Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

Lewis Foster continues his look at the work of Isle of Man charity Motiv8 does and takes a look at breaking down the stigma around addiction. With thanks to contributors: CEO of Motiv8 Thea Ozenturk . also fundraiser Nicola Browne and members of the Smart Recovery Group . Find out more on their website , Freephone 0808 1624 627656, Mobile 426400 or email contact@motiv8.im  

In this first part of a two part special for Island Life, Lewis Foster takes a look at all things addiction. He speaks with Island charity Motiv8 and meets some of those who have been helped by the service including 3 members who are becoming mentors. Find out more about the charity and it's services on their website https://www.motiv8.im/ or by calling them on 01624 627656 or Mobile 0762...

In this latest episode of the  Bodywise  programme with  Matt  and  Ciara  tackle the challenging subject of Addiction. They speak with leading expert Dr   Austin O'Carroll,  founder of a charity in Ireland called Safetynet They also hear some brave and honest personal accounts of some people dealing with addiction here on the Isle of Man.  If you h...

The Ukranian Crisis - A Manxman's Perspective

Ciara's full conversation with Nutritionist and Menopause expert Joanne Posey. Jo has released a free online resource called 'Thriving with Menopause', which you can find on her website Life Lessons Nutrition

Matt and Ciara in conversation with Dr Deirdre Lundy, an Irish GP specialising in reproductive and sexual health. Deirdre has been instrumental in raising awareness and changing the attitudes around Menopause in Ireland and has also played a major part in setting up the first Menopause Clinics in the nation. In this full length interview, she talks to us about everything from early stage awareness...

This second Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara is all about the Menopause. They speak with leading expert Dr Deirdre Lundy , who has transformed menopause treatment, awareness and attitudes in Ireland and they also catch up with local expert Joanne Posey , from Life Lessons Nutrition. Jo has published a free online resource, 'Thriving with the Menopause', which you can find on her webs...

In this first episode of the new 6 part health series, Matt and Ciara give us a no holds barred, behind the scenes look at the GP Surgery. We learn how general practice is changing, how we can make the best of our appointment times and also, what we can do to help make the lives of our hard working GP staff easier and better.   

After the sad news that our friend and former colleague Terry Cringle had passed away at the age of 91, here's a second opportunity to hear a programme that was broadcast just after Terry’s retirement in the summer of 2020. Sharing memories with Howard Caine about his career in journalism, Terry gave a fascinating account of seven decades in the business.

Howard Caine selects a few of his favourite moments from Manx Radio's broadcast output over the last few weeks  . . expect . . .well  . anything really .  .  . 

The final episode in our current series of these programmes, where we dip into the Manx Radio archives. Our own Queen of Conversation chats with the King of Magic – in a classic edition of the Geraldine Jamieson interview with Paul Daniels, first broadcast in 2001. 

This week, we’re on a historical tour around the Island’s landmarks, landscape and heritage with some much loved voices recorded in the 70's and 80's– including Mike Goldie and David Callister from ‘Go With Goldie’, John Quilliam’s ‘Know Your Parish’, Fenella Bazin’s ‘Heritage Tours’ and Howard Hampton, who is going ‘R...

*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*  The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'.  Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real peop...

*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*  The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'.  Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real people, recalling One...

*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*  The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'.  Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real peop...

*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*  The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'.  Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real peop...

*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*  The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day' .  Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community, sharing the stories and experiences of real people w...

Much missed broadcaster and well respected member of the Manx Community, John Kennaugh, in conversation with Florrie Kinvig.  Florrie was born on the family farm in 1923 and grew up in the South of the Island, becoming an integral part of the Southern  farming community. She shares memories of her life and times in that world in this wonderful conversation with John, which was first broa...

Howard and Christy take a look back at some of Manx Radio's special programmes, broadcast at the end of 2021. You can listen back to these selections in full at ManxRadio.com on the Island Life podcast page here  , the Mannin Line podcast, Agenda , Marc's miTunes podcast ,  Manx Radio Dramas .

It’s now more than six years since British Astronaut Tim Peake blasted off for the International Space Station. His mission “Principia” lasted six months. He’s been into space and travelled much of Planet Earth, but there’s at least one rock he hasn’t visited yet. In 2022, Tim Peake will visit the Isle of Man for the first time, as part of his tour; “My Jo...

Sian Cowper looks back at the stories that hit the headlines throughout 2021.

Looking for something comforting and reflective to settle down and relax to as darkness overtakes the day? In this concluding part of TE Brown’s poem Christmas Rose you’ll here how the life of Christmas Rose which began in tragedy finally draws to a close. Just a word of advice too, you might want a box of tissues handy.

Our musical specialist hosts go off piste for the festive. Featuring John Kaneen, Ian Cottier, Ernie Thorn, Maurice Powell and the cats in the hats, Chris and Howard Caine. 

Howard Caine takes a sideways glance at our best bad bits over the past 12 months

Fed up with Xmas TV and looking for something quiet and relaxing to listen to? Then put your feet up and settle down to the first of two Xmas Goll as Gaccan specials in which we hear the whole of TE Browns narrative poem Christmas Rose. Brown transports us back to an evening 150 years ago when a boat is wrecked on Conister and then reflects on the events that follow.