Events

OVER 400 people packed out Medina Theatre on Saturday night for a rememberable concert by the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra.  As part of their 2011-2012 season, musicians from all backgrounds put on a show to remember in front of a full house, at...

THOUSANDS of visitors traveled from across the Island yesterday for the launch of Yarmouth's Old Gaffers Festival. In celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Elizabeth II look-a-like Mary Reynolds officially opened the 3-day festival under a shower of yellow and purple balloons....

Just in time for the summer sailing season , Dimbola Lodge are launching a collaborative summer show bringing together three great oceanic photographers to celebrate the way we interact with our great British coastline. The exhibition will include everything from...

THE weather held out for the fifth annual Riverfest event which was held on Saturday, attracting an estimated 4000 people. In a celebration of the River Medina,  families from across the Island descended on Newport Quay to watch Vikings, Romans and  the Wight...

BESTIVAL organisers have this morning announced that Florence + The Machine will headline Friday night at this years Bestival. As one of the hottest festivals in the United Kingdom, Bestival is sure to rock this summer boasting acts including the...

Supporters of the Love Russia charity are gathering in St Thomas' Square, Newport next week. This event is to mark the start of 10 bikers heading off the following morning on a Circuit of Ireland.  They are doing this to...

THE infamous Cowes Week fireworks have been saved thanks to Aberdeen Asset Management and other local businesses. In an announcement made this morning, it has been confirmed that the Cowes Week sponsor has extended its support to include the the...

OVER 10,000 walkers took part in Walk the Wight yesterday, on what was a gloriously sunny day. Many walkers started from Bembridge Airport at 06:30 yesterday morning, taking in the stunning views of Yaverland and Brading before heading to the...

IT was a fiery start to this year's Isle of Wight Walking Festival as fundraisers took on a brave challenge in Newport's St. Thomas' Square last night.  Over 20 people plucked up the courage to walk barefoot across burning hot...

ROB Da Bank's Music Club invites youths aged 14-18 to Quay Arts again this month to take part in an unique but rewarding opportunity.   The Club, to be held on Tuesday 22nd May between 17:00 and 19:00,  will again take...