Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2008 | Page 5

The Editor
This Issue of Island Life marks
our third anniversary, and as
I look back over the life of the
magazine I guess the word that
springs to mind is variety.
We meet inspiring artist Judith
Barton and successful pony
breeder Brian Morey – both
of whom have had as much
success away from the Island

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as on it. We travel on the famous

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celebrate the centenary of a

QE2, and recall a visit from the
infamous wit Oscar Wilde. We
delightful church, but can only
tell the tale of a castle which fell
into ruin.
Island Life has become known
for

its

equestrian

gardening

sections.

and

its

Country

Life, and Food and Drink have

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been deservedly acclaimed.
Finally, we are privileged to have
on board our expert monthly
contributors: our MP, a solicitor,
an antique valuer a wine writer

48 Gushing stories:
The fountains of Osborne House have a tale to tell

50 Remaining Civil:
June Elford’s wartime series looks at civil defence

50 Slow world crossing:
A sane man in a mad car talks to Roz Whistance

68 Changing face of the
Countryside

87 Health and Beauty
- Maire Rhatigan looks at IPL
- 9 Common mistakes made when dieting
- Gleaming success for St James's Clinic

birthday.

Contact - Island Life Magazine:

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66 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin,

- Briddlesford expands
- Celebrating fireworks night
- Hedgerow harvest
- Food News update
- Eurovines wins award
- Roz Whistance visits the man
in the kitchens of the Priory Bay Hotel

Tel: [phone]

Tony Ridd

70 Back to their roots:

We wish all our readers a happy

112 Motoring
- Citroen Nemo proves space is important

Isle of Wight. PO37 6LY
Editor: Martin Potter
Photography: Martin Potter
Feature Writers:
Tim Stockdale, Andrew Turner,
Roz Whistance, Tony Ridd, Philip
Hoare, Sam Biles, James Kerr,
Terence Willey, June Elford, Jan
Toms, Sally Charrett, Ursula
Thompson

Children attend forest school

74 Hallow’een blooms:
Sally Charrett on gardening for the season

76 Equestrian:
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113 Local Business
- Little Nippers
- Yoga with Emma Brading
- Bespoke Kitchens

Distribution:
Tanya Potter - 0781 5286773
Front Cover:
The Plough Match, Brading
Photo by: Martin Potter

Sommerton Cross Country
Tim Stockdale, back on track
BHS Safety first
Dressage diva in the making
Roz Whistance meets a champion pony breeder

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