Return of the ever-popular Cider and Cheese Festival
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s annual ‘Cider & Cheese Festival’ returns to Havenstreet this weekend, and there is free…
Read MoreCalling all Volkswagen enthusiasts!
Further to an incredibly successful debut last year, Wight Buggin’ returns on September 16 and 17, full of family fun…
Read MoreCarnival season ends with a bang
The carnival season drew to a close on Saturday, with thousands of people lining the streets of Ryde to cheer…
Read MoreBreaking all records at Wolverton Manor
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair saw another record-breaking year, with manor owners, Jane and Mark Patterson, opening their gates to a…
Read MoreCalling all bookworms!
Tickets are on sale for the book-lovers’ event of the year – the Isle of Wight Literary Festival. You are…
Read MoreDucks and bubbles at Shorwell fun day
Mal ButlerHundreds of plastic ducks were released into the stream at the side of The Crown Inn, Shorwell, as part of…
Read MoreGet your IW bunting for Isle of Wight Day
Isle of Wight Day, on Saturday, September 16, is only just over week away and it will be time to…
Read MoreAn exciting new food festival this weekend
The inaugural Great Wight Bite, featuring a host of TV personalities and the Island’s top chefs, takes place at Northwood…
Read MorePeter Pan Forever – a ‘true triumph’
By Philip Fryer At the Apollo Youth Theatre, at the beginning of August, Peter Pan Forever, written by Karl Whitmore…
Read More‘Murdered to Death’ is at Shanklin Theatre
You’re invited to Bagshot Manor, the home of wealthy widow Mildred Bagshot and her orphaned niece, Dorothy. They’re looking forward…
Read MoreBehind the Curtain – an ‘excellent’ show
By Roz Whistance It was written to showcase young talent, and to highlight issues tackled by two Island charities. A…
Read MoreCountdown to the Island’s biggest and best garden fair
The Island’s largest Garden Fair is returning on September 2 and 3, offering family-friendly fun for everyone. In the Hare…
Read MoreCome on Nipper!
Organizers of the annual celebration of our home, Isle of Wight Day, are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers willing…
Read MoreIW Pride weekend event was fabulous
Isle of Wight Pride more than made up for the bad weather postponement from July, with a fabulous weekend featuring…
Read MoreIsland Steam Fair is now in its 48th year
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway continues to provide ‘an unforgettable adventure through time’ and, from today (Friday) and over…
Read MoreTouching tribute at Cowes Carnival
The family of the late Bob Hammond was moved to tears following a touching tribute paid by the Cowes Illuminated…
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