VECTIS VIEW: Cameron Palin – East Cowes town councillor and Green Party parliamentary candidate
Press ReleaseCameron Palin East Cowes town councillor and Green Party parliamentary candidate My journey into politics started around five years ago…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Stallard – An Island ploughman
John Stallard – An Island ploughman Ploughing is a process, a means by which the ground is turned to bring…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Matthews
Retired Coroner and Island historian I am frequently asked by various interest groups to give a lecture on ‘The domination…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hazel Wyld, Stroke survivor
IW Observer.co.ukMy thoughts often turn to Christianity and the power of prayer. Years ago I read a story which never left…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Kathy Chillistone, co-founder of ChilliWinter in Cowes
Oh, my goodness, we keep pinching ourselves! Our garden-studio business ChilliWinter has been crowned winning brand of the Gift of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Heather Humber MBE, 50 years of service as a councillor
In 1972, after having been involved in various community activities for some years, I was persuaded to stand for election…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutentant of the Isle of Wight
As we celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we can only marvel at the years of service she has given,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Nicki Williams and Lorna Rickman, Isle of Wight Parrot Rescue
Lorna had a great love for birds since she was young, having owned a huge variety of them over the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Michelle Wright – Mountbatten supporter
Last Sunday, I did the eight-mile Flat Walk in memory of my late husband, Stephen Wright, who died at Mountbatten…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Kay Marriott – High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight
I feel extremely humbled and privileged to have been chosen to be the Island’s High Sheriff for the forthcoming year,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Keith Herbert, Isle of Wight Area Manager for Southern Water
The Island is a special and unique place. I feel extremely fortunate to have world-class beaches on my doorstep. Whether…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: The Garlic Festival Team Madeleine, Laura and Zoe
Wow! The photo above was taken in February 2020; the three of us were so looking forward to getting stuck…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: James Attrill, IW High Sheriff, 2021-2022
It has, of course, been an honour and a privilege to be High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight for…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Tim Addison, Promoter of the Sandown Sprint
Back in the 1990s I worked at Silverstone and was a great fan of the RAC Rally. Every November I…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Diane York, Independent Celebrant
It’s November 14th, 2018. My husband of fifty plus years, and I, are touching down at London’s Heathrow airport, arriving…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Paul Jennings: New director of the Apollo Players
I have recently taken over as director of the Apollo Players, just at the start of their 50th season. To…
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