Social, Cultural & Recreational:
If you have a club, group or society that meets regularly in Onchan and would like to be included in this directory then please contact Tel: 675564 or email admin@onchan.org.im
Island Bridge Club
Contact:
- Fred Kissack
- 01624 851645
Meets:
IOM Brass Academy (in association with Onchan Silver Band)
Contact:
- Karen Karran
- 2 Briarfield Avenue
Birch Hill
Onchan
IM3 3JN - (07624) 492854 or 421814
- www.iombrassacademy.im - Social Media: www.facebook.com/iombrassacademy
Extra Info:
New members welcome.
Tuition, uniform and instruments provided.
Onchan Elim Youth Club
Contact:
- John Powell
- Elim Family Centre
Second Avenue
Onchan
- (01624) 665186 or (07624) 438359
Meets:
Extra Info:
Church Youth Club years 7 to 13 £1 subs
Supervised trip out every second Friday of the month.
Onchan Sequence Dance Group
Contact:
- Colyn Vickers
- 01624 625465
Meets:
Extra Info:
Sequence dancing is fun and suitable for all ages. It's a great way to meet socially and make new friends. The health benefits associated with dancing are not just physical but emotional too. It's good for the memory as well!
Don't worry if you're a beginner. You'll get hints and tips from regular dancers and you will see yourself progress as time goes by. Please note that having a partner is not essential.
Dances include the waltz, tango, rumba, blues, foxtrot, quickstep and more.
You will find that there's always something to talk about...from the music played to the steps of the dances etc.
Come along and join us! you will receive a warm welcome.
Price is only £1.50 per person and includes refreshments.
Social Network
Contact:
- David Grimshaw
- 07624 306126
Meets:
Are you new to the island and perhaps a little lost?
Would you like company to go to an event you fancy?
We mix n mingle once a month in Onchan, and offer a range of activities such as dining out
(lunches, dinners, coffee), walks, quizzes, theatre and cinema visits, local events and occasional trips away.
We are an adult only group
Onchan Art Group
Contact:
- Margaret
- 612873
Meets:
Extra Info:
Are you interested in painting, drawing or colouring?
If so, why not join us at Onchan Parish Hall every Thursday. A great way to share skills and make new friends, all levels welcome.
Spring'Summer Boot Camp
Contact:
- Danielle Harrison
- (01624) 454784
- www.facebook.com/HealthyandHappyPT
Meets:
Friday 6.30pm meeting at the carpark near the kids play ground
Extra Info:
Healthy and Happy training offers Bootcamp to develop strength and fitness in a friendly group environment.
All ages and abilities from beginners to advanced. This boot camp will be fun and challenging.
Many benefits of outdoor training boost your mood and join us building strong bodies.
Health is wealth so future proof your body!
Manx Folk Dance Society
Contact:
- Rachel Clarkson
- 624858 or 304451
Meets:
No meetings in July or August due to performing
Meetings cost £2.00 per night for adults and £1.00 per night for children.
Onchan Raceway - Stockcar Racing
Contact:
- John Whitehead
- 33 Birch Hill Avenue
Onchan
IM3 4ES - (07624) 432232
- www.onchanraceway.com
Meets:
Extra Info:
ONCHAN RACEWAY
Stockcar Racing
PROVISIONAL FIXTURE LIST 2018 #4
APRIL SUNDAY 29th 2pm
MAY MONDAY 7th
MONDAY 14th
MONDAY 21nd
MONDAY 28th
JUNE SUNDAY 3rd Delivery Drivers Grand Prix (Van Demolition Derby)
THURSDAY 7th Bangers Chain Race
SUNDAY 24th 2pm Mid Season Demolition Derby
JULY MONDAY 2nd
MONDAY 9th
MONDAY 16th
MONDAY 23rd F2 Manx Open Championship
THURSDAY 26th F2 Manx Open Championship / National Ministox T.T.
SATURDAY 28th F2 Manx Open / National Ministox T.T.
MONDAY 30th National Ministox T.T.
AUGUST
MONDAY 6th
MONDAY 13th
MONDAY 20th
MONDAY 27th
SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 3rd
SUNDAY 9th 2 pm End of season Demolition Derby
All meetings start at 7.30 pm except the Sunday meetings which start at 2pm.
( gates open at 7pm for evening meetings and 1pm for afternoon meetings )
Buggycise
Contact:
- Laura
- (07624) 459577
- http://www.dlfitness.net/
Meets:
Extra Info:
Welcoming all mums wanting to get back in to shape.
Buggycise is a class based outside and generally involves exercising whilst your baby is in their buggy. Not only does this mean no babysitting it also means that your baby will benefit from that all important bit of fresh air.
Each class follows a circuit laid out within the area starting with a warm up helping to prepare the body for some toning and strengthening exercises which are mixed in with a bit of cardio, and ending with a cool down and stretch to help ease any achy bits. The classes run in both sunshine and rain and with the latter are conducted in as much shelter as possible, so don't forget you rain covers.
Rotary Club of Onchan
Contact:
- Paul Mercer
- 56 Howe Road
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 2AZ - 01624 662505
- www.facebook.com>@onchanrotaryclub
Meets:
Groudle Road
Onchan
Mondays 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start except Bank Holidays and TT Race Weeks.
Extra Info:
Onchan Rotary plays an active role within the local community of Onchan as well as supporting projects affecting the whole of the Island and further afield.
Onchan Fur and Feather Society
Contact:
- Mr D Lawrence
- 10 Cooyrt Shellagh
BALLASALLA
Isle of Man
IM9 2EU
- (01624) 825514
Meets:
An annual show is held in the the early part of the year.
Manx Arms Social Club
Contact:
- Mr J. Fisher
- 7 Hackett Close
Onchan
Isle of Man
Meets:
King Edward Bay Golf Club
Contact:
- Gary Moore, Club Secretary
- K.E.B.G.C Clubhouse
Groudle Road
Onchan
Isle of Man
Meets:
IOM Archery Club
Contact:
- Mrs Helen Wolstencroft
- Arden Villa
Droghadfayle Road
Port Erin
IM9 6EL - (01624) 834453
Meets:
School Road
Onchan
October to May, Monday and Thursday evenings and Sundays.
Archery instruction, practice and competition. New members welcome.
Friends of Onchan's Heritage
Contact:
- Mrs E. Park
- Slegaby
Falkland Drive
Onchan - (01624) 624759
Meets:
Royal Avenue
Onchan
Approx bi-monthly.
The Friends is open to anyone with an interest in the history of Onchan. Illustrated talks and guided tours are provided for members
Onchan Flower Club
Contact:
- Mrs C Holmes - Secretary
- 47 Palatine Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 3BP - (01624) 626573
Meets:
Talks, demonstrations and practice nights.
Onchan Horticultural Society
Contact:
- Mrs Jennifer Corrin
- Spinney House
Spinney Close
Saddlestone
Douglas
Isle of Man - (01624) 625892
Meets:
Meeting open to anyone with an interest in gardening. New members always welcome
The Royal British Legion Onchan Branch
Contact:
- Mr D. Porter, Vice Chairman/Secretary
- 622924
Meets:
Extra Info:
To promote the welfare of the ex-service and service community. The Royal British Legion is the largest service organisation in the world. The Onchan branch has over 100 members. Potential members do not need to have served in the forces to become an associate member.
Onchan Pensioners Social Club
Contact:
- Mr D.J. Quirk
- 27 Birch Hill Avenue
Onchan
Isle of Man
- (01624) 627863
- https://www.onchanpsocialclub.im.
Manx Blind Welfare Society
Contact:
- Ian Cooil - Chief Executive
- Corrin Court
Heywood Avenue
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 3AP - (01624) 674727
- www.mbws.org.im
Extra Info:
Manx Blind Welfare Society is delighted to be part of the friendly and vibrant Onchan community, operating since 1936 the Society moved to the outskirts of the village in 2003. Onchan has proved the perfect location for us to continue to expand the range of services we provide to approximately 600 people living with the difficult challenges of sight loss.
Our services to blind and visually impaired people currently include;
Manx recorded news service (110 + weekly service users)
Social, leisure, entertainment and Recreational Activities (including annual escorted holiday)
Emotional Support (Our staff and volunteers build strong trusted relationships with our members enabling the type of emotional interaction often not available from close family or friends)
Independent living support (including buddy allocation when appropriate)
Social Advocacy, Intervention and Representation (this can include attending meetings, clinic appointments and referring members to others in the interests of safeguarding)
Financial Assistance (Special circumstances)
Free issue Assistive Technologies including IT and communication equipment (Home and Workplace)
Home and hospital visiting service
Free Audio Lending Library (4000+ titles)
Braille and Audio transcription service
Weekly Luncheon and Entertainment club. (Three days per week)
A wide range of volunteering and corporate social responsibility opportunities.
If you are in need of support, or know someone who might benefit from our services please call 674727 and we will arrange a confidential chat at Corrin Court or anywhere more convenient across the Island. More details are available at www.mbws.org.im and https://www.facebook.com/ManxBlindWelfareSociety/
Manx Model Boat Club
Contact:
- Mr J. Quayle
- 34 Berry Woods Grove
Governors Hill
Douglas
Isle of Man - (01624) 660323
- www.manxmodelboatclub.org
The Rotary Club of Onchan
Contact:
- Rtn. Stephen Goody
- Ballakilley
Ballamenaugh Road
Baldrine
IM4 6AH - (01624) 614015
- www.onchanrotary.com
Meets:
Groudle Road
Onchan.
Mondays 6.30pm for 7pm except Bank Holidays, Christmas and TT Race Weeks.
Extra Info:
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Rotary provides comradeship for its members and assists the community in many and different ways
Onchan Crown Green Bowling Club
Contact:
- Mr Mark Kelly - Secretary
- 16 Governor's Hill
Douglas
IM2 7AS - 07624477494
Meets:
April to end of September.
Extra Info:
To promote the game of crown green bowls.
New members welcome, tuition given, bowls available for learners.
Onchan AFC
Contact:
- Mr Brian Callow
- 07624 467079
- https://www.facebook.com/OnchanAFC1912/
Meets:
Onchan Ambulance Class
Contact:
- Mr E. Littlewood
- 15 Brisbane Street
Douglas
Isle of Man - (01624) 623893
Meets:
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Adults, Male and Female 18 - 60
Meet at St John HQ
Glencrutchery Road
Douglas.
Thursday evening 8pm.
Live at Home Scheme
Contact:
- Ms Anni Pearsall
- Onchan Methodist Church
Main Road
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 1AL - (01624) 625157, (07624) 459226, (07624) 459227, (07624) 459261, (01624) 627778 or (01624) 616571
- www.liveathome.im
Extra Info:
Live at Home is an independent Manx Charity aiming to enhance the quality of live for older people on the Isle of Man by eliminating and tackling the effects of social isolation and loneliness on mental and physical health and supporting people to remain independently living in their own homes for as long as it is safe to do so.
Groudle Glen Railway Ltd
Contact:
- Mr A. Brindley
- 8A The Village Walk
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 4EA - (01624) 670453 (weekends only)
- www.ggr.org.uk
Meets:
IOM Flat Green Bowling Club
Contact:
- Mrs W. Kewley
- 13 Bowness Close
Lakeside Gardens
ONCHAN
Isle of Man
IM3 2DJ - www.lawnbowlsiom.com
Meets:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6.00 p.m. for league matches.
Saturday from 1.00 p.m.for round robins/monthly competitions.
Extra Info:
Venue: Isle of Man Flat Green Bowling Club, Onchan Park.
Lawn bowls is a sport that can be played by all age groups, and both men and women can compete together. It provides gentle anaerobic exercise and the opportunity to make new friends. New players will be made most welcome, whatever your experience.
Eastern District Young Farmers
Contact:
- Miss Sam Corlett
- Balladhoo Farm
Baldrine
Isle of Man
IM4 6EG - Tel: (01624) 861820
Onchan Silver Band
Contact:
- Mrs Karen Karran
- 2 Briarfield Avenue
Birch Hill Park
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 3JN - (07624) 492854 or 421814
- www.onchansilverband.im - Social Media www.facebook.com/onchansilverband
Meets:
Mondays and Fridays - 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm