Womble made of discarded plastics
IW Observer.co.ukEco-based sculptor, Glenn Martin, has recently created a sculpture called the ‘Womble’, made from plastics found on Binnel Bay between…
Read MoreCounty contest cup competition
Bowlers from across the Island have competed to be picked in the forthcoming Ladies’ English national challenge competition for the…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture of a pair of magnificent hot-air balloons was taken early morning last Monday, by Michael Cooper at…
Read MoreNewport two gun challenge
Newport and District Rifle Club members turned out at their home range last Sunday to shoot the two gun challenge.…
Read MoreLocal surfers place well at competitions
The English National Surfing Championships were held at Watergate Bay in Newquay on May 6-8, run by Surfing England, where…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutentant of the Isle of Wight
As we celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we can only marvel at the years of service she has given,…
Read MoreNew primate domes at The Wildheart Sanctuary
The Wildheart Trust has recently opened the first-of-its-kind primate facility at The Wildheart Sanctuary in Sandown. The sanctuary hosted a…
Read MoreIsland people and groups appear in the honours list
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List was published yesterday (Thursday) including three Islanders recognised for their years of public service. Two…
Read MoreGallybaggers galore
There will be no crows in Chillerton this week because the scarecrow festival is back! The biennial celebration of straw…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture was captured by Stephen Johnson whilst out for a walk – a very well spotted image of…
Read MoreHome-Start UK CEO visits Home-Start IW
Home-Start Isle of Wight recently received a visit from Peter Grigg, CEO of Home-Start UK. Peter was introduced to the…
Read MoreNorthwood Jubilee Picnic in the Park
A free community event, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, will take place in Cowes on Sunday, June 5, from…
Read MoreSeaside sevens sunny success
Ventnor RFC hosted the South Island Sevens weekend rugby tournament, sponsored by Snows, with spectators not disappointed by the fast-paced…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: the ‘Christian people of Ryde’
A letter to the Isle of Wight Observer of the 29th May 1920 asks the ‘Christian people of Ryde’ to…
Read MoreRedundancies possible at composite company
Composite manufacturing company, Gurit, based in Newport has confirmed that it is consulting staff over 14 redundancies. A spokesman for…
Read MoreEmotional rideout in memory of Louie
Nearly 100 motorbikes, trikes and scooters took part in an emotional rideout to celebrate what would have been the 13th…
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