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RIVERFEST 2015

A number of Girlguiding IW members including Guides from 1st Carisbrooke had a stand at Riverfest2015. Held along the banks of the River Medina at Newport Harbour this annual event attracted hundreds of visitors. There was a constant stream of visitors to the Girlguiding IW stand where activities for children proved popular and where the ... read more

FREE WORKSHOPS AT QUAY ARTS

Three free workshops are to be held at Quay Arts over the next few weeks. Places are limited so it is necessary to book beforehand to avoid disappointment. To book call 01983 822490 or e-mail j.saunders@quayarts.org Please say you have seen the workshops advertised on this website. Details of free workshops are: 30th May 10am-12noon- ... read more

BUSY TIME FOR EAST COWES RAINBOWS

East Cowes Rainbows have been bus of late with several special activities. There was a trip to East Cowes Park as part of the superhero challenge where games including ‘parachute’ were enjoyed and a sleepover trip in May to Brighstone where they stayed in the Brightsone Scout and Guide Hall. Another trip was to ‘Pets ... read more

WHAT’S NEW AT IW FESTIVAL 2015

3 weeks to go until the Isle of Wight Festival 2015 and new areas this year include the Strongbow Tree, the Bulmers’ Colourarena , Jack Rocks Stage, Electro Love and Cabaret Noir, as well as more entertainment for young families. Strongbow Tree will be visible from all around the site. This 12 metre-high installation is ... read more

MAHARAJA VISITS OSBORNE HOUSE.

This half-term, 26 – 28th May, Queen Victoria plays host to a very special guest as she entertains the Maharaja Duleep Singh at Victoria’s Fabulous Fête at Osborne. In 1854 the young Duleep Singh, the Last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire arrived in England. Queen Victoria invited him to stay with her at Osborne and ... read more

TV Coverage for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

Peta from the JPMAM Round the Island Race Press Office writes: Television coverage of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) is being significantly extended in 2015 to include live streaming of the Race to a global audience. A new, dedicated outside-broadcast production unit will provide live, commentated coverage of the starts ... read more

THANKS TO SHEILA

Shirley Saunders and Lesley Clifford the new Island Commissioners joined Guiders from the Needles Section at their Rainbow Section Meeting recently. Held on Wednesday 13th May at the ‘Horse and Groom’,  Shalfleet, the usual business and planning meeting was enhanced by a presentation to one of the Guiders. Section Commissioner Carol Firth presented Sheila Cates of ... read more

TRANS-ATLANTIC RACE PRIOR TO CELEBRATIONS

Celebrations to commemorate the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta in Cowes are now getting nearer. For some of the competing yachts, preparation is even more frantic than for others as these yachts are getting ready for the Transatlantic Race which starts in less than two months from Newport RI, before heading for the UK ... read more

ON THE WATER 2015

The Isle of Wight branch of the British Marine Federation will be hosting an On the Water event at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, 29th May an ideal way to spend a day of the half-term holiday. Alongside displays of Island-built boats including Red Funnel’s Red Jet 3, there will be opportunities to get out ... read more

CAKES FOR NITON BROWNIES

On Friday 20th March some members of 1st Niton Brownies opened an after school homemade cake stall at Niton Primary School to raise money for the Niton Parish Church Stonework Appeal. The Brownies who all attend Niton Primary School came up with the idea to help the village fundraiser and organised every part of the ... read more