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The Editor
Welcome to the latest edition of
Island Life, which we are proud
to say continues to be the
Island’s most popular lifestyle
magazine.
We are pleased you have
picked up your complimentary
copy of Issue No34, and we
sincerely hope you enjoy its
contents, and support our loyal
advertisers.
Inside this month’s edition
there are interviews with several
well known Island personalities,
including Pamela Bailey, the
lady who transformed several
hotels in Ryde, and is now the
matriarch of the Royal Hotel,
Ventnor.
We have also talked to former
High Sheriff Danny Fisher about
his three interesting and varied
careers that have taken him all
around the world – and into his
back garden!
The spotlight also falls on
Islander Lee Bradbury, who
had a successful career as a
professional footballer, and
has recently been appointed
manager of Bournemouth.
Plus all the usual favourites
including health and beauty,
food and drink, equestrian,
motoring and much more - so
please ENJOY!
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Publishers: Martin & Tanya Potter
Editor: Martin Potter
Island Life - April/May 2011
contents
ISSUE 34 APRIL/MAY 2011
Andrew Turner MP:
12 - What two Island MPs would mean to you.
84 - 2011 Hedge-laying winners
86 - Hampshire & IW Wildlife Trust
Interviews:
Gardening:
30 - Gay Baldwin: Ghost writer who describes
tales of the unexpected!
36 - Danny Fisher: Travelled the world as a
military man but now stays much closer to
home.
42 - Pamela Bailey: The lady who changed the
face of hotels on the Island.
49 - Lee Bradbury: The Island footballer who
has now taken the big step into Football League
management.
66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin,
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Antiques:
57 - Philip Hoare, Looks back on a fascinating
journey in the world of fine arts and antiques.
Social Scene:
54 - Cowes Sea Cadet Gala Dinner: Report
and photographs of the popular event.
60 - Take 2 anniversary Ball: Report and
photographs of 25 years of celebration.
FEATURE WRITERS:
Andrew Turner, Peter White, Roz
94 - A round-up including interviews with
Sarah Holmes and Vicky Lacey, report and
photographs of the IW Grand National,
equine veterinary diary.
Fashion, Health
and Beauty:
108 - Orchard Cosmetic Skin Centre Q & A
with the Beauty Doctor, 10 Years Younger with
Red House Spa, hair from Jaks of Newport
and Island Cosmetic Clinic
109 - New trauma unit at St Mary's Hospital,
interview with consultant Maria Lynch
On the water:
63 - Panerai British Classic Week. A preview
of the big yachting event to be held this July.
Mob: 07976 797455
[email protected]
Equestrian:
Robert Booth's column and the Liphook
Editor's assistant: James Rolfe
Island Life Magazine:
88 - Gardening with Tina Hughes
90 - Plant now for Summer colour with
Thompsons
92 - New era for Botanic Gardens.
Motoring:
68 - Viv Orchard explains how the Island's
Whistance, Tony Ridd, Sam Biles,
Austin owners have joined forces for big days
Terence Willey, Tina Hughes, Philip
out.
Hoare.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Island Life's Peter White test drives:
Laura Boynton
70 - 76 - Mercedes C180 Sport, Mazda5 MPV,
SALES EXECUTIVE:
Suzuki Swift, Citroen Berlingo Van, Nissan Note.
Food and Drink:
122
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The Farringford - Special report
Little Gloster - Growing in reputation
Recipe - Alan Staley
Medina Foods - Record breaking show
Tyler Torrance - Recipe
Debbie Hewitt - Easter cakes
Matt Whishaw - Wine Column
Business News:
186 - A look in brief at some local businesses
and an interview with Nigel Young.
Clare Mosdell
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Sales line: 01983 401073
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DISTRIBUTION:
Tanya Potter: 07815 286773
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Countryside:
77 - Tony Ridd on the countryside
80 - The Bees are still buzzing
82 - David Brown's new farming concept
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