Articles – Interviews
Norman Mellors: Norman relishes the super challenge
“My real aim was to become the winner of the Tour de France, or win the Olympic Games cycling sprint gold medal!" While
Jim Long: Veteran Jim’s story of anguish, solitude and immense bravery
World War II veteran Jim Long has a remarkable story to tell of bravery and heroism, fright and unthinkable atrocities. Jim, born on
Bun Symes: Bun keeps pace with the ever-changing times
Having been an integral part of the Island farming community for more than 30 years, you would imagine there is very little that
Ron Holland: Semi-retired Ron still hunting for new challenges to keep him busy
Ron Holland says he is now semi-retired. That’s because he gets up at eight o’clock in the morning and doesn’t start work until
Terry Weaver: Terry is still weaving his charm through Bembridge and beyond
Terry Weaver modestly describes himself as ‘just a village businessman’ qualifying his statement by claiming “Well, after all Bembridge is not that big
Judi Griffin: From a convent to the world cup skipper – Judi Griffin has seen it all
Judi came to the Island as a young girl, immediately fell in love with it, and that love has never wavered. After she
Harold George: Harold George has seen it all!
As one of the Island’s most respected farmers, and a keen huntsman, there is little Harold George doesn’t know about cattle or horses.
Gillian Cartwright: It’s a tough road to hit the top spot
There is an enthusiasm in Gillian Cartwright’s voice that suggests she enjoys every minute of her work, even though sometimes she admits she
Paul St John Martin: Enjoying the challenges of life
Paul St John Martin’s philosophy on life is simple – you either endure it or enjoy it. From a very early age Paul opted
Susie Sheldon: Competitive, but not exclusive
Roz Whistance meets a woman pivotal to the country life of the Island. Susie Sheldon wants everyone to have the chance to enjoy
Christopher Bland: The same old wonderful life
Christopher Bland has long been one of the Island’s movers and shakers. But, as Roz Whistance finds, he’s also a man who loves
Peter Kingston: Good deeds, grandchildren and grand occasions
Peter Kingston is determined to use his year as High Sheriff to give recognition to those who do good things for others on