Episodes
Simon and Kirree visit the Southern District Agricultural Show - not a long journey for Kirree as it turns out - look forward to the Royal and also hear from the new Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust.
In this week's Countryside, Kirree catches up with the organisers of the Southern District Agricultural Show which returns this weekend to Orrisdale Farm, while Clarky goes for a train ride, as he learns all about the Great Laxey Mine Railway.
In this week's Countryside, Kirree hears more about the "truth about wool" from a fascinating visitor from Patagonia and Simon takes a tour of a beautiful garden in Sulby.And we speak to Nicola Curphey and Paula Dunlop from the charity Isle Stand Up to Suicide, about the struggles farmers and people working within agriculture may face around mental health and isolation.Click here for more details about the charity: Home | IsleStandUpToSuicideWARNING: This podcast contains references to suicide.
Kirree heads to Baldwin to meet the Young Farmers as they host shearing and stock-judging whilst Simon investigates reports winter barley being combined already . .
Simon talks to contractor Phillip Hampton and visits an iconic plane on display at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, whilst Kirree drops into the 113th Laa Columb Killey Festival in Arbory
Simon and Kirree head to Ballagawne for the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards highlighting farming and conservation work
The Laurel and Hardy of rural Mann are back for another series of Countryside, as Kirree heads out to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club annual rally whilst Simon finds out about the importance of your pets' diet
In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025
Kirree gets her gardening head on as she heads to this year's seed swap event in Laxey, whilst Simon talks to a farmer who has moved into dairy rather than out of it and dons his camo to meet the IOM Airsoft group.
Kirree goes herbal with the Manx herbalist whilst Simon catches up with Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch and the latest sightings of Moonlight and Starlight
Kirree enjoys a 3 course meal from farm to fork at the UCM, while Clarky goes to the Ramsey Horitcultural Society Spring Show
Kirree joins FWAG for a tour of Ballenevin Compost - she knows how to show the boys a good time - whilst Simon talks to Richard Crowe about his sheepdog trialling and farming at Bishopscourt.
Simon and Kirree look back at the Young Farmers' Concert 2025. Loud, bawdy and always close to the bone, the pair chat to actors, directors, judges, Gaiety staff and sponsors. Stand back . . .
Simon drops into Ramsey Farmers' Market and checks on last minute arrangements for the annual Young Farmers' Concert whilst Kirree heads to Ballown Farm in Ballasalla for the Mannin Ploughing Match
The dynamic duo of rural Mann return for a new series! Simon chats to local veg farmers Stuart Allanson and his son James and pops along to Peel Cathedral to hear about the Museum of the Moon exhibition, whilst Kirree talks to young farmer Thomas Cleator who's inviting members of the public to get involved in farm work.
Kirree Kermode sits down with Manxman Ned Kennaugh to chat Christmasses past and present on the farm.
In a special Christmas episode, Clarky and Kirree catch up with Bri Radcliffe, Ned Kennaugh and Andrea Faragher.
Kirree heads to IOM Meats again to chat to those involved in the Xmas Primestock show, whilst Simon talks to Andrew North about International Mens' Day and Dot Tilbury about a lifetime's entertaining around the Manx Countryside
Clarky talks to Nigel Taylor from the Fur and Feather Society and David Beard from the Manx Fish Producers organisation about how the king scallop season is going, while Kirree catches up with auctioneer Peter Quayle about farming in general on the Island.
Simon talks to members of the Manx Wildlife Trust after they receive the Kings Award for Voluntary Services whilst Kirree heads south to visit the annual Chrysanthemum Show at Morton Hall in Castletown
Kirree heads to Santon to see the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Ploughing Match whilst Simon talks to the three (Above) Average Auctioneers
The gruesome twosome of rural pastures return with a new series and start with the award of the bronze chough and tips on how to keep your animals safe and sound this bonfire night
Kirree is let loose on her own to chat to the champions, reserves and officials at this year's Royal Agricultural Show at Knockaloe
Simon celebrates 90 years of the Isle of Man Creamery chatting to current chair Dougie Cooil and one of the first to provide milk to the Creamery, 90 year old Raymond Teare, while Kirree heads to Knockaloe to see how preparations are coming along for this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show.
The rustic ramblers, Kirree and Simon, enjoy the delights of this year's Southern Agricultural Show, talking to exhibitors, winners, reserves and judges.
The Laurel and Hardy of Manx rural life are back for another series of Countryside! Simon checks out the new cattery at the MSPCA and gets down and dirty with the Tough Muckers, whilst Kirree looks forward to the Southern Agricultural Show
Kirree goes to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Fair while Clarky meets the Soil Farmer of the Year and speaks to the Managing Director of Manx Birdlife
Kirree enjoys an open farm Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla, while Simon heads north to hear about the "Poor Little Jurby" exhibition.
Kirree chats to Jim Caley about the Easter Young Farmers sheep shearing event whilst Simon heads to Smeale to hear from David Brew who runs a mixed farm
Simon visits the Isle of Man International Shears competition whilst Kirree chats to Bill Galley from the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club about a special rally coming up