All proceeds are in aid of The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Entertainment will be provided by The White Hot Pipes and The Undercover Band, a cold buffet of lobster and meats locally sourced plus a glass of ‘sparkle’ on arrival is included in the price of the ticket which is £45.00 person. 

 We have been very well sponsored by various local companies which have enabled us to price the tickets at reasonable price.  If you could find a small space in next edition to give us a little publicity, we would be more than grateful for your support.   

Almost daily there are new stories, which cast a depressing light over property and mortgages. Despite all this, it is still possible to move home in the present market. To ensure you are one of the successful movers, here are a few of my own tips!

GODSHILL is a many-faceted gem among the villages and towns on the diamond-shaped Garden Isle.

Thousands of visitors flock every summer to see the pretty thatched cottages and tuck into home-made clotted cream teas.

Bus tours regularly roll in to sample its charm and tranquility and soak up the wonderful atmosphere and ambience.

But there's more to this olde-worlde destination than the famed scones and picturesque straw-clad houses.

Stroll around Godshill and you'll uncover a fantastic selection of delights serving up more than just tasty baking.

The winding main street is peppered with a host of surprising establishments, each worth a closer inspection.

From tempting gift shops and award-winning restaurants to artisan chocolate maker, cider producer, farm shops and must-see attractions.

Style of Wight decided it was time to make a day of it, go wandering around and take a fresh look at Godshill.

FISH IN THE SEA

THE fruits of the sea have long been a staple part of the diet in this part of the world. With 67 miles of coastline, our Island offers some of the finest and freshest seafood in the south.

MOST of us will have driven past the entrance to Quarr Abbey on the road from Newport to Ryde. Some may even have ventured a closer look and been impressed by these inspiring and imposing buildings. But what do we really know about the life of the Benedictine monks who dwell inside the monastery? Style of Wight takes a closer look. 

From time to time something happens that transcends the daily humdrum and just for a moment lifts us up, makes us smile and reminds us just how good life can be. I had one of those moments during the first ever Isle of Arts Festival. I was walking towards the marquee, erected on the cliff top in Ventnor overlooking the Bay below, a lone kite was circling in the blue sky and the most beautiful sound I had ever heard came drifting towards me on the breeze.

In this month’s edition, following all that is good in homegrown Island Design and Architecture, we feature two interesting and vastly different projects from two local designers. 

The first is by architect Robert Biggs of Biggs Talbot Architects who has recently finished a wonderful contemporary house tucked into the West Cowes townscape cradled amongst the natural terracing near the Royal Yacht Squadron.

We also look at an interesting little ‘micro’ heritage regeneration project. Following last month’s edition offering a glance into Palmerstone’s Golden Hill we focus on another of the Island’s fortifications. This time it's Fort Redoubt and more specifically a small unassuming ruin within its grounds, which had new life breathed into it by local designer Chris Chatwin of ermc limited.

The striking designs create perfect harmony at the table when used in combination, and can provide centrepieces in some of the larger items.

Finding a wine that goes well with something from the sea is usually a no brainer, go for a dry white and you are “in like flint”! But this month’s recipe, the Dressed Crab, has a twist that makes the selection a bit more difficult. While any good quality dry white will work, most will be overpowered by the intensity and heat that lies in this delectable concoction.

Lemon Drizzle Slices

A wonderfully simple slice, that is surprisingly delicate and light. The zest of lemon makes it perfect for sunny afternoons and cups of tea.