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Isle of Man News, Articles and InformationWe don't do cheap, say aides - as Royal costs reach £37mTHE Royal Family's travel costs jumped 10 per cent to £5.5 million last year, with aides admitting they were not seeking to keep a "low-cost monarchy".Buckingham Palace's accounts revealed yesterday that the overall cost to taxpayers of keeping the monarchy rose by 4.2 per cent to £37.4 million in the last financial year. .Anstey scores third podium finish at Isle of ManNew Zealand rider Bruce Anstey scored his third podium finish in four races at this year' Isle of Man motorcyling races when he finished third in the Senior TT race on Saturday.
Britain's John McGuinness took the honours for his third win of the week and set up a new outright lap record, becoming the first rider to average over 129mph (207.60km) over one lap. McGuinness' average speed was 129.451mph. Anstey was beaten by Australian Cameron Donald for second but the former Wellingtonian will have cause to remember his final lap as he tried to reel Donald in and also broke the 129mph barrier at 129.045 in the process. Anstey, riding for the Irish TAS Suzuki team, won the Superstock (1000cc) class and finished second in the Supersport (600cc) class earlier this week.
King ArthurWHAT A witty, whimsical, mesmerising and meltingly beautiful entertainment the American choreographer Mark Morris has made of Henry Purcells semi-opera. Its a village fête, a seaside show and a surreal pageant of British eccentrics from all eras and many mythologies, rolled into one and done with winning grace.And how audaciously Morris has refurbished this bizarre Baroque hybrid for our impatient century. Try staging King Arthur as it was done in 1691 a sprawling historical play by Dryden, intermittently spiced with Purcells music and you would end up with a four-hour show, involving parallel casts of actors and singers, costing millions (just what Covent Garden did in the 1990s). .
Surfcasters should enjoy perfect weekThey say it's about being in the right place at the right time to make dreams come true, and I'd say that trusty adage applies directly to this week's surf fishing.I know I've been barking about the big bass activity the past few weeks, but this only comes around once a year, so it's worth it to give it another solid week of coverage, especially now. Why now? Look at the tides this week, they're perfect for the surf fisherman. High tides will lay into the shoreline from 5 a.m. through 9 a.m. all weekend, with heavy water flooding the shores in the promo morning hours, as well as the evening hours. Add to that attractive adult bunker schools that still hover along the coast, throw in some schools of flashy, tasty hickory shad, and you've got a recipe to put a trophy pair of Ol' Pajamas onto the beach.
RICHARD MORRISON at Coliseum, WC2WHAT A witty, whimsical, mesmerising and meltingly beautiful entertainment the American choreographer Mark Morris has made of Henry Purcells semi-opera. Its a village fête, a seaside show and a surreal pageant of British eccentrics from all eras and many mythologies, rolled into one and done with winning grace.And how audaciously Morris has refurbished this bizarre Baroque hybrid for our impatient century. Try staging King Arthur as it was done in 1691 a sprawling historical play by Dryden, intermittently spiced with Purcells music and you would end up with a four-hour show, involving parallel casts of actors and singers, costing millions (just what Covent Garden did in the 1990s). .
Teenage Sex on the Political Agenda in the Isle of ManThe issue of teenage sex is on the political agenda in the Isle of Man. A call from a member of the House of Keys to introduce condom machines in secondary schools has been rejected by the Department of Education. But the debate is set to continue in parliament next week.
Back to News .The word from the TT on last night's practice sessions;Highlight of Wednesday nights practice session in the Isle of Man TT meeting was not one, but two, unofficial lap records. First of all came news of a lap at 127.81 miles an hour by John McGuinness, breaking unofficially his own outright record of 127.68 set up two years ago. His Superbike Honda stopped the clock at 17 minutes 42.73 seconds on his second circuit of the night.Not to be outdone, the sidecar crew of Dave Molyneux and Craig Hallam also weighed in with an unofficial record lap. Their speed of 116.224 broke Molyneuxs fastest sidecar lap which he set up, in last years race, with Dan Sayle. Earlier, Guy Martin got the solo practice off to a scorching start when he recorded the fastest time of the week, up to that point. His lap of 18 minutes 2.48 seconds represented a speed of 125.477 miles an hour, while Ian Lougher (125.390) and John McGuinness (124.996) were close behind. Brunswick lectures & booksMUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA: Birds and Ancient Maya Mysteries of Mexico's Yucatan Cenotes (fresh water sinkholes) by James A. Rotenberg, biology professor from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, at 7 p.m. June 13 at the Museum, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle. Refreshments served. Admission: $5 adults; $3 ages under 12. Details: 575-4962.woodsong: Local authors Jack DeGroot and Miller Pope present The History of Brunswick County at 1 p.m. June 13 at Woodsong, 529 Sylvan St., Shallotte. Free with lunch provided. RSVP at 754-9292. N.C. MARITIME MUSEUM: Hurricane tracker Mark Sudduth, will be guest speaker for the Friends of the Museum at 7 p.m. June 20 in the Community Building. Free for members; $2 nonmembers. Reservations required at 457-0003 or madeline.spencer@ncmail.net. |
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