Edito

(The Isle of Man has an area of 221 Sq miles)

Gallery is published bi-monthly as a fresh yet discerning guide to all that happens on the Island and beyond. Not too arty farty superior or too serious, written by you and enjoyed by people everywhere.

WHO WE ARE

PUBLISHER Steve Redford T: 07624 249249 steve@gallery.co.im

ADVERTISING SALES

Bev Lawley T: 07624 415096 T: 01624 619540 sales@gallery.co.im

ACCOUNTS laura@gallery.co.im T: 01624 619540

GALLERY MAGAZINE PO Box 52, Douglas, Isle of Man

CONTRIBUTORS

EDITORIAL Clare Bowie Lucas Croydon Suzy Holland Martin Malone Russ Atkinson

DESIGN STUDIO Russ Atkinson Steve Redford Alex Priest

PHOTOGRAPHY Julia Simmonds Lucas Croydon Peter Kwiecinski Jewell Photography Just Lee Photograhpy Steve Babb Photography Liam Gilman Johnathan Burton

Disclaimer.

All rights reserved. Any form of reproduction of Gallery Magazine, in part or whole is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Any views expressed by advertisers or contributors may not be those of the publisher. Unsolicited artwork, manuscripts and copy are accepted by Gallery Magazine, but the publisher cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. All material, copy and artwork supplied is assumed to be copyright free unless otherwise advised. Contributions for Gallery should be emailed to editorial@gallery.co.im. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and no penguins were harmed in the manufacture of this magazine, you can’t prove nuffing. Why are you still reading the small print? How about researching what really makes the best paper aeroplane? Test them with your friends or colleagues, add a picture to our Facebook and we’ll send you some doughnuts.

Recycle.

Spring – something for the mind, body and soul.

Is it just us, or does Spring feel like even more of a relief this year? Let’s face it, the world has been a bit, shall we say, chaotic, but somehow the buds keep blooming and the sun keep shining. It’s time to pack winter back into its box and make false promises to ourselves about living healthier lifestyles and embracing the great outdoors.

We want nothing but the best for you obviously, so we’ll go along with this and have, therefore, prepared a little selection of inspirational mind, body and soul features for you to guide you on this (let’s be honest - most likely temporary) quest for new beginnings.

First up, to feed your mind and sense of justice, look no further than page 20 to be inspired by, ‘10 Female Activists who lead the way.’ ‘These amazing trail blazers have made, ‘extraordinary contributions to history and the development of society,’ If this doesn’t inspire you to try and live a better life then we don’t know what will!

To feed your actual body, you should consider the importance of protein. Check out page 51 for Martin Malone’s, ‘Back to Basics,’ advice on this vital food group and discover how, ‘understanding what you eat and how it effects the human body is just as important as eating the food itself.’ Why not take another step in the right direction this spring and take Conister’s, ‘Active Travel Challenge,’ (page 12). You can definitely give yourself a pat on the back for improving your fitness and ditching the car for an eco-friendlier island.

Finally, to feed your soul, immerse yourself in Jackie Morrey-Grace’s beautifully haunting play, ‘Asila’s Song,’ (page 30) or soak up the positivity of Jimmy Thistle’s tranquil photography (page 34) which reflects, ‘The beauty in the mundane,’ and reminds us of the quiet power of our landscapes.

We promise, you’ll be a new person by the time you’ve reached the end of the magazine. However, if it’s cars, houses and the 2022 IOM TT that feed your soul, then don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too.

SR