Manx Motor Meet to be held this week

Monday, 12 October 2015 00:00

Young motorists are being encouraged to ensure their vehicles are prepared for the winter.

The next Manx Motor Meet is being held at the Bowl car park in Douglas on Friday.

It's a year since the scheme first launched - emergency services will be on hand to ensure drivers have their vehicles ready for the colder period.

Sergeant Jenny McEvoy is part of the organising team - she tells us why it's so important:

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