Leanne Harper and Jane Anderson, from the Dan Kneen Charitable Trust, tell us about their new project 'TORQ', which provides mental health support to TT racers and their families working alongside coaches from Rock to Recovery. We also get the details of the annual 14 Ball, with a hint at some of the money-can't-buy auction items... Book your ticke…

Fynoderee Distillery have just released their most special product to date: Refuge Manx Rum. A real labour of love, the spirit took a year to mature, left out on the Tower of Refuge to take in all the elemental flavours. With a very limited number of bottles now on sale, 20% of every single sale goes to the RNLI, to mark the Manx born organisation'…

You might remember Pippa Lovell as being the award winning Chef behind foraging restaurant Versa in Port Erin, well, she moved back to the UK earlier this year (not forever though) and will be appearing on BBC 1 TONIGHT at 9pm, in the current series of Masterchef the Professionals. Christy caught up with her this morning to try find out a bit about…

10 year old Aastha Vakil is a rising star in inspirational music who shares her time between Mumbai, London and the Isle of Man. She has just released a new song and video, which was filmed at Ballakermeen High School with children from Rachel Wild's Performance Studio, titled "Believe in Yourself." The project aims to promote children's mental hea…

Ruth Keggin Gell tells us about this year's Cooish, the Manx Language Festival, taking place from 6th to 10th November across the Island. There are events as varied as cocktail making sessions to sea swims, tiny talks to games nights. See learnmanx.com/cooish for all the detailsOleh Radio Manx Ltd

Our One2Three charity this week is TORQ, previously the Dan Kneen Charitable Fund. Still very much a tribute to Dan, they continue to support organisations like the Rob Vine Fund but now also have a focus on providing mental health support to riders and their family and friends, during the racing schedule and beyond. Leanne Harper and Jane Anderson…

Christy catches up with much loved British comedian, (song)writer, historian and presenter Frank Skinner, ahead of his first visit to the Island on November 3rd, bringing his '30 Years of Dirt' tour to the Gaiety Theatre.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Viv Cornelius, a volunteer fundraiser and John Knight, Hospice Isle of Man CEO, update us on upcoming events - from bingo to Hop tu Naa parties - and they also give us the lowdown on what it means to be a volunteer for the local charity. Find out more about volunteering here, and about the various events here.…

Alex Lowe is the comedic talent behind numerous wonderful characters, including popular phone in favourite "Barry from Watford" and risk-taking mystic 'Clinton Baptiste'. The latter, who was brought to life for Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, is taking to the Gaiety Stage with his new Roller Ghoster show on Weds 9th September. Christy caught up with Al…

This Summer, Skateistan and Women Win hosted the 2024 ROLL Models Leadership Camp in Paris and Manx skateboarder Ali Mellor was there to represent the Isle of Man. Ali , from Gal Skate, was in attendance along with 20 other women and non-binary social skateboarding leaders, from 10 countries across Europe. The camp aims to create a safe space for s…

September is World Dementia Awareness Month and to mark it, two local charities have combined forces to provide support and information for Dementia Awareness week. Claire Cubberly from Alzheimer's Society Isle of Man and Jeanette Hogg, a Hospice Admiral Nurse from Forget Me Not, tell us about their charities. Forget Me Not Admiral Nurses will be j…

Our One2Three charity this week is Looky’s Aid, the charity inspired by Lucas Martin who lost his life after contracting meningitis last year. Christy speaks with his father Brett and brothers Brad and Connor, almost a year to the day since he passed, to find out more about the remarkable young man and the impact he had - and continues to have - on…

The family behind "Looky's Aid" is on a mission - to inspire a brighter future for young people through the legacy of Lucas 'Looky' Martin. We catch up with Looky's Dad Brett and brothers Connor and Bradley to find out what their goals for the charity are, who they are helping and their hopes for the future. Find out more on their website and Faceb…

The WORLD Tin Bath Championship takes place Saturday 7th September in Castletown Harbour. There'll be man powered flying machines, rubber ring snake races and - of course - highly competitive 'bath captains' trying to stay afloat in the historic capital, all while raising money for local charities and bringing endless laughter to the watching crowd…

Yvette Sayle and Rosemary Clarke tell us about 'Ride and Stride', described as (probably) the Biggest Treasure Hunt on the Isle of Man. That's especially true if your idea of treasure is to find some of the most beautiful, photographic and interesting buildings on our beautiful isle... but thanks to Isle of Man Steam Packet Company there is also a …

There's still time to sign up for Tough Mucka 2024! But just how tough really is it? Juan Christian and Jess Bryan from Isle Listen give us all the dirty details.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

A rare bike which won the 1923 Senior TT will be displayed on Sunday in Douglas. It was ridden by Tom Sheard, who was the first Manxman to win a TT race the previous year. Tom's granddaughter lost her son Daniel to bowel cancer shortly after this year's TT races and she has decided to put her grandfather’s bike on display to help raise awareness of…

WE LAST HEARD FROM FORMER JOURNALIST AND WELL-RESPECTED AUTHOR VALERIE COTTLE FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF ‘DOUGLAS IN PASSING’, A BEAUTIFUL BOOK SHE PRODUCED WITH ARTIST IAN COULSON. ALL 500 COPIES WERE SOLD WITHIN WEEKS, WITH EVERY PENNY AFTER PRODUCTION COSTS BEING DONATED TO CHARITY. VALERIE IS NOW ON ANOTHER MISSION, THIS TIME TO RAISE MONEY F…

The Bamboo Village is a unique workshop encouraging children aged 10 and 11 to explore the world of architecture and urban planning. Aside from the excitement of allowing their imaginations run free to design and build their own village, the workshop is about so much more. Mona Devereau from the Society of Architects tells Christy more.…

Voirrey Heaton MBE from Peel Commissioners tells us about this Sunday’s ‘Yn Creck Mooar’ (The Big Sale) in Peel, when residents are encouraged to turn the space outside their homes into a mini sales pitch. And they sell ALL sorts! From clothes to crockery, books to bakes, chutney to homemade lemonade. Voirrey gives details of the event itself and e…

Lula Belle Findlay and Evan O'Dea were last in the Manx Radio studios in 2020 when they were just 10 yrs old. Today they returned to catch up with Christy about their ongoing successes, including winning multiple British Championship titles, TV appearances and brushes with Strictly stars. We are also joined by Jacqui Hamblett from the Isle of Man D…

Christy catches up with Lucy Chapman, Team Wilder Co-ordinator at Manx Wildlife Trust, to find out about their wonderful new initiative called ‘Lets Get Wild!’ It involves children putting on silent disco headphones to listen to and engage with a performance of a brand new original project, written especially for them by Hello Little People and Dav…

It might be a beautiful sunny day on the tiny Isle with only light winds and rippling waves, but we know only too well how that weather – and those conditions - can change within moments. And it’s at times like this that our wonderful lifeboat volunteers are on guard, ready to drop everything at all hours of the day or night and leap to our aid on …

Ron Spencer from the Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust talks to Christy about the "Warden's Walks", which happen around the Island on the final Sunday of every month and raise money for the Hospice Isle of Man Care at Home nurses. The next walk is this Sunday (July 28th), in a really beautiful part of the Island. Details from the T…

Inspector Paul Kemp talks to Christy about his own career in policing, shares some of the many and varied roles available within the Isle of Man Constabulary and gives all the details about the current Recruitment Drive, open to all from ages 18+.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Juan Christian from Isle Listen tells us about this year's muddy fun TOUGH MUCKA JNR event for 10 to 14 yr olds, taking place in Castletown on Saturday alongside the Manx Games (full interview).Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist and a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. He has spent the past 22 years studying different forms of Martial Arts including Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Boxing, and MMA. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his…

This weekend, the sea comes to the shore in Port Erin – as the annual Festival of the Sea sweeps in to town! Manx Wildlife Trust will be bringing all kinds of critters to their ever popular mega tanks once more, so you can get up close and personal with what we can find under our seas. Christy D caught up with Lara Howe, Marine Officer for Manx Wil…

We find out more about the local charity that brings joy to people of all ages, in the shape of helpful hounds and a calming cat! Sarah Turner and David Killip brought their therapy dogs Alfie and Ffinlo in to see Christy.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

We catch up with Paws for Therapy fur-ever friends Finlo and Alfie along with their humans Sarah Turner and David Killip. They tell us about the background of the charity, their aims and their hopes for the future and - most importantly how the public can support the pawfectly furbulous work they all do. Find out more on their Facebook page - and s…

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He …

Our charity for Learning Disabilities Week has been Manx Mencap. Christy chats with Kelly Quaye and Jacquie Dawson about some of the plans organised by the charity to mark the week itself, also the ongoing activities available to service users and families and fundraising; they also chat about Expedition Limitless, a group of adventurous souls who …

The small but steadily expanding charity led by family and friends of those with learning disabilities, to support this 'vibrant and diverse' population on our Island. Find out more here: Home | ManxmencapOleh Radio Manx Ltd

From donkeys to cakes, tractors to tiny gardens, the Southern District Agricultural Show has got it all - and you can be a part of it. It takes place over the last weekend in July and Zoe Hampton and Amy Rothwell stopped by One2Three to tell us more.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Debra Tracey from Isle Be Creative tells us about her latest community project, creating a mosaic to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, while fundraiser Ruth Quillin-Creamer shares her multi-generational story of RNLI involvement and tells us why projects like this are so important to the organisation.…

Ben Thomas, Miltos Provatakis and Krishna Ramesh are the award winning Junior Achievement Creed team who created the ultrasonic glove to assist the visually impaired - and now they need YOUR help. They are going to Italy in July to represent the Island and are looking for sponsorship to develop their product further. They told Christy D all about i…

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He …

56 hardy Manxies braved it for Breast Cancer Now at the weekend, taking part in the charity's annual sleepover. Previously taking place on the summit of Snaefell, this time they opted for Peel Castle. The aim of the event is to raise money for vital research into cancers so that by the year 2050 everyone who develops the disease will live and live …

Ali Mellor from Gal Skate will be heading to Paris this Summer to represent the Island and skateboarding in general, as a member of the 2024 ROLL Models initiative by Skateistan and Women Win She is one of just 15 chosen to design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe and she poppe…

Almost 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives. Our Charity of the Week, Guide Dogs, works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or par…

GUIDE DOGS are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, they are the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK and are also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss. Lynne Whittaker tells …

CEO of the Children's Centre, Joff Whitten, tells us about the work they do with our Island's young people, from all backgrounds. Find out more and get in touch with them via their website here.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Christy chats to Carl Parker and Keira Mackey (aka 'Wendy Darling') about the Parker & Snell Company production of Wendy and Peter Pan, on at the VillaGaiety from Thursday 11th to 13th AprilOleh Radio Manx Ltd

This year’s Seed Swap & Plant Share will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, from 2-4pm at the Working Men's Institute in Laxey. The event will take place on BOTH FLOORS so it will be both roomy for seed sharing and with tables and chairs to sit down on to enjoy cakes and warm drinks. Tanya Anderson and Brenda Kilic from the team of volunteer …

As part of their Advocacy campaign for this year's One World Centre Charity Challenge, CRHS students Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri contacted us to ask if they could be represented in our Charity of the Week feature - of course we were happy to help! Their efforts for Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal were rewarded when they won th…

Year 12 students from Castle Rushen High School on the Isle of Man have made it through to the final of the One World Charity Challenge which takes place today (26 March 2024.) Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri are hoping to raise £1,000 towards Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal and have been explaining the charity challenge on One 2 …

Christy celebrates the International Day of Verse with a special Slampion guest and numerous creative contributions from listenersOleh Radio Manx Ltd

Ashish Ranjan is an ex-ISRO, ex- BARC Scientist. He has spent the past 5 years writing a book on his experience of getting selected and working in India's Nuclear program and how he worked his way up into India's space program despite his poor academic background. Ashish had scored 53/100 in Mathematics and 61/100 in Physics on his 12th boards. He …

Local singing group 'Mine's A Shanty' have written a musical tribute to the RNLI as the Institution - started on the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary - marks its 200th Anniversary. Howard Caine chats to Christy about the composition and treats us to a special early rendition of the song.Oleh Radio Manx Ltd

Dot Tilbury and John Quaye pop in to One2Three to tell us about the upcoming Braaid Eisteddfod, a longstanding much loved community event where YOU provide the entertainment!Oleh Radio Manx Ltd