Loverly Duverly – exploring the duvers of the Isle of Wight
The word ‘duver’ is an underappreciated Isle of Wight speciality. Like ‘chine’ or ‘shute’ it reflects the particular environment of
Read moreThe word ‘duver’ is an underappreciated Isle of Wight speciality. Like ‘chine’ or ‘shute’ it reflects the particular environment of
Read moreDuring lockdown we’ve got quite familiar with our garden. Recently, Cat saw a very large wasp flying about in a
Read moreI can just about remember “Plant a tree in ’73“. It was a government-sponsored programme to give schoolchildren and local
Read moreThis article was first published the day after the December 2019 general election. Last month I chaired the Island’s environmental
Read moreI wrote a few years back about how we Island dwellers have an all too apt reputation as miserable, whining
Read moreThe place you first explore independently has a special meaning for everyone, and I’m no different. My first walk to
Read moreI often dine in company. This is less a claim of social indispensability, and more an admission of my inability
Read moreIf you’ve ever crossed the Solent by Red Funnel‘s car ferry, you will undoubtedly have enjoyed the performance of ‘Dancing
Read moreSometimes I think I must sound like a dreary old gubber, a throwback of a bygone age. And I’m not
Read moreIt was revealed last week that more than half the people in this country couldn’t give a fig leaf about
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