Red squirrels: a bushy tale
Indeed, this remains one of the few strongholds in the United Kingdom for red squirrels, mainly because the American grey squirrels are still being
A slippery situation!
When Island Roads were successful bidders for the Highways PFI Contract the Island equestrian community were confronted with an additional hazard of extremely slippery
Planting a kiss at Christmas
They were originally used in pre-Christian times to help celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival, to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
Warm reception for Bloodhounds
Bloodhound hunting is a totally non-blood sport. It was started here earlier this year by Islander Asa Wingate, a former National Hunt jockey. Asa
Griffin family reach 90 years of farming
It all began back in 1923 when Charles Griffin decided it was time to move home. So he, his wife Mary and their
Caroline Knox: I think gran would be so proud
Caroline Knox insists she is not a farmer, and openly admits: “I wouldn’t have a clue where to start.” But as the daughter
Ash…the burning issue
I can just about remember the grand old skeletons of the English elms, standing proud on our landscape. As a nine year old,
A glimpse into world of Ferguson genius
A converted barn tucked discreetly away in West Wight houses a magnificent collection of memorabilia that celebrates the life and achievements of Harry
John takes top prize at IW Ploughing match
John Stallard from Upper Hyde Farm, Shanklin emerged as champion when the Isle of Wight Ploughing Association held their annual match at Wellow
Bugs, botany and battery: heathland restoration at Bouldnor Forest
The story of restoring the Heathland at Bouldnor Forest
Joe Lashmar: Milling around on the Island
Windmills and water mills were an integral part of life on the Isle of Wight for many centuries. More recently their numbers have
Rothschild’s vision realised
Red-squirrel-by-Ian-Pratt In May 1912, Charles Rothschild, naturalist and banker, called a meeting to establish a network of nature reserves. Joining him in