The London Manx Society was formed in 1895 as an idea by Mr J.J.Cowin, the son of a well-known draper in Douglas. On the 28th of November that year, the inaugural meeting was held in the vestry of St.Martin`s-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, with Deemster S Stevenson Moore as its first President. Since then, the Society has met regularly keeping alive its long tradition of providing a focal point for Manx people, and those with Manx connections, who live in and work in the London area and the south-east of England.

The Society warmly welcomes anyone with Manx interests to its range of meetings through the year which include its an annual lunch with a guest-of-honour from the Island. Previous guests have included the Lieutenant Governor and Lord Bishop; the Mhelliah followed by lunch; visits to places of interest in London and the south-east, previous events have included the Houses of Parliament and City Hall, and gatherings at Members’ homes (Cooishyn), both to celebrate Tynwald Day and at other times during the summer and winter. We promise that you will be made very welcome.

The Mhelliah will be on 16 October 2010 not 9 October as in the newsletter. The Service will be at St. Bride’s Church, Fleet Street at 11am, followed by a buffet lunch, midday to 4pm at St. Bride’s Institute. Mr Juan Vernon from Sulby will be giving an illustrated talk “ Victorian Heritage in Mann”. Please contact Rose if you haven't had the leaflet which was in the June newsletter. New members welcome!