Countryside

In the first of a new series, Simon and Kirree head along to the Isle of Man Food and Drink 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 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.

Hop-Tu-Naa and bees are the subject of this week's Countryside

Countryside - 17th September 2019