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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:	Monday 12 May 2008
Description:	Stockcar Racing at Onchan Raceway. Contact motor racing around a 400 metre tarmac oval. Excellent family entertainment. Gates open at 7pm, practice from 7.15 and racing from 7.45pm. Racing includes bangers, formula 2 stockcars, production rods and ministox driven by 10-16 year olds. Telephone 432232 for more information. Onchan Stadium, Onchan. Tel: 01624 629446.

Dates:	Saturday 17 May 2008
Description:	Flog It Day will take place at Laserblast, Onchan from 10am until 4pm. Laserblast, Onchan.

Dates:	Monday 19 May 2008
Description:	Stockcar racing at Onchan Stadium. Contact motor racing around a 400 metre tarmac oval. Excellent family entertainment. Gates open at 7pm, practice from 7.15 and racing from 7.45pm. Racing includes bangers, formula 2 stockcars, production rods and ministox driven by 10-16 year olds. Telephone 432232 for more information. 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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