One to Three

In Christy's final chat, Paul Healey BEM explains what happens if you attend a HeartStrong screening, explains the Defibruary Campaign and tells us about Craig Lunt, the 25 year old popular young Manx footballer who is the reason the Foundation was created in 2005. Find out more about the charity's excellent work on their facebook page here  and website here   If you know a...

Paul Healey BEM tells us about the Manx charity which was originally set up by the Lunt family in memory of their 25 year old son, Craig, a well-respected, talented and popular young Manx footballer who tragically died in April 2005 from a previously undiagnosed heart defect. Paul also tells us about their ' Defibruary ' campaign, during which the charity is aiming to raise £20,000 f...

In this additional conversation with Gerry Pishvaie from the Manx Brain Tumour Charity, she tells us about the charity's namesake, her daughter Naseem; she also shares some excellent advice for those with brain tumours and their families and tells us about their involvement with the World Cancer Day event at the Comis Hotel.  Find out more about the charity at their website and on their f...

Gerry Pishvaie tells us about the charity that was initially set up by her daughter Naseem and which now keeps her memory alive, with the excellent work they do for those with brain tumours and their families. Find out more about the charity at their website and on their facebook . If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few...

Survivor Sandy Denning from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association tells us about World Cancer Day on Feb 4th, when there will be a big event at the Comis Hotel, and shares her hope and positivity for those experiencing a diagnosis.   She also tells us about the fabulous new facility in Clatterbridge, which is available to Manx patients and has been made possible through the generous do...

Sandy Denning tells us about the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.  If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few details and we'll do the rest. 

In this, our first Charity of the Week for 2023, Trudi Hudson tells us about the work of the Isle of Man branch of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation . Find out more on their website, they have an active Facebook page or you can call Trudi on 07624 424155. If you know a charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to us: 123@manxradio.com with a few details and we'll...

James Franklin from Culture Vannin and 11 year old player Finn tell Christy about the annual St Stephen's Day tradition of playing 'Cammag' - the uniquely Manx game game pitting North against South - with homemade sticks and no rules! What could possibly go wrong? To get a player's eye view of the game, watch this fun vid by Culture Vannin

James Franklin from Culture Vannin and long time 'HuntTheWrenner' Caroline Helps explain one of our Island's best loved festive traditions, which takes place all over the Island on St Stephen's (Boxing) Day. Music is by The Mollag Band - watch the full rendition here  and find all the times and places for Hunt The Wren 2022  here .

Actor  John Rhys-Davies reading Katherine Crowe's magical children's story 'Denzil The Mouse'. The recording has been rediscovered and remastered - with a little added musical ambience - by Christy DeHaven to play out as part of our special Christmas programming.  Katherine is pictured in Hospice Isle of Man in 2014, with John at her side. He visited Kath along with...

Cori Philips is a key figure in the recently revived 'The White Boys' , a traditional and uniquely Manx play that is performed around the Island's streets by two troupes of players every Christmas. She tells us about her part in it and gives us a flavour of the piece, with a stirring rendition of her own death scene, no less! You can find out the different locations and times of the pe...

Christy catches up with Jo and Sean from Villa Gaiety to find out about this year's Panto with Shone Productions - Wizard of Oz .   Book your tickets now at VillaGaiety.com

Alison Schreiber teaches French and Spanish at King Williams College. Leading up to the 100 year commemoration of Armistice in 2018, she also researched the 139 World War 1 casualties from the college, and organised the Centenary Celebrations - which involved a very special photographic tribute in the Chapel. Beth and Christy caught up with her in the college grounds to find out more.

To mark Remembrance weekend, a chance to hear again a series of interviews in recognition of the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the wars – from first hand experiences, to family members relating the often very emotional stories of their loved ones.  Today, something a little different. Some of you may already know the name Lale Sokolov. The remarkable story of his time in...

To mark Remembrance weekend, a chance to hear again a series of interviews with service men and women, in recognition of the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the wars – from first hand experiences, to family members relating the often very emotional stories of their loved ones. Today a fascinating conversation with the Chairman of the Isle of Man Royal Naval Association , Mr Tom...

In 2018, while making a series of programmes to mark 100 years since the end of WW1, Christy was fortunate to meet with two members of a local family, mother and daughter Fransis Hinds and Gill Qualtrough , who represented generations in service – fathers, brothers, grandfathers – along with Fransis herself.  This is a chance to listen to the full interview with the two women, whi...

Director Lisa Smith gives us a taste of what’s in store for those going to see the Service Players latest production, which is marking 80 years of the group in a dark and atmospheric way... 

"Our language is so poetic and evocative, it gives me a real sense of our uniqueness" - Joney Faragher MHK. Christy visits one of the main events at the 2022 Cooish Manx Language Festival. She speaks with organiser Ruth Keggin Gell (Manx Language Officer for Culture Vannin ), a number of the attendees and participants, some members of the new Manx Youth Committee and the two winners of t...

LoveTech are a not-for-profit group of Island based female leaders and technologists, on a mission to inspire and empower girls to explore opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through events, workshops and mentorship in the Isle of Man. Jayne Hartley tells us more. 

Manx Language Officer for Culture Vannin   Ruth Keggin Gell tells us about the Cooish  - and also reveals the strides that have been taken to get more Manx spoken in the Highest Court in the land... Find out all the details about this year's Cooish at learnmanx.com/cooish  

In the past few years, the Menopause has very much come into the spotlight, largely thanks to a number of high profile celebrities, journalists and broadcasters who have publicly shared their own experiences to help others feel less alone on their journey. Christy recently caught up with one such celebrity – Louise Minchin . Perhaps most famous for her years spent on the BBC Breakfast Sofa,...

The thin Royal blue line - with a distinctive white helmet on top! PC Ali Thompson and Sgt Barry Hand - whose white Isle of Man Constabulary helmet was featured across many global media platforms during coverage of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - both reflect on what it was like to play a part in such an awe inspiring and emotional event. In conversation with Christy DeHaven.

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, Every...

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...

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.