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History of Onchan - Nivison Stadium

In December 2003 the Hon. J.A.C.K. Nivison CBE died. He had been an Onchan Village Commissioner from 1947 to 1971 when a new act of Tynwald prevented members of the Legislature also being members of local authorities. During his time on the Onchan Board he worked hard to push Onchan Park and Stadium in many ways. He gave freely of his time to compare motorcycle gymkhanas, highland games and 'Its a Knockout' in the stadium.

It was Jack Nivison who formally opened Onchan Park in 1951 and he laid the foundation stone of the avairy in 1991 to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the opening of the park.

At the suggestion of the Administrative Officer the Leisure and Amenities Committee and the Board of Commissioners agreed that the best lasting memorial to Mr Nivison and his untiring work for Onchan was to rename Onchan Stadium and so on 10th July as part of Manx National Week a small ceremony took place and Onchan Stadium was rechristened 'Nivison Stadium'.

A selection of photographs.
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Welcome from Tim Norten Chairman of Leisure and Amenities Committee, Tim Norton welcomes everyone to the Village Fair and explains why the stadium is being renamed Nivison Stadium.
Unveiling of the Plaque Captured on film following the unveiling of the plaque to commemorate the renaming of Onchan Stadium after their father the late Jack Nivison are (left to right) Marilyn, John and Carole, his children. The plaque was designed by Peter Kelly of the Administration Department of the Commissioners and made by Photocast Products of Rice Lane Liverpool who have produced other plaques for the commissioners.
Flower Presentation Baskets of flowers were presented to the Nivison sisters following the unveiling. From left to right: Erin Brilley granddaughter of Board Chairman and Mrs Kennaugh, Carole Nivison, Rachel Kelly granddaughter of events organiser Peter Kelly and his wife Ruth, Marilyn Nivison.
Archibold Knox Team The victorious Archibald Knox team photographed with Chairman of the Commissioners receiving the Tug of War Trophy. In the background on the right is Leisure and Amenities Chairman Tim Norton who undertook all the announcements during the afternoon.
Manx Arms Team The Manx Arms tug of war team take the strain but were no match for the lads from The Archie.
Birthday Celebrants Two people celebrated their Birthday on Saturday 10th July. Captain of the Parish Harvey Briggs was 84 and Rachel Kelly was a mere 80 years younger.

History of Onchan - Nivison Stadium

A selection of photographs. Just click on a photograph to open a large version.

Welcome from Tim Norten

Unveiling of the Plaque

Flower Presentation

Archibold Knox Team

Manx Arms Team

Birthday Celebrants

A selection of photographs.
Just click on a photograph to open a large version.