And the Lucky Winners are......................

4th January 2010

Given the quality of this year’s applications for 2010 “It’s Our Community” funding, it was always going to be a tough choice for the judging panel. But Steve Brown from Mannin Media, John Shimmin MHK and Manx Telecom Managing Director Chris Hall have made their decision!

It’s Our Community is an initiative created by Manx Telecom and run in association with Manx Tails to provide start up costs or on-going cash support of between £100 and £1000 for clubs, groups or societies which benefit and support local communities throughout the island.

Following the huge success of the 2008 venture, when Manx Telecom spread the funds between ten projects, it was decided to go one better this year with 11 organisations due to receive funding.

The applicants who will receive donations are Manx Youth Sailing Club, Onchan Silver Band, La Leche League IOM, Ballafletcher Sports Centre, Team Dhoon in Bloom, Joey Dunlop Foundation, IOM Schools Fencing, Project Eden, Southern Befrienders, National Autistic Society and Special Olympics Isle of Man Branch.

The official presentation to each group will be made at the end of January with full coverage in the March issue of Manx Tails.