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WALK THE WIGHT WITH MOUNTBATTEN 2018

Several members of Girlguiding IW will,once again, join thousands of people who will come together to Walk the Wight with Mountbatten on Sunday 13 May.  Organisers are urging all Islanders to get involved – whether walking on the day or by supporting those who are. This iconic event, the largest fundraiser on the Island, helps ensure ... read more

Shredded diaries create unique artwork display at Mountbatten

  Shredded pages of an Island artist’s diaries crafted into inspiring abstract works are currently on display at Mountbatten’s Art Gallery. Karl Stedman’s exhibition includes brightly coloured conical shapes which have been painstakingly made from thousands of hand-rolled coloured paper discs. For many years Karl, of Shanklin, kept diaries as a written record of his ... read more

WIGHT IN BLOOM LAUNCHED FOR 2018

Launched by sponsors Visit Isle of Wight and Red Funnel the start of ‘Wight in Bloom 2018’ was announced aboard one of Red Funnel’s three car ferries-Red Eagle. Kevin George CEO Red Funnel, who will step up to the post of Chairman next month, said Red Eagle was the final vessel to be refurbished and ... read more

Awards for Girlguiding IW Members.

Several Awards were presented at the Girlguiding IW County Event which was held in Sandown recently. Presentation of Awards were made by Shirley Saunders and Lesley Clifford the joint Island Commissioners. Section Commissioner badges were presented to two newly appointed Rainbow Section Commissioners: Donna Sanders (Needles) & Rose Walls (Puckpool) Long services awards went to: 20year service bar Rachael Woodford  ... read more

GIRLGUIDING CARNIVAL FOR ISLAND GIRLS.

    Scroll through for full photo gallery. Hundreds of Girlguiding IW members gathered at Sandown recently for their own version of ‘Carnival’ a colourful County Event. Held at Sandown Rugby Club the Island’s Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers together with leaders enjoyed the afternoon’s activities based on a Carnival theme. There were four main ... read more

HOWZAT

Rainbows and Brownies from the Wootton Units were some of the first youngsters on the Island this year to enjoy the chance to learn about the game of Cricket. With the England Women’s Cricket Team having won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2017 and through this the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year ... read more

IW Festival- Headliner- KASABIAN.

Kasabian, headliners on Friday night (June 22nd) at this year’s IW Festival, were formed in Leicester in 1997 when known as Saracuse. They are classed as an Indie Rock/Electronica/Electric Rock band. A title disliked by band member Sergio Pizzorno. Prior to their appearance on the Island they will be touring South America during May promoting ... read more

IW Festival- make sure you are at the correct stage.

Organisers of this year’s IW Festival, which is 50 years on from the first IW festival in 1968 have issued a poster showing which act is on which stage. Tickets are still available for the event which takes place from 21st June for four days at Seaclose Park, Newport, IW. There is an ever increasing ... read more

Brownies Jumble Sale raises £171.

Brighstone Brownies recently held a Jumble Sale to raise funds for supporting a young girl in Africa with her education and everyday needs. There were plenty of bargains to be had and dozens of customers formed a queue before the start time of 10am. Two of the Brownies manned the Toys and Games stall (pictured) and ... read more

Generous gift to Mountbatten (hospice)

Over the years several Girlguiding IW Units have supported the Island’s Mountbatten Hospice either by general  fund raising, donations or taking part in Walk The Wight. At the beginning of April 2018 there was a re-branding of not only the hospice but other services and the charity shops. A Press Release from the charity explains: A ... read more