This year’s Wight in Bloom Awards came to a climax on Tuesday when the presentation ceremony was held at the Green House, the renowned energy saving HQ in Ryde of Liz Earle. Ian Griffiths, Chairman of Visit IOW welcomed guests and said that there had been 110 entries this year.
With judging now completed keen gardeners who have entered Wight in Bloom 2019 now await the results. This event – made possible with the support of Southern Vectis, Liz Earle and the Isle of Wight County Press – has attracted over 100 entries in 11 categories this year. Entries range
Here is the chance for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides to try the Summer Reading Challenge. Island libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019. The Summer Reading Challenge asks youngsters to borrow and read any
Dave Atkinson Commodore of the Island Sailing Club first took part in the Round the Island Race in 1976 and has been involved in the race organisation for some 40 years. Prior to the race start, considering the weather forecast Dave thought there was a chance of a spectacular start
In celebration of 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes, Red Funnel Ferries has announced that it will be the headline sponsor of this year’s Cowes Week fireworks. To mark such a big anniversary, and to extend thanks to its customers and staff, past and
Members of Girlguiding IW hope to be part of the fun and action at this year’s Cowes Week. Photo above shows Girlguiding IW members at Ladies Day- Cowes Week 2018. Two days of ‘the week’ really fit into the Girlguiding ethos- Family Day and Ladies Day. To help parents
We are always happy when we hear of something special for the youth of this World as they form the future. Cowes Week Limited is delighted to announce that they have partnered with another famous sailing regatta, Antigua Sailing Week, to further support young sailors at the event. CWL have
Back in 2015 a team from Girlguiding formed part of a crew for the Rolex Fastnet Race. Most of the team came from the SW England Region and prior to undertaking the Fastnet had to compete in other offshore RORC races to log up their ‘sea miles’. When the
Just a week after the 2019 IW Festival Early Bird tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2020 are now on sale. The Isle of Wight Festival 2020 will take place from 11th – 14th June in Seaclose Park, Newport. Fans can secure tickets at early bird prices now with Ticketmaster,
This year’s Round the Island Race is due to take place on Saturday 29th June and this year Cowes Parade is going to play host to a bigger official race village than ever before. This village will feature a packed entertainment schedule including live music and children’s entertainment, as