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 Andrea Dentith.
Manx Folk Dance Society
Contact:
- Freda Black
- 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:
- Nivison Stadium, Onchan Park
- 07624 432232
- www.onchanraceway.com
Meets:
April Sunday 23rd 2pm
May Monday 1st 7.30pm, Monday 8th 7.30pm, Monday 15th 7.30pm, Monday 22nd 7.30pm, Monday 29th 7.30pm
June Thursday 1st 7.30pm, Monday 5th 7.30pm, Thursday 8th 7.30pm, Sunday 25th 2.00pm
July Monday 3rd 7.30pm, Monday 10th 7.30pm, Monday 17th 7.30pm, Monday 24th 7.30pm, Thursday 27th 7.30pm, Saturday 29th 2.00pm, Monday 31st
August Monday 7th 7.30pm, Monday 14th 7.30pm, Monday 21st 7.30pm, Monday 28th 7.30pm
September Monday 4th 7.30pm, Sunday 10th 2.00pm
Celtic Cowboy Modern Line
Contact:
- Michael
Meets:
Extra Info:
Monday night is for advanced dancers and Wednesday is for beginners and intermediates.
At the moment there is a class for absolute beginners held in Douglas, please contact Michael for further information. .
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.
IOM Volleyball Club
Contact:
- Daniel Smith or Roberto Villani
- (07624) 270014
- http://www.iomvolleyballclub.co.uk/about-us/
Meets:
Extra Info:
The Club is a friendly and welcoming environment where players from different backgrounds, nationalities and levels of skill can learn and play volleyball.
The split is pretty much 50/50 between boys and girls. All members are over 18 and ages range from 21 to 45!
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.
Academy of Dance
Contact:
- Ellis and Frances Killey
- 22 Ballachurry Close
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 4BE - (01624) 623414
Meets:
Extra Info:
Ballroom, Latin American and Classical Sequence Dancing.
Vacancies for ages and grades.
Beginners welcome.
Open all Summer
Manx Arms Social Club
Contact:
- Mr J. Fisher
- 7 Hackett Close
Onchan
Isle of Man
Meets:
Manx Wildlife Trust
Contact:
- Tricia Sayle
- 7-8 Market Street
Peel
Isle of Man
IM4 3AE - (01624) 801985
- www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/manxwt
Meets:
Extra Info:
Fax: (01624) 801022
The trust owns and manages various wildlife sites throughout the Island.
In Onchan they are responsible for The Onchan Wetlands right in the heart of the village. Local volunteers welcome to help with the maintenance by way of litter removal, pruning of saplings, clearing of ponds etc. Meets approx four times per year
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 M. Clague, Secretary
- 16 Highfield Crescent
Birch Hill Park
ONCHAN
Isle of Man
IM3 3BH - (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. Plant sale held in May each year and an annual show in September. 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:
- Mrs M. McGowan
- (01624) 619676
Onchan Pensioners Social Club
Contact:
- Mrs M. Douglas
- 16 Heywood Court
Heywood Avenue
Onchan
Isle of Man - (01624) 623040
Manx Blind Welfare
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 Ladies Bowling Club
Contact:
- Mrs Marilyn Ellis
- 11 Hawthorne Close
Onchan
Isle of Man - (01624) 677508
Meets:
Extra Info:
To promote the game of crown green bowls, new members (aged 16 and over) most welcome. Tuition given, woods available for beginners.
Onchan Crown Green Bowling Club
Contact:
- Mr R. Cowley
- Onchan Bowling Club
3 Turnberry Avenue
Onchan
IM3 2JS
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 F. Craine, Secretary
- C/o 37 Spectrum Apartments
Central Promenade
DOUGLAS
Isle of Man
IM2 4LL - www.onchanafc.com
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.
Onchan Live at Home Scheme
Contact:
- Ms Anni Pearsall
- Onchan Methodist Church
Main Road
Onchan
Isle of Man
IM3 1AL - (01624) 625157 or (01624) 459226
Extra Info:
The Live at Home Scheme provides volunteer visitors to befriend and support elderly people within their own homes so they do not become isolated or lonely. The scheme is also in place in other parts of the island. (For details contact Anni Pearsall on (01624) 625157).
Always looking for volunteers, so if you have any time spare, please do not hesitate to contact Anni.
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.iomfgbc.com
Meets:
2.00 pm for 2.15 pm prompt start.
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