Episodes
Beth and Christy spent a wonderful hour having Late Lunch at the Greenfield Park Coffee Shop. They spoke to Manager Marie Smith about the fabulous cafe and complex, which also comprises a workshop, garden centre and gift shop (soon to become a dedicated Christmas shop!) and heard about the difference it makes to the lives of the service users and staff who are employed there; they were also joined by some of the regular Late Lunch contributors - Georgie from The Cook Shack, Kat Mills from Transformational Health and Life Coaching, Mike Kewley from My Free Mind and Stef Kerwin from Aurora We...
Mike Kewley takes us through his final mindfulness practice (for the time being - he'll be back in Spring!) In this session, he comes full circle and encourages us to change gear into a felt state of calm and focus
Ahead of this year's 2019 Heritage Open Days organised by Manx National Heritage, Beth and Christy were treated to a sneaky peak behind the closed doors of St Thomas' Church in Douglas, which boasts extraordinary artwork, hidden passages and marvellous Victorian mechanics serving the Island's largest organ. Their guide was historian and musician Charles Guard.
Mike Kewley takes us through another short mindfulness practise, this week going 'back to basics' and giving us the tools to help us shift from a busy, overthinking mind to a place of stillness and calm.
Extra exclusive content from Beth and Christy at Milntown House and Gardens in Lezayre as they go exploring.
Carol Ellis the Baking Bard, The Cook Shack, Marc Tyley's Greatest Hits and Moghrey Jedoonee!
Mike Kewley take us through the final podcast in his series of Mindfulness for Children; this 'Three Wishes' session encourages empathy and calm.
Katie King gives us a sneaky peak behind the doors of 10 years of Heritage Open Days; Mike Kewley takes us through a body scan for children; we find out about the Port St Mary community and enjoy live music in their Village Hall and Life Coach Kat helps raise our energy levels as the nights draw in.
Exclusive extra content from the Late Lunch visit to Port St Mary Town Hall.
Beth Espey and Christy DeHaven present the latest episode of our Village Hall series from the Port St Mary Town Hall.
Mike Kewley takes us through a wonderful mindfulness session for children, a bodyscan that is tailored for children to help them calm down and get a restful night's sleep, but can also help to increase their alertness
Making a meal of food debates, an epic swim and a trip down north...
Beth Espey and Howard Caine present the latest episode of our Village Hall series from the Ramsey Courthouse.
Swimming around the Island, drumming for Our Island, and Ricky Tomlinson on the future of funerals...
Dave Hogg, Matt Hills and Pro Cyclist Sam Brand take the ‘Mr and Mrs’ quiz; we look at the pros and cons of non-iron shirts; Mike Kewley shows us how to take a mindful SEAT; we make scotch eggs with Georgie and test out kitchen wizardry with Heidi Danaher; and we meet a very special little penguin called Hawking.
Mike Kewley takes us through an exploration of 'balloon breathing', a practice that is great for both children and adults
Mike Kewley talks through a practice you can use with children to help them manage their emotions.
Mindfulness from Mike Kewley, introducing Relay for Life as our Charity of the Week and another wonderful trip to the allotment.
Mike takes Howard Caine through the 'Name it to Tame it' practice, which helps be with, manage and calm down intense or extreme emotions.
Christy and Howard bring you pumpkins and more from the allotment in Baldrine.
Pippa Lovell has opened a new pop up restaurant in Foraging Vintners in Port Erin called "Versa" ; as far as we're aware, it's the first time a true foraging ethic has been implemented and celebrated in a Manx restaurant.
Pippa - who is also in the final shortlist to represent Britain with her foraged Manx dish in the 2019 San Pellegrino Young Chef of the World competition - is passionate about sustainability and responsible food sourcing and she herself sources most of the ingredients on her own menu from within walking distance of the restaurant. All other ingredients are at the very ...
Live from the Gaiety Theatre with cast and crew of "Singing in the Rain" ; Michele Farrar from Port St Mary Lifeboats gives advice on staying safe around the Island's seas; we catch up with Paracise Founder Sarah Goldsack; and it was Yorkshire Day so of course, we celebtrated with a couple of poems from Mrs Yorkshire the Baking Bard
Shifting our focus to breath and stepping back to rest in 'the Witness' or Observer, noticing everything around us.
Getting all the goss from Gardener's World with Tanya at the allotment; facing a fear of flying with Mike's mindful advice; Simon's super sticker collection; and introducing Charity of the Week Cruse Bereavement.
Christy catches up with the creator and founder of the 'gentle exercise for all', Paracise. Sarah Goldsack tells us how the movement came about as a result of her own mobility and health challenges, explains how it has developed, what conditions it's good for and who it might appeal to. She also shares some interesting info about her future plans for Paracise...
Don't forget you can try Paracise for free right here on the Isle of Man, now that Sarah has trained up our own wonderful instructor Donna Whalley. You can find out more on her Facebook /ParaciseWithDonna - first class free! And...
Christy has an exclusive, behind the scenes chat with Director Chris Cuming and Assistant Director Emma Callin ahead of the opening of Singin' in the Rain at the Gaiety Theatre on Aug 5th. Chris chats about the technical challenges of the production and gives some teasers about upcoming Taylorian Productions.
Also, with her Villa Gaiety Management hat on, Emma tells us about a 'first' for the theatre - new Relaxed Performances which are suitable for anyone who has learning difficulties or challenges with performances for any number of reasons.
Simon Quine started collecting football stickers as a boy and to his dismay he's missing a few. Listen to this tale of obsession and hope as he hopes to pass on this passion to his young son. Listen to him speaking to Beth Espey on Late Lunch.
Sitting with your feelings
Astronaut Nicole Stott; musicians Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy; back at the Shack with Georgie; and Tanya's Gardener's World Experience
Bats and Berries at the allotment in Laxey with Beth and Christy.