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Zoe shares this round-up of the last 12 months from John Cattle's Skate Club - a not-for-profit company helping to make a positive impact on the physical and mental health of skateboarders of all ages and abilities
John Cattle
John Cattle is well-known across the globe as a legendary Isle of Wight skateboarder.
He founded Wight Trash Skateboards in 2004 and now has a popular online shop, bricks and mortar shop in Ryde, a skateboarding team that competes in competitions around the country and skateboarding lessons through his skateclub.
Below are some of the articles featuring John Cattle.
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This exciting new scheme is seen as an investment in the community's future. Here's how you can support it
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Ryde Town Council say they have closed the park due to "anti-social behaviour and vandalism", but the real issue is far from this say skateboarding ambassadors, Wight Trash
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Three cheers for John Cattle's Skateclub who offer very reasonably-priced skateboarding sessions for all ages, from micro-shredders to the more mature skateboarders on the Island
·1 min read
Check out this latest offering from Wight Trash - a three-minute taster video called Social Distancing, released ahead of the full-length feature called YEAH WIGHT
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BBC South popped over to John Cattle’s Skate Club to speak with Martha Eggleton, the youngest member of the Wight Trash skate team
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The number of children, young people (and not so young!) who are taking up skateboarding on the Island is growing.
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The Barn which houses John Cattle's Skateclub, also welcomes birthday parties, Morris Dancers and groups for children and the elderly to meet in a warm, comfortable environment to enjoy activities, conversation and fellowship.
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Cllr Love said it was never his intention to "cause harm to young people or our community which I deeply care for and work for the better good".
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Two councillors in East Cowes have effectively now blocked free skateboarding sessions for kids as they say they don't like the 15-year old Wight Trash name. It's never been an issue in previous years.
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Up next in the Isle Create series of short documentaries highlighting the Island's creativity is John Cattle from Wight Trash Skateboards.
·11 min read
Martha's response to breaking her leg in five places whilst attempting a 360? What competitions am I missing and when I get back on the board what tricks can I learn?
