Alf Allen: life not so ‘royal’
The Royal National Hospital stood in Ventnor for nearly 100 years. Initially opened in 1869 as the National Cottage Hospital for Consumption and
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
The few that beat Beeching ‘axe’
It’s 50 years since Dr. Robert Beeching wielded his infamous ‘axe’ and decimated the country’s railway network His swingeing cuts were designed to
Holy Cross Church
Mark Fox continues his look at Island churches by visiting Holy Cross, Binstead. The medieval church of Holy Cross in Binstead is one
St Blasius Church
Mark Fox continues his tour of Island churches by travelling to Shanklin to see the delights of stunning St. Blasius. St. Blasius in
A year full of surprises
Nick Hayward is about to complete a hectic but enjoyable term as High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight. Here he looks back
St. Agnes Church
In the latest of his series, Mark Fox travels to West Wight to view the only thatched church on the Island, and one
Neil Cole – Neil is awarded BEM
Neil Cole has never forgotten his first experience as a fire fighter. He and a mate were sitting outside the Fisherman’s Cottage pub
Kenneth Kendall: A popular and highly respected person
The Island recently lost one of its characters and gentlemen with the passing of former BBC news reader Kenneth Kendall. Kenneth, who was
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
Ryde Pier set to celebrate
It is generally accepted as the oldest surviving pier in the country, and it also happens to be the second longest. Now plans
Learning outside the classroom
“Learning outside the classroom is about raising achievement through an organised, powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance.