Brownies from the 10th Newport unit have once again helped children in Africa. In the spring they undertook various challenges and raised around £58 for the Clean Water Programme in Africa. Now they have recently been studying the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone after hearing about it from Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Smout from Carisbrooke who …
CHARLES STANLEY COWES CLASSICS WEEK 2016
As well as the title sponsor, Charles Stanley, the recent Cowes Classics regatta saw a number of sub-sponsors which Charles Stanley as well as those taking part really appreciate these include Kendall’s Fine Art , Cowes and Haines Boatyard. Following Monday’s weather being too rough for many boats to take to the water Tuesday saw …
WIGHT BID ballot result
Over the past weeks businesses within the Tourism Sector on the Island have been deciding whether to support the proposals put forward on how Visit Isle Of Wight should be funded. Local businesses were asked to support financially VIOW so that advertising and marketing of the Island can be maintained. On 13th JulyVIOW issued the …
Princess Royal gives UKSA’s schools sailing initiative the Royal approval
HRH The Princess Royal visited Cowes based Youth Charity, UKSA in celebration of their Year 6 Test the Water programme. As the charity’s Patron, HRH gave her Royal seal of approval for their programme at UKSA, Cowes. UKSA’s Year 6 Test the Water programme has gone from strength to strength. In the last two years …
A GREAT SUMMER EVENT
Every July Island artists and crafts-people open their studios or homes or exhibit in public venues over 11 days. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local artists, see their work and find out more about the techniques they use and the passions which inspire them. Open Studios is a free event and will offer you …
Ladies Day Trophy at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2016
Some of the ingredients of Slingsby Gin. (photo from Slingby) Cowes Week Ltd have announced that nominations are now open for the coveted Ladies Day Trophy and plans to turn Cowes navy and white in a fabulous celebration of women in sailing, this year sponsored by artisan gin brand, Slingsby. Ladies Day will return to …
JUNE & JULY BUSY FOR YACHTING EVENTS
During June La Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro featuring 39 skippers in a four-stage solo grand prix sailed into Cowes with the French teams enjoying, over several days, their Island visit. On the same weekend that the boats taking part in La Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro left Cowes the much larger vessels in the IRC classes …
Girlguiding IW members celebrate HM the Queen’s 90th Birthday.
Several units of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides celebrated HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday during June. Official UK wide celebrations took place over the weekend of 11th and 12th of June with the Queen’s annual Birthday parade and Trooping of the Colour taking place on the Saturday in London. London’s Mall was packed with well-wishers from …
NAMING OF RED JET 6.
When HRH The Princess Royal, accompanied by the Island’s Lord Lieutenant Martin White, arrived on Cowes Parade at 11.50am on Monday 4th July she was greeted by 300 flag waving pupils from Cowes Primary School. Making her way to Trinity Landing Princess Anne met assembled dignitaries including Andrew Turner MP, Cllr. Charles Chapman, Chairman IW …
‘RACE FOR ALL’ ROUND THE ISLAND-2016.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has given its name as title sponsor to the iconic Round The Island (RTI) yacht race in a 12 year partnership with Island Sailing Club (ISC) and this was recognised in presentations at the annual Press Conference held prior to this year’s race. Jasper Berens from JPMAM has raced in each …