Episodes
2019 marks 70 years since the Surby Silver Band changed its name to the Rushen Silver Band for £19-17-6 from the then Port St Mary Commissioners. On Time for Brass on 18 November 2019, we spoke to band representatives and associates, and listened to music by the band. Some of the music in this programme has been shortened.
Jim Crebbin is the only member of Rushen Silver Band today who was also there 70 years ago in 1949 when the group changed its name from the Surby Silver Band. In this exclusive interview for Manx Radio's Time For Brass, he speaks to William King. The podcast also includes three recordings of Rushen Silver Band. One from 1992, one from 2009 and one from 2019.
Kim Quine is joined by Liam Reynolds from Liam's Run Together and Adam Hudgeon from Reach IOM to talk about the Island's third annual Run & Talk and their experiences of mental health issues.
Chris Cave brings you FC Isle of Man – Changing the Game
A new venture hopes to establish a Manx team in the English non-league football structure
Hear from the politicians who argued for human rights and the law reform which led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1992. In this episode, commentator and former journalist Alistair Ramsay examines the reputational damage and the first Chief Minister Sir Miles Walker reflects on the debates which eventually brought the Island in line with the United Kingdom. Almost 30 years later, MHKs now are looking at a proposal to pardon those still living with criminal records, but will the legal gesture go far enough?
Potentially as early as next year, Tynwald could pass a law which would see a pardoning to those who were convicted for homosexual offences prior to decriminalisation in 1992.
This programme contains strong language and explores themes which some listeners may find upsetting from the start.
Ahead of this change, journalist Aaron Ibanez has put together a two-part documentary for Island Life looking at a time on the Isle of Man where gays faced life imprisonment. A number of men who were arrested in the early 90s have come forward for the first time, and have told of their experiences...
Aaron Ibanez goes up the highest occupied building on the Isle of Man and learns about the role of the Air Traffic Controller at Ronaldsway.
Christy spent some time at one of the Island's largest recording facilities, Red Lyon Studios, in the company of the extremely knowledgeable Mark Cleator. Producer, sound engineer and musician himself, Mark has worked on music of every genre, from choirs and orchestras to trad groups, pop and every shade of rock. He tells us what it's like to use traditional methods in a modern digital world.
Aaron Ibanez explores two very different approaches to greener living, from award-winning eco-architecture, to an off-grid cabin in the woods.
Rhian Evans explores whether libraries can hold their own in a fast-paced, technological world, where both fiction and knowledge can be got at the touch of a button.
Aaron Ibanez looks back at ten years of electric racing at the TT - and examines the future of the zero emissions category.
Former British Champion, TT and MGP Winner, Chris Palmer tells Sarah Hendy about the effort it takes to get any rider to the startline.
After decades of landfill and quarrying, nature has reclaimed the industrial land at the Island’s Northern tip. It has become a sanctuary for native and visiting wildlife. Neil Morris of Manx Birdlife guides Aaron Ibanez around the Isle of Man’s newest nature reserve.
Alex Wotton hears from people across the Island who recall the historic day when Apollo 11 landed on the moon, 50 years ago.
Charles Guard remembers the Tynwald Millennium celebrations of 1979.
John Moss explores the history of our National Day.
Christy De Haven returns to Sound Records where proprietor Jack Doyle and vinyl fans, Aaron Ibanez, Alex Honour, Arron Clague and Harry Roe share tracks from their favourite records in the second half of this series.
Christy De Haven returns to Sound Records where proprietor Jack Doyle and vinyl fans, Arron Clague, Alex Honour and Harry Roe share tracks from their favourite records. Tune in next week for Part 2.
Gyp Buggane, Simon Rea, Lana Kirkham and Jack Doyle share more tracks from their most treasured vinyl with Christy De Haven, at Sounds Records.
Gyp Buggane, Simon Rea, Lana Kirkham and Jack Doyle share tracks from their most treasured vinyl with Christy De Haven, at Sounds Records.
John Moss looks at the most dangerous road race in the world.
Nicky Merritt shares her experiences caring for husband, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Active Travel - a step in the right direction? Sian Cowper investigates.
Ben Hartley and Marc Tyley discuss the power of radio in this final episode of the series.
Mary Stewart tells Alex Wotton about her time in Kenya, building schools and hospitals and helping to develop rural areas since 1991.
Former engineer and Senior Producer at Manx Radio, Charlie Webster, shares his memories of the early days of radio on the Isle of Man.
Sarah Hendy speaks to celebrated Broadcaster Roger Watterson about the power of this unique medium.
Tim Glover gives a detailed overview of the journey the Ramsey Bay Marina Proposal has taken so far.
Adult mental health support
Young people and mental health