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'Time for Brass' presenter awarded Tynwald Honour

Ian Cottier celebrated by Tynwald

A proud Manxman, and familiar face at Manx Radio, has been awarded the highest honour the Isle of Man can bestow.

Time for Brass presenter Ian Cottier has been recognised for his contribution to Manx life with the Tynwald Honour.

Born in Port St Mary in 1936 he is well-known as the former headmaster at Douglas High School and St Ninian’s High School.

Since his retirement Mr Cottier has volunteered for a number of charitable organisations and clocked up an impressive radio accolade.

Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson nominated Ian Cottier for the Tynwald Honour:

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