A remote island just off the coast of the Isle of Man is calling on volunteers to move there and count its seal population.
Sure, it’s a bit of a niche job… but someone’s got to do it.
While there’s no denying it’s not going to be the role for everyone, the Manx Wildlife Trust has put out a call to find two “enthusiastic volunteers” who are willing to temporarily relocate to the Calf of Man and count seals for its annual survey, and is hoping it’ll be ideal for those looking for a quiet life with virtually no one around.
Unfamiliar with the Calf of Man? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, as this is a tiny remote island just off the southern coast of the Isle of Man that not many people know about.
The island is home to just three people on a seasonal basis, and doesn’t have any permanent residents.
With its 18 glens, 32 beaches, and 95 miles of coastline, the Isle of Man attracts a wide variety of marine life, such as whales, dolphins, and basking sharks, thanks to its location in the gulf stream – but one of the most common animals to spot are seals, which are usually seen from the middle of May to the end of August.
According to the Manx Wildlife Trust, the Calf of Man – which is approximately 600 acres – is the perfect spot for the seal population to live, breed, and raise their pups.
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ITV Granada is reporting that it’ll be the job of the two new “enthusiastic volunteers” to relocate to the island for nine weeks to conduct the yearly seal survey and get a better understanding of the seal population, and then complete two weeks of data analysis of their findings.
Volunteers wanted to move to remote island and count seals / Credit: Manx Wildlife Trust
With accommodation and a £40 weekly allowance towards both provided, some of the role’s responsibilities include daily visits to pupping sites to count the number of births, recording the developmental stage of the seal pups, and taking pictures of each adult seal, as well as each pup with its mother, to compare their images with an ID catalogue.
Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’
Emily Sergeant
Curious kids, this one’s for you… Aldi is currently looking for little ones to become its first-ever wooden toy tester.
With the sun showing its face more regularly now, and the temperatures heating up by the day, summer is very much on its way, and it won’t be long before the mini Mancs are getting to spend more time playing outdoors than in – which is why Aldi is now on the lookout for one lucky child to become its official Wooden Toy Tester.
The supermarket retailer is calling on children across the country – including here in Greater Manchester – to apply by explaining why they should be chosen and what make-believe dish they would cook up in their very own toy kitchen.
The successful winner will receive a selection of Aldi’s latest wooden toys for free to make sure they have everything they need to feel like they’re the head chef of their own garden.
Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’ / Credit: Aldi
All Aldi is asking in return is a short review of each of the toys, rating them on performance and fun factor to help guide the supermarket’s Buying Team on future product development.
In previous years, Aldi’s wooden toy launches have been so popular that the retailer has had to put a ‘two per shopper’ limit on purchases, so as you can imagine, this makes this adorable new job role even more in-demand.
“The nation’s love for our wooden toy range is undeniable, and our littlest shoppers are our most important critics,” commented Julie Ashfield, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK.
“We’re excited to appoint our first ever Wooden Toy Tester, to capture their experience and find out what makes the perfect playtime set-up, guaranteeing lots of giggles and fun.”
Fancy it then? For a chance to win the role of a lifetime, little hopefuls simply need to send a one-minute-long video to [email protected] with their name, age, location, what makes them the perfect fit for the role, and what dish they wood make in their wooden kitchen.
Applications close on 5 May, and Aldi’s Summer Wooden Toy range will be available in stores from 17 May.
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UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for new series
Emily Sergeant
Are you looking to move but finding the house hunting process a lot harder than you thought it would be?
Well, this could be the helping hand you need.
The UK’s biggest property show, Location, Location, Location – which has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for more than 20 years at this point – is looking for house hunters from across Manchester for the new series.
First airing all the way back in 2000, if you’ve never seen Location, Location, Location, it’s fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer who head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home.
Despite being on our TV screens for 26 years at this point, Kirstie and Phil have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.
For its next series being filmed this May, Channel 4 are now looking for individuals, families, and couples from Greater Manchester who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to find their next home.
The UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for its new series / Credit: James Feaver (via Unsplash)
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, first timer buyers, or looking for a forever home, Channel 4 wants to hear from you.
“We are casting for the new series, and we are interested in hearing from chain free (or SSTC) house hunters who would be ready to buy in May this year,” a spokesperson for Channel 4 said as the casting call was announced.
“Applications are now open and we’re looking for individuals, families and couples who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to buy their dream home.”
Emily Sergeant -
7th August 2023 
