34 years ago, when there was nothing to skate on the Isle of Wight, a group of skateboarders built a half pipe in a friend's field. Some say it went on to become one of the best in Europe
12 to 16-year-olds in Newport won't be able to say they've got nothing to do this half term, as John Cattle's Skate Club offer a range of free skateboarding sessions, supported by the parish council.
Community spirit shines in Ventnor as young people help revamp Ventnor Skatepark. The enhancements were certainly popular with young people at the weekend