Episodes
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...
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