Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2006 | Page 5

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Island Life

35 Cash in the Attic

Valuer Philip Hoare tells of some fascinating finds in the
world of rare antiques.

38 2007 Food and Drink Awards
This is your chance to vote for your favorite restaurant,
pub, producer. What is IFCA’s agenda? We are also down
on the farm with the Hodgesons.

36 Ghosts of the Past
We take an atmospheric tour of the elegant Appuldurcombe
House, ancient seat of the Worsleys.

45 Cheeky chappie
Liverpudlian comedian Jimmy Tarbuck tells us what he

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thinks of the Island – and who makes HIM laugh.

47 On a high
The local soldier who got to tackle a section
of the Himalayas.

48 Apple harvest
Regular contributor Tony Ridd looks
at Autumn’s favourite fruit, brought
to UK shores by the Romans.

50 Reds rule OK!
The red squirrel may be under threat
in most of the UK – but not here on
the Island. So why does this native
species thrive
so well here?

54 Equestrian
Read about the Hunt Open Day, the
2006 Ploughing Match – and news of
some new lessons for horse buyers.

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