The Editor
Summer is here, and while we
all look forward to the outdoor
events that come with this time
of year, it’s easy to overlook
the people that make things
happen.
We
talk
to
year-
round organiser who keeps
the
traditions
going,
Chris
Waddington.
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And talking of tradition, our
new High Sheriff has been
invested and has taken up
his
duties.
Wherever
Alan
Titchmarsh goes, he seems
to make friends. Not that his
appointment
wasn’t
without
controversy. You will notice that
we’ve given you the chance
to have your say. See our new
letters page, introduced by
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46 The Strad, the Horn and
the Garden Hose:
But what Ventnor wants is a piano
54 Waving Goodbye:
Our Island at War series focuses
on evacuees
62 Tony Ridd in the
countryside:
Countryside writer Tony Ridd looks at the latest
news and The Changing Face of the Countryside.
66 Ewe do it Your Way:
Roz Whistance meets an award-winning sheep
farmer as he copes with the whims of the world
economy
68 Our rare trees:
Tina Williamson explores the Island's trees.
72 Creature comforts:
Alan Titchmarsh explores the perfect garden for
your pets.
www.wightfrog.com/islandlife
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popular demand.
Maybe you’d like to comment
on our series on the Island
74 Patio Perfect:
Ursula Thompson on picking plants for pots
at War. We are sure many
memories will be stirred by
June
Elford’s
story
of
the
evacuees on the Island.
78 Hunt Ball:
The 2008 photos from this years Hunt Ball
and the IW Scurry
Contact - Island Life Magazine:
86 Strangles:
Sandown, Isle of Wight
The BHS takes a look at Strangles, the symptons, the treatments and the cures
Unit B18, Spithead Business
Centre, Newport Road,
PO36 9PH
Tel: 01983 402599
Mobile: 07976 797455
[email protected]
88 Moles!:
These moles don't dig holes in your garden,
these moles can give you real trouble if not
treated
Editor: Martin Potter
107 Cooking up
Confidence:
Andrew Turner, Roz Whistance,
We interview chef Matt Burr of Newport
82 Torque it up:
Motoring on the Citroen C5 Tourer and
the Hyundai i10
92 Business:
Business and Economic Review; Tony Martin’s Music Show; Lacey’s Removals; Wight
Home Care; Wightsight
Photography: Martin Potter
Feature Writers:
Tim Stockdale, Alan Titchmarsh,
Tony Ridd, Philip Hoare, James
Kerr, Terence Willey, June Elford,
Mark Young, Jan Toms, Sally
Charrett, Ursula Thompson
Sales:
Martin Potter 07976 797455
Distribution:
Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773
Front Cover:
Ventnor Esplanade
Photo by: Martin Potter
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