Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Two of the Island's biggest events have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Royal Manx Agricultural Society and the Southern District Agricultural Society have announced that both shows will no longer go ahead.
In a statment, organisers said: "The health, safety and wellbeing of our members, visitors, exhibitors and volunteers is of paramount importance. The ongoing situation with COVID-19 has had such an impact on the Island that this is the responsible thing to do."
Refunds will automatically be issued to all Trade Stand holders who have already booked a pitch.