Stop and think: can I buy it locally?
Before you rush headlong to your computer with credit card in hand, it’s worth giving a thought to all those hard-working small traders
Winter at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Islander Dec 19 The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary cares for over 90 donkeys. They are looked after by a very
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a sprig and a snog!
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a few sprigs of holly around the house, and that cheeky kiss under the mistletoe. Holly and
Take the plunge with a hot tub
RHF Garden Buildings & Spas are now the Island’s official retailer of luxurious Aspen, Far East and Sunbelt Hot Tubs and Swim Spas
Wrappings that won’t cost the earth
One minute you have a pile of tempting, sparkly-looking presents glittering under the Christmas tree, and the next, they’ve all been enthusiastically torn
10 things you didn’t know about mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, and this pretty plant’s pearlescent white berries are a welcome sign of the festive
Beware of diamonds as an investment
Islander Dec 19 As the well-worn saying goes ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’. But if you don’t handle them, and
Residents enjoy a ‘Great Escape’
Residents at Inglefield Nursing and Residential Home have been able to enjoy some of their favourite pastimes all over again - with the
Monkey around this Winter!
Animal lovers will be able to catch up with some of their favourite characters at the Island’s award-winning Monkey Haven this Winter, for
New year, new career
Looking for a new career path in the New Year? As an RYA Centre of Excellence, the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers
Think ‘Green’ for home re-vamps
Refurbishing your home rather than building a new one is a great way to save money and time. However, as we are all
Cleaning your vessel for boating season
June 2019 At last the boating season is here. A very warm Easter saw me painting the topsides of my wooden