Episodes
It might be a beautiful sunny day on the tiny Isle with only light winds and rippling waves, but we know only too well how that weather – and those conditions - can change within moments.And it’s at times like this that our wonderful lifeboat volunteers are on guard, ready to drop everything at all hours of the day or night and leap to our aid on the high seas should we need it. With the Island being the birthplace of the RNLI, it’s apt that an exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the organisation has opened at the House of Manannan - and it includes a gold medal awarded to Manx res...
Ron Spencer from the Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust talks to Christy about the "Warden's Walks", which happen around the Island on the final Sunday of every month and raise money for the Hospice Isle of Man Care at Home nurses. The next walk is this Sunday (July 28th), in a really beautiful part of the Island. Details from the Trust's FB page:All are welcome to join and walk Eairy Beg with the Hospice at Home walkers, the 6th hike of 13 in the Wardens Walk programme. Meet at Glen Helen’s carpark at 10am. The full route with waypoints can be downloaded from the Isle of M...
Inspector Paul Kemp talks to Christy about his own career in policing, shares some of the many and varied roles available within the Isle of Man Constabulary and gives all the details about the current Recruitment Drive, open to all from ages 18+.
Juan Christian from Isle Listen tells us about this year's muddy fun TOUGH MUCKA JNR event for 10 to 14 yr olds, taking place in Castletown on Saturday alongside the Manx Games (full interview).
This weekend, the sea comes to the shore in Port Erin – as the annual Festival of the Sea sweeps in to town! Manx Wildlife Trust will be bringing all kinds of critters to their ever popular mega tanks once more, so you can get up close and personal with what we can find under our seas. Christy D caught up with Lara Howe, Marine Officer for Manx Wildlife Trust, to find out more.
We find out more about the local charity that brings joy to people of all ages, in the shape of helpful hounds and a calming cat! Sarah Turner and David Killip brought their therapy dogs Alfie and Ffinlo in to see Christy.
We catch up with Paws for Therapy fur-ever friends Finlo and Alfie along with their humans Sarah Turner and David Killip. They tell us about the background of the charity, their aims and their hopes for the future and - most importantly how the public can support the pawfectly furbulous work they all do. Find out more on their Facebook page - and see photos of our team enjoying quality time with Finlo and Alfie on our Facebook here.
Our charity for Learning Disabilities Week has been Manx Mencap. Christy chats with Kelly Quaye and Jacquie Dawson about some of the plans organised by the charity to mark the week itself, also the ongoing activities available to service users and families and fundraising; they also chat about Expedition Limitless, a group of adventurous souls who came together with one aim - to raise a staggering £100,000 for Manx Mencap in June 2024! As part of their goal, 12 of those individuals successfully completed a 715km canoe trip on the mighty Yukon river; Christy was able to ask Jacquie and Kelly...
The small but steadily expanding charity led by family and friends of those with learning disabilities, to support this 'vibrant and diverse' population on our Island. Find out more here: Home | Manxmencap
From donkeys to cakes, tractors to tiny gardens, the Southern District Agricultural Show has got it all - and you can be a part of it. It takes place over the last weekend in July and Zoe Hampton and Amy Rothwell stopped by One2Three to tell us more.
Debra Tracey from Isle Be Creative tells us about her latest community project, creating a mosaic to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, while fundraiser Ruth Quillin-Creamer shares her multi-generational story of RNLI involvement and tells us why projects like this are so important to the organisation.
Ben Thomas, Miltos Provatakis and Krishna Ramesh are the award winning Junior Achievement Creed team who created the ultrasonic glove to assist the visually impaired - and now they need YOUR help. They are going to Italy in July to represent the Island and are looking for sponsorship to develop their product further. They told Christy D all about it
56 hardy Manxies braved it for Breast Cancer Now at the weekend, taking part in the charity's annual sleepover.
Previously taking place on the summit of Snaefell, this time they opted for Peel Castle. The aim of the event is to raise money for vital research into cancers so that by the year 2050 everyone who develops the disease will live and live well. Sadly, the weather was against them!
But it didn't put them off. And our Christy stopped by to check in on proceedings (before she went home to her own bed and a warming cup of cocoa... lightweight!
Group photo courtesy Mike Radcliffe ...
Ali Mellor from Gal Skate will be heading to Paris this Summer to represent the Island and skateboarding in general, as a member of the 2024 ROLL Models initiative by Skateistan and Women Win
She is one of just 15 chosen to design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe and she popped in to One2Three to tell Christy all about it.
Almost 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives. Our Charity of the Week, Guide Dogs, works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or partially sighted is not what defines you.
14 yr old Katie Jacobs has been supporting the charity for some time already and, on Saturday 13th April 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm, Katie is hosting a Coffee Morning in Aid of Guide Dogs - in hope of raisi...
GUIDE DOGS are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, they are the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK and are also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss.
Lynne Whittaker tells us about the charity that helps people with sight loss live the life they choose - with a new Best Friend by their side.
You can sponsor one of the new puppies-in-training here. and meet the latest recruits on the video below.
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CEO of the Children's Centre, Joff Whitten, tells us about the work they do with our Island's young people, from all backgrounds. Find out more and get in touch with them via their website here.
Christy chats to Carl Parker and Keira Mackey (aka 'Wendy Darling') about the Parker & Snell Company production of Wendy and Peter Pan, on at the VillaGaiety from Thursday 11th to 13th April
This year’s Seed Swap & Plant Share will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, from 2-4pm at the Working Men's Institute in Laxey. The event will take place on BOTH FLOORS so it will be both roomy for seed sharing and with tables and chairs to sit down on to enjoy cakes and warm drinks.
Tanya Anderson and Brenda Kilic from the team of volunteer organisers caught up with Christy about it on One2Three.
As part of their Advocacy campaign for this year's One World Centre Charity Challenge, CRHS students Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri contacted us to ask if they could be represented in our Charity of the Week feature - of course we were happy to help! Their efforts for Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal were rewarded when they won the Advocacy Award and came second place following their presentation at Finals this week. Well done team!
Congratulations also to the Ballakermeen High School team who came first in the Grand Final, for their work for Disability Africa, which you...
Year 12 students from Castle Rushen High School on the Isle of Man have made it through to the final of the One World Charity Challenge which takes place today (26 March 2024.)
Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri are hoping to raise £1,000 towards Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal and have been explaining the charity challenge on One 2 Three with Christy.
Christy celebrates the International Day of Verse with a special Slampion guest and numerous creative contributions from listeners
Local singing group 'Mine's A Shanty' have written a musical tribute to the RNLI as the Institution - started on the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary - marks its 200th Anniversary. Howard Caine chats to Christy about the composition and treats us to a special early rendition of the song.
Dot Tilbury and John Quaye pop in to One2Three to tell us about the upcoming Braaid Eisteddfod, a longstanding much loved community event where YOU provide the entertainment!
We speak with Bunscoill Ghaelgagh teacher Aalin Clague and pupil Cara Rowles, who is heading off to Scotland tomorrow (Friday 23rd Feb) along with Olivia Savage to represent their school at the Alba FilmG Awards. Aigh Vie eu!
Watch the film here.
CEO and Founder Chris Gregory tells us about the charity created to promote, provide and advocate for opportunities for all children on the Island to fulfil their ‘Right to Play’. Find out more on their website and Facebook.
And listen to Christy chatting with Chris along with service user 14 yr old Kian Morris in the video below.
https://youtu.be/JOlJlPmL698?si=fHJdVvaML2qycc-Q
Kian Morris started attending Isle of Play's Lester Yard facility in 2019. Now 14, he helps the team out, guiding and encouraging younger kids to make the most of the services the charity has to offer.
Along with Isle of Play Founder and CEO Chris Gregory, Kian tells Christy how the charity has helped him and other young people and also divulges a rather messy fundraising idea he has to help the group out...
If you think you can help Kian fill a bath with beans in order to make this fundraiser a reality, you can contact them through their website isleofplay.im or social media.
This Friday, Douglas Choral Union open their latest production - the epic Evita. We caught up with Director Scott St Martyn, Alex Toohey who is playing President Peron and the DCU's Jude Fullerton to find out more.
Booking information and further details here and there is a captioned performance - Tue 13 Feb 2024 @ 7:30pm
Qualified Yoga Teacher Wendy Ranft-Gerber is holding a free class in Douglas on Sunday for those on a cancer journey. She tells us more about the class, about her practice and about another upcoming fundraising event involving Sound Therapy.
The free class is open to all and will be at Space Yoga Studio, c/o HOMECO, 41-43 Bucks Road, Douglas, from 2pm to 2.45pm this Sunday (4th Feb 24). To find out more or to book on, call Wendy on 07624 407545 or email hello@healthandbalanceiom.com
Almost 50 young people, from the age of 7 through to 17, took part in the Young Singer of Mann Competition at the Erin Arts Centre this weekend. Introduced by organiser Pip Rolfe, each competitor sang two short pieces of their own choosing and all were accompanied live by Madeleine Kelly.
Christy was on the panel again, so took the opportunity to record some chat with her fellow Judges - and also caught up with the winners from both Saturday’s Junior heat (Aalish Kilgallon) and Sunday’s Senior winner (Orry Wilson).
Interviewees:
Chair of Judges Angela Stewart (pictured with Orry Wilso...