Island Life Magazine Ltd January/February 2006 | Page 3

Contents ISSUE 2        January/February 2006 WELCOME 10 9 The response we received from the first issue was overwhelming. We had many letters and emails of congratulations, and the consistant comment throughout was, “it’s nice to see an up-market publication represent the Isle of Wight”, also “there are many interesting articles to read”. Another popular comment was “the magazine was not just all advertising”, once again we hope we have the balance right within this latest issue. 6 Alex Dyke “I’m more thought provoking than destructive” 8 Raising a glass to the RNLI We spent a day with the lifeboat crews from Yarmouth and Lymington. 9 Bruce Jones What was Coronation Street’s Les Battersby upto on the Island? 10 Raymond Allen Island sitcom writer tells us how Frank Spencer was 17 However this magazine belongs to you, the reader – so we would love to hear what you would like to see in these pages. Feel free to drop us a line or an email with your suggestions, photos or feature ideas, and we’ll do our best to get them covered. Meanwhile, we sincerely hope you enjoy this second issue! penned back in the 70’s. 12 John Hannam Another great contribution from John. 16 Flying Lessons! Ever thought of flying as a hobby? Find out how. 17 Duncan Goodhew Olympic medallist drops into the Heights. Contact: The Editor Island Life Magazine 66 Victoria Avenue Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6LY Tel: [phone] Mobile: [phone] [email protected] Contributing Editor Jackie McCarrick 6 Main Photography: Martin Potter Front Cover: Malcolm Purcell pictured out with the Isle of Wight Hunt 3