Manx Radio: Countryside

Countryside - 3rd September 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:43:00 +0000

With Kirree on a well-deserved holiday, Simon Clarke speaks to Will McMillan about the harvest, Willie Christian about his win at the royal show with his rather unusual looking cattle, John Dog Callister about the elusive Angel Orchid, and some superheroes!

Countryside - 30th July 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:14:00 +0000

Kirree and Simon are at the Southern District Agricultural Show with competitors and visitors alike. In the crowds, they speak to Minister for DEFA, Geoffrey Boot MHK and the owner of the Charloais bull which was awarded the 2019 Supreme Champion, Jonathan Quine who worked closely with his family to achieve a dream he's had for fifty years. They also spoke to Vikki Sloan-Massen whose Holstein cow won first reserve; Peter Quayle with his Simbra cattle; Robin Setry with the vintage tractors; Judge for the day, Ian Faragher; President of the Southern District Agricultural Show, Simon Fitheon; Danny Creer, owner of the Texel Tup awarded Second Reserve and contractor Philip Hampton.

Supreme Champion, Jonathan Quine's Charolais Bull. Photograph courtesy of Elizabeth Quine

The Quine family with their Charolais Bull

Ned and Sylvia Kennaugh with Daisy

Peter Quayle's Simbra Bull

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Countryside - 23rd July 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:10:00 +0000

Simon and Kirree have more to tell us about the Traa dy Liooar Sheepdog Trials at Bishopscourt, which took place a few weeks ago. Competitors have travelled from far and wide to take part, including Aled Owens, two-time World Champion!

Kirree also speaks to General Manager at the Curraghs Wildlife Park, Kathleen Graham about some exciting new arrivals and how you can get involved.

Listen on demand or download this week’s episode of Countryside extended as a podcast on the Manx Radio website.

Photo credit: Claire Fox Schreuder

Countryside - 9th July 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:57:23 +0000

On tonight's Countryside, Simon and Kirree visit the Traa dy Liooar Sheepdog Trials and speak to one of the organisers, Katie Brummit and this year’s winner, Michael Longton. Plus, John Wornham tells Simon about drones and their use in agriculture!

Image courtesy of Traadyliooar Sheepdog Trials Isle of Man

Countryside - 2nd July 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:42:53 +0000

In Countryside this evening, Kirree is at Laa Columb Killey soaking up the atmosphere and hearing tales of the celebration in the old days. Simon visits Barry and Edgar Cowin to find out how the silage is shaping up after the varied weather we’ve had.

Listen live at 5:30pm, on demand for the next seven days or download the podcast at manxradio.com

Countryside - 25th June 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:18:04 +0000

This evening on Countryside, Simon enjoys a Variety Concert at Jurby Parish Hall - the first of many we hope!

Eris Goldie serenades the crowds with his saw and organiser Angela tells Simon how the event came together.

Kirree speaks to canine nutritionist of Canine Cuisine, Pamela Goldie about natural ways to nourish our dogs.

Stream or download the episode as a podcast on the Manx Radio website, and get in touch through Countryside@manxradio.com

Countryside - 18th June 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:49:40 +0000

Kirree reflects on the farming year so far with Daniel Creer and Simon finds out about new technology helping us to learn more about bats on the Island, plus, he looks ahead to the upcoming sheepdog trials.

Photo credit: Kirree Kermode

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Countryside - 9th April 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:03:08 +0000

In this last episode of the current series, Simon hears about a new petition to end the export of livestock with petition initiator Polly Folley, Kirree finds out the results of this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch with Martin Fowlie and Simon joins Dawn Dickens from the Manx Wildlife Trust at the Trust's roadshow in Ramsey.

Photograph courtesy of Manx Wildlife Trust

Find the full results from the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch survey, here.

Listen again to Countryside on demand for up to one week, download the podcast and subscribe to the series, all at www.manxradio.com

Countryside - 2nd April 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Simon has good news for Island meat producers - he speaks to Tim Baker MHK about Isle of Man Meats’ new venture; Kirree visits wild bird rescue charity, Manx Wild Bird Aid with founder Barbara Glassy-Cole, and Simon has a challenge for any local sheep shearers who fancy their chances representing the Island at this year’s World Sheep Shearing Championships!

Photograph courtesy of Kirree Kermode

Catch the programme live at 5:30pm, on demand for 7 days and download or subscribe to the podcast at manxradio.com

Countryside - 26th March 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:29:00 +0000

Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode look back at this year's Annual Young Farmers Concert which took place at the Gaiety Theatre between March 21st and 23rd. They speak to the competition judges, organisers, club officials and prize winners from each club, including winners of the Best Individual Act, 'The Eastern Birds'.

Photograph courtesy of the Isle of Man Young Farmers Club

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Countryside - 19th March 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000

On Countryside this week, Simon Clarke learns more about the Isle of Man Green Party with its’ founder Andrew Newton, Kirree Kermode discusses farming in the looming shadow of Brexit with President of the Manx National Farmers Union, Brian Brumby and John Dog Callister shows Simon what a kishie is!

Photograph by John Rattar

Countryside - 11th March 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:55:11 +0000

This week on Countryside, Simon Clarke learns about the Saola, an endangered member or the deer family native to Vietnam and Laos with visiting experts, Douglas Richardson and Simon Hedges.

Kirree Kermode attends the Laxey and Lonan Allotment’s annual Seed Swap & Plant Share at Laxey Sailing Club. She speaks to Laxey Allotment Secretary and founder of Lovely Greens, Tanya Anderson and co-organiser Brenda Killick.

Photograph courtesy of Tanya Anderson

Listen again to Countryside On Demand for up to one week, download to the podcast or subscribe to the series via Google, iTunes or Spotify. Kirree and Simon return next Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Countryside - Tuesday 5th March 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:02:59 +0000

On this week’s Countryside, Simon speaks to DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot about the 10-year Agricultural Strategy.

Kirree Kermode has a fabulous night at the Braaid Eisteddfod hearing traditional tunes, Manx readings and a musical saw! Kirree speaks to the Eisteddfod Judges, Dot Tillbury and Alan Wilcocks and Chairperson Chris Lyon.

Simon heads up to the Cronk-y-Voddy ploughing match and speaks to competitors Peter Faragher, Philip Caley and Alan Radcliffe, and manages to find the time to nip in to the famous tea tent (no surprises there!) where Wendy Quirk and Marion Caine are hard at work.

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Countryside - 26th February 2019

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:46:00 +0000

This week, Simon Clarke speaks to Rachel Ranson-Teare of Ballakelly Farm about troubles faced by farmers at the moment and building a sustainable farming business during these hard times.

Kirree Kermode attends the 2019 Dalby World Bonnag Championships and speaks to organisers Nikki Beavis and Margi Killey, Judge Tony Quirk, along with this year's World Champion Bonnag Baker, Dan Sayle!

And Simon recalls this year's epic queue for tickets to the Young Farmer's concert with Secretary of the Isle of Man Young Farmers Federation, Hayley Crowe.

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Countryside - 19th February

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000

In this first episode of the new series, Kirree Kermode looks back at the recent meeting organised by Chris Kneale of Rural Business Consultancy. She speaks to visiting speakers Tom Jones, a regular columnist for The Farmer's Guardian, Oliver McIntyre from Barclays (both visiting farmers from Wales) and Tim Baker MHK about business-minded farming and the future of farming in Britain.

Photograph curtesy of Rural Business Consultancy

Simon Clarke takes a trip up to Ramsey to meet prospective volunteers as they learn the ropes, and speaks to Chairman of the Trustees of Milntown Estate, Charles Guard. If you'd like to volunteer at Milntown, contact the team via their website.

Countryside is available on demand for one week after broadcast but is also available as an extended podcast which you can download on the Manx Radio website, or subscribe to via Spotify, Google or iTunes.

Countryside - Tuesday 18th December 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:00:00 +0000

In this last programme of the current series, Simon Clarke is joined by Jill Drower, author of 'Good, Clean Fun', a new book about Cunningham's Holiday Camp, a camp thought to be the very first of it's kind, and he takes a visit to Davison's ice-cream factory. Kirree Kermode speaks to Peter Quayle about the year in Marts & the upcoming Christmas Mart.

Find exclusive content in extended interviews on the Countryside Podcast.

Photo credit: Simon Clarke

Countryside - 11th December 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:28:00 +0000

Kirree and Simon discuss Tractor Races with Chair of the Young Farmers Association Charlie Corkhill, and eco-projects with Laxey School.

Countryside - 4th December 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Countryside this week, Kirree has the final set of results from this year's Christmas Primestock show, Simon ventures north to Bry Radcliffe's Vegetable Emporium on Ramsey quayside and Kirree speaks to JB Gill, formerly of boyband JLS, (but now a farmer!) about a new initiative to get young people into farming.

Countryside - 27th November 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:00:00 +0000

On this week's programme, Kirree speaks to Captain of the Parish, Donald Gelling about Hollantide today and in days gone by; Simon visits the Colby river to speak to Chair of Arbory Commissioners Jane Glover about the ongoing Japanese Knotweed problem and Kirree has the results from Monday night's Christmas Primestock Show!

Photos: Simon Clarke

Photo: Kirree Kermode

Countryside - 20th November 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Kirree Kermode and Simon Clark return for a new series of Countryside, where we begin with an exciting announcement from Kirree!

Kirree speaks to Jim Caley, President of the Royal Manx Agricultural Society about the success of the summer's Agricultural Shows and the anticipation building for this year's Christmas Primestock Show.

Simon heads up to Cooil to chat to some of the competitors of the Marown Ploughing Match.

Listen again on demand or download the episode as a podcast on the Manx Radio Website.

Images Courtesy of Margaret Dodd

Countryside - 28th August 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:30:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Simon finds out more about the celebrations taking place next week to mark 125th anniversary of the Manx Electric Railway.

And Kirree speaks Caroline Dawson, who was the guest speaker at the recent Isle of Man Food, Farming and Fishing Awards, about the work she does in Wales to promote local produce and the retailing.

Countryside - 21st August 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Simon Clarke speaks to Mike Buttall on the old railway line between Ramsey and Peel, and Rowland Baker reminisces about the old days working on a Manx farm Kirree Kermode.

Countryside - Tuesday 31st July 2018

Sarah Hendy — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:17:00 +0000

Kirree Kermode and Simon Clarke return for a new series of Countryside, brought to you by NFU Mutual, beginning with the Southern District Agricultural Show.

Taking a tour around the showground, Kirree and Simon speak to stall holders, producers and the stock-showing line-up including the owners of this year's Southern Show Supreme Champion, the Kermode family of Orrisdale.

Countryside - Tuesday, 1st May 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:30:00 +0000

In the last programme in the current series, Simon finds out more about the Isle of Man seabird census, which has just been carried out by Manx BirdLife, from Managing Director Neil Morris.

And Kirree speaks to sheep and beef farmer from Laxey Ean Parsons, and northern grain farmer Arthur Radcliffe, to find out how the latest winter and spring seasons have affected their farming operations.

Countryside - Tuesday, 24th April 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:49:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Kirree finds out more about the opportunities for you to get involved in Manx Wildlife Week from Curator of Natural History for Manx National Heritage Lara McCoy and Collections Information Manager Jude Dicken.

And Simon takes a trip to Onchan to speak to Falk Horning, Nigel Williams and Phil Corlett about a project to revive Centenary Park.

He also speaks to northern dairy farmer Tim Johnston about how the weather has been affecting his farming operation so far this spring.

Countryside - Tuesday, 17th April 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:30:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Kirree speaks to Manx wildflower enthusiast Simon Smart, who runs the website manxwildflowers.com about just what can be seen in the countryside this time of year.

And Simon finds out more about the threat of non-native invasive species from DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot, Senior Marine Environment Officer Peter Duncan, and Senior Biodiversity Officer and Zoologist Richard Selman.

Countryside - Tuesday, 10th April 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:30:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Simon visits the newly re-opened farm shop in Sandygate to find out how the community has taken to the venture from Cindy Corkill.

And Kirree takes a trip to the Curraghs Wildlife Park to speak to General Manager Kathleen Graham about how the park has fared over the winter months and an update on the latest arrivals.

Countryside - Tuesday, 3rd April 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:30:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Simon visits two community litter-pick-up events in the North of the Island to speak to some of the people involved in the initiatives.

And Kirree speaks to Wendy Keggin about the introduction of Highland Cattle at Langness Peninsula.

She also takes part in the Easter walk around the Silverburn area and finds out about the organised walks coming up this year.

Countryside - Tuesday, 27th March 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:30:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Simon finds out more about a new book charting the work of the craftsmen of kelly’s Yard in Kirk Michael from author Mike Clague.

He also speaks to Marine Officer for the Manx Wildlife Trust Lara Howe about the start of the new season for the Calf of Man wardens.

And Kirree finds out more about a special Easter event at Cregneash from Manx National Heritage Site Manager for the South Helen Ashcroft.

Countryside - Tuesday, 20th March 2018

Catherine Nicoll — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:17:00 +0000

On this week’s programme, Simon takes a trip to St Patrick’s Church in Jurby to find out how the Friends of Jurby Church marked St Patrick’s Day from Secretary Sandra Kerrison.

He also speaks to Paul Fletcher from Ballig Farm in Jurby about how the weather is affecting lambing this year.

And Kirree speak to some of the people involved in last week’s seed and plant swap event in Laxey.