Trumpets galore in Laxey this afternoon
Brass music from all corners of the Island can be heard in the east this afternoon.
The Great Laxey Brass Band Festival is taking place from 2pm in the village.
Three bands from Douglas, Ramsey and Castletown will be playing in rotation live outside village pubs The Mines, The Queens and The Bridge all afternoon.
Garff Commissioners' Deputy Clerk Martin Royle says it's looking like a pleasant afternoon:
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital closure 'inconvenient' but 'significant issues' need to be fixed
Work to tackle problems taking longer than anticipated
Four local authorities looking for by-election candidates
Ballaugh, Bride, Garff and Jurby Commissioners all seeking additional members
Reinstatement of home births 'remains at top of agenda' for Manx Care
Chief Exec insists the situation is 'improving'
Weekend sailings at risk
SPC warns poor weather could lead to disruption or cancellations
