The conveyancing process is now well advanced to transfer ownership of the cafe, glen and headland at Bradda from Port Erin Commissioners to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 

The Department is keen to make swift progress with plans for the cafe to ensure that it can be re-opened in the summer of 2010 and has put together draft ideas for the future.

The Department would like to offer the public the opportunity to view the conceptual ideas prior to submitting a planning application. 

Information and displays of the proposals will be available at the Erin Arts Centre on Tuesday evening, 14th July 2009, between 6pm and 9pm. 

Staff of the Department will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions. 

Additionally, the displays will be available in the reception area of the offices of Port Erin Commissioners between the 10th and 17th July during normal office hours.

Minister for the Department, Phil Gawne, MHK said, 'The aim of the proposal is to meet the wishes of Tynwald and maintain the facility

for the benefit of Port Erin and the Nation. 

'The main principle is to offer a viable and sustainable cafe facility and multipurpose space with a focus on including educational facilities. 

'It is hoped that the property will be opened up to improve the views from the cafe as well as offering an external serving facility and new outside toilets for visitors to the Glen. 

'The objective is to enhance and encourage enjoyment of one of the Island’s most beautiful natural assets for visitors and local residents alike'.

If you have any comments the Department would be pleased to hear them. 

Comments can be submitted by E-Mail to forestry@gov.im or by post to the Forestry Division, Hope Road, St. Johns, IM4 3AS. 

Time is of the essence if we are to achieve an opening for the summer of 2010 and as such your comments and suggestions would be appreciated by the 17th July if at all possible, however, the Department will accept submissions after this date.