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
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
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
With warm and sunny weather at the beginning of August Chale Show had good visitor numbers and there was certainly a lot going on to entertain the crowd. Long queues for the climbing tower and to get a signed poster from stunt legend Jez Avery showed where the interest is
After a day of cancelled races on Monday due to weather conditions the other four days of racing saw an International Regatta of very high standards and some days with perfect sailing conditions. By Tuesday morning there was anticipation as winds and sea state were still looking strong but the
On the opening day of the RYS Bicentenary International Regatta three leading sailors took to the stage in Cowes Yacht Haven’s Event Centre to participate in a question and answer session. Presented by North Sails the event was hosted and compared by the company’s President Ken Read. He introduced the
Now in its 8th year the Cowes Classics Week is hosted and organised by the Royal London Yacht Club. Almost 150 boats were racing and classes represented included the Bembridge One Designs, Darings, Flying Fifteens, Old Gaffers and Solent Sunbeams. Meanwhile, the X One Designs (XOD) had a massive
All the yachts encountered such varying weather conditions, strong wind, rough seas, calm seas, heavy rain, fog and tropical heat but as these sailors do, they raced on across the Atlantic Ocean with every day taking them nearer the finish of the race at Lizard Point. Thursday, July 9th saw
Carisbrooke Rangers, from the Senior Section of Girlguiding IW, had a stand at the IW Council’s Short Breaks Funday on Friday 24th July at Medina Leisure Centre. Short Breaks work with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Carisbrooke Rangers are a short breaks provider so
Aberdeen Asset Management are in their fifth and final year as title sponsors of Cowes Week and have worked with Cowes Week Limited to bring down entry fees for competitors. A number of new initiatives have improved the overall event experience for spectators. This year the regatta runs from the