Author: Sal
Weston Manor: The Background: Podcast Part 2/3
Monday, 12th May, 2008 at 12:34 pm, Isle of Wight
As you may be aware, earlier in the year, we met up with Freshwater resident Chris Jarman, to discuss the previously proposed change of use for Weston Manor. Since meeting with Chris, the Real World Trust, who were in the process of converting Weston Manor from a residential care home into a drug and rehabilitation centre, have pulled out of the proposal.
At a meeting in March with the local residents and town council, the owner of the Manor, Mrs Robertson, stated that she would be putting the Manor on the market the following day.
The background on this case is fascinating and lengthy. If you missed part one of the recording you can still listen to it online, and later in the week, we plan to publish the final part of the recording with Chris.
What was clear from our discussions, is that the community local to Weston Manor is a caring community who, through their own investigations, have uncovered confusion and contradictions between the Isle of Wight Council and The Real World Trust. This in turn has lead to the great concern over the case.
To listen to the interview, click on the play button below.
Community, Freshwater, Planning, Politics
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July 16th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I was a resident of Weston Manor in Totland, when I was 10 years old. I am now 62! Although life for me was difficult there as a convent-run children’s home back in 1956, I still would like to visit Weston Manor before it is sold. I have lots to say about Weston Manor who would care to read my memoirs of the place.
Please email me. I would particularly like to get in touch with the present owner of Weston Manor.
Princess Maria Sviatopolk-Mirski
Stratford, London, E15 4PR.
August 6th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I found Chris Jarman’s broadcast about Weston Manor, most interesting.
If you, or anyone who has been a resident at Weston Manor at the time I was there in 1956, can email me on: mirski_2000@yahoo.co.uk
Princess Maria Sviatopolk-Mirski
Stratford/London E15 4PR