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As I write this I can’t believe that it’s July already! The months seem to be whizzing past!As usual we have some fantastic features and articles in the July/August 2014 issue and I would also like to welcome Maggie Currie from Creedence Training who writes about self-esteem on page 6.I also had the pleasure of interviewing Isle Love Wight, Postfest, Sam Sheasby and Chic Antique.If you ever get the chance, do check all of the above out, Sam Sheasby is also a great performer!Me, I’ll be enjoying the outdoors whilst listening to the local talent at Postfest at the end of month. Maybe see you there?

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ContentsCREATIVE Isle Love Wight 1

SHOPPING Sun, sea and sand 3

VINTAGE 5

LIFESTYLE How do I know that I have low self-esteem? 6

GARDENING Life, the Garden and Everything 7

INTERIORS FEATURE Chic Antique 9

FOODSeason food for July and August 11 MUSICSam Sheasby 13

ENTERTAINMENTPostfest 16

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How/why did you start Isle Love That Design?Friends who received Nicky’s card designs for their birthdays admired them so much that we started talking about producing them to sell on the island. Catherine had worked in galleries and in a marketing role previously, so it seemed a good idea to combine our skills and start selling Nicky’s designs.Where do you source your inspiration from? We are inspired by a whole host of design influences and enjoy following interior design trends. We both have art and design backgrounds, having studied at art college. Nicky studied at Maidstone and Southampton for her degree in Graphic Design and

Illustration and I studied at Bath for my degree in 3D Design (Ceramics).We are mostly influenced by the breathtaking landscape of this wonderful island that we live on and by our coastal lifestyles. Who’s your favourite artist?We both admire many modern British painters and printmakers and Catherine owns a lovely print of boats at Bembridge by the island’s own Charlotte Hodge. The Impressionists have always drawn Catherine into galleries, who took her husband and 11 year old son to the National Gallery in London this year to see favourites such as Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, as well as paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Monet.

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Catherine’s favourite Post – Impressionist is Seurat and we have both long admired the paintings and ceramics of the Spanish co-founder of the Cubist movement, Picasso.What is the most popular trend at the moment?Coastal images are very popular. Visitors and island-dwellers alike love images that feature the island map.What is the most popular design that sells? Our most popular design to date is the ‘Beautiful Wight Beaches’ island map design. This features many of our wonderful island beaches.

Where do you stock your work?We currently sell our work in Quay Arts in Newport, Live Like This in Cowes, Wight Island in Sandown and Brownrigg’s Farm Shop near Godshill.Any exciting commissions?Nicky also runs a wedding stationery design business and continually takes orders for her

beautiful bespoke designs.What is the highlight of having a creative career?One of the highlights of a creative career is that you do what you enjoy doing most, being creative! It also brings enormous pleasure when people appreciate our designs so much that they buy our work for themselves or as gifts for others. We also love working with and meeting other creative people and are inspired by the success of so many other island artists. There is a wealth of creative talent on the island.

Favourite artistic media to work with?Nicky uses her graphic design background using Adobe Illustrator to create her designs, building layers of colour and pattern to create unusual effects. The designs are then digitally printed on to heavy weight textured card which gives them a quality almost hand printed feel. Catherine’s favourite artistic media is clay, and porcelain clay is a joy to work with. She loves the white purity of porcelain and has begun to incorporate porcelain shapes into our card designs, attaching them with beautiful ribbons which can be treasured as hanging decoration keepsakes.Future plans/aspirations?Over the next year we plan to sell our work through more shops and galleries on the island and further afield and also through our web site in the near future. We will also continue to sell our work at upcoming island events.Where can we find you?You can find us at www.islelovethat.co.uk or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/islelovethat or email: catherine@evans5028@gmail.com

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What is Vintage?by Wendy Taplin

VINTAGE

As you’re reading this magazine one could safely assume that you’ve probably asked yourself the question at the top of the page, even if it’s just been inwardly to yourself.Let’s start by finding out how the good ole’ Oxford English Dictionary defines vintage when used as an adjective:

‘Denoting something from the past of high quality, especially something representing the best of its kind’So, its something that’s no longer current and of good quality. This doesn’t mean that any old second hand item is vintage! To keep to its vintage credentials the object has got to have actually come from the time period its design and construction suggests it came from. Just how old does something have to be, to be seen as vintage? Well depending how old you are and what your tastes are, it could be anything from 25 to 100 years old. With that in mind presently anything from the late 1980’s back to 1914 could be considered vintage.In the last decade the ‘vintage’ scene has moved from being a subculture to the mainstream. Just take a look around your nearest town, vintage tea rooms and cafes, and vintage

clothes shops have cropped up, and I wouldn’t mind betting the town hall has had at least one vintage fayre in the last six months, even charity shops want in on some of the vintage action. The increase in popularity can probably be attributed to people reacting to the economic circumstances. What started as an easy and cheap way to furnish your home or update your wardrobe with quality items at a fraction of the price is now not always the cheapest.As demand has gone up so have the prices that are being asked. Traditional antique dealers and auction houses have also realised the potential of ‘vintage’ which pushes the prices up further. Another by-product of this hot market is the sheer amount of second hand stuff that is being marketed as ‘vintage’ which makes hunting for the true vintage treasures a whole lot harder. It can be very frustrating at times, but a lot more rewarding when we do find that little (or big) gem. Despite the increase of prices, there are still bargains to be had.So, will we run out of vintage items to hunt for at car boot sales on damp Sunday mornings or in the darkest corners of the nearest charity shops? Not likely! For as long as people want good quality items from the past there will always be a supply.

Another great reason to buy vintage is that you’re more than likely supporting a local business, which is always a positive. If you’re not a hunter or don’t have the time to go searching, Dores Hill Farm Emporium is a place where you can source lots of vintage treasures at your convenience.You can find almost anything your vintage heart desires, and if you’re on holiday dear reader, items can be delivered if you don’t have room between the luggage and the children in the car.Keep up to date with our latest stock and projects at www.facebook.com/ReLovingItIWSee what else is happening at Doreshill Farm Emporium at www.facebook.com/doreshillfarmemporium

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How do I know I have low self-esteem? And how can I change that? Low self-esteem manifests itself in a variety of ways, and I should know I have been there. For me the following was very true:• I didn’t think I was good enough.• I thought everyone else thought they were good enough.• I didn’t look after myself, I put others first. • I let people manipulate me.• I was in a bad relationship.• I felt sad and thought there must be more to life than this.• I constantly asked other people for their opinion, I didn’t think I knew anything.• I was verbally and emotionally abused and never felt I was worthy.I started out with the intention of being happy when I got married at age 19, but soon discovered that the marriage was not working as I was constantly treated like an idiot, not allowed to develop as me, told I was worthless and became a possession. This situation went on for 12 years and my self-esteem nose-dived.Getting out of that relationship led me to become a single parent, living in a small flat with three small children, no

money, no job, no prospects and I felt there was no hope. My self-esteem went down even further.Does anything resonate with you yet? Can you see the likenesses in your life at the moment? Well, believe me there is hope.It took me a while, some years, but I found the answers to rebuilding my self-esteem and my life to such an extent that I run a successful business that I set up and I am a published author. I married again and have been very happily married for 30 years to a wonderful man who loves me for me. I have retrained as a life coach and work with people who have no self-esteem and help them to re-build it and I love every minute of it. I know how it feels, I know it hurts and that’s why I can help so many people. I am still learning, life is a school and I attend every day. So what can you do right now to begin to change your situation and start to re-build your self-esteem? • Stop thinking that you are not good enough. You most definitely are.• Begin to look after yourself, put yourself first. It is not selfish – it is essential.• Before you think that you don’t have the answer stop, really think

about the question, the answer is there, you just have to find it deep down inside yourself.• There is more to life than you have now, it is out there waiting for you. What is it that you want? Picture it in your head, write it down, look for it and you will attract it to you.• Listen to your intuition. Really listen. It is telling you what is right for you.By changing your attitude towards yourself other people will change their attitudes towards you, it will take time, but it will happen.Begin today to change your life. You deserve to be happy and to be yourself. You deserve to have high self-esteem. Maggie Currie, Professional Advanced Confidence Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author. maggie@creedencetraining.co.uk www.creedencetraining.co.uk

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How do I know I have low self-esteem?by Maggie Currie of Creedence Training

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Have you ever thought about how much gardens are like life? You haven’t? Then let me explain. To begin with there is the initial blank canvas of earth after the winter which becomes an emerging infancy of tiny shoots and tendrils reaching for the sky and the promise of food, water and light. Within weeks the teenage

plants are jostling for position to see who can be the biggest and the brightest. This behaviour must be nipped (quite literally at times) in the bud to keep them under control. The twenties and into the thirties are the blooming years when all the finery is on show, the best of flowers, the greenest of leaves and the finest of

summer fruits. July and August are our twenties and thirties months and this is the time when you should be able to sit back in your deckchair and admire the results of all your hard work during the spring and early summer.There are three things to remember during these months and if you do,

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then your garden should carry on into middle age without looking too overblown and without needing too much in the way of support.WaterThis is the basis of a successful summer garden and you should water either in the late evening when the earth has cooled down or in the early morning before it has warmed up. The soil needs to absorb as much water as possible - if you water during a hot day you will find that the water evaporates and you may scorch your plants. If you are unlucky to have a hosepipe ban or a lack of water for any other reason, then collect whenever the weather is showery in a water butt or use ‘grey’ water from washing up to water with.Dead headingAll flowers, particularly annuals, benefit from dead heading and will produce more blooms if you do this on a regular basis. You may find that by snipping off the heads of your roses you get another show in the late summer and of course with sweet peas, the more you pick the more you get. So make regular rounds of your petunias, geraniums and your hanging baskets and window boxes and you will be rewarded.

PickingThis is the time to pick your soft fruits, salads, courgettes, tomatoes and herbs and to dig up your main crop spuds. There are salads to be constructed with freshly picked rocket, lettuce and herbs and potato salad to be made with a good sprinkling of dill. Keep on sowing salad crops along with coriander, basil and Lamb’s Lettuce and you will never be short of lunch. July and August are the months of holidays, barbeques and lazing on the grass and there is nothing better than a garden full to bursting with fragrant blooms and a salad crop or two so make the most of these halcyon days. Autumn will be along all too soon and with it the faded glamour of flowers past their best and the need for a good pruning, but for now sit back in your deckchair and enjoy reliving your youth.

Hi Jenni, you have beautiful items in your shop. How did you start Chic Antique?Thank you! Chic Antique was born in 2009 from a love of furniture and home interiors. It has evolved over the years from farmhouse and country to a more eclectic mix of antiques, vintage and mid-century. Our slogan is Transforming the Old into the Contemporary, so we look for individual pieces, all with some history, to help people create unique spaces in their home.What are the current trends?In my trade, typography and signage are very in vogue at the moment. Having a huge individual letter as a statement piece in any room just looks great. I am constantly on the look out for old shop fronts being pulled down to salvage the lettering.Also, mixing woods and eras is very popular. I have had a big demand for mid-century pieces just recently.What are the most desired or popular items?Storage, whether it be blanket boxes, sideboards or apothecary chests. Storage is so important in every home. I find these pieces sell very quickly.

Best find so far?Difficult one! I come across so many amazing pieces, and it is very hard to part with them sometimes! I think the most talked about piece so far has to be a set of original, yellow Manhattan traffic lights, complete with bullet hole! They created a bit of a bidding war in my shop, with customers bidding on Facebook and on the phone. The lucky lady who won them took them back to London as a showpiece in her lounge. I have a waiting list for more, but they don’t come up very often!Any exciting events coming up soon?Yes, in September this year we will be launching a new fresh show for the Isle of Wight called Chic Living, Home Interiors and Trends. My Chic Living business partner Chloe and I felt there was a need for a high end show here on our beautiful Isle. Chic Living is being held on Friday 26th September, Saturday 27th September and Sunday 28th September 2014 at the stunning venue of New Barn Farm, Calbourne. Chic Living will be offering room sets showcasing some fantastic pieces of furniture, plus marketplaces with a selection of Island and Mainland exhibitors showcasing their latest homewares, from cushions and lighting, to beds and wardrobes. The

show will also include a speaker marquee with professionals offering free talks to the public. As well as all this is tempt you, we will offer food and drink, free entry and free parking.We are also thrilled to announce that national magazine Homes & Antiques will be attending and supporting our event!Keep up to date with all the news at www.chiclivingshow.co.uk and Facebook.com/chiclivingshowEver known the history behind some of the items you’ve collected? It’s fascinating to think who an item belonged too...Every piece I buy I try to find out as much about it as possible, as customers always love a story. Last year, we had the pleasure of picking a large house here on the Island belonging to a retired Colonel. The house originally belonged to Mr Thorneycroft, of the Vosper Thornycroft shipyard, and some of the larger pieces of furniture were made by the shipyard specifically for the house. The quality of the craftsmanship, combined with the finest grade marine timbers made these pieces truly special.

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Any challenges i.e. getting products delivered for example?We come up against challenges all the time, in particular delivering large items to small apartments, where we often come across narrow hallways. Our recent delivery to London ended up with us stood on top of our van and asking passers-by from the streets of Crouch End to help us lift a large Gentlemans wardrobe on to the roof, then again lifting it up on to a first floor garden balcony, which enabled us to get it into the flat! It took 8 people in the end. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Nothing has beaten us yet!No doubt our readers are intrigued, where can they find you?You can find us at Perreton Farm, East Lane, Merstone on a Friday and Saturday in our Nissen Army Hut, or you are welcome to call anytime to make a appointment to view our stock. You can view all our stock 24 hours a day on www.chicantique.co.uk or follow us on Facebook.com/chiclivingshow We also send out a monthly newsletter keeping followers up to date with new arrivals and offers - you can join though our website.

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FOOD

July and August are the months of the stone fruits. Yes we have an abundance of strawberries and raspberries. But these are also the months when we start to see buxomly ripe nectarines, apricots, peaches and cherries and well... it would be rude not to.As with most stone fruits, fresh cherries are delicious eaten ripe and raw. But they have a lot more to offer when cooked and paired with meats like pork and duck, or when combined with soft cheeses like ricotta and goats cheese.You can bring out their natural flavour with almond, kirsch or dark chocolate.

July - CherriesWHAT ELSE IS IN SEASON:VEG: artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, chillies, courgettes, fennel, french beans, garlic, jersey royal new potatoes, mangetout, new potatoes, onions, peas, radishes, rocket, runner beans, samphire, spinach, spring onions, tomatoes, turnips, watercress.

FRUIT: apricots, bilberries, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, greengages, kiwi fruit, melons, peaches, strawberries.HERBS: basil, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, elderflowers, oregano, mint, nasturtium, parsley (curly), parsley (flat-leafed), rosemary, sage, sorrel, tarragon, thyme.MEAT: lamb, rabbit, wood pigeon.FISH: cod, coley, crab, dover sole, haddock, halibut, herring, langoustine, mackerel, plaice, pollack, prawns, salmon, sardines, scallops (queen), sea bream, sea trout, shrimp, squid, whelks, whitebait.CHERRY FACTS• The anti-inflammatory property of cherries has been found effective in reducing heart-disease risk.• King Henry VIII introduced a variety of cherry to England after tasting them in Flanders.

August - PeachesA sweetly perfumed and heavily ripe peach is one of summer’s last delights. Laden with sunny juice, this blushed and fuzzy orb has held a magical status with me ever since reading James & The Giant Peach as a child. And the peach and pinenut gelato I tried in Tuscany was quite possibly the best ice cream flavour I have ever experienced.Whether they are poached, grilled, roasted or raw, just make sure they’re ripe and ready.Goes well with...Citrus fruits Soft cheeses Mint Honey White wines Lavender Thyme Pork Almonds

What’s in Season? July and Augustwith Marie-Clare Thompson from Isle Cook

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Griddled Peaches with Lavender Honey and Creme Fraiche

If there were a contest to find a simple dessert with tastes that would encapsulate the summer, this would be a serious contender.Preparation:Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat.Cut some peaches in half and remove the stones.Brush the pan with a little oil or butter.Cook and caramelize the peaches.

Mix honey with creme fraiche & lemon zest.Spoon mixture over the peaches.Scatter some lavender flowers.Drizzle with a little extra honey.WHAT ELSE IS IN SEASON:VEG: artichoke, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, chillies, courgettes, cucumber, fennel, french beans, garlic, mangetout, marrow, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, radishes, rocket, runner beans, spring onions, sweetcorn, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, wild mushrooms.FRUIT: apricots, bilberries, blueberries, cherries, damsons, figs, greengages, loganberries, melons, nectarines, peaches, plums, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries.

HERBS: basil, chives, coriander, oregano, mint, parsley (curly), parsley (flat-leafed), rosemary, sage, sorrel, tarragon, thyme.

MEAT: beef, lamb, rabbit, venison, wood pigeon.FISH: cod, coley, crab, dab, dover sole, grey mullet, haddock, halibut, herring, langoustine, lemon sole, mackerel, monkfish, pilchard, plaice, pollack, prawns, red mullet, salmon, sardines, scallops (queen), sea bass (wild), sea bream, sea trout, shrimp, squid, whelks.

When did you start playing music?There has always been guitars in my house since I was born. I had my first guitar Lesson when I was about 7 years old but the guitar Tutor said I was unteachable. I did have a few lessons with another musician when I was 10 but in the main I am self taught. I Started writing my own music at 13 years old and was playing live every weekend from 15.Have you always lived on the Island?Yes, born and bred. Dream musicians (dead or alive) that you would have at a dinner party?This would probably be a big dinner party! Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Tom Petty, Joey Ramone (The Ramones) Johnny Cash and June Carter, Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem) and Amy Winehouse. Ryan Adams! Just a few ;)Most favourite instrument?To play... a guitar but to listen to and admire I’d have to say the piano and violin.

Career highlights?TBC... My music highlights are yet to come, but I’m sure they’ll arrive soon.My main highlights have been on stage performing as a lead actor, or dancer in various shows! However there is a massive highlight, Sophie Rolf. A very inspiring little girl who I had the pleasure of spending many precious, memorable moments with, joined me on stage at a Cowes Week event last summer whilst I sang her song I had written and recorded for her and her charity (Kissypuppy). Sophie’s Song ‘’Angel’ is available on iTunes and Amazon, with all the proceeds going to the Sophie Rolf Trust developing children’s services at The Earl Mount Batten Hospice. I also had the pleasure of playing at the Bestival which was real good fun!Sadly, Sophie lost her battle in November 2013 age just 6 years old. A true inspiration!Career challenges?Living on an Island. People.Unfortunately a lot of human beings want to see you fail more than succeed. It’s very challenging to earn a living whilst having the expense of trying to achieve my goal.

What events are you most looking forward to this year?I have a really exciting project in the pipeline which I am actively pursuing. Can’t really say too much about it yet. Cowes Week is always good! Do you get nervous before a performance?I never used to, but yes I do now.What tips would you give other budding musicians?Don’t worry about people’s opinion, I know from personal experience it can really ruin something which is already great. You have to accept that you are not going to be everybody’s cup of tea! I still have trouble accepting this! ‘‘Do what you do and do it good,” something I try and go by.What is one unforgettable tour (or tour memory)?I haven’t done a large tour yet, but I did have a lot fun playing in Leo’s Blues Bar in Pattaya Thailand. I met and played with some amazing musicians who have toured the world with some legendary bands. It’s so lovely to play in places where people really do care about live music and want to listen instead of talk over it!

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How long has Postfest been going? Postfest has been going for 4 years now.How did it start?It all started when I asked my stepfather, Arthur if I could have a go-kart track on his postal museum site. He politely declined but when I gave him the alternative of having a music festival he jumped at the chance! It in 2010 and I wanted to throw a party for my Grandad - we had 300 turn up on the day with bands performing to the crowd, Postfest was born! I started to come up with lots of exciting ideas such as raising money for charity, celebrating island talent and bringing the community together.What is unique about Postfest? My ethos is still the same - I really want to create the perfect music festival.What has been a challenge i.e. bad weather etc.?We did have really bad weather one year but that didn’t dampen our spirits. The wind worries me more than the rain though!

What has been the highlight of doing Postfest so far? The highlight of Postfest so far was SIGNALS and Wild Oats last year headlining the main stage. The harmonies of Spike and Gareth just travelled through you. SIGNALS are an amazing band who completely blew me away!What can people look forward to seeing/doing?This year we are broadcasting live around the world with live broadcasts from Vectis Radio who are hosting the Postfest Auction with Barclays, doubling any money raised up to the sum of £1000. We also have live Gameshows and competitions throughout the weekend. There is free children’s entertainment via the New Carnival Company, Ryde Extreme Performers as well as award-winning magic from Huxley. We have a 42ft bouncy castle and lots of fairground games and stalls too. There are two Stages at Postfest - The Rapanui Main Arena is 40 metres and gives a ‘Sunshine Indoors’ feel so people know that they can shelter from the elements and enjoy the music in comfort. The Goldtone Music Café has more of a relaxing feel to it, with Acoustic music being played throughout the day and a retro arcade to bring back some childhood memories.

Where can our readers found out more information/buy tickets etc? Tickets are available at www.postfest.co.uk or via online agents, Ticketline as well as from the IWCP shop in Pyle Street and Goldtone Music Shop in Newport.

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Over the last two weekends in July, Isle of Wight artists welcome art-lovers to their studios or demonstrate their work in public venues across the Island. Visitors can enjoy art of all kinds, watch artists at work and talk to them about their styles and influences.This year there are over 130 exhibitors, including over 25 new artists. The range includes sculptors, a wood-turner, photographers, artists who create puppets and models; painters in abstract and realistic styles, potters and ceramicists, mixed-media artists, driftwood and fabric art. Established favourites include Charlotte Hodge Thomas, Jo Hummel-Newell, Becky Samuelson, Lisa Traxler, Maria Ward and Tony Westmore.Between Friday 18 – Monday 21 July you can follow art trails in Arreton and Newport, Cowes and Gurnard; Shalfleet and Yarmouth, Freshwater and the Niton area. Highlights include Coast Artists at Quay Arts Newport, stoneware, textiles and jewellery in Northwood, colourful landscapes in Cowes, Island views at Shalfleet Church, artists at Dimbola Museum, animal drawings at Niton Undercliff and illustrations in Chale.

The following weekend, Friday 25-Monday 28 July, it’s the turn of artists in Ryde, Binstead and Wootton; Bembridge, Sandown and Shanklin, and Ventnor. The Ryde art trail leads you to the largest group at the Depository, with others at Ryde School and a strong contingent of artists in their own studios. Quarr Abbey hosts a diverse group, The Bembridge trail includes St Helens, for painting in all mediums and contemporary textile art. You can visit two houseboats on the Embankment Road, en route to 11 artists in Bembridge itself. The Sandown and Shanklin trail includes dyeing and ceramics, nail-varnish painting, sculpture and mixed media, while Ventnor offers collage, textured paintings and vibrant knitwear.Information about all the exhibitors is available on the Isle of Wight Arts website www.isleofwightarts.com. The 2014 Open Studios Yearbook lists all the exhibitors and includes maps of the art trails to help visitors find their way around unfamiliar places. Each location has a postcode, key information for satnavs.

Copies of the Yearbook are available on Red Funnel ferries, and across the Island from Southern Vectis information centres, tourist information points, libraries, National Trust and English Heritage properties, galleries, framers and art shops as well as shops across the Island.This summer’s Open Studios will provide enjoyable days out, whatever the weather.www.isleofwightarts.com/openstudios/

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