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The IW Classic Motor Show makes a return

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2024

The IW Classic Motor Show returns this year tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, September 8, and is open from 10am to…

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Newport’s celebration of local heritage

Press Release Aug 28, 2024

On Saturday, September 7, a new free festival comes to Newport as part of the National Heritage Open Days Scheme…

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Island talent set to thrill audiences next week with exciting adaptation of best-selling book ‘The Girl on the Train’

Jake Harrison Aug 27, 2024

The Apollo Theatre will open its doors next week to a modern play that is sure to grip local audiences…

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You won’t want to miss this male voice choir

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2024

Rotary on the Wight are delighted to be hosting the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir for their second visit to…

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’The world’s biggest scooter rally’ this weekend

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2024

Around 10,000 scooterists are expected on the Island this weekend, for what is billed as ‘the world’s biggest scooter rally’.…

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Celebrating a decade of fun

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 19, 2024

Jack Up Events has announced that the 2024 Jack Up Summer Party held last weekend will be the festival’s final…

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Win a pair of tickets to Ballyrags Comedy Club this week

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 14, 2024

Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde this week for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair (as…

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Ventnor Pirate Festival is set to make waves

Press Release Aug 6, 2024

Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from Wednesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 17, coinciding with Ventnor Town Carnival.…

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It’s Murder at Medina Bookshop this week

Press Release Aug 5, 2024

On Thursday, August 8, anyone with an interest in the grisly history of murder and detective work is welcome to…

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Wight Proms delivers a varied line-up

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2024

Mike Christie, a singer and composer from Cowes, set up the Wight Proms Festival, in 2018, to give something back…

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Pygmalion at Quay Arts explores self-discovery

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2024

Blaxbox Theatre Company presents Pygmalion next Friday (August 9), at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport. This lovingly reworked adaptation…

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Fun for the whole family at Chale Show this weekend

Observer Features Jul 31, 2024

Prepare for an action-packed weekend, as the annual Chale Show returns to the Chale showground Saturday and Sunday. This year…

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Are you looking forward to Chale Show this weekend?

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2024

Islanders, visitors and traders are looking forward to a fantastic 96th Chale Show this weekend (August 3 & 4). Ticket…

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Let’s go fossil hunting at Fort Victoria Country Park this summer!

Press Release Jul 29, 2024

Why not join the IW Council’s ranger at Fort Victoria for a host of fun rock pooling and fossil hunting…

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Island Theatre sets the stage for the summertime

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Summer holidays are here – and so are some theatre treats! Curtain Call Creative bring new-for-summer weekly showings of the…

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The man behind Private Godfrey from Dad’s Army

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2024

Theatre Reviva returns to Quay Arts with their new production, ‘Were You Anyone Before Dad’s Army?’ taking place from Friday,…

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