The Guild’s annual general meeting will take place this week.

Officials from the Manx Competitive Music, Speech and Dance Festival will provide a summary of the last 12 months and look ahead to next year’s festival.

Chairman of the Guild Anne Clarke said: ’Everyone is welcome to attend and it is hoped that we will see old and new faces who are interested in this wonderful community event. It’s a great opportunity to reflect and also look forward to another exciting festival which is highly anticipated after a two-year hiatus - excitement is already building.’

The meeting, at the Worship Centre, Trinity Church, Rosemount, in Douglas, will begin at 7.30pm on Friday. For more information, contact [email protected]