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TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS CAPTURED AT DIMBOLA

Since 1995 amateur photographer Andy Hollingworth has pursued his passion for capturing comedians on film and more recently in digital form. Now, some of his renowned photographs feature in a major exhibition at Dimbola Galleries in Freshwater. Entitled ‘In stitches- Comedy Portraits’ the collection is on the Island thanks to Dr. Brian Hinton MBE viewing ... read more

LOOK OUT FOR YACHTS IN THE BREWIN DOLPHIN COMMODORES’ CUP

Sailing eyes might have been focused on the America’s Cup World Series raced in the waters off Portsmouth over last weekend but this week there should be some excellent sailing nearer to Isle of Wight shores with this year’s version of the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup being sailed out of Cowes. Eight teams, of three ... read more

AAM COWES WEEK 2016

Credit-Hamo Thornycfoft. Trophy for New Comers: Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week has always welcomed first-timers to the regatta and a team are on hand throughout the week to provide any additional support that crews racing for the first time might need. There is also a First Timers Guide available. This year a new TNG Swiss ... read more

QUAY ARTS- CONTEMPORARY ARTS EXHIBITION

Quay Arts, Newport will be hosting the inaugural Summer Exhibition of the Contemporary British Painting group from the 30th July. Founded in 2013 by Robert Priseman in conjunction with Simon Carter, the group was formed to seek ways to explore and promote current trends in British painting through group exhibitions, talks, publications, art prizes, as well ... read more

CHARLES STANLEY COWES CLASSICS WEEK 2016

As well as the title sponsor, Charles Stanley, the recent Cowes Classics regatta saw a number of sub-sponsors which Charles Stanley as well as those taking part really appreciate these include Kendall’s Fine Art , Cowes and Haines Boatyard. Following Monday’s weather being too rough for many boats to take to the water Tuesday saw ... read more

WIGHT BID ballot result

Over the past weeks businesses within the Tourism Sector on the Island have been deciding whether to support the proposals put forward on how Visit Isle Of Wight should be funded. Local businesses were asked to support financially VIOW so that advertising and marketing of the Island can be maintained. On 13th JulyVIOW issued the ... read more

Princess Royal gives UKSA’s schools sailing initiative the Royal approval

HRH The Princess Royal visited Cowes based Youth Charity, UKSA in celebration of their Year 6 Test the Water programme. As the charity’s Patron, HRH gave her Royal seal of approval for their programme at UKSA, Cowes. UKSA’s Year 6 Test the Water programme has gone from strength to strength. In the last two years ... read more

A GREAT SUMMER EVENT

Every July Island artists and crafts-people open their studios or homes or exhibit in public venues over 11 days. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local artists, see their work and find out more about the techniques they use and the passions which inspire them. Open Studios is a free event and will offer you ... read more