It seems that her maje’s appointment of celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh, as High Sheriff to the Isle of Wight has upset the apple cart somewhat.
It’s been reported across several publications that the fact that his property on the Wight is his second home and that he is not a caulkhead makes his appointment a bad decision.
Talking to the Daily Mail, Cllr Patrick Joyce said:
[Image courtesy of Tracey’s Yachting TV Blog – copyright remains with photographer]There are many people on the Isle of Wight who could have been picked.
There are many people who have done very great service on the island, and actually live here. I would have thought it would be better to choose one of those.
Choosing Alan Titchmarsh was not the most sensible thing to do. It just seems a bit strange that someone who has a holiday home has been picked as the High Sheriff.
Generally speaking, they pick prominent people from the Isle of Wight.
