Nicola Bowker Accountants

Chartered Accountants Nicola Bowker & Co has been based in Laxey since 2004, offering accountancy, bookkeeping, taxation and VAT advice, and associated services to local businesses and individuals. Nicola Bowker herself has more than 30 years’ experience and employs a staff of bookkeepers and accountants who together support clients with their various business and taxation needs, using a mix of traditional and cutting-edge cloud-based services. Nicola says: ’Laxey is a lovely place to work and, with clients based all over the Island, we see no need to be located elsewhere. In fact our clients enjoy a trip out of town to visit us.’

Laxey Dental Surgery

Dentists Neil Gibb, Grant Hill and Colin Partington of Laxey Dental Surgery all share the same philosophy that ’Dentistry is about treating people, not just their mouths’. In recent months the surgery has undergone expansion with the introduction of a state-of-the-art decontamination room and a re-arranged reception area to create a brand-new surgery. Having had a long waiting list of patients wishing to join the practice this expansion has allowed them to take on new patients once again. Located on New Road, Laxey Dental Surgery is open from 8.30am every weekday with late appointments up to 7.30pm on Wednesdays.

The Shed

Opened in May, The Shed is the Island’s first cold-pressed juice bar with an amazing beachfront location and a buzzing vibe. Whilst their speciality is fresh cold-pressed vegetable and fruit juices (its sister company is Creative Juices), they also offer a range of artisan food and drink creations, including fresh barista coffee, homemade cakes and regular weekend specials. Owner Bev Clegg says: ’We’ve loved providing something different on the Isle of Man, something quirky that also reflects our commitment to support local food and drink producers.’

Open all year round, there’s a cosy atmosphere under the outdoor shelter with blankets to keep off the chill and a ’doggie station’ for four-legged guests.

Fairy Cottage Filling Station

The Fairy Cottage Filling Station has been a distinctive part of Laxey Village for more than 50 years and is renowned for its outstanding level of personal service as well as consistently offering the lowest pump prices for diesel on the island. The only remaining independent filling station, with a fully-serviced forecourt, it also supplies home heating oil and oil storage tanks along with a range of household fuels including coal and logs. Customers can benefit from discounted bulk delivery schemes and for those unable to store large quantities, smaller deliveries and monthly payments are available to help spread the cost.

JJ Ribbons

The haberdashery store with so much more! A treasure trove for crafters, JJ Ribbons’ bright and busy shop on New Road is packed full of wonderful fabrics, buttons, ribbons and beads that will inspire endless amazing projects. It’s also the perfect place for Christmas and gift ideas with an impressive range of beautiful cards, lots of local handcrafted items and gorgeous soft-furnishings that can be made to order. A browser’s paradise, JJ Ribbons has recently opened a café area serving coffee and crumpets

The Laxey Pavilion

The Laxey Pavilion in Laxey Glen Gardens is the perfect setting for weddings, special occasions and birthday parties as well as corporate development days, community fundraisers and craft fayres. Suitable for large or more intimate gatherings, the beauty of this light and airy space is truly versatile and is only limited by your imagination. Function room space is available to hire from two- hour session blocks and a number of community classes are hosted throughout the week including yoga, Pilates and drama classes.

Discounts are offered to Manx registered charities and new community group bookings and events are always welcome.

Laxey Opticians

Laxey Opticians, in the heart of the village by the tram station, is definitely a sight for sore eyes. Run by qualified optometrist Paul Summers since 2004, it offers private and NHS eye examinations as well as colour vision testing for children and adults. Paul’s in-depth colorimetry service can be particularly useful for those suffering from visual stress or visual dyslexia and can identify the optimum tint for glasses that can help make reading easier. Open Tuesday to Saturday, Laxey Opticians stocks a wide range of contemporary frames including Rage, Mission, Qube and Freeway, along with daily and longer-use contact lenses.

Ballacregga Corn Mill and The Salmon Lake Centre

Nestled by the river below the world famous Laxey Wheel, the Ballacregga Corn Mill is a superb spot for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea any day of the week and provides a relaxed dining experience on Thursday to Sunday evenings. Its unique mix of heritage, contemporary art, delicious food and a picturesque open setting makes it a great place for all the family. Next door the stunning Salmon Lake Centre is the perfect venue for private dining, weddings, parties and corporate functions. With two bars and a dancefloor, it can accommodate up to 120 guests and offers bespoke catering arrangements to suit your occasion.