Countryside

In the last of the current series Kirree and Simon look back at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2026

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.

Simon and Kirree are back with their weekly edition of Countryside.

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.Click here for more details about the charity: Home | IsleStandUpToSuicideWARNING: 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.