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CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRLGUIDING’S ‘FASTNET DIVAS’.

After the visit to Challenger3 by Shirley Robertson OBE, the ‘Fastnet Divas’ Patron ,and the send off by well wishers at Cowes, which included members of Girlguiding IW, Challenger 3, along with most of the 350+ fleet decided to begin the race close to the mainland shore so as to get the most benefit from ... read more

WIGHT IN BLOOM-ENGLAND’S GARDEN ISLE

Ventnor Botanic Garden hosted the 2015 Wight In Bloom Awards Ceremony, which this year was sponsored by Red Funnel for the first time. Finalists and guests were welcomed by Simon Dabell, Chair, Visit Isle of Wight which organised the competition. Kevin George & Alan Titchmarsh. (Pictured) Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH said that gardening ... read more

AAM COWES WEEK 2015 – Charity, Armed Forces and Art.

For AAM Cowes Week there were a number of events supporting the Week’s official charity, Island based UKSA. One of the regatta’s sub sponsors, Chatham, has donated a contribution from shoes purchased to the charity. Over the past few months Chatham customers have raised a sum of £1050. A cheque presentation took place with Philip ... read more

ISLANDERS SUPPORT GIRLGUIDING

With a crew of Girlguiding members taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race a number of Islanders have shown their support for the crew who call themselves the ‘Fastnet Divas’. Having had to undertake three qualifying yacht races The Cervantes Trophy, Myth of Malham Race, and The Morgan Cup all organised, as is the ... read more

ROLEX FASTNET RACE- ALL SYSTEMS GO.

With a record-sized fleet of 335 in the running, the question ‘who will win the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race’ on handicap is a tough one. As ever, the corrected time prize is raced under IRC, which this year aims to equalise a fleet as diverse as Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze Clark’s VPLP-Verdier 100 Comanche ... read more

AAM COWES WEEK 2015-SHORESIDE

Throughout Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week the town centre and The Parade will have plenty of entertainment for all. Whether you are a competitor just in from a race, an Island resident or a visitor to Cowes there is such a wide choice, everyone should find something to suit them. Music, entertainers, facepainting and Glitter ... read more

ISLAND AWARD FOR MARGARET

Margaret Finlayson of Carisbrooke has recently been presented with an ‘Island Award’ for services to Girlguiding IW by Island Commissioner Shirley Saunders. This event took place at Margaret’s home whilst members of Newport Trefoil Guild, of which she is a member, were enjoying a BBQ and get-together for members and friends. Over the year’s Margaret ... read more

VENTNOR FRINGE

Returning for a sixth year and featuring almost 400 performers from around the world, this summer’s Ventnor Fringe, which will run from the 11th – 16th August, promises a packed week of events in more then 20 ‘pop-up’ venues, spread across the town. Empty buildings, halls and shops will be converted into theatres, cabaret clubs ... read more

FROM TOMLINSON’S TO THOMPSON’S

After eight years on the Island working for other people chef Robert Thompson is looking forward to being his own boss in his new venture. Thompson’s based on the corner of Town Lane and South Street in Newport will offer relaxed, laid back dining. Robert promises the same good food he is known for, the ... read more

MARGHANITA ‘BRAVES THE SHAVE’ FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

Marghanita Allen a Guider with the Bay Guides undertook the challenge of ‘Brave the Shave’ at Chale Show last weekend. She said before the event, “ I am doing Brave the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of friends and family I’ve lost through cancer and to show my support for all my friends ... read more