Kirree hears about an unusual exhibition in Ballabeg, with a large collectioin of wedding dresses whilst Simon continues his conversation with well-known Manx farmer, John Quayle and hears about his long-time association with the Royal Manx and how he started out in fur and feather!

Kirree talks to Welsh farmer Rhys Williams about joint farmning venture and succession, whilst David Christian tells us about the World Manx Association, while Simon enjoys a great chat with Manx farmer John Quayle

Simon chats about less usual birds for him with head of Manx Birdlife Alison Leonard and then heads to the pumpkin field in Sulby, while Kirree catches up with retiring president of the MNFU Ean Parsons

The dynamic duo of the countryside are back as is Simon! Kirree chats about Manx farmers for schools with the MNFU Chair, whilst Simon hears about a prestigious nomination for the IOM Fed of Young Farmers Tractor run and enjoys Michael Heritage Past and Present exhibition

As we approach a new autumn season of Countryside, Kirree Kermode looks back at this year's Royal Manx Show . ..

Simon and Kirree visit the Southern District Agricultural Show - not a long journey for Kirree as it turns out - look forward to the Royal and also hear from the new Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust.

In this week's Countryside, Kirree catches up with the organisers of the Southern District Agricultural Show which returns this weekend to Orrisdale Farm, while Clarky goes for a train ride, as he learns all about the Great Laxey Mine Railway.

In this week's Countryside, Kirree hears more about the "truth about wool" from a fascinating visitor from Patagonia and Simon takes a tour of a beautiful garden in Sulby.

And we speak to Nicola Curphey and Paula Dunlop from the charity Isle Stand Up to Suicide, about the struggles farmers and people working within agriculture may face around mental health and isolation.

Click here for more details about the charity: Home | IsleStandUpToSuicide

WARNING: This podcast contains references to suicide.