(14-07-2015, 11:33 AM)AndyL Wrote: Has this happened to some extent?  I recall the big, stone-faced bank at Hilberry (in front of the house) being a restricted area after the big review, but it's since been opened again.

It has never been restricted. Quite the opposite. The house owner also owns the bank in front. He is a huge Motorsport fan. The Organisers wanted the area restricted, but he has refused. As such, you are informed by the marshalls of this, and are made aware that in the event of an incident, you are not covered by the organisers insurance ( that is a shaky one) if you continue to veiw from there.
There is one section that the house owner puts tape around that the public can not access, this area is for the house owners own use. It is free to use, but the owner asks for a charity donation in the bucket on the end of the fence.
Another top Manxey!