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
Several Long Service Awards were presented to leaders by Girlguiding IW’s Island Commissioner Janet Lovell at this year’s Annual Review. Held at the Mattinson Centre, Corf Scout Camp, Janet welcomed everyone to the event saying that this would be her last Annual Review as Island Commissioner as she retires from
Local Guide Unit 1st Ryde Guides has taken part in Cheeky Monkey’s Marathon Challenge in aid of national children’s charity Children with Cancer UK. This challenge is based on the number 26, the same amount of miles in a marathon with those taking part sponsored to participate. 1st Ryde Guides