Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 16

SOCIAL SCENE High Sheriff garden party Mary Case, supported by her husband Geoff, hosted the traditional Isle of Wight High Sheriff ’s garden party in the grounds of their home at Limerstone. The event was attended by Major General Martin White CB CBE JP, Island MP Andrew Turner, Simon Hayes, Police and Crime Commissioner and Ian Ward, the chairman of IW Council, along with many other distinguished guests, members of the Island farming 16 www.visitislandlife.com community, commerce and industry, and friends and family of Mary and Geoff. The event was blessed with perfect weather and Mary revealed how she was enjoying her role of High Sheriff, meeting such interesting people, and thanked everyone for their support. She said: “Geoff and I were delighted to see so many people who contribute to the Island community and were blessed with a beautiful warm evening.”