 
		Vectis Radio is a community radio station based at The Riverside Centre on the Isle of Wight. Now broadcasting on FM 104.6

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Crystal Quest

This coming Sunday (Oct 26th) why not have afternoon tea at Community Spirited in the Pavilion , Vectis Road , East Cowes . Between 12 noon and 2 pm , they will be serving delicious cream teas and cake for just £5. Fundraising for To be in her shoes , Samaritans and the Community Spirited Cafe

Tonight , some of the Vectis Radio team will be in Bradford for the Community Radio Awards 2025. Vectis Radio has been shortlisted in four categories including the prestigious Station of the Year. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony which you can watch live here https://youtu.be/mRDY6QEJm5E Join us from 7pm and we send good luck to all finalists

How one of the Britain's most prolific writers on railway subjects…kicked off an exciting Substack about Reading On Trains. Also: his new book The Moquette Mystery which brings its protagonist to the Isle of Wight.


For five decades, one man has dedicated his life to tracking, studying, and protecting the wild orchids of the Isle of Wight. But this is more than a book about orchids—it is about devotion, a labour of love, and a lifetime's achievement. At its heart is the story of Stephen Oakes-Monger, fondly known as “The Orchid Man”, whose passion for these rare and beautiful flowers has shaped his life and relationships. It is a journey of connection—between uncle and nephew, between a man and a woman drawn together by a love of the natural world, and between kindred spirits met on his orchid trail. Beyond discovery and documentation, this is also the story of a tireless campaigner. Stephen has fought to save Isle of Wight orchids from habitat destruction, roadside cutting, and neglect. His work stands as a testament to the power of one person's dedication to protecting something fragile, fleeting, and extraordinary. With vivid descriptions and photography, expert insights, and a deep well of personal experience, this book provides a guide to the island's orchids and the dedication of a man who has spent a lifetime pursuing them. In Search of Wild Orchids | Naked Figleaf Press

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems DemonStar



Accommodation for cardiac patients, relatives and more.

Ever fancied the idea of redesigning a transport map for a city? Football fan, Francophile, film-loving cartographer Abraham Dein...did just that! Find out how here on the CATCH cast!




Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Total Annihilation (Pilot Episode)

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Theme Hospital

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Blaster Master

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Ape Escape

Apollo Theatre on Sunday November 2nd , Charlie dore and Julian Littman will be performing her latest music . Tickets are £16.50 and can be obtained from Apollo Theatre box office online or in person

This podcast will have you KRAKEN up, no kidding!

Cartographer Damien Saunder has collected 100s of album covers...with maps on them! His research shows 1 in every 500 covers has some kind of cartographic image and he discuss his new book Maps On Vinyl and how music and mapping has been his passions since childhood.

Maire Reeves popped into the studio to chat about all things Rotary , from campaigns coming up , to the celebration of the centenary of Rotary and many ways that Isle of Wight residents have contributed to the health and wellbeing of others all over the globe



Picture shows Peter with the 4Ps PC he funded.

Mark tells us all about Lost and Found volunteers, unregistered microchips, Halloween fun (children's event), and their Halloween quiz.

Most American urban areas are difficult to navigate without a car. Benjamin Schneider considers the state of the North American built environment in his new book The Unfinished Metropolis. And he joins us from New York City to explain how things can improve.

What the band has been up to and what they are doing next.


All about Baron Fortitude and the School of Comedy. Both creations of Luc.

Aims for the future - Losing my Grandad

Amy Hilborne Aims for The Future Part1 Accident

Amy Hilborne - Aims for the future Introduction

Jeff Piccinini from Voodoo Raven visited us today to chat about their latest album called Lady Liberty and their fabulous gig coming up at Halloween. Its a CD release and there will be an event taking place on Saturday 4th October at Bembridge Fort. Head to www.voodooraven.com for more details.

