant-garde styles, plus the latest in hair-ups.
Lisa explained: 'Going to the show was a great learning curve for us and means we
can keep up to date with all the latest trends in hairdressing and bring them to the
Island for our clients.'
Big
hair is 'big' this year, reports Lisa, as are large bouncy curls, hair-ups especially for parties - and precision-cut bobs 'with a twist'. On the colour front
mahogany, purple and plum shades are in, while the look this season is glossy,
silky, shiny hair, à la Catherine Zeta
Jones. Hair products include Nu:U ('new
Lisa, Fiona, Lee, Nikki
you') and hair accessories - especially the
and Naomi would like to
jewelled variety - are very fashionable right
wish all their new,
now - and to create those big bouncy
existing and future
curls Studio 1 is stocking GHD (Good
customers a very
Hair Days) limited edition pink-coloured
straighteners which are also great for
Merry Christmas and a
curling hair. 'And for every pair of pink
Happy New Year
straighteners we sell, we're donating £15
to Breakthrough Breast Cancer', says
Lisa.
Men aren't overlooked either at Studio1.
The trend this autumn/winter is for longer
hair, while 'petrol' is the colour of the
moment, described by Lisa as a 'green-y
blue-y' shade. Longer hair for men
demands quality products and Studio 1
stocks the latest range of shampoos,
conditioners and styling waxes by Fudge.
With Christmas just a few weeks away
the need to look fabulously festive has
never been greater, so for the entire
month of December Studio 1 is opening
seven days a week, with late nights every
night except Tuesday.
To make sure your name is in
Studio 1's appointments book
call 665500.
3 Granville Street, (next to Jaks)
ark studio
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Animals of
every kind
plus jewellery,
cards, mirrors
and much,
much more!
Come and have
a hug!
1st Floor, Tower House, Douglas. Tel: 676333
email: arkstudio@manx.net
www.thebearhuggery.co.uk
Wishing all our customers
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
61/62 Derby Square,
Square, Douglas
Tel 629940
Party hair flair
A
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hair down but you certainly don’t want
it to let you down! Rich colour, a glossy
condition and an up-to-date style are
essential ingredients that will make you look
and feel extra special.
Colour it
If your hair is looking a bit drab, a home colorant could
make all the difference. First you need to decide on a
colour. Golden tones brighten blonde hair while ash shades
tone it down. Pale skinned brunettes can take a cool
chocolate colour but warmer skin tones should pick rich
chestnut. Redheads can cool down bright shades with an
ash-blonde colour.
Once you’ve decided, do a strand and skin test first to avoid
allergic reactions. Follow the instructions very carefully as
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mistakes can be difficult and costly to put right. If in doubt, book an appointment with the
experts and have a salon colour.
Style it
Whatever your hair type
there’s a style that will
make you the belle of the
ball.
With the advent of hair
straighteners, straight
locks have become extremely popular. Hair fashion has fluctuated a bit but if you want
straight, shiny hair you can now have it. It’s important though to protect your hair from
damage so, when using straighteners, make sure you dry it thoroughly to remove all
residue of dampness. Next, brush your hair well to encourage the cuticles of the hair to lie
flat. To make sure your hair is fully protected
apply a heat protection spray throughout the
straightening process.
For the best result, clip the upper sections of
your hair on top of your head and start with the
underneath layers first. Place the straighteners
as close to the scalp as possible -without
burning it - and slide them through your hair
smoothly to the ends. Repeat this twice and if
your hair isn’t fully straight, take a smaller
section of hair and start again.
Curls have made a comeback recently and you
can emphasise any curls you
Looking for a gift this Christmas
to really make a difference?
Just ask the Chinese Doctor
at Dr Beijing
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CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES
Closed Friday 23rd Dec
Open
Saturday 24th Dec
10am - 4pm
Closed Sunday 25th Monday 26th Dec
GENERAL OPENING TIMES
Open
Open
Daily 10am - 5.30pm
Sundays 2-5pm
£5 off
First
Acupuncture
Treatment
Gift vouchers now available...
the perfect gift this year
Call today for more information
Tel 678078
13a/15 Castle St, Old Victoria Arcade, Douglas
Chief consultant: J. Wang: MB (China), Ph.D (Soton)
Bachelor, Master & Doctor of Medicine
Member of British Acupuncture Council
Member of Register of Chiinese Herbal Medicine
“The doctor will see you
now”....
...the doctor in question
being the Chinese doctor,
Dr Wang, who recently
opened Dr Beijing in Castlle
Street, bringing to the Isle of
Man a wide range of
Chinese medicine products,
herbal treatments and
vitamin supplements.
In addition, Dr Wang - a
member of the British
Acupuncture Council and of
the register of Chinese
herbal medical
practitioners, but also
trained in conventional
medicine - offeers
acupuncture, acupressure
and cupping, carried out in
one of three treatment
rooms.
Dr Beijing allready has a
number of outlets in the
UK, but this is the first in
the Isle of Man where, in
addition
n to Chinese
medicines and therapies, a
free walk-in blood pressure
check up is offered along
with co
onsultations to ensure
customers derive maximum
benefits from these age-old
remedies.
Dr. Beijing Chinese Medical Centre
The Shore Hotel Old Laxey Harbour
Home of Bosun Bitter.
Malcolm, Maggie and all the staff wish
all their customers a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
Food available daily including
Sunday Lunches
Contact Malcolm or Maggie on 861509
the art
stores
We wish all our
customers a
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
Special Presents
for
Special People
49 and 55 Strand Street,
Douglas
675369 :Tel
Half price sale
now on
for all
your
festive
party
outfits!
53 Victoria Street
Douglas
Tel 617500
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Place the tongs one to
two inches away from
the roots to avoid
burning your scalp and
wrap the hair around
them. Close the top of
the tongs and hold
them in place until the
hair is hot. Release the
tong and the hair will
spring into a coil.
Repeat this all over the
head then separate the
curls out with your
fingers. Use a styling
product that makes the
curls spring back for
longer while protecting
your hair from the
heat.
Put the finishing
touches to your
fantastic party hair
with decorative hair
accessories such as
combs, scrunchies and
hair grips. Add some
glittery hair spray for a
truly festive finish.
Mini Poured Candles, Decorative Tea
Light Globe and Objet Potpourri
available at Castletown Health Store
Tel. 825812
To get the ultimate look use heated rollers on medium
length hair. First wash and dry the hair then take sections
approximately the size of each roller and set the hair. Allow
the hair to cool then take the rollers out and hey
presto…you have curly hair! For looser curls, run a brush
through them and for more defined curls separate them
with your fingers.
To curl long hair, apply a firm control mousse to freshly
washed and conditioned hair then dry it. Starting at the
base of your neck carefully curl your hair with hot tongs,
working in square-inch sections and pinning the rest back.
Create a glamorous
‘up-do’ even if you’re
short of time. Pull the
hair back, but not too
tightly, into a sleek
ponytail and twist up on top. Leave the
ends to create loose curls forming a
halo slightly towards the back of the
head. Clip it in place with a flower hair
accessory if desired. Finish off with a
spritz of hair spray for long lasting
hold.
The morning
after
Elaine’s Flowers
To have a Merry Christmas
contact Candy on
844959 / 843336
for all your crockery, cloths
and furniture hire
Dirty return available
Peel
Neil, Christine, Jamie and
Steve wish all our
customers and friends
a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
Elaine’s Flowers
12 Athol Place, Peel,
Isle of Man IM5 1HE
Tel: 842882 /
845101
Celtic Manx & Archibald
Knox jewellery
Manninkilt
Kilts made to measure
or for hire
From Mon 12th Dec open until 7pm weekdays
MICHAEL STREET, PEEL, ISLE OF MAN
TEL: 843737 • WEBSITE: www.celtic-gold.co.uk
E MAIL: celticgold@iom.com
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For that queasy stomach a cup of herbal tea [not coffee] is
the best bedtime drink after a night on the town. Camomile
has a mild tranquilizing effect. If you want a homeopathic
remedy then Nux Vomica calms the head and stomach but
there are also over the counter medicines which will settle
the stomach and quell indigestion so be sure to stock up on
your chosen items well in advance.
Promise your system a well earned return to sensible eating
and drinking habits in the New Year and stick to it.
Stick to light coloured drinks. It’s the
chemicals that give drinks such as red
wine, whisky and brandy their colour
that cause the most painful
hangovers. White wine and vodka are
safer bets.
A number of studies have shown that
milk thistle can help protect the liver
from the effects of alcohol and may
play a part in reducing high
cholesterol which can result from
eating too much fatty food. In fact it’s
such a great liver protector that some
researchers say it could have a role in
helping people recover from mild
alcoholic liver damage. Globe
artichoke stimulates the production
of bile and helps break down and
eliminate alcohol so go to your health
shop before the Christmas
indulgence.
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Whitehouse
Hotel
wish all their customers
a Very Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
e give our digestive
system and liver a
bit of a beating
during the festive season
and the best we can do is
offer them some comfort
the morning after.
Drink eight to ten glasses of water to help your liver wash
out the alcohol and add a splash of lemon juice to
replenish some of the vitamin C your body loses when you
drink.
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reduce frizz.
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LOCAL
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
MP3/CD Tuners
From £99.95
Sat Nav Systems in stock
December 16th
December 15th
Spirit of Christmas, St Bridget’s
Hospice fundraiser,
Villa Marina, with Christine
Collister, Phillip Summerscales
and local choirs.
Tickets from box office
694555.
December 16th
Giense y Nollick - a Manx
Christmas Celebration, festive
music and entertainment,
lecture theatre, Manx Museum,
Douglas, 7pm.
Tickets £3, from Museum.
Proceeds to Age Concern.
A lantern procession
through Parliament
Street, Ramsey
7pm, leaving from
St Paul’s Square
December 18th
December 16th
December 17th
Courtyard Artists Christmas
Show, Courtyard Gallery,
Tynwald Mills, St John’s.
Until 7th January.
Scrooge by the Manx Operatic
Society, Gaiety Theatre,
Douglas. All week.
Call the Box Office
694555 for tickets.
Village Carol Service,
Michael Parish Church,
Kirk Michael, 10am.
Citizen Watch Offers
December 19th
Whitehoe • Old Castletown Road • Douglas
Tel: 628123
All I want for
Christmas is ...
... someone to
listen
Samaritans 663399
or 08457 909090
Buy a gift
voucher online
Ideal for Christmas
Sea Kayaking Specialists
Beginners courses
and trips all year
www.adventurousexperiences.com
or Tel Keirron on 843034
or call into Kevins Tackle, Fishing Kayaking
Supplies, Peel
Santa Claus and carol
service,
German Parish
Methodist hall,
6pm.
December 23rd
Scrooge by the Manx
Operatic Society,
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.
All week.
Call the Box Office 694555
for
tickets
PINE WOOD
STUDIO
Beth Waterworth & Maree Murphy
The Old Ballacraine Hotel, St Johns, Isle of Man IM4 3NF
Tel: (01624) 801829
---◆--Restored Antique Pine & Country Furniture
---◆--Restoration and Made to Order Service
---◆--Bridgewater Pottery
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OPEN: Tues-Sat 10.30-5pm
Merry Christmas to all our
customers
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Tool Offers
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December 23rd
Courtyard Artists
Christmas Show,
Courtyard Gallery,
Tynwald Mills,
St Johns, MondaySaturday,
until
January 7th
GET SET FOR CHRISTMAS
at I.J. and J.M Mitchell
❉ Manx Cards
❉ Lights
❉ Baubles
❉ Gift Wrap
❉ Stocking Fillers
❉ Manx Calendars
and lots more!
38 Michael Street, Peel
Tel 842060
We accept ● Access ● Visa ● Switch
● Amex ● Mastercard ● Solo
FIXED WING
TRIAL FLIGHTS
HANDS ON
EXPERIENCE WITH
QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR
From
(No you’re not just a passenger)
The Ultimate
Christmas Gift!
Vouchers Available.
£65
inc VAT
Ring Ed at Manx Flyers
Aero Club on 825999 / 822926
CAR VALET VOUCHERS
for those 'Hard to Buy'
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
MANX AUTOSHEEN
Tel 835702
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in advance for
their materials,
and long term
sustainable
business
relationships
are achieved to
enable security
for the future.
Those rooted in the Fair Trade movement are committed
to putting people first, primarily those in need. Shakti
Man donates a percentage of their profits to a children’s
education project in Nepal and is funding the
sponsorship of sending low caste children in Kathmandu
to school in 2006.
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Shakti Man now help their producers in developing
countries
with
cutting
edge
designs to
add a
unique
twist to
their
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collection
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Workers are
paid a fair
price and
Happy New Year
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n all the excitement of Christmas, don’t
forget to book your entertainment and
outings for New Year’s Eve too. Some of
the celebratory dinner dances and other
events get booked up very early but there’s
still time to look around for somewhere to
see in the New Year with friends and family.
Events for this exciting night tend to be
ticket only so it’s best to
decide what you’d like to do
now.
relax and enjoy your leisure time between Christmas and
the New Year.
Many people choose to entertain friends at home on New
Year’s Eve so make sure you have everything you need
including enough glasses, plates and cutlery if you plan on
providing food at your party. Re-stock items like decorative
table runners and paper napkins which may have been
used during the
Christmas
celebrations.
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The New Year is
closer than you
think so be
prepared or
you’ll be all
dressed up with
nowhere to go!
La Mona Lisa
Pizzeria - Ristorante
While you’re shopping for your
Christmas outfits, don’t forget to
include something for the New Year
party too. Continue the Christmas
sparkle with glitter and beads and see
the New Year in looking absolutely
fabulous.
862488
New Year food and drink can be
bought at the same time as
Christmas fare if you buy food items
to put in the freezer. This means you
can avoid the annoying queues and
COMPETITION
Win 2 tickets for New Year’s Eve
Extravaganza at
Wish all their customers a very
Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year
Closed from Saturday 24th Dec
Reopening on Tuesday 3rd Jan
The team at
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It’s Christmas and we’re all out on another buying frenzy, so
why not make a difference by choosing Fair Trade gifts for
your loved ones. There’s now an even bigger selection on
the Island, not least of all at Shakti Man in Ramsey, where
Fair Trade and funky go hand in hand.
- the Island’s motorsport and
kart centre
Bourne Place, Ramsey
Tel 817353
Go on, be a do-gooder! Make a difference and delight your
friends this Christmas.
hen it comes to spending money, it
always impacts on someone else’s
life. These days as a consumer, you
are offered the choice of more of the same,
or making a very positive difference to the
life of someone in need.
Mini moto’s available for
£199 from
G&C Motorsport
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Make the world
smile this
Christmas
New Fair Trade
arrivals to
Shakti Man
include
luxurious
organic jersey
Woollen scallop shawl
cotton bedding,
(handwoven in India),
super soft
Alpaca slippers
colourful ‘Crazy Dino’ money box
for all ages from
(made from coconuts and
Peru and a
selection of
individually handpainted) and
New
funky children’s coat hangers
Internationalist
(handpainted in Indonesia),
books and
diaries. The
all available at Shakti Man,
weirdest and
most wonderful
Parliament Street, Ramsey
addition are
recycled metal
warthogs, chameleons and elephants made by ‘Wonder
Welders’, a group of polio victims from Tanzania.
would like to wish all
their customers,
suppliers and contacts
a very
Merry Christmas
and a prosperous
New Year
and a big thank you for
all their custom and
support throughout
the year
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