IW COUNTY SHOW- A HOT SPOT FOR 2026.
This year’s IW County Show, presented by the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society at their Northwood Show Ground was, once again, held on two very hot days. This hot weather means that even greater care has to be given to make sure the animals taking part are comfortable and that visitors to the show […]
North Sails Cowes Week- starts 1st August.
With a special 200 anniversary event this year, North Sails Cowes Week will commence on the 1st August. There will be all the usual sailing and entertainment with on shore events across the town and East Cowes. There really is something for everyone so head “Down Cowes” and have a good time. Special events this […]
Visit to Blackgang Chine.
Members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight, including Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and Leaders recently enjoyed a visit to Blackgang Chine, the Island’s oldest and most established theme park. These members belong to Units in Seaview and East Cowes, and on a bright and sunny day everyone had a very good time. One of the […]
IW County Show 2026. (11th/12th July.)
Affordable fun: the County Show puts value first for the 125th Show Organisers of the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show have unveiled a jam-packed programme for this summer’s event, taking place on 11 and 12 July. They are promising a budget-friendly day out, with a single ticket unlocking a massive array of activities. […]
Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 17th-20th June 2027.
Following this year’s Isle of Wight Festival tickets were on sale from 8am on the 25th June. These Early Bird tickets were soon grabbed in readiness for 2027 ( 17th-20th June.) By early evening on the 26th June all Early Bird Tickets were SOLD OUT. 2027 will see 25 years since the re-start of IW […]
SEEING STARS AT SKY PRESENTS IW FESTIVAL.
On Thursday the early arrivals were entertained in the evening by four acts including Maximo Park and Joel Corry. Ahead of his set, Joel said: “Absolutely buzzing to be back at the Isle of Wight Festival. I can’t wait for my set in the Big Top. It’s going to be full-on bangers, full-on energy. The […]
RED SQUIRREL COOKING.
Guides from across the Island recently took part in the annual Red Squirrel Outdoor Cooking competition. This year’s event was held at Godshill. The Red Squirrel Trophy is awarded to the winning team for the best prepared and tasty meal cooked outdoors on a fire prepared by the team members. However, other criteria is also […]
IW FESTIVAL-LEVEL 42 COMING HOME.
Level 42 were originally formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979 when then drummer Mark King, born in Cowes, linked up with the Gould brothers. Roland “Boon” Gould, the guitarist, who was born in Shanklin, was joined by his brother Phil. Mark had sold his drum kit,to fund his return home after touring Europe. […]
VOLENTEERS WEEK 2026.
1st-7th June is volunteers week. It is celebrated nationally in the UK across charities and has been for a number of years. As a national charity run mainly by volunteers, certainly at a local level, Girlguiding is celebrating and thanking its thousands of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer with Girlguiding IW please use […]
CURE TO HEADLINE IW FESTIVAL SUNDAY.
Although tickets are now SOLD OUT for this year’s Sky Presents the IW Festival for those lucky enough to have a ticket there will be the chance to see The Cure on the Sunday. Goth Rockers, The Cure ,will bring down the curtain on this year’s Isle of Wight Festival when they take to the […]