Isle of Wight Observer
A decade of dance
Community dance company ‘Samphire’ marked its 10th anniversary with a show which included more than 120 dancers at the Riverside…
Read MoreBeach litter inspires Ryde art exhibition
An exhibition highlighting the impact of plastic pollution on Island beaches has opened at Re, the phone box gallery in…
Read MoreWI Christmas fair proves a success
Members of Freshwater Bay WI turned out in force for their second Christmas Crafters’ Market, held at Totland Bowling Club.…
Read MoreParalympic sailing hero celebrates turning 80
A sailor who helped Great Britain win gold at the 1996 Paralympic Games has celebrated his 80th birthday, with a…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Sam Garaway
Island cricketing stalwart, and former St Boniface CE Primary School headteacher, Sam Garaway, has died aged 83. Born in South…
Read MoreMake new friends after retirement
Island friendship group, Vecta Oddfellows, is encouraging retired Islanders to give new social groups a chance, saying it can take…
Read MoreSchool bus visit delights pupils
Two young bus enthusiasts, from Oakfield CE Primary School, had their dream come true, when Southern Vectis answered their request…
Read MoreStars shine bright for Island charity
A charity talent show has celebrated its fourth consecutive sell-out year, raising £2,315 for Daisy Chains IW Children’s Charity. Stars…
Read MoreCouncil seeks views on travel concessions
Islanders are being reminded to have their say on the future of the council’s discretionary concessionary travel scheme before the…
Read MoreNew learning space opens at Ryde School
Ryde School has opened Oxford Lodge, a renovated Victorian building designed to provide a modern learning environment for its youngest…
Read MoreCowes welcomes new community Warm Space
Member of Cowes Town Council were joined by High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley, Cowes Rotary members, and local volunteers as a…
Read MoreDinosaur Isle marks 25 years of discovery
Dinosaur Isle is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with a special community event offering admission for just £1 per person. The…
Read MoreSandown culture bid draws packed crowd
A gathering in support of Sandown’s bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 has been hailed an outstanding success,…
Read MorePhoenix powers to third in Cardiff race
Newport’s Phoenix Docksey has continued his good form by finishing third place overall, and first in his age group, at…
Read MoreNew ‘mums’ show is a hit
There was a wonderful display of late flowering chrysanthemums at the Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, along with classes for vegetables, pot…
Read MoreGolden day for Newport karate stars
Newport IOW Shotokan Karate Club enjoyed another successful year at the Shotokan of England Karate Union’s annual championships. Thirteen club…
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