Twins and multiples to be celebrated at new event

A celebratory picnic being hosted at the Roundhouse

A new event is hoping to celebrate twins and multiples on the Island.

According to figures shared by the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit, there have been seven sets of twins born there in the past 12 months.

A celebratory picnic is being held on Sunday afternoon (29 June) to help create a community for particularly parents.

Although organiser Cassi McAllister says it's an event for everyone:

It's taking place between midday and 3pm on Sunday at the Roundhouse in Braddan.