Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Christmas Cupcakes by Cara Lucas, Gladys May Cakery What you’ll need: – Any flavour cupcakes (as long as they’re delicious!) – A good dose of Christmas spirit Snowman decorations Water icing/fondant for snowy base (cut off the cupcake’s...
Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart By Andy Holloway, The Bistro Ventnor The tart was inspired by Andy’s time working in Austria with a pastry chef called Alfred where it was a classic dish served in the restaurant at Christmas time. It is great served hot or cold with...
Carly Paoli – Interview

Carly Paoli – Interview

Admired by a host of recognised names including; Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall, Pope Francis, Dame Helen Mirren and David Foster, English siner Carly Paoli is one of the most lauded young singers in Italy at the moment. Following the release of her debut...
Colouring competition attracts artists of all ages

Colouring competition attracts artists of all ages

A competition run by an Isle of Wight Children’s author proved that you are never to old to enjoy colouring in! Zoe Sadler received over 250 entries to her colouring in competition, with budding artists ranging from 4 years to 80 years old. Younger entrants...
The Poetry of Dementia

The Poetry of Dementia

The cohesion of meaning and sequential nature of language are among the casualties of dementia. Into this context and the environment of six Residential Homes on the Isle of Wight, caring for persons in the advanced state of dementia, local charity, Independent...