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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
HM The Queen’s official 90th Birthday celebration for Cowes, East Cowes and the surrounding areas is on Sunday 12th June. This free community celebration will take part in Northwood Park, Cowes from 12noon until 5pm with a special church service on Cowes Parade at 11.00am to start the festivities. The
This year’s Community Action IW Awards, which encourage and reward the dedication within the voluntary sector, attracted 60 applications from various charities and volunteer groups on the Island. Following a selection process 24 groups made the final shortlist with three from each of the eight categories being considered. Mike Bulpitt,