BID 3 approved: new term started on1 November 2026. Isle of Wight businesses have voted in favour of BID 3, giving Visit Isle of Wight a fresh mandate to market the island as one destination and to champion its visitor economy throughout the year. After a month-long vote, the ballot
With support from Red Funnel Islanders are being enabled to travel to sporting and others events across the UK and beyond. More are hoping to follow in their footsteps, with 40 individuals and teams already applying for support in 2026 as the programme enters its final month for applications. Among
SKY PRESENTSTHE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2027 LINE-UP–FATBOY SLIM | ROBBIE WILLIAMS | KINGS OF LEON– SEE THEM AT SEACLOSE PARK-17 – 20 JUNE 2027 It is the festival’s 25th anniversary and as headline partner, Sky will also enhance the festival experience with a dedicated area for all to
Over 100 excited Guides and Rangers from the Island headed to London’s OVO Arena Wembley recently for an unforgettable time of live music at Girlguiding’s Big Gig. Dancing and singing along to some of their favourite artistes including multimillion-selling chart toppers JLS and Scouting For Girls, the girls from the
For those seeking a marine career, a Marine Careers Fair offering “Oceans of Opportunity on land and sea” and hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation was held in the RYS Pavilion recently. Within the marine sector there are dozens of careers. These include a career in
Tessa Bryson who lives in the Carisbrooke area has gained her Queen’s Guide Award. Tessa who joined Girlguiding as a young member and progressed to become a Guide, Ranger and Young Leader is now a Leader and as such has gained a number of qualifications. As well as gaining leadership
Over 200 members of Girlguiding IW enjoyed a special event at Blackgang Chine recently. This event was planned by Island Commissioner Wendy Macklin and the MGR Team. All Sections attended with Leaders and with several members wearing the new uniforms introduced by Girlguiding in the Summer. All girls and leaders
Carisbrooke Rangers visited Vectis Radio. They learnt about what the station is about, what they broadcast, the array of awards they have earned over the last few years, and how they have helped volunteers come out of their shell by gaining some confidence to enable them to host their own
“Guide of Dunkirk,” a decommissioned RNLI lifeboat, which has been painstakingly restored, was on display in the Marina at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. Originally commissioned in 1939, she was paid for through wartime fundraising efforts by the Girl Guides of the Girl Guide Association. A total of £5000
Held in Mayflower Park, Southampton the 57th Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) continued until Sunday the 27th. On entry, one of the first stands you encountered, just outside the New Wave Hall, was Micro Boats (A50) which are built in Bowcombe. Mike from Micro Boats said, “Now that the summers