T'eh bunnys traa son y Chooish, jeeagh er ooilley ny taghyrtyn yindyssagh heese!
It's almost time for the Cooish Manx language festival, and just look at all the wonderful events below! You can also click straight the links through to the English language version of the programme, or the Manx language version of the programme as PDFs.
Bee yn Chooish goll er cummal eddyr Jecrean 6oo - Jedoonee 10oo Mee Houney. Foddee peiagh erbee goaill ayrn ayns taghyrt, s'cummey cre'n mooad's dy Ghaelg t'oc - ta failt currit er dy chooilley pheiagh!
The Cooish will take place between Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th November. Anyone can participate in an event, regardless of their level of Manx - everyone is welcome!
Bee 26 taghyrtyn goll er cummal mleeaney, goaill stiagh keirdlannyn, loayrtyssyn, kiaull, as ram caa dy chloie gammanyn, loayrt Gaelg as eer jannoo cocktailyn 'sy Ghaelg! Dagh taghyrt nastee, mannagh vel cost imraait!
There will be 26 events taking place this year, including workshops, talks, music, and lots of chances to play games, speak Manx, and even make cocktails through Manx! All events are free, unless otherwise stated!
Ta taghyrtyn as shaleeyn goll er reaghey liorish olteynyn y theay, as ta'n claare s'jerree currit ry-cheilley liorish Yn Greinneyder.
Events and projects are organised by the community, and the programme is pulled together by Yn Greinneyder (the Manx Language Development Officer for Culture Vannin).
Jeeagh er claare y Chooish, heese!
Look at the Cooish programme, below! (You can click on each day to expand it, and see all of the events). You can also see a quick 'festival at a glance' programme - page 1, and page 2.
Published: Wed, 02 Oct 2024
10am – 11am: Come and try Manx! FULLY BOOKED
Pop-up Manx class for total beginners. Learn greetings, how to introduce yourself and others, and ask for and offer refreshments in Manx! Limited space: email gaelg@culturevannin.im
Hosted by Culture Vannin in partnership with Rushen Heritage Trust.
Venue: Rushen Heritage Trust, Port Erin
12pm – 1pm: Cozy Lunchtime Cooish
Grab a bite to eat, and join a friendly group of Manx speakers for a chat. All welcome!
Venue: Atrium, Tower House, Douglas
6pm – 7pm: Ned Maddrell Lecture (in English)
"Thomas Christian’s Pargeiys Caillit: Manx masterpiece", Prof. Max W. Wheeler. Lecture in English giving a fresh appraisal of the Manx retelling of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost.
Hosted by Possan Ronsee Gaelgagh – Manx Language Research Group (Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh), with support from Manx National Heritage.
Venue: iMuseum, Douglas
6.30pm – 8pm: Family games night
Run by, and for, young people! Fun, easy games in Manx, run by QEII Manx club. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. FREE entry but bring some money for refreshments! Food available from 6pm.
Hosted by: Possan Gaelg and DESC’s Manx Language Unit.
Venue: Black Dog Pizza Oven, Peel
8pm onwards: Manx conversation
All welcome to join Chris Lewin & friends
Venue: Woodbourne Pub, Douglas
9.15am – 10am: Useful Manx phrases FULLY BOOKED Get familiar with ‘by vie lhiat?’ and ‘by vie lhiam’ in this open Manx class. Suitable for all levels. Limited space: email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im Hosted by Culture Vannin.
Venue: Greens Café, St. John’s
11am – 11.45am: Fun with numbers FULLY BOOKED Open Manx class suitable for all levels. Limited space: email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im Hosted by Culture Vannin.
Venue: Greens Café, St. John’s
12pm – 1pm: Cozy lunchtime cooish Grab a bite to eat, and join a friendly group of Manx speakers for a chat. All welcome! Please email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im by 4th November to let us know that you’re coming. Hosted by Culture Vannin.
Venue: Greens Café, St. John’s
7pm – 9pm Games night Easy, fun games in Manx – suitable for all levels. Everyone welcome!
Cost: £2 to include tea and biscuits. Hosted by Culture Vannin.
Venue: Port Erin Methodist Hall
8pm onwards: Manx conversation: all welcome to join Breeshey Kermode & friends
Venue: Whitehouse Pub, Peel
10am – 10.45am: Manx songs and rhymes for mini musicians
Fun for children aged 0-4 years old (with a parent/carer). £2 per child. Booking essential: www.manninmusic.shop
Hosted by Mini Musicians by Mannin Music.
Venue: Mannin Music Studio, Pulrose
10am – 11am: Manx conversation
All welcome! Hosted by Tantaran.
Venue: Mad Hatter’s Café, Ramsey
12pm – 1pm: Cozy lunchtime cooish
Grab a bite to eat, and join a friendly group of Manx speakers for a chat. All welcome!
Venue: The Kitchen Table, Rowany Golf Club, Port Erin
7.30pm: Concert: Scottish duo Joy Dunlop & Ron Jappy
BBC presenter and Scottish Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop is joined by guitarist Ron Jappy for a night of sparkling entertainment! With support from Manx Gaelic choir Un Choraa. Cost: £12.50 / £5 under 16s – tickets at www.ynchruinnaght.com
Hosted by Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering
Venue: Peel Centenary Centre
10am – 2pm: Café Mooinjer Veggey
Come along for some Manx chat, warming drinks, delicious cakes and light lunches! There’ll be some fun activities for little ones, too.
Featuring award presentations at 11am, and a family singalong session at 12pm.
Hosted by Mooinjer Veggey.
Venue: Atholl Room, Peel Centenary Centre
Song and language workshops will be held at the church and Guild Room at Peel Methodist Church on Atholl Street, Peel. They are aimed at adults, but ages 11+ welcome with an accompanying adult. All workshops are hosted by Culture Vannin. No booking necessary!
10.30am – 11.30am: Manx Gaelic traditional song workshop with Ruth Keggin Gell
Suitable for absolute beginners.
Venue: Peel Methodist Church
10.30am – 11.30am: Come and try Scottish Gaelic!
Learn some useful phrases in this fun and interactive workshop for beginners with Joy Dunlop.
Venue: Guild Room
11.45am – 12.45pm: Scottish Gaelic traditional song workshop with Joy Dunlop
Suitable for absolute beginners.
Venue: Peel Methodist Church
11.45pm – 12.45pm: Come and try Manx!
Learn some useful phrases in this fun and interactive workshop for beginners with Ruth Keggin.
Venue: Guild Room
1.30pm – 3pm: Manx and Scottish Gaelic Choral Workshop
Learn easy part-songs, with Joy Dunlop and Ruth Keggin Gell. Everyone is very welcome – you don’t have to have spoken or sung in Manx or Scottish Gaelic before! Grab a friend and join in!
Venue: Peel Methodist Church
2pm: Snaue as Skeet
Go sea swimming in Ramsey with a friendly group, and learn some simple sea-themed Manx phrases and words. Warm up after with a cosy cuppa at Studio Umami. Hosted by Chrissy Callaghan, Dot Saunders & Paul Salmon.
Venue: Meet at the RNLI slipway, Ramsey
4pm – 6pm: Fastyr Fynoderee Cocktail making workshop and a mini distillery tour through Manx
Age 18+ only. Cost: £28 per place. Limited places available; advance booking essential through: www.manxstuff.com
Hosted by Jo Callister and Adam Horne, in collaboration with Fynoderee.
Venue: Fynoderee Distillery, Ramsey
*The event will tie in with service buses to Peel in time for evening concerts*
7pm – 9pm: Online mini talk and interactive games. Enjoy a Monsters of Manx Folklore themed talk, a Kahoot online quiz, and word games such as Taboo and Balderdash (in Manx, of course, but with help and guidance from games host Paul Rogers). Hosted by Culture Vannin.
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10pm onwards: Late night session: Manx chat and tunes
Bring your instrument and/or your voice, and join in!
Venue: White House Pub, Peel
*Check out guitar and tune workshops taking place today at Culture Vannin: visit www.manxmusic.com for details!*
10.30am – 12pm: Big Breakfast on the mountain
Join other Manx speakers for a hearty breakfast at Victory Café, and have a chat ayns Gaelg! You can also catch one of the Manx language films in the cinema, which will be running throughout the Cooish. Email gaelg(at)culturevannin.im by 8th November to reserve a spot!
Venue: Victory Café, Mountain
2.30pm – 4pm: Terrific Tiny Talks (in Manx)
Come to an entertaining afternoon of miniature illustrated talks in Manx! Featuring a breadth of topics, plus the opportunity for a cosy cuppa and chat over a biscuit or three. Hosted by Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh
Venue: Guild Room, Atholl Street, Peel
6.30pm Bilingual church service
All are very welcome to a calm and reflective Manx and English bilingual service, on a theme of peace. With music, readings, and tea after the service. Hosted by Reverend Janet Corlett
Venue: Ballabeg Methodist Chapel
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