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VOLUNTEERS HONOURED.

It’s Volunteers Week and those who volunteer for charities and other worthy causes are being honoured and thanked across, not only the IW, but nationally. On the Island two volunteers have logged up 60 years of service each for Girlguiding. They were presented with 60 Years Brooches by Chris Thornton from Girlguiding SW England Region. ... read more

WIN-IW Festival Tickets HERE

Girlguiding IW has been selected by the IW Festival organisers to receive a pair of weekend festival tickets which are now up for grabs in a silent auction. Payment offered will raise much needed funds for this local Isle of Wight charity which supports over 500 girls and young women across the Island and give ... read more

GUIDES HELP ANOTHER CHARITY.

Girlguiding IW members are always ready to help other charities and recently members of Carisbrooke and Binstead Guides were on hand at the Finish line at the half-way stage- Carisbrooke Castle- of this year’s “Walk the Wight” which raises funds for the Mountbatten charity. The Girlguiding members handed out medals to those completing this part ... read more

STEREOPHONICS RETURN TO I W FESTIVAL.

Welsh rock band, Stereophonics, previously graced the Seaclose Park stage in 2004, 2009 and 2016 and are returning to this park in Newport IW for this year’s Sky presents the IW Festival. Their hit singles include “The Bartender and The Thief”, ”Mama Told Me Not To Come” (with Tom Jones), “Mr Writer”, “ Handbags and ... read more

Sky Presents IW Festival-See Sting at Seaclose.

Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, born in Newcastle, was formerly the front man of rock trio Police. Bass player and singer-songwriter Sting’s solo career has surpassed his success as a member of that group. He has garnered Brit and Grammy Awards under both incarnations, as well as an Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement in ... read more

Isle of Wight “Mums” Get Free Travel.

On Sunday 30th March, Red Funnel is offering all Mums free foot passenger travel between Cowes and Southampton on its Hi-Speed Red Jet service, when Mum is travelling with a paying “child”. Whether you are a child aged 5 years old or 50 years old and travelling with your Mum, a Step-Mum or a motherly ... read more

FURTHER ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2025

With around 100 days to go until the gates open, BRIT Award nominees, hotly tipped talent, musical legends and 2025 Eurovision contenders have been added to the line up for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival, taking place over the weekend of 19th – 22nd June. Razorlight, Yard Act, English Teacher, Midge Ure, Pale Waves, ... read more