Looking Back on IW events in August.
With August nearly at a close it is time to look back on two events held on the Isle of Wight. Known Worldwide for its Summer Regatta, Cowes Week, now presented by Visit Abu Dhabi, was back in 2022 following the pandemic although a scaled down version of Cowes Week had been held in 2021. […]
Enjoying the Hot and Sunny Weather!
Carisbrooke Guides and Brownies have been enjoying fun activities outdoors in the good weather of this Summer. Several visits to Island beaches a visit to Shanklin Chine and a Bivvy and Breakfast camp are just a few of the events undertaken by the Guides whilst the Brownies have also been to the beach and exploring […]
RAINBOWS HAVE FUN IN THE SUN.
On one of the hottest days of the year Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, and their leaders got together for a fun afternoon of activities, games and generally enjoying the outdoors. Held in Puckpool Park, Ryde the event was organised by Donna Sanders- Steel Rainbow Section Commissioner and other leaders. Rainbows from across the […]
VISIT ABU DHABI PRESENTS COWES WEEK 2022. SHORESIDE PREVIEW.
After a lengthy search for sponsorship Cowes Week Ltd. have secured Visit Abu Dhabi as the presenting regatta sponsor. As already reported, there will be a new ‘Cowes Week’ which will be held in Abu Dhabi in the New Year in addition to the traditional Week in Cowes. As ever, Cowes Week will have, as […]
Celebrate Newport IW Carnival’s 100th Birthday.
On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is hoped that the Newport Main […]
CANAL ADVENTURE FOR GIRLGUIDING IW LEADERS.
So that in the future girls and younger members of Girlguiding IW can take to the water safely a group of leaders undertook water-safety training on a canal boat recently. This trip was planned by Sandown leader Angela Smith and the training was undertaken by Julie Myers who was the Skipper of the boat and […]
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2022.
Good breezes, sunshine and some showers greeted the fleet of over 1000 boats in this year’s Round the Island Race which, as ever, was organised by the Island Sailing Club. A later than in some years first cannon at 8:00 am made for a more civilized start. How much better than having to get going […]
2023 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
Following last weekends 2022 IW Festival organisers have announced that early bird tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2023 are on sale Friday (24th June). Fans will flock to the island over 15th – 18th June 2023 for a weekend of some of the best music on offer. The 2022 festival proved popular with artists and fans alike […]
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2022 REVIEW
As Sigrid finished her set on the main stage at 5:55 eyes turned to the skies in anticipation of the arrival of the Red Arrows. Bang on 6pm seven gleaming Hawks entered from the West. Their display proved to be a somewhat disappointing limited 15 minute show with two less aircraft this season Later on, […]
Dame Ellen MacArthur to race in the Round the Island Race 2022
Dame Ellen MacArthur is set to sail alongside young people supported by her cancer charity after confirming she will take part in this year’s Round the Island Race on Saturday 25th June. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has been the official charity of the Round the Island Race since 2005, raising over £308,270 to date to […]