Manx Radio
Countryside
A weekly look at the news, the views and the people behind the Manx countryside and farming industry with Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode.
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
COUNTRYSIDE 01 JULY 2025 01.07.2025 35:09
Simon talks to contractor Phillip Hampton and visits an iconic plane on display at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, whilst Kirree drops into the 113th Laa Columb Killey Festival in Arbory
COUNTRYSIDE 24 JUNE 2025 24.06.2025 37:33
Simon and Kirree head to Ballagawne for the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards highlighting farming and conservation work
COUNTRYSIDE 17 JUNE 2025 17.06.2025 28:52
The Laurel and Hardy of rural Mann are back for another series of Countryside, as Kirree heads out to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club annual rally whilst Simon finds out about the importance of your pets' diet
COUNTRYSIDE 15 APRIL 2025 15.04.2025 30:35
In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025
COUNTRYSIDE 08 APRIL 2025 08.04.2025 29:25
Kirree gets her gardening head on as she heads to this year's seed swap event in Laxey, whilst Simon talks to a farmer who has moved into dairy rather than out of it and dons his camo to meet the IOM Airsoft group.
COUNTRYSIDE 01 APRIL 2025 01.04.2025 28:55
Kirree goes herbal with the Manx herbalist whilst Simon catches up with Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch and the latest sightings of Moonlight and Starlight
COUNTRYSIDE 25 MARCH 2025 25.03.2025 26:19
Kirree enjoys a 3 course meal from farm to fork at the UCM, while Clarky goes to the Ramsey Horitcultural Society Spring Show
COUNTRYSIDE 18 MARCH 2025 18.03.2025 32:07
Kirree joins FWAG for a tour of Ballenevin Compost - she knows how to show the boys a good time - whilst Simon talks to Richard Crowe about his sheepdog trialling and farming at Bishopscourt.
COUNTRYSIDE 11 MARCH 2025 11.03.2025 37:28
Simon and Kirree look back at the Young Farmers' Concert 2025. Loud, bawdy and always close to the bone, the pair chat to actors, directors, judges, Gaiety staff and sponsors. Stand back . . .
COUNTRYSIDE 04 MARCH 2025 04.03.2025 26:09
Simon drops into Ramsey Farmers' Market and checks on last minute arrangements for the annual Young Farmers' Concert whilst Kirree heads to Ballown Farm in Ballasalla for the Mannin Ploughing Match
COUNTRYSIDE 25 FEBRUARY 2025 - Allansons veg, Thomas Cleator and Museum of the Moon 25.02.2025 36:13
The dynamic duo of rural Mann return for a new series! Simon chats to local veg farmers Stuart Allanson and his son James and pops along to Peel Cathedral to hear about the Museum of the Moon exhibition, whilst Kirree talks to young farmer Thomas Cleator who's inviting members of the public to get involved in farm work.
Ned Kennaugh - Christmas on the farm 23.12.2024 1:02:49
Kirree Kermode sits down with Manxman Ned Kennaugh to chat Christmasses past and present on the farm.
A very special COUNTRYSIDE Christmas 20.12.2024 50:22
In a special Christmas episode, Clarky and Kirree catch up with Bri Radcliffe, Ned Kennaugh and Andrea Faragher.
COUNTRYSIDE 03 DECEMBER 2024 - XMAS PRIMESTOCK SHOW, ANDREW NORTH and DOT TILBURY 03.12.2024 37:48
Kirree heads to IOM Meats again to chat to those involved in the Xmas Primestock show, whilst Simon talks to Andrew North about International Mens' Day and Dot Tilbury about a lifetime's entertaining around the Manx Countryside
COUNTRYSIDE 26 NOV 2024 - soggy wellies and the scallop season 26.11.2024 26:13
Clarky talks to Nigel Taylor from the Fur and Feather Society and David Beard from the Manx Fish Producers organisation about how the king scallop season is going, while Kirree catches up with auctioneer Peter Quayle about farming in general on the Island.
COUNTRYSIDE 19 NOV 2024 - Kings Award for MWT and Chrysanthemum Show at Morton Hall 19.11.2024 34:10
Simon talks to members of the Manx Wildlife Trust after they receive the Kings Award for Voluntary Services whilst Kirree heads south to visit the annual Chrysanthemum Show at Morton Hall in Castletown
COUNTRYSIDE 12 NOVEMBER 2024 - Vintage Tractor ploughing and 3 (above) average auctioneers 12.11.2024 26:28
Kirree heads to Santon to see the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Ploughing Match whilst Simon talks to the three (Above) Average Auctioneers
COUNTRYSIDE 05 NOVEMBER 2024 - Bronze Chough Award and animal safety on bonfire night 05.11.2024 31:37
The gruesome twosome of rural pastures return with a new series and start with the award of the bronze chough and tips on how to keep your animals safe and sound this bonfire night
Kirree Kermode reports on this year's Royal Agricultural Show at Knockaloe 13.08.2024 39:36
Kirree is let loose on her own to chat to the champions, reserves and officials at this year's Royal Agricultural Show at Knockaloe
COUNTRYSIDE 06 AUGUST 2024 - Preview of Royal Manx and 90 years of IOM Creamery 06.08.2024 33:03
Simon celebrates 90 years of the Isle of Man Creamery chatting to current chair Dougie Cooil and one of the first to provide milk to the Creamery, 90 year old Raymond Teare, while Kirree heads to Knockaloe to see how preparations are coming along for this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show.
COUNTRYSIDE 30 JULY 2024 - Southern Agricultural Show! 30.07.2024 28:42
The rustic ramblers, Kirree and Simon, enjoy the delights of this year's Southern Agricultural Show, talking to exhibitors, winners, reserves and judges.
COUNTRYSIDE 23 JULY 2024 23.07.2024 28:31
The Laurel and Hardy of Manx rural life are back for another series of Countryside! Simon checks out the new cattery at the MSPCA and gets down and dirty with the Tough Muckers, whilst Kirree looks forward to the Southern Agricultural Show
COUNTRYSIDE 18th JUNE 2024 18.06.2024 31:46
Kirree goes to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Fair while Clarky meets the Soil Farmer of the Year and speaks to the Managing Director of Manx Birdlife
COUNTRYSIDE 11 JUNE 2024 11.06.2024 46:19
Kirree enjoys an open farm Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla, while Simon heads north to hear about the "Poor Little Jurby" exhibition.
COUNTRYSIDE 04 JUNE 2024 04.06.2024 29:19
Kirree chats to Jim Caley about the Easter Young Farmers sheep shearing event whilst Simon heads to Smeale to hear from David Brew who runs a mixed farm
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.