PINK: The Adventures of a Manx Fairy is the first in a series of children’s books written by local author Robert G Cowley, brought to life with the illustrations of Karmen St John-Cain and funded by the Isle of Man Arts Council. All proceeds of the book will be donated to Breast Cancer Now to help fund their vital research.

This delightfully PINK charity book tells a tale of fairies, unicorns and most importantly unconditional family love. With a tear out colouring sheet and vibrant illustrations it’s every young reader’s dream!

PINK - The Adventures of a Manx Fairy is available for purchase at: https://www.bunchcreative.im/about

The Isle of Man Arts Council, situated in the Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas, have been hosting events in the Arcade to encourage footfall to the premises and provide a platform for local artists to showcase their talent. To find out more about Arts in the Arcade, visit: https://iomarts.com/

The Manx Cat Café has recently opened in Church Street in Douglas and provides a service so that people who are unable to keep their own pets (or for people who or just love cats!) can interact with cats and enjoy a hot or cold drink and light snacks. To find out more about the Manx Cat Café, visit: https://www.manxcatcafe.co.uk/

The 2021 Royal Manx Agricultural Show is taking place on Friday 13th August and Saturday 14th August and will offer a full two days of entertainment, alongside a wide selection of food and drink providers and craft and trade exhibitors. To find out more about the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, visit: https://royalmanx.com/

The 'Fill A Fish' initiative was launched by Suntera Global in the Isle of Man in collaboration with local charity Beach Buddies, and encouraged school children to design a fish-shaped collection bin, with five winning designs being selected to be brought to life as bins around the Isle of Man. To find out more about the 'Fill A Fish' initiative, visit: https://www.suntera.com/fill-a-fish

Good Food Fast (GFF) is a new takeaway restaurant in Port Erin, offering a menu spanning pizza, burgers, smoked meat wraps and more.

Find out more about Good Food Fast by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/pizzaeatalyiom/

Byron's is a new pizza restaurant situated in Port Erin, with amazing views, cocktails and pizza.

Click here to find out more about Byron's: https://www.facebook.com/byrons.iom/

The Blind Badger is an underground speakeasy situated in Castletown in the Isle of Man, inspired by the 1920s.

To find out more about the Blind Badger visit: https://www.facebook.com/The-Blind-Badger-Speakeasy-101182478455411/

The Boredroom is a new, independent streetwear store in the heart of Douglas, which stocks brands and collections unique to the Isle of Man. Find out more about the Boredroom here: https://www.facebook.com/theboredroomstore/

Victim Support is an Independent, Isle of Man charity, which offers free and confidential help to victims and witnesses of crime, their family and friends. To find out more about Victim Support Isle of Man, visit: https://www.victimsupport.im/

Visit Isle of Man is hosting a Hospitality Recruitment Day for individuals to learn about the job opportunities available within the hospitality sector. Taking place at the Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino between 12 – 4pm on Wednesday 9th June, the day is designed to provide individuals with the chance to find out more about summer job availability and more permanent careers within hospitality in the Island.

Click here to find out more about Visit Isle of Man: https://www.visitisleofman.com/ 

Get Connected IOM offers smart tuition, appliance diagnostics, TV installation and more to support those in the Isle of Man community who would like support with technology in their home. To find out more about Get Connected IOM, visit: https://www.facebook.com/getconnectediom/

Samsara Spa offers luxurious treatments for individuals, couple or groups, set in a tranquil seafront location in the south of the Isle of Man. To find out more about Samsara Spa, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Samsara-Spa-126512098747708/

The Isle of Man Department for Enterprise's Micro Business Grant Scheme helped Phil get his business venture, Isle of Cider, off the ground. With funding, training and mentoring services available, the Micro Business Grant Scheme gave Phil access to support which guided him through the start-up phase of his business journey, tailored to his needs and progress. To find out more about Isle of Cider, visit: https://www.isleofcider.im/ 

Upcycle XL is a furniture upcycling and restoring company. Vickie, owner and founder of Upcycle XL, is passionate about turning old furniture into something new and modern. To find out more about Upcycle XL, click here: https://upcyclexl.co.uk/

MuchBetter is an ewallet payment app which provides customers with a safe, simple and rewarding payment experience. To find out more about MuchBetter, click here: https://muchbetter.com/en/

Yellow Helicopters provide helicopter tours around the Isle of Man and encourage their passengers to 'Change Your Perspective' as they view the Isle of Man from new heights. To find out more about Yellow Helicopters, click here: https://www.yellowhelicopters.com/

Visit Isle of Man, in conjunction with tourism and hospitality quality assessment provider, Quality in Tourism (QiT), have launched the Safe, Clean, Legal COVID-19 Accreditation.

The accreditation is for local tourism and hospitality businesses and certifies that the accommodation, eatery, activity or attraction provider is safe and compliant.

In this video, local businesses, Island Heritage Tours and Seaside Cottages speak about their experiences applying for and receiving the Accreditation. For more information on the Safe, Clean, Legal COVID-19 Accreditation, click here: https://www.visitisleofman.com/trade/coronavirus-information/covid-19-accreditation 

Owner of Island Escapes, John Keggin, hosted an intern as part of the Isle of Man Summer Internship Programme 2020, here he shares his experience, including how the summer intern helped his business.

The Department for Enterprise has re-launched the 2021 Manx Internship Programme, which provides short-term internship opportunities for students and interested individuals looking for work experience across different industries and sectors of the Manx economy.

To register as a host or individual head to: https://www.businessisleofman.com/initiatives/internships/ 

Owner of Afundi, Jess Le Merle, hosted an intern as part of the Isle of Man Summer Internship Programme 2020 and found her intern, Chloe, a fantastic additional resource for the business.

The Department for Enterprise has re-launched the 2021 Manx Internship Programme, which provides short-term internship opportunities for students and interested individuals looking for work experience across different industries and sectors of the Manx economy.

To register as a host or individual head to: https://www.businessisleofman.com/ini...

Isle of Man entrepreneur, Stephanie Kelsey, developed Beach Powder and Beach Powder Shimmer which are talc-free, all-natural powder products, designed to remove sand from the skin effortlessly.

The Isle of Man Department for Enterprise supported Stephanie when she was setting up her business through the Micro Business Grant Scheme, which provides grant assistance and a training course for entrepreneurs starting a new business in the Isle of Man.

The Miller's T'Ale is a micropub in the Isle of Man, situated in Peel. The establishment aims to serve beers which are different from those available in other local pubs, and have recently expanded their range to offer a beer for dogs too.

Richmond Travel took advantage of the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise's Town & Village Regeneration Scheme for their Douglas, Castletown and Ramsey properties.

The Town & Village Regeneration Scheme has been established to provide financial assistance to improve the appearance of commercial premises and create civic amenity projects within the Island’s towns and villages. To find out more about the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise's Town & Village Regeneration Scheme, click here: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/financial-support/funding/town-and-village-centre-regeneration-scheme/