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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
Wight Trash
Wight Trash is an Isle of Wight skateboard company. Run by the legendary John Cattle, the company has a flagship shop in Ryde High Street, as well as an online shop.
JC also runs the John Cattle Skate Club all year round for all ages, from micro-shredders to those with access to a free bus pass.
Below are some of the articles mentioning Wight Trash.
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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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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.
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From an eight year-old skateboarder to an 80-year-old athlete, 75 gifted sportspeople are being supported by the Talented Athlete Scheme this year.
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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?
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Taking a slightly different approach to things for the benefit of everyone is one of the aims for the new committee of the Business Association.
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Martha Eggleton's dad decided to build a mini-ramp in their back garden so she could continue training as a skateboarder for Wight Trash
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Zoe Thompson, who is also co-owner of skateboarding brand Wight Trash, is due to appear on BBC news on Wednesday morning
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All sorts of rumours have been flying around, but a spokesperson from Sandown Town Council is able to bust the myths and explain what's happening.
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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
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If you have a piece of work you can donate, please drop it off in Ryde or Ventnor in the next week so it can be added to the auction site in time.
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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.
