Pleased to be able to launch Isle of Man government plastics strategy followed by informed presentation by Marine Scientist Rowan Henthorn regarding plastic in the pacific ocean.

Follow up visit to the Isle of Man Food Bank now headquartered at Ballafletcher House (Agriculture House), Ballafletcher Farm Road, Douglas.

Currently they have more stock than usual to cope with anticipated additional demand over the school summer holidays. There are additional hubs in Ramsey and Port Erin. They are now working in conjunction with many other service providers including the Police Probation Services, Social Services etc

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/10/government-to-take-action-on-single-use-plastics-in-public-service/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/09/options-for-future-funding-of-nursing-and-residential-care/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/10/public-reassured-discolouration-of-sea-water-is-natural-phenomenon/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/10/new-scheme-to-help-low-income-households-improve-energy-efficiency/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/02/entries-invited-for-unesco-biosphere-isle-of-man-awards/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jul/03/incentivising-redevelopment-of-brownfield-sites/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jun/29/chefs-demonstrate-mouth-watering-excellence-of-manx-ingredients/

https://www.gov.im/news/2018/jun/28/visit-strengthens-relations-between-isle-of-man-and-china/