Island Life Magazine Ltd January/February 2006 | Page 3
Contents
ISSUE 2 January/February 2006
WELCOME
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The response we received
from the first issue was
overwhelming. We had many
letters and emails of
congratulations, and the
consistant comment
throughout was, “it’s nice to
see an up-market
publication represent the
Isle of Wight”, also “there
are many interesting articles
to read”.
Another popular comment
was “the magazine was not
just all advertising”, once
again we hope we have the
balance right within this
latest issue.
6 Alex Dyke
“I’m more thought provoking than destructive”
8 Raising a glass to the RNLI
We spent a day with the lifeboat crews from
Yarmouth and Lymington.
9 Bruce Jones
What was Coronation Street’s Les Battersby upto on
the Island?
10 Raymond Allen
Island sitcom writer tells us how Frank Spencer was
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However this magazine
belongs to you, the reader –
so we would love to hear
what you would like to see
in these pages. Feel free to
drop us a line or an email
with your suggestions,
photos or feature ideas, and
we’ll do our best to get
them covered.
Meanwhile, we sincerely
hope you enjoy this second
issue!
penned back in the 70’s.
12 John Hannam
Another great contribution from John.
16 Flying Lessons!
Ever thought of flying as a hobby? Find out how.
17 Duncan Goodhew
Olympic medallist drops into the Heights.
Contact:
The Editor
Island Life Magazine
66 Victoria Avenue
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6LY
Tel: 01983 861422
Mobile: 07976 797455
[email protected]
Contributing Editor
Jackie McCarrick
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Main Photography:
Martin Potter
Front Cover: Malcolm Purcell
pictured out with the Isle of
Wight Hunt
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