Articles – Interviews
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
Diana Bown: Jumping for joy: Island attracts equestrian elite
The countdown has begun to the launch of a prestigious new horse trials event on the Isle of Wight next summer. The British
Roger Sixsmith: A driving force
His everyday vehicle of choice is a sleek but eminently practical and comfortable, two year-old Citroen C5 estate: pretty much what you might