Events

Some of the best in Island musical talent is to be showcased on board selected Wightlink crossings, to kick off and close this year’s Acoustic Isle event. A series of intimate gigs are being hosted on board Wightlink’s Fishbourne to Portsmouth route...

Laurie McVay and the Giant Steps will be performing at Ventnor Arts Club on Valentine's Day (14th February) as the club celebrates its second birthday. Laurie's specially put together 'love show' will be a real treat for jazz, soul and...

20 years since the Rock Challenge was first introduced to the UK, the nationwide performing arts competition returns to Southampton this month to kick-start the 2015 tour, with three Island schools taking part. Involving more than 320 schools across the...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced the dates and locations of public meetings as part of the current consultation on proposals to improve secondary and post 16 education attainment. Meetings will be held at locations across the Island, including centrally...

The public are being invited to two presentations and workshops as part of the development of a new coastal strategy for the West Wight. The strategy – which is being developed by the council and the Environment Agency - will...

After being rained off before Christmas, a charity football match between Wightlink and Hovertravel has been rescheduled for Sunday 22nd February 2015, subject to playing conditions. Staff members and crew from both Wightlink and Hovertravel are donning their footie shorts...

The Undecided Art Collective is heading to the Ventnor Exchange for a different kind of art exhibition in February. The theme for the upcoming exhibition is LOVE: bringer of unequaled joys and unfathomable sorrows; catalyst of temporary (and sometimes lasting)...

A milestone is nearing at Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown, with the one millionth visitor expected through its doors on Sunday 8th February.  To celebrate the day, the museum is giving customers free entry and is hosting a party between...

Islanders are being invited to join the West Wight Sports Centre team on Saturday (31st January) between 09:00 and 12:00 to enjoy a delicious locally produced breakfast. The centre in Freshwater are working in partnership with NFU and the Royal...

The Island's annual V-Dub festival, which has previously been held at Northwood and Afton, is moving to a new home for 2015. Organisers have this week announced that the car festival will move to South Fairlee Farm in Newport for...