Episodes
Our charity for Learning Disabilities Week has been Manx Mencap. Christy chats with Kelly Quaye and Jacquie Dawson about some of the plans organised by the charity to mark the week itself, also the ongoing activities available to service users and families and fundraising; they also chat about Expedition Limitless, a group of adventurous souls who came together with one aim - to raise a staggering £100,000 for Manx Mencap in June 2024! As part of their goal, 12 of those individuals successfully completed a 715km canoe trip on the mighty Yukon river; Christy was able to ask Jacquie and Kelly...
The small but steadily expanding charity led by family and friends of those with learning disabilities, to support this 'vibrant and diverse' population on our Island. Find out more here: Home | Manxmencap
From donkeys to cakes, tractors to tiny gardens, the Southern District Agricultural Show has got it all - and you can be a part of it. It takes place over the last weekend in July and Zoe Hampton and Amy Rothwell stopped by One2Three to tell us more.
Debra Tracey from Isle Be Creative tells us about her latest community project, creating a mosaic to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, while fundraiser Ruth Quillin-Creamer shares her multi-generational story of RNLI involvement and tells us why projects like this are so important to the organisation.
Ben Thomas, Miltos Provatakis and Krishna Ramesh are the award winning Junior Achievement Creed team who created the ultrasonic glove to assist the visually impaired - and now they need YOUR help. They are going to Italy in July to represent the Island and are looking for sponsorship to develop their product further. They told Christy D all about it
56 hardy Manxies braved it for Breast Cancer Now at the weekend, taking part in the charity's annual sleepover.
Previously taking place on the summit of Snaefell, this time they opted for Peel Castle. The aim of the event is to raise money for vital research into cancers so that by the year 2050 everyone who develops the disease will live and live well. Sadly, the weather was against them!
But it didn't put them off. And our Christy stopped by to check in on proceedings (before she went home to her own bed and a warming cup of cocoa... lightweight!
Group photo courtesy Mike Radcliffe ...
Ali Mellor from Gal Skate will be heading to Paris this Summer to represent the Island and skateboarding in general, as a member of the 2024 ROLL Models initiative by Skateistan and Women Win
She is one of just 15 chosen to design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe and she popped in to One2Three to tell Christy all about it.
Almost 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives. Our Charity of the Week, Guide Dogs, works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or partially sighted is not what defines you.
14 yr old Katie Jacobs has been supporting the charity for some time already and, on Saturday 13th April 2024 from 10.00am-12.00pm, Katie is hosting a Coffee Morning in Aid of Guide Dogs - in hope of raisi...
GUIDE DOGS are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, they are the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK and are also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss.
Lynne Whittaker tells us about the charity that helps people with sight loss live the life they choose - with a new Best Friend by their side.
You can sponsor one of the new puppies-in-training here. and meet the latest recruits on the video below.
https://youtu.be...
CEO of the Children's Centre, Joff Whitten, tells us about the work they do with our Island's young people, from all backgrounds. Find out more and get in touch with them via their website here.
Christy chats to Carl Parker and Keira Mackey (aka 'Wendy Darling') about the Parker & Snell Company production of Wendy and Peter Pan, on at the VillaGaiety from Thursday 11th to 13th April
This year’s Seed Swap & Plant Share will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, from 2-4pm at the Working Men's Institute in Laxey. The event will take place on BOTH FLOORS so it will be both roomy for seed sharing and with tables and chairs to sit down on to enjoy cakes and warm drinks.
Tanya Anderson and Brenda Kilic from the team of volunteer organisers caught up with Christy about it on One2Three.
As part of their Advocacy campaign for this year's One World Centre Charity Challenge, CRHS students Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri contacted us to ask if they could be represented in our Charity of the Week feature - of course we were happy to help! Their efforts for Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal were rewarded when they won the Advocacy Award and came second place following their presentation at Finals this week. Well done team!
Congratulations also to the Ballakermeen High School team who came first in the Grand Final, for their work for Disability Africa, which you...
Year 12 students from Castle Rushen High School on the Isle of Man have made it through to the final of the One World Charity Challenge which takes place today (26 March 2024.)
Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri are hoping to raise £1,000 towards Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal and have been explaining the charity challenge on One 2 Three with Christy.
Christy celebrates the International Day of Verse with a special Slampion guest and numerous creative contributions from listeners
Local singing group 'Mine's A Shanty' have written a musical tribute to the RNLI as the Institution - started on the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary - marks its 200th Anniversary. Howard Caine chats to Christy about the composition and treats us to a special early rendition of the song.
Dot Tilbury and John Quaye pop in to One2Three to tell us about the upcoming Braaid Eisteddfod, a longstanding much loved community event where YOU provide the entertainment!
We speak with Bunscoill Ghaelgagh teacher Aalin Clague and pupil Cara Rowles, who is heading off to Scotland tomorrow (Friday 23rd Feb) along with Olivia Savage to represent their school at the Alba FilmG Awards. Aigh Vie eu!
Watch the film here.
CEO and Founder Chris Gregory tells us about the charity created to promote, provide and advocate for opportunities for all children on the Island to fulfil their ‘Right to Play’. Find out more on their website and Facebook.
And listen to Christy chatting with Chris along with service user 14 yr old Kian Morris in the video below.
https://youtu.be/JOlJlPmL698?si=fHJdVvaML2qycc-Q
Kian Morris started attending Isle of Play's Lester Yard facility in 2019. Now 14, he helps the team out, guiding and encouraging younger kids to make the most of the services the charity has to offer.
Along with Isle of Play Founder and CEO Chris Gregory, Kian tells Christy how the charity has helped him and other young people and also divulges a rather messy fundraising idea he has to help the group out...
If you think you can help Kian fill a bath with beans in order to make this fundraiser a reality, you can contact them through their website isleofplay.im or social media.
This Friday, Douglas Choral Union open their latest production - the epic Evita. We caught up with Director Scott St Martyn, Alex Toohey who is playing President Peron and the DCU's Jude Fullerton to find out more.
Booking information and further details here and there is a captioned performance - Tue 13 Feb 2024 @ 7:30pm
Qualified Yoga Teacher Wendy Ranft-Gerber is holding a free class in Douglas on Sunday for those on a cancer journey. She tells us more about the class, about her practice and about another upcoming fundraising event involving Sound Therapy.
The free class is open to all and will be at Space Yoga Studio, c/o HOMECO, 41-43 Bucks Road, Douglas, from 2pm to 2.45pm this Sunday (4th Feb 24). To find out more or to book on, call Wendy on 07624 407545 or email hello@healthandbalanceiom.com
Almost 50 young people, from the age of 7 through to 17, took part in the Young Singer of Mann Competition at the Erin Arts Centre this weekend. Introduced by organiser Pip Rolfe, each competitor sang two short pieces of their own choosing and all were accompanied live by Madeleine Kelly.
Christy was on the panel again, so took the opportunity to record some chat with her fellow Judges - and also caught up with the winners from both Saturday’s Junior heat (Aalish Kilgallon) and Sunday’s Senior winner (Orry Wilson).
Interviewees:
Chair of Judges Angela Stewart (pictured with Orry Wilso...
Finlo isn't yet 11, but he's already started his first business. And he makes every single item himself! This enterprising 10 year old tells Christy about his charitable 'business in bling', making bracelets and earrings. Find his Facebook page and support his efforts here
Christy catches up with singer songwriter Christine Collister and the Director of the Manx Voices choir, Angela Stewart, about a concert celebrating Christmas music from across the British Isles.
It's on Friday evening (15th Dec) at St George's in Douglas, tickets are £10 and monies are going to the Forget Me Not charity - one that is close to Christine's heart.
For 12 months, a team of dedicated volunteers have been building something very special in Laxey - a 'Skiff' which will be launched in to Laxey bay this Saturday, December 2nd at 3pm. It's a project that has really brought the community together. Al Kneen tells us more.
Follow the project's progress here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888380731511763/
Christy chats with Danielle Watterson and her 14 yr old son Mian, who is Type 1 Diabetic. They both recently visited Tynwald along with Natasha Parry from Diabetes Isle of Man - our latest One2Three charity of the week - to campaign for new technology to be made available to others with diabetes on the Island, to make their and their families’ lives easier.
You can also watch Mian and Danielle in this short clip from the longer audio interview.
https://youtu.be/ZTJ5IC8XiGs
We find out about Wellbeing in the Workplace, with Wendy Ranft-Gerber, who is Joint Vice-Chair of the IOM Chamber of Commerce 'Positive Health and Wellbeing Forum' and Natalie Cellamare, also a member of the Forum and Wellbeing Solutions Manager at Isle Listen.
Both are involved with organising the upcoming POSITIVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING CONFERENCE at The Best Western Palace Hotel on November 30th
Lasting friendships and even new relationships have formed through the Manx Retirement Association and members find their diaries are busier than ever! The group offers over 300 activities a month to members, including trips off Island.
But before Christy chats with MRA members Howard Parkin and Debbie Lace, we hear the remarkable story of retiree Joy France, who started her golden years by practising a brand new skill... battle rapping!
The Manx Retirement Group may not yet offer rap as an activity (watch this space...) but they are currently welcoming new members: find out more by ema...
It's World Poetry Day, so we celebrated on One2Three by having a lovely literary chat (and a healthy dose of nonsense) with our pal Howard Caine. He also treated us to a superb new poem* on the topic of turnips - the King of Veg here on the tiny Isle at this time of year. *If you'd just like to hear the poem itself, skip forward to about 8mins 40 in to the chat.