Countryside

Simon visits the Isle of Man International Shears competition whilst Kirree chats to Bill Galley from the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club about a special rally coming up

Kirree finds out how preparations are coming along for this year's Southern Show whilst Simon hears a FWAG talk and speaks to judges for the Silver Lapwing Award.

In the first of the new summer series, Kirree talks to Federation of Young Farmers secretary Bryony Kneale, whilst Simon hears about a big event at Ballaugh Bowling Club and chats to Alan Radcliffe to hear how things have been going on his mixed farm in Regaby

Kirree and Simon look back at the annual extravaganza of subtle humour and undiscovered talent which is the annual Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety and chat to those involved, prize winners, judges and sponsors.

Kirree buzzes off to a bee auction, Simon talks dead slow - no change there then - and the Young Farmers get ready for their annual stage appearance 

Kirree catches up with Ruth Mead to talk all things Loaghton and Clarkey catches up with ex skipper from the Mezeron Fleet Norman Leece.

Kirree speaks to Paul Fletcher from the Isle of Man Farmer & Wildlife Advisory Group, meanwhile Clarkey caches up with Sarah Comish & Lou Kennaugh to find out more about Livestock worrying on the Island at this time of year.

Clarkey speaks to Philip Hampton about how bad weather impacts farmers and Kirree catches up with local legend Ned Kennaugh.

Kirree chats to some dedicated Young Farmers Concert fans, while Clarkey catches up with Ruth Meade and John Keenan from the Fur & Feather Society. Plus, an interview with a YFC legend.

Kirree and Clarkey don't let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they speak with newly appointed Captain of Malew Parish Peter Quayle, heavy horse ploughers Nicola and David and 'Steady Al' and new stall displayer to Ramsey Farmers Market Tamzin from Little Meadow Farms.

Kirree Kermode braves the weather to speak to Dennis Quirk at the Cronk-y-Voddy Ploughing Match, Nigel Taylor of the Fur and Feather Society catches up with Simon Clark, and Beach Buddies mastermind Bill Dale has been nominated for yet another global award.

The Laurel and Hardy of the Manx countryside return for a new series. Kirree chats with Alan Webster, a judge at the Grassland Society Awards, as well as competitor Will Duggan, whilst Simon catches up with one of the leading veg growers and suppliers on the Island, Stuart Allinson.

Kirree gets into her wet weather gear (no surprises there) to check out the annual Manannan Sheep Dog Trials at Bishopscourt Farm, whilst Simon goes back to school to see what's being taught in rural sciences at Ramsey Grammar School.

Simon and Kirree sample some of the delights of this year's Food and Drink Festival, including sea food, meats, sushi, chillis and natural dog food!

In a packed show, the dynamic duo check out two of the Island's best Horticultural Shows in Ballaugh and Ramsey, whilst Simon also checks out the vintage tractors at Ballacrebbin and horses and riders at the Manx Chasers National Qualifier at Ballig in Jurby.

Kirree heads north for an event at the Grove in Ramsey organised by Manx Carriage Driving for the Disabled whilst Simon drops into the annual produce show at St Johns.

Kirree checks out this year's Young Farmer's Field Day whilst Simon explores the fascinating museum which tells the story of the Knockaloe Internment Camp

Kirree talks to visiting young farmers at the Royal Show and the Secretary of the Southern show post event and the ever young Bob Kewley talks to Simon about a lifetime of visiting the Southern . .

Kirree and Simon report on the Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2023

They're back! The beauty and the beast of rural Manx life return for a new series - as Kirree looks back at his year's Southern Agricultural Show and Simon heads up the Sulby Horticultural Society Annual Show!

Kirree Kermode and Simon Clarke report on the wonderfully non-PC  and massively popular annual gathering which is the Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety Theatre . . which had been postponed due to the March snow.

Kirree catches up with the indefatigable Ruth Mead from Red Mie Farm, whilst Simon tries to get to grips with Forsythia at the Ramsey Horticultural Spring event and admires the handiwork of members of the Manx Model Boat Club.

Kirree drops into the Manx Cat Cafe to see if things are still purring along one year in and Simon braves the rain to check out the Island's Orienteering scene

After a snowstorm on the Island, Simon talks to Michael Taggart about searching for sheep on the hills and hears about the postponement of the Young Farmers' Concert, whilst Kirree talks to Chris Kneale from the Rural Business Consultancy Ltd about reducing carbon footprints and the future of farming on the Island. 

Simon chats to farmer David Brew about about growing milling wheat on the Island after the closure of Ramsey Bakery, whilst Kirree heads up north to hear from the ladies of the Ramsey Dog Training Club as they prepare for Crufts .