Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 3

Contents Island Life ISSUE 11 The Editor Well, what a summer we have had so far, rain, rain and more rain. Despite all this rain organisers have still managed to bravely hold their events. August/September 2007 24 Big Brother paid well But not enough to buy Arreton Manor says musician Andy Gray-Ling 29 A mayor with a vision Lora Peacey-Wilcox fights hard for island life. 36 Island ghosts Mark Tucky finds the island's creepy nooks and crannies. 38 WI alive and kicking American Amy Willcock brings new life to an old institution. 52 Midsummer opera Because of the weather it has been quite hard to put this issue together, every day we had planned to go out , you guessed, it rained. Still, I am sure you'll enjoy this summer issue of Island Life. 89 Fashion, health and beauty Latest fashions from Four Seasons and M&S, plus a close look at Botox. 101 Food & drink As I am sitting here now the sun is shining through, so lets hope our summer starts from here and goes through to the end of September. St Helens restaurant plays host to Antony Worrall Thompson. Also the Seaview Hotel enters a new era. 121 Motoring Mercedes C Class put to the test, together with Citroen C4 Picasso and Skoda Fabia. Contact Island Life: Island Life Magazine 66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin Isle of Wight, PO37 6LY 36 Tel: [phone] Mobile: [phone] [email protected] Success for the second year at Priory Bay and a great collection of photos. Editor: Martin Potter 62 Brickfields triumphant After four and a half years Phil Legge finally gets the go-ahead to revamp. Photography: Martin Potter 66 Countryside roundup Feature Writers: Tim Stockdale, Alan Titchmarsh, Andrew Turner, Ros Whistance, Tony Ridd, Philip Hoare, Mark Young, Tim Flint, James Kerr, Terence Willey . Tony Ridd takes a steam train ride, and a trip down to the beach. 72 Alan Titchmarsh Seaside design and tips from the best-known gardener. Sales: Lisa Burtenshaw 0797 4255726 78 I'm still standing Karen Ledger talks us through her life and her love for animals. Distribution: Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773 83 Tim Stockdale diary Front Cover: Bembridge Lifeboat Station Photo by: Martin Potter Olympic qualification in the balance. 24 Island Life - www.islandlife.tv 3