Island News

DREAMS AND ECHOES AT DIMBOLA.

Two new photographic exhibitions have opened at Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater Bay. Martin Perry ‘Echoes’ is a solo show featuring the work of Martin Perry, who lives near Dimbola, and is a collection of atmospheric photographs of landscapes and waterscapes exploring the spectacular beauty of the British Isles. They are described as sometimes gentle, ... read more

Visit Isle of Wight to showcase the Island at the World Travel Market

Visit Isle of Wight has announced plans to showcase the Island at the World Travel Market (WTM) this November. This new initiative is one of the first activities funded by the newly established WIGHT BID, in which over 1000 tourism businesses are collectively funding projects to increase their returns from the visitor economy through a ... read more

‘HMS Victory’ Navy Strength Gin

Trafalgar Day is the celebration of the victory won by the Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Perhaps to commemorate the battle The Isle of Wight Distillery has launched the first of four batches of its Limited Edition ... read more

AWARDS FOR IW FESTIVAL

At the Live Music Business UK Awards the Isle of Wight Festival won best festival with a capacity of 40,000 + and John Giddings was surprised with the Outstanding Contribution accolade. John was presented with his award by Sharon Corr and there were messages from Iggy Pop and Little Mix which were played to guests. Much ... read more

CELEBRATING AGE FESTIVAL

There was a good response to the special activities organised by Age UK Isle of Wight during the ‘Celebrating Age Festival’. Starting the week several coffee mornings and tea parties were put on across the Island in libraries. Drinks and cakes were enjoyed not only by older members of the public and at Lord Louis ... read more

IW MARATHON 2016.

Top Three Runners: L-R Richard-Peter-James. Organised by Ryde Harriers the inaugural IW Marathon was first contested in 1957, with the race won by Ken Honney of Walton A.C. in 2:35:51. For the first 56 years the race was run over a circuit in East Wight starting and finishing in Ryde. In 2013 the event relocated ... read more

CELEBRATING AGE AWARDS 2016.

Sponsored by Wright Estate Agency the 2nd Annual Celebrating Age Awards were held at Lakeside Spa Hotel, Wootton Bridge. Cllr. Steve Stubbings, Deputy Leader of IW Council acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening and thanked all the organisers especially Lauren Turner and her team.  (Age.UK IW) IW High Sheriff Robin Courage, who was ... read more

LORD -LIEUTENANT’S AWARDS FOR ISLANDERS

A number of Island residents were recognised for their service in the community at the Lord-Lieutenant’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Held in the Royal Yacht Squadron Pavilion on a blustery Autumn evening the event was sponsored by the South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets ‘Association. (SERFCA) SERFCA champion the value of the Reserve Service and promote ... read more

UKSA Ambassador Helena Lucas on hand to inspire Isle of Wight pupils

Helena with Gatten & Lake Primary School pupils. Helena Lucas MBE was on hand to inspire the Isle of Wight’s Year 6 pupils at UKSA recently. Helena, an Ambassador for UKSA was on hand to share her sailing knowledge to the pupils of Gatten and Lake and Barton Primary Schools as part of the charity’s ... read more

Cowes Week 2017- search now on for new Official Charity

Cowes Week Ltd has had the pleasure of working with UKSA for the last three years with 2016 as UKSA’s final year as Official Charity. UKSA’s primary aim is to provide transformational opportunities for young people using the power of the sea and watersports. Over the last three years, the charity has successfully provided opportunities ... read more