Running out of ideas on how to entertain the kids? We’ve got you covered this Easter weekend. Here, Grainne Joughin AKA Cook With G shares her Easter top tips.
Manx Boxing Day Traditions
While it might feel like the island’s Boxing Day tradition is staying in your pyjamas for the majority of the day, and then heading out to the pub, there are some more deep rooted traditions. We’ve decided to highlight some of the Manxest traditions in the Isle of Man. Hunt […]
This Winter, Shop Local
While the island’s lockdown was a pretty difficult time all around, it really demonstrated the island’s ability to come together as a community. We rallied together to help and support each other, and evolved to meet the changing needs of the island. One of the ways in which we helped […]
Gef’s GMP: Themed Nights
We’re still in a position where we are free to have as many house parties as we like (neighbours opinion’s withstanding). While just seeing our friends out of lockdown was a novelty, getting together for drinks like we did when we were 15 (I mean, ahem, 18) can get a […]
When Gef met the FELLAS
Who doesn’t love a meme? Earlier this month, we caught up with ohayefella, an Instagram account memeing everything from Peel to Manx politics. We spoke to the four anonymous fellas behind the account to get all the skeet… What’s the Ohayefella origin story? The origin of Oh Aye Fella is […]
Charity Roundup
Here’s all the good that’s been going on this week.. Care awards The Isle of Man Care Awards took place on Tuesday night, recognising the incredible work carers do for our community. The cutest winner was Stinker the ferret (aka the most decorated ferret on island) who won the Supportive […]
Keeping Your Pets Safe During Fireworks
This weekend is going to be full of fireworks going off around the Island, at organised displays and private firework parties. As most of us know, animals aren’t huge fans, but there’s plenty of stuff we can do to help them: Top tips to help your pets and wildlife… Only set […]
Gef’s Charity Roundup
We’re a good bunch, us Manxies, and we do a lot of good things. In this new series, we’re highlighting all the good that’s happening in our community. McGuiness Guinness challenge raised £1005.10 We reported that 16 Woody regulars embarked on one of the GREATEST charity fundraisers of all time: […]
Gef’s GMP: Volunteering
IN A BIT OF A RUT? We’re in a #blessed situation on the island right now, but we wouldn’t be Manx if we didn’t have a moan. Here at Gef, we know that it’s easy to feel like you’re going to work, going home, watching Netflix, RINSE AND REPEAT. In […]
Things are about to get SPOOKY at Scarefest 2020
While you may know Milntown for their quaint cakes and gorgeous grounds, things are about to get SPOOKY for hop-tu-naa. From 28th-31st October, Milntown’s coloured past will come alive once again as the undead walk the grounds again for Scarefest 2020: The Reawakening. If you’re a history nerd, you’ll know […]
When Gef met Roj
“A lot of people are finding it difficult to source beer with the same ease as before lockdown because a lot of the breweries across, like a lot of businesses, have actually scaled down because there isn’t really the outlet for the products.” Roger Cave, CAMRA Isle of Man Can […]
How to Get a Parcel Returned to ASOS from the Isle of Man
Update: Some of you have alerted us to a helpful post by ASOS. It appears that Hermes collection is working again, but it is still a pain if you’ve not got a safe place to leave a parcel. It’s harder than you’d think. My name is Chess, and I have […]
Escape to the Island
Lockdown hey? Remember that? It may already feel like a distant reality, cocooned as we are in our Island bubble, but lockdown has a lot to answer for. Not only did it pen us into our homes, imprisoning us for a three month sentence of Netflix, takeaways and functioning alcoholism; […]
Beach Powder
Picture this: you’ve spent the day at the beach at Playa del Vintners, glowing after several hours in the sun/on the booze and now, it’s time to leave. *sobs* Trying to brush the sand off your feet is hard enough when you’re sober but when you’re half cut or if […]
Gef’s Guide to the weird and wonderful of the Isle of Man
Here at Gef we love nothing more than celebrating the weird and wonderful of the Isle of Man, I mean, we’re named after a poltergeist that haunted a family in Dalby for god’s sake. Working with Visit Isle of Man, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most weird […]
Griddles – KFC ya later
As the site of 52 Duke street sits in a pile of rubble, awaiting its resurrection into shops and flats, here at Gef, we’ve been looking back over our fond memories of the building.
Post-pandemic pints: Foraging Vintners confirm beach bar opening
Wanting to jet off to white sand beaches to forget about the dreaded C-word, but know that your summer holiday just isn’t on the cards this year? Sigh no more friends, the bosses of Foraging Vintners, Ian Swindells and MaryBeth Coll, have you covered. They’re opening their new pop up […]
Top of the crops
If there’s one Island salon that’s seen it all, it’s Ron Smiths, an understated powerhouse of hairdressing creativity.
Tynwald Day your way
Here at Gef, we don’t think that a pandemic should stop you from going hard on Tynwald Day, so we’ve put together this guide for how you can celebrate the sh*t out of the most MANX day of the year!
Gef’s Guide To Staycationing – The South
No faffing. Simply a matter of packing up the car, locking up the house and driving a maximum of what, 45 minutes? to the other side of the Island, or maybe just down the road, for your very own island escape.
Here’s our guide to staycationing on the IoM this summer.
Do’s and don’ts during a HEATWAVE on the Isle of Man
Brace yourselves Manxies, it’s gonna be HOT today!
Eat, Drink, Snap and Spend Local
Gef’s guide to some of the most instagramable eateries on the Island, because did it even happen if you didn’t post about it?
Gef’s Ultimate Spectator Guide: Not the TT 2020
The ‘Senior Race Day’ ritual seems like a distant memory as we approach the end of – what would have been – TT week 2020. Grabbing the tinnies and pre-made sarnies, pitching up for the day in a random field at 6am, getting those pre-race butterflies as Manx Radio TT […]
A Love Letter To TKMaxx
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Manx Students’ Union
We (Catherine and Alaia) were discussing what it was like being home instead of finishing off our penultimate years at university in Warsaw and St Andrews. As we were chatting, we realised that, while we both love the Isle of Man, the student community here just isn’t what it is […]
Conister Bank – We can stand by, or stand up
Conister Bank are providing a personal touch (of the socially distant kind) with their friendly approach to banking
Everyone needs a Donna!
Life in our COVID-19 bubble is far from normal. And whilst most are looking to find their ‘new’ normal; I’m actually a little lucky, because I have a Donna. And believe me when I say, everyone needs a Donna in their life. She is someone I hardly know and yet […]
When Gef met BAS
Chances are if you’re a business owner on the Isle of Man, you’ll be familiar with the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce. Established for over 60 years, they now have 450 members, who represent some of the largest businesses on the Isle of Man. Unless you’ve been firmly under […]
Jak’s Group: Head up. Chin up. Stand together.
We’re not sure when we’ll be going pint with our mates again, selfishly we’re gutted. But we feel more for the hospitality entreprenuers who have had to close the doors on to their businesses.
Keep your gin up!
In an effort to keep spirits high, Harbour Lights at The Sefton have created their very own GIN CLUB!
If you didn’t get your hands their first gin box last week, here’s what you missed out on!
The Impact of Lockdown on Cycle 360 – How it feels to close your Business.
We caught up with the guys at Cycle 360 who are now offering virtual fitness classes…
Diabetes IOM
An estimated 5,000 people are living with diabetes on the Isle of Man. That’s 6% of the Island, more than the entire population of Peel.
Managing your mental health during a lockdown 🔑
Let’s face it, if we’d been told 12 months ago that we’d be spending our lives quarantined in our own homes to help combat a pandemic flu which originated in bats, many of us would have shook our heads and said ‘I could never do that, I just wouldn’t cope’…
Wiltshire Farm Foods, Isle of Man 🇮🇲
Wiltshire Farm Foods – a Douglas-based food and essentials delivery service – are on a mission to ensure that the Island’s most vulnerable are catered for, by working with other local businesses to support the Island’s supply chain.
You like my brows? Gee thanks, just grew ‘em
It’s obvious we are all dealing with lockdown in our own different ways… what has come to light however is just how reckless some people have become when it comes to the hair on their body. And let’s keep this clean, we’re strictly focusing on the neck upwards (…you do you in places unseen).
Bake Off had Mary Berry, Ready Steady Cook had Ainsley Harriott, now the Isle of Man has Gráinne Joughin
Cook with G 👩🍳
Some of the things we won’t take for granted
I’ve made a deal with the powers that be that if we make it through this shit show in one piece, I’ll make an effort to be more thankful and not be such a whinge.
Jess Kneen captures the spirit of Peggy’s
For 6 neon-drenched weeks, Peggy’s has acted as Douglas Prom’s underground hive for debauchery. As her run draws to an emotional crescendo, we caught up with local photographer Jess Kneen to discuss her recent exhibition at the pop-up discotheque.For those of us who have frequented Peggy’s over the festive period, […]
The Top 10 most Instagrammable things at Peggy’s
Last Thursday, Peggy flung open her big, pink doors to the general public serving up an eccentric collection of in your face cocktails, disco beats and somewhat eclectic decor.It’s ‘grammable heaven, so ahead of your visit this weekend (cos let’s be honest – you’re going aren’t ya) we’ve put a […]
Homegrown Talent: Laura Bowles
“Whether it’s walking through Groudle Glen or having a cup of tea at The Shed, the Island is the best place to jolt a creative block”, so says Graphic Designer, Laura Bowles. As the creative brains behind Manx-themed Greetings Card Company ‘Isle of Social’, Laura is a high authority on […]
A kick-about for Jamie
Every August since 2010 there has been a little event held at Laxey football club.This event sees teams of old, young, fit, sometimes slow and often drunk humans gather to play out a fun 5-aside tournament in memory of a fun-loving, popular Manx teenager who tragically lost his life in […]
Billboards.im – The Story so far
Tim Groves loves an inspirational quote. He speaks with careful deliberation, as though to emphasise the weight of the words. His smart-casual attire and steely gaze when he speaks suggest the mannered, professional air of someone with nearly two decades in Manx real estate. Which, funnily enough, is exactly what […]
Homegrown Talent: Casey Russell – IOM to the shores of Koh Tao
Travel broadens the mind they say, it may also shape your very purpose to exist on planet earth. That’s quite the strong opening statement, but very true in the story of Casey Russell. It’s a story that will resonate with many but probably executed by very few. Like so many […]
The Party Bus: A Manx Institution
Right, picture this: the Magic School Bus meets the Ibiza club scene. A convergence of two disparate but God-tier memories; one evoking the saccharine sweetness of childhood, the other, a decadent descent into debauchery of old. Imagine such a colossal melding of worlds could produce something magical, otherworldly, spectacular, that only makes sense whilst […]
Throw another kipper on the barbie
June to August, come rain or shine, the very molecules of Manx air are perpetually buzzing with the smell of charred patties and sausage meat. Your dad goes all Gordon Ramsey, giving evil side-eye to anyone who even breathes near his serrated tongs. Your mum has been reduced to nothing more […]
Reasons to not do The Parish Walk
1.Not even The Proclaimers would do it They’d walk 500 miles they said. They’d walk 500 more, they said. Get fuc*ed, lads. The Frankie Boyle lookalikes and so-Scottish-they-sh*t-deep-fried-mars-bars, acoustic duo may have been laying it on thick in the name of love, but let’s be serious – there’s no way […]
First Point Community Portal – A Bridge in the Community
In 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told an enraptured Alabama audience that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others’”. Over 60 years later and the power of his words ring more resoundingly than ever.We are a privileged generation of peoples. The world has […]
Love Island: TT Edition
After the belter that was TT 2018, TT 2019 had a lot to live up to. And let’s be honest, it’s not going 19’s way so far.It’s been a bit of a damp squib, hasn’t it? The weather mixed with the axe-wielding course invaders has killed the mood…just a little. […]
The Trackside Pub Circuit©: a thrill seekers’ guide
How many times in the history of the TT have you found yourself in lockdown in a pub you didn’t intend to be in? You’d left the house with ample time, but a little delay on the Access Road turned what is usually a ten-minute journey into something more akin […]
Homegrown Talent – Craig Melvin
Sunday May 5, 2019 – my 35th birthday. Craig Melvin and I are sat in my Dad’s kitchen, drinking beers and talking about all things TT related. The Manx sidecar racer is set for his fifth TT outing, along with passenger Stuie Christian, and is, unusually for him at such […]
Soundtracking the TT with 3 Million
The TT festival annually offers Manx Musicians an opportunity. Not only to play pop up venues rather than the regular pub circuit, but also to perform to bigger crowds made up of TT fans from all over the world. Bands who might have been performing last weekend to a few […]
Getting Heavy with Man in the Woods at TT
To the Manx music scene the TT festival is a rite of passage. The island population doubles over TT fortnight, and the once quiet streets are littered with leather wearing petrol heads from all over the world. If there’s one thing that these visitors have in common (other than their […]
Black Dub Be Good To Me
Foraging Vintners (FV) have spent two years on Port Erin Bay, quietly carving out a reputation as the place to be on a sunny day. When that reclusive golden orb finally shows itself to us, hanging stoically amidst a cloudless sky; you head to Port Erin, sip at the refreshing […]
Après TT
“The TT races in the Isle of Man aren’t just about the bikes” declares Mark Womack, in a TT focused episode of TVs Booze Britain “and they’re not just about the drinking”. The programme was trying to lift the lid on the UK’s binge drinking ‘epidemic’, but never a truer […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimised by tequila…
Arguably Mexico’s most holy of exports; Tequila has – somewhat – ironically earned itself the reputation as the go-to spirit for the provision of all things reckless. Anyone that visited our pop-up bar Peggy’s over the festive period, will know by now that I have a deep rooted rooted love […]
A Love Letter to the Star Wars Bar
Ahh the Star Wars Bar <3 It’s a mecca for those wild, great nights you can’t remember; when the pubs have closed and you’re too pissed to even utter the word ‘Blackjack’, let alone hit the casino. At 1am, the Star Wars bar is your non-judgemental, equal opportunities haven. And […]
Maternal Health on the Isle of Man
I’m a mum. A tired mum.After three kids, I’ve seen my fair share of parenting fails. My eldest is only seven, so I’m fully aware I have plenty more years of parenting lows to come yet.I’ve been the mum who can’t unfold the pram in the middle of the car […]
Lifting the lid on Maternal Mental Health
The World Maternal Mental Health Awareness campaign, now in its third year, declares ‘without mental health, there’s no health’.A sweeping statement? I don’t think so.If mums aren’t in a good place mentally, then it’s unlikely they’re going to be able to focus on anything other than getting their family through […]
Yin Yoga & Anxiety
I read recently that one in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their life. This shocks me, but doesn’t surprise me, as I speak to people all the time whom ask how yoga can help them, or a loved one, manage stress and anxiety. […]
Homegrown Talent: Chris Flood
10 years ago, local songwriter Chris Flood released his debut album – ‘Opinion Is Not A Substitute For Reason’. The album was a rich and colourful burst of promise. There was rabble-rousing indie (Razorblade Party); sparsely catchy alt-rock (Machines); hints at expansive experimentalism (Scabs, Another Dreadful Earache)) and impassioned, Lennon-esque […]
Nightlife, gone but never forgotten
When you’re young your parents would tell you that… “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone” and I truly believe that the best example of this is, Nightlife.“Nightlife” or “Shitelife” – however you affectionately denoted the building, was the heart and soul of the pub scene in Ramsey.Getting that […]
Behind the scenes at plan.com – Meet Chad
Chad Willard pulls no punches. “If you’re not at the pinnacle, you won’t last here. If you’re looking for a job where you can hide, this is the wrong place. Everyone here has to input.” The gravel-voiced Floridian is forthright and honest, which is why his words command respect.He doesn’t […]
Homegrown Talent: Perry O’Dea
The Isle of Man has not only housed a few celebrated actors, but it has also bred a few. Perry O’Dea of Onchan is now more used to the lights of the West End than the Gaiety. Talented in singing, dance and stage production he has starred in various shows […]
Great Manx Cheese Crawl – Baby Cheezus
Jack Cummings is on the brink. With less than a fortnight to go until launch, there’s a lot to do. When he and Matt Kneen decided to team up and form their own business, in Jack’s words it was because they were “sick of working for other people”. Such freedom […]
OMazing Ecstatic Dance – Part 2: My Naked Truth
I discovered ecstatic dance when I went to Wilderness festival in 2016 with my beautiful friend Natalie and our mum’s. Nattie and I went off for the morning to a yoga workshop and then headed back to meet up with our mothers. When we saw my mum she was a […]
Jeriel Bacani: “There are tons of opportunities on the IOM…”
Jeriel Bacani is the Creative Content Lead within Microgaming’s marketing team and a recipient of Gef’s 30 Under 30 accolade. This is just another award under Jeriel’s proverbial belt, having been nominated for (and subsequently won) The 2018 Women In Gaming Award in the Hidden Talent category. Having started her […]
Culture Vannin’s short film flies the Manx flag
Our Island is a curious place. We are small in stature but goliath-like in bountiful beauty. We have God-tier landscapes, emerald greenery and azure-blue seas: natural wonder to rival anywhere on Earth. Yet our humour is sardonic and drier than desert bones. We are politically progressive yet for those looking […]
Homegrown Talent: Sam Barks
Gef managed to squeeze a quick chat in with Samantha Barks, the incredibly talented Manx star of the stage and screen, to see how those bright lights of Broadway compare to Laxey village… Congrats on your latest role as Vivian in Pretty Women, how ICONIC! How do you prepare for […]
Move Your Body And Change Your World
The starting point to transformation is yourself and your self lives in your body… not in your mind as you may like to believe. Get out of your head and into your body.We all do it. We all get out of our heads. we do it when we fall in […]
Arthur Caley: The Manx Giant
According to Irish folklore, this majestic Isle upon which we reside was formed thanks to the Tarantino character Finn McCool. Embroiled in a presumably Michael Bay directed fu*k off battle, Finn hurled a sizeable mound of earth into the sea, missing his target. McCool was aiming for a treacherous Scottish […]
Guy Wood: “What you do now will not dictate the rest of your life!”
Guy Wood is a recipient of Gef’s 30 Under 30 accolade, and the Director and Manager of Ascentiom – a professional recruitment agency – which was grown and nurtured on the Isle of Man. Guy’s background is in the noble sport of rugby. Having pursued a career since the age […]
How This Player One Became Ready Again
I only know two things for certain about myself; 1- Courtesy of my mental health (holla at me fellow depression + anxiety babes!) I am in a perpetual state of feeling lost, distant and overwhelmed by this whole “existence” deal.2- Video games fix the above. Well, temporarily, but that’s better […]
Heavy Mental: Honouring Cobain at Compton Vaults
On 8th April 1994 Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington. Under further investigation it was concluded that he had died by suicide 3 days prior. Cobain was best known for being the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana, but he was also […]
Behind the Scenes at plan.com – Meet Neil
Neil Kelly is on a mission. The Chief Financial Officer of plan.com makes for engaging company. He exudes the gravitas of a consummate professional – borne of knowledge, experience and passion for his career. He’s a dream interviewee. Gef presses record and sits back as the spirited monologues burst forth […]
Historians link Manx King to famous ‘Orry Orry Orry’ lads chant
We’re sorry this isn’t true! We absolutely wish it were and are pretty sure if King Orry was still about today he’d quite happily validate it…#originalmanxLADvar bannersnack_embed = {“hash”:”bc9e1le8h”,”width”:672,”height”:280,”t”:1539344821,”userId”:38193901,”responsive”:true,”type”:”html5″};//cdn.bannersnack.com/iframe/embed.js
Brook Wassall – Dark Skies Part II
I was always fascinated by space when I was younger and I still remember binge watching Wonders of the Solar System with Brian Cox, after I had noticed my dad watching it. Many nights were spent sitting in the middle of a quiet road with my friends just staring at […]
plan.com – What do they actually do?
Entering the plan.com offices on Hope Street, Douglas is quite the experience. The building itself is proud and stately – IOMA House’s glass facade gives off London city vibes: corporate, cold and slightly intimidating. Inside is a whole different story. As Gef makes its way up to the second floor, […]
Make the Most of Mann this Weekend
How many times have you heard someone complain that there’s not much to do on our fair Isle? This is usually uttered by pessimistic, negative Nellies who inhabit a world of half empty glasses and red stoplights, with the sole purpose of knocking the go-getters off cloud nine. But this […]
60 Things We Love About The IOM
The Isle of Man often gets all sorts of beef for being a so-called tax haven. Apparently, we’re overflowing with tax-dodging gazillioniares and money-laundering criminals. But, that’s not really true. We’re actually bigger swots than lots of countries when it comes to following the rules…Let’s take a moment to consider […]
Brook Wassall – Master of the dark skies
I’ve been interested in film ever since I can remember and I got my first video camera when I was about 13.All I ever thought about during that time was being a Film Director, or at least making films in some way, and pursued this by creating short films and […]
Multiple Sclerosis & Me
Kimberley Moore was just 26 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. After living a normal, healthy life, being diagnosed with MS naturally came as a huge shock. Since being diagnosed, Kim has accessed services from the MS Society, a local charity for sufferers of MS on the Island, […]
Why the Students of the Isle of Man are Striking This Week
Late last year saw the rise to prominence of Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swede who was striking from school every Friday, sat outside the Swedish Parliament buildings, protesting her government’s policies on climate change. Her movement spread across Europe, and last month reached the Isle of Man, with a small […]
How to Survive a Hoolie on the Isle of Man
Brace yourself fellow Manxies, there’s another hoolie on the horizon.Sure, it’s not likely to be as devastating as any of the “great storms” we’ve survived together in recent history, but it’s worth remembering your Beaver/Boy Scout/Brownie training and Be Prepared.We all know what’s coming.Expect the usual horizontal rain and “gusts” […]
Homegrown Talent: Delaire, the Liar
Give a Manx lad a guitar and watch him fling himself around a stage in front of 1500 people. Not Punk enough for you? Ramsey lad Ffin Colley and his mate Joey Brayshaw of Delaire, the Liar might have a thing or two to say about that, as they deconstruct […]
How to make the best damn Irish coffee in the entire world
Top o’ the mornin’ and a very happy St Patrick’s day to one and all from Gef the Irish (for one day only) Mongoose! To help kick start your Paddy’s day celebrations, we’re sharing our super duper not so top secret recipe for the best damn Irish coffee in the […]
IWD 2019: Women in Tech – Part II
We covered it in the first instalment but in case you weren’t paying attention – Continent 8 are a pretty big deal, ok? The clue’s in the name, sport. This is an intercontinental company providing secure data hosting and IT infrastructure in over 40 locations across the globe. They’ve got […]
OK Computer: A Manx Rendering
At times, being a Radiohead fan feels a bit like being into obscure foreign films. Although most people can appreciate their grungy guitar-laden earlier work, they’re mystified at how anyone can bear listening to the not-so-easily accessible tracks on their later albums. These same people will endeavour to watch Radiohead […]
IWD 2019: Women in Tech – Part I
The percentage of women graduating in STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is approximately 25% compared to their male counterparts. The stereotype is that women are perhaps less likely to excel or even consider working in these fields; that men are predisposed to greater success and afforded better […]
IWD 2019: Womann In Review
We’re kicking off our week long series of International Women’s Day content with a special edition of Gef’s Good News! And what a wonderful year of Womannly goodness it has been… March 2018 All Female MLCs Elected…History was made an all female ensemble of MLC’s were elected back in March […]
IWD 2019: Women Outside the Boardroom – Manx Women of Rock
Basement Bar, Douglas. The gig comes to an end: Shaking and whimpering walls are now suffocated by the chainsaw fuzz of feedback. The whoops and hollers, sweaty revellers and potent scent of spilled beer suggest this was a raucous and rapturous affair. Gef walks out of the venue a mildly […]
Rehab²: Furniture Porn for the Jilted Generation
A stroll through Douglas high-street is, for most of us, an experience on autopilot: The hustle of the suited and booted, heads bowed, scrolling through the day’s events; the bitter aroma of cigarette smoke stinging and fading the senses; familiar shops and buildings, unflinching and present; dependably there but leaving […]
Adam Hudgeon: Trapped Under the Weight of the World
On February 16 2018, Adam Hudgeon’s Monday started like any other. He showered, had his breakfast and headed to the gym. He hadn’t slept well and still felt groggy but he thought nothing much of it. That lethargy was creeping in as he struggled on. He laboured on the treadmill, […]
We’re Bringing Bonnag Back… HEY!
Don’t get me wrong, I love me some avocado, usually with my eggs. But I’m lucky enough to have a Manx Ma’ who brought me up on the local good stuff… Bonnag! I’m chuffed to be able to share my Mum’s brilliant Bonnag recipe with you. It’s from her Mum, […]
Great Manx Cheese Crawl – L’Experience
When Mike Murphy talks, all you can do is listen. He is one of those natural raconteurs, a man with such natural charisma he could make a reading of the phonebook hilarious. If you haven’t had the pleasure of diving face-first into L’Experience’s to-die-for French Onion soup, you may be […]
Pass on Plastics
I think by now, all of us are aware of the impact Blue Planet II has had on lots of people – it’s everywhere we look. Don’t touch the plastic straws! Well, there is a lot more to it than that, but that, like many others, is one of those […]
Homegrown Talent: Penelope Isles
The Isle of Man is famous for many things, but successful bands is not one of them. With the exception of a certain Bee Gee, a quick google search for famous Manx musicians brings up a dismal offering… and I’m sorry but I’m not buying Wikipedia’s suggestion that Katy Perry […]
(No) Sex Please, We’re Manx
We’ve come a long way since the sexual liberation of the 1970s, a decade that brought us renewed acceptance of the contraceptive pill, premarital sex, and a little film called Deep Throat starring Linda Lovelace. But whilst the 70s can definitely stake claim to the climax of the sexual revolution, […]
Introducing… Livestock Festival
Hamish Faragher… aka the Isle of Man’s answer to Ed Sheeran can often be found entertaining guests at venues all over our fair isle, even supporting Sir Tom Jones (yes, THE Tom Jones) on his most recent trip to the island. But now, on top of his uni studies, Hamish […]