Archive for August 2017
Ventnor Fringe Festival
My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last. We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build. After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events. Daughter enjoyed a quick…
Read MoreThe Picturesque Village of Godshill
A visit to Godshill will probably leave you feeling a little whimsical. I have to admit, I have driven through Godshill quite a few times. Staying in Ventnor, it is not a million miles away and I often drive through or use the petrol station there. Whenever I do, I always say, “ahhh, this village…
Read MoreWhy the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. I am not sure I can express what I mean, but…
Read MoreBlackGang Chine The Land Of Imagination
BlackGang Chine, Isle of Wight My recent visit to Blackgang Chine has left me feeling nostalgic. I haven’t been there since I was a kid. Taking my 5 year old to visit this week, took me back a fair few years to my own childhood. If you like a bit of vintage, mixed with a…
Read More