Alex Lowe is the comedic talent behind numerous wonderful characters, including popular phone in favourite "Barry from Watford" and risk-taking mystic 'Clinton Baptiste'. The latter, who was brought to life for Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, is taking to the Gaiety Stage with his new Roller Ghoster show on Weds 9th September.

Christy caught up with Alex about those characters and so much more.

Tickets for the show, which is set to be a superb night, are available from the Villa booking office now.

This Summer, Skateistan and Women Win hosted the 2024 ROLL Models Leadership Camp in Paris and Manx skateboarder Ali Mellor was there to represent the Isle of Man.

Ali , from Gal Skate, was in attendance along with 20 other women and non-binary social skateboarding leaders, from 10 countries across Europe.

The camp aims to create a safe space for skaters to share their stories, make connections, acquire new knowledge and boost their confidence.

It's part of an initiative from the Goodpush Alliance which aims to support and share knowledge among social skateboarding projects worldwide.

September is World Dementia Awareness Month and to mark it, two local charities have combined forces to provide support and information for Dementia Awareness week.

Claire Cubberly from Alzheimer's Society Isle of Man and Jeanette Hogg, a Hospice Admiral Nurse from Forget Me Not, tell us about their charities.

Forget Me Not Admiral Nurses will be joining up with partners from Manx Care, Manx Decaf, the Alzheimer's Society and other third sector partners, for a number of dementia awareness events through the week of 23 September. If you're worried about dementia, or caring for someone with dementia, and want more information, representatives from these groups will be in the Strand Shopping Centre on Friday 27th September from 11am until 3pm.

Our One2Three charity this week is Looky’s Aid, the charity inspired by Lucas Martin who lost his life after contracting meningitis last year.

Christy speaks with his father Brett and brothers Brad and Connor, almost a year to the day since he passed, to find out more about the remarkable young man and the impact he had - and continues to have - on family and friends.

Find out more about the charity here.

The family behind "Looky's Aid" is on a mission - to inspire a brighter future for young people through the legacy of Lucas 'Looky' Martin.

We catch up with Looky's Dad Brett and brothers Connor and Bradley to find out what their goals for the charity are, who they are helping and their hopes for the future.

Find out more on their website and Facebook.

The WORLD Tin Bath Championship takes place Saturday 7th September in Castletown Harbour. There'll be man powered flying machines, rubber ring snake races and - of course - highly competitive 'bath captains' trying to stay afloat in the historic capital, all while raising money for local charities and bringing endless laughter to the watching crowds.

Organisers Cheryl Killey Myers and Boris Kitching told Christy what we can expect, while our own Man In A Tub Lewis 'First Timer' Foster got some hints and tips.

Yvette Sayle and Rosemary Clarke tell us about 'Ride and Stride', described as (probably) the Biggest Treasure Hunt on the Isle of Man.

That's especially true if your idea of treasure is to find some of the most beautiful, photographic and interesting buildings on our beautiful isle... but thanks to Isle of Man Steam Packet Company there is also a chance to raise money for your local church and to win a £100 voucher for yourself!

Entry forms are available from the Welcome Centre and your local churches and cost just £5; the money made goes to the church you buy the form from to help support.

There is plenty of time to complete the visits (14th September 2024) by foot, bicycle, steam, electric, motorbike or road.

There's still time to sign up for Tough Mucka 2024! But just how tough really is it? Juan Christian and Jess Bryan from Isle Listen give us all the dirty details.