THE FARMER’S CLOCK and OPEN FARM SUNDAY
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Wootton was the venue for two events over the past weekend. On Saturday Briddlesford Hop Kilns Gallery and Heritage Museum was proud to present the start of ‘The Farmer’s Clock’ an exhibition of work by artist Joanne Hummel-Newell with work supported by the Arts Council of England. Joanne gave a talk on […]
IW Festival-45th anniversary since Jimi Hendrix rocked Wight in 1970
The Isle Of Wight Festival 2015 opens its gates to the public soon and festival bosses announced last week that this year’s festival will be a celebration of the 45th anniversary since Jimi Hendrix made his last ever UK performance at the festival in 1970. To commence the celebrations, the festival confirm that they will […]
RYS FLEET REVIEW and CELEBRATIONS.
To commemorate the bicentenary of the Royal Yacht Squadron, now based in Cowes, this historic club, which was inaugurated on 1st June 1815 at the Club’s first meeting in St James’s, London, has held a very special regatta which included other celebratory events. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, as Admiral of the Royal […]
ANTI BULLYING POSTER COMPETITION
A poster competition for young people with the message of preventing bullying on school journeys has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. As part of the build up to the annual Anti-Bullying Conference for young people held in October and national Anti-Bullying Week in November, children and young people are getting involved by […]
200 years for RYS
On 1st June 1815 the Royal Yacht Squadron was founded by 42 gentlemen interested in using sailing boats for recreation. These original members decided to meet in London and in Cowes twice a year. Membership was restricted to those who owned a vessel not under 10 tons. Today this is interpreted as any gentleman or […]
Victoria’s Fabulous Fete at Osborne.
A ‘Must Visit’ event took place at Osborne House during the Half-Term holiday. Entitled Victoria’s Fabulous Fete, visitors were carried back to the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign. In 1854 the young Duleep Singh, the Last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire arrived in England. Queen Victoria invited him to stay with her at Osborne […]
“WIGHT IN BLOOM 2015”
Celebrity gardener and TV presenter, Alan Titchmarsh MBE, VMH (Victoria Medal of Honour RHS) has agreed to become Patron of “Wight in Bloom”, an annual horticultural competition which is open to all Island residents, with the aim to make the Island a brighter, greener place to live and visit. Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight […]
PASSENGER SHIPBUILDING RETURNS TO THE ISLAND
After a break of 15 years passenger shipbuilding is due to return to the Isle of Wight. Red Funnel has confirmed that it is bringing fast ferry construction back to the UK with the announcement that its new passenger ferry Red Jet 6 will be built in East Cowes at Venture Quays. After receiving tenders […]
FREE WORKSHOPS AT QUAY ARTS
Three free workshops are to be held at Quay Arts over the next few weeks. Places are limited so it is necessary to book beforehand to avoid disappointment. To book call 01983 822490 or e-mail j.saunders@quayarts.org Please say you have seen the workshops advertised on this website. Details of free workshops are: 30th May 10am-12noon- […]
WHAT’S NEW AT IW FESTIVAL 2015
3 weeks to go until the Isle of Wight Festival 2015 and new areas this year include the Strongbow Tree, the Bulmers’ Colourarena , Jack Rocks Stage, Electro Love and Cabaret Noir, as well as more entertainment for young families. Strongbow Tree will be visible from all around the site. This 12 metre-high installation is […]