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Island Life
ISSUE 10
The Editor
There are now 132 pages
of great local features and
photography. I would like to
thank everyone for all the
nice comments and letters we
receive, much appreciated.
June/July 2007
5 Going Out Guide
We have compiled a local guide listing some of the
major events happening over the next few months.
11 Andrew Turner
We get Andrews view on the festival culture
which has now become part of island life.
16 Keeping old trades alive!
We look at how the Hampshire Buildings
Preservation Trust are keeping dying trades alive.
20 A right old skiffler
Roger Mazillius speaks to John Hannam about his
early days, and how he was almost a pop star!
23 Let there be water
I am delighted that both Tim
Stockdale and Alan Titchmarsh
have agreed to do a regular
column in Island Life Magazine.
I sincerely thank both Alan &
Tim for their contribution.
roads, Robert Young, and we spend the
day with Tim Stockdale at his yard.
83 Fashion, Health and
Beauty
Fashion from Joules, Italian Touch
and Four Seasons. Nail Tips, Fight the
Flab, Xtreme Lashes and The Orchard
Cosmetic Clinic deals with veins.
I would also like to thank all of
our distribution outlets across
the island. They are doing a
wonderful job.
95 Food & Drink
We bring you the best of the islands
food & drink, news & features.
Contact Island Life:
Island Life Magazine
66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin
Isle of Wight, PO37 6LY
121 Motoring
Find out how you can save £60 and 3
points for as little as £89.99 - Will Nicholls
our very own Rally Champion, the new
BMW X5 and Citroen C3 Pluriel.
Tel: 01983 861422
Mobile: 07976 797455
[email protected]
June Elford talks to water diviner Tim Markovits.
26 Would you risk your home?
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Editor: Martin Potter
At forty something...Businessman David Holmes
speaks to us about his ups and downs.
Photography:
Martin Potter
29 2007 Festival
Feature Writers:
Tim Stockdale, Alan
Titchmarsh, Andrew Turner,
Tony Ridd, John Hannam,
Philip Hoare, Mark Young,
Tim Flint, June Elford,
James Kerr, Brian Hinton.
Brian Hinton looks back at the Isle of WIght festival
36 Fly with the birds
James Kerr looks into the world of Paragliding
46 Countryside
Sales:
Lisa Burtenshaw
0797 4255726
Tony Ridd has been out and about in his Landrover
whilst Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife
Trust takes a look at the island’s mammals.
60 Alan Titchmarsh
Distribution:
Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773
Alan talks about preparing your garden
before going on your summer holiday.
64 Equestrian
A packed section this issue, Andy Blanch,
The 2007 Hunt Ball, BHS - Saftey on the
Island Life - www.isleofwight.net
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Front Cover:
Thrift at Freshwater Bay
Photo by: Martin Potter
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