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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.

Farewell

20, September 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Farewell

As we mentioned last week, this is Cassandra's final column. OnTheWight is pleased to have been able to share Cassandra's work with readers and wish her the very best in her future studies with the University of Groningen. We have something else coming next week which we think you're going to love.

Flags:

14, June 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Festival

Cassandra returns with her Saturday column and gets lost in the energy of the festival.

Ventnor Fog in colour:

15, March 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Fog

We imagine that after the last two days of fog shrouding the Island, you'll all find something in Cassandra's piece this week to relate to.

Almond Blossom

8, March 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Fresh Light

Cassandra celebrates all that is wonderful about the coming of Spring.

Family get together:

3, May 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Gathering

Family milestones always provide a great opportunity for all family members to get together sharing history, celebrating togetherness and merrily dancing the night away.

Field of wild flowers

24, May 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Living Scent

Cassandra is back with her Saturday column and is rejoicing in the wonder of Mother Nature's aroma.

Filing cabinet

17, May 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Lost time

Cassandra returns with her weekly column and asks the perennial question, 'where does all the time go?'

Midsummer forest:

21, June 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Midsummer’s Eve

Cassandra returns with her Saturday column, poetically taking us on a midsummer journey.

Eggs in a nest:

9, February 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Our first egg

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

Pause Button

26, April 2014·1 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Pause

Cassandra explores the period of anticipation between Spring and Summer and asks readers to share their comments on why they believe 2014 will be the best year yet.

Pearlie Close up:

1, March 2014·2 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Pearlie

Cassandra returns with her weekly column and discovers that some things are not always as you think they are.

Pearlie 2

5, April 2014·3 min read

Cassandra Gardiner: Pearlie II

Cassandra returns with her weekly column and shares the experience of her first Poultry Show with the loveable Pearlie in tow.

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