English Heritage, the national conservation body that advises the Secretary of State on heritage matters, is to stage its much acclaimed “Stopping the Rot” presentation on the Isle of Wight on Friday 26th September 2014 between 10am-4pm.

The event is being run in conjunction with the Friends of Frank James who recently presented nearly 3,000 signatures to the Isle of Wight Council calling on it to use its statutory powers to compel the owners of the former Frank James Memorial hospital in Adelaide Grove, East Cowes, to undertake urgent repairs.

The event is being staged at the Grade II listed Northwood House in West Cowes, itself in the official register of Heritage at Risk.

The event is free and open to anyone who is interested in saving Island heritage. Tickets can be obtained from [email protected]