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by Jessica Wilkinson

Creechurch Private Wealth, part of Creechurch Capital the Isle of Man-based investment boutique has forged a new partnership with promising young Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship racer, Daniel Lloyd.

As part of the new arrangement, the business will become a key sponsor as Daniel looks forward to a successful season in 2012. Having grown its assets under management to over 100 million in its first year of trading, Creechurch has now introduced two new brands - Creechurch Private Wealth and Creechurch Advisory Services - to define growth areas within the business. Commenting on the deal, Daniel whose grandfather lives in Ramsey on the Isle of Man - said: "Im absolutely delighted to have the support of Creechurch for my first season in Porsche Carrera Cup GB. This is going to be the biggest year of my career so far, so to have the backing of Creechurch is really fantastic."

John Greenwood, CEO at Creechurch Private Wealth, commented: Were delighted to have teamed up with Daniel, as he looks to progress towards a very exciting season. The Isle of Man has a long and illustrious motor sporting history as its home to the internationally renowned TT motor bike races. We were keen to reflect as we grow our business in the UK. As a company, we like to work with up and coming talents, such as Daniel, particularly those at the start of their career."

Creechurch is currently extending its reach in the UK market through organic growth and strategic business partnerships. This will provide a real boost for business on the Isle of Man, while helping to raise the profile of the wider financial expertise that exists on the island. - Ends -

we like to work with up and coming talents, such as Daniel, particularly those at the start of their career."

John Greenwood, CEO at Creechurch Private Wealth

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by Kim Etherton

The Planning Committee of the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival is delighted to announce that celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott will be attending the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 22nd September 2012 at the Nunnery Gardens, Douglas.

Ainsley trained at Westminster College and worked as a chef in many of Londons leading hotels before starting a long and successful TV career, beginning with Good Morning With Anne & Nick in 1994 and continuing through his series Ready, Steady Cook (a 17-year run), Ainsleys Barbecue Bible, Ainsleys Gourmet Express and many others, including BBC1s current Great British Food Revival. He has starred in TV cookery programmes the world over and makes regular guest appearances on a variety of programmes; recently, he featured on Who Do You Think You Are? making some surprising discoveries about his West Indian ancestry.

Ainsley will give 2 cookery demonstrations at the Festival, using local Manx produce, judge the I Love Manx Professional Chef competition and meet some of the Manx food and drink producers who will be exhibiting at the Festival. On the previous evening, he will give an entertaining cookery demonstration at an Isle of Man Hospice fundraising event at the Mailbox, Douglas.

Ainsley is known for his ebullient personality and his passion for creating fresh, fun, accessible meals which are easy to prepare and cook. He is a familiar face on supermarket shelves with his successful food range and is an author with sales of over 2 million cookbooks worldwide, including the popular series of Meals in Minutes.

Ainsley said: this will be my first visit to the Isle of Man and Im really looking forward to it. Its always exciting to discover quality, fresh local produce and to create delicious recipes which are healthy, easy to cook and taste great.

DEFA Minister, Phil Gawne, MHK said the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the very best of Manx food and drink and I am very pleased that we will be welcoming such a respected and well known chef to it. Im sure that we will all learn new and innovative ways of cooking some of our wonderful Manx produce and Im really looking forward to the event.

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this will be my first visit to the Isle of Man and Im really looking forward to it."

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by Chris Quine

Isle of Man Sport Aid is delighted to announce that World Cycling Champion Mark Cavendish is to make a substantial personal donation to help create a number of sports scholarships for the benefit of young sporting talent.

The surprise announcement which was made at Thursday nights Isle of Man Sports Awards, with Mark present, was one of the highlights of the evening.

The first recipients of these prestigious awards are Chris Nicholson from cycling and up and coming swimmers Charlotte Atkinson and Laura Kinley. In addition, further support will be provided to a programme being established by Isle of Man Cycling for young riders to attend British Cycling Regional School of Racing camps under the banner of Cavendish Racing Isle of Man Cycling.

Mark, who was supported by Isle of Man Sport Aid from 2000 to 2005 and commented on stage:

This Island produces so many great sportspeople across all sports but you cant show it when you live on an island, you need to get away and I was able to do that due to the help from Sports Aid Foundation. It was a great help to me going away each weekend on the Steam Packet but even with their support sometimes needed more..... Im now in a position where I can help people who are literally in the same boat that I was a few years ago.

Gary Corkhill, Chairman of Isle of Man Sport Aid later added:

We are thrilled that Mark has made this very generous offer and he can be sure that it will be making a difference to some of our up and coming sporting talent.

We were pleased to assist Mark in the early part of his career and it is marvellous that he is now in a position to offer us help in return. What could be more motivational for any young sportsperson, particularly a cyclist, than to be supported by a sporting superstar.

Isle of Man Sport Aid is a registered charity established by Isle of Man Sport to assist the most talented of the Isle of Mans sportsmen and women. Amongst those either currently supported or who have been supported in recent years are Mark Cavendish, David Knight, Peter Kennaugh, Zoe Gillings and Conor Cummins. In 2006 Sport Aid established the Isle of Man Institute of Sport which became the Isle of Man Sport Institute when a new purpose built facility was opened at the NSC in 2009.

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by Colin Brown

World cycling champion Mark Cavendish and Great Britain Junior Archer of the Year Aalin George were crowned as the Sportsman and Woman of the year at the Isle of Man Bank Sports Awards in the Villa Marina last night. It was a night to remember for both sports stars as Marks award came just a few days before he is due to become a father for the first time, while Aalin received her trophy on her 16th birthday.

Other awards went to Charlotte Atkinson (under 21 Sportswoman); Grant Halsall (under 21 Sportsman); Isle of Man Womens Hockey Squad (Team of the Year); Jon Whiting (Coach of the Year); Victoria Karran (Administrator of the Year); Zoe Lambie (Disability Sportsperson); Bryan Sharp (Lifetime Achievement) and Conor Cummins (Isle of Man Ambassador.)

During the evening it was announced that Mark Cavendish had donated a sum of money to Isle of Man Sport which would be used, in part, to fund three special scholarships for the next two years.

Guest of Honour for the event was former World Superbike Champion James Toseland who was accompanied to the Island by his fiance, international singing star Katie Melua. Katie joined him when he met young sports stars to tell them about his career and motivation. She had to return to the UK before the sports awards presentation in order to work on her new album.

Executive chairman of Isle of Man Sport, Geoff Karran, thanked all the sponsors for their support, in particular Isle of Man Bank, for making it such a special occasion. The two main awards were presented by the Banks senior manager Deniese Smith and managing director Bill Shimmins.

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by Stephen Ritch

The Capital International Group has marked its continued support for Junior Achievement Isle of Man by presenting a cheque for 5000.

The group has long been an ardent supporter of the charity, providing funding and volunteers to help deliver Junior Achievements entrepreneurial programmes to primary and secondary school students throughout the Island.

Anthony Long, the groups chief executive officer and a Junior Achievement director, said: At Capital International we recognise the importance of helping young people prepare for their future careers and gain a realistic insight into the real world of work. In this Junior Achievement is truly innovative and we are pleased to support its work in reaching more 5000 students in full-time education in the Island.

As a business Capital International also derives great benefits from its long-term involvement. We actively encourage our people to volunteer and find working in classrooms provides valuable opportunities for helping develop senior management leadership skills.

Junior Achievements chief executive Sue Cook said: Were very grateful to Capital International for their financial and volunteering support. This funding will go towards our work in schools and it is thanks to Capital International and other like-minded organisations that were able to help young people realise their full potential and give them the best start in their careers, all the more crucial in todays increasingly competitive jobs market.

Junior Achievement Isle of Man is a Manx-registered charity that needs to raise more than 300,000 annually. For more details contact Sue Cook, suecook@jaiom.im, telephone 666266 or call in to Junior Achievement Isle of Man, Suite 2, Peterson House, Middle River, Douglas.

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we recognise the importance of helping young people prepare for their future careers.."

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