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NEW PRESIDENT FOR GIRLGUIDING ISLE OF WIGHT.

After some fifteen years Patricia Partridge has left the post as President of Girlguiding IW. Patricia has moved to the mainland and together with her husband John they will be nearer their family and be able to spend more happy moments with their grandchildren. Patricia has been the President for three terms of Island Commissioner. ... read more

HIGH SHERIFF PRESENTS AWARDS TO YOUNG PEOPLE.

With just two weeks of her twelve- month tenure as the Island’s High Sheriff remaining Gioia Minghella-Giddens described her Awards Evening as one of the highlights of her shrieval year. Gioia said that young people are important members of the Isle of Wight. Of the eleven young people chosen to be rewarded only one could ... read more

Countryfile Magazine Awards- Top place for IW entries.

A few weeks ago there was the chance for everyone, including Girlguiding IW members, to vote for two Island places in the Countryfile Magazine Awards. Let’s hope you voted and now a massive thanks to YOU for helping to push these awards and to announce that Sandown Bay and Bembridge won by an absolutely huge ... read more

COWES ANNOUNCES 2019 CRUISE SHIP SEASON.

Cowes Harbour Commission is extremely pleased to announce that Cowes has seven cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including four inaugural calls from some of the world’s premium luxury cruise lines. This Cowes cruise season starts just ahead of Easter with a maiden call on 17th April from Hanseatic Nature, one of Hapag Lloyd’s new ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW COOKING COMPETITION AT IW COLLEGE.

In conjunction with a public Open Evening at the Isle of Wight College members of Girlguiding IW undertook a Cooking Competition. This was a challenge for the girls to prepare. cook and serve a main course for four people in under two hours. Members of the public, including prospective new college students, were able to ... read more

OSBORNE SECTION CELEBRATE WORLD THINKING DAY.

Organised by Osborne Section Brownie Commissioner Katie Charlton and other Brownie leaders girls from most of the units within the Section joined together for a special  World Thinking Day meeting. There was fun for all with games and activities all based on Time Machines.  Every Brownie made their own time machine which enabled then not ... read more

GIW MEMBERS CELEBRATE WORLD THINKING DAY WITH THE HIGH SHERIFF.

L to R-Harriet Townsend, High Shariff, Sarah Harris, Charlotte Harris. Girlguiding IW members have come together for World Thinking Day. 22 February is the annual celebration of the birthdays of the first World Chief Guide Lady Olave Baden-Powell (born 22/02/1889) and her husband Lord Robert Baden-Powell (born 22/02/1857.) On World Thinking Day Rainbows, Brownies, Guides ... read more

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