His Worship the Mayor hosted an open afternoon on Tuesday July 3 marking National Democray Week, which provided an opportunity for visitors to the town hall to learn more about the democratic process,  in partlcular the Council's role and landmark events in Manx parliamentary democracy.

The Mayor and Councillor Ritchie McNicholl with Richard Quayle, centre

Council Leader Councillor David Christian, right and Councillor John Skinner with, centre, Manx Radio's Ewan Gawne

Councillor Claire Wells and Stephanie Kelsey

Councillor Ritchie McNicholl and Chris Woodrow

The Mayor with Stephanie Kelsey and Councillor Debbie Pitts

The afternoon also provided the opportunity for His Worship to welcome Elaine Edge (pictured, right, below in front of the Celtic Cross) to the town hall, creator, together with schoolchildren from across the Island, of an eight by four feet mosaic Celtic Cross produced at a 'take part in art' session during Tynwald Day, 2014. The design is inspired by the work of celebrated local artist Archibald Knox.

The Mayor and Mayoress with Elaine Edge