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D-Day Proms concert is at Medina Theatre tomorrow

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

The D-Day Proms will take place at Medina Theatre tomorrow (June 1) from 7.30pm. Expect an evening of powerful music,…

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Sheepdog trials will welcome entrants from across the UK

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2024

The Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials will return for their third year this weekend, with organisers hoping for good weather.…

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Free Ticket to Ryde returns to Eastern Gardens on Ryde beach front

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

The much-anticipated community event, Ticket to Ryde, is set to make a triumphant return to Eastern Gardens on Ryde beach…

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Family activities at council’s libraries and museums this May half term

Press Release May 23, 2024

There are exciting free activities for families planned at local libraries during the May half term. Pirates will be taking…

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A new exhibition opens to celebrate Dimbola’s 30th birthday

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2024

A new exhibition to celebrate the 30th birthday of Dimbola Musuem & Galleries, Freshwater Bay, opens Saturday and runs until…

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Enjoy gin, live music and calls of the wild at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Isle of Wight Observer May 17, 2024

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is hosting a Gin Sunset Evening tomorrow (Saturday) from 6pm until 8.30pm. Visitors will have the opportunity…

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Ryde Gypsy Jazz Festival finishes this weekend

Isle of Wight Observer May 17, 2024

The sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli are on the Island until Sunday (May 19). The UK’s leading Gypsy…

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Discovery Bay is back for one day in May

Isle of Wight Observer May 17, 2024

A one-stop shop of all things related to nature, wildlife, science and community, comes to Sandown tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am…

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Comedian Tony Law comes to the Island at Ballyrags Comedy Club

Press Release May 14, 2024

Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Bar 74 on Thursday (May 16) with comedy icon Tony Law headlining what promises to…

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Wear colours, raise funds and get a funky new jacket!

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 26, 2024

Tomorrow (Saturday) sees one of Ryde’s most well-known characters, the artist, comedian and social commentator, Donna Jones, launching her latest…

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History of the London Group at Quay Arts

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 19, 2024

There is an illustrated talk by Tim Craven entitled “The History of the London Group” at Quay Arts tomorrow (Saturday)…

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Musical comedy comes to Shanklin Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 19, 2024

The ever-popular Island Savoyards are back at Shanklin Theatre this month, with the hilarious musical comedy, Me And My Girl.…

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Art show will raise funds to help disabled sailors

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 15, 2024

Tickets are now available for the opening night of the annual Fairwinds Art Exhibition, on Friday, April 26. As well…

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Girl power triumphs in musical performance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 15, 2024

Get ready to experience the vibrant story of Elle Woods, as Curtain Call Creative proudly presents Legally Blonde – The…

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Expect scurrilous language in new comedy show

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 12, 2024

A new comedy venture aims to bring laughs aplenty to the Island as Ballyrags Comedy Club takes up a residency…

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Viennese classics in Ryde this week

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 12, 2024

Next Saturday (April 20) at 7pm in All Saints’ Church, Ryde, Ryde Chorus will present a selection of choral classics…

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