Win tickets at the IW Story Festival
Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW Story Festival returns to Quay Arts in Newport, from February 19–21, bringing three days of storytelling fun for…
Read MoreKashmir Fringe weekend at Quay Arts
Kashmir Fringe will take place at Quay Arts on February 7 and 8. The two-day event will feature free live…
Read MoreSpud and Crumble Night at Quarr Abbey
Quarr Abbey is hosting a Spud and Crumble Night on Thursday (February 5), at the Abbey Tea Shop. Running from…
Read MoreGirlguiding open event takes place this weekend
Ladies who were once Brownies or Girl Guides, along with parents and anyone interested in volunteering, are invited to a…
Read MoreSolent songs celebrating coastal landscapes
A new music project, celebrating the Solent’s coastal landscapes, wildlife, and communities, has been released, bringing together Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter, Richard…
Read MoreFilm and talk celebrates Island’s lifeboat legacy
Islanders are invited to a special film and talk event next week, celebrating the Isle of Wight’s proud contribution to…
Read More£5 Islander entry at Amazon World
Amazon World Zoo Park is offering Island residents the chance to enjoy a winter day-out for just £5 per person…
Read MoreISLAND THEATRE: January’s theatrical treats
Maureen SullivanHappy New Year! And welcome to a very theatrical 2026, and some January treats… First, the Wight Island Players bring…
Read MorePublic talk on the history of auctions
The St Helens Historical Society is hosting a public talk on the history of auctions later this month. The event,…
Read MoreQuarr Abbey Nativity open month-long
After the whirlwind of Christmas gatherings and New Year celebrations, there’s something wonderfully calming about stepping into the peaceful grounds…
Read MoreArts Society lecture explores the legacy of the Huguenots
The Arts Society, Isle of Wight, will open the new year with the latest lecture in its season on Tuesday…
Read MoreCarols for Mountbatten at Newport Minster
Mountbatten Isle of Wight warmly invites the community to a festive evening of Christmas carols, at Newport Minster, on Wednesday…
Read MoreCarols and Mince Pies at Bembridge Village Hall
Bembridge Village Hall will once again host Carols and Mince Pies on Sunday, December 14, an event that has become,…
Read MoreThis months line-up of Island theatre
The final theatre column of the year – and there’s lots to cover before New Year’s Eve! The Isle of…
Read MoreMerry and Bright to light up Ryde
Ryde will shine once again when the annual Merry and Bright: Festival of Light returns on Friday (December 5), running…
Read MoreGroovy night at Dimbola as ‘Jimi and Friends’ play
A taste of the swinging sixties is set to return to Freshwater, with Dimbola Museum & Galleries hosting a special…
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