Hallowe’en with a difference
Isle of Wight ObserverFed up with the same old Hallowe’en? Bored of zombies, pig heads, blood and gore? Then join the Isle of…
Read MoreShanklin Chine is spooktacular
Shanklin Chine’s Hallowe’en Spooktacular has returned for 2023, and will be running right through until November 4 so don’t miss…
Read MoreDon’t miss Shrek at Shanklin Theatre
The ever-popular Island Savoyards are back at Shanklin Theatre this month with everyone’s favourite smelly ogre in Shrek the Musical.…
Read MoreTapnell Farm pumpkin fun
Celebrate the humble pumpkin this Hallowe’en with Tapnell Farm during the half-term holidays from October 21-31. Entry and parking for…
Read MoreInspiring art and classical music
A project aimed at raising school pupils’ interest in great artworks and inspiring classical music is being piloted in some…
Read MoreJoin the rural community for the IW Grand National
On Sunday the Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry takes place at West Ashey Farm in Ryde. The…
Read MoreSomething for all tastes at IW Literary Festival
Cookery books are regularly at the top of the best-seller lists and the chefs who produce them are massive stars.…
Read MoreRemembering Dave Allington
Mal ButlerA night remembering former Island DJ, the late Dave Allington, is being held at Cowes FC, Reynolds Close, next Saturday…
Read MoreSymphonix Queen’s Shanklin premiere
Shanklin Theatre will host the premiere of the highly- anticipated concert, Symphonix Queen, on Wednesday (Oct 4), at 7.30pm. The…
Read MoreThe 39th landscape painting exhibition
The 39th annual exhibition, arranged by Professor Robin McInnes, opens in the Echium Room at Ventnor Botanic Garden on Sunday…
Read MoreCelebrate Appley Day next Sunday
Everyone is invited to celebrate the green space of Appley Park, Ryde at Appley Day, next Sunday (October 1), 11am…
Read MoreThe Simon and Garfunkel Story
International hit show ’The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ follows artists, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, from Queens, New York, as…
Read MoreGet your Groove on next Friday night!
From Glam Rock to Disco, Motown to Two-tone, you can’t help grooving to The Sounds of the 70s. Jack Up…
Read MoreMove over Barbie – here comes Iolanthe!
If you thought the mixing of imaginary and real worlds in the Barbie Movie was new, think again – Gilbert…
Read MoreLiterary festival has something for everyone
Whether it be crime or romance, sport or politics, history or food, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival has something…
Read MoreEnchanting princesses come to Shanklin Chine
Magical princesses and crime-fighting heroes are making their way to Shanklin Chine on Sunday (Sept 17). The characters from Enchanted…
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