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The Onchan Ladies Choir celebrated the 40th anniversary of their formation in 1963. To mark the occasion a civic reception was held on Friday 14th November 2003 in the board room at the commissioners' office. A presentation of a limited edition silver plated Onchan teaspoon was made to each of the members and to a number who were unable to be present.

Founder of the choir Marion Mackie was present and she explained that it owed its existence to the Women's Institute and her being sent on a course for conducting choirs. She returned to the island to face an entry in the
Guild and no choir!

Members were soon found and several are still members to this day. Choir mistress Jean Kelly thanked the commissioners for the reception.

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