HOLMSEY: Cash is no longer King!
Press ReleaseSlowly, they’re turning us into a nation of zombies, unable to think for ourselves. Previously I related the story of…
Read MoreRyde Chorus was a pleasure to hear
Ryde Chorus provided an evening of sacred music, from Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) and modern composer Karl Jenkins (b. 1944), in…
Read MoreMatilda Jr. Review – The Bay CE School
Maureen SullivanMatilda is one of my favourite shows, and this production did not disappoint with hard work enabling successful delivery of…
Read MoreDarren wins silver at Hampton Court
IW Observer gardening columnist, Darren Everest, had to settle for a silver medal award at this year’s Hampton Court Flower…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Nicholson – Chairman of IW CAMRA
Amongst the many important posts that I have accumulated in my life is that of being chairman of the Isle…
Read MoreIW Observer 234
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Read MoreChildren find out about IW heritage
The West Wight Heritage Centre, Freshwater, has hosted almost 50 Year 3 pupils from Freshwater & Yarmouth and Shalfleet Primary…
Read MoreTicket office closures planned on IslandLine
This week South Western Railway (SWR) announced a proposal to close the rail ticket offices in Shanklin and Ryde, the…
Read MoreWill the government stump up once again?
The evidence submitted by the Isle of Wight Council to the government is now being reviewed by officials, according to…
Read MoreVegans not Ha-Pea!
An Island restaurateur has revealed how militant vegan keyboard warriors tried to destroy her business. Sally Cooper opened her bistro…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Maureen Sullivan Actor, director, stagehand and tea lady
Some people spend their leisure time playing football or golf, knitting or watching TV. Me? I’m usually to be found…
Read MoreIsland Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
Welcome to the July theatre column, with plenty more thespian treats in store for you, and this month it’s all…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Life, love and loss
Statistically, one in three children born today has a good chance of living to 100. Of course, life is unfair,…
Read MoreHelen’s had it with long hair!
Mal ButlerA Newport woman who had her head shaved for charity on Saturday said afterwards: “I’m never growing long hair again!”…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Spud Budden
Popular gardener and West Wight resident, Peter John Budden, known as ‘Spud’, has died aged 73. Spud, from Freshwater, was…
Read MoreCommon issues encountered with Leasehold Service Charges
Service charges can be one of the most significant expenses associated with owning a leasehold property. The charge covers the…
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