More than two years ago Island children and families, including groups of Brownies, were asked to suggest how best to change the exhibits at Swiss Cottage so that children could feel more involved with the Royal Victorian children. Those asked stated that they wanted to know more details of the
Natalie Rann a member of Girlguiding’s Senior Section with Carisbrooke Rangers has been presented with The High Sheriff’s Award for 2014. Natalie was a Guide before progressing to Rangers and is a well known member of her unit. Her nomination read: ’ Natalie whilst she was a student at Carisbrooke
11th Newport Rainbows linked up with Newport Beavers for a celebration to commemorate Girlguiding and Scouting special events. On the 22nd of February both organisations hold events to remember the founders of Scouting and Guiding- Lord Robert and Lady Olave Baden-Powell. This day was chosen as it was the birthday
Parkhurst Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding have been undertaking an ‘Under the Sea’ Challenge which has been devised by members of 1st Nannerch Rainbows who by selling this challenge to other units are raising money for their unit funds. All the girls aged 5-7 really enjoyed working for this
Support acts have now been announced for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival: SUEDE…FALL OUT BOY…KATY B…TOM ODELL ELLA EYRE…THE PRETTY RECKLESS ANNA CALVI…STARSAILOR…BOY GEORGE THE STRUTS…ALISON MOYET…AMBER RUN INSPIRAL CARPETS…THE DOORS ALIVE Alan gives a profile on a selected few: Born George O’Dowd, Boy George was an early ‘New
Members of Girlguiding across the Island have been celebrating World Thinking Day, when on the 22nd of February members of Girlguiding or Girl Scouts around the World think of the other members in the 145 countries where there are Guides or Scouts. Members in different countries have different names –
For the first time, local authorities and civic dignitaries, community groups and charities throughout the British Isles are taking part in local flag raising events and ceremonies of dedication to mark Commonwealth Day on 10th March. Major General Martin White, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight presented the Commonwealth flag
Kings of Leon will headline the 2014 IW Festival on the Sunday (15th June) having headed the Friday roster in 2011. Then, they gave a below par performance which disappointed many of their true fans. Shortly afterwards in July 2011 vocalist Caleb Followill experienced personal problems which resulted in the
Alan Whitewood reports: Los Angeles based funk/punk rock quartet Red Hot Chili Peppers are to headline the 2014 IW Festival on Saturday 14th June. It is their first UK festival appearance since Reading/Leeds in August 2007 and is due to be the only one scheduled for them this year, in