In its most audacious fundraising event yet Junior Achievement Isle of Man is to hold a Harry Potter*-themed event. It’s full steam ahead on the Wizard’s Express, (courtesy of Isle of Man Bus and Rail) on Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 when trains from Douglas and Port Erin will whisk wannabe wizards, witches and Weasleys to ‘Hogwarts’, better known as King William’s College, for a day-long spell of magical activities. A whole cauldron of sessions are planned, including face painting, sorting hat, potions classes, care of magical creatures, decorating your own wizard’s hat and much more. It’s also an opportunity for Potter fans to release their inner Dumbledore, Voldemort, Hagrid or Hermione, and come dressed as their favourite Harry Potter character. Junior Achievement’s chief executive Sue Cook said: ‘This is an opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the fantasy world of Harry Potter and, for one day only, for the “Muggles” of the Isle of Man to enjoy a taste of magic. And for this we’re looking for volunteers - people with all kinds of arts and crafts and, of course, magic skills - to help bring the wizarding world alive in our very own “Hogwarts”, the Barrovian Hall of King William’s College. ‘We’ve had tremendous support not only from King William’s College but also Isle of Man Bus and Rail for this Harry Potter-themed event and I suppose you could say that in the space of just a few months we’ve gone from Blake to Black, Sirius Black.’ Available from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, telephone 662525, tickets are ?16 for adults, ?8 for children and include return train trip, connecting shuttle bus from the station and entry into King William’s College. Refreshments will be available at King William’s College. To volunteer, contact Sue Cook, suecook@jaiom.im, telephone 666266 or call in to Junior Achievement Isle of Man, Suite 2, Peterson House, Middle River, Douglas. For more information, including ‘Wizard’s Express’ train times, visit www.jaiom.im and www.iombusandrail.info. *Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for this event but, subject to conditions, have kindly granted Junior Achievement Isle of Man permission to use the HARRY POTTER® trade mark and other materials. ENDS