Beste Service Radio podcasts (2024)

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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AT YOUR SERVICE - faith under fire, a Mexican legend, and were YOU in the Manx Children's Choir 20 years ago? 29:48

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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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AT YOUR SERVICE - the inside story of The Postcode Party - and a preview of Christmas Live! 32:21

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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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AT YOUR SERVICE - with new Christmas music inspired by an iconic Manx church - and an Alternativity? 29:54

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Caroline Devlin is Chair of the Friends of Ballaugh Old Church - a community group committed to protecting and preserving the iconic little church with the famous 'leaning' gateposts - and to exploring and interpreting its fascinating history. Her love for the church has inspired her to write a Christmas song - listen to its first play during today…

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AT YOUR SERVICE - Meals, mess and meeting Jesus in unexpected places - welcome to life in the Chis Lane! 29:44

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"Ordinary Miracles: Meals, Mess and Meeting Jesus in Unexpected Places" is the title of a book written by my guest this morning - and it pretty accurately sums up the life of Pastor Chris Lane - as you’ll understand when you listen to him talking about planting a pioneering church in inner-city Salford, Greater Manchester, over 20 years ago, and wh…

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AT YOUR SERVICE Special Podcast - in full - the Enthronement of Bishop Tricia 1:09:53

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The full Enthronement Service of the Right Reverend Patricia Hillas as Bishop of Sodor and Man - recorded in the Cathedral Church of St German, Peel on 16 November 2024 All those taking part in the service are named at appropriate points throughout the recording. With special thanks to Justin and his team at the ELS Group who kindly provided and sp…

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AT YOUR SERVICE - with highlights from Bishop Tricia's Enthronement Service 29:50

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The Rt Reverend Patricia Hillas was Enthroned as the 88th Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel on Saturday 16th November. This week's programme brings you edited highlights from that service. There's also a separate podcast of the complete unedited service - search for AT YOUR SERVICE Podcast Special - Bishop Tricia'…

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At Your Service - with words and music specially for this Remembrance Sunday 30:22

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True stories (including some Manx ones!) together with thoughts and music for this time of Remembrance, recalling the sacrifices and the suffering in the two World Wars.Door Manx Radio

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AT YOUR SERVICE - Are you Baffled by Buildings? Want to take a closer look at Creation? Yes? Then this podcast is the place for you! 29:44

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Rev'd Simon Sutcliffe is a Methodist Minister, and the Free Church Chaplain at Keele University. He's also passionate about the environment, and today - through some remarkable facts about our world - he asks us to think again about what God might be saying to us with, and through, creation. Baffled by Buildings is a new event organised by Louise W…

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AT YOUR SERVICE - browsing a bookshop and preparing to go out and about with Scripture Union 29:39

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This week, we talk to Kristina Reeves, Chief Executive of Scripture Union Ministries Trust IOM to find out why their participation in the upcoming Global Week of Prayer is so important, and we visit Churches Book and Gift Shop inside St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, Douglas, to find out what's in store! Plus there's more hymns specially for the se…

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AT YOUR SERVICE - with a brand new book and a big day at the Cathedral! 30:54

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The completion of Phase One of the reordering of the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel was marked last Thursday morning by a Service of Thanksgiving in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. On today's programme, Cathedral Director of Music Dr Peter LItman, Mrs Ravina Talbot and the Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev'd Nigel Go…

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At Your Service is in York Minster - reflecting on the Consecration of our new Bishop, through the eyes of folk who were there 29:47

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Island folk from different churches, denominations, and walks of Manx life, gathered with over 1,000 others in York Minster on 10th October, for the Ordination and Consecration of three new Bishops, one of whom was The Venerable Tricia Hillis - who is now the new Bishop of Sodor and Man. In this programme we bring you thoughts and reflections from …

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AT YOUR SERVICE - stories, news, a lot of music - and a Harvest thought from Malcolm Guite. 30:34

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A newsletter, a news story, and a new Bishop are all linked by one worship song - find out which one - and hear the stories that join them all together - in this week's programme. Plus there's a Harvest thought from priest and poet Rev Dr Malcolm Guite - inspired by a recent walking holiday in Dorset and music from Katherine Jenkins And we finish w…

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AT YOUR SERVICE - with an update on a life-changing gift, a 40-year-old story, music and a packed notice board! 32:30

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In this programme we return to Mountain View Innovation Centre, Ramsey - the home of The Postcode People - AFD Software - to take part in a live link with an aircraft factory in the United States, to take a first look at the new Cessna light aircraft that AFD Software have bought and donated to Mission Aviation Fellowship - the world's largest huma…

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At Your Service - it's the one about the Bishop, the Teacher, the Deacon and the Priest! 29:44

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Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is the Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - he's also the Commissary Bishop appointed to take care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Tricia Hillas takes up her ministry on the Island in mid-November. In his capacity as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Bishop Mark was on the Island recently to ordain Rev'd Ian Quayle as …

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Kerrowkeill - a country chapel remembered - with characters and stories from 40 years ago 29:46

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Almost 40 years ago, former Vicar of Marown, Rev'd David Bush, made a series of programmes - Keystones - in which he explored the history of our Manx churches. Kerrowkeill Chapel is no longer a place of worship but its history will never be forgotten. In a vintage episode of Keystones, we meet again the characters and hear their stories - and there…

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Rachel and Sylvester's big adventure - what is it? Find out here! 29:45

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Husband and wife Methodist Ministers Rev'd Sylvester and Rev'd Rachel Deigh are mission partners serving the Methodist Church in Sierra Leone. For the last 13 years the Methodist Church there has been twinned with the Methodist Church on the Isle of Man. On today's programme Rachel and Sylvester talk about life, faith and their 'great adventure' - …

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A ticket to Heaven? Climb aboard, as Fr Michael Brydon talks trains - and church! 30:32

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Rev Dr Michael Brydon explores the links between the railways and the church, using a fascinating collection of serious and not-so-serious stories - and with a selection of music to match! Plus - another packed notice board.Door Manx Radio

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They go where others won't - they fly in 25 countries, to save lives - and so much more - 11 year old Isaac, his Dad, and an amazingly generous local man, tell the story of Mission Aviation Fellowship 34:27

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Mission Aviation Fellowship is an international charity using specially-adapted aircraft to bring all kinds of aid to otherwise inaccesible places. In this programme, Dom Sant and his 11 year old son Isaac talk about MAF's work in Papua New Guinea, where they live - and local businessman David Dorricott explains why he's donating a brand new plane …

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What's the one thing that REALLY matters to Methodist Minister Paul Davis? The answer is here! 31:57

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Retired Methodist Minister Rev'd Paul Davis and his wife Elizabeth have just spent over two months on the Island, as Paul assisted the local Methodist churches whilst our own Chair of District, Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett, was on sabbatical. On the programme today, we discover why the Island is a home-from-home for this Lancashire couple, and learn more…

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The journey started 8 years ago - and ended this weekend at a wonderful new chapel and community hub in Port Erin - we have the full story here! 30:07

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On today's programme we tell the story of the new Port Erin Methodist church - from plans that began 8 years ago, to the official opening ceremony yesterday morning. It's next to - but separate from - the 1903 church building on Station Road, and incorporates the hall and Sunday Schoolrooms added to the 1903 church in 1973. But what we have now is …

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Loving kindness - we're searching for it - and finding it - today. Listen now, for some life-changing advice! 30:29

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On the programme today : Jen Casson talks about her new community outreach under the GOD FOR ALL banner of the Methodist Church on the Island. It starts on Thursday 5th September at 11.30am in Castletown Methodist church lounge - if you'd like to know more, or lend a helping hand, email Jen - jen.casson@methodist.org.im Rev'd Andrew de Smet is an A…

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Midweek at Maughold - the Broughton Choristers are back - it's Beach Mission time - and we ask 'what is true humility?' 27:07

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Trying something a little different with a mid-week AT YOUR SERVICE - there's still lots on offer as we celebrate the Island's Patron Saint - Maughold - with walks, talks and food all based around Kirk Maughold - the Parish Church (set in the most stunning countryside with amazing coastal views!) The Choristers from St John The Baptist Parish Churc…

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What did Prison Chaplain Rev'd Katy Canty learn from her time 'inside' ? And we re-visit the ale house that tricked the Press Gang - and became a church! 30:37

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Rev'd Katy Canty is a teacher, an ordained priest in the Anglican Church, a wife, a mother and an author. She's also worked for 14 years as chaplain in a Liverpool prison, and joins us on the programme this week to share what she's learned from her time 'inside' She also explains how retirement from prison chaplaincy led to another role - this time…

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U-turns? It could change your life! And vocations? Everyone has one - what's yours? Two special guests share their stories here. 30:34

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The Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - and at the same time he's taking care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Patricia Hillas takes up her ministry in October - this week he's talking about vocations - and reminds us that we've all got one. And from the archives, another chance to listen to Loretta Minghel…

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'They didn't want me because I was black and I was a woman' - hear Sonia's story, plus news of that Big Sing, and take a trip from St Marks to Sierra Leone - we've got it all on today's show ! 32:26

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As their annual Conference celebrates 50 years of women's ordination as presbyters - ministers - in the Methodist Church, Past President of Conference, Rev'd Sonia Hicks, tells her story that reveals the path to progress was not always an easy one. We've music - and comments from organist Gareth Moore - recorded in St Thomas's Church in Douglas las…

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Old friends, visiting celebrities, chats - and challenges - on the station's 60th birthday we pick a few highlights from past programmes 30:56

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As we celebrate 60 years of broadcasting on Manx Radio, today's programme features a few of the guests and topics we've covered on Sunday mornings over the past years. Rev'd Marc Wolverson and Gareth Moore discuss REV - the TV sitcom that took the lid off clergy life; we recall the characters we met, and stories we heard, during the long-running se…

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Looking forward - and looking back - this week, we focus on the might of music! 29:46

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The Isle of Man Church Music Association seems to have been founded in 1897 and over the years has had some celebrated leaders, including Miss M L Wood, founder of our beloved Manx Music Festival. In recent years, the Association's influence has waned - but all that is set to change as leadership has recently been picked up by Dr Peter Litman, Gare…

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A glimpse of Heaven, the Fosbury Flop and a song by Harry Nilsson .... it's story time! 31:02

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On today's programme, three people share poignant stories about their late Father - and Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown, who lives and ministers in Douglas, explores what it means to be fully human. And there's music too - and our regular Notice Board. Items for inclusion on the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com…

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THE SOUND OF SILENCE - good? bad? or just the title of a great pop song ......? 31:14

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Rev'd Susan McIver is the Safeguarding Officer in the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church. She visited the Island recently, to lead a study day - open to members of churches of all denominations - on SILENCE in the context of safeguarding ..... when it's necessary and helpful, and when it's recognised as a tool, used to manipulate…

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What does happiness look like to you? Island pipers play a major part in a poignant anniversary, and there's amazing music from a surprising source! 29:43

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Thursday 6 June, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - lone pipers throughout the British Isles have been taking turns to each play a poignant piece of music at various locations at 8am each morning. By the time we reach the anniversary on 6 June, the piece will have been played on 80 consecutive mornings, at 80 different locations -…

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Fancy a trip to Freetown? No passport? No packing? 29:41

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Earlier this year, Angela Southern, a member of Ballagarey Methodist Church, was selected to represent not just the Isle of Man, but the whole of the British Isles, at the All Africa Conference of Churches - an ecumencial body which accounts for over 200 million Christians across the African Continent. Our local Christian Aid Rep Louise Whitelegg c…

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Step out of your busy life and walk where our ancestors went .... and Trish The Bish (Elect!) makes an impressive debut! 29:32

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Praying the Keeills Week has started and between now and Saturday 25 May, there's a daily programme of walks - both long and short - an evening talk, a coach trip - and even the blessing of the Peel Lifeboat! Catherine Wareing explains that this week is a chance to visit some of the Island's keeill sites - the ruined but sacred chapels dotted aroun…

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CHANGING LIVES! IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE ? 30:10

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Christian Aid Week starts today and the project for this year is to use the mighty pigeon pea to transform the lives of the people of Malawi - people living in extreme poverty, but with the capacity to raise their standard of living with help to farm - and use - the hardy pigeon pea crop more efficiently. Local Christian Aid Representative, Louise …

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TO THE FUTURE! THE CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE IN BRADDAN .... 29:39

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We conclude our coverage of the official opening of the new Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Ballacottier Crescent on the Isle of Man Business Park in Braddan which took place over the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2024. In this programme we share words and music from a time of worship, recorded during the Sunday morning service on th…

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HAPPY TO BE (BACK) ON AN ISLAND IN THE SUN! 29:44

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Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main are the Territorial Commanders - or leaders - of The Salvation Army throughout the UK, Ireland - and the Isle of Man. But between 1991 and 1997, they were young Corps Officers, leading the Salvation Army based in the Lord Street Citadel in Douglas. Now - nearly 30 years later - they're back on the Island for the o…

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THIS IS OUR PLANET - NOT A DIVIDED WORLD! 29:43

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On the programme today, Salvation Army Corps Officers Captains Dylan and Rachael Nieuwoudt are looking forward to the Official Opening of their magnificent new Church and Community Centre in Douglas - and to welcoming General Lyndon Buckingham to perform the ceremony - the first visit of a Salvation Army world-wide leader to the Isle of Man since t…

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Working Like Dogs - Episode 190 How Many Dogs Work for the United States (U.S.) Government? 24:31

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Steve Morris from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visits with Marcie and Fenway about his office’s recent report focusing on the working conditions of Uncle Sam’s working dogs. Dozens of federal agencies employ working dogs to fulfill their missions, including Homeland Security and the Department of State. Dogs are deployed throughout th…

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SEE THE WORLD - AS NEVER BEFORE! 29:46

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Rev'd Liz Hull, Vicar of St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, in the Cultural Quarter of Douglas, joins us today to tell the GAIA story .... the giant illuminated 3-dimensional globe which will seem to float - framed inside St Thomas's magnificent archways, and its famed Nicholson Murals. A chance for us to see our Earth as never before ..... For deta…

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BROWSE THE MAGAZINE TODAY! 31:30

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Christian Aid Isle of Man Representative Louise Whitelegg is here with an invitation to a great party - to celebrate all the work that's been achieved in Burundi, thanks to the generosity of the Manx public and the IOM Government Overseas Aid - and to say goodbye to all those completed projects - because it's time now to turn our attention to Malaw…

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HAPPY EASTER ! 29:41

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Easter Day celebrates events which took place over 2,000 years ago, but which still remain at the very heart of the Christian faith. In words and music, we explore the first Easter, and reflect on what it is saying to our world today. Includes music from the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars of St German's Cathedral in Peel, conducted by the Cathedral…

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IT ALL HAPPENED OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO - SO WHY ARE WE STILL TALKING ABOUT IT? 29:51

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This is the week that the Christian Church calls HOLY - and although it recalls events that happened over two thousand years ago, its message is central to the Christian faith, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, continues to offer hope to people exposed to almost unbearable suffering. Today, through the spoken word, mus…

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CAFE LINGO IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - AND REBEL JENNY IS BACK! 34:32

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After establishing Cafe Lingo 8 years ago based in the Promenade Methodist Church in Douglas - offering a relaxed and welcoming hub for anyone new to the Island, and for whom English is not their first language, Karen Norton and husband Tim are taking a well-earned retirement. But it'll be business as usual at Cafe Lingo - the Nortons join us today…