Manx Radio's Home Run

School teacher, musician, viral sensation and now Glasto Favourite, James B Partridge, is bringing his Primary School Bangers show back to the Isle of Man. This time he'll be performing his Assembly Hits in the Gaiety Theatre on Oct 24th. He tells Christy what's in store this time around - and what's coming up next for him. Book your tickets and find out more here

Ruth Meade from Red Mie tells Christy about the return of the Fire Island Chilli and BBQ Festival, which takes place this weekend in Onchan Park and features the hugely popular Chilli Eating contest - and new Hot Wings Hustings, created especially for Election Year.

Last month, Paul Turner set off on a challenge to raise money for the hospital caring for his granddaughter Imogen by walking 100 miles around every dairy farm on the Island - but then he decided to take it a step further - walking all the way to Alder Hey Hospital.

Christy caught up with Paul just after he arrived at his new destination. You can support Paul here.

Jocelyn Horne from the Isle of Man Ambulance Service tells Christy about the 'Great Manx Defib Hunt' - a really fun way to find the many public access defibs, or 'PADS' around the Island, learn how you can save lives and win prizes too! The competition runs until 30th September. Find out more here and check out the PADs map here.

This Saturday (11th July), St Johns Arboretum will be over-run with pint-sized Parish Walkers. The Rotary Club of Douglas Parish Fun Walk is returning to the West, giving children up to the age of 11 the opportunity to raise thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Christy spoke to organisers Mike Priest and Jon Joughin, the new President of Douglas Rotary, to find out about this and the other many projects and events the Club are supporting this year.

If the Kids are United, with a Lust For Life, they Rise Above... OK, enough bad pun(k)s! The 2026 Manx Punx All-Dayer Returns to the Rovers and Outback this weekend, for its 3rd year in a row. Featuring 13 of the loudest local bands and 4 first time visiting acts over 3 stages, Matt 'Twist' is here to tell us more.

Christy catches up with 16 year old fundraiser Dara Bailey, who is walking the Raad Ny Foillan with 12 of his pals - known as the Rushen Ramblers - to raise money for Mannin Cancer. Folow their progress here: (2) Facebook and support their cause via JustGiving here: Rushen ramblers is fundraising for Mannin Cancer Help Centre

Olivia Edwards speaks to Christy about the Southern Befrienders, a charity who marks 21 years of working to tackle loneliness in the South of the Island. Find out more here: Southern Befrienders – Providing a vital service in the South of the Isle of Man

Voirrey Heaton and Kim Holton tell Christy about this year's 'Yn Creck Mooar' or 'The Big Sale', taking place in Peel on Saturday, 4th July.

James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells us a wonderful tale originally relayed by renowned Manx author William Cubbon, writer of the 'most perfect Manx book every written'. Listen as we hear about the Peel fishermen whose unwelcome antics lead to an encounter with archangel Gabriel... This episode was broadcast on the 27th May 2026