Articles – Interviews
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
Anthony Churchill: Living not too wisely, but well
Hold tight for the connecting game that is the life of Anthony Churchill: the lines are very wiggly and very long. They stem
Simon Dabell: Making it work with four generations looking down…
Simon Dabell only has to look around the walls of his office at Blackgang Chine to realise he is in his right vocation
Vicky Baker: Ultimate power with a velvet touch
Running a prison doesn’t mean a woman has to be an honorary man, finds Roz Whistance, on meeting governor Vicky Baker. “I can
Anthony Churchill: A little bit of everything
Anthony Churchill, sportsman, sailor, and champion of the arts, makes things happen - and has done all his life. Roz Whistance meets a
Robert Thompson: The talented Mr Thompson
Editor's Note: Robert Thompson is no longer at The Hambrough, he has his own restaurant Thompson's located in Newport. (December 2019) His
Debbie Cotton: Once a gaffer always a gaffer
As a fashion designer, she was often the gaffer. Now Debbie Cotton tells Island Life about a different ‘Gaffers’ adventure – and much
Bill Bristow: Creative whirlwind hits the Isle of Wight
Bill Bristow had persuaded his father to reveal his secrets in a book, and had enjoyed success in film in LA. But it
Bob Bridgestock: The man in charge
He has policed countless horrific murder enquiries and received frequent commendations. Yet he has retired with his belief in people in tact. Roz