Countryside: Recent Episodes
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A weekly look at the news, the views and the people behind the Manx countryside and farming industry with Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode.
Kirree chats to Ned Kennaugh about heavy horses ahead of the Royal Show, while Simon gets his chukka boots on for the big Polo events in Ballaugh, hears about a new medical service for outdoor events and has a ferret around the ferrets with Ian Crebbin . .
Kirree and Simon visit this year's Southern Agricultural Show, check out some of the attractions and speak to the owner of the supreme champion and runners up . .
Simon & Kirree check out the Children's Centre BIG Day out, the Young Handlers event and also Ramsey in Bloom.
Simon and Kirree catch up with the Port Erin Fun Day, the Laxey Dog Show and the St Marks Fair.
Kirree heads up to the hills in Sulby . ..Simon stays on the level - unusually - at Jurby church.
Kirree catches up with MNFU President Murray Cringle whilst Simon heads out shooting clays at Meary Veg and playing with boats at Silverdale. That says it all really . . . .
Kirree hears about the Southern Young Farmers shearing event and speaks to those who have been competing at the Northern Area competitions whilst Simon speaks to Tom Fairfax about the Isle of Man's soil
The gruesome twosome of the Manx Countryside return as Kirree chats to those attending the LEAF Open Farm Sunday in Ballasalla whilst Simon hears how the Silly Moos campsite fared during what was a tricky TT period
In the last of the current series, Kirree goes to the opening of the new IOM Farm Shop at Glen Helen, whilst Simon goes a bit further up the road to hear all the latest from the Wildlife Park. And the pair also wax lyrical on Easter eggs . . .
With fuels seemingly set to increase in price due to the ongoing war in the middle east, Simon speaks to agricultural contractor Kenny Cooil and also hears about the final Shennaghys Jiu week - in its current form at least. And with spring in the air -hopefully - Kirree chats to Ruth Mead from Red Mie
Kirree and Simon look back at this year's Young Farmers' Concert at the Gaiety and chat to the performers, sponsors and those involved in getting it to the stage in front of three packed houses
Simon talks to the Manx team back from the World Sheep Shearing championships in New Zealand and drops into the Ramsey and Onchan District Fur and Feather Society Show, whilst Kirree speaks to members of the Ramsey Dog Club to hear how they fared at Crufts
Simon hears about the MWT internship scheme and drops down to the Southern Young Farmers' Ploughing Match, whilst Kirree chats to farmer Raymond Gawne about 80 years of Young Farmers and growing up in the rural Manx countryside
Tonight, Kirree and Clarky catch up with Ray Gawne, the Young Farmers, Sarah Howe talks seals and there's Nigel Taylor from Fur and Feather.
The gruesome twosome of rural Mann are back! Kirree and Simon hear about the Isle of Man Farmshop at Glen Helen, Simon finds out about the Big Farmland Bird Count and Kirree hears about Yellow Wellies!
In this last programme of the current series, Kirree talks to the Federation of Young Farmers at this year's Tractor Run to talk about what they've been up to whilst Clarky talks to a team of Shearers who heading to the other side of the world to represent the Island in the the World Shearing Championships
Kirree heads to the Southern District Agricultural Show's Christmas Prime stock event, whilst Simon hears about a unique five star rating for the Glen Wyllin Glamping site
Kirree speaks with Heather Wildman about succession planning on the farms, Clarkey chats with Boosh Kerruish and Michael Taggart about the Mhellia and more - and 'Dogtivity'?!
Kirree drops in to this year's Chrysanthemum Show in Castletown, whilst Simon finds out more about the new Manx Wildlife Trust Biosphere Artist in Residence
Kirree hears about an unusual exhibition in Ballabeg, with a large collectioin of wedding dresses whilst Simon continues his conversation with well-known Manx farmer, John Quayle and hears about his long-time association with the Royal Manx and how he started out in fur and feather!
Kirree talks to Welsh farmer Rhys Williams about joint farmning venture and succession, whilst David Christian tells us about the World Manx Association, while Simon enjoys a great chat with Manx farmer John Quayle
Simon chats about less usual birds for him with head of Manx Birdlife Alison Leonard and then heads to the pumpkin field in Sulby, while Kirree catches up with retiring president of the MNFU Ean Parsons
The dynamic duo of the countryside are back as is Simon! Kirree chats about Manx farmers for schools with the MNFU Chair, whilst Simon hears about a prestigious nomination for the IOM Fed of Young Farmers Tractor run and enjoys Michael Heritage Past and Present exhibition
As we approach a new autumn season of Countryside, Kirree Kermode looks back at this year's Royal Manx Show . ..
Simon and Kirree visit the Southern District Agricultural Show - not a long journey for Kirree as it turns out - look forward to the Royal and also hear from the new Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust.
In this week's Countryside, Kirree catches up with the organisers of the Southern District Agricultural Show which returns this weekend to Orrisdale Farm, while Clarky goes for a train ride, as he learns all about the Great Laxey Mine Railway.
In this week's Countryside, Kirree hears more about the "truth about wool" from a fascinating visitor from Patagonia and Simon takes a tour of a beautiful garden in Sulby.
And we speak to Nicola Curphey and Paula Dunlop from the charity Isle Stand Up to Suicide, about the struggles farmers and people working within agriculture may face around mental health and isolation.
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WARNING: This podcast contains references to suicide.
Kirree heads to Baldwin to meet the Young Farmers as they host shearing and stock-judging whilst Simon investigates reports winter barley being combined already . .
Simon talks to contractor Phillip Hampton and visits an iconic plane on display at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, whilst Kirree drops into the 113th Laa Columb Killey Festival in Arbory
Simon and Kirree head to Ballagawne for the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards highlighting farming and conservation work
The Laurel and Hardy of rural Mann are back for another series of Countryside, as Kirree heads out to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club annual rally whilst Simon finds out about the importance of your pets' diet
In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025
Kirree gets her gardening head on as she heads to this year's seed swap event in Laxey, whilst Simon talks to a farmer who has moved into dairy rather than out of it and dons his camo to meet the IOM Airsoft group.
Kirree goes herbal with the Manx herbalist whilst Simon catches up with Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch and the latest sightings of Moonlight and Starlight
Kirree enjoys a 3 course meal from farm to fork at the UCM, while Clarky goes to the Ramsey Horitcultural Society Spring Show
Kirree joins FWAG for a tour of Ballenevin Compost - she knows how to show the boys a good time - whilst Simon talks to Richard Crowe about his sheepdog trialling and farming at Bishopscourt.
Simon and Kirree look back at the Young Farmers' Concert 2025. Loud, bawdy and always close to the bone, the pair chat to actors, directors, judges, Gaiety staff and sponsors. Stand back . . .
Simon drops into Ramsey Farmers' Market and checks on last minute arrangements for the annual Young Farmers' Concert whilst Kirree heads to Ballown Farm in Ballasalla for the Mannin Ploughing Match
The dynamic duo of rural Mann return for a new series! Simon chats to local veg farmers Stuart Allanson and his son James and pops along to Peel Cathedral to hear about the Museum of the Moon exhibition, whilst Kirree talks to young farmer Thomas Cleator who's inviting members of the public to get involved in farm work.
Kirree Kermode sits down with Manxman Ned Kennaugh to chat Christmasses past and present on the farm.
In a special Christmas episode, Clarky and Kirree catch up with Bri Radcliffe, Ned Kennaugh and Andrea Faragher.
Kirree heads to IOM Meats again to chat to those involved in the Xmas Primestock show, whilst Simon talks to Andrew North about International Mens' Day and Dot Tilbury about a lifetime's entertaining around the Manx Countryside
Clarky talks to Nigel Taylor from the Fur and Feather Society and David Beard from the Manx Fish Producers organisation about how the king scallop season is going, while Kirree catches up with auctioneer Peter Quayle about farming in general on the Island.
Simon talks to members of the Manx Wildlife Trust after they receive the Kings Award for Voluntary Services whilst Kirree heads south to visit the annual Chrysanthemum Show at Morton Hall in Castletown
Kirree heads to Santon to see the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Ploughing Match whilst Simon talks to the three (Above) Average Auctioneers
The gruesome twosome of rural pastures return with a new series and start with the award of the bronze chough and tips on how to keep your animals safe and sound this bonfire night
Kirree is let loose on her own to chat to the champions, reserves and officials at this year's Royal Agricultural Show at Knockaloe
Simon celebrates 90 years of the Isle of Man Creamery chatting to current chair Dougie Cooil and one of the first to provide milk to the Creamery, 90 year old Raymond Teare, while Kirree heads to Knockaloe to see how preparations are coming along for this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show.
The rustic ramblers, Kirree and Simon, enjoy the delights of this year's Southern Agricultural Show, talking to exhibitors, winners, reserves and judges.
The Laurel and Hardy of Manx rural life are back for another series of Countryside! Simon checks out the new cattery at the MSPCA and gets down and dirty with the Tough Muckers, whilst Kirree looks forward to the Southern Agricultural Show
Kirree goes to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Fair while Clarky meets the Soil Farmer of the Year and speaks to the Managing Director of Manx Birdlife
Kirree enjoys an open farm Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla, while Simon heads north to hear about the "Poor Little Jurby" exhibition.
Kirree chats to Jim Caley about the Easter Young Farmers sheep shearing event whilst Simon heads to Smeale to hear from David Brew who runs a mixed farm
Simon visits the Isle of Man International Shears competition whilst Kirree chats to Bill Galley from the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club about a special rally coming up
Kirree finds out how preparations are coming along for this year's Southern Show whilst Simon hears a FWAG talk and speaks to judges for the Silver Lapwing Award.
In the first of the new summer series, Kirree talks to Federation of Young Farmers secretary Bryony Kneale, whilst Simon hears about a big event at Ballaugh Bowling Club and chats to Alan Radcliffe to hear how things have been going on his mixed farm in Regaby
Kirree and Simon look back at the annual extravaganza of subtle humour and undiscovered talent which is the annual Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety and chat to those involved, prize winners, judges and sponsors.
Kirree buzzes off to a bee auction, Simon talks dead slow - no change there then - and the Young Farmers get ready for their annual stage appearance
Kirree catches up with Ruth Mead to talk all things Loaghton and Clarkey catches up with ex skipper from the Mezeron Fleet Norman Leece.
Kirree speaks to Paul Fletcher from the Isle of Man Farmer & Wildlife Advisory Group, meanwhile Clarkey caches up with Sarah Comish & Lou Kennaugh to find out more about Livestock worrying on the Island at this time of year.
Clarkey speaks to Philip Hampton about how bad weather impacts farmers and Kirree catches up with local legend Ned Kennaugh.
Kirree chats to some dedicated Young Farmers Concert fans, while Clarkey catches up with Ruth Meade and John Keenan from the Fur & Feather Society. Plus, an interview with a YFC legend.
Kirree and Clarkey don't let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they speak with newly appointed Captain of Malew Parish Peter Quayle, heavy horse ploughers Nicola and David and 'Steady Al' and new stall displayer to Ramsey Farmers Market Tamzin from Little Meadow Farms.
Kirree Kermode braves the weather to speak to Dennis Quirk at the Cronk-y-Voddy Ploughing Match, Nigel Taylor of the Fur and Feather Society catches up with Simon Clark, and Beach Buddies mastermind Bill Dale has been nominated for yet another global award.
The Laurel and Hardy of the Manx countryside return for a new series. Kirree chats with Alan Webster, a judge at the Grassland Society Awards, as well as competitor Will Duggan, whilst Simon catches up with one of the leading veg growers and suppliers on the Island, Stuart Allinson.
Kirree gets into her wet weather gear (no surprises there) to check out the annual Manannan Sheep Dog Trials at Bishopscourt Farm, whilst Simon goes back to school to see what's being taught in rural sciences at Ramsey Grammar School.
Simon and Kirree sample some of the delights of this year's Food and Drink Festival, including sea food, meats, sushi, chillis and natural dog food!
In a packed show, the dynamic duo check out two of the Island's best Horticultural Shows in Ballaugh and Ramsey, whilst Simon also checks out the vintage tractors at Ballacrebbin and horses and riders at the Manx Chasers National Qualifier at Ballig in Jurby.
Kirree heads north for an event at the Grove in Ramsey organised by Manx Carriage Driving for the Disabled whilst Simon drops into the annual produce show at St Johns.
Kirree checks out this year's Young Farmer's Field Day whilst Simon explores the fascinating museum which tells the story of the Knockaloe Internment Camp
Kirree talks to visiting young farmers at the Royal Show and the Secretary of the Southern show post event and the ever young Bob Kewley talks to Simon about a lifetime of visiting the Southern . .
They're back! The beauty and the beast of rural Manx life return for a new series - as Kirree looks back at his year's Southern Agricultural Show and Simon heads up the Sulby Horticultural Society Annual Show!
Kirree Kermode and Simon Clarke report on the wonderfully non-PC and massively popular annual gathering which is the Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety Theatre . . which had been postponed due to the March snow.
Kirree catches up with the indefatigable Ruth Mead from Red Mie Farm, whilst Simon tries to get to grips with Forsythia at the Ramsey Horticultural Spring event and admires the handiwork of members of the Manx Model Boat Club.
Kirree drops into the Manx Cat Cafe to see if things are still purring along one year in and Simon braves the rain to check out the Island's Orienteering scene
After a snowstorm on the Island, Simon talks to Michael Taggart about searching for sheep on the hills and hears about the postponement of the Young Farmers' Concert, whilst Kirree talks to Chris Kneale from the Rural Business Consultancy Ltd about reducing carbon footprints and the future of farming on the Island.
Simon chats to farmer David Brew about about growing milling wheat on the Island after the closure of Ramsey Bakery, whilst Kirree heads up north to hear from the ladies of the Ramsey Dog Training Club as they prepare for Crufts .
Simon tries to cadge a few free spuds from Regaby fruit and veg man Brian Radcliffe and Kirree finds out what's happening with the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club
They're back! The Hit Man and Her of rural Manx life, Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode return for a new series of Countryside. Tonight Simon has gone to nature and Kirree is chatting up a 92 year old ploughman . . .
Kirree chats with the Mart's auctioneer Peter Quayle about the last year's trade, whilst Simon heads south to chat to farmer and Cleveland Medal winning singer, Paul Costain
Simon talks to Neil Masson and his wife about their state-of-the art dairy herd whilst Kirree hears from Ned Kennaugh about farming back in times gone by!
Kirree drops into the Home of Rest for Old Horses to hear about their new plans and Simon chats with Manx Birdlife MD Neil Morris about Bird Flu on the Island and looking after your garden birds in the winter.
Kirree drops in to this year's Christmas Primestock Show at Knockaloe and the second part of the show at the meatplant.
Kirree visits the 65th Chrysanthemum and Produce show, while Simon finds out about a new mushroom business on the Island
Kirree heads to the Annual Bee Keepers Convention while Clarky channels his inner Viking and speaks to the man behind the new the Viking Village
Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons to see how the farming year has panned out whilst Simon goes to the dogs. Sheep dogs that is . . .
In the last of the current series, Simon and Kirree visit this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2022 Simon heads down north to check out another community initiative in Jurby - brunch, munch and lunch. Or is it Munch, brunch and lunch? Who knows . . .
Simon and Kirree take a trip to the Sulby Horticultural Show and look ahead to the Royal Manx Agricultural Show. Plus we hear what the Young Farmers are upto over the next few months.
Manx Radio's favourite son and daughter of the soil visit this year's Southern Agricultural Show and chat to some of the key characters
The team visit the sheepdog trials and discover a very international flavour to the event; Kirree looks ahead to the Southern show; and Clark meets the Queen. No, really!
Kirree hangs out with the likely lads at the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club rally in Colby, whilst Simon fights the gales at the Andreas Summer fayre
A solo start to the new series for Kirree as Simon is down with the lhurgy .. . so she heads back to school to hear from students at the only school on the Island with an on-site farm.
Farmers on the Isle of Man have raised more than £10,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Ukraine at a special auction held by Central Marts.
Kirree went along and spoke to some of the people involved.
It's the one we've been waiting for! This week's double-length episode of Countryside features highlights from the 2022 Young Farmers Concert and interviews with performers, chairs, judges and other officials all recorded at the Gaiety Theatre. Grab a cuppa, or something stronger, and enjoy!
In this week's edition, KIrree takes a trip to the Braaid Eistedffod and looks ahead to the Cronk Y Voddy Spud in a Tub competition.
And Simon finds out more about the Northern Lights Choir and also orienteering in the Isle of Man.
This week on Countryside, Simon speaks with sheepdog trainer Richard Crowe from Bishopscourt Farm, about lambing, training and protecting sheep from dogs; while Kirree speaks with Andree Dubbeldam about the Island's saplings and tree planting and also finds out about the University College Isle of Man's agricultural courses with Alan Harrison and some of the students.
Kirree heads to Billown Quarry to speak with people behind the University College Isle of Man Horticulture schemes and Simon visits the Managing Director of Manx Birdlife at the Point of Ayre, where a new nature reserve is being created.
Kirree speaks to Ian Hartley from Carrs Billington, a UK company that sells farming and agricultural supplies, who was the judge at the Manx Grassland Society Awards in January. Meanwhile, Simon's been to Ballakinnag Farm in Smeale to catch up with Dave Brew, who tells him the rising cost of fertiliser could have longterm effects on farmers and consumers alike.
Simon and Kirree are back with the first Countryside of the year. Kirree catches up with the organisers of the Young Farmers Concert and speaks with some of the famous faces queuing for the hottest tickets in town, while Simon finds out about the Isle of Man Ploughing Association's national event at their new venue in the North.
Kirree speaks to Peter Quayle, Simon visits a butcher in the North of the Island and Manx farmers have been receiving training in animal welfare standards. Plus, what will be on your table for Christmas dinner?
Simon catches up with Neil Young from Ronaldsway Met Office to discuss the impact Storm Barra had on the Island's agricultural and horticultural communities. Kirree speaks to Stephen and Ray Gawne at Pooil Vash. Then Simon finds out what the Isle of Man bloodhounds have been getting up to.
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Kathleen Graham from the Curragh's Wildlife Park reflects on the life of Kush the Red Panda, the Young Farmers are preparing for the Christmas Tractor Run, and Kirree teaches Simon all 'ewe' need to know about sheep basics.
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Kirree catches up with champions at the Christmas Primestock Show and the St Johns Honey Show and Simon visits the Ayre United Mhellia.
Simon and Kirree speak to Chris Gregory from Isle of Play, members of the Federation of Young Farmers, and Simon reflects on a recent helicopter trip around the Island.
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In this final episode of the series, Kirree is finding out how business is going at the mart, Simon is getting his socks soggy as he explores wetlands out west at Ballarhennie Estate, and with Marine Officer for the Manx Wildlife Trust, Lara Howe who has just returned from the Calf
This week Kirree is learning more about the new Agri-Environment Scheme, and Simon is looking to the skies with Howard Parkin who has just published his first book!
After a lovely spell of rain for the ground, the team are out in the wilds of the north this week, planting trees at the Lhen with The Woodland Trust, and exploring the grasslands of Andreas with The Grassland Society
This week, Simon is up at the Andreas Produce Show (or the Root Show, if you will!), and Kirree is out at Bishopscourt to see the first Manannan Sheepdog Trials
This week, the team are at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival, getting a flavour of the event with exhibitors, organisers, and visitors
This week's Countryside has a vintage feel - Kirree is up at St Marks Village for the Vintage Summer Show and Simon ventures north to see a range of vintage machinery and some ploughing in action at Ballacrebbin Farm
In this final episode of the current series, Simon and Kirree look back once again on a successful Royal Show, and Kirree speaks to Conservation Officer for the Manx Wildlife Trust David Bellamy about how farmers are adapting to the new Agri-Environment Scheme
This week, Kirree and Simon look back on a very successful Royal Society Agricultural Show with some of the organisers, and the prize winners from the Grand Parade
This week, we're once again looking back at the Southern Show, taking a tour about the stands, and watching the Young Farmers cook up a storm in the cookery competition
It's a special episode of Countryside this week from the Southern and District Society Agricultural Show where Kirree and Simon speak to the big winners, organisers, and dignitaries in attendance
Clarky is up at the Queen's Pier in Ramsey this week and he also stops by the Southern Show field to see how everything's coming together for the weekend, and Kirree heads to The Mallards Botanic Gardens with the Southern Beekeepers
This week, Simon is up at Ballig in Jurby finding out about the Fletchers' South Devon Herd, and Kirree heads to St Marks Fair to enjoy some sunshine, Manx dancing, vintage tractors and traditional sports!
Kirree is up at Ballakillingan speaking to farmer Brian Brumby, the Manx Wildlife Trust, and a group of young people on a visit learning about agriculture and wildlife, and Simon is out at Jurby taking a tour of some gardens open for charity this weekend.
In the last of the current series, Kirree heads south to a tractor rally and Simon heads the opposite way - no change there then - to find out about farming in Smeale and how to count bats . . .
This week, Simon is sheep shearing with the Young Farmers up at Ballasteen Farm, he goes looking for wild flowers with John Dog Callister, and Kirree finds out what's been happening at the Wildlife Park
This week, Simon is dodging paint balls and booby traps with the Manx Airsoft Club, and Kirree visits the tenth annual Seed Swap & Plant Share in Laxey
Kirree talks to MNFU president Tim Johnston and joins friends of MNH in Santon for tea and cake in a beautiful garden .. . while Simon celebrates camping in Ballaugh and tries to tempt Kirree under canvas again ..
Kirree gets down with the cats at the island's first Manx cat cafe and Simon catches up with the ongoing work on Ramsey's Queen's Pier - and finds out about opening plans for its 135th anniversary this summer!
This week, Simon's finding out more about life as a small-scale vegetable shop owner, he also visits the Motor Museum to see what's going on, and Kirree is at the Cronk-y-Voddy Ploughing Match!
In this new series of Countryside, Simon finds out some big news from the team at the Southern District Agricultural Show, and Duncan Longworth pays tribute to a true gentleman of the Manx agricultural scene, John Bregazzi, who sadly passed away recently
This week, Kirree is at Ballaquaggin to see the ploughing, and Simon finds out what the island's Young Farmers have in store for the rest of the year, and looks ahead to the Annual Young Farmers Concert which we all hope can be postponed until after this Circuit Break Lockdown
This week is a mental health special on Countryside, Kirree and Simon discuss the pressures facing those in the agricultural industry, and Kirree hears statistics, stories, and advice from Stephanie Berkeley of the Farm Safety Foundation (also known as 'Yellow Wellies'), former agricultural worker Dan Goodwin, and farmer in North Wales Matt Launder.
For more information and advice, visit www.yellowwellies.org and www.mindyourhead.org.uk
If you're finding things difficult and would like someone to talk to, call 0330 094 5717
The team are back for a new series! Simon is ploughing at the Lhen with the Northern Young Farmers, and Kirree is looking ahead to a show-filled summer, with Carol Kennaugh
In the last of the current series, Kirree takes a trip to the 71st Annual Beekeepers Convention and Exhibition and Simon talks to Ken Harding of Walking.im about the variety of walks planned for the rest of this year
This week, Kirree speaks to Minister Boot about the new Agri-Environment Handbook, Simon heads to the Manx Chasers Open Hunter Trial, and he visits Bry Rad's majestic vegetable emporium in Ramsey
This week, Simon catches up with Boosh Kerruish about the Mhelliahs, Kirree gets her boots on to go Walking.im, and Phil Gawne is in the studio reminiscing about Cregneash in times gone by
Kirree gets spiky with Sandy and pops along to harvest in the barn whilst Simon hears how contractors have been coping in the fields this year.
This week, Simon and Kirree are litter-picking in Jurby, learning all about loaghtans at the Food & Drink Festival, and looking ahead to the Andreas Community Show this weekend
In the first of a new series, Simon and Kirree head along to the Isle of Man Food Festival 2020
In this last Countryside of the current series, Kirree attends the Young Farmers Annual Field Day to watch them complete the various challenges, and Simon is at the Vintage Vehicle Show at St Marks Country Park reminiscing about days gone by
This week, Simon learns about herbology with Jane Prescott and Leigh Morris of the Manx Wildlife Trust, and Kirree speaks to General Manager of the Wildlife Park, Kathleen Graham who shares updates on new arrivals to the Park
This week, Simon finds out more about Moonlight the dolphin and her calf and he heads to the Nobles Park Fun Day where he learns about recycling. Kirree attends a public meeting organised by DEFA to discuss the current issues being faced by the wool industry.
Simon heads to the Tin Bath Races up at the Mooragh Park, Kirree is at the Huyton Annual Riding Show, Shelia Gawne tells us what's been happening recently at Pooil Vaaish, and Snaefell conqueror Dylan Walton is in the studio!
This week Simon pays a visit to Craig Brinkley of Snaefell Garden Services to see his 3 acre garden which will be open to the public this Saturday, Kirree takes a tour of Peter Kermeen's farm in Maughold and learns about his composting scheme, and John Dog Callister tells us what's in bloom out in the Island's countryside
Kirree and Simon return with a new series of Countryside! Simon speaks to DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot MHK about the effect Covid-19 has had on the Island's farming and fishing industries, and Kirree speaks to Vicky and Neil Sloane-Masson who've achieved great success in a UK show without even leaving the Island!
In this extended podcast featuring bonus material, Simon and Kirree speak to Young Farmers talent from on-stage and off at Saturday night's final performance and results night.
Simon finds out more about local farm Red Mie's challenge to eat only local produce for a full week later this month, and Kirree speaks to the stars of stage and scone at the Braaid Eisteddfod
Kirree speaks to Oliver Macintyre of Barclays Bank and award-winning farmer Roger Bell from Country Antrim. Simon finds out about the tree planting initiative in Rushen, with David Radcliffe.
This week, Kirree heads along to the Pony Club Dinner and Awards Night, and Simon joins the epic queue for tickets to the annual Young Farmers Club Concert.
Kirree goes along to the 'Relatively Talented' concert at Loch Promenade to enjoy the musical talents of three generations of the Clague family! Simon speaks to Tim Baker MHK about damage done to the uplands of the Kirk Michael Area, and he finds out about a prestigious award received by Milntown Garden and Estates.
This week, Simon finds out about a surprise discovery in the waters off Langness, Kirree speaks to the Young Farmers about their charity work and we hear from the recipient of an special award in Kirk Michael
Simon is picks up a plough with the Northern Young Farmers and he attends the Ramsey Fur & Feather Society's show in Andreas, Kirree goes tasting honey with the Southern Bee Keepers.
Kirree speaks to Vice President for the National Farmers Union, Ian Parsons, and Simon finds out what former Director of Manx Birdlife, Chris Sharpe is up to these days.
Kirree speaks to this years champions at the second part of the Christmas Prime Stock Show along with the visiting judge and organisers. Simon is at the Young Farmers Federation Tractor Run and he catches up with market gardener, Bry Radcliffe at his Ramsey Veg Shed.
This week, Kirree is at the first part of the Christmas Primestock Show speaking to UK adjudicator Ian Lancaster, Live Sheep Champions Alan and Sandra Jones, Holly & Emma Faragher Native & Young Handlers Champions, Beef Champion Graham Watterson, Reserve Beef Ashley Kinvig and SDAS Secretary Sarah Comish. Simon speaks to the newly elected President of the Isle of Man National Farmers Union Tim Johnson
Kirree and Simon attended the Tesco launch of its Isle of Man Meats range and the all-new Federation of Young Farmers Committee are in the studio!
On this week's Countryside, Kirree visits the 62nd Annual Chrysanthemum Show in Castletown and Simon speaks to award-winning wildlife artist, Jeremy Paul at his exhibition in St John's.
Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode talk Pigs, Bonnags and very long queues in this week's Countryside.
Manx Wildlife Week, Onchan’s Centenary Park & the impact of the weather on dairy farming
The history of Kelly Brothers, Easter at Cregneash & a new season for the Calf of Man wardens
A seed and plant swap, the impact of the weather on lambing season & celebrating Jurby’s St Patrick link
The importance of the disease-free status of the Manx bee population & concerns over wild goats
A preview of the Christmas Mart, festive pony trekking & memories of Christmas in days gone by
Progress with the Queen’s Pier, Federation of Young Farmers changes & farming in Santon during the war years
The impact of recent storms on the marine environment, passive house building and using wool
7th annual North Atlantic Native Sheep and Wool Conference & the Manx Bantam Fur and Feather Society Annual Show
A new arrival at the Wildlife Park, a chance to see rare breeds & spreading the word about Beach Buddies
Showcasing food and drink in the Isle of Man & a look ahead to National Young Farmers Week
Carriage driving, a walk in Silverdale Glen, and the 40th annual Ballaugh Horticultural Show
The Sulby Horticultural Show, the latest disease affecting Island trees & advice on branding for food producers
A new mountain bike skills area, the dangers of campfires in plantations & competing in the Island Games
10th anniversary of the farmers market, the queen scallop catch limit & Isle of Man Chef of the Year semi-finals
The Isle of Man Canine Society Show, dairy farming this time of year & running a diversified farm during TT
The new food provenance label, the joys of gardening & establishing a scallop advisory board
Working horses in farming, preparations for the Royal Manx Agricultural Show & the annual Chef of the Year competition
Bee and bug bags, Manx Nature 2050, news from Central Marts & a lap of the TT course with a difference
Restrictions on dogs at the Ayres, the Wildlife Park, success at Crufts & the 2017 Walking Festival
Bees in the winter, the Ramsey Eco-Active Conservation Project, and an update from the Young Farmers
The Ramsey New Year Dip, vegetable growing in the Island & the annual St John’s Fell Race
In this special Countryside podcast Kirree Kermode visits the 2016 Christmas Mart at Knockaloe and speaks to some of the people involved in the activities organised by Central Marts.
The Island's garden birds, diversification into fencing & exciting news from Beach Buddies