Events for May 2024

10:00am Welcome: Service of welcome for the beginning of Praying the Keeills week at St. Sanctain’s Church/Kirk Santan, IM4 1EZ (Map ref SC 310 711). Following the service and refreshments, walk through Glen Grenaugh, along the coast on the Raad ny Foillan and inland near Arragon House. Bring a packed lunch and drinks. Walking mostly on […]

4:30pm – 9:00pm Meet at Marown Primary school car park, Glen Darragh Road, Glen Vine IM4 4RD (Map ref SC 333 786) for walk along Heritage Trail to Glen Lough keeill. Return to St Runius’ Parish Church, Peel Road, Marown IM4 4BQ (Map ref SC 331 789) to join the Mariners’ Choir Service being hosted there […]

10:30am Meet at St Paul’s Square, Ramsey, beside St Paul’s Church IM8 1LA (Map ref SC 453 943) to explore Ramsey harbour, quayside and town finishing at the Bethel Chapel about 12:30. About 1.5km/1mile.

7:30pm Evening talk by Peter Kelly - “Here come the Romans”. Meet at St Anthony’s Pastoral Centre, Ridgeway Road, Onchan IM3 1HT (Map ref SC 397 775)

7:00pm Evening visit to St Patrick’s Church, Jurby and churchyard with a walk to Keeill Kickle. Music by Caarjyn Cooidjagh. Meet at St Patrick’s, Church Road, Jurby IM7 3AY (Map ref SC 350 985). Please bring a packed supper for yourself. Hot drinks and cake available. Total walk is 3km / 2 miles. Note - part […]

7:00pm prompt departure Coach trip. Depart from Promenade Methodist Church, Douglas, IM1 2EQ (Map ref SC 382 756) and finishing with light supper at Maughold village hall. Intended return time to Douglas c.10:00pm. Cost £20.00 to include supper and tip for driver. Limited numbers so booking essential. Please send cheque, payable to ‘Promenade Methodist Church’, and […]

2:00pm Afternoon walk on Scarlett head. Meet at St Mary’s on the Harbour, Hope St, Castletown IM9 1AS (Map ref SC 264 676) for service, then walk around Scarlett Head on the Raad ny Foillan to Keeill Vael (St Michael’s chapel) on Chapel Hill, Balladoole. Return to Castletown via Poyllvaaish Farm and inland paths on Scarlett […]

7:30 – 9:00pm Armchair Pilgrimage at Thie dy Vea Retreat House, Peel, IM5 1JP (Map ref SC 247 837). Celebrating Brendan the Navigator, an evening of story, song and prayer. Places limited, booking essential directly with Thie dy Vea via e-mail - welcome@retreathouse.im or by telephone (0) +44 1624 609299.

7pm Evening stroll in Peel. Meet at Peel RNLI station, West Quay, Peel IM5 1TG (Map ref SC 242 846) and visit the lifeboat station. Walk to Peel Castle and explore the religious heritage of St Patrick’s Isle with words and music. If the weather is kind…...we’ll watch the sun set on Sunset City (9:31pm). Max. […]

10:00am Meet at *St Catherine’s Church*, Church Road, Port Erin IM9 6AR (Map ref SC 196 691) for service and light refreshments then walk to St Catherine’s Well, St Mary’s Road, Truggan Road, Howe Road, Glenchass, Kallow Point, catwalk and to St Mary’s Well, Port St Mary. Linear walk of 6 km/4 miles if stopping in […]