Girlguiding SW England took over the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), Cowes Isle of Wight for the weekend of 12th/13th July for a full range of watersports which were offered to the girls. Over 200 Girlguiding members from the Region’s 16 counties ( which extend from Cornwall to Berkshire and include
Most Units have been enjoying the weather with trips out, stayovers and camps. Some units have been helping other charities. Girls from the Carisbrooke and Binstead Guide Units have been supporting Mountbatten by handing out the medals at Walk the Wight and planting up the tubs and flower beds at
Fresh from a phenomenal weekend of festival fun and incredible music, Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival organisers have announced dates for next year’s event: 18th – 21st June 2026. Early bird tickets are on sale now. Early Bird ticket prices (no additional fees): ● Weekend with / without Camping: £231.35 ●
Friday saw the opening of the festival’s Main Stage and the first full day of music. Kickstarting the proceedings on the Main Stage were Lottery Winners, followed by Amy MacDonald. The Corrs kicked off the evening with a set of singalong moments with songs like ‘Runaway’ and ‘Breathless’ before Sting’s
It’s Volunteers Week and those who volunteer for charities and other worthy causes are being honoured and thanked across, not only the IW, but nationally. On the Island two volunteers have logged up 60 years of service each for Girlguiding. They were presented with 60 Years Brooches by Chris Thornton
Girlguiding IW has been selected by the IW Festival organisers to receive a pair of weekend festival tickets which are now up for grabs in a silent auction. Payment offered will raise much needed funds for this local Isle of Wight charity which supports over 500 girls and young women
Girlguiding IW members are always ready to help other charities and recently members of Carisbrooke and Binstead Guides were on hand at the Finish line at the half-way stage- Carisbrooke Castle- of this year’s “Walk the Wight” which raises funds for the Mountbatten charity. The Girlguiding members handed out medals
Welsh rock band, Stereophonics, previously graced the Seaclose Park stage in 2004, 2009 and 2016 and are returning to this park in Newport IW for this year’s Sky presents the IW Festival. Their hit singles include “The Bartender and The Thief”, ”Mama Told Me Not To Come” (with Tom Jones),
Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, born in Newcastle, was formerly the front man of rock trio Police. Bass player and singer-songwriter Sting’s solo career has surpassed his success as a member of that group. He has garnered Brit and Grammy Awards under both incarnations, as well as an Ivor Novello
Red Funnel’s longstanding Job Seeker Travel Scheme has been extended to support those on the mainland searching for jobs across the Isle of Wight, helping businesses on the Island to attract talent further afield. In collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, the travel scheme has been available for over 12 years, providing