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NEEDLES RAINBOWS CELEBRATE WORLD THINKING DAY 2016

Rainbows from the Needles Section together with Guiders enjoyed an afternoon of games and dance to celebrate World Thinking Day 2016. Carol Firth, Needles Section Commissioner, welcomed all the Rainbows who were dressed in costumes representing the chosen countries of USA, Australia, Spain and Ireland. Carol explained that around the World Girlguiding has10 million members ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL LINE UP-THE BEST OF BRITISH ADDED

Five, Best of British acts are now added to the line up for the 2016 festival, taking place 9-12th June at Seaclose Park. Joining the line up are returning indie brothers The Cribs, rock’n’roll duo The Kills, Britpop alumni Ocean Colour Scene, legendary rockers Status Quo and festival favourites Mike + The Mechanics. One of Britain’s best loved rock bands Status Quo will be performing classic hits such as ‘Whatever ... read more

SAILING NEWS

Brading Haven Yacht Club has officially been recognised as amongst Britain’s best after being shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Yachting Association Club of the Year Award 2016. The RYA, sailing’s national governing body, presents the annual award in recognition of how well clubs promote the sport of sailing, encourage people onto the water and make ... read more

‘THE SOLITAIREBOMPARD – LE FIGARO ’coming to Cowes

OC Sport is pleased to announce that the French fashion house, Eric Bompard, has renewed its title partnership with the Solitaire du Figaro in 2016 – the world’s most competitive single-handed one-design yacht race. Together with event organisers, OC Sport, Eric Bompard, chairman of the company, and his team will work to rejuvenate the Figaro ... read more

Cowes Week 2016

Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, one of the  world’s best-known sailing regattas and a highlight of the British sporting summer, are delighted to announce that they will continue their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats with crews of under 25 year olds. The Cowes Week Under 25 Youth initiative, which ... read more

IW Festival 2016-10 acts added

THE BEST OF INDIE PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE have been added to the 2016 line-up: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING, BLOSSOMS, SUNSET SONS, FEEDER, CAST, REEF and TURIN BRAKES. 2015 was a big year for Manchester indie art rockers Everything Everything. The first single from their third studio album ‘Distant Past’ was named as Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record ... read more

New Premier Inn on the Island

Premier Inn opened its brand new Isle of Wight (Merrie Gardens) Hotel on 16th January 2016. This new property will contribute over £11.5 million to the local economy whilst generating 29 new year-round jobs. This brand new 80 bedroom hotel is located near to Morrison’s and within walking of Lake and the beach at Lake and, ... read more

PRESENTATION OF LEGION D’HONNEUR MEDALS

Major General Martin White, the Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant,has presented two veterans of the D-Day campaign in France in June 1944 with their Legion D’Honneur medals, awarded by the French government. Due to the high number of medals issued by the French Embassy the Lord-Lieutenant was invited to undertake the formal presentation to the Island-based ... read more

AWARDS FOR ISLAND BUSINESSES

Northwood House was the venue for the fourth edition of these Awards (2015) sponsored by Red Funnel’s myIsleofwight.com Hosted by David Thornton CE of Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) there were a record number of votes this year. Reviewing tourism on the Island, David said that following the launch of the Warrior Trail last year, ... read more

Girlguiding IW at Volunteer Fair

  Members of Girlguiding IW attended the recent Volunteer Fair at Ventnor Botanic Garden. Organised by the local Volunteer Centre the event was attended by over 30 charities which are looking for new volunteers to help their oganisations. There was a good deal of interest in the Girlguiding IW stand and there was also the ... read more