Girlguiding IW were lucky to be selected as one of the Isle of Wight charities to have a pair of IW Festival tickets to raffle for charity. Selling raffle tickets as well as promoting Girlguiding, most members entered into the spirit of trying to raise some funds for the charity
Isle of Wight Festival has officially revealed its stage times exclusively through its app, powered by Second Screen. Apart from the event programme, the Isle of Wight Festival app, powered by Second Screen is the only place to find out stage timings over weekend. Download the app from the App Store
Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce a new trophy for the new Sevenstar Triple Crown series at Cowes Week. This new trophy will be awarded to the overall winner of the Sevenstar Triple Crown. Loaned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the trophy will be named the Duke of
In celebration of 30 years of Rainbows (the youngest members of Girlguiding aged 5-7) members of the Needles Section attended an afternoon of fun learning, activities and games at Corf Camp. 2017 sees the 30th anniversary of the first Rainbow units across the UK and on the Island the number
Riverfest is a fun free community event which took place on May 13th. It is held in the heart of the Isle of Wight at Newport, the Island’s capital. This event has all the feel of a traditional village fete, with many free activities for children. Local charities attend promoting
A fantastic opportunity for schools was on offer from Quay Arts from March this year. Artist and creative writer RICHARD LONG enabled schools to collaborate with him on a project responding to his work. School workshops relating to RICHARD LONG’S exhibition in the West Gallery this Spring have
Now in its tenth year, Kashmir Café is a firm favourite at the Isle of Wight Festival. Kashmir Café is run by Island volunteers and all profits go to Quay Arts, the Island’s charitable Arts Centre. Kashmir Café prides itself on featuring performances from the very best musicians from the Island, as well
Cirque De La Quirk returns to the Isle of Wight Festival 2017 with a new and exciting festival experience including headline performances from Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, Dub Pistols and Sam and The Womp. Festival goers will have the chance to step into a worry free and nonsensical world. In previous years acts have included live body painting,
Overall winners- Homestart IW. Held at the Riverside Centre, Newport and hosted by ‘Community Action Isle of Wight at the Riverside’, the Community Action Awards 2017 attracted 57 applications over eight categories. From all the entries, a short list of three was compiled for each section. President of CAIW Patricia
Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce that Sevenstar Yacht Transport will take naming rights to the new Triple Crown at Cowes Week 2017. The Sevenstar Triple Crown at Cowes Week is a new initiative for 2017. A regatta within a regatta, the series is open to large IRC rated