Isle of Man Mature Cheese

Advantages: Fantastic
Disadvantages: None

...They still do things right on the Isle of Man, apparently. Intensive farming? No. Chemically enhanced beer? No. In fact, they have some very stringent beer brewing purity laws on the Isle of Man that are even stricter than the German law, in my opinion. Artificially enhanced cheese production? No. Now, here we come to the nub of this review. Isle of Man mature cheddar cheese. We were lucky enough to find ourselves at the press launch day of the Isle of Man Marketing Partnership at the BBC Good Food Show. By the way, if you read this before the end of Saturday 27 November, DO try to get to the BBC Food Show. It really is a gourmet's day out! One of the many items on the well-designed and well-laid out stand was Isle of Man Mature Cheddar. How to describe Isle of Man Mature Cheddar? It is not as easy as it sounds. It has a good...

Martinscholes 25.11.2005 · Read review
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In search of the real Man

Advantages: Beautiful beaches, beautiful countryside, lovely people
Disadvantages: None at all.

...Warning: This is a rather long review, so please make sure you have a drink and snack to keep you sustained whilst reading! A Jewel in the Irish Sea Is known as Ellan Vannin Although throughout the mists of time The place was called Mannannin Mann is yet another name Bestowed on Mona's Isle And some will call it Mannin If you listen for a while. I find it all confusing So please tell me if you can, Why all these names are needed, Why not just the Isle of Man? Dennis W Turner ***** In the beginning ***** A few years ago in the cinema, I fell in love with the countryside on the film of Waking Ned (Devine). The story was set in Ireland, but on buying the DVD some time later, I discovered that the film was not made in Ireland, but on the Isle of Man. This set me on a quest to visit the Isle of Man...

orlando 20.10.2005 (07.05.2006) · Read review
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Steam Packet Heysham - Isle of Man

Advantages: Good value if you travel overnight
Disadvantages: Expensive if you don't

...I live on the Isle of Man so if I want to get on and off the Island with my car the Steam Packet is my only choice. In general their service is pretty good and fairly punctual. Considering the prevailing weather and sea conditions in the Irish Sea they keep pretty close to the timetable most of the time. The Ben My Chree (which means "Girl of my Heart" in Manx)is a small ferry if you are used to cross Channel ferries. It runs from Douglas to Heysham near Lancaster. (There is also a service to Liverpool which runs by fast Sea Cat (catamaran) in the Summer and by another conventional ferry (The Lady of Man) in the winter. The Ben My Chree has a reasonable bar and cafe service but, apart from the 'quiet lounge' the seating is pretty uncomfortable and cafeteria style. Visitors are often surprised by the Manx 'old hands' who sleep...

HWIOM 08.07.2003 · Read review
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We're from the Isle of Man...

Advantages: Nearby, cheap beer, impressive history, beautiful scenery and villages.
Disadvantages: Not for everyone. Entertain yourself, gets tired after a while.

...Basing your opinion of the Isle of Man upon what you've seen of it from the infamous Fast Show sketches would quite probably be the worst thing you could do. Not only are the sketches utterly unfunny and devoid of humour of any kind, they are an insult to the Manx people and have a basis built on sand. Manx sand, at that. I jest. The sketches featuring the middle-aged husband and wife from the Isle of Man, holidaying abroad (see: a very wet field in Yorkshire) and loving every moment of it, are at the very least a little wide of the mark. In general, the principle behind the sketches has some basis - the people of the island can come across as somewhat insular and self-reliant. But in many other ways, this small island is one of the hidden gems of the British Isles that many, in the sweeping popularity of package holidays to Spain...

ronniec 02.02.2001 (27.02.2001) · Read review
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Isle of Man Steam Packet

Advantages: It runs every day
Disadvantages: it doesn't run if its too windy

...I live on the isle of man, we have a popular saying to folk who come over the water, "if you don't like it, there is a boat in the morning" this is true today as it has ever been. The steam packet is the only passenger service operating to and from the island. Douglas is the main port. Today there are six crossings, the main route is to Heyshem near Lancaster. Heyshem or Heysham, depending where your from from, is best described as a hovel, the steam packet own it so why not use it, It recently had a new landing stage put in and new marshalling area and carpark, the terminal and railway station are getting over hauled this winter., Heyshem village is just up the road if you get bored waiting to board. Alternatievely, you can bask in the shadow of Heyshem 1 & 2, nuclear power statiions, I went around them once and was assured they...

gmkneen 28.03.2007 · Read review
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what better than the isle of man?!

Advantages: beautiful landscape and scenic walks
Disadvantages: not for people who enjoy their nightlife!

...Information supplies a pass to see 4 different heritage sites for only £10 - that is saving at least £5 and take it for me, it is worth it. You can visit the Laxey Wheel, which is the largest working waterwheel in the world, House of Mannannan, which tells you the history of the Island, Peel Castle ruins and Castle Rushen and Rushen Abbey (you are likely to see people as they were in the olden days!) + many more. If your looking to get a job on the Island the largest sector is the finance sector. The majority of residences are accountants, bankers, and financial advisers. This is where the money lies. Getting on and off the Island: You can travel by sea or air, or swim if you think your up to it!! To get there by sea, you need to book with the Isle of Man Steam Packet. Prices vary from £19 single foot passenger or £38 return depending...

cheekymonkey8 24.09.2003 (14.03.2004) · Read review
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Man About The House

Advantages: Good, funny comedy with a top theme tune
Disadvantages: Seems dated and Granada Plus move their schedules around a lot

.... The spin-offs "George and Mildred" and "Robin's Nest" later followed and there was a rather lame "Man About The House" film. "George And Mildred" was very good and "Robin's Nest" was apparently the first sit-com to have the main characters live together without being married. It was a positive statement at the time while now of course, most people would think it was perfectly normal. As I said earlier, "Man About The House" had 6 series and Plus is showing the final lot. The best episode of Series 6 is "Another Bride, Another Groom" where Robin's brother, Norman marries Chrissy. If I remember rightly - and this is yet to be shown - Norman is played by Norman Eshley who played Geoffrey Fourmile in "George And Mildred". With the wedding episode, after all the "will they, won't they" guessing games, it's finally over. This...

Mel27 27.07.2004 · Read review
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The Misty Isle

Advantages: Stunning landscape, nice towns to visit
Disadvantages: None

...more for young children, and it is quite educational. We continued on to Broadford, further north. From the road we could see the famous Cuillen range of mountains, some of the more challenging Munroes, and we could see the Isle of Scalpay, which lies off Skye?s east coast. Broadford is a small town or large village, with a few shops and, bizarrely, the Skye Serpentarium. I say bizarrely because a snake house just isn?t the kind of tourist attraction I would expect to find on Skye. Anyway, we stopped in Broadford and had a look at a few shops. Skye Jewellery is well worth a look, although it is pricey. They have a lot of locally inspired ranges, all named after parts of the famous island and its mountains ? Blaven, Marsco and Cuillen being examples. But be warned, it isn?t cheap ? I was drawn to plain silver pendants...

eilidhcatriona 16.10.2009 · Read review
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Get Out of My House

Advantages: Some passable performances
Disadvantages: Lazy characterisation, plotting and direction

...When a group of college cheerleaders witness the murder of a federal witness, Texas Ranger Roland Sharp is drafted in to protect them until the killer is found. Unfortunately for him that means living with a house full of girls who seem to be from a different planet. It may be a man's world, but Sharp has got to get in touch with his feminine side quick smart before the girlyness drives him insane. Director Stephen Herek's been around a long time and has made a dozen or so films in various genres from horror ("Critters") to comedy ("Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure") and even an inspirational teacher movie ("Mr Holland's Opus"). None have launched his career into the stratosphere and looking at this attempt at comedy it's hardly surprising; it seems to be case of Jack of all trades, master of none. Considering it's supposed to be...

afy9mab 02.05.2005 · Read review
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Celts and Vikings on the Isle of Man

Advantages: Innovateive interactive museum. Great for Kids.
Disadvantages: Small car park

...of the harbour and city of Peel. You can see and hear the harbour as it was in Victorian times when there were so many fishing boats you could walk across the harbour on them. And you can see and smell the kipper factory. Then, coming right up to date, you can learn about the history of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and can even pilot a ferry across the Irish sea from Liverpool to Douglas (I managed to run over a yacht and end up in Dublin but it was still fun !) At the end there is a presentation in a small room bringing the story of Peel city up to date. As it finishes the windows, which were opaque, magically clear to reveal a view across the harbour to Peel Castle. In the same building is also housed the Peel museum which is a more conventional small museum. As well as general interest, this would be fascinating for anyone trying...

HWIOM 30.07.2003 · Read review
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