Women Today

In this second of our podcasts revisiting favourite moments on the groundbreaking 'Women Today' programme, Beth and Christy share an interview with watchmaker Roger W. Smith OBE - one of the world’s finest craftsmen, creating exceptional and highly sought after timepieces, working out of a purpose built studio in the North of the Island. He shared memories from his childhood, from his early years learning his craft as the only apprentice to Dr George Daniels CBE, talked about important figures from his family life and about setting up and building his own successful studio, training up apprentices of his own and how important it is to him to have the Isle of Man marked on every watch and mentioned in all of the promotion for his extraordinary creations.

In the first of our podcasts revisiting favourite moments on the groundbreaking 'Women Today' programme, Beth and Christy share a very special interview from 2018.  A listener by the name of Viv Cornelius held a secret for decades... she contacted us to share her excitement about a letter she received from someone she last saw 50 years ago and never, ever thought she’d hear from again – her own son.

The final weekly podcast from Women Today before we kickstart 'Late Lunch'! Anna Clucas and Faye Christian join us to talk about the Great Manx Build up and Thrown Down, Mercy Ship's CEO Lea Milligan and Neil Birchenough from Thomas Miller talk about their cycling charity event, Kimmy Sayle tells us about the Manx Workshop for the Disabled, Heather Norman discusses Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Chantal Kingswood and her sister Vikki tell us about the "Beep Beep Tour" fundraiser in memory of Chatal's son Reggie, Carol Ellis the Baking Bard performs her Mother's Day poem and Howard Cain reads his poem in tribute to the final episode of Women Today!

Steph Matthews joins Beth and Sarah to discuss which is best - toast or bread soldiers, Ash Carter and Lottie Bennett tell us how St John Ambulance is raising the profile of essential first aid on the island, how many 'chuggas' to your 'choo choo'? Cat Richards talks to us about World Down Syndrome Day and rocking odd socks, Sandy Denning and Malcolm Clague speak about the IOM Cancer Association's 60th anniversary, Maria Costello and Julie Canipa talk sidecars with Tim Glover and as Beth and Christy discuss guilty pleasures, who's Ben Hartley gonna call? Ghostbusters!

Roberta McAdam discusses Nutrition and Hydration Week, Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo perform "Stop and Listen", Jackie Betteridge, CEO of Crossroads for Carers and Wendy Ranft-Gerber from Old Mutual International join us to talk about what the charity strives to achieve, Mark Hepworth from Abbey Dental gives Christy a check up and explains what happens at a first consultation and Beth and Howard speak to Corelli Bentham, Programme Manager for Construction at the University College, Isle of Man.

Adam Hudgeon tells us about a mental health charity he is starting on the island after a Facebook post regarding his own struggles was shared many times online, Jackie Bridson from 'Live at Home' talks about how the Manx charity combats loneliness, Christy tackles pancake-making, Rachel Ranson discusses what life is like as a 'Farmer's Wife' on Ballakelly Farm. To finish our weekly podcast, for International Women's Day, Janet Lees performs a poem by Lucille Clifton "Won't You Celebrate With Me?" and Rhian Evans pays homage to Gloria Steinam.

Mike Griffiths and Paddy Moore discuss the Police Youth Scheme, Alan Bradley speaks to us about the latest novel in his Flavia de Luce Mystery series, Nigel Cain and Sarah Quayle talk to us about fire service recruitment, George Waft joins us on the Conister Rock and Dot Tilbury tells us about the history of the Braaid Village Hall.

In the first episode of our Village Hall series, exploring the Isle of Man's community centres and the characters involved with them, Beth Espey and Christy DeHaven broadcast from the Braaid Hall.

The former police officer and MLC Dudley Butt joined Beth on the Conister Rock on February 8th 2019. He remembered character building days growing up on a farm thinning turnips on his hands and knees for hours on end and his school days at Laxey Primary School and then Ramsey Grammar. They also talked about his nearly 40 year police career which saw him involved in some of the most significant events on the Isle of Man in recent times. His music choices included Genesis, Beatles and an unusual track concerning Fish Heads...

Yulia Chaplina talks to us about her life as a concert pianist, an incredible story from Erica Slatcher who's family was spared by a very unlikely saviour, pop-star Jamelia gives tips on how to save money during the school holidays, Rosie Christian talks about her life at the Sulby Glen Hotel and the TT Races, Tanya Anderson of Lovely Greens talks about Seed Swap 2019 and Katie Lawrence joins us on the Conister Rock to tell us about a dear friend and an inspirational person, Katherine Crowe.

Any parents of school aged children who are listening will be well aware that is half term. Which means finding ways to keep the young folk entertained and happy, while also trying not to break the bank. Imagine dealing with this as a single parent– having to find a way to look after the children while also holding down a job, and digging around for those extra pennies to pay for activities. New research by Equifax has looked into how much families spending during this week, and has shed light on how single parents struggle to accommodate the extra costs. Christy caught up with single mum - and SuperStar Pop icon - Jamelia, along with Lisa Hardstaff from Equifax, to find out more.

Do you daydream at work? Do you feel bad about it? Well fear not! Apparently, it can be a really good thing! It has now been proven that daydreaming can help with creativity, productivity and performance. Apparently, being somewhere else that’s warmer, sunnier and quieter is amongst the most popular fantasies for British daydreamers..unsurprisingly...Christy caught up with Broadcaster, Writer and TV Psychologist Emma Kenny to find out more about why we daydream in the first place – and just a side note, the interview was scheduled for 11.10am, which was quite ironic as research has found that the most likely time to daydream is 11:20am... They just about got thought it!

Nikki Hartley encourages women to go for smear tests by offering free waxing at her beauty salon, Roy Baker and Pam Quine discuss Old Peel, author Jeanne Willis tells us about her reimagining of Goldilocks, Dr Catherine, the dating guru, offers tips to people over 50 who are dating, Mrs Yorkshire (Carol Ellis) performs her wonderful Valentine's Day poem and Ruth Hogg joins us on a romantic Valentine's Day themed Conister Rock.

Beth somehow found herself in a pub this week.. but not just any pub, the world famous Sulby Glen Hotel on one of the most famous stretches of the TT course. It just so happened that this is also the week that landlady Rosie Christian - mum to side car and bike racer Dan Sayle - celebrates a very important anniversary...

Storytelling has been used as both a form of entertainment and education for hundreds if not thousands of years, and parents are still using stories today as a method of teaching their children about the world - and dangers - around them. To highlight digital safety and wellbeing when it comes to young people and technology, a new book has been released to help parents talk to their little ones about social media and how to use it responsibly. ‘#Goldilocks’ is a collaboration between the award-winning children’s author Jeanne Willis and the UK’s number one illustrator Tony Ross and is a re-imagined version of the original fairy tale, updated for a modern audience. Christy spoke with Jeanne along with Helen Lamprell from the Vodafone Foundation, to find out all about the book and get some advice on how to ensure children stay safe online.

Kerry tells us about her ordeal in regards to Sexual Assault Week, Dr John Snelling advises on how to deal with health anxiety, Liam Reynolds on how we should all talk more about how we are feeling to aid our mental health, Jenna O'Sullivan tells us about her son, Ben, and the beginnings of Rebecca House, Alison Teare talks about Instagram Stories and Dudley Butt joins us on the Conister Rock.

Shirley Callow and Georgie Revel discuss Chips, Cheese and Gravy Day, Rachel Mills talks about her job as a BBC Creative, Wendy Shimmin tells us about the importance of Fairtrade, Susan Varley talks about her book 'Badger's Parting Gifts' which has been written to help children come to terms with grief and Justine Howard from KPMG, Chrissy from Western Swimming Pool and Sam Brand tell us about how Peel Clothworkers School is helping to raise money for Monitors4Kids.

Tanya August-Hanson and Dr Alex Alison join us to discuss the Sexual Offences Bill, Jen Adam tells us how you can get involved with the Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch, Stewart and Barbara Clague discuss how their business is celebrating its 50th anniversary, Zoe Woodworth tells us more about the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust and Jane Corkill joins us on the Conister Rock.

Saturday 19th January saw the premiere of the incredible documentary "General Magic", which has won awards around the world and which Time Out described as “"One of the top ten films of #Tribeca2018...inspires big dreams at every turn". With Manx born Director, Producer and Writer Sarah Kerruish in attendance for both screenings, it's safe to say everyone was indeed inspired. Following the morning screening, which was put on especially for young people, Christy had a quick chat with some of the younger audience members after the event – but first checked in with Love Tech’s Lydia Barbara and Chairman Angela Van Den Berg, who began by telling us a little about her background. Find out more about the film and Sarah Kerruish at www.generalmagicthemovie.com and follow Love Tech at www.lovetech.im

Miles and Pippa Petit join us to talk about the new Noa Bakehouse location, Ian Horsey discusses police recruitment, Dave Shaw and Wayne Kelsall become Laurel and Hardy and Sammy Leahy on the Conister Rock.