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Manx Radio, Dream Catcher Award for Managing Director Juan Kelly
Thank you to Manx Radio Dream Catcher for awarding our very own Managing Director Juan Kelly a Heroes in the Community Award.
Conister Backs Good News in Laxey
Laxey Views, the free community newsletter run by volunteers, has received a helping hand in the form of ground-level support from Conister Bank.
Now in its seventh issue, Laxey Views was created by village residents Jackie Barker, Joanne Clague and Kerry Sharpe. Its lively blend of news, views and images is anchored firmly in village life, providing a great read for people of all ages who value a traditional, friendly approach to keeping in touch with what’s happening in their area. Five-hundred issues of Laxey Views are published each month and distributed through village outlets, as well as being available online.
Conister Bank Helps Heroes Put to Sea
An international charity which helps to rehabilitate service personnel through seagoing sport has now taken off in the Isle of Man, with key support from Conister Bank.
Heroes on the Water IOM – in partnership with Heroes on the Water UK – was successfully launched on Saturday 16th August at Port Erin beach; the event that was due to take place at Port Erin was moved to Chapel Beach in Port St Mary due to high wind in the bay.
Conister Bank Invests in Future Growth of Onchan Football Club
Community sport project takes root at Blackberry Lane
Conister Bank, which has provided an independent, locally focused service in the Isle of Man since 1935, has given its full support to a new community project to help boost the fortunes of Onchan Football Club.
Conister Bank Pledge 2013 Backing for Manx Auto Sport
As Manx Auto Sport moves into gear for another exciting year's rallying, the organisation has been boosted with the announcement that Conister Bank is to continue its sponsorship for the coming season. This follows Conister's backing throughout 2012.
Conister's MGP Support is Spur for Local Racer Andy
Local bike racer Andy Fenton may not have had the best of luck at the recent Southern 100 Races. But continued backing from his main sponsor, Conister Bank, has helped keep his sights firmly focused on success at next month’s Manx Grand Prix.
Conister Bank Renew 'ACE' Card Sponsorship
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Conister Bank has extended its sponsorship of the ACE cards which give FREE access to all Manx National Heritage (MNH) attractions for all Isle of Man school-children up to 18 years of age in full time education. The 2012 ACE cards will be distributed from January by the Department of Education & Children via the schools.
Conister raise money for Children In Need
Conister Bank employees recently held a charitable day in the office for Children In Need by organising a raffle, selling home-baked cakes and competing in Wii games on Friday 17th November 2011.
Conister Supports Ballaugh Primary School Melliah
Richard Stopps from Conister Bank hands over a wicker basket of local products to pupil Callum Sherry in aid of Ballaugh Primary School Melliah which was held on 14 October 2011.
Lending a Helping Hand to Mountain Bike Ace who has Sights Firmly Set on the Olympics
Conister Bank, is delighted to announce that, as part of their continued commitment to the Isle of Man youth, they are to sponsor and support a dedicated, local, young Mountain Bike rider Nicholas (Nick) Corlett, in his quest to secure a place within the British Cycling Olympic Talent Team.