"It builds confidence, it builds friendships and it's a wonderful experience, something special"

Juan Greggor, former RDA rider and now a trustee for Riding for the Disabled, is joined by RDA coach Kat Ions  (& Angel the guide dog!) to tell us more about the work of this Manx branch of the larger RDA charity, which welcomes students from all of the Island's schools along with adult riders too who have physical or learning disabilities. 

Find out more on their Facebook page here, and via their website.

Jackie Horne can often be seen 'popping up' at various arts, crafts and producer markets around the Island with her home made Chai. When fellow artisans told her they were keen to find a new space to market their diverse and international goods, she came up with a solution - the 'Down North' monthly artisan market, which starts this Sunday outside Ramsey Courthouse. Christy has been finding out more.

Episode 6 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options, in which we talk about the difficulties of securing Credit Cards as Isle of Man residents - and what we can do about it.

Paul reveals the cards you can and can't get, looks at some of the reasons why so many card issuers no longer offer their products to Island residents and also shares tips on how we can make the most of the cards we DO have - and offers some ways to force the hand of lenders. 

Find out more on the website, call 01624 640350, email [email protected] or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill

Borne out of - and developed alongside - the Soundcheck Project, the Soundcheck Charity encourages and supports the young people of the Isle of Man to learn, practice and perform, in every area of the arts. Martin Katz tells us more.

If you would like to apply for financial support for a project, you can find the application form here 

Episode 5 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options, in which we learn about BUDGETING.

Paul has excellent advice about the importance of knowing what's going in and coming out of your account - no matter how small the amounts - and how getting a handle on your monthly budget can create a real peace of mind. He has also has some excellent tips on how you could save hundreds of pounds by being a bit more money savvy.

Find out more on the website chasewealth.im, call 01624 640350, email [email protected] or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill

Leanne Harper gives us the background on the fund, created to help raise money for charities close to Manx racer Dan Kneen, his friends and family. She tells us how it supports riders, helping them to progress and also keeping them safe around the TT course - while all the time keeping the memory of Dan alive for years to come. 

Find out more about Dan and the fund on their Facebook and support them by visiting the website here or by dropping some coins in the buckets you'll find all around the Island during TT fortnight and beyond. 

Episode 4 of our money expert series with Paul Chase from Chase Financial Options, this time on the subject of something it's too easy to undervalue - Life Assurance.

Paul has excellent advice about the importance of Life Assurance, what's available and what's not to those of us living on the Isle of Man, and how important additions like Critical Illness can be.

Find out more on the website, call 01624 640350, email [email protected] or drop in to see them, 10-12 Prospect Hill

And, if you have any topics you'd like us to cover in the future with Paul, email [email protected] 

The Rob Vine Fund and it's associated charity, the Phil Hogg Motorsport Association, are named after two much loved TT riders.

Former Chief Medical Officer for motorsport on the Island, Dr David Stevens MBE, set up both charities to ensure medical safety around our courses and assist injured riders. He tells us how the charities began, how they operate and how people can support their work.

You can find out more on the website for the charities here, phone them on +44 (0)1624 628999 or E-Mail David directly at [email protected]

The Joey Dunlop Foundation have been our Charity of the Week. Christy spent some extra time chatting with Gilly Keown from the charity, to find out how she got involved, how people can volunteer and also how those who have disabilities can take advantage of their fabulous facilities on Braddan Bridge (spoiler alert - you don't have to be a biker!).

Find out more about them on their Facebook and Website

At this time of year, there are few charities that are more visible to so many people than the Joey Dunlop Foundation.

Inspired by the legacy of one of road racing's finest and situated right on the TT course at Braddan Bridge, the facility provides self-catering Holiday Accommodation for Disabled visitors to the Isle of Man. Gilly Keown tells us about the background of the charity, what they do, who they help and how we can support them.

Find out more on their Facebook, on their website joeydunlopfoundation.com or by calling them on 01624 677741