The Ventnor & District Local History Society’s latest publication, Growing Up in Godshill: The Memories of Joy Draper (nee Thorne), 1907–1995, is now available. From school at 13 to service at 14Marjorie Nellie Joyce Thorne (known as Joy) was born in Godshill in 1907. Two talks to Godshill SchoolThe book is based on two talks Joy gave to the children of Godshill School when she was in her 80s. Where to buyGrowing Up in Godshill is available for £6 in the Ventnor Heritage Centre or £8 including P&P from the Society’s online shop. News shared by Jeff on behalf of Ventnor & District Local History Society.