Applications open for Tynwald Day stalls

Wednesday, 27 March 2019 06:18

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Charities and traders are being encouraged to apply for a spot at this year's Tynwald Day celebrations.

Officials say around 138 spaces are available for the occasion on July 5 on the Fairfield at St Johns.

The government added Manx-registered parties who had a stall in 2018 will automatically receive application forms, and potential newcomers can request one from Elizabeth Crowe at ESS.DOI@gov.im.

Interested organisations must return submissions by Friday, April 26, with allocations to be announced on Tuesday, May 14.

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