The Lightroom at Idea Hat

28/01/2026

Keep the Zest for Life - a made with peel experience

Thursday 29th January 7.45pm at The Elim Centre near the Bus Station in Ramsey.

Having partnered with Krill Design for over 4 years, I am delighted to share their story with you. Everyone loves it.♥️

Krill Design have been working in this field for 7 years and won numerous awards including best performer in the Circular Economy in Italy in 2022.

Come along if you would like to be amazed by this story of replacing plastic with fruit peel, soon to be used for packaging too.

Comments from people who attended the London show in December and what they appreciated:
“Good learning experience about something unique and different.”
“The beauty of the colours and the circular use of waste resources into a product.”
See you soon.

View more details about the show and book tickets here: https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/keep-the-zest-for-life-a-madewithpeel-com-expereince

30/11/2025

If you book your Sustainability Trade Festival stand space or half stand today before 23h59 you can go into a lucky draw to:
Win a Riversea Sauna Experience for 2 in Ramsey or Laxey. Voucher valid 6 months. Provided by Mikey at Riversea Sauna.

For full Exhibitor pdf contact Chris [email protected] or call 07980915290. Line open all evening.

Isle of Man Sustainability Trade Festival 16 Jan 2026 1-5pm is arranged and hosted by Idea Hat.

Exhibitors booked in:
**Go Climate Positive** - Carbon Coaching. Over 150 clients served in 6 years. Go Climate Positive are based in Cheltenham and have several clients in the Isle of Man.

**Business Carbon Slimathon Workshops** are run regularly in the Isle of Man and online on-demand. It's a half day introduction to Carbon reduction for businesses of all sizes and a great way to determine if you need a Carbon Coach or not.

**Lightroom Events** - Experience something new. Over 30 evening events hosted in 3 years. Lightroom Events are based in Ramsey and ran the successful Fyn & Topic series of talks at Fynoderee Distillery Bar in early 2025.

**Made with Peel** - Keep the Zest for Life. Products made from fruit peel after the juice is squeezed. In their 7th year, our Italian supplier Krill Design (Milan) has secured 6 million euros investment financing to help them into the packaging sector replacing plastic. Launched in London in 2025 Made with Peel is run from the Isle of Man by Idea Hat Ltd. Phone holders made from orange, lemon and lime peel will be available for purchase.

**ISO QA** provide ISO standards consulting and are based in Douglas.

**MSDC-one** Branding & Communication. With deep sector experience in Breweries, Real Estate and Sculptured Art. Based in Nice with strong family connections with the Isle of Man.

**Your Business here** 😃

30/11/2025

Riversea Sauna offers you a mobile sauna experience next to the beach on Ramsey's South Promenade. Come enjoy a beautiful scenic view of the bay and reap the benefits of hot and cold water therapy, right here on the Isle of Man

15/10/2025

World-renowned photographer Philippe Ricordel will bring his Wildlife Photography Show on tour to the island next week. The event will feature photography, short films and live commentary on his experiences. Ricordel, a French photographer, said: “Animals are only ever the mirror of ourselves, in ...

14/10/2025

Wildlife on Ice Photography Show on at the Broadway Cinema this Saturday. Children £5. Seniors £12 Adults £15 Red Crowned Cranes, Penguins and more. Don't miss it with live in person commentary by the photographer.

Join us for a journey of discovery of World Wildlife on Ice. In the space of 2 hours, enjoy World Wildlife Photography starting in Hokkaido in…

09/10/2025

Philippe Ricordel Wildlife Photography Shows 16,17,18 October.

For full details and to book seats:
https://mailchi.mp/297e6ef1019c/unique-opportunity-to-meet-philippe-ricordel-and-see-his-fabulous-wildlife-images

Each show will combine a mix of his amazing wildlife photography and some short films with a focus on China, Japan and Antarctica together with live commentary on his experiences. Philippe will also be available to chat after the show.

Curraghs Wildlife Park
Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve
VillaGaiety
the hutch.
Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man
Beach Buddies Isle of Man
Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

06/10/2025

My friend and ex-colleague Wildlife Photographer Philippe Ricordel is soon arriving for a series of 3 shows in Ramsey, Laxey and Douglas and a Masterclass at the POANR. Details of dates and times and how to book on the link here. Hope to see you there.😀 Tickets also available on the door but pre-booking recommended. For the Broadway Cinema show you can pick your comfy seats.

https://mailchi.mp/297e6ef1019c/unique-opportunity-to-meet-philippe-ricordel-and-see-his-fabulous-wildlife-images

Cheers,
Chris
Host for Philippe Ricordel's IoM Tour

04/10/2025

Saturday 18th October

https://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/wildlife-on-ice-from-japan-to-antarctica-with-philippe-ricordel/

VillaGaiety
Manx BirdLife
OMA Sustainable Living
Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

Wildlife on Ice - from Japan to Antarctica with Philippe Ricordel

30/09/2025

World Wildlife Photography Shows. They will be a mix of photography, short films and live commentary in person in English of his experiences.

🗓️Ramsey Thr 16th October 7.45pm
Featuring the Snub-nosed monkeys of China
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-ramsey-16th-october-2025

🗓️Laxey Fri 17th October 7.30pm
Featuring the Red Crowned Cranes of Northern Japan in Hokkaido
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-laxey-17th-october-2025

🗓️Douglas Sat 18th October 11AM
Featuring Wildlife on Ice of Northern Japan and Antarctica
https://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/wildlife-on-ice-from-japan-to-antarctica-with-philippe-ricordel/

🗓️Masterclass Sun 19th October 10AM
For experienced Wildlife photographers
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/masterclass-2-hours-to-master-the-key-elements-of-wildlife-photography-19th-october-2025

Manx BirdLife
Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve
Hillingford B&B
OMA Sustainable Living
Silly Moos

28/09/2025

World Wildlife Photography Show - featuring Wildlife on Ice with Philippe Ricordel

Philippe will present a series of 3 talks on his tour of the Isle of Man in October. They will be a mix of photography, short films and live commentary in person in English of his experiences.

🗓️Ramsey Thr 16th October 7.45pm
Featuring the Snub-nosed monkeys of China
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-ramsey-16th-october-2025

🗓️Laxey Fri 17th October 7.30pm
Featuring the Red Crowned Cranes of Northern Japan in Hokkaido
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-laxey-17th-october-2025

🗓️Douglas Sat 18th October 11AM
Featuring Wildlife on Ice of Northern Japan and Antarctica
https://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/wildlife-on-ice-from-japan-to-antarctica-with-philippe-ricordel/

🗓️Masterclass Sun 19th October 10AM
For experienced Wildlife photographers
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/masterclass-2-hours-to-master-the-key-elements-of-wildlife-photography-19th-october-2025

Philippe will also be available in the pub after each show for those who want to stay to chat with him.

A bientôt.🍻

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch
Manx BirdLife
Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve
Manx Wildlife Trust
Manx Electric Railway Online
What's On Ramsey
Hillingford B&B
the hutch.
Nicola Dixon
OMA Sustainable Living
Silly Moos

15/09/2025

13/09/2025

Join us for a journey of discovery of World Wildlife on Ice. Enjoy World Wildlife Photography starting in Hokkaido in northern Japan and be delighted by up close images of Snow Monkeys, Red Crowned Cranes, Steller Sea Eagles, Red Foxes and Sika Deer. Followed on by Antarctica and the Kingdom of 4 different species of Penguins including Emperor Penguins in the Ross Sea and other spectacular scenes from 3 visits to this land of ice and water.

The show will be a mix of photography, short films and live commentary by the photographer of his experiences.

Philippe is on tour on the Isle of Man in October. You can see his shows on

🗓️Thursday 16th Oct eve in Ramsey. This show will feature the Snub nosed monkeys of China.
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-ramsey-16th-october-2025

🗓️Friday 17th Oct eve in Laxey. This show will feature the Red Crowned Cranes of Hokkaido, Japan.
https://thelightroomatideahat.sumupstore.com/product/philippe-ricordel-world-wildlife-photography-laxey-17th-october-2025

🗓️Sat 18th Oct AM in Douglas at the Broadway Cinema, Villa Marina.
https://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/wildlife-on-ice-from-japan-to-antarctica-with-philippe-ricordel/

About Philippe Ricordel:
Philippe is a French photographer, a world traveller fascinated by the beauty of the earth and the wild animals that inhabit it. His images are taken as close as possible to the species in their natural environment. His technical mastery and artistic sensitivity combine to allow the viewer to have a direct confrontation with the beauty of each bird or animal he photographs. Through the prism of endangered species, such as snub-nosed monkeys, he attempts to achieve the ultimate goal of bridging the gap between species. As Philippe says: "Animals are only ever the mirror of ourselves, in the eyes of each animal, we look at ourselves and see another world, a world that should be protected because we are part of it, completely. Consequently I think that popularization and education are key elements in raising awareness of environmental change".

His images are featured in magazines such as Nat'Images (Rhinopithecae, Japan), The Guardian (Polar Bears), 30 Millions d'amis (Rhinopithecae), Terre Sauvage (Pallas's Cat).

https://www.instagram.com/philricordel.wildlife/