Articles – Interviews
Charlie Adkins: Following in the family footsteps
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and that certainly goes for 12 year-old Charlie Adkins, grandson of the
Andrew Fowle – Walking for Ashley
One of the people lacing up their boots for a 50-mile coastal walk for charity over the weekend of April 27-28 will be
Tony Harrison: Building a stable future
It started life as horse stabling for royalty, enjoyed another incarnation as the Royal Naval College – and in the 21st century the
Donna Sayer: It’s a dog’s life – and they love it!
The world-famous dog show Crufts has beome an annual date on the calendar for Shanklin couple Leon and Donna Sayer – and they’ll
Martin White: End of an era for Sir Martin White
Major General Sir Martin White’s tenure as Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight comes to an end on March 25. That is
Susie Sheldon: ‘Huge honour’ of Susie’s new role
She is already well known in many Island circles - from business and equestrian to sailing and charity work – but Yarmouth farmer
Marc Tuckey: walking with ghosts
Few people get the chance to design their own perfect job, but that’s exactly what Marc Tuckey managed to do. Combining his love
Sam Fulford – Taking back ground for Island boatbuilders
The demise of many of the Island’s traditional shipyards to make way for a succession of glossy new waterfront building developments is an
Geoff Underwood: Putting the Island on the world map
Everyone loves a story of ‘local boy made good’, and they don’t come much more inspiring than that of Geoff Underwood, a Newport-born,
Hammie Tappenden: MBE for business ‘maverick’
After business advisor Hammie Tappenden was named in the New Years Honours List, she decided that there was only one place she wanted
Neil Tregear: Fashioning a life in clay
He studied his art in London, perfected it in Japan and has lived the dream in San Francisco – but for ceramicist Neil
Ron Bowler: Ron’s boots are made for walking
After a long and productive working life, the Branch Director for Jewson’s Isle of Wight stores, Ron Bowler, will be retiring from the