Island News

HIGH SHERIFF PRESENTS AWARDS TO YOUNG PEOPLE.

With just two weeks of her twelve- month tenure as the Island’s High Sheriff remaining Gioia Minghella-Giddens described her Awards Evening as one of the highlights of her shrieval year. Gioia said that young people are important members of the Isle of Wight. Of the eleven young people chosen to be rewarded only one could ... read more

Countryfile Magazine Awards- Top place for IW entries.

A few weeks ago there was the chance for everyone, including Girlguiding IW members, to vote for two Island places in the Countryfile Magazine Awards. Let’s hope you voted and now a massive thanks to YOU for helping to push these awards and to announce that Sandown Bay and Bembridge won by an absolutely huge ... read more

COWES ANNOUNCES 2019 CRUISE SHIP SEASON.

Cowes Harbour Commission is extremely pleased to announce that Cowes has seven cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including four inaugural calls from some of the world’s premium luxury cruise lines. This Cowes cruise season starts just ahead of Easter with a maiden call on 17th April from Hanseatic Nature, one of Hapag Lloyd’s new ... read more

RED FUNNEL TO SPONSOR COWES CLASSIC WEEK.

Cowes Classics Week, the largest classic yacht regatta in the world is delighted to announce that Red Funnel has taken the role of Signature Sponsor for the event. Red Funnel will be providing invaluable support for both the organisers and competitors, enabling sailors and spectators to enjoy a week of competitive and fun racing in ... read more

RED FUNNEL LAUNCH ‘RED KESTREL’.

 New £10m freight ship from Red Funnel will enter into service in May 2019 Launched in Birkenhead the latest vessel for the fleet of Red Funnel will have the name of Red Kestrel. This new freight-only RoRo vessel, will operate between Southampton and Isle of Wight and the vessel will officially join the fleet on arrival in Southampton, ... read more

Last Chance to see Art & Identity at Dimbola

  Having been staged at Dimbola Museum and Galleries for the past month there is now the last chance to see ‘Art & Identity’ an exhibition presented in collaboration with Independent Arts. This exhibition will close on the 17th February. Dimbola Museum and Galleries  partnered with Independent Arts on a creative project designed to facilitate ... read more

Red Funnel myIsleofWight Awards presented.

The Island’s  tourism businesses have been celebrated at the annual Red Funnel myIsleofWight Awards – the Island’s only visitor-voted tourism Awards. This event saw the top three nominees from 24 categories, split over three main categories – ‘Things to Do’; ‘Eat & Drink’and ‘Places to Stay’ – invited to a Festival-themed evening with a green message ... read more

GOING GREEN

Isle of Wight tourism businesses are being offered the chance to discover the benefits of going green this month with Visit Isle of Wight’s pioneering Green Star scheme – which rewards organisations that actively promote the use of sustainable travel  and the scheme has been given a new look for 2019. Green credentials of a business ... read more

THE SOUND OF THE SEA-ART COMPETITION WINNER

Winning entry-Sound of the Sea. In September 2018 Girlguiding IW members along with school students were invited to enter an Art Competition organised by Cowes Harbour Commission. A sculpture design inspired by the Isle of Wight’s seaside heritage, natural beauty and the seascape and shore sculptures of the great 20th century British sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth ... read more