Activities for all at Beckford Centre
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Beckford Centre in Cowes held their first open day for more than ten years on Wednesday (October 23) to…
Read MoreA sailing adventure on board Prolific
Thanks to supporters on the Isle of Wight, the fundraising efforts of Ocean Youth Trust South’s (OYTS) Island Support Group…
Read MoreShane brings family to Bembridge
TV star Shane Richie stayed at Away Resorts’ Isle of Wight park to film a new show, and enjoyed it…
Read More1st Ryde Brownies celebrate their 100-year Anniversary
The 1st Ryde Brownie Pack, now 1st Ryde Brownie Unit, has recently celebrated its centenary. Formed in September 1919, the…
Read MoreIslanders urged to combat loneliness
Companionship is key to a healthy life, but more needs to be done to reduce loneliness among the elderly on…
Read MoreJust a week left for businesses to nominate themselves for an award
There’s just a week left for businesses to nominate themselves for the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. Shining a…
Read MoreBrexit Business Helpline & Brexit Workshop Monday
The Business Brexit Helpline will go live today. This is a single helpline that will direct calls to the appropriate…
Read MoreSpooky monkey tricks set to be spectacular…
Monkey Haven have tons of seriously spooky shenanigans going on this half term, including their ‘Spooks & Spiders Spectacular’ which…
Read MoreThe birds are back in town but they do need our help
This time of year thousands of birds return to the Island, many of them from the Arctic regions. Brent Geese…
Read MoreFreshwater Lifeboat volunteers honoured for their sterling work
Freshwater Independent Lifeboat was invited to attend the UK Honours ceremony hosted by The Royal Life Saving Society UK at…
Read MoreIsland businesses pick up coveted Rose Awards
Five Isle of Wight businesses have received a Visit England’s Rose Award for going above and beyond in their customer…
Read MoreBang Bang Romeo returning to Island
After supporting P!NK across Europe on her Stadium Tour in 2018, hugely promising band ‘Bang Bang Romeo’ will play Strings…
Read MoreWolverton raises £25,000 for Age UK Isle of Wight
Wolverton Manor’s 2019’s Garden Fair saw over 9,500 visitors helping to raise a record-breaking £25,000 for Age UK Isle of…
Read MoreScouts earn badges at County Hall
Sixth Newport (St. John’s) Scouts group have been learning all about democracy on visits to County Hall. The group visited…
Read MoreSome Island roads are cut from gritting maps
A fleet of gritting machines will return to the Island’s main routes this winter, but a number of key roads…
Read MoreRecycling – in a Nutshell!
Ventnor resident Lesley Genge has created a cleaning refill programme that gives the local community the chance to reuse bottles…
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