A Summer Well Spent on the Isle of Man

A Summer Well Spent on the Isle of Man

03 November 26

 

At Conister Bank, when we say we’re a ‘local bank’, we make sure this is grounded in all we do. So, it’s important for us to get involved in what’s happening with our community whenever we can.

There’s been plenty going on across the Isle of Man over the past few months, and our team has been lucky enough to be part of quite a bit of it.

From muddy boots and days at the Royal Manx Show to lending a hand at The Wild Space and celebrating some brilliant local achievements, it’s been a busy few months for Team Conister!

As the darker nights draw in, we’re taking a moment to look back at a summer well spent across our Island.

Growing Something Special at the Wild Space

This year marked our third summer working alongside The Children’s Centre on ‘The Honey Project’, our collaboration helping to develop one of the centres outdoor spaces for local children, The Wild Space.

Over the past three years, Conister’s Team Purple have swapped the office for the outdoors, volunteering time to create an outdoor environment where local children can explore in nature.

It’s been rewarding to watch the space take shape each year and, even better, to know it’s something local children will be able to enjoy for many years to come.

A big thank you to The Children’s Centre for continuing to welcome us, and to everyone from Conister who has rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in to make a difference.

 

Out And About Across the Island

The Royal Manx Show is always one of the highlights of our calendar, and this year we were proud to return as Headline Sponsor. Being back at Knockaloe for another summer of fun, and seeing the Island come together once again felt particularly special.

Over two days, thousands of people passed through our Purple Pavilion, giving us an amazing opportunity to catch up with customers and friends, spend time with our community partners and meet plenty of new faces too. But there was a bigger purpose behind the fun. Together, we raised an incredible amount of donations for Isle Listen, supporting the local charity’s work around mental health and wellbeing across the Island.

Then there was Isle Listen’s Tough Mucka, another big one for us this year as we stepped up as Headline Sponsor for the first time. Our relationship with Isle Listen has grown over a number of years, so getting behind an event that raises vital funds and awareness for young people's mental health felt like a natural next step.

Team Purple crawled, climbed, jumped and ran their way around the course, while others volunteered behind the scenes, supported participants and cheered people on. Muddy trainers and aching muscles aside, it was a brilliant day built around teamwork, resilience and people coming together for a cause that really matters.

And the getting out and about didn't stop there. We were also proud to support the Ivan Soulsbury Coast 2 Coast Walk in aid of Sight Matters, bringing people together from across the Island for an impressive 12-mile walk from Douglas to Peel, all while raising support for an organisation providing valuable services to the visually impaired across our Island.

Three very different events, but each with something important in common: people showing up, getting involved and reflecting the very best of our Island’s community.

 

Celebrating Brilliant Local Achievements

We were also pleased to be part of this year’s IoD Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards, celebrating people making a real contribution to businesses, charities and organisations across the Island.

Conister supported the Public and Third Sector Director of the Year Award, presented by our Head of Marketing & Communications, Kerry Waddington.

It was a proud evening for us closer to home too, with Conister Executive Director Haseeb Qureshi recognised among this year’s finalists.

 

A Little Closer to Home

While we've been busy getting out and about, there have been a few changes back at Conister too.

One of the biggest has been the reopening of our newly refurbished Banking Hall, creating a warmer and more welcoming space, with greater privacy for customers coming in to see us.

Banking has changed a fair bit since we first opened our doors in 1935, but some things haven't. Knowing our customers, building relationships and offering a personal service still matter just as much today. And now, we just have a nicer Banking Hall to do it from!

 

Plenty to Come

These are only a handful of moments from a busy few months, but they're a good reflection of what being part of the Isle of Man means to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to play a part in Island life.

Thank you to our team, customers, community, and everyone who has been part of our incredible summer!

We're proud to call the Isle of Man home, and even prouder to play our small part in what happens here.

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