As part of our Women Today at Food Fest series, Christy has been out and about meeting with some of the Island's exciting new producers and exhibitors at this year's event. This is the full length interview with Mary Beth Coll from Foraging Vintners, a brand new craft wine producer which has found a home in the old Coal Shed buildings in Port Erin. To find out more visit their website: www.foragingvintners.com, or email them info@foragingvintners.com, or pop in for a glass of something sparkly! ...
Sep 12, 2017•10 min
As part of the Women Today At The Movies series, to celebrate Manx Radio's media partnership with the Isle of Man Film Festival, we heard a wonderful 'kitchen conversation' between Festival patron Mark Kermode and his wife Linda Ruth Williams, both of whom also curate Shetland's Screenplay Festival. Listen now to the full conversation, as they chat openly about the positives of small, Island festivals and their filmmaking communities, about how and why they got involved with both events, and arg...
Sep 07, 2017•14 min
As part of our Isle of Man Film Festival 'at the movies' programmes, Christy caught up with the Broadway Cinema's senior projectionist Kris Elstrop. A short version was played out on 6th September, this is the full interview - and contains a number of famous movie themes - see how many you can guess!
Sep 06, 2017•14 min
As part of our "When Pirates Waved the Rules" series of special programmes bringing you the Radio Caroline story, Christy caught up with Chris Williams on board HMS Ross Revenge following his live breakfast show broadcast, on the day marking 50 years since the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act was introduced to stop pirate radio. Although Radio Caroline was the Act's main target, she carried on broadcasting and still does to this day. (*NB: the signal was beginning to falter a little, so please e...
Aug 14, 2017•10 min
On Friday 14th June 2017, we were delighted to be joined by Manx World War II veteran Hector Duff MM, BEM, Ld’H, TH. Born in 1919 in Sulby village, Hector saw active service throughout the Second World War, and was awarded a Military Medal for bravery in 1942. His mission now is to make sure we never forget the sacrifices that were made. For too many it was the ultimate sacrifice and Hector wants to ensure the Isle of Man's 21 Parish Memorials are cared for and respected. If you missed any of th...
Jul 25, 2017•45 min
'There were teethmarks on the propeller and we don't know what did it...' not what you want to see when you drag your metal generator out of the water from behind your 38ft yacht when sailing across the Atlantic! Fiona was our guest on 20th July 2017 and told us fascinating, jaw dropping tales of her and her now fiancé Terry's incredible adventures on the ocean wave. We couldn't fit everything in... so here is an exclusive post-show chat about the music, the wildlife and the comets that accompan...
Jul 20, 2017•11 min
When Beth first started on Manx Radio she worked in the news room. Because she's a very serious, don'tya know... As part of her time in the newsroom she spent a spell working alongside Stu Peters and the two presented Mandate together. Problem being, they had a tendency of making each other laugh. At the most 'appropriate' moments...
Jul 12, 2017•1 min
On July 4th 2017. to mark both American Independence Day and our own Tynwald National Holiday, we spent a wonderful hour in the company of former Late Show host Bernie Quayle, who talked to us about his career both on Island and in the US.
Jul 04, 2017•47 min
On Tuesday 27th June we were joined by the wonderful Eloise White, whose exhibition 'A Happy Medium' deals very powerfully with her own personal struggles with mental health. Animator and artist in residence at the Sayle Gallery since August 2016, Eloise stayed behind after the programme to talk - among other things - about the inspiration she received from fellow local artist Simon Buttimore, who she sadly didn't meet before he passed away, but who has nevertheless brought her encouragement and...
Jun 27, 2017•12 min
On Saturday 26th June 2017, the Centenary Centre was taken over by mini musicians learning to be future rock stars, taught by some of the Island's best musical talent, as The Rock Project celebrated with an end of year gig for pupils and tutors alike. Christy went to meet with some of those involved during their soundcheck, and also caught up with Rock Project leader David Rowles. The Rock Project is putting on a 3 day summer school between 23rd and 25th August for ages 7-13. Complete beginners ...
Jun 26, 2017•6 min
Shaun Wilde is a remarkable man; he is one of only 15 people in the world (that are known about) that have 'broken out' of Locked In Syndrome. He came to see us at the end of May 2017 along with Gillian Horsey, Lead Nurse for Stroke at Nobles Hospital, so that they could tell us his incredible story and so that Gill could talk to us about stroke awareness.
Jun 23, 2017•29 min
We were recently joined on the show by Anne Hodgson, who is the Community Fundraiser for the Walton Centre Charity. Anne was on the Island especially to support a number of people who were raising funds for the centre by taking part in the Parish Walk. She was invited by the family of one young woman, Katie Holmes, who has spent almost a year as an inpatient at Walton following a serious car accident. Christy was able to spend a short time in the company of 21 year old Katie and her mum, Yvonne,...
Jun 21, 2017•10 min
Hazel Teare is the woman behind the Island's open mic poetry nights, a founder member of Poetry Unlimited, member of the Manx Bard Committee – the list goes on – but she is also a performance poet herself – and a published, prize winning poet at that. We ran out of time to hear a 2nd poem from her, so invited her to stay after the show so we could chat a bit more and hear another of her fab creations
Jun 20, 2017•6 min
Sunday June 18th is Father's Day. We've been asking you to send in your thoughts about what it means to be a Dad in 2017 and you've sent some wonderful comments. So, as Christy's Dad, Steve DeHaven, found himself up at Manx Radio earlier this week (on an entirely different mission), she invited him in to the studio and bravely (foolishly?!) asked him to give his thoughts on modern day fatherhood, and reveal what she was like as a child...
Jun 16, 2017•7 min
Some of you may remember former guest Jimmy Whittle. Jimmy became something of a celebrity on the Island – and further afield - when he appeared on Channel 4 programme Restoration Man and his unique personality won over viewers and programme makers alike. Jimmy has also battled with depression and alcoholism, both of which were amplified when he lost his partner Lorna under tragic circumstances in her 20s. Well, Jimmy is making the headlines again - for very positive reason. If you were down at ...
Jun 12, 2017•9 min
On 8th June, we were joined in the studio by former Island resident Dani Rose, who is now one of the highest qualified 'drone pilots' in Britain. He now works for Flying Pictures, who specialise in aerial work on some of the biggest film and tv productions around (Harry Potter, Bond, Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars...) We barely scratched the surface with Dani while he was on the show, so he agreed to stay behind and chat to us some more; in this podcast, he reveals some of the specialist bits of kit...
Jun 08, 2017•18 min
At the end of May 2017, Christy visited Karen Griffiths, new head gardener at Cregneash, who took over this year from horticulturalist Cilla Platt following her retirement. The birds were singing, the bees were buzzing and the flowers were bursting with colour
Jun 05, 2017•12 min
On 5th June 2017 we were joined by Tanya Anderson from Lovely Greens and John Faragher from Food For Free Isle of Man. They stayed behind after the show to chat to us in greater detail; in this podcast we learn about the many varieties of mint and it's many benefits for both body and mind; about making your own teas; about Salmon berries and what to do with them; how to bring the wild back to your own garden; what hedgerow plants you can use to dye materials and what to be careful of – did you k...
Jun 05, 2017•14 min
We were delighted to be joined on 6th June 2017 by a woman who grew up surrounded by bees and Borstal Boys; who ran her own Market Garden, looks after Loughtans, enjoys a spot of boating, REALLY loves fast trains - and whose careful planning, all-weather work and very green fingers have left their colourful mark on the glorious gardens at one of the Island’s most loved heritage sites. Horticulturalist Cilla Platt recently retired as head gardener at Cregneash after nearly two decades. Her dedica...
Jun 02, 2017•49 min
Isle Expo 2017 was extremely successful; with a theme of ‘Growth’, the 2 day event saw speakers and workshops from leaders and mentors in a number of different fields – technology, investment, food production and more. One very impressive guest was keynote speaker, Emma Sinclair. Known as a ‘Serial Entrepreneur’, she is the youngest person ever to float a company on the stock market, she revolutionised parking management across the UK and her current venture, EnterpriseJungle, was voted the most...
May 26, 2017•11 min
The continuation of our 'Conister Rocks' special biographical programmes, where we talk to some of the Island's well-known personalities, find out about their lives and the music that means something to them. On May 12th 2017, we were joined on the Rock by Breesha Maddrell, Director of Culture Vanning. Breesha is someone who has played a major part in preserving and promoting Manx culture, while also being an active performer, singing in choirs and playing flutes, whistles and piano in a number ...
May 12, 2017•48 min
The continuation of our 'Conister Rocks' special biographical programmes, where we talk to some of the Island's well-known personalities, find out about their lives and the music that means something to them. On April 28th, we welcomed Janet Lees - someone who uses her creative talents to inspire others, through writing workshops. She is also an award winning published poet, a founder member of the Poetry Unlimited team behind the Manx Bard and a member of the Creative Network.
May 12, 2017•45 min
The continuation of our 'Conister Rocks' special biographical programmes, where we talk to some of the Island's well-known personalities, find out about their lives and the music that means something to them. It was a very special show on May 5th, as Beth and Christy were invited back to the Mayor's Parlour in Douglas Town Hall, to celebrate the 12month tenure of Mayor and Mayoress John and Gill Skinner...
May 05, 2017•46 min
The continuation of our 'Conister Rocks' special biographical programmes, where we talk to some of the Island's well-known personalities, find out about their lives - and the music that means something to them. On March 31st, we welcomed Fiona Helleur. Fiona is perhaps best known for her superb work at the Kensington Youth Arts Centre, where her dedication and passion for the arts has enriched the lives of hundreds of young people on the Island. She is from an extremely creative family, being th...
Apr 28, 2017•45 min
There is a fabulous production coming to the Gaiety Theatre tomorrow (April 27th and 28th), which tells the story of one of the greatest friendships of all time – that of Noel Coward, and his less well known muse, Gertrude Lawrence. The show also sees the return of one of our own leading ladies, Helen Power, taking on the title role. Helen’s career began right here on the Island, performing in shows at Ballakermeen, being part of the Christine Wild Theatre School and landing many a role on the G...
Apr 26, 2017•10 min
Multi-award winning London architect Hannah Corlett returns to the Island this week (April 6th), to speak about contemporary architecture as part of the Isle of Architecture season. Hannah, who went to school at St Ninians High School, is Founder and Director of London architecture studio ASSEMBLAGE. Key projects for her company have included a major regeneration scheme for a Holy City in Iraq, winning the scheme for the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements in 2011, and winning the compet...
Apr 06, 2017•19 min
Georgia Lisette (aka Empire of Whimsy) reads her poem Bardic Necessity for us, in recognition of World Poetry Day 2017. You can find Georgia and her wonderful words at: https://www.facebook.com/empireofwhimsy
Mar 21, 2017•3 min
‘The painters are in’... ‘Aunty Flo is back’... or maybe you’re more of a traditional ‘it’s the time of the month again’ type? We have always found it difficult to talk about periods. Period. There are some worrying statistics in the news today (16th March) confirming how awkward we feel about the taboo subject.... more than half of women in the UK have admitted to not knowing what was happening to their body when they had their first period; many of us attach the words 'shame' and 'embarrassmen...
Mar 16, 2017•12 min
The continuation of our 'Conister Rocks' special biographical programmes, where we talk to some of the Island's well-known personalities, find out about their lives - and the music that means something to them. On Friday 10th March we were joined by a woman of many talents – an architect, conservation officer, musician, renowned singer, a composer, a watercolour artist and much more; she loves walking in the Manx countryside, and a good massage (presumably needed after tackling some of our more ...
Mar 16, 2017•43 min
On Monday 6th March, we were joined by Susan Tummon (former Miss Isle of Man herself) and Colette Wylde, the organisers behind this year's most talked about event. They agreed to stay behind after the show so we could interrogate them further (nicely!) about what the audience - and contestants - can expect from the newly revamped event.
Mar 06, 2017•10 min
