Civic Service Raises Funds for New Roof on Scout Hall
Chairman Bob Pilling, hands over the proceeds from the collection taken at the annual Civic Service to 1st Malew Group Scout Leader, Neil Young. The collection raised nearly £350 which is to be put towards the repair of the roof of the Scout Hall in Mill Road Ballasalla.
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Ballasalla welcomes new
Community Bobby
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VILLAGE WALK: Constable Dave Higson on the beat in Ballasalla
BALLASALLA has a new bobby. Constable Dave Higson has started operating from the police office in the commissioners' building for set hours during the week.
South division chief Inspector Mike Musson said: 'We tried to staff the office, but could not manage with other commitments. Now we are up to full strength in the south, we can staff it.
'Since I have come back to the south, it is clear we need to respond to what the community wants. Historically in Clagh Vane there have always seemed to have been issues, they always seem to be bubbling away.'
Constable Higson said: 'If people have any problems, they can call up and discuss things in person instead of ove r the phone.
'I was working from Castletown as a response officer on various police issues, this is more focused on the community side.'
The constable, who is 41 and lives in Colby, has been in the Island for just 18 months and arrived here from Greater Manchester Police in Bolton.
'I love the way policing over here is done, it's fantastic,' he said.
'I love the neighbourhood style, people get to know who you are. It's a joy to come to work.'
He added he thought youngsters in the Island were 'wonderful' and there were a lot of positives.
On those who did not come into that categor, Constable Higson, who is also a volunteer with the south's new Youth Bus, said he was keen to 'guide them in the right direction'.
The office will be open depending on Constable Higson's shift, he will put a notice on the door.
The scheme is being operated for a six-month trial. |
ELECTION 2008 |
There were five nominations for this years election, all five candidates have been elected. Therefore from 1st May 2008 and for a period of four years, your Commissioners will be: |
Mrs Barbara Brereton
Mrs Brenda Crellin
Mrs Isabel Collister
Mr Bob Pilling
Mr Geoff Taggart |
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Did you know that these is now free public internet access at the Commissioners' Offices?
Please call in for more information. |
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Lieutenant Governor visit
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His Excellency the Lieutenent Governor made an offcial visit to Malew on 7th March. |
FROM a tiny 19th century chapel to the cutting edge of technology, the lieutenant governor Sir Paul Haddacks enjoyed the rich diversity of the parish of Malew during a visit. |
His visit began at the commissioners' office, where he was greeted by the commissioners, Malew and Santon MHK Graham Cregeen and captain of the parish Roy Gelling. |
 Seven-year-old Charlotte Powell presented him with some flowers, as his wife Lady Haddacks was ill and unable to attend.
Ballasalla School pupils then grilled him on several aspects of being a lieutenant governor, not least, had he met famous people?
He said he had met the Queen on numerous occasions, and US president George Bush, but he added he had not met people the pupils would be interested in such as actors or pop stars. |
Then it was off to IT firm Domicilium. |
Sir Paul was impressed, 'It is extraordinarily high tech.' he said. |
As an interesting contra they then moved to a more traditional technology at Colas's quarry, where staff explained what they do and what they are involved in, such as the airport runway extension. |
Sir Paul was 'reassured to see the traditional industry after the high-tech business'. |
Kerrowkeil methodist chapel, built in 1841, provided a complete contrast. |
The Methodist preacher David Perkins gave a history of the chapel. |
There were fantastic views of the south, it was a nice clear day, It was a contrast to everything that the party had vistited before. The lieutenant governor described it as a little jewel.' |
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