The celebration of Manx culture and entertainment that is the Braaid Eisteddfod took place recently at the Braaid Hall.

There were 14 categories in total at the annual event, which include: hymn raising; recitation - to be performed from memory; men’s solo; instrumental solo; stump speech; ladies’ solo; original poem; quiz; folk song; duet; humorous story; quartet and choir.

Proceedings began with the popular hymn raising competition, followed by a series of performances including men’s and women’s solos and recitations, some featuring original poetry.

An interval quiz provided additional entertainment, while attendees were served a supper of sandwiches and home-made cakes.

The evening was chaired by Chris Lyon. Judging was undertaken by Dot Tilbury for the literary categories and Gareth Moore for the musical sections, with Wendy McDowell providing accompaniment throughout.

At the close of the event, awards were presented to the competition winners, with Madeline Kelly received the Laurie Kelly Trophy for winning the hymn raising competition.

Janet McDowell was awarded the Sue Howe Trophy for best women’s solo, while Phillip Kennaugh took the John Kennaugh Trophy for best literary performance.

River and Willow Kelly-Brown were named joint winners of the Eric Goldie Trophy for best performers aged 21 and under.

A spokesperson from the event commented: ‘We had a wonderful night at The Braaid Eisteddfod – it was a packed hall and lovely to see so many people.

‘It was great to see lots of new competitors this year and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

‘It was a very varied and entertaining evening with plenty of laughs.’

To round off the evening, everyone who had taken part gathered on the stage to sing Ellan Vannin.