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50 Glorious Years As Brian comes to Shanklin Theatre

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Charles Collingwood has been privileged to play the J.R. of Ambridge, Brian Aldridge, in The Archers for more than 50…

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Well, that’s the longest month of the year over! Although February is short, it’s packed with theatrical treats… Curtain Call…

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Discover an intimate perspective on the history of Osborne House, through guided winter tours at the English Heritage site. During…

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The IW Observer and Jack Up Events have teamed up to give away two pairs of tickets for this year’s…

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Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart the competition? Well, gather your brightest friends and team-mates – or those…

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Got the Blues this weekend? Cheer yourself up by heading down to the Black Cat Blues Club in The Anchor…

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Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2025 – and new shows to tempt you with….. The Wight Island Players bring you…

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James Walsh is performing at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport on Friday, January 17 from 7.30pm. James first found…

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A Christmas treat is in store for all the family this weekend, at The Apollo Theatre in Newport. “Rudy’s Christmas…

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A Sandown Christmas Funday takes place tomorrow (Saturday) across the town between 10.30am and 3.30pm, inside or out depending on…

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St. Mary’s Church in Cowes are hosting their third annual Christmas Tree Festival, starting today (Friday) and running until Sunday.…

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Getting into the festive spirit at Osborne

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English Heritage is inviting children to meet Father Christmas at Osborne, the home of the traditional Victorian Christmas. Father Christmas…

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A celebration of sewing at Fieldwork in Newport

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Brainy Bunch’s winter wonderland market tomorrow

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The Wight Brainy Bunch is returning to Ryde Fire Station tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 4.30pm, for their seventh Christmas…

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