Island of Culture
Bill Turnbull celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Isle of Man, meets a Manx teenager who is saving the environment by 'growing' her own clothes and introduces hymns from Peel Cathedral and performances from singer-songwriter Christine Collister and Manx choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh.
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Island of Culture (23.03.2014)
Duration: 00:56
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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E G Monk (1819-1900)
Come To Us Creative Spirit
Music Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright. Lyricist: David Mowbray (b1938). Performer: Congregation of The Cathedral & Parish Church of St German Conductor Paul Leddington Wright + organ + brass quintet:.Tune: Angel Voices
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W H Gill (1839-1923)
The Manx Fishermen’s Evening Hymn
Music Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (b1951). Lyricist: Based on prayer in the Manx Book Of Common Prayer.. Performer: Congregation of The Cathedral & Parish Church of St German Conductor Paul Leddington Wright + organ + brass quintet.Tune: Peel Castle
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Paul Leddington Wright (b1951)
Take My Life, And Let It Be
Lyricist: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-79). Performer: Congregation of The Cathedral & Parish Church of St German Conductor Paul Leddington Wright + organ + brass quintet.Tune: Emma
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American Traditional melody
Amazing Grace
Lyricist: John Newton (1725-1807). Performer: Christine Collister Christy DeHaven, Joanna Callister.Tune: Amazing Grace
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Harry Grindle (1935-2013)
Called by Christ To Be Disciples
Lyricist: Martin Leckebusch (b1962). Performer: Congregation of The Cathedral & Parish Church of St German Conductor Paul Leddington Wright + organ..Tune: Stranmills
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Blessing of St Columba – Bannaght Columb Killey
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CC Scholefield (1839-1904)
The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended
Music Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright (b1951). Lyricist: John Ellerton (1826-93). Performer: Congregation of The Cathedral & Parish Church of St German Conductor Paul Leddington Wright + organ + brass quintet..Tune: St Clement
Factsheet for Sunday 23rd
CONTRIBUTORS
John Kennaugh
John’s Manx heritage goes back seven generations.Ìý He is a farmer but also a popular broadcaster on Manx Radio.Ìý John is passionate about the work of the Isle of Man’s national poet – T E Brown.Ìý In fact John lives in the house where T E Brown spent his childhood holidays.Ìý His interview begins with a short excerpt from Betsy Lee by T E Brown.
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Grace Harrop
Grace Harrop is a sixth former at the Queen Elizabeth II School on the Isle of Man.Ìý As part of her studies Grace has grown her own clothes using all natural ingredients.Ìý He inspiration came from dress designer, Suzanne Lee, who works in Biocouture.
Grace is a Christian and her faith plays a big part in the project as she believes that we should be looking after the world God has created.
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Christine Collister
Singer-songwriter, Christine Collister was born in Douglas. She first came to public attention as the singer of the theme song of the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's adaotion of Fay Wheldon't nove, The Loves and Life of a She-Devil. Christine's love ofÌýmusic began in Sunday School at the now redundant Salisbury Street Methodist Church in Douglas.Ìý
ÌýPetrina Kent
Petrina Kent was born in Essex and studied fine art at Bath Academy ofÌýArt, graduating in 1978. TwiceÌýwinner of the prestigious Isle of Man Singer and Friedlander Art competition, she has exhibited in Essex, Brittany, Isle of Man and London.
Petrina now runs a gallery in the Castletown on the Isle of Man.Ìý She paints from her heart as she is touched by the ever changing light of this wild and fascinating Island.Ìý
Kevin Mort
Kevin is a dancer with the 50 year old Manx Folk Dance Society and is also a Methodist lay preacher. His dancing is a source of joy and worship to him.
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John Kennaugh recites ‘Dear Countrymen’ by T E Brown.
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Prayer & Blessing
Rt. Rev. Robert Paterson
Bishop of Sodor and Man
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LOCATIONS
Cathedral Isle of Man
Derby Road, PEEL, Isle Of Man.Ìý IM5 1HH
Tel: 01624 844830 / 07624 316001Ìý
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The opening of the programme was filmed at The National Folk Museum at Craigneash
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Bill Turnbull |
| Producer | Sian Salt |
| Executive Producer | David Taviner |
| Performer | Christine Collister |
| Choir | Caarjyn Cooidjagh |
Broadcast
- Sun 23 Mar 2014 16:45