Island Stories

As Easter approaches, a podcast episode full of hope, spirituality and hospitality. Island Stories meets Father Xavier Perrin, the Abbot of Quarr Abbey - a place of worship for Roman Catholics and a popular place to visit for Islanders and tourists alike. Father Xavier tells us about his Island life, a typical day-in-his-life as a monk, his work caring for the buildings and fabric of the abbey and his plans for the future. Thank you to Style of Wight Magazine for supporting Season 3 of the Island Stories Podcast: https://www.styleofwight.co.uk/Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter Island StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Our final guest of 2023 is Leighton Atchison-Warne, founder of beauty and lifestyle brand Natures Journey, based in Ryde. Leighton tells us his Island Story - a native from birth, he now lives in Sandown with his partner and worked at Liz Earle for many years before branching out on his own project. He talks about his pioneering use of CBD oil in beauty products and - of course - his love for the Island.Thank you to Style of Wight Magazine for supporting Season 3 of the Island Stories Podcast: https://www.styleofwight.co.uk/Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter Island StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Our guest this week is wine guru Helena Nicklin who is no stranger to podcasting - with her popular drinks podcast ‘Bring a Bottle’ and a starring role in three TV series of ‘The Three Drinkers’ on Amazon Prime. Helena talks moving her family to the Island from London, all things booze-related including predictions for next year’s drinks trends, plus the possibilities for a breakthrough vintner on the Isle of Wight.Thank you to Style of Wight Magazine for supporting Season 3 of the Island Stories Podcast: https://www.styleofwight.co.uk/Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Born and bred on the Island, Major General Sir Martin White is our very first guest for Season 3 of the Island Stories podcast - timed to coincide with the week running up to Remembrance Sunday. Sir Martin served a long and decorated career in the British Army before becoming Her Late Majesty The Queen’s representative on the Isle of Wight - welcoming royalty to our shores as our Lord Lieutenant for 14 years.Thank you to our supporters, including Style of Wight Magazine: https://www.styleofwight.co.uk/Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Our guest this week is X-Factor star Mike Christie who lives in Cowes when he's not touring the UK with his operatic 'boy-band' group G4 who've achieved enormous success since becoming runners-up on the show in 2004.Mike speaks of his great love for the Island, the work he does with young people here to introduce them to music and his annual event the Wight Proms.Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Our guest this week is Island girl Jayne Derbyshire who’s incredible career took her around the world, entertaining thousands of passengers onboard giant cruiseships - before she returned home to the Island to give the next generation their ticket to fame. Jayne’s Island upbringing gave her a grounding in life that’s never left. Even while she travelled the world - from showgirl to Bollywood star - it was the magic of Shanklin Theatre that brought her home.Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

Our guest this week is the legendary brewer Anthony Goddard of Goddards Brewery. We talk to him at the company's brand new base in Arreton which has been designed as a brewing ‘experience’ for locals and tourists alike. An Islander with an incredible story, his wife of 52 years says he has a “remarkable ability to dust himself off and start again” - tune into this latest episode to find out more!Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative

This week on the podcast we meet Vicki Haworth - who is changing the way we treat mental health on the Island. 'There's no waiting list here!' - she tells us, explaining how significant funding means her organisation can provide free group treatment to anyone who needs it.We interview her at the Isorropia Foundation's beautiful new home and chat all things depression, anxiety and how to break the cycle, while exploring if living on an island can impact a person's mental wellbeing. It's an important episode and one we are really proud to share with our listeners.Hosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative