NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Members of the Mannin branch of the Celtic League met with colleagues from Mec Vannin earlier this week and agreed to progress an initiative to establish a National Commemorations Organisation. The principles outlined for the new group were as follows: Object: to set up an independent organisation to promote the memory of significant contributors to Manx Nationalism and Culture. (Both of historical significance and also significant personalities in politics, culture and history from our immediate past) First step: call a meeting under the auspices on MV and CL at suitable venue extend invitations as widely as possible At formative meeting: set up interim Committee to work on aims and objectives and constitution and consider name for the body. Suggested aim would be to: Maintain sites significant to the personality involved, place of birth, burial etc Publicise the work that they did via lectures publication of booklets/pamphlets and any other means. In discussion of the idea it was stressed that such a body would need to function independently and draw input from as wide a spectrum of National groups and individuals as possible. J B Moffatt (Mr) Director of Information 27/01/15 (Please note that replies to correspondence received by the League and posted on CL News are usually scanned hard copies. Obviously every effort is made to ensure the scanning process is accurate but sometimes errors do occur.) ISSUED BY THE CELTIC LEAGUE INFORMATION SERVICE. The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on a broad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues Internet site at: (voir le site) (voir le site)