About the event

📅 Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕢 Time: 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
📍 Venue: Peel Centenary Centre
🎟 Tickets: £10

Early booking recommended

A senior curator at the Natural History Museum, London, and one of the UK's leading experts on Diptera (flies), Erica is a renowned speaker and science communicator whose engaging presentations have captivated audiences across the country.

Flies are among the most important, and misunderstood, animals on Earth. From pollination and decomposition to forensic science and medical research, these remarkable insects play a vital role in the ecosystems that sustain our planet.
 

This is a rare opportunity to hear Dr McAlister speak in the Isle of Man for the first time. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, science lover, gardener, conservationist, or simply curious about the natural world, this promises to be an eye-opening evening that will change the way you think about flies forever.
 

Please note: there is limited parking near the venue, so please plan ahead and car share where possible - thank you.