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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.

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.

7, February 2022·2 min read

Calling 16 to 30-year-olds, not in education, training or employment: Spend a week with Wight Trash thanks to The Princes Trust

It's hoped people will find the week a manageable time scale, and the emphasis really is on turning up and having fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. There'll be a taster session to meet the team on Tuesday

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.

Bobby Scudder with his badge and letter from Blue Peter

29, June 2023·1 min read

Eight-year-old Bobby triumphs at skateboarding, honoured with Blue Peter Badge

Bobby Scudder, an eight-year-old skateboarder from Cowes, proudly receives the coveted Blue Peter Sports Badge

16, September 2016·2 min read

Fingers crossed for skating hero, John Cattle, Positive Role Model finalist

Isle of Wight skateboarding hero, John Cattle, who helps enrich the lives of so many people each week, will head to Liverpool tonight as a positive role model finalist in the National Diversity Awards.

bart simpson on a skateboard with a smartphone

20, March 2019·1 min read

Pub Quiz for John Cattle’s Skate club

Gather your friends and head to Wootton on Friday night for the Pub Quiz which sees all money raised going towards new equipment for the skate club.

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.

27, April 2018·1 min read

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