Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson, now 37, has loved the kitchen since he was 10 years old. Having been one of the youngest ever to achieve a Michelin Star, Robert has since gone on to carve out his place within the hospitality industry, now owning and running Thompson’s on the Isle of Wight – his first solo restaurant.
classic with a twist
In 2015 Robert opened his own restaurant “Thompson’s” located in Newport in the centre of the Island. With its open kitchen approach where the chefs serve the guests, the restaurant has quickly established itself and gained a solid reputation building on all of what Robert has done since arriving on the Island. The Independent’s Tracey MacLeod describes Thompson’s style as ‘classic-with-a-twist’.
Pan-fried scallops with cauliflower ‘cous-cous’, Ras el Hanout and coriander shoots shared space on a recent tasting menu with a pressing of smoked eel, pork belly and Granny Smith apple. Robert Thompson’s style has always been a congenial one: his menus have remained brief and to the point, his style of cooking respectful of the old classics, yet mindful of a modern dining trend that values, above all, lightness and freshness.
ROBERT THOMPSON'S JOURNAL
Meditation with Caroline
Sunday evening guided meditation is all about goal setting & the importance of keeping faith in achieving those goals.
Meditations starts at 2:55min.
Meditation with Caroline
Sunday evening guided meditation is all about Empowerment & how to feel empowered to be your true self.
Meditations starts at 4:20min.
What Does The Crocodile Say? – Toddler Tuesday
This session with Grace is all about making lots and lots of noise! With some of our favourite nursery rhymes and a special reading of ‘What Does The Crocodile Say?”, this is a session not to be missed!
We Are Music
From music writer and The Creative Independent/ Kickstarter Editor in Chief, Brandon Stosuy, comes a new board book called We Are Music that dives into the history of music.
DIY Instruments
Our favourite playtime Vesta Victoria shows us how to make our own DIY instruments, including a pan flute made out of paper straws and a dram-shaker made out of an empty baked beans tin!
Baby Shark Makaton – Thoughtful Thursday
Sinead teaches the Vesta Kids about different forms of communication, including Makaton! Learn the Makaton signs for our Vesta favourite song as well… Baby Shark!
Teen Fitness
Child Fitness Expert Tom Laidlaw joins Mikey for another round of Friday fitness fun, with exercises suitable for 6-10 years.
Dancing Tambourine – Mini Make
Create your own tambourine with paper plates, rice, beads, stickers, double-sided tape and ribbon. A perfect way to start your own DIY musical instrument collection.
GuessThat Sound – Monday Funday
Join Dan & Bonnie for their silly ‘what’s that sound?’ quiz! If they guess the sound wrong, they will have to do the ‘Beanboozled’ challenge and eat some disgusting flavoured jelly beans! Options include gone-off milk, dog-food and even barf!
African Inspired Drum – Workshop Wednesday
Up-cycle things you have lying around the house to make African inspired Djembe drums! Follow Grace, as she creates and decorates her own drum and teaches us about the African Djembe.
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