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Dimbola presents exhibitions of David Tunnicliffe’s journeys

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Two exhibitions by photographer, David Tunnicliffe, will be on show at Dimbola Museum & Galleries in Freshwater, until December 31.…

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A favourite countryside event returns tomorrow (Saturday) with the annual IW Ploughing Match. This year it will be held at…

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The IW Steampunk Festival returns to Ryde from September 26 to 28, promising a weekend filled with imagination, invention, and…

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The IW Steam Railway will, once again, host its much-loved Cider & Cheese Festival tomorrow, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7…

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This weekend, the grounds of Wolverton Manor will once again play host to the much-loved Wolverton Garden Fair – one…

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Ryde will once again play host to the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival, on September 26 till 28, bringing a…

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The return of DECADeANCE for the final time

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Tony Martin’s DECADeANCE returns to Cowes Yacht Haven for one final time on Saturday, October 11. Don’t know or need…

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The annual steam fair returns to the Isle of Wight Railway this Bank Holiday weekend, for its 50th showing. The…

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Free holiday fun for Island families

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With the school holidays in full swing, Barnardo’s is offering a packed programme of free activities and support for parents,…

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Two free events celebrate the IW Festival’s history

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The Isle of Wight Festival’s global legacy is being celebrated this month with the launch of Ray Foulk’s updated edition…

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The Birdham Hotel, in Bembridge, is holding a wonderful Summer Ball on Friday, August 22, starting at 8pm and finishing…

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Guided walks along the Island’s shore

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Fort Victoria country park will play host to a series of guided rock-pooling and fossil walks throughout the summer holidays,…

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