H speaks to first time author Sarah Woodley about her collection of childrens' stories, enjoys a walk around the "Architecture in Art Exhibition" with artist Valerie Galpin and hears about a drag queen pyjama party!By Manx Radio

H enjoys a walk around the Architecture in Art exhibition at the Loom Gallery in Laxey, chats to legendary Quo drummer John Coghlan about his forthcoming gig at the Port Erin Jazz Festival and what's it like to take part in an National Theatre Connections play?By Manx Radio

H catches up with committee member Rakie Bennett as LitFest gets underway, hears about this year's NT Connections programme, a creative writing competition for youngsters organised by author Robert Cowley and just who are the Bard's favourite poets?By Manx Radio

The tenth Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, talks to H about her inspiration and thoughts for the year ahead, some of the cast of this year's panto "Dick Whittington" drop into the studio to cook up some mayhem and a challenge ahead of European Folk DayBy Manx Radio

H hears all about the launch of the Arts Council Extraordinary Events Fund, a world changing game (hopefully!) and pianos and jazz coming up this autumn at the EAC.By Manx Radio

H chats to members of Yn Draamey about their production of "Candles" at the Gaiety Theatre, hears about more chances coming up to learn Manx and JMG tells us about a surprise second half to her "Other Worlds" show at the EAC this Saturday.By Manx Radio

We hear from new Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, catch up with current Youth Bard, Nehal Kilari, hear about "Otherworlds" at the EAC - and a tribute to folk music legend "Big John" KaneenBy Manx Radio

H hears about a new Poetry Trail for Children, how a new collection of silly verse and comic poetry is aiming to raise thousands for four local charities and more about this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient with great success for youth folk band "Scran"By Manx Radio

H chats to two of the sixty plus strong team at this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient, hears more from artist Ella Magee about her "Smitten" exhibition at the Loom Gallery and how Arts Aid has joined forces with the Sovereign Arts FoundationBy Manx Radio

H chats to artist Ella Magee about her exhibition "Smitten", we hear how you can apply to become the next MWT Artist in Residence, and more from author Joanne Clague.By Manx Radio

H hears about the searches for the new Bard plus a new MWT Biosphere Artist in Residence and chats to author Joanne Clague about her new bookBy Manx Radio

H is "All at Sea" in the House of Manannan, Yn Chrunniaght is go and more from Raike Bennett on LitFest 2024By Manx Radio

Artist Charlotte Jane Henry tells H about vol 1 of the Manx Sketch Book, we hear about the forthcoming Island tour by Mersey Morris, whet your appetite about LitFest 24 and Happy 124th birthday to the Gaiety!By Manx Radio

H hears about Snow White going Manx at the PCC, a chance to become a member of the Arts Council and a 10 hour Punk extravaganza!By Manx Radio

H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffries after his first comedy evening, hears what's happening at KA this summer and a poem from the bard . .By Manx Radio

In this week's edition, H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffreys and he also looks ahead to what's happening at Kensington Arts this summer.By Manx Radio

In this week's edition, H finds out more about an exhibition at the Manx Museum, featuring the work of renowned photographer Martin Parr. And there's not long left to see an exhibition in the north of the Island detailing the ups and downs of Jurby.By Manx Radio

H chats to members of the cast of "The Girl on the Train" and we hear from singer/songwriter Annabelle Lauren about her latest single and making waves in Brighton!By Manx Radio

H catches up with TT artist Rachel Clegg and hears about a forthcoming production of Noel Coward's "Private Lives"By Manx Radio

It's two Doctors for the price of one as H looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024 with Dr Chloe Woolley and a wonderful evening of words and poetry at the Aviation and Military Museum given by Dr Stacey AstillBy Manx Radio

Harmony International's Vocal Intensive, Mananan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre and cheerio to a well-known member of the Arts Development Team at the Arts Council.By Manx Radio

H hears about exciting news for the EAC and a wonderful RNLI exhibition, we hear from this year's Cleveland Medal winner, how you could play the Wurlitzer organ and a chance to meet the Arts Development team for a chat about your ideas!By Manx Radio

A comedian from down under pops up on the Island with hopes to set up a comedy club, a classic work on Manx Dance makes it online with associated music and former Bard Owen Atkinson releases his first poetry collectionBy Manx Radio

H chats to local historian John Manley about his new book documenting the history of seaside entertainment on the IOM, hears about the John Godber play "Men of the World" at the Peel Centenary Centre and highlights the premiere of a new documentary film detailing the month-long voyage of 14 women to investigate the great Pacific Garbage patch…

H chats with Christine Collister about her new project "Children of the Sea", hears about the installation of the amazing Gaia at St Thomas' church, meets herbal ambassador Jane Prescott who's researching for her book mixing herbology and folklore "The Healing Tapestry" and hears how this year's Guild will have "tiny classes" . . !…

H chats to polymath of film, music, production and now writing Dave Armstrong about his first novel "The Clearing", hears more about this year's Guild which starts in ten days and the Wild Mann Photographic exhibition at the Manx Museum.By Manx Radio

H chats to new Manx Youth Bard Nehal Kilari, hears about changes to the Cleveland medal competition ahead of this year's Guild - and how the hunt is still on for returned trophies - and oo-er missus . . they're back again - the adult panto from Loony Pants in PeelBy Manx Radio

H chats with artist Andrew Mackellar about his exhibition "Safe harbours and other things", hears from Easter Festival of Plays adjudicator Chris Baglin and catches up with Jane Corkill from the Arts Council who has all the info on their latest round of funding . .By Manx Radio

H drops down to the Villa Marina as the final touches are put to the IOM Art Society Easter Exhibition, hears about the MADF Festival of Plays at the Gaiety, how Joanna Lumley will be the star at this year's Arts Council Lecture - and finds out why Truman Falls are at Silverdale!By Manx Radio

H looks forward to the IOM Choral Society performance of Brahms German Requiem, we hear about an event for World Poetry Day, a new album by Clash Vooar, a poem about the institution which is the recently held Braaid EisteddfodBy Manx Radio

We hear the winning poem of the new Manx Youth Bard, the dynamic duo from Stage Door Entertainment give us the low down on their production of "Steel Magnolias" . . we drop down to IOM Airport to check out the "One Day I will" photograph exhibition and artistic variety at the EACBy Manx Radio

Jacqueline Morrey-Grace tells us about her immersive sound and poetry event at the EAC, Artistic Director at the centre looks ahead, we hear how a local film maker has won a prestigious directing award and a local designer to feature in the new series of Interior Design MastersBy Manx Radio

This week, Rhian gets the pleasure of chatting to Tony Eccles, Charlie Williams, and Lorcan O' Mahony of Parados Theatre, and Kensington Art Centre's Emma Goodwin and Callum Rowe, meanwhile Siobhan Flecther catches up with Wes Clarke.By Manx Radio

The Ballakermeen Studio Theatre turns 20, Bryan Kneale MBE creates an art piece representing his love of the Isle of Man, and Jade Boylan reads us the tale of WoM's Feminist Book Club.By Manx Radio

Rhian speaks to Owen Atkinson about their upcoming Drag Brunch after a successful debut last month, IOM Arts Council's Ali DeBecker wants to help bring your creative dreams come to life, and HIV+ Queer Manx Poet Simon Maddrell has his work featured in London festival for LGBT History Month.By Manx Radio

If like me you have found the terms powernet, power mesh and stretch mesh confusing then this episode for you. After finally finishing my Willowdale bra this week I thought it would be fun to talk about these fabrics that create the foundations of our lingerie and swimwear but can be used for many more applications. So this week I wanted to share m…

Local swing dance teachers Natasha and Craig talk us through the magic of swing, Manx National Heritage reveals its updated Art Gallery with 130 pieces, and not long to go before curtain up on the Douglas Choral Union's Evita.By Manx Radio

Fabric scissor and shears are such an important tool when it comes to sewing and dressmaking. There is a lot of tips and advice out there about how to care for and sharpen them and so I wanted to explore with you who says what and my thoughts on the pros and cons of each recommendation. In this episode I'll share with you the difference between all…

Chairperson of The Guild Anne Clark tells us there's not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new classes this year, Kensington Arts Centre's Emma Goodson teases a new writing course coming soon, and local New Yorker Kim Graziano reveals all about the Isle of Man Drawing Club.By Manx Radio

FREE Pattern and chance to win Prizes with this week's guest from Maison Fauve (see link below) I was delighted to finally get chance to talk with the passionate Emilie Faurie of the French pattern and fabric brand, Maison Fauve recently. I've been following her wonderful creations on Instagram and got to try out the beautiful Cicadella Blouse patt…

When we are making clothes for ourselves, the process of creating and fitting those clothes is intimately tied to our bodies. And if there is internal conflict or self-doubt associated with our body then that can impact our enjoyment and success in creating garments that we love. In this week's episode I wanted to shed light on the importance of fo…

H hears how a community choir has been re-branded and opened to all, how a former schoolboy on the Island is now in major Indie band, more cheeky poetry from Jan and the birthday of art!By Manx Radio

The new Creative Development Co-ordinator at KA, Emma Goodson tells H about her plans, looking ahead to 24 with Jane Corkill from the Arts Council and "ooh er missus!" - local poet Jan Allison on publishing her first book of risque poetry!By Manx Radio

H hears about a new project bringing music and performance to families, hears how Poetry Trail 2024 is ready for the off and a lovely new rendition of our own Ellan VanninBy Manx Radio

As we swing into a new year, H chats to one of the authors of a new guide to folklore sites on the Island, hears about a drag brunch and enjoys a timely poem from Youth Bard Haddasah SmithBy Manx Radio

H catches up with Youth Bard, Luke Quane, a chat with broken folk duo Lunatraktors playing in Dalby this evening and local author Luke Quane on his youth fantasy sequel novel "Albin and the New Order"By Manx Radio

H looks at damaged and light sensitive art in the new hangings from the National Collection at the Manx Museum, tries to find out what the Whiteboys are all about before their pre-Christmas appearance on Saturday and a cautionary tale from the Bard!By Manx Radio

It's coming up to the festive season and if you are like me, you might be thinking about sewing with silky festive fabrics. It's also a time when we might want to create outfits with particular design features that give them more of a dressy feel. I wanted to get some tips for you on how to sew these silky fabrics as they can be tricky to handle an…

H chats with the new arts intern at the Arts Council, has a sneak preview of a major new hang of pictures at the Manx Museum and has an end of year catch up at the Erin Arts Centre - and a look into 2024!By Manx Radio

Hey there my lovely! 🧵✨ Welcome to this Pyjama Party episode where we're all about getting comfy in style. Mystery of the Perfect Pyjama Pattern I've been on a mission to find patterns that are not just cozy but also show off your style! From relaxed fits to chic designs, I've explored a few that might just tickle your fancy. But which ones? Ah, yo…