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Southern Water wants to pipe raw sewage onto Silver Sands Beach, Bembridge — a Marine Conservation Zone home to seahorse...
09/06/2026

Southern Water wants to pipe raw sewage onto Silver Sands Beach, Bembridge — a Marine Conservation Zone home to seahorses, seagrass and families. The community is fighting back.

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Gorgeous bee orchids on Ducie Ave in Bembridge!
30/05/2026

Gorgeous bee orchids on Ducie Ave in Bembridge!

05/05/2026

Perfect flying conditions yesterday for a whistle stop whizz around the island with - looking breathtaking in the sun 😍

Great to see some of our favourite food & drink spots looking resplendently summer-ready too!













Spectacular view of the pink moon over Bembridge lifeboat station this evening captured by
02/04/2026

Spectacular view of the pink moon over Bembridge lifeboat station this evening captured by

Flying poodles! 🐩✈️First time flying for our two intrepid cockapoos today - a test flight over to Lee to see how they go...
21/03/2026

Flying poodles! 🐩✈️
First time flying for our two intrepid cockapoos today - a test flight over to Lee to see how they got on. Well enough to invest in some pup ear defenders and attempt a longer flight next time.
So excited to see the gearing up for its reopening on Friday too…summers in Bembridge are going to be EPIC!

In praise of beige…whilst this might not win many prizes for appearance, believe me when I say it’s a gold medal winner ...
14/01/2026

In praise of beige…whilst this might not win many prizes for appearance, believe me when I say it’s a gold medal winner when it comes to flavour.

Truffle Brie risotto made using Borthwood Brie, topped with Jerusalem artichoke crisps.

Silky, indulgent, comforting. Everything you want in a risotto - and more. Made enough for three…needless to say there were no leftovers 🤣

“Siri, Lumos!” iPhones to the rescue last night when the power went out during service at my first private dining event ...
11/01/2026

“Siri, Lumos!” iPhones to the rescue last night when the power went out during service at my first private dining event of the year. Thankfully the beef wellington and seabass en croûte survived the oven outage intact and candles on the dining table saved the guests from an in the dark dining experience!

To say we’ve moved from Cowes to Bembridge just for the bacon rolls  might be an exaggeration…but it was certainly a fac...
04/01/2026

To say we’ve moved from Cowes to Bembridge just for the bacon rolls might be an exaggeration…but it was certainly a factor 😂

Oh and the glorious beaches and fabulous dog walking right from our front door…

Our first taste of life in the Far East has been fabulous so far…can’t wait for summer!

Well well well what do we have here…buttery shortcrust encased rich mince filled cheesy-topped loveliness that’s what!Yu...
14/12/2025

Well well well what do we have here…buttery shortcrust encased rich mince filled cheesy-topped loveliness that’s what!

Yup, mini cottage pies - party food worth heading out for on a cold, chilly December evening when Netflix and your pyjamas look like a more tempting option.

The cutest little gingerbread macarons. Almost…but not quite too cute to eat… 😜
07/12/2025

The cutest little gingerbread macarons. Almost…but not quite too cute to eat… 😜

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