17 September 2026
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Isle of Man News

Winter Warm Spaces Return With MCALS 

The Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS) will host three new warm spaces drop-in dates and venues this winter.

From November through to January 2025, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Partnerships the three sessions will be held island-wide.

  • November 13, Onchan Pensioners Social Club, 11am – 1pm
  • December 13, St Paul’s Church, Ramsey, 11am – 1pm
  • January 14, 2025, Port Erin Royal British Legion, 1pm – 3:30pm

Warm spaces encourage people to come together, and you are invited to come along for tea, toast and games (including bingo) with prizes to be won. The team will also be on-hand to discuss any queries or concerns you may have regarding health and social care services.

MCALS

Furthermore, MCALS are collecting new toys and toiletries gift sets for children aged 0-16, in aid of The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

The collection will run from November 8 – December 6 and there will be boxes at the following locations:

  • Noble’s Hospital Foyer
  • Garaghyn Glass, Noble’s Hospital Site
  • Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
  • Western Wellbeing Centre, Peel
  • Southern Wellbeing Centre, Port Erin

Rachel Douglas, MCALS Lead, commented: “Everyone is invited to join us at our warm space drop-ins – it is an opportunity to come in from the cold, socialise and have a bit of fun.

“There will be light refreshments and games provided, along with the opportunity to talk to us about things such as health and social care waiting lists and referrals.

“We’re also collecting new toys and toiletries towards The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Previous years’ donation drives have been extremely successful, and we are really grateful to those who contribute, please consider popping something into one of the dedicated collection boxes if you can, and help brighten a young one’s Christmas.”

Charlie Morrey is a Broadcast & Multi Media Journalist for Manx.News and also is a Presenter on Energy FM. Charlie has previously written for Isle of Man Newspapers, magazines and also started her broadcasting career with Manx Radio.

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