New Freshwater food store is flagship for local flavours
Commitment to supporting the Isle of Wight’s community and economy is the driving force behind the opening of The Southern Co-operative’s brand new store in Freshwater. Twice the size of its existing store this new store in Afton Road will be The Southern Co-operative’s flagship store for its Local Flavours range, stocking food and drink […]
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2015
This year’s Southampton Boat Show, to be held in Mayflower Park (11-20 September), will have one of Europe’s largest purpose built marinas with over 2km of pontoons displaying more than 300 boats. Also at the show will be some of the world’s most prestigious exhibitors and brands, hosting global, European and UK launches of yachts, […]
BINNEL STUDIOS- ART EXHIBITION.
Next week, the resident artists at Binnel Studios will be opening their workshops and studios to the public for their debut Summer Exhibition. This exhibition will be open between 2pm – 6pm on Saturday 29th August, and 11am – 4pm on Sunday and Monday (30th & 31st August). Binnel Studios are situated in St Lawrence […]
WIGHT IN BLOOM-ENGLAND’S GARDEN ISLE
Ventnor Botanic Garden hosted the 2015 Wight In Bloom Awards Ceremony, which this year was sponsored by Red Funnel for the first time. Finalists and guests were welcomed by Simon Dabell, Chair, Visit Isle of Wight which organised the competition. Kevin George & Alan Titchmarsh. (Pictured) Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh MBE VMH said that gardening […]
AAM COWES WEEK 2015 – Charity, Armed Forces and Art.
For AAM Cowes Week there were a number of events supporting the Week’s official charity, Island based UKSA. One of the regatta’s sub sponsors, Chatham, has donated a contribution from shoes purchased to the charity. Over the past few months Chatham customers have raised a sum of £1050. A cheque presentation took place with Philip […]
ROLEX FASTNET RACE- ALL SYSTEMS GO.
With a record-sized fleet of 335 in the running, the question ‘who will win the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race’ on handicap is a tough one. As ever, the corrected time prize is raced under IRC, which this year aims to equalise a fleet as diverse as Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze Clark’s VPLP-Verdier 100 Comanche […]
AAM COWES WEEK 2015-SHORESIDE
Throughout Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week the town centre and The Parade will have plenty of entertainment for all. Whether you are a competitor just in from a race, an Island resident or a visitor to Cowes there is such a wide choice, everyone should find something to suit them. Music, entertainers, facepainting and Glitter […]
VENTNOR FRINGE
Returning for a sixth year and featuring almost 400 performers from around the world, this summer’s Ventnor Fringe, which will run from the 11th – 16th August, promises a packed week of events in more then 20 ‘pop-up’ venues, spread across the town. Empty buildings, halls and shops will be converted into theatres, cabaret clubs […]
FROM TOMLINSON’S TO THOMPSON’S
After eight years on the Island working for other people chef Robert Thompson is looking forward to being his own boss in his new venture. Thompson’s based on the corner of Town Lane and South Street in Newport will offer relaxed, laid back dining. Robert promises the same good food he is known for, the […]
CHALE SHOW FOR FUN IN THE SUN.
With warm and sunny weather at the beginning of August Chale Show had good visitor numbers and there was certainly a lot going on to entertain the crowd. Long queues for the climbing tower and to get a signed poster from stunt legend Jez Avery showed where the interest is for some young people but […]