Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2010/January 2011 | Page 115

country life Island Life - December 2010 The Leverets success continues The committee are so grateful for the support they are receiving in raising funds for the Isle of Wight Foot Beagles (IWFB). Their calendar for 2011 remains as busy as ever. It will include the Young Farmers Club reunion. A club which was started on the Isle of Wight back in 1946 and has featured heavily in the history of the farming community ever since. The Leverets will also be supporting the “Memorial Ploughing Match” on Sunday 3rd April at Wolverton Farm. They will be organising a Tug of War competition and a tractor & trailer backing competition to help raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. A ladies night will be held at the Old Smithy, Godshill and “The Leverets” will be raising funds for the IW Riding for the Disabled & The Rheumatoid Arthritis charity. The evening will include a fashion show, hair styling and cosmetic makeovers and much more. And of course you can’t forget the Barn Dance which will be held on Saturday 9th July. Following a most successful morning at Headhunters, they will be continuing to encourage the younger generation from the farming community and those with interests in the countryside. They have already set dates for Countryside Demo days, a 12-hour charity fundraiser, and encouraging the young members to come forward with their own ideas and helping them to promote their own events. On behalf of “The Leverets” committee they thank you for all your support during 2010 and send you their warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. More information can be obtained from Naomi Bellamy on 01983 741184. Brook A Village History I have to admit to spending probably a little too much time looking at old photographs and maps! I’m drawn to the wooden hurdles, old tools and farm implements these photos and the stories that go with them are a wonderful and real insight into how life used to be and how the Island looked! The Islands latest book on ‘Brook’ and the surrounding small hamlets of Hulverstone, Mottistone and Chessell, has been skilfully written and put together with great devotion, attentiveness and thought. It is packed full of fascinating stories, photographs and memories and a real sense of village life, showing how sustainable and close the community was. What would our current IW Council think about motorbike races at Compton Beach? And how many lives were saved at sea, because of the brave lifeboat men? Available from shops in Brighstone, priced £14.95. Any profit made will go towards further work in Brook Village history project and the Seely Hall. [email protected] Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com 115