Events

Following the disappointment of having to cancel the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair in 2020, organisers say they are optimistic that the fair will be able to go ahead again this year. Set in the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor near...

Organisers behind Jack up the Summer say they are continuing to plan to host this year’s event as normal on 6th-8th August. Following the publication of the Government’s roadmap last month, the team behind the family-friendly festival are reassuring all...

Over the past year, local folk singers John Hacker and John Bentley have organised no less than 5 online folk music events and are now set to host another at the end of the month. The pair had hoped that,...

Hannah Stevens from The Parliament Project will take part in a Zoom Session with residents from the Isle of Wight on Monday to encourage more people to get involved in local government. The Parliament Project is aimed at working to...

The Solent Business Wellbeing Scheme launches on 17th February with a 1-hour virtual event, open to any small business owner in the Solent area.  Speak to any group of businesses and you’ll find that the last 12 months have taken an incredible...

Holly Medland Dread the thought of being shut indoors with the kids this half term? The IW Story Festival is hosting a story trail that will take you around Newport, without needing to leave the sofa. The IW Story Festival,...

The IW Story Festival has announced an inspirational line-up of authors, illustrators, storytellers, poets and puppeteers for its free online event this February half term, including former CBeebies presenter and children’s writer, Cerrie Burnell. Cerrie, who featured in the Guardian’s...

The founder of the 'flatpack democracy' movement, Peter Macfadyen, will be giving an online presentation later this month to bring flatpack democracy to the Isle of Wight. Flatpack democracy is when a group of people come together to focus clearly...

The town of Brading is hosting a Festival of Christmas Stars between now and 2nd January, with over 80 entries to admire. A special map has been produced showing the location of Brading's Christmas stars, following in the footsteps of...

The curtains will close on Shanklin Theatre's Rapunzel pantomime after Christmas Eve, it has been announced.  Their last showing will be 24th December following the announcement that the Isle of Wight will enter Tier 3 from Boxing Day. A spokesperson...