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One of the best websites I have had the pleasure of looking at. Excellent quality photographs and lots of useful information. The Isle of Wight is one of my favourite places to visit. If I can't get back to visit, I know that I will be able to come to this site to enjoy it. Keep up the great work. Suzanne

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Simon, this is a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful Isle. Thank you for "putting" it all together for everyone to enjoy. It's been many years since my last visit to the IOW, but it won't be long before my return this summer. I flew over the IOW on my return to the States, it appeared as lovely even from 10K feet up. LOL Once again, thank you for your website of the Isle of Wight. Sincerely: Mr. Lin Thompson, South Dakota, USA

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Thanks to all the useful information provided on ur great site, I was able to organise a memorable birthday for my mother in law.

Your suggestions and recommendations proved to be very helpful. I hope there are such sites for all tourist places in Europe.

Hi, What a fantastic site! There is so much useful information,whether you're a 'new to the Isle of Wight' a holidaymaker, or like myself 'a seasoned Fan'. I am totally obsessed with the Island. As a teenager I holidayed there with my parents and have been 'Utterly Captivated' by it's Beauty ever since. I have returned as often as possible since then with my own family('tho not nearly as often as I'd like). I have just spent the most enjoyable hour on your site getting thoroughly excited about our next visit in August. Thank You so much, Keep up the good work. Jeanette Mann

Looking for some info about the Isle of Wight before visiting there next week and stumbled across this website - very glad I did!! Lovely to have a visitors view of the island, also great photos and enough info to whet my appetite!

Many thanks, Sarah Handley

Date:: 01 August 2006

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I think your website is excellent. me and my 3 children are going to the isle in 11 days time for a week. we are staying for a week and this is my 5 visit in as many years. my children are on their second and third visit. oldest one is 9, middle one is 5 and baby is 2 1/2. your website has helped my decide where i would like to vsit.

many thanks

louisa austin.

Date:: 21 September 2006

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HI, I WAS AT ST CATHERINES OPEN AIR SCHOOL FOR 12 MONTHS OR SO AROUND 1947 FOR HEALTH REASONS.. ANY INFO OR PICTURES OF THAT SUBJECT ...THANKS JOHN .

Date:: 30 November 2006

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I do not think the Mill Bay should be demolished, or that anyone should have the right to demolish it. We have lost many good buildings in Portsmouth with deep regret. Once gone they can never be replaced, I say no. The main beauty of the island is that it has been unspoilt for so long and I put this down to a caring council. Something, we unfortunately lack in Portsmouth. Andrea

Date:: 06 December 2006

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I used to live in Ventnor for a considerable amount of years.I now live in Godshill.I used to work in the Mill-Bay when a guy called Jim Sladden used to own it.I am absolutely horrified at the thought of what they have got planned for this lovely old pub.Ventnor in my oppinion is gradually going down hill,and this will just add to it.As you rightfully say it does a roaring trade in the summer.It is not if so the building is in a bad state either so why the hell can't they leave things alone.

Regards.

Berni Nigh.

Date:: 28 December 2006

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Hi, have just come accross your website and also your comments about the demolishion of the Mill Bay. I aggree with you totally.

Now as a matter of interest are you aware that there is a continueing attempt by the owner of Cheeta Marine to build a Boat Factory on the Eastern Esplanade below the Winter gardens,in front of the Cascade waterfall arch and directly alongside the 'Island' paddling pool.

I and many other's are totally against both of thes proposals and have registered our objections to the planning authority. You still have time to do the same should you be so inclined.

Yours Sincerely Richard Julian.

Date:: 21 January 2007

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Very much enjoyed your site and agree with you that the Mill Bay should remain.

John Whipp. (billericay essex)

Date:: 29 January 2007

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The IOW Tourist Board should pay you for this splendid site ! Very inspiring and useful.

Paul Brain, Salisbury.

Hi, I too was at St Catherines, during the years of 1956-58. Whilst it all seems a long time ago, the experience has never really left me, and I find myself thinking about those times quite often.

Children had no rights then, as they do now. I always thought I was there because my family didn’t want me. Nobody told me I was there because of my health, or that I would, one day, be going home. We only had visitors twice a year and never ever went home. Today, things are so changed.

For all that, I had a happy time up there on the hill with the nuns. They were so caring, as were all the staff. I enjoyed school there too. With a view from the classroom of the sea, how could we not enjoy our lessons! Too many years have passed now, but I so wish that I or someone else had initiated a kind of re—union back in the 60’s or 70’s. I remember most of the girls in St Joseph’s House, and a good many of the boys.

I did come back to Ventnor in the early 90’s. Many changes at St Catherines!! Not an ‘open air’ school any more. I remember waking with dew on the top blacket, the windows were always open. From my bed, at night, I could see the flash from the Lighthouse. I’ll stop rambling.