I Love Wight Podcast

Ciaran and Bill speak to  Anne Springman, whose family have been custodians of  Shanklin Chine for many generations. Anne shares her passion for the Chine and takes us on a historical journey through the Chine's amazing history. As the oldest tourist attraction on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin Chine has played host to all manner of great Artists, Scientists, Smugglers, Royalty and more recently the Armed Forces with the Chine's crucial role in the D-Day landings during World War II. Discover what makes the Chine such a great place to explore and experience and why so many thousands flock to it every year to experience its magic and tranquillity. Useful Links Visit Shanklin Chine Online https://www.shanklinchine.co.uk/ Follow Shanklin Chine on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shanklinchine/

"If the world's best Stilton and the world's best Brie had a love child, that love child would be Isle of Wight Blue..." ...At least in our opinion! If you haven't yet fully explored the creamy luscious and tasty delights from The Isle of Wight Cheese Company, then we have a real Christmas / new year treat for you with this episode. We speak to Richard Hodgson from the Isle of Wight Cheese and learn how his award-winning Isle of Wight Cheese is crafted and created to perfection. Learn all about Gallybagger Cheddar, Isle of Wight Blue, Isle of Wight Soft, Isle of Wight Blue Slipper Cheese, Old Gaffer Blue and Borthwood Brie and the story behind how they came into being and are lovingly crafted day in and day out, throughout the year at their Queenbower Dairy. Isle of Wight Cheese Richard shares with us how he got into Cheesemaking, How they grew the business from humble beginnings in 2006, and also introduces us to some of the amazing and bespoke brine, inventions and machinery that ensure more people can enjoy his cheese masterpieces. There is a huge amount of work that goes into what Richard creates, and we hope this interview will go some way to you appreciating his cheese even more. Find out More If you haven't tried Isle of Wight Cheeses you are missing out. All of them are a real cheese lovers delight. Find out more about Richard and his team of 60 Cows who produce these amazing food from the lush green pasture around Borthwood Forest. Just visit https://www.isleofwightcheese.co.uk/ You can also clock where you can get your hands on their cheese from their stockist's page.  Useful LInks Isle of Wight Cheese Company: https://www.isleofwightcheese.co.uk Isle of Wight Cheese Stockists: https://www.isleofwightcheese.co.uk/order Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIOWCheeseCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiowcheeseco/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheIOWCheeseCo

We caught up with Isle Of Wight MP Mr Bob Seely back in June this year to explore his love of the Island and in the process uncovered much more than we bargained for. When is England's largest Island not an Island? When it's the Isle of Wight apparently, or at least that was the view in Westminster until the Island's MP, Bob Seely, together with the Isle of Wight Council started to fight for change. If you have always wondered what the Isle of Wight's MP does, and what motivates him, listen in for some answers and insight.

The Hosts of the I Love Wight Podcast Ciaran and Bill introduce themselves and give you a flavour of what they have planned for this podcast. This will be an Ad-Free show specifically for people who love the Isle of Wight. Our aim is to seek out and tell great stories from Island people and companies. We will be covering the Island's History, Events, Cultural Heritage, Music, Food, Fun things to do and anything else that we think Wight loving listeners will find adds to their passion for this beautiful and unique Island. We hope you will join us.