Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2007 | Page 3

Contents Island Life ISSUE 12 The Editor Sometimes you can’t help feeling really proud to be part of an Island that has produced so many heroes and heroines. October/November 2007 25 Speed does kill We have a moving interview with Wendy Newnham whose son Martin was tragically killed. 30 Mr Whizz! He designs cars that exceed 700mph, and baloons that float a mile high in the sky. 34 Chip off the old block 91 Food & drink In this Issue we visit the truly heroic Wendy Newnham, who turned her own personal tragedy around to campaign for safer driving on our roads. 106 Motoring We meet John Ackroyd, a design engineer who has changed history with his contribution to speed record breaking. The countdown for this year’s Food & Drink Awards begins. Mark Young talks to Sharon from Sharon Orchard and Tim Flint brings us up to date on wine. Audi A5, Citroen C-Crosser, Hyundai i30 and Skoda Octavia Scout. And, with help from you, our readers, we celebrate our own food heroes who are turning this Island into a haven for food, wine and beer excellence. Stonemasonary on the Island is a dying trade. We find out why. 36 A million decisions We talk to the 27-year-old David Pugh who now has the weight of the Island resting on his shoulders. 40 Old timer of Havenstreet Most people know Fred Price. We catch up with Fred at his home and get a few home truths. 40 Tel: [phone] Mobile: [phone] [email protected] 44 Summer Shows There were a few complaints this year regarding the quality of our summer shows. We get the facts from the organisers. Editor: Martin Potter Photography: Martin Potter 62 Countryside roundup Tony Ridd looks at Rights of Way, and our old friend the mole. Feature Writers: Tim Stockdale, Alan Titchmarsh, Andrew Turner, Ros Whistance, Tony Ridd, Philip Hoare, Mark Young, Tim Flint, James Kerr, Terence Willey . 70 Alan Titchmarsh Gardening in tiny spaces. 78 Equestrian We talk to Robert Booth and Phil Legge, and we have photos from the Somerton Cross Country. Tim Stockdale as usual keeps us up to date. 81 Fashion, health and beauty Latest fashions from Four Seasons, Visual Impact and M&S. Island Life - www.isleofwight.net Contact Island Life: Island Life Magazine 66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin Isle of Wight, PO37 6LY 81 Sales: Lisa Burtenshaw 0797 4255726 Distribution: Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773 Front Cover: David Pugh - Shanklin Photo by: Martin Potter 3