On the programme today -
Howard stepped in for Beth today, who was covering for Ben covering for Chris Kinley's morning show.
We asked must monsters always be male? A study from the Observer newspaper seems to shows that, in the magical world of children’s books at least, female characters are mostly just sidekicks…
- we found out how Beth and Christy got on this weekend with their 50 Things Challenge No.2, joining the Beach Buddies at Smeale Beach; to hear the full length audio edit, go to our Podcast page here; see the pictures go to the Manx Radio Facebook Page
- and we were joined in the studio today by Health and Safety Advisor Peter Quirk who told us all about a very important free event that aims to make our Island a safer place… If you’d like one of the few remaining places on the Health and Safety Conference, which takes place on 7th Feb, or would like to find out more about it, contact Aimee Neal-Stone, Events Co-ordinator, on +44 (0)116 257 3231 or email aimee.neal-stone@iosh.com
If you missed any part of today's programme you can listen again at this link for the next 7 days.
Tomorrow, we are joined by Chloe Woolley from Culture Vannin to find out about the Manx Folk Awards, and by harpist Mera Royale who is one of TWO local musicians nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award! Join us from 2pm
