More acts have been announced for the 2024 edition of Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival. Loreen, Georgia, James Marriott, Kingfishr, Henry Moodie and Bradley Simpson join the bill for the historic island event over 20th – 23rd June. Taking to the Big Top on Saturday is Swedish singer/songwriter Loreen, who is sure to be a fan favourite having won …
Isle of Wight Walking Festival- Spring 2024
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival offers walks that can be enjoyed in this year’s Spring event. The multi-award winning event is back from 11-19 May, aimed at encouraging visitors to enjoy the beautiful Isle of Wight, as the days become warmer and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve bursts into life. …
BROWNIES CLIMB HIGH
4th Sandown Brownies and their leaders have been climbing high recently thanks to fun adventures organised by Kingswood Centre at Bembridge. After spotting the chance of experiencing new activities such as wall climbing and Aeroball the Sandown Unit could not wait to get going. Kingswood welcomed champions of outdoor learning from schools and groups to …
MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS IW FESTIVAL 2024.
Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival has announced further acts for the 2024 event. Jessie J, Natalie Imbruglia, The Pretenders, Johnny Marr, Feeder, S Club, Tom Meighan, Cian Ducrot, Caity Baser and Wunderhorse join the bill at the historic island event over 20th – 23rd June. These new additions to the 2024 line-up join previously announced headliners including English …
WORLD THINKING DAY 2024.
World Thinking Day happens every 22 February and is a chance for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the world to think about each other, the worldwide movement they’re part of, and important issues. In 2024, the theme of World Thinking Day is Our World, Our Thriving Future. It will be a chance to learn …
COWES WEEK 2024.
Girlguiding SW England are delighted to partner with the RNLI to build members’ confidence in and around the water by offering the Mayday Mayday resource. This new water safety resource called ‘Mayday, Mayday’ focuses on four key safety messages and has been tailored so all sections of Girlguiding can use it. Meanwhile, Girlguiding is not …
GIRLGUIDING GOLD AWARD FOR TESSA.
Tessa Bryson, a member of the Carisbrooke/Newport Ranger Unit has gained a Girlguiding Gold Award. She is the first Ranger on the Island to gain this award which was introduced with Girlguiding’s New Programme. This Ranger Gold Award is a special achievement and gives each participant the opportunity to put everything they’ve learned through the …
EXCLUSIVE “WISH” SCREENING IS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR GIRLGUIDING IW MEMBERS.
Island Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers together with their leaders enjoyed a trip to The Commodore Cinema, Ryde at the weekend to see Disney’s latest film, “Wish” at an exclusive Girlguiding screening. This cinema trip was made even more exciting as Dawn Haig- Thomas Island High Sheriff and Girlguiding President Gioia Minghella-Giddens were able to …
HELP TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF FOXLEASE.
As most Girlguiding members know the fight is on to save the Activity/Training Centres. With Foxlease being the nearest one to the Island, Island members are getting behind the plans of ” Foxie’s Future” a charity set up to try and secure the future of Foxlease. Recently St. John’s Church, Newport held a Christmas Angels …
UK Parliament Week 2023.
Every November Units of Girlguiding, Isle of Wight take part in Parliament Week. This week, which is planned by the UK’s Parliament in Westminster allows girls to understand the workings of Parliament together with the workings of central and local government. Over the years a number of Isle of Wight Girlguiding Units have taken part …