Rugby club announces plans for summer festival

An Island rugby club has announced plans for a summer festival for people of all ages to enjoy.

Douglas Rugby Club will be hosting the Manx 7's Festival of Sport at their Port-e-Chee ground on the weekend of June 11-13 with rugby games to cater to all abilities with a competitive section as well as corporate & social touch-rugby games.

Meanwhile, there will also be other sporting events taking place including Grass Track Cycle races organised by Cycle 360, Manx Fun Run and races organised by Manx Harriers, Highland Games StrongMann, Young Farmers Tug of War and Silly Sports.

Other entertainment is also expected to be on the cards such as TT Senior Race Day entertainment, Steve Colley pyrotechnic stunt show, bands, kids bouncy castles and Manx food & drink stalls.

Douglas Rugby Club Director of Rugby, Carl Murray, says: "It is great to finally be able to host an event like the Manx 7s Festival of Sport at Douglas Rugby Club, especially after the difficult last 12 months. 

"Everyone we have spoken to so far is really keen to be involved and put on a great weekend of fun and entertainment."

Mr Murray adds this years occasion will also act as a practice run for an event planned for summer 2022 which he says contracts have been signed for but they're awaiting clearance to publish details.