40 years of bonsai
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight Bonsai Society celebrated its 40th anniversary last week at Newport Scout HQ. Twenty-four members attended, including…
Read MoreSunset Sessions at Harvey Browns
Last Friday, Harvey Browns hosted their first ever ’Sunset Sessions’, an evening of great music and tasty food. Harvey Brown’s…
Read MoreRoyal IW County Show
Try your hand at traditional craftsmanship including hurdle making, charcoal making and spoon whittling at this year’s Royal Isle of…
Read MoreHistory of IW Festival exhibition at Dimbola
Dimbola was packed with supporters for the recent launch of the ‘Experience The Isle of Wight Festival 2002-2023’ exhibition. David…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 229
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Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 5th 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th June 1920 carries a report of a philosophical discussion that took place…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Steve Cowley – Chairman of Yarmouth School Site Working Party
Will the community of Yarmouth get any justice after 168 years of commitment to their school? It is unjust that…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Paul Fuller – Cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding
Following this month’s cabinet reshuffle, my responsibilities continue to oversee planning and enforcement, but now also include coastal protection and…
Read MoreComicoffee’s alternative event supports local art
Comicoffee hosted their fifth alternative art night on Friday, at their popular Cowes coffee house. Comicoffee’s owner, Matt Sprooles, said…
Read MoreIt’s the livestock Olympics!
Watch the sheep and cattle being judged, with cups ranging from Best in Class to Supreme Champions at this year’s…
Read MoreA day out with vintage tractors
The Vectis Vintage Tractor & Engine Club held its latest ride-out for charity, on Sunday, to raise hundreds of pounds…
Read MoreHelen will lose her long locks for Mountbatten
A waitress at the Eight Bells, Carisbrooke, is having her head shaved to raise £2,000 for Mountbatten Hospice. Helen Luggatt,…
Read MoreWalk in memory of Ralph Fenton
Two lifelong pals have walked around the Island this week, to raise more than £5,000 for Brain Tumour Research. Lisa…
Read MoreFlags waved for shanty fantasia
Mal ButlerThe four-day Yarmouth Celebration of Sea Songs and Shanties came to an ‘emotional’ finale on The Green on Monday. Hundreds…
Read MoreHundreds visit Shanklin display
Shanklin & District Historical Association celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a special exhibition at Falcon Cross Hall, including the launch…
Read MoreFirst Cowes Fringe was a great success
Actress and singer, Claire Sweeney, stole the show as the first Cowes Fringe was a success over the weekend. There…
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