Charities thank stalwart helpers
Those who give up their time freely to help the Island's charitable organisations are being recognised this week (27 Feb - 4 Mar) for their contributions to the local community.
Isle of Man Volunteers' Week is a celebration of the positive impact of helpers on Island life.
A series of events such as coffee mornings and outings have been laid on by various groups to show their gratitude for volunteers' work
Alison Lester is the from Volunteer Week Organising Committee - she says each 'thank you' is different: