Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2012 | Page 5

ISLAND LIFE Editor's letter THE ISLAND'S FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE View six years of back issues at: www.visitislandlife.com Welcome to the latest edition of Island Life, the Island’s leading lifestyle magazine. In this bumper edition we talk to Mrs Ursula Thompson, who nearly became an innocent victim of the Second World War, but thanks to the bravery of her mother lived to tell this amazing story. We also go behind the scenes at Quarr Abbey, and talk to Father Luke about life as a Benedictine monk. Former National Hunt jockey racing commentator Brough Scott has brought an intriguing book by his grandfather Jack Seeley up to date, detailing the heroics of the Island’s own ‘War Horse’, Warrior during the First World War. We have spoken to Brough about the adventures, and have also taken a final look behind the scenes at Osborne House, which is ready for the new summer season. There is focus on many of the Island’s leading social events, as well as our usual features on Food and Drink, Health and Beauty, Motoring, On the Water, Gardening and Countryside. Enjoy this latest complimentary copy of your favourite magazine, and please support our loyal advertisers who help make it all possible. Peter White Editor www.visitislandlife.com 5