Calder's Confessions

Doug Alldred came in to see us at Vectis Radio to give us the low down on "Jazz on the Meadow" which takes place in Ventnor on 21st & 22nd May 2011! Further details: http://www.jazzonthemeadow.com

Doug Alldred came in to see us at Vectis Radio to give us the low down on "Jazz on the Meadow" which takes place in Ventnor on 21st & 22nd May 2011! Listen to the entire interview for details of how to win yourself tickets for two worth over £100 for the weekend. Further details: http://www.jazzonthemeadow.com

Andrew and Lisa Dowden have lived in the Isle of Wight for eighteen years. Their interest in studio pottery and ceramics naturally drew them to pottery produced in the Island, and subsequently to writing of the Isle of Wight pottery book. The guys popped in to talk about the inspiration for their work and let us know about some up and coming events they are involved with. http://www.isleofwightpottery.co.uk

This week, Karin and I introduced our resident team of Paranormal Investigators - Myths, Ghosts and Legends. Paul and Janis, founder members came in to explain exactly what would be happening on our "Live Investigation" nights which are due to start at the end of June 2011. We also heard from Emma who emailed to say her ex is messing with her head, Martin who wants to know what to do about his secret love for his best friend, Leslie who can`t let go of her ex and, finally Dan who`s world has been turned upside down by his partners drunken one night stand with another man. The Myths team have their own website: http://www.spookythings.co.uk

Cherryl who founded The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in 1987 came in to Vectis Radio to tell us about this years FauxFest - a fantastic event which is the charities main fundraiser. The line up this year consists of a glittering array of Tribute Acts who take their business so seriously that you`d be hard pushed to tell them appart from the superstars they emulate. The IW Donkey Sanctuary FauxFest 2011 covers 2 days, 23rd and 24th July and is certainly an event that's not to be missed. Further Details: http://www.iwdonkey-sanctuary.com

Giles Cole joined me by telephone during the Afternoon Show on Vectis Radio to talk about his forthcoming play "The Art of Concealment" which opens at the Iambic Arts Theatre, Brighton and forms an integral part of "Brighton Festival Fringe".   The Art of Concealment: The Life of Terence Rattigan PERFECT TIMING, INTRIGUING PLAY The world première of a new play by Giles Cole He was one of the most acclaimed playwrights and screenwriters of his generation. His fall from critical favour marked a turning point in modern British theatre. He wore a carefully constructed mask of respectable, suave gentility in order to conceal his true nature, but who was the man behind the mask? Who was the realTerence Rattigan? Terence Rattigan, one of the most acclaimed playwrights and screenwriters of his generation This is a play not only about the demons that haunted one of our great playwrights, but about the creative process itself, and the process of ageing, of loss, of unhappiness in love, and of ultimate disillusionment – with the ironic twist that we knowRattigan to be more honoured now, at the centenary of his birth, than he would ever have expected in his lifetime. Giles Cole has written for radio and stage and is a former actor. His writing credits include seven plays for BBC Radio 4 and eight stage plays. He has twice won the Sussex Playwrights annual play competition, and last had a play performed on the Brighton Festival Fringe in 2003 (Frail Blood, directed by Roger Braban and starring Peter Ellis,Mary Conlon, Vanessa Goodliffe and Hilary Farmiloe). Giles Cole Recently he has written a one-act play about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in their declining years, and compiled an entertainment celebrating the works of Sir John Mortimer, which was directed by Marilyn Imrie and performed at the Henley Literary Festival in 2009 and at the Garrick Club in 2010 – the latter with Hugh Bonneville,Geraldine James, Geoffrey Palmer and Katie Warren in the cast. For more information about Giles Cole, please visit his website.   Ticket Hotline: 01273 572101

This was week 3 of Calder`s Confessions where, again, we heard from a cross section of ordinary people with incredible lives; Tracey, who`s boyfriend is practically being stalked by a married woman, Mark who desperately wants to find his biological father but doesn't have the first clue where to start looking, Claire who`s still with her cheating boyfriend but now worried she may have caught an STI from him, Lee who battled through a divorce with the support his mother and awoke one morning to find her lifeless on the kitchen floor, Sasha who`s ignorant father insists on calling her fat and goading her about her weight despite the fact her BMI is spot on and finally, Dan who emailed us to complain that his wife only makes love to him once a month. Have a listen, real people with real lives!

Another afternoon of madness with the inimitable Shirl! This week we were also joined by Christine from The Princess Royal in Newport - it was a nightmare! What with Chris with her baps on the desk and Shirl talking about sitting on the loo in B&Q! Have a listen....I did survive it....kind of!

Philip Oxley OBE, Co-organiser of The Isle of Arts Festival came in to Vectis Radio to let us know how the festival in Ventnor on The Isle of Wight went this year and also ask for your help in making what, by all accounts was a fabulous event, even better in 2012! Further Details: http://www.artsisle.org Box Office: 01983 862 596

Helen Laverty and a bunch of other people will be loitering in Freshwater on Saturday April 30th, look out for them - theyre after signatures for a petition to show our government exactly how important it is that the childrens heart surgery unit at Southampton General remains open. The possible closure will affect us all here on The Island, please, please try to get down to sign on the line this Saturday!!

Tonight was an extremely emotional show where we heard first hand accounts from parents who are battling to ensure that Southampton Generals Paediatric Cardiac Unit stays open despite the governments inherently flawed "Safe and Sustainable" review which threatens it with closure. Real people talk openly and honestly about their experiences at Southampton General. I was brought to tears a few times, please listen and make your own mind up. The message from tonight's show is very clear to me, closing this unit at Southampton will cost the lives of innocent children as well as complicate the lives of people who just don't deserve it. Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, put your pen down, take a seat for a few hours and listen to the reality of the impact your review is having.

We had a chat with Adam from www.booze2door.com who are offering an innovative service on The Island, they deliver booze, snacks and all the things you suddenly run out of when you have your mates round or are having a party and the shops have shut! Take a look at the Booze2Door website for further details: http://www.booze2door.com

This Sunday on Vectis Radio 9pm-12 we will be talking to some of the parents who have endured years of uncertainty and heartache whilst their children have been under the specialist care of the surgeons and staff at Southampton General Hospitals Children’s Cardiac Surgery Unit. An NHS review now threatens this unit with closure and this group, who clearly understand and value and necessity of the place are not about to sit back and let that happen without a fight. A selected few have agreed to talk to us live on air and not only give us their stories but also reiterate their concerns.

Paul and Janis came in to talk to us today about their work as Paranormal Investigators from the Isle of Wight based team Myth's Ghosts & Legends. These guys will be joining us live on Calder’s Confessions once a month in an all out quest to either prove or disprove that ghosts exist! Check out their website at: http://www.spookythings.co.uk

Helen Laverty and a bunch of other people will be loitering in Newport on Saturday April 23rd, look out for them - theyre after signatures for a petition to show our government exactly how important it is that the childrens heart surgery unit at Southampton General remains open. The possible closure will affect us all here on The Island, please, please try to get down to St James Square this Saturday.