RYS FLEET REVIEW and CELEBRATIONS.

To commemorate the bicentenary of the Royal Yacht Squadron, now based in Cowes, this historic club, which was inaugurated on 1st June 1815 at the Club’s first meeting in St James’s, London, has held a very special regatta which included other celebratory events. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, as Admiral of the Royal ... read more

ANTI BULLYING POSTER COMPETITION

A poster competition for young people with the message of preventing bullying on school journeys has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. As part of the build up to the annual Anti-Bullying Conference for young people held in October and national Anti-Bullying Week in November, children and young people are getting involved by ... read more

200 years for RYS

On 1st June 1815 the Royal Yacht Squadron was founded by 42 gentlemen interested in using sailing boats for recreation. These original members decided to meet in London and in Cowes twice a year. Membership was restricted to those who owned a vessel not under 10 tons. Today this is interpreted as any gentleman or ... read more

Victoria’s Fabulous Fete at Osborne.

  A ‘Must Visit’ event took place at Osborne House during the Half-Term holiday. Entitled Victoria’s  Fabulous Fete, visitors were carried back to the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign. In 1854 the young Duleep Singh, the Last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire arrived in England.  Queen Victoria invited him to stay with her at Osborne ... read more

“WIGHT IN BLOOM 2015”

Celebrity gardener and TV presenter, Alan Titchmarsh MBE, VMH (Victoria Medal of Honour RHS) has agreed to become  Patron of “Wight in Bloom”, an annual horticultural competition which is open to all Island residents, with the aim to make the Island a brighter, greener place to live and visit. Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight ... read more

PASSENGER SHIPBUILDING RETURNS TO THE ISLAND

After a break of 15 years passenger shipbuilding is due to return to the Isle of Wight. Red Funnel has confirmed that it is bringing fast ferry construction back to the UK with the announcement that its new passenger ferry Red Jet 6 will be built in East Cowes at Venture Quays. After receiving tenders ... read more

FREE WORKSHOPS AT QUAY ARTS

Three free workshops are to be held at Quay Arts over the next few weeks. Places are limited so it is necessary to book beforehand to avoid disappointment. To book call 01983 822490 or e-mail j.saunders@quayarts.org Please say you have seen the workshops advertised on this website. Details of free workshops are: 30th May 10am-12noon- ... read more

WHAT’S NEW AT IW FESTIVAL 2015

3 weeks to go until the Isle of Wight Festival 2015 and new areas this year include the Strongbow Tree, the Bulmers’ Colourarena , Jack Rocks Stage, Electro Love and Cabaret Noir, as well as more entertainment for young families. Strongbow Tree will be visible from all around the site. This 12 metre-high installation is ... read more

MAHARAJA VISITS OSBORNE HOUSE.

This half-term, 26 – 28th May, Queen Victoria plays host to a very special guest as she entertains the Maharaja Duleep Singh at Victoria’s Fabulous Fête at Osborne. In 1854 the young Duleep Singh, the Last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire arrived in England. Queen Victoria invited him to stay with her at Osborne and ... read more

TV Coverage for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

Peta from the JPMAM Round the Island Race Press Office writes: Television coverage of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) is being significantly extended in 2015 to include live streaming of the Race to a global audience. A new, dedicated outside-broadcast production unit will provide live, commentated coverage of the starts ... read more