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Tuesday, February  9, 2010
Onchan

Onchan is a district and the name of a parish which historically included parts of the capital Douglas. Onchan has a thriving shopping centre and a large pleasure park, as well as glens and nature walks.


The name Onchan was derived from Kirk Coonachan, a church named after a Celtic Saint. Lieutenant Buckle Reeves is buried in the churchyard of Onchan's Parish Church (St Peter's) and was the last surviving officer to have sailed with Nelson on the Victory. Captain Bligh of the Bounty married a local girl in an earlier church on the same site.


Events
Dates: Sunday 04 April 2010 - Monday 05 April 2010
Description: Easter Bunny Specials. Easter Bunny Specials on the Groudle Glen Railway, from 11am until 4.30pm. King Edward Road, Onchan.
Dates: Tuesday 11 May 2010 - Wednesday 12 May 2010
Description: IOM Postal History Society. Postal Auction will be held on Wednesday 12th May. Viewing at 8pm on Tuesday 11th May at the Archibald Knox, Onchan. Contact Bernard Osborne (823373) regarding lots for the Auction. Archibald Knox, Hillberry Road, Onchan.
Dates: Sunday 06 June 2010
Description: The Big One. Steve Colley and the Purple Helmets Display. Onchan Stadium, Onchan Park, Onchan.
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Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

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EDUCATION Minister Anne Craine MHK has visited the site of the new lower school being constructed at Bemahague, Onchan, to view the progress of work. [More]
Tynwald backing sought for extra sports facilities 7 January 2010
EXTRA much-needed community sports facilities will be incorporated into the new school being built at Bemahague, Onchan, if Tynwald gives the go ahead this month. [More]
Natural Christmas Tree Collection Points 6 January 2010
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Results of “tomorrow’s farmer” award 8 August 2009
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Department seeks Tynwald's approval for school scheme 2 July 2009
THE Department of Education will seek Tynwald’s approval this month for the main phase of work on a new secondary school at Bemahague, Onchan. [More]
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