The first Object of the Queensland Manx Society Incorporated is:

TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS OF THE QUEENSLAND MANX SOCIETY

PLEASE NOTE

You DO NOT need to be a member of the Queensland Manx Society Incorporated to participate in any of our activities.  All community members with Manx ancestry, Manx heritage, or an interest in Manx, Celtic or Viking cultural heritage are welcome to join us.

Social:

The Queensland Manx Society Incorporated meets socially on regular occasions.  The dates for social luncheons are detailed in the Newsletters (see News).  A special event is always held as part of the Tynwald Day celebration during July.

Public Gatherings:

There are a number of public events at which members of the Queensland Manx Society attend as a group –

St Patrick’s Day Parade Brisbane – March of each year

Australian Celtic Festival – during 28 April – 01 May 2016 we will be celebrating the Isle of Man

International Tartan Day – July of each year

Townsville Celtic Festival – November of each year

Young Family Events (for Children and Grandchildren):

We aim to provide activities for the entire lifespan of our target market.  Therefore we like to consider the our future leaders and members – the children and youth of Manx heritage.

QMS Family BBQ in the Park – February of each year

Hop tu Naa – 31st October each year (commencing 2016)

Significant Personal Events

Information is available for Manx cultural traditions involving Courtship, Marriages, Births, Funerals and Traditional Feast Days should people wish to include a little tradition into these personally significant events.  Please use the contact form to request information on any event you are investigating.