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ISLE OF WIGHT GLASS MUSEUM OPENS

After a year of hard work, Isle of Wight Glass Museum, located at Arreton Barns, the Island’s largest arts and crafts centre, opened recently. This museum showcases glass produced by the Island’s many studios, past and present, as well as a fine collection of European Art Deco glass. Around one thousand pieces will be on ... read more

THE WHO RETURN TO IW FESTIVAL FOR A FOURTH TIME

Back in 1969, when the IW Festival was staged at Wootton The Who performed a selection of their hits to a Festival crowd which included some of The Beatles who were staying on the Island to catch the event. On the 17 August that year The Who had performed at Woodstock.  Their performance sealed their ... read more

YOUNG PEOPLE HONOURED BY HIGH SHERIFF

In his opening address, High Sheriff Ron Holland referred to the 2016 High Sheriff Awards as the most pleasurable function of his year in office. He said that the twelve recipients were positive role models, despite having to overcome adversity in their young lives. William Kemp from Sandown had always wanted to join the Army. ... read more

IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTE COLLECTIONS FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT

  Improvements to waste collections on the Isle of Wight, designed to increase recycling and reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill, are due to be introduced from Monday 2 May. As part of the council’s new waste contract with Amey, properties have been allocated and will receive the following: For recycling collections – ... read more

100 YEARS OF GIRLGUIDING’S SENIOR SECTION

Young women from the Island joined thousands of fellow Girlguiding members in London recently to kick off celebrations for 100 years of The Senior Section- the Girlguiding section for members aged 14-25. Later the Island members followed this up with a 100 years celebratory evening in Newport. Island members joined over 5,000 girls and young ... read more

Museum of Island History to Reopen

Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Visit Isle of Wight, is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Museum of Island History at the historic Guildhall in Newport High Street. This museum will open its doors to the public on Monday 7 March and will once again provide a fascinating exploration of Island history ... read more

YOU TOO COULD PLAY THE IW FESTIVAL!

Isle Of Wight Festival organisers have announced the return of ‘Live and Unsigned,’ a competition that will see some of the most exciting unsigned acts in the UK battle it out to perform on the festival’s legendary main stage alongside Queen + Adam Lambert, Stereophonics and Faithless . To be in with a chance of ... read more

WORLD THINKING DAY 2016-ALL ISLAND EVENT

For World Thinking Day 2016 Girlguiding Isle of Wight members and friends celebrated in traditional style but with new and exciting activities added including celebrations for the Senior Section 100years. World Thinking Day is one of the most significant dates in the Girlguiding calendar. On the day, Guides and Girl Scouts everywhere think of each ... read more

NEEDLES RAINBOWS CELEBRATE WORLD THINKING DAY 2016

Rainbows from the Needles Section together with Guiders enjoyed an afternoon of games and dance to celebrate World Thinking Day 2016. Carol Firth, Needles Section Commissioner, welcomed all the Rainbows who were dressed in costumes representing the chosen countries of USA, Australia, Spain and Ireland. Carol explained that around the World Girlguiding has10 million members ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL LINE UP-THE BEST OF BRITISH ADDED

Five, Best of British acts are now added to the line up for the 2016 festival, taking place 9-12th June at Seaclose Park. Joining the line up are returning indie brothers The Cribs, rock’n’roll duo The Kills, Britpop alumni Ocean Colour Scene, legendary rockers Status Quo and festival favourites Mike + The Mechanics. One of Britain’s best loved rock bands Status Quo will be performing classic hits such as ‘Whatever ... read more