Contents
Island Life
ISSUE 9
April/May 2007
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13 Andrew Turner
In this issue Andrew looks at the
housing situation on the island.
Tim Blackman talks to us about why he
accepted the money and explains why
it’s now time to get on with his life.
Young talented kids from the Isle of Wight enjoy
trips to the West End to appear in shows.
28 John Hannam
Tel: 01983 861422
Mobile: 07976 797455
[email protected]
The current High Sherrif David Langford talks
to us about his plans for his forthcoming year.
36 Mr Bestival
Rob Da Bank, a Radio One DJ took a shine to
the Isle of Wight and decided to throw a rather
large party now known as The Bestival.
37 Easter Eggs
Philip Hoare looks at the history of the
eggs created by Carl Fabergé.
42 Countryside on the
Change
Tony Ridd takes a look at the changing face of the
Isle of Wight Countryside.
We need your support on
Monday 23rd April. Together
with Brickfields we will be
running our first Monday Local
Producers Market (4pm-7pm).
We would ask that Island Life
readers please come along
and support our local farmers.
There will be approx. 30 stalls
selling delicious local produce.
Contact:
The Editor
Island Life Magazine
66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin
Isle of Wight, PO37 6LY
26 Treading the boards
We spend an exciting two days on the road
with traffic cop PC Clive Richardson.
Firstly, the Island Life team
wish a Happy Easter to all our
advertisers and readers.
We would like to thank all our
advertisers, readers and writers
who contribute pieces for
your continued support of the
magazine.
22 Time to move on
34 Speed Kills!
The Editor
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Editor: Martin Potter
In-house writer:
Stacey Flanagan
Photography:
Martin Potter
Feature Writers:
John Hannam, Andrew Turner,
Tony Ridd, Nick Pointing, Philip
Hoare, Mark Young, Tim Flint
Sales:
Lisa Burtenshaw
0797 4255726
Margaret Gorman
07886 100778
Distribution:
Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773
Front Cover:
Bembridge Windmill
Photo by: Martin Potter
Island Life - www.isleofwight.net
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