VECTIS VIEW: Ian Ward – President of the IW Branch of the Royal British Legion
Isle of Wight ObserverAs President of the Isle of Wight Royal British Legion, I continue to value the respect given, across the generations,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dr David Isaac – Island GP and clinical lead for the IW Bowel Cancer Awareness Campaign
As a GP, I routinely see all sides of life on the Isle of Wight. In the past week, I…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Toby Beardsall – Founder of Facebook Page – Newport Rd Protest Group
Having lived on the Island my entire life I understand and accept the limitations imposed by its natural wonder. One…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight – Jacqueline (Jacque) Gazzard
Just one month in, and this extraordinary job is an utter privilege and has exceeded any expectations I may have…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Vectis VE Day 80 – Anne Springman MBE
Looking back on life pre-war has been reflective, including my memories of D-Day and then VE Day in 1945. May…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Alec Penstone – WWII veteran and centenarian
Reflecting on a life well lived, I remember that my father was seriously injured by ‘friendly fire’ in the First…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hugh Street – Chairman IW Branch Parkinson’s UK
Most people will know of someone who has, or had, Parkinson’s disease. However, they probably won’t be aware of the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Karl Love – Chairman of the IW Council
The Isle of Wight faces big challenges in sustaining its economy and community. From ferry operations to housing shortages, we…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Martyn Pearl – Outgoing Chief Executive of Vectis Housing
Most people draw circles around dates as they look forward to retirement, but my feelings are mixed as I approach…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sir Paul Kenny – Chairman of new ferry board
I first arrived on the Island just over a decade ago. It was meant to be a short holiday with…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Jen Hughes – Parent representative at Oakfield School
Oakfield C of E Primary School enjoys far reaching views over the Solent and is one of the largest sites…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sam Smith – Member of Ventnor Town Council
I am an 18-year-old in Ventnor, and I am a town councillor. I’d like to talk about why I wanted…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Rev Chris Bradish – team rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe
Have you been to a nativity play this year? You know the sort – shepherds wear tea-towels, angels wear coat-hangers…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: By a monk of Quarr Abbey
“I Won’t Go to Quarr Abbey” There has been, I have been told, some discussion in heaven this year. Where…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Paul Martin – Island representative for Dignity in Dying
Over many years I have seen the trauma for those at the end of their lives, and I am passionate…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dean Terrett BEM – Chairman of WightSAR
I am immensely proud to be the founder and chairman of Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR), who recently…
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