VECTIS VIEW: John Matthews
Press ReleaseRetired 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…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ian Mac, Founder and station manager of Vectis Radio
The view from Vectis Radio…. but all I can see is the column next door; has he got planning permission…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Peck, Sandown Sprint track builder
With excitement building, as the first Isle of Wight Sprint moves towards reality after years of setbacks, I am looking…
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