2015 Archive

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  • ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS MANX COMPUTER BUS PROJECT

    Owen Cutajar from the Code Club with Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Marketing and Online Manager Renée Caley

    28/8/2015

    A converted bus which will offer schoolchildren the chance to develop their computer skills has been delivered to the Island by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

    The Code Club bus was the former Manx Gas Conversion Bus, which Manx Gas donated to the project, and the bus will be operated by the Manx ICT Association (MICTA) and the Code Club, in conjunction with the DEC. 

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  • STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS MANX CARRIAGE DRIVING 4 DISABLED

    Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Marketing and Online Manager Renée Caley (second from left) with members of Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled and the charity’s new carriage

    26/8/2015

    The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has delivered a new wheelchair accessible carriage for the charity, Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled.

    The charity, which was established earlier this year, offers opportunities for people with disabilities.

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  • ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY SUPPORTS UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF MUSICAL ‘CAROUSEL’

    Cast from the upcoming Manx Gilbert & Sullivan Society production of Carousel, which is being supported by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Nick Coole)

    25/8/2015

    The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is giving its support to the staging of legendary musical Carousel at the Gaiety Theatre.

    The Manx Gilbert & Sullivan Society is producing the show, which will run at the Douglas theatre from 20th to 24th October. The Steam Packet Company is assisting with the cost of transporting scenery to and from the Island.

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  • MAJOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN BOOSTS NUMBERS CONSIDERING A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF MAN

    The Telegraph campaign online hub

    21/8/2015

    There has been a 30% jump in people considering a visit to the Isle of Man following a major advertising campaign with one of the UK’s leading newspapers, according to research.

    The aim of the three-month campaign with The Telegraph was to raise awareness of the Island as a tourist destination and enhance perceptions of the activities and attractions on offer to visitors. A survey of readers has shown the advertising increased interest in the Isle of Man and had made people more likely to visit.

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  • STATUS QUO LEGEND TO PLAY FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING

    John Coghlan’s Quo

    18/8/2015

    One of the original members of the legendary rock band Status Quo is set to perform at the Villa Marina during Festival of Motorcycling, thanks to support from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Sure.

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