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RYDE FRIENDS OF GUIDING ENJOY CHRISTMAS.

Dozens of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and members of Ryde Friends of Guiding together with the girls’ parents and friends joined for Carols and Christmas readings recently at Garfield Road Methodist Church. Rainbows dressed as angels and Brownies as shepherds taking part in the Christmas story whilst some of the Guides helped by taking the collection. ... read more

ISLAND RAINBOWS VISIT SANTA AT STEAM RAILWAY.

Although the long train ride through the Island countryside on a train at the IW Steam Railway was a first for some it was the excitement of seeing Santa that made an outing to IW Steam Railway at Havenstreet extra special for dozens of Island Rainbows. Gifts received from Santa were large and intriguing and ... read more

STAY-AWAYS AND FUN DAYS.

1st Parkhurst Rainbows recently had a joint sleepover with 1st East Cowes Rainbows. 26 Rainbows and leaders stayed overnight at Brighstone Guide and Scout Hall. The weekend was penguin themed and everyone completed a penguin badge. Throughout the weekend the girls made several crafts including penguin clay models, sugar cube igloos, penguin paper crafts, making ... read more

GIRLGUIDING AT CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT and CARISBROOKE.

Members of Girlguiding have been joining in some pre Christmas fun in Newport. 10th Newport Brownies decided to take part in the Christmas Tree Festival at Quay Street Methodist Church whilst 11th Newport Rainbows joined with Carisbrooke Rainbows in the fun of Newport’s Winter Carnival.  11th Newport Guide Unit together with the Senior Section Rangers ... read more

I W Festival 2015- Tickets Now On Sale.

Be one of the first to get tickets for the first festival of the summer with the Isle of Wight Festival’s early bird ticket sale. Despite the wintery weather, the Festival organisers are already thinking about next summer and are excited to announce that a limited number of early bird tickets for the Isle of ... read more

CARISBROOKE BROWNIES-CELEBRATE 95 YEARS.

1st Carisbrooke Brownies has reached a special milestone this year with their 95th Birthday! Along with the 1st Carisbrooke Guide Unit both units were originally registered in November 1919 and later became 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice’s own) Company and Pack. They were some of the first units on the Island and are now two of ... read more

‘LET’S HAVE AN ADVENTURE’

Over 70 volunteer Guiders and helpers from Girlguiding IW attended the annual County training recently with the various events covering a full day‘s training and based on the theme of ‘Let’s Have An Adventure’ Held at Ryde Junior School the leaders undertook the trainings in their respective Sections in which they work with the Island’s ... read more

‘YOUR FUTURE’ – CAREERS AND JOBS FAIR

‘ Your Future’, a major careers and jobs fair, is being staged at the Isle of Wight College, Newport on Thursday 30 October, to give key advice to Island residents aged from 14 upwards including adults. This event, commissioned by the Isle of Wight Council, will be attended by more than 45 employers, including leading ... read more

IW COUNCIL LAUNCHES ONLINE BUDGET SURVEY

Island residents are being encouraged to help shape the council’s spending and priorities for the year ahead – by taking part in an online budget survey launched on the iwight.com website. The survey – which can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/budget_engagement– is among a series of consultation exercises being undertaken by the council as it prepares ... read more

ORGANISATIONS SOUGHT TO PROVIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN SANDOWN.

Organisations are being invited to bid for funding of £15,500 to provide youth activities in Sandown as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s new youth offer. This funding, which is to cover a two and half year period until 31 March 2017, must be used to provide activities for 11 to 19 year olds ... read more