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BBC News
27-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Teens' mental health scheme aims to 'create more hopeful future'
A charity that aims to increase vulnerable young people's practical skills has been awarded a lottery grant of more than £10,000 to launch a scheme to boost teenagers' mental Isle of Man Youth Motor Project (IOMYMP) will run the 12-month "Developing Authentic Happiness and an Anti-Fragile Disposition" scheme will include small-group sessions, talking therapies, skills-building activities, and structured personal development. Peter Hodgson from the IOMYMP said it was about creating a "safer, more hopeful future for those who need it most". The charity hopes the sessions will help young people improve their decision-making, build resilience, and develop healthier coping said the £10,840 grant would enable the charity to deliver a "meaningful and structured programme that offers practical tools for young people to build confidence, purpose and emotional strength".It is hoped that young people exposed to exploitation, harm or risk-taking behaviours will receive tailored Kelly, Chairman of the Manx Lottery Trust, said it was "an inspiring project that tackles some of the most pressing challenges faced by young people today" . Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
22-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Pipe organ revamp to 'enrich Cathedral Isle of Man services'
Improvements to a cathedral's pipe organ with "significantly enrich the quality" of services, concerts and community events at the venue, its musical director has said.A £5,000 Manx Lottery Trust grant has been awarded to Cathedral Isle of Man for works to increase the organ's capacity to project sound works would see new pipes added to a section of the instrument to increase its volume, which would ensure sound reaches all parts of the cathedral, particularly during larger of Music Peter Litman said the improvements would help to support singing from the congregation, enhancing the overall sound. The recent renovation of the building, also known as St German's Cathedral, included the installation of flat Litman said that had already significantly enhanced the building's aesthetic and acoustic qualities. However, as worship and participation was moving to focus more on the western side of the cathedral, which was where the congregation were seated, further improvements to the organ were "necessary", he added. The work is set to be carried out by Isle of Man organ builder Peter Jones using matching pipework from a similar instrument formerly based at St George's Church in Lottery Trust chairman Stephen Turner said the project "not only enhances the musical heritage of the Cathedral but also strengthens its role as a vital centre for community gatherings". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
