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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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During the Coronavirus crisis, William King has decided to use the time indoors to good effect and teach himself the guitar from scratch. Check out his diary of how he's getting on and maybe join in with him. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Manx language rambling with Phil Gawne, Adrian Cain and guests - everything from planting spuds to reaching for the stars. - Ta Phillie, Ade as caarjyn rouail mygeayrt y Theihll as yn Tuinney loayrt mychione red erbee ta shin cheet er. Gaelg aboo!
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Manx Rover's Ramblings

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Series 1 relives the feel-good exploits of a young-at-heart retiree who walked Wainwright's 191 mile Coast-to-Coats Path through Northern England's breath-taking countryside. Series 2 recounts the early life of an eager traveller who was fatefully cast ashore in the 'lucky country', Australia. Series 3 remains a mystery, so let's wait and see, shall we?
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If you want to know more about the birds you can hear on the Isle of Man, this is the series for you! Manx Radio’s bird supremo, the early birder Tim Earl, explains more about what remain the original, often beautiful and frequently most intelligent tweets on the Island
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The Manxiety Podcast

The Manxiety Podcast

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Two men bringing awareness to often overlooked mental health issues in men. The Manxiety Podcast brings to light the fact that men are often told to "get over it" or "suck it up" and the implications of that approach. We strive to help both men and women better understand how anxiety affects men and how to manage anxiety in your own life as we do.
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Reaction from you about doctors striking on the Isle of Man for the first time, concern about dirty buses and calls to the programme about what MHKs actually do, a plea for more play areas in Douglas and the linkspan in Heysham among other subjects. It's the Mannin Line with Beth EspeyPar Manx Radio
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A parent on the Isle of Man who has been campaigning for the legalisation of drugs after loosing his sons to a MDMA overdose is welcoming a drug policy. The Isle of Man Government is preparing a new approach aimed at reducing the harms associated with drug use. It follows a directive from Tynwald in November 2023.…
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On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the la…
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We're on the way southwards down the east coast with William Gell in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen : A Poetical Sketch of the Isle of Man. As he tells us, we'll be coming back to some of the places barely mentioned in this quick coastal tour which has made up Cantos I and II of his poem, with seven more to come. We arrive back in Douglas Bay now. …
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Normally on Perspective we hear from seasoned voices giving their sage opinions on the affairs of the day. This week at least for the first part of the program we break from the norm and hear from Castle Rushen High School Junior Achievement program entrants Gate 2 plate. They aim to help strengthen the connection between Manx food consumers and th…
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Special guests this week are leaders at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity - Chief Executive Officer Paul Woolley, and Director of Church Relations, Ken Benjamin - they're asking - how might Jesus live your life? - or my life ? The LICC exists to 'join the dots' between church life and life outside the church - to show that in a hea…
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Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE presents the final edition of the programme for 2024 - firstly looking at the stars and planetary activity in the January skies, and then looking back at some of the achievements in space exploration during 2024 - and flagging up the topics that we might be discussing in future programmes. This month's music break is Me…
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Politics dominated today's programme, with discussion about the number of MHKs and MLCs needed for the Isle of Man. Is it time for reform and if so, what form should that take? There were also differing opinions on the new ratios for teachers travelling with children on school trips. If you have any thoughts to share before the next Mannin Line, yo…
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A woman whose mum was abandoned in Ballure Glen near Ramsey as a baby nearly 80 years ago believes she may have traced the family names of her birth grandparents. Mary Ramsey, who was later adopted and renamed Stephanie Taylor (née French), was raised in the UK where she lived until her death in 2012. Her daughter Lorraine Berry has now used DNA tr…
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Should we cover Strand Street to encourage more shoppers? A caller also tells us IOM Post are stopping Savers Stamps, during the programme we get the official information and callers discuss why more people don't buy Manx produce. It's Mannin Line with Beth Espey - Monday 13 January 2025Par Manx Radio
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You might, recently, have received a booklet through the door from Manx Telecom regarding the switch-off of the copper network. It gets underway this year - a project expected to be completed by 2029. So, whether you have fibre yet or not, at some point over the next five years, you probably will. Lewis Foster has been speaking to Manx Telecom CEO …
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In tonight's programme: The two Division 2 title rivals will meet in a potentially pivotal clash as one of the headline ties in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures With two trophies in the bag this season already, what's next for Ayre United? We get the thoughts of their first team manager In rugby, Douglas are back at home with a daunting…
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Two public sector employers have put new offers on the table in a bid to end disputes over pay. Reaction to the pending closure of another of Ramsey's bank branches. And we hear how the Steam Packet helped pay tribute to a woman known as a 'Manx Viking Queen'. Oh.. and the Mountain Road has reopened! That's Update for Friday 10 January with Lewis F…
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The children of a Manx woman are thanking the Steam Packet for saluting and honouring their mother on her final journey home. Described as a 'Manx Viking Queen', Florence Jean Prest (formally Looney) died in her UK home surrounded by her children at the age of 94. Her wish was to be brought back to the Island and laid to rest alongside her parents …
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Nine people from the Isle of Man are taking on the challenge of a lifetime - all in memory of a special man. Lucas Martin was just 21 when he died suddenly of meningitis in September 2023. Now, some of his nearest and dearest are setting off to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to try and raise money for the charity set up in his name - Looky's Aid. Among th…
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January 11th 2025 marks 25 years since the Solway Harvester sank off the Isle of Man, with the loss of all on board. RNLI crewmen John McCreadie and Peter Cowin, Captain Stephen Carter of Laxey Towing Co and Dudley Butt, former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary, along with Manx Radio reporter Dave Moore, recall the events of…
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A new sea services framework should put passengers needs first. That's the view of the chair of the Regulations of the Steam Packet Company Select Committee, which recently published its report following a year-long investigation into how the ferry operator is run. In this episode of the Manx Newscast, Chair of the Committee Jason Moorhouse speaks …
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More about the Hen Harrier which has been seen around Jurby, the photograph you can see here was taken by Peter Christian. Also today concerns about the high street and how it competes against the convenience and price of online shopping and should there still be school uniform? #iom #manninline #manxradio…
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Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, the draws are made in Manx football for the first round proper of this year's Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup. And in hockey, draws are made for the opening rounds of the 2025 Men's and Ladies cup tournaments Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mep…
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Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division fixture between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas. As a new calendar year gets underway, both sides were looking to make a winning start to 2025 in the first meeting of both teams this campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Agenda 6.1.25 In the final November sitting of Legislative Council members held their second Evidence Stage on the Assisted Dying Bill and MLCs heard from two expert witnesses Bridget Carter and Dr Claud Regnard as well as the Bill’s promoter Alex Allinson. Ms Carter works to prevent coercive behaviour towards vulnerable elderly people and Dr Regna…
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the first news roundup of 2025 where we make some predictions for the year ahead. Also in this episode Manx Care and St Christopher's tell us they're fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children on the Island, and we speak to some rather unusual spectators at the Raven's game at the weekend.…
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The 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen : A Poetical Sketch of the Isle of Man has brought us to the Point of Ayre, where William Gell admires the lighthouse, as he has elsewhere as he's conducted us round the coast. We set off down the east coast now and admire the work of Edward Corteen in building the main road from Glen Mona through to Minorca Hill, and…
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There was so much discussed in last month’s Tynwald that we couldn’t fit it all in to December coverage. So as we’ve still not reached old Christmas Day it’s not unreasonable to extend December a little so we can cover Crogga, the Minister without portfolio, attempts to change the tax system - both increases and decreases - and an attempt to reform…
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Guests today are Ruth Keggin-Gell and Gareth Moore talking about the peaceful Taize style of worship - with an invitation to join Ruth to learn some beautiful prayerful chants translated into the Manx language, then go to a service in Ballagarey led by Gareth - and sing what you have learned! A visit to newly re-opened St Catherine's Church in Port…
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She was as Manx as the hills, and when she died in Spring 2024, tributes poured in for Margaret Curphey, placing her firmly among the leading opera stars of her generation. Returning to the Island in 1980 with husband Philip Summerscales and daughter Helen, she soon established herself as an inspirational teacher. On 1st November 2024 a tribute con…
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The complete concert recorded in St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Douglas on 1st November 2024 - a tribute to opera legend MARGARET CURPHEY (Margaret Summerscales following her marriage to Philip) who died in the Spring of 2024. The full concert features : Glenfaba Chorale conducted by Margaret's sister, Muriel Corkish and accompanied by Jean Ja…
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Perspective 29.12.24 Are you going cold turkey from the absence of Manx politics over the Christmas time? Are you hopeful that the bright star in the east is not a giant meteor heading straight for us? Perhaps you’re full of Christmas love and cheer and looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2025? Well Perspective may have some of the answers a…
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