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Back by Popular Demand – the Chillerton Pop-Inn!

Following its very successful launch in February, the much awaited ‘Pop-Inn’ will return for a third time on Saturday 20th August 2016. The ‘Pop-Inn’ is a local project that provides a social occasion for villagers, friends and neighbours to come together, and this is the third of what is hoped to be a series of...

Ryde Harriers Support Isle of Wight Youth Trust

On Sunday 21st August Ryde Harriers will again support the Isle of Wight Youth Trust with the third, Isle of Wight Youth Trust Fun Run which will run alongside the Isle of Wight Half Marathon. This family friendly fun run costs just £6 to enter for those under 18 years...

ISLAND ARTISTS: Becky Samuelson, By Robin McInnes

Over the last two centuries artists of many genres have been drawn to the horizons of the Eastern Yar valley, St. Helens Duver and Bembridge Harbour, with the chalk downs extending eastwards towards Culver Cliff forming a suitably dramatic backdrop. The great topographical artist William Daniell and later, Clarkson...

It’s a Bright New World: The Art of Steve Miles

Freshwater-based artist Steve Miles aka ‘Toxic’, reveals his street side to Tracy Curtis. Whether you love or hate graffiti, these days there’s no denying its cultural and political relevance and the skill involved that has elevated this art form from street walls to galleries and museums across the globe. Freshwater may...

Easy-Peasy Plum Jam

An easy jam for first-timers. Once you taste home-made… You'll never buy store-bought again! Method Wash plums and remove stalks. Use a fruit knife to cut the plums in half (vertically), then twist to open and remove the stone. Place the fruit, lemon juice and water in a large, deep, heavy-based...

People With Style: Claire Hector

Claire Hector is quite a girl. Traveller, former editorial staffer on some of the most iconic national magazines and now busy environmentalist. Just keep her off the coffee because she has a million interesting stories to tell and you could be with her for some time! Claire used to come...

An Interview With Mary Flynn by Roz Whistance

"Hey, Alice, have you seen this?" Pause. "Oh my God!" Mary Flynn is describing the reaction of the Great British Public to her Shore Archive. "It's colourful, so it draws people in," she says cheerfully. "And then they realise what it actually is." What it actually is a collection of...

Roasted Rhubarb with Stem Ginger

This is without doubt the best way to cook rhubarb. The baked rhubarb pieces are delicious with cream and meringue (pictured with Island Baker’s meringue and JW Reed Cream), baked into a crumble or cooked for a little longer and stirred through cream and Greek yogurt to make an...

Roasted Fillet of Sea Bream with Peppenatta Salad, Chorizo and Olive Oil

This is a nice, light dish with bold Mediterranean flavours… Really easy to serve and takes no time at all to prep. Method Pan fry the fish skin side down on medium heat. Don’t be tempted to move, poke or touch the fish; just leave to cook for approximately 4 minutes,...

Risotto Gamberi e Zucchini

Method Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan with the garlic. Add the diced courgette and prawns and toss until crispy on the outside. Season lightly with salt and pepper and finish with a dash of brandy (if using.) Let the brandy evaporate and take the pan off...