Articles – Interviews
Nicky Hayward – The Royal Isle of Wight County Show
A personal reflection by Nicky Hayward, MBE. As a born-and-bred Islander, I feel passionately about the importance of the Royal Isle of Wight
Chez Nihell: Dream finally comes true for Chez
Almost 20 years of hard work and dedicated training have taken Island super heavyweight Chez Nihell right to the top in English amateur
John Giddings: How the IW Festival began all those years ago…
It’s 50 years ago this summer since three brothers living in Totland embarked on an ambitious fund-raising project that ultimately not only rocked
Victoria Coles: Victoria’s ‘crazy’ multiple marathon
She has faced more major life challenges in her 29 years than most people can expect in a lifetime, but award-winning Newport gym
Adam Hose – Howzat? From Island Schoolboy to County Cricketer
An up-and-coming young cricketer from South Wight has been doing the Island proud as he travels the world and makes his mark with
Linda Smith: Dancing Queen
It felt like the end of the world when Linda Smith and her husband lost their hotel in Shanklin in 2008, after years
Andy Greenwood – From Ship to Shore
When it comes to success in the licensed trade, being a big character is a definite plus – and Wight Mouse landlord Andy
Chris Kidd: Chris’s own Garden of Eden
He describes the garden at his home in Newport as a mere “square of grass with an apple tree” - so it’s ironic
John Lea – ‘Vackie Hero’ tells all
Retired headmaster and former Ryde Church organist John Lea has become a published author in his mid-80s, with two adventure stories for children
Pip Smith: Up for the challenge: Pip’s life in and out of the saddle
She’s always been a girl who relishes a challenge – so it’s little wonder that Pip Smith has ended up working in what’s
Dr Michele Legg: Ageing Gracefully – Island GP’s vision for elderly
There can’t be many people who would describe dementia as their “passion” - but that’s exactly how Island GP Dr Michele Legg refers
Graham Ruthven: The Exotic World of ‘El Gringo’
Many people will recall the terrifying ‘snake pit’ scene from Spielberg’s first Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, with its thousands