Articles – Interviews
Barbara Walter: She sang and danced her way to the Isle of Wight
Voice coach Barbara Walter is one of the Island’s hidden treasures. Her name might not be instantly familiar but she has spent a lifetime
Brian Hinton: The eccentric softie…
There’s something a bit rock and roll about Brian Hinton. And it isn’t just that controversial Jimi Hendrix statue outside his beloved Dimbola
Elsie Butcher: My memories of Christmas on the Isle of Wight
Born just five years before the Wall Street crash and the crushing Depression that followed it, Island octagenarian Elsie Butcher nevertheless has fond
Dr Nicholas England: Keeping up appearances
Ryde School’s headmaster Dr Nicholas England feels it’s important to live up to his role – which is why he’s unlikely ever to
Jimmy Tarbuck: Q&A
Q. Who makes you laugh? Of the young comics, it’s Peter Kay. Q. What is your most embarrassing moment? I had a mental
Kenneth Kendall: 25 years on…
John Hannam talks to Kenneth Kendall and gets Kenneth’s take on modern TV, “I do not like all the swearing on TV nowadays,
Dolores Clover: “Get me off this damn boat!”
How solo sailor Dolores battled with the Atlantic. She had never skippered a boat single handed in her life – or even had
Charles Hancock: Charles became a fisher of men!
He’s been an ambulance driver, a fisherman, businessman and youth worker - so Independent councillor Charles Hancock has never been far from life’s
Joan Kirby: ”The WI serves up more than just cakes and tea!”
"I feel it’s time for the WI to shake the image of grey-haired ladies who just spend their time baking cakes and serving tea
Peter Grimaldi: High Sheriff’s strong Island roots
Peter Grimaldi, our current High Sheriff, has a fascinating story that includes almost 30 years as the Island’s consultant ear nose and throat
Steph Morgan: Safe and secure
We are all so lucky that we live on the Isle of Wight, and for this we have to thank our police force!
John Giddings: ”I’ve got common sense not intelligence!”
“I would never get married again, and haven’t got a girlfriend. Why would anyone want to go out with me when I’m away