Chuffle wins book prize
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 Book Awards 2025. What’s the story behind the story? Well, the tale was developed through an Arts Council England-supported project at Boojum&Snark, with the ambition of creating a modern myth […]
Boojum brewing moves to Goddards / End of an era
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 significant step in the two breweries’ ongoing partnership, which has already resulted in the creation of a series of innovative craft beers under the “Brewed in the Bay” label. “We […]
IRIS MANIFESTO
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 with #IrisManifesto. Here’s an outline of what that all means. Sandown is a town, a parish and a community in discontent, permeating its public and private conversations, its outlook and […]
JOY OF COLLAGE
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 art and so it can feel a little intimidating launching myself into a creative activity. In preparation, Teresa had laid out boxes of different materials from photographs, magazines, old books, […]