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 . .

Kirree and Simon report on the Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2023

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.