The Children’s Centre recently took over the lease of Laxey Pavilion, and an open day allowed families to find out more about the charity’s latest project. It’s being run as a social enterprise, which means all of the profits from Laxey Pavilion go to support The Children’s Centre. A host of fun events were held on the open day – including a chance for children to follow a trail and find the mysterious Rumplethump which, legend has it, stalks Laxey Glen!

Laxey Pavilion, which is owned by DEFA, has been transformed into a welcoming location for children and families, with adaptable facilities to be enjoyed by the whole community. Work has been going on for the last few months and a new cafe opened just a few weeks ago.

Susie Cox, Laxey Pavilion’s Venue and Events Manager, said: “The open day was great fun, and we were delighted to see so many families attending to see the results of months of hard work. There are so many possibilities for things to hold here at Laxey Pavilion. It’s got huge potential. We see Laxey Pavilion becoming a location for all kinds of events, from corporate gatherings to weddings. Everyone who supports this facility will also have the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping The Children’s Centre to run projects for children and families here on the island.”

The Room at Laxey Pavilion is the venue’s event space which can accommodate 200 guests (standing) or over 100 seated. It’s one of the largest venues available on the Island and extremely versatile with a stage, conference facilities and sound system – making it ideal for weddings, corporate workshops or charity events. For smaller gatherings, partitions can be used to create a more intimate setting. Space can be hired for as little as one hour and discounts are available for charitable organisations. The Room is available to hire seven days a week.

Noa Bakehouse, the popular bakery and cafe in Fort Street, Douglas, have seen a fantastic show of support in their first few weeks of trading. The cafe is open 10.30am to 3pm, Thursday to Sunday. For more information about Laxey Pavilion go to www.laxeypavilion.im or contact Venue and Events Manager Susie Cox by emailing susiecox@thechildrenscentre.org.im or phoning 862121.

Photo - The new cafe at Laxey Pavilion.