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  1. 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said:

     Maybe RTC are looking to the future when there won't be a sprint because those dirty internal combustion engines are outlawed?

    Ironically, the torque delivery properties of electric motors lend themselves to sprint format competitions. 

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  2. There's some thing very satisfying about a load of previously über smug, perma tanned, sausage munching squareheads snivelling and grovelling on televisions all over the world. As our old gran used to say, when delivering her summary on the wisdom of European integration, "You can never trust a German!" cool.png

     

    Does anyone know, what is German for schadenfreude? cool.png

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  3. Well! Don't dwell on the blinkered ignorance of a couple of desperate dicks on Manx Forums! cool.png The Villa is hosting a celebration of our common cultural heritage, with local Manx singer Mandy Griffin leading the way at the Manx Last Night of the Proms. All the favourites to be cherished! Land of Hope and Glory! Jerusalem! Rule Brittania! Get your flags out! And wave them! I suggest a nice local triskelion flag. Or a Union Jack. Or indeed, why not make a statement of our cultural crossover and take both! cool.png Sweet.....! It's our heritage.....cool.png

     

     

     

     

    "Manx Last Night of the Proms returns

     

     

     

    Two island bands are promising a party atmosphere at this year’s Manx Last Night of the Proms.
    The evening, which follows the same format as the traditional Last Night of the Proms held at the Royal Albert Hall, takes place at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday next week (September 26).
    The Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass will be joined by four-times Cleveland Medal winner Mandy Griffin.
    The bands’ musical director, Ian Clague, said: ‘This is one of our major concerts of the year and we look forward to welcoming regular “promenaders” and new audience members alike.
    ‘The players also enjoy the party atmosphere, and whilst the first half of the evening tends to have a slightly more serious feel, we all look forward to everyone singing and clapping along with the music in the second half.’
    The bands will open the first half of the concert, with pieces including Franz Von Suppe’s ‘Light Cavalry’ Overture and a selection of music associated with Fred Astaire, while Mandy will perform Benjamin Britten’s ‘Cabaret Songs’.
    Following the interval, the tempo and excitement continues to build towards the traditional finale.
    The second half kicks off with the spirited ‘Radetzky March’ by Johann Strauss, giving the audience a chance to see if they can keep up with the band!
    Rodgers and Hammerstein fans will be delighted to hear that the second half will also see Mandy rejoining the bands to perform a selection of songs from ‘The Sound Of Music’.
    The audience will be encouraged to wave their flags and fly their streamers, both of which will be available on the night from the Gaiety foyer, as the party atmosphere takes over with Mandy rejoining the bands to lead the singing of traditional Proms favourites, including Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.
    The Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass have been running the Manx Last Night of the Proms for over 25 years and this is the sixth year that it has been back in the Gaiety, after a short stint at the Villa Marina.
    The concert begins at 7.30pm."
  4. Nah, it's British and belongs to us all. It just happens to be held mainly in England. cool.png It's a bit like calling the TT Manx! I mean, yes, it's held on the Isle of Man, but it also belongs to all of us, and mainly the English! It's also like saying the English Armed Forces. You served in them didn't you? Ha, ha! cool.png It's confusing, eh!

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    I think it should be banned.

    Never, it's our heritage.

    It's English. Speak for yourself - immigrant.

     

     

     

     

     

    I think it should be banned.

     

    Never, it's our heritage.

     

    It may be your heritage, it's also a load of pompous shite.

     

     

    Yes! It's my heritage, and it's your heritage too! Yes it's pompous, cultural heritage often is, but it's an affected, exaggerated pomposity that laughs at itself! Just like us! cool.png You guys are just not feeling it. Try this one, should get the hairs on the back of your neck standing up! Or at least the palms of your hands..........cool.png Sweet.......... Turn it up loud now....

     

  6. From The Sick Moon

     

    Err, eh? Oh alright, just for you then! I apologise that Isle of Man Newspapers (or whoever it is) employs retards who are unable to publish accurate information with appropriate accompanying photographs. And I am also sorry for, err, society as a whole for letting you down in your upbringing and giving you such an inability to see beyond your initial impression. Happy now? cool.png

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