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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.

16, February 2014·5 min read

Jonathan Dodd: But is it dance?

Read onto find out what led to Jonathan sitting with a silly grin on his face and tears rolling down his cheeks.

16, February 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Tidal movement

Cassandra's piece this week was written before the storms of Friday, so we expect her walk on the beach yesterday was even more dramatic than the week before.

9, February 2014·4 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Not funny, but will enthusiastic do?

Jonathan returns with his Sunday column and thinks he's probably been a bit serious lately.

9, February 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Our first egg

Cassandra shares a story about the joy of nurturing something very special.

2, February 2014·4 min read

Jonathan Dodd: It’s getting better

Jonathan shares his thoughts this week on being out of work and going into war. read on to see whether you agree with his observations.

2, February 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Clutter

Cassandra considers the merits of de-cluttering, both physically, mentally and emotionally.

1, February 2014·3 min read

Daft Old Duffer: Benefit Street

If you've been watching C4's Benefit Street series you might find yourself agreeing with Daft Old Duffer's view, on the other hand, you may vehemently disagree. That's the nature of having an opinion.

26, January 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Rain

OnTheWight welcome new columnist, Cassandra Gardiner, to the team. Cassandra will be delighting us each week with her musings, hoping to stimulate positive thought.