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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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During the Coronavirus crisis, William King has decided to use the time indoors to good effect and teach himself the guitar from scratch. Check out his diary of how he's getting on and maybe join in with him. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Manx language rambling with Phil Gawne, Adrian Cain and guests - everything from planting spuds to reaching for the stars. - Ta Phillie, Ade as caarjyn rouail mygeayrt y Theihll as yn Tuinney loayrt mychione red erbee ta shin cheet er. Gaelg aboo!
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Normally on Perspective we hear from seasoned voices giving their sage opinions on the affairs of the day. This week at least for the first part of the program we break from the norm and hear from Castle Rushen High School Junior Achievement program entrants Gate 2 plate. They aim to help strengthen the connection between Manx food consumers and th…
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Special guests this week are leaders at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity - Chief Executive Officer Paul Woolley, and Director of Church Relations, Ken Benjamin - they're asking - how might Jesus live your life? - or my life ? The LICC exists to 'join the dots' between church life and life outside the church - to show that in a hea…
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Two public sector employers have put new offers on the table in a bid to end disputes over pay. Reaction to the pending closure of another of Ramsey's bank branches. And we hear how the Steam Packet helped pay tribute to a woman known as a 'Manx Viking Queen'. Oh.. and the Mountain Road has reopened! That's Update for Friday 10 January with Lewis F…
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Agenda 6.1.25 In the final November sitting of Legislative Council members held their second Evidence Stage on the Assisted Dying Bill and MLCs heard from two expert witnesses Bridget Carter and Dr Claud Regnard as well as the Bill’s promoter Alex Allinson. Ms Carter works to prevent coercive behaviour towards vulnerable elderly people and Dr Regna…
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The 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen : A Poetical Sketch of the Isle of Man has brought us to the Point of Ayre, where William Gell admires the lighthouse, as he has elsewhere as he's conducted us round the coast. We set off down the east coast now and admire the work of Edward Corteen in building the main road from Glen Mona through to Minorca Hill, and…
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In tonight's programme: The two Division 2 title rivals will meet in a potentially pivotal clash as one of the headline ties in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures With two trophies in the bag this season already, what's next for Ayre United? We get the thoughts of their first team manager In rugby, Douglas are back at home with a daunting…
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Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, the draws are made in Manx football for the first round proper of this year's Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup. And in hockey, draws are made for the opening rounds of the 2025 Men's and Ladies cup tournaments Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mep…
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Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division fixture between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas. As a new calendar year gets underway, both sides were looking to make a winning start to 2025 in the first meeting of both teams this campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the first news roundup of 2025 where we make some predictions for the year ahead. Also in this episode Manx Care and St Christopher's tell us they're fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children on the Island, and we speak to some rather unusual spectators at the Raven's game at the weekend.…
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There was so much discussed in last month’s Tynwald that we couldn’t fit it all in to December coverage. So as we’ve still not reached old Christmas Day it’s not unreasonable to extend December a little so we can cover Crogga, the Minister without portfolio, attempts to change the tax system - both increases and decreases - and an attempt to reform…
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Guests today are Ruth Keggin-Gell and Gareth Moore talking about the peaceful Taize style of worship - with an invitation to join Ruth to learn some beautiful prayerful chants translated into the Manx language, then go to a service in Ballagarey led by Gareth - and sing what you have learned! A visit to newly re-opened St Catherine's Church in Port…
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Perspective 29.12.24 Are you going cold turkey from the absence of Manx politics over the Christmas time? Are you hopeful that the bright star in the east is not a giant meteor heading straight for us? Perhaps you’re full of Christmas love and cheer and looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2025? Well Perspective may have some of the answers a…
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Looking back over 2024 with some of the guests and the stories they shared - and there's music too! Guests featured in this review of 2024 are : A tribute to the late Marilyn Cannell Richard Littledale - author and broadcaster - on his book to help children discover the joys of gardening, growing things, and taking little steps towards saving the p…
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Rt Reverend Tricia Hillas has just completed two months as a newly-consecrated Bishop, now in ministry here on the Isle of Man, as Bishop of Sodor and Man. In this hour-long special programme, Tricia talks about her family and her life and work before (and after!) ordination, as well as sharing some thoughts about the deeper meaning of the Christma…
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As an early Christmas present we’ve got a yuletide topped and tailed Agenda, stuffed with an interview with newly appointed Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford. What does Mr Ashford hope to achieve in his return to Ministerial politics and does his appointment herald the start of a program of delivery of the much trumpted headline grabbing target…
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Following the 1906 poem of William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, he's brought us to St Patrick's Isle, and he mentions the figure of Fenella from Sir Walter Scott's 1823 novel, Peveril of the Peak. We look at part of Sir Walter's description of Fenella from Chapter Sixteenth, as it appears in his book, before resuming a rapid journey up the west coast to …
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Three local church leaders reflect on the importance and the challenge of Christmas - Rev Dr Janet Corlett, Chair of District of the Methodist Church; Monsignor John Devine, Senior Roman Catholic Priest from the Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Isle, Douglas, and the Rt Rev'd Patricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man. There's two contrasting piece…
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Perspective 15.12.24 December Tynwald proved to be a lively affair with lots of interesting debate and questions and answers. There were questions about food security and the Minister without portfolio and a debate on housing - we may begin to see some being built next year. And spare a thought for Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson who’s …
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Some December Tynwald leftovers to dig into on Agenda. We hear from the new and former chairs of the Public Services Commission as Tynwald considered why the Commission hadn’t published its annual reports. The Commission is the employer of around four thousand civil servants so it’s kind of important that we get to find out what they’re up to. We a…
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Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Stockport Town at The Bowl, Douglas. The Manx side - looking to bounce back from defeat for the first time in two months - took on a Stockport side which had already bested them earlier in the campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Following in the footsteps of his two-time Sidecar TT-winning father, George Holden will take to the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first time in 2025 What's more he'll join forces with a passenger who enjoyed a memorable 2024 meeting - Jake Roberts was a podium finisher during this year's event In this extended interview we hear from both on thi…
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William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, has brought us to Port Erin, and here we pause to look at the work of a frequent visitor to the Island, and particularly to Port Erin, the writer Arnold Bennett. We then compare what he has to say about the view from Bradda with what William Gell writes, but Gell bustles us up the coast to St Patrick's Isl…
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Anglican Priest and radio broadcaster Rev'd Sharon Grenham-Thompson talks about her work in Christian broadcasting on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra - and reveals how a radio programme forced her to re-visit a tragic death - and find her faith renewed in a way she didn't expect. Richard Littledale has a Mexican story for the Christmas s…
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In tonight's programme: The rescheduled Railway Cup semi-finals are in the spotlight as Isle of Man football fixtures return Nearly two weeks after tasting defeat for the first time in nearly two months, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to rediscover their rhythm at home on Saturday In rugby, Douglas' search for their first away win of the season in R…
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Does prison work? Clearly it protects us from people who’ve shown a willingness to harm fellow citizens; and it acts as a deterrent to people who might be thinking about committing a crime. It’s less successful in rehabilitation of offenders though and Andrew Neilson from the Howard League for Penal Reform believes that in some cases more effective…
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From the Calf, William Gell's attention switches to the Chickens in his 1906 poetic tour of the Island, Mannin Veg Veen. Going round to Port Erin, we look at William Milner's association with it, including the tower on Bradda Head. Though Gell doesn't mention him, we also look at Arnold Bennett, who set a chapter of his 1902 novel, Anna of the Five…
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December Tynwald is shaping up to be a slightly less verbose affair than its November neighbour with just three main government motions on the Order Paper but one or two meaty motions tabled by back benchers. In one of those Stu Peters stands like King Canute against the Net Zero tide. Stu explains why on Perspective. New DoI Minister Michelle Hayw…
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At their recent annual Charity Event, Ramsey-based AFD Software distributed £1.2 million from Company profits, between 91 local and global charities. As the sophisticated use of postcodes is at the heart of their business, the company is also known as The Postcode People - and the annual charity event has become The Postcode Party - a chance to cel…
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