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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.

8, February 2019·2 min read

Free skateboarding sessions thanks to Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council

12 to 16-year-olds in Newport won't be able to say they've got nothing to do this half term, as John Cattle's Skate Club offer a range of free skateboarding sessions, supported by the parish council.

24, September 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council show their support for the skateboarding community

The number of children, young people (and not so young!) who are taking up skateboarding on the Island is growing.

1, April 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight skateboarding brand Wight Trash 15 years old and still going strong

Legendary Isle of Wight skateboarder, John Cattle, founded Wight Trash back in 2004. 15 years on and the brand is known around the world, he's running skate session five days a week and will be celebrating five years of having a shop in Ryde this summer.

24, May 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight skateboarding legend latest to feature in Isle Create series

Up next in the Isle Create series of short documentaries highlighting the Island's creativity is John Cattle from Wight Trash Skateboards.

26, June 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight skateboarding legend No. 7 in Top 50 Happy List

One of those who nominated John Cattle for the Happy List said, “He teaches you to be brave, tackle your fears, trust people and have fun.” Well done John, keep doing what you're doing.

2, May 2022·2 min read

John Cattle’s Skate Club has gone from teaching 25 people a week to now helping hundreds of all ages

The story of hard work, dedication and a passion for what they do has earned all involved with John Cattle's Skate Club a bright future that is well worth supporting

john cattles skate club with lad on skateboard indicating Victory signs with both hands

19, November 2020·2 min read

John Cattle’s Skate Club voted as Best Isle of Wight Activity

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

25, July 2016·1 min read

Learn how to skateboard this summer free of charge

Your kids can learn a new skill this summer holiday and pick up all the other benefits of being part of the skateboarding community on the Isle of Wight.

2, September 2022·3 min read

Long-running saga of too few electric vehicle charging points on the Isle of Wight: How it’s impacting one not-for-profit

John Cattle says his second-hand electric car is his favourite car ever, but the unreliability of being able to charge it around the Island is having an impact on his livelihood and the not-for-profit organisation he runs

14, July 2021·4 min read

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