Upcoming events
17 June 2026
Harry Kelly's Cottage, Cregneash
28 June2026
Noa - Old Market Hall, Douglas
A building visit and guided tour of the conservation work currently being undertaken at Harry Kelly's Cottage in Cregneash.
Join us at the Harry Kelly's Cottage for a behind the scenes look at the conservation repairs currently being undertaken. Led by SofA member and Historic Buildings Architect for Manx National Heritage John-Paul Walker, the tour will include details of the replacement thatched roof and the repairs that needed to be made before the thatching could begin.
Once the tour is complete, we will gather at either the Albert in Port St Mary for a chance to informally discuss the project.
Looking for something to do on Sunday morning? Come along to our third Urban Sketchers IOM meet-up with SofA! We’ll be meeting at 11am at NOA Market Hall. If it’s dry, we’ll grab a takeaway coffee and head outside to sketch; if it’s wet, we’ll stay inside with a coffee (as long as they’re not too busy).
This event is open to everyone with an interest in sketching or in capturing the buildings and people around us. It doesn’t matter if you’re not confident with a sketchbook - come along and give it a go! Just bring your own materials and see how we get on. This isn’t a taught or guided session, but we can share ideas and support each other. We hope to see you there, and we’re planning to make this a regular occurrence!