Chuffle wins book prize
12 October 2025
Chuffle is a story about refuge, compassion, and acceptance set in Sandown. It recently won third prize for children’s fiction at the Isle of Wight
Journal
A collection of essays, thoughts and tidings for your perusal.
Boojum brewing moves to Goddards / End of an era
16 November 2023
Boojum & Snark Brewery and Goddards Brewery have announced that they are relocating Boojum’s brewing operations to Goddards’new brewery at Branstone. This move is a
IRIS MANIFESTO
5 July 2022
Inspiring Revival in Sandown There’s a new movement springing up in Sandown galvanized around the Iris Manifesto. Many of you will have seen posts tagged
JOY OF COLLAGE
10 June 2022
In praise of cut and paste creativity I recently attended a collage workshop run by Teresa Grimaldi. Like many, I am not naturally talented at