Chief Minister to deliver statement to mark 50th anniversary of Summerland disaster

The Island's Chief Minister will make a statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Summerland Fire when Tynwald sits later this month.

Alfred Cannan said ‘The 50th anniversary on August 2 is a milestone that must be appropriately observed. We have a duty to acknowledge the events of that night and its enduring effects, and to provide younger generations with a meaningful perspective.’

The sitting and statement will precede the Isle of Man Government’s National Service of Remembrance to be held on Sunday, July 30 at St George’s Church in Douglas.

Open to all, the event will be an opportunity to pay tribute to those who died, survived or responded to the fire. 

The Isle of Man Government is also reaching out to survivors and victims’ relatives who may wish to attend or be involved.

To get in touch, you can email summerland50@gov.im or call 01624 685706.

If people are unable to attend in person, or would prefer not to, they are still invited to make contact and allow the team to tell them about the event and other tributes.

More information about the service and other events is available at gov.im/summerland50