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
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
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
Girlguiding IW young members, across the Island are invited to visit the Royal Yacht Squadron and find out about a broad range of maritime careers which might appeal to them. Schools have been asked to send as many pupils as possible across the course of the day – younger ones
On Thursday 10th September, Red Funnel transformed Red Falcon’s Signature Lounge into a Victorian first-class saloon, whisking guests back to 1861 – a world of steamship travel. Red Funnel’s connection with the Victorian era runs far deeper than this anniversary voyage. Its story stretches back through the age of steam
Being staged between 18th-27th September this year’s Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park and the purpose-built show marina which is home to more than 250 boats. This creates an impressive waterfront showcase unlike anywhere else in the UK. Wander through dedicated zones featuring everything from sailing yachts and
Girlguiding has been linked with the Royal family over the years. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was one of the early leaders. When Queen, she asked that a Guide Company and Brownie Pack were formed at Buckingham Palace so that her daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret- Rose could become
Throughout North Sails Cowes Week, away from the sailing, there were plenty of activities for locals and visitors to enjoy. Several local bands and solo artistes performed at the various venues across the town including The Parade, Cowes Yacht Haven, Northwood House Lawn Lounge, Shepards Marina and not forgetting the