Pobble


Pobble is a Manx language advocacy group and charity that works to promote the Manx language as "a community asset" on the Isle of Man. Pobble has also awarded the Aundyr Brian Stowell since 2019.

Activities

Pobble was launched in Douglas in September 2013 with the aim to promote the use of the Manx language as a community language on the Isle of Man. The group also aims to increase the number of children receiving bilingual Manx language education by providing support to Mooinger Veggey and Bunscoill Ghaelgagh.
Pobble has arranged community events where Manx can be spoken in a casual setting such as a Pop-Up Gaeltaght.
In 2019 Pobble announced a buddy-system which pairs Manx language learners with more experienced speakers.

Aundyr Brian Stowell

In 2019 the Aundyr Brian Stowell was created in memory of the contribution of Brian Stowell to the Manx language. It is awarded for any piece of creative work produced in Manx:
an entry could be a poem, a story, a drama, a film, an audio recording, or a visual or musical piece with Manx text, or, for example, an article about the Manx language and history, a translation, a digital app, augmented reality, or a website service.
The competition awards £300 for the first prize, £200 for the second, and £100 for the third. The winner of the inaugural Aundyr Brian Stowell was announced at the Cooish Manx language festival.
Year1st Prize2nd Prize3rd Prize
2019Jo CallisterJo CallisterFelicity Wood
2020Vicky Webb