Generation ART: Young Artists on Tour is an exhibition of artwork of children and young people (aged 5 – 18). It has an associated learning programme supported by the Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring programme the Garfield Weston Foundation and the Helen Jean Cope Charity. It is on tour and is on display in …
AWARD FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
Isle of Wight Festival has won the ‘Best Activity/Event of 2015’ Award at the Visitor Attraction Association (VAA) Awards. This event took place at the Needles Landmark Attraction, with the award voted for by the public following a survey of thousands of people at various localities on the Island last summer.Isle of Wight Festival promoter …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …