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RED FUNNEL TO SPONSOR COWES CLASSIC WEEK.

Cowes Classics Week, the largest classic yacht regatta in the world is delighted to announce that Red Funnel has taken the role of Signature Sponsor for the event. Red Funnel will be providing invaluable support for both the organisers and competitors, enabling sailors and spectators to enjoy a week of competitive and fun racing in ... read more

RED FUNNEL LAUNCH ‘RED KESTREL’.

 New £10m freight ship from Red Funnel will enter into service in May 2019 Launched in Birkenhead the latest vessel for the fleet of Red Funnel will have the name of Red Kestrel. This new freight-only RoRo vessel, will operate between Southampton and Isle of Wight and the vessel will officially join the fleet on arrival in Southampton, ... read more

VOLUNTARY SECTOR SALUTE IW LORD LIEUTENANT.

Riverside, Newport was the venue when the Voluntary Sector of the Island’s community said farewell to the Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight. Maj. Gen. Sir Martin White and his wife Lady White were welcomed to the gathering by Mike Bulpitt, Chief Executive of Community Action IW at Riverside. Mike introduced Richard Priest OBE ... read more

Last Chance to see Art & Identity at Dimbola

  Having been staged at Dimbola Museum and Galleries for the past month there is now the last chance to see ‘Art & Identity’ an exhibition presented in collaboration with Independent Arts. This exhibition will close on the 17th February. Dimbola Museum and Galleries  partnered with Independent Arts on a creative project designed to facilitate ... read more

Red Funnel myIsleofWight Awards presented.

The Island’s  tourism businesses have been celebrated at the annual Red Funnel myIsleofWight Awards – the Island’s only visitor-voted tourism Awards. This event saw the top three nominees from 24 categories, split over three main categories – ‘Things to Do’; ‘Eat & Drink’and ‘Places to Stay’ – invited to a Festival-themed evening with a green message ... read more

GOING GREEN

Isle of Wight tourism businesses are being offered the chance to discover the benefits of going green this month with Visit Isle of Wight’s pioneering Green Star scheme – which rewards organisations that actively promote the use of sustainable travel  and the scheme has been given a new look for 2019. Green credentials of a business ... read more

THE SOUND OF THE SEA-ART COMPETITION WINNER

Winning entry-Sound of the Sea. In September 2018 Girlguiding IW members along with school students were invited to enter an Art Competition organised by Cowes Harbour Commission. A sculpture design inspired by the Isle of Wight’s seaside heritage, natural beauty and the seascape and shore sculptures of the great 20th century British sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth ... read more

ISLAND RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES CELEBRATE BURNS NIGHT

Rainbows and Brownies from Sandown and Brighstone decided to celebrate Burns Night in style with evenings of everything Scottish. Learning Scottish Country dancing with IW Caledonian Society member Judy Valvona was a great hit with all the girls and Judy also showed them other items relating to Scotland. At Sandown the Brownies designed new tartans ... read more

2 Isle of Wight locations shortlisted for Awards.

Two Isle of Wight locations have been shortlisted for prestigious awards and the public are being asked to get behind them in a public vote. Sandown Bay has been shortlisted as Best British Beach and Bembridge as Village of the Year in the Countryfile Magazine Awards. It’s now down to a public vote to decide the winner. The ... read more

Isle of Wight Festival 2019

FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED  TODAY FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL  2019, IT IS THE FESTIVAL SET TO KICK OFF UK FESTIVAL SEASON THIS JUNE. In 2018 Girlguiding IW ran a most successful stand at the IW Festival and following last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announced the first artists for ... read more