Events

A Mega Summer Quiz in aid of Cats Protection Isle of Wight is to be held in the marquee at Newclose County Cricket Ground on Saturday 17th June. Teams of up to 8 people are being invited to participate in the...

Laurie McVay and the High Rollers will be performing a mellow lunchtime set at Sandown Airport this coming Sunday (28th May). Islanders are being invited to enjoy a fabulous lunch, watch the planes and listen to Laurie and The High Rollers. The...

Pop-Up Opera return to The Garlic Farm in June with a rarely-seen opera from the late 18th century, Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto (The Secret Marriage). Continuing to challenge the way opera is traditionally performed, Pop-Up Opera take their productions into...

An art exhibition curated by local artists is to be held at Quarr Abbey between Thursday 1st - Tuesday 6th June. Island artists Izi Evans, Birgit Ackroyd, Peter Allen and Becky Samuelson will be joined by Jim Few for this year’s...

FLEETWOOD BAC - the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself - are to play at the Medina Theatre next week. Over the last few years the group have received rave reviews from 'The...

Talented Island singer/songwriter Claydon Connor is set to perform as part of Earl Mountbatten Hospice’s Social Programme next week (Thursday 1st June). Claydon draws his influence from some of the world’s finest Americana artists and has worked closely with award...

The dinosaur discoveries of remarkable Victorian clergyman, Rev William Fox, are to be celebrated by Dinosaur Isle Museum in partnership with the Royal Society next week. 2 special events are to be held in the village of Brighstone on Friday 26th...

The trek to the loo could soon be over for the parishioners of St Helen’s Church, thanks to an upcoming musical event. At present the nearest toilet at the Church is a long distance walk along the stepping stones, through...

Family fun is heading to The Needles this half-term with visits from magicians, musicians and stilt walkers. The Isle of Wight’s landmark attraction is hosting 8 days of entertainment to keep the kids happy across the Bank Holiday weekend and...

The Gatcombe and Chillerton Scarecrow Festival is to return on Saturday 27th May, with over 100 scarecrows on show throughout the 2 villages. The festival has been running since 2010 and each year sees a diverse range of creations, with something for...