Families turned out in force for Noble’s Park fun day on Saturday August 2.

Specs appeal: Mayor acknowledges support of 3FM

An estimated 5000-plus people came to the Douglas Borough Council-organised event, which was sponsored by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and supported by 3FM.

Warm and dry weather, combined with a host of free attractions, street food, some 40 car boot stalls, live entertainment, dance displays, family games and open mic sessions attracted families throughout the afternoon and also provided an opportunity for the Mayor to mingle with the crowds…and get up close and personal with ‘Monty’ the python.

'Monty' the python meets the Mayor, joined by Dave Kelly of charity Vannin Reptilia and his daughter, Isabella Kelly, 10

The Mayor with a more manageable sized snake from Vannin Reptilia's collection

Regeneration and Community Committee Chair Councillor Stephen Pitts, who acted as MC for the children’s races, said: ‘The Fun Day was a runaway success and I would like to thank all the Councillors and employees for their hard work, not only on the day, but also during the many weeks of planning the event. Thanks must also go to the many local businesses and organisations for their support. It was always the Council’s intention that this year’s Fun Day would be an exceptional community event and it’s fair to say we more than delivered on that.’

Unity Dance School

The Mayor with ardent recycler and chairman of the Isle of Man Green Party Councillor Andrew Bentley

 In the frame for the role of recycling champion

Not suited but (welly) booted

Huntington's Disease IOM's Ashley Duffy

A hole host of free rides were on offer at the fun day

Event supporter 3FM's Brad Meecham, Lianne Cooke and Charlotte Smith

 Centre Stage Productions' Ben Gale

The Mayor with John Davies

Meeting a family on their way to the fun day

1st Douglas Scouts

June Young and Glenda Corkish of Friends of Robert Owen House

Christina Cullen, Olesja Timofejeva and Danielle Atkinson

Cooling off with an ice cream from Ian Davison

The Mayor and Mayoress with Ava, two and Holly, six, Sims

 Councillor Stephen Pitts

Tim Brogan of Gourmet Shakes

Jo Jackson of the charity Singing Jo with Councillor Andrew Bentley and the Mayor