In the now, what has become quite vast, camping/entertainment area of the Isle of Wight Festival there must be something for everyone to explore. Away from the main stage and past the Big Top are fields with activities for all. Big screens sponsored by BT will show the FIFA World
Members of the public are invited to look behind the scenes at Briddlesford Lodge Farm on Open Farm Sunday, 8th June at 3 pm. Briddlesford is a working dairy farm with a milking herd of 150 prize winning pedigree Guernsey cows. There are a further 150 young stock, made up of
On the occasion of their 150th Anniversary, members of Shanklin Methodist Church staged a celebratory exhibition over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Nine themes were chosen to illustrate a wide range of Shanklin life. Until the 18th century Shanklin was mainly farmland and those who did not live or
Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding IW, their leaders and some family friends of the girls from The Needles Section have enjoyed a trip to Adventure Wonderland near Bournemouth. Karen Newman (Yarmouth leader) said “The venue is perfect for the Rainbow age group (5-7) and the Rainbows had a fantastic
On The Water is an admission free event that will be held at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, 30th May 2014 between 10am and 4.30pm. A perfect half-term holiday experience that ranges from sailing sessions to high-speed RIB rides plus a BBQ. Although there’s no charge for admission to Cowes
For a number of years 10th Newport (Congregational) Brownies and Guides held their regular meetings in Newport Congregational Church Hall until it and the adjoining church was sold in 2002. After its sale the church building became a nightclub by default whilst the members of the congregation and the Brownies
So many beautiful boats, including classics and lovingly restored personal projects, compete annually in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Four boats are looked at in more detail with three having a link with the America’s Cup. Caronade (GBR6976R) is a Polish-built, mahogany on oak frames,
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week announced they were extending their support for young teams taking part in this year’s regatta to 20 crews back in November. This support includes covering the entry fees, providing team sailing kit, as well as having the chance to compete for the prestigious Under 25
On Saturday 14th June, designer Wayne Hemingway along with his son Jack, will present Land of 1,000 Dances. Inspired by Wilson Pickett’s classic R&B hit ‘Land of 1000 Dances’ Hemingway and Son will transform the Isle of Wight Festival Cabaret Tent into an uplifting party where visitors can learn dances from the
Founded on 4th March 1824 by Sir William Hillary on the Isle of Man the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck was well named. Thirty years on it became the Royal National Lifeboat Institution,a name most people are familiar with today. In the early 19th century there