Ventnor Blog

Many of you will be aware that the Isle of Wight Council are in the process of selling off land and properties that they currently own as part of the capital receipts programme.

Three of these are coming up for consideration under delegated powers next week.

We thought you might interested to see the details.
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Last Friday morning, legendary designers Gerardine and Wayne Hemingway were to be found at the Totland Parish Council offices. An unlikely place perhaps, but the reason for their presence on the Wight will soon become clear.

Inside the buzzy Parish Council offices a meeting was taking place to discuss the regeneration of some open spaces in Totland. Sat around the table were representatives from the IW Council, the Parish Council, public artists - Ecclestone George, Craig Anthony Ratcliffe Gardens and Kate Sanger (furniture maker).
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In the final part of the interview with Freshwater resident Chris Jarman, amongst others things, the subject of development and how this works with communities across the Island is discussed.

As we stated previously, even though the Real World Trust have since pulled out of Weston Manor, we still felt it was important to publish these interviews which took place back in January, as they raise many contradictions and discrepancies.
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We went along to a meeting last night in Freshwater where the future use of Weston Manor was being discussed.

There’s a fair bit to report from it, which we’ll pick up later in the week, but the biggest surprise of the evening was delivered by a Mrs Robertson.

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Vic King from Vaguely Sunny has been in touch to let us know about a gig planned for next month at the wonderful Farringford Hotel over in West Wight.

Vaguely Sunny Promotions in association with The Farringford Hotel, are staging a concert at the Farringford Hotel, Freshwater featuring John Renbourn and Robin Williamson.

Luminary acoustic guitarist and songwriter John Renbourn is best known for his collaboration with Bert Jansch. (more…)

Cancelled due to bad weather conditions.

Those who have been following the saga of Weston Manor and The Real World Trust’s attempt to convert the wonderful Grade II listed building into a drink and drug rehabilitation centre, may be interested in a meeting being held next Monday night.

Now that the Real World Trust have dropped their plans to convert the manor, suggestions for others uses for the site are being canvassed by the Totland Parish Council. (more…)

200+ turn out for school closure demo in Totland according to the police we spoke to there. Interviews and pics to follow.