Day out at RHS Wisley
Isle of Wight ObserverMembers of the Ventnor Botanic Garden Society had a day out to RHS Wisley, the home of the Royal Horticultural…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture of one of the magnificent tigers at the wildheart animal sanctuary in Sandown has been sent to…
Read MoreNick smashes his own record
In the run-up to July’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Bonchurch’s discus-thrower, Nick Percy, was five centimetres short of throwing 65m…
Read MoreNew face on council cabinet
IW Observer.co.ukChanges to the Isle of Wight Cabinet’s portfolios have appeared on the council’s website, along with a new face. Although…
Read MoreGlamorous evening raises hospice funds
Mal ButlerA ‘Hollywood Glam’ evening has raised nearly £4,000 for Mountbatten and KissyPuppy. The evening, held at Bourne Hall Country Hotel,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Kathy Chillistone, co-founder of ChilliWinter in Cowes
Oh, my goodness, we keep pinching ourselves! Our garden-studio business ChilliWinter has been crowned winning brand of the Gift of…
Read MoreKids go free at the County Show
How about a fab weekend of animals, activities and entertainment? The Royal Isle of Wight County Show is back next…
Read MoreSea safety in Sandown
Sandown Town Council, working with the beach safety service from Waterside Community Trust, are providing fun, structured sea safety sessions,…
Read MoreRobin completes challenging race
Robin James, in Champasak, has won the Royal Solent Yacht Club’s annual Prince Consort Charity Race – his third victory…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Bob’s wretched fortnight
Let’s be clear, in some people’s minds a bag full of cash need not be a bung, and fibbing isn’t…
Read MoreCalling all Dancing Queens!
On Friday, July 1, Jack Up Events are hosting an evening guaranteed to have the feel-good factor. Taking place at…
Read MoreRyde Chorus is 30 years old
Ryde Chorus celebrated its 30th anniversary with a party at Northcourt Manor, Shorwell, last Friday (June 10). Among those attending…
Read MoreRallying welcomed back to the Island
The Isle of Wight Car Club (IWCC) and sponsors, Rally Replay, are bringing back rallying to the Island, more than…
Read MoreIsland ready to rock
The Island is ready to rock this weekend as thousands of people arrive for the Isle of Wight Festival, with…
Read MoreWater safety for children
Water safety sessions will be delivered to more than 600 local children this week at the West Wight Sports and…
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