Seaclose Helicopter Exercise

On Friday 17 April the Royal Air Force undertook a short exercise, landing a CH47 Chinook helicopter at Seaclose Park to test and evaluate longstanding helicopter landing site procedures, should they be needed, to transfer patients as a part of the contribution being made by the military in support of the IoW NHS Trust during the COVID-19 emergency.

I took photos for the Isle of Wight County Press, published here https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/18387286.chinook-helicopter-flies-covid-exercise/

Published in the Isle of Wight County Press here https://bit.ly/34Km9cF and on Graham Reading Press Photography site here https://bit.ly/34KmL1X

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Photos during the Coronavirus pandemic to cheer us all up!

More photos on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook group here https://bit.ly/342usA5

The Isle of Wight Observer used the photos. See all issues here https://iwobserver.co.uk/newspapers/
BBC Radio Solent Interview 1 4 2020
Marie Flynn, Ryde resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 30 03 2020
Charis-Mayy Sedgwickk Ryde resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 30 03 2020
Ann Abe-Deacon (Principal of Dance-Vibez dance school) Ryde resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 30 03 2020
Ann Abe-Deacon (Principal of Dance-Vibez dance school) Ryde Resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 30 03 2020
Steph and Ray Edwards greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 30 03 2020
Seb Barclay Ryde resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 31 03 2020
Donna Jones MBE and Tyson (12) Ryde residents greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, Ryde, Isle of Wight 31 03 2020
Marie Smith Ryde resident greeting loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic with a tune on the saxophone, Ryde, Isle of Wight 31 03 2020
Rainbows in Ryde telling people to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde, Isle of Wight
Rainbows in Ryde telling people to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde, Isle of Wight
Rainbows in Ryde telling people to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde, Isle of Wight
Rainbows in Ryde telling people to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde, Isle of Wight
Rainbows in Ryde Fire Station telling people to stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde,
https://bit.ly/2Uw87b2
Rainbows in Ryde Fire Station telling people to stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic 31 03 2020 Ryde, Isle of Wight
Masked animals during the coronavirus pandemic
Sandown Isle of Wight 6 4 2020
Masked animals during the coronavirus pandemic
Sandown Isle of Wight 6 4 2020
Masked animals during the coronavirus pandemic
Sandown Isle of Wight 6 4 2020
Masked animals during the coronavirus pandemic
Sandown Isle of Wight 6 4 2020

More photos on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook group here https://bit.ly/342usA5

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Dancing On The Beach

Isle of Wight dancer Francesca Toyne enjoyed dancing at Yaverland beach on the Isle of Wight 14/9/2019
Also on Graham Reading Model Portfolios Facebook group here http://bit.ly/2mhbSCv

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King’s Cup

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head as skippers of their own boats in The King’s Cup. Celebrity teams included Bear Grylls, Dan Snow, Fara Williams, John Bishop, Katie Thistleton and Helen Glover. Bear Grylls won the trophy, with Kate winning the wooden spoon for her last place.

The King’s Cup trophy is a historical cup first presented by King George V at Cowes’ Royal Yacht Squadron in 1920.

Photos also on facebook here http://bit.ly/2YYLAXy

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Royal Ascot 2019

Her Majesty The Queen arrived at Royal Ascot looking radiant in bright pink.

Ilda Di Vico looked stunning with some of the guests wearing her hats – http://www.ildadivico.com/

The Sun used a fashion photo –
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9351511/royal-ascot-2019-racegoers-outfits/

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Iconic Bowie at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

Dr Brian Hinton (Chairman of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust), Kevin Cummins (Photographer), Carrie Kania (Editorial Director at Iconic Images), Guy Portelli (Sculptor).

Dr Brian Hinton (Chairman of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust) introduced visiting guests – Kevin Cummins (photographer), Carrie Kania (Editorial Director at Iconic Images) and Guy Portelli (sculptor) to the launch evening of Dimbola Museum & Galleries summer show on 7th June 2019- Iconic Bowie – which is a celebration of the pioneering artist and musical innovator David Bowie (1947-2016) featuring iconic photography, painting, vinyl art and sculpture.

Kevin Cummins showed his photographs of David Bowie at the private view, and gave an entertaining talk about how he took them. Sculptor Guy Portelli also talked about his work. Phil Lancaster who drummed in Lower Third with Bowie and author Kevin Cann who both have written books on Bowie, joined invited guests at the successful launch evening. More photographs on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook group here http://bit.ly/2XBSga4


Kevin Cummins (Photographer)

Guy Portelli (Sculptor)

Phil Lancaster who drummed in Lower Third with Bowie and author Kevin Cann
with their books on David Bowie

Island Echo published the story here
https://www.islandecho.co.uk/bowie-takes-centre-stage-at-dimbola/

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D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations

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The Red Arrows gave a stunning display at the D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations held at Portsmouth/Southsea. MV Boudicca carried veterans to Normandy and was met by a flotilla of Royal Navy vessels who will sailed past her in salute with sailors lining the decks, wth a spitfire flying overhead. More photos on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook page here bit.ly/2WgkGF9

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Robin Hill Sky High Night Glow

Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight hosted ‘Sky High’ where tethered hot air balloons were displayed – shown here in a ‘Night Glow’ evening where the burners created some amazing light – all to music.

The Times used the photo on 1st June, page 14.

Also on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook page here
http://bit.ly/2wAbbGn

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20th Anniversary Isle of Wight Lambretta Day

The 20th Anniversary of Isle of Wight Lambretta Day was a great success.
Photos from the ride out (taken in Ryde) are on the Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook gallery here bit.ly/30Hu9c5
Isle Of Wight Radio published some photos here –
www.iwradio.co.uk/2019/05/28/isle-of-wight-lambretta-day-celebrates-20th-birthday/

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Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Britain’s got Talent’s Derek Sandy sang ‘Welcome to the Isle of Wight’ aboard Wightlink’s ‘Victoria of Wight’ from Portsmouth to Fishbourne Isle of Wight 18/5/2019  Full set of photos on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook site here https://bit.ly/2VPGOL6

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