Episodes
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.
Survivor Sandy Denning from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association tells us about World Cancer Day on Feb 4th, when there will be a big event at the Comis Hotel, and shares her hope and positivity for those experiencing a diagnosis.
She also tells us about the fabulous new facility in Clatterbridge, which is available to Manx patients and has been made possible through the generous donations of those who support the charity.
If you have any questions or concerns about cancer, Sandy can be reached on 07624 252725
If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop ...
Sandy Denning tells us about the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.
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.
In this, our first Charity of the Week for 2023, Trudi Hudson tells us about the work of the Isle of Man branch of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Find out more on their website, they have an active Facebook page or you can call Trudi on 07624 424155.
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.
James Franklin from Culture Vannin and 11 year old player Finn tell Christy about the annual St Stephen's Day tradition of playing 'Cammag' - the uniquely Manx game game pitting North against South - with homemade sticks and no rules! What could possibly go wrong? To get a player's eye view of the game, watch this fun vid by Culture Vannin
James Franklin from Culture Vannin and long time 'HuntTheWrenner' Caroline Helps explain one of our Island's best loved festive traditions, which takes place all over the Island on St Stephen's (Boxing) Day.
Music is by The Mollag Band - watch the full rendition here and find all the times and places for Hunt The Wren 2022 here.
Actor John Rhys-Davies reading Katherine Crowe's magical children's story 'Denzil The Mouse'. The recording has been rediscovered and remastered - with a little added musical ambience - by Christy DeHaven to play out as part of our special Christmas programming.
Katherine is pictured in Hospice Isle of Man in 2014, with John at her side. He visited Kath along with Christy and Dave Armstrong - from DAM Productions Isle of Man - so they could play her the recording made at the Douglas based studio.
The characters in the book were designed by Katherine's children, then illustrated by Jacqui...
Cori Philips is a key figure in the recently revived 'The White Boys', a traditional and uniquely Manx play that is performed around the Island's streets by two troupes of players every Christmas. She tells us about her part in it and gives us a flavour of the piece, with a stirring rendition of her own death scene, no less! You can find out the different locations and times of the performance, all of which take place tomorrow, Saturday December 17th, on Culture Vannin's website.
Christy catches up with Jo and Sean from Villa Gaiety to find out about this year's Panto with Shone Productions - Wizard of Oz. Book your tickets now at VillaGaiety.com
Alison Schreiber teaches French and Spanish at King Williams College.
Leading up to the 100 year commemoration of Armistice in 2018, she also researched the 139 World War 1 casualties from the college, and organised the Centenary Celebrations - which involved a very special photographic tribute in the Chapel.
Beth and Christy caught up with her in the college grounds to find out more.
To mark Remembrance weekend, a chance to hear again a series of interviews in recognition of the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the wars – from first hand experiences, to family members relating the often very emotional stories of their loved ones.
Today, something a little different. Some of you may already know the name Lale Sokolov. The remarkable story of his time in Auschwitz has become a best selling book after an encounter with screenwriter Heather Morris led to the formation of a very important friendship.
Lale was largely responsible for creating the most iconic, i...
To mark Remembrance weekend, a chance to hear again a series of interviews with service men and women, in recognition of the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the wars – from first hand experiences, to family members relating the often very emotional stories of their loved ones.
Today a fascinating conversation with the Chairman of the Isle of Man Royal Naval Association, Mr Tom Quirk, recorded in 2018. We hear a great deal about the 1st and 2nd World Wars but one war – at the time referred to by those involved as the 3rd World War – isn’t often talked about. Tom served in the N...