ICE RINK TO SKATE INTO NEWPORT THIS NOVEMBER
Newport will play host to an ice rink next month, with residents of all ages and abilities being given the chance to take to the ice! This year, the Christmas light switch on in Newport will be bigger and better...
Read moreDetailsARTS SOCIETY HOLD FIRST LECTURE OF THE SEASON AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE
After 18 months of isolation, members of the Arts Society were free to meet and greet again, in person, at an event in Northwood House. 92 people turned up for the first lecture of the 2021/22 season in Cowes, to...
Read moreDetailsQUAY ARTS WELCOMES BACK BEER FESTIVAL FOR ANOTHER YEAR THIS WEEKEND
With Beer and Buses sadly cancelled for a second year, Quay Arts is excited to welcome the return of their Beer Festival this weekend - on 9th and 10th October. With free entry, exclusive bespoke ales and live music it’s...
Read moreDetailsEMERGENCY CLOSURE FOR SANDOWN’S BEACHFIELD ROAD
An emergency closure has been put in place on Beachfield Road in Sandown this afternoon (Thursday). The road has been closed between its junction with Pier Street and its junction with Royal Street. The closure is in place to allow...
Read moreDetailsDELAYS OF 60 MINUTES ON WIGHTLINK SERVICES BETWEEN FISHBOURNE AND PORTSMOUTH
Cross-Solent operator, Wightlink, has announced delays of up to 60 minutes on its car ferry service between Fishbourne and Portsmouth. The company says that the delays are due to a technical issue and is asking passengers to continue to check...
Read moreDetailsHISTORY MADE FOR WIGHT EAGLES GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB AS TRIP TO ANDOVER MARKS FIRST MATCH
Wight Eagles Girls travelled away to Andover to make history for the youth academy and play their very first game for the club. The team were up against all the odds thrown at them as they played Andover - who...
Read moreDetailsISLAND TRUCKER TO TAKE ON NORTH ATLANTIC ROWING CHALLENGE
An Isle of Wight HGV driver is set to take on the monumental challenge of rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean in aid of 2 Island services. George Jenkins driver, Jacob, decided to undertake the challenge after a conversation with...
Read moreDetailsAPPLICATIONS OPENED FOR ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL’S TALENTED ATHLETE PROGRAMME
The Isle of Wight Council's Talented Athlete Programme, which helps gifted sportspeople by offering discounted access to services, is now open to budding Island sporting stars. Talented athletes who meet the scheme’s criteria can use the council’s leisure centres free...
Read moreDetailsORCHARD HOUSE RESIDENTS ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS IN ZOOLOGICA TALK
Orchard House was very pleased to welcome Tracy Dove from Zoologica into the home for World Animal Day on Monday (4th October). Zoologica is a new company run by Tracy Dove who has over 15 years’ experience as a zoologist....
Read moreDetailsFIREFIGHTERS TO BATTLE FOOTY MANAGERS IN CHARITY MATCH
A charity football match is set to raise money for a defibrillator project when it takes place on 17th October. Firefighters from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are to battle it out on the pitch...
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