IW FESTIVAL 2016 -JUST MORE THAN A MAIN STAGE
Kashmir Café Now in its ninth year, Kashmir Café is a firm favourite at the Isle of Wight Festival. Kashmir Café is run by Island volunteers and all profits go to Quay Arts, the Island’s charitable Arts Centre. They pride themselves on featuring performances from the very best musicians from the island, as well as […]
BROWNIES ENJOY GARDENING
Brownies from the 1st East Cowes unit recently enjoyed an afternoon in the sun when they undertook some gardening activities. Accompanied by Brown Owl Katie Charlton and Wise Owl Marion O’Nions all the Brownies worked very hard by planting up dozens of pots and planters with Summer bedding plants and tomatoes. This activity took place […]
SLEEPOVER FOR WOOTTON BROWNIES
Wootton Brownies and their leaders recently enjoyed a sleepover. With indoor and outdoor activities and plenty of food the sleepover was great fun and everyone had an excellent time.
VISTAS AND PANORAMAS OF EAST WIGHT
Ventnor Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of the works of Isle of Wight artists and photographers depicting landscapes and seascapes in the East Wight, until 27th May. Organised by Robin McInnes OBE FRSA it features 75 examples of how the landscape, environmental and social changes over a period of more than200 years have […]
ADVENTURE WONDERLAND VISIT
Recently 65 Rainbows and 6 Brownies from Girlguiding IW together with their Leaders from Units all over the Island visited Adventure Wonderland, Hurn, Dorset. All the girls were met at the gate of this popular attraction by Alice, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter before continuing to have a fun filled day. There were […]
30 Minutes added to JPMAM Round the Island Race finish deadline on 2nd July
Race organisers at the Island Sailing Club (ISC), Cowes have taken the unusual decision to amend the finish time of this year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to help alleviate any concerns competitors may have about being able to complete the Race within the usual time limit of 2200hrs. With entries currently standing […]
BREWIN DOLPHIN COMMODORES’ CUP 2016-FLANDERS ENTERS
Although up against multiple team entries from both France and Britain in July’s Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup, the newly announced Flanders Nord team will take on the challenge. This Flanders Nord team will comprise three leading race boats from the continental North Sea coast: Frans Rodenburg’s Elke from the Netherlands, Philippe Bourgeois’ Dunkerque – Les […]
HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration
HM The Queen’s official 90th Birthday celebration for Cowes, East Cowes and the surrounding areas is on Sunday 12th June. This free community celebration will take part in Northwood Park, Cowes from 12noon until 5pm with a special church service on Cowes Parade at 11.00am to start the festivities. The Queen will be represented by […]
VOLUNTARY HONOURS
This year’s Community Action IW Awards, which encourage and reward the dedication within the voluntary sector, attracted 60 applications from various charities and volunteer groups on the Island. Following a selection process 24 groups made the final shortlist with three from each of the eight categories being considered. Mike Bulpitt, Chief Executive of Community Action […]
Former title sponsor Aberdeen Asset Management Support Cowes Week.
Cowes Week has been given a boost with the announcement that Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to support the sailing regatta for one more year in 2016 adding a final chapter to their Cowes Week story. Aberdeen’s original five year title sponsorship commitment of Cowes Week came to end after the 2015 regatta. The […]