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16th-17th: Gigs at the Creek Fri 16th - Plan B Sat 17th - Hit The North
17th: Anna Goldsmith - "Official Album Launch" plus Truman Falls & Christine Collister. Stereoscout Records are introducing a unique ticket system for this gig, instead of a ticket, you'll receive a sampler CD of the artists including preview tracks from Anna's album "Let it Rain" Bring the CD with you to the Centre and you'll also get discounts on any CDs you purchase on the night. Showtime is 8.00 pm doors open at 7.00 - Tickets (CD) £12. Centenary Centre. website
20th: PTC Board Meeting, 7pm at the Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend the first part of the meeting. See the Commissioners' website for the agenda.
23rd-24th: Gigs at the Creek Fri 23rd - Buncha Skankers Sat 24th - Brazen
23rd: Daevid Allen's University of Errors With support from Ballagroove's finest Rhysical Pheck. An evening of psychedelic rock from the founder member of Gong and the Soft Machine, with  his band the University of Error ’s, playing vintage Soft Machine (& maybe a few Gong tunes…) A first visit to the Isle of Man from a musician who has been at the forefront of the psychedelic  music scene for over 40 years. Doors 7pm, 7.20pm start.  Tickets £12.50 Links: www.planetgong.co.uk  www.universityoferrors.com  www.ballagroove.com
27th: Assistant trampoline coach course, at QEII school. Level 1 coaching course for anyone over 14 years. Ideal for teaching assistants, sports leaders/coaches. Contact info (at) westnottstc.org.uk.
THE CREEK INN - TT FESTIVAL Thur 29th - StoneChase Fri 30th - Maldune Sat 31st - Rodimus Sun 1st - MAD SUNDAY - Danglee Bitz Mon 2nd - Jonny & The Roccos Tue 3rd - Rodimus Wed 4th - A Little Bitta Rosie Thur 5th - MADDOG Fri 6th - Walter Ego Sat 7th - Repeat Prescription

1st: Peel Day on Mad Sunday, Entertainment for visiting bikers and locals. Including an appearance by the Purple Helmets, Steve Colley, various stunt riders including Russ Swift under the Straightliners banner. In addition there will be five local groups providing live music. The Hairy Bikers will compere the day, give autogaphs and photo opportunities; they will also cook a BBQ on the beach for spectators.
14th: A Night off with Peggy & PJ - (Dave Pegg & PJ Wright) PJ Wright, no stranger to the Island, he has appeared here so many times with the Steve Gibbons band - click here for more information. Centenary Centre.
21st: Seckou Keita Quartet plus one. Seckou was the percussion player with Baka Beyond, but  is one of the most respected kora players around. Drawing together musicians from Senegal, Italy, Egypt and The Gambia, the varied approaches within this outstanding & adventurous band superbly complement one another, with double bass, fiddle, congas & calabash percussion weaving a truly original ensemble sound around the experimental tunings and virtuoso kora of Keita himself.  Show starts 8.00pm Tickets £12.50. website

5th: Temperance Seven They're back following last year's sell-out at the Centenary Centre, the zany band that had hits with: "Pasadena" and "You're Driving Me Crazy" will have you rocking in the aisles. Show-time 8pm -  tickets £15.00
5th: Viking Boat Races
5th & 6th July: Peel Heritage Trust's Secret Gardens. Gardens open around the town from 1pm to 6pm.
6th: Summer Fun Day. A full day of family entertainment organised by the Sunset Island Festival Committee in aid of the Isle of Man Hopsice. This links with Manx National Week and is a new event for Peel.
13th: Civic Sunday. Cathedral service at 11am, preceded by a procession from the Town Hall commencing at 10:40am. All are most welcome.
18-20th: Yn Chruinnaght Feailley Ashoonagh as Eddyr-Cheltiagh - Manx National and Inter-Celtic Festival In 2008 the festival will again be taking place over a long weekend and Peel Centenary Centre will be the main venue for Festival events. for more information visit their website
20th: Transport Museum Rally, to be held on the promenade between the bottom of Walpole Road and the Rock from 10am to 4pm, with a cavalcade at 4pm. Exhibits will include cars, bikes, and vintage buses.
26th: Diva Diva Diva a great classical crossover show featuring The Three British Sopranos. The girls came together to offer a lively mix of popular opera operetta, songs from the West End and Broadway shows as well as classical songs and standards in a mix that’s sure to have something for everyone. The programme is both fast moving and fun! Tickets £14, Starts 8pm.

1st-3rd: Traditional Boat Weekend see website for programme
1st: Coffee Morning in aid of The Friends of Robert Owen House, at the Corrin Hall. Cake stall, Raffle, bric-a-brac. Any donations of goods for sale or raffle would be appreciated. Admission £1. (Includes tea/coffee and buscuits) Contact: Adrienne & John Teare: 842682 or 496088 email:teare-fulmar(at)manx.net
3rd: Peel Carnival, this year the committee promises bigger and better, with a welcome return to the Island of a steel band and additional street entertainment from the UK. Sandcastle competition starting at 10am; judging at 12 noon.
9th: The Houghton Weavers The lads have been a sell-out every time they have appeared at the Centre. Watch this space for further news, in the meantime see their website.
25th: Vintage Motorcycle Club rally, at far end of the Promenade from 3pm. to 5pm.
27th-30th: Anne of Green Gables a musical of the family classic from the book by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Staged by our In-house theatre group Inspiration. Show starts at 7.30 (Tickets only £6 ) Centenary Centre link. email inspiration (at) manx.net or phone Cathy on 432434.

13th: London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra at the Centenary Centre. Virtuoso musical madness from all points of the globe! Show-time 8.00pm Tickets £10. Visit their website

11th: "Lonesome" The 3 piece band that supported Nick Barraclough & the Burglars last year return to the Centre for their own slot. Show-time 8.00pm Tickets £10. Centenary Centre.

21st-22nd: "Murdered to Death" An hilarious spoof of the best of Agatha Christie traditions Starring: John Elliott, Rosie Morrison, Mike Durber, Karen Elliott, Mike O’Neal, Siobhan Hill, Karl Cubbon, Cathy Lord, Kevin Ford & Ariane Barua. Curtain up 7.30 (Tickets only £6 ). Centenary Centre