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Onchan Civic Sunday - 22nd July 2007

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Civic Sunday was held on Sunday 22nd July in bright sunshine. The parade lined up in the car park of the Onchan Youth and Community Centre and then proceeded down School Road, Main Road and Church Road to St Peter's Church for a service conducted by Canon Malcolm Convery the Vicar of Onchan.

As has been the custom for many years the parade was led by Onchan Silver Band. On this occasion the conductor was Juan Wright.

Following the band came representatives of the Onchan Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The 2nd Onchan Scout Group turned out in good numbers led by the scouts.

Next came the Cub Scouts of which there are two packs.

The beavers are the youngest members of the scout family and they are seen here with one of their leaders Steve Karran.

The Explorer Scouts were followed by representatives of the Brownies who were then followed by representatives of all clubs and societies in Onchan, senior civil servants, Government Ministers, local MHKs and MLCs, other local authority members and chairmen followed by members of the Onchan Board and ending with the Chairman.

The Chairman of Marown Parish Commissioners Tim O'Hanlon and Paul Craine walk in front of the Clerk to Onchan District Commissioners Malcolm Hulme and Board Chairman Tim Norton..

As the congregation came out of church it was time to catch up with people not seen since the previous Civic Sunday. Captain of the Parish Harvey Briggs shakes hands with His Honour Deemster Kerruish. Following them are commissioners Maurice Kennaugh and Wendy Megson.

His Worship the Mayor of Douglas Councillor Caine and Mrs Caine were present. They are followed by Brenda Crellin, President of the Isle of Man Municipal Association. In the foreground is Roz Bates of Laxey Commissioners.

Leaving the church are the Chairman of Onchan Commissioners Tim Norton JP accompanied by his wife Karen. Behind them is Malcolm Hulme the Clerk to the Commissioners.