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Red Kestrel enters Service.

Following the naming ceremony last month, Red Funnel’s new freight ferry, Red Kestrel officially entered service on Friday 24 May following a successful few weeks of sea trials in the Solent. Red Kestrel marks Red Funnel’s first dedicated Ro-Ro freight ship since the company’s inception almost 160 years ago.  She set sail on her maiden ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL-FINAL ACTS ANNOUNCED.

Organisers of The Isle of Wight Festival have revealed the final names for the 2019 festival, which kicks off British festival season. Sundara Karma, Ferris & Sylvester, Electric Enemy & Wight Noize competition winners Sub Pacific complete the Main Stage line-up, with the Big Top filled by Heather Small, Sea Girls, Palaye Royale, Bang Bang ... read more

NEWS FROM EAST COWES RAINBOWS

All the East Cowes Rainbows have been undertaking and enjoying the Girlguiding New Programme. Lots of badges have been gained and Ellemae James (7) is the first in the East Cowes Unit to gain a Gold Award. Well Done Ellemae! For her Gold Award Ellemae completed her family tree, recycling and book lover badges. These ... read more

FROM CORF CAMP TO OUTER SPACE!

Poster credit- Dimbola Museum & Galleries. Dimbola Museum and Galleries are delighted to be hosting Iconic Bowie, a major retrospective of the extraordinary life of David Bowie. A journey in which the Isle of Wight witnessed his first public musical performance at a Corf Scout Camp, Shalfleet in 1958 and Bowie’s last UK live show ... read more

NEWPORT BROWNIE HELPS CHARITY.

Summer-Daisy Cox (7) a Brownie with the 11th Newport Unit has had her very long hair cut off and it will be sent to the Little Princess Trust which provides real hair wigs to children and young people with hair loss and funds vital research into childhood cancer. 11 inches of hair was cut off ... read more

TWO EAST COWES BROWNIES ACHIEVE GIRLGUIDING GOLD AWARDS.

Two Brownies from the East Cowes Unit are thought to be the first two girls on the Isle of Wight to achieve the recently introduced Girlguiding ‘Gold’ Award. With the introduction of Girlguiding’s New Programme all sections, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers have a ‘Gold’ Award to aim for. Brownies earn Theme Awards and when ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW MEMBERS-OUT & ABOUT.

Over the last few days some of our members have been busy with special activities and attending Island events. 1st Carisbrooke Guides and Brownies are celebrating 100 year’s in 2019 and have a number of special events planned. In addition to this their special title of ‘ Princess Beatrice Own’ has been reinstated into their ... read more

GO SAILING AT UKSA

UKSA in Cowes is on course to inspire the next generation of sailors after joining RYA OnBoard – the national grassroots scheme which makes it easier and cheaper to get more young people on the water. OnBoard gives anyone aged 8-18 the chance to learn to sail by providing low cost opportunities for schools, youth ... read more

KASHMIR CAFE AT IW FESTIVAL

Kashmir Café is returning to the IW Festival for another year. As well as music to suit all tastes the Kashmir Café offers IW produced beers and other locally produced drinks. With its stage area, bars and garden by the river it is just the venue for a June day. ... read more

HARD ROCK STAGE RETURNS TO ROCK THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2019.

Hard Rock Cafe has announced that it will be returning to The Isle of Wight Festival for a sixth consecutive year. This iconic brand is excited to be partnering with the legendary festival once again in 2019 with the Hard Rock Stage and with a line-up for the stage has been carefully selected by both ... read more