The organisers will be starting the process of packing up the Royal Manx Show ground at Sulby this evening ( Monday).
The 'Royal' was one of the first casualties after news of the outbreak of 'foot and mouth' in Surrey on Friday.
President of the Royal, Frank Cain, says as much help as possible is needed from 6pm this evening (audio file attached):
(Picture courtesy of manxscenes.com)
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