The provision of year-round indoor leisure facilities is a priority of the member of Tynwald with specific responsibility for tourism.
On Talking Heads today, Geoff Corkish spoke of the importance of creating more attractions for visitors, which could also be used by the local population.
A conversation with a caller included reference to a velodrome, and skating and curling rinks, and Mr Corkish (pictured) made it clear he was very keen for such schemes to be progressed:
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