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Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

OnTheWight is run on journalistic principles of honesty, transparency and balance. Every so often, there will be a subject or issue that the editors or contributors wish to share that reflects their personal opinion.

These Isle of Wight opinion pieces will be clearly marked as such. We believe their inclusion adds to the diversity of content available to readers.

Dogs in forest:

14, September 2014·4 min read

Jonathan Dodd: More Pavlova than Pavlov?

What happens with a cat lover is asked to dog sit. Jonathan's Sunday column might have the answer.

Minds eye

13, September 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Crossing mind’s ocean

Sadly, this is the penultimate regular piece from Cassandra as she has been accepted on course with the University of Groningen and all her spare time will be taken up with studying. Her first module is looking at 'Complexity Theory in an uncertain world'.

smiley fingers

7, September 2014·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: The Pursuit of Happiness

Jonathan continues in the same vain as last week. Find out why he believes you can’t chase happiness, but sometimes it will unexpectedly come to you.

Bestival audience

6, September 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Bestival

If you've ever lost yourself at Bestival, you'll probably find lots of agree with in Cassandra's latest column. If nothing else, it'll remind you of the good times had by thousands each year.

Smiley flower boy:

31, August 2014·4 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Happiness? Where’s that?

Jonathan's positive approach to life is contagious and always puts a smile on our faces. Read on to find out what puts a smile on his.

Croquet:

30, August 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Croquet

Cassandra returns with her Saturday column and has been partaking in a spot of croquet.

Dickens dream:

24, August 2014·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Doing the writing thing

Have you got a story to tell, but have been wondering how to get started on it? Jonathan's got a series of tips to help out.

Cassandra's chickens

23, August 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Chicken fever

Cassandra returns with her Saturday column and introduces us to some new members of the 'family'.

Robin Williams album cover :

17, August 2014·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Robin Williams 1951 – 2014

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column, which this week he dedicates to the late Robin Williams. A touching reflection.

Summers end:

16, August 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Seasonal Drift

Cassandra returns with her Saturday column, putting into delicate form what many of us see but find hard to express.

Chinese Child Soldiers

10, August 2014·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Dangerous Children

Another fantastically thought provoking piece from Jonathan Dodd.

9, August 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Before and after

Cassandra returns and this week introduces us to her adorable shaggy dog, Stanley. Who's a lovely boy then ....

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