Island News

THE SKY TRAVELLER AT DIMBOLA.

Dubbed the Sky Traveller a pioneering aerial photographer is the subject of the latest exhibition at Dimbola, Freshwater Bay and the gallery is delighted to host the first major retrospective exhibition of the work of Captain Alfred G Buckham. Creating spectacular images in the face of technical and physical adversity the madcap daredevil Captain Alfred ... read more

Isle of Wight with four nominations in Beautiful South Awards.

The Beautiful South Awards will be held on December 5 in Brighton and the Isle of Wight has four nominations. Finalists have been revealed by Tourism South East and the Island is represented in four separate categories: Tom’s Eco Lodge is nominated in the Glamping Business category, and sister property East Afton House is nominated ... read more

Red Funnel updates its timetables from 30th October 2018.

Red Funnel has published new timetables for its cross-Solent routes which are effective Nofrom 30 October 2018 to 4 November 2019. The new summer vehicle timetable adds an extra 16 sailings per week between East Cowes and Southampton and follows a period of consultation in which 83% of customers preferred the proposal which has now ... read more

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

With a rich and diverse line-up of speakers including novelists, historians, correspondents, political figures and media presenters featuring in the programme this year’s  Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival taking place in Cowes from 11-14 October is sure to have something for everyone. This festival, now in its 7th year, has a programme of over ... read more

Isle of Wight Radio Business Awards.

Abi (VIOW) with Tom and Dan from Tapnell Farm. Tapnell Farm was triumphant at the Isle of Wight Radio Business Awards – in association with HTP Apprenticeship College – winning the Island’s Top Day Out award, sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight. This award was presented at a ceremony at Albert Cottage, East Cowes. Tapnell Farm took ... read more

WIGHT IN BLOOM 2018.

Because of the extreme dry and hot weather, the judging of this year’s WIGHT IN BLOOM was extended and took place between the 7th and the 20th of July. In total there were over 114 entrants across 11 categories, which was an excellent result but when one travels around the Island there are certainly many ... read more

RED goes GREEN!

‘Red Goes Green’ is the name given to Red Funnel’s new long-term environmental strategy. It seeks to showcase the environmental successes of recent years and highlight a wide range of new green initiatives, including measures to change consumer behavior in line with the company’s commitment to operate in an environmentally sustainable and sympathetic manner. With ... read more

SAVING LIVES AND THE WORLD’S OCEANS.

Chandelier made from plastic bottles in the Blue Marine Exhibition. On board Tall Ship Kaskelot special guests Sir Robin Knox Johnston and Miranda Krestovnikoff performed the official opening for the 50th anniversary of the Southampton Boat Show this year sponsored by TheYachtMarket.com. It coincided with Sir Robin’s 312 day circumnavigation in the Golden Globe Race ... read more

THEYACHTMARKET.COM SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2018.

TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show, Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating, showcases a selection of beautifully designed yachts and power boats and takes place 14th-23rd September. This year celebrates 50 years of the show. Taking place in Mayflower Park and on Southampton Water nearby the show is easy to get to for Island residents just ... read more

CELEBRATING AGE FESTIVAL 2018

Age Friendly Island’s annual Celebrating Age Festival begins on Monday 1st October. This festival is for anyone aged 50+ and there are dozens of events across the Island for you to attend whether you want to learn something new, get fit, make friends or just have a good time for a morning or afternoon. There is ... read more