Boakesey Closs is the ninth bard
The new Manx Bard would like to promote poetry around the Island and encourage more people to get involved.
Boakesey Closs is the ninth bard.
She believes it's not just an elitist activity and is hoping to get the message across that it's 'not just for the people in ivory towers of academia'.
She told Howard Caine it's for everyone:
New home for Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch
Charity's headquarters now known as MWDW Info Centre
Manx trained chef follows his dream in Michelin starred restaurant
George Harris is Chef de Partie at 'Source' Restaurant within the prestigious Gilpin Hotel in Windermere
Year of growth for the Island's railways
Latest figures shows 4.5 percent growth between 2024 and 2025
Young athletes meet with record-breaking track cyclist
Matthew Richardson is guest of honour at 2025 Isle of Man Sports Awards