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Isle of Wight Festival Exhibition ‘EXPERIENCE 25’

Did you know that this year is the 25th Isle of Wight Festival?  Yes, it’s the 22nd Isle of Wight Festival since 2002 when John Giddings brought the Festival back to the Island, but there were three original Festivals in 1968, 1969 and 1970 – therefore 25 in total. To celebrate this ‘Experience 25’, which highlights the ... read more

Busy Weekends for Girlguiding IW Members.

Some members of Girlguiding IW have had busy weekends recently. Girlguiding IW had a stand at the very popular Riverfest which was held along the Quay at Newport. Thousands of people attended on one of the first warm sunny days of 2024. Lots of Girlguiding information was handed out with the special interest being in ... read more

Girlguiding IW Skills Day.

Guides and Rangers were joined by older Brownies at a Skills Day held at Corf Camp Site. Set in the Island’s countryside, but near the sea, this site offers camping areas and activity areas. This event was planned by Girlguiding IW Outdoor Advisor Kerry Hiscock and saw girls from across the Island being able to ... read more

Duke of Edinburgh’s Visit to Newport Minster.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Isle of Wight recently and following visits to Island businesses and charities he celebrated the re-opening of Newport Minister after the Minster’s multi-million-pound refurbishment. Prince Edward attended a service with 400 worshippers from across the Island to mark the completion of the final £2.6million project which included the ... read more

NEWPORT MINSTER RE-OPENS WITH ROYAL VISIT.

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit the isle of Wight to celebrate the re-opening of Newport Minster after a major refurbishment. He is the royal patron of the Friends of Newport Minster and will be among 400 specially-invited guests at the service on May 1 to celebrate the completion of the project. He will give a Bible ... read more

FUN TIME AT JR ZONE

Brownies, Guides and Rangers plus Girlguiding leaders from across the Island took over Newport’s JR Zone for an evening of games and fun recently. 150 girls attended enjoying the chance to try out the various attractions on offer including slides, soft play and lasers. Special rates were offered by JR Zone to Girlguiding Isle of ... read more

BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS  IW Festival- More Acts

More acts have been announced for the 2024 edition of Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival. Loreen, Georgia, James Marriott, Kingfishr, Henry Moodie and Bradley Simpson join the bill for the historic island event over 20th – 23rd June. Taking to the Big Top on Saturday is Swedish singer/songwriter Loreen, who is sure to be a fan favourite having won ... read more

Isle of Wight Walking Festival- Spring 2024

Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival offers walks that can be enjoyed in this year’s Spring event. The multi-award winning event is back from 11-19 May, aimed at encouraging visitors to enjoy the beautiful Isle of Wight, as the days become warmer and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve bursts into life. ... read more

BROWNIES CLIMB HIGH

4th Sandown Brownies and their leaders have been climbing high recently thanks to fun adventures organised by Kingswood Centre at Bembridge. After spotting the chance of experiencing new activities such as wall climbing and Aeroball the Sandown Unit could not wait to get going. Kingswood welcomed champions of outdoor learning from schools and groups to ... read more

MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS IW FESTIVAL 2024.

Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival has announced further acts for the 2024 event. Jessie J, Natalie Imbruglia, The Pretenders, Johnny Marr, Feeder, S Club, Tom Meighan, Cian Ducrot, Caity Baser and Wunderhorse join the bill at the historic island event over 20th – 23rd June.  These new additions to the 2024 line-up join previously announced headliners including English ... read more