Episodes
Last month, Isle of Man Stamps and Coins released a very special new stamp collection – celebrating the late David Bowie's career as an actor. Designed by Grammy winning designer and long time Bowie collaborator Jonathan Barnbrook, the stamps feature images from iconic movie moments like Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence, Labyrinth and the film Bowie shot right here on the Isle of Man, Everybody Loves Sunshine. Maxine Cannon, General Manager of IOM Stamps and Coins, tells Christy more.
Stage Ed return to the Island to put on another West End spectacular on Sunday Oct 2nd, with their popular 'Musicals In Concert' night. Featuring stars from the stage and screen, along with some of our own young talent that have attended Stage Ed Summer schools, it promises to be a great night of entertainment. Christy caught up with Stage Ed's Stephen Palfreman to find out more. Event and ticket details on the Villa website here:
Feral poets Polly Vinyl and Bill Strutt will be sailing on the Seven Seas of Art this weekend with their talented pals. Christy caught up with them to find out about their latest project, which will cast off at the Laxey Institute 23rd September and was treated to a brand new piece from Polly.
Wish Upon A Dream have been granting wishes for sick and terminally ill children here on the Island since Lesley Turnbull lost her own daughter to illness more than 20 years ago. Here, Lesley tells us about some of the incredible wishes they have granted over the years for the extraordinary children who have benefited - such as getting Gordon Ramsey to cook for one child and another meeting the Manchester United team with Sir Alex Ferguson! Find out more and nominate a child here.
Wish Upon A Dream is a charity that grants wishes for sick or terminally ill children living on the Isle of Man.
It was started by Lesley Turnbull following the death of her own daughter and, since then, it has granted numerous wishes - everything from holidays to equipment, celebrity contacts to adventurous experiences. Lesley tells us more about it.
Anyone can nominate a family for a wish. Visit the website for further details.
Comedian Jason Manford is playing at the Villa Marina on Friday 23rd September. Our own in-house, all-round entertainer Chris Pearson caught up with him recently, to find out what we can expect from the show. He also finds out Jason's got some Isle of Man family connections and will DEFINITELY be saying hello to the Little People. First though, Chris asked him about the Islands comedy scene and how to give it a boost…
Relay For Life 2022 took place at the NSC on Saturday 27th August.
Christy went down to meet with some of the extraordinary people who took part - from families, friends and organisers to survivors themselves. Many thanks to Lynsey, Nicky, Louise, Joey, John and Paul for taking the time out of their own Relays to talk to us.
Our One2Three charity all this week has been Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the Isle of Man.
One of the biggest fundraisers for the charity is the Bra Dash event, which has races across the Island and for which there is a very special trophy up for grabs...
Angie Aire MBE tells Christy about the Dashes and the various other fundraisers, which have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Cancer Research. Find out more about the dashes and the charity at https://www.bradash.im/
A new musical, on now at the Gaiety, is breaking all kinds of boundaries - they've built a working pub in the theatre for one thing! Cast members have had to learn to play instruments, speak in Czech accents and involve audience members in the show itself. But more than that, this production, which is based on the movie 'Once', is proving to play on ALL the emotions - tugging at the heartstrings and bringing belly laughs too. Christy caught up with Director David Dawson from 3 Legs Productions and lead cast members Lorcan O'Mahoney and Grainne Joughin.
The annual Breast Cancer Now 'Bra Dash' is fast approaching, so we've been catching up with the charity behind the bras - Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in the Isle of Man.
Angie Aire MBE tells us about the background of the group, the work they do and the difference they make to local patients, survivors and families alike.
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase from Chase Wealth, explains how a small monthly spend on a critical bit of cover can save you in the long run - something that is particularly important to consider in these uncertain times.
Find out more on the website , call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see Paul and his team of financial specialists at 10-12 Prospect Hill in Douglas.
Karen Chiarello gives us the background on the local charity 'Manx Heart Foundation', formerly British Heart Foundation (Isle of Man). We hear what a difference their fundraising is making to patients and families young and old here on the Island, with their donations of life saving equipment to Nobles Hospital and long term goals to fund a Cardiac Nurse.
Find out more at their website.
Helen Martin and Ashley Shepherd from Huntington's Disease Isle of Man speak with Christy about an upcoming conference to be held at the Sefton in Douglas. There will be a Family Day and a day aimed at specialists, with presentations and stalls by the likes of Manx Care, IOM Gov Social Security Team, Crossroads Carers, Mike Kewley Mindfulness, Therafloat and many more.
With specialists coming from the UK and Ireland, it aims to give both a scientific perspective and a general overview, also advising on mental health, family impact and much more. Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/I...
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase, explains how sticking with 'PEPSI' can help our financial health.
Find out more on the website call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see Paul and his team of financial specialists at 10-12 Prospect Hill in Douglas.
Helen Martin and Ashley Shepherd explain to Christy what it's like to live with Huntington's and tell us what the Isle of Man based charity can do to help both those who have it and their families.
Ashley Shepherd and Helen Martin tell us about the background of the charity Huntington's Disease Isle of Man, who it is for and how we can support their wonderful work.
You can find their website here:
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase, joined us in the studio this week for a special live programme, tackling the troubling topic on everyone's lips right now - the Energy Crisis and related worries about money.
He gave us excellent advice about how to make sure we're in a decent position to take on the potentially rocky road ahead, including everything from how to save on your mortgage, to what options you have if you simply can't pay your bills.
Find out more on the website, call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill
St Christopher's Fellowship CEO Jonathan Whalley Charity talks with Christy about how the charity is creating brighter futures for children and young people in care on the Isle of Man. They are also recruiting, so he explains how YOU could make a difference to young people's lives by getting involved. Find out more on their website.
Jonathan Whalley, the CEO of St Christopher's Fellowship, tells us all about the charity which provides services creating brighter futures for children and young people in care on the Isle of Man. Find out more about them on their website
We have some remarkable people here on the Isle of Man, some homegrown and others who have made this place their home and very much embraced everything we have to offer. One of those people is chef Pippa Lovell, the owner of restaurant 'Versa' in Port Erin, who holds a spot in the top 100 most influential women in hospitality and a place in Forbes 30 under 30.
San Pellegrino Europe winner for social responsibility, Pippa is a passionate supporter of local and seasonal produce and regularly holds events promoting sustainability. Last week she brought two world class Swedish chefs to the isl...
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase, explains how finding a new home for your mortgage - either with the same lender or an entirely different one - could save you a lot of money in the long run.
He also tackles the big question for first time buyers - of whether now is a good time to get your foot on the property ladder.
Find out more on the website call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill
A group of Manx and Aussie friends are throwing caution to the wind in the name of adventure. Destination: Greece. Aim: to raise as much money as possible for 2 incredible charities by driving across 18 countries and firmly placing the Manx flag on the world map - in two fur covered cars! They send us an update from somewhere in Europe...
Support them here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/teammadmanx
Margot Dahn and Liz Lillie chat with Christy about Manx Carriage Driving for the Disabled; we find out how you can help the charity by volunteering in one of the very varied roles, we learn about the carriages themselves and we hear about the horses and ponies that do a great job pulling them! You can find the charity online here and you'll be able to see and meet the team - and see demonstrations of what they do - at the Agricultural Shows this year too. They meet at Ballavartyn in Santon - find out more by calling Liz on 322431
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase, explains how investing in the stock market can be good for the planet and the population, as we look at green, ethical and socially responsible investments.
One of the most popular investment areas at the moment are Environment, Social and Governance, or ESG funds. We find out what qualifies a fund to be classified as ESG and how we can invest in these to 'grow' our money in the greenest possible way.
Find out more on the website call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill
Manx Carriage Driving for the Disabled offers "an element of excitement, often denied to many people, especially those who have been affected by an accident or serious illness and offers them the chance to regain mobility, a sense of achievement and inclusion."
Margot Dahn and Liz Lillie from the Charity tell us more about the background of the charity, who it is for and how we can support their wonderful work.
You can find their new website here.
Our One2Three resident money expert, Paul Chase, gives us the lowdown on how to make the most of our money by investing in the stock market. He explains the basics and also shows us that it doesn't have to be quite the Risky Business we might think. Find out more on the website chasewealth.im call 01624 640350, email advice@chasewealth.im or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill
RDA coach Kat Ions and Riding for the Disabled IOM Trustee Juan Greggor talk to Christy about what it means for the team to be heading off to the National Championships. They give us an idea of what an extraordinary achievement it is for the riders, as well as some of the greatest challenges they are facing. Find out more about the charity - how you can support them whether by volunteering or financially - on their website here and on their Facebook page.
Back in 2019, Christy caught up with Dame Deborah James, aka 'Bowel Babe', to talk about her podcast ‘You me and the Big C’ and also about one of the many campaigns she was running – this time encouraging people to leave legacies in their wills.
Despite the fact she was talking about what are clearly very serious topics, she remained infectiously upbeat, enthusiastic and hopeful. We are re-sharing the conversation today in light of the sad news that Dame Deborah died yesterday, in part to help inspire and educate with her words, which are especially poignant today.
She also launched a ne...
"It builds confidence, it builds friendships and it's a wonderful experience, something special"
Juan Greggor, former RDA rider and now a trustee for Riding for the Disabled, is joined by RDA coach Kat Ions (& Angel the guide dog!) to tell us more about the work of this Manx branch of the larger RDA charity, which welcomes students from all of the Island's schools along with adult riders too who have physical or learning disabilities.
Find out more on their Facebook page here, and via their website.
Jackie Horne can often be seen 'popping up' at various arts, crafts and producer markets around the Island with her home made Chai. When fellow artisans told her they were keen to find a new space to market their diverse and international goods, she came up with a solution - the 'Down North' monthly artisan market, which starts this Sunday outside Ramsey Courthouse. Christy has been finding out more.