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GIRLGUIDING SUPPORTS ST.JOHN’S CHURCH, NEWPORT.

During May, Brownies from the10th Newport Unit, 11th Newport Guides and Carisbrooke Rangers held a fundraiser for St John’s Church, Newport’s 2020 Vision Appeal. Fliss Harris leader of 10th Newport Brownies organised the event at St John’s Community Centre in Newport at which £220 was raised for the appeal which aims to raise enough money ... read more

IW Festival Tickets Top Prize in Girlguiding IW Raffle

Members of Girlguiding IW joined other Isle of Wight charities for the 2016 edition of Riverfest. Held along the quay side at Newport Harbour this popular event attracted thousands of visitors but not quite so many this year due to poor weather. However, the Girlguiding IW stand attracted a steady flow of visitors. With activities ... read more

2016 SOLITAIRE BOMPARD LE FIGARO

Will Harris, already regarded as an outstanding young talent in single-handed racing, leads Britain’s rookie echelon in this year’s Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro. The Cowes-based Artemis Offshore Academy has confirmed that Harris, alongside fellow Academy hopefuls Hugh Brayshaw and Mary Rook, will take his place on the startline of the Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro – ... read more

IW FESTIVAL 2016 -JUST MORE THAN A MAIN STAGE

Kashmir Café Now in its ninth 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. They pride themselves on featuring performances from the very best musicians from the island, as well as ... read more

BROWNIES ENJOY GARDENING

Brownies from the 1st East Cowes unit recently enjoyed an afternoon in the sun when they undertook some gardening activities. Accompanied by Brown Owl Katie Charlton and Wise Owl Marion O’Nions all the Brownies worked very hard by planting up dozens of pots and planters with Summer bedding plants and tomatoes. This activity took place ... read more

SLEEPOVER FOR WOOTTON BROWNIES

Wootton Brownies and their leaders recently enjoyed a sleepover. With indoor and outdoor activities and plenty of food the sleepover was great fun and everyone had an excellent time. ... read more

VISTAS AND PANORAMAS OF EAST WIGHT

  Ventnor Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of the works of Isle of Wight artists and photographers depicting landscapes and seascapes in the East Wight, until 27th May. Organised by Robin McInnes OBE FRSA it features 75 examples of how the landscape, environmental and social changes over a period of more than200 years have ... read more

ADVENTURE WONDERLAND VISIT

Recently 65 Rainbows and 6 Brownies from Girlguiding IW together with their Leaders from Units all over the Island visited Adventure Wonderland, Hurn, Dorset. All the girls were met at the gate of this popular attraction by Alice, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter before continuing to have a fun filled day. There were ... read more

30 Minutes added to JPMAM Round the Island Race finish deadline on 2nd July

Race organisers at the Island Sailing Club (ISC), Cowes have taken the unusual decision to amend the finish time of this year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to help alleviate any concerns competitors may have about being able to complete the Race within the usual time limit of 2200hrs. With entries currently standing ... read more

BREWIN DOLPHIN COMMODORES’ CUP 2016-FLANDERS ENTERS

Although up against multiple team entries from both France and Britain in July’s Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup, the newly announced Flanders Nord team will take on the challenge. This  Flanders Nord team will comprise three leading race boats from the continental North Sea coast: Frans  Rodenburg’s  Elke from the Netherlands, Philippe Bourgeois’ Dunkerque – Les ... read more