Latest Simon clarke Podcast Episodes
COUNTRYSIDE 18th JUNE 2024
Countryside - June 18, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutesKirree goes to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Fair while Clarky meets the Soil Farmer of the Year and speaks to the Managing Director of Manx Birdlife
COUNTRYSIDE 11 JUNE 2024
Countryside - June 11, 2024 17:30 - 46 minutesKirree enjoys an open farm Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla, while Simon heads north to hear about the "Poor Little Jurby" exhibition.
COUNTRYSIDE 04 JUNE 2024
Countryside - June 04, 2024 17:30 - 29 minutesKirree chats to Jim Caley about the Easter Young Farmers sheep shearing event whilst Simon heads to Smeale to hear from David Brew who runs a mixed farm
Countryside 28 May 2024
Countryside - May 28, 2024 17:30 - 32 minutesSimon visits the Isle of Man International Shears competition whilst Kirree chats to Bill Galley from the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club about a special rally coming up
Countryside 21 MAY 2024
Countryside - May 21, 2024 17:30 - 31 minutesKirree finds out how preparations are coming along for this year's Southern Show whilst Simon hears a FWAG talk and speaks to judges for the Silver Lapwing Award.
Countryside 14 May 2024
Countryside - May 14, 2024 11:53 - 27 minutesIn the first of the new summer series, Kirree talks to Federation of Young Farmers secretary Bryony Kneale, whilst Simon hears about a big event at Ballaugh Bowling Club and chats to Alan Radcliffe to hear how things have been going on his mixed farm in Regaby
Countryside 12 March 2024
Countryside - March 12, 2024 14:08 - 40 minutesKirree and Simon look back at the annual extravaganza of subtle humour and undiscovered talent which is the annual Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety and chat to those involved, prize winners, judges and sponsors.
Countryside 05 March 2024
Countryside - March 05, 2024 10:29 - 24 minutesKirree buzzes off to a bee auction, Simon talks dead slow - no change there then - and the Young Farmers get ready for their annual stage appearance
Countryside 27 February
Countryside - February 26, 2024 19:47 - 25 minutesKirree catches up with Ruth Mead to talk all things Loaghton and Clarkey catches up with ex skipper from the Mezeron Fleet Norman Leece.
Countryside 20 February
Countryside - February 19, 2024 16:01 - 33 minutesKirree speaks to Paul Fletcher from the Isle of Man Farmer & Wildlife Advisory Group, meanwhile Clarkey caches up with Sarah Comish & Lou Kennaugh to find out more about Livestock worrying on the Island at this time of year.
Countryside 13 February
Countryside - February 12, 2024 17:18 - 40 minutesClarkey speaks to Philip Hampton about how bad weather impacts farmers and Kirree catches up with local legend Ned Kennaugh.
Countryside 6 February
Countryside - February 05, 2024 12:49 - 27 minutesKirree chats to some dedicated Young Farmers Concert fans, while Clarkey catches up with Ruth Meade and John Keenan from the Fur & Feather Society. Plus, an interview with a YFC legend.
Countryside 30 January
Countryside - January 29, 2024 15:19 - 24 minutesKirree and Clarkey don't let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they speak with newly appointed Captain of Malew Parish Peter Quayle, heavy horse ploughers Nicola and David and 'Steady Al' and new stall displayer to Ramsey Farmers Market Tamzin from Little Meadow Farms.
Countryside 23 January
Countryside - January 22, 2024 13:27 - 32 minutesKirree Kermode braves the weather to speak to Dennis Quirk at the Cronk-y-Voddy Ploughing Match, Nigel Taylor of the Fur and Feather Society catches up with Simon Clark, and Beach Buddies mastermind Bill Dale has been nominated for yet another global award.
Countryside 16 January 2024
Countryside - January 16, 2024 13:41 - 29 minutesThe Laurel and Hardy of the Manx countryside return for a new series. Kirree chats with Alan Webster, a judge at the Grassland Society Awards, as well as competitor Will Duggan, whilst Simon catches up with one of the leading veg growers and suppliers on the Island, Stuart Allinson.
Countryside 26 September 2023
Countryside - September 26, 2023 12:34 - 24 minutesKirree 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.
Countryside 19 September 2023
Countryside - September 19, 2023 13:43 - 24 minutesSimon 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!
Countryside 12 August 2023
Countryside - September 12, 2023 12:55 - 24 minutesIn 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.
Countryside 05 September 2023
Countryside - September 04, 2023 10:52 - 24 minutesKirree 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.
Countryside 29 August 2023
Countryside - August 29, 2023 12:42 - 24 minutesKirree 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
Countryside 22 August 2023
Countryside - August 22, 2023 12:09 - 24 minutesKirree 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 . .
Countryside 15 August 2023
Countryside - August 14, 2023 14:26 - 24 minutesKirree and Simon report on the Royal Manx Agricultural Show 2023
Countryside 08 August 2023
Countryside - August 07, 2023 13:30 - 23 minutesThey'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!
Countryside 04 April 2023
Countryside - April 04, 2023 13:17 - 32 minutesKirree 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.
Countryside 28 March 2023
Countryside - March 28, 2023 12:29 - 24 minutesKirree 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.
Countryside 21 March 2023
Countryside - March 21, 2023 15:26 - 30 minutesKirree drops into the Manx Cat Cafe to see if things are still purring along one year in and Simon braves the rain to check out the Island's Orienteering scene
Countryside 14 March 2023
Countryside - March 14, 2023 15:12 - 51 minutesAfter a snowstorm on the Island, Simon talks to Michael Taggart about searching for sheep on the hills and hears about the postponement of the Young Farmers' Concert, whilst Kirree talks to Chris Kneale from the Rural Business Consultancy Ltd about reducing carbon footprints and the future of fa...
Countryside 7th March 2023
Countryside - March 07, 2023 12:09 - 24 minutesSimon chats to farmer David Brew about about growing milling wheat on the Island after the closure of Ramsey Bakery, whilst Kirree heads up north to hear from the ladies of the Ramsey Dog Training Club as they prepare for Crufts .
Countryside 28 February 2023
Countryside - February 28, 2023 14:39 - 24 minutesSimon tries to cadge a few free spuds from Regaby fruit and veg man Brian Radcliffe and Kirree finds out what's happening with the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club
Countryside 21 February 2023
Countryside - February 21, 2023 14:02 - 24 minutesThey're back! The Hit Man and Her of rural Manx life, Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode return for a new series of Countryside. Tonight Simon has gone to nature and Kirree is chatting up a 92 year old ploughman . . .
Related Simon clarke Topics