Podcasts about Onchan

It's a new year and a new chapter for one of the Isle of Man's rising stars of road racing.After a rollercoaster two years with the Honda Racing UK team, there's change afoot for Onchan rider Nathan Harrison.For 2025 he'll be contesting the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and maybe a few more things beside for official Honda satellite team H&H Motorcycles.Manx Radio's been catching up with Harrison to find out what his ambitions are for the season ahead and how it feels to be continuing his journey in a slightly different environment

Lord Street 14 storey building back on, Onchan high jinx, price of electricity, Summerland fire campaign, DOI vehicles road tax, Organ Donation Bill latest & flags and planters in Douglas. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 3rd April 2025

We hear about the old days in Onchan village in the days of our poet, William Gell's, father, and the fiery but beloved vicar, Rev John Howard. In Manx we hear more from the Brothers Grimm. We also hear music and song from the Celtic countries throughout the programme.

There is a version in the Manx language of one of Grimm's fairy tales, and William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, takes us to his birthplace, Onchan. All with a selection of music from the Celtic countries.

An MHK's been invited to visit Ukraine by an Onchan man who lives there following online comments the politician made about the warA petition calling for the Isle of man to keep its gold service breast screening programme has over 3,000 signaturesInforming the island's population about the copper rollout is a top priority according to the local telecoms regulators

A mix of music from the Celtic countries weaves its way between more from Mannin Veg Veen, the 1906 poem by Onchan man, William Gell, and our translation into Manx of the stories of the Brothers Grimm.

We hear what Tesco has to say after some Manx businesses raise concerns about working with the supermarket giant. The latest stage of the work to restore Queen's Pier in Ramsey is facing some challenges.And would a new approach help combat anti-social behaviour in Onchan?It's Update on Manx Radio for Friday, 28 February 2025 with Lewis Foster.

Stuck waiting at Liverpool John Lennon because you arrived three-hours ahead of your flight?Catch up with all the latest news from the Isle of Man!In this edition of Update we hear from the director of the Cyber Security Centre after it was revealed that Manx residents lost £2.2 million to scammers last year.A Douglas man has been jailed for six years after causing the death of an Onchan resident by driving dangerously.And we'll be hearing about Manx Care's hopes of switching to a more community focussed model of care from April.All that plus sport, weather... and much, much more.It's Update for Monday, 24 February with Lewis Foster.

Our poem from 1906 by Onchan man, William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, has us spending time in Douglas, where he celebrates the work of Thomas Keig, who became the first Mayor of Douglas, then we go from the former grandees of the Castle Mona to the humble trippers, riding the horse trams, having donkey rides and enjoying dancing. We're working our way through the collection of fairy stories by the Brothers Grimm, in a translation into Manx. We're currently hearing the strange history of The Goose Girl.As nyn giaull -SEUMAS GREUMACH & HAMISH NAPIER - Mo Shuilad Ad DheidhANNIE EBREL QUARTET - A'r chafeALAW - Niffy maggotALAN BURKE - An dord feinnePLU - HiraethIMAR - Manx platesANNIE BAYLIS - Oll an draSKEEAL ELLEY - Oie as laaALAW - Dawns Soig/Dawns y gwr marw

In 1906 William Gell of Onchan had his third book published containing his lengthy poem, Mannin Veg Veen, which made a poetical tour of the Island. In honour of the Three Legs, William Gell decided to write his poem in rhyming triplets. However, before embarking on the tour, we look at a full-page photograph, the title page and William Gell's dedication and Preface.We come to the final episode in our Manx translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, with Jonathan Harker and Quincey Morris valiantly pushing forward through the Szganee to reach the leiter-wagon on which is the box containing Count Dracula. Also there are Arthur Holmwood (Lord Godalming) and Dr John Seward, as Mina Harker looks on from rocks where Professor Van Helsing found shelter for them. As shoh yn kiaull 'sy chlaare shoh -RACHEL WALKER & CRUINN - Oran an t-slaightearTHEO LE MAGUET & AVEL-A-BENN - Men danter lineSKEEAL - MargaretSUE WHITE - Callington bellringersSEAN MAC DHONNACHADHA - An spailpin fanachROBIN HUW BOWEN & CRASDANT - Pibddawns y mwnci/Y dyrnwrFIONA MACKENZIE & CRUINN - Manus mo ruinTHEO LE MAGUET & PIERRE BEDARD - La ruptureSKEEAL - Jerrey y funk

Ramsey's 15 brownfield opportunities, the latest on John, Isle Pay It Forward scheme, taking stones from the beach, keeping cash and MiCard & Onchan election next week. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

£120m plan for the airport, what charity fundraising means, more windy Heysham problems, the question of higher taxes, Jersey population equivalence & marauding wallabies in Onchan. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Investigations will take place in Onchan over the winter to tackle capacity issues affecting sewers in the village during heavy rainfallThere's an assurance from Manx Care after they announced they're replacing face-to-face educational sessionsPlus seven hundred football fans are expected to descend upon the Island this weekend

The final Update of the week has good news from Onchan - we were live from the opening of a new function space. Also on the programme, more questions about why the Sea Terminal wasn't kept open for stranded passengers and how much does Government House cost to run?

Enterprise Dept. rebutts 'inaccurate figures', famous leathers' thief sought, Manx Care delivers 3000 operations, the latest from Onchan Commissioners & dealing with vulnerable prisoners. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

What’s happening at Onchan District Commissioners? Prompted by comments made at the recent AGM Onchan MHK Julie Edge doesn’t hold back on her thoughts over the behaviour of some of the Commissioners. One of the Commissioners attracting Ms Edge’s ire responds to the criticism. So can all sides work together in the future for the best interests of the people of Onchan? Should they be burying their differences or are they right to air these matters publicly? If you’re looking for something to put fire in your political belly, this week’s Perspective may well be just what you’re looking for.

Public servants must clarify social media, air traffic breaks to end, Lewin and Logan to chair Onchan Commissioners, casual work 'advice' from Treasury & Steam Packet needs simpler agreement. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

Michelle Haywood MHK and Gaza conflict, Meat Plant disarray, D Day commemorations planned for IOM, Onchan's parking problems, Steam Packet bonus talk & Radio Doctor on scabies. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Packet resolves dispute, Onchan can't reclaim lost territory, future of TT Funfair, onshore windfarm ecology surveys, cliffside gorse fire at weekend & Ravens return to winning ways. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

TT scoreboard's future at £1m, Ramsey's phone mast plastic leaves, Douglas City Council's ambition, Onchan Pensioners foodbank collections & Sir Dudley Cunliffe-Owen on tourism in 1970. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Tackling bad behaviour in schools, Peel's missed opportunity, 67 Gents Lavatory locations in Douglas, memories of Honda's TT team at the Nursey Hotel, Onchan. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Rubbish on Ramsey South Beach, Onchan Commissioners meeting, the many pot holes of Manx roads, Beach Buddies, Smart Meter contact & Covid Memorial Garden delay. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Onchan MHKs Rob Callister and Julie Edge answer your calls, texts and emails live on Mannin Line.

Fiona McArdle is your host for this edition. The Isle of Man Poetry Society has monthly meetings at the Archibald Knox public house in Onchan, and there's one on Sunday 3rd December at 7.30pm. Chair of the Society, Bethany de Legh Runciman, talks about poetry and about opportunities to write and perform it. And as the programme goes out on Laa'l Andreays, St Andrew's Day, we look at the Scotch Kirk and St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Douglas and, of course, at the parish and its church on the north of the Island - one of the seventeen ancient parishes, though now part of the Parish of the Northern Plain. We return to a recording of churchwarden, Michael Ellis.

Cyclists on the pavement, shared spaces confusion, Steam Packet's FOI ban, Victoria Road's over leafy, recreating Manx Airlines, Salter's Duck & the pink Onchan duck. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #news

Onchan MHK Rob Callister takes questions and calls on assisted dying legislation, work permit changes, children leaving the care system, Crogga gas, wind turbines & Onchan traffic lights. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Government Conference this week, housing crisis and location of new homes, work permit relaxation, German geothermal news, Onchan traffic congestion & congratulations Ramsey Town Band. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Summerland fire was 50 years ago today, Onchan MHK wants tourism dept., Manx property market holding up, Ravens in Lancashire tonight & "public questions" over Liverpool ferry terminal. Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

Southern group's windfarm concerns, the travails of Onchan Commissioners, ARA13 above our heads & NHS nurses pay scales background. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

The future of our heritage rail offering, Onchan (and other) hedges, assisted dying, legal aid availability, new bank card woes, joined up tourist thinking & a happy hospital story. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Rev'd Canon Brendan Alger will be remembered by many for his long and active ministry on the Island as Parish Priest of St Mary of the Isle, Douglas, and Dean (or leader) of the Roman Catholic Churches on the Isle of Man from his arrival in 1989 to his retirement in early 2011. We mark his recent death - peacefully at his home in Onchan - with extracts from a service which he led, including his sermon, and music from St Mary's Church Choir. Throughout his life, Canon Brendan was a keen historian - and this is reflected in a celebration of the early Christian Saint Aidan in compelling stories from David Adam and music from folk singer Andrew Lobb Plus our usual notice board - and another invitation for you to choose your favourite hymns for inclusion in future editions of the programme. Contact me with your hymn requests and notice board news via email - judithley@manxradio.com

Lack of leisure facilities, prisoner training, overgrown hedges in Onchan, tidal power, Electoral Commission meeting tonight & Assisted Dying Bill opinion. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

David Robertson surveys the scene from the summit of Snaefell and falls to philosophising. After heading straight down the valley to Laxey, he and his two friends then complete their tour of the Island by returning to Douglas via Onchan. In our Manx translation of Dracula, Professor Van Helsing explains to Mina Harker how it is that, although meeting her for the first time, he feels that he already knows her. As y kiaull ain - ANOUK PETTIT & AALISH KILGALLON - Dagh laa as oie YR HWNTWS - Hannar cnap REEL TIME CEILIDH BAND - The Congress Reel/Fleshmarket Close/Andy Renwick's Ferret FRANCIS AR MOAL - Merc'hed Breizh Izel BALACH - Leusgeulan fann LA MORESCA - Nine brave boys HARRY MARLOW - We must have a song about the Isle of Man PLU - Deio'r glyn ELEPHANT SESSIONS - Taransay

Taxi turmoil and airport anxiety, money found in Onchan, Douglas' missing flowers, fugitive festoon lights, today's trend in acronyms & Strand Street stains. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Rev'd Rod Ingrouille and his son, Rev'd Steve are both ordained ministers in the Methodist Church. Rev'd Steve together with his wife Rev'd Rebecca, are based in Onchan and have care of the 7 Methodist churches in the East of the Island. Rev'd Rod is becoming better known on the Island through his now-regular visits to work with those in training to be Methodist Local Preachers. In conversation with them both on today's programme I discover what they hold in common, and where their respective ministries have led them ....and it seems to be a shared passion for the Holy Land! (There'll be more about that when they join in the programme again in mid-June) Plus - there's music to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, and our usual notice board. Information for the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com

Mail plane could be going, suicide prevention strategy closer, Manx UNESCO honey, MHK Faragher wants Bishop out, new Onchan chair's ambitions & IOM boxers in Liverpool. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Many churches see science as the enemy - a challenge to belief in God. But what if science and religion were not opposites at all? Instead - what if they needed each other? The man who asked THOSE questions is Revd Professor David Wilkinson - Theologian, Physicist and current Principal of St John's College, Durham, and he's coming to the Island next weekend. In this programme, Rev'd Steve Ingrouille, Methodist Minister based in Onchan, who studied under Professor Wilkinson and invited him to the Island, shares some of his own thoughts and experiences regarding science and religion - and we hear from Revd Professor Wilkinson himself. Details of his programme on the Isle of Man are as follows :- Friday 27 January - Evening at IOM Observatory with Revd Professor David Wilkinson "The Big Bang, Hawking and the Multiverse" Call/Text Gary on 07624 496672 or email stars@manx.net to reserve your place Saturday 28 January - Island Spirituality Network St John's Mill - from 10am to 1pm No need to book - just come along Revd Professor Wilkinson is guest speaker, and has chosen the title for this morning "Wonder, Wisdom and Worship - God's gift of science" Saturday 28 January - Onchan Methodist Church - 6.30pm David will share his testimony, speaking about how he holds science and faith together with integrity in his life. This evening starts with a bring and share supper. There'll be an opportunity for a Q&A session with David and - weather permitting - the evening will also include some stargazing outside the church. Sunday 29th - David will preach in Onchan Methodist Church at the church's Anniversary Service at 10:30am All are welcome If you need more information, contact the Minister at Onchan Methodist Church, Revd Steve Ingrouille on 01624 674464 Second guest on the programme is Richard Littledale, talking about the retreat he'll be leading at Thie Dy Vea, our residential retreat house in Peel. It's from the 10th to the 12th February and it's called "Not Without Hope" - a refuge on the way of grief - and it's intended for anyone who has been bereaved - either recently or at some time in the past. Listen as Richard himself explains what he's offering, and why he's offering it to anyone and everyone .... To find out more, or to book your place : Email welcome@retreathouse.im Phone - 01624 609299 Or take a look at the website www.retreathouse.im Plus we have our regular notice board, and music chosen by Revd Steve Ingrouille Items for the notice board can be emailed : judithley@manxradio.com

We learn a little more about Captain John Taubman of The Nunnery, before David Robertson points out other fine houses for hospitality in the neighbourhood of Douglas - Captain Southcote's Ballaughton, Lord Henry Murray's Atholl-lodge on Port-e-Chee and The Hague in Onchan, formerly the home of the late Richard Betham. We return to Captain Taubman for his work in agriculture. Professor Van Helsing has arranged for some flowers to be sent for Lucy Westenra from his friend's glasshouse in Haarlem. Lucy is rather nonplussed to find that they're garlic, but the Professor assures her it's no joke and that he and Dr John Seward will decorate her room with them and make a wreath to wear round her neck. As y kiaull ain - RON KAVANA - The sea around us ELIANE PRONOST - Kousk, va lellig, kousk NEVILLE DILKES & ENGLISH SINFONIA - Lord Peter's stable boy BUNSCOILL GHAELGAGH - Ellan Sheeant STEVE EAVES - Pa le yw hwn RACHEL HAIR & RON JAPPY - Lochinver RICHARD TRETHEWEY - We be ANGELA MURPHY - The dacent Irish boy THE MORDEKKERS - Carn Menyn

Blein vie noa! Happy New Year! Welcome to a specially extended New Years Day edition of At Your Service - looking back at some of the guests, stories and music that featured on the programme during 2022. Philip Longworth has never let his sight problems be an obstacle to serving others - and now he's living and working on the Island - with a mission that's church-based but aiming to benefit everyone! We hear a moving story from Holocaust Memorial Day 2022, and love was very definitely in the air in the programme closest to Valentines Day! Listen again to a beautiful story of love, patience, prayer and trust in God - it's the story of a Nepalese baby girl, and a little boy called Finn. At Easter time, composer John Rutter was so moved by the situation in Ukraine that he responded with some deeply moving music - here's a chance to listen again, and to pray for peace with Louise Whitelegg, our local Christian Aid representative. The important subject of mental health was mentioned by different guests a number of times during the year, but it was the painfully honest account of his own mental health problems which touched people most deeply ..... listen again as Onchan-based Methodist Minister Rev'd Steve Ingrouille tells his true story. The Feast of Celtic Saint Columba is remembered in music by Marlene Hendy and Dilys Sowrey, and we re-visit the time when the late Bill Turnbull and the BBC TV Songs of Praise team recorded a programme the Island during our Island of Culture Year - 2014. This extract features Bill in conversation with John Kennaugh, talking about his love of our national poet T.E. Brown - and his love of the Manx countryside. We end with an invitation from Manx Language Development Officer Ruth Keggin-Gell - and with a very short reflection to send us out into another year. It was very difficult to know what to include in this review programme - so I chose the features which had attracted the most comments - but every guest and every topic was special in its own way, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to the programme. And thank YOU for downloading/listening ! Our usual notice board will resume next Sunday - so do please email me with information for it: judithley@manxradio.com

The Final Mannin Open Line of 2022 with Onchan Commissioners big news, stolen parcels in Ramsey, Isle of Man radio survey, new Govt freephone numbers, Norman Wisdom & the spirit of Marge Joughin. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Rob Callister MHK recently sacked as Health & Social Care Minister takes your calls and messages on his situation, Onchan 1st time buyers, the new TT scoreboard and more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

On 22nd October, Mrs Olive Dobson died peacefully, after a short stay in hospital. Olive was 92 and is probably one of the longest-serving church organists the Island has ever known. Olive was the organist at Abbeylands Chapel for 81 unbroken years, and for 47 of those years she was also organist at the Methodist Church on the Main Road in Onchan. This programme is a celebration of Olive's dedicated service, using an interview she gave in 2016, to mark her 75th anniversary as organist at Abbeylands - It's a fascinating insight into her life, her music and the changing face of church over those long years. The programme also features some of Olive's favourite hymns. Ruth Rice is here again, with another letter from her A to Z of wellbeing - this week we reach the letter U Plus we have another packed notice board! Email items for the notice board, please, to judithley@manxradio.com

Two ex-MHKs at tribunal, Onchan commissioner wins no-confidence vote, winter fire safety tips, Chief Minster on menopause, hen harrier numbers boost & broadband costs in spotlight. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

The Department of Health and Social Care Minister responds to the new private GP practice opening in Douglas, there's a look at the findings of the government's latest Covid surveillance report plus Work to repair downed tram lines between Onchan and Baldrine could cost up to £5,000

On today's programme, we explore the role of the Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church, in conversation with Graeme Easton, a parishioner of St Columba's church in Port Erin. On Saturday 23 July in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hill Street, Douglas, Graeme will be ordained as a Permanent Deacon, by Bishop Tom Williams, an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, of which the Catholic Churches on the Island form a part. Graeme talks about the selection process, his training, and his future role in Church life on the Island. Along the way, he dispels some of the misunderstandings about what a deacon is - and what he is not! There's a warm welcome for all to come to share in Graeme's ordination Mass on Saturday 23rd at 5pm - it's in St Mary's Catholic Church on Hill Street, Douglas and music will be provided by Rushen Silver Band. And if you're interested in learning more about becoming a Permanent Deacon, there's a MEN'S INFORMATION MORNING next Saturday, 23rd July, in St Anthony's Parochial Centre, Onchan from 11am to 1pm, when Director of the Permanent Diaconate, Canon Chris Fallon, and his team, will be making a presentation on the role of the deacon, and answering any questions. There's no need to reserve a place - just come along - and wives are most welcome too. We've another packed notice board, with details of services, concerts and summer fairs for you to enjoy - and our very own wellbeing warrior, Ruth Rice, founder of the charity Renew Wellbeing, pops in to share another letter from her A to Z of things she's found to be good for her emotional and physical health. Today Ruth says .... Just Do It!! And of course there's music, too .... News for the notice board is always welcome - email me - judithley@manxradio.com

Education, Sport & Culture Minister Julie Edge MHK takes your calls on swimming pools, teachers' pay, facilities in Onchan, art galleries for Manx artists & the famous NSC flumes. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Robin's Croft was a dilapidated seventeenth century stone cottage with the luxury of a cold water tap, but having no kitchen, gas, electricity nor sanitation. However, they'd survived the war and had a roof over their heads.For the first time four-year-old Magnus had a friend his own age. Andrew lived nearby beneath the trees of Fairy Glen and was the only son of a Polish taxidermist who dealt in rabbit skins and feathers.A catastrophic death in the family may, or may not have resulted from the maniacal ambitions of the now also dead, Adolf Hitler. 

Southern swimming pool's future, pets at TT, Onchan's EV points, assisted dying opinions, mobility scooters on Bus Vannin, Klaus the German at Dhoon & the IOM constitution. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Come here - 'It Starts With a Visit', 12 month pub ban option, Onchan's EV charging points, Minister on Douglas Prom, no new Chief Constable yet, the tale of Finn McCool & £700 from the boss. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

Greetings City of Douglas !! Your views on what to do now, plus Marine Drive, WHO, North Quay noise, & Onchan's flags, It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

19 new - now 191 cases, 2 in Nobles, 0 in ICU, 3 years of Prom pain, booster jabs, Crogga gas field, anti-social Onchan, motorsport's back. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

Manx-born Reverend Dr Janet Corlett is the new leader of the Methodist Church on the Island. We bring a flavour of her Service of Welcome held in Trinity Methodist Church at Rosemount, Douglas, on Saturday 28th August, as she becomes Chair of District, Superintendent of the Circuit and Minister of Trinity and Promenade Methodist Churches. Artist Anne House has been inspired to create a series of 34 silk paintings which tell the story of the Gospel from a fresh and unique perspective. The exhibition is opening in Onchan Methodist Church on 4th September, and it will be curated by Onchan's Minister, Rev'd Steve Ingrouille. Steve joins us on the programme with the story of the exhibition, and with a reflection on the gift of creativity. There's some great music too, and notice board news for the coming week. Items for the notice board, and your hymn choices for inclusion in future programmes can be sent to me via email - judithley@manxradio.com

39 new - now 407 cases, 6 in Nobles, 2 in ICU, every vote matters on Sept 23rd, Onchan 'no worse', £1m worth of scams here, Outdoor Visitor survey plus Keys candidate Leonard Singer. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

2042 cases - 8 in Nobles, thugs and the nurse, Ramsey Bay, Onchan's problems, Keys candidates, cash machines, magnetic vaccines, LFT availability, Southern Show traffic. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

89 new - now 2042 cases, 8 in Nobles, 6 residential homes closed for Covid, Heathrow flights ending, Coastguard getting abuse, Onchan politics plus Keys candidate Stephen Crowther. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

127 new cases - 306 in total, Onchan Requisition Meeting, vaccine trust, Local Elections on Thursday, COVID regulations & advice, new President of Tynwald, It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #manninline

48 new so 182 cases in total, play your part says Harmer, Cav Watch, safer Kirk Michael, Onchan velodrome, Attorney General's role plus Keys candidate Clare Barber. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

When a Methodist Minister retires, tradition says that they are 'sitting down'. So, having completed 9 years as Chair of the Isle of Man District of the Methodist Church, Reverend Richard Hall is 'sitting down' and he and is wife Ruth will shortly be leaving the Island. On today's programme, Richard reflects on his life as an ordained minister, hints at some of the challenges facing the Methodist Church, and chooses some music which is particularly meaningful to him. Mrs Olive Dobson first played the harmonium in Abbeylands Chapel on the first Sunday in July, 1941, for the Sunday School Anniversary Service - when she was just 11. 80 years later she is still playing in Abbeylands and shows no sign of stopping any time soon! She was also the organist in Onchan Methodist Church - the plan was for her to play whilst they looked for another organist, following the departure of Gordon Astill to the Parish Church ..... The temporary arrangement lasted for 50 years, during which Olive played in the morning in Onchan and afternoon and evening in Abbeylands! Olive tells her story of remarkable, quiet, steady dedication, on today's programme There's also lots of notice board information. Notice Board information, and your hymn choices for inclusion in future programmes, can all be sent to me via email - judithley@manxradio.com

3 arrested on Day 1 of border changes, news of the 25 elm trees, Onchan Commissioners, fake vaccination cards & Keys candidate Jon Joughin. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

One new cases detected, 100,000 jabs completed, all change for the new regime on Monday, "toxic" Onchan Commissioners, 50 dog attacks on postal workers, Armed Forces Day plus Keys candidate Tim Glover. It's Update with Andy Wint #io, #manxradio #news

No new cases, mystery at Onchan Commissioners, assisted dying debate, violent drug dealers on the way, Upper Douglas new telecom mast, St. Marks elms, plus Keys candidate Geoffrey Boot. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

No cases for 9 days, new border rules "aren't unfair", Onchan v Onchan, Fisherman fined thousands, Parish Walk tomorrow & Keys candidate Kevin Oliphant-Smith. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

This month's programme falls during our Island circuit-breaker lockdown, so astronomer Howard Parkin cannot be in the Manx Radio studio as usual. Instead, he's in his garden in Onchan, gazing at the skies. Sadly there's too much cloud cover, making 'live' stargazing too difficult - but Howard has plenty of information about what we can see during the month of February, weather permitting of course! Howard also has updates on some major space stories, and there's breaking news about asteroids heading for the earth's orbit in early February - but don't worry - we won't be able to see them and they won't do us any harm! Howard has a fact sheet available now - it's a month-by-month guide to stargazing over the Island. If you'd like a copy, email Howard on howardparkin@manx.net

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

Private Covid test proves to be false positive, Manx Credit Union launches Visa credit card, PO apologises over Onchan polling cards and Happy 101st Hector Duff!

Minister advises against half-term trips away, the House of Keys sits tomorrow for the first time since July, we take a look at the election in Onchan next week, and coming soon - a record breaking exhibition of the work of Archibald Knox

New case of Covid 19 on Island, do key workers know Covid rules, 900 possible new homes for Douglas, Onchan and Braddan and Treasury Minister on TT 2021

Laa'l Moirrey Toshee is the Manx celebration of St Mary's principal feast day. The Very Reverend Nigel Godfrey, Dean of St German's Cathedral, talks of St Mary and the many dedications to her in the Island. We visit Chibbyr y Woirrey in Onchan, whilst Sue Woolley tells us of the history surrounding Chibbyr y Woirrey in Ramsey. One of the Maughold stone crosses was found at Keeill Woirrey in Maughold. Author Sara Goodwins talks about it and what interested her in the Manx stone crosses and led her to produce her book, 'Cross Purposes : An Introduction to Mediaeval Manx Crosses' (Loaghtan Books, £5.95).

The first airbridge flight has set off to Guernsey, 'Treasury did all it could', says Health & Social Care Minister, and Onchan residents to get subsidised bus travel

Once again, our resident Astronomer Howard Parkin starts this month's programme with some stargazing 'live' from his garden in Onchan. Howard explains what (given the right weather conditions!) we can look out for in our wonderful dark skies during the month of June. This month's music track is Cilla Black with Across The Universe - a very appropriate choice, as, in the second part of the programme, Howard will be reflecting on the successful launch of the SpaceX Dragon, on its journey taking two American astronauts to the International Space Station - he'll be explaining just why this is so important, and what other space exploration projects are being developed now.

After an extended break because of the 'c word', the #ManxFootyPod returns with an update on #FCIsleofMan and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected its plans to join the English #nonleague system. Guest Paul Jones also reveals that memberships open for the club, and umbrella organisation Sporting Club Isle of Man, on Monday and the benefits that come with them. *There's no Disco Dave in the special lockdown episode, but don't worry he's safe and well in his Onchan holiday home.

In order to maintain social distancing, Howard can't be in the Manx Radio studios for this month's edition of the Manx Sky at Night, so instead he's recorded a programme at his home in Onchan! First he takes us into the garden to do some actual stargazing - listen to this podcast outdoors at about 10pm on a clear night, using your smartphone or tablet, and Howard will guide you round the night skies during May - then we're back indoors for the second part of the podcast, as Howard brings us up to date with the latest space exploration news. There's also information about the new series of half hour sessions, called The Universe from the Isle of Man, which Howard is offering as part of the #LockdownLearning programme being offered by the University College Isle of Man - free sessions on a variety of subjects, available via Zoom - something to interest everyone during this time when we're staying at home. For more details, go to ucm.ac.im

Monsignor John Devine is Parish Priest of the Roman Catholic Churches in Douglas, Onchan and Willaston - he's also the senior Catholic priest on the Island. Reflecting on the events of first Holy Week, he sees many links with our present situation - fighting the Coronavirus pandemic.

It was a big day for the Legislative Council on Thursday, as nine candidates were whittled down to four new members of Tynwald's upper chamber. Two were returning members, voted back in to serve another five-year term, and two were new faces. Kerry Sharpe, Bill Henderson, Peter Greenhill and Rob Mercer were the successful nominees, now set to serve until February 2025. In this episode, we learn a little more about the people that got in - and a bit about some of those that didn't. On Monday evening, there was a rare opportunity for the general public to put their questions to the LegCo candidates. Liberal Vannin hosted a Q&A session at the Manx Blind Welfare headquarters in Onchan, which was almost full to capacity. The two-hour discussion, from around 7:30 to 9:30 on Monday evening, was hosted by Liberal Vannin's chair, Michael Josem. During the programme, we hear extracts from that discussion, including some of the candidates' thoughts on some key issues, and we listen in to the moment the nominees found out their fate.

Douglas and District manager Arron Delaney and club captain Stephen Mulhern join us this week to look ahead to Saturday's #WoodsCup quarter-final with Onchan. The pair also reflect on D and D's season as a whole and Delaney's promotion into the first-team manager's spot in November.  Mulhern reveals a previous brush with celebrity and an appearance on #BGT in 2017, plus the duo answer your social media questions including the big one; 'Would you rather have candy floss hands or biscuit feet?' If that wasn't enough excitement for you, there's also a look ahead to this Saturday's big games #CombiCorner and, of course, #Davereadstheweather. - #isleofman #manxfootball #podcast #nonleague #grassrootsfootball 

This week's #ManxFootyPod is a #WoodsCup special, as we look ahead to Saturday's prelim round ties in the competition with Onchan manager David Rees (pictured) and combi keeper George Corrin. The pair also reflect on the Os' up-and-down campaigns in #JCKDivisionTwo and #JCKCombinationTwo. We also look ahead to the weekend's rearranged games in #CLPL and #ECAPFACup, while Dave hits us up with #CombiCorner and #DaveReadstheWeather. Warning - the latter doesn't make for pretty listening. - #IsleofMan #ManxFootball #podcast 

Michelle Storton is Education Officer for Manx BirdLife and in her role, she is often ‘out in the field’ with young people, delivering birdwatching sessions to schools. As we are right in the middle of the RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch it seemed the perfect time to go along with Michelle to witness one of her class visits. So Christy put on her warmest coat and went along to Ashley Hill School in Onchan, to see what she could see... The class visits include a short inside session about how to look for birds, what to look for and the different skills involved and the Schools Birdwatch runs until 21st February. Contact Manx Birdlife for more information: Tel 01624 861130 or 07624 455972 www.ManxBirdLife.im

Beth Espey, Howard Caine and Christy DeHaven present the latest episode of our Village Hall series from Onchan Village Hall.

An Onchan commissioner resigns, accusing board members of trying to undermine him and creating a bad atmosphere at meetings. But the local authority's chairman insists members are told to treat each other with respect, and heated discussion is part of the job. Two politicians/businessmen unveil plans for a £6 million commercial sports centre at King Williams College, insisting the facility will be available to all on an equal basis. We speak to commissioner David Parnell, and MHK Ralph Peake.

Bob Carswell delivers a weekly programme of great Manx Gaelic broadcasting and entertainment. William Gell takes us to a fish hatchery in Port Erin, introduces us to the Quayles of Crogga and William Christian of Ronaldsway (and takes a strangely dim view of Illiam Dhone, it must be said), calls in at King William's College and then remembers Sir James Gell. Although an Onchan man, William Gell spent some of his school days in Ballasalla, from where he attended Malew Church under the Rev William Gell. Our Manx story is a tale of greed overcome by hard technology. As nyn giaull : JAMIE SMITH'S MABON - Caru pum merch : GABE DANSEREAU - Kentucky fiddle tune : LORS LANDAT & THOMAS MOISSON - Deomp d'ar bal : MERA ROYLE - Graih foalsey : DAOIRI FARRELL - The hills of Granemore : RACHEL HAIR & RON JAPPY - Maybelle's compliments to her brother Cameron/Lady Baird's/Lochinver : JOWDY & CARASEK DAVEY - The bellringing : CLASH VOOAR - Magh ass y chishtey

On this episode – new data on how many homes are needed in Douglas, Onchan, Braddan, Marown, and Laxey has sparked debate among politicians, It's ahead of the pre-inquiry meeting into the Eastern Area Plan, a document which once complete, will set out how land is zoned in the most populated part of the Island. Middle MHK Bill Shimmins is at odds with Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas on the issue of housing need, we hear from both of them.

A loss of planning status has left some in Crosby angry, as a development continues in the center of the village, and a proposal to link Onchan and Douglas with a new active travel route has put forward by the government as part of its active travel strategy.

Christy was joined on the Rock on 2nd Nov by Annie Kissack - teacher, composer, writer, singer, poet - whose life long passion for her native language music and dance was instilled in her by meeting much lauded folklorist Mona Douglas. Annie continues to play a hugely important part in keeping Manx culture alive - not least informing, educating and shaping future Manx generations with her work at the Bunschoill Gaelgagh, but also from her work Directing and writing for Manx language choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh, amongst other talents. Annie shared wonderful memories of her life growing up in Onchan, of her time with Mona and other notable Manx preservationists, of her time at University in Wales and the life lessons she learned there and, of course, she shared some equally wonderful pieces of music - from Manx staples, to Latin American baroque!

In 1893, Grover Cleveland discovered a cancerous tumor on the roof of his mouth. It was feared that public knowledge of the president's illness might set off a financial panic, so Cleveland suggested a daring plan: a secret surgery aboard a moving yacht. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the president's gamble -- and the courageous reporter who threatened to expose it. We'll also audit some wallabies and puzzle over some welcome neo-Nazis. Intro: Robert Louis Stevenson inadvertently borrowed much of Treasure Island from Washington Irving. When Graeme Gibson donated his parrot to the Toronto Zoo, it suddenly called after him. Sources for our feature on Grover Cleveland's secret surgery: Matthew Algeo, The President Is a Sick Man: Wherein the Supposedly Virtuous Grover Cleveland Survives a Secret Surgery at Sea and Vilifies the Courageous Newspaperman Who Dared Expose the Truth, 2011. 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You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Manx Wildlife Week, Onchan’s Centenary Park & the impact of the weather on dairy farming

On 26th Jan 2018 our guest on the Conister Rock was the Island's very own 'starman' and astronomer Howard Parkin, an Onchan resident with his sights firmly set on the Dark Skies. Howard’s life seems to lead him on adventures at every turn – from live links with astronauts on the International Space Station, to the time when, in an attempt to have a fairly laid back family holiday, he actually found himself caught up in the mourning of notorious political figure Fidel Castro! But today, we settled back and listened in awe as he talked about the universe, about other life forms, light pollution and - of course - the Origins of Howard himself. With music ranging from the The Eagles to King Crimson, it was a fascinating hour and well worth listening back.

In-form #JCKDivisionTwo side #Onchan provide the guests for this week's #ManxFootyPod. Club stalwart Tristan Ringham (pictured) and first-team goalkeeper Rob Slinger talk about the Os' recent upturn in form and reveal what's behind the club's sudden success. The boys also discuss the second tier's promotion contenders as well as looking ahead to all Saturday's big games in Division Two and the #CLPL. #manxfootball #nonleague #football #isleofman