Cherry Godfrey Cup’s new brand and logo
Isle of Wight ObserverCherry Godfrey has announced the official launch of the brand and logo for the Cherry Godfrey Cup, a new four…
Read MoreSwim The Wight welcomes three newly qualified Open Water Coaches
A total love for sea swimming has enticed three regular Swim The Wight members to undertake the very tough STA…
Read MoreGrassroots football awards recognise Island clubs
Island clubs were recognised at the prestigious Hampshire FA Grassroots Awards evening, celebrating people and organisations that have made outstanding…
Read MoreFun for the whole family at Chale Show this weekend
Observer FeaturesPrepare for an action-packed weekend, as the annual Chale Show returns to the Chale showground Saturday and Sunday. This year…
Read MoreRecital’s raise money for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Lake residents celebrated recent fund-raising recitals by pianist, Tom Nuckley, with a cheque presentation from Lake Methodist Church’s Edna Morris…
Read MoreWest Wight Timebank’s litter picking exercise
Four members of West Wight Timebank took part in a litter picking exercise at Fort Victoria last Friday (July 26).…
Read MoreShanklin County Ground Club House is at heart of the community
Community defibrillator champion, Steve Read, saw his latest project unveiled by IW High Sheriff, Graham Biss, and Lake Parish Council…
Read More’Port’s prolific Pease and Payne plunder pacemen in this week’s cricket
Newport first and second team players, Louis Payne and Olly Pease, scored memorable centuries, Shanklin’s Nathan Moore grabbed 4 wickets,…
Read MoreSplashing and Dashing along Shanklin beach
Around 125 adults and children dashed and splashed their way from Shanklin Rowing Club to Yaverland Sailing Club to raise…
Read MoreEight Island groups benefit from WightAID grants
A greenhouse to help volunteers maintain the grounds of historic Northwood House is one of the grants from WightAID in…
Read MoreOld hovercraft skirts become a new range of souvenirs
Hovertravel has expanded its HoverGreen range of souvenirs, through a partnership with Isle of Wight-based artisan crafter, Offkuttt. Taking the…
Read MoreWhat is going to happen to the Island’s Council?
A change of government has not changed the drive towards devolution, which may see the Island’s council working more closely…
Read MoreIW Pride celebrates diversity on the Island
IW Pride celebrated a return to the beach in style, with a weekend of entertainment, community involvement and a parade.…
Read MoreIslander’s share their honest opinions on ‘shambolic’ ferries
Tilly WalderThere has been a lot of talk recently about the Island’s ferry services deteriorating. Last week, the IW Observer took…
Read MoreAre you looking forward to Chale Show this weekend?
Islanders, visitors and traders are looking forward to a fantastic 96th Chale Show this weekend (August 3 & 4). Ticket…
Read MoreWoodland footpaths improved to increase accessibility
Volunteers have worked hard to transform muddy tracks into stone paths at a West Wight beauty spot. Footpaths running through…
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