Island Stories

Harriet Hadfield & Alex Warren
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Island Stories

Each and every one of us has an Island Story. What’s yours? The Island Stories Podcast uncovers the characters and personalities who’ve made the Isle of Wight - on the South-Coast of England - home. We talk to amazing Islanders about why they live here, what makes them special and find out their favourite things about this amazing Island of ours!  Hosted by Harriet Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S3 Ep 5: Jo Rees - The Island's dyslexia champion

    10 APR

    S3 Ep 5: Jo Rees - The Island's dyslexia champion

    Our guest this week on Island Stories is dyslexia specialist Jo Rees who has built a huge following across the Island - and around the world via social media Born and bred in Newport, Jo now lives in St Helens with her husband Tom and their teenage three children. Jo is the Island’s leading expert in dyslexia, offering private assessments and support to families across the Isle of Wight via her company ‘Another Way Round’. Follow Jo on Tik Tok Thank you to Style of Wight Magazine for supporting Season 3 of the Island Stories Podcast: https://www.styleofwight.co.uk/ Hosted by Harriet Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  2. S3 Ep 4: Father Xavier Perrin - life as an Island monk

    27 MAR

    S3 Ep 4: Father Xavier Perrin - life as an Island monk

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter Island Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  3. S3 Ep 3: Leighton Atchison-Warne - putting the CBD into the IOW

    13/12/2023

    S3 Ep 3: Leighton Atchison-Warne - putting the CBD into the IOW

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter Island Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. S3 Ep 2: Helena Nicklin - the Island's very own wine-fluencer.

    22/11/2023

    S3 Ep 2: Helena Nicklin - the Island's very own wine-fluencer.

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  5. S3 Ep 1: Major General Sir Martin White - the Island’s highest ranked veteran.

    08/11/2023

    S3 Ep 1: Major General Sir Martin White - the Island’s highest ranked veteran.

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  6. S2 Ep 10: Mike Christie - he's got the Island X-factor

    20/06/2023

    S2 Ep 10: Mike Christie - he's got the Island X-factor

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  7. S2 Ep 9: Jayne Derbyshire - Shanklin’s showgirl takes centre-stage!

    06/06/2023

    S2 Ep 9: Jayne Derbyshire - Shanklin’s showgirl takes centre-stage!

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  8. S2 Ep 8: Anthony Goddard - ‘Ale of Wight’ - an Island brewing legend.

    23/05/2023

    S2 Ep 8: Anthony Goddard - ‘Ale of Wight’ - an Island brewing legend.

    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 Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Sign-up to Harriet’s weekly newsletter 5-Stories Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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About

Each and every one of us has an Island Story. What’s yours? The Island Stories Podcast uncovers the characters and personalities who’ve made the Isle of Wight - on the South-Coast of England - home. We talk to amazing Islanders about why they live here, what makes them special and find out their favourite things about this amazing Island of ours!  Hosted by Harriet Hadfield Produced by Alex Warren Music by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Harriet Hadfield & Alex Warren
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Island Stories
  • Show Website
    Island Stories

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