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"It builds confidence, it builds friendships and it's a wonderful experience, something special" Juan Greggor, former RDA rider and now a trustee for Riding for the Disabled, is joined by RDA coach Kat Ions  (& Angel the guide dog!) to tell us more about the work of this Manx branch of the larger RDA charity, which welcomes students from all of the Island's schools along...

Jackie Horne can often be seen 'popping up' at various arts, crafts and producer markets around the Island with her home made Chai. When fellow artisans told her they were keen to find a new space to market their diverse and international goods, she came up with a solution - the 'Down North' monthly artisan market, which starts this Sunday outside Ramsey Courthouse. Christy has bee...

Episode 6 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options , in which we talk about the difficulties of securing Credit Cards as Isle of Man residents - and what we can do about it. Paul reveals the cards you can and can't get, looks at some of the reasons why so many card issuers no longer offer their products to Island residents and also shares tips on how we can make...

Borne out of - and developed alongside - the Soundcheck Project, the Soundcheck Charity encourages and supports the young people of the Isle of Man to learn, practice and perform, in every area of the arts. Martin Katz tells us more. If you would like to apply for financial support for a project, you can find the application form here  

Episode 5 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options , in which we learn about BUDGETING . Paul has excellent advice about the importance of knowing what's going in and coming out of your account - no matter how small the amounts - and how getting a handle on your monthly budget can create a real peace of mind. He has also has some excellent tips on how you could s...

Leanne Harper gives us the background on the fund, created to help raise money for charities close to Manx racer Dan Kneen , his friends and family. She tells us how it supports riders, helping them to progress and also keeping them safe around the TT course - while all the time keeping the memory of Dan alive for years to come.  Find out more about Dan and the fund on their Facebook and supp...

Episode 4 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options , this time on the subject of something it's too easy to undervalue - Life Assurance. Paul has excellent advice about the importance of Life Assurance, what's available and what's not to those of us living on the Isle of Man, and how important additions like Critical Illness can be. Find out more on the w...

The Rob Vine Fund and it's associated charity, the Phil Hogg Motorsport Association , are named after two much loved TT riders. Former Chief Medical Officer for motorsport on the Island, Dr David Stevens MBE , set up both charities to ensure medical safety around our courses and assist injured riders. He tells us how the charities began, how they operate and how people can support their work....

The Joey Dunlop Foundation have been our Charity of the Week. Christy spent some extra time chatting with Gilly Keown from the charity, to find out how she got involved, how people can volunteer and also how those who have disabilities can take advantage of their fabulous facilities on Braddan Bridge (spoiler alert - you don't have to be a biker!). Find out more about them on their Facebook an...

At this time of year, there are few charities that are more visible to so many people than the Joey Dunlop Foundation . Inspired by the legacy of one of road racing's finest and situated right on the TT course at Braddan Bridge, the facility provides self-catering Holiday Accommodation for Disabled visitors to the Isle of Man. Gilly Keown tells us about the background of the charity, what they...

Episode 3 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options . Our latest ‘Money Talks’ chat is on the subject of First Time Buyers . Paul has some excellent advice for those looking to get their foot on the ladder – from how to ensure they are in the best financial health, to what kind of mortgages are available. Find out more on the website , call 01624 640...

Wendy Shimmin from the One World Centre tells us about an exciting new Art Competition and gives us the latest on the 2022 Global Village, which has become a must-attend part of the Tynwald Day celebrations. Find out more about the charity on their website

Episode 2 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options . It's the subject on everyone's lips right now : inflation. But what does it really mean to us and how can we protect ourselves - and our pockets - from the ever increasing rates? Paul gives some excellent advice. He also tells us about some free talks happening tomorrow and Friday (Thursday 19th May and Fri...

Wendy Shimmin tells us about the One World Centre , an educational charity with a mission to encourage understanding and respect for the lives and cultures of all people, helping to shape a fair society that celebrates global differences and interdependence. You can follow them on Facebook , or at their website  , telephone: 07624 310191 or email info@owciom.org

CEO of Isle Listen, Andrea Chambers, talks about this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme of 'loneliness', she also gives us an idea of what events have been happening to mark the week and imparts some excellent advice for anyone having challenges with their mental health.

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, our Charity of the Week is Isle Listen. CEO Andrea Chambers tells us all about the charity - how it started, who can benefit from their services, how  we can support them and much more. Find out more about them online , call 01624 679118 or email info@islelisten.im If you have a charity you'd like us to feature, email 123@manxradio.com 

Take some time out and join Manx Wildlife Trust in Ramsey Hairpin Woodland Park on Sunday (May 15th)  for a mindfulness session in nature. Adam Denard, Senior Ecologist and Wellbeing Champion tells Christy what will happen at the walk, which is part of the Mental Health Awareness Week events and also explains why nature is so important for our wellbeing.   Register for the walk - which a...

Charity of the Week Isle Listen have organised their second 'Sea Dip for your Sanity' this weekend, as part of their Mental Health Awareness Week events. Christy caught up with organiser  Janet Taylor to talk about the benefits, get some top tips and look at the Do's and Don'ts of Dipping. 

Episode 1 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options. It's Mental Health Awareness Week so Paul kicks starts the series with some excellent general advice on how to look after our Financial Health - something which has a direct impact on our mental well-being, too. Find out more about the Financial Options team at their website , call 01624 640350, email advice@cha...

Our Charity of the Week has been the Manx Deaf Society, celebrating the fact that this is also Deaf Awareness Week. CEO Lucy Buxton gives us some of the history of the charity and tells us a bit about what they do.  You can find the Society at 3 Somerset Road in Douglas (just down from Milan Vets!), they are  also on Facebook , you can call or text 07624 202875 or email contact@manxdeafs...

Lucy Buxton , CEO of the Manx Deaf Society , speaks to Christy about the importance of Deaf Awareness Week, gives tips on what we can do to make things easier for those with hearing loss and tells us about some of the wonderful tools they can offer people from their 'Equipment Library', which are helping to make homes safer places to be. You can find the Society at 3 Somerset Road in Dougl...

May Day is an important time in the Isle of Man's calendar and since 2019, it has been marked with a huge festival in Peel. John Shakespeare is the lead organiser of the event, which starts with Viking themed games, live music and storytelling and finishes up with a mesmerising battle between Summer and Winter, all lit up with real fire. He tells Christy what we can expect this year. Find out...

Further chat with Darryl Hill from MannCat , as he tells Christy more about the charity's work, including how many bowls of food are required to feed the 150+ animals (and how long it takes to clear up after them), plus we get an update on the progress of the Ukrainian rescue cats - sadly abandoned due to the war but soon to find a good home here on the Isle of Man. MannCat Sanctuary provide a...

Originally set up 26 years ago to provide a safe haven for rescued cats on the Isle of Man, Mann Cat Sanctuary have since expanded and along with the 150+ cats, they now look after a number of geese, turkeys, dogs and even a couple of ponies! Darryl Hill tells us all about it.  To find out more and to donate online visit www.manncat.com

Christy chats with Kirsty Pendlebury and David Scott from Port St Mary Lifeboat to find out about this year's 2022 Tug of War competition - happening on May 15th - and to do the draw for the groups live in the studio.