Episodes
Finlo isn't yet 11, but he's already started his first business. And he makes every single item himself! This enterprising 10 year old tells Christy about his charitable 'business in bling', making bracelets and earrings. Find his Facebook page and support his efforts here
Christy catches up with singer songwriter Christine Collister and the Director of the Manx Voices choir, Angela Stewart, about a concert celebrating Christmas music from across the British Isles.
It's on Friday evening (15th Dec) at St George's in Douglas, tickets are £10 and monies are going to the Forget Me Not charity - one that is close to Christine's heart.
For 12 months, a team of dedicated volunteers have been building something very special in Laxey - a 'Skiff' which will be launched in to Laxey bay this Saturday, December 2nd at 3pm. It's a project that has really brought the community together. Al Kneen tells us more.
Follow the project's progress here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888380731511763/
Christy chats with Danielle Watterson and her 14 yr old son Mian, who is Type 1 Diabetic. They both recently visited Tynwald along with Natasha Parry from Diabetes Isle of Man - our latest One2Three charity of the week - to campaign for new technology to be made available to others with diabetes on the Island, to make their and their families’ lives easier.
You can also watch Mian and Danielle in this short clip from the longer audio interview.
https://youtu.be/ZTJ5IC8XiGs
We find out about Wellbeing in the Workplace, with Wendy Ranft-Gerber, who is Joint Vice-Chair of the IOM Chamber of Commerce 'Positive Health and Wellbeing Forum' and Natalie Cellamare, also a member of the Forum and Wellbeing Solutions Manager at Isle Listen.
Both are involved with organising the upcoming POSITIVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING CONFERENCE at The Best Western Palace Hotel on November 30th
Lasting friendships and even new relationships have formed through the Manx Retirement Association and members find their diaries are busier than ever! The group offers over 300 activities a month to members, including trips off Island.
But before Christy chats with MRA members Howard Parkin and Debbie Lace, we hear the remarkable story of retiree Joy France, who started her golden years by practising a brand new skill... battle rapping!
The Manx Retirement Group may not yet offer rap as an activity (watch this space...) but they are currently welcoming new members: find out more by ema...
It's World Poetry Day, so we celebrated on One2Three by having a lovely literary chat (and a healthy dose of nonsense) with our pal Howard Caine. He also treated us to a superb new poem* on the topic of turnips - the King of Veg here on the tiny Isle at this time of year. *If you'd just like to hear the poem itself, skip forward to about 8mins 40 in to the chat.
Manx Birdlife outgoing MD Neil Morris and new MD Allison Leonard tell Christy about the incredible species we can see here on the Island, about what we can do to minimise our impact on them and how we can support the charity and our bird life by doing very simple things - such as volunteering, letting our gardens grow wild and signing up to Garden Watch schemes.
Find out more on their website here, or by calling them on 01624 861130.
https://youtu.be/jv3W24SufUU?si=Sh4qTNaAmX6aDEs0
Christy chats with producers and teachers Christine Wild & Rachel Wild alongwith cast members Josh 'Joseph' Riordan and Mike '2 parts' Bonner about their exciting new production of the much loved Webber / Rice musical. We also catch up with Narrator Isabel Halsall, who gives a stunning rendition of the opening number of the show.
The show runs from 8th to 14th October and tickets are on sale now at VillaGaiety.com.
Watch the video of Isabel's performance below
https://youtu.be/OzBGFL_xZQk
Manx Birdlife are the conservation charity that have been working since 1997 to protect the island's wild birds and the habitats on which they depend. New Managing Director Allison Leonard and outgoing MD Neil Morris tell us all about the charity, their work and the exciting plans they have for the future. Find out more on their website here.
Have you ever thought about adopting a new furry or feathered (or scaly!) friend for your family? Krysia Boruch tells us more about the Manx SPCA - how to go about adopting, a bit about some of their animals in rescue right now and also how you can volunteer.
She also reveals that they have some more 'ghostly' guests staying with them out at Ard Jekyll...
Find out more about the charity and their animals on their Facebook or on their website https://www.manxspca.com/
September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month but of course, dementia is an illness that continues day to day, month to month - as does the work of the Isle of Man Alzheimer's Society. Christy caught up with dementia advisor Claire Cubberly to find out about the work they do and also what support is available for those who are on a dementia journey. Contact the charity for more information on 01624 613181.
Geneen Crossley is on the Isle of Man to try and trace her Manx roots - which involve rumours of Royal blood, links to the Knights' Templar, a mystery woman and two local mines... Does any of this sound familiar to YOU? If so, listen on to find out more. You can also contact Geneen by email gm.crossley@gmail.com
Krysia Boruch tells us all about the wonderful work of the Manx SPCA, how it began and how we can support them. Find out more on their website https://www.manxspca.com/
Christy catches up with TV presenter and adventurer Simon Reeve to celebrate the little green wins, as he looks back at some of the biggest environmental achievements in Britain over the last decade.
Simon, who is known for his passion and knowledge of environmental issues, believes Britain is a nation looking to change their habits to improve our natural world - and new research supports his theory, with around 78% of Brits saying they want to help tackle climate change now, so the planet is habitable for future generations.
Jen Adams tells us all about the incredible marine life that can be spotted from our coastline, from dolphins and porpoise to humpback whales! She also shares crucial information about how to behave if we do have close encounters of the cetacean kind... Find out more on their website here, email: info@mwdw.net, call the office on 01624 610131, or pop in to see them at 31 Michael Street Peel.
Jen Adams tells us all about the wonderful work of Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch, how it began and how we can support them. Find out more on their website here, email: info@mwdw.net, call the office on 01624 610131, or pop in to see them at 31 Michael Street Peel.
The Manx Stroke Foundation aims to help and support people after stroke, they also identify new initiatives in stroke care and campaign to improve stroke services on the Isle of Man and are dedicated to raising awareness of stroke and its risk factors so that strokes can be prevented.
Trustee Edward Kelly and new Chair Michelle Ferrer tell us more about some of the services they offer.
Find their website here: http://www.manxstrokefoundation.org/ Email: info@manxstrokefoundation.org
or Phone: (07624) 222102
The Manx Stroke Foundation is a registered charity formed in 1997 by a small group of health professionals who recognised the need for a support group for those affected by stroke. The overall aim of the Foundation is to help and support people after stroke, they also identify new initiatives in stroke care and campaign to improve stroke services on the Isle of Man and are dedicated to raising awareness of stroke and its risk factors so that strokes can be prevented.
Trustee Edward Kelly and new Chair Michelle Ferrer tell us the background of the charity and give us an idea of their servic...
Live At Home is a dedicated Manx-registered charity established in 1998, their volunteers are passionate about providing lots of ways for members to live happily at home for as long as they can.
The charity is on the lookout for volunteers across all areas; CEO Karen Winter and Operations Manager Alison Lester explain how YOU could help them and also talk us through some of their brilliant new initiatives, including the new Digital Hub, the Wellbeing Group and more.
Email: enquiries@liveathome.im or Phone: + 44 1624 616571
Live At Home is a dedicated Manx-registered charity established in 1998, their volunteers are passionate about providing lots of ways for members to live happily at home for as long as they can.
Their aim is to improve the quality of life and eliminate isolation and loneliness among older people on the Isle of Man by connecting people in communities that care - providing reassurance that there is always someone you can turn to for help, advice, or simply a chat.
CEO Karen Winter and Operations Manager Alison Lester tell us the background of the charity and give us an idea of their service...
How would you like to be in with a chance of driving an Aston Martin Vantage around the Island for a weekend - while also supporting the wonderful work carried out by Hospice At Home nurses?
The Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust helps fund specialist nursing staff to provide respite care and end-of-life palliative care for Isle of Man residents with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses who choose to remain at home in their last days. Charity Trustees Richard Slee and Deb Shields tell us how they hope to raise £2m and also give us the lowdown on their exciting new Fundra...
The Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust helps fund specialist nursing staff to provide respite care and end-of-life palliative care for Isle of Man residents with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses who choose to remain at home in their last days.
The ‘hospice at home’ service is delivered by the wonderful hospice nurses provided by Hospice Isle of Man, and aims to provide high quality nursing care and support not only to the individual patient, but also to their family, friends and carers. Find out more on their website or by emailing Hospiceathomeiom@gmail.com
The Isle of Man Support Group for Coeliac UK are holding their AGM on Saturday (24th June) at the Creg Ny Baa. Peter Cannell tells us all about the charity's origins, purpose and more.
You can find out much more about the group and this weekend's event here or by emailing IsleofMan@coeliac.org.uk
The Isle of Man Support Group for Coeliac UK are holding their AGM on Saturday (24th June) at the Creg Ny Baa. Peter Cannell tells us all about it and also about what it's like living with the condition. For instance, did you know that it can be dangerous for someone with Coeliac disease to walk down the bakery aisle of supermarkets?
You can find out much more about the group and this weekend's event here or by emailing IsleofMan@coeliac.org.uk.
Peel Heritage Trust is bringing back the popular Secret Gardens event this year, with 22 gardens available to view and lots more going on in the City on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Adele Harmer tells Christy more. The Peel Secret Gardens brochures are now on Sale - you can purchase them in Peel from Celtic Gold,
Mitchell’s Newsagents,
Peel News,
Ward Library or The Leece Museum.
Greens Cafe in St John’s
Bridge Book shops in Port Erin & Ramsey.
Kirby Garden Centre
The Welcome Centre Douglas.
You need a brochure per adult, they’re £5 each, kids are free! 22 Gardens to enjoy.
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Photographer Jimmy Thistle embarks on a 100 mile challenge a week today, Weds 14th June, to raise money for the charity that he says saved his life. You can follow his progress and donate to Motiv8 here
When Christy's nephews bought her a skateboard for her birthday, she couldn't let them down...so she booked in for a lesson with Galskate at The Shred House and soon found herself rolling around a halfpipe with a big goofy grin on her face! A new obsession is born...
She chatted with coach Ali throughout the process, who told her about the many and surprising benefits of skating. You can find Ali on Instagram here and the Shred House here.
Pictured: Christy at the Shred house with her nephew Luca and coach Ali.
Outlier Distilling Company say they are 'looking to do things differently from the mass market' and it seems the passion and determination of the tiny team has served them well in the short time they’ve been operating.
For the two main men behind the label, Ian Warborn-Jones and Rick Dacey, proof came in the past few weeks when bottles of their rum started appearing on the shelves of Harrods no less... In a little under three years, they've gone from renovating an old milk shed to having Hoolie Manx rum on the shelves of arguably the most famous shop in the world. But how did they get here...
When listener Lewis Maunze popped in to One2Three, he chose to feature the small local charity 'Friends of St Thomas' School' . Committee member Kristene Wilson came in to tell Christy all about it.