FAMILY TREES AND TIES

FAMILY TREES AND TIES

Author: Manx Radio October 29, 2024 Duration: 23:12

A South African man who's been living on the Island for three years has recently discovered his own family's Manx links. It's led Justin Kinley Adkins to find out more about his lineage. He and Wendy Thirkettle, an Archivist from Manx National Heritage, have been talking to Chanelle Sukhoo about re-tracing our family trees,  looking at the stories of those who've left the Island over the years and why.


Tucked away in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man holds a unique culture and community spirit that’s both deeply traditional and dynamically modern. Manx Radio's Island Life Series-Specials delves into the stories that define this place, moving beyond the postcard views to explore the real rhythms and conversations of island living. Produced by Manx Radio, each episode in this collection is a standalone deep dive, focusing on a particular person, tradition, or contemporary issue with the care and context it deserves. You might hear from a native Manx speaker reviving the Celtic language, a fisherman discussing changing seas, or an archivist uncovering a forgotten chapter of local history. This podcast serves as an audio documentary series, capturing the nuances of Manx society-from folklore and music to governance and environmental challenges. It’s for anyone curious about how geography shapes identity, offering listeners an intimate, thoughtful portrait of a small nation navigating its path. The conversations are rich, the subjects are varied, and the perspective is authentically local, providing a genuine connection to this distinctive island and its people.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials
Podcast Episodes
THE SOLWAY HARVESTER AND THE ISLE OF MAN (full) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Dave Moore reflects on one of tragedy of the Solway Harvester, the scallop dredger from Kirkcudbright, Scotland, which sank off the coast of Douglas on 11 January 2000 with the loss of all seven crew members. He speaks w…
DRY JANUARY : MIDWAY MOTIVATION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
If you're tackling Dry January, this programme may just provide some Midway Motivation for you. Christy DeHaven chats with Jimmy Thistle, creator of the popular recovery podcast 'After Hours'.
BEACH BUDDIES BIG BIRTHDAY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
This week marks 20 years since the start of a beach cleaning charity which has won the hearts of many on the Island - and around the globe. Beach Buddies Founder Bill Dale says it started with a dog walk on Ballaugh Beac…
Batteries Not Included [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:30
Marc Tyley is joined by friends and colleagues for a look at those Christmas moments that didn't quite go to plan.
The Weather in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
Senior Forecaster at Ronaldsway Met Office Kirsty Wilding joins Ben Hartley for a look back at some of the big weather events over the last 12 months.
A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:04
Join H as he sits around the table with fellow specialist music presenters Ian Cottier, John Barker, Ernie Thorn and Chris Caine, to talk about and enjoy music, sausage rolls, hula hoops, Satsumas and Nosecco . . .
The Christmas Love Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
Do you remember "The Love Line on 2019"? Rhian Evans and guests recreate one of Manx Radio's best remembered features.
IM1 - WE'RE DREAMING OF A WET CHRISTMAS  . . . .AGAIN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Yes, it's the still almost award winning but no awards to show IM1 again. Still - better than a lot of our other stuff which hasn't even been nominated of course. Or not. Listen and take your pick . . .
The Caine Christmas Kitchen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:01
Join H for a festive chat about Christmas food with author and food historian, Sue King and a nostalgic time making and eating Xmas food with family and friends
Christmas Grub From Around the Globe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
Tom Cain and Toby Smith take a closer look at some of the best Christmas delicacies from the world.