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This colourful extravaganza was recorded as part of the International Folk Dance Festival held at the Villa Marina, with the support of the Isle of Man Arts Council, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Manx Folk Dance Society, featuring a diverse range of culture and folk dance from the Isle of Man, the UK and Europe.

This news just published by the Kernow Branch of the Celtic League:

This emotionally charged drama, held at the Centenary Centre in Peel, focused on five central characters from the close of World War I up to the beginning of World War II; with some of our top vocalists taking the starring roles - including this year's Cleveland Medal winner Mandy Griffin.

This news just published by the Celtic League:

Celtic League News

The Kernow Branch has released the announcement below:

“English Heritage Director, Alex Page, is to meet with representatives of the Cornwall Branch Celtic League to discuss ‘the way ahead’.

The quango ‘English Heritage’ currently administers many of Kernow’s ancient and historic sites ranging from round house courtyard villages, standing stones and the like to various castles, the latter on behalf of the Duke of Cornwall.

Momentum is building for the largest demonstration yet in favour of the reunification of Brittany. Social, cultural and political organisations across Brittany are working to send members and supporters to the rally in Nantes on September 27. Parti Breton (Breton: Strollad Breizh) are amongst those calling for a massive turnout for the event. The people of Brittany are demanding the restoration of their historic borders.

(Manx Gaelic : Naight – Radio Vannin) 

Ta Stampyn as Cooinaghyn Ellan Vannin er cho-obbraghey marish Scrialtys Speyr Ghorraghey (Dark Sky Discovery) dy chur roish stampyn yindyssagh ta jannoo ardeailley jeh aalid as glennid speyryn-oie Vannin.

V'eh goit rish ny s'leaie sy vlein shoh dy vel speyr Vannin nane jeh ny speyryn share syn Oarpey son jeeaghyn er ny rollageyn. Hed ny stampyn er cur magh yn chied laa Mean Fouyir.

The Scottish newspaper The Courier, published in the town of Dundee (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Dé), has reported on the latest Survation poll for the Daily Mail which shows a surge in support for a Yes to independence vote. This is the first poll since the overwhelming victory of Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the last televised debate on the independence referendum with pro-union Alistair Darling. It shows that the lead of the No campaign has been halved.

Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones writing in the Scottish Daily Record has said he would veto the idea of currency union if Scottish voters vote for independence! Of course you would expect Jones to try and do the dirty work for his UK masters. I’m sure the Westminster (UK) government will give him a nice little pat on the head for his simpering loyalty. But actually playing the strutting little Napoleon in Scotland all seems to have gone to Carwyn Jones head. As made clear by Scottish National Party Treasury spokesman Stewart Hosie: 

A depressed London based media is desperately trying to salvage something after the remarkable performance by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the televised debate with pro-union Alistair Darling. Opinion polls show a huge 71% to 29% majority believe that Alex Salmond scored a victory over Alistair Darling in the debate. It’s certainly not difficult to see why. Darling was reduced to a stuttering, finger pointing wreck as he failed repeatedly to answer questions or make any positive case whatsoever for keeping Scotland within the United Kingdom.

The remarkable performance by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the UK televised debate with pro-union Alistair Darling on Scottish independence has boosted the YES campaign in favour of Scottish independence. Opinion polls show a huge majority believe that Alex Salmond scored a massive victory over the lack lustre performance by Alistair Darling.