President of Tynwald invites community to carol service

Saturday, 3 December 2016 00:00

The President of Tynwald is urging the Manx community to come together in 'music, song and prayer'.

Steve Rodan is inviting members of the public and the local business community to 'pause and come together' at the annual Christmas carol service.

It will take place at St George's Church in Douglas at 1.10pm on Thursday, December 15th and will be attended by Tynwald Members and officers.

This year it will include a selection of Manx music and will bring together the Tynwald choir and the Isle of Man Government choir.

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