Island News

WALK THE WIGHT WITH MOUNTBATTEN 2018

Several members of Girlguiding IW will,once again, join thousands of people who will come together to Walk the Wight with Mountbatten on Sunday 13 May.  Organisers are urging all Islanders to get involved – whether walking on the day or by supporting those who are. This iconic event, the largest fundraiser on the Island, helps ensure ... read more

Shredded diaries create unique artwork display at Mountbatten

  Shredded pages of an Island artist’s diaries crafted into inspiring abstract works are currently on display at Mountbatten’s Art Gallery. Karl Stedman’s exhibition includes brightly coloured conical shapes which have been painstakingly made from thousands of hand-rolled coloured paper discs. For many years Karl, of Shanklin, kept diaries as a written record of his ... read more

IW Festival- Headliner- KASABIAN.

Kasabian, headliners on Friday night (June 22nd) at this year’s IW Festival, were formed in Leicester in 1997 when known as Saracuse. They are classed as an Indie Rock/Electronica/Electric Rock band. A title disliked by band member Sergio Pizzorno. Prior to their appearance on the Island they will be touring South America during May promoting ... read more

IW Festival- make sure you are at the correct stage.

Organisers of this year’s IW Festival, which is 50 years on from the first IW festival in 1968 have issued a poster showing which act is on which stage. Tickets are still available for the event which takes place from 21st June for four days at Seaclose Park, Newport, IW. There is an ever increasing ... read more

Generous gift to Mountbatten (hospice)

Over the years several Girlguiding IW Units have supported the Island’s Mountbatten Hospice either by general  fund raising, donations or taking part in Walk The Wight. At the beginning of April 2018 there was a re-branding of not only the hospice but other services and the charity shops. A Press Release from the charity explains: A ... read more

Cruising Association Lobster Pot Campaign.

Poorly marked lobster pots and fishing gear are the most difficult and unpredictable hazards facing the coastal cruising fraternity. Fishermen too report the loss of expensive gear as a result of entanglements. These encounters can even be life-threatening. In one year alone the RNLI has dealt with 295 incidents of fouled propellers. Many incidents go ... read more

PUSH THE BOAT OUT THIS MAY FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Here is the chance to try sailing: If you’re on the lookout for something completely different, whether you’re bored of the gym and want some outdoor health and fitness, are a bit of an adrenaline junkie, need something to switch your brain off from everyday life or simply want a sociable new activity you can ... read more

Round the Island Race 2018.

The 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay,  will take place on Saturday 7th July. Entries opened on 28th December 2017 and an overwhelming number of competitors have already secured their place in one of the World’s largest participation sporting events, many taking advantage of the preferential Early Bird rate. Frequent competitors ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT HIGH SHERIFF’S AWARDS 2018.

Held in the Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts, Newport this year’s High Sheriff’s Awards saw 31 recipients. Some of those receiving certificates had battled against illness or adversity to make a positive change in their own lives and those of others whilst other recipients enjoy helping others. Many will continue to battle adversity whilst others will ... read more