Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2010 | Page 54

social scene Island Life - August/September 2010 Christopher Bland, Donald Campbell, Judith Hammer, David Guy, David Cheverton, Judy Griffin, Lt. Col. Danny Fisher, Dickie Bradbeer, Lt. Col. David Langford, David Biles, Dr. Charles Mobbs, Capt. Henry Wrigley, Peter Grimaldi, John Matthews (Under Sheriff), Gay Edwards, Bill Cooper, Peter Kingston (High Sheriff) New High Sheriff plays host Photo: Rebecca Fitzgerald The High Sheriff Peter Kingston and his wife Gillian held a reception at Farringford, Freshwater, the former home of Alfred Lord Tennyson, which is being carefully restored to its original state by its new owners. Around 150 guests were invited, representing businesses, voluntary organisations, the courts, the police, together with past High Sheriffs and representatives of the Lieutenancy of the Island. The favourable weather meant that the guests could enjoy the beautiful grounds and views to Freshwater Bay and the downs beyond. The High Sheriff’s Reception is an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution that is made to the life of the Isle of the Wight by so many people, many of whom work tirelessly with very little recognition. Photo: Mr & Mrs. David Guy, Mr. & Mrs P Spears, David Cheverton Photo: Judge Richard Price, Mr & Mrs. Miller Photo: Dr. John Rickards, George Hibberd, Mr. & Mrs. Felix Hetherington Photo: Claire Locke, Mr. & Mrs. David Phenix, Gillian Kingston 54 Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com