All News

BROWNIES ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Brownies from the 10th Newport Unit were certainly on top of the World recently when members undertook tree climbing. Following instructions from the team at Goodleaf Tree Climbing which is based in Ryde all the Brownies enjoyed their exploits which took them into the treetops to some 30+metres. Following health and safety instructions which included ... read more

UFFA FOX- MAN OF THE SEA.  

Cowes hosted a four- day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the Island’s most colourful characters Uffa Fox. Throughout Thursday various examples of boats designed or built by Uffa were arriving in the town. Some took pride of place on Cowes Parade whilst others were mustered at Shepards Marina. Royal ... read more

Looking Back on IW events in August.

With August nearly at a close it is time to look back on two events held on the Isle of Wight. Known Worldwide for its Summer Regatta, Cowes Week, now presented by Visit Abu Dhabi, was back in 2022 following the pandemic although a scaled down version of Cowes Week had been held in 2021. ... read more

Enjoying the Hot and Sunny Weather!

Carisbrooke Guides and Brownies have been enjoying fun activities outdoors in the good weather of this Summer.  Several visits to Island beaches a visit to Shanklin Chine and a Bivvy and Breakfast camp are just a few of the events undertaken by the Guides whilst the Brownies have also been to the beach and exploring ... read more

RAINBOWS HAVE FUN IN THE SUN.

On one of the hottest days of the year Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, and their leaders got together for a fun afternoon of activities, games and generally enjoying the outdoors. Held in Puckpool Park, Ryde the event was organised by Donna Sanders- Steel Rainbow Section Commissioner and other leaders. Rainbows from across the ... read more

 VISIT ABU DHABI PRESENTS COWES WEEK 2022. SHORESIDE PREVIEW.

After a lengthy search for sponsorship Cowes Week Ltd. have secured Visit Abu Dhabi as the presenting regatta sponsor. As already reported, there will be a new ‘Cowes Week’ which will be held in Abu Dhabi in the New Year in addition to the traditional Week in Cowes. As ever, Cowes Week will have, as ... read more

Celebrate Newport IW Carnival’s 100th Birthday.

 On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is hoped that the Newport Main ... read more

CANAL ADVENTURE FOR GIRLGUIDING IW LEADERS.

So that in the future girls and younger members of Girlguiding IW can take to the water safely a group of leaders undertook water-safety training on a canal boat recently. This trip was planned by Sandown leader Angela Smith and the training was undertaken by Julie Myers who was the Skipper of the boat and ... read more

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2022.

Good breezes, sunshine and some showers greeted the fleet of over 1000 boats in this year’s Round the Island Race which, as ever, was organised by the Island Sailing Club. A later than in some years first cannon at 8:00 am made for a more civilized start. How much better than having to get going ... read more