Over £23,000 raised for CWG Team Isle of Man

Saturday, 28 June 2014 08:00

More than £23,000 has been raised for the Island's Commonwealth Games team at a gala evening.

The funds will go to the Island's Commonwealth Games Association - which goes toward the £80,000 needed to cost to cover the team's attendance at the event.

Held at the Villa Marina, guests had the opportunity to see The Queen's Baton, and Bond; a string quartet that performed at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

President Juliet Holt says it's been a great success:

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