what's in this issue?
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR
I think you will agree there is so much to enjoy in
this latest edition of your FREE Island Life. We meet
the Isle of Wight’s new High Sheriff Claire Locke,
and talks to outgoing High Sheriff Mary Case about
her year in office. Ryde-based comedy actor Melvyn
Hayes reveals why he never expects to see the iconic
sitcom ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum’ on our TV again.
Then there’s the amazing John Gurney-Champion,
still going strong as a solicitor as he approaches his
91st birthday. There’s also Ron Gatland, who has
seen it all driving his bus around the Island and
beyond. The spotlight falls on all
the leading social events, and we
showcase all the best places to eat on
the Island.
Plus the usual features, including
motoring, health and beauty,
countryside, gardening and equestrian. So
sit back and enjoy! And please support our loyal
advertisers who make it all possible.
Peter White, Editor
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And more...
p8 Forthcoming snippets
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p136 Andrew Turner MP:
Plenty of ways to keep in
touch with me
p17 High Sheriff Awards
p138 Education: University of
Portsmouth & Ryde School
p27 Ball climaxes great year
p140 Business editorials
p31 Tom's exciting Osborne Mix!
p34 Leverets have a Ball!
p40 Antiques: With Warren Riches
and Rex Gully
p44 High Sheriff's diary: With
Mary Case
p142 Terence Willey: Don't let
time overtake your wills
p144 Roach Pittis advice:
Talking about Family
Mediation
p109 125 years of Ventnor
Carnival
p110 Victorian Ventnor
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Publisher. Martin and Tanya Potter
Executive Editor. Martin Potter
Editor. Peter White
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CONTRIBUTORS
Andrew Turner, Tony Ridd, Sam Biles, Terence
Willey, Tina Hughes, Mark Fox, Robert Booth, Matt
Noyce, Rex Gully, Warren Riches and Simon Legge.
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p146 Business directory
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p48 Summer escapes
p54 Auction windfall for IW
Foxhounds
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