Public Meeting Over Snuff The Wind Closure

Fri, 13 Mar 2020

A public meeting is to be held for people to voice their opposition to the closure of land at Cross Vein Mine near Foxdale.

Last Monday, DEFA closed off the area citing pollution from the site was ending up in Peel Marina.

The land at ‘Snuff The Wind’, which is a ‘local’ name for the mine, had been used casually by motorcycle riders for over 50 years. It is not uncommon at weekends to see families taking their children, some as young as 4 years old, to the area so they can learn to ride bikes and experience motorcross riding.

Hundreds of local people and also famous names like Enduro World Champion David Knight and TT star John McGuinness have blasted the decision. ‘Knighter’ himself has practiced at the site and fears this decision will mean youngsters are going to miss out.

Over 1500 people have joined a Facebook Protest Group where they have shared their

The public meeting is to be held at Vagabonds Rugby Club near Nobles Hospital this coming Thursday (19th March) at 7pm.

Energy FM has asked DEFA if they are going to be sending a representative to the meeting, but so far DEFA has not responded to our enquiry.

Facebook Group

Local film maker Dario Leonetti captured the action on the final day of access at this popular spot - He also heard the thoughts of those who have used the land for many years. See his video below.

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Videos

• Snuff The Wind - The Final Day Open

  Video by Dario Leonetti

Photos