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Spirit of Ramsey AWARD - Mike Boulton RBV

05 May 2015


Manx music legend Mike Boulton RBV was awarded the ‘Spirit of Ramsey’ shield last month. At a reception to mark his retirement as Chairman of Ramsey Town Commissioners, Captain Nigel Malpass said the new award will be presented annually to 'unsung heroes' who demonstrate great community spirit in the town. He added that “Mike works tirelessly helping the youth develop their skills, whether it be musical or sporting”. Although he is retired from Ramsey primary school, Bunscoill Rhumsaa, Mike still goes in most mornings to teach Manx music to the youngsters, as well as running teenage group Bee er dty Hwoaie. The commissioners invited Mike and one of his students, harpist Arabella Ayen to perform at the reception, which gave Captain Malpass the opportunity to surprise Mike with his award!

 

 [photo credit: Andrew Barton] 

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