The Crosh Pobble Chonnnaghyn (otherwise known as the Onchan Community Cross) is awarded every two years to a resident of the District who has added to the quality of life within the District. The award is intended to act as recognition of their publicly spirited work within the community
For 2026, the trustees have awarded the Crosh Pobble Chonnaghyn to Keith Watterson.
The trustees noted that Keith has given many years of unpaid service to the community of Onchan, in particular through his involvement with Abbeylands Chapel, Onchan Methodist Church, the former Joint Hackney Licensing Committee of Douglas and Onchan (which later became the Road Transport Licensing Committee), Onchan Endowment Committee, The Friends of Onchan's Heritage, Live at Home, Douglas and Onchan Branch of Citizens Advice Service, as well as his time as an Onchan Commissioner.
A civic service is due to be held in April where Keith will be presented with the award by the the trustees in front of his friends, family, and dignitaries.
