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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Poorly marked lobster pots and fishing gear are the most difficult and unpredictable hazards facing the coastal cruising fraternity. Fishermen too report the loss of expensive gear as a result of entanglements. These encounters can even be life-threatening. In one year alone the RNLI has dealt with 295 incidents of
Here is the chance to try sailing: If you’re on the lookout for something completely different, whether you’re bored of the gym and want some outdoor health and fitness, are a bit of an adrenaline junkie, need something to switch your brain off from everyday life or simply want a
The 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay, will take place on Saturday 7th July. Entries opened on 28th December 2017 and an overwhelming number of competitors have already secured their place in one of the World’s largest participation sporting events, many taking advantage of the preferential