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Taste the Best of British at Luccombe Hall

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 7, 2025

Shanklin’s Luccombe Hall’s ‘Best of British’ evenings are being held on alternate Fridays during February, March and April, with one…

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Comedy Social makes a return at Northwood House

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2025

The Comedy Social is back at Northwood House next Friday, February 7, featuring a variety of comedy gems. Headliner is…

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Going Ghost Hunting with Ad Lib Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2025

Go Ghost Hunting, with Ad Lib Theatre at Bembridge Village Hall on Sunday, and follow the story of Karen the…

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50 Glorious Years As Brian comes to Shanklin Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2025

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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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

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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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Uncover rich history in Osborne’s guided tour

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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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Win tickets to Night of a Thousand Freddies!

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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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Test your knowledge at the John Cheverton Centre

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2025

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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Enjoy a Donkey Experience and work behind the scenes

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2025

Spend two hours with a member of the IW Donkey Sanctuary and experience behind the scenes, as the sanctuary announces…

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Be a Black Cat this weekend and enjoy some blues

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2025

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

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

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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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A Starsailor star will appear at Strings

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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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Sing-a-long and dance at the Apollo in Newport

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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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Don’t miss Sandown’s Christmas Funday

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 13, 2024

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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A waxing and karaoke fund-raiser at The Castle

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The Castle Inn, Newport, is holding a charity evening on Monday (December 16) to raise funds to help pay for…

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Cowes’ third annual Christmas Tree festival

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 13, 2024

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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