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Don’t miss out on two Sandown Carnivals tomorrow

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2024

A bumper day of free family entertainment takes place with two carnivals in Sandown tomorrow (Saturday). The summer holiday fun…

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Pink Cow Productions present Pinocchio – but not as you know him

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2024

A talented team of Island young people are bringing a brand new production of Pinocchio to Ventnor Fringe this weekend.…

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Summer fun for the whole family at Tapnell Farm Park

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2024

From next weekend (July 27) until Friday, August 30, visitors to Tapnell Farm Park can enjoy a summer packed with…

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Head to town for the start of this year’s Carnival season

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2024

The carnival season gets under way tomorrow (Saturday), with an extravaganza in Newport. There will be a parade departing South…

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Isle of Wight Pride returns to Ryde beach this weekend

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This Saturday, IW Pride celebrates a return to the beach with a weekend of entertainment, community village and to start…

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Melodic Choir perform modern renditions in East Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 12, 2024

Are you looking for some fantastic music to enjoy on a Saturday evening? Melodic Choir are holding a concert at…

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‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ opens this evening

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 12, 2024

‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ opens at the Apollo Theatre, Newport, today (Friday). The play is a celebrated modern…

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The Great Swing Picnic at Northwood House

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

If you love a great night out, gather some friends and dress up in style for this fun-filled frolic picnic…

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Community celebrations for IW Biosphere Festival

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

The Island community has come together to put on a wonderful variety of events across the Island, celebrating our UNESCO…

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Focus on Conservation and Science Festival at animal sanctuary

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

FOCAS Fest – Focus on Conservation and Science Festival – is returning to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this weekend, after…

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Free The Phoenix! The Island’s first cage show

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 21, 2024

A perfect night out for all the family! Phoenix Pro Wrestling is back with their third electrifying show, bringing the…

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Win a pair of tickets to Abba Chique Party Night

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 21, 2024

Returning for a third year by popular demand, get ready to dance and sing your way into summer, at Jack…

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Gin and steam at Havenstreet is bound to prove popular

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There’s a new event coming to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, in Havenstreet, over this weekend, and it’s bound…

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Visit Shedfest this weekend at Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 14, 2024

This weekend (June 15 and 16) the Island’s ‘Shed Fest’ will take place at Sandown Airport. The weekend event, organised…

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Picnic in the Park Fun Dog show in Northwood Park

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 7, 2024

The Picnic in the Park Fun Dog show in Northwood Park is on Sunday (June 9) and has nine classes…

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80th anniversary of D-Day to be commemorated in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 7, 2024

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) are hosting a free family event tomorrow (Saturday) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of…

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