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One to Three
The best, juiciest, funniest, most interesting and uplifting additional bits from One to Three with Christy D!
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Aastha Believes in You!
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
10 year old Aastha Vakil is a rising star in inspirational music who shares her time between Mumbai, London and the Isle of Man. She has just released a new song and video, which was filmed at Ballakermeen High School with children from Rachel Wild's Performance Studio, titled "Believe in Yourself." The project aims to promote children's mental health awareness and empower children to develop resilience and self-belief. Christy caught up with her recently to find out more about the project and her plans for the future. For more information visit her website at https://aasthavakil.com
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Talking of TORQ...
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Leanne Harper and Jane Anderson, from the Dan Kneen Charitable Trust, tell us about their new project 'TORQ', which provides mental health support to TT racers and their families working alongside coaches from Rock to Recovery.We also get the details of the annual 14 Ball, with a hint at some of the money-can't-buy auction items... Book your tickets for the ball and find out more about the charity itself here
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Having a Cooish with Ruth!
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Ruth Keggin Gell tells us about this year's Cooish, the Manx Language Festival, taking place from 6th to 10th November across the Island. There are events as varied as cocktail making sessions to sea swims, tiny talks to games nights. See learnmanx.com/cooish for all the details
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Torq
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Our One2Three charity this week is TORQ, previously the Dan Kneen Charitable Fund. Still very much a tribute to Dan, they continue to support organisations like the Rob Vine Fund but now also have a focus on providing mental health support to riders and their family and friends, during the racing schedule and beyond. Leanne Harper and Jane Anderson tell us more about the charity and it's goals.
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A Frank conversation about all things Skinner
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Christy catches up with much loved British comedian, (song)writer, historian and presenter Frank Skinner, ahead of his first visit to the Island on November 3rd, bringing his '30 Years of Dirt' tour to the Gaiety Theatre.
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Hop tu Naa, festive hedgehogs and Hospice volunteering
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Viv Cornelius, a volunteer fundraiser and John Knight, Hospice Isle of Man CEO, update us on upcoming events - from bingo to Hop tu Naa parties - and they also give us the lowdown on what it means to be a volunteer for the local charity. Find out more about volunteering here, and about the various events here.
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Minty Biscuits and Clinton the Clairvoyant
Friday, 4 October 2024
Alex Lowe is the comedic talent behind numerous wonderful characters, including popular phone in favourite "Barry from Watford" and risk-taking mystic 'Clinton Baptiste'. The latter, who was brought to life for Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, is taking to the Gaiety Stage with his new Roller Ghoster show on Weds 9th September. Christy caught up with Alex about those characters and so much more. Tickets for the show, which is set to be a superb night, are available from the Villa booking office now.
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Ali's a Roll model skater gal
Thursday, 3 October 2024
This Summer, Skateistan and Women Win hosted the 2024 ROLL Models Leadership Camp in Paris and Manx skateboarder Ali Mellor was there to represent the Isle of Man.Ali , from Gal Skate, was in attendance along with 20 other women and non-binary social skateboarding leaders, from 10 countries across Europe.The camp aims to create a safe space for skaters to share their stories, make connections, acquire new knowledge and boost their confidence.It's part of an initiative from the Goodpush Alliance which aims to support and share knowledge among social skateboarding projects worldwide.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Dementia Awareness Week
Thursday, 26 September 2024
September is World Dementia Awareness Month and to mark it, two local charities have combined forces to provide support and information for Dementia Awareness week. Claire Cubberly from Alzheimer's Society Isle of Man and Jeanette Hogg, a Hospice Admiral Nurse from Forget Me Not, tell us about their charities.Forget Me Not Admiral Nurses will be joining up with partners from Manx Care, Manx Decaf, the Alzheimer's Society and other third sector partners, for a number of dementia awareness events through the week of 23 September. If you're worried about dementia, or caring for someone with de...
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Looky's Aid Extra
Friday, 20 September 2024
Our One2Three charity this week is Looky’s Aid, the charity inspired by Lucas Martin who lost his life after contracting meningitis last year. Christy speaks with his father Brett and brothers Brad and Connor, almost a year to the day since he passed, to find out more about the remarkable young man and the impact he had - and continues to have - on family and friends.Find out more about the charity here.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Looky's Aid
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
The family behind "Looky's Aid" is on a mission - to inspire a brighter future for young people through the legacy of Lucas 'Looky' Martin.We catch up with Looky's Dad Brett and brothers Connor and Bradley to find out what their goals for the charity are, who they are helping and their hopes for the future.Find out more on their website and Facebook.
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Is it a bird? Is it a bath? No, it's Lewis Foster!
Friday, 30 August 2024
The WORLD Tin Bath Championship takes place Saturday 7th September in Castletown Harbour. There'll be man powered flying machines, rubber ring snake races and - of course - highly competitive 'bath captains' trying to stay afloat in the historic capital, all while raising money for local charities and bringing endless laughter to the watching crowds.Organisers Cheryl Killey Myers and Boris Kitching told Christy what we can expect, while our own Man In A Tub Lewis 'First Timer' Foster got some hints and tips.
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The biggest treasure hunt on the Isle of Man?
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Yvette Sayle and Rosemary Clarke tell us about 'Ride and Stride', described as (probably) the Biggest Treasure Hunt on the Isle of Man.That's especially true if your idea of treasure is to find some of the most beautiful, photographic and interesting buildings on our beautiful isle... but thanks to Isle of Man Steam Packet Company there is also a chance to raise money for your local church and to win a £100 voucher for yourself!Entry forms are available from the Welcome Centre and your local churches and cost just £5; the money made goes to the church you buy the form from to help support.T...
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TOUGH MUCKA 24
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
There's still time to sign up for Tough Mucka 2024! But just how tough really is it? Juan Christian and Jess Bryan from Isle Listen give us all the dirty details.
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Ruth Cowin and a vintage bike with an important message
Thursday, 22 August 2024
A rare bike which won the 1923 Senior TT will be displayed on Sunday in Douglas. It was ridden by Tom Sheard, who was the first Manxman to win a TT race the previous year. Tom's granddaughter lost her son Daniel to bowel cancer shortly after this year's TT races and she has decided to put her grandfather’s bike on display to help raise awareness of the condition.She's been speaking to Manx Radio's William King about Daniel, the bike and her grandfather Tom.NB: The bike will be on display from 10:30am-3pm on Sunday (25th August) at IOM Trike Tours on Castle Mona Avenue in Douglas.
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COTTLE AND CAINE'S COMIC CUTS
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
WE LAST HEARD FROM FORMER JOURNALIST AND WELL-RESPECTED AUTHOR VALERIE COTTLE FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF ‘DOUGLAS IN PASSING’, A BEAUTIFUL BOOK SHE PRODUCED WITH ARTIST IAN COULSON. ALL 500 COPIES WERE SOLD WITHIN WEEKS, WITH EVERY PENNY AFTER PRODUCTION COSTS BEING DONATED TO CHARITY. VALERIE IS NOW ON ANOTHER MISSION, THIS TIME TO RAISE MONEY FOR FOUR DIFFERENT CHARITIES - MANX WILDLIFE TRUST, BEACH BUDDIES, HOUSING MATTERS AND CROSSROADS. IT IS WITH ANOTHER BOOK, BUT THIS TIME, SHE’S TAKEN SOMETHING OF A CREATIVE DETOUR…AND ALONG THE WAY, SHE’S COLLECTED SLAM CHAMPION AND POEM LOVING P...
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SOFA and the Bamboo Village
Thursday, 15 August 2024
The Bamboo Village is a unique workshop encouraging children aged 10 and 11 to explore the world of architecture and urban planning. Aside from the excitement of allowing their imaginations run free to design and build their own village, the workshop is about so much more. Mona Devereau from the Society of Architects tells Christy more.
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Yn Creck Mooar - The BIG Sale
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
Voirrey Heaton MBE from Peel Commissioners tells us about this Sunday’s ‘Yn Creck Mooar’ (The Big Sale) in Peel, when residents are encouraged to turn the space outside their homes into a mini sales pitch. And they sell ALL sorts! From clothes to crockery, books to bakes, chutney to homemade lemonade. Voirrey gives details of the event itself and explains how to sign up, but also shares her enthusiasm for the recycle-reuse aspect of the event, the community element and how it’s bringing retail ‘back to the people’ again, encouraging communication with neighbours and visitors.Find out more h...
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The Dance is strong in these ones! Evan, Lula-Belle and Jacqui share their passion for ballroom.
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Lula Belle Findlay and Evan O'Dea were last in the Manx Radio studios in 2020 when they were just 10 yrs old. Today they returned to catch up with Christy about their ongoing successes, including winning multiple British Championship titles, TV appearances and brushes with Strictly stars. We are also joined by Jacqui Hamblett from the Isle of Man Dance Teachers Association, who talks about what their achievements mean for the Island, shares news of other award winning Manx ballroom dancers and tells us how to get involved ourselves.
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Let's Get Wild with Manx Wildlife Trust
Friday, 2 August 2024
Christy catches up with Lucy Chapman, Team Wilder Co-ordinator at Manx Wildlife Trust, to find out about their wonderful new initiative called ‘Lets Get Wild!’It involves children putting on silent disco headphones to listen to and engage with a performance of a brand new original project, written especially for them by Hello Little People and David Kilgallon - with contributions from a number of young people who attended workshops earlier this year.The project is on tour this Summer, starting at Peel Carnival on Sunday 4th August. To find out more and to book your headphones click here: Le...
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All At Sea with Mine's A Shanty
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
It might be a beautiful sunny day on the tiny Isle with only light winds and rippling waves, but we know only too well how that weather – and those conditions - can change within moments.And it’s at times like this that our wonderful lifeboat volunteers are on guard, ready to drop everything at all hours of the day or night and leap to our aid on the high seas should we need it. With the Island being the birthplace of the RNLI, it’s apt that an exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the organisation has opened at the House of Manannan - and it includes a gold medal awarded to Manx res...
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Walk the Warden's Way, with Ron Spencer
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Ron Spencer from the Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust talks to Christy about the "Warden's Walks", which happen around the Island on the final Sunday of every month and raise money for the Hospice Isle of Man Care at Home nurses. The next walk is this Sunday (July 28th), in a really beautiful part of the Island. Details from the Trust's FB page:All are welcome to join and walk Eairy Beg with the Hospice at Home walkers, the 6th hike of 13 in the Wardens Walk programme. Meet at Glen Helen’s carpark at 10am. The full route with waypoints can be downloaded from the Isle of M...
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IT COULD BE YOU! Inspector Kemp and IOM Police Recruitment
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Inspector Paul Kemp talks to Christy about his own career in policing, shares some of the many and varied roles available within the Isle of Man Constabulary and gives all the details about the current Recruitment Drive, open to all from ages 18+.
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TOUGH JUNIORS TAKE TO THE MUCKA COURSE
Friday, 19 July 2024
Juan Christian from Isle Listen tells us about this year's muddy fun TOUGH MUCKA JNR event for 10 to 14 yr olds, taking place in Castletown on Saturday alongside the Manx Games (full interview).
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Bringing the Sea to the Shore in Port Erin, with Manx Wildlife Trust
Thursday, 11 July 2024
This weekend, the sea comes to the shore in Port Erin – as the annual Festival of the Sea sweeps in to town! Manx Wildlife Trust will be bringing all kinds of critters to their ever popular mega tanks once more, so you can get up close and personal with what we can find under our seas. Christy D caught up with Lara Howe, Marine Officer for Manx Wildlife Trust, to find out more.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Paws For Therapy
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
We find out more about the local charity that brings joy to people of all ages, in the shape of helpful hounds and a calming cat! Sarah Turner and David Killip brought their therapy dogs Alfie and Ffinlo in to see Christy.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Paws For Therapy
Monday, 24 June 2024
We catch up with Paws for Therapy fur-ever friends Finlo and Alfie along with their humans Sarah Turner and David Killip. They tell us about the background of the charity, their aims and their hopes for the future and - most importantly how the public can support the pawfectly furbulous work they all do. Find out more on their Facebook page - and see photos of our team enjoying quality time with Finlo and Alfie on our Facebook here.
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'Limitless' support for Mencap Charity
Friday, 21 June 2024
Our charity for Learning Disabilities Week has been Manx Mencap. Christy chats with Kelly Quaye and Jacquie Dawson about some of the plans organised by the charity to mark the week itself, also the ongoing activities available to service users and families and fundraising; they also chat about Expedition Limitless, a group of adventurous souls who came together with one aim - to raise a staggering £100,000 for Manx Mencap in June 2024! As part of their goal, 12 of those individuals successfully completed a 715km canoe trip on the mighty Yukon river; Christy was able to ask Jacquie and Kelly...
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK : Manx Mencap
Monday, 17 June 2024
The small but steadily expanding charity led by family and friends of those with learning disabilities, to support this 'vibrant and diverse' population on our Island. Find out more here: Home | Manxmencap
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Cakes, donkeys and tiny gardens - it must be the Southern Show!
Thursday, 13 June 2024
From donkeys to cakes, tractors to tiny gardens, the Southern District Agricultural Show has got it all - and you can be a part of it. It takes place over the last weekend in July and Zoe Hampton and Amy Rothwell stopped by One2Three to tell us more.