Late Lunch - Manx Radio

Tanya Anderson from LovelyGreens.com helps us to keep our gardens growing, even through these colder months. It's February and she's got top tips for preparing our growing spaces for the new gardening year. Visit her website for plenty more information on all of this and more and find free tutorials on her YouTube channel.

Author Robert Cowley has been very busy indeed - he's penned some fabulous children's books all under the banner of the "Manx Bedtime Story" series. His books are much more than just fairytales though… and book no.2, "RED: Rufus the Manx Dragon" illustrates this perfectly. Christy DeHaven spoke with Robert and also Steven Downward from charity Isle Listen, who are benefitting from sales of the book. There is a book launch at the Family Library on Saturday 12th Feb from 10.30am into the afternoon. Called the Dragon, Princess and Knight extravaganza, there will be dragons everywhere as well as fancy dress, face painting, crafts and games. Young illustrator Karmen St John Cain and author Robert will be signing copies of the book and Isle Listen will be there as well supporting the event.

Marking World Cancer Day 2022, Sandy Denning and Malcolm Clague from the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association speak with Christy DeHaven about the progress in research, support available and symptoms to be aware of. Subscribe to the IOMACA podcast for further information about all different types of cancer. **NB: this conversation contains some graphic content on the subject of surgery and treatment.**

Tanya Anderson from LovelyGreens.com helps us to keep our gardens gorwing, even through these winter months. It's January, and she's got top tips regarding fruit trees, edible hedging, polytunnels and growing calendars... Have you created a growing calendar yet? Do you know what one is? Tanya will enlighten us! 5 Step Garden Plan Video

Late Lunch Tweet of the Week supremo, Tim Earl, celebrates the 12 Days of Christmas by proving it's not just Bing who can sing it . . .

'The Spark Documentary', sponsored by the IoM Arts Council, is a mini-series that aims to give hope and help to sufferers of depression and those who support and care for them. Masterminded by Jenny Derbyshire and produced by Dark Avenue Film, the Spark has interviews with people from all walks of life - therapists, professionals and fellow sufferers as well as quotes that may be helpful or inspiring. The music played within the documentary has been created by local artists, some of whom have struggled with depression themselves. Christy DeHaven caught up with Patrick and Bethany from Dark Avenue Films and Jenny herself, whose hope for the documentary is that it encourages people to discuss their mental health and to shine a light on the help and support available on the Isle of Man. You can view the first 6 episodes on the topic of talking here: https://thesparkiom.wixsite.com/home/episodes

Aside from having made a name for himself cooking up amazing dishes in the back of his very own food truck on TV Channel Dave, rapper and television personality "Big Zuu" has previously worked as a mentor for young people. Recently, he has teamed up with the Co-Op on their own support schemes within their Young Members' Group as a new study, looking at the attitudes and aspirations of young people around the UK, has found that Children as young as 10 think the pandemic will affect their chances in the future. Christy caught up with Big Zuu to find out more - and also discovered that his cookery talents have taken him to some pretty special places... Find out more about the Co-Op's scheme and how they are helping young people by visiting coop.co.uk/gamechangers

Tanya Anderson from Lovely Greens shares top tips for those starting to grow vegetables and edible crops, she also has gives advice on growing broad beans, talks about growing something new and reveals her surprise at finding alien-like fungi growing on her lawn

October 18th is World Menopause Day, raising awareness of the challenges, treatments and support available to women approaching or experiencing the menopause. Christy caught up with two experts in the field - Dr Ella Russell, a highly experienced Private GP with specialist expertise in menopausal and peri-menopausal health and Dr Paula Briggs, Chair Elect of the British Menopause Society. Both shared excellent advice and suggested various groups, online applications and personal approaches that could make that menopause that bit more manageable.

Tanya gets her no dig beds ready for Spring planting and takes us into her kitchen, to share her process of rooting cuttings and creating plants for free. Find out more about Tanya and get loads more top tips for your green spaces at LovelyGreens.com and watch her weekly instructional videos on her channel YouTube.com/LovelyGreens

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Tanya Anderson from Lovely Greens, she suggests ways you can make the most of green tomatoes and also gives us some great tips for helping them to ripen as the last Summer crops appear

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Tanya Anderson from Lovely Greens, she takes us out West to celebrate one of the Island's longest running garden shows, which has been going for 79 years! She also inspires us to build our own garden furniture, making use of palettes that can be picked up for free. Find out more about Tanya and get loads more tips for your green spaces at LovelyGreens.com

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Tanya at LovelyGreens.com, she tells us how growing your own really is the Greenest option. Find out more about Tanya, her allotment, her books and her workshops on her website, Facebook @Lovely.Greens.IOM and Youtube channel @LovelyGreensTV

In this latest episode of our gardening series, Tanya Anderson gives some great advice about how you can ensure your garden, your pots AND the wildlife is hydrated in this hot dry weather - while also conserving and being sensitive to water wastage. You can find more about Tanya, her gardening videos and her books at LovelyGreens.com

"It's not just about Versa, it's about the Isle of Man as a whole" Christy catches up with Pippa Lovell from foraging restaurant 'Versa' - winner of the San Pellegrino Young Chef Sustainability award for Europe and Forbes 30 Under 30. She is creating a new art hub and community space which launches in July and opens very soon in the South of the Island. It's an exhibition space for artists, workshops, henna art on Sundays, kids can come in and rent easels, there's vegan snacks, a library of different loose leaf teas (like a pick and mix) fair-trade coffees and British cocoa. We hear all about the hub but Pippa also talks about sourcing your food from foraging while also learning to give back and look after your environment. Email inforversa@gmail.com to get in touch.

All this week on Late Lunch we're hearing from some of those taking part in the 2021 Manx Telecom Parish Walk, to find out about their preparation, their goals and who or what has motivated them to take on the 85 mile course. From those who are happy to make it to Peel, to others who hope to cross the finish line, we hear their stories on Late Lunch - like this one, from Julie Arthur, who is walking to raise funds and awareness for Victim Support Isle of Man, who helped her when she needed them most.

All this week on Late Lunch we're hearing from some of those taking part in the 2021 Manx Telecom Parish Walk, to find out about their preparation, their goals and who or what has motivated them to take on the 85 mile course. From those who are happy to make it to Peel, to others who hope to cross the finish line, we hear their stories on Late Lunch - like this one, from Portia Wilkinson, who is walking in memory of her Nana and raising money for Parkinsons IOM, the charity that helped her so much in her final years.

Exclusive content : as part of our Parish Talks series, Christy speaks to Tracy Wilkinson and her daughter Portia about the 4 generations of females that have inspired Portia's entry into the 2021 race. She is raising money for Parkinsons Disease Society Isle of Man in memory of her nana Pamela Rose Farrow who passed away last July.

All this week on Late Lunch we're hearing from some of those taking part in the 2021 Manx Telecom Parish Walk, to find out about their preparation, their goals and who or what has motivated them to take on the 85 mile course. From those who are happy to make it to Peel, to others who hope to cross the finish line, we hear their stories on Late Lunch - like this one, from Sammi Hurd, who is walking in memory of her mother who passed away and last year and is also raising money for the IOM Community Meals Donations Fund.

All this week on Late Lunch we're hearing from some of those taking part in the 2021 Manx Telecom Parish Walk, to find out about their preparation, their goals and who or what has motivated them to take on the 85 mile course. From those who are happy to make it to Peel, to others who hope to cross the finish line, we hear their stories on Late Lunch - like this one, from Jane Critchley who is raising money and awareness for Lynsey's Fund for Without Wings Autoimmune Arthritis Trust.

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Lovely Greens, Tanya Anderson talks about planting perennial veggies, the edible surprises you might be missing in your own gardens and foraging for food further afield

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Lovely Greens, Tanya Anderson explains what 'hardening off' means

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Lovely Greens, Tanya Anderson gives advice on some top gardening tips you can do over the long Bank Holiday weekend.

In this latest episode of our gardening series with Lovely Greens, Tanya Anderson shares tips on how to keep your crops happy in cold spells

In this second episode of our new Spring series "Plotting for the Weekend" from Tanya Anderson at LovelyGreens.com, we learn all about planting peas

Dark Avenue Film had only been in business for about a year when the Pandemic struck. But Isle of Man filmmakers Bethany White and Patrick Crellin didn't let Covid-19 stop them - in fact, they worked out a way to turn Lockdown to their advantage.. They came up with an innovative way to shoot their short 'Endless Summer' which has led to numerous international festival successes for them already. Their recent shortlisting for New York's Socially Relevant Festival, with patrons Martin Sheen and Erin Brokovich, also gives them a World Premiere in March. Christy DeHaven caught up with Patrick and Bethany to find out more (full interview)

Christy catches up with Mike Kewley, Mindfulness Teacher and Adam Denard, Ecologist FOr Manx Wildlife Trust and project officer for Wild Wellbeing. The two have been running a 'Mindfulness in Wild Places' project on the Isle of Man, which has recently been supported by fell runner Jim Reid; Jim has just completed a challenge to run the equivalent of the Pennine Way here on the Isle, to raise funds for the project.

On World Kindness Day (Friday 13th Nov) Christy caught up with child psychologist Dr Sam Wass, known for his work on Channel 4's "Secret Life of 4, 5, 6 Year Olds", to find out what kindness means to kids and how programmes like My Little Pony - Pony Life can help them develop social skills. He also had some great advice on how parents can help their little ones cope in these peculiar times .

The artists that from the Grenaby Studios Collective will be celebrating all things Manx, artisan and festive this weekend, as they open for their super popular 'Yuletide in the Yard' event. Christy went by to catch up with them and find out what's in store. Follow them and find out more at Facebook.com/Grenaby

The Cooil Hall Annual Fairtrade Sale and Lunches is a shopping experience unlike any other. It all began when two Manxies randomly happened across each other some years ago in a little place called Tanzania and since then, Malcolm and Margie Newton's dedication and passion for ethical retail has played a major part in the IOM being named a Fair Trade Island. 37 years after the first sale took place in the family living room, the Newtons will continue the tradition this weekend (Oct 29th to 31st), this despite the sudden and unexpected passing of Malcolm earlier this year. Christy found out more about the event and got a sneak preview of what's on sale with daughter Katie.

Onchan Primary teacher Carl Clague and year 5 and 6 girls on their amazing electric car project - and helping to get young women interested in STEM subjects

As a new campaign to encourage more foster carers to come forward on the Island - Howard talks to recently retired fosterers Eileen and Tommy Malone and supervising social worker Sharon Willetts about the joys and challenges involved.

Are you one of the many who turned to running during Lockdown, as part of your hour a day outside or because you couldn't do your normal exercise? Multiple-marathon winner Paula Radcliffe has partnered with London Marathon sponsor Flora to give us hints and tips about how to keep motivated and continue to include running in our fitness regime (full interview). Get more tips here: https://www.flora.com/en-gb/flora/keep-running #manxradio #isleofman

Herbology predates Harry Potter you know! Leigh Morris, CEO of the Manx Wildlife Trust and Jane Prescott, aka The Manx Herbalist, speak to Howard Caine about the ancient traditions of herbology and more, ahead of this Saturday's public open day at the St John's Mill Wildlife Garden (full interview). Find out more and register your interest for the workshops at mwt.im

Secretary of the Southern District Agricultural Society, Sarah Comish, farms out in Grenaby and Ronague in the Parish of Arbory with her husband Chris and daughters Heidi and Jess. She tells us about life on the farm and life without the Agricultural Shows this year, and also challenges Christy to make a super tasty Onion Tart, using Shelia Gawne's onions, IOM Creamery Vintage Cheddar and Laxey Flour

Claire Quirk-Kermeen and husband Danny Kermeen own and run Kermelly Seafoods along with their 2 children Issy and Robby. They told us about their work and their life and set Howard a fabulously fishy challenge with Dover Sole and other great Manx produce

Christy catches up with Alison Shimmins from Cafe Lingo, to find out how the voluntary language service adapted during Lockdown and how they are reintroducing their normal services again. #manxradio #isleofman

Are you lucky enough to have seen the two dolphins frolicking in Peel Bay recently, just a few feet from shore? This rare sight is a real natural wonder - and it's right on our doorstep. Howard and Christy caught up with Jen Adams from Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch to find out more about the mother and juvenile Bottlenose dolphins. You can watch some fabulous videos of them on the MWDW Facebook page, or just head to Peel to see them in person! MWDW shop is on Michael St in Peel. Call 01624 610131 #manxradio #isleofman #dolphins

The Oakwood was a very special project : hundreds of oak trees planted by Manx schoolchildren to mark the Millennium. Sadly, many of the trees struggled to grow and although the park is well used, the paths have seen much better days. But DEFA is on the case - Christy went to speak with Andrew Igoea, Snr Forestry and Arborical Officer, to find out just what's going on in the wood...

Tynwald Day is fast approaching! Although we’re almost back to normal here on the island, there won’t be the usual celebrations on the Fairfield... However, the team behind the annual event have put together some fab ideas to help us celebrate the day our own way. Christy DeHaven has been finding out more from Tynwald Enhancements Co-Ordinator Grainne Joughin. Music : 'Octopus Jigs' from the album 'Seamount' by Birlinn Jiarg - www.birlinnjiargmusic.com

Trevor and Anna Quirk are out in Cronk y Voddy, just minutes away from the Caine Cronky Kitchen. They tell us about life on their farm, where they have sheep and cows and share their family recipe for a summer quiche, which Howard will have a go at making over the weekend. So keep an eye on our video channels to see how he gets on!

Christy catches up with long time motor racing fan Malcolm Thompson, who would have been celebrating his 40th Wedding Anniversary on the Isle of Man this year during TT fortnight; but as the racing has been cancelled, he's turned his attentions to raising money for one of his favourite TT past times - the churches that would normally be packed to the rafters for TT Teas. Support the cause and find out more here: https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/savetheisleofmanttteas