Episodes
Pilates instructor Lizzy Main is one of the business owners on East Quay in Peel who has really struggled with the impact of the roadworks in the area. But despite the evident challenges, she has decided to bring a little positivity to Peel - with Pilates on the Pink Pavement!
She talks to Christy about the difficulties she and others have endured over the past few months but also, how the construction workers have done their absolute best to try and minimise disruption wherever possible. As a result, she's been inspired to give something back to them this week...
A frank, engaging and super helpful 'round the table' conversation with some of the hard working team from Isle Listen: CEO Andrea Chambers, Head of Service Annabel Ennett, Dr Brian Murray who is Clinical Lead, Natalie Cellamare who is from the Workplace Wellbeing Solutions (training service) and Schools Team Lead Steven Downward. With specific content related to Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, the work they are doing and numerous helpful hints and advice for how to boost our mental health, recorded and produced by Christy DeHaven. Find out more at IsleListen.im
This week's featured Charity raises funds for Robert Owen House, which is a home for home for those who have family members at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Christy chats with Committee Member Anne Craine, Treasurer Ed Freegard and June Young, Patron of Friends of Robert Owen House. You can contact the charity via email at friendsofrobertowenhouse@gmail.com or call June direct on 897424, You can also find them on Facebook here.
And if you'd like to nominate a charity for this feature, email us at 123@manxradio.com
Eddie Freegard (Treasurer), Committee Member Anne Craine and Founder and Patron June Young, tell us more about the Friends of Robert Owen House - the Charity which serves local people with the provision of accommodation for family and relatives of those using Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
You can contact the charity via email at friendsofrobertowenhouse@gmail.com or call June direct on 897424, You can also find them on Facebook here.
It's Deaf Awareness Week, so we're taking the time to catch up with Lucy Buxton from the Manx Deaf Society, which aims to support deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people on the Isle of Man. Find out more about the work they do here.
It's Deaf Awareness Week, so we're taking the time to catch up with Lucy Buxton from the Manx Deaf Society, which aims to support deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people on the Isle of Man. Find out more about the work they do here.
Crossroads are the leading provider of practical and emotional support for carers in the Isle of Man and the only on Island service provider whose main focus is on the carer. Christy finds out more about the services they offer with Jackie Betteridge. FInd out more on their website
Jackie Betteridge tells us about the Isle of Man Charity providing support to carers and people with care needs no matter their disability, age or illness. Established in 1988, they have been providing services to local carers for 35 years. Find out more on their website, or call them on 01624 673103 or email them info@crossroadsiom.org
James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells Christy about some of the curious traditions that continue to this day on the Island, from Flitters to beach dances, mystery lights to romantic sailing trips - all celebrating the Easter period in a uniquely Manx way. Find out more about the Flitter tradition here - and if you're not sure how to fo the Flitter dance, learn with Lego in the fun video below!
https://vimeo.com/411584205
Sandra Smith has made it her mission over the past 12 years to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund, which supports soldiers, past and present and their families, for life.
This October sees her adding to her total of walking hundreds of miles in the Frontline Walk following in the footsteps of those who fought on the Somme and Passchendaele battlefields during the First World War.
Christy caught up with her to find out about the charity and the challenge.
To follow her progress and support Sandra's fundraising for her walk in October, go to this page.
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Comedian, TV Presenter and self-titled 'normal adult' Tom Allen chats with Christy about his failed attempts at veg growing, his plans to write a novel, his obsession with Dickens and Miss Marple and his best tactics to scare foxes out of the garden. Tom is returning to the Island to perform at the Villa Marina on 6th May. Visit VillaGaiety.com for details.
Jill Windsor (Chairperson) and Francis Masserick (Counsellor and Organiser) explain what it's like to work for the Manx Citizens Advice Service. They tell Christy who and how they help, how YOU could help THEM and also how we can help ourselves.
The Ramsey service is at 4 Bourne Concourse, Peel Street, Ramsey. You can drop in (no appointment needed), telephone (01624) 813466, or email them: citizens@manx.net.
Find out more at their website here.
The Manx Citizens Advice Service provides free impartial advice to people for a variety of problems, including Housing issues, Benefits advice, Help with relationship breakdowns, Faulty goods or poor workmanship and Employment issues. The Service is also authorised to make food bank referrals.
We found out about the Ramsey Branch - where it all began - speaking with Chairperson Jill Windsor and Organiser Francis Masserick who work for the Charity.
The Ramsey service is at 4 Bourne Concourse, Peel Street, Ramsey. You can drop (no appointment needed), or telephone (01624) 813466, or email ...
Howard calls in to University College Isle of Man to have a chat with a few of those involved in the annual skills week, where students put what they've learnt in a number of professions to the test,
We find out about Transformational Breathing sessions this weekend, raising money for Soundcheck Charity and held in memory of a very special young man, musician Cody Atzori who passed unexpectedly in 2021 aged just 18. We also hear about Inner Alchemy's new ice bath... and Christy considers the idea of trying it out!
Pictured: Christy with Liz Atzori and Ian Kirk from Inner Alchemy. Find the workshop link on Inner Alchemy IOM's Facebook page and listen back to the special programme made about Cody via our Podcast page here: https://bit.ly/3ZaHtT3
The intro and extro music is 'Submergenc...
Jackie and Maeve from our Charity of the Week, Without Wings, tell us about their Kindness Campaign and Christy sets a sea-based challenge for them...
Check out all the challenges, which are happening every day in March, on their Facebook page . Don't forget to tag #BeKind2023 if you get involved, and donate to them via their JustGiving Page here.
Looking ahead to Mothering Sunday, Christy and Chris popped in to Bunscoill Ghaelgagh in St John's and Onchan Primary School, to ask some of the children there what the best thing about their Mums is - in both Manx and English.
With thanks to Lilly, Freddie, Kenny, Albert and Grace from Onchan (and teacher Caley Corkill) and Finn, Sage and Dot from Bunscoill Ghaelgagh (and teachers Aalin Clague and Paul Rogers)
Jackie Morrey-Grace tell us about Without Wings, the local charity she set up to help raise awareness of autoimmune diseases and to support and offer grants to those with a diagnoses. Find out more on their Facebook and Website.
If you'd like to recommend a local Charity for this feature, drop Christy an email 123@manxradio.com
Georgie Revill tells us about Manx Mencap, the local charity which works in partnership with people with a learning disability, supporting people to live life as they choose. Find out more on their website here.
If you'd like to recommend a local Charity for this feature, drop Christy an email 123@manxradio.com
Christy meets the young entrepreneurs from Ramsey Grammar School who've linked up with Isle of Man Live at Home Schemes Northern Men in Sheds for their Junior Achievement Isle of Man project.
'Team Zebra' are making fuel bricks out of wasted cardboard to help provide an energy source for the Island's vulnerable, including those who use Isle of Man Foodbank
We catch up with Annie Pearsall from Live At Home IOM; Harry, Matt and Sam from Team Zebra and JA mentor John Christian; - and Nigel from Northern in Sheds, sharing his knowledge and experience with the team.
Getting an insight into – and sneak preview of - Isla Callister's traditional music composition which celebrates the role women have played in Manx history. 'Creeaght', which means 'Courage' in Manx, was launched as part of Yn Chrunniaght last year.
Today, to celebrate International Women's Day 2023, Culture Vannin has released a video of the event - which you can watch in full here.
The suite of music was performed by an all women-identifying ensemble and featured artwork by award-winning Manx illustrator Jo Davies, who has bought the stories of these women to life through her illustrat...
A new rambling group has been gathering pace, with an inaugural walk set to take place on April 2nd. But this is a walking group with a difference – it’s strictly for Young People. And it’s refreshing to find out that the interest in this group has been considerable!
Christy DeHaven finds out more from Kate Leavey-Bergquist, Alex Callister and Kyle Susaya.
Join the group here: Manx Young Ramblers | Facebook and email manxyoungramblers@gmail.com for more information
Our latest One2Three Charity of the Week is Isle of Man Salvation Army, who have been engaged in essential community work for many years here on the Island, including running a Debt Advice Service.
Christy spoke with Captain Dylan Nieuwoudt and volunteers Alex Humphries and Paul de Weerd (pictured) who told us about the charity, the varied work they do and their plans for the future.
For more information, you'll find their website here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/douglas or call them on 01624 627742.
And if you'd like to recommend a charity for this feature, email Christy at 123@m...
Our latest One2Three Charity of the Week is the Isle of Man Salvation Army, who have been engaged in essential community work for many years here on the Island, including running a Debt Advice Service.
Captain Dylan Nieuwoudt tells us about the charity, the varied work they do and their plans for the future.
Find out more about the organisation via their website here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/douglas - and if you'd like to recommend a charity for this feature, email Christy at 123@manxradio.com
Sight Matters, formerly known as the Manx Blind Welfare Charity, offer a huge variety of services - free - to Island residents who are visually impaired, as well as offering support and advice for family, employers and workplaces
Marketing and Fundraising Officer Peter Marshall and new Chief Executive Officer Cathryn Bradley tell us more.
Contact them and find out more about the charity via their website or call them on 01624 674727.
Sight Matters is the trading arm of the Manx Blind Welfare Charity.
Marketing and Fundraising Officer Peter Marshall and new Chief Executive Officer Cathryn Bradley tell us more about the work they do to support to the Isle of Man's blind and visually impaired community.
Contact them and find out more about the charity via their website or call them on 01624 674727.
In Christy's final chat, Paul Healey BEM explains what happens if you attend a HeartStrong screening, explains the Defibruary Campaign and tells us about Craig Lunt, the 25 year old popular young Manx footballer who is the reason the Foundation was created in 2005.
Find out more about the charity's excellent work on their facebook page here and website here
If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few details and we'll do the rest.
Paul Healey BEM tells us about the Manx charity which was originally set up by the Lunt family in memory of their 25 year old son, Craig, a well-respected, talented and popular young Manx footballer who tragically died in April 2005 from a previously undiagnosed heart defect.
Paul also tells us about their 'Defibruary' campaign, during which the charity is aiming to raise £20,000 for 10 more public access defibrillators across the island. Find out more about the charity's excellent work on their facebook page here and website here
If you know a charity that you think we could feature in ...
In this additional conversation with Gerry Pishvaie from the Manx Brain Tumour Charity, she tells us about the charity's namesake, her daughter Naseem; she also shares some excellent advice for those with brain tumours and their families and tells us about their involvement with the World Cancer Day event at the Comis Hotel.
Find out more about the charity at their website and on their facebook.
If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few details and we'll do the rest.
Gerry Pishvaie tells us about the charity that was initially set up by her daughter Naseem and which now keeps her memory alive, with the excellent work they do for those with brain tumours and their families. Find out more about the charity at their website and on their facebook.
If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few details and we'll do the rest.