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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.

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.

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.

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.

ventnor skatepark - gravity skatepark design

3, January 2019·1 min read

2019 could see the first modern concrete skatepark for the Isle of Wight

This year could be the one that sees a permanent concrete skatepark built on Ventnor's seafront. Who knows, with skateboarding now added to the 2020 Olympics, an Isle of Wight concrete skatepark could be the making of future Olympians.

26, October 2018·1 min read

Watch: Lauran Hibberd’s latest music video features Isle of Wight skateboarding stars

The track was recorded in a former water tower on Queen Victoria's estate on the Isle of Wight and the music video recorded at John Cattle's Skateclub. We love it!

25, July 2018·1 min read

Skateboarding legend to conquer fear of heights for sponsored skydive

Every pound donated will make a difference and help towards the goal of getting an awesome concrete skatepark built in Ventnor by Spring 2019.

21, June 2018·5 min read

Seven-year-old Martha joins the Wight Trash Skate crew

This sparkly seven-year-old from the Isle of Wight has just been recruited to the Wight Trash skateboarding team. Check out these great videos of her awesome performance.

27, April 2018·1 min read

Your chance to help shape the future of the Isle of Wight’s first concrete skatepark

Do please come along and show your support for those working hard to make this dream a reality.

25, August 2017·4 min read

Vandalism closes Ventnor Skatepark ramps: But good news on the horizon

Of course it's disappointing that vandals have damaged Ventnor's skatepark (BTW - Can you help fix it up?) - but let's not be disheartened - There's some good news on the horizon for a much more secure future.

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.

5, April 2017·2 min read

Calling all Isle of Wight female skateboarders: Don’t miss this

Saturday brings the chance for Isle of Wight female skateboarders of all ages to meet two inspirational female skaters from the mainland, as they make their way over to Ryde Skate Park.

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.

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