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Pantomime is at its best when it embraces the inherent silliness of itself. And silliness, it seems, is something that the cast of Theatre Train’s Aladdin has in plentiful supply. A delightful onslaught on the senses from the get-go, this...

Guys & Dolls has been presented with a traditional trophy and framed certificate recognising their success in Sandown’s seasonal shop window competition. Sandown Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot, along with fellow town councillors, recently handed the local hair salon their 2023...

The Children’s ward at St Mary’s Hospital recently received a special delivery of handmade toys from Nettlestone and Seaview’s Men’s Shed - known as NaShers. Members of NaShers gifted a selection of wooden toys including a multi-storey car park, vehicles,...

St Catherine’s hosted their Christmas Fundraising Market on Saturday (16th December), raising over £1,800 to support its work with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. With over 30 sellers, the event, which was held at St...

New Carnival was successful in a funding bid to work with young people from the Hornpipe Guildhall Trust Portsmouth, during an event held in Ryde recently. Project Projection’ resulted in a digitally mapped projection onto St Thomas Church as part...

The annual Mince Pie Marathon, the brainchild of web development studio Brightbulb, has once again raised vital funds for Wight Brainy Bunch. The team at Isle of Wight Tomatoes joined as the main sponsor for this year's event, which saw...

After 28 years in post, Richard Smout has retired from the Isle of Wight Council's Heritage Service.  Before he relocated to the Island Richard held a similar post in Gloucester, but realised he was unlikely to make much career progress...

Pantomime has been dismissed by some as 'not real theatre', however, I must disagree, and Dick Whittington is an excellent example of why. To be a pantomime actor you need to be able to sing, dance, and act. It also...

Lake Parish Councillor Paul Brading, with former teacher Jim Edmonds, recently presented staff and pupils at Broadlea Primary School with 5 iPads for their new library and after-school club. Cllr Brading - who was taught by Mr Edmonds when the...

Residents at Old Charlton House residential home were very pleased to welcome Year 3 students from Lanesend Primary School. The children brought books from their school to read to the residents and it was a magical experience to watch. The...