Seeing Kate Humble on TV at The Needles satellite launch site on Friday brought back memories for this reader who says he was involved with putting the first satellite into orbit from there
All praise to Natalie Hyde for braving the cold weather and having her fabulous Afro shaved off to raise money for two charities as well donate her hair for young cancer sufferers.
Last year the 70 wonderful volunteer watchkeepers kept lookout at Needles Coastwatch for 6,710 hours, maintaining the station for 365 days in all weathers. Well done to them all!
The closure may put off some visitors due to the cost of using the chairlift, which Needles Pleasure Cruises owner says could have a negative impact on the trade